News - wexford
Local TD calls for Irish cattle exports to return to normal despite bluetongue outbreak
The virus has now been detected in five herds in Co Wexford since the first confirmed case here last month.
Feb 18, 2026 10:51
Taoiseach to visit areas worst affected by Storm Chandra
Several counties across the south and east are continuing clean-up efforts following Storm Chandra.
Feb 2, 2026 08:21
Bluetongue animal case detected in Co. Wexford
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon, confirmed the outbreak, saying the news is unwelcome but not surprising as the virus has been spreading across Europe, Britain and Northern Ireland.
Jan 24, 2026 11:41
Director General says Fleadh could come to Shannonside region
This year's festival gets under way in Wexford town on Sunday and runs until August 10th.
Jul 30, 2025 13:58
Thousands of GAA fans set to watch Roscommon take on Monaghan in Croke Park
Roscommon and Monaghan both secured promotion back to Division 1 last weekend and will now battle it out to be crowned league champions.
Mar 29, 2025 09:19
Child dies following assault in Wexford
Gardaí and emergency services responded to an incident at a home in New Ross shortly before midnight last night.
Dec 2, 2024 09:38
Investigation underway following discovery of man's body in Wexford
Two people were arrested in connection with the incident.
Oct 28, 2024 08:09
Over sixteen million euro worth of drugs seized in Co. Wexford
The discovery has been made at Rosslare Europort.
Aug 11, 2024 08:25
Over 70 local competitors to flock to this year's All-Ireland Fleadh
Competitors in the Shannonside Region are getting ready to take on the All Ireland Fleadh this week from the 4th to the 11th of August.
Aug 4, 2024 12:17
Warning shots fired as Army Rangers take drugs vessel
The ship, which has now been brought to Cork Harbour, is understood to contain a 'significant' consignment of illegal drugs, and could be the largest haul ever seized here.
Sep 27, 2023 10:47
Army ranger wing takes control of suspected drug trafficking ship
A search of the vessel will take place at Marino Point in Cork Harbour.
Sep 26, 2023 18:10
Orange and yellow rain warnings issued to counties today
Met Eireann says the county will see intense rainfall over a relatively short amount of time from 11am until 6pm.
Sep 24, 2023 10:09
Jobs under threat at B Braun company in Sligo
The company in Longford produces intravenous nutrition products for immediate supply to Irish hospitals and patients at home
Jan 27, 2022 17:35
Four injured following Wexford plane crash
The plane was forced into an emergency landing after mechanical failure
Sep 24, 2021 08:54Shannonside Newsletter
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