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The pier at Cahore, Co Wexford where it is assumed that Gerard 'Tony' White met his demise.

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The 28-year mystery of a Dublin man who disappeared from a Wexford resort – ‘He would never have left me and the kids’

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Bring your electrical and electronic waste to the Racecourse on Saturday, February 4.

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Recycle all your unwanted electrical waste for free at collection day in Wexford Racecourse

(Elva Etienne/Alamy/PA)

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Wexford mother speaks out about CAMHS – ‘There's literally no plan in place for my daughter whatsoever’

An All-Ireland rail review looks likely to recommend the reinstatement of the Rosslare to Waterford rail line.

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Rosslare to Waterford greenway plans set to be derailed following publication of all-island rail review

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Wexford motorists to expect ‘major delays’ for next two months on busy main road

Cillian Murphy.

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exclusive Major coup for New Ross as Cillian Murphy to shoot new movie on location in the Wexford town

Joan Doran and Aidan and Fionnuala Doyle at Kay McGarry's surprise birthday party in the Ashdown Park Hotel on Saturday evening. Photos: Jim Campbell

Lifestyle

Pictures of people out and about in North Wexford

Educate Together School

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Wexford councillors brand Department of Education ‘utterly incompetent’ over school site selection debacle

Aidan McCann with America's Got Talent judge Heidi Klum.

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Magic moment for Wexford magician Aidan McCann as he gets into the final of America’s Got Talent All-Stars

John Wall and his partner Ciara Kent.

Courts

Wexford man who was trapped in his car for three days is charged with possession of heroin

Darragh Egan is congratulated by his Kilkenny counterpart, Derek Lyng, after the match.

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Wexford hurling manager Darragh Egan eager to maintain progress in Galway tie

Opinion & Analysis

Puppies are a highlight in the lives of stressed and busy vets

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Pete Wedderburn Opinion The new puppy season has arrived in Ireland

The interim report on child and adolescent mental health services in Ireland makes for truly shocking reading.

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Editorial Comment Opinion True scale of issues with child mental health care should surprise nobody

Minister Paschal Donohoe with Taoiseach Leo Varadkar.

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David Looby Opinion Cancel Culture vultures feast on celebrated Paschal Donohoe

Homework robots won’t stop until they have a €150k salary and three-bed semi in the suburbs

Simon Bourke

You’ll be relieved to know I won’t be applying for ‘middle aged’ Love Island

Justine O'Mahony

Is there anywhere more godforsaken than a garden on a drizzly winter’s day?

David Medcalf

Wexford & District

Alzheimer's Ireland staff members, Rebecca Roberts, Catheryn O'Leary, Mary Conroy Thoms and Monica Byrne.

Wexford Alzheimer’s Society working to ensure dementia diagnosis doesn’t define patients

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Wexford motorists to expect ‘major delays’ for next two months on busy main road

The emergence of woodpeckers in the south east is causing power outages.

Woodpeckers, wind and wildlife causing power outages in rural Wexford

Ben Hennessy.

Comic book fantasy turns to reality for Wexford illustrator Ben Hennessy

Educate Together School

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Wexford councillors brand Department of Education ‘utterly incompetent’ over school site selection debacle

An All-Ireland rail review looks likely to recommend the reinstatement of the Rosslare to Waterford rail line.

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Rosslare to Waterford greenway plans set to be derailed following publication of all-island rail review

Cillian Cullen, Rachel Dempsey, Roisin Dempsey and Niamh Dempsey at the Health Sectors Careers evening in Loreto Secondary School, Wexford.

Wexford students gain insight into careers in the health system

Pauline Rice, Breda Jacob and Mary O'Grady at the Oulart Senior Citizens' Party in Oulart Community Centre.

Around the Districts: Kilmore to Oulart & The Ballagh

New Ross

The late Patrick Banville.

Wonderful family man Paddy Banville loved the farm life

John Street is the planned location of the Primary Care Centre.

Primary Care Centre boost for New Ross area

Jane Byrne from Yoletown, Ellie Byrne from Milltow, Siobhan Byrne from Yoletown and Aoife Ryan from Clonmines at the St Leonards FC 50th anniversary dinner dance.

