The Munster Express

There was plenty of joy, with some shock for one family this New Year’s Day in Wexford General Hospital as the maternity ward welcomed the first baby of 2026 in the county.

Wicklow girl arrives right on cue and is the first baby born at Wexford General in 2026 ↗

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A 15-year-old girl from Wexford has been taken to hospital by rescue helicopter Rescue 117 for treatment of injuries following a serious incident from a fall on New Year’s Eve.

15-year-old Wexford teen airlifted to Temple Street Hospital after falling from her horse ↗

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Some progress has been made on the planned Primary Care Centre in Gorey, following several delays from the Health Service Executive over the last number of years. As a result, a location and site could be confirmed in 2026 if progress continues.

Progress made on planned Primary Care Centre in Gorey – ‘I won’t rest until it’s built’ ↗

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On Christmas Eve, Coolgreany Community Field was awash with colour as people set off on the Goal Mile Run. Photographer Sabrina Ffrench was there to capture all of the action.

See all the photos from the Goal Mile Run at Coolgreany Community Field ↗

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An iconic bar and venue in Gorey has seen a change in ownership as well-known Wexford man, Jimmy Fleming has handed over the reins.

Why a Wexford man decided to hand over ownership of popular bar right before Christmas – ‘It needs a new energy’ ↗

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A local TD has called out the HSE for failing to provide a mental health crisis unit in Wexford after over 1,000 people have presented to Wexford General Hospital in 2025.

Over 1,000 people presented to Wexford General Hospital in mental health crisis this year ↗

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Gardaí in Wexford are reminding people to stay vigilant after a number of vehicles were broken into in Gorey and the surrounding area.

Gardaí in Wexford investigating after three vehicles broken into ↗

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Gardaí in Wexford arrested a driver who was caught speeding under the influence of drugs, with a child in the car.

Motorist arrested in Wexford for driving under the influence of cocaine with a young child in the car ↗

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