The mother of world renowned dancer Michael Flately will be buried in her native Saint Mullins in County Carlow next week. Eighty year old Eilish Flately passed away at her…
DELICATE CEASE FIRE CONTINUES IN SYRIA
Despite rebels in Syria clashing with government forces and their allies near Damascus today, a ceasefire in Syria appears to be largely holding. The ceasefire agreement between the Syrian government…
STATE PAPERS RELEASED FOR 1986
New light is being shone on relations between Margaret Thatcher and Garrett Fitzgerald. The state papers from 1986 released under the 30-year rule show the former British Prime Minister’s concern…
LONDON BOUND FLIGHTS CANCELLED THANKS TO FOG
Dublin Airport are advising passengers to check with their airlines after a raft of flights to London were cancelled. London is currently experiencing it’s third day of heavy fog which…
HUGE INCREASE IN DRINK DRIVERS CAUGHT IN DECEMBER
The number of arrests for drink driving has increased by 34 per cent in December. 738 people have been arrested since the start of the month, up more than a…
KENNY NOT LOOKING FOR AN EARLY EXIT FROM GOVERNMENT
Enda Kenny says he doesn’t see a general election in the foreseeable future. The Taoiseach says the current government is far to busy to be even contemplating one. He says…
59% OF WEXFORD ROADS IN NEED OF REPAIR
Almost sixty per cent of County Wexford’s road network is in need of some type of repair. That’s the findings of the Performance Indicators Local Authorities Report which was published today….
COASTGUARD HIGHLIGHTS THE IMPORTANCE OF LIFEJACKETS
More than half of those who needed the coast guard service in 2016 were not wearing lifejackets. That’s according to the end of year statement issued by the Department of…
MAN ARRESTED AFTER WATERFORD CHRISTMAS ATTACK
A man has been arrested in connection with an attack that caused the death of a man in Waterford city on Christmas Day. A man in his 20s was discovered…
HOMELESSNESS ACTIVISTS TAKE OVER FINGLAS COMPLEX
Another NAMA owned property in Dublin has been taken over by a group of homelessness activists. The group began the occupation of an empty apartment block in Finglas last night….
MOTORISTS WARNED TO CHECK CARS AS BREAKDOWNS RISE
Figures released from the AA today show that car breakdowns are up 4% on last year. Electrical problems remain the number one cause for a breakdown with 27% of callouts…
NEW CRIME VICTIM’S RIGHTS BILL PUBLISHED
Tanaiste and Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald has published a new bill which will give victims of crimes statutory rights. For this first time ever in Ireland, the bill will set…
TOURISM GROWTH WILL LEAD TO JOBS BOOST SAY ITIC
The Irish Tourist Industry Confederation says it expects the sector to create 50,000 jobs between now and 2025. The body says 2016 was a record year for the sector and…
JOB SEEKERS FLOCK TO FAIRS AROUND IRELAND TODAY
A range of roles will be on offer at jobs fairs around the country today. Recruitment consultants Collins McNicholas will present jobs available in various industries – including science, engineering…
INCREASED GARDA PRESENCE ON WEXFORD ROADS THIS WEEK
Motorists across Wexford can expect to see a high visability of Gardai over the coming days and in to the new year. The Traffic Bureau say they’ll be continuing to…
CONSUMERS WARNED TO WATCH FOOD WASTE
We are being urged to change the way we view out of date food products in order to reduce food waste. It’s believed that Ireland bins one million tonnes of food…
5.9 EARTHQUAKE STRIKES JAPAN
Japan has been rocked by a strong earthquake. The quake, measuring 5-point-9 on the richter scale, hit the Northeast of the country near Daigo earlier. There are no reports of…
ENNISCORTHY POET ANTHONY CRONIN DIES AGED 88
Writer Anthony Cronin has died. The Enniscorthy-born 88-year-old will be remembered for his work as a poet, critic and Irish Times Columnist. He also served as an arts adviser to…
GOVERNMENT PROMISES MORE SNAS FOR SCHOOLS IN 2017
The Government says there will be more special needs assistants in our schools next year than there are Gardai on the streets or doctors in our hospitals. More are to…
NEW PROPOSALS TO DECIDE ON IMPORTANCE OF RELIGION IN SCHOOLS
Religion could be removed from the core curriculum for primary schools. New proposals recommend that 60 percent of the day be set aside for teaching English, Irish and Maths. Schools…
RECORD NUMBER OF PASSPORT APPLICATIONS IN 2016
There’s been a record demand for Irish passports this year with 740 thousand successful applications. One in six requests were made by citizens from the North or from Britain, prompting…
Gardai Across Wexford Have Reported A Quiet Time On Our Roads With No Major Incidents Between The Christmas Period From Wednesday 21st Of December Up To Today.
Gardai across Wexford have reported a quiet time on our roads with no major incidents between the Christmas period from Wednesday 21st of December up to today. Garda Inspector Phil…
Typhoon Hits Philippines
A powerful typhoon has brought heavy rain and winds to the Philippines – leaving at least four people dead and destroying buildings. More than 200,000 people have already fled their…
Motorcyclist Dies In Christmas Day Crash
Gardai are appealing for witnesses following the death of a motorcyclist in Dublin in the early hours of Christmas morning . It’s believed the man in his 20s hit a…
Nuclear War Threat Between India And Pakistan
A fake news story has led to threats of nuclear war between Israel and Pakistan. A false report was published quoting a former Israeli Defence Minister threatening to destroy Pakistan…
Advice On Christmas Mental Health
People are being encouraged to take a balanced approach to Christmas and to look after their mental health. St Patrick’s Mental Health Services is advising people to try and maintain…
Search Ongoing For Bodies In Black Sea
A search for bodies is taking place after a Russian military plane carrying 92 people crashed in the Black Sea. The country’s transport minister says pilot error or a technical…
Careful On The Roads Say Gardai
Drivers are being warned to be careful on the roads over the holidays. In particular the advice from the gardaí is to leave the car at home and make sure…
George Michael Dies At 53
The singer George Michael has died at his home in England at the age of 53. His publicist says he passed away peacefully, it’s thought he suffered heart failure. In…
Retail Christmas Sales Disappointing – Retailers
Retailers say they haven’t seen the expected increase in business over the Christmas period. The IBEC group Retail Ireland says the sector is facing “challenging trading conditions”. It’s blaming pre-Christmas…