Dangerous air quality prompts asthmatics 'stay indoors' warning

The Government's failure to introduce a smoky coal ban in the county's towns could have fatal consequences for people suffering from respiratory problems in County Wexford.

The scene of the fatal accident on the N30 at Ballymackessy between Clonroche and Enniscorthy last Friday which claimed the life of Mick Kehoe

Tributes paid to 'gentle giant' Mick who died in freak car accident

David Looby A Gusserane man who was killed in a freak accident near Clonroche on Friday was laid to rest yesterday (Monday) amid heartbreaking scenes.

Nurses on strike outside New Haughton Hospital

Under pressure nurses strike in Ross over pay

David Looby Nurses based in the New Houghton Hospital in New Ross have been protesting in the cold and rain over the complete lack of cover and the rising stress levels they face every day they arrive at work to care for patients.

Cllr John Fleming at the site in Butlersland in New Ross which has planning for two advance factories

'New Ross has been forgotten and neglected by the council'

David Looby The chairman of New Ross Municipal District council has criticised the lack of follow up from Wexford County Council on major projects planned for the town and area.

Lieutenant Leanne Nolan and her family, parents John and Anne Nolan, brothers Darren and Adam, along with Major General Kieran Brennan; Minister Paul Kehoe; An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Vice Admiral Mark Mellett

Officers Leanne and Kirsty at centre of historic army ceremony

Maria Pepper Two young Defence Forces members from Wexford were at the centre of a historic ceremony in Dublin Castle.

Education Minister set to appeal aspects of Rebecca Carter ruling

Pádraig Byrne The Minister for Education is to appeal certain aspects of a landmark ruling in favour of a Wexford student whose Leaving Cert points were wrongly added up.

A section of the Red Bridge greenway including the Victorian bridge

Light at the end of the tunnel

David Looby A company has been commissioned to design the Waterford to New Ross greenway.

Therese Daunt-Smyth from Ballykerogue, who appeared on Ireland’s Got Talent

Campile mum Therese's inspirational Talent Show performance

David Looby A Campile breast cancer survivor has bared her soul and body for a great cause on Ireland's Got Talent.

Dangerous air quality prompts asthmatics 'stay indoors' warning

David Looby The Government's failure to introduce a smoky coal ban in the county's towns could have fatal consequences for people suffering from respiratory problems in County Wexford.

Savannah exhibit for Dunbrody Centre

David Looby A new Savannah exhibition at the Dunbrody Experience Famine tour is due to open in the coming months, adding to the attraction's offering.

Health system failure leads to court

Brendan Keane A District Court judge has described as 'a scandal' a situation where a mother has been forced to bring criminal proceedings against her own daughter in an effort to secure psychiatric help for her.

Cornmarket Project Coordinator Paul Delaney says the prevalence of synthetic drugs has contributed to a 20per cent increase in demand on the services they offer

Deep concern at increase in the abuse of synthetic drugs

David Looby The age Wexford teenagers are using dangerous synthetic drugs has dropped, leading to deep concern of long lasting psychological effects.

Nurses on strike outside Wexford General Hospital last Tuesday

Lack of agreement sees nurses back out on strike

Padraig Byrne Nurses and midwives continued their action outside Wexford General Hospital last week as the dispute between the government and the INMO rumbled on.

Vital appointment for Grace (12) had to be cancelled

Pádraig Byrne As the dispute between the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) and the government rumbled on last week, with nurses taking up their positions on the picket lines outside hospitals across the country, thousands of patients were greeted with the frustrating news that their appointments had been cancelled.