149 adults in Wexford and Waterford who were abused as children haven’t been allocated a social worker by Tusla. According to latest figures released recently, the national number of cases…
WEXFORD WOMAN WINS NATIONAL BAKING AWARD FOR SALTED CARAMEL BANANA MUFFINS
While many of us turned our hands to baking over the lockdown period, it certainly proved to be a productive time for one Wexford woman. 20 year old Niamh Goodison…
COUNCIL WARN BEACHGOERS TO MAINTAIN SOCIAL DISTANCING THIS BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND
You’re being asked to follow the social distancing guidelines over the weekend if you’re travelling to the beach. The August Bank Holiday weekend is traditionally a time to head to…
NO CHANGES TO SCHOOL BUS CAPACITY DUE TO COVID 19
Parents throughout Wexford with school going children travelling by bus are assured that there will be no change in capacity levels because of Covid-19 restrictions. Bus Eireann are responsible for…
€58,000 FUNDING BOOST FOR ROSSLARE TO WATERFORD GREENWAY
26 new Greenways are to be developed across the country. €4.5 million in funding is being given to projects through the Carbon Tax Fund. The Rosslare to Waterford Greenway is…
KILMORE “GHETTO” COMMENTS WERE TAKEN OUT OF CONTEXT – CODD
A Wexford county councillor who is representing the south of the county says he won’t apologise for referring to Kilmore as a “ghetto”. Aontu representative Jim Codd made the comments…
CARTHY TO “GATECRASH” BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING AFTER REPEATED NO-SHOWS FROM OFFICIALS
The Chairman of Wexford County Council has vowed to “gatecrash” the next Borough Council meeting if he doesn’t get a response from various department officials when questions are submitted on…
WEXFORD CULTURE NIGHT PROGRAMME LAUNCHED
The national programme for Culture Night 2020 has been launched. It will involve a hybrid of digital and physical events, taking place on Friday September 18th. Some of the events…
MAJOR OIL SPILL REPORTED NEAR NEW ROSS
Gardai in New Ross are investigating following reports of a major oil spill at the marina in New Ross. Pictures on social media show a large amount of the substance…
Wexford Man Who Founded ‘Share A Dream’ To Be Laid To Rest Today
The Wexford man who founded the Share a Dream Foundation will be laid to rest today. Shay Kinsella passed away at a care home in Co. Limerick on Sunday afternoon….
No New Cases Of Covid 19 In Co. Wexford – Latest Figures
No new cases of Covid 19 have been reported in Co. Wexford. 223 people have been infected by the virus here since the outbreak began in March. Latest figures from…
Progress Expected On Plans For A University Of The South East
The Higher Education Minister says a Technological University for the South East is a priority for the Government. It will be run by Waterford IT and Carlow IT. Significant progress…
Tracey of Carlow
Ailish Tracey nee Ryan Knock-lonogad, garryhill, Co. Carlow Beloved wife of Eamonn and mother of Sean, David and Steve and daughter of Willie and Alice and sister of Eileen, Michael,…
Godkin of Bridgetown
Thomas Godkin, Tullibards, Bridgetown and formely St Aidens Crescent Wexford Beloved husband of Eileen and father of Caroline, Sinead, Phillip, Monica and Eoghan. Brother of Muriel and the late Fintan….
Wexford Labour Councillor calls for improvement in grant aid for septic tank upgrades
Wexford Labour Party Councillor George Lawlor has asked the Council to lobby the Government to increase grant aid for septic tank owners who are being told to upgrade in compliance…
GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES JULY STIMULUS PACKAGE
The VAT rate will be reduced as part of the July stimulus plan announced this evening. There’s also going to be changes to the help to buy scheme as part…
CONCERN OVER VOLUMES OF TRAFFIC IN WEXFORD COASTAL AREAS
Plans are being put in place to ensure there is no overcrowding in our beaches and coastal areas Over the past few weekends there have been problems with the numbers…
Government Stimulus Package: Wexford People Encouraged To Holiday At Home
The Government will launch a July stimulus package worth at least 7 billion euro today. People across Co. Wexford will be encouraged to holiday at home this year and the…
One Suspected Case Of Covid 19 At Wexford General Hospital
No additional cases of Covid 19 have been reported in Co. Wexford. The total number of people infected here since March remains at 223. Latest figures last night show one…
CONFUSION OVER PUBLICATION OF TRAVEL GREENLIST
The safest holiday to take this summer is one at home. That’s the advice from the government following the publication of the travel greenlist late last night. It’s been referred…
LORRY LOAD OF LOBSTER FOUND IN ROSSLARE
More than 700 illegally caught lobsters have been returned to Irish sea’s following seizures made by the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority. The majority of these undersized and v-notched lobster were found…
SEPTIC TANK INSPECTIONS LEAVE MUCH TO BE DESIRED
Seventy per cent of septic tanks inspected in County Wexford have failed the test That’s according to the latest report from the EPA on Wexford County Council inspections carried out…
LUCKY EUROMILLIONS WINNER FROM LEINSTER
Online lotto players from Leinster are being urged to check their tickets. It was revealed a 2 euro 50 ticket bought online was the winner of last night’s Euromillions jackpot…
CATHOLIC BISHOP OF FERNS TO RETIRE
The Bishop of Ferns Denis Brennan has announced his retirement Having reached the age of seventy five his resignation has been accepted by Pope Francis Bishop Brennan is a native…
PLANS FOR NEW SCHOOL IN WEXFORD TOWN
A new one thousand pupil secondary school is being planned for Wexford town Waterford and Wexford Education and Training Board and Educate Together have agreed a Memorandum of Understanding which…
One Suspected Case Of Covid 19 At Wexford General Hospital
There have been no additional cases of Covid 19 recorded in Co. Wexford over the past twenty four hours. The total number of people infected here remains static at 223….
Plans To Transform Enniscorthy Into Landmark Tourist Destination
Wexford County Council has announced ambitious plans to transform Enniscorthy. The local authority says the town will be developed into an economic hub and a landmark tourist destination. The plans…
NATIONAL AWARD FOR WEXFORD MENTAL HEALTH PROJECT
A Co. Wexford based project has won a national award for facilitating positive social engagement amongst young adults with mental health issues. Operating from its social hub at the Wexford…
NATIONAL FARM SAFETY WEEK BEGINS
Over a quarter of children injured in farm accidents were hurt in an incident on a vehicle. New research by the National Office of Clinical Audit has found a third…
3 Suspected Cases Of Covid 19 At Wexford General Hospital – Latest Figures
No new cases of Covid 19 have been reported in Co. Wexford over the past twenty four hours. A total of 223 people have now been diagnosed with the virus…