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31 deaths linked to Covid 19 in Ireland over the past 7 days

984 new cases of Covid-19 have been reported to the Department of Health with 343 people with the virus in hospital and 70 in ICU.

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Emergency services at the scene of a collision in Waterford City

There are reports that a crash has occurred in the Lower Grange area of Waterford City near St Otteran’s Hospital.

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Vaccinated mothers could be passing on Covid antibodies to their children through breastmilk

It’s National Breastfeeding Week and new and expecting mothers are encouraged to find out more information on the benefits of the practice.

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Dingle to celebrate Fungie Day on October 17th with free boat rides

This month marks a year since Fungie the Dolphin was last seen off the County Kerry coast and residents are hoping to find out what happened.

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Racial motives feared as Polish man left for dead following Wexford attack

Polish native Kris Cudzik was walking home late at night when he was set upon by two men in Wexford Town last week.

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Revenue seize over 3 million cigarettes at Rosslare Europort

Officers stopped a Polish registered truck which came on a ferry from France and found the cigarettes within its load.

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Garda checkpoints nationwide today as part of Tyre Safety Day

If you are found to be driving a vehicle with defective tyres you could risk up to 4 penalty points if convicted and a fixed penalty of up to €120.

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Booster vaccine for the over 65’s on the cards

People who have received an AstraZeneca vaccine and who are over 65 should be given a booster dose ‘pretty soon.’

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Agriculture Minister visits New Ross

Charlie McConalogue – is visiting New Ross Mart this evening as part of a nationwide CAP consultation tour.

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Booster Covid vaccines for wider population could be possible

It comes as a study in the Lancet Journal found the Pfizer jab’s effectiveness fell from 88 percent to 47 percent in six months.

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Heathcare assessment wait times reduced for older people

Wexford General Hospital and South East Community Healthcare are integrating acute and community services for older people.

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Frontline workers in Wexford could be rewarded for their work next year

An extra Bank holiday around St Patrick’s day is being considered by the government.

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Wexford Gardaí working to reduce scam calls and messages

There’s been an increase in the number of scams circulating in recent months.

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HSE is encouraging people across Wexford to get their flu vaccine

Chief Clinical Officer with the HSE, Dr. Colm Henry, says the health system can manage both Covid and flu.

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New National Development Plan unveiled

It’s a plan of huge scale 165 billion euro in capital funding over the next decade

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Big decrease in covid numbers reported Monday

The Department of Health has reported 892 new cases of Covid-19.

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Time running out as site still not purchased for new Wexford university campus

Labour councillor George Lawlor has called on Wexford County Council to take the lead and sort out the provision of a site for TUSE.

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Wexford league lacking referees as officials leave the game over abuse

October 4, 2021 News Desk Sport, News

Leagues around the country are warning that harsh measures will be taken against clubs who allow abusive behaviour from their members.

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Health chiefs back the hospital system to deal with Covid and flu

No lab confirmed case of flu last year because of restrictions, but officials are warning the country won’t get away that lightly this year

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Secrets of the rich and famous unveiled as Pandora Papers published

Details show Ireland is being used as a de facto offshore location by people and businesses in countries like Russia and Ukraine.

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SER Sports Hour Sunday 3rd October with Aidan Delaney

October 4, 2021 News Desk Sport, News

Featuring Castletown’s Conor Carty, Wexford GAA’s GPO Alan Monaghan and author of Set The Heather Blazing Tom Doyle

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Taoiseach must explain why AG hasn’t been pressured to stop private work

Sinn Fein have labelled it ‘wholly inappropriate’ for the Attorney General to work on private projects while representing the state.

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Vicky Phelan returns home to start Palliative chemo treatment

In 2018, the Cervical Check campaigner was awarded €2.5 million in the High Court after a misread smear test.

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1,051 cases today as expert warns poor will be hit hardest by Long Covid

Professor of Health Systems at DCU, Anthony Staines, around 30 people at least will require medium or long-term care for “Long Covid”.

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SER Sports Hour Saturday 2nd October with Aidan Delaney

October 3, 2021October 3, 2021 News Desk Sport, News

Featuring Enniscorthy Rugby coach Declan O’Brien, GAA Author and journalist PJ Cunningham and Wexford referee chief Seamus Ryan

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Wexford’s Hallie hoping new track will inspire positivity after lockdown

Hayley O’Leary Murphy from Wexford Town goes by the stage name Hallie and has released her new track ‘Circles’ to rave reviews.

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Wexford’s Wild About named Supreme Champion at Blas na hÉireann awards

Fiona Falconer from the company says Wexford is punching above its weight when it comes to producing top class food.

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Record breaking Lotto jackpot of €19 million could be won tonight

October 2, 2021 News Desk News

Lottery rules mean the Jackpot is now capped at that level, with up to a million euro in excess cash being distributed to lower level prizes.

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Courtown may “lose its soul” over privatization of leisure centre and woods

October 2, 2021 News Desk News

It was reported this week that the money received from the liquidation will be used to build a footpath connecting the seaside town to Gorey.

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