Wexford woman spearheading medical research

A Wexford woman is leading Irish research into the connection between the immune system and the human body's natural body clock.

Six new waste water plants in county by 2021

Maria Pepper Irish Water has declared its commitment to providing wastewater treatment systems in six areas of County Wexford by 2021 - Enniscorthy, Arthurstown, Ballyhack,Duncannon, Fethard-on-Sea and Kilmore Quay.

Sonata Mycko and her four-month-old daughter Meta Kairytee

Mother: GP crisis saw baby at death's door

David Looby A local mother who could not get a GP in New Ross for two years - including in recent weeks for her seriously ill daughter - has finally won her battle for healthcare.

Caroline Foxe with family and friends marking the closure of the post office in Foulkesmills

A part of life is gone as post offices shut

David Looby The closure of three rural post offices in the district over recent days marks the end of an era for local communities.

Hook Lighthouse event manager Ann Waters with British Guild of Travel Writers chairman Alastair McKenzie

Hook Lighthouse wins tourism prize in London

David Looby The team at the 800-year-old Hook Lighthouse are celebrating as the tourist attraction was presented with 'highly commended' in the 'Best Tourism Project in the UK and Ireland 2018' award category by the British Guild of Travel Writers at their annual World Tourism Awards ceremony which was hosted on Saturday at the Savoy Hotel in...

Australian trial is told of Tina's hell

A New Ross woman who killed her fiancé in Sydney has told a judge of his repeated violence, including punching strangers and biting her all over her body.

Wexford woman spearheading medical research

Brendan Keane A Wexford woman is leading Irish research into the connection between the immune system and the human body's natural body clock.

Specter cast members Seona O’Connor and Edward Hayden, seated, with director Peggy Hussey

Drama Workshop group through to all-Irelands!

David Looby The New Ross Drama Workshop have become the first group in Ireland in either the open or confined categories to qualify for the All Ireland One Act Drama Festival Finals which take place in Kilmuckridge in early December.

Young opera stars receive bursaries

Maria Pepper The Wexford soprano Maria Hughes and the Dublin tenor Richard Shaffrey have been announced as the 2018 PwC/Wexford Festival Opera 'Emerging Young Artist' bursary winners.

President Michael D. Higgins with the wood turned piece created by Robert O’Connor

Robert's special wood crafts fit for a President

Maria Pepper County Wexford craftsman, Robert O'Connor recently received a high honour when he was commissioned to make a special piece for the President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins.

New festival to promote love of science

Maria Pepper Wexford's first Science Festival called WexSci will run from November 11 to 18 with events taking place all around the county.

Wexford scientist to feature in new book

Brendan Keane The work of a scientist from Co. Wexford is to feature in a new national series of Science Apprentice books from University College Dublin (UCD) aimed at encouraging primary school children to explore science, technology, engineering and mathematics.