Freezing weather is gone for now!

Cloud will increase from the southwest today with patchy rain and drizzle developing over south Leinster. Elsewhere will stay dry. Still feeling quite cold with highest temperatures of 3 to 6 degrees with easterly winds increasing moderate. Tonight; Cloudy tonight with outbreaks of rain and drizzle spreading northeastwards. Not as cold as previous nights withContinue reading “Freezing weather is gone for now!”

Wexford features in USA TV show

By Dan Walsh Well-known Wexford singer and entertainer, Michael Londra, has a new series starting this week on PBS TV in America called ‘Ireland with Michael’ where he will be highlighting the best three tourism attractions in the South-East – counties Wexford, Waterford and Kilkenny. A singer, producer and TV show host, Michael’s production isContinue reading “Wexford features in USA TV show”

Ferns Boil Water Notice lifted

By Dan Walsh The Boil Water Notice on the Ferns Public Water Supply has been lifted with immediate effect.  Uisce Éireann can confirm that, following consultation with the Health Service Executive, customers can now resume normal use of the public water supply.  The notice was issued on January 5th to protect the health of approximatelyContinue reading “Ferns Boil Water Notice lifted”

Colourful Christmas winners congratulated

By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council’s 2024 Christmas Decoration Competition winners were announced at a special ceremony in County Hall, Wexford, recently, where Cathaoirleach of Wexford Country Council, Cllr Pip Breen was on hand to present the awards and congratulate the many prize-winners. Cllr Breen said; “The Christmas Decoration Competition for schools has been anContinue reading “Colourful Christmas winners congratulated”

Contraband seized in Dublin and Rosslare

By Dan Walsh Over the course of past week, commencing on December 30th, Revenue officers seized contraband, with an estimated value of €260,000, in various operations in Dublin and Rosslare. The cigarettes and tobacco were seized when Revenue officers stopped and search passengers passing through Rosslare Europort. This included 1,380 cigarettes, with an estimated valueContinue reading “Contraband seized in Dublin and Rosslare”

Wexford General Hospital development plans

By Dan Walsh Plans for development at Wexford General Hospital are underway, but it could be three to five years before the works are completed and all beds are occupied. Beginning with a multi-storey car park and enabling works, the development will see that car park available for use as of January 2026. Thereafter, theContinue reading “Wexford General Hospital development plans”

Taoiseach Simon Harris visits Gorey

By Dan Walsh Taoiseach Simon Harris and Minister of State with responsibility for Special Education and Inclusion Hildegarde Naughton were both in Gorey today (Tuesday) and officially opened Scoil Chnoc Ghuaire -Gorey Hill Special School- in the town. The special school provides an appropriate education for students, aged 4 to 18 years old, who haveContinue reading “Taoiseach Simon Harris visits Gorey”

Parked car crime strikes in Enniscorthy

By Dan Walsh Gardai in Enniscorthy is investigating a case of breaking into and theft from a parked car on Irish Street, Enniscorthy, this morning (Tuesday). The incident took place at 6.30am outside Creative Grounds and opposite Dunnes Stores. Two males wearing grey tracksuit bottoms and dark tops with hoodies were seen by a fewContinue reading “Parked car crime strikes in Enniscorthy”

Women’s Coalition celebrate Nollaig na mBan

By Dan Walsh The Wexford Women’s Coalition wing of Wexford County Council today celebrated Nollaig na mBan 2025 in true traditional style… they baked a cake for the occasion! The event was celebrated by the Wexford Women’s Coalition when they joined staff of Wexford County Council to mark the day.  Cllr Barbara Anne Murphy, ChairpersonContinue reading “Women’s Coalition celebrate Nollaig na mBan”

Boil Water Notice issued for Ferns

By Dan Walsh Following consultation with the Health Service Executive (HSE), Uisce Éireann has issued a Boil Water Notice to protect the health of approximately 1,723 customers supplied by the Ferns public water supply. This notice is being issued due to elevated turbidity which has affected treatment at Ferns Water Treatment Plant. “We regret anyContinue reading “Boil Water Notice issued for Ferns”