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€12m allocated for road repairs
REPAIRS to Wexford roads will be funded to the tune of almost €12 million in 2012 by the Department of Transport, it has been confirmed. News of the funding, in line with last year's allocation, was made public by Chief Whip Paul Kehoe who issued a statement welcoming the news.
Police escorts and burning heat. Welcome to Mexico...
THE MOST recent chapter of the 350South bicycle journey brings with it the most significant changes yet. After six months of journeying south through Alaska, Canada and the United States, myself and Lee have decided to separate for the remainder of the trip, as our goals and expectations diverge for the first and final time.
Welcome for congress bell
THE IMMINENCE of next summer's Eucharistic Congress in Dublin was underlined last week as the congress bell arrived in St Aidan's cathedral. The ceremonies in Enniscorthy were just one part of a pilgrimage that has been going on around Ireland for many months, preparing the way for the major international event in the capital over the week June 10 to 17.
Two-year ban given for dangerous driving
AN ENNISCORTHY motorist who was involved in a collision with another car on a dangerous bend outside Enniscorthy town in 2010, was put off the road for two years, and fined €1,000, at the District Court this week.
Man was so drunk he could not walk
A MAN who was 'so drunk he was unable to walk properly' was fined €200.
Radon gas problem is highlighted in survey
ONE ENNISCORTHY house has been found to have nine times the acceptable level of the cancer causing gas radon. And the Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland (RPII) has found the one in every five Wexford homes tested exceeded the recommended level of the gas.
Pub fined for punk concert
A PUNK ROCK concert and some late-night drinking at the Corner House in Rathnure led to court proceedings against the licensees, Michael and Nancy Byrne, last week. Judge Gerard Haughton looked at the pub's record and warned them not to break the rules again or they would face the loss of the licence.
No insurance
AMHAIRGHEAN KENNEDY of Vernegly in Bannow had no insurance when pulled up by Detective Garda Sergeant Terry Butler in Clonroche on November 25, 2010.
Knife charge
AN ADAMSTOWN MAN accused of possession of a knife intends to contest the charge fully, his solicitor told the District Court last week.
Wood art class
ARTIST and sculptor Paddy Darigan has been called in to provide an intriguing new course at the adult learning centre in Bunclody. From Monday, February 20, the art room in the centre will resound to the noise of chisels on timber as the tutor from Wexford offers an Introduction to Woodcraft course.
Inside News
- Bunclody's Paddy is on Feirm Factor
- Michael elected Comhaltas chief
- Diocese worried for its pupils
- 11 getting into dairy
- Some rural schools will lose full-time teacher
- Murder accused kept in custody
- Students read at Holocaust Memorial day
- FCJ orchestra jets off to Woonsocket, USA
- SIX SCHOOLS TO LOSE TEACHERS
- Retiring priest's replacement is just a year younger
- U.S. board role for Sheehan
- 120 hours community service
- One pupil too few at Coolgreany NS
- KNIFE MURDER CASE
- Brown dismayed at threat to school advisers
- Man (49) found guilty of sexual assault
- No plans to mark historic flight
- Thomas and Annie mark 60 years of wedded bliss
- Man threatened to kill girlfriend in fit of rage
- Horticultural grant scheme
- Top fashions at 'Hair Raiser'
- Cottage Autism support
- Kehoe backs Insolvency Bill
- Tribunal rules against closed nursing home
- Browne calls for redeployment of staff to speed up medical cards
In Pictures
Historic postcards Over 6,000 photographs, political prints and portraits from days gone by form part of a project launched at the Linen Hall Library in Belfast. To view collection and buy the images, visit www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/postcards.
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