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A small Wexford community has said it “will not back down” as it continues to fight a proposal to have a 300 acre solar farm developed in its locality. With a “proliferation” of solar farms already installed in their area, the Gusserane Community Action Group (GCAG) is opposing a project from Gen7 Renewable Energy Limited to develop the Shelburne Energy Farm in the townland of Cloonagh.

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Rural Wexford community locks horns with energy company over 300-acre solar farm – ‘We’re not going to back down, it’s too important’ ↗

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Around the Districts: Ballycullane, Bannow-Ballymitty, Camross and Clongeen ↗

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A well-known Wexford butcher shop has been recognised at a national awards ceremony for their shopfront presentation.

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Wexford butchers wins national award – ‘Our team works hard every day to deliver the best meats’ ↗

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A Wexford man received a suspended sentence for injuring a member of An Garda Síochána when he appeared before Judge John Cheatle at Wexford District Court.

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Wexford man who assaulted a garda receives a suspended prison sentence ↗

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The staff and pupils at Listerlin NS pulled out all the stops during the school’s Christmas fundraiser as these pictures from Patrick Browne show.

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Pupils in rural Kilkenny school pull out all the stops during festive fundraiser ↗

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Ireland’s remarkable run at the European Aquatics Championships continued on Thursday as New Ross swimmer Evan Bailey claimed bronze in the 200m freestyle final in Lublin, Poland.

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Gruelling morning sessions, carb-loading and taking inspiration from Troy Parrott – Meet Ireland’s latest swimming sensation Evan Bailey ↗

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Some unusual visitors to New Ross have been garnering a lot of attention in recent days, with all eyes directed towards the River Barrow.

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Dolphin delight as playful pod makes a surprise splash in New Ross – ‘I’ve just been mesmerised by them’ ↗

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Since 2015, the South Kilkenny Historical Society’s Night of Reminiscing, with Kitty Foskin, Jamise Murphy and the late Paddy Egan and Denis Buckley has been a hugely popular evening.

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South Kilkenny historical society get together will remember traditions of Christmas’ past ↗

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