Wexford named in Top 10 counties in Ireland for remote workers

Wexford has been ranked in the top 10 counties for remote work in a recent study... Virgin Media has announced results of a study which reveals the top counties in which to work from home.  Over the last four years, the number of people working from home in Ireland has increased from 19.89% to 36.2%, according …

Film and sound project that explores food, farming, and climate crises to visit Wexford

Food production, farming and climate change are under the spotlight as part of a thought-provoking and exciting new sound and visual art project that began in The Douglas Hyde Gallery of Contemporary Art at Trinity College Dublin before embarking on a tour around key parts of rural Ireland, including Wexford.... The Quickening is a nationwide project …

Former Wexford hurler pinpoints why Wexford have the edge over Dublin this Sunday

Wexford will take on Dublin this Sunday in the first round of the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship... Both Larry Murphy and Larry O'Gorman were the most recent guests on this week's Wexford Hurling Podcast. Despite not winning their previous Championship three outings against Dublin, Wexford enter this Sunday's clash as 2/5 favourites in the eyes …

Wexford County Council issues warning to public as fraudsters are posing as Council workers

Wexford County Council have had to report an issue to the Guards... In an announcement made today, Wexford County Council have stated that they have had to report an issue of fake County Council workers to An Garda Siochana. The issue relates to the Clonroche area of Enniscorthy, Wexford, however, there may be similar stories …

Irish Healthcare Provider expands into Wexford and the South East

Right at Home, a leading provider of home care and assistance for seniors and adults, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its new branch in Wexford, furthering its mission to provide exceptional care services across Ireland... Since it opened its first office in Dublin in 2013, Right at Home has been dedicated to …

Met Éireann Upgrade Wexford’s Weather Warning To Orange

There was a yellow weather warning in place across some of the southern coastal counties throughout the day... That Status Yellow weather warning, which was in place for some counties including Wexford, has now been upgraded to a Status Orange Weather warning. This follows heavy rainfall across the county. The new Status Orange rain warning …

Number Of People On Trolleys At Wexford General Hospital Revealed

Sinn Féin TD Johnny Mythen has expressed deep concern about the number of people left waiting on trolleys last month in Wexford General Hospital... He has called for the Health Minister to ensure that the Emergency Department Taskforce is reconvened to address this important issue.  Speaking to Wexford Weekly, Teachta Mythen said: “I am very …

Wexford Council Worker Who Died In Workplace Incident Named Locally

There was widespread sadness across County Wexford today... News broke that a worker with the Wexford County Council had died after a tree fell on him during Storm Eunice. The man has been named locally as Billy Kinsella, aged in his 50s. Mr Kinsella was clearing debris from a scene when the accident occurred in the …

Met Éireann Issue Orange Weather Warning For Wexford

There is a yellow weather warning in place across the country... That Status Yellow warning will change to a Status Orange Weather warning on Friday for Wexford and six other counties. The other counties issued with a Status Orange warning for Friday include Clare, Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Waterford and Galway. Irish weather forecaster, Met Eireann, …

Wexford Transition Year Students Present 5K Cheque To Charity

This is such as selfless gesture... Two Transition Year students from Wexford recently presented a cheque of over 5k to a local charity. Both Holly Rothwell and Sara Williamson, who are TY students in FCJ Bunclody, recently presented a cheque for €5541.39 to the Wexford Hospice Homecare committee. The money was raised through a mini-company …

Area In Wexford Records Highest Rainfall In 80 Years

An area in Wexford has recorded the highest rainfall in over 80 years... The highest daily rainfall total for 80 years was recorded at a southern Met Eireann station on Christmas Day, according to new figures released by Irish National Meteorological Service, Met Eireann. It occurred on Christmas Day, 2021, at Johnstown Castle, Co Wexford. …