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Nicky drums up a storm at the Eurovision
HE'S toured with Riverdance and backed Kelly Clarkson but Wexford's Nicky Bailey will play to his biggest audience yet in Malmo tonight (Tuesday).
Ex-Mountjoy boss retells prison stories on campus
THE final year students of the BA (Hons) in Applied Social Studies (Professional Social Care) from the Wexford Campus of IT Carlow were captivated by former Mountjoy governor's John Lonergan's company last Wednesday.
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.
Friends reunited after 50-year gap
Two childhood friends who had not seen each other for 50 years were re-united thanks to an appeal in the Wexford People.
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.
Family's car overturned by vandals
A WEXFORD family was stunned after vandals overturned their parked in the street outside their home.
![Nuala Browne Treacy, is pictured with Eimear Whittle, F?ilte Ireland; John Treacy and Angela Devitt, Treacys Hote, Enniscorthy,l at Meitheal, Irelands largest travel trade workshop in the RDS, Dublin. [Photo: Fennells]](http://cdn1.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/news/article29265250.ece/ALTERNATES/w135square/NWS_20130514_New_032_27422549_I1.jpg "Nuala Browne Treacy, with Eimear Whittle, Fáilte Ireland; John Treacy and Angela Devitt, Treacys Hotel, Enniscorthy,at Meitheal, in the RDS.")
The might of Meitheal
A number of Wexford tourism industry providers attended 'Meitheal', Ireland's largest travel trade workshop, in the RDS, Dublin.
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.
Re-launch of 1798 Centre draws closer
The upcoming re-launch of the National 1798 Rebellion Centre in Enniscorthy and the Rebellion Weekend on May 25 and 26 will see the Centre is throwing open its doors for a special weekend ticket price of €3 per person.
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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.
Town's musical son has Mass appeal
Musician Pierce Turner is basking in the warmth of a big Wexford hug after a Gathering weekend devoted to his music.
Traditional family value
DEREK Fehily grew up in Wexford town – like many of his business generation, the family home atop the family's pharmacy in South Main Street.
We must back local business
MADELEINE Quirke, is Chief Executive of Wexford Chamber, one of 56 affiliated Chambers operating under the umbrella of Chambers Ireland.
Opera festival organisers hunt for 'dedicated' extras
WEXFORD Festival Opera is looking for extras to perform in the Jules Massenet one-act operas, Thérèse and La Navarraise at this year's Festival.
Seven outboard motors stolen
Wexford gardai are investigating the theft of seven outboard engines worth over €25,000 from the laguna in Rosslare Harbour.
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.
We must back local business
MADELEINE Quirke, is Chief Executive of Wexford Chamber, one of 56 affiliated Chambers operating under the umbrella of Chambers Ireland.
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.
Wexford Business Awards attract almost 100 entries
ALMOST 100 local businesses have submitted applications for the 2013 Wexford Business Awards.
Spate of arson attacks in Ross
GARDAI ARE now preparing a file for the Director of Public Prosecutions following an arson attack on the office of Government Chief Whip Paul Kehoe.
Cannabis in pocket
A man who could not explain how the drug came to be in his pocket pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis last week.
Twomey and Fine Gael under fire over proposed abortion legislation
MORE than 100 people, including Deputy Liam Twomey and Senator Jim Walsh, attended a County Wexford Prolife Campaign meeting in the Talbot Hotel recently.
Killenagh's third cup success in ten days
Killenagh Wanderers 2, St. Leonards 1: A breezy Cloughbawn saw these sides produce an incident-filled Ger Dunne Under-16 Cup final before Killenagh eventually secured their third cup final win inside ten days.
Giles looks on as Hibs girls triumph
Campile United 1, Courtown Hibs 2: Played in Ferrycarrig Park as part of the John Giles Festival of Football, these two young sides produced an entertaining and exciting Under-10 Cup final which displayed all the best in under-age soccer in Wexford at present.
Adamstown athletes showed their talents
Adamstown athletes showed their talents last weekend at Day 1 of the county championships, with just over 40 athletes competing for the club, there was lots of success and newly crowed county champions.
