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Lawlor offers to mediate in dispute over creche
A Wexford councillor has offered to mediate in a planning dispute between the owner of a creche and neighbouring residents in a cul-de-sac.
Blackwater hosts 100th Eucharistic Procession
A century-old tradition was kept enthusiastically alive at the weekend as the Blackwater Eucharistic procession went through the village - just as it has every summer for the past 100 years without a break.
Tesco has best of local produce
WEXFORD shoppers are being invited to sample the best of home grown and Irish products at Tesco Wexford Extra as a part of their 'Homegrown in Ireland' campaign.
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.
Groups win trips on the train
Five County Wexford voluntary groups have won train trips with Iarnród Eireann in the rail company's 'The Journey's On Us' competition.
SVdP hostel residents produce postcards of Wexford scenes
Images of Wexford are captured in a series of postcards produced by residents of a St. Vincent de Paul hostel for homeless men.
Over 1,000 turn up for festival to remember legendary Leo
THE POPULARITY of the late county councillor Leo Carthy was on view for all to see in his home turf of Our Lady's Island at the weekend.
US mayor won't be guzzling the black stuff on Wexford trip
THE Mayor of Annapolis Josh Cohen, heading a delegation to Wexford later this month, has told a U.S. newspaper that his 10-day trip is not an excuse to ply himself with Guinness.
Ceremony to honour war dead
THE 865 Wexford people who died in World War One will for the first time be commemorated at an official ceremony in Wexford town later this month.
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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.'
Wexford making progress on job front, says Bruton
COUNTY WEXFORD is starting to make real progress on job creation, says Minister Richard Bruton.
Barkers question Meadows & Byrne decision
WITH work due to start shortly on the new Meadows & Byrne lifestyle centre at Drinagh, a Wexford town business is again questioning the basis under which it is being allowed to trade.
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.
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.
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.
Ceremony to honour war dead
THE 865 Wexford people who died in World War One will for the first time be commemorated at an official ceremony in Wexford town later this month.
Blackwater hosts 100th Eucharistic Procession
A century-old tradition was kept enthusiastically alive at the weekend as the Blackwater Eucharistic procession went through the village - just as it has every summer for the past 100 years without a break.
Groups win trips on the train
Five County Wexford voluntary groups have won train trips with Iarnród Eireann in the rail company's 'The Journey's On Us' competition.
Tesco has best of local produce
WEXFORD shoppers are being invited to sample the best of home grown and Irish products at Tesco Wexford Extra as a part of their 'Homegrown in Ireland' campaign.
Wexford making progress on job front, says Bruton
COUNTY WEXFORD is starting to make real progress on job creation, says Minister Richard Bruton.
Intruder plunged 40 feet in escape attempt
A MAN plunged 40 feet to the pavement on the Main Street in Wexford after leaping from a rooftop in a bid to escape gardai.
'Chequered past' man avoids jail
A TAGHMON man, who last Tuesday's sitting of Wexford District Court heard has 'turned a fairly significant corner in his life' has been ordered to carry out 100 hours of community service in lieu of a prison term.
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.
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.
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.
Soccer club gets the green light to build
One of the long established powers in Wexford soccer is preparing to install facilities in keeping with its sporting stature.
Codd's goalkeeping heroics foil Cloughbawn
ST. ANNE'S were indebted to goalkeeper Joe Codd as they edged past Cloughbawn to claim their first win of the season in the Pettitt's Senior hurling championship Group B at O'Kennedy Park on Sunday last.
Campile end on a high
Gorey Celtic 0, Campile United 4: Campile travelled to Gorey Celtic on Thursday evening and four goals from Eva Boland gave them the three points needed to set up a winner takes all decider with Bridge Rovers in Under-14 Division 2A. After an evenly-contested first-half, Campile got on top in the second-half to secure all three points.
Ballymoney Golf Club
Wednesday 9 hole - 1st prize: Alan Goff (19) 20 pts; 2nd prize: Peter Byrne (24) 20pts; 3rd prize: Paul O'Brien (20) 20pts.
Schoolgirls' results and fixtures
Under-10 Division 2B: Adamstown 10 (Maebh Wickham 5, Isobelle Herbert 5), Enniscorthy Town 2.
Medals for Wexford as town hosts Euro finals
IRELAND'S Kettlebell athletes put in a stunning performance at the European Kettlebell Championships in St Joseph's Centre in Bishopswater over the weekend.
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.
Glascotts of the world to attend events in Ross
GLASCOTTS FROM all over the world will descend on the New Ross area in June to network, share stories and research about a family that has links in the area back to Cromwellian times.
Soccer for WSPCA
A memorial soccer tournament in memory of a woman who loved animals has raised over €2,000 for the WSPCA.
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.
Evelyn was a lady of great religious faith
Wexford woman Evelyn Vaughey was a deeply religious woman with a special devotion to St. Anthony.
Naturalist Club hosts talk about butterflies
A talk on butterflies will be given at the Irish National Heritage Park in Ferrycarrig on Thursday, June 6, beginning at 8 p.m.
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.
Piercestown 'Breakfast Group' to be officially launched next week
THE Men's Breakfast group in Piercestown is to be officially opened next Thursday, June 13.
Buddy looking for a new home
BUDDY is a two-year-old Collie Springer cross.
Berry growers are wary of a late late show
THE STORY of the farmer who was asked what he would do with his lotto winnings, and replied that he would continue farming until it was all gone, is something fruit farmers can identify with too.
Local producers 'up the steaks' to wow judges
Wexford camogie captain Mary Leacy turned gourmet for the day as she assisted in judging of the Slaney Foods International quality steak competition. The three-in-a-row All-Ireland winner was joined in her tasty assignment at Kelly's Hotel in Rosslare by hotel proprietor Bill Kelly and journalist John Shirley, with expert assistance from chef Eugene Callaghan.
Jenny to learn from one of Ireland's best
JENNY Cleary got the surprise of her life at Griffith College Fashion Show when she discovered she had been awarded the first year internship to work with the well known Irish Designer Jennifer Rothwell for the summer.
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All outstanding in The Field
COLÁISTE ABBAIN, Adamstown, pulled out all the stops in the famous St. Abban's Hall when they produced a breath-taking production of 'The Field' by John B. Keane.
Sasta Festival stars include Jerry Fish and three of the Sawdoctors
A new band called The Cabin Collective featuring three members of The Saw Doctors will rock Wexford quays on Sunday next in a free open-air concert during the Sásta Festival.
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.
Four new Wexford plays to be staged
Forget Paris Je T'Aime and To Rome With Love, Wexford's got Hons And Rissoles.
Book on castles to be launched
A book on Wexford castles by the late Dr. Billy Colfer will be launched in Wexford County Library this Thursday, June 6 at 8 p.m.
Council art tour
A TOUR of the Wexford County Council's art collection at Carriglawn (next to the old county hospital) is due to take place at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, June 5.
