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Cancer scares inspired Peadar to set up his eco-friendly business
THREE SERIOUS cancer scares made Gorey resident Peadar Rice (36) take a look at his lifestyle, and the chemicals to which his body was exposed.
Raiders flee with till from Xtra-vision store
GARDAI are currently appealing for witnesses following a burglary at Xtra-vision on Friday.
Cut-price properties to be sold at auction
A WEXFORD auctioneer will be holding an 'Allsops' style sale of 11 cut-price properties in Wexford, New Ross and Enniscorthy later this month.
Ash trees under threat from spread of disease
THE landmark Down Park Hotel in Gorey. The The in Clonard Village, one of the most acceptable addresses in Wexford town. If chalara fraxinea takes hold, then the landscape of the county is poised for significant change – because there will be little or no ash.
Judge set to rule on long running feud
IN court last Wednesday were 36-year-old Frances Redmond of 9 Slí an Uisce and 28-year-old Carmel Kennedy of 13 Slí an Uisce.
Childhood obesity a 'first world problem'
CHEESE ads will have to carry a health warning from September onwards. Under new legislation, there will be restrictions on advertising to children, where there will be a warning not to eat more than 28 grams of cheese each day.
Clergy briefed on how to combat crime
AS CHURCH burglaries increase in County Wexford, gardai are briefing clergy on how to combat crime.
'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.
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Exam time: It's all in the head
ONCE again there was a mixture of nerves, excitement and relief outside New Ross's secondary schools on Wednesday as students emerged from their first Leaving Cert exam.
Wexford Chamber seeks commitment that town centre rates won't increase
WEXFORD Chamber has called on the government to guarantee that commercial rates in town centres do not increase as a consequence of the abolition of those town councils whose rates are lower than their surrounding counties.
'Guilty' plea to pub break-in
A GUILTY plea was entered by burglary accused Philip Doyle from 12 Fairfields Close in Adamstown last week when he was last week brought to the District Court in Gorey by prison officers.
Drugs accused is remanded on bail
A SEARCH of a family home resulted in the seizure of a kilogramme of suspected cannabis herb worth approx. €20,000, Gorey District Court heard last week.
Motorist fined total of €475
FINES to a total of €475 were imposed last week on Michael Connors of High Street in Taghmon for motoring offences.
SVP donation sees man's drugs case struck out
A SUM of €100 sorted out a prosecution under the Misuse of Drugs Act at the District Court on Wednesday.
HSE warns that memorials to victims may lead to tragic consequences for others
SPORTING and community organisations are being urged not to dedicate games or other events to members who have taken their own lives.
Cancer scares inspired Peadar to set up his eco-friendly business
THREE SERIOUS cancer scares made Gorey resident Peadar Rice (36) take a look at his lifestyle, and the chemicals to which his body was exposed.
Ash trees under threat from spread of disease
THE landmark Down Park Hotel in Gorey. The The in Clonard Village, one of the most acceptable addresses in Wexford town. If chalara fraxinea takes hold, then the landscape of the county is poised for significant change – because there will be little or no ash.
Childhood obesity a 'first world problem'
CHEESE ads will have to carry a health warning from September onwards. Under new legislation, there will be restrictions on advertising to children, where there will be a warning not to eat more than 28 grams of cheese each day.
Wexford Chamber seeks commitment that town centre rates won't increase
WEXFORD Chamber has called on the government to guarantee that commercial rates in town centres do not increase as a consequence of the abolition of those town councils whose rates are lower than their surrounding counties.
HSE warns that memorials to victims may lead to tragic consequences for others
SPORTING and community organisations are being urged not to dedicate games or other events to members who have taken their own lives.
'Guilty' plea to pub break-in
A GUILTY plea was entered by burglary accused Philip Doyle from 12 Fairfields Close in Adamstown last week when he was last week brought to the District Court in Gorey by prison officers.
Drugs accused is remanded on bail
A SEARCH of a family home resulted in the seizure of a kilogramme of suspected cannabis herb worth approx. €20,000, Gorey District Court heard last week.
SVP donation sees man's drugs case struck out
A SUM of €100 sorted out a prosecution under the Misuse of Drugs Act at the District Court on Wednesday.
Motorist fined total of €475
FINES to a total of €475 were imposed last week on Michael Connors of High Street in Taghmon for motoring offences.
No concerns for Wexford's Dunne
WEXFORD HURLING manager Liam Dunne has no major concerns ahead of Saturday evening's replay showdown with Dublin at Parnell Park (7 p.m.).
Busy weeks for racing
IT'S been another busy couple of weeks for the club with members competing in mountain running relays, triathlons, half marathons and mountain biking spins around the Blackstairs and beyond.
