Samhain: ancient Irish traditions behind Halloween

18+. T&Cs apply. Gamble responsibly Every year, streets across Ireland, the UK, the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and several other countries fill with people in fancy dress, bright lights and an essential Halloween decoration – pumpkins of various shapes with whimsical carvings. Let’s explore the history of Samhain, an ancient festival and a precursor …

Two Wexford boxers reach quarter-final stages at World Championships

Two Wexford boxers have secured their places in the quarter-finals of the World Under-19 Boxing Championships in Budva, Montenegro after impressive performances representing Ireland... Kayleigh Byrne of Gorey Boxing Club and Kalib Walshe of Wexford CBS have both progressed to the last eight of the competition, putting themselves within one victory of securing a World …

Wexford weather warning upgraded to Status Orange

Wexford’s weather warning has been upgraded to Status Orange as Storm Austen is set to bring intense rainfall to the county in the early hours of Friday morning.... Met Éireann issued the upgraded warning for Wexford, Dublin and Wicklow on Wednesday, October 21, warning that flooding and very difficult travelling conditions are expected. The Status …

Wexford’s Tourism Boom Is Becoming a Digital Entertainment Story

Beyond beaches, heritage and traditional sightseeing are now influencing Wexford's visitor economy. Digital discovery, online event planning, and mobile entertainment are increasingly shaping how visitors decide what to do, where to stay, and how to enjoy their free time in the county. It's a big opportunity. In 2024, Wexford attracted nearly a million domestic visitors, …

New cookie and flavoured milk store to open in Wexford

A brand new concept dedicated to freshly baked cookies & flavoured milks is set to open in Wexford Town this Saturday, 24th October... Eclectic Avenue is getting a little sweeter this weekend with the launch of a new speciality cookie & flavoured milk store, bringing a fun, nostalgic twist to the town's growing independent food …

Met Eireann issues Status Yellow warning for Wexford

Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow rain warning for County Wexford as heavy rain associated with Storm Austen is expected to spread eastwards across the country later this week.... The warning was issued at 10.56am on Tuesday, October 20, with unsettled weather expected to bring potentially difficult conditions for people travelling across the county. …

All-Ireland winner added to Wexford Senior football backroom team

A recent All-Ireland Senior football winner has been added to the Wexford Senior football backroom team ahead of the new season... Wexford manager, John Hegarty, has added a 2021 All-Ireland winner to his backroom team with the appointment of Conor Meyler. Meyler won an All-Ireland with Tyrone in 2021, along with winning an All-Star and …

Wexford’s Dean Furlong gets win to go 10-0 in pro boxing ranks

Wexford's Dean 'Speedy' Gonzalez Furlong went 10-0 in the professional boxing ranks last night... Boxing on the Conlan Sport 'Unleashed' card, Wexford boxer Dean Furlong secured a 60-54 points win over Benito Sanchez Garcia to move to 10-0. The 23 year old Wexford native defeated his Mexican opponent by unanimous decision after the six-round fight …

Multiple Wexford winners at Irish Pub Awards for 2026

Multiple Wexford businesses were selected as regional (South-East) winners at the Irish Pub awards for 2026... The Irish Pub Awards are an initiative of the LVA and our colleagues in the VFI, aimed at celebrating excellence and innovation across the Irish pub sector. There were four Wexford winners from County Wexford from within the 10 …

One Wexford footballer named on Tailteann Cup Team of the Year

One Wexford footballer has been named on the Tailteann Cup Team of the Year for 2026... Wexford's Eoin Porter has been named in the corner back position and he's the sole Wexford player to make the team. Six players from Wicklow have been named on the team after their historic Tailteaan Cup victory over Down …

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