This Week in the Local Papers

Judgement Day · 03-04-2012 8:55am

From the Enniscorthy Guardian - 3rd April, 2012.

* Less than a third of the County paid charge (household)

* Good progress on Art Centre.....same guff every week...

* John Browne marks 30 years with Fianna Fail....."A party for the people which puts the people before personal gain - Fianna Fail was always that" according to Browne. He's like a ****ing Holocaust Denier and should get the same treatment. Only good news in that piece is mention of his impending retirement.

* 20,000 construction jobs lost in South East in four years.

* 145,320 That's the new official population of County Wexford. Census results show 21% of housing stock in county is vacant!

As usual if you want more buy it or, better still, read it FREE at the library.

Cantona's Collars · 03-04-2012 1:50pm

Dunbrody Festival cancelled.New Ross Standard.

klong · 03-04-2012 10:45pm

Judgement Day wrote: »

From the Enniscorthy Guardian - 3rd April, 2012.

* Less than a third of the County paid charge (household)

* Good progress on Art Centre.....same guff every week...

* John Browne marks 30 years with Fianna Fail....."A party for the people which puts the people before personal gain - Fianna Fail was always that" according to Browne. He's like a ****ing Holocaust Denier and should get the same treatment. Only good news in that piece is mention of his impending retirement.

* 20,000 construction jobs lost in South East in four years.

* 145,320 That's the new official population of County Wexford. Census results show 21% of housing stock in county is vacant!

As usual if you want more buy it or, better still, read it FREE at the library.

How many jobs this week jd?

wolverette · 03-04-2012 11:18pm

New Ross Echo
The Dunbrody Festival Cancelled
Traffic Warden's Car Torched
Sonia O'Sullivan launches a new book for Prim-Ed
In Sports NR St Marys does it again!

wolverette · 10-04-2012 11:28am

The Echo leads with parents seeking justice for their daughter who was killed in a road traffic accident.
Contracts signed for Quayside Development( expected to take 28 weeks to complete).
Charity Gig and CD launch featuring some Wexford bands from 1978 to 1989.
There is a two page interview with Status Quo in relation to their Co. Wexford Gig in June.
Also good article on the Titanic with links to Co. Wexford.

Ledger · 10-04-2012 6:57pm

50,000 Euro Wall Rebuild: Wall outside O'Rourke's at Kent's Cross being rebuilt at a cost of 50,000 euro due to lack of sightlines coming out of O'Rourke's.

New Ross named among the top 10 hidden beauty spots.

Scarke clubhouse ransacked.

Contracts signed for Quay works. Work due to start next week.

Works at Begerin due to finish by end of the month.

10-bed acute psychiatric unit to be opened in Enniscorthy.

Creywell Hill FINALLY re-opened after a 20 month wait, after repairs to the wall which cost around 175,000 euro.

Trevor Kent · 12-04-2012 2:52pm

Ledger wrote: »

50,000 Euro Wall Rebuild: Wall outside O'Rourke's at Kent's Cross being rebuilt at a cost of 50,000 euro due to lack of sightlines coming out of O'Rourke's.

New Ross named among the top 10 hidden beauty spots.

Scarke clubhouse ransacked.

Contracts signed for Quay works. Work due to start next week.

Works at Begerin due to finish by end of the month.

10-bed acute psychiatric unit to be opened in Enniscorthy.

Creywell Hill FINALLY re-opened after a 20 month wait, after repairs to the wall which cost around 175,000 euro.

Was wondering why they were re-doing the wall ay O'Rourkes.

Jesus cant wait for Creywell hill to re-open. The amount of times I drive that way only to have to spin the whole way around out by Manions and back into town. Real pain.

Noticed they started work on the road again on the quay. badly needed.

Bit going on so with the town with the swimming pool being built and all.

Just need someone to re-open the old cinema now (not likely)

Ledger · 12-04-2012 3:06pm

Trevor Kent wrote: »

Was wondering why they were re-doing the wall ay O'Rourkes.