Liverpool supporters line out on hallowed turf at Anfield
Eight members of the Wexford Branch of the Liverpool FC Supporters club got the opportunity of a lifetime recently, as they managed to tread the same ground as their heroes while playing a five-a-side tournament at Anfield.
Brosnan exorcised his free demons
BEN BROSNAN exorcised his free-taking demons with a sweet kick into the wind at the Gaelic Grounds, Drogheda, on Sunday last as the Wexford Senior footballers survived a late Louth onslaught to set up a Leinster championship semi-final clash with Meath or Wicklow in Croke Park on June 30.
One and a half out of two ain't bad
A WIN and a draw on an unbeaten weekend: the song says two out of three ain't bad and the same can be said about one and a half out of two if you happen to be a Wexford follower!
O'Brien guards against hype as Croker awaits
WEXFORD ARE the last Division 2 team left in the provincial championship - but manager Aidan O'Brien has moved to play down the hype after moving within touching distance of the Leinster final.
Town Council honours 'fantastic four'
CHAIRPERSON of New Ross Town Council, Paul Crowdle, was on hand at the Tholsel on Thursday to deliver awards to people who have made an outstanding contribution to the community in New Ross.
Kind-hearted Maureen will be missed by family and friends
MUCH sadness greeted news of Maureen Tierney's recent death on May 3 last. Maureen was well known in New Ross where she lived for many years and Ballinaboola where she had lived for the last 12 years.
Liam took care of things at New Ross VC for 30 years
NEW ROSS Vocational College staff came together at a retirement party in the Brandon House Hotel to pay tribute to their caretaker Liam Nolan, who retired recently.
Charlefield Swimmers make a splash for helpful Betty
BETTY Gannon was rewarded for all her hard work on behalf of the Charlefield Swimmers recently as she was presented with a beautiful glass vase and flowers.
Shanbogh celebrates
MEMBERS of the local community flocked to Shanbogh National School on Friday evening to celebrate the official opening of the school's new extension. The glorious weather continued and people came in their droves to get a first hand look at the new facilities which has more than doubled the size of the school.
'Talk to Tom' service reports big demand for counselling
THE GOREY-based Talk to Tom charity, which was set up to tackle the growing concern about suicide, said that the latest figures for the suicide rate in Wexford are 'worrying.'
Paddy got the phone call that every parent dreads - his daughter had taken her own life
SOME time ago, Paddy Demery got a phone call that is every parent's worst nightmare.
Rossonians keep Corpus Christi Procession alive
ONCE again approximately 400 people took to the streets of New Ross on Sunday to play a part in the Corpus Christi Procession. Following a number of years of absence, it was decided to renew the tradition last year, and this year proved just as successful.
I reckon most women like their men to be men - as in Real Men
THERE was an article in the Sunday Times magazine last week about Every Woman's Dream man. Bear in mind the article was written by a man, so the thinking behind it was bound to be slightly skewed.
Help 'FAB' volunteers to get garden job done
VOLUNTEERS are ready, willing and able to get stuck into designing and creating new gardens at the FAB Community House in Ferndale.
Food judges rule Mary's organic ducks fit the bill
Eight out of eight chefs prefer free range duck from a farm outside Enniscorthy.
Does she turn into her mum at age of 31?
WEDNESDAY: I heard something on the car radio today that nearly made me crash into a tree.
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Jack pays penalty for Eurovision 'treason'?
THE authorities have taken to decorating the lighting poles on Wexford bridge with flags.
'A Dragon's Tale' wins Listowel prize
FERGALl O'Byrne from Palace West near Clonroche won the Listowel Writers' Week full length play award in Kerry last week with his 'A Dragon's Tale'. He collected a cash prize for his creative efforts and can now look forward to the play being professionally staged in Kerry, probably in November.
Wrestlers hit town
THERE will be smackdowns and elbow-drops a plenty at St Michael's Theatre on Friday June 21, as the wrestling superstars of Sports Entertainment Wrestling invade New Ross.
'Wind in Willows' at Kilmokea Gardens
THE whole family can look forward to fun in the sun on July 7 as Chapterhouse Theatre Company bring their outdoor production of 'The Wind in the Willows' to Kilmokea Gardens.
Young and old move to the beat in glorious sunshine
Blissful sunshine turned the Enniscorthy street rhythms festival into a summer sensation as the town enjoyed three days of dance.
Over 1,500 children in school sports
OVER 1,500 primary school children competed in Bree for the Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Wexford primary schools sports. Forty-five schools participated, with medals going to a large spread of schools throughout the county. The full list of results are as follows:
