Bree Macra reflect on 65 years of success

On Monday, 28th of July, Bree Macra na Feirme gathered in Bree Community Centre to hold their Annual General Meeting.... In their opening addresses, chairperson Eddie Casey and secretary Mary Byrne reflected on the club’s many high points throughout their 65th year. They thanked the outgoing committee for their dedication throughout the year, and expressed …

Wexford football player signs with professional English football side

A talented young Wexford footballer has taken another major step in his career after completing a move to an English club... Jesse Dempsey, a former student of Wexford CBS, has joined the League Two side Fleetwood Town on loan after impressing during his time with Waterford FC. The defender has enjoyed a rapid rise through …

Home Insurance Checks Every Wexford Household Should Make

Living in County Wexford brings coastal scenery, lively towns and rural communities. It also means homes may face Atlantic wind, heavy rain, winter cold and the everyday risks of owning or renting a property. Reviewing home insurance cover in Ireland before a problem occurs can help households understand what protection they have and where gaps remain. The …

Wexford photograph wins first prize in European Union photography competition

The Crescent Quay Public Realm Project in Wexford Town has been featured in the winning photograph of the national Our Ireland, Our EU photography competition... The competition, organised by the Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation (DPER), invited members of the public to capture the impact of projects co-funded by the European Union …

Two Wexford boxers selected on Team Ireland for Serbia showdown

The European U19 Boxing Championships will take place in Loznica, Serbia, from August 11 to August 22, with two talented Wexford boxers selected to represent Team Ireland on the international stage. Gorey Boxing Club's Kayleigh Byrne has been named in the Irish squad at 51kg, while Kalib Walshe of CBS Wexford has earned selection in …

Live music in Wexford pubs this Friday, Saturday and Sunday

Whether you're wondering if your favourite local artist is playing or if you're just looking for the most effective way to find out who's playing music across Wexford pubs this weekend, then look no further - we've got you covered... This list displays the live music across a host of Wexford venues on Friday, Saturday, …

Wexford Racecourse: Preview and Tips for Thursday’s Eight Race Meeting

There’s plenty of racing to get stuck into at Wexford this evening, with an eight-race summer jumping card, consisting of two maiden hurdles, five handicap hurdles and a bumper. Read on for a preview of and tips for the Wexford card, brought to you by BetBrothers. We begin with a colts and geldings’ maiden hurdle …

Betting odds for Round 3 of Wexford Senior Hurling Championship

After a two-week hiatus for the football, the Wexford Senior hurling championship returns this Friday evening... Although we're still in July, we are already into Round 3 of the Wexford Senior Hurling Championship. In Group A, unbeaten teams St Martins and Shelmaliers face off against each other which is the pick of the games. Meanwhile, …

County Wexford housing development shortlisted for architectural award

A County Wexford housing development has been shortlisted for an architectural award... Van Dijk Architects, an architecture practice based in Dundalk, Louth have been nominated for an award for a housing development in Gorey, Wexford. Their housing development, Páirc an Aonaigh, delivered for Wexford County Council, has been shortlisted and subsequently commended in the Housing category at the …

Limerick star heaps praise on Wexford’s appointment of Derek McGrath

Derek McGrath was recently appointed the new Wexford Senior Hurling manager... The Waterford man replaces Keith Rossiter on a three-year term. Limerick star, Darragh O'Donavan, heaped praise on Wexford's appointment of McGrath. O'Donavan plays his club hurling with Doon in Limerick, and McGrath recently guided them to their first-ever Limerick Senior hurling title. Speaking to …

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