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Public meeting for new showgrounds

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:12:28 +0000

A PUBLIC consultation meeting to develop an architect's brief for the design of facilities at Gorey Showgrounds, is to be held in the Ashdown Park Hotel in Gorey this Friday, March 5, at 1.30 p.m.

'Big Freeze' leaves insurance companies facing €5.5m bill

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:12:28 +0000

INSURANCE COMPANIES are due to pay out a staggering €5.5 million to householders and commercial property owners in County Wexford who suffered damage from burst pipes during the big freeze in January.

North Wexford placenames in The New Yorker magazine

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:12:28 +0000

PLACENAMES across North Wexford, South Wicklow, and Carlow, as well as the Gorey of years gone by, feature heavily in a story in the current edition of The New Yorker magazine. The widely-read American magazine features a work of fiction written by author Claire Keegan, who won the €25,000 Davy Byrnes award for the story last June.

Family's shock at accusation of rape by fellow Jehovah

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:12:28 +0000

A FATHER and three sons spoke of their shock and hurt when a fellow member of the Jehovah's Witnesses community in New Ross alleged he had been raped by them.

It's no gravy train!

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:12:28 +0000

GETTING elected to Gorey Town Council might not be the 'gravy train' that some in the electorate think, after figures released this week show that the 11 councillors who served during the past year cost the taxpayer just over €43,000, and this included a gratuity of around €10,000 to two councillors who retired or lost their seat in June's elections.

Shock in North Wexford at death of shopkeeper John

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:12:28 +0000

THERE was widespread shock across north Wexford this week following the tragic death of popular Ballymoney shopkeeper John Cullen (46).

Driver challenges garda evidence

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:12:28 +0000

A KILANERIN man who challenged the exact location where Gardaí found him and his car had his case adjourned until April at last week's sitting of Arklow District Court.

Gorey teams on 'Bazaar' TV show

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:12:28 +0000

TWO teams of Gorey young people are to appear on a new RTE programme 'The Big Big Bazaar'.

Office closures to increase workload at Department of Agriculture

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:12:28 +0000

STAFF AT the Department of Agriculture office in Enniscorthy are facing up to a bigger work load as they take on the burden of business that used to be handled in Carlow and Wicklow.

Vanessa in running for fashion design award

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:12:28 +0000

A YOUNG Craanford student has been selected as one of twenty finalists in the Nokia Young Fashion Designer Awards 2010.

'I have been through anguish'

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:12:28 +0000

A FATHER and three sons spoke of their shock and hurt when a fellow member of the Jehovah's Witnesses community in New Ross alleged he had been raped by them.

RTE's Ryan in court row with neighbours

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:12:28 +0000

RTE NATIONWIDE presenter Michael Ryan brought a civil action against his neighbours at a Wexford court last week. Michael Ryan, of Killowen House, Dunganstown, New Ross, brought the civil action before Judge Alice Doyle at Wexford Circuit Civil Court, against John Whitty and Mary Whitty, of Dunganstown, arising out of a dispute over a boundary where a row of trees are grown.

Postmistress threatened by thugs with sawn-off shotgun

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:12:28 +0000

BUSINESSES and retailers are on high alert this week, following a third armed raid in the space of five days last week.

It's the responsibility of the diocese – not people

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:12:28 +0000

BISHOP DENIS Brennan's misjudged call for parishes to help meet the cost of compensation to vicitims of clerical sex abuse has undermined the fragile relationship between church authorities and the congregation.

Photography fundraiser to boost Kilcannon Industries

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:12:28 +0000

A UNIQUE PHOTOGRAPHY-related fundraiser will take place at Kilcannon Garden Centre on Saturday, March 6.

Woman loses fall claim against taxi company

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:12:28 +0000

AN ENNISCORTHY WOMAN who claimed she suffered a back injury in a fall in a taxi cab which she was sharing with seven others, lost her civil action for damages when it came before Judge Alice Doyle at Wexford Circuit Civil Court last week.

