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Heartbreak as Lucy dies after fifth birthday
FAMILY and friends of beautiful little Lucy Ashling Dunbar (5) will gather at the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Camolin today (Tuesday) at 11 a.m. for her Mass of the Angels.
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.
N25 road gets 30 new lime trees
THE N25 New Ross to Wexford road has been enhanced by the planting of more than 30 lime trees, which it is hoped will help boost the town's points in this year's Tidy Towns competitions.
Wexford company with the world at its feet
KENT Stainless was founded as a small general engineering company in 1982 by Pat Kent of Kayle, Foulksmills.
€2,400 is still owed following assault
AN assault case dating back to an incident in 2010 remains on the books of the District Court almost two and a half years later.
School looks like dropping to just 19 pupils
ST BRENDAN'S National School in Drummond fears it will lose a teacher unless more pupils enrol next year.
Proud students' work on display in Cork
NEW ROSS Vocational College's budding writers have been highly commended for their entry in the annual Make A Book exhibition in the civic offices in Wood Quay, Dublin.
Unhappiness at new pool's 'Apex' name
WHAT'S IN a name? Apparently a lot when it comes to naming the town's new swimming pool after councillors clashed last Tuesday night over the naming of the new facility 'The Apex'.
Wood producers see tree harvest
MEMBERS OF the Wexford Wood Producers braved the elements recently to visit a site in Gusserane and to observe whole tree harvesting during a thinning operation. Members are attending chainsaw courses in April and there are more field trips and open days planned for the year.
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'Cuddle cot' for hospital
AN Enniscorthy couple presented a 'cuddle cot' in memory of their daughter to Wexford General Hospital last week.
Just 111 IDA jobs created in 2012
JUST 111 jobs were created in Wexford by the IDA last year through foreign investment, according to the latest figures.
Committee still hopeful of securing Obama visit
THE JFK50 Commemorative Committee are 'still working' on getting US President Barack Obama to visit New Ross next month.
Wexford company with the world at its feet
KENT Stainless was founded as a small general engineering company in 1982 by Pat Kent of Kayle, Foulksmills.
Heartbreak as Lucy dies after fifth birthday
FAMILY and friends of beautiful little Lucy Ashling Dunbar (5) will gather at the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Camolin today (Tuesday) at 11 a.m. for her Mass of the Angels.
School looks like dropping to just 19 pupils
ST BRENDAN'S National School in Drummond fears it will lose a teacher unless more pupils enrol next year.
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.
N25 road gets 30 new lime trees
THE N25 New Ross to Wexford road has been enhanced by the planting of more than 30 lime trees, which it is hoped will help boost the town's points in this year's Tidy Towns competitions.
Proud students' work on display in Cork
NEW ROSS Vocational College's budding writers have been highly commended for their entry in the annual Make A Book exhibition in the civic offices in Wood Quay, Dublin.
€2,400 is still owed following assault
AN assault case dating back to an incident in 2010 remains on the books of the District Court almost two and a half years later.
'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.
Just 111 IDA jobs created in 2012
JUST 111 jobs were created in Wexford by the IDA last year through foreign investment, according to the latest figures.
Committee still hopeful of securing Obama visit
THE JFK50 Commemorative Committee are 'still working' on getting US President Barack Obama to visit New Ross next month.
Major extension to be built at the Lake Region factory
LAKE REGION Medical Ltd has been granted planning permission for a substantial extension to its Butlersland facility.
Grand unveiling of mural
AN UNDERWATER scene stretching some 20 feet in length has transformed New Ross Healthy Living Centre.
Work of late poet Maria published
A NEW collection of poems and prose by distinguished Tinneranny-born academic Maria O'Neill has been posthumously published by the University Press of Lieida, Catalonia, Spain.
Carrie cruises to victory
NEW ROSS Boat Club has achieved international success in Scotland.
Minor hurlers win championship
ONE OF the most frustrating bogeys in Wexford sport was finally laid to rest by a fine group of young men in Nowlan Park, Kilkenny, on Saturday last when a Wexford Minor hurling team defeated their Kilkenny counterparts in the Electric Ireland Leinster championship for the first time since 1985.
Guiney not part of summer plans
WEXFORD SENIOR hurling manager Liam Dunne has confirmed that young Rathnure attacker Jack Guiney will not be part of the panel for the forthcoming Leinster championship clash with Dublin in Wexford Park on June 8.
Bolger has the right approach
OYLEGATE NATIVE Jim Bolger oozed confidence in 'awesome' Dawn Approach (11/8f) in the build-up to Saturday's first Classic of the season at Newmarket.
Gorey Win South-East Shield
GOREY RUGBY
St James intermediate's tough start
The St. James' intermediate football side tasted defeat in the opening round of the championship last weekend losing out to Bannow Ballymitty by two points in Taghmon, they have a chance to regroup next Saturday at 3pm in Oylegate against Bunclody in the second round.
Rural bus celebrates its 10th anniversary
THE RURAL Bus has brought over quarter of a million passengers on journeys since it started back in 2003.
Buy a raffle ticket to win family reunion!
THE GIRLS of St Mary's Secondary School want to reunite a family with their loved ones abroad.
Special Olympics support
SPECIAL OLYMPICS Ireland's annual collection day, sponsored by eircom, took place on Friday week last. Four thousand volunteers took to the streets of villages, towns and cities all over Ireland at over 200 collection points.
Active boost at Michael Street
HOURS OF tumbling and rolling around can now be enjoyed by the boys of Michael Street National School thanks to the addition of new gym mats.
Ballycullane aims for second Green Flag
BALLYCULLANE NATIONAL School children and staff are currently working hard towards earning their second Green Flag, 'The Energy Flag'.
Fair City stars brew cuppa for charity
Fair City stars brew a
Food fans flock to Edward's launch
CELEBRITY chef Edward Hayden certainly has the recipe for success after the launch of his third cookbook, 'Food For Friends', in the Springhill Court Hotel last Friday night.
Why I'll miss my Tuesdays with Morrie
WEDNESDAY: I finished reading a book tonight that left me feeling like I had just attended a funeral.
Tax demands are confusing elderly
MANY ELDERLY people in County Wexford are being left in a state of fear and confusion over the new property tax self-assessments.
Templeshannon area is getting a fresh new look
Run-down Templeshannon is being given a facelift, with yesterday's drab finish making way for tomorrow's kaleidoscope of colour.
Local farmers would prefer 'locusts to protected bats'
Recent sightings of the greater horseshoe bat in Wexford were given a cynical reception by Cllr. Paddy Kavanagh at last week's meeting of Wexford County Council. The Enniscorthy rep suggested a property owner would prefer to see a swarm of locusts than discover a protected species such bats in his/her holding.
Music tips from the master
Music tips from the master
This is for you, Hope!
THE CAST and crew of a variety show which was recently staged in the Horse and Hound gathered together once again to present just over €1,800 to the Hope Cancer Care Centre in Enniscorthy.
Annual vintage rally
THE Tullogher/Rosbercon Vintage and Classic Club are currently preparing to stage their fifth annual vintage rally on Sunday, May 19.
Entertainment briefs: Charlie's new film role
Wexford actress Charlie Murphy, pictured below, has landed a new film role in a thriller set in 1970s Belfast.
Out Of Order on Dún Mhuire stage
Out Of Order on Dún Mhuire stage
Trio of theatre comedies may split your sides
DRAMA FANS are in for a feast of comedy this week as New Ross Drama Workshop take to the boards with a unique trio of one act comedies.
Talented young musicians star on TG4 show
THE MUSICAL talents of local children will feature on TG4 this Sunday night.
