New Ross News

Museum creates its own history

by 03/06/13 11:15pm

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HISTORY HAS been made in New Ross with the opening of the town’s first ever museum. The facility, which is called the Community Museum, was opened in North Street on Thursday by Patrick Grennan, from the Kennedy Homestead in Dunganstown....

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Ros Tapestry to feature in documentary

by 03/06/13 11:10pm

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THE ROS Tapestry will be the subject of an RTE Radio 1 documentary this coming weekend. On Saturday, June 8, at 2 p.m., listeners will be treated to in-depth interviews with all of the people closely involved with the project...

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Family’s despair at cuts

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A LOCAL couple has spoken this week to The Echo about their despair at having to put their intellectually disabled...

Thursday, 23/05/13 - 2:00pm Read More

Communities to work on roads

A NEW pilot scheme is to begin in Wexford which will see local communities getting involved in repairing local roads....

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Girl speaks of suicide attempt

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A TEENAGE girl has spoken exclusively to The Echo about the events that led to her attempting to take her...

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Lake Region given permission to expand

LAKE REGION Medical Ltd. has been granted permission for a major expansion to its factory on the outskirts of New...

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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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A choir for cancer

A WOMAN from Co. Wexford is calling on people throughout the community to get involved in an intriguing new music...

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Student’s shock at bombings

Northeastern University, Boston, situated less than a mile from the bombings, where Enniscorthy woman Fiona Furlong is studying.
  A COUNTY WEXFORD student on work placement in Boston has spoken of her shock in the aftermath of last...

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Rat trap – derelict property is full of dumped rubbish and rats

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AN ELDERLY woman has been left a prisoner in her own home in Enniscorthy because she lives next door to...

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Large crowd attends boxing showcase

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ONE OF New Ross town’s newest sporting organisations held a very successful showcase event last weekend. On Friday night St....

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Students to address education cuts

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A GROUP of young local students have showcased their ingenuity in a way that could have favourable benefits for all...

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School students are home angels

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A GROUP of enterprising young secondary school students in New Ross are working hard at addressing the problems caused to...

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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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Rebellion time is near

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THE MEMBERS of Wexford Co. Council were informed about the imminent re-opening of the National 1798 Rebellion Centre in Enniscorthy...

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Community cafe anniversary celebrated

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THERE WAS a buzz of excitement in the South West Wexford Community Development Project in Ramsgrange last week as the...

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Duncannon Fort to unveil world at war

DUNCANNON FORT will officially unveil a brand new exhibition this coming Monday, April 22, at 10 a.m. Focussing on various...

Thursday, 18/04/13 - 12:20am Read More

Farmers prepare for cessation of quota

AROUND 100 farmers gathered at a Teasgasc event on the farm of David and Mairead French in Raheenvarren, New Ross,...

Thursday, 18/04/13 - 12:15am Read More

Barrow navigation to create 130 jobs

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OPENING UP the Barrow navigation to its full potential could create 130 new jobs and generate around €11.7m for the...

Thursday, 11/04/13 - 10:41am Read More

Lighthouse keepers beckoned

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HOOK LIGHTHOUSE has formally announced a flagship event for this year’s Gathering programme of activities. ‘The Gathering of Lighthouse Keepers’...

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