It was the second civil trial of Det Supt Rory Sheriff in four months after a civil jury failed to reach a conclusion last November.

It comes as the country, particularly the south east, has been battered by extensive rain over the last week.

It comes as a Status Yellow rain warning is in place for a number of counties on Monday.

Met Éireann has issued a warning to Carlow, Dublin, Kilkenny, Louth, Waterford, Wexford and Wicklow.

Met Éireann is once again warning of localised and river flooding with difficult travelling conditions expected

Clean up operations are now underway across the south east as water levels from various rivers which burst their banks are now receding

It comes as those worst hit by floodwaters during Storm Chandra on Tuesday have been told to apply for emergency payments.

After several days of persistent rainfall, the River Suir has risen, with overtopping in several areas.

Parts of Wexford and Waterford have been hit badly by flooding as Storm Chandra hits Ireland

Met Eireann has warned of heavy rain in the south east, while the Met Office has issued an alert for Northern Ireland.

The major works are to address the recurring flooding issue at Waterford’s Plunkett Train Station which has been ongoing for several decades.

Met Éireann said Storm Goretti will bring rain, heavy at times and will turn to sleet and snow in places on Thursday afternoon, particularly at elevation.

A boil water notice remains in place for Wexford town due to a disinfection issue at a treatment plant in Wexford

Revenue officers seized 55.3kg of suspected cocaine

The man has since been transferred to Beaumont Hospital where he remains in a critical condition.

The collision happened on the R772 at Ballinclare shortly after 5:00 pm.

Gardaí and customs seized 58kg of the drug during searches in Kildare and Wexford this week

The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) confirmed on Friday morning that they had received a formal offer from CareDoc late on Thursday night.

SIPTU health division industrial organiser, Ger McNally, said some of his members involved in the Caredoc dispute are 'barely on minimum wage'.

Linda Ring told a sentencing hearing on Tuesday for Jane Corcoran (35) that her family has been "devastated" by the way in which her "witty and generous" son Stephen Ring was taken from them.

The men were arrested on Monday after the drugs, along with €47,000 of cash, were seized during searches at two separate locations in Gorey, Co. Wexford and Shankill, Co. Dublin.

Four men have been arrested after the searches in Dublin and Wexford.

The warning begins on Friday at 11 am until 5 pm.

The incident happened on the R738 at Growtown Upper at approximately 6.20 am. 

204kg of suspected cannabis resin with an estimated value of €1,200,000 was seized by Revenue Officers following the search of a vehicle which had disembarked from a ferry.

Lady’s Island Lake has turned green due to the level of algae pollution from nutrient run-off.

Properties were flooded in the Gorey area as the River Ounavarra burst its banks while there was flooding incidents in Castlebridge and Mayglass

Members of the public are being advised to avoid the area as the River Blackwater has burst its banks, flooding a number of houses and the local pub.

A yellow rain warning has been issued for Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford, Wicklow, Tipperary, Cork, Kerry, and Waterford.

John Bowe (41), an ex-garda, was convicted of dangerous driving charges arising from the chase, which occurred outside Bunclody, Co Wexford on December 5th, 2014

Alec Goucher, of Lower George's Street, Wexford, Co Wexford, continues to deny the offending and does not accept the verdicts of the jury. Elizabeth Usher waived her anonymity so Goucher could be named.

He is due to appear before Wexford District Court on Monday morning.

Following her arraignment, Michael Hourigan SC, representing Corcoran, asked the court to set a sentencing date in the final week of the court term.

Muhammed Al Shaker Al Tamimi (35) of Lower William Street, New Ross, Co Wexford, appeared before the Central Criminal Court for a brief arraignment on Friday

A man in his 60s died when the van he was driving and a jeep collided on the N25 at Ballykelly, near Drinagh, at about 1pm on Sunday.

To date the vast majority have responded to the legal notices and have agreed to cease their illegal activities.

The situation will remain under review according to hospital management.

Both homes are situated on a quiet lane in Co Wexford

The Fleadh Cheoil in Wexford will feature a world record attempt including a group that hails from the birthplace of the Guinness World Records, Castlebridge

A TD who travelled to Egypt to meet Palestinians impacted by Israel's onslaught on Gaza has said they "so much appreciated" Ireland's solidarity and efforts to pass the Occupied Territories Bill

This area of land will be searched and subject to excavation, technical and forensic examinations over the coming days.

David Dunbar, with an address at Manor Crescent, Roxborough Manor, Co Wexford, was previously described by Sky as a “top-level” copyright infringer who may have earned up to €450,000 a year from operating an illegal streaming service.

Two other men have been convicted for offences relating to this murder.