http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/ http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/news/nicky-drums-up-a-storm-at-the-eurovision-29265215.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/news/nicky-drums-up-a-storm-at-the-eurovision-29265215.html 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). News Tue, 14 May 2013 05:42:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/news/exmountjoy-boss-retells-prison-stories-on-campus-29265241.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/news/exmountjoy-boss-retells-prison-stories-on-campus-29265241.html 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. News Tue, 14 May 2013 05:42:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/news/attempt-made-to-burn-union-flag-29265247.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/news/attempt-made-to-burn-union-flag-29265247.html THE unusual sight of the Union flag flying on Wexford Bridge was too much for someone in the town over the weekend. News Tue, 14 May 2013 05:42:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/news/friends-reunited-after-50year-gap-29265329.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/news/friends-reunited-after-50year-gap-29265329.html Two childhood friends who had not seen each other for 50 years were re-united thanks to an appeal in the Wexford People. News Tue, 14 May 2013 05:42:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/entertainment/jimmys-rissoles-going-nationwide-29283646.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/entertainment/jimmys-rissoles-going-nationwide-29283646.html JIMMY Barry's rissoles are going nationwide on Wednesday as the television documentary series 'Local Heroes' features members of the Wexford Food Family. Entertainment Tue, 21 May 2013 05:42:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/lifestyle/bb-has-asking-price-of-295000-29283683.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/lifestyle/bb-has-asking-price-of-295000-29283683.html ONE of the best known townhouse B&B's in Wexford has come on the market at a price of €295,000. Lifestyle Tue, 21 May 2013 05:42:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/news/croke-park-2-to-be-debated-at-conferences-29283643.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/news/croke-park-2-to-be-debated-at-conferences-29283643.html TWO IMPACT divisional conferences take place in Wexford on May 22 and 23. News Tue, 21 May 2013 05:42:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/lifestyle/praise-for-project-as-ros-tapestries-visit-brussels-29283598.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/lifestyle/praise-for-project-as-ros-tapestries-visit-brussels-29283598.html THE ROS Tapestry project has been described as 'inspiring' while on display in the European Parliament in Brussels. Lifestyle Tue, 21 May 2013 05:42:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/news/pat-wins-best-director-title-at-allirelands-29283652.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/news/pat-wins-best-director-title-at-allirelands-29283652.html 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. News Tue, 21 May 2013 05:42:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/localnotes/gang-gets-shaved-for-charity-29283650.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/localnotes/gang-gets-shaved-for-charity-29283650.html MORE than €2,000 was raised for the Irish Cancer Society by a group of civic-minded folk during a sponsored shave and leg wax at Freddie's Bar in Screen. Local Notes Tue, 21 May 2013 05:42:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/localnotes/campaign-launched-to-tackle-a-sticky-problem-29283648.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/localnotes/campaign-launched-to-tackle-a-sticky-problem-29283648.html WEXFORD is getting stuck into a very sticky issue - how to reduce the vast amount of chewing gum being discarded on our pavements. Local Notes Tue, 21 May 2013 05:42:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/news/missing-teenager-is-safe-and-well-29283655.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/news/missing-teenager-is-safe-and-well-29283655.html 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. News Tue, 21 May 2013 05:42:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/lifestyle/4000-not-enough-for-charity-painting-29283654.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/lifestyle/4000-not-enough-for-charity-painting-29283654.html A bid of to €4,000 failed to secure a very valuable painting which went under the hammer for a good cause recently. Lifestyle Tue, 21 May 2013 05:42:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/news/branding-expo-at-wexford-campus-29283608.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/news/branding-expo-at-wexford-campus-29283608.html 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. News Tue, 21 May 2013 05:42:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/news/wexford-business-awards-attract-almost-100-entries-29265188.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/news/wexford-business-awards-attract-almost-100-entries-29265188.html ALMOST 100 local businesses have submitted applications for the 2013 Wexford Business Awards. News Tue, 14 May 2013 05:42:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/news/spate-of-arson-attacks-in-ross-29265290.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/news/spate-of-arson-attacks-in-ross-29265290.html 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. News Tue, 14 May 2013 05:42:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/news/traffic-lights-at-dunnes-are-back-in-action-29265223.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/news/traffic-lights-at-dunnes-are-back-in-action-29265223.html IN case you hadn't noticed the traffic lights outside Dunnes are back in action. News Tue, 14 May 2013 05:42:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/news/cannabis-in-pocket-29265221.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/news/cannabis-in-pocket-29265221.html A man who could not explain how the drug came to be in his pocket pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis last week. News Tue, 14 May 2013 05:42:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/news/familys-car-overturned-by-vandals-29265201.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/news/familys-car-overturned-by-vandals-29265201.html A WEXFORD family was stunned after vandals overturned their parked in the street outside their home. News Tue, 14 May 2013 05:42:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/localnotes/the-st-fintans-gaa-lotto-29265337.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/localnotes/the-st-fintans-gaa-lotto-29265337.html The St Fintans GAA lotto now stands at €10,200 and tickets can be purchased in the local shops and from club members at a cost of €1.50. There is also a match three prize of €300 up for grabs each week and Noah Verrall,Michelle & Jack O Leary shared in this prize last week with the following numbers drawn 3,6,22,28. We thank you for your continued support. Local Notes Tue, 14 May 2013 05:42:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/localnotes/an-taisce-wexford-litter-lift-29265332.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/localnotes/an-taisce-wexford-litter-lift-29265332.html The recent An Taisce , Wexford County Council , Blackwater Tidy Towns litter lift was a great success. Thank you to volunteers from all areas of the parish who helped collect one skip plus forty sacks of rubbish from the roadsides. It was great to see so many people come to the Bridge in Blacktwater on the day. Thank you also to those who worked on their local roads lifting litter in their own time. A special thank you to drivers with cars, trailers and lorry who transported the full sacks from the various areas to the village. Local Notes Tue, 14 May 2013 05:42:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/localnotes/the-annual-galbally-tractor-and-vintage-run-29265334.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/localnotes/the-annual-galbally-tractor-and-vintage-run-29265334.html The Annual Galbally Tractor and Vintage Run will take place on Sunday 26th May, commencing with registration at 11.30 am in Galbally and the run commences at 1 pm. Refreshments will be served in the Community Centre. All proceeds in aid of the Galbally Restoration Fund. All support would be greatly appreciated. Local Notes Tue, 14 May 2013 05:42:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/news/wreaths-tribute-to-congo-war-casualty-29265232.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/news/wreaths-tribute-to-congo-war-casualty-29265232.html A young Wexford solider killed in the Congo over 50 years ago was remembered at a wreath-laying ceremony in Barntown. News Tue, 14 May 2013 05:42:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/news/the-might-of-meitheal-29265251.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/news/the-might-of-meitheal-29265251.html A number of Wexford tourism industry providers attended 'Meitheal', Ireland's largest travel trade workshop, in the RDS, Dublin. News Tue, 14 May 2013 05:42:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/news/wexford-business-network-to-be-launched-in-dublin-29265253.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/news/wexford-business-network-to-be-launched-in-dublin-29265253.html THE new Wexford Business Network is to be officially launched in Dublin at the end of the month. News Tue, 14 May 2013 05:42:02 +0100