Former child soldier living in Wexford shares harrowing story

Jerome Kamara, a musician and child soldier originally from Tanzania, tells the story of his traumatic past in the new documentary Childhood, set to premiere at the Galway Film Fleadh... Directed by filmmaker Cian Geoghegan, Childhood follows Kamara’s reflections on his past as his son reaches the age at which he was first captured. Having lost his innocence …

New Ross community group pledge to create petition against opening of McDonald’s

Less than 10 days ago, it was revealed that McDonald's have applied for permission to branch their franchise into New Ross in County Wexford... A site notice was erected with the intention to apply for planning permission at the Portersland Ring Road roundabout on the outskirts of New Ross town. The development plans include a …

Young Wexford footballer secures transfer to professional English football club

A young Wexford football player has secured a transfer over the pond to England... A young football player, Niall Mooney, who played with New Ross town, has secured a move over to play professional football with a League 2 side in England. Mooney, who plays in midfield and who was awarded the Division 1 Player …

Solar-powered ‘Eco Showboat’ will be in New Ross this Saturday

Artists Anne Cleary and Denis Connolly are navigating Ireland’s inland waterways meeting artists, scientists and communities to spark climate action on Mayfly, a solar-powered yacht... Mayfly and the team will be in New Ross from August 3rd to 7th, and invite you to join them for a joyful evening of art, ecology and performance on …

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