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09:00 Wexford County Council looking at several potential uses for old New Ross courthouse building

There seemed to be a degree of optimism for the future of the old courthouse building in New Ross when it came up for discussion at the April meeting of Wexford County Council.

01:00 Wexford bingo marks half a century – ‘Over the years, it's given me back more than I’ve ever put into it’

The world was a very different place back in 1975. The Vietnam war was just coming to a bloody conclusion. Margaret Thatcher became the first woman to lead the British Conservative Party.

18/04 Staff locked out of cafés at five Tesco stores as chain takes ‘unexpected decision to terminate operations’

The owner of a chain of cafés operating in five Tesco stores across Ireland has criticised the supermarket giant for taking what they believe was an “unexpected decision to terminate operations”.

18/04 Nine-year-old discovers bag of used syringes in Wexford green space

Once again, parents are being warned to take care with their children in open spaces around Wexford town, after a nine-year-old boy discovered a bag of used syringes while playing.

18/04 Wexford Sri Lankan community host colourful celebration to mark the Sinhala and Tamil New Year

There was a wonderful atmosphere at Hotel Curracloe on Monday as the local Sri Lankan community hosted a colourful celebration to mark the Sinhala and Tamil New Year.

18/04 Council accused of spending €2.6m to rip up Wexford road and ‘put it back the way it was’

A Wexford councillor accused the local authority of missing an opportunity to address major issues with speed in the villages along the N25 to Rosslare Europort.

17/04 Motorcyclist rushed to hospital following crash with a van on busy Wexford road

A female motorcyclist has been rushed to hospital following a crash in Wexford town this afternoon.

17/04 Two cars seized and seven fines issued as gardaí roll out new tech at Wexford town checkpoint

Gardaí rolled out some tech as they conducted a major checkpoint in Wexford town on Tuesday morning.

15/04 In pictures: Countdown is on in Wexford as Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2025 officially launched

Given the success of last year’s Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, which welcomed a record-breaking 650,000 people onto the streets of Wexford in glorious sunshine, the anticipation for the massive event’s return this summer is through the roof.

14/04 Two legendary Manchester United league winners set for Wexford meet and greet event

Being brutally honest, Manchester United fans haven’t had too much to celebrate of late. With Ruben Amorim struggling to put his stamp on the storied club and the team languishing in the bottom half of the table, perhaps time is ripe for a hit of nostalgia from better days.

12/04 Man (30s) due in court after army bomb squad called to Wexford housing estate over ‘suspect device’

A man aged in his 30s is due in court this evening following the discovery of a suspect device in Wexford.

12/04 Man (30s) arrested in Wexford after army bomb squad called to housing estate over ‘suspect device’

A man aged in his 30s is currently being detained at Wexford Garda Station after the army bomb squad were called to a Wexford housing estate on Friday night.

12/04 Army bomb squad called to Wexford housing estate as ‘suspect device’ discovered

Gardaí and the defence forces have cordoned off part of a Wexford town housing estate following the discovery of a suspected explosive device.

11/04 HSE chief makes pledge for ‘seven day health service’ with major changes to key staff’s working week

The CEO of the HSE has once again re-affirmed his commitment to a “seven-day health service” and has outlined that he intends to have key HSE staff working on weekends by the end of this year as part of a "crucial” move away from the mainly 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekday system.

10/04 Animal rights groups protest at Rosslare and Cherbourg over Brittany Ferries’ resumption of transporting livestock

Around 30 animal rights protestors gathered in the sunshine at the top of Delap's Hill into Rosslare Europort over the weekend, to further voice their opposition to Brittany Ferries’ decision to resume transporting livestock on their Cherbourg route.

10/04 Parks and wildlife issue warning over bushcraft shelters at Wexford beauty spot

A landscape that’s ripe for adventure, at times you wouldn’t know what you’d come across in the woods at the Raven Nature Reserve.

10/04 Demonstration at Wexford Garda Station over alleged ‘strip-searching’ of Mothers Against Genocide protestors in Dublin

A small crowd gathered at Wexford Garda Station on Saturday to voice their concerns in relation to the alleged treatment of Mothers Against Genocide protestors at the hands of An Garda Síochána following their Mother’s Day protest at Leinster House.

09/04 See inside the futuristic Wexford five-bed with stunning views set for auction starting at €570,000

In some ways it looks a little out of place against a backdrop of lush, green, Co Wexford countryside. In need of a little love. But there’s no doubt that the property listed for auction at Growtown, Barntown, is a real feat of modern architecture and design.

09/04 Sun shines on inaugural Pecker Dunne Festival as his beloved Wexford celebrates his legacy

“Wexford is a town I like,” is the famous opening line of Pecker Dunne’s ode to the town. Well as hundreds of people gathered in glorious sunshine around the bandstand at St Peter's Square, it was clear why.

09/04 Wexford Gardaí investigating vicious broad daylight assault on teenage girl on Main Street

Wexford Gardaí are investigating a vicious attack on a 14-year-old girl in broad daylight on Wexford’s Main Street.

09/04 Works at notorious Wexford junction should begin by year’s end

While news of funds being allocated to a “death trap” junction at Larkin's Cross outside Barntown will have been music to the ears of many locals, what perhaps dashed some of that initial optimism is that the €180,000 allocated by Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) is purely for the design phase.

08/04 Gardaí not ruling out a link as cars stolen and abandoned in Wexford town on two consecutive weekends

For the second week in a row, Wexford Gardaí found themselves investigating the theft of a car from outside a house in town, only to discover the vehicle abandoned a short distance away hours later.

07/04 Two (60s) hospitalised following as ‘serious’ crash closes main road to Rosslare Europort in Wexford

Two people aged in their 60s have been rushed to Wexford General Hospital for treatment this (Monday) afternoon after a “serious” road crash on the main N25 Rosslare Road.

07/04 Two (60s) hospitalised as ‘serious’ crash closes main road to Rosslare Europort in Wexford

Two people aged in their 60s have been rushed to Wexford General Hospital for treatment this (Monday) afternoon after a “serious” road crash on the main N25 Rosslare Road.

07/04 Main route to Rosslare Europort in Wexford closed following ‘serious’ crash

The main N25 Rosslare Road is currently closed to traffic following a serious road traffic collision this (Monday) afternoon.

07/04 Driver arrested in Wexford tested positive for cocaine, cannabis and had illicit substance in the car

Gardaí arrested a suspected drug driver on Davitt Road North in Wexford town on Friday, while conducting a daytime mandatory intoxicant testing checkpoint.

07/04 Wexford town set for its first drive-thru coffee shop as footballer’s business grows bigger still

Busy motorists on the morning commute into Wexford will be excited by the news that the town is to get its very first drive-thru coffee shop in the coming weeks.

07/04 Wexford soccer club desperately seeking permanent home to build and grow facilities

Despite being the among the very biggest schoolboy soccer clubs in Wexford, things are stagnating somewhat at Glynn Barntown AFC.

07/04 The most famous trophy in golf swings by Wexford on the ‘Road to the Open’

While no doubt quite a few of the members of St Helen's Bay Golf club will have allowed themselves to daydream of competing for golf’s biggest prizes while out on the picturesque course there, a few actually had the opportunity to get their hands on the most famous trophy in golf there this week.

04/04 ‘Everything was completely destroyed’ – Wexford Scout group launch fundraiser after fire guts home of 45 years

The leaders of the 29th Blackwater Scout Group awoke to devastating news recently. The parish building which had been home to the group for 45 years had been destroyed in an early-morning fire.

04/04 Over 30 employers outline opportunities at County Wexford Chamber Jobs Fest

All manner of people, from students looking to take their first step towards a new career, to those with experience in the workforce looking to change the direction of theirs, gathered at the Talbot Hotel as County Wexford Chamber host the latest instalment of their Jobs Fest.

