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Pádraig Byrne

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Journalist for Mediahuis Ireland with The Irish Independent and Wexford People by day, singer/guitarist with Soul Trek & The Funk Generation by night. www.independent.ie/tag/padraig-byrne

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Pádraig Byrne @padraigbyrne.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Former MEP Mick Wallace seems in the midst of an interesting trip to Iran, where he was honoured with an award and even visited the Strait of Hormuz. 👇 www.independent.ie/county/wexfo...
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Mick Wallace presented with award in Iran for advocacy – ‘Long live the resistance to Western Imperialism’
Former MEP has visited a number of sites in the region in recent weeks, including the Strait of Hormuz
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Pádraig Byrne @padraigbyrne.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Spoke to the #Wexford horse trainer who was arrested in relation to an arson attack at his local garda station. Naturally enough, he maintains he’s 100% innocent and says he wants to clear his name. Gardaí say he was released pending a file to the DPP. www.independent.ie/county/wexfo...
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‘It wasn’t me, I’m 100pc innocent’ – Horse trainer arrested over garda station arson attack speaks out
A horse trainer who was arrested and held for twelve hours in relation to an arson attack that gutted a rural Wexford garda station has moved to publicly deny all allegations against him.
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Pádraig Byrne @padraigbyrne.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Serious traffic out there as a result of this incident in #Wexford. Hopefully the man involved makes a full and quick recovery. 🤞 www.independent.ie/county/wexfo...
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Main Wexford road closed following crash involving motorbike and SUV
One of the main arteries into Wexford town was closed to traffic on Tuesday afternoon, as emergency services responded to the scene of a road crash between a motorbike and an SUV.
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Pádraig Byrne @padraigbyrne.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Gardaí investigating a suspected arson attack on a garda station in a rural #Wexford village in the early hours of this morning. Details 👇 www.independent.ie/irish-news/c...
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Major investigation after garda station damaged in early-morning fire attack
A major investigation is underway after a garda station in rural Wexford was the target of a suspected arson attack in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
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Pádraig Byrne @padraigbyrne.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
This man is due before the courts this evening I believe. 👀 #Wexford www.independent.ie/county/wexfo...
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Armed gardaí arrest man acting aggressively with baseball bat in Wexford village
Motorists on their morning commute through the Wexford village of Tagoat witnessed quite a scene on Friday morning as gardaí from the armed support unit had a man hadcuffed, face down, with up to five...
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Pádraig Byrne @padraigbyrne.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Latest details on the investigation into a shooting in #Wexford over the weekend. One apparent person of interest would be known to gardaí for his involvement in the local drugs trade. 👇 www.independent.ie/county/wexfo...
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Drugs and electrical devices seized in follow-up searches after Wexford shooting
Drugs and electronic devices have been seized in follow-up searches as gardaí in Wexford continue to work towards the arrest of a shooter who sprayed a local house with bullets at the weekend.
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Pádraig Byrne @padraigbyrne.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Humbled to have been shortlisted for a Law Society of Ireland Justice Media Award today. In truth though, I just assembled the words. It was Saoirse’s strength and courage in telling her story that’s remarkable. A privilege to get the nod nonetheless. 🙏 www.independent.ie/regionals/we...
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‘Despite a post-mortem and a grave, the law says my baby didn’t exist’ – Wexford mum launches campaign after crash tragedy
Wexford woman Saoirse Aylward is keenly aware that she should be celebrating. Just a few weeks ago, she and her family gathered for cake and balloons to mark her son Jax’s second birthday. However, th...
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Pádraig Byrne @padraigbyrne.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
Very sad news. Only did an interview with Gary a few weeks back and he was so down to Earth for such a big talent. May he rest in peace. #Wexford www.independent.ie/entertainmen...
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Shock at sudden death of Banshees of Inisherin star and IFTA winner Gary Lydon (61)
The award-winning Irish actor Gary Lydon has died suddenly, at the age of 61. Lydon was best known in recent years for his role in The Banshees of Inisherin, where he starred alongside Brendan Gleeson...
