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Mary B O'Leary

News

New bus link launched between Enniscorthy and Wexford town

Latest News

Wexford hurling manager Darragh Egan.

GAA

Conor Foley to make league debut for Wexford hurlers against Galway

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

Gorey

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

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

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

GAA

Ferns to begin defence of Wexford Senior hurling title against Shels

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

Paul Kehoe TD.

Politics

Fine Gael TD launches furious attack on colleagues who he claims are briefing that he and other TDs won’t stand again

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

Graham Shannon.

Courts Premium

Wexford man is jailed for three and a half years for €350,000 arson attack on cars and garage at Christmas

Irish Ferries Blue Star 1 which currently operates between Rosslare and Pembroke.

News

Concerns expressed for future of Irish Ferries’ Rosslare to Pembroke route

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Lifestyle

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

Opinion & Analysis

Business is brisk for German company Rheinmetall, manufacturer of the Leopard 2 tank.

Lifestyle Premium

Fr Michael Commane Opinion Great times for the weapons industry

Manhattan, New York

Lifestyle

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

Giving a student homework isn’t some insidious punishment, it is, as many educational experts would contend, a vital part of education.

Lifestyle Premium

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

Chance encounters strangers can resurrect childhood memories

David Looby

Paul Mescal is just one of many Irish stars to be ‘claimed’ by the British, but we’re not averse to a bit of robbing ourselves

Simon Bourke

I was apoplectic when the Eldest trashed our place while we were away, then I remembered my own youth...

Justine O'Mahony

Wexford & District

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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

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

Monica Byrne.

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

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.

Premium

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

Electric vehicle being charged. Picture: John Walton

Electric vehicle owners in rural Wexford must ‘call to nearest house for a bit of power’

Ava Whelan, Amy Whelan, Tara Maher, Darragh Whelan and Lisa Maher pictured at their dad and grandfather's memorial game in Oylegate.

Charity memorial soccer match in Wexford is great fundraiser for NWSPCA

New Ross

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.

Premium

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 local 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

Aidan Power, Cluain Fada, Morrisseysland, New Ross. Photo; Mary Browne

New Ross man’s nine year wait for one hour hernia operation

Dunbrody visitor centre CEO Sean Connick.

Sleeping giant New Ross is ready for return of tourists this year

Enniscorthy

Mary B O'Leary

New bus link launched between Enniscorthy and Wexford town

The former Ulster Bank premises in Rafter St., Enniscorthy, has been taken over by PTSB

Permanent TSB opens for business in Enniscorthy

Jane Kenny, Elaine Hendy and Hazel Foley who took part in the 2022 Hope and Dream 10 in Enniscorthy in aid of the Hope Cancer Support Centre.

Hope & Dream10 fundraiser to make welcome return to Enniscorthy in April

The proposed Augusta Parkway facility's south elevation.

Enniscorthy firm designs $352m blood plasma plant in Brisbane

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

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

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

Sinéad O'Hart. Photo: Jill O'Meara.

Sinéad’s encyclopaedic knowledge turns the literary tides

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

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

Eco in Gorey.

Gorey restaurant to reopen under new management in February

Gorey Courthouse.

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

Wexford Courthouse.

Premium

Wexford widower who had blue pills worth €31,000 had started dealing drugs when short of money at Christmas

Wexford Courthouse.

Jury fail to reach a decision in north Wexford child sexual abuse case

News

Mary B O'Leary

New bus link launched between Enniscorthy and Wexford town

The former Ulster Bank premises in Rafter St., Enniscorthy, has been taken over by PTSB

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

Jane Kenny, Elaine Hendy and Hazel Foley who took part in the 2022 Hope and Dream 10 in Enniscorthy in aid of the Hope Cancer Support Centre.

Hope & Dream10 fundraiser to make welcome return to Enniscorthy in April

The proposed Augusta Parkway facility's south elevation.

Enniscorthy firm designs $352m blood plasma plant in Brisbane

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

Slaney Search Rescue boat and volunteers.

Body of a woman is recovered from River Slaney in Enniscorthy

Sport

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 Shels

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

Kevin Browne leading the charge for Gorey.

Other Sports

Gorey slip up with draw against struggling Cats as scrums uncontested

The top three in the men’s shot put at the IUAA championships (from left): Jack Forde (DCU, third), Darragh Miniter (UL, first), Pádraig Hore (UCC, second).

Other Sports

Forde retains his fine focus

New Wexford manager John Hegarty.

GAA Premium

John Hegarty sees ‘plenty of positives’ despite Wexford’s deflating draw with London

Business & Farming

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

Stock photo.

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

Marty Murphy, Head of Tax at Ifac.

Wexford farmers urged to examine all options for succession

Lifestyle

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

Premium

David Looby Opinion Chance encounters with strangers can resurrect childhood memories

Business is brisk for German company Rheinmetall, manufacturer of the Leopard 2 tank.

Premium

Fr Michael Commane Opinion Great times for the weapons industry

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

The Academic set for intimate Wexford album-launch show

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

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

Sinéad O'Hart. Photo: Jill O'Meara.

Sinéad’s encyclopaedic knowledge turns the literary tides

Stock photo

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

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

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

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