Great drama line-up

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:12:28 +0000

THIS Thursday sees the start of the 54th South Leinster Drama Festival at Gorey Little Theatre. The Theatre Group launched festival details last week, with a reception in the theatre.

Stress helpline

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:12:28 +0000

THE COUNTY Wexford Stress Helpline has sent out a reminder to people in the county that its LoCall number 1890 22 55 55 is available to people who are going through a difficult time, or who would simply like someone to talk to.

Ballycanew NS given planning

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:12:28 +0000

WEXFORD County Council has given the go-ahead for an extension and a reorganisation of the internal layout of Ballycanew National School.

A variety of drama in Carnew

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:12:28 +0000

THERE'S HIGH drama and variety on the cards at a special night of entertainment in St. Brigid's Hall in Carnew, tomorrow, Thursday, March 4, at 8 p.m.

Road is like a 'bombed battlefield'

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:12:28 +0000

PARTS of the road surface on The Avenue in Gorey town resemble a 'bombed battlefield', a local Councillor has said. Cllr. Malcolm Byrne said this week, that in parts, it is only possible to drive in the centre of the road.

Boost of €1,160 to Hope Centre's funds

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:12:28 +0000

MAIREAD Garvey of the Hope Cancer Support Centre in Enniscorthy was delighted to make the trip to Castletown recently, as the local soccer club there had a very handsome cheque to present to her to help fund the centre's services.

Planning sought

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:12:28 +0000

A PLANNING application is set to be lodged with Wexford County Council for a touring camper van campsite near Castletown.

Povl to the helm

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:12:28 +0000

POVL THIM from the Gorey Area Forum has been elected vice chair of the Regional Community Forum Executive. Povl was selected to the post at a meeting in Kilkenny last week.

Wexford Motor Club hosting meeting for potential members

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:12:28 +0000

WEXFORD Motor Club is hosting a club meeting next Tuesday, March 9, in the Riverbank House Hotel at 9 p.m. for those who want to join the vintage, classic and sports car club or for anyone who would like information on its upcoming charity run.

Motorist gets licence restored after four year disqualification

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:12:28 +0000

A MOTORIST who had four previous drink driving related offences had his driving licence restored on application before Judge Alice Doyle at Wexford Circuit Civil Court last week.

Sewing group put skills to good use

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:12:28 +0000

A UNIQUE work of art is up for grabs as the Bree community centre refurbishment committee embarks on an unusual fundraiser. Committee chairman David Minogue received a magnificent piece of locally made handiwork last week from the Bree sewing group, which will be put up as the main prize in a raffle.

Having a blast with fellow ex-pats

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:12:28 +0000

WEXFORD'S ex-pats turned out in force recently to celebrate their roots at the annual dinner dance of the London-Wexford Association.

D'Zine's Haiti fundraiser

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:12:28 +0000

A HELPING hand was offered to the people of Haiti last week when D'Zine in Gorey hosted a coffee morning for Concern's work with the earthquake victims in Haiti.

Gardai arrest four in murder investigation

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:12:28 +0000

GARDAI INVESTIGATING the murder of Kenneth Fetherston last week arrested four people including a 47 year old Gorey woman, and her two sons.

Uí Cinsealaigh Historical Society to celebrate centenary this year

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:12:28 +0000

THE UÍ Cinsealaigh Historical Society celebrates its centenary this year, members were reminded at their annual general meeting last week.

Queues for George's new book of poetry

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:12:28 +0000

GEORGE MacDonald is still semi-speechless at the huge turnout for the launch of his book of poetry 'Word Weaver' last Saturday night.

The life of a great bishop of Ferns

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:12:28 +0000

THE LIFE OF a bishop has changed since the era of Dr. James Browne, who presided over the Diocese of Ferns from 1884 until his death in 1917, and whose career is recalled in a new book written by two of his relatives.

Another massive Singfest

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:12:28 +0000

OVER 150 young voices from Co Wexford are counting down to the performance of their life on Friday.

'Action not anger' at banks meeting

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:12:28 +0000

ACTION, and not anger, was the watchword at last Thursday night's meeting in Wexford regarding the banking crisis.