Month: May 2017

The Duke of Edinburgh’s decided to no longer carry out public engagements from the autumn. Buckingham Palace says the 95-year-old has the full support of the Queen – who will…

Rosslare Lifeboat was called out yesterday evening to a stricken yacht 10 miles east off the Wexford coast. The 36 foot yacht had mechanical problems and alerted Arklow Lifeboat which was…

Wexford County Council district representation could be in for a shake up under plans being proposed by Simon Coveney. The Local Government Minister is to hold talks with other parties…

Too many of our young trained nurses are emigrating which is leading chronic shortages in the system. The views of the General Secretary of the INMO Liam Doran as he…

There are nearly 3 times as many patients waiting on trolley’s in Wexford General Hospital as this time last year. That’s according to the General Secretary of the INMO Liam…

The unemployment rate fell slightly again last month – and now stands at its lowest for nearly nine years. There were almost 134-thousand people out of work in April according…

The Minister for Children says she’s not in favour of punishing parents as part of a bit to drive up child vaccination rates. Doctors are calling for incentives. One of…

The EU’s Chief Brexit negotiator says he’ll pay close attention to Ireland as discussions with the UK get underway. Michel Barnier is holding his first press conference since Theresa May…

Almost a third of food outlets are failing to provide allergen information to costumers according to a new report. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland has conducted an audit of…

St Iberius Church in Wexford Town is to receive €30,000 in funding for essential repairs. It’s one of 14 projects in the county that will receive regeneration funding. The funding…

The construction on a new Garda station for Wexford town will be completed by this summer according to the OPW. Building on the new Garda Headquarters for the county began…

Over €45 million will have to be spent in flood defences along the Barrow and Slaney rivers. The Minister with responsibility for flood protection Sean Canney says we’re paying for the…

The world’s current top superstar Ed Sheeran will have his portrait unveiled in the National Portrait Gallery in London this evening. Irish born artist Colin Davidson created the painting following…

A man has been charged with the murder of Samantha Walsh in Waterford. 28 year old Danny Whelan, of no fixed abode but originally from Thurles in Co Tipperary, was…

Some nursing homes, residential centres and foster care services are being warned they need to step up efforts to protect vulnerable people. HIQA’s released a review of the regulation of…

The 1798 Interperative Centre in Enniscorthy is to close. It was opened in 1998 to commemorate the two anniversary of the Rising. The centre at Arnold’s Cross in the town…

Over three hundred and fifty nurses are gathering in Wexford tomorrow for the INMOs annual conference. Pay and staffing are the main items on the agenda of of the three…

There has been a road traffic accident on the Wexford/Gorey road at Garrylough Mill. Two cars are believed to have been involved but no serious injuries are reported. The accident…

It’s hoped a Dáil debate on strengthening the rights of a mental health patient will pave the way for radical change. The Fianna Fail Bill going through the Oireachtas at…

A post mortem will take place today on the body of a young mother who was found dead yesterday at a derelict building in Cork city. Gardai say they are…

The first ever National Patient Experience Survey begins in hospitals today. All adults who are discharged from acute hospitals during May will be asked to complete the survey, to give…

A man remains in custody this morning after being arrested in connection with the death of a woman in Waterford. Gardai launched a murder inquiry when the body of Samantha…

Time is running out for County Wexford students who want to apply to the CAO.  5.15pm today is the final deadline. The process offers a last chance for students to…