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Death case driver's sentence adjourned
A BARNTOWN motorist who pleaded guilty to dangerous driving causing death has had sentence adjourned.
84-year-old groped his nieces 35 years apart
An 84-year-old Kilmore man has pleaded guilty at Wexford Circuit Court to sexual offences against two of his nieces 35 years apart, and will be sentenced later this month.
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.
Vandals attempt to burn down community centre
Cleaned up and then almost burnt out. That was the story at the FAB (Ferndale, Ashfield, Belvedere) Community and Family Resource Centre in Coolcotts.
End in sight after long battle - Loreto principal
'We're tremendously pleased,' said Loreto principal Billy O'Shea.
Man attacked B&B owner in his home
A MAN who launched an unprovoked attack on a bed and breakfast owner, during which he inflicted facial injuries, has been sentenced to five years in prison.
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.
Duo injured in unprovoked attack on street
Two young men are recovering from injuries after an unprovoked attack late at night in the centre of Wexford town.
ESB says no lights till council pays up
WEXFORD Borough Council has to pay a reconnection fee to the ESB before the Dunnes pedestrian crossing lights can be switched back on.
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'Croke Park 2' to be debated at conferences
TWO IMPACT divisional conferences take place in Wexford on May 22 and 23.
Missing teenager is safe and well
A national alert asking the public to be on the lookout for a 17 year old girl living in the Oulart area was called off at the weekend.
Pat wins 'Best Director title at All-Irelands
ThE OVER the water area is extremely proud of its adopted son, Pat Whelan of Castlebridge, who last weekend bagged the prestigious 'Best Director' award in his debut at the RTE All-Ireland drama festival in Athlone.
Branding expo at Wexford Campus
SOLVING problems outside the box, that's what the 3rd year BA in Visual Communications students from the Wexford Campus of IT Carlow did for community groups in Wexford.
Wexford Business Awards attract almost 100 entries
ALMOST 100 local businesses have submitted applications for the 2013 Wexford Business Awards.
Declaration sought on retail park site
A WEXFORD-based store applied for a declaration to the borough council in relation to a development without the knowledge of the owners of a site at Drinagh or of Meadows and Byrne which has permission for a lifestyle centre there.
DNA could identify Tuskar Rock victim
The mystery that surrounds an unidentified victim of the Tuskar Rock plane crash of 1968 could soon be solved, thanks to advances in DNA technology.
Attempt made to burn Union flag
THE unusual sight of the Union flag flying on Wexford Bridge was too much for someone in the town over the weekend.
Wexford Business Network to be launched in Dublin
THE new Wexford Business Network is to be officially launched in Dublin at the end of the month.
Family's car overturned by vandals
A WEXFORD family was stunned after vandals overturned their parked in the street outside their home.
Young man is beaten up and left blind in one eye
A young Wexford man was cut on the face with broken glass and his friend was left blind in one eye following a recent assault in Redmond Square.
Victim's dad fears future attack could end in death
The father of an assault victim said he is speaking out about late night street violence in Wexford in the hope of highlghting the problem.
Ticket move 'one giant Leap' for Wexford Bus
Wexford Bus took a giant leap forward last week when it became the first private commercial bus operator in the country to officially adopt the Leap Card ticketing system.
Bank for sale but AIB not moving out
The AIB bank in Wexford is up for sale but account holders in the town need not worry that they are about to be left without a branch on their doorsteps.
'Cuddle cot' for hospital
An Enniscorthy couple presented a 'cuddle cot' in memory of their daughter to Wexford General Hospital last week.
Ex-ambassador gets a welcome in home town
GOREY gave a warm welcome home to one of the town's most distinguished sons when former Irish ambassador to Britain Ted Barrington gave a talk to the North Wexford Historical Society about his life and times.
McCauley's crowds welcome rugby trio
Three Irish rugby players drew huge crowds to the newly revamped Sam McCauley store at Redmond Square on Saturday.
Charity rugby in memory of Aoife
A charity tag rugby blitz is being held in memory of a Piercestown teenager who died suddenly on Christmas Eve.
Moyne youths savour cup win
MOYNE RANGERS collected their second Wexford Youth Cup in five years with a dominant victory over Division 1 league leaders Kilmore on Saturday last.
Minors gave crowd a lift
THE WEXFORD Minor footballers gave the appreciative crowd in Bellefield on Wednesday last a huge lift when they battled back twice from four-point deficits in the second-half before grabbing a brace of memorable late scores to pip Louth in this highly-entertaining Electric Ireland Leinster championship losers' section clash.
Well done to the Juniors who defeated St. Mary's
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Duo's rally commentary is a YouTube sensation
Wexford motor rally enthusiasts Neil Hickey and Enda Kennedy have gone viral on YouTube with a riveting and hilarious seven minute video of their performance at the Carrick Forestry event.
Students' tasty takeaways are going for prize
The tasty takeaway treats of three Wexford students have been shortlisted in the 'Takeaway My Way' cookery competition.
Sadness at death of mum Eilish
There is widespread sadness in Wexford this week following the death of popular mother-of-two Eilish McCreary who was in her late 30's.
'Great day for the Loreto'
Pre-exam tension gave away to celebration in the Loreto in Wexford as the Minister for Education allocated funding for a long-awaited new school.
Scouts help clean up Piercestown
PIERCESTOWN Scout Group boys, leaders, parents and parish council members collected over 30 bags of rubbish around the village during their recent Community Clean up Day.
Mary was known for her kind nature
THE recent passing of Mary Cullen of Clonard Park, Wexford, occasioned great sadness in both Wexford, where she lived and her original birthplace of Blackwater.
Calling Pres students from the early '70s
If you did your Leaving Cert in the Wexford Presentation Secondary School in 1973 or your Inter Cert in 1970, it's time to take a trip down memory lane.
WLOS surprise Margaret with award
Margaret Gurhy was given the surprise of her life as she became the first winner of the Des Corish Perpetual Trophy in front of a full house at the opera house.
Enjoying the great outdoors and family fun this weekend
It's a Bank Holiday Sunday. The sun is shining, the birds are singing, I'm lying in bed reading the papers and all is good with the world. Then my peace is shattered.
We're sending out the message that town is not open for business
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Wexford set to celebrate Europe Day
Wexford Borough Council is planning to celebrate Europe Day on Thursday, May 9 with a number of art projects around the town.
100 years since largest salmon was landed
THIS YEAR marks the 100th anniversary of what is believed to be one of the largest salmons ever caught in the River Barrow.
Future's bright after weathering the storm
ITS products have weathered many storms, and the company has too.
Remembering Zorro down Wexico way
Swashbuckling Wexford celebrated the life and legend of Zorro last weekend.
Mastering the fine art of retailing
The marriage of food, wine and culture at Greenacres has ensured that it has remained very much to the fore of Wexford's businesses and an unstinting passion of quality and affordability has seen it flourish.
Students publish a book of stories – with Billy's help
The creative juices were flowing in Wexford Vocational College this year as the school's second-year students worked with author Billy Roche to create 'Story Blender'.
Chocolate charity night
Chocolate charity night
Turner time
THE music of Pierce Turner will be celebrated in his hometown this weekend, in a three-day festival under the 'Gathering' banner.
Wexford's wildlife to feature on RTE
Wexford's wildlife will be showcased on RTE's Nationwide tomorrow (Wednesday) night.
