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The Dun Mhuire theatre building on South Main Street.

News

Wexford’s Dun Mhuire Theatre set for demolition in the coming months

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Conor Hearne of Wexford tries to get away from Seán Linnane (Galway).

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Tom Dempsey Opinion Let’s not panic, but the second half of Wexford v Galway was very tough to watch

Josh Rothwell presenting the Hope Cancer Support Centre with a cheque for €7627.75, proceeds from sale of his Landscape Calendar 2023. In picture. Sean McCarthy, Josh Rothwell and Denise McDonald.

News

Wexford teen raises over €7,500 for Hope Centre through calendar initiative

Pictured at O’Suan Sleep studios in Wexford town are George O’Connor and Ray Murphy founder of O’Suan Sleep. Photograph: Patrick Browne

Lifestyle

Wexford man’s back injury leads to creation of revolutionary sleep system

Alejandro looks perfectly at ease in the Aston Martin supercar.

News

Wexford boy who was attacked by dog enjoys a spin in an Aston Martin DB11 for his birthday

The Academic are set for an intimate album launch show in Wexford on February 13.

Lifestyle

The Academic set for intimate Wexford album-launch show

From left: Geraldine Shield with Dan Connolly, Elaine Connolly, David O'Neill, Maria Sheil and Catherine O'Connor enjoyed the Gorey Business and Endeavour Awards in the Amber Springs Hotel.

Business

Pictures from the Gorey Business and Endeavour awards

Cody Rossitor with his grandparents Ann and Tony Rossiter from Nash and Marian Rogers from Cork.

Lifestyle

Pictures from Grandparents’ Day at New Ross school

Wexford Senior hurling champions, Ferns St. Aidan's.

GAA

Ferns to begin defence of Wexford Senior hurling title against Shels

Gorey Courthouse.

Courts

Wexford man who assaulted an innocent person after a night out must pay compensation of €6,000

Wexford's Brian Deeny will return to his old club for the Leinster Rugby open training session.

Lifestyle

Wexford rugby fans to get the opportunity to meet their Leinster heroes

Opinion & Analysis

Drag queen Pixie with dancers Narviz Barbara and Ibeth Gomez Lozan at the launch in Dublin of the St Patrick's Day Festival 2023. Photo: Sasko Lazarov/RollingNews.ie

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Simon Bourke Opinion We are one, we are inclusive, but Paddy’s Day promotion left out one important group

Randomly last week, Himself gained the most brownie points ever when he cleaned out the entire cutlery drawer. I fell in love with him all over again.

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Justine O'Mahony Opinion Real life romance is in the day to day things our partners do

‘I noticed you were a bit slow out of the scratcher this morning, me oul segotia. I find it hard to spring from the bed myself.'

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David Medcalf Opinion Old friends enjoying a one-sided chat on the changes that come with age

Great times for the weapons industry

Fr Michael Commane

A New York morning with an eclectic mix of characters following their daily rituals

Pierce Turner

Homework debate misses the point. It’s there to teach students discipline

Editorial Comment

Wexford & District

The Dun Mhuire theatre building on South Main Street.

Wexford’s Dun Mhuire Theatre set for demolition in the coming months

Pupils of the CBS Primary School raised their first Active Flag on Monday morning. The schools Active Commitee Back; Clara Califf (teacher), Neveah Shannon, Madison Moriarty, Tiernan Higginbottom, Joey Furlong, Noah Donehan, Tadhg Furlong and Grace Dillon (teacher) Seated; Alannah McLoughlin, Devin Hore, Ciarán Morris, Amy Hatchell, Olivia Cummings and Isaac Taylor.

Wexford’s CBS Primary raise their very first Active Flag

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Wexford woman on dealing with her mother’s dementia – ‘How can the person who gave birth to me not know me?’

Launch of the Wexford Credit Union 5K Night Run, Amy Furlong, David Maguire and Sinead Hore (Wexford Credit Union), Walter Kent (Secretary) Eddie Kehoe and Pauline Atkinson (Chairperson Irish Kidney Society Wexford), Marian O'Leary (High Meadows Community Centre), David Martin (High Meadows Community Centre and race organiser) and Shane Furlong (Chairperson High Meadows Fundraising Commitee).