04/04 Wexford man Michael Londra surpasses 50,000 airings of his hit show ‘Ireland with Michael’ in the US

A proud ambassador of his home town and county, Emmy-nominated tenor Michael Londra is celebrating a landmark achievement in the life of his TV series Ireland With Michael.

03/04 Wexford’s original ‘Christmas House’ set to mark 30 years as annual donation is made

As the evenings get longer and the weather improves, for most of us summer is to the fore of our thoughts. However, for Tony Fitzpatrick from Drinagh, Christmas is never far from his thoughts.

02/04 ‘It was like something from a horror film’ – Wexford farmer counts the cost as sheep mauled by pack of dogs

In a lifetime of farming and working with animals Ann Jones says nothing could have prepared her for the sight that greeted her at the weekend. As she went out to check on the family’s lambs at Park, near Ferrycarrig, she was confronted with a pack of dogs, tearing them apart.

02/04 Funding secured for safety improvements at ‘death trap’ Wexford junction

Transport Infrastructure Ireland’s allocation of funds for road safety works at a notorious junction previously branded a “death trap” has been unanimously welcomed by local elected representatives.

01/04 Sadness at passing of ‘gentle giant’ Michael (27) hours after marrying his beloved fiancée

A noticeably younger congregation turned out in force at Rathangan Church on Saturday with the heart-breaking task of bidding a fond farewell to one of their own – 27 year-old Michael John ‘Mick’ Roche from Duncormick, Co Wexford.

01/04 Preservation of two historic Wexford buildings awarded €230,000 as new plan for Ballast Office revealed

Two Wexford projects are set to be awarded a combined €230,000 as part of this year’s Historic Structures Fund (HSF), Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage James Browne has confirmed.

31/03 ‘Do not f**k with the people of Yemen!’ –Former MEP Mick Wallace issues rallying cry to massive Houthi-led gathering

Footage broadcast on a Houthi-run TV channel in Yemen appears to show former TD and MEP Mick Wallace issuing a rallying cry to a massive gathering expressing solidarity with the people of Palestine and Yemen.

28/03 Woman rushed to Wexford General Hospital after crash involving e-scooter

A woman aged in her 50s has been rushed to hospital following a collision between a car and an e-scooter in busy morning traffic in Wexford town.

27/03 Rural Wexford community hoping to pull together to purchase old school building

In the heart of the south Wexford village of Duncormick, a landmark building has sat idle for over thirty years. It’s one which provokes a lot of memories for a lot of people in the parish and surrounding areas.

22/03 Housing Minister visits Wexford site which is to see 50 social homes constructed in the coming year

Housing Minister James Browne was on familiar ground on Friday morning as he laid a brick at the site of a new social housing development in Wexford town.

20/03 Joanna Lumley and Pauline McLynn among celebrities slamming Brittany Ferries decision on livestock exports from Rosslare

Dame Joanna Lumley and Father Ted and Shameless star Pauline McLynn are just two of the names listed on an open letter to Brittany Ferries urging them to reverse a decision to resume transporting livestock from Ireland to France via Rosslare Europort this month.

18/03 Wexford council official defends traffic warden from ‘nasty’ commentary after incident with Kilkenny team bus

The Deputy Chief Executive of Wexford County Council has moved to defend a traffic warden, following an incident last month with the Kilkenny Senior Hurling team bus in the town centre.

17/03 Return to days of people living over Wexford shops may prove impossible due to building regulations

While Wexford town’s Main Street is a hive of activity during trading hours, with shoppers coming and going, as soon as the shutters come down on local businesses for the evening, it becomes a ghost town.

17/03 Wexford property owners sidestepping vacancy charges by listing buildings for rent at ‘Monte Carlo prices’

In recent times, Wexford County Council has attempted to implement a “use it or lose it” policy in relation to vacant commercial property in its main town centres.

08/03 Former ‘Apprentice’ contestant among the inspiring speakers at PwC International Women’s Day event

As the saying goes, “you have to see it to be it”, and there was no shortage of strong and inspiring female speakers at Newbay House on Thursday evening as PricewaterhouseCooper (PwC) put together a special event to mark International Women’s Day.

08/03 Garda Youth Awards 2025 looks to ‘celebrate the outstanding contributions of young people in every corner of Wexford’

The search is on for inspirational young Wexford people who make a huge difference in their homes and communities as the Wexford Garda Youth Awards were officially launched at County Hall.

07/03 System branded ‘dysfunctional’ as extent of Wexford audiology waiting lists revealed

The number of people in Co Wexford left languishing on waiting lists for audiology treatment has been branded “shocking” and evidence of a “completely dysfunctional system”.

06/03 Wexford GAA club gets an exciting glimpse of the future as fundraiser is officially launched

There was great excitement at Sinnott's in Bishopswater last week, as all associated with St Joseph’s GAA club were afforded the opportunity to take a glance into the future.

05/03 Council closing in on derelict Wexford shop as mystery of ownership looks to be at an end

Located smack bang in the middle of Wexford’s bustling main thoroughfare, a premises at No.1 South Main Street is distinctly out of character with what surrounds it.

03/03 Award for Wexford County Council initiative highlighting ‘stark realities and tragic results’ of dangerous driving

Wexford County Council received a major plaudit for their efforts to reduce the number of deaths on our roads through education.

01/03 Fuel supply issues caused plane to crash land in Wexford resulting in ‘serious injuries’ as passengers thrown across cabin

An interruption in fuel supply while operating with low fuel levels was the likely cause of a plane being forced to crash land on a Wexford beach three and a half years ago, an investigation has concluded.

26/02 Rosslare ferry death: man released without charge over death of woman (39) on boat bound for Rosslare

Gardaí have released without charge a 40-year-old man about the death of a 39-year-old woman in the bathroom of a ferry that arrived at Rosslare Europort on Tuesday evening.

25/02 Woman dead following ‘serious incident’ on board a ferry at Rosslare

A woman has died following "a serious incident" on board a ferry which has docked at Rosslare Europort.

25/02 New book charts 75 years of Faythe Harriers from Willie Murphy to Lee Chin – ‘This is Wexford’s story in a way’

In 2024, The Faythe Harriers hurling and camogie club celebrated 75 years. From the early days, dodging cow pats training in the long grass up Mulgannon hill, to the current state of the art facilities at Pairc Charman, the club has undoubtedly come a long way.

24/02 Woman ‘critical’ after being airlifted to hospital following serious Wexford road crash

An air ambulance was called upon to transfer a casualty from the scene of an “extremely serious road traffic collision” on a rural Co Wexford road this afternoon which has resulted in three people being hospitalised, one of whom is fighting for her life.

24/02 Councillor criticised for interference in matters outside of his district – ‘We’re capable of looking after Enniscorthy ourselves’

Having served as Chairman of Enniscorthy Town Council in his previous iteration as a Fine Gael councillor, there were a few raised eyebrows at Paddy Kavanagh’s emergence as a Wexford Independent Alliance candidate in the Kilmuckridge LEA (Local Electoral Area) ahead of last June’s local elections.

22/02 Wexford roads engineers invited to experience the difficulties of HGVs on rural roads – ‘You can’t keep wing mirrors on tractors’

Owing to their condition, driving some rural Wexford roads can be a precarious enough prospect, even for the most compact hatchback. Well at the February meeting of Wexford County Council, the gauntlet was laid down for Wexford County Council's road engineers to take a trip in the cab of an articulated truck down some of the county’s roads and to see exactly how difficult it can be.

21/02 Information day at Wexford Garda station aims to attract new recruits to ‘a job worth doing’

The red carpet will be rolled out to potential new recruits at Wexford Garda Station on Saturday, February 22, in an attempt to attract people to a career in the force and "a job worth doing".

20/02 Work under way as national retail chain set to take over vacant Wexford premises

A Wexford town premises which has sat idle for quite some time is set to get a new lease of life as work is currently ongoing to fit it out as a brand new retail offering.

