There almost 4.8 million people living in Ireland.
The first set of results of Census 2016 have been published this morning - showing a population increase of 3.8 percent since April 2011. The average age of people in the country is 37.4 years, up from 36 years in the last Census - and there are 53 thousand more females than males. 2 million households filled out the Census form on the evening of Sunday the 24th of April 2016.
Wexford Student Stars in New TG4 Documentary on Irish Language Journeys
Éadaoin Kinsella O’Neill from Gorey, Co. Wexford, will feature in a new TG4 documentary Eachtraí Foghlama le Kayleigh Trappe (Learning Adventures with Kayleigh Trappe), which explores the many ways people across Ireland connect with the Irish language.
Landlord Sell-Off Drives Property Shift in Wexford as RPZ Extension Bites
Wexford is seeing a marked rise in landlord property sales, following the government’s decision to extend Rent Pressure Zones (RPZs) nationwide earlier this year.
Wexford Based Chevron College Surpasses €100 Million Revenue Milestone
Wexford Based Chevron College, Ireland’s largest private provider of further and higher education, has announced a major milestone in its growth journey — surpassing €100 million in total revenue.
Gardaí Seize €22,000 in Drugs During Day of Action in Wexford
On Friday, 19th September 2025, Gardaí in the Wexford Division carried out a major Day of Action under Operation TARA, aimed at disrupting the sale and supply of controlled drugs in the region.