Wexford Credit Union Night run 2023 is under starter’s orders

Monica Byrne.

Music, laughter and the ability to lie – life as a carer for those with dementia

Pictured at O’Suan Sleep studios in Wexford town are George O’Connor and Ray Murphy founder of O’Suan Sleep. Photograph: Patrick Browne

Wexford man’s back injury leads to creation of revolutionary sleep system

Launch of the Wexford GAA "Sporting Memories" in association with the Alzheimer Society which takes place in Chadwick's Wexford Park on Monday 6th February at 2.30pm. L/r; Ann Marie Laffan (Wexford County Council), Tony Dempsey (Age Friendly Ambassador), Catherine O'Leary (Alzheimer Society National Community Manager) and Margurete Furlong (Chairperson of the GAA Health and Wellbeing Commitee)

Wexford people living with dementia encouraged to embrace sporting memories

Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council George Lawlor who has been on the receiving end of sinister threats in the recent past.

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Wexford County Council Chair shares his experience of threats and abuse following sinister text messages

New Ross

Cody Rossitor with his grandparents Ann and Tony Rossiter from Nash and Marian Rogers from Cork.

Pictures from Grandparents’ Day at New Ross school

Seamus D'Arcy, flanked by Jamesie Murphy and Billy Redmond of New Ross Seniors.

New Ross SVP benefit from golf fundraiser

Adamstown Development association meeting in Brad Ógs bar. Photo; Mary Browne

County Wexford town to revive community group

14/1/2023 Sean Connick, Dunbrody. Photo; Mary Browne

€750k boost for New Ross Dunbrody centre with total revamp of reception area this year

May Keegan and her partner John Doody with son Sean.

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Wexford family forced to live in hotel after second fire in neighbour’s house – ‘I just want to feel safe in my own home’

Anna Furlong, South street hair salon premises has closed, with Anna now working from a salon at home.

Uncertain future for New Ross shops

Cathaoirleach of the New Ross District Cllr Michael Sheehan.

New Ross chairperson pleads for Department funding to fix ‘collapsing’ roads in town centre

Luke McNamara with his grandparents Martina and Jimmy O'Leary from Fethard and Eileen McNarara from Ballyhack.

Pictures show the first Grandparents’ Day at Ballyhack National School

Enniscorthy

Josh Rothwell presenting the Hope Cancer Support Centre with a cheque for €7627.75, proceeds from sale of his Landscape Calendar 2023. In picture. Sean McCarthy, Josh Rothwell and Denise McDonald.

Wexford teen raises over €7,500 for Hope Centre through calendar initiative

The Rt Reverend Adrian Wilkinson at the Service of Enthronement in the Cathedral Church of St. Edan, Ferns as Bishop of Ferns..

Bishop Adrian Wilkinson is enthroned as Bishop of Ferns

Mary B O'Leary

New bus link launched between Enniscorthy and Wexford town

Permanent tsb, Rafter St., Enniscorthy.

Permanent TSB opens for business in Enniscorthy

Ramsgrange Community School group with teacher Rebecca Frayne at the Wexford Locaol Development presentation to Meitheal Leaders in the Riverside Park Hotel.

Meitheal leaders in County Wexford are presented with achievement certificates

The light shining on a bench at the Moran Park Grotto in Enniscorthy.

Enniscorthy grotto is left in the dark despite light being erected

Tony and Florence Jordan with Karen Franklin who feature in the Wexford Film Workshop's latest film 'All in the Family' which will premiere in the Presentation Centre in Enniscorthy on Friday, February 3 at 8 p.m. Proceeds in aid of Wexford Hospice Homecare.

Bunclody Beat

Slaney Search Rescue boat and volunteers.

