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Members shocked by devastating event
THE annual awards evening at Enniscorthy rugby club is normally a happy family occasion.
Taxi driver who assaulted wife gets licence back
A TAXI driver who has a conviction for domestic assault, successfully appealed the loss of his taxi licence at Gorey District Court last week.
Firefighters clean up for two causes
THE FIREFIGHTERS with Gorey Fire and Rescue Service cleaned up for two local good causes when they set up a car washing service in the Tesco car park in Gorey.
DNA could identify Tuskar Rock victim
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.
Town's musical son has Mass appeal
Musician Pierce Turner is basking in the warmth of a big Wexford hug after a Gathering weekend devoted to his music.
Re-launch of 1798 Centre draws closer
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.
Ex-Mountjoy boss retells prison stories on campus
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.
Traditional family value
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.
We must back local business
MADELEINE Quirke, is Chief Executive of Wexford Chamber, one of 56 affiliated Chambers operating under the umbrella of Chambers Ireland.
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Friends reunited after 50-year gap
Two childhood friends who had not seen each other for 50 years were re-united thanks to an appeal in the Wexford People.
Wreaths tribute to Congo war casualty
A young Wexford solider killed in the Congo over 50 years ago was remembered at a wreath-laying ceremony in Barntown.
![Nuala Browne Treacy, is pictured with Eimear Whittle, F?ilte Ireland; John Treacy and Angela Devitt, Treacys Hote, Enniscorthy,l at Meitheal, Irelands largest travel trade workshop in the RDS, Dublin. [Photo: Fennells]](http://cdn3.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/news/article29265250.ece/ALTERNATES/w90square/NWS_20130514_New_032_27422549_I1.jpg "Nuala Browne Treacy, with Eimear Whittle, Fáilte Ireland; John Treacy and Angela Devitt, Treacys Hotel, Enniscorthy,at Meitheal, in the RDS.")
The might of Meitheal
A number of Wexford tourism industry providers attended 'Meitheal', Ireland's largest travel trade workshop, in the RDS, Dublin.
Wexford Business Network to be launched in Dublin
THE new Wexford Business Network is to be officially launched in Dublin at the end of the month.
Attempt made to burn Union flag
THE unusual sight of the Union flag flying on Wexford Bridge was too much for someone in the town over the weekend.
Twomey and Fine Gael under fire over proposed abortion legislation
MORE than 100 people, including Deputy Liam Twomey and Senator Jim Walsh, attended a County Wexford Prolife Campaign meeting in the Talbot Hotel recently.
Farmer's sickening find: nine dead dogs
A BALLYCANEW farmer was this week faced with the grim task of burying nine dead greyhounds which were callously dumped on his land at Kilcorkey.
Ballygarrett recycling efforts realise €1,275
THEY say one person's trash is another person's treasure, and Ballygarrett Tidy Towns group certainly proved that point when they raised a whopping €1,275 through a recycling and reusing bring and buy weekend in An Síolan recently.
Firefighters clean up for two causes
THE FIREFIGHTERS with Gorey Fire and Rescue Service cleaned up for two local good causes when they set up a car washing service in the Tesco car park in Gorey.
Members shocked by devastating event
THE annual awards evening at Enniscorthy rugby club is normally a happy family occasion.
Ballygarrett recycling efforts realise €1,275
THEY say one person's trash is another person's treasure, and Ballygarrett Tidy Towns group certainly proved that point when they raised a whopping €1,275 through a recycling and reusing bring and buy weekend in An Síolan recently.
Wreaths tribute to Congo war casualty
A young Wexford solider killed in the Congo over 50 years ago was remembered at a wreath-laying ceremony in Barntown.
Twomey and Fine Gael under fire over proposed abortion legislation
MORE than 100 people, including Deputy Liam Twomey and Senator Jim Walsh, attended a County Wexford Prolife Campaign meeting in the Talbot Hotel recently.
Attempt made to burn Union flag
THE unusual sight of the Union flag flying on Wexford Bridge was too much for someone in the town over the weekend.
Friends reunited after 50-year gap
Two childhood friends who had not seen each other for 50 years were re-united thanks to an appeal in the Wexford People.
Wexford Business Network to be launched in Dublin
THE new Wexford Business Network is to be officially launched in Dublin at the end of the month.
![Nuala Browne Treacy, is pictured with Eimear Whittle, F?ilte Ireland; John Treacy and Angela Devitt, Treacys Hote, Enniscorthy,l at Meitheal, Irelands largest travel trade workshop in the RDS, Dublin. [Photo: Fennells]](http://cdn4.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/news/article29265250.ece/ALTERNATES/w300square/NWS_20130514_New_032_27422549_I1.jpg "Nuala Browne Treacy, with Eimear Whittle, Fáilte Ireland; John Treacy and Angela Devitt, Treacys Hotel, Enniscorthy,at Meitheal, in the RDS.")
Giles looks on as Hibs girls triumph
Campile United 1, Courtown Hibs 2: Played in Ferrycarrig Park as part of the John Giles Festival of Football, these two young sides produced an entertaining and exciting Under-10 Cup final which displayed all the best in under-age soccer in Wexford at present.
