We're being urged to be vigilant after the Department of Agriculture has issued its highest Red warning for forest fires.
It says the dry conditions mean fire can spread rapidly, particularly in forestry, gorse and heather. Farmers are asked not to use machinery near hay meadows, and to refrain from using fires. Today is officially the hottest day of the year so far. Met Eireann says temperatures at Shannon Airport and Oak Park in Carlow reached 28.7 degrees this afternoon.
Help Shape the Future of Wexford Libraries – Complete the Public Consultation Survey
Wexford Public Library Services is inviting everyone in the community to participate in a Public Consultation Survey as part of the process to create the Library Development Plan for 2026-2030
Minister James Browne Announces Over €300,000 for Wexford Historic Building Restorations
Minister for Housing, Local Government, and Heritage, James Browne TD, has announced more than €300,000 in funding for the restoration of historic buildings in Wexford under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme 2026.
Wexford Youth Input at Inaugural Ireland-UK Youth Forum
The inaugural Ireland–UK Youth Forum kicked off today in Dublin, with 60 young delegates from across Ireland, England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales coming together to shape the future of Ireland-UK relations. Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley, officially opened the event, which aims to strengthen links and promote mutual understanding among young people across the islands.
LEO Wexford Creates 391 New Jobs in 2025, Ranking Among Top 3 Nationwide
Local Enterprise Office (LEO) Wexford has once again demonstrated its significant role in fostering economic growth, ranking in the top three Local Enterprise Offices in Ireland for job creation in 2025. The office supported the creation of 391 new jobs, a 19% increase compared to 2024 and marked the 11th consecutive year of growth for the county.