Month: June 2018

If the Taoiseach wants an election he should call one instead of trying to create spurious grounds for it. That’s according to the Fianna Fáil leader who has accused Leo…

We’re being encouraged to stay safe and think of others when at the beach during the heatwave. Beach goers  in Courtown and Cahore are said to be very upset by…

Police in the US say a gunman suspected of killing 5 people at the offices of a newspaper had ‘history’ with the publication. Smoke bombs were thrown before shots were…

The construction phase for St Patrick’s Special School in Enniscorthy has been brought forward. A letter of intent has been agreed between the school authorities and a local contractor. Plans…

The level of care received by people suffering from dementia in County Wexford falls below minimum standards. That’s according to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland. It says says there are…

Gardaí have confirmed they’re investigating an alleged attack on a teenage girl in County Kerry. They’re following up claims that a video of the incident is being shared on social…

15 people are dead and 70 injured after a fire in Nairobi. The blaze swept through a market and nearby homes during the early hours of this morning in Kenya’s…

Water consumption from public supplies in County Wexford is up 20% in the past week. This is unsustainable in the current drought conditions according to Wexford County Council. They are…

The Taoiseach’s been accused of spending more time planning for a general election than sorting out a Brexit deal. Leo Varadkar and Minister for European Affairs Helen McEntee are attending…

A drought has been officially declared across the country now with the south east region the worst affected. Soil moisture deficits have reached critical levels as there has been little…

New legislation is being brought forward by Fianna Fail to enhance the coastguard services. The Irish Coastguard Authority Bill 2018 will bring the service into line with other frontline emergency…

Over two dozen migrants rescued in the Mediterranean are expected to arrive in Ireland shortly. The men, women and children were on board the MV Lifeline which was turned away…

The Finance Minister will be targeting what he calls ‘unfair’ taxes in the next Budget. Paschal Donohoe wants to make sure workers on average wages aren’t caught up in higher…

Irish Facebook users will now be alerted in emergency missing-child cases. Child Rescue Ireland is a system used by Gardaí when they believe a person under 18 has been abducted…

Latest figures show 135 potential investors visited IDA sites around the country in the first three months of this year. However not one came to County Wexford or nine other…

Coastal resorts around County Wexford are expected to be thronged today as cooling sea breezes keep the heatwave bearable. From Courtown to Curracloe and from to Kilmore to Rosslare and…

We’re being urged to be vigilant after the Department of Agriculture has issued its highest Red warning for forest fires. It says the dry conditions mean fire can spread rapidly,…

Drew Harris has been appointed as the new Garda Commissioner. He has more than 30 years policing experience in the RUC and the PSNI and will become the first outsider…

45 thousand tickets to see the Pope at Knock Shrine sold out in around 4 hours this morning. The Pontiff is visiting Knock and Dublin during his two day visit…

Water restrictions may have to be implemented as the country basks in potential highs of 30 degrees this week. Scientists have warned that we could be close to a drought…

Irish Rail says its expanding its remote monitoring centre to deal with increased anti social behaviour on the DART. Drivers are threatening they could strike over safety fears after a…

British Brexit negotiators are putting Ireland last according to Sinn Féin. Party President Mary Lou Mc Donald claims her meeting with the British Prime Minister has given her the impression…

A man is due in court this morning in connection with an alleged sexual assault in west Dublin. It’s understood an American tourist in her 20s was attacked in Corduff…

People without teaching qualifications will be marking state exams this year due to staff shortages. However the State Examinations Commission says that any non-teachers who’ve been hired have third level…

The country could be about to get caught up in another property bubble. A UCD academic says that prices are being pushed up by international firms investing in buy-to-let premises….

Predictions suggest the upcoming period of good weather may get close to record levels. Met Eireann has forecast sunny spells and rising temperatures from the weekend. The current record is…

Concern over the lack of proper mental health care provision in County Wexford has once again been raised. This time a mother of three children has been speaking on Morning…

There are calls for Gardaí to be given more time to question white collar crime suspects. It follows the jailing yesterday of the former Anglo Irish Bank CEO David Drumm…

Donald Trump’s backed down slightly over his immigration policy – which has faced heavy criticism. He’s signed an order – meaning children and their parents in the US illegally will…

The Tanaiste says Ireland is getting frustrated with the UK over Brexit. Simon Coveney has warned there’ll be no deal unless there’s a backstop agreement to avoid a hard border…