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'Depraved' man jailed for six years
A 'DEPRAVED' man targeted by vigilantes after he sexually assaulted two little girls due to make their First Holy Communion was jailed for six years last Friday.
Inquest looks at plane crash in which Askamore man died
The death of an Askamore man on the far side of the world more than two years ago has been reviewed by a New Zealand inquest.
Vietnamese man duped into tending €240,000 of drugs
A Vietnamese man who was repsonsible for €240,000 worth of cannabis plants never took drugs in his life and had just been duped into looking after them, Wexford Circuit Court heard last week.
Rock volunteers get hard and heavy in war on litter
VOLUNTEERS with the Rock Social Club who took to the roads around the area just outside Gorey for the annual Spring Clean were shocked to find they collected enough litter to fill 200 rubbish bags in less than two hours.
Man accused of having a fake gun and demanding payment
An Enniscorthy man has been ordered to have no contact in any shape of form with the person from whom he is accused of demanding money with menaces.
County manager at report launch
Wexford County Manager Adrian Doyle attended the launch of a new report centered around enterprise earlier this month.
A form of musical history is made at Kilmuckridge school
A PIECE of school history was made in Coláiste an Atha, Kilmuckridge, recently, as the first students in the school's history sat their practical music exams at Junior Cert level.
Consultant guilty of 'poor performance'
THE CLINICAL Director of Wexford General Hospital has been found guilty of poor professional performance.
Apology to Wexford Farmers Co-op
IN February 2013, we mistakenly published an article on our website in which it was wrongly stated that Wexford Farmers Co-op’s bank had withdrawn facilities.
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Shoppers join in fun on Youth Health Day
THE CORRIDORS of Gorey Shopping Centre were filled with activity recently, as the Gorey Youth Support Network held its second annual Youth Health Day.
We're resigned to this going ahead, says Ballyellen man
RESIDENTS in Ballyellen, Inch, who mounted a major campaign of opposition against the motorway service station in the area, said this week they are resigned to the project going ahead, but they will monitor the project to ensure all the planning conditions are met.
More than 300 sign up to new Community Text Alert
A NEW Community Text Alert Scheme which was launched in Ballyduff last week, has already attracted over 300 members.
'Cuddle cot' for hospital
An Enniscorthy couple presented a 'cuddle cot' in memory of their daughter to Wexford General Hospital last week.
Chevron building strong links between Ireland and Nigeria
An Enniscorthy company is looking to Africa as it seeks to expand its brief beyond Ireland. Chevron Training, based at the enterprise centre next to Enniscorthy Vocational College, has set up in partnership with Vacc Technical - a building services company in the Nigerian capital Lagos.
Two were found with cannabis
Cannabis resin, cannabis plant material and a joint were discovered at a house in Gimont Avenue in Enniscorthy by Gardaí when they executed a search warrant in March of last year. The result was court appearances for David Kearney (29) of 124 Gimont Avenue and his neighbour Martin Carthy (25) of 131 Gimont Avenue.
Just 111 IDA jobs created in 2012
Just 111 jobs were created in Wexford by the IDA last year through foreign investment according to the latest figures.
Man (55) jailed for 'depraved' acts on little girls
A 55-year-old man sentenced to six years jail last week for sexual assaults on young girls is originally from Marshalstown.
Ex-ambassador gets a welcome in home town
GOREY gave a warm welcome home to one of the town's most distinguished sons when former Irish ambassador to Britain Ted Barrington gave a talk to the North Wexford Historical Society about his life and times.
Special Olympics support
SPECIAL OLYMPICS Ireland's annual collection day, sponsored by eircom, took place on Friday week last. Four thousand volunteers took to the streets of villages, towns and cities all over Ireland at over 200 collection points.
Mother speaks lovingly of Lucy after family's loss
THE Camolin community is struggling to come to terms with the loss of little Lucy Ashling Dunbar (5), who died in her sleep overnight on Friday.
'Cuddle cot' for hospital
An Enniscorthy couple presented a 'cuddle cot' in memory of their daughter to Wexford General Hospital last week.
Two were found with cannabis
Cannabis resin, cannabis plant material and a joint were discovered at a house in Gimont Avenue in Enniscorthy by Gardaí when they executed a search warrant in March of last year. The result was court appearances for David Kearney (29) of 124 Gimont Avenue and his neighbour Martin Carthy (25) of 131 Gimont Avenue.
Shoppers join in fun on Youth Health Day
THE CORRIDORS of Gorey Shopping Centre were filled with activity recently, as the Gorey Youth Support Network held its second annual Youth Health Day.
We're resigned to this going ahead, says Ballyellen man
RESIDENTS in Ballyellen, Inch, who mounted a major campaign of opposition against the motorway service station in the area, said this week they are resigned to the project going ahead, but they will monitor the project to ensure all the planning conditions are met.
Chevron building strong links between Ireland and Nigeria
An Enniscorthy company is looking to Africa as it seeks to expand its brief beyond Ireland. Chevron Training, based at the enterprise centre next to Enniscorthy Vocational College, has set up in partnership with Vacc Technical - a building services company in the Nigerian capital Lagos.
