Ireland has the lowest rate of students learning foreign languages.
A new report from Eurostat shows that only 88.3 per cent of students in the country learn an international language while the EU average is 98.6 per cent. French at 60.4% is the most popular choice with Irish students, followed by German at 23.9%. Ruth Deasy of the EU Commission says we are way behind our European counterparts.
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.