http://www.independent.ie/regionals/enniscorthyguardian/ http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/news/attempt-made-to-burn-union-flag-29265247.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/news/attempt-made-to-burn-union-flag-29265247.html THE unusual sight of the Union flag flying on Wexford Bridge was too much for someone in the town over the weekend. News Tue, 14 May 2013 05:42:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/news/relaunch-of-1798-centre-draws-closer-29265302.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/news/relaunch-of-1798-centre-draws-closer-29265302.html The upcoming re-launch of the National 1798 Rebellion Centre in Enniscorthy and the Rebellion Weekend on May 25 and 26 will see the Centre is throwing open its doors for a special weekend ticket price of €3 per person. News Tue, 14 May 2013 05:42:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/news/exmountjoy-boss-retells-prison-stories-on-campus-29265241.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/news/exmountjoy-boss-retells-prison-stories-on-campus-29265241.html THE final year students of the BA (Hons) in Applied Social Studies (Professional Social Care) from the Wexford Campus of IT Carlow were captivated by former Mountjoy governor's John Lonergan's company last Wednesday. News Tue, 14 May 2013 05:42:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/news/dna-could-identify-tuskar-rock-victim-29265243.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/news/dna-could-identify-tuskar-rock-victim-29265243.html The mystery that surrounds an unidentified victim of the Tuskar Rock plane crash of 1968 could soon be solved, thanks to advances in DNA technology. News Tue, 14 May 2013 05:42:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/news/wexford-business-awards-attract-almost-100-entries-29265188.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/news/wexford-business-awards-attract-almost-100-entries-29265188.html ALMOST 100 local businesses have submitted applications for the 2013 Wexford Business Awards. News Tue, 14 May 2013 05:42:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/news/spate-of-arson-attacks-in-ross-29265290.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/news/spate-of-arson-attacks-in-ross-29265290.html GARDAI ARE now preparing a file for the Director of Public Prosecutions following an arson attack on the office of Government Chief Whip Paul Kehoe. News Tue, 14 May 2013 05:42:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/news/traffic-lights-at-dunnes-are-back-in-action-29265223.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/news/traffic-lights-at-dunnes-are-back-in-action-29265223.html IN case you hadn't noticed the traffic lights outside Dunnes are back in action. News Tue, 14 May 2013 05:42:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/news/cannabis-in-pocket-29265221.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/news/cannabis-in-pocket-29265221.html A man who could not explain how the drug came to be in his pocket pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis last week. News Tue, 14 May 2013 05:42:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/news/nicky-drums-up-a-storm-at-the-eurovision-29265215.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/news/nicky-drums-up-a-storm-at-the-eurovision-29265215.html HE'S toured with Riverdance and backed Kelly Clarkson but Wexford's Nicky Bailey will play to his biggest audience yet in Malmo tonight (Tuesday). News Tue, 14 May 2013 05:42:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/news/familys-car-overturned-by-vandals-29265201.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/news/familys-car-overturned-by-vandals-29265201.html A WEXFORD family was stunned after vandals overturned their parked in the street outside their home. News Tue, 14 May 2013 05:42:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/localnotes/the-st-fintans-gaa-lotto-29265337.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/localnotes/the-st-fintans-gaa-lotto-29265337.html The St Fintans GAA lotto now stands at €10,200 and tickets can be purchased in the local shops and from club members at a cost of €1.50. There is also a match three prize of €300 up for grabs each week and Noah Verrall,Michelle & Jack O Leary shared in this prize last week with the following numbers drawn 3,6,22,28. We thank you for your continued support. Local Notes Tue, 14 May 2013 05:42:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/localnotes/an-taisce-wexford-litter-lift-29265332.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/localnotes/an-taisce-wexford-litter-lift-29265332.html The recent An Taisce , Wexford County Council , Blackwater Tidy Towns litter lift was a great success. Thank you to volunteers from all areas of the parish who helped collect one skip plus forty sacks of rubbish from the roadsides. It was great to see so many people come to the Bridge in Blacktwater on the day. Thank you also to those who worked on their local roads lifting litter in their own time. A special thank you to drivers with cars, trailers and lorry who transported the full sacks from the various areas to the village. Local Notes Tue, 14 May 2013 05:42:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/localnotes/the-annual-galbally-tractor-and-vintage-run-29265334.