‘Failure is total freedom’ – Al Porter on rebuilding his life and career after hitting rock bottom

The ‘most vetted comedian in Ireland’ was in Wexford ahead of hitting the National Opera House with his latest show ‘Algorithm’ Comedian Al Porter. “There’s no describing the place I’m in in my career. It’s very strange. I could still bump into somebody on the street who says, ‘oh what are you doing now? Like, … Read more

‘I won’t stand for it’ – Housing Minister vows to investigate as 36 homes in Wexford estate issued with eviction notices

LATEST |  Well-known property developer and his wife, an ex Irish hockey international and successful pharmacist, behind the company that has issued Notices of Termination Housing Minister James Browne Housing Minister James Browne is reportedly “furious” after it emerged that eviction notices had been issued to 36 residents of a housing estate in Bridgetown, Co Wexford. … Read more

Wexford GAA club mourns ‘immeasurable’ loss of ‘gifted’ sportsman Jason Devereux (24)

Coming from a family steeped in the blue and white of their local GAA club, friends and mentors rallied around Jason’s heartbroken parents and brothers as they struggled to come to terms with his devastating loss on Sunday evening. Aged just 24, Jason was the beloved son of Eamonn and Audrey and a dear brother … Read more

Meet the Wexford paramedic featuring in new frontline documentary

Wexford man Nathan O’Connor is one of the newly-qualified paramedics appearing on Virgin Media’s ‘First Timers on the Frontline’ Paramedic with the National Ambulance Service Nathan O’Connor. Ever since he was a child, Wexford man Nathan O’Connor knew what he wanted to be. You could say that, since joining the Order of Malta as a … Read more

Meet the Wexford paramedic featuring in new frontline documentary

Wexford man Nathan O’Connor is one of the newly-qualified paramedics appearing on Virgin Media’s ‘First Timers on the Frontline’ Paramedic with the National Ambulance Service Nathan O’Connor. Ever since he was a child, Wexford man Nathan O’Connor knew what he wanted to be. You could say that, since joining the Order of Malta as a … Read more

Outrage as disgraced Wexford choirmaster seen socialising with child rapists at opening of Carlow massage parlour

Former church organist and music teacher Éanna McKenna was convicted for possession of ‘horrific’ child abuse images in 2016 (L-R) Child rapists, Noel Savage and Harry Daly, child abuse image distributor, Eanna McKenna, at the opening of Chaya Thai Massage in Tullow, Co. Carlow Patrick O’Connell and Pádraig Byrne Wexford People Today at 12:00 Ten … Read more

Armed gardaí deployed to arrest axe-wielding man roaming Wexford beauty spot

The Garda Armed Support Unit (ASU). Stock image Gardaí from the Armed Support Unit were required following an incident of a man who had caused panic at a peaceful Wexford beauty spot on Saturday evening, wandering around armed with an axe and causing damage to four cars. Gardaí in Wexford received panicked calls from members … Read more

Gardaí appeal for information as 13-year-old in critical condition following Wexford e-scooter crash

Latest |  E-scooter. Stock image An Garda Síochána have launched an appeal for witnesses as a teenage boy continues to fight for his life following an e-scooter crash in rural Wexford. The 13-year-old came off the e-scooter at Ballyteigue, Kilmore Quay, at approximately 7 p.m. on Saturday, sustaining serious injuries in the process. The National Ambulance … Read more

Man (30s) due in court after army bomb squad called to Wexford housing estate over ‘suspect device’

LATEST |  The Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit at Wolfe Tone Villas in Wexford on Friday night. A man aged in his 30s is due in court this evening following the discovery of a suspect device in Wexford. The man has been charged and will appear before a special sitting of Waterford District Court at 6pm … Read more