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Good Counsel pays fitting tribute to former student and teacher Fr. Pat

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:26:51 +0000

CELEBRATIONS WERE in order for Fr. Pat Codd in Good Counsel College on Monday as he celebrated 58 years in the priesthood.

Trainer Paul Nolan features in documentary on RTÉ

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:26:51 +0000

AS NATIONAL Hunt enthusiasts prepare for the annual festival at Cheltenham, Enniscorthy trainer Paul Nolan is the star of a documentary to be shown on RTÉ next week.

Sonru wins bank's 'Bright Ideas' final

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:26:51 +0000

A LOCAL COMPANY has won the national final of Bank of Ireland's 'Bright Ideas Challenge'.

GAA star Matty off road for three years

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:26:51 +0000

WEXFORD GAA star Matty Forde (pictured) was disqualified from driving for three years at Gorey Court last week, after he pleaded guilty to drink driving.

Road is clear for work to begin on New Ross Bypass

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:26:51 +0000

THE LAST impediment to the New Ross Bypass has been removed this week after the project was 're-coupled' with the Enniscorthy Bypass.

Sheehan urges council officials to end 'boycott'

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:26:51 +0000

COUNCIL OFFICIALS have come under fire for 'crossing the lines of being fair, honest and impartial' in their dealings with elected members.

Pair clash over exclusion of youths living at home from housing lists

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:26:51 +0000

YOUNG PEOPLE living at home are being excluded from council housing lists. The recently introduced cost saving policy prompted a shouting match between Wexford district councillors Padge Reck (Ind.) and George Lawlor (Lab.) at Monday's meeting of the county council.

Buildings required to meet access standards

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:26:51 +0000

NEW buildings will soon be required to meet stiff standards to allow disabled people full access to all parts, councillors were advised on Monday.

Time running out for Better Ireland votes

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:26:51 +0000

THE COUNTDOWN to the close of voting for the three New Ross finalists in AIB Better Ireland Programme is fast approaching.

Accused of raping his son's girlfriend

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:26:51 +0000

A WEXFORD woman has claimed at the Central Criminal Court that she was raped by her boyfriend's father after he gave them a lift home from the pub.

Contractors under fire for missing deadline

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:26:51 +0000

DUBLIN-based contractors Pierce's have come under renewed criticism for their failure to finish work on the new County Hall and the civic offices in Gorey on schedule. The charge was led by Cllr. Malcolm Byrne who commented that the delays had become a joke. He predicted that the new June deadline for the County Hall would not be met and wondered aloud whether someone else could be brought in to complete the work.

Council on target to achieve accessibility at all facilities

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:26:51 +0000

WEXFORD COUNTY Council is on target to achieve full accessibility to all its buildings and services for people with disabilities. But progress may be slowed by spending cuts.

Money for link to sewage works is in short suppy

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:26:51 +0000

MONEY TO connect Curracloe and Castlebridge to the sewage treatment works in Wexford town is in short supply, Cllr. Padge Reck was advised on Monday.

Funds for road repairs 'won't be sufficient'

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:26:51 +0000

THE URGE to talk at length about the bad state of repair of frost damaged roads was curbed at Monday's council meeting. Chairman Jim Moore told councillors that they should reserve their comments for a special council meeting on the subject on April 6.

Disco leads to € 1,700 charity donation

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:26:51 +0000

BREAST CANCER services are to benefit from a donation of ¤1,700, which was presented in the Sportsmans Inn, Ramsgrange, recently.

Unsung heroes honoured

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:26:51 +0000

WEXFORD'S UNSUNG heroes had their deserved moment in the spotlight on Friday night when their tireless work for the betterment of others was fittingly rewarded.

Man selling stolen goods at Un-Yoke fined € 400

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:26:51 +0000

A 25 -YEAR-OLD Dublin man who offered stolen power tools for sale at the Sunday market in the Un-Yoke near Blackwater was dealt with at Enniscorthy District Court last week.

Workers oppose move of mental health acute unit

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:26:51 +0000

WEXFORD MENTAL health workers are poised to oppose any move to shift the St. Senan's Hospital admissions unit to Waterford Regional. Psychiatric nurses union S.I.P.T.U. believes that the move is under active consideration by the H.S.E. but local organiser Pat Cody has warned that it will be resisted by his members.

Huge search for missing teacher (26)

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:26:51 +0000

A MAJOR search operation, involving up to 200 volunteers, is under way in New Ross for a missing 26-year-old Gorey teacher.

Postman Jackie was a dedicated family man

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:26:51 +0000

THERE WAS widespread sadness across the Ballycullane and Saltmills areas recently upon learning of the passing of the late Jackie Furlong.

New Ross variety concert to help school in Zambia

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:26:51 +0000

A VARIETY concert, in aid of the Changa Changa School in Zambia is planned for the Brandon House Hotel on Saturday, March 20.

Memorial garden to mark scene of 1940 bombing

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:26:51 +0000

A MEMORIAL garden and monument are to be unveiled in the village of Campile later this year to commemorate the bombing by the German Luftwaffe of the Co-op in 1940.

Court hears allegation of abuse from age of eleven

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:26:51 +0000

JUDGEMENT was reserved in a civil action brought by a father and three sons against a fellow member of the Jehovah's Witnesses which concluded before Judge Alice Doyle at Wexford Circuit Court last week.

Swim coach appeals sex assault conviction

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:26:51 +0000

FORMER New Ross and Olympic swimming coach, Ger Doyle, has appealed his conviction for assaulting five young boys over a 13-year period.

No light at end of tunnel for rail link to Waterford

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:26:51 +0000

IT WON'T be long before the whistle blows for the last time on the Rosslare to Waterford train.

Doyle court appeal

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:26:51 +0000

FORMER New Ross and Olympic swimming coach, Ger Doyle, has appealed his conviction for assaulting five young boys over a 13-year period.

Chamber welcomes new faces

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:26:51 +0000

NEW FACES are to appear on the Board of Directors of New Ross Chamber following their AGM last Thursday night.

Family issues donor card plea to public

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:26:51 +0000

A GRIEVING FAMILY who laid their beloved daughter and sister to rest last Saturday have appealed to the people to to carry organ donor cards.

A one-stop shop for all your motoring needs

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:26:51 +0000

ROCKLANDS Service Station has a modern feel, but essentially offers customers an old fashioned service.

Is the Government right to raise the retirement age to 68?

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:26:51 +0000

Dylan Redmond, Enniscorthy.

Kingsford Equestrian Centre

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:26:51 +0000

KINGSFORD Equestrian Centre is a friendly family-run equestrian centre, approved by AIRE. Situated in the heart of Forth Mountain, it is the closest approved riding centre to Wexford town.

Katie's checkmate

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:26:51 +0000

YOUNG CHESS enthusiasts gathered in great numbers in the Brandon House Hotel on Saturday for a morning full of chess action.

Man stole goods worth € 122.95 from four different shops

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:26:51 +0000

A MAN who stole goods worth € 122.95 from four businesses on Wexford's Main Street in the one day has appeared before the local district court.

Destroyed

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:26:51 +0000

HORSE OWNERS who left their animals grazing at the Maudlins Pond last week have been slammed by the Cathaoirleach of New Ross Town Council after they destroyed the newly renovated garden.

Menu for success

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:26:51 +0000

CHEF PHELIM Byrne will be hosting a cookery demonstration in Good Counsel College on Friday, March 19.