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The late Lorraine Bolger.

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‘You are the light of Lorraine and Seamus’s lives’ – Funeral hears of mother's undying love for daughter

Wexford has been downgraded to a status yellow weather warning as Storm Barra passes.

News

live Storm Barra: Power restored to thousands of homes, while many still without

Conor Moore.

Lifestyle

Gorey drummer showcases local pubs through music

Wexford Garda Station.

News

Well-known Wexford businessman reported to gardaí over abusive messages sent to woman online

Sinn Féin councillor Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin

Coronavirus

Sinn Féin distances itself from councillor urging people to attend protest over masks in schools

Gardaí near the scene of the fatal accident at Glenmore.

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‘I have never come across anything as sad as this’ – Devastation as mother killed, daughter critical after car crash

Wexford Marathon Club members Lorrane McMahon, Annemarie O'Brien and Anna Monahan who did the Belfast 24Hour 100 Miles challange.

News

Further success for Wexford at ultra-running event

On Tuesday afternoon at the Shelamiers GAA Club the St Ibars/Shelmaliers CC presented a cheque of two thousand euro to MS South Wexford, proceeds of a charity run in the club. L/r; Trish Fielding, Bernie Faragher (MS South Wexford), Roisin Tobin, Annmarie Whelan, Emma Hearne, Christine Lanigan (MS South Wexford) and Chris Gordon.

News

St Ibar’s/Shelmaliers Camogie Club fun run raises €2,000 for MS South Wexford

Irish News Video

Roof blows off garden centre in Gorey Co. Wexford

Eyup Isik, one of five survivors of the Drinagh container tragedy in which eight people died, pictured in Turkey with his wife and children.

News Premium

On the 20th anniversary of Wexford container tragedy in which eight migrants died – how the life of one of the survivors has turned out

One of the 'I Care' post-it messages posted at locations around Co Wexford.

News

Post-its promote positive ‘I Care’ message in memory of Jack (13)

The man was arrested by Merseyside Police on suspicion of grooming on Monday night.

News Premium

Gardaí remain silent on Wexford man arrested in UK on suspicion of grooming a child online

O'Flaherty's trawler the Mary J in Kilmore Quay on Tuesday afternoon. L/r; Jimmy Byrne, Seamus O'Flaherty, Brendan O'Flaherty and John O'Flaherty

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I was looking round saying ‘Jesus lads, where's the war?’

Garda Superintendent Jim Doyle

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‘It was horrific’ – Wexford Garda chief on anniversary of eight migrant deaths in a freight container

Sinéad and Malcolm McGrath on their wedding day.

News Premium

‘There’s a hole in my life now that Sinéad is gone but I’ll fight for her to be remembered’

Wexford & District

Wexford Has Talent auditions will now take place in March, 2022.

Wexford Has Talent postponed until Spring 2022

The Santa North Pole Experience in Wexford is now completely sold out.

Santa is a sold-out hit on Wexford Quay!

Cllr George Lawlor.

Mulgannon Road re-opens but legal issues surround ‘substantial cost’ of replacing wall

Sharon Clancy of Superstars Stage Academy.

Christmas show costs quadruple as a result of new Covid restrictions on indoor capacity

The man was arrested by Merseyside Police on suspicion of grooming on Monday night.

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Gardaí remain silent on Wexford man arrested in UK on suspicion of grooming a child online

'Got Milk?' By Presentation College, Wexford.

IN PICTURES: Wexford’s young fashion designers in Junk Kouture grand finale

In The Coal Bunker Bar there was a presentation of cheques, proceeds of a charity Tractor Run held there recently. A cheque of €4,500 was presented to Cancer Care. Pictured are Liam McHugh, Alison Murphy, Larry Coleman, Michael Foley and Teri Dillon, Friends of St. Lukes.

Coal Bunker’s charity day raises €9,000 for worthy causes

Jenny Browne, John Caffery and Larry Browne at the Tagoat Day Care Centre Christmas Fair.

Around the Districts: Ballymore-Mayglass to Blackwater

New Ross

The late Lorraine Bolger.

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‘You are the light of Lorraine and Seamus’s lives’ – Funeral hears of mother's undying love for daughter

Mary B Walsh is urging female entrepreneurs in Wexford to apply for the programme she found so helpful.

Wexford’s female entrepreneurs urged to embrace Go for Growth

Terrerath Community Centre remains a vital part of the community.

Officials appointed at Terrerath Hall AGM

Local Notes

New Ross Community Noticeboard

Gardaí near the scene of the fatal accident at Glenmore.

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‘I have never come across anything as sad as this’ – Devastation as mother killed, daughter critical after car crash

The Ramsgrange Community School 2nd years with their book ‘Little People, Big Pasts’ with Maggie Byrne from Fethard.

Enterprising Ramsgrange students present innovative projects

Presentation to principal Mary McDonald to mark her time in Ballyhack school. Fr. Richard Redmond chairperson of the board made the presentations to Mary.

Ballyhack principal Mary given warm send off

Minister of State Pippa Hackett, Pat Caulfield Tintern Trails, Liam Stafford Coillte, Kate O'Brien Tintern Trails.

Tintern woodlands awarded top prize at Irish forestry awards

Enniscorthy

Máire Comerford: 'On Dangerous Ground'.

‘On Dangerous Ground’ – Wexford and the revolution recalled in new book on Máire Comerford

The areas affected by the Boil Water Notice in Enniscorthy.

Boil water notice issued for Enniscorthy

Carols by Car-Light at Enniscorthy Mart. Rev'd Nicola Halford.

Carols by car light returns after successful inaugural event

Wall damage

‘Near miss’ for garage as wall hit in Ballycanew following oil spill

Garda stock image.

Bunclody man charged after 60 cannabis plants found

Amanda Cloke with Nadia, Natalie, John Joe and Cian Jordan.

Christmas begins in earnest as vintage club light up the night

Ros Aoibhinn Nursing Home.

Ros Aoibhinn Nursing Home goes into liquidation

The Riverside Park Hotel.

Hotels await clarification as government guidelines create confusion

Gorey

Máire Comerford: 'On Dangerous Ground'.

‘On Dangerous Ground’ – Wexford and the revolution recalled in new book on Máire Comerford

Conor Moore.

Gorey drummer showcases local pubs through music

Wall damage

‘Near miss’ for garage as wall hit in Ballycanew following oil spill

Stephen Acton with cast Réidín Dunne, Michelle Reade and Liam Cooney at Gorey Little Theatre.

Gorey’s Rasper Players take second place at drama finals

Paddy Blues.

Garda assaulted outside Paddy Blues

Queues forming outside Kilanerin Vaccination Centre.

Walk-in vaccinations in Kilanerin this Friday

Demonstration outside Gorey Shopping Centre.

Premium

Gorey Shopping Centre targeted by anti-mask protesters

The Late Jimmy Dunne.

Everyone had a thumbs up for gentleman Jimmy Dunne

News

Wexford has been downgraded to a status yellow weather warning as Storm Barra passes.

live Storm Barra: Power restored to thousands of homes, while many still without

The late Lorraine Bolger.

Premium

‘You are the light of Lorraine and Seamus’s lives’ – Funeral hears of mother's undying love for daughter

Máire Comerford: 'On Dangerous Ground'.

‘On Dangerous Ground’ – Wexford and the revolution recalled in new book on Máire Comerford

Wexford Marathon Club members Lorrane McMahon, Annemarie O'Brien and Anna Monahan who did the Belfast 24Hour 100 Miles challange.

Further success for Wexford at ultra-running event

On Tuesday afternoon at the Shelamiers GAA Club the St Ibars/Shelmaliers CC presented a cheque of two thousand euro to MS South Wexford, proceeds of a charity run in the club. L/r; Trish Fielding, Bernie Faragher (MS South Wexford), Roisin Tobin, Annmarie Whelan, Emma Hearne, Christine Lanigan (MS South Wexford) and Chris Gordon.

St Ibar’s/Shelmaliers Camogie Club fun run raises €2,000 for MS South Wexford

Storm Barra hits Howth Harbour. Picture: Gerry Mooney

Wexford schools advised to remain closed on Wednesday as Storm Barra rages on

Wexford Garda Station.

Well-known Wexford businessman reported to gardaí over abusive messages sent to woman online

The areas affected by the Boil Water Notice in Enniscorthy.