Jesus cant wait for Creywell hill to re-open. The amount of times I drive that way only to have to spin the whole way around out by Manions and back into town. Real pain.

Noticed they started work on the road again on the quay. badly needed.

Bit going on so with the town with the swimming pool being built and all.

Just need someone to re-open the old cinema now (not likely)

Creywell is actually open since the weekend. Work on the quay started on Monday or Tuesday.

Trevor Kent · 12-04-2012 3:29pm

Nice one,

Might take a spin up there this evening just for old times sake (its been that long since it was closed)

allthedoyles · 12-04-2012 9:45pm

It should give a new lease of life to the John Street area hopefully .....Its badly needed .

You won't see the spent €175,000 though ....must be buried somewhere in that wall .

Trevor Kent · 13-04-2012 12:21pm

€175k would build you a hell of a house.

allthedoyles · 17-04-2012 9:43pm

Wexford Co Co allocating €300,000 this week :

National 1798 Centre, which is expected to be allocated €20,000.

Irish National Heritage Park and Wexford Festival Opera are both are set to receive €15,000.

€10,000 will go to Duncannon Fort Trust, St. Michael's Theatre, Wexford Arts Centre and 'Gathering' 2013.

The remainder of the community projects expected to receive funding from Wexford County Council are as follows:

Hook Heritage €6,500,
Dunbrody Festival €6,000,
New Ross Piano Festival and the Rehab People of the Year Awards €5,000,
St Patrick's Day Parade in Wexford €4,500,
Byrne Perry School € 4,000
New Ross Marina €4,000.

Fethard Castle and the St. Patrick's day parades at Gorey, New Ross and Wexford €3,000,
Gorey Community Development Group €2,000,
County Wexford Community Games, Adamstown Agricultural Show, Enniscorthy Agricultural Show and Gorey Agricultural Show €1,000
Bunclody Horticultural Show €500.

wolverette · 17-04-2012 11:52pm

Front page story, people from New Ross have sought help from the Simon Community in the last 18 months.
Works starts on the Wexford Hospital (20million extension).
Burglaries in Wexford increase by 22%.
New Ross Mercy girls complete the all-Ireland double(Junior Camogie and football).

Ledger · 19-04-2012 3:52pm

Anything worth mentioning (which isn't much) has been said already.

wolverette · 24-04-2012 12:53pm

Lead story, court case about a guy who verbally abused the traffic warden.
Sad news about local woman who died in doctor's surgery.
Coverage of the Gorey case involving the death of a baby.
Good coverage of Adam Nolan's homecoming.
Concern of the running track flooding (every time it rains).
New Group (Mary Street Action Group) launched.

wolverette · 01-05-2012 1:53pm

Lead story is the future of the NR Town Council in doubt. Paul Kehoe talks about it on page 3.
More on the baby death case on page 2.
Anti-social behaviour in St. Stephen's Cemetery.
Report about a serious accident in Ballycullane.
A man who had an axe in his hand was found of guilty of assault.
Date set for Joel case.
Wexford train station is named after Michael O'Hanrahan. (He was involved in the 1916 rising and who had strong links to New Ross.)
Ploughing Championship should generate €36m revenue for New Ross and district.

wolverette · 09-05-2012 10:53pm

Front page story is the trial of the man who killed a students in a Gorey hit and run incident.
Also new festival for New Ross which, if it goes ahead, will feature well known Irish acts.
A proposal has been given to the Town Council for a company to be set up to deal specifically with parking in the town.
A young NR student gets a SE Regional award at Sci-Fest.
Local businessman was locked out of his premises by a security fence
Colm Murphy from Campile has got an internship in Washington DC.
€1.5 million to be spent on water mains in the NR area.
Former priest who served in Cushinstown sent forward for gross indecency.

McLoughlin · 10-05-2012 1:45pm

wolverette wrote: »

Wexford train station is named after Michael O'Hanrahan. (He was involved in the 1916 rising and who had strong links to New Ross.)

