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News

Garda probe into sinister Snapchat account widens as concerns grow over age of girls in circulated images

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Stephen Tallon, also known as 'The Bullring Preacher'.

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‘Bullring Preacher’ returns to Wexford’s Main Street after High Court ruling finds in his favour

The scene of the crash on the N80 outside Bunclody on March 29, 2018.

Courts Premium

Jury fails to reach verdict in careless driving case in which young Wexford student suffered catastrophic injuries

The late Aimee O'Neill Redmond.

News

Family say goodbye to ‘little princess’ as Aimee (14) laid to rest

At the launch in Base Gym, Drinagh of fundraisers for Wexford Women's Refuge were Tom Coleman, Eamonn Murphy, Base Gym , Cllr George Lawlor Cathaoirleach, Wexford County Council and Women's Refuge board member, John Keane Auctioneer, Gloudie Makiese Base Gym and Gus O'Connell , A Room Outside.

News

No sweat as three Wexford gyms show some muscle for Wexford Women’s Refuge

The late Betty O'Brien.

Obituaries

Sadness at passing of a true stalwart of the Wexford stage Betty O’Brien

Concerned residents gathering at the newly-erected fence and gate.

News Premium

No plans to charge people to access beach path at Wexford’s Seafield Hotel at present

Elva Trill.

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From Oylegate to Hollywood it’s the Jurassic world of Elva Trill

Wexford Courthouse.

Courts

Wexford man who admitted he was dealing drugs receives three year suspended prison sentence

The McGuinness family, Shaunna, Sinead, Sharon, Gerry, Alison, Siofra, Shane and Sarah along with Liam Morris pictured with Cllr George Lawlor, who was MC for the concert.

Lifestyle

Special concert in memory of Conall McGuinness sees fundraising effort top €60,000

The Stunning.

Lifestyle

Triple header of big acts announced for latest Park Live gig at Wexford’s Min Ryan Park

Comment & Opinion

Wexford football manager Shane Roche.

GAA

Brendan Furlong Opinion Future of Shane Roche as Wexford football manager is due for discussion

Covid is just as dangerous as it ever was and as it continues to mutate into more virulent forms

Lifestyle Premium

Editorial Comment Opinion Covid isn’t going anywhere and we need to return to our healthy habits

Cian Nolan of Clare is tackled by TJ Reid, left, and Billy Ryan of Kilkenny during the All-Ireland Senior hurling championship semi-final in Croke Park. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Sport Premium

Dave Devereux Opinion Battle for supremacy in age-old arguments

Irish kids dumb down for pals while American toddlers sign up for Mensa

Simon Bourke

GAA player welfare issues as hectic schedule takes its toll

Tom Dempsey

Covid finally caught up with me, and empathy was in short supply

Justine O'Mahony

Wexford & District

Diarmaid and Eoin Bird from Fethard RNLI are pictured before going onto the pitch in Croke Park.

Wexford makes it to Croke Park as lifeboat crews raise water safety awareness

The late Betty O'Brien.

Sadness at passing of a true stalwart of the Wexford stage Betty O’Brien

Wexford Relay for Life on target to raise €100,000 as event due to be held this weekend

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Garda probe into sinister Snapchat account widens as concerns grow over age of girls in circulated images

C&D Providers staff present their cheque to Trina Barnes.

Lions supporters help Ukrainian appeal

Silent Harbour by Catherine Friend.

Wexford camera club exhibiting at Kilmore Quay Food Festival

Richie Culleton (Manager) and Veronica Leniston (Chairperson) of St Josephs Community Centre with Cllr Leonard Kelly with the new Defibrillator recently installed in the Centre.

New defibrillator for St Joseph’s

On Tuesday morning in The Talbot Hotel , Sue Corrigan (Left) presented a cheque of €12743.01 to George Lawlor and Angela Hore for The Kit Out of the Womens Refuge. Sue raised the monies by holding a Wellness Day recently in New Bay House

Wellness day helps kit out the refuge

New Ross

Enjoying yoga at a beach.

Ukrainians living in south Wexford are being welcomed into community

Stephanie Cleary from Ballymitty with Marley.

Crowds enjoy sun kissed Adamstown Show

St Stephen's Cemetery.

