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Heartbroken mother raises money for the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust
The devastated mother of Matthew Butler has extended a heartfelt thanks to everyone who helped bring her son's body home from Australia.
Thirteen jobs at risk as Centra Gorey closes
Fintan Lambe Locals are mystified at the sudden closure last week of one of the busiest convenience stores in Gorey.
Campaign raises €3,000 for tiny puppy Florence
David Looby A fundraising campaign launched to save the life of a beautiful puppy which weighs just one kilo has raised €3,000, more than enough for her operation last Tuesday.
Pedestrian crossing is 'a recipe for disaster'
Esther Hayden The new pedestrian crossing on The Avenue 'is a recipe for disaster' according to one local resident. The man, who didn't want to be named, said that the new crossing is far too close to the roundabout to be safe and said that 'there will be a major crash there and someone is going to be badly hurt.
Ian's epic trip is finally preserved in print
Fintan Lambe Five years after he set off on his epic 27,000 km cycle from Alaska to Argentina, Gorey's Ian Lacey finally launched 'Half the World Away', an account of his fifteen-month-long adventure.
Sports stars at launch of Skoda showroom
David Tucker Some of Ireland's top sports personalities were at Donohoe Skoda this week to celebrate the opening of the new showroom at their dealership in Quarrypark, Enniscorthy.
€500 reward offered for prosecution of Enniscorthy dog attackers
David Tucker A reward of €500 has been offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the people who savagely beat a dog and left it for a dead in a wheelie bin in Enniscorthy.
Recently-opened Wexford country house makes it into Michelin Guide
Despite opening its doors only a little over a year ago, Clonganny House in North Wexford, has already made its mark.
Safety first wins Wexford County Council an accolade
Wexford County Council has been awarded the South East Regional Award in respect of its Health and Safety Management System.
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Fire at Turkish dormitory for girls kills 12
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Blow for Liverpool as Coutinho out for at least five weeks with ankle injury
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Church shooting suspect eases into role as his own lawyer
- Suspect in fatal US drive-by shooting arrested in England
- Huge crowds turn out to pay tribute to former Cuban leader Fidel Castro
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Scottish first minister backs calls for 'Celtic corridor'
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President Michael D Higgins rejects criticism of comments about Castro
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Woman 'critical' after attack in city house
- Nicola Sturgeon visiting Dublin to boost Scotland-Ireland links
- Scottish First Minister and Taoiseach hold discussions before Dublin trip
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Blow for Liverpool as Coutinho out for at least five weeks with ankle injury
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Carl Frampton asks if Sports Personality of Year is anti-Northern Ireland
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Experienced coach Jon Rudd named Swim Ireland's national performance director
- Connor Wickham injury blow for Crystal Palace
- Ander Herrera sees opportunity in Manchester United's EFL Cup semi-final
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Trees on the Avenue to be replanted within weeks
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Gorey District round-up
Gorey Chamber, in conjunction with Gorey Library and Wexford Local Enterprise Office, will hold free business advice clinics for start ups, expansion and restructuring on Tuesday, November 29, in Gorey Library, from 10.30am to 1pm. Booking is by appointment. Call Gorey Chamber on 053 9484520 or email info@goreychamber.ie Local Notes
Council briefs
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Peggy's book proves a big hit with history buffs
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Anthony Kearns in concert
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Dine in the Dark raises over €150 for the NCBI
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Volunteers needed for Wexworlds festival
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