Body of a woman is recovered from River Slaney in Enniscorthy

Gorey

Aine Cullen, Emma Fitzhenry, Orla Murphy, Corina Dwyer and Kayleigh O'Rourke at the Ferns St. Aidan's GAA Club Dinner Dance in the Riverside Park Hotel. Photos: John Walsh

Pictures of the Ferns St Aidan’s GAA Club Dinner Dance

From left: Geraldine Shield with Dan Connolly, Elaine Connolly, David O'Neill, Maria Sheil and Catherine O'Connor enjoyed the Gorey Business and Endeavour Awards in the Amber Springs Hotel.

Pictures from the Gorey Business and Endeavour awards

Leah Owley O'Reilly, Tiernan Doyle, Caoimhe Fleming and Mia McMahon at the Tara Rocks Camogie and Ladies Football dinner dance in the Ashdown Park Hotel. Photos: Jim Campbell

Pictures of the Tara Rocks Camogie and Ladies Football Dinner Dance in Gorey

Three units of the Fire Service pictured at the scene of an road traffic collision on the M11 near Gorey on Friday. Pic: Jim Campbell

Driver injured in County Wexford crash set to be released from hospital

Eco in Gorey.

Gorey restaurant to reopen under new management in February

Baby Girl Giants group at Ferns Dramatic Society's production of Jack and The Beanstalk in Ferns Community Centre.

Pictures show Fern’s pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk

Gorey Courthouse.

Wexford man who assaulted an innocent person after a night out must pay compensation of €6,000

Phil Brennan.

Peace Choir seeking singers for new Wexford branch

News

Josh Rothwell presenting the Hope Cancer Support Centre with a cheque for €7627.75, proceeds from sale of his Landscape Calendar 2023. In picture. Sean McCarthy, Josh Rothwell and Denise McDonald.

Wexford teen raises over €7,500 for Hope Centre through calendar initiative

The Dun Mhuire theatre building on South Main Street.

Wexford’s Dun Mhuire Theatre set for demolition in the coming months

Chief Superintendent Anthony Pettit.

Children of the first gardai to serve in County Wexford to be presented with special commemorative pins

Pupils of the CBS Primary School raised their first Active Flag on Monday morning. The schools Active Commitee Back; Clara Califf (teacher), Neveah Shannon, Madison Moriarty, Tiernan Higginbottom, Joey Furlong, Noah Donehan, Tadhg Furlong and Grace Dillon (teacher) Seated; Alannah McLoughlin, Devin Hore, Ciarán Morris, Amy Hatchell, Olivia Cummings and Isaac Taylor.

Wexford’s CBS Primary raise their very first Active Flag

The Rt Reverend Adrian Wilkinson at the Service of Enthronement in the Cathedral Church of St. Edan, Ferns as Bishop of Ferns..

Bishop Adrian Wilkinson is enthroned as Bishop of Ferns

Mary B O'Leary

New bus link launched between Enniscorthy and Wexford town

Permanent tsb, Rafter St., Enniscorthy.

Permanent TSB opens for business in Enniscorthy

Three units of the Fire Service pictured at the scene of an road traffic collision on the M11 near Gorey on Friday. Pic: Jim Campbell

Driver injured in County Wexford crash set to be released from hospital

Sport

Wexford veteran Ben Brosnan taking on Laois full-back Trevor Collins. Photographs: Noel Reddy.

GAA

Strong recovery isn’t enough for Wexford footballers as Laois prevail

Conor Hearne of Wexford tries to get away from Seán Linnane (Galway).

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Tom Dempsey Opinion Let’s not panic, but the second half of Wexford v Galway was very tough to watch

Wexford captain Damien Reck breaking away from Galway's Brian Concannon.

GAA

Accuracy deserts Wexford hurlers in a contest to forget against Galway

Wexford hurling manager Darragh Egan.

GAA

Conor Foley to make league debut for Wexford hurlers against Galway

Wexford Senior hurling champions, Ferns St. Aidan's.

GAA

Ferns to begin defence of Wexford Senior hurling title against Shelmaliers

Waterford manager Davy Fitzgerald.

GAA

Wexford hurlers lose heavily to the Déise

GAA

St. Peter’s make tame exit to Moate CS

Other Sports

Wexford Wanderers seconds beat league leaders Coolmine

Business & Farming

From left: Geraldine Shield with Dan Connolly, Elaine Connolly, David O'Neill, Maria Sheil and Catherine O'Connor enjoyed the Gorey Business and Endeavour Awards in the Amber Springs Hotel.