Boil water notice issued for Enniscorthy

Sport

The current projected cost of the upgrade planned for Chadwicks Wexford Park is €1.8 million.

GAA Premium

Clubs to discuss plans for Wexford Park at Convention

Point to Point in Lingstown on Sunday afternoon. Grand Soir winner of the 5 year old maiden Geldings race with jockey Rob James

Other Sports

Matty nails double

Kaylem Harnett (front, fourth from left) wearing the captain’s armband on Thursday.

Soccer

Kaylem leads Ireland U-15 team

Kylie Murphy and Aoibheann Clancy with their awards.

Soccer

Murphy, Clancy take main football awards

Claragh Keane

Other Sports

Claragh captures bronze

Jack Byrne

Other Sports

Jack shortlisted for award

Breaking News

Other Sports

Seán’s treble helps Mullins

Megan O'Shea (Ajax Athletic) and Amy Cash (Tombrack Utd).

Soccer

Bohs edge thriller

Business & Farming

Eiléan Hynes Human Resource and Quality Manager at Pure Oil Ltd.

Pure Oil’s culture of engagement brings national recognition

Mary B Walsh is urging female entrepreneurs in Wexford to apply for the programme she found so helpful.

Wexford’s female entrepreneurs urged to embrace Go for Growth

Jim Hughes, CEO, Innovate, which is based in Gorey, Co Wexford.

Council first to benefit from IT storage platform

Conor Murphy from All About Feet in Gorey, Co Wexford.

Diabetics being helped out at All About Feet

Derek Young, the Wexford-based founder and CEO of i360medical, has passed away after battling with an underlying illness for many years (RIP).

Wexford-based founder of i360medical Derek Young passes away following a long illness

From left: Cllr Barbara-Anne Murphy Cathaoirleach, Wexford County Council with Cllr Pip Breen Cathaoirleach, Gorey-Kilmuckridge Municipal District, Dr Conor Norton, President of the Irish Planning Institute, Cllr Garry Laffan Mayor, Borough District of Wexford, Paul Hennessy, Chairperson National Opera House and Diarmuid Houston, Senior Planning Officer Wexford County Council were the speakers at the civic welcome for The Planning Conference on Wednesday evening in the National Opera House.

Conference highlights need to deliver ‘fit for purpose’ planning system

Gingerbread House 'Be The Essence Of The Season" with designer Don Mahesh (second from left) and Seafield General Manager Michéal Cunningham (Second from right) with the rest of the creative team at Seafield, Ballymoney.

Celebration of creativity and culinary arts at Seafield

Paul Kehoe TD.

Farming our future – have your say

Lifestyle

Conor Moore.

Gorey drummer showcases local pubs through music

Author Caroline Kidd.

Debut novel raises €3,000 for animal welfare charity

Wexford Has Talent auditions will now take place in March, 2022.

Wexford Has Talent postponed until Spring 2022

The Santa North Pole Experience in Wexford is now completely sold out.

Santa is a sold-out hit on Wexford Quay!

Local councillors, officials and locals help Mr and Mrs Clause switch on the lights.

Christmas spirit in Gorey

Promoting staff morale is key to your organisation’s success and growth.

Ways to help boost employee morale

The refreshed Škoda Karoq.

Motoring Extra Škoda Karoq gets an update

'She Loves You' is the biggest-selling Beatles single in the UK.

RETRO CHART 1963: The song that propelled Beatlemania into overdrive

Obituaries

The Late Jimmy Dunne.

Everyone had a thumbs up for gentleman Jimmy Dunne

The late Mary Joan Davis.

Joan Davis was a dignified lady blessed with humble elegance

The late Bill Roche of Neamstown, Kilmore Quay.

Bill’s coffin driven to graveyard on final journey in his beloved boat

The late Helen Skrine.

Helen Skrine was a woman of ‘grit and determination’

The late Ann Ryan.

Nancy was a very loving and loyal family person

A young Mark Higgins having just joined the Merchant Navy.

Mark’s final farewell after a long, eventful life

Raymond as a young barber.

Raymond Morrissey was a talented hairdresser and a great dad

The late Aidan Murphy.

Aidan was good-natured and a true gentleman

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