Gardaà have arrested a man in connection with a serious assault in Carlow. The man in his 30’s has been detained at Carlow Garda Station following an appeal for information…
JOBSTOWN SIX DEFEND USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA DURING THEIR TRIAL
One of Jobstown Six has defended the use of social media during the trial. The six men were acquitted by a jury yesterday of false imprisonment at a water charge…
GERMANY GIVES THE GO-AHEAD FOR SAME SEX MARRIAGE
Same Sex Marriage has gotten the green light in Germany. MPs have voted in favour of the move in the Bundestag this morning. But the Chancellor Angela Merkel voted against…
ISPCC HOLD THEIR FIRST EVER NATIONAL COLLECTION DAY
The ISPCC will be out in force across the country today as it hold the first ever national collection day. Volunteers will be shaking buckets nationwide as they try to…
RENEWED APPEAL FOR INFORMATION ABOUT BARRY CORCORAN’S DISAPPEARANCE
Gardaà and Crimestoppers have renewed their appeal for information on a man missing for the past two years. Wicklow man Barry Corcoran was last seen on Cremona Road in Ballyfermot…
LIQUIDATOR APPOINTED TO ECHO NEWSPAPER GROUP
The High Court has appointed a provisional liquidator to the Echo Newspapers. 30 people are employed by the company. The High Court was told the provisional liquidator, Kieran Wallace from…
Power of Aclare
William Billy Power, Aclare, New Ross, Co. Wexford Beloved husband of Anne and father of Caroline and brother of Betty and the late Jimmy, John, Kathy and Mary …
VATICAN BACKS CARDINAL PELL AFTER CHILD ABUSE ALLEGATIONS
The Vatican has given its backing to one of its highest ranking members who’s facing child abuse allegations. Australian cardinal George Pell is being charged with historic complaints by multiple…
LACK OF POWER FOR ROSS HAS LEAD TO RESENTMENT OVER JUDGES – BROWNE
A Fianna Fáil TD says Shane Ross has a resentment against the judiciary – because he’s never been able to nominate any judges. The claim comes from Wexford TD James…
ZIMBABWEAN MAN DESCRIBES ESCAPE TO DIRECT PROVISION IN WEXFORD
A refugee from Zimbabwe has been telling of how he ended up in a Direct Provision Centre in Wexford. Mxolisi Siluma has been living in the Wexford centre for the…
The Countdown Is On To The Leinster Senior Hurling Final
South East Radio would like to extend best wishes to the Wexford Senior Hurling team ahead of the big game on Sunday. Â The entire County is proud of you! This…
CRIMINAL CHARGES BROUGHT AGAINST THOSE IN CHARGE AT HILLSBOROUGH
Criminal charges have been brought against six individuals, including two former senior police officers, over the Hillsborough disaster. Ninety-six men, women and children were killed in the stadium crush on…
NATIONAL HELPLINES NEEDS TO BE SET UP TO HELP PRIESTS – FR DONOVAN
There are calls for a national helpline to support priests in their jobs. The Association of Catholic Priests says it’s particularly concerned about the level of isolation being faced by…
12,000 PEOPLE SIGN A PETITION TO CHANGE THE JUNIOR CERT ENGLISH PAPER
Exam officials are being brought before an Oireachtas committee this afternoon on foot of petition that was started by a 15-year-old Junior Cert Student. 12-thousand people signed Tara O’Sullivan’s petition,…
3 MULTINATIONAL COMPANIES HERE HIT BY A CYBER ATTACK
The Irish impact of a global cyber attack is still emerging. At least three multinational companies here say they’ve been hit including pharmaceutical firm MSD. ‘PETYA’ ransomware locks up files…
ROSS HITS OUT AT GOVERNMENTS JUDICIAL REFORM BILL
Independent minister Shane Ross says the government’s bill to reform the appointment of judges ‘is not radical enough’. But the Transport Minister says the contentious bill is a valid first…
ANOTHER PROTEST PLANNED OVER 24/7 CARDIAC SERVICES IN WATERFORD
A campaign to highlight the lack of 24/7 cardiac services in Waterford University Hospital will continue. That’s according to the South East Patient Advocacy Group who are planning another protest…
WEXFORD TOPS LIST OF RECYCLING ELECTRICAL GOODS IN IRELAND
County Wexford has had the highest rate of recycling electrical goods in the country in the past year. New figures from WEE Ireland show the average person in the county…
D’ARCY LOOKING TO BRING DOWN TOP RATE OF TAX
Wexford’s new Minister of State at the Department of Finance is hoping to bring down the top rate of tax. Michael D’Arcy has said his ambition would be to keep…
GARDA APPEAL ON CARLOW ASSAULT
Gardaà have issued a new appeal for information after a woman was found unconscious in Carlow on Sunday afternoon. The victim, in her fifties, was taken to St Luke’s Hospital…
STRUGEON TO GIVE UPDATE ON SCOTTISH INDEPENDENCE PLANS
The Scottish first minister is expected to make an announcement later on a second independence referendum. Nicola Sturgeon’s previously said she wanted another poll before the spring of 2019. But…
TAOISEACH TALKS TO US PRESIDENT
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar is due to speak with Donald Trump today. It will be his first official phone call with the US President since taking over from Enda Kenny. It…
NORTHERN IRELAND TALKS ALMOST AT DEADLINE
The deadline to form a new Northern Ireland Executive is fast approaching. Political parties have until Thursday to restore powersharing. Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney says there needs to…
OVER 1000 YOUNG PEOPLE ARE LONG TERM UNEMPLOYED IN WEXFORD
Over 11,000 young people across the country are long-term unemployed. The latest figures from the Department of Social Protection also show that the issue is particularly prevalent in Dublin, with…
30% RISE IN WOMEN VISITING FAMILY LAW COURTS OVER DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
It appears more people are reporting incidents of domestic violence. New figures from Dolphin House Family Law Court support service show 133 women visited the facility in the first three…
FLANAGAN AND ROSS MAY CLASH OVER JUDICIAL REFORM
The Justice Minister appears to be on a collision course with the Transport Minister over judicial reform. Shane Ross has previously said the current system of appointing judges is rotten….
GARDAI APPEAL FOR WITNESSES AFTER WOMAN IS FOUND UNCONSCIOUS IN CARLOW
Gardai are investigating after a woman was found unconscious in Carlow yesterday. She remains in a serious condition in hospital after being found injured on the grounds of Pollerton Castle….
BROWNE LEADS THE CHARGE AS FIANNA FAIL MENTAL HEALTH BILL IS TO BECOME LAW
Fianna Fail’s proposed mental health bill will act as a catalyst for change according to Wexford TD James Brown. The Bill has now passed all committee stages in the Dail…
HOUSE PRICES RISE OVER 3% IN WEXFORD IN LAST 3 MONTHS
The average price of a three bed semi detached house in County Wexford is up over three per cent in the past three months. Data published to day in the…
ALMOST 3 MILLION TO BENEFIT AS EU CITIZENS CAN STAY IN THE UK AFTER BREXIT
The British Prime Minister has offered a deal to let EU citizens stay in the UK after Brexit. Theresa May put forward the plans to fellow leaders in Brussels last…