Young Wexford Boy Receives Letter From Legendary Presenter David Attenborough

[social_share_button themes='theme1'] A young Wexford native has received a letter from a legendary presenter... It’s not everyday that a Wexford native receives something in the post from someone of celebrity-like status. Legendary nature presenter and historian David Attenborough sent young Danny Quigley of Rathnure a letter of thanks after Danny sent him a letter and …

Extension Until August Likely For Weekly Covid-19 €350 Unemployment Payment

[social_share_button themes='theme1'] The Covid-19 unemployment payment looks like it’s here to stay until August at least... A recently-published report in today’s Irish Examiner highlights that the Covid-19 unemployment payment of 350 euro per-week looks likely to stay in place until August. No formal Government decision has yet to be made, however, it is now likely …

Gardaí Forced To Break Up Enniscorthy House Party Of Over 80 People

[social_share_button themes='theme1'] The Gardai were called to a scene in Enniscorthy on Tuesday night... A report on Wednesday’s South East Radio and today’s Irish Mirror shows that the Gardai were forced to call out to a house party in the Enniscorthy area on Tuesday night. When the Gardai arrived, approximately 80 people were in attendance …

Gardaí Seize Cocaine With Street Value Of €35,000 In New Ross House

[social_share_button themes='theme1'] The Gardai believe the seizure is related to a major drug trafficking group established in the South East of Ireland.. A report in today’s Irish Independent highlights that cocaine, with a street value of approximately €35,000, has been seized from a house in New Ross. Three men, in their 20s and 30s, were …

Positive News For Wexford As No Increase Of Coronavirus Cases Reported

[social_share_button themes='theme1'] It’s more relatively good news for the people of Wexford... New figures released by the Department of Health this evening shows that there wasn’t any increase of coronavirus cases in Wexford in the past 24 hours. The data shows that the county’s coronavirus figure remains at 217. In the Republic of Ireland, an …

Five New Cases Confirmed Of Coronavirus In Wexford In The Last 24Hrs

[social_share_button themes='theme1'] There was a significant rise of confirmed coronavirus cases Wexford in the past 24 hours... New figures released by the Department of Health this evening shows that there was a significant rise of coronavirus cases in Wexford in the past 24Hrs. The new data shows that there’s five new active cases of coronavirus …

Wexford Community Group ‘Masks 4 All’ Accomplish Their Goal

[social_share_button themes='theme1'] A Wexford community group who were creating and delivering face masks have now accomplished their mission... Masks 4 All Wexford have now accomplished their target. The Wexford community group aimed to highlight the importance of wearing face masks where maintaining the two metre distance was not possible. The group was survived by volunteers, …

Some Positive Coronavirus Data All Wexford People Would Love To See

[social_share_button themes='theme1'] It’s more relatively good news for the people of Wexford... Wexford - Per Capita: New figures released by the Department of Health this evening shows that there's now 212 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in County Wexford. This does not represent any increase of Covid-19 cases in Wexford in the past 24 hours. Wexford, …

Wexford Musicians Entertaining Public Going Live And Raising Vital Funds

[social_share_button themes='theme1'] One great thing about the lockdown is the fact that we often have live entertainment on our social media screens... A number of Wexford musicians have been going live on their social media channels, entertaining the public while most were restricted to their homes during lockdown. Namely, Wexford singers such as Aaron Berry, …

Wexford Boxer Named ‘Hero Of The Week’ By WBC

[social_share_button themes='theme1'] Wexford boxing star Niall Kennedy received a notable award at the weekend... Professional Wexford boxer Niall Kennedy received an award for his efforts throughout the pandemic. The Garda, based in Wicklow, received a ‘Hero of the week’ award from the WBC. In an Instagram post, the boxer, who turned 36 yesterday, thanked his …

Musician Philip Noone Is Going Live On Wexford Weekly’s Facebook Page This Friday

[social_share_button themes='theme1'] Philip Noone will be going live on Wexford Weekly's Facebook page this Friday... Throughout the pandemic, we've been trying to lift the spirits of the Wexford people through various means. To date, we've followed through with the Covid-19 All Star awards, positive news stories, and the creation of some memorable Wexford hurling videos. …

Gardaí Intervene To Cancel Wedding On Short Notice In Bunclody

[social_share_button themes='theme1'] With just one hour to go, the Gardai in Bunclody intervened to cancel a wedding on Wednesday morning.. In normal circumstances, a wedding is very rarely problematic, but these are not normal times. During the heights of a pandemic, when the public are urged to continue social distancing, it's no surprise that the …