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/localnotes/the-annual-galbally-tractor-and-vintage-run-29265334.html The Annual Galbally Tractor and Vintage Run will take place on Sunday 26th May, commencing with registration at 11.30 am in Galbally and the run commences at 1 pm. Refreshments will be served in the Community Centre. All proceeds in aid of the Galbally Restoration Fund. All support would be greatly appreciated. Local Notes Tue, 14 May 2013 05:42:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/news/traditional-family-value-29265257.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/news/traditional-family-value-29265257.html DEREK Fehily grew up in Wexford town – like many of his business generation, the family home atop the family's pharmacy in South Main Street. News Tue, 14 May 2013 05:42:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/news/opera-festival-organisers-hunt-for-dedicated-extras-29265235.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/news/opera-festival-organisers-hunt-for-dedicated-extras-29265235.html WEXFORD Festival Opera is looking for extras to perform in the Jules Massenet one-act operas, Thérèse and La Navarraise at this year's Festival. News Tue, 14 May 2013 05:42:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/news/seven-outboard-motors-stolen-29265202.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/news/seven-outboard-motors-stolen-29265202.html Wexford gardai are investigating the theft of seven outboard engines worth over €25,000 from the laguna in Rosslare Harbour. News Tue, 14 May 2013 05:42:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/news/towns-musical-son-has-mass-appeal-29265274.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/news/towns-musical-son-has-mass-appeal-29265274.html Musician Pierce Turner is basking in the warmth of a big Wexford hug after a Gathering weekend devoted to his music. News Tue, 14 May 2013 05:42:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/news/we-must-back-local-business-29265255.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/news/we-must-back-local-business-29265255.html MADELEINE Quirke, is Chief Executive of Wexford Chamber, one of 56 affiliated Chambers operating under the umbrella of Chambers Ireland. News Tue, 14 May 2013 05:42:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/news/declaration-sought-on-retail-park-site-29265189.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/news/declaration-sought-on-retail-park-site-29265189.html A WEXFORD-based store applied for a declaration to the borough council in relation to a development without the knowledge of the owners of a site at Drinagh or of Meadows and Byrne which has permission for a lifestyle centre there. News Tue, 14 May 2013 05:42:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/news/twomey-and-fine-gael-under-fire-over-proposed-abortion-legislation-29265224.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/news/twomey-and-fine-gael-under-fire-over-proposed-abortion-legislation-29265224.html MORE than 100 people, including Deputy Liam Twomey and Senator Jim Walsh, attended a County Wexford Prolife Campaign meeting in the Talbot Hotel recently. News Tue, 14 May 2013 05:42:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/news/friends-reunited-after-50year-gap-29265329.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/news/friends-reunited-after-50year-gap-29265329.html Two childhood friends who had not seen each other for 50 years were re-united thanks to an appeal in the Wexford People. News Tue, 14 May 2013 05:42:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/news/wreaths-tribute-to-congo-war-casualty-29265232.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/news/wreaths-tribute-to-congo-war-casualty-29265232.html A young Wexford solider killed in the Congo over 50 years ago was remembered at a wreath-laying ceremony in Barntown. News Tue, 14 May 2013 05:42:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/news/the-might-of-meitheal-29265251.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/news/the-might-of-meitheal-29265251.html A number of Wexford tourism industry providers attended 'Meitheal', Ireland's largest travel trade workshop, in the RDS, Dublin. News Tue, 14 May 2013 05:42:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/localnotes/climb-to-remember-kieran-and-nuala-and-to-help-charity-29265245.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/localnotes/climb-to-remember-kieran-and-nuala-and-to-help-charity-29265245.html Three generations of one family, rocked by tragedy in the late 1970s, will climb Croagh Patrick later this year to raise valuable funds for Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Ireland. Local Notes Tue, 14 May 2013 05:42:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/localnotes/dogs-the-star-attraction-at-barking-mad-fundraiser-29265220.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/localnotes/dogs-the-star-attraction-at-barking-mad-fundraiser-29265220.html Teacher Jim Codd organised a dog race and dog show over two days and invited students to enter their family pets. Local Notes Tue, 14 May 2013 05:42:02 +0100