Pictures from the Gorey Business and Endeavour awards

Deirdre and Pete Caulfield of New Ross, Co Wexford dry cleaning business Cleaned4You.

New Ross dry cleaning business Cleaned4You looks to become more sustainable and age-friendly

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How do I rent out a room in my home, tax-free, right now?

At the Taste Wexford Breakfast Industry Showcase with Georgina Campbell in Johnstown Castle on Wednesday morning were Pauline Power (Killowen Farm), Tom Bermingham (Wexford Local Developement), Georgina Campbell, Seáneen Sullivan (Chef), Anthony O'Toole (Chef) and Lorraine O'Dwyer (Gallavanting.ie).

Taste Wexford showcase for breakfast industry at Johnstown Castle puts local food on the menu

Annie Madden, co-founder of FenuHealth, winner of the 2022 Student Entrepreneur Awards. Photo: Maxwells

Student Entrepreneur Awards seeking out novel business ideas

Karl Fitzpatrick, President of Chevron College.

Wexford based Chevron College to create 50 new jobs following acquisition

Poachers Mixers Box.

Wexford drinks company Poachers set to expand into Chinese market

Chair of the ICMSA Farm Business Committee Shane O’Loughlin.

Deadline for Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme is fast approaching

Lifestyle

Aine Cullen, Emma Fitzhenry, Orla Murphy, Corina Dwyer and Kayleigh O'Rourke at the Ferns St. Aidan's GAA Club Dinner Dance in the Riverside Park Hotel. Photos: John Walsh

Pictures of the Ferns St Aidan’s GAA Club Dinner Dance

Randomly last week, Himself gained the most brownie points ever when he cleaned out the entire cutlery drawer. I fell in love with him all over again.

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Justine O'Mahony Opinion Real life romance is in the day to day things our partners do

Cody Rossitor with his grandparents Ann and Tony Rossiter from Nash and Marian Rogers from Cork.

Pictures from Grandparents’ Day at New Ross school

Navá is a group of young musicians, comprising folk/bluegrass musicians Paddy Kiernan and Niall Hughes, and Iranian born brothers Shahab and Shayan Coohe, which explores the ancient musical cultures shared by Ireland and Persia.

Jazz meets classical at Music for Wexford concert at Green Acres Gallery

‘I noticed you were a bit slow out of the scratcher this morning, me oul segotia. I find it hard to spring from the bed myself.'

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David Medcalf Opinion Medders at Large Old friends enjoying a one-sided chat on the changes that come with age

Drag queen Pixie with dancers Narviz Barbara and Ibeth Gomez Lozan at the launch in Dublin of the St Patrick's Day Festival 2023. Photo: Sasko Lazarov/RollingNews.ie

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Simon Bourke Opinion Straight Talking We are one, we are inclusive, but Paddy’s Day promotion left out one important group

Seamus D'Arcy, flanked by Jamesie Murphy and Billy Redmond of New Ross Seniors.

New Ross SVP benefit from golf fundraiser

Holidays are on most of our minds this weather but don’t forget to enjoy the present.

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David Looby Opinion Chance encounters with strangers can resurrect childhood memories

Obituaries

The late Kathleen Mahon.

Dance teacher Kathleen Mahon was one of a kind

The late Jolly Ronan.

Joyful Jolly will be dearly missed in New Ross

The late Captain Ronnie Gordon.

Family of the late Captain Ronnie Gordon of Wexford to scatter his ashes at sea

The late Frances O'Connor.

Frances O’Connor fondly remembered as a pillar of the Kilmuckridge community

The late Patrick Banville.

Wonderful family man Paddy Banville loved the farm life

The late Jurgen Sassmannshausen.

Former Wexford industrialist Juergen Sassmannshausen will be remembered as a gentleman who always treated others with courtesy and respect

The late Billy Myers.

Gentleman Billy Myers touched many lives

The late Nickey Lacey.

Wexford singer Nickey Lacey’s voice resonated through the ages