Adamstown athletes showed their talents
Adamstown athletes showed their talents last weekend at Day 1 of the county championships, with just over 40 athletes competing for the club, there was lots of success and newly crowed county champions.
Champs survive scare as Anne's come close
ONE OF the issues that Oulart-The Ballagh have faced in the course of their four-year reign at the top is the lack of quality games in the early stages of the Pettitt's Senior hurling championship.
Minor campaign ends as Dubs have an edge
WEXFORD'S MINOR football adventure came to an end on Saturday last when a slicker Dublin side always seemed to have that bit in reserve in the Electric Ireland Leinster championship quarter-final held in the D.C.U. grounds.
Killenagh's third cup success in ten days
Killenagh Wanderers 2, St. Leonards 1: A breezy Cloughbawn saw these sides produce an incident-filled Ger Dunne Under-16 Cup final before Killenagh eventually secured their third cup final win inside ten days.
Glynn-Barntown finish with flourish for merited win
AFTER SURVIVING the last-day relegation trauma of 2012, Glynn-Barntown hit three unanswered points from the 55th minute onwards to take Rathnure's scalp in this low-scoring and defence-dominated Pettitt's Senior hurling championship Group B opener in Bellefield on Saturday last.
Rain stays away yet again as hundreds enjoy hospice BBQ
IN ITS 22 year history, the annual North Wexford Hospice Barbeque hasn't had rain during the event, and the balmy weather duly obliged again this year, as up to 500 people turned out for another enjoyable evening.
Community Garda
Community Garda Barry Brennan will be in attendance at the Faythe School in Wexford tonight to sign forms for people who have difficulty getting to the local barracks. Garda Brennan will sign or stamp passport, tax or other official forms from 7.30 p.m, and also provide information and advice.
Dogs the star attraction at barking mad fundraiser
Teacher Jim Codd organised a dog race and dog show over two days and invited students to enter their family pets.
Rain stays away yet again as hundreds enjoy hospice BBQ
IN ITS 22 year history, the annual North Wexford Hospice Barbeque hasn't had rain during the event, and the balmy weather duly obliged again this year, as up to 500 people turned out for another enjoyable evening.
Climb to remember Kieran and Nuala – and to help charity
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.
ICA committee elections
ICA committe elections
Record your life – with Jackie's help
The Wexford-based author and journalist Jackie Hayden will host a workshop entitled 'Write For Your Life' at Wexford Arts Centre on Thursday, May 30, from 7 p.m. to 9.45 p.m.
Hot air balloons stir mental health debate
WEXFORD-based counselling and psychotherapy service It's Good 2 Talk has unveiled a plan to get Wexford people talking about mental health as part of the nationwide Green Ribbon campaign to encourage open discussion on mental health.
Fifth Food and Wine Festival
THE FIFTH Wexford Food and Wine Festival is due to take place between Friday, May 24, to Sunday, May 26.
New Tayto bar – is it a hit or miss?
Tuesday: The good woman had a surprise waiting for me when I got in from work today. It was one of the new Tayto chocolate bars. 'The shopkeeper had three boxes of them at 3pm and only two bars left shortly after tea-time,' she told me, and I couldn't help but be intrigued. The first thing I noticed was its size, diminutive when measured against a Dairy Milk bar, which is a piece of chocolate confectionery that I would slay dragons for.
It's fun to be fit
THE FAYTHE School was literally a 'hive of activity' recently as 'Active School Week' was well and truly marked. From the minute the gates opened at 8.40 a.m. until the last activities finished well after 'home time' there were any amount of fun things for the children to participate in.
Folk fundraiser
A benefit concert in aid of the Niall Mellon Trust, featuring the Wexford Folk Orchestra, with guest Ger Busher and others, will take place this coming Thursday night, May 16 in Wexford Arts Centre.
New artists show off their work as part of Bealtaine Festival
Four senior citizens who have turned to art have put their work on public show at the Presentation Centre in Enniscorthy. The painters, who learned their craft at the Start Art studio in Borrmount, present their exhibition as part of the Bealtaine festival celebrating creativity in old age.
O Maonlai in concert
Liam O Maonlaí will appear in concert at An Tobar in the Wesgate Heritage Centre on Saturday next, May 18.
Priests in concert
It will be a holy show at White's Hotel this Saturday when The Priests appear in concert. Tickets are €30, but for an additional €15 you also get a 3-course meal and meet and greet with the trio. Doors open 8 p.m. and tickets are available from White's and the Arts Centre.
Book on Wexford links with USA
THE 'unique and special bond' which Mayor Jim Allen says Wexford enjoys with the U.S. is celebrated in a new book published by Wexford Borough Council.
Festival tickets in big demand
WEXFORD Festival Opera is reporting an encouraging start to its bookings for the 2013 festival.
Dublin presents William's snaps
The work of student photographer William Butler from Wexford town will go on show in Dublin later this month.
