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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.
Volunteers put down 500 trees
GOREY TIDY TOWNS committee are hoping to transform one of Gorey's approach roads with a small woodland of trees.
'Big geranium' giveaway plants smiles on punters
THE GOOD folks at two local garden centres brought smiles to the faces of Gorey shoppers as they gave out free geranium plants.
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.
County manager at report launch
Wexford County Manager Adrian Doyle attended the launch of a new report centered around enterprise earlier this month.
Garden Centre in 'Bloom in the Park'
A Ballymoney garden centre, Kilmurry Nursery, has teamed up with Keelings fruit supplier to create a 'Love to Grow' garden at this year's Bloom in the Park.
Monageer Tavern hits half century
The Monageer Tavern is all set to party at the weekend (May 3-5) as the well-known watering hole marks 50 years in existence.
National role for solicitor Caitriona
A Wexford solicitor has been appointed as chairperson of the Private Residential Tenancies Board (PRTB).
Players off to all-Ireland final
TWO north Wexford drama groups compete at the All-Ireland Confined Three-Act Drama Finals this week.
Proclamation read by Eamon
Gorey man Eamon Murphy played a starring role in the Easter commemoration in Sydney recently, reading the Proclamation.
Smoking shelter was not in order
The smokers' shelter at Dunbar's pub in Ferns did not measure up to the demands of tobacco legislation, the District Court learned last week. The health service prosecuted after an officer paid a visit to the pub on October 15, 2011.
New Tesco building is a friend of the environment
GOREY'S new Tesco hypermarket continues to take shape at Ramstown, and as the frame of the building was erected in recent weeks, there was surprise in many quarters that it's a wooden structure.
Harbours get €116,000 in grant funding
Harbours in Co. Wexford are to receive a total of €116,250 in Government grant aid for repairs and improvements.
Caim NS pupils and staff give their village a Spring Clean
Staff and pupils from Caim National School played a full and enthusiastic part in 'National Spring Clean'.
Barbeque in aid of Hospice
North Wexford Hospice Nursing Trust is holding its BBQ a little earlier this year and the event will take place on Saturday, May 4, in the Amber Springs Hotel, Gorey at 8.30pm.
Entries still accepted for half marathon
Expect some surprises when the Pettitt's SuperValu Wexford Half Marathon goes ahead next Sunday, April 21.
Public gets chance to air drugs views
Members of the public can air their views on drug abuse in the community at a seminar in Gorey next Monday, April 22.
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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.
'Cuddle cot' for hospital
An Enniscorthy couple presented a 'cuddle cot' in memory of their daughter to Wexford General Hospital last week.
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.
Public order conviction for drunk
A public order conviction was recorded against man found so drunk that he could not stand without assistance.
Residents fight back against soaring criminal activity
A NEW Community Text Alert Scheme which was launched in Ballyduff last week, has already attracted over 300 members.
'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.
Fantastic week for NWSPCA
IT WAS another fantastic 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.
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.
Proud as punch in Carnew
THE FOCUS was on flowers when the volunteers with the Pride in Carnew committee held a special event in conjunction with An Taisce's National Spring Clean Week.
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.
