Wexford Public Participation Network (PPN) has today issued an invitation to community and voluntary groups in Wexford to join their local PPN and help build a better future for the…
Breaking News – Accident and traffic delays
South East News has been informed of an accident main N11 road near Oilgate. The accident involved a cyclist and a parked trailer just after 1pm this afternoon. The cyclist…
Edermine Bridge will remain closed until further notice due to damage cause by Road Traffic Accident
Edermine Bridge will remain closed until further notice due to damage cause by Road Traffic Accident. The Bridge will remain closed while the damage is being assessed and the bridge…
The most popular baby names are….
Jack remained the most popular name for baby boys in Ireland in 2022 – for the sixth year in a row according to the CSO. There was a change though…
The man who died in a fatal crash on the N25 outside Ballinaboola, on Wednesday night has been named
The man who died in a fatal crash on the N25 outside Ballinaboola, on Wednesday night has been named as PJ Whitty. Late of Hillview, Carnagh, Guserane, PJ is survived…
Rosslare Europort and ESB join forces on Offshore wind projects
Organisations to pool expertise to mutually support development plans ESB and Iarnród Éireann (Port Authority for Rosslare Europort) have signed a joint Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to cooperate on the…
‘DOUBLE-DOWN’ FITNESS CALL TO WEXFORD PUPILS
Wexford primary pupils whose schools are competing in the ‘Ireland’s Fittest School’ search are being encouraged by event patrons, Olympians David Gillick and Phil Healy to ‘double-down’ on their exercise…
Road Closed at scene of fatal road traffic collision on N25 in Ballinaboola
Gardaí are currently carrying out a “thorough” investigation at the scene of a fatal road traffic collision on the N25 in Ballinaboola in which a local man in his early…
Saturday 25th February is Ireland Reads Day: Get involved at Wexford Library
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD, has today encouraged people to access literacy supports and unlock their full potential. Saturday 25th February is…
Trinity Wharf development on the South end of Wexford Town finally going ahead
Work on the much anticipated Trinity Wharf development on the South end of Wexford Town is set to commence next Monday 27th. The multi complex development comprising of a hotel,…
National No Smoking Day: Nicotine Replacement Therapies (NRT) for anyone who wants to quit smoking in the South East
This National No Smoking Day (Wednesday, 22nd February 2023), the HSE is delighted to announce that Nicotine Replacement Therapies (NRT) are free from local Stop Smoking Clinics in the South East…
Wexford hotelier joins Tourism Ireland’s sales mission to Australia and New Zealand
Tourism Ireland’s sales mission visits Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Auckland. After three years of virtual events, Tourism Ireland’s first in-person sales mission to Australia and New Zealand since before the…
€1.25m in once-off funding for Wexford voluntary and community providers
A total of 56 community and voluntary groups across Co Wexford are to receive grants from the Department of Health to a total of €1.25m. The grants are designed to…
Independent TD expresses grave concerns for CAMHS services in Wexford
Independent TD for Wexford, Verona Murphy, has expressed her grave concerns at the diminishing rate of acceptance for referrals to CAMHS services in Wexford, in particular to CAMHS Wexford South….
Enniscorthy Primary Care Centre official opening today
Minister Browne welcomes Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly T.D. to Enniscorthy for official opening of Enniscorthy Primary Care Centre today. The primary care centre’s facilities include a GP surgery, pharmacy…
Wexford: Credit Union scam warning
A Credit Union scam by text or email has been brought to the attention of South East Radio by a number of listeners The text reads similar to: “All users…
Kafe Konnect opens in Wexford Town
Today marked the opening of Kafe Konnect in the Spawell Centre in Wexford Town. Kafe Konnect is a social café which will provide employment to those who have found it…
French tourists encouraged to visit Wexford
Tourism Ireland hosts networking event on board Irish Ferries’ ship, highlighting ease of access to Ireland for French holidaymakers Five tourism companies from the South-East of Ireland, including the Dunbrody…
Missing Person Appeal – Jim Bob McDonagh, 16 years, Wexford Town – 12th February 2023
Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 16-year-old Jim Bob McDonagh who is missing from his home in Wexford Town. He was last seen on Thomas…
Income per person in Co. Wexford for 2020 is still the lowest in the South-East
Figures released today by the CSO show the average income per person in Co. Wexford is €20,272. That figure means Wexford ranks 18th nationally. This is a 2.7% increase from…
The glass is half full
A new survey has shown that a blue sky on a sunny day or seeing a beautiful landscape are amongst the top things to make us happy and with spring…
Gorey Night Run
The Gorey Night Run takes place tonight February 16th for the 8th year running with all proceeds going towards the North Wexford Hospice. It commences at 7.30pm at the Civic…
Inland Fisheries to recruit in Wexford
Inland Fisheries Ireland are recruiting for new seasonal Fisheries Officers in Wexford. Pauline McNulty from the IFI who is part of the HR team and directly involved with the recruitment…
The 2023 League of Ireland First Division kicks off tomorrow: Wexford FC vs Waterford FC
With the excitement of The 2023 League of Ireland First Division kicking off tomorrow with a much anticipated Southeast derby, as James Keddy and his new-look Wexford side welcomes fierce…
The scientific formula to make “Happy Songs”!
Why is it some songs just make you want to air guitar around the kitchen or sing out loud in the car?! Well according to Music psychologist Dr Michael Bonshor…
“We are custodians, we are not the Kings”, Chairman of Wexford IFA Jer O Mahony
Wexford farmers are being encouraged to talk about succession and ensuring a viable business from generation to generation. It’s estimated that over two-thirds of farming families could future-proof their businesses…
County Wexford Chamber Business Awards are back!
Top businesses across County Wexford will be recognised for their efforts at the Annual County Wexford Chamber Business Awards in May. The awards night and the awards themselves have become…
Further Shipping Service Expansion at Rosslare Europort
It has been announced that there will be a major increase in capacity for freight customers on Rosslare Europort to Zeebrugge route. To meet the increased capacity and frequency demand…
Wexford farmer among 13 top grain suppliers honoured for their top-class crops
Wexford-based grain farmer, James French, was among the category winners and was singled out for his top class Green Feed Oats produced at Loughgerald, Enniscorthy. James farms approximately 160 acres of…
Cork woman settles birth injuries at Wexford General Hospital case for €35.2m
A 25-year old Cork woman with cerebral palsy, who sued over the circumstances of her birth at Wexford General Hospital in 1997, has settled her action against the HSE for…