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Temperatures in County Wexford are set to reach up to 24 degrees Celsius as Met Éireann forecasts another day of clear skies and warm weather.
County Wexford has the fourth highest suicide rate in Ireland, according to the Irish Examiner’s ‘How sick is your county?’ report, which also covers cancer rates, disability, and other health statistics.
Forecasters are warning that severe thunderstorms will hit the South East of Ireland from midnight, with an 80 per cent chance of intense lightning, torrential downpours, and possible hail.
Bart’s cancer charity has warned that fraudulent door-to-door callers are using stolen sponsorship cards to collect money.
Swimming bans have been lifted on four beaches in County Wexford after follow-up tests returned clear results. Curracloe, Morriscastle, Cullenstown, and Oldbawn have regained their Blue Flag status.
The temporary swimming ban at Culletons Gap, Morriscastle, Cullenstown, and Oldbawn beaches in County Wexford has been lifted, with blue flag status restored.
Department of Education statistics for 2013/2014 show that 26% of primary schools in County Wexford have class sizes of 30 or more, with a county average of 25.5 pupils per class.
Customs officers seized €534,280 worth of heroin, ecstasy, and cannabis resin in Rosslare, County Wexford, after “Ralph the Rosslare customs dog” discovered the drugs hidden in a vehicle’s fuel tank.
Irish singer Damien Dempsey rescued a young man from drowning in the River Slaney while on his way to perform at the Strawberry Festival in Enniscorthy.
Whites for Music on Wexford’s South Main Street has closed after 30 years of trading. The store sold concert tickets, CDs, and electrical goods but could not compete with the rise of digital downloads.