Denis O’Brien has lost his legal action over statements made in the Dáil about his banking affairs with the IBRC. He claimed remarks made by Independent TD Catherine Murphy and…
LORRY OVERTURNED AT NELSONS BRIDGE
The Duncannon line is blocked just west of Wellingtonbridge where a lorry has overturned at Nelsons Bridge. There are no injuires reported and a portion of the R733 is expected…
HAVING A NAP COULD BE KEY TO YOUR WELL BEING
A study suggests having a nap could be good for your well-being. Researchers at the University of Hertfordshire in the UK have found a link between a short doze and…
IRISH RAIL AND DUBLIN BUS SERVICES RESUME AFTER UNOFFICIAL STRIKE
Irish Rail and Dublin Bus services are resuming after being disrupted by Bus Éireann pickets this morning. Virtually all trains and buses were cancelled by the action, with management saying…
ST PETERS COLLEGE TO MAKE HISTORY TOMORROW
Saint Peters College make history tomorrow when they compete in their first ever All Ireland football final. Excitement and anticipation at the Wexford town secondary school has reached fever pitch…
SATELLITE DIALYSIS UNIT FOR WEXFORD NOW A STEP CLOSER
The provision of a satellite dialysis service for County Wexford moved a step closer this week with the awarding of the tender to B Braun. Last year the HSE approved…
South East Radio Bingo is Seven Years Old
There’s no easier way to win cash than by playing South East Radio Bingo in the comfort of your own home. Everyday there is a chance to win a €300…
YOUNG PEOPLE IN WEXFORD TO BE AWARDED AT CEREMONY TOMORROW NIGHT
An awards night acknowledging the work of young people in County Wexford is being held tomorrow night under the auspices of An Garda Siochana and Wexford County Council. The Wexford…
PRESIDENT OF ICSA CRITICISES BORD BIA BREXIT PROMOTION
The President of the Irish Cattle and Sheep Association has been scathing in his criticism of Bord Bia. Patrick Kent says the food board is out of touch with what’s…
IAN BAILEY ARRESTED AND TO BE EXTRADITED TO FRANCE
Ian Bailey has been arrested as part of an attempt to extradite him to France where he’s wanted to stand trial for the murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier. He…
NEW MENTAL HEALTH CAMPAIGN ‘ASK’ SET UP IN WEXFORD
A new mental health awareness campaign has been launched in Wexford. Called ASK it encourages people to open up and seek help for any mental health issues they may have….
MICHAEL NOONAN ‘LOST IT’ IN THE DAIL – FLEMING
The Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee claims the Finance Minister ‘ lost it’ in the Dáil last night. Michael Noonan accused the PAC of conjuring up unfounded criticisms of…
BRITISH GOVERNMENT TO PLAN FOR NEW LEGISLATION WITHOUT THE EU TODAY
The British Government will outline later how it plans to fill a black hole in UK law created by leaving the EU. A document will set out how to bring…
FUNERAL OF CAPTAIN MARK DUFFY TO TAKE PLACE TODAY
The public will pay tribute to coastguard captain Mark Duffy one last time today. His funeral takes place at Blackrock Church in Dundalk, Co Louth this morning just over two…
GARDA COMMISSIONER DOESN’T KNOW IF BREATH TEST RECORDING WAS DELIBERATE
The Garda Commissioner’s admitted they still don’t know if the recording of a fake one million breath tests was deliberate or an error. Noirín O’Sullivan’s before the Oireachtas Justice committee…
ENNISCORTHY COMPANY GETS €1.5 MILLION INVESTMENT BOOST
An Enniscorthy based technology company has received a one point five million euro investment. Sonru which offers an automated video platform to clients has recieved the money from the Luxembourg…
Theresa May has triggered the process of leaving the EU. Her letter – invoking article 50 – has been received by the European Council president in Brussels. It starts a…
AUDIT INTO GARDA COLLEGE RAISES GOVERNANCE ISSUES – TANAISTE
The Tánaiste and Minister for Justice says a report relating to an audit at the Garda College in Templemore raises serious governance issues. The document is expected to be published…
BREXIT PROCESS TO BEGIN TODAY
The British Prime Minister’s calling on the UK to “come together” as the formal process of leaving the EU begins later. The UK’s ambassador will hand-deliver a letter to the…
WEXFORD COUNTY COUNCIL REFUSED ACCESS TO HOUSING ACTIVATION FUND
An application by Wexford County Council under the Housing Activation Fund has been rejected. It is one of six local authorities around the country whose application for the funding hasn’t…
NEW MENTAL HEALTH CAMPAIGN ‘ASK’ TO BE SET UP TODAY
People have been wondering about posters up around Wexford with one word ASK on them. Well this evening a new mental health campaign called ASK is being launched. The initiative…
GARDAI INVESTIGATING REPORTS OF ALLEGED ABDUCTION IN CAMOLIN
Gardai are investigating reports of an alleged abduction incident in Camolin. A grandmother had to save her granddaughter from a stranger after she was almost abducted from the front garden…
2 CREW MEMBERS STILL MISSING FROM RESCUE 116
Two weeks after Rescue 116 came down off the County Mayo coast, a major operation is continuing to try and locate two crew members who are still missing. Efforts have…
FINAL REPORT ON IRISH WATER TO BE PUBLISHED TODAY
A group of TDs looking at the future of water charges in Ireland will meet to consider its final report today. Newspaper reports claim they’ll get legal advice that existing…
SIPTU WARNS OF ANGER IN THE TRANSPORT SECTOR
Siptu has warned there’s a level of anger in the transport sector that hasn’t been seen in decades. The trade union says Irish Rail and Dublin Bus workers are demanding…
CABINET REMAIN BEHIND GARDA COMMISSIONER AFTER BRIEFING
Cabinet ministers have been briefed about the latest controversies facing Gardai. Tánaiste and Minister for Justice Frances Fitzgerald has brought colleagues up to date on the problems with speeding convictions…
NI RIADA CALLS ON GOVERNMENT TO ADDRESS SOUTH EAST HOMELESS ISSUE
Sinn Fein MEP Liadh Ni Riada has called on the government to address the homeless increase in the South East. It comes following the release of figures by the Department…
COUNTY HALL HOSTS FREEDOM OF WEXFORD EXHIBITION
An exhibition on the history of the Freedom of Wexford has opened at County Hall. The Freedom of the Borough was first granted in 1876 under the Municipal Privileges Act…
POST OFFICES NEED TO ADVERTISE MORE – WEXFORD POSTMISTRESS
A County Wexford An Post official says the post office does not advertise enough the services it provides. Foulksmills postmistress Caroline Fox says An Post need to sell its services…
LABOUR LEADER BRENDAN HOWLIN SAYS GARDA COMMISSIONER MUST GO
The latest penalty point and breath test scandal to hit the Garda Siochana is unforgivable. The views of the Labour Party leader Brendan Howlin speaking on South East Radio’s Morning…