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The downpour of rain and chilly temperatures didn’t deter the hundreds of customers that flocked to the official opening of the latest McDonald’s in Wexford on Wednesday with many waiting in the lengthy queues outside the €3m development.

New Ross Standard

Customers brave the elements for first taste of new McDonald’s in New Ross – ‘Next it will be Penneys’ ↗

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Visitors from all corners of the country flocked to the Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience as the celebrations for their 25 year anniversary continue.

New Ross Standard

Open day at popular Wexford tourist attraction attracts a large crowd ↗

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Students from around the New Ross district and surrounding areas came together to put their knowledge to the test at the New Ross Credit Union’s annual school table quiz.

New Ross Standard

Wexford pupils showcase their knowledge at Credit Union quiz night ↗

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Members of local triathlon and swimming clubs gathered in Wexford recently to hear the story of an endurance feat that has made Irish sporting history, as a young swimmer outlined the physical and mental challenge of becoming the first person to complete a tidal-assisted swim around the entire coast of Ireland.

New Ross Standard

Wexford triathlon clubs treated to history-making swimmer’s tale of endurance ↗

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Nearly a decade since a new McDonald’s opened in Ireland, a milestone moment will take place in New Ross, Co Wexford, on Wednesday, as second generation franchisee John Byrne opens the fast-food giant’s newest restaurant.

New Ross Standard

McDonald’s resume Irish expansion after decade long hiatus with opening of new outlet in New Ross ↗

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New Ross Standard

Around the Districts: Ballycullane, Graiguenamanagh and Horeswood ↗

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A Kilkenny GAA club intends to submit a planning application for the installation of a statue in honour of one of Ireland's greatest hurlers of all time.

New Ross Standard

Kilkenny GAA club set to honour hurling legend Eddie Keher with bronze statue ↗

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Wexford County Council (WCC) is to begin the process of clamping down on solar farm developments in the county following repeated calls for action from affected communities. In December of last year, residents from the small village of Gusserane in the west of the county staged a protest outside Wexford County Hall over a proposed 300 acre solar farm in their area.

New Ross Standard

Solar farms row deepens in Wexford as councillors told they cannot block planning applications ↗

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