Photos show a fantastic St Leonard’s 50th dinner dance night

Wellingtonbridge Publican Michael Wallace

30 pubs closed in New Ross since the 1990s in major shift in drinking culture

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New Ross Community Noticeboard

Bill Murray, Harold Ramis and Dan Aykroyd in the original Ghostbusters

Ghostbusters Ireland crew to attend New Ross Paranormal Convention

The Baginbun Festival in New Ross.

€100,000 for New Ross district festivals

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Cannabis plants worth €28,000 seized in New Ross

Enniscorthy

Cllr Jackser Owens.

Questions raised of replacing windows and doors in Wexford council houses

Dawson Perpetual Snooker Shield runner-up Derek Hughes (left) and winner, Ray Cullen (right).

Snooker club in County Wexford is on cue for success

Enniscorthy Public Library.

IRIS service now available in Wexford libraries

Peer Pleasure will be headlining the Presentation Centre gig.

Presentation Centre gig in County Wexford will be a music highlight

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Bench warrant for Enniscorthy woman issued in theft case

Ger Mackey.

Review of outdoor dining facilities in Enniscorthy taking place

Michelle O'Neill pictured at Enniscorthy Castle.

Wexford’s Michelle O’Neill acknowledged in council chamber ahead of her World Cup appearance

Alejandro Mizsan at his homecoming gathering in Abbey Square, Enniscorthy.

Wexford councillors delighted to see Alejandro Mizsan back home after savage dog attack

Gorey

Joan Doran and Aidan and Fionnuala Doyle at Kay McGarry's surprise birthday party in the Ashdown Park Hotel on Saturday evening. Photos: Jim Campbell

Pictures of people out and about in North Wexford

Miriam O’Callaghan and Alan Shortt pictured with 16-year-old Sean Barnes from Wexford who avails of LauraLynn services, at the Mansion House as LauraLynn launch their 2023 Heroes Ball. Picture Andres Poveda

Wexford’s Sean Barnes launches LauraLynn Charity Ball

(Elva Etienne/Alamy/PA)

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Wexford mother speaks out about CAMHS – ‘There's literally no plan in place for my daughter whatsoever’

The pier at Cahore, Co Wexford where it is assumed that Gerard 'Tony' White met his demise.

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The 28 year mystery of a Dublin man who disappeared from a Wexford resort – ‘He would never have left me and the kids’

The new Talk To Tom centre and shop in Arklow.

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Mental health service Talk To Tom set for Wicklow launch after big community effort

Michael Murphy pictured outside his home in Eire Street. Pic: Jim Campbell

Ó Súilleabháin seeks ways to speed up An Bord Pleanála decisions in light of derelict house frustration in Wexford

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Number of Gorey roads need to be resurfaced

River in flood - fully comprehensive insurance should cover damage to your car

Gorey councillors call for more ideas to be explored in face of Ahare River flooding

News

Bring your electrical and electronic waste to the Racecourse on Saturday, February 4.

Recycle all your unwanted electrical waste for free at collection day in Wexford Racecourse

Miriam O’Callaghan and Alan Shortt pictured with 16-year-old Sean Barnes from Wexford who avails of LauraLynn services, at the Mansion House as LauraLynn launch their 2023 Heroes Ball. Picture Andres Poveda

Wexford’s Sean Barnes launches LauraLynn Charity Ball

(Elva Etienne/Alamy/PA)

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Wexford mother speaks out about CAMHS – ‘There's literally no plan in place for my daughter whatsoever’

The pier at Cahore, Co Wexford where it is assumed that Gerard 'Tony' White met his demise.

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The 28 year mystery of a Dublin man who disappeared from a Wexford resort – ‘He would never have left me and the kids’

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Wexford motorists to expect ‘major delays’ for next two months on busy main road

Michelle O'Neill pictured at Enniscorthy Castle.

Wexford’s Michelle O’Neill acknowledged in council chamber ahead of her World Cup appearance

Michael Murphy pictured outside his home in Eire Street. Pic: Jim Campbell

Ó Súilleabháin seeks ways to speed up An Bord Pleanála decisions in light of derelict house frustration in Wexford

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Number of Gorey roads need to be resurfaced

Sport

Soccer

Wexford Football League results and fixtures

Caitríona Murray taking on Offaly centre-back Emma Maher.

GAA

Wexford ladies off to winning start against Offaly in league

Darragh Egan is congratulated by his Kilkenny counterpart, Derek Lyng, after the match.

