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Woman in assault case made up her story as she went along

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:17:02 +0000

A DISTRICT court judge last week said he believed a defendant was making her story up as she went along, as he heard accounts of longrunning problems between neighbours in an Ardamine housing estate.

Traffic challenge for ploughing

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:17:02 +0000

TRAFFIC bottlenecks at Enniscorthy and New Ross will present Wexford with a huge challenge as it prepares to host the National Ploughing Championships next September.

Don't fill oil tank says top garda

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:17:02 +0000

NEXT TIME your heating oil runs out, don't get a full tank.

Rising costs, falling sales force closure

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:17:02 +0000

RATHNURE-BASED furniture wholesalers Zocalo is set to close after sixteen years in business. The gates will close for the last time at the warehouse in Rathnure later this month after a winding up sale that begins at the weekend. Three staff were laid off at Christmas, co-proprietor John Conran confirmed, and the remaining four will go when outstanding stock is cleared.

Townland gears up for gold rush

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:17:02 +0000

THE TOWNLAND of Knocknalour above Bunclody is gearing up for a gold rush, as Connemara Mining prepares to take advantage of a prospecting licence. The Dublinbased firm agreed a joint venture with Canadian company Hendrick Resources to move on four licences for areas in South Wicklow/ North Wexford, including Knocknalour and its neighbour Tombreen on the other side of the county border.

Heartless thieves take disabled child's toys

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:17:02 +0000

'HOW could somebody be so low, to come in to a one-parent home, and steal the toys of a disabled child, and set him back twelve months?'

Six former employees win their appeal cases

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:17:02 +0000

SIX FURTHER cases taken by former employees of the ill-fated Carraig Túr nursing home in Enniscorthy have been successfully brought before employment appeals tribunals.

Assaulted sister-in-law in row over wheelchair

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:17:02 +0000

GOREY DISTRICT COURT heard last week how a North Wexford woman assaulted her sister- in- law in front of her terminally ill husband, during an argument over a wheelchair.

13 OFFICERS IN COUNTY TO RETIRE THIS MONTH

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:17:02 +0000

COUNTY Wexford is facing a garda manpower crisis at the end of February when 13 officers leave the force on early retirement.

Sadness at passing of student Matteusz (15)

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:17:02 +0000

THERE WAS deep sadness in the locality, especially among the close-knit community of students at Gorey Community School, at the passing of 15-year-old Matteusz Welk last week.

Suspended prison term for parents

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:17:02 +0000

THE ENNISCORTHY parents of two school age children were given suspended one month prison sentences at the local District Court last week, for failing to make their children attend school.

Mary jetting off to Belarus for charity

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:17:02 +0000

2011 WEXFORD Rose, Mary Kehoe, is set to travel to Belarus on Monday with twelve other Roses as part of a special trip organised by Adi Roche. Mary is calling for one final push to raise vital funds for the children of Chernobyl who are struggling to survive in the aftermath of the nuclear tragedy in Chernobyl 25 Years ago.

Ten-year ban for no insurance

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:17:02 +0000

A SIX-MONTH suspended prison sentence and a ten year driving ban were handed down to a Gorey motorist at the local District Court last week after he pleaded guilty to a charge of driving without insurance.

Ballagh boxer retains national Senior title

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:17:02 +0000

ADAM NOLAN, formerly of The Ballagh and now boxing out of the Bray club, mixed it with the very best before going on to score a superb victory over John Joe Joyce to retain his National Senior Welterweight title at the National Stadium, Dublin, on Friday night last.

Horan on international duty

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:17:02 +0000

A LARGE Gorey contigent travelled to Athlone on Friday night last to support Ireland as Gorey's latest international representative, Foster Horan, lined out in the much-coveted number 13 jersey at Under-20 level.

Wexford ladies pipped in derby

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:17:02 +0000

Two massive takes by Walsh, now at the pivotal centre-back position, enabled Wicklow to move the ball forward and in a scene reminiscent of their All-ireland victory the ball was worked to Laura Hogan. As she did in September, she drove the ball over the bar. The only difference this time was that this point gave the lead to Wicklow.

Cracking show in Croker, but Sunday's time clash should have been avoided

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:17:02 +0000

THE START of the Allianz league proved a great success nationally, with some large attendances at various venues around the country. The biggest success was at Croke Park, where almost 46,000 people paid to see Kildare v. Tyrone and Dublin v. Kerry.

Trainer Murphy chalks up double

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:17:02 +0000

RACING RETURNED to South West Wexford on January 29 with the Wexford Foxhounds point-to-point fixture at Moorfield, Ballinaboola. This track, first used in November of last year, looks like an ideal location for the future, with a good stiff track for horse and jockey, excellent viewing for racegoers, good on track facilities, ample parking and plenty of manpower. What more could you want?

Ladies needed!

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:17:02 +0000

NORTH Wexford SPCA is looking for ladies interested in taking part in the Dublin Women's Mini Marathon in aid of the animal welfare charity.

Family Resource Centre

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:17:02 +0000

A NEW meditation evening is held every Thursday from 7.30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Gorey Family Resource Centre.

Tara Rocks lotto

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:17:02 +0000

THERE was no jackpot winner in the Tara Rocks GAA Club lotto draw held on January 26 last.

Friends 4 One group

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:17:02 +0000

FRIENDS 4 One is a social group which meets weekly.

Public speakers have a laugh with 'Tall Tales'

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:17:02 +0000

GOREY Toastmasters last week played host to the Wexford area final of the Tall Tales Contest.