Author: Michael Sinnott

Ciara’s Kitchen in Delgany, Co. Wicklow was a flurry of activity as Ciara Fennessy, Holly Fennessy and Aoibhinn Fox showed their support for Make-A-Wish® Ireland’s Bake-My-Day fundraising campaign. The annual…

The National Transport Authority is introducing a new campaign to assist people with invisible disabilities across the South East. People with conditions like autism, multiple sclerosis or chronic pain will…

Sinn Fein party members across Co. Wexford are calling on the Government for a ‘cost of living’ budget. The party says measures must be introduced to protect those most at…

A New Ross Fianna Fail County Councillor is calling on the Department of Housing to review its income thresholds for social housing. Michael Sheehan says under new regulations Wexford County…

The President of the South East Technological University says the development of a Wexford Campus is a “priority” for her. Professor Veronica Campbell says “Government support and capital investment is…

Gardai across County Wexford were representative at today’s National Centenary Commemorative Event. The force is marking 100 years since the first Garda Commissioner Michael Staines, marched into Dublin Castle for…

Thirteen patients are currently being treated for Covid 19 at Wexford General Hospital. The hospital currently has one vacant general bed and no beds available in the intensive care unit….

The South East looks to be on course for the return of commercial flights, following a major investment. Billionaire siblings the Comer Brothers have reportedly agreed to pay around twenty…

As Co. Wexford prepares for some of the hottest temperatures expected across the country – experts say its likely to be the final heatwave of summer. Temperatures are expected to…

Sinn Fein in Co. Wexford has accused the Government of “loosing control of the housing market”. The party’s Enniscorthy TD, Johnny Mythen, made his comments after a new report published…

  South East Radio is celebrating again and continues to be the most listened to radio station in Co. Wexford. 74,000 adults across the county now tune into South East…

Wexford Labour Councillor Maura Bell is the new Mayor of Wexford. She takes over from Fianna Fail’s Garry Laffan, while Independent Councillor Davy Hynes will be Deputy Mayor for the…

The Chairman of Wexford County Council has paid tribute to former Councillor Declan MacPartlin, who died over the weekend.  He was 82. George Lawlor described Mr. MacPartlin as “an affable…

House prices in Co. Wexford have risen by 3.2 % between March and June of this year. The average cost of a three bed semi now stands at €243,000.  To…

Wexford Town estate agent DNG McCormack Quinn has been named the 2021 DNG Online Auctioneers of the Year at the DNG National Conference, which took place at The Curragh Racecourse…

Gardai in Wexford Town say they are investigating a number of incidents of anti social behaviour. They occurred on the Main Street in the town between 3pm and 7pm on…

A career guidance expert in Co. Wexford says he expects colleges to register new students during the first week of October. Seamus Whitney made his comments after it was confirmed…

Nine patients are currently being treated for Covid 19 at Wexford General Hospital. A further six patients are being treated as suspected cases. Wexford General Hospital is almost at full…

A New Ross Fianna Fail County Councillor says more services are needed across Co. Wexford. Michael Sheehan says education, health, housing and community services are the key areas where growth…

A Wexford Independent Councillor and Paramedic says Wexford General Hospital is under “extreme pressure” this week. On Wednesday afternoon a statement was issued from the Ireland East Hospital Group, which…

Gardai have extended their search for information about a deceased elderly couple to Australia. 81 year old Nicholas Smith and his 79 year old wife Hilary were found dead in…

New figures from the Central Statistics office show there is a housing stock of over 70,000 in Co. Wexford. Of that number just over five thousand are vacant dwellings, which…

The Union of Students in Ireland is warning Leaving Certificate students in Co. Wexford, the publication of this years results could present a number of challenges. The State Examinations Commission…

Wexford County Council has apologised following a report into a systems failure in Gorey in 2021. The inquiry centered around a power outage on the 21st August last year, which…

Wexford General Hospital is advising people they will experience significant delays if they present at the Emergency Department. The hospital says it is “extremely busy” and is urging patients who…

80 new jobs are to be created at a cheese plant in County Kilkenny. Tánaiste Leo Varadkar, has turned the sod at the site in Belview today, which will provide…

Wexford County Council is advising members of the public to safely enjoy the waters around the County this bank holiday weekend. Large numbers of visitors are expected to holiday in…

Gardai in Wexford Town will mark the 100th Anniversary of the force this weekend. The first twenty seven officers arrived to the town in October 1922. They were initially stationed…

Wexford General Hospital is almost at full capacity as we approach the June Bank Holiday. Latest figures from the HSE show the hospital has five vacant beds at the facility….

Irish Water and Wexford County Council have lifted the boil water notice for customers in the Enniscorthy Town area. The advice was in place since the 23rd of May, after…