Publication

Wednesday - 8th April, 2026
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Calls to waive Search and Rescue charge

An online petition created by a Wexford businessman, on behalf of a voluntar y rescue service, is calling for Wexford County Council to revoke its charge for berthing on the river. The New Ross River Search and Rescue, which is run by a crew of...

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Wednesday - 1st April, 2026
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Coastal hotel on the market for €950,000

A popular, family-run hotel in south Wexford has been listed for sale along with its attached private residence and café. The Fort Conan is a 10-bedroom coastal hotel and residence which is located in the heart of the seaside village of Duncannon,...

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Wednesday - 25th March, 2026
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Wednesday - 18th March, 2026
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‘Me and my Girl’ wows audiences

● Gerald Bolingbroke (Conor Lyons) and Sally (Sarah Corcoran) during New Ross Musical Society’s production of ‘Me and My Girl’ in St Michael’s Theatre on Wednesday evening.

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Wednesday - 11th March, 2026
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All dressed up

● Maggie Byrne, Steph Foley, Megan Murphy, Nicole Tubritt, Amy Molloy, Evelyn Barry, and Ellie Byrne at St Mogues GAA club dinner dance.

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Wednesday - 4th March, 2026
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A night of drama

● Suzy McDermott (Sarah Jane Carthy), Nick Cassidy (Terry Murphy), Tess McDermott (Therese O’Connor), and Adrian Bird (Michael Bernie) during Tintern Drama Group’s presentation of ‘Mother Knows Best’ in the National Opera House on Saturday evening.

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Wednesday - 25th February, 2026
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Driver was three times over limit when he crashed car

The vehicle involved in a fatal accident on the Wexford to Wellingtonbridge road was travelling at close to twice the legal speed limit, the Circuit Court was told. And the driver had three times the legal concentration of alcohol in his bloodstream,...

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Wednesday - 18th February, 2026
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Wednesday - 11th February, 2026
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Concern that town is in danger of being left behind

Despite a projected increase in population of almost three thousand in the next eight years, New Ross will soon be the only one of Wexford’s four major towns not to have ‘key town’ status. Increasing housing delivery in New Ross is near the top of...

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Wednesday - 4th February, 2026
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Cushinstown open evening

The open evening held in Cushinstown National School was resounding success as the school community provided visitors with a chance to explore everything the school has to offer. The evening was well attended by prospective students and their...

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Wednesday - 28th January, 2026
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Panto celebrations

● Meabh Cullen, Isabelle Murphy, Alisha McGrath, Eimhear Mackey and Claudia Kenny at the New Ross Pantomime Society dinner in the rugby club. Photo: Mary Browne

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Wednesday - 21st January, 2026
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Pampered pooch!

Twenty-four-year-old Jade Dunphy has been immersed in the world of dog grooming for as long as she can remember. Now, as the owner of Wipe Your Paws in New Ross and recently crowned Best Dog Groomer in Ireland, she is preparing to take the biggest step...

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