Category: News

Man charged with sexual offences after woman attacked in Belfast

July 25, 2021 News Desk News

A 36 year-old man has also been charged with two counts of criminal damage and other assaults and will appear at Belfast Magistrates Court.

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McCauley Pharmacy to accept JAM card use in Wexford stores

July 25, 2021July 25, 2021 News Desk News

Chief Executive McCauley Pharmacy Group Tony McEntee says the card enables a better service for both customer and employee.

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Hospital Covid cases rising as 83% of adults are now partially vaccinated

July 25, 2021 News Desk News

Paul Reid says almost 70% of adults are now fully vaccinated, and he’s asking the public to safely embrace the opening up of hospitality.

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Wexford businesses choose to opt out of indoor dining

July 25, 2021 News Desk News

Eco Pizzeria and Breens Bar in Gorey and O’Briens in New Ross have taken the decision due to confusion over the rules

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SER Sports Hour Saturday 24th July with Aidan Delaney

July 24, 2021 News Desk Sport, News

Featuring Kevin Tatten and Stellah Sinnott on Wexford camogie, 2012 Olympian boxer Adam Nolan and Corach Ramblers back Gareth McCurtain

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Investigations continue after Garda car was fired upon in Tallaght

A man armed with a handgun fired a number of shots towards a patrol car but no one was injured during the incident

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Almost 3,000 Covid cases recorded on the island of Ireland today

1,345 new cases of Covid-19 were reported in the Republic while another 1,520 cases were announced by authorities across the border today.

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Over €100,000 won by Euromillions player in Wexford last night

The winning Quick Pick ticket was purchased yesterday at the Daybreak store situated on Main Street in Wexford Town.

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Large anti vaccine protest held in Dublin this afternoon

A large Garda presence has been in operation in Dublin City Centre this afternoon, policing a major protest against the Covid jabs.

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Moderna vaccine approved for use in 12-17 year olds in Europe

Europe’s Health Commissioner says they want to make sure children can continue to live their lives in the safest possible way.

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Recovered Covid patients can apply for Digital cert online

The online cert will prove that a person has had coronavirus in the last 6 months and is deemed immune from the virus.

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1,386 cases of Covid recorded in Ireland as Wexford retains lowest rate

Wexford has the lowest 7 day incidence rate in the country with 60.1 per 100,000 with 90 cases confirmed in the week leading up to yesterday

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Wexford brides-to-be to present guidelines to Government over weddings

They’ll don their wedding dresses and explain to the Government why 100 people should be allowed at ceremonies and receptions.

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Teams working to restore water supply after multiple disruptions in Wexford

Residents in Campile are reporting problems with the water network and the Irish Water say they are hoping to restore normal service.

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Indoor dining to check for new second document under new guidelines

Restaurants, pubs and cafes allowing indoor dining will have to check customers for Digital Covid Certs AND another identification document, under new guidelines.

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Agreement reached on future of Ulster Bank building in Enniscorthy

“It is important Enniscorthy retains a walk-in branch to support local customers in the town”, said Minister James Browne.

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Local business owner says he is still in the dark on indoor dining rules

Monday is looming and still no communication from those who are making the rules.

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HSE expects to see 2,000 daily Covid cases within the next week.

1,189 were confirmed yesterday and Philip Nolan, from NPHET, says the current situation is ‘dangerous’ and ‘very concerning’.

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260% increase in amount of cigarettes seized by Revenue last year

Ireland has one of the highest retail prices for tobacco in Europe, and so it’s attractive for smugglers to try to import illicit cigarettes.

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Gardai warn of latest scam involving fake Permanent TSB texts

The public is being advised to be wary of these texts and contact their bank directly if they have suspicions about communication.

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Government’s Housing For All plan delayed until the autumn

It was due to go to Cabinet next week but a spokesperson for Minister Darragh O’Brien has confirmed it may be September before it’s published

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O’Brien will focus on the positives during Wexford performance in August

Wicklow comic Danny O’Brien will take to the stage as part of the Sounds of Summer on the Wexford Quayfront during the August Bank Holiday

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Swimmers warned as locals call for hazard signs at the Boro River

SWIMMING BANNED AT 3 WEXFORD BEACHES AFTER E.COLI DISCOVERED

One fisherman who didn’t want to be named told South East Radio tragedy may strike if a ‘Swimming Prohibited’ sign isn’t erected at Borodale.

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Castlebridge residents rejoice as water disruption eased after 6 days

Wexford County Council are reporting that a leak in the area has been fixed but locals are still being asked to conserve water if they can

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Mother’s appeal to apply sunscreen after son’s second degree burns

July 22, 2021July 22, 2021 News Desk News

The news comes as the status yellow high temperature warning has been extended to run until Saturday morning.

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Official guidelines for indoor dining expected to be published today

The recommendations from Fáilte Ireland are expected to say there will be no time limits and closing time will be 11.30pm.

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Hotel bookings in Wexford double the national average

July 22, 2021July 22, 2021 News Desk News

The contribution of tourism from Wexford to the economy is the third highest in Ireland.

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Wexford Covid-19 positivity rate the second lowest in the country

28%of Covid-19 tests taken at a centre in Buncrana Co. Donegal are coming back positive.

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Wexford records lowest Covid rate as 1,378 cases reported nationwide

July 21, 2021 News Desk News

The latest figures show that Wexford has the lowest 7 day incidence rate in the country at 51.4 cases per 100,000.

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