Two Wexford boxers come home with Bronze medals from u-19 European Championships

Two Wexford boxers will return from Serbia with European U19 bronze medals after impressive performances for Team Ireland... Wexford CBS' Kalib Walshe and Kayleigh Byrne of Gorey Boxing Club both reached the semi-finals of the European U19 Championships in Loznica. Walshe, competing at 60kg, progressed through the competition with wins over opponents from Israel, Bosnia …

€50,000 to be split between local community groups through MACE grant scheme

Local clubs and community groups are being urged to apply for a share of a €50,000 fund as MACE Community Grants returns for 2026, building on the success of its inaugural year. MACE’s biggest community initiative returns for a second year and will see fifty groups and clubs across Ireland receive €1,000 each, supporting projects …

Live music listing across Wexford pubs for 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, …

Host of sports stars to take part in Wexford football match for autism

A host of Irish sporting stars, football legends, boxing and MMA personalities and well-known social media figures will take to the pitch at Ferrycarrig Park on September 27th for a special charity football match supporting autism services in Wexford... The event is shaping up to be an unforgettable day of football, entertainment and community spirit, …

Young Wexford athlete wins Gold at All Stars BJJ Championship

A young Wexford martial artist has enjoyed a major success on the competitive Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu scene... Young Wexford-based athelte Mikołaj Czarnkowski took championship gold at the prestigious All Stars BJJ Events. Mikołaj, who trains with Warriors Fight Club Wexford, dominated his division on his way to the top of the podium, securing the championship gold …

Wexford boxers doing county proud at European Championships

Two Wexford boxers are currently over fighting at the European Championships... The u-19 boxing championships, which is currently underway at Sport Hall Lagator in Loznica, Serbia, has seen Kalib Walshe (Wexford CBS) and Kayleigh Byrne (Gorey Boxing Club) represent their county and country with distinction. Kalib Walshe claimed a European u-19 championship win recently over …

Derek McGrath’s Wexford Job Comes With a Rulebook Most Managers Never Had to Think About

A Three-Year Deal, and a Rebuild to Match When Wexford GAA handed Derek McGrath a three-year contract on 16 July, it ended weeks of speculation about who would replace Keith Rossiter. McGrath, who managed Waterford through five championship seasons before stepping down in 2018, takes over a county chasing promotion to Division 1 and, fans …

Live music taking place across Wexford pubs for 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, …

Six Wexford students and apprentices prepare for WorldSkills Ireland 2026

Six students and apprentices from County Wexford will compete on the national stage when WorldSkills Ireland returns to RDS Simmonscourt, Dublin, from 16th – 18th September. WorldSkills Ireland, the country's leading showcase of skills, apprenticeships, Further Education and Training, and skills-based careers, will bring together Ireland's next generation of talent for three action-packed days of live competitions, …

Wexford teenager wins All-Ireland Skateboarding Championship

A Wexford teenager is celebrating another major success after being crowned All-Ireland Skateboarding Champion for the second consecutive year... Donatas Budrys took first place at the All-Ireland Nationals in Limerick on Saturday, 8 August, securing the national title for the second year in a row. The victory comes during an outstanding summer for the young …

“Do not swim” notice issued for popular Wexford beach

A “Do Not Swim” notice has been issued for a popular Wexford beach... Duncannon Beach in County Wexford has been issued with the warning, with members of the public being urged not to enter the water until the warning has been lifted. Wexford County Council has advised the public that the bathing prohibition follows the …

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