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Wexford hurling manager Darragh Egan eager to maintain progress in Galway tie

The winning Loreto (Wexford) Senior team with the Donna Foley Memorial Cup awarded to best overall school, from left: Eimear Fortune, Taylor Peare, Eimear Halpin, Caoilfhionn Ní Nualláin and Flora Doran.

Other Sports

Loreto win the cup after exciting Wexford schools cross-country event

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Other Sports

Wexford trio chosen for the Combined Provinces

Wexford athletes at the national combined events in Athlone (from left): Artem Kelly (St. Paul’s), Stephanie O’Connor (Enniscorthy) and Jack Browne (Enniscorthy).

Other Sports

Gold for Forde and Kent as they claim national indoor titles

GAA

Wexford GAA results and fixtures

Dean Walsh of St. Ibar's/St. Joseph's Boxing Club celebrates victory in his light middleweight 71kg final bout at the IABA National Elite finals at the National Boxing Stadium in Dublin on Saturday.

Other Sports

Wexford boxer Dean Walsh on a winner as he lands fifth national title

Business & Farming

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

Deadline for Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme is fast approaching

Marty Murphy, Head of Tax at Ifac.

Wexford farmers urged to examine all options for succession

The Tipperary man, Pat McCormack, is commencing his seventh year as president of the ICMSA.

Farmers are committed to more sustainable farming methods

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Your tracker mortgage and rising interest rates – what to do?

Teagasc

Planning for the new Nitrates rules in 2023 – Teagasc tips

Jamie Dunphy of Trinity Mazda Ardcavan handing over the keys of a new car to New Ross Olympic runner Sophie Becker.

Wexford Olympian sprinter Sophie Becker gets revved up with new Mazda car

Leinster Rugby players Jason Jenkins, Tadhg Furlong and Ciaran Frawley in the Aviva Stadium as Just Eat announce the launch of their sustainable Notpla food packaging at Leinster Rugby fixtures across the remainder of the 2022/23 season. Photo credit: INPHO/Dan Sheridan

Wexford’s Tadhg Furlong helps launch sustainable food packaging Notpla to Leinster Rugby home games

Enterprise, Trade and Employment Minister Simon Coveney. Photo: Damien Storan/PA

New figures put Wexford Local Enterprise Office among the best in Ireland

Lifestyle

Joan Doran and Aidan and Fionnuala Doyle at Kay McGarry's surprise birthday party in the Ashdown Park Hotel on Saturday evening. Photos: Jim Campbell

Pictures of people out and about in North Wexford

Alzheimer's Ireland staff members, Rebecca Roberts, Catheryn O'Leary, Mary Conroy Thoms and Monica Byrne.

Wexford Alzheimer’s Society working to ensure dementia diagnosis doesn’t define patients

Peer Pleasure will be headlining the Presentation Centre gig.

Presentation Centre gig in County Wexford will be a music highlight

Ben Hennessy.

Comic book fantasy turns to reality for Wexford illustrator Ben Hennessy

Kim Keegan from Annagh, Gorey pictured receiving her 'Special Achievement Garda Youth Award' from Garda Inspector Laura Dragor and Garda Carol Byrne at Gorey Garda Station on Saturday pictured with her family. Pic: Jim Campbell

Kim Keegan’s kindness and compassion celebrated as Annagh native wins Wexford Youth Award

Cillian Cullen, Rachel Dempsey, Roisin Dempsey and Niamh Dempsey at the Health Sectors Careers evening in Loreto Secondary School, Wexford.

Wexford students gain insight into careers in the health system

Jeshua Taucher and George Percival in one of the fields at Tomagcody, Ballycanew where the trees are been planted in the seeled off area which can be seen on the far side. Pic: Jim Campbell

Mitigating flood damage and increasing biodiversity are just some of the impacts of Habitat Restoration Project in north Wexford

Principal Tom Cousins and Lucia Chisholm pictured beside the house which was made by the Ukrainain pupils, Pic: Jim Campbell

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Nothing but ‘generosity of spirit’ at rural Wexford primary school as Ukrainian children continue their integration

Obituaries

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

The late Catherine 'Kitty' Walsh.

Kitty Walsh was a devoted wife and mother and her death is the ‘end of an era’

Liam Gaul.

Historian, musician and author Liam Gaul was a true Wexfordian who will be forever remembered

The late Peter O' Leary.

Peter O’Leary leaves behind a distinguished musical legacy