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Bishop spells out options in letter

THE BISHOP of Ferns, Dr. Denis Brennan issued a letter last weekend to the priests and people of the diocese, following his controversial request for financial help from parishes to pay clerical abuse compensation bills.

Rehab ?Person of The Year? awards winners, committee members and guests.

Unsung heroes honoured

WEXFORD'S UNSUNG heroes had their deserved moment in the spotlight on Friday night when their tireless work for the betterment of others was fittingly rewarded.

GAA star Matty off road for three years

WEXFORD GAA star Matty Forde (pictured) was disqualified from driving for three years at Gorey Court last week, after he pleaded guilty to drink driving.

Major search for missing teacher

A MAJOR search operation, involving up to 200 volunteers, is under way in New Ross for a missing 26year-old Gorey teacher.

No light at end of tunnel for rail link to Waterford

By Maria PEPPER and Conor CULLEN

IT WON'T be long before the whistle blows for the last time on the Rosslare to Waterford train.

Sean and Seamus Kenny stand alongside the clamping sign at Hollyville Heights.

Clamping rules may force man to abandon his home

By Maria PEPPER

A WEXFORDMAN LIVING in Hollyville Heights where clamping was introduced this week, says he will have to move out of his home of two years because he is not allowed to park a van outside his own front door.

Trainer Paul Nolan features in documentary on RTÉ

AS NATIONAL Hunt enthusiasts prepare for the annual festival at Cheltenham, Enniscorthy trainer Paul Nolan is the star of a documentary to be shown on RTÉ next week.

Doyle court appeal

DISGRACED former swimming coach Ger Doyle has appealed his conviction for abusing five young boys over a 13-year period.

Seven set for close shave

SEVEN Barntown men are itching for St. Patrick's Day to come. For their stubbly facial hair is set to come off in a big beard shave in aid of the oncology ward of Wexford General and the Irish Cancer Society.

Builders move in for massive school facelift

ONE OF Wexford's oldest schools is set for a long overdue facelift thanks to a €1.4 million refurbishment programme which commenced this week. St. John of God School in the Faythe will undergo a complete overhaul over the coming months, which will include the installation of new windows, heating, lighting and security systems throughout the school. A new library, wheelchair access, and the relocation of the PE hall are also included in the plans, along with classroom extensions, new toilets, a kitchen/dining area and a science hall.

Pat Naughter on the move past Seán Davey of Sligo.

Bradley's bursts the key to clearcut win

ERIC BRADLEY orchestrated this game from midfield as Wexford put together back-to-back victories with a comprehensive seven-point defeat of Sligo in this Allianz Football League Division 3 game played at Wexford Park on Sunday last.