Great News As Wexford’s Coronavirus Figures Decreases By One To 216

[social_share_button themes='theme1'] Wexford have not registered a confirmed coronavirus case since the 20th of May... For the last seven days, we have been glad to report that the county’s figure of 217 confirmed cases did not increase. Wexford have the fifth lowest number of cases in the Republic of Ireland and the second lowest per-capita …

Watch: Leo Varadkar Thanks GAA Clubs And Community For Their Support

[social_share_button themes='theme1'] The virus has brought out the absolute best of the GAA community... Irish Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has praised the GAA communities across the land for their trojan work since the virus emerged in Ireland. The GAA, along with other community groups and clubs, have been central in checking in on elders cocooning, doing …

Watch: Dermot O’Leary From The X-Factor Has A Message To Wexford GAA Fans

[social_share_button themes='theme1'] First, we had Shaun Wallace from hit-TV programme The Chases sending Wexford hospital workers a special message... Only recently we had legendary nature presenter and host David Attenborough responding to a young Rathnure native after he wished him a happy birthday. Now, we have X-Factor host Dermot O’Leary sending a message to all …

We Now Know The Date For The Reopening Of Wexford’s McDonald‘s

[social_share_button themes='theme1'] A lot of people have been craving a McDonald’s lately... It has now emerged that all Wexford McDonald’s and all McDonald’s across the Republic of Ireland, will re-open by next Thursday, June 4th. According to Today FM, between Tuesday and Thursday next week, an additional 51 of restaurants will reopen for Drive Thru …

Wexford’s Billy Walsh To Give Exclusive Online Interview As Part Of Wellness Programme

[social_share_button themes='theme1'] For many in the Irish boxing world, Billy was is the one that got away... The well-respected boxer and now boxing coach joined up with the USA’s Olympic Boxing team as their Head Coach. In 2016, Walsh was named the best boxing coach in the world. He played a central role in Ireland’s …

1996 Panel To Feature In Wexford ‘Reeling In The Years’ Call This Evening

[social_share_button themes='theme1'] Wexford fans have been quite lucky over the last few days... If you’re missing the sporting action, it’s the perfect time to reminisce. Liam Griffin was speaking to SportsJoe.ie recently and one of the topics of conversation was Sean Flood’s character, while yesterday, TG4 showed the full 2019 Leinster final that saw Wexford …

Watch: Liam Griffin Speaks Of Sean Flood’s ‘Fantastic Character’

[social_share_button themes='theme1'] Wexford 1996 All-Ireland winning manager Liam Griffin was speaking to JOE.ie recently... If you’re missing the sporting action, it’s the perfect time to reminisce. Liam Griffin was speaking to SportsJoe.ie recently and one of the topics of conversation was Sean Flood’s character. Flood did not get to play the All-Ireland final in 1996, …

TG4 To Show Wexford’s 2019 Leinster Final Win Against Kilkenny Tonight

[social_share_button themes='theme1'] Are you, like us, missing all of the sporting action? Well, tonight, you’re in luck! Irish television broadcaster TG4 will show Wexford’s Leinster final win against Kilkenny tonight. The programme starts at 8pm and it’ll be a great way to pass the evening as the lockdown restrictions remain in place. [social_share_button themes='theme1']

Petition Set Up As Newly Qualified Teachers Being Treated Unfairly

Newly-qualified teachers across Wexford and the Republic of Ireland are being treated unfairly... Upon graduation, a newly-qualified teacher must complete a probationary year in a school called the ‘Droichead’ process. A set number of days have to be covered by the newly-qualified teacher throughout the year, while the NQT must also attend training days, and …

Full-Time Carers Grossly Underpaid Despite Additional Work Due To Pandemic

The Coronavirus has dominated both global and Irish news for the last couple of months... It forced people into an unexpected corner. From the start, reports and bulletins highlighted the death tolls, the closure of businesses, and the changes to the our daily lives. One of the major changes to public lives came with the …

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 …