The Canadian government says there is much to discuss over Harry and Meghan’s plans to move to the country. Questions have been raised over the costs of the couple’s security…
VERONA MURPHY TO STAND AS INDEPENDENT IN WEXFORD
Verona Murphy has kicked off her general election campaign stating that she is “not a racist.” The former Fine Gael candidate has announced she will run as an independent in…
GENERAL ELECTION CAMPAIGN KICKS OFF
The General Election campaign is officially underway. The President has dissolved the 32nd Dail in the past hour. Voters will head to the polls on Saturday, February the 8th.
Students Across Co. Wexford Involved In Youthquake Radio Drama
Youthquake is an interactive Radio Drama Project run in conjunction with South East Radio and The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland. (Video Created by Aoife Rees) TY students from 4 Wexford…
FORMER FOOTBALLERS MAKE THE JUMP TO THE HURLERS FOR PRESEASON
It’s been reported that former Wexford senior footballers Kevin O’Grady and Michael Furlong will join the senior hurling panel for preseason. Former captain of the footballers Furlong left the panel…
DEREK MCGRATH TO TAKE OVER FAYTHE HARRIERS FOR UPCOMING SEASON
It’s been confirmed that former Waterford hurling boss Derek McGrath will take over the Faythe Harriers senior hurlers. The news had been hinted at earlier in the week before he…
IDA DEFENDS ITSELF AGAINST ALLEGATIONS OF ANTI RURAL BIAS
The IDA has strongly defended its record of regional development and job creation. It comes on the back of criticism that the IDA has an anti rural bias in relation…
GOOD WEATHER CONDITIONS WILL HELP SEARCH FOR MISSING FISHERMAN – RNLI
The search has resumed this morning for missing fisherman Willie Whelan who was lost at sea when his fishing boat the Alize sank last Saturday night. The RNLI, the Coastguard…
SUSPECTED KINAHAN GANG MEMBERS ARRESTED AFTER GUN INCIDENT IN CLONROCHE
Gardaí are continuing to question four men in Wexford after staff at a garage were threatened with a handgun. It happened at around ten o’clock yesterday morning in Clonroche. No…
WEXFORD MAN LATEST TO BE KILLED ON OUR ROADS
Garda have expressed alarm as five people have been killed on our roads since January 1st. The latest victim is a County Wexford man who was knocked down on the…
BEEF TASK FORCE TO MEET AS FARMERS THREATEN MORE DUBLIN PROTESTS
The Beef Task Force will meet this morning, amid threats of more protests. Individual Farmers of Ireland says there will be more blockades in Dublin next week if there’s no…
GARDAI INVESTIGATING VANDALISM REPORTS ON VINEGAR HILL
The level of vandalism perpetrated on Vinegar Hill last weekend has been described as the worst form of anti social behavior. It’s believed a number of quadbikes were used to…
TWO MAJOR MEETINGS TO DISCUSS THE CLOSURE OF ENNISCORTHY DOGTRACK
A special meeting of Wexford County Council is to take place next Monday to discuss the closure of Enniscorthy Dog Track. Enniscorthy is one of four greyhound tracks set for…
RENEWED APPEAL FOR VOLUNTEERS AS FISHERMAN SEARCH CONTINUES OFF WEXFORD COAST
An appeal is going out this morning for volunteers in the search for missing fisherman Willie Whelan. The search is concentrating on the South Wexford coast from Cullenstown to Carne….
RIC COMMEMORATIONS DEFERRED AS GOVERNMENT ROW BACK ON
The Justice Minister says deferring the controversial RIC commemorative event was the right thing to do. Charlie Flanagan yesterday announced the event, planned for Dublin Castle later this month, was…
IFA HIT OUT AGAINST EDEN ANIMAL SANCTUARY OVER FUNDING ISSUES
The president of the Irish Farmers’ Association is calling on Eden Animal Sanctuary to publish where its money comes from. Joe Healy is questioning how a multi-million euro advertising campaign…
250,000 FUNDING BOOST FOR TRADE BRIDGE SCHEME WITH GEORGIA
A top Wexford initiative aimed at increasing trade links with America is to receive funding as part of a 40 million euro initiative aimed at 26 projects nationwide. Trade Bridge…
WEXFORD MOTHER PLEADS FOR HELP AS SON’S HEART SURGERY CANCELLED AGAIN
A Wexford boy’s heart surgery has been postponed eight times because of the ongoing demands on the health sector. Trolley numbers have hit record highs this week with 760 people…
SER SPORTS HOUR SUNDAY 5TH JANUARY
On Sunday’s South East Radio Sports Hour, we went big on the Rathgarogue Cushinstown footballers who are looking to make history this coming weekend and reach an All Ireland Junior…
HARRIS WONT INTERVENE IN ELECTIVE SURGERY CANCELLATIONS
The Health Minister says no politician will decide whether or not to cancel elective procedures in hospitals. It’s after the INMO called on him to do so in light of…
HUNDREDS ATTEND MARIAN FINUCANE’S FUNERAL
Marian Finucane’s husband has told her funeral she was a woman he loved for 40 years, who “made colours brighter and the world easier to live in”. Ms. Finucane, who…
WEXFORD COUNTY COUNCIL WONT ATTEND RIC EVENT
The Taoiseach has once again defended the holding of an event to commemorate those who served in the RIC. The Fianna Fail Leader says the decision to hold such an…
PARTY LEADERS TO MEET ON POSSIBLE ELECTION DATE
The Fiann Fail leader says he will meet the Taosieach in good faith on Thursday to discuss the date of a general election. He’s re-iterated his position that the natural…
NEW 1,500 SEATER MINI ARENA FOR GOREY WILL BE A GAMECHANGER – D’ARCY
A new 1,500 seater stadium is set to be developed in Gorey in the near future. It’s part of the Market House Project which has finally secured funding after 6…
MAN KILLED IN HOOK HEAD SINKING NAMED LOCALLY WHILE SEARCH CONTINUES FOR SECOND MAN
The fisherman who was killed when his boat sank off the Wexford coast this morning has been named locally. 65 year old Joseph “Joe” Sinnott from Kilmore Quay died when…
SER SPORTS HOUR SATURDAY 4TH JANUARY
On Saturday’s South East Radio Sports Hour, we spoke to kids coaching guru Paul Kilgannon who set up the Carver framework of coaching which is well regarded and practiced right…
DYSFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM MEANS COURTS SERVICE SHOULD REMAIN COLLECTING FINES – FLEMING
The Chair of the Public Accounts Committee says the Courts Service has a “hard neck” for suggesting it shouldn’t be responsible for collecting fines. It’s after the service made a…
“SEVERE REVENGE” AWAITS AMERICA FOLLOWING THE KILLING OF TOP IRAN GENERAL
The US has killed a top Iranian general in an airstrike in Iraq – dramatically increasing tensions in the region. Donald Trump ordered the taking out of Qassem Soleimani, who…
€1.5 BILLION EURO SURPLUS EXPECTED IN EXCHEQUER FIGURES RELEASED TODAY
It’s expected new exchequer figures due to be released today will show a surplus of €1.5 billion for last year. It’s understood the surplus is mainly due to higher than…
WEXFORD GENERAL RELAX VISITING RESTRICTIONS BUT CHILDREN ASKED TO STAY HOME
Hospital visiting restrictions at Wexford General Hospital have been relaxed slightly this month however children are still be advised to stay away. Hospital management are warning that only relatives may…