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Business awards deadline is extended
The deadline for this year's Wexford Business Awards has been extended until today (Tuesday), April 17.
Any Arabic books lying around? Send them to Bridgetown!
Anna Hayes A small independent Wexford book shop is doing its bit to help members of the Syrian community to integrate into society by appealing for Arabic books that can be passed on to families.
WIT to hold open evening
Brendan Keane Waterford Institute of Technology's annual CAO open evening will take place on Tuesday, April 17, from 5.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. at the Institute's Cork Road campus.
Frustration over lack of action on Doran’s Bridge
Pádraig Byrne Despite a major public outcry, residents of Kiltealy have been left frustrated over a lack of action on a lethal junction at Doran's Bridge, just outside the village. The crossroads has seen...
Another positive step forward for special school
Pádraig Byrne The end of a long and difficult road may finally be in sight for management, staff and students at St Patrick's Special School as it was confirmed that quotes for the construction of their new school building are due to be submitted to the Department of Education by May 14, meaning that they may see a spade in the ground in...
Night of celebration to mark 40 years of Duffry Rovers camogie
Pádraig Byrne Forty years of highs and lows on and off the pitch were reflected upon at the Holy Grail Recently as Duffry Rovers Camogie celebrated their 40th anniversary with a special get together.
The white washing of the architects behind the Good Friday Agreement
Editorial Comment Twenty years on from the Good Friday there has been much discussion of the landmark agreement and its legacy in the last week.
€1million target in sight after an incredible day
Pádraig Byrne Enniscorthy was transformed into a sea of purple and gold from early on Sunday morning as over 2,000 walkers, joggers and runners arrived in their special t-shirts for this year's Hope & Dream 10.
Green-fingered gardeners brighten up the library
While we've endured some incredibly harsh weather in recent weeks, the stretch in the evenings and the slight rise in temperature already has people thinking of getting back out and enjoying their gardens.
Do we really need a presidential election?
Deborah Coleman - Straight Talking During the past few days, two of the most hotly-tipped presidential election candidates - Miriam O'Callaghan and Bertie Ahern ruled themselves out of any potential race.
Coffee morning raises a huge €6,000
The family of a little boy who required open heart surgery twice before he was six months old have managed to raise over €6,000 for Our Lady's Children's Hospital Crumlin and Ronald McDonald House.
The fodder crisis is an emergency that needs more than a piecemeal reply
Editorial Comment Since last October farmers across the country have been warning about a looming fodder crisis which - thanks to a combination of extreme bad weather and increased cattle stocks - threatened to be the worst seen in the country in several years.
Council take over St Senan’s Lane
As part of the preparation for the new business and technology park at Kilagoley, Wexford County Council has taken charge of the road known as St Senan's Lane, Kilagoley. Director of Services Eamonn Hore had recommended that the road be declared a public road and no objections were received.
Director cries foul over dog dirt
Director of Services for the Enniscorthy area has said that the amount of dog poo on our streets is 'unbelievable' and that something needs to be done about it.
New crew as part of litter crackdown
Pádraig Byrne Council officials may be able to call to people's homes and ask them to prove how they dispose of their rubbish as part of Wexford County Council's crackdown on littering and illegal dumping across the county.
Ireland’s response to Russia’s role in nerve agent attack is entirely correct
Our View The Fine Gael Government have come in for much criticism in recent months - a lot of it justifiable - but the left wing denunciation of the decision to expel a Russian diplomat amid the fallout from the nerve agent attack in the UK is completely unjustified.
Counting the cost of the snow begins
Pádraig Byrne With the District having been absolutely battered by the snow brought by Storm Emma, council officials are now beginning to calculate the cost of the damage caused, with roads having taken a particular hammering. At last week's council meeting, the members were unanimous in the praise for all the work council staff had...
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Bishop says abortion is morally wrong whether legal or not
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Irish Government urges Britain to think again on Brexit problems
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Mother: Eighth Amendment robbed me of right to grieve
- 100 legal professionals sign statement opposing abortion law reform
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Football rumours from the media
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Mohamed Salah keen to add Champions League title to PFA Player of the Year award
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Wenger wants Arsenal to regain unity needed for worldwide respect
- Pep Guardiola: Who am I to tell City fans not to invade the pitch?
- Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho: When I don’t win, you kill me
