New Ross Standard

29/07/2024

Two late first-half goals turned the tide in favour of Gusserane and left them with a lead that they were able to maintain with a degree of comfort in this Dominic Smith Electrical Senior football championship Group A game against Sarsfields in McCauley Park

Two late first-half goals turned the tide in favour of Gusserane and left them with a lead that they were able to maintain with a degree of comfort in this Dominic Smith Electrical Senior football championship Group A game against Sarsfields in McCauley Park, Bellefield on Saturday.

29/07/2024

Experts on US politics, including a former adviser to presidents Bill Clinton, Joe Biden and Barack Obama, will speak at the Kennedy Summer School on Saturday, August 31

Experts on US politics, including a former adviser to presidents Bill Clinton, Joe Biden and Barack Obama, will speak at the Kennedy Summer School on Saturday, August 31.

29/07/2024

Broadly speaking, the community of south Wexford can be divided into two categories – those who know about the annual Foulksmills Duck Race, and those who do not Foulksmills Tidy Towns

Broadly speaking, the community of south Wexford can be divided into two categories – those who know about the annual Foulksmills Duck Race, and those who do not.

29/07/2024

When Grace Murphy plays her concertina nobody sees her wheelchair, nobody cares about her disability, they’re just enjoying the music Fleadh Cheoil

When Grace Murphy plays her concertina nobody sees her wheelchair, nobody cares about her disability, they’re just enjoying the music. A member of Tuaisceart Loch Garman CCÉ, Grace (9) has spina bifida and is confined to a wheelchair 24/7. However, her disability does not define her.

29/07/2024

“Are there any four-bed houses in these developments?”

Large families are unlikely to be accommodated in the immediate future by Wexford County Council after it was pointed out that there are no four-bed houses in development in at least one district. Speaking at the July meeting of the New Ross Municipal District, Councillor John Dwyer said there was n...

28/07/2024

“It includes listings from pubs in the county, details on restaurants and cafes, links to Google Maps so you can see how far everything is from wherever you’re staying.”

On any given weekend Co Wexford plays host to a number of shows, a number of gigs and events, which deserve as big an audience as possible. And while traditional and social media can help get the word out there, it’s difficult for visitors and locals to keep track of every single thing happening i...

28/07/2024

Naomh Éanna got their first win in Group A of the Dominic Smith Electrical Senior football championship as they managed to grind out a hard-fought victory over St. James GAA

Naomh Éanna got their first win on the board in Group A of the Dominic Smith Electrical Senior football championship as they managed to grind out a hard-fought victory over St. James’ in Chadwicks Wexford Park on Saturday evening.

28/07/2024

"I will probably regularly look for this because in order to protect our coastal communities and our beaches, it is essential.”

Coastal erosion and the threat of rising sea levels was discussed at length at the Seanad recently.

28/07/2024

"Earlier this year The Joint Committee on Assisted Dying published its final report," writes Fr Michael Commane.

Earlier this year The Joint Committee on Assisted Dying published its final report. It recommended Government introduces legislation allowing for assisted dying in certain restricted circumstances as set out in the recommendations of the report published on March 19 this year.

27/07/2024

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27/07/2024

"We are delighted to present ‘The Wexford Fleadh Artisan Food Hall’."

Food lovers coming to the 2024 Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Wexford are in for a real treat with a bespoke food event ‘The Wexford Fleadh Artisan Food Hall’ located at the Wexford Presbyterian Church on Anne Street.

27/07/2024

Would the high, hanging kick by Eoin Porter clear the crossbar and ensure a draw for Official Page of Rathgarogue Cushinstown GAA Club, or would it land in the arms of Horeswood GAA netminder John Bradley as they tried to protect a one-point lead?

A high, hanging kick by Eoin Porter in the fourth additional minute provoked a collective intake of breath in Clongeen on Friday.

27/07/2024

Here, she shares how finding her passion for the ocean brought her back from the brink and changed the direction of her life forever.👇

It was a warm day in June 2018 when Sarah-Kim Watchorn’s older sister, Julie, paid her a visit. The sun was shining, Sarah-Kim remembers, but she wasn’t feeling very bright in spirit. Having split up with her partner of five years just a week previously, it felt more like there was a dark cloud ...

27/07/2024

exited the Avenir Cup against Galway, on penalties and at the semi-final stage for the second year running, in Eamonn Deacy Park on Wednesday

Wexford FC Women exited the Avenir Cup against Galway, on penalties and at the semi-final stage for the second year running, in Eamonn Deacy Park on Wednesday.