How is that news its been called O'Hanrahan station since 1966 just no one refers to it as such same as Henrietta Street in wexford town it was renamed O'Hanrahan Street but no one every called it that.

wolverette · 16-05-2012 1:00pm

I suppose it's just official now.:)

wolverette · 16-05-2012 1:08pm

This week's front page leads with the Mercy All Ireland champions been given a civic reception.
Anti-social behaviour in a New Ross housing estate.
Good write up on local singer and songwriter Fran Greene.
The Archers do well in a major competition.
Nice piece on a new musical initiative from Wexford Arts Department.
The New Ross Chamber elects Mary Browne as its new President.

wolverette · 24-05-2012 12:20am

Senior Gardai face dismissal, one is based in New Ross.
Break in at Sid's diner.
Call to strip politicians of their pensions if they are found guilty of dishonest behaviour.
€35 million paid to landowners along the New Ross and Enniscorthy By-Pass routes.
Only three Oireachtas members had an interest in joining the New Ross Joint Policing Committee.
Kennedy Park to host concert. Declan O'Rourke and the Three Tenors to play at it.

allthedoyles · 24-05-2012 12:24pm

Wolverette has just helped to sell another copy of the NR Echo.

Gripping headlines , - I need to read more ..........

St Senan · 28-05-2012 10:06pm

I have deleted the last 2 posts Until the person is publicly named in the media. If his name comes out in the media I will restore the posts.

wolverette · 30-05-2012 9:58pm

Terrible week for Wexford, death of a student, a mother to be and a man living alone.
On a more positive note free parking in New Ross on Saturdays throughout June.
Pupils quizzed over public order incidents with four arrested.
Local woman receives national award for her work with Hospice
The fundraiser in Bolg Bui in Mary Street raised over €400 to help paint the street
Goood article on Strawberry Fest and what it takes to run it.
'Ally McBeal' star visits Wexford
Conman steals from woman in her 80s [real hero!!!]

wolverette · 06-06-2012 12:32pm

The funeral of Nicola Furlong makes sad reading for the front page.
A woman speaks out about sexual abuse.
Ramsgrange student hasn't missed a day in five years in his school.
Coverage of Caroline Cleary funeral.
Preparations ongoing for July 4th concert. (Kennedy Park)
Rundown on Strawberry Fest Acts.

wolverette · 13-06-2012 10:22pm

Front page story is about Mick Wallace and inside are interviews with local politicians and general public.
Local Gardai resign before being dismissed.
Nice story about a seal being rescued at the Hook.
Connick and Sheehan confirm that they would run if there is a by-election.
Children go free day at local tourist attractions. (June 24th)
Good article on rock band Ripcord64.
Article about Bike Week.

wolverette · 20-06-2012 1:09am

Lead story is suspended sentence for man who harassed the traffic warden
Great Island Power Plant sold for €125m
Nicola Furlong's family seek justice - the picture of her dad looking into the hearse is very poignant.
Major fireworks display for New Ross on the evening of July 4.
More on the Mick Wallace controversy
Woman cleared in connection with Rebecca French case
Good story on Boat Club.

wolverette · 26-06-2012 12:39pm

Front page leads with a young man sueing a New Ross Truck Company after an accident left him paralysed.
Dunbrody Archers are in Italy this week competing in the European Championships.
Mountgarret Castle is to be protected by the Department of Heritage.
Tragedies in Forth Mountain and Enniscorthy.
Kobi (formally known as Thunderstruck) are to play in New Ross. Really good young rock band.
Members of the town council get involved in a clean up of New Ross.
Local wexford artists exhibit in the Cockleshell Art Centre and also a piece on the Art ability exhibition at the Wexford Arts Centre.
The Watchroom at the Hook Lighthouse will be open to visitors, the views should be amazing on those rare sunny days.
More write up on the 4th July celebrations.

wolverette · 04-07-2012 1:31am

New Ross Echo front page leads with response from Chairperson of Theatre Board, Martin Lawlor, over the 'false' report in last week's Standard that he receives a salary and won't disclose it.
Rain water breaks paving slabs at the Tholsel and moves the road!
Watchroom opens at Hook Lighthouse
Hollywood legend, Fionnula Flanagan to be inducted into Hall of Fame as well as Liam Clancy.
Two articles about parking in New Ross - one is an idea to form a company to deal with issues relating to parking.
Drowning victim's mother thanks locals for support
JFK50 programme is officially launched in Dublin

robdugg · 11-07-2012 3:12pm

Do anyone else think it's insane that this makes the front page of this weeks People Paper?