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Pádraig Byrne @padraigbyrne.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Sad news in #Wexford today. 👇 www.independent.ie/regionals/we...
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Body of woman discovered at Wexford town house
The body of a woman in her 40s was removed from a house in the heart of Wexford town on Friday afternoon.
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Pádraig Byrne @padraigbyrne.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
While the fuel protest blockade of Rosslare Europort passed off peacefully, the fall-out since has been anything but. 👀 #Wexford www.independent.ie/farming/news... Death-threats, external agitators and political rows – Fall-out erupts following Rosslare fuel protest blockade
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Death-threats, external agitators and political rows – Fall-out erupts following Rosslare fuel protest blockade
Death threats, outside elements with ulterior motives and political rows. All have been part of the conversation in the wake of a four-day fuel protest blockade of Rosslare Europort.
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Pádraig Byrne @padraigbyrne.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
What a brave kid little Grace is. #Wexford www.independent.ie/irish-news/g...
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Government urged to approve life-saving medication for Wexford child with ‘one in a billion’ genetic condition
It started out with a persistent spiking temperature. That’s how Wexford mother Sarah O’Brien Nugent first became aware that all may not be completely right with her “baby of dreams”, Grace, who she w...
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Pádraig Byrne @padraigbyrne.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Sad news from #Wexford this evening. 😔 www.independent.ie/regionals/we...
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Body removed from Wexford town house may have lain undiscovered for some time
There was a large multi-agency response at a Wexford housing estate on Wednesday afternoon, as a man's body was removed from a house.
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Pádraig Byrne @padraigbyrne.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Interesting perspective on morale within An Garda Síochána and Drew Harris’ tenure as Commissioner from former Supt Denis Whelan here. 👇 #Wexford m.independent.ie/irish-news/c...
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Retired superintendent warns ‘culture of fear’ is crippling An Garda Síochána – ‘It can’t just be brushed under the carpet’
When he retired from An Garda Síochána in January of this year, former Superintendent Denis Whelan cut a frustrated figure as he hung his uniform up for the final time. It’s a frustration that has bec...
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Pádraig Byrne @padraigbyrne.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
The dog trainer says at least five cadaver dogs have indicated at a south #Wexford site. 🤔 www.independent.ie/regionals/we... ‘It can no longer be ignored’ – Cadaver dog handler raises concerns over site possibly linked to missing Fiona Sinnott
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‘It can no longer be ignored’ – Cadaver dog handler raises concerns over site possibly linked to missing Fiona Sinnott
A highly regarded trainer of cadaver dogs, which are used to uncover human remains, has criticised An Garda Síochána for an apparent lack of action around a site that may be of interest to the case of...
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Pádraig Byrne @padraigbyrne.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Interview I did with comedian Al Porter recently ahead of his @LanternEvents show at @NatOperaHouse #Wexford on March 27. We covered a LOT! ✍️ 👇 www.independent.ie/regionals/we...
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‘Failure is total freedom’ – Al Porter on rebuilding his life and career after hitting rock bottom
"There’s no describing the place I'm in in my career. It's very strange. I could still bump into somebody on the street who says, ‘oh what are you doing now? Like, are you back gigging?’.”
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Pádraig Byrne @padraigbyrne.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Major development for residents of Hazelwood in Bridgetown this evening. www.independent.ie/regionals/we... Landlord does U-turn on decision to issue eviction notices to 36 households in #Wexford
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Landlord does U-turn on decision to issue eviction notices to 36 households in Wexford
A landlord company that issued eviction notices to 36 households in a Wexford estate last week has now reversed its decision following backlash.
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Pádraig Byrne @padraigbyrne.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Another recording has emerged in relation to the Bridgetown eviction notices story in #Wexford. The agent acting for the landlord makes some VERY interesting claims in it too. 👀 www.independent.ie/regionals/we...
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Housing Minister rejects claims of ‘personal’ ties to developer behind Wexford evictions
Housing Minister James Browne has denied having “any personal connection or relationship” with the developer and landlord who issued 36 eviction notices to residents of an estate in Bridgetown, Co Wex...
