The Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council is considering a possible inquiry, arising from a series of emails, sent by a senior official of the authority to South East Radio. Earlier…
Professor Veronica Campbell Named South East Technology University President
Prof Campbell’s appointment as SETU President will be put forward for ratification by the new university’s governing body at its first meeting on establishment on Sunday, 1 May
Drugs operation yields success in Wexford
The fight against the sale and supply of controlled drugs across Wexford is ongoing
Government discuss housing requirements and refugees
The Housing Minister insists the government will meet new home completion targets this year, despite pressures from accommodating Ukrainian refugees.
Shortage of doctors in county Wexford brought to Ministers attention
A shortage of doctors in GP practices in County Wexford is a matter of growing concern
Gardai meet with local communities
An Garda Síochána are inviting local Wexford communities to a ‘meet and greet’ opportunity on this Wednesday 27th
Health Minister Says “Ambitious Plans” For Wexford General Hospital
The Minister for Health has confirmed Wexford General Hospital has submitted “ambitious plans” for new patient facilities. Stephen Donnelly made his comments while on a visit to the Hospital this…
Major Development Plans & New Jobs Announced For Rosslare Europort
A major new development at Rosslare Europort could create 2,000 jobs in the South East. Two hundred million euro is being invested in Ireland’s Offshore Renewable Energy Hub, which is…
Wealth badly distributed in Ireland economist says
Ireland’s economy won’t remain functional if wealth isn’t better distributed, according to a leading economist.
Taoiseach meets Ukranian Prime Minister in Shannon
The Taoiseach has said Vladimir Putin is deliberately trying to bomb citizens out of Ukraine to create a refugee crisis.
Large number of ‘Zombie’ cars imported into Ireland
Car history check company MotorCheck.ie has completed the first major cross border analysis of salvaged and written off vehicles imported here
Rosslare is consistently the sunniest spot in the country
According to a study published in the Irish Independent Rosslare has more sunshine hours that any other part of the country
Wexford drama groups make it to the All Ireland
Four groups from the county have qualified for the All Ireland Drama Finals beginning at the weekend
Two Vigils In South Wexford In Memory Of Two Men Killed This Week
Two vigils are due to take place in South Wexford this weekend to remember the two men killed in Sligo earlier this week. Gardai are continuing to investigate the circumstances…
Union Calls For Investment In Rural Posts Offices Across Co. Wexford
The Irish Post Masters Union is calling for the expansion of services at Post Offices across Co. Wexford. The organisation says the network can offer extra services to assist local…
Thousands Of GAA Fans Expected At Wexford Park For The Start Of The Senior Hurling Championship
Gardai in Wexford Town will implement a traffic management plan around Wexford Park this afternoon. It’s the opening day of the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship. Wexford host Galway at 4.30pm…
New Crown Quarter In Wexford Town To Create 40 New Jobs
The new Crown Quarter in Wexford Town is expected to open this summer. The development, which includes a new accommodation offering – Sleep at the Crown and Jaspers Restaurant –…
Woman due before court charged in connection elderly woman murder
A woman in her 40’s was later arrested in connection with her death, she’s now been charged and will appear before the Criminal Courts of Justice shortly.
‘Civil War Digitisation Day’ invites Wexford people to document their stories
Wexford Library branches are hosting a “Wexford War of Independence and Civil War Digitisation Day” in Wexford and Gorey Library’s at the end of the month.
Latest Covid-19 figures of cases in Wexford General Hospital
There’s been a drop of 71 in the number of people in hospital nationwide, down to 933.
Ireland’s mortgage interest rates still second highest in the eurozone
New figures from the Central Bank today show the average home loan rate in the month of February was 2.75%.
Easter weekend to generate enough waste to fill Stadiums
A study of 1,000 people by Repak found half will buy six or more Easter Eggs this year, up 18 percent on 2021.
Cuts to VAT on electricity and gas will last until October
The current reduced excise rate on petrol and diesel has been extended until the budget in October.
Cabinet asked to sign off on further package for pig farmers
South East pig farmers are loosing between 60 and 70 thousand euro per month and need of a bailout to survive.
Two separate murder investigations underway in Sligo
It’s not clear at this stage if the killings are linked, or if there is any connection with a weekend assault in Sligo in which a man lost an eye.
South East business among 7 shut down by Food Safety Authority
The Food Safety Authority found breaches of food safety legislation including a dead rat found in a box of crisps in a shop.
Taoiseach ‘concerned’ over Council’s attempt to link advertising spend to editorial content
It comes after details of an email from March 25th between South East Radio and Wexford County Council appeared in the national media over the weekend.
Wexford Senator says he would like to see organisations “working together” following published email
Malcom Byrne made the comments after an email between South East Radio and Wexford County Council appeared in the national newspapers over the weekend.
A man in his 60’s has died in a crash in Wexford
The incident happened at Curracloe in county Wexford at around 10.35am this morning.
Man handed life sentence for murder of pensioner in her home
In March 2020, 70 year old Anne Butler was living on her own in Maudlin St, Kilkenny.