Judgement Day · 11-07-2012 3:16pm

It was a slow week news wise - there was absolutely zilch in the Guardian too.

robdugg · 11-07-2012 3:17pm

There was a car accident at the roundabout at Joyce's last Friday where a lovely lady lost her life.

wolverette · 12-07-2012 10:48pm

Hi, fellow Boardies, sorry for the delay.
Tragic farm accident claims life of father of two.
Feature on Olympic hopefuls.
Official launch of JFK50
Killag Show cancelled due to weather [I think it's the second time in 63 years that it's happened]
Phil Murphy Weekend launched - it's taking place from July 26

Judgement Day · 17-07-2012 9:51am

* Armed gardai on the streets: patrols in Bunclody.

* A weekend of Irish Music & Dance as Leinster Fleadh is held in Enniscorthy.

* Sausages in running for All-Ireland title.

* Chinese man is cleared of cigarette smuggling.

* Petrol thief got €666 of fuel into a Micra....reminds me of a joke about how do you get the whole British Royal Family into a mini but I won’t go there.

* Loftus Hall Reopens to Public.

And finally

* Manager’s view on flood protection works: ‘Let’s leave it to the experts to sort it out’…..local democracy my backside. :rolleyes:

The Enniscorthy Bypass news came too late for the newspaper.

wolverette · 25-07-2012 11:18pm

Front page story runs with "Tintern Inferno", gardai are investigating the fire at the well known tourist attraction, Tintern Abbey.
Nice piece on our two hopefuls for the Olympics and the Paralympic Games, Grainne Murphy and Catherine Wayland.
Two women injured in house fire.
The usual burglary and break-ins.
New Ross Town Council to set up Kennedy Legacy Centre
By-pass work looks likely to begin in 2014

wolverette · 31-07-2012 10:00pm

Front page is about how unfortunate Grainne Murphy has been at the Olympics
The guy accused of murdering Nicola Furlong in Japan is to be tried as an adult
Ger Doyle found guilty at Kilkenny Circuit Court of 35 counts of sexual offences.
Musicians from Bannow excel in Leinster Fleadh
The man found guilty of killing a baby to be sentenced.
Big article on Adam Nolan and his boxing heroics in the Olympics
Dunbrody visitors are not entering the town
A film project called 'Film Farm' is looking for teenagers to get invovled.

Judgement Day · 07-08-2012 11:09am

Enniscorthy Guardian - 7/8/2012

Report on Vinegar Hill Reenactment with nice pics.

Adam Nolan's big fight and RTE's cock-up with the coverage.

A truly unbelievable report about the antics of a species of pondlife from County Wexford who attacked Gary Lineker's son on Twitter with references to him having suffered from Leukaemia and 'a pity that he didn't die'. Feral stuff but why am I surprised.

Controversial Art Exhibition based on paedophile Priest Sean Fortune...

and so it goes on.

wolverette · 14-08-2012 12:13pm

New Ross and District Pipe Band are World Champions, coming first place out of 260 bands.
Great coverage on Katie Taylor success, with some interesting local angles.
A "Who-Done-It" on the New Ross Summer Festival, making some fascinating reading.
Coverage of the Hook Triathlon, Duncannon Sand Sculpting Festival and the upcoming Enniscorthy Street Rhythms Festival.

Judgement Day · 14-08-2012 1:49pm

Council stuck with big bill for three houses - more on how the council bought three houses for social housing in the Parkton development at the height of the boom.

Vinegar Hill 1798 Reenactment to become an Annual event.

Girl broke Sergeant's nose with headbutt - she was under the influence at the time so that's alright. :rolleyes:

and a couple of positive stories to finish with.