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Pádraig Byrne @padraigbyrne.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Spoke to another one of 36 residents of Hazelwood in Bridgetown, Co #Wexford hit with an eviction notice over the weekend. Tina Rowe is currently battling Stage 4 cancer and, as it stands, has to be out of her home of 10 years by June. www.independent.ie/regionals/we...
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‘Hit like a tonne of bricks’ – Stage 4 cancer patient among the 36 Wexford families hit with eviction notice
On Monday evening, distraught residents of Hazelwood in Bridgetown gathered at the local community centre to discuss their options.
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Pádraig Byrne @padraigbyrne.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Can only imagine the stress that these families are going through in Bridgetown. www.independent.ie/regionals/we... ‘I have visions of putting the kids to bed in my car’ – 36 residents of #Wexford estate issued with eviction notices
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‘I have visions of putting the kids to bed in my car’ – 36 residents of Wexford estate issued with eviction notices
It came as a complete bolt from the blue. On Friday evening, Wexford mother of two Ann Marie Lamb arrived home from work to find a letter on her mat. It was from Patchflow Ltd – the company that owns ...
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Pádraig Byrne @padraigbyrne.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Saoirse has shown such amazing strength and courage in the face of such unimaginable grief. The past couple of days have been the latest in a string of tough days for her and her family. Her story is worth reading. 👇 #Wexford m.independent.ie/regionals/we...
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‘Despite a post-mortem and a grave, the law says my baby didn’t exist’ – Wexford mum launches campaign after crash tragedy
Wexford woman Saoirse Aylward is keenly aware that she should be celebrating. Just a few weeks ago, she and her family gathered for cake and balloons to mark her son Jax’s second birthday. However, th...
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Pádraig Byrne @padraigbyrne.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
This will be welcome news after a LOT of campaigning in #Wexford going back years. Not a done deal by any means yet, but a significant step. 👇 m.independent.ie/regionals/we...
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10-Bed mental health unit for Wexford listed as ‘ministerial priority’ in 2026 plan – ‘We cannot wait much longer’
Following on from Tánaiste Simon Harris’ comments that a lack of 24/7 psychiatric care in Wexford is “a major concern”, it has now been confirmed that a ten bed specialist “community mental health uni...
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Pádraig Byrne @padraigbyrne.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Sad news from #Wexford last night. www.independent.ie/regionals/we...
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Man who died in medical emergency on Wexford’s Main Street named locally
A man who died after suffering a medical emergency on South Main Street in Wexford on Thursday night has been named locally.
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Pádraig Byrne @padraigbyrne.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
There’s been a lot of talk about what’s being sold in this shop since it opened in #Wexford. It seems Gardaí have been monitoring things closely there. 👀 m.independent.ie/regionals/we...
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Wexford Gardaí raid vape shop and seize suspected cannabis as man (37) arrested
Detectives attached to the divisional drugs unit carried out a raid on a recently opened vape shop on Wexford's Main Street on Wednesday, on the suspicion that it had been selling illegal cannabis-rel...
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Pádraig Byrne @padraigbyrne.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Finally starting to seem like there’s some momentum behind a campaign to reinstate 24/7 psychiatric care in #Wexford 🤞 Tánaiste Simon Harris says he will speak to the Minister of State for Mental Health on it after visiting the hospital. www.independent.ie/regionals/we...
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Tánaiste brands lack of 24/7 psychiatric care in Wexford ‘a major concern’ as he vows mental health services overhaul
Tánaiste Simon Harris has given the strongest indication yet that 24/7 psychiatric care could soon be implemented at Wexford General Hospital.
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Pádraig Byrne @padraigbyrne.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Spoke with Tánaiste Simon Harris during his visit to #Wexford on Friday to visit flood victims in Bridgetown and check on progress at the hospital. On flooding in Enniscorthy & elsewhere, he says “I hear the anger, 100%” Story 👇 www.independent.ie/regionals/we...
