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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Call to name and shame those caught littering

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

COUNCILLORS from around County Wexford exchanged tales of roadside dumping horrors on Monday, against a drop in the number of litter fines being issued by the county council. But officials were not enthused by a call from Cllr. Paddy Kavanagh for a name and shame policy to apply to people caught breaking litter laws.

Bishop spells out options in letter

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

THE BISHOP of Ferns, Dr. Denis Brennan issued a letter last weekend to the priests and people of the diocese, following his controversial request for financial help from parishes to pay clerical abuse compensation bills. In the letter, he said the diocese pursues an open policy approach in all aspects of its dealings with the issue of abuse involving some of its priests.

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.

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.

GAA club crisis

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

THE G.A.A. has just ushered out its 125th anniversary, but major problems lie ahead for the Association in Wexford, particularly at under-age level. With the 2010 club season just under way, the difficulties facing clubs have been highlighted by Coiste na nÓg Chairman, Diarmuid Devereux.

Bradley's bursts the key to clearcut win

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

ERIC BRADLEY orchestrated this game from midfield as Wexford put together back-to-back victories with a comprehensive seven-point defeat of Sligo in this Allianz Football League Division 3 game played at Wexford Park on Sunday last.

Dismal derby show leads to heavy loss

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

WEXFORD YOUTHS unveiled their new season with a dreadful display as they were hammered by a well-drilled and organised Waterford United outfit in this opening Airtricity League Division 1 clash at the R.S.C. on Friday night last.

Counsel in seventh heaven

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

GOOD COUNSEL College blitzed St. Mel's with a stunning secondhalf display in O'Moore Park, Portlaoise, on Wednesday last to capture the Leinster Juvenile 'A' football championship title for the first time since 2002.

Confidence high for Cavan game

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

IF YOU win enough ball you'll win matches, simple as that. That was Anthony Masterson's view on Wexford's win over Sligo, but right now he's looking to an improved performance when they travel to take on Cavan in their Allianz Football League Division 3 game at Breffni Park on Saturday evening next (7.30 p.m.).

NEW ROSS NOTES: Viking bridge

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

THE VIKING Bridge Club has recorded the following results for the month of January. On January 14 Nora Murphy and Breda Farrell were in first place, followed by Martin Forristal and Patricia Rowe in second place, on January 21 Nora Murphy and Bernie Sweeney were in first place, followed by Kitty Lawlor and Bernie Sweeney in second place and on January 28 first place was awarded to Marie Kissane and Breda Farrell and second place went to Breda O'Connor and Kathleen Bolger.

Sixty set high standard

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

GREAT NUMBERS descended on Hoodsgrove, Rosbercon on Sunday for the Tullogher Glenmore Ploughing Association's annual fixture.

Reigning champions celebrate triumphs

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

REIGNING COUNTY football champions Horeswood GAA Club celebrated their triumphs throughout the past year when they gathered in great numbers for their celebratory dinner dance in the Brandon House Hotel on Friday night.

Choir of Angels

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

SUPER singers from four national schools gave it socks on the stage of Wexford Opera House on Friday at the 7th annual County Wexford Singfest.

Answering Haiti's call!

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

A GRAND total of € 3,600 was raised in the Strand Tavern in Duncannon for the Gena Heraty Orphan Fund.