Marie Doyle

#Budget2026 ❌ No increase in Child Benefit ❌ No Tax relief for Workers ❌ No help with the Cost of Living Crisis ❌ No Energy Credits ❌ No cap on food price inflation or grocery supports ❌ No Rent freeze or ban on rent increase ❌Petrol and Diesel prices are going up Tonight

Street Feast 2026 Wexford County Council is encouraging communities across the county to bring you neighbours together and host a party during this year's Street Feast- a nationwide weekend of street parties and community lunches! 23th and the 24th May 2026 Register now and receive your free party pack: streetfeast.ie/or scan the QR code on the below poster. For more information, please join us in Wexford library on Saturday 9th May from 1:30- 3:30pm to connect, listen, share and learn more about Street Feast. Lets make Wexford's communities stronger, friendlier, and more connected this May!

In 2024, 40.0% of people aged 65 and older perceived their health as very good or good. Highest in: 🇮🇪 Ireland (62.0%) Lowest in: 🇱🇹 Lithuania (12.5%) (Eurostat)

If you have been affected by the recent recall of Kinetic Sand or coloured play sand — issued due to concerns about asbestos contamination — please do not use the product. Wexford County Council will accept recalled sand free of charge at any of our civic Amenity Sites across the county. 🛑 Before bringing it to the site, please wrap the sand safely as follows: 1️⃣ Place the sand or toy into a plastic bag 2️⃣ Put that bag into a second plastic bag (double‑bag it) 3️⃣ Seal and securely tie the outer bag

Met Éireann has issued an Orange Level Wind Alert for county Wexford from 18:00 to 21:00 today. Full details at met.ie

Are these military jets flying around #newross

@byrne_padraig Crazy prices in Ballinaboola this afternoon.

Hearing a lot of stories today of garages around #Wexford jacking their fuel prices up around €2.30 ahead of the cut in excise duty. Does that not amount to pure price gouging? 😡

From Midnight tonight, The Government measures will kick in for fuel⛽️ * 15 cent per litre off petrol 😡 * 20 cent per litre off diesel 😡 But look at the price of fuel today

Wednesday: Diesel was 212.9c Today: Diesel is 228.9c 🚨That’s an increase of 16c per litre in just a few days 56% of the price of Diesel is tax to the Government 63% of the price of Petrol is tax the Government It’s not rocket science what needs to happen here!

Wexford County Council invite you to #HaveYourSay on the new Local Sports & Activities Plan and the County Outdoor Recreation Plan which they are developing. Contributing to these plans is important to help shape the future of sports, activity and outdoor recreation across the county. Below are details of some upcoming in person consultation events happening from 24th to 26th March. If you can't make the session specifically for your Municipal District don't worry, you can attend any of the other sessions. There is also an opportunity to complete online surveys as follows: General Public Surveys - please complete both: - Outdoor Recreation Plan: forms.office.com/e/vAVZ3KfQGf - Sports & Activities Plan: forms.office.com/e/amFnxpWsMB In addition, there are also some specific surveys for both Stakeholders and Children & Young People as follows: - Sports & Activities Plan (Stakeholders): forms.office.com/e/R5NVL6Z0Fn - Sports Plan / Outdoor Recreation Plan Children and Young People Survey: forms.office.com/e/xDZPjjygPK Sports Active Wexford Healthy Wexford Wexford Walking Trail Wexford LCDC Community Development County Wexford PPN Wexford Local Development WWETB Waterford and Wexford Education and Training Board #fdyswexford

Whose going to win the Gold Cup? 🐴🐴#Cheltenham 🏆

@_GaryStevenson That’s shocking double the price for 500 l

@MariedoyleSF It's gone mental 🙄

Home Heating Oil (500 litres) March 2nd: €545 Today March 4th: €761 🚨That’s a €216 increase in just 2 days

Right now in Ireland you pay: 65% tax on petrol 60% tax on diesel ⬆️ The Government plans to increase carbon tax every year until 2029 ⬆️ Carbon tax increases will apply to home heating oil and gas from 1 May 2026

Homelessness in Ireland 🚨January 2022: 9,150 people 🚨January 2023: 11,754 people 🚨January 2024: 13,531 people 🚨January 2025: 15,286 people 🚨January 2026: 17,112 people

🗣️ "Nightmare - I don't know what to do," Residents in Bridgetown, County Wexford say they are reeling after 37 households in one estate were issued notices of termination on Friday, just two days before new tenancy legislation was introduced. #VMNews

@stats_feed Ireland

🚨 Product Recall Notice 🚨 Asbestos is a banned substance in the EU due to health risks. The “My Living World Worm World Kit” supplied to several schools is being recalled after tremolite asbestos was detected in sand included in the kit.

Ireland ranks 7th out of 35 European countries on the 2026 Leave No One Behind Index. Ireland performs strongly on these measures. However, national averages do not always reflect how people experience daily life. The data tells one story. Lived experience can tell another.

Are you a Freelance Photographer? We are seeking applications for a contract photographer position. The successful candidate will cover the New Ross & District areas of Co Wexford, submitting photos to People Newspapers for publication in our Co Wexford print titles and online.

@GarNob I hope one day, the state will have a legal obligation to provide accommodation for young people exiting state care at 18.

I have a big case in court tomorrow about aftercare supports and packages for a child aging out of the formal care system and what they lawfully qualify for. So I’m in full study mode this evening