The price of household fuel is going to get more expensive from tomorrow as a delayed increase in the carbon tax is due to kick in. The increase was promised…
HOUSEHOLD FUEL ON THE RISE AS CARBON TAX INCREASE KICKS IN
BLACKSTAIRS FARMING GROUP URGE CAUTION AS WILDFIRE RISK INCREASES THIS WEEKEND
Anyone heading for the hills this weekend is being encouraged to be on the lookout for major wildfires which pose a huge threat to the ecosystem. A number of high…
Fewer than 5 Cases again for Wexford as numbers at Wexford General drop slightly
Fewer than 5 cases of Covid 19 have been recorded in County Wexford once again this afternoon. The 5 day moving average in the county is now 2 with a…
WIT union members to re-ballot against University merger terms
Union members at WIT will now re-ballot on the issue.
Smithwicks to close Kilkenny Visitor Centre in blow to South East Tourism
The Smithwick’s experience visitor centre in Kilkenny is closing permanently. Diageo has confirmed the attraction, which lies in the centre of the city, will not be reopening after being shut…
Wexford students have until 6pm to choose their method and level of sitting the Leaving Cert
Leaving Cert students are being reminded they have until 6pm this evening to choose their exams and subject levels for the accredited grades system. The State Examinations Commission’s online portal…
Surge in hotel bookings since yesterday’s announcement
Travel agents say bookings for foreign holidays are low amid uncertainty about the return of international travel.
Cinemas will be allowed to reopen from June
The next phase for the reopening of the country was announced last night. Easing of restrictions are taking place this month and next in the steady emergence from level 5…
Application for new South East university being made this afternoon
The governing bodies of Waterford and Carlow IT has signed off on the move this week.
Less than 5 cases of Covid reported in Wexford yesterday
474 new cases were confirmed nationwide last night along with 3 additional deaths.
Pilot programme to trial gigs and festivals this summer
The new plan for easing restrictions also suggests nightclubs could return towards the end of the yea
HAIRDRESSERS IN THE SOUTH EAST WILL RETURN TO BUSINESS ON MAY 10TH
Hairdressers are getting ready for Monday week when they’ll be allowed to welcome back their customers for the first time since Christmas. Personal services are slated to return on the…
HOPES FOR SUMMER OF SOCCER IN WEXFORD AS RESTRICTIONS EASE
There’s a chance this summer for the Wexford Football League to think outside the box and support their players. That’s the view of Enniscorthy councillor Aidan Browne who has welcomed…
GARDAI APPEAL FOR INFORMATION FOR MISSING KILKENNY TEENAGER
Gardaí in Kilkenny are seeking the public’s help in tracing the whereabouts of Itreace Massey. The 17 year old from the Johnswell Road area of the city was last seen…
CLICK AND COLLECT SHOULD LEAD TO BUYING LOCAL THIS SUMMER – DEVEREUX
Wexford people are being encouraged to shop local again this summer particularly when the intercounty travel ban is lifted. Click and collect services, which have been seen as vital for…
APPLICATION FOR TUSE TO GO TO THE MINISTER AS IT CARLOW SIGNS UP
A university for the south east could be formed as early as January next year after the governing bodies of Waterford and Carlow Institutes of Technology voted in favour of…
50 guests to be allowed at Weddings – but not afters
Plans to ease restrictions around weddings next month have been dismissed as tokenism by a wedding planner.
Wexford people flushed with rising demand in public toilets
The Mayor of Wexford says the number of outdoor toilet facilities is not sufficient.
All you need to know about easing of restrictions today
The first easing of measures will be next Tuesday when the entire construction sector can return to work. But May 10th will be the key day when a raft of…
TUSE BACK ON TRACK DESPITE WIT STAFF OBJECTION
The determination of all involved to establish a University for the South East means the project is now very much back on track according to Wexford Labour TD Brendan Howlin….
DEBATE RAGES ON AS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN REMAINS TOP OF THE AGENDA
The rapidly growing population of County Wexford over the next few years is why we need to accept the county development plan soon. That’s the view of the Director of…
CARING COW ACTS AS SURROGATE MOTHER TO BALLYCANEW FOAL
A young farmer in County Wexford is being praised for pairing an orphaned foal with a caring cow as a surrogate mother Charlie Devereux from the Ballycanew area came up…
ANGER ONLINE AS PUBLIC TOILETS REMAIN CLOSED IN WEXFORD TOWN
A Facebook post is going viral today as calls have been made to make public toilets available in Wexford Town. The post states that an elderly couple were in need…
NEW MILK PRICE TRACKER HAILED AS A GAME CHANGER FOR WEXFORD FARMERS
Wexford farmers are being encouraged to keep an eye on the milk price to make sure they’re not losing out in tough times. The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association has…
YOUTHSCENE EPISODE 2 WITH JAMES DOORLEY AND SINEAD O’REILLY
On the latest episode of this season of Youthscene, James Doorley of the National Youth Council of Ireland outlined the issues surrounding youth unemployment at the minute with host Aidan…
Promenade Bridge In Enniscorthy Should never have been Put There
The bridge over the river Urrin on the promenade walk in Enniscorthy is not mobility friendly had should never have been put there. That’s the view of Fine Gael Councillor…
UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTH EAST MOVES A STEP CLOSER
A formal application for the new university of the south east is to be submitted to government on Friday This follows the approval at a meeting today of the governing…
PERFORMANCE PAVILLION FOR WEXFORDS QUAYFRONT
Wexford Borough Council has applied for funding for a pavillion performance centre on Wexford’s quay front The facility will be located opposite Crescent Quay and will feature a unique design…
Growing Opposition To County Development Plan 2021-2027
A Detailed discussion took place yesterday with Wexford County Councillors regarding the County Development Plan 2021 to 2027 One of a number of disagreements centers around fears that one off…
WEXFORD DEVELOPMENT PLAN DISCUSSED AT DAY LONG MEETING
Wexford County Council has been meeting all day to discuss the County Development Plan 2021 to 2027 Councillors are being given the opportunity to discuss and analyse the plan which…