Contagious virus sees visitor restrictions in place at Wexford General Hospital

Wexford General Hospital is now implementing visitor restrictions on Mary’s Ward to reduce the spread of Norovirus... Visiting will be on compassionate grounds only, which will be assessed by the Ward Manager. Designated visitors will be required to wear a mask while in wards.   These measures are vital to avoid spreading Norovirus among the patients, visitors and staff and the hospital would like to thank …

Another blow for Wexford town as long-standing store to close down

One of Wexford town’s longest-serving independent retailers is set to close its doors, bringing an end to a remarkable era on South Main Street... Barkers, the much-loved gift and homeware store which has traded in Wexford since 1848, has announced that it will close permanently by the June bank holiday weekend. The business has been …

Russell Watson, Mary Black, Bay City Rollers and Jools Holland: Wexford’s stacked May and June 2026 lineup explained

National Opera House is one of the busiest spring programmes for over a decade. Mary Black, Russell Watson, the Bay City Rollers and Jools Holland, accompanied by his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra, and Irish National Opera showcase Bellini's Norma at the town centre from 22 May to 7 June 2026.  Also, that weekend, the Quayfront …

Fixture details confirmed for Wexford u20’s Leinster semi-final

The Wexford u20 hurling team have booked their place in the Leinster semi-final... Four teams made it through to the semi-finals. They include Wexford, Kilkenny, Dublin and Galway. Wexford have been drawn against Galway, while Kilkenny will take on Dublin. They are the same pairings for the Leinster minor hurling championship semi-finals. Some calls were …

Boost for Wexford Senior hurlers ahead of Dublin clash

Wexford Senior hurling manager, Keith Rossiter, has been handed a boost ahead of this weekend's clash... Wexford will take on Dublin this Saturday at 4pm as part of a double-header in Wexford Park with the Wexford Senior Footballers. The Wexford hurlers enter the Round 3 clash against Dublin after suffering a heavy defeat to Kilkenny …

Nominations for Players of the Year across Wexford Football League

All divisions across the Wexford Football League are coming to a close with just a few games remaining.... Here, you’ll find the full list of nominations across the Wexford Football League divisions. Premier Division Ivan Meegan (Ferns Utd) Eoin Rhodes (North End Utd) Rafi Abidoye (Shamrock Rovers) Division 1 Jamie Meyler (Campile Utd) Shauno O’Shea …

Leinster Minor hurling semi-final fixture details confirmed for Wexford

The Wexford minor hurling team have booked their place in the Leinster semi-final... After an excellent comeback against Kilkenny in Wexford Park, the Wexford Minor hurling team, managed by JJ Doyle, will now look forward to a place in the semi-finals. Wexford came from eight points down to defeat the Cats by 1-19 to 1-17 …

Small rural boxing club in Wexford rising fast on the national stage

A small rural boxing club in County Wexford is making a big impact on the Irish boxing scene, proving that dedication, talent and strong coaching can rival even the largest setups in the country.... St Abban’s Kilmshall Boxing Club, now based in a new premises in Ballywilliam, has enjoyed a remarkable surge in success since …

Opening date revealed for new County Wexford Centra store

A new service station is almost ready to open in County Wexford… The new service station, which includes 40 parking spaces, is located in Knockmullen on the R741 regional approach road to Gorey (coming from the Ballycanew direction into Gorey, near the Amber Springs Hotel). It was confirmed in March that 'Redmonds - Centra' will be operating within …

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