Glynn-Barntown finish with flourish for merited win
AFTER SURVIVING the last-day relegation trauma of 2012, Glynn-Barntown hit three unanswered points from the 55th minute onwards to take Rathnure's scalp in this low-scoring and defence-dominated Pettitt's Senior hurling championship Group B opener in Bellefield on Saturday last.
Man U fan Jim pays tribute to Sir Alex
The retirement of Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson struck a personal chord with the well-known Wexford bus operator Jim Shannon who has met the legendary soccer boss on numerous occasions.
Champs survive scare as Anne's come close
ONE OF the issues that Oulart-The Ballagh have faced in the course of their four-year reign at the top is the lack of quality games in the early stages of the Pettitt's Senior hurling championship.
Climb to remember Kieran and Nuala – and to help charity
Three generations of one family, rocked by tragedy in the late 1970s, will climb Croagh Patrick later this year to raise valuable funds for Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Ireland.
Community Garda
Community Garda Barry Brennan will be in attendance at the Faythe School in Wexford tonight to sign forms for people who have difficulty getting to the local barracks. Garda Brennan will sign or stamp passport, tax or other official forms from 7.30 p.m, and also provide information and advice.
Dogs the star attraction at barking mad fundraiser
Teacher Jim Codd organised a dog race and dog show over two days and invited students to enter their family pets.
ICA committee elections
ICA committe elections
An Taisce Wexford litter lift
The recent An Taisce , Wexford County Council , Blackwater Tidy Towns litter lift was a great success.
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.
Into the future on the Celtic Horizon
On the face of it, the Celtic Link ferry company is a minnow swimming with sharks. Its one-ship operation shares the pier at Rosslare Harbour with some the biggest names in the business, Stena and Irish Ferries.
Hot air balloons stir mental health debate
WEXFORD-based counselling and psychotherapy service It's Good 2 Talk has unveiled a plan to get Wexford people talking about mental health as part of the nationwide Green Ribbon campaign to encourage open discussion on mental health.
New Tayto bar – is it a hit or miss?
Tuesday: The good woman had a surprise waiting for me when I got in from work today. It was one of the new Tayto chocolate bars. 'The shopkeeper had three boxes of them at 3pm and only two bars left shortly after tea-time,' she told me, and I couldn't help but be intrigued. The first thing I noticed was its size, diminutive when measured against a Dairy Milk bar, which is a piece of chocolate confectionery that I would slay dragons for.
Folk fundraiser
A benefit concert in aid of the Niall Mellon Trust, featuring the Wexford Folk Orchestra, with guest Ger Busher and others, will take place this coming Thursday night, May 16 in Wexford Arts Centre.
Fifth Food and Wine Festival
THE FIFTH Wexford Food and Wine Festival is due to take place between Friday, May 24, to Sunday, May 26.
Record your life – with Jackie's help
The Wexford-based author and journalist Jackie Hayden will host a workshop entitled 'Write For Your Life' at Wexford Arts Centre on Thursday, May 30, from 7 p.m. to 9.45 p.m.
Dublin presents William's snaps
The work of student photographer William Butler from Wexford town will go on show in Dublin later this month.
Festival tickets in big demand
WEXFORD Festival Opera is reporting an encouraging start to its bookings for the 2013 festival.
Priests in concert
It will be a holy show at White's Hotel this Saturday when The Priests appear in concert. Tickets are €30, but for an additional €15 you also get a 3-course meal and meet and greet with the trio. Doors open 8 p.m. and tickets are available from White's and the Arts Centre.
Bill's 'First' class gig
Ian (Mocha) Moloney and his band Cousin Bill played a homecoming gig in Maggie Mays to celebrate the launch of their debut album aptly named First.
O Maonlai in concert
Liam O Maonlaí will appear in concert at An Tobar in the Wesgate Heritage Centre on Saturday next, May 18.
Remembering Zorro down Wexico way
Swashbuckling Wexford celebrated the life and legend of Zorro last weekend.
