One of Wexford’s best-known children’s entertainers has warned that rising costs and falling demand are putting his long-running career at risk. John McLoughlin, better known as Giggles the Clown, has been entertaining families, schools and community events across the county for more than 35 years. However, he says the current economic climate is making it … Read more
An Enniscorthy entrepreneur is gaining national recognition in the haircare industry, while also highlighting the importance of support for women balancing business and family life. Keara Howard, founder of The Hair Doctor, recently won Best Irish Brand 2026 at the Passoã Hair and Beauty Awards for her innovative shower filter, designed to combat common hair … Read more
I was born in London of Irish parents. My mum was also born in London, but her dad was from Indreabhán in Galway, and her mum was from near Thurles, in Tipperary. My grandad was a native Irish speaker. He was actually a twin. In the west of Ireland, whoever was born first got the … Read more
A Medical Council fitness-to-practise inquiry heard allegations that a Wexford-based GP posted inappropriate tweets during the pandemic that undermined public health guidelines. Dr William (Billy) Ralph, of the Ballagh Health Centre, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford, is alleged to have posted a large number of tweets from October 17th, 2020, to June 16th, 2022, which were critical … Read more
Bluetongue virus has been identified in a blood sample of an animal from a farm in Co Monaghan which was slaughtered in November 2025. The Department of Agriculture has undertaken the testing of cattle blood samples, taken for other disease detection purposes, in an aim to grasp in which geographic areas the virus may be … Read more
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A mother of two has described the immense personal strain caused by the issuing of eviction notices to her and 35 other households in a Co Wexford housing estate. The notices of termination were issued to people renting houses in the Hazelwood Estate in Bridgetown. Affected tenants received the notices last Friday, in advance of … Read more
A mother of two has described the immense personal strain caused by the issuing of eviction notices to her and 35 other households in a Co Wexford housing estate. The notices of termination were issued to people renting houses in the Hazelwood Estate in Bridgetown. Affected tenants received the notices last Friday, in advance of … Read more
Jen Bray doesn’t strike you as the kind of person to get nervous before an interview. A former political correspondent with The Irish Times and current political editor with The Sunday Times Ireland, Bray has interviewed taoisigh, navigated live primetime television as a guest on The Late Late Show, and anchored podcasts. She has carved … Read more
Monday, 16 February 2026 08:21 By Siobhan Murphy The Health Service Executive is urging the public to be vigilant as noroovirus, also known as the “winter vomiting bug,” is spreading rapidly this season. Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, fever, headaches, and stomach cramps, typically lasting 2 to 3 days. The virus can spread through contaminated surfaces … Read more