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'Stamp of approval' for Kennedy souvenir
Two new stamps marking the 50th anniversary of the visit of President John F Kennedy were officially unveiled at New Ross Town Council on Sunday.
Margaret won't give up campaign for justice
A WOMAN, who spent over four years incarcerated in the now demolished House of Mercy, says she is still intent on proving that the girls who were sent to the Summerhill centre suffered in the very same way as those who were sent to the notorious Magdalene Laundries.
Wexford making progress on job front, says Bruton
COUNTY WEXFORD is starting to make real progress on job creation, says Minister Richard Bruton.
Conference at Campus
THE Wexford Campus of IT Carlow hosted an international conference on the benefits of lifelong opportunities for mature students at its campus at Summerhill.
Aladdin's cave of sweet delights
BETTY Furlong likes meeting people. She also likes eating sweets.
Bronze sculpture of late senator revealed to son
A BRONZE scale replica bust of Senator Edward M Kennedy, the larger original version of which will be housed in the new Kennedy Homestead, was last week revealed to his son.
Museum opens to honour the day that New Ross will never forget
IN THE lead up to the celebrations to mark fifty years since JFK visited New Ross, a community museum commemorating that historic occasion has been opened.
Future leaders gather to seek inspiration from 'the greats'
Leaders of the future gathered at the New Ross Theatre over the weekend, hoping to invoke some of the leadership qualities of President John F Kennedy.
Family on way to mark anniversary of JFK visit
EACH BRANCH of the Kennedy Family will be represented in New Ross next month when over 30 members of the most famous Irish-American family travel over to mark the fiftieth anniversary of the visit of former US President John F. Kennedy to his ancestral home.
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Pay attention to rules and water can be fun, advises safety officer
IF YOU decide to go for a dip in the water this summer, make sure you take heed of advisory signs.
Patients have plenty to sing and dance about
A MOST memorable afternoon was enjoyed in New Ross Community Hospital as family and friends gathered together with staff and residents for a wonderful celebration to mark the Bealtaine Festival.
Son refused permission to build on his father's land
Not being a farmer was one of the reasons why a Cleariestown man was refused planning permission for a new house on family land.
Last splash
THE KENNEDY Memorial Swimming Pool has played host to its final swim gala, run by New Ross Swimming Club,.
Kiltra Bridge is re-opened
MORE than 200 people turned out for the re-opening of storm-damaged Kiltra Bridge near Carrig-on-Bannow at the weekend.
Man sent forward to stand trial
AN ENNISCORTHY man has been sent forward for trial to the next sitting of Wexford Circuit Court on a charge of intimidating a witness last July.
Meeting of fathers who have known tragedy
UNITED through tragedy, Nicola Furlong's father Andrew and Tyrone football manager Mickey Harte spoke privately to one another for several minutes at the Eucharistic Gathering in Enniscorthy at which Mr Harte was one of the key speakers at the weekend.
Taghmon moving from Wexford to New Ross
A decision by the Boundary Commission to incorporate Taghmon into the New Ross district for future local elections has come as a huge blow to local farmer and county councillor Pat Codd.
Wexford making progress on job front, says Bruton
COUNTY WEXFORD is starting to make real progress on job creation, says Minister Richard Bruton.
Museum opens to honour the day that New Ross will never forget
IN THE lead up to the celebrations to mark fifty years since JFK visited New Ross, a community museum commemorating that historic occasion has been opened.
Meeting of fathers who have known tragedy
UNITED through tragedy, Nicola Furlong's father Andrew and Tyrone football manager Mickey Harte spoke privately to one another for several minutes at the Eucharistic Gathering in Enniscorthy at which Mr Harte was one of the key speakers at the weekend.
Son refused permission to build on his father's land
Not being a farmer was one of the reasons why a Cleariestown man was refused planning permission for a new house on family land.
Last splash
THE KENNEDY Memorial Swimming Pool has played host to its final swim gala, run by New Ross Swimming Club,.
Man sent forward to stand trial
AN ENNISCORTHY man has been sent forward for trial to the next sitting of Wexford Circuit Court on a charge of intimidating a witness last July.
Kiltra Bridge is re-opened
MORE than 200 people turned out for the re-opening of storm-damaged Kiltra Bridge near Carrig-on-Bannow at the weekend.
Taghmon moving from Wexford to New Ross
A decision by the Boundary Commission to incorporate Taghmon into the New Ross district for future local elections has come as a huge blow to local farmer and county councillor Pat Codd.