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Anger on the streets, optimism on the wards – Inside Simon Harris’ whistle-stop tour of Wexford
While the floodwaters may have long subsided by the time Tánaiste Simon Harris arrived in Wexford on Friday, the anger felt by those impacted certainly hadn’t.
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Pádraig Byrne @padraigbyrne.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Man missing from #Wexford 👇 www.independent.ie/regionals/we...
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Gardaí issue urgent appeal for information on missing Wexford man (44)
Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of Richard Kelly (44) who was reported missing from Clonroche, Co. Wexford on Friday, February 13, 2026.
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Pádraig Byrne @padraigbyrne.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Can only imagine how this #Wexford woman felt, finding out that her abuser had been freed via Instagram. Also shines a light on how much of a toll these cases take on victims. www.independent.ie/regionals/we...
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‘After six years and two trials, I found out my abuser had been freed from jail via Instagram’
According to recent research, less than 5pc of adults who experienced sexual violence reported the matter to gardaí. Victim support and advocacy groups indicate that in the case of more than 70pc of r...
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Pádraig Byrne @padraigbyrne.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Was shocked to hear this news today. Fr Odhrán had a knack for putting you at ease and was a great man to chat to, particularly about #Wexford hurling. Thinking of his family at this sad time. www.independent.ie/regionals/we...
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Wexford stunned by sudden passing of popular priest Fr Odhrán Furlong (54) – ‘We’re in a complete state of shock’
There was deep shock across Co Wexford on Thursday as news broke of the untimely passing of popular priest Fr Odhrán Furlong, aged 54.
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Pádraig Byrne @padraigbyrne.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
Crazy scenes on Forth Mountain in #Wexford yesterday. 😬 m.independent.ie/regionals/we...
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Armed gardaí deployed to arrest axe-wielding man roaming Wexford beauty spot
Gardaí from the Armed Support Unit were required following an incident of a man who had caused panic at a peaceful Wexford beauty spot on Saturday evening, wandering around armed with an axe and causi...
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Pádraig Byrne @padraigbyrne.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
Bit of drama in Murrintown this morning. 👀 www.independent.ie/regionals/we... Car stolen, a foot chase and knives recovered as gardaí respond to early-morning incidents in #Wexford village
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Car stolen, a foot chase and knives recovered as gardaí respond to early-morning incidents in Wexford village
It was an early start for members of Wexford Gardaí this morning as they rushed to respond to a disturbance in a brand new housing estate in a Wexford village just before 6 a.m.
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Pádraig Byrne @padraigbyrne.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
An interesting one. UK publications pointed towards "British intelligence" stating that #Wexford based fishermen have been approached by Russia to drag metal cutting equipment across the sea floor. Nobody locally seems to have heard anything of the sort. 👀 www.independent.ie/regionals/we...
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Supposed British intelligence reports linking Wexford fishermen to Russian sabotage plot are ‘unfounded’
The conversation around Ireland’s ability to defend itself and police its own waters is one that has been growing in recent times. Reports of Russian military and “shadow fleet” vessels in Irish water...
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Pádraig Byrne @padraigbyrne.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
Was delighted to speak with world record breaker for the longest barefoot walk Eamonn Keaveney yesterday as he landed in #Wexford having walked from Istanbul on his way home to Mayo. A nice guy too. 😎👍 www.independent.ie/regionals/we...
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‘This is my first chicken fillet roll for nearly a year’ – Irish man walking barefoot from Turkey to Mayo is back on Irish soil
Mayo man Eamonn Keaveney had worked up quite a appetite by the time he took a seat in the winter sunshine on Wexford’s quayfront on Tuesday. Utterly beaming, he made light work of a chicken fillet rol...
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Pádraig Byrne @padraigbyrne.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Kevin sure is a lucky man! Well done to all involved in this very positive outcome and the best of luck to him in his recovery. 💪🏻 Simple message there too - if in doubt, get checked out! #Wexford www.independent.ie/regionals/we...
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‘I’m truly blessed to still be here’ – Man shocked five times with defib and brought back to life by emergency services
On Christmas Eve, Wexford man Kevin McHale was buzzing around like the rest of us. He was just getting ready to go and see his mother and deliver her Christmas present when something came over him.
