By Dan Walsh A Wexford man has been recognised in the 2025 Special Honours List for his work as Chairman of the Wexford Royal British Legion branch. Noel Franklin from Bree, Enniscorthy, was honoured with the British Empire Medal for services to the Royal British Legion in the Republic of Ireland. The presentation was madeContinue reading “Noel in the 2025 Special Honours List”
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Gorey graduate receives top award
Primary Education graduate, Muireann O’Connor, from Gorey, had double cause for celebration after achieving ‘top of her class’ status at the 25th annual Hibernia College conferring ceremony, held at Dublin’s Convention Centre recently, and at which the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless TD was guest of honour. In addition to receiving herContinue reading “Gorey graduate receives top award”
Eugene waves farewell to lifeboat
By Dan Walsh RNLI volunteer lifeboat coxswain Eugene Kehoe has retired from his station at Kilmore Quay after nearly 50 years’ service. During National Volunteer Week in Ireland, the RNLI acknowledged Eugene for his dedicated service and noted their dependency on volunteers for over 200 years. Kilmore Quay RNLI celebrated the retirement of Eugene KeoghContinue reading “Eugene waves farewell to lifeboat”
Luke Furlong wins schools’ golf title
By Daragh Small Coláiste Éamonn Rís Wexford golfer Luke Furlong won the All-Ireland Schools Senior Boys title after 38 stableford points at Milltown. Just two days after his 16th birthday the Wexford native bounced back from a T30 finish in the Flogas Irish Boys’ Amateur Open Championship, to seal this crown. “I played well, hit itContinue reading “Luke Furlong wins schools’ golf title”
New Ross teacher receives top award
By Dan Walsh Post-Primary Education graduate, Grainne Lyng had double cause for celebration after achieving ‘top of her class’ status at the annual Hibernia College conferring ceremony which was held at Dublin’s Convention Centre recently. In addition to receiving her Masters qualification, Grainne was honoured with the overall Student of the Year Award – presentedContinue reading “New Ross teacher receives top award”
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