Model kickboxers set for battle with the Welsh
The Wexford Academy of Martial Arts (WAMA), in association with the World Kickboxing Association, is holding another major international tournament on Wexford's door step.
Annie's golden jump
The Aviva All-Ireland Secondary Schools Championships were held on Saturday last, June 1 in Tullamore and Annie Stafford from Colaiste Bride, Enniscorthy leaped a massive 5.78m in the Girls Intermediate Long Jump to bring the All-Ireland title back to Enniscorthy.
Outfoxed by Cats
Wexford have plenty to work on ahead of their All-Ireland opener against Derry on June 29th after going down to neighbours Kilkenny in the Leinster Senior Camogie Championship final in New Ross on Sunday afternoon last.
Wexford survive lacklustre affair
SHOWING huge improvement in the second half Wexford went on to eventually edge out a five point victory over Westmeath in this Leinster U-21 hurling championship quarter-final clash at Wexford Park on Sunday afternoon last.
Another first round exit for Forde and company
MATTY FORDE graced the Leinster Junior football championship with his considerable presence for the second year running on Wednesday last.
Louth and clear - Thoughts from the Wee County ahead of Sunday
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Coffee and a chat to help Ros Tapestry
COFFEE AND conversation flowed in the Rugby Club last Friday morning as New Ross Country Markets hosted a successful coffee morning to raise funds for the Ros Tapestry.
A night out in Duncannon for deserving Ramsgrange parents
RAMSGRANGE Community School and the Home School Community Liaison Coordination were delighted to host a night of celebration for parents last Friday in the Fort Conan Hotel in Duncannon, where the achievements of parents who completed Fetac programmes and parents who volunteer with different activities in the school were acknowledged.
Thousands enjoy some good old-fashioned fun
Nearly two thousand people descended on Simon and Anne Ryan's farmyard in Newbawn on Sunday for the 'Newbawn Traditions and More' Gathering event.
Gang gets shaved for charity
MORE than €2,000 was raised for the Irish Cancer Society by a group of civic-minded folk during a sponsored shave and leg wax at Freddie's Bar in Screen.
Sadness as true lady Ada passes away
THE PASSING of the late Ada Cass has left a great void in the lives of those who knew and loved her.
Family man Patsy was St. Mary's club stalwart
PATSY Whelan, who died recently at the age of 78, was as straight a man as you could wish to meet.
Fostering a better future for children
Wexford HSE foster team co-ordinator Pauline O'Sullivan is keen to promote foster care as a positive option for some children. She already has 150 foster families looking after 197 children. Regina Brady and Anne Connolly are just two of the foster parents on Pauline's books.
Wexford waters to your dinner plate
'I knew nothing about fish,' admits John Kenny, harking back to the days when he first joined Atlantis Seafoods back in 1997, when it was a three-men-and-a-van operation. 'If you want to learn something, you learn quick. I could write a book about fish now.'
Why talk to the tobacco industry?
Friends invited me to their home for dinner in late May. Despite cold winds coming from the north we did manage to have the meal in the back garden.
For geography today - measure an earthquake!
Enthusiastic Enniscorthy geography students were all shook up last week as the Welsh earthquake registered on equipment in Coláiste Bríde. The Mercy campus was agog with talk about the rumblings that took place in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
Thrilled crowds see history in action
The annual Duncannon Military Weekend provided a fantastic chance for people to see history in action over the Bank Holiday Weekend.
Kelly's shares its approach
MORE than 70 local businesspeople enjoyed a Wexford Chamber business after-hours event at Kelly's Resort Hotel & Spa last week.
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Martin's on RTÉ vet student show
A young veterinary student from Wexford is due to feature in a fly-on-the-wall television series starting on RTÉ One this week.
Making of Ros Tapestry is the subject of radio documentary
RTÉ RADIO 1 will be broadcasting a documentary about the making of the Ros Tapestry this Saturday.
Top dogs steal show at Tesco competition
THERE WERE plenty of 'tails' of success as perfect pooches brought home winning titles from this year's Tesco Dog Show.
Jimmy's rissoles going nationwide
JIMMY Barry's rissoles are going nationwide on Wednesday as the television documentary series 'Local Heroes' features members of the Wexford Food Family.
Kids centre stage in art exhibition
An exhibition dedicated entirely to art work created by children will be held in Wexford Arts Centre this summer.
Dancers shine at contest
DANCERS FROM the Kay and Aileen Sutherland School of Irish Dancing enjoyed fantastic success at the Irish Open Dancing Championships held in Citywest recently.