'Harry Hamlet' a Gritty Thriller - Movie scenes filmed at Hook and Fethard.

First novel by US-based Wexford author published - Claddagh Pool by Denis Hearn

wolverette · 21-08-2012 5:54pm

Front page story relates to the investigation into the death of a local fisherman.
Wexford woman celebrating her 100th birthday.
Write up on local band Barrowside.
Lovely story on wexford woman who will wear her grandmother's wedding dress on her own wedding day.
Local man who volunteers receives criticism for his work.
Coverage of St. Mary's Graduation Ball, (photos) and the leaving cert results.
Good write up on Adam Nolan's homecoming.
Not local news but interesting column on the Lyons case, makes you think.

wolverette · 11-09-2012 11:05am

Catherine O'Neill, paralympic silver medallist will be given a civic reception outside the Tholsel at 8p.m. tonight.
Cllr. Kevin Dwyer to resign his seat on New Ross Town Council.
No money to test bones found off the Wexford and Waterford coast leaves families at a standstill.
Traffic plans for the National Ploughing Championships revealed.

wolverette · 26-09-2012 10:52am

Front page is aerial shot of the Ploughing Championships site in Old Ross.

Antique fair in New Ross with over 100,000 items up for sale.

Cllr. Kevin Dwyer formally resigns from the Town Council.

An Taisce objects to plans to build a house on Lacken Hill.

Good feature on the Camogie teams return to the four main towns in the county.

New Ross Piano Fest due to begin.

A new music initiative - the New Ross Music Club - is beginning on Friday night in Bolg Bui on Mary Street [for original singer-songwriters and bands etc].

wolverette · 31-10-2012 9:02pm

Front page Garda drug probe hits New Ross.
Trial of man accused in ATM raid.
CBS annual student awards.
Coverage of the Wexford Opera Festival.
Mace shop robbed at Ballinaboola.

wolverette · 06-11-2012 11:35pm

Waterford airport suffers Aer Lingus pull out.
Spate of thefts in the New Ross area.
Man hospitalised after street fight.
St Mary's student awards ceremony.
Town Council reviews substance bye-laws.

Cantona's Collars · 13-11-2012 3:08pm

This week in Enniscorthy papers : iPad fiasco at Gaelscoil

Spanish construction company tries to usurp local scaffolding company by getting Spanish construction workers in.:mad:

Judgement Day · 26-03-2013 1:47pm

This week's Enniscorthy Guardian reveals that the 'refurbishment' of Rafter Street cost an incredible €728,000 and that it was 70% over budget!

vicwatson · 14-05-2013 5:38pm

havetoquit wrote: »

Does anyone know the correct procedure to follow in the following scenario please: A bathroom and flooring business in Wexford has closed without any warning to customers. I am owed a delivery of tiles which in replacement for a pack of tiles which were defect. The sales person dealing with the issue had reassured me that the said tiles were ordered and dispatched from the suppliers and that he would call me when they were ready for delivery.

It was only after numerous calls and no response that I realised that something must be wrong and have since learned of the closure.

In such cases, I need to know what my rights are in relation to having the above mentioned delivery arranged from one of the company's other branches.

Many thanks if anyone can shed any light on this issue.

Eh, this week in the local papers

Consumer issues thataway ==>>> :pac::pac:

wolverette · 18-02-2014 7:21pm

Front page is about councillors going to a conference the day after the Apex roof blew off and asbestos fell off the Albatros factory.
The Chairperson, Councillor Niamh Fitzgibbon is criticised for not calling an emergency meeting straight away. (Should be sparks at the monthly Council meeting tonight!)
Loads about storm damage and the recent flooding.
Feature on Wexford drama.
Good coverage of Wexford win against Antrim.

vicwatson · 14-01-2015 3:05pm

These scum should get 4 times the regular sentence for this -

http://www.wexfordpeople.ie/news/hunt-for-two-men-who-fled-scene-of-fatal-crash-continues-30907589.html

CRI0ST0IR · 09-12-2020 4:14pm

What do you think about the Cancur development that they have in the plans?

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