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Bishop wants parishes to help pay abuse victims

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

BISHOP Denis Brennan is asking parishes in the Diocese of Ferns to help the church pay outstanding compensation and legal bills arising from clerical sex abuse cases.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

Family's shock at accusation of rape by fellow Jehovah

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

Man with ten aliases in court under escort

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

A MAN with multiple identities was brought to Enniscorthy District Court under prison officer escort 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.

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.

GAA tighten belts

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

WEXFORD G.A.A. is no different to other units of the Association when it comes to financial difficulties, and the need to bring in major cuts relating to the preparations of their county teams. Earlier this year County Board officers set a system in place regarding expenditure and budgets for their backroom set-ups with the various county sides, but now they have taken the measures a step further.

Routine Wexford win

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:05:36 +0000

THE WEXFORD Senior hurlers began life without the great Damien Fitzhenry by forging a routine win over a limited Westmeath side in the opening round of Division 2 of the Allianz League before a small crowd in Cusack Park, Mullingar, on Sunday last.

Another U-21 rout

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:05:36 +0000

THE MINIMUM expected from the Wexford Under-21 footballers before Saturday's Leinster championship first round tie in St. Brigid's Park, Dowdallshill, was that they would be a lot more competitive than in 2009.

Six Leinster titles secured by locals

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:05:36 +0000

SIX WEXFORD boxers were celebrating recently after winning titles at the Leinster Boy 4, Youth 1 and 2 championships. In the Boy 4 semi-final, Gorey's David Kennedy beat Brendan Cummins from Dealgan 5-2, while Ryan Walsh of St. Ibar's was beaten 3-2 at the semi-final stage by Jason O'Reilly of Marble City.

Hurlers must step up

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

THIS WAS anything but a test of resolve for Wexford who still looked far from impressive as they eventually fashioned out a 14-point victory over a very limited Down outfit in this Allianz Hurling League Division 2 game at Wexford Park on Sunday last. While it was business as usual for Wexford and the collection of a further two points, with Down fighting the good fight during the 70 minutes, this was still a game which gave the 400-odd attendance little to enthuse over, with home followers left pondering their side's future and ability to move out of lower grade hurling.

Marguerite enjoys a mega 21st

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

DOLPHINS PROVIDED the theme for the evening on Saturday as Rapparees camogie player Marguerite Casey celebrated her 21st. The social centre at the GAA complex in Bellefield was festooned with dolphins.

Brownies cake sale proves a sweet fundraiser

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

ENNISCORTHY BROWNIES were the hostesses for a cake, book and toy sale at the Quaker meeting house in Springvalley on Friday evening.

Baby Ava is as good as gold

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

YOUNG AVA di Fiore was inducted into the congregation at St. Senan's church in Enniscorthy on Sunday. She was brought from home in Gimont Avenue for christening by parents Dario di Fioreand Sarah Louise Kearney. God parents David Kearney and Aoife Byrne were on duty.

Ella takes it all in her stride

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

LISA AND Darren Kenny from Marlfield came to St. Senan's church on Sunday with their precious first born Ella. She was baptised by Father Paddy Browne, with James O'Sullivan and Sonia Kenny standing as godparents, while delighted grandparents Michael and Mary O'Sullivan; Jackie and Des Kenny (all four from Gimont Avenue) looked on.

Hannah gets key to the door

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

HANNAH LAMBERT from Clonroche did not have far to look on Friday when she was deciding on somewhere to stage her 21st birthday party.