New Ross News from The New Ross Standard

'Gentle giant' Joe died doing what he loved

Following on from a wet and windy few days, a stillness settled on Kilmore last Wednesday afternoon (8th) as the hearse carrying the body of local fisherman Joe Sinnott (65) snaked its way through the village.

Publish: Saturday 18th January 12:00am

Private hospital plan gets the green light

Wexford County Council has granted planning permission to Slaney Clinic Ltd for the building of a €40 million private hospital at Carricklawn on the outskirts of Wexford town.

Publish: Saturday 18th January 12:00am

Sports hub to receive €300,000 grant

Enniscorthy Sports Hub is to receive a €300,000 grant under the Government's Capital Grant Scheme.

Publish: Saturday 18th January 12:00am

Public outcry after Tommy's heart surgery cancelled eight times

Following a major public outcry, the parents of a 7 year-old boy whose vital heart surgery has been cancelled eight times are hopeful that it will finally go ahead tomorrow (Wednesday, 15th).

Publish: Saturday 18th January 12:00am

Armed gang threaten staff in Clonroche garage

Four men were arrested on Thursday (9th) following an incident in Clonroche in which staff at a commercial premises were threatened by a gang wielding a hand gun.

Publish: Saturday 18th January 12:00am

Road at Terrerath Castle set to reopen to drivers in March

The road at Terrerath Castle is due to open to the public in March.

Publish: Saturday 18th January 12:00am

The beauty of County Wexford through the lens

Scenic Wexford is captured in all its glory through the lens of photographers who entered a competition organised by the Visit Wexford campaign.

Publish: Saturday 18th January 12:00am

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