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Dog owners urged to microchip pets as thefts increase

Dog owners in Wexford are being advised to ensure their pets are microchipped following a rise in thefts across the country.

Publish: Saturday 8th August 12:00am

'I have not seen my two older children for over 18 months'

A mother of four who is an Irish citizen, is college-educated and has been living in Wexford for more than 10 years said she wants to raise an issue that is 'breaking my heart every minute of every day'.

Publish: Saturday 8th August 12:00am

N11/N25 deadline extended again as not everyone received brochures

After a huge chunk of home and landowners situated within the prospective N11/N25 Oylegate to Rosslare Harbour road routes failed to receive important information brochures through their letterboxes, the council has vowed that it will not use the company tasked with their delivery again.

Publish: Saturday 8th August 12:00am

'If I was wearing a jumper she bought me I'd have to take it off'

'Don't Hug Your Mother' is the title of a book written by brothers Fintan and Gareth Murphy, who experienced parental alienation as children and didn't see their mother for 18 years.

Publish: Saturday 8th August 12:00am

Special report: Parental alienation

Parents in County Wexford who are isolated from their children following separation or divorce, have welcomed the unanimous passing of a motion by Wexford County Council, calling on the Irish Government to recognise Parental Alienation as a form of child abuse requiring specific legal measures.

Publish: Saturday 8th August 12:00am

'She has my little daughter poisoned against me'

A Father's Story: 'I am a primary school teacher and a loving parent of two amazing children but I am going through severe Parental Alienation.

Publish: Saturday 8th August 12:00am

Paul putting on a big day out at Rathaspeck

Irish footballing legend Paul McGrath is teed up to lend a hand to a cause that's close to his heart as Acquired Brain Injury Ireland (ABI) once again hosts its Paul McGrath Golf Classic at Rathaspeck Manor on Saturday, August 29.

Publish: Saturday 8th August 12:00am

Periods deemed unpalatable by the minority

I rarely watch 'regular' television; live sport, the odd edition of Prime Time, and maybe one of those tea time quizzes if I require some background noise.

Publish: Saturday 8th August 12:00am

Calls to make better use of historical landmarks

Aontú councillor Jim Codd believes that Wexford County Council are not doing enough to promote Bannow and the Norman landing there in 1169 to tourists. He raised the point at last week's council meeting.

Publish: Saturday 8th August 12:00am

Reflecting on a life of devotion

When he took the role of Bishop of Ferns in 2006, Bishop Denis Brennan inherited a rebuilding mission. The horrendous child abuse scandal that rocked the diocese had culminated in the resignation of Bishop Brendan Comiskey over his handling of the whole affair and he was temporarily replaced by Bishop Eamonn Walsh who attempted to steady the course.

Publish: Saturday 8th August 12:00am

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