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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.
Stepping back in time at day out in Raheen
STEP BACK in time and witness nostalgic scenes from a time past in Raheen on Sunday, May 19, when key members of the local community will showcase crafts and skills from yesteryear.
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.
Stars coming to town for big 'Homecoming'
WITH NEW Ross set to be the focus of national and international attention on June 22 for major 'Homecoming' celebrations to mark the fiftieth anniversary of the visit of former US President John F. Kennedy, some of the country's best known personalities are to feature in the commemorations.
Choral talent set to descend on the town
IT'S all systems go for a busy weekend of choral activity in New Ross next month.
Wexford ballet group meets the professionals
Students from the Wexford School of Ballet and Modern Dance enjoyed a glimpse of the life of a professional ballet outfit last weekend.
Raheen's got talent!
THE TALENTS of the children of Raheen National Schoolwere showcased to a packed Raheen Church last Sunday night as the school hosted a hugely successful fundraising concert.
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.
Lowney and Toibin in line for BAFTA's
Two very different film projects involving the Wexford director Declan Lowney and the Enniscorthy author Colm Toibin are in the running for BAFTA awards this year.
Arlene and Brian samba their way to dance crown
THEY might be looking to settle old scores on the football pitch in the first round of the championship next weekend, but last Friday night belonged to Castletown, as the Strictly Come Dancing: The Rivals, culminated in a dance-off between the two clubs.
On the dancefloor at the Rock Hall!
Age proved no obstacle to setting the dance floor alight last week during the annual Rock senior citizens party.
Strawberry Fest 'back to its roots'
The Strawberry Festival is set to return to its riverside roots. The organisers of the 2013 event are poised to set up their stall on the Promenade, next door to the Abbey Square where the fun first began in the sixties.
Preview of new '98 rebellion film
A sneak preview of the new audio-visual show coming shortly to the national 1798 rebellion centre in Ireland was given to county councillors last week.
Pulling crowds from near and far
THERE were plenty of trains and boats and planes on show at St. Joseph's Comunity Centre over the Easter holidays.
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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.
