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Doyle jailed
DISGRACED former swimming coach Ger Doyle expressed no remorse for his actions as he was sentenced at Wexford Circuit Criminal Court last week. Doyle, a former coach at New Ross swimming pool, was sentenced to six and a half years in prison by Judge Alice Doyle at the sitting. The 49-year-old had been convicted by a jury in November on 35 charges involving boys. Judge Doyle said that he had breached the trust of children under his care and that of their parents: 'He used his position to sexually assault these children; for that is what they were at the time – children.
Theatre-goers to get lots of laughs in holiday farce
IT MAY still be chilly outside but New Ross Drama Workshop plan to heat things up a bit with their forthcoming production of 'Canaries'.
Terror raid at pharmacy
A RAIDER wielding a syringe held up a New Ross pharmacy on Monday before making off with a quantity of medication.
Spate of robberies in New Ross area
GARDAI ARE currently investigating a spate of burglaries throughout the New Ross District, where thieves made off with large quantities of household and electrical items.
'Bingo' brings in the crowds
HOARDS OF whale watchers have been descending on Hook Head over the past week hoping to catch a glimpse of 'Bingo' – the newest humpback to arrive in Irish seas.
Forde's future in doubt
JASON RYAN does not see any light at the end of the tunnel regarding the availability of star attacker Matty Forde for the forthcoming National Football League campaign. Wexford open their Allianz Division 3 programme away to Louth in Drogheda on Sunday next, but the Kilanerin clubman will not be part of the squad despite having played for Gorey District in a recent trial game.
Fr. Sean in a critical condition in hospital
THE FAMILY of Wexford missionary priest Fr. Sean Devereux are holding a round-the-clock vigil at his Beaumont hospital bedside, where he remains in a critical condition.
Families welcome in the Year of the Tiger
CHILDREN from all over Ireland dressed in traditional Chinese attire and converged on White's Hotel last weekend to celebrate the Year of the Tiger.
Ben has last word
LEADING SCORER Ben Brosnan had the last word in Páirc Uí Síocháin, Gorey, on Sunday last when his fisted goal 35 seconds into added time copper-fastened Wexford's victory over Westmeath in the O'Byrne Shield semi-final. The home side had survived a sticky phase and had regained their composure with a fine Andreas Doyle point when Adrian Flynn's delivery towards the far post was finished expertly by the Bannow-Ballymitty sharpshooter as goalkeeper Stephen Gallagher advanced.
Fancy dress fun as Leanne marks a milestone 30
COLOURFUL CHARACTERS filled Corcoran's Bar in the Irishtown on Friday night as Leanne Kelly celebrated her 30th birthday with a fancy dress party.
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