26/07/2024

Organised by Wexford Pride , the event will provide a space for community members to engage in presentations exploring a diverse array of topics that intersect with q***r identity.

A community symposium which will showcase the “talent, knowledge and creativity” of Wexford’s LGBTQIA+ community is to take place in Red Books on Saturday, July 27. Organised by Wexford Pride, the event will provide a space for community members to engage in presentations exploring a diverse a...

26/07/2024

"I’m saddened to share that Buddy has a minor injury and won’t be able to compete in the Paris Olympics."
Paris Olympics 2024

Enniscorthy native Bertram Allen has announced that he will be unable to participate in the fast approaching Olympics due to his horse suffering an injury.

26/07/2024

This generous size house hosts four bedrooms and two bathrooms on a spacious 0.71 acre plot with a garage.
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A superb detached residence has just come on the market in Bree for €379,000.

26/07/2024

‘Tough and uncompromising defender’ will be deeply missed.

A Co Kilkenny man who helped bring his club historic glory will be laid to rest on Saturday. .

26/07/2024

Sport loving pub owner had huge pride in family.

The enduring legacy of New Ross publican, the late Jimmy Hanrahan, was recalled at his funeral mass in the Church of the Assumption, Rosbercon, on Monday afternoon, where a large crowd gathered to pay their final respects to him.

26/07/2024

"I’d ask that this council erect a memorial in remembrance of the many townspeople of Wexford who were murdered by forces under Oliver Cromwell in 1649.”

Work is underway to establish a memorial in honour of some 2,000 Wexford people who were brutally killed at the hands of Oliver Cromwell’s English Commonwealth Forces in 1649.

26/07/2024

The design of every piece is two-sided, for light-reflecting sparkle. The metalware is of high quality, thickly plated in 18kt gold lite.

Award-winning Irish jewellery designer Bláithín Ennis, has launched her latest luxury collection inspired by the Indian Ocean.

26/07/2024

“When I was younger, the reason why I wanted to be a vet was because I love animals,” writes Pete Wedderburn.

When I was younger, the reason why I wanted to be a vet was because I love animals. I find them easy to get along with, I appreciate their company, and I recognise that they need extra support and care from humans because they cannot use language to communicate their needs and wishes to us. As a vet...

25/07/2024

"Jennifer just said one day we might as well have a cat hotel here and that’s over a year ago.”
Emerald Cat Hotel

A new family run cat hotel has opened just outside Kilanerin, Gorey catering to cats of all kinds as well as providing a cat-cab service which covers Wexford, Wicklow and Dublin.

25/07/2024

“Come along on the day, meet old friends and enjoy the chat.”

Caroreigh’s annual field day takes place on Sunday, July 28, at 1.30 p.m. with a fancy dress parade led by New Ross and District Pipe Band.

25/07/2024

Her best effort was 5.10 metres, just two cms behind the winner.

At the second day of the 123.ie national Juvenile track and field championships, held on Sunday in Tullamore, Ava Wilson of Bree added Under-14 long jump silver to the high jump silver she won a couple of weeks previously.

25/07/2024

The four-bedroom house is full of charm, offering an array of features including bespoke furniture, custom shelving throughout, and a fully integrated kitchen.
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An extensive and intricately decorated house in Solsborough Enniscorthy has entered the market for €420,000.

25/07/2024

"It’s eight months since our capital city burned, eight months since a rampaging mob momentarily took control of the streets and turned their hatred inward on the country they purportedly love," Simon Bourke.

It’s eight months since our capital city burned, eight months since a rampaging mob momentarily took control of the streets and turned their hatred inward on the country they purportedly love. It’s also eight months since we were told this wouldn’t happen again, that such acts of wanton violen...

25/07/2024

"I know a lot of houses are in bad need of window and door replacements and it’s a worry coming into winter.”
Wexford County Council

During the lifetime of the last council, Sinn Féin councillor Tom Forde regularly used his speaking time to express concerns over badly-needed window and door replacements at Wexford County Council properties.

25/07/2024

A four-day feast of music awaits in Carrig on Bannow, beginning this Thursday, when the Phil Murphy weekend takes place.

24/07/2024

Gardaí were called to the scene and statements were taken, with CCTV footage to be analysed as part of the investigation.

Gardaí are appealing for information after an elderly woman had her purse and keys stolen while she prayed in a Wexford town church last week.