Wexford County Council is urging people to avoid gathering in large numbers at beaches around the county. Gardaí were drafted in to redirect people heading for Duncannon Beach yesterday afternoon….
BLMWEXFORD GROUP TO HOLD ANTI RACISM DEMONSTRATION NEXT SATURDAY
A rescheduled Black Lives Matter demonstration is due to take place on Wexford Quays next Saturday. The group Black Lives Matter Wexford have re-organised a protest against worldwide racism and…
ONE NEW COVID CASE IN WEXFORD AS GPS WARN TEST REQUESTS UP BY 20%
One new case of Coronavirus has been recorded in County Wexford. That brings the total number of confirmed cases in Wexford to 223 with 5 confirmed in the past week….
FAMILY PRAISE LOCAL COMMUNITY IN GOREY AFTER DEIRDRE REDMOND SEARCH
The family of Deirdre Redmond have thanked the public for their assistance in the search for the missing Gorey woman. The search was called off last night after a body…
SEARCH CONTINUES FOR MISSING GOREY WOMAN
Hundreds of people are today searching for missing Gorey woman Deirdre Redmond Gardai, Civil Defence, the Air Corps, Coast Guard and volunteers are covering the coastline between Brittas Bay in…
NEW WARNING ON RISE IN COVID 19 NUMBERS
The National Public Health Emergency Team has issued new warning on Covid-19. and says the country is in a precarious position as the R rate starts to climb One new…
WAGE SUBSIDY SCHEME TO BE EXTENDED
The wage subsidy scheme may be extended beyond October in a bid to help the hospitality sector in particular. Leo Varadkar has said the government is still examining ways to…
WEXFORD COUNTY COUNCIL SET TO SUPPORT HOSPITALITY SECTOR
Wexford County Council is determined to support the hospitality sector over the coming months as businesses reopen again A number of measures are set to be introduced over the coming…
New CCTV Footage Of Missing Gorey Woman
A search is continuing today for a woman who has been missing in Gorey since last Saturday afternoon. Deirdre Redmond was last seen leaving her home at around 2pm. She’s…
Wexford GP agrees with pubs remaining closed
Wexford GP Dr. Bill Lynch says there was no other option but to keep the pubs closed for the next three weeks. Dr Lynch says the priority must be to…
CHILDCARE SECTOR IN CRISIS
Only 3 in 10 childcare providers have reopened since COVID-19 restrictions were needed. That’s according to a survey by the Federation of Early Childhood Providers, which says the sector is…
HIGH NUMBER OF YOUNG PEOPLE ON COVID SUPPORT PAYMENTS
12,751 people are in receipt of Pandemic Unemployment Payment in County Wexford. Of those, 2,706 are between the age of 18 and 25. The National Youth Council of Ireland is…
DARA CALLEARY REPLACES SACKED BARRY COWEN AT CABINET
Dara Calleary has been named as the new Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine. Jack Chambers has been named the new government Chief Whip while Sean Fleming has been…
WEXFORD GAA ACTIVITY RESUMES WITH CAUTION
As GAA activity resumes in County Wexford this weekend the protection of players and their families will remain of the utmost priority Vice Chairman of Wexford GAA Micheal Martin says…
AER LINGUS PAY PROPOSALS REJECTED
SIPTU members at Aer Lingus have rejected the company’s pay and job proposals. They voted by 55 per cent to 45 per cent against the Covid-19 crisis recovery plan proposed…
TAOISEACH ADDRESSES BARRY COWEN DRIVING ISSUE IN DAIL
The Taoiseach has said the garda file into Barry Cowen’s drink driving charge is not quite as portrayed in the media. It comes as the government voted down an opposition…
A Search Continues In Gorey For A Woman Missing Since Last Saturday
A search is continuing today for a woman who has been missing in Gorey since Saturday afternoon. Deirdre Redmond was last seen leaving her home at around 2pm. She’s described…
No New Cases Of Covid 19 In Co. Wexford – Latest Figures
No additional cases of Covid 19 have been reported in Co. Wexford over the last twenty four hours. 221 people have been diagnosed with the virus since the outbreak began….
Wexford Publicans Call On The Government For Phase 4 Clarification
Publicans across Co. Wexford are calling on the Government to clarify if they’ll be allowed to open from next Monday. The Vitners Federation of Ireland says it would be an…
Jobs Boost For Wexford Town
25 new jobs are being created in Wexford Town. American company MTech Mobility is establishing its new European base at a 1,400 square meter facility which it has leased at…
CONCERN GROWS OVER TOURISTS ARRIVING IN IRELAND
Tourists should not be coming to Ireland right now. That’s the statement from the Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney It comes after worries about US tourists coming to Ireland and…
IMMIGRATION CONCERNS OVER MEN SEEN LEAVING TRUCK IN WICKLOW
An investigation’s underway after a number of men were seen leaving a truck in County Wicklow that had arrived at Rosslare Port earlier today. They were seen getting out of…
Face Coverings Are Now Compulsory On Public Transport
Face coverings are now compulsory for passengers across Co. Wexford using public transport. Those who refuse to wear a face covering could be fined up to €2,500 and be given…
Search Continues For A 50 Year Old Woman Missing In Gorey
A search has resumed in Gorey for a 50 year old local woman. Deirdre Redmond was last seen leaving her home at around 2pm on Saturday but failed to return….
Three New Cases Of Covid 19 In Co. Wexford – Latest Figures
Three new cases of Covid 19 have been reported in Co. Wexford. It’s the highest daily increase for over a month. A total of 17 additional cases of Covid 19…
GARDAI APPEAL FOR PUBLIC’S HELP IN THE SEARCH OF MISSING GOREY WOMAN
Gardai are seeking the public’s help in locating a 50-year-old woman who’s been missing since yesterday. It’s believed Deirdre Redmond left her home in Gorey at approximately 2 o clock…
ROSSLARE FLOOD AND EROSION PROTECTION PROJECT GETS THE GREEN LIGHT FOR €7.5 MILLION
A major boost for the South Wexford area has been announced with the Rosslare Flood and Erosion Protection Project given the green light this afternoon. The €7.5 million scheme will…
PUBS COULD REMAIN CLOSED FOR LONGER AS NPHET TO MEET ON PHASE 4
Phase 4 of easing Covid-19 restrictions could be delayed beyond July 20th. It’s understood the recent rise in cases, particularly among young people, is causing concern about a potential second…
GOREY NEEDS TO FIX WATER ISSUES IF THE TOWN IS TO CONTINUE GROWING – BYRNE
The ongoing issues with the water supply in the Gorey area needs to be fixed and a plan must be put in place to deal with the problems in the…
NO CORONAVIRUS CASES IN WEXFORD FOR THE LAST 4 DAYS
There have been no recorded cases of Covid 19 in County Wexford for 4 days. The latest figures from the Department of Health show that the number of confirmed cases…