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Pádraig Byrne @padraigbyrne.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
A gas man whose managed to make an ice cream van a year-round business. 🍦🚐 #Wexford www.independent.ie/regionals/we... ‘It’s mad how it’s taken off’ – Meet the Wexford ice cream man thriving rather than surviving this winter
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‘It’s mad how it’s taken off’ – Meet the Wexford ice cream man thriving rather than surviving this winter
If you’re going to own an ice cream van, then Wexford is quite possibly the best place in the country to do it. With the model county statistically seeing more annual sunshine than any other part of I...
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Pádraig Byrne @padraigbyrne.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
A new #Wexford business to try. ☕️ www.independent.ie/regionals/we... Wexford’s newest café owner – ‘I thought I'd stay a while and go home; now I have a husband, two kids and a business’
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Wexford’s newest café owner – ‘I thought I'd stay a while and go home; now I have a husband, two kids and a business’
In the frantic build-up to Christmas, it may have gone unnoticed to many as new business owner Yee Thin Chong turned on the lights, opened the doors and fired up the coffee machine on her new startup....
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Pádraig Byrne @padraigbyrne.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
The McEnaney family from Monaghan have confirmed the sale of Hotel Rosslare in #Wexford. Ukrainian refugees staying there to be relocated. New buyer a Waterford man. Details 👇 www.independent.ie/regionals/we...
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Ukrainian refugees set to be relocated within Wexford as new owners of former hotel revealed
Ukrainian refugees accommodated within the old Hotel Rosslare building in Rosslare Harbour are facing a major upheaval after it emerged that the hotel has been sold and they are to be relocated elsewh...
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Pádraig Byrne @padraigbyrne.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
Anything else we’re missing in terms of #StormBram activity in #Wexford, let me know 👇 www.independent.ie/regionals/we...
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Thousands without power, fallen trees and bridge closures in place as Storm Bram batters Wexford
Fallen trees and powerlines, spot flooding and power outages are just some of the things that Co Wexford is dealing with in the midst of Storm Bram.While some saw their service interrupted only tempor...
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Pádraig Byrne @padraigbyrne.bsky.social · 07/12/2025
My nephew. He’s been on some journey. Never once grumbled or felt sorry for himself. 💪🏻 www.independent.ie/regionals/we...
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From open heart surgery to MMA events – How this Wexford teenager is reaping the benefits of a positive mindset
Emerging from the icy waters of Curracloe beach in the December cold, there’s little indication that there was ever anything wrong with Wexford teenager Tadhg O’Donnell.
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Pádraig Byrne @padraigbyrne.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
Things got bad at #Wexford General Hospital yesterday. *14 ambulances queued up at ED unable to discharge patients *Some patients spent 8 hours in an ambulance *Civil Defence called in to try and help discharge patients from the back of ambulances www.independent.ie/irish-news/h...
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Chaos at Wexford General as 14 ambulances queue at ED with some patients on board for 8 hours – ‘This is unacceptable’
There were chaotic scenes at the Emergency Department (ED) of Wexford General Hospital on Wednesday night, with multiple ambulances forced to queue for hours waiting to discharge patients, with one ey...
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Pádraig Byrne @padraigbyrne.bsky.social · 30/11/2025
Interesting new role for #Wexford’s Denis Whelan after 30 years with An Garda Síochána. Best of luck to him. tinyurl.com/ya83ryhx
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Meet the former Garda Superintendent on a mission to combat right-wing disinformation around immigration
Over the course of three decades with An Garda Síochána, a career which saw him rise to the rank of Superintendent, Denis Whelan has gained a unique insight and perspective on a lot of things.
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Pádraig Byrne @padraigbyrne.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
A traumatic experience for elderly patients on a ward at #Wexford General. Surely there’s a better & safer way to deal with patients with psychiatric/behavioural issues!? www.independent.ie/regionals/we...
