Month: February 2020

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is threatening to walk away from trade talks with the EU if there’s no “broad outline” for a deal. In newly published documents, the UK…

“No child should have to feel like this when going to school. My child is physically sick every morning. No mother should be brought to tears because she feels so…

HSE staff are handing out leaflets at ports and airports around the country today to raise awareness about the spread of the coronavirus. Authorities here have begun stepping up their…

Leakage from underground power cables is causing water and soil contamination in a number of Local Authority areas throughout the Country including Wexford. Thats according to a recent EPA report…

Bernie Sanders has reiterated his plans to legalise marijuana in the US on day one of his presidency, should he be elected. He is the current front-runner in the race…

Almost 100 people returned to School in Wexford after being on a trip to Italy last week. 90 students and 9 teachers are back at school in Loreto and all…

Former Fianna Fail TD Malcolm Byrne has been nominated for the Seanad elections. The Gorey man was put forward by the Drama League of Ireland to contest for a place…

The Taoiseach says Sinn Fein’s rallies are part of a campaign of intimidation and bullying. The party has organised a series of rallies in Dublin, Newry, Cavan, Galway and Cork…

The decision on whether to hold the Soldier F trial in Belfast or Derry has been postponed for another month. A former paratrooper faces two charges of murder, and five…

A 32 year old man has died after the motorbike he was driving collided with a car in Kilkenny last night. It happened on the N10 at Templemartin at a…

The Supreme Court has decided to refer a number of issues to the European Court of Justice in relation to phone data retention and access. It follows an appeal by…

Thousands of people are auditioning to become extras in a major film to be shot in Ireland. The open casting is taking place at Liberty Hall for medieval drama The…

Eleven people have been arrested after drugs, guns and a car were seized in Co Meath. Searches were carried out at 15 locations in Navan over the space of three…

More volunteers are expected to join in the search for missing Enniscorthy man Bernard Kirwan. He was last seen in the Enniscorthy area last weekend and searches of the River…

Aodhan O Riordain says the Labour Party needs to change if it wants to have a future. Speaking as he launched his bid to be leader of the party the…

The Garda Commissioner says he shares the PSNI’s view that the Provisional Army Council oversees both Sinn Féin and the IRA. Speaking at a passing out ceremony for 200 new…

Two men have been arrested in connection with the murder of Keane Mulready Woods. The 17 year old was killed and his body dismembered last month as part of the…

Police in Germany say initial investigations suggest a right-wing motive was behind gun attacks at two shisha bars in the city of Hanau last night. Ten people were shot dead…

It’s the first day at work for County Wexford’s two new TD’s. Sinn Fein’s Johnny Mythen and Independent Verona Murphy will take up their seats in the 33rd Dáil for…

Some mental health patients are staying in acute beds for several years because of a lack of community based support. Despite being recommended 14 years ago, crisis houses, high-support hostels…

High river levels and heavy rain could lead to a risk of flooding in the west and midlands, according to Met Eireann. A status yellow rainfall warning is in place…

Fine Gael Councillor Jim Moore has hit out at what he calls “keyboard cowards” for posting vile, insulting and very dangerous messages on social media. Councillor Moore is commenting on…

The search for missing Enniscorthy man Bernard Kirwan has resumed today. The 52 year old was last seen leaving Tracey’s Hotel early on Sunday morning last. The man, known as…

An elderly woman is in a serious condition in Waterford University Hospital following a traffic accident near Kiltealy yesterday evening. The local woman was walking on the road at Mohurry…