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Enniscorthy Greyhound Stadium have joined greyhound stadia nationwide to launch a new fundraising initiative in aid of the Dillon Quirke Foundation... The foundation was set up in honour of Dillon Quirke who collapsed during a hurling match and died of SADS on the 5th of August 2022 in Semple Stadium, Thurles. Eoin Porter (Wexford Senior Gaelic …
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Wexford GAA have distanced themselves from a company making 'unofficial Wexford GAA calendars'.... As per a Wexford GAA statement released on Monday, Wexford GAA "is aware that a company is currently contacting businesses in the county, seeking to sell adverts for what they say is a Wexford GAA calendar which can serve as