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‘Please don’t hurt me’ – Wexford hospital accused of failing to safeguard patients as elderly woman allegedly assaulted on ward
An official complaint has been made to the HSE following an incident on a ward at Wexford General Hospital which saw an elderly woman allegedly assaulted in her bed and other patients verbally abused,...
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Pádraig Byrne @padraigbyrne.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
Sad to see this down in Lady's Island. That's a lot of dead swans. ☹️ #Wexford www.independent.ie/regionals/we...
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Nearly 60 swans wiped out after bird flu outbreak at coastal Wexford beauty spot
The remains of nearly 60 swans have been removed from various points along the shore of a beloved Wexford beauty spot over the past couple of weeks, as an outbreak of avian flu has been confirmed.
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Pádraig Byrne @padraigbyrne.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
Wouldn’t you be fuming if that was your car? Also, they didn’t care too much about the Gardaí either, pelting the patrol car with stuff. 🙈 #Wexford www.independent.ie/regionals/we...
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Car destroyed and items thrown at garda car as masked youths cause Halloween havoc in Wexford village
While tensions have been running high in Taghmon in the build-up to Halloween, with one woman stating that errant fireworks nearly set her house ablaze, there were chaotic scenes in the village on Fri...
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Pádraig Byrne @padraigbyrne.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
Sad to see scenes like this after the final whistle in yesterday’s #Wexford Senior Football final. m.independent.ie/regionals/we...
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Gardaí investigating after teen sustains facial injuries in brawl after Wexford football final
Gardaí are carrying out a full investigation after a teenager was among those injured when a brawl broke out in the immediate aftermath of the Wexford Senior Football Final at Chadwicks Wexford Park o...
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Pádraig Byrne @padraigbyrne.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
Big job for #Wexford priest Fr Billy Swan, heading out to work with Pope Leo in Rome. Best of luck to him. www.independent.ie/regionals/we...
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Wexford priest called to work alongside Pope Leo in Rome – ‘I’m still pinching myself, it’s a huge honour’
A popular Wexford priest has described the moment he found out that he had been summoned to work alongside Pope Leo XIV in Rome.
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Pádraig Byrne @padraigbyrne.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
This was a serious incident in #Wexford town last night. House is very badly damaged I understand and fire could well have spread to neighbouring properties. www.independent.ie/regionals/we...
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Wexford gardaí investigating as house in town goes up in flames – ‘It definitely wasn’t accidental’
Wexford gardaí are carrying out a full investigation into a fire which caused “significant damage” to a house located in a Wexford town on Tuesday night.
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Pádraig Byrne @padraigbyrne.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
The poor horses. Not a great start to the day for those #Wexford commuters either. 🙈 www.independent.ie/regionals/we...
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Commuter chaos as Wexford train collides with horses killing two of them
The early morning train from Wexford to Connolly Station in Dublin was forced to return to O’Hanrahan Station this morning, after it collided with horses on the tracks near Ferrycarrig, a short distan...
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Pádraig Byrne @padraigbyrne.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
You’d have to imagine this would be very frightening for an older person to receive. 😬 #Wexford www.independent.ie/regionals/we...
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Wexford Gardaí issue warning over child sex abuse investigation emails
Gardaí in Wexford have issued a warning to the general public over a sinister scam that is currently doing the rounds via email.
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Pádraig Byrne @padraigbyrne.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
I'm told this tablets have claimed a couple more victims in #Wexford in recent weeks. www.independent.ie/regionals/we...
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‘Steady increase’ in overdoses as Wexford market flooded with cheap but deadly psychoactive tablets
In recent weeks yet another Wexford family gathered around an open grave, mourning the loss of a young life. The man involved was another victim of deadly new wave of unpredictable, psychoactive drugs...
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Pádraig Byrne @padraigbyrne.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
Good news for #Wexford General Hospital. Also…I should’ve studied harder in school. 😬😅 www.independent.ie/regionals/we...
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Wexford General Hospital finally advertises for consultant neurologist post as eye-watering salary revealed
Almost exactly a year after it was revealed that funding had been allocated for the appointment of a long-awaited consultant neurologist at Wexford General Hospital, the role has finally been advertis...
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