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Church an easy target on education issue

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:55:45 +0000

THIS TIME last year the main political parties were in 'general election' mode, and each of them were vying to gain enough seats to form the next government. In the end, Fine Gael and Labour won, and the remainder were left languishing in opposition.

Update is more than just a novelty

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:55:45 +0000

CHOPLIFTER, the Apple II original, is still remarkably playable despite being 30 years old this year. Something to do with its uncomplicated control system and clearly defined goals no doubt, but there's oodles of charm too.

Many tax issues to consider in transfer of a family farm

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:55:45 +0000

Q . I am 30 years old and my family's farm has recently been transferred to me from my father. Will I now be required to file an Income Tax Return and if so is there anyway I can reduce my potential income tax liability? A . Before answering your above query, I would first advise that you ensure all relevant taxes involved in the transfer of the farm have been properly dealt with. These taxes may include Capital Gains Tax, Capital Acquisitions Tax or Stamp Duty.

Forced into 'a lifestyle choice'

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:55:45 +0000

KIM WILDES is in Australia. The 23 year old from Gimont Avenue in Enniscorthy has taken up residence in Melbourne along with her friends Jamie Walsh and Alice O'connor. They all departed Down Under after a great send-off in The Bailey a couple of weeks ago, a gathering which was not at all like the old emigrant 'wakes' of the old days.

Borrowers caught up in wealth illusion

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:55:45 +0000

WHEN TAOISEACH Enda Kenny last week attributed the country's economic collapse to a madness for borrowing that gripped the population in the heady days of the Celtic Tiger, he sparked a chorus of howling indignation, some of it from the most unlikely quarters.

No planes, I'll take trains and automobiles S

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:55:45 +0000

OMETHING STRANGE has happened to me since the boys were born - I now throw my head in my hands at the thoughts of flying. There was a time when I would have happily glided over the Gobi Desert, marvelling at the colours of day as they blended into night; thoughts of imminent doom the furthest things from my mind.

Police escorts and burning heat. Welcome to Mexico...

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:55:45 +0000

THE MOST recent chapter of the 350South bicycle journey brings with it the most significant changes yet. After six months of journeying south through Alaska, Canada and the United States, myself and Lee have decided to separate for the remainder of the trip, as our goals and expectations diverge for the first and final time.

Follow the trip

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:55:45 +0000

IAN LACEY'S epic journey has now spread to television screens. be active Media, which is following Ian's progress, has produced a series of short diaries which are airing on Setanta Sports.

An important occasion in a young child's life

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:55:45 +0000

FIRST COMMUNION is considered one of the holiest and most important. It means that person has received the Sacrament of the Eucharist, the body and blood of Jesus Christ. Most Catholic children receive their First Communion when they're seven or eight years of age because this is considered the age of reason.

Dancers ready to compete

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:55:45 +0000

THE 24/7 DANCE CREW have been training round the clock in preparation for a national competition which will be held this month in Killarney. The group of 17 young dancers, all aged between 12 and 17, will compete against other dance troops from around the country over a three-day event on February 17 to 19.

How to Parent - told by the kids!

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:55:45 +0000

HOT ON the heels of their last sell out production, 'Good Kids Drink Milk', Bare Cheek Theatre Company and County Wexford Youth Theatre are preparing to pace the boards once again with an innovative play that explores how children's lives are affected by the adult world that surrounds them.

The truth hurts: Taoiseach was right

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:55:45 +0000

IT CAME as a surprise to me that Enda Kenny's comments about greed and excessive borrowing were met with such anger in recent days but as they say ' the truth hurts';. As a nation we did borrow beyond our means, we became greedy like never before and we did become wealthy on credit. Now that the bubble has burst however it is clear that the people who were facilitated by 'generous' financial institutions are the victims instead of those who should really be accountable.

Ultimate fitness challenge to be crowned Wexford's fittest person

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:55:45 +0000

DO YOU have what it takes to be crowned Wexford's fittest man or woman? The Ultimate Fitness Challenge is the first event of its kind ever to be held in Wexford and isn't for the faint hearted.

Etta shoots up the charts ...at last

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:55:45 +0000

ETTA James, the soul singer who passed away aged 73 on January 20, did not enjoy the commercial success suggested by the popularity of her songs. 'At Last', her best remembered recording, only reached number 67 in the Billboard Hot 100 on its release in early 1961. Her debut solo album of the same name, which also included the classics 'I Just Want To Make Love To You' and 'A Sunday Kind of Love', peaked at a lowly 68 in the U.S.

YOUR hobbies

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:55:45 +0000

TWEETING IS not a new craze for bird fancier Paddy Murphy as the well-known New Ross man has enjoyed the chirping and twittering of his fantastic selection of rare birds for almost sixty years.