Moyne youths savour cup win
MOYNE RANGERS collected their second Wexford Youth Cup in five years with a dominant victory over Division 1 league leaders Kilmore on Saturday last.
Record entries the order of the day at hunter trials held in Ballintober
RECORD ENTRIES were recorded at Ballintober Hunter Trials on Sunday week last. This season hadn't been great for these events due to very wet weather, but this was an exception.
Wexford stars shine on the Oscar Traynor stage
IT WAS described as one of their best-ever displays whenthe Wexford Football League made the long journey to Jackman Park to hand the Limerick League a 5-0 drubbing in this Oscar Traynor Trophy quarter-final on Saturday night last.
Ross end year on a high note
NEW ROSS travelled to Arklow to play a very young Ratoath side in the final of the Michael Dunne Cup.
Enniscorthy Guardian Juvenile hurling championships
Enniscorthy Guardian Juvenile hurling championships - Division 1: Taghmon-Camross 2-10, Faythe Harriers 2-8; Naomh Eanna 7-7, Rapparees 1-7; St. Martin's 1-13, Glynn-Barntown 2-3; Cloughbawn 6-20, Geraldine O'Hanrahans 1-1.
Singles success for O'Connor
THE DIVISION 3 county singles and doubles, along with the Novice tournament, were held in Ferns on Saturday last.
Another fantastic week for week for the NWSPCA
Buddah, Tuppence, Sophie and Ruby all set of on their new canine adventures. The cattery was also extremely busy, with Sammy, Fluff, Spring, Sunny, and Sabrina, along with five other young kittens, saying happy farewells.
Caim spick and span after monster clean-up
THE roads and ditches around Caim are spicker and spanner than ever after the children at the Sacred Heart national school had their clean up day. All 130-plus pupils lent a hand in the tidying up the neighbourhood, with the help of litter pickers provided by An Taisce.
St Mary's are No.1 team at debating final
St Mary's CBS in Enniscorthy is celebrating yet another success in a major debating competition. Students Cathal French, Ross Walsh and Martin Breen all returned home from the NUI Maynooth debating final with prizes from an event at which members of the Supreme Court served as adjudicators.
Go-ahead for delayed service area on N11
THE LONG delayed service station at Ballyellen on the Gorey bypass will be constructed as part of the contract to work on the new N11 dual carriage way link between Arklow and Rathnew.
Wexford company with the world at its feet
Kent Stainless was founded as a small general engineering company in 1982 by Pat Kent of Kayle, Foulksmills.
Get fit and help cancer support
WITH the evenings getting longer and temperatures starting to rise, Gorey Credit Union is encouraging locals to get out and about and get fit for a very good cause.
Kevin and Gráinne faces of Special Olympic fundraiser
WEXFORD'S FAMOUS faces were on hand to help out at this year's Special Olympics Ireland's Collection Day. Olympic swimmer Gráinne Murphy and chef Kevin Dundon of Dunbrody House Hotel were in attendance at Eircom's breakfast event on the Special Olympics Ireland's collection day last Friday.
Beaches pass test
Wexford beaches monitored by the Environment Protection agency all passed the water quality tests carried out last year.
George brings Wexford know-how to Slovakia
A NEW Ross consultancy firm has won a contract to advise on the development of the local start-up ecosystem in Slovakia, with a view to driving economic growth.
Cash needed after landmark building avoids dereliction
Enniscorthy's landmark Church Institute has been saved from dereliction – but now requires a large sum of money to restore it to active use. The institute, which once housed the YMCA back in the 1940s, later provided a base for many organisations from the ICA and the camera club, to tennis table teams and the choral society, as well as serving as parish hall for the Church of Ireland.
Lourdes group returns with happy memories
The Enniscorthy contingent attending the Irish Pilgrimage Trust expedition to Lourdes has returned safely from France, with many happy memories to ponder. Pádraig O'Connor led the group on the annual pilgrimage which lasted for a week.
Mountjoy governor launches Youth Week
YOUTH Week in Co. Wexford was launched last Saturday by John Lonergan, former Governor of Mountjoy Prison, at a special Youth Information Day in Gorey Shopping Centre.
Tóibín up for theatre gong
Enniscorthy writer Colm Tóibín, pictured, is in the hunt for a prestigious Tony award on Broadway.
Unplugged night hits right note
The audience in the lounge at the Bellefield GAA complex was given a mellow musical treat in the first of the 'Bellefield Unplugged' sessions.
Old Gorey photos on Facebook page
The history of Gorey is remembered in a collection of old photographs on a dedicated Facebook page.
TY students on set at RTÉ
Members of Project Smilier TY group from Gorey Community School travelled to RTÉ to be interviewed as part of the Cycle Against Suicide campaign recently.
Fleadh in Ferns
Trad music fans from will be heading to Ferns on Sunday, April 28, for this year's county Fleadh Cheoil. The event takes place after a Mass celebrated the night before in St Aidan's church. The competitions will commence at 10 a.m., taking place in Scoil Naomh Maodhóg and the nearby community centre.
Sound of music!
THE GOREY Ballygarrett CCE Feis was held in St. Joseph's CBS in Gorey recently, and throughout the day, the rooms were filled with music and song.
