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Second tragedy as Seán (31) dies playing soccer

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:26:20 +0000

TRAGEDY struck a Ferns family for the second time in just over a decade as 31-year-old father-of-two Seán Foran collapsed and died while playing soccer last week with friends.

Septic tank charges 'unclear'

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:26:20 +0000

THE passing of new legislation on septic tanks has not made it clear what charges will come into force, Deputy John Browne complained last week. The Fianna Fáil veteran said that grave uncertainty surrounds the issue of what costs tank owners will face.

Ten-year ban for no insurance

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:26:20 +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.

Thieves target pedigree terriers

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:26:20 +0000

DOG LOVERS all over Ireland and Britain are on the lookout after a couple of pedigree dogs were stolen from the back garden of an Enniscorthy house.

Teenager who tried to abscond now not allowed out alone

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:26:20 +0000

A TEENAGER in State care is now not allowed outside on his own, after he absconded following a court appearance in Gorey last Thursday.

Former best friends in fake insurance certificate case

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:26:20 +0000

TWO FORMER best friends found themselves on opposing sides of a court case, after a fake motor insurance certificate was presented to gardaí.

Castle receives photo of Easter Rising rebels

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:26:20 +0000

STAFF AT Enniscorthy Castle finally laid hands on an important little piece of history when a photograph of some of the rebels of Easter 1916 was presented to manager Jacqui Hynes on Monday afternoon.

Gardai's manpower crisis

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:26:20 +0000

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

Assaulted sister-in-law in row over wheelchair

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:26:20 +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.

Credit Union elect new board

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:26:20 +0000

MEMBERS of the Enniscorthy credit union turned out in good numbers recently for the annual general meeting held at the GAA complex in Bellefield. Those present approved a modest 0.25 per cent dividend on shares and the elections produced no shocks as the officers were returned without change.

ICSA to discuss sheep prices

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:26:20 +0000

FERNS farmer Frank Kehoe is one of the driving forces behind the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers' Association (ICSA) national sheep conference on Monday, February 13 at the Lord Bagenal Hotel in Leighlinbridge (1-5 p.m.).

AES takes over bin collection

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:26:20 +0000

THOUSANDS of householders across the county, who up to now have had their bins collected by the county council, will this week switch to the private service provided by AES.

Adam packs a punch

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:26:20 +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.

Four goals floor Cavan

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:26:20 +0000

EVER SINCE last year's championship disappointments, Wexford had been awaiting an opportunity to bounce back to winning ways.

Oulart Croker bound

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:26:20 +0000

URSULA JACOB blasted 1-16 as Oulart-the Ballagh blitzed into their first All-ireland Senior club camogie championship final with victory over Loughgiel in Casement Park, Belfast, on Sunday last.

Leacy thrilled as dreams come true

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:26:20 +0000

'TO TELL you the truth we couldn't care less who we play'; stated Oulart The Ballagh captain Una Leacy after her side totally dismantled Loughgiel in the All-ireland Senior club camogie semi-final on Sunday.

Gardiner gets the winner for Gorey

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:26:20 +0000

OLD RIVALS since the age bands were revamped three seasons ago, Gorey and Enniscorthy met again in the Leinster Premier Under19 semi-final on Saturday last, this time on neutral turf at Tullow R.F.C.

Beekeeper courses

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:26:20 +0000

THE COUNTY WEXFORD beekeepers organisation has sprung back into action, offering the latest in its annual series of training courses for newcomers to the pastime.

Irish Red Cross

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:26:20 +0000

MEMBERS OF THE Enniscorthy branch of Irish Red Cross looked back on a very positive year when they held the annual general meeting at St. John's Hospital day centre. Nine members completed their EMT (emergency medical technician) training and the branch purchased a new 4x4 vehicle, currently being refurbished for duty.

Toastmasters

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:26:20 +0000

ENNISCORTHY TOASTMASTERS were well represented at the recent regional tall tales final at the Ashdown Park hotel. The winner was Jim Cowman from the Wexford club of the public speaking organisation, with Matty Gahan of Gorey second and Enniscorthy's Noel Browne third. Dick Meaney of Enniscorthy also competed.

FCJ orchestra trip

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:26:20 +0000

EIGHTY-SEVEN student musicians from the FCJ School in Bunclody head across the Atlantic to Woonsocket in Rhode Island for the half term break.

Bree parish journal

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:26:20 +0000

THE LATEST EDITION of the Bree parish journal is being distributed to shops where it may be purchased at a price of €8.