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Yola Dialect

Yola was a dialect of Middle English spoken in south County Wexford until the mid-1880s. Its last known speaker died in 1998, but some words such as ‘quare’ remain in use today.

Wexford General Hospital

Wexford health statistics released

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.

Thunderstorm Alert for South East Ireland

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.

Swimming bans lifted

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.