YOUR events

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:55:45 +0000

WHAT: Angling in aid of the RNLI WHERE: Kilgorman beach

Back to SCHOOL

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:55:45 +0000

UNEMPLOYMENT is the fastest growing sector in the Irish economy. With daily announcements of job cuts it is no surprise that so many people are jumping ship to Australia and beyond. However, emigration isn't for everyone. Instead, a growing number of people are now opting to return to education to improve their job prospects in the home market.

Justine O'mahony

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:55:45 +0000

IFINALLY succumbed to the draw of social networking and joined Twitter recently. I'm a late developer when it comes to modern technology and only joined facebook last year, having moaned about others becoming addicted to it for months.

Where are they now? No.. 11

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:55:45 +0000

WHAT TENNIS fan can ever forget Ivan Lendl? Many of us willed him to win Wimbledon back in the late '80s, only to see him capitulate twice in the final.

5 THINGS

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:55:45 +0000

Horse trainer Peter Casey turns the RTE airwaves blue after his horse Flemenstar wins at Leopardstown. The man's celebration plans are now a Youtube sensation. Tracy Piggott told him he would get them all into trouble. Peter didn't care.

Hedgehogs a challenge for vets

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:55:45 +0000

IOPENED the box and peered inside. At first I could just see straw, but then I heard a rustling noise and the shiny black tip of a pointed snout emerged. I cleared some of the straw away to get a better look, and the snout rapidly receded.

Little is known about extra thin hairworms

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:55:45 +0000

IGOT a hairworm to identify. Hairworms are creatures about which little is known. As their name tells us they are worms that are exceptionally thin. Also called ' horsehair worms', they are found on farms in wet places like drinking troughs, puddles in laneways and ruts in trackways.

Emotional portrait of a family in crisis

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:55:45 +0000

GOOD THINGS come to those who wait and it's been an agonising seven years since writer-director Alexander Payne ventured to the sun-dappled vineyards of the quirky Oscar-winning comedy Sideways.

Wexford weddings at the Danby Lodge Hotel

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:59:48 +0000

DANBY LODGE Hotel Where two become one..... The Best Western Danby Lodge Hotel has become one of Wexford's leading Wedding Venues. From the moment you walk through the door of the Best Western Danby Lodge Hotel you receive a warm welcome, gracious hospitality and personal service that is second to none. The Best Western Danby's reputation for good food and friendly service, as well as attention to detail will ensure you have a more than memorable day. As your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life, let us help you plan that special day. Our banqueting team will gently take you through all our wedding menus with expert advice on selecting the right meal for you and your guests. With our expertise in wedding co-ordination, we will ensure you enjoy your wedding day to the full, confident that all your requests will be carried out to the highest standards, while giving you and your loved one the best individual care.

I get indigestion. Could it be because I smoke?

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:59:48 +0000

Yes.

Whites of Wexford . . . contemporary elegance in a unique setting

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:59:48 +0000

WHITES OF Wexford have introduced very competitive prices and packages for 2012 and 2013 are now offering exclusive wedding packages from only €28. We pride ourselves on maintaining our four star service and reputation.

Your Wedding in a Recession

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:59:48 +0000

PLANNING YOUR Wedding in these tough economic times, brings unique challenges. Before we get to them, let us first establish the significance of your Wedding Day. Your Wedding is not just an event. It is a culmination of two family histories, the fulfilment of dreams, a heartfelt covenant and above all - a beautiful step in life's journey. In effect it is the biggest, most important, most expensive day in your lives. It is a day that demands your biggest decisions, the most important commitment and the more planning than any other day in your lives. Its probably the only day ever, that will involve your entire family and all your friends.

Horse and Hound for a memorable occasion

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:59:48 +0000

THE HORSE and Hound in Ballinaboola endeavour to make your Wedding Day a most memorable occasion.

Marquee from All in One Event Hire

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:59:48 +0000

Want a wedding day with a difference? Want a wedding day at home or on that beautiful site you know? Want your wedding day to be what you desire? A Marquee from All In One Event Hire will give you the answer to all of these questions.

Say 'I Do' to the STANVILLE LODGE HOTEL

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:59:48 +0000

Just Engaged..?

Mount Wolseley offers a fairytale setting

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:59:48 +0000

MOUNT WOLSELEY, the estate that attracted the famous Wolseley Family from Staffordshire in 1725, offers a Fairytale setting for your special day with its sweeping tree lined drive, stunning grounds and superb Resort Hotel, Spa and Country Club

'Recovering' the value of your pension in these times of risk

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:59:48 +0000

Q. Like many people who have Pensions, I have seen the value of my Pension eroded over the past few years. As I am Self Employed I need to ensure that my Pension Fund is sufficiently large enough to enable me to have a comfortable standard of living in retirement. I am unsure as to what action I need to take in order to at least bring my Pension Fund back to the value of the contributions I paid into it. Can you please help?

Case dismissed on judge's no to video

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:59:48 +0000

THE CASE against a man accused of trespass on an electricity sub-station at Crane near Monageer collapsed after Judge Gerard Haughton ruled that video evidence could not be shown in the District Court.