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Attempted break-ins

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:07:16 +0000

THIEVES were active along the Old Dublin Road in Enniscorthy at the weekend, with at least two attempted break-ins, at the veterinary clinic and at the premises of Wexford Farmers' Co-op. The incidents, which occurred late on Saturday or in the early hours of Sunday morning, are being looked into by Gardaí.

Two men charged with forging will

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:07:16 +0000

TWO MEN were brought before Wexford District Court yesterday (Tuesday) morning charged with forging the will of a bachelor farmer.

Israeli Ambassador given warm welcome in Gorey

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:07:16 +0000

THE PROMOTION of trade and tourism links between Ireland and Israel were high on the agenda during the visit of Israeli Ambassador Zion Evrony to Co. Wexford last Friday.

Quarry plans refused

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:07:16 +0000

PLANS TO continue quarrying in a field near Kiltealy have been shot down by Wexford County Council. Simon Jordan has been refused permission to retain his quarry/sandpit on farmland one and a half kilometres north east of Kiltealy village.

Denis takes top job in Wicklow Chamber

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:07:16 +0000

AN ENTERPRISING Enniscorthy man has taken over at the helm of the chamber of commerce in Wicklow town.

Star studded festival launch

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:07:16 +0000

DETAILS of this year's South Wicklow Drama Festival were unveiled at a special launch night in Carnew last week.

Construction company failed to comply with enforcement notices

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:07:16 +0000

A BLACKWATER construction company have been fined € 1500 for failing to comply with enforcement notices of Wexford County Council.

Clonroche hosts 'talent' qualifiers

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:07:16 +0000

TALENTED ACTS from all over County Wexford are off to the national senior youth club variety finals in Limerick after the qualifying event in Clonroche.

New Ross Bypass back on track as call for judicial review is rejected

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:07:16 +0000

THE NEW Ross Bypass is now back on track after the High Court threw out a case yesterday (Tuesday) against the multi-million Euro road project and refused leave to appeal.

Heroes of 1985 honoured

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:07:16 +0000

THE TEAM of 1985 stole the show on Friday as the Half Way House – Bunclody GAA club presented its annual dinner dance in the Millrace Hotel. The attendance was not only treated to the best of food and service by the hotel but also to the finest of oratory, with speeches galore.

Postmistress threatened by thugs with sawn-off shotgun

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:07:16 +0000

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

1500 celebrations set for spectacular start

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:07:16 +0000

PASSERSBY were given a brief foretaste of the thrills to come at the weekend as fire eater Eddie Milbourne heated up Market Square in Enniscorthy last week.

Pat was a hard-working family man who loved being outdoors

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:07:16 +0000

A VOID has been left in many lives with the passing of Pat Kelly from Marshalstown in the wake of a terrifying road accident.

Parishioners should not have to pay, says victim

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:07:16 +0000

IT IS THE church administration which should shoulder the responsibility for sex abuse cases, not the people who attend Mass and 'put pennies on the plate', according to Wexfordman Pat Jackman.

What do you think about the bishop's appeal for financial aid?

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:07:16 +0000

John Bernie, Enniscorthy.

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

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:07:16 +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.

Photography fundraiser to boost Kilcannon Industries

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:07:16 +0000

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

Rugby club lotto

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:07:16 +0000

THE NUMBERS drawn in the weekly Enniscorthy rugby club lotto were 20, 25, 27, 28 and they produced no winner of the jackpot.

Kids ready for Singfest high

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:07:16 +0000

THE SWEET voiced children of Glenbrien will play a full part in the spectacular 'Viva la Música!' production on Friday, March 5.

House plan rejected for fourth time

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:07:16 +0000

THERE WAS no question of fourth time lucky as planning permission for a house and garage has been denied on a site in Glenbrien.

Rosemarie to face the Dragons

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:07:16 +0000

HOT ON the heels of her Brownswood neighbour Andrew Byrne, Oylegate woman Rosemarie Meleady is poised to enter 'The Dragon's Den'. She is due to appear on the popular R.T.E. television programme seeking investment for her latest business venture.

Connections with Georgia

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:07:16 +0000

LINKS PAST and present between County Wexford and Georgia in the United States will be explored by the Very Reverend Lori Kehoe in his talk to the Uí Cinsealaigh historical society tonight (Wednesday, March 3) at the Riverside Park hotel.

Woman loses fall claim against taxi company

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:07:16 +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.

Ivory's closes for business after 68 years

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:07:16 +0000

A LANDMARK Gorey shop closed its doors for the last time at 2 p.m. last Sunday afternoon, much to the dismay of many locals.

Instalment orders are granted to creditors

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:07:16 +0000

THE FALLOUT from the recession hit Enniscorthy District Court last week as creditors came to court seeking instalment orders. Judge David Anderson set out schedules of payments ranging from €10 per week to €700 per month.

Big celebration to mark 21st competition

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:07:16 +0000

THE CURTAIN came down on the 21st annual Opportunity Knocks competition in Kilanerin Hall last Friday night after four weeks of entertainment.

RTE's Ryan in court row with neighbours

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:07:16 +0000

RTE NATIONWIDE presenter Michael Ryan brought a civil action against his neighbours at a Wexford court last week.

Viewing gallery opening in Horeswood

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:07:16 +0000

THE OFFICIAL opening of the Endesa sponsored gallery in the Horeswood GAA Indoor Complex will take place on Saturday, March 13 at 2 p.m.

Another massive Singfest

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:07:16 +0000

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

The life of a great bishop of Ferns

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:07:16 +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.

'Action not anger' at banks meeting

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:07:16 +0000

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

Battle of the brains

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:07:16 +0000

THE RIVERBANK House Hotel in Wexford, was packed to the rafters recently for the annual county Community Games Under-14 table quiz competition.

A visit to the casino makes an enjoyable alternative

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:07:16 +0000

A TRIP to the casino can be seen as an alternative to a social outing to a pub or other entertainment venue.

Bringing a little bit of Vegas to this corner of Ireland

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:07:16 +0000

FLANAGANS is one of the longest established names in the family entertainment business in the South East.

Christine's single in aid of flood victims

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:07:16 +0000

KILMUCKRIDGE-based singer/songwriter Christine Deady has released a single titled 'Peace' to raise funds to help the victims of flooding across Ireland last year.