19/02 Man (73) who died in Wexford road crash may have suffered medical emergency before four-car collision

The victim of a tragic road crash on Tuesday night at Killinick, Co Wexford, has been named locally.

19/02 HSE accused of ‘misleading’ the public as new 97 bed ward block in Wexford will only result in 44 new beds – ‘We’re being sold a pup’

The HSE has been accused of “misleading" the people of Wexford over a new 97 bed ward block extension at Wexford General Hospital after it was officially confirmed that the new heralded “Somerton Wing” will in fact only increase the bed capacity at the hospital by 44.

19/02 Special fundraiser for Wexford boy Benny (3) to take place on Friday night

The Riverbank House Hotel is set to host a special night of entertainment for a very special little boy this Friday night.

18/02 Man (70s) dies in Wexford road crash on busy main road

A man aged in his 70s has tragically lost his life in a road crash on the main N25 Rosslare road outside Wexford on Tuesday evening.

18/02 Man (70s) dies in Wexford road crash

A man aged in his 70s has tragically lost his life in a road crash on the main N25 Rosslare road outside Wexford this (Tuesday) evening.

18/02 Good news for Wexford-Dublin commuters as Bus Éireann announces additional services

Those who regularly commute from Wexford to Dublin will warmly welcome the latest announcement from Expressway (Bus Éireann’s coach service) that they plan to improve their “Route 2” service between the Model County and the capital.

18/02 Planning application lodged for major internal works at Wexford pub and restaurant on the market for €1.5m

Having been put up for sale eight months after its closure, a planning application has simultaneously been lodged to change the use of the second, third and fourth floors of the Thomas Moore Tavern into visitor accommodation.

17/02 Desperate pleas to save historic Wexford church – ‘It survived Cromwell, we can’t allow it to fall down now’

An iconic building at the heart of Wexford’s skyline, in recent weeks it emerged that The Friary is in trouble. Fr Robert Cojoc outlined that there had been significant damage to the transept roof by the tower, resulting in water getting into the walls.

17/02 Young Wexford trad band TULUA going global with Canadian tour

Having honed their sound in the musical hotbed that is their native Carrig on Bannow, TULUA are set to take their talents on a transatlantic trip in the coming weeks and months.

14/02 Future of popular Wexford restaurant clarified as owners take closure rumours off the menu

The owners of 10 West Bistro in Westgate have moved to clarify what the future holds for the popular restaurant amid widespread whispers of its demise.

12/02 Wexford gardaí carry out inquiries as man issues warning after his face is apparently slashed in feud

Despite an image circulating online in recent days of a man with his face and neck apparently slashed, Wexford Gardaí say that they have received no official complaints of an assault of that type.

11/02 Registration opens as Relay for Life Wexford looks to carry its success into 2025

Not only has Relay for Life Wexford raised well over €1 million for the Irish Cancer Society since its foundation in 2016, it has also proved an annual source of inspiration and comfort to those going through their own cancer battles and those who've lost loved ones to the ‘big C’.

11/02 Interim executive director appointed to Wexford Festival Opera as Randall Shannon departs role

Wexford Festival Opera is set to appoint a new executive director, after it emerged that Randall Shannon will depart the role when his current contract expires this week.

10/02 Kilkenny win over Wexford comes at a cost as team bus gets parking ticket outside town centre hotel

While the Kilkenny senior hurlers might have emerged as comfortable victors in their Allianz League Division 1A clash with Wexford on Saturday, the win did come at a cost for the Cats.

10/02 Wexford General Hospital dealing with Norovirus outbreak as visiting is suspended immediately

Wexford General Hospital is currently dealing with an outbreak of Norovirus on several wards.

08/02 Wexford Drama Group promise an ‘epic spectacle’ as they gear up for All-Ireland circuit

While it might escape the attention of the uninitiated, the All Ireland Drama circuit is a real stamina sport. It requires a huge amount of time, money and commitment, all to capture the warm applause of an appreciative audience and to have a shot of bringing some silverware back for the efforts of cast and crew.

07/02 Cairde Conor fundraiser nears €250,000 target a year on from young Wexford man’s devastating accident

Valentines Day will mark one year exactly since 18 year-old Conor Martin’s life changed forever.

07/02 Young and old brave freezing Wexford waters to raise funds for Kilmore Quay RNLI

The south Wexford community is one which is all too aware of the potential dangers of the sea. Consequently, it is a community which knows well the importance of the life-saving work carried out by the RNLI and local volunteers.

07/02 St Joseph’s GAA club in Wexford reveal new main sponsor as €1.3m clubhouse development continues apace

As work continues apace on Whiterock Hill, excitement is growing among those involved with St Joseph’s GAA Club as the Wexford town club draws ever closer to moving into a new, state of the art €1.3 million facility.

06/02 New Transport Minister warned Wexford will no longer accept ‘scraps from under the table’ on roads funding

Transport Minister Darragh O'Brien is no stranger to taking shots from elected members of Wexford County Council. In his previous role as Housing Minister, he had to face down some stern criticism from within the council chamber.

06/02 Young man fighting for his life following Wexford road crash in the early hours

A young man aged in his 20s is currently fighting for his life in hospital following a horrific road crash in rural Wexford in the early hours of Thursday morning.

06/02 Wexford gardaí continue to investigate ‘vile’ attack on young man with special needs

Wexford Gardaí confirmed that they are still investigating a “vile” assault on a young man with additional needs in the town centre which took place in recent weeks.

05/02 Young Wexford father among two sudden deaths attended by gardaí over bank holiday weekend

Emergency Services had the unenviable task of responding to two sudden deaths in Wexford town over the course of the bank holiday weekend.

05/02 Wexford apartments left idle for 3 years over stalemate between HSE and disability services provider

While families come and go in the relatively new housing development at Cluain Beag in Clonard, there are three properties there where there’s no signs of life for quite some time.

05/02 Man (60s) rescued from burning house in rural Wexford – ‘A few minutes later, he wouldn't have made it’

Members of Wexford Fire Service have been praised for their heroic actions in pulling a man from his burning house.

04/02 Three-day-old pups found dumped in rural Wexford car park – ‘They could’ve froze to death’

Already in the midst of a busy period with animal cruelty calls and surrendered puppies, the WSPCA had to leap into action on Monday to provide temporary homes for five puppies that were callously dumped at a rural Wexford car park.

03/02 Two Wexford tourist attractions scoop major national awards for visitor experience

Staff and management at two Wexford tourist attractions were in celebratory mood having scooped a major national tourism award.

31/01 Wexford’s Cathal Byrne elected to Seanad Éireann – ‘I’m delighted and honoured’

Enniscorthy’s Cathal Byrne is soon set to vacate his seat on Wexford County Council after being elected to Seanad Éireann late on Thursday night.

30/01 Wexford gardaí stop truck driver using phone and ‘not paying full attention’ while travelling on busy road

Wexford Gardaí have once again warned members of the public of the dangers of using a mobile phone while driving, after coming across a particularly dangerous example on Wednesday morning.

30/01 Three crashes in three weeks outside busy Wexford pub – ‘We have to mitigate against fatalities here’

Urgent calls are being made for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) to take action on a stretch of road outside a busy Wexford pub, which has seen three separate road crashes in the space of three weeks.

29/01 ‘We were very close to having another tragedy’ – French port authorities called into question over Rosslare stowaways

The discovery of nine men stowing aboard a container in Rosslare Europort on Monday morning has led to calls for the French port authorities to put stricter securities in place. The men, who are from Somalia and aged in their 20s and 30s, had been in a container for up to four days when they were located in Rosslare on Monday

09/12 ‘Unique business opportunity’ in Wexford as entire mall of nine retail units available to rent off Main Street

Having most recently played host to more than 25 artists and crafters under the title ‘The Creative Hub’, an entire mall comprising of nine retail units, a multi-functional room and a large studio/dance hall is currently available to rent.

