# Wexford
Last week
19th March 2023 - 1st April 2023
# New Ross
Major fire at New Ross furniture premises brought under control
Pictures from the scene showed a large fire in the area, with smoke billowing from building.
# Waterford
University Hospital Waterford closed to all visitors due to Covid-19 outbreak
Pressures on UHW has intensified since a fire in Wexford General Hospital, after which some patients were transferred to Waterford.
# Southeast
Appeals for plan to cope with waiting lists as Wexford A&E could remain shut for six months
While services have been resuming at the hospital, its emergency department remains closed.
# Cocaine
Man arrested with €2.4 million of cocaine at Rosslare Europort
The drugs were discovered when Revenue officers stopped and searched a vehicle that had exited a ferry from Cherbourg, France.
# Onwards
Hayes and Gillane grab goals as Limerick book league semi-final spot with 11-point win
John Kiely’s side will meet Tipperary in a final-four tie next weekend.
Last month
March 2023
# Wexford General Hospital
Acute assessment and minor injuries units reopening at Wexford hospital, but ED remains closed
From today, Wexford General Hospital will be operating an Acute Medical Assessment Unit.
# Rebels
Late Cork comeback delivers victory at home against Wexford
Pat Ryan’s side have now bagged a place in the league semi-finals.
# Rewind
'Incredible hurling matches' - 30 years on from Cork Wexford league final trilogy
The counties meet today in Páirc Uí Chaoimh, three decades ago they clashed in the league final.
# Wexford
Patients are beginning to be returned back to Wexford General Hospital after fire
The Ireland East Hospital Group said the process of bringing patients back “will take several weeks”.
# Wexford General Hospital
Wexford hospital reopens for maternity services as Taoiseach to visit after fire
The Taoiseach is due to visit the hospital today to discuss how quickly services can be restored
# Wexford General Hospital
Wexford General Hospital maternity services to resume tomorrow following yesterday's fire
Over 200 patients needed to be evacuated from the hospital after a fire broke out in the plant room yesterday.
# Fire
All patients being evacuated from Wexford General Hospital after fire breaks out
Wexford County Council is urging members of the public to avoid the area.
Wexford Fire Service received an emergency call at 3.42pm today about the fire at the hospital.
Wexford County Council is urging members of the public to avoid the area.
No casualties have been reported.
February
February 2023
# hit for six
Banner raise six green flags to overwhelm Wexford
Clare forwards show their class on chastening day for home team.
# Road Closure
Man dies in three-vehicle collision in Wexford
Part of the N25 road between Wexford and New Ross remains closed.
# European Parliament
Mick Wallace: 'Mistake' not to declare financial interest as paid company advisor
Mick Wallace MEP also said that his claim that he owned three wine bars in Dublin was “inaccurate”.
# Wrap
Donoghue's Dublin and Egan's Wexford pick up first hurling league wins
The Dubs held on for a three-point victory over Antrim, while Wexford ran out comfortable winners in Westmeath.
# Wexford
Gardaí renew appeal on 25th anniversary of disappearance and murder of Fiona Sinnott
Fiona was last seen after leaving Butler’s Pub in Broadway, Co Wexford, on 8 February 1998.
# Wrap
Cavan and Offaly continue winning ways; McEntee's Sligo overcome McConville's Wicklow
In Division 4, Leitrim and Laois lead the way with two wins from two.
# Strong start
Galway stride clear in second half for an opening-day win away to Wexford
Henry Shefflin’s side reeled off 10 unanswered points in the second half to win a league fixture that doubled as the Walsh Cup final.
This year
2023
# Saturday Night Lights
Galway and Wexford claim Walsh Cup wins, Derry beat Tyrone to lift Dr McKenna Cup title
Here’s how this evening’s pre-season provincial GAA action unfolded.
# Stadium of Light
Wexford GAA hope floodlights can attract bumper neutral games and Ed Sheeran concert
Over 12,000 tickets have already been sold to the first game under lights at Chadwicks Wexford Park this weekend.
Last year
2022
# Wexford
Garda hospitalised with serious upper body injury after Wexford stolen car incident
A garda spokesperson said that the events unfolded in Willow Park estate in Gorey, Co Wexford.
# Wexford
Man (80s) dies after being struck by van in Co Wexford
The incident occurred on the N25 in Killinick at around 5pm yesterday evening.
# enniscorthy
Woman arrested over dog attack that left child with serious injuries in Co Wexford
The incident happened on Sunday, 27 November in Enniscorthy, Co Wexford.
# Another departure
Long-serving Wexford forward and 2019 Leinster winner calls time on inter-county career
Paul Morris has been hailed as ‘one of Wexford’s greatest servants’.
# enniscorthy
Martin says we need 'to go back to the drawing board' on dog legislation after Wexford attack
The attack has fueled discussion of dog ownership since the weekend.
# enniscorthy
Man arrested over Wexford dog attack as family says boy's life has been 'destroyed forever'
The incident happened on Sunday.
# Burglary
All-Ireland hurling winners medal among items stolen during Co Wexford burglary
The theft is believed to have occurred last Friday between 4pm and 7pm in Co Wexford.
# enniscorthy
Child undergoing treatment for 'serious injuries' following alleged dog attack in Co Wexford
The dog has since been destroyed and enquiries are ongoing.
# Splitting Headache
'People outside the county don't understand' - Wexford defend hurling-football split
Wexford GAA have elected to continue to split their hurling and football championships, after the format was the subject of significant debate in recent weeks.
# Bomb Disposal
WWII-era explosive device in Wexford defused by Defence Forces
A fisherman accidentally brought the device onto land, according to South East Radio.
# Gorey
Gardai seek witnesses of Wexford hit and run on early Saturday morning
The victim was brought to St. Vincent’s Hospital, Dublin where he remains in a serious condition.
# Wexford
Fire and road crews responding to spot flooding incidents in Co Wexford
Wexford County Council has received reports of flooding in Enniscorthy, Bunclody and Gorey.
# Exit
Wexford dealt 'setback' as Ian Ryan resigns as manager
The former League of Ireland defender has been in charge since May 2021.
# Tornado
Suspected 'tornado' hits Co Wexford amid wind warning for some coastal counties
‘Ireland is not immune to tornadoes’, according to Met Éireann.
# Case Study
Ukrainian accommodation: Regions readying for increase of refugees as winter hits
The Journal takes a look at how the southeast region has been managing arrivals.
# title race
A winner-takes-all showdown but three contenders - WNL going right down to the wire
After a dramatic penultimate round of fixtures, it’s all eyes on Saturday.
# AFL
Wexford's O'Connor released by AFL outfit Sydney Swans
The Wexford footballer spent three years with the club.
# Kinsalebeg
Man dies in Waterford after being hit by SUV
The incident took place on Thursday morning on the N25 at Kinsalebeg.
# Holmestown
Gardaí renew appeal after fatal crash in Wexford on Wednesday
A male cyclist aged in his 50s died after the incident.
