Wexford News

Cllr. Michael D’Arcy elected last Cathaoirlech of Gorey Town Council

by 19/06/13 10:46am

Cllr. Michael D'Arcy, Cathaoirlech, Gorey Town Council
Gorey Town Council is embarking on rge final year of its existence – it will be abolished in favour of a new municipal district local government system next June – and the Cathaoirleach leading the Council and Gorey town into the...

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Wexford mourns Jim Golden (77)

A HUGE crowd packed into Rowe Street church today (Tuesday) for the funeral mass of well-known former teacher and Wexford...

Wednesday, 19/06/13 - 9:41am Read More

End of an era for O’Leary’s

THERE WAS shock and sadness in the local car industry as receivers moved in to long running dealer O’Leary’s in...

Tuesday, 18/06/13 - 5:44pm Read More

Pat’s history in the making

Enniscorthy's last ever Town Council Chairman Cllr. Pat Cody
  SERIOUS ILLNESS did not prevent Cllr Pat Cody from leaving his hospital bed yesterday to make history by becoming...

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Wexford Sport

Wexford survive late Louth comeback

by 10/06/13 9:34am

Wexford 2-13 Louth 1-15Wexford edged out hosts Louth by 2-13 to 1-15 in a pulsating Leinster SFC quarter-final in Drogheda.A late Louth fightback saw them get back to within one point, however a late red card for defender John O'Brien...

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Archers acknowledge local quiz support

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THE DUNBRODY Archers have acknowledged the members of the general public who turned out in force recently to support its...

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GAA banks land sale windfall

Wexford GAA’s crippling financial position has been eased after the County Board banked €405, 000 from the sale of 29...

Wednesday, 24/04/13 - 4:58pm Read More

Wexford Entertainment

Song club time again

by 23/04/13 3:06pm

NEW ROSS Song Club will take place on Bolg Bui, on Mary Street, this coming Friday night, April 26, at 8.30 p.m. The initiative, which takes place on the last Friday of every month, has been gathering momentum since it...

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Cousin Bill makes welcome return

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IN AN ideal world the name Cousin Bill would be renowned all over the world as a band of quality...

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Renowned pianist for south east

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  ONE OF Ireland’s foremost pianists will give an intimate performance in the south east on Thursday, April 4, at...

Wednesday, 03/04/13 - 1:56pm Read More

Entertainment

Sopranos star Gandolfini dies after suspected heart attack

by 20/06/13 1:33am

James Gandolfini died suddenly in Italy yesterday.The 51-year-old actor, best known for playing Tony Soprano on 'The Sopranos', reportedly suffered a massive heart attack.The media-shy star, who has a nine-month-old daughter with his wife of almost five years Deborah Lin,...

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Kanye criticised for ‘stupid and cruel’ lyrics

Rapper Kanye West has been criticised by a charity for using "stupid and cruel" lyrics on a track on his...

Wednesday, 19/06/13 - 5:24pm Read More

Yodelling singer Slim Whitman dies, aged 90

Country singer Slim Whitman, the high-pitched yodeller who sold millions of records through TV ads in the 1980s and 1990s...

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Yodelling singer Slim Whitman dies, aged 90

Country singer Slim Whitman, the high-pitched yodeller who sold millions of records through TV ads in the 1980s and 1990s...

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Price planning another ‘emotional’ autobiography

Katie Price has revealed she is planning to release her fifth autobiography later this year - at the age of...

Wednesday, 19/06/13 - 1:38pm Read More

National News

Over 1,000 attend special mass for murdered mother and daughter

by 19/06/13 10:07pm

Upwards of 1,000 people gathered in Killorglin this evening for a special mass to remember a murdered mother and daughter.27-year-old Jolanta Lubiene and her 8-year-old daughter Enrika were stabbed to death between 2 and 6pm last Saturday; their bodies were...

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Tánaiste reaches agreement with EU leaders on budget

The Tánaiste has reached agreement with EU leaders on the €960bn budget for the next seven years, following more than...

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Tánaiste reaches agreement with EU leaders on budget

The Tánaiste has reached agreement with EU leaders on the €960bn budget for the next seven years, following more than...

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Two arrested after €150k drugs seizure in Cork

Two men have been arrested following a drugs seizure in Co Cork.Gardaí stopped and searched a car close to an...

Wednesday, 19/06/13 - 9:20pm Read More

National Sport

Friday matches are worth exploring

by 19/06/13 10:09pm

GAA President Liam O'Neill has said that the decision to play the All-Ireland SFC first round qualifier between Carlow and Laois on a Friday night is something that was worth exploring.The GAA's Central Competitions Control Committee decided on Monday to...

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Frankie Sheahan in court to dispute bank’s property claims

Proceedings between Bank of Ireland and former Irish rugby star Frankie Sheahan, as well as his brother Joseph, has opened...

Wednesday, 19/06/13 - 5:48pm Read More

Frankie Sheahan in court to dispute bank’s property claims

Proceedings between Bank of Ireland and former Irish rugby star Frankie Sheahan, as well as his brother Joseph, has opened...

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Carroll completes Hammers move

West Ham have completed the signing of Andy Carroll from Liverpool on a six-year contract for a club-record fee.The 24-year-old...

Wednesday, 19/06/13 - 2:18pm Read More

O’Rourke withdrawal adds to injury crisis at Team Ireland

Derval O'Rourke has withdrawn from this weekend's European team championships, dealing a further blow to Team Ireland.O'Rourke's was unable to...

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