07/12 Wexford County Council passes €175 million budget for 2025

By nature, the annual budget meeting of Wexford County Council can be a sterile affair. The gathered members nod along, eyes down on their handouts, as Head of Finance Lynda Lacey moves here way through the numbers and projections for the coming year.

06/12 Christmas joy for Ireland’s newest Lotto millionaires – ‘I snuck to the car to check my ticket; I didn’t know what to do!’

They say that Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. That’s certainly the case for Ireland’s newest millionaires, who are set for a very special Christmas indeed having won big on the National Lottery and collected their winnings from Lotto HQ this week.

06/12 Practice of Wexford County Council deeming people ‘adequately housed’ while living with parents labelled ‘unfair’

People living with their parents in the family home into their 20s and 30s has become an altogether more common phenomenon as a result of the housing crisis in this country.

05/12 Bishop urges support for St Vincent de Paul Christmas appeal as details on how and where to donate revealed

As Christmas approaches, it's important to bear in mind that it’s not a joyous occasion for everybody. With the cost of living ever increasing, for many it’s a period of significant added financial strain and pressure.

04/12 ‘We love you Dad’ – Poignant final farewell for Wexford road crash victim Eddie Broaders

The purple and gold of the Faythe Harriers and the sky blue of North End United blended together seamlessly in solemn procession as a huge crowd joined the family of the late Eddie Broaders on his final journey to Bride Street Church for his funeral mass on Monday.

04/12 Woman (43) arrested and charged with arson following Wexford town house fire

A woman has been charged with arson and is due before the courts after a fire “destroyed" the downstairs of a Wexford town house on Friday night.

03/12 Armed Gardaí swoop to arrest man brandishing a hammer in Wexford housing estate during morning rush

Armed Gardaí swooped on a Wexford town housing estate on Monday morning amid reports of a man brandishing a hammer wandering around the estate.

03/12 ‘Challenging but positive’ election for James Browne in Wexford as constituency changes had Fianna Fáil ‘backs to the wall’

Having been regarded as an inevitable poll-topper for much of this election campaign, the title of favourite never sat easy with Fianna Fáil TD and Junior Minister James Browne.

01/12 Wexford General Election 2024 updates: Four candidates remain with three seats to fill

No of seats: 4

01/12 Wexford General Election 2024 updates: Fine Gael stand by two candidate strategy despite being on course to lose seat

No of seats: 4

01/12 Wexford General Election 2024 updates: Mick Wallace eliminated on count eight

No of seats: 4

01/12 Wexford General Election 2024 updates: Counting begins on day two as final three seats remain up for grabs

No of seats: 4

30/11 Wexford General Election 2024 updates: Verona Murphy elected on first count with 11,340 first preference votes

No of seats: 4

30/11 Wexford General Election 2024 updates: Verona Murphy to top poll with Fine Gael in real trouble

lowNo of seats: 4

30/11 Wexford General Election 2024 updates: Fine Gael downbeat as early picture starts to emerge

No of seats: 4

30/11 Concerns raised over outward appearance of Wexford buildings used to house asylum seekers – ‘It’s a disgrace’

While we know little of the condition of the interior of several Wexford town buildings that have been kitted out to accommodate Ukrainian refugees and international protection applicants, Labour councillor Catherine ‘Biddy’ Walsh has called for the developers behind these operations to be held accountable for the outwards appearance of the buildings.

30/11 Wexford General Election 2024 updates: Counting under way as 15 candidates battle it out for four seats

No of seats: 4

29/11 Palestinian flag flies outside Wexford County Council headquarters after years of discussion and debate

As a Palestinian flag fluttered in the breeze next to the tricolour at Wexford County Council headquarters to mark the International Day of Solidarity with Palestine, it was a particular source of pride for Sinn Féin councillor Tom Forde.

29/11 Wexford town braced for traffic disruption as busy route to close for a full day

Wexford motorists are braced for traffic disruption this Saturday (November 30) as a busy artery in town is to be completely closed for roadworks.

29/11 Wexford Gardaí launch festive operation targeting drugs, thefts and anti-social behaviour in town

On the eve of a general election and with the local elections having taken place less than six months ago, crime and policing have been firmly on the agenda in Wexford.

29/11 Wexford RNLI volunteers to feature on RTÉ’s ‘Nationwide’

Most people in Wexford won't need any reminding of the vital life-saving work carried out by dedicated RNLI volunteers around our coasts. In triumph and tragedy, they are an ever-present, ready to leap into action when called upon.

28/11 Man who died in multi-vehicle N11 crash in Wexford ‘was a true gentleman with the kindest heart’

A sadness hung over Wexford town on Thursday morning as the man who lost his life in a devastating car crash involving two cars and a truck was named locally.

28/11 Wexford native Julie Flanagan at the helm of ‘one of Ireland’s fastest growing tech companies’ Clear Strategy

A company headed by a Wexford native has been recognised by Deloitte as one of Ireland’s fastest growing tech companies.

27/11 Man aged in his 50s dies in ‘multiple vehicle road crash’ in Wexford as man (20s) arrested

A man aged in his 50s has lost his life in a multiple vehicle road traffic collision in Wexford this evening.

27/11 Busy Wexford road closed to traffic as emergency services attend ‘serious’ multiple vehicle crash

The main N11 road outside the village of Oylegate in Wexford is closed to traffic as emergency services are attending the scene of a “serious” road crash there.

27/11 A Labour of love – Wexford general election candidate’s daughter flies home from Australia to vote for her Dad

While Labour general election candidate for Wexford George Lawlor has been knocking a fair amount of doors in recent weeks on the campaign trail, he got the shock of his life this week as his own doorbell rang.

27/11 Legendary singer Pecker Dunne to be immortalised with mural in Wexford town

In his song Wexford, the great Pecker Dunne painted a complex image of Wexford town.

27/11 Wexford County Council urged to take enforcement action as residents left living in unfinished estate for 17 years

Wexford County Council have been urged to take immediate action after homeowners have been left living in an unfinished estate in Wexford town for up to 17 years.

27/11 General election 2024 in Wexford: Who are the candidates appearing on the ballot?

Below are the candidates you can expect to find on the ballot paper come election day for the Wexford constituency.

26/11 HSE finally unveils plan for crumbling old Wexford hospital amid fears the historic building could collapse

The HSE has finally outlined a plan for the old county hospital building which was described as being “rat infested” and “on the verge of collapse”.

25/11 Guide price revealed as Wexford service station with ‘one of the busiest car washes in Ireland’ set to go for auction

A busy Wexford service station is set to go under the hammer next month in what’s being called “a superb opportunity to acquire a well-established Wexford business".

25/11 Taghmon kids embrace the spirit of giving with successful Christmas shoebox appeal

Christmas spirit has well and truly arrived at St Fintan’s NS in Taghmon as the boys and girls there did amazing work in recent weeks putting together shoeboxes to bring a little bit of joy to those less fortunate this festive season.

22/11 Tender process begins as timelines laid out to convert Wexford convent into student accommodation

The tender process to refurbish the old Adoration Convent in Wexford town into accommodation for students from Georgia Southern University (GSU) has begun in earnest.

20/11 Mick Wallace criticises ‘violent force’ of some gardaí at Shannon Airport protest – ‘They were extremely aggressive’

Wexford general election hopeful Mick Wallace has criticised the “heavy-handedness” of some gardaí in dealing with a protest against the US military use of Shannon airport.

19/11 Stage set for Santa to turn on Wexford lights as he takes up residence in new location for the festive period

Santa is coming to Wexford! Wexford Quay and The Crescent in Wexford town are set to be a hive of festive fun this Saturday as the Winterland Parade returns with Santa officially turning on the Christmas lights.

19/11 Man brought to Wexford hospital after being rescued by RNLI from inflatable dinghy off Saltee Islands

A man was brought to Wexford General Hospital yesterday (Monday) after being rescued by the RNLI from an inflatable dinghy that ran into difficulty off the Wexford coast.