‘Absolute disgrace’ that items are being stolen from graves in New Ross

Brian Berney with Brendan Doyle.

Tractors forge ahead in Clongeen for charity

Senator Malcolm Byrne.

Say ‘Oui’ to French links –Sen Byrne

2/7/2022 All Ireland Pipe Band championship at Pearse park. Brian McMahon, Des Callaghan and David Doyle playing with New Ross & District pipe band. Photo; Mary Browne

Pipe Band hit all the right notes at championships

Les Peacock.

Planning sought for Rosbercon apartments

Ms. Angela Kimpton, Green School's Coordinator alongside Mrs. Taragh Nolan, principal and pupils.

Catherine McAuley kids recycle for green flag award

Enniscorthy

The late Aimee O'Neill Redmond.

Family say goodbye to ‘little princess’ as Aimee (14) laid to rest

Former TD Seán Haughey, guest speaker, at the Battle of Enniscorthy.

The sacrifice of fallen Enniscorthy heroes is remembered at special event

Stephanie Cleary from Ballymitty with Marley.

Crowds enjoy sun kissed Adamstown Show

Jeremy Hill pictured at Dublin Castle.

Wexford archives included in ‘landmark’ virtual record treasury

At Wexford Pride 2022 in Min Ryan Park on Saturday afternoon were Aislin Wallace, Rián Browne, Charlotte Channell, John Ryan Chairperson, Robert Crooks and Veronica Victor

New LGBQTIA+ support group in Enniscorthy

The late Sheila O' Connor.

Sheila’s caring and generous nature shone through her life

Nial Toner pictured during his closing performance at the recent ArtBank open mic in Bunclody

Bunclody Beat

Enniscorthy Delightful Dollies On the Way to Dail Eireann. On Wednesday last members of the Dollies had an excursion to Dail Eireann where they meet with Minister James Browne,Johney Mythen TD and Verona MurphyTD. were givin a royal time.After the Dail the Bus Driver gave the dollies a tour of Dublin and Dropped then off a Grafton Street for a bout of shopping and were collected at 5.30 for the trip home,but in didnt finish there they all had on last stop in Graystones for an Ice Cream getting home at 9.30 after a great day

Enniscorthy women enjoy a visit to Dáil Éireann

Gorey

Pupils at Ballycanew NS.

Problem-solving Ballycanew pupils awarded for their innovative business idea

Maura Rath.

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Gorey woman to lead Ireland’s first immersive yoga experience

At the launch of the Ballyfad Woods project.

Initiative rooted in history is unveiled at the launch of Ballyfad Woods Heritage and History project

Joe Sullivan Joe Sullivan outside the Tobar Mhuire Development

Clarity sought on delay to housing development in Gorey

Ballygarrett pupils paint picture of a greener future

Pupils from Bunscoil Loreto with their Gaelbhratach.

Loreto pupils in Gorey awarded with Gaelbhratach for their efforts to fly the flag for the Irish language

Ava Kenny and Amy Kearns enjoying a great day at the Kilanerin Field Day.

Family members and furry friends come together at Kilanerin Field Day

Brian McEvoy and Donal Troddyn collecting the cheque on behalf of Courtown RNLI.

Wexford pupils take big steps in aid of RNLI

News

Diarmaid and Eoin Bird from Fethard RNLI are pictured before going onto the pitch in Croke Park.

Wexford makes it to Croke Park as lifeboat crews raise water safety awareness

The late Aimee O'Neill Redmond.

Family say goodbye to ‘little princess’ as Aimee (14) laid to rest

Pupils at Ballycanew NS.

Problem-solving Ballycanew pupils awarded for their innovative business idea

Maura Rath.

Premium

Gorey woman to lead Ireland’s first immersive yoga experience

At the launch of the Ballyfad Woods project.

Initiative rooted in history is unveiled at the launch of Ballyfad Woods Heritage and History project

Joe Sullivan Joe Sullivan outside the Tobar Mhuire Development

Clarity sought on delay to housing development in Gorey

Ballygarrett pupils paint picture of a greener future

Pupils from Bunscoil Loreto with their Gaelbhratach.

Loreto pupils in Gorey awarded with Gaelbhratach for their efforts to fly the flag for the Irish language

Sport

Wexford football manager Shane Roche.

GAA

Brendan Furlong Opinion Future of Shane Roche as Wexford football manager is due for discussion

Aoife Dunne on the move during the Intermediate loss to Derry.

GAA

Wexford Intermediate camogie team bow out after home loss to Derry

Amy Cardiff bursting out of defence for Wexford.

GAA

Wexford make tame exit from All-Ireland Senior camogie championship

The successful Oulart-The Ballagh squad.

GAA

Oulart-The Ballagh breeze past St. Martin’s to coast to Senior league crown

Enniscorthy’s winning relay team of Elizabeth Gahan, Emily Waldron, Saidhbhe Byrne, Maggie O’Connor.

Other Sports

Versatile Saidhbhe shines at track and field championships in Enniscorthy

Anne Gilshinan on her way to gold in Tampere, Finland.

Other Sports

Anne Gilshinan is on top of world again as she wins gold in Finland

Three members of the Morris family from Gorey who won gold medals at the county swimming finals (from left): Mary Jane (Under-12 breaststroke), John (Under-10 backstroke), Niamh (Under-8 freestyle).

Other Sports

Young swimmers make a splash at county finals

Scoil Mhuire (Coolcotts) celebrating their success.

GAA

Scoil Mhuire triumph in town derby to take Rackard League crown

Business & Farming

Niall Deacon.

Home-grown talent across Wexford wins big at Bloom

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar.

Further State-backed Covid-19 loan scheme now open to SMEs

Bank of Ireland Group Chief Executive Francesca McDonagh with Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Leo Varadkar.

Bank of Ireland in Gorey launches new remote working hub

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8 tips to help achieve your money-saving targets

Gavin O’Donovan (CEO Wexford GAA), Brendan Crowley (President County Wexford Chamber), Micheál Martin (Chairperson Wexford GAA), Emma Dunphy (Deputy CEO County Wexford Chamber).

County Wexford Chamber of Commerce teaming up with Wexford GAA

Crown Quarter executive head chef Tony Carty.

Tony Carty appointed head chef at new Wexford restaurant Jasper's

Ian Harrison, LRQA, Diane Goff, Centra Bridgetown, and Ray Bowe, head of Food Safety and Quality at Musgrave.

Bridgetown store scoops national food safety award

Elaine Breen with her award.

New Ross solicitor named on Legal 500 GC Powerlist

Lifestyle

Ava Kenny and Amy Kearns enjoying a great day at the Kilanerin Field Day.

Family members and furry friends come together at Kilanerin Field Day

Stephanie Cleary from Ballymitty with Marley.

Crowds enjoy sun kissed Adamstown Show

Brian McEvoy and Donal Troddyn collecting the cheque on behalf of Courtown RNLI.

Wexford pupils take big steps in aid of RNLI

Iryna and Diana.

Diversity Day in Gorey focuses on integration and connection in the community

Bailiú traditional music group serenaded author Dr Ned Culleton (standing) and illustrator David Mahon (seated) during a promotion for the book on Wexford quay. Photo by Pat O'Connor.

Noel Culleton’s book shines a light on women composers in history

Larry Kirwan.

Premium

Larry Kirwan enjoying fame with Broadway musical – ‘Although my life is centred in New York, I take Wexford with me wherever I go’

C&D Providers staff present their cheque to Trina Barnes.

Lions supporters help Ukrainian appeal

Silent Harbour by Catherine Friend.

Wexford camera club exhibiting at Kilmore Quay Food Festival

Obituaries

The late Betty O'Brien.

Sadness at passing of a true stalwart of the Wexford stage Betty O’Brien

The late Sheila O' Connor.

Sheila’s caring and generous nature shone through her life

The late Myra Whelan.

Myra was a true lady and helped so many people

The late Declan MacPartlin.

Declan MacPartlin used his vast experience to nurture talent in others and give a voice to the voiceless

The late Fr Patrick (Paddy) O'Brien.

Fr Paddy O’Brien left his mark throughout Co Wexford and always had time for everyone

The late Joe Doyle of Barrack Street.

Warm tributes paid following passing of ‘Wexford character’ Joe Doyle

The late John O'Brien.

John was always willing to help everyone he met

The late Peggy O'Dwyer.

Glenmore woman Peggy was a stylish, kind woman who put her family first