19/11 Wexford County Council to ‘resurrect’ plans for grain store site five and a half years after completing its purchase

Over five and a half years since it was acquired by the local authority, the old WB Nunn grain store site in Castlebridge village still lies idle.

18/11 Labour candidate George Lawlor on Mick Wallace’s emergence – ‘Just because you’ve a brand you can't swan in and expect votes’

The emergence of Mick Wallace as a candidate in this general election will certainly have been noteworthy for his political rivals in the hotly contested, four-seat Wexford constituency.

18/11 Equifax marks three decades in Wexford

There was pause for reflection (and cake!) at Equifax in Drinagh last week. Nearly 100 staff members gathered at the credit reference agency’s Wexford office to mark a milestone of three decades.

18/11 Wexford Volunteer Centre to celebrate community spirit with calendar awards ceremony

Wexford Volunteer Centre is set to celebrate the diverse, creative and dedicated volunteers of the county with a special event at Wexford Arts Centre.

17/11 Housing applicant told that 500 people are ahead of him on Wexford County Council’s list

It’s been clear for some time that there is a shortage of one and two-bed social housing. It’s something that’s been raised time and again and something which Wexford County Council’s housing section say that they are actively working on.

17/11 Calls for additional engineer in district which contains ‘a third of Co Wexford’s roads’

Ever the opportunist, Gorey councillor Joe Sullivan quickly honed in on some interesting numbers contained on one of 22 pages of Wexford County Council’s new draft corporate plan.

16/11 Sea swimmer (60s) rushed to hospital after suspected cardiac arrest at popular Wexford beach

There was a flurry of activity at the beautiful Rosslare Strand beach in Wexford this morning, after a sea swimmer aged in her 60s collapsed, seemingly having suffered a cardiac arrest after emerging from the water.

16/11 Wexford County Council unable to identify owners of several derelict town centre buildings

Chief Executive of Wexford County Council Eddie Taaffe has stated that, on several occasions, the local authority has been unable to ascertain the identity of the owners of several high-profile derelict and vacant buildings in Wexford's town centre.

15/11 Wexford Election 2024: Who are the candidates and who could make gains? Everything you need to know before voting

Changes to the electoral boundaries are likely to result in one hell of a scrap for a Dáil seat in Wexford. While anything north of Enniscorthy now falls into the new South Wicklow/North Wexford constituency, all five Wexford TDs from last time out are based in the southern, four-seat, Wexford constituency.

15/11 Wexford County Council accused of failing the most vulnerable on housing – ‘Her mobile home is falling down’

There were some tough words for the housing section at the latest monthly meeting of Wexford County Council, as they were accused of failing to cater for the most vulnerable people in the most desperate need.

15/11 Councillor says Wexford shop owners would consider post office closure if ‘coralled in’ with bollards

Freeman’s Gala in Oylegate can be a busy spot. With a huge amount of traffic passing through the village, the sight of cars pulled up at the side of the N11 outside the shop is a familiar one.

13/11 Child finds blood-filled syringes at car park in Wexford town centre – ‘Daddy, what are these?’

Wexford County Council workers were called upon to urgently attend the Key West car park at the bottom of Church Lane in Wexford on Wednesday afternoon, after a two-year-old child discovered used blood-filled syringes discarded on the ground.

13/11 Heartbreak for Wexford family as 34-year-old found dead on Lanzarote beach – ‘He had a heart of gold’

A heartbroken Wexford family are working with Spanish authorities to have the body of their son and brother returned to Ireland after he was tragically found dead on a beach in Lanzarote.

12/11 Wexford town to star in six-part RTÉ documentary looking back on ‘the best Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann to date’

With thoughts now firmly on Christmas, it already feels like ages since Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann brought an explosion of culture, ceol and craic onto the streets of Wexford.

12/11 Gaza to be the key topic at this year’s Frederick Douglass civil rights festival in Wexford

Since 2018, the Frederick Douglass Civil Rights Festival has gathered together critical thinkers and activists for a boutique festival that punches well above its weight.

11/11 James Browne leaps to defence of teachers – ‘Michael O’Leary’s comments completely miss the mark’

It’s unclear what Fine Gael Longford-Westmeath candidate Peter Burke expected when he got Michael O’Leary to speak on his behalf at a function over the weekend. However, where the Ryanair boss goes, controversy usually follows and Fine Gael have found them trying to distance themselves from comments made about teachers.

11/11 Drug driver speeding around Wexford town was in possession of ‘illegal offensive weapon’

Wexford Gardaí uncovered a triple threat while carrying out a speed check on the outskirts of Wexford town as part of ‘national slow down day’ on Thursday.

09/11 Congregation told ‘it’s okay to ask for help, here and now’ as Brandon Roche (19) laid to rest after 10-day search

As they made the sad and final journey to Bride Street Church on Friday, the family of 19-year-old Brandon Roche were enveloped in a supportive crowd of well-wishers.

09/11 Wexford vacancy fears with 25 empty commercial buildings around Main Street – ‘It’s pretty grim’

While the Fleadh and the Opera Festival have provided timely boosts and a splash of colour, Independent councillor Leonard Kelly is growing steadily more concerned as he walks around the streets of Wexford town.

08/11 Wexford County Council set to finally start work on new footpath into Castlebridge village

It’s been one of the major bugbears for the people of Castlebridge going back years. The lack of proper footpaths, streetlights and cycling infrastructure simply are not befitting of one of Wexford’s most rapidly growing villages.

07/11 Gardaí investigating hit and run after woman knocked from her motorbike in Wexford town

Gardaí are carrying out inquiries after a woman was reportedly knocked from her motorbike and sent sprawling across the ground in Wexford town just before lunchtime on Thursday.

07/11 Pedestrian brought to hospital after being knocked down on Wexford Quay

A woman has been rushed to Wexford General Hospital after being struck by a vehicle on the quay this afternoon.

07/11 Pedestrian brought to hospital after being struck by a car on Wexford Quay

A woman has been rushed to Wexford General Hospital after being struck by a car on the quay.

07/11 Wexford punter’s trip to the deli counter results in €250,000 scratch card win – ‘I forgot about it in my pocket for the day’

A lucky Wexford punter has spoken of the moment that the scratched off a €250,000 win on a scratch card after popping into the shop for a bite to eat.

07/11 Devoted mother and grandmother Kathleen Whelan remembered as the woman who brought the Christmas lights to The Faythe

The Wexford community was saddened to learn of the recent passing of Kathleen Whelan (née Costin) of The Bungalow on Michael Street. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, in her 87th year.

07/11 Best young anglers battling it out on Wexford shores as nine countries represented at world championships

The best young anglers from around the globe have descended upon the Wexford coastline for the World Championship Shore Angling competition in both youths (U16) and junior (U21) categories.

06/11 Sod turned on €1.2 million ‘world class’ water sports facility at beloved Wexford beach

Beach-goers attending Curracloe next summer will hopefully be set for a massively enhanced experience as the sod was officially turned on the long-awaited €1.2 million water sports facility there.

06/11 Legendary Wexford manager Liam Griffin receives SETU honorary doctorate – ‘It’s a very proud moment for me’

Owing to his achievements in leading a Wexford team to All-Ireland glory back in 1996, former hurling manager Liam Griffin's name is still spoken with a certain reverence around the model county.

05/11 Sixth ‘Wexford Bohemian’ journal sells out less than 48 hours after launch

Since its inception, The Wexford Bohemian has stitched its own name into Wexford’s rich cultural tapestry. It was fitting that the launch of the sixth iteration of the fiercely popular literary journal was launched during Wexford Festival Opera – a time when art and artists take centre stage in the town.

05/11 Sod turned on long-awaited Wexford town boxing gym and community facility

Some five years after the first tentative discussions took place with Na Fianna Boxing Club about their requirements for a new facility, the sod has officially been turned on a new €1 million boxing gym in Ferndale.

05/11 Brittany Ferries doubles weekly services between Rosslare Europort and Cherbourg

Brittany Ferries is set to double its weekly services between Rosslare Europort and Cherbourg in France, in a move that has been warmly welcomed by port management.

05/11 Brittany Ferries doubles weekly services between Rosslare Europort and Cherbourg

Brittany Ferries is set to double its weekly services between Rosslare Europort and Cherbourg in France, in a move that has been warmly welcomed by port management.

03/11 Wexford gardaí ‘concerned’ for missing Gorey woman last seen in Dublin on Halloween

Gardaí in Wexford are appealing for the assistance of the public in tracing the whereabouts of 31 year-old Gorey woman Aoife O’Callaghan, who was last seen in Dublin city on Halloween.

01/11 Former FIFA referee breaks alliance with Verona Murphy for general election run with Fianna Fáil

Despite having run in the local elections under the banner of Verona Murphy’s Independent Wexford Independent Alliance back in June, former FIFA assistant referee Michelle O’Neill is now set to run against her former mentor in the general election for Fianna Fáil.

01/11 Search of Wexford harbour set to be stepped up over the weekend as crews seek to ‘bring Brandon home’

It’s now rapidly approaching a week since young Wexford man Brandon Roche was seen alive. For his heartbroken family, each day takes a massive toll, the wait unbearable as they stand by the Slaney estuary awaiting news.

01/11 Revealed: How Wexford’s towns and villages performed in the SuperValu Tidy Towns 2024 competition

A remarkable achievement for the dedicated volunteers in the community, Blackwater has retained its crown as Wexford’s tidiest town for the fifth year in a row.

01/11 Men run over with cars and weapons seized as local feud boils over at rural Wexford GAA club

A garda investigation is ongoing in Wexford after an incident which saw two men hospitalised after being struck by separate vehicles at a rural Wexford GAA club. A search of the car park and surrounding areas also turned up weapons which were seized by gardaí.

30/10 Search for missing Wexford man Brandon Roche enters day four – ‘We’ll keep going until we find him and bring him home’

As the sun came up on Wednesday morning, the family of missing Wexford man Brandon Roche returned to their spot overlooking Wexford harbour at Ferrybank.

29/10 Man (41) appears before Wexford court charged with the murder of Stephen Ring (27)

Two people have appeared before Wexford District Court in connection with the murder of Wexford man Stephen Ring (27).

29/10 Man (41) appears in before Wexford court charged with the murder of Stephen Ring (27)

Two people have appeared before Wexford District Court in connection with the murder of Wexford man Stephen Ring (27).

29/10 Winners of Wexford Singing & Swinging Pubs 2024 are revealed after eight nights of ceol and craic

Having seen a total of 21 shows running over eight nights, the adjudicators of this year’s Guinness Singing and Swinging Pubs officially confirmed the winners in front of an eager crowd at Macken’s in The Bullring on Monday night.

28/10 Lack of movement on housing plan for Wexford site is described as ‘a national failure’

A Wexford councillor has described it as a “national failure” that the local authority has plans drawn up and costings done to develop a town centre site for housing, but things haven’t progressed due to a lack of available staff and resources.

28/10 Wexford’s Makers House officially re-opens at new ‘dream home’ in old tourist information office

Makers, their families and friends and art and craft lovers gathered with councillors and officials at the old Fáilte Ireland tourist office on Wexford Quay last week to officially re-brand it as the new location of The Makers House.

27/10 Man and woman arrested after body of man (27) found in Wexford

Two people have been arrested after the body of Stephen Ring (27) was discovered by Gardaí in a remote quarry on the outskirts of Wexford town.

27/10 Man and woman arrested after body of man in his 20s found in Wexford

Two people have been arrested after the body of a man in his 20s was discovered by Gardaí in a remote quarry on the outskirts of Wexford town.

27/10 Coast Guard helicopters deployed in major search operation for missing teenager in Wexford Harbour

A major search operation is ongoing in Wexford Harbour this morning, for a young man who is believed to have entered the water from Wexford Bridge at approximately 2am.

27/10 Coast Guard helicopters deployed in major search operation for missing man in Wexford Harbour

A major search operation is ongoing in Wexford Harbour this morning, for a young man who is believed to have entered the water from Wexford Bridge at approximately 2am.

26/10 Stunning shots featured as Wexford photographer marks off another year for his charity calendars

While the dark days of the pandemic may be long behind us, a positive development which took root in those difficult days continues to bloom having raised in excess of €12,000 for worthy local causes.

26/10 Wexford honours photographer Ger Hore whose work over 40 years ‘captured a visual record of our local history’

Over some 40 years in the photography business, the history and the stories of Wexford town and surrounding areas has been captured in real time in the lens of Ger Hore’s camera.

25/10 Mick Wallace not ruling out a general election run in Wexford – ‘I think I could take votes off everyone’

It raised a few eyebrows that Clare Daly chose to announce her candidacy for the upcoming general election on Wexford’s South East Radio. The outspoken former MEP revealed that she will contest the stacked Dublin Central constituency, which will also see heavy hitters like Mary Lou McDonald, Paschal Donohoe and possibly even prominent veteran criminal figure Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch vying for a seat

24/10 Wexford Gardaí establish incident room as concerns grow for missing man Stephen Ring (27) – ‘Somebody must know something’

In the darkness of the early morning at approximately 2 a.m. on Thursday, October 15, a man was dropped at the entrance of Ard na Dara in the Clonard area of Wexford. Standing at around 5’8”, tall and of slim build, with brown hair and blue eyes, he strolled away and was apparently never seen again.

24/10 Wexford Gardaí carry out follow-up searches as cocaine and cannabis uncovered at morning checkpoint

Wexford Gardaí carried out two follow-up searches after uncovering cannabis and cocaine with combined value of around €1,000 at a checkpoint in the town centre on Sunday morning.

24/10 Mayor of Wexford suggests permits for ‘ordinary decent beggars’ in a bid to combat organised begging gangs

The Mayor of Wexford put forward a somewhat unusual suggestion to combat an apparent rise of “organised begging gangs” targeting the town.

23/10 HIQA sought urgent assurances from Wexford General Hospital on ‘inadequate’ staffing levels following inspection

While largely compliant in the vast majority of areas, the latest published inspection report from HIQA (Health Information and Quality Authority) shows that staffing in a couple of key areas at Wexford General Hospital was an issue.

23/10 Wexford County Council ready to roll out cameras to combat illegal dumping – ‘We want to catch these people’

They've been long-sought and it’s been a long and drawn out process to get them, but the Chief Executive of Wexford County Council has moved to assure elected members that the local authority will be rolling out cameras to catch illegal dumpers in the act at Wexford beauty spots.

23/10 HSE criticised for cuts to addiction services as Wexford drugs crisis escalates – ‘This is a public health emergency’

The coordinator of a Co Wexford addiction support service has blasted cuts to HSE addiction services amidst a drug crisis that's threatening to spiral out of control.

22/10 Wexford man suffering a stroke faced an hour’s wait for ambulance to come from Waterford

Concerns have once again been raised over National Ambulance Service resources and response times, as well as the system for deployment of ambulances after a Wexford man suffering a stroke was told he would have to wait over an hour for an ambulance.

22/10 The Banshee of Killurin? – Wexford County Council investigating mysterious ‘screeching’ from old landfill site

With spooky season upon us, it didn’t take much to set imaginations running wild at the latest Wexford borough district meeting.

22/10 Councillor raises case of man living in a tent in Wexford town for four years – ‘Lesser men would be long dead’

Wexford County Council officials were informed that no more than a few hundred metres from where they sat at county hall, a man had been living in a tent for four years.

21/10 Wexford Historical Society's festival lecture to focus on the burning of Ireland's ‘big houses’

For long time the phenomenon of burning Ireland’s “big houses” during the War of Independence and Civil War was a topic that went unexplored. The ruins of these once magnificent properties lay untouched and the context of their destruction undiscussed.

21/10 Wexford councillor has major hang-ups around phone reception on busy main road

While it may pale in comparison to some of the issues going on across the globe; and while Wexford County Council may not be able to do anything about it, Cllr Jim Codd was determined to vent at the most recent council meeting about an issue that’s “seriously impacting” his constituents.

19/10 Wexford mum speaks bravely on losing her unborn son in car crash as she presents nearly €13,000 to charity

It's nine months since Saoirse Aylward’s whole world was turned upside down. At 31 weeks pregnant, she was involved in a serious car accident. She woke up in Wexford General Hospital to the devastating news that she had lost her baby boy – Jax.

19/10 Blow for Wexford village as long-sought €3.8m wastewater scheme may take five years to deliver

The village of Ramsgrange was dealt a hammer blow at Monday's meeting of Wexford County Council after it emerged that a long-sought €3.8 million wastewater treatment scheme could now be five years away.

14/10 Wexford Gardaí investigating bus driver amid allegations of inappropriate behaviour towards teenage girls

Wexford Gardaí have confirmed that they are investigating allegations of a bus driver behaving in an inappropriate manner towards teenage girls.

12/10 Celtic fans come to the aid of Wexford U10 football team with fantastic gesture – ‘The response was jaw-dropping’

As any coach of an underage team will tell you, there’s always a fair amount of juggling involved.

11/10 Councillor apologises over photo that appears to show parking ticket being issued to funeral directors

A Wexford councillor has apologised for any offence caused after he posted a photo to social media that appeared to show a council traffic warden issuing a ticket to a hearse parked outside a local undertakers while the remains of a recently deceased person were being removed from the funeral home.

10/10 ‘It’s just general mayhem’ – Wexford native speaks of devastation wrought by Hurricane Milton

A Wexford native who opted to remain in his home in the Tampa area of Florida despite an evacuation notice has spoken of the experience of having his home battered by 100mph winds as Hurricane Milton ripped through the state.

08/10 See inside the rural Wexford farmhouse on 22 acres set to go under the hammer with €550,000 guide price

Auctioneers Sherry Fitzgerald Radford in Wexford are anticipating quite a bit of interest in an auction coming up at their Westgate offices.

02/10 Budget 2025 anomaly will see December babies left out of much heralded ‘baby boost’

In terms of the winners of Budget 2025, parents and expectant parents figured pretty highly.

01/10 Trio complete Ireland's first ‘tree-athlon’ in aid of Wexford Special Olympics Club

For most people, the notion of completing a 1.5km swim, a 40km bike ride or a 10k run would be torturous enough. However, a Wexford group recently added a substantial level of difficulty by undertaking those distances all while carrying a tree!

30/09 Wexford Boat Club counting the cost of storm damage – ‘It could cost €30,000 to fix the pontoon’

“I suppose we didn’t think it would be this bad,” Joe Corrigan said as he surveyed the damage at Wexford Harbour Boat and Tennis Club.

30/09 Ferndale astro pitches proving a ‘huge success’ as Wexford FC puts down roots in local community

The newly installed astro pitches at Ferndale Park were a hive of activity during the week. It’s been a common trend since they were officially opened to the public in recent weeks.

28/09 Wexford councillors pass motion seeking to ban school buses from Talbot Green area

The councillors of the Wexford Borough District have unanimously passed a motion calling for the town by-laws to be changed to force school buses out of the Talbot Green area.

28/09 Timetable for Wexford Singing and Swinging Pubs 2024 revealed

Following it’s successful return last year after a four year absence, the beloved Wexford Singing and Swinging Pubs is to continue to ride a wave of new momentum this year as the dates and venues for the competition have officially been announced.

27/09 Wexford Bus to ban carriage of e-scooters over battery ‘combustion’ fears

From next week, public transport providers are set to refuse to carry e-scooters on board buses and trains over fears of battery combustion.

26/09 400 volunteers remove 2.3 tonnes of litter from Wexford beaches as part of clean coasts initiative

Clean Coasts have published some remarkable numbers in relation to their successful Big Beach Clean weekend which took place last week nationwide.

26/09 Wexford FC scores ‘massive’ sports capital grant allocation for football league centre of excellence

As clubs and community organisations scanned the list of successful applicants for the latest Sports Capital Grants this week, chief among them was Wexford FC.

26/09 Wexford Wanderers mourn ‘one of a kind’ Kevin ‘Rev’ Byrne as he takes one last trip up the touchline

In the most poignant of tributes, Kevin ‘Rev’ Byrne took once last trip up the touchline at his beloved Wexford Wanderer’s Rugby Club on Sunday.

25/09 Revealed – Wexford’s big winners from ‘record’ €9.4 million Sports Capital Grant allocation

With a general election imminent, sports clubs across the county were feeling that bit more hopeful when submitting their applications for Sports Capital Grants this year.

25/09 Lost boys, pixies and pirates sought as Wexford Panto Society prepare for Peter Pan production

While it may be a while off yet, there’s already a sense of anticipation around this year’s Wexford Pantomime Society production – Peter Pan Flies Again which will run from January 14 to 19 at the National Opera House.

24/09 Councillor outlines issues with Wexford street – ‘They’re using it as a speedway’

While recent works carried out at the George’s Street junction have served to make footpaths more accessible, local councillor Raymond Shannon says that they’ve given rise to other issues there.

23/09 Wexford County Council to move forward with plan for new Clonard link road and 57 homes

Wexford County Council are set to bring forward a Part 8 planning application for a total of 57 units, houses and apartments, in Clonard as part of a development that will also finally see the creation of a road joining Killeens with the Clonard Road.

21/09 ‘What is wrong with people?’ – Fundraiser box for boy with Down syndrome stolen outside charity shop

A Wexford charity shop is appealing for information after a fundraising box was stolen from outside their premises.

21/09 ‘What is wrong with people?’ – Fundraiser box for boy with Down syndrome stolen outside Wexford charity shop

A Wexford charity shop is appealing for information after a fundraising box was stolen from outside their premises.

21/09 Tributes paid as late Wexford County Council worker John Doyle laid to rest after sudden passing

Colleagues from Wexford County Council going back years lined out in the sunshine on the approach to St Margaret’s Church in Curracloe on Thursday, to bid a fond and final farewell to John “Johnnie” Doyle.

20/09 Commitment to take more extensive action at ‘death trap’ Wexford junction

A bone of some contention for councillors going back years, there was renewed optimism that the “death trap” junction at Larkin’s Cross outside Barntown is set to be addressed once and for all.

20/09 See inside the former bank hoping to attract new tenants on Wexford’s Main Street

Having recently been acquired by a new owner, tenants are being sought for the old Ulster Bank building on North Main Street in Wexford.

19/09 Wexford gardaí foil shoplifting operation after €1,600 spree at Main Street shops

Two women with Waterford addresses are due before the courts after being charged in connection with a shoplifting spree at shops across Wexford town centre.

19/09 CCTV footage shows thieves snatch brand new iPhone and run from Wexford shop

A Wexford shop owner is appealing for information after thieves snatched a brand new iPhone worth over €500 and fled from her store.

19/09 Construction imminent on water sports activity centre beside beloved Wexford beach

Construction is expected to begin on a new state of the art ‘water sports activity facility’ at Curracloe within the coming weeks.

19/09 Major search operation ongoing for missing person at popular Wexford beach

Gardaí cordoned off parts of the Raven Nature Reserve in Wexford on Wednesday evening as the Rescue 117 helicopter hovered above, performing sweeps of Curracloe Beach in search of a missing person.

19/09 Body of a man (50s) recovered following major search operation at Wexford beach

The body of a man aged in his early 50s has been recovered from a Wexford beach following a large multi-agency search operation in the Curracloe area over the past 24 hours.

18/09 Four men charged in connection with €7m cocaine seizure

Four men have appeared before a judge at Gorey District Court this afternoon after being charged in relation to a €7 million cocaine seizure that formed part of a massive, international multi-agency investigation.

18/09 Dalata Group sells Maldron Hotel to Wexford buyer as ‘exclusive discussions’ ongoing for sale of Clayton Whites

The Dalata Hotel group has confirmed the sale of the Maldron Hotel in Wexford, while they are also in discussions regarding the sale of the iconic Clayton Whites Hotel in the heart of the town.

18/09 Coffee and burger chains pull out of Wexford as alternative tenants sought – ‘We have some good proposals on the table’

Five years after the opened to the public, generating a reported figure of up to 30 jobs, nationwide chains Insomnia and Yeah Burgr have closed their doors permanently in Redmond Square in Wexford.

18/09 Fears what’s left of iconic Wexford theatre will be set ablaze as councillor tells of rooftop drinking and drug-taking

While the demolition of the iconic theatre was a sore point for many Wexford people, a local councillor has expressed major concerns for what’s left of the Dun Mhuire and other buildings and businesses on South Main Street after witnessing anti-social behaviour on the roof there.

17/09 Wexford’s mental health services slammed by councillor – ‘How many need to die by suicide’?

Not for the first time, the shortcomings of mental health services in the county were pointed out at the most recent meeting of Wexford County Council.

16/09 Tenant evicted by Wexford County Council moved straight into local authority house around the corner

It was with an element of disbelief that Mayor of Wexford George Lawlor raised an incident that had come across his desk in recent weeks at the most recent meeting of Wexford County Council.

16/09 Wexford County Council to examine possibility of Christmas Market at town centre site

Wexford County Council is to examine the possibility of using a prominent town centre site to host an annual Christmas market.

16/09 Councillor demands answers from TII after ‘getting it in the neck’ over dangerous rural Wexford junction

Cathaoirleach of the New Ross Municipal District Bridín Murphy is the latest in a string of councillors steadily losing patience with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII).

16/09 Wexford County Council to proceed with 22 house development in New Ross

Wexford County Council is set to move forward with plans to develop a total of 22 houses at Cluain Fada, Morrissysland, New Ross.

16/09 Councillor questions if Wexford has sufficient dog warden resources to police ban on XL Bullies

Following the announcement of a ban on keeping XL Bully dogs nationwide from February 1 of next year, questions have been asked over the ability of Wexford County Council's dog warden service to police this.

14/09 Palestinian flag to fly outside Wexford County Council, 10 months after original motion

Ten months after he last tabled a motion calling on Wexford County Council to fly a Palestinian flag at County Hall in solidarity with the thousands of men, women and children losing their lives in Gaza, Sinn Féin councillor Tom Forde found a slightly more favourable reception at the most recent council meeting.

13/09 Wexford Gardaí stop driver travelling 50kph above speed limit under the influence of cannabis with no insurance

Wexford Gardaí's Roads Policing Unit went through a whole checklist of offences after pulling a motorist over on the New Ross bypass this week.

12/09 Historical Society lecture to examine Wexford links of Lady Jane Fracesca Wilde, mother of Oscar Wilde

Regularly regarded among the most seminal writers in literary history, Oscar Wilde is a character who requires little further exploration. His story is largely known and has been discussed at length the world over.

12/09 Four students at Loreto Wexford achieve maximum points in Leaving Cert 2024

Having been there to provide support and guidance for the class of 2024 as they calculated Leaving Cert points and navigated the CAO system, staff at the Loreto Secondary School in Wexford have been crunching the numbers themselves.

11/09 Councillor appeals to Wexford County Council's new Head of Finance to increase municipal allocations

As the process of compiling Wexford County Council’s budget for the coming year gets under way, calls are being made for an increase in allocations to each of the six municipal districts across the county.

11/09 Sinn Féin select Mythen for Wexford four-seater as anticipation builds for a general election

On the face of things, it's no major shock that Sinn Féin have confirmed sitting TD Johnny Mythen as their candidate to contest the general election in the newly adjusted, four-seat, Wexford constituency.

11/09 Blow for Rosslare Europort as Stena Line withdraws 1,300 capacity cruise ferry

Just over a year after it arrived in Rosslare Europort, ferry operators Stena Line have announced that they are to withdraw the Stena Vision from its Rosslare-Cherbourg route from the end of October.

10/09 U-turn as councillors agree to drastic changes to Enniscorthy town centre – ‘I know not everyone will be happy’

While plans for major changes to the layout of Enniscorthy town centre received no support at a special meeting of local councillors last week, it seemed there had been a change of heart at the monthly meeting of Wexford County Council.

10/09 Legendary Wexford hurling manager and businessman Liam Griffin to receive SETU honorary doctorate

A combination of his sporting achievements, his outstanding entrepreneurship and his notable philanthropic efforts over the years have combined to see Wexford man Liam Griffin put forward for an honorary doctorate from the South East Technological University (SETU).

09/09 Rosslare RNLI assist boat left drifting off Wexford coast following mechanical failure

A sailor was praised for taking decisive action by contacting the Coast Guard when he got into difficulty off the Wexford coast over the weekend.

09/09 Google to host small Wexford businesses for talks on digital strategy and getting the most out of AI

Entrepreneurs from across Wexford and the south east are set to travel to Google headquarters in Dublin for a special digital strategy event on October 2.

05/09 Open call for Wexford artists interested in taking space at newly established Wesgate Studios

Back in April, it was officially confirmed that disused buildings at Westgate would get a new lease of life as exhibition and workspaces for artists, as well as rehearsal rooms for local musicians.

04/09 Wexford GAA club extends a hand of friendship from Clonard to Coventry with successful tour

It took months of planning on the part of coaches and mentors. But as youngsters from Na Fianna Clonard GAA Club stepped off the team bus in Coventry, they were determined to give a good account of themselves in front of their UK counterparts and do their club and county proud.

03/09 Rural Wexford junction so bad ‘you have to stick your head out the window and listen for cars coming’

A mine of information on most twists and turns of the south Wexford road network, Cathaoirleach of the Rosslare Municipal District Jim Codd expressed particular concerns about one junction where he feels drivers are being forced to take a gamble with their lives.

03/09 Donations from parents create ‘magical’ sensory room for kids at Wexford General Hospital

A generous donation from parents who previously attended Wexford General Hospital has seen the creation of a new calm and safe space for kids there.

02/09 Jaxson taking music career to the next level as he prepares for hometown Wexford show – ‘You have to trust the process’

“If you believe in yourself and believe you’re destined to do something, then you can do it. Never, ever give up. Don’t let yourself quit. When times get tough, just keep moving forward. Once you do that, you’ll get there. Trust the process.”

02/09 Wexford man goes fishing for a cause close to his heart – ‘Lots are in a tougher place than me’

When Oylegate native Michael Fogarty was first diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), it naturally took a heavy toll. The diagnosis brought with it lots of questions and concerns for the future.

31/08 ‘I thought it was a recurrence of old back pain’ – Wexford principal on being diagnosed with incurable blood cancer

Eight years ago, Pat Gately moved with some discomfort behind the desk in his office. Then the principal of the busy Mercy Primary School on John’s Road in Wexford town, he had been experiencing sharp back pain for a while.

30/08 Man (45) remanded in custody after string of thefts on Wexford’s Main Street

A 45-year-old man is being detained at Cloverhill Prison this weekend after he was arrested in connection with a string of shoplifting offences on Wexford's Main Street during the week.

30/08 Council urged to take charge of Wexford estate as frustrations grow over long-running issues

With a whole host of issues that show no signs of being resolved, residents of Clonard Village in Wexford town are pushing for their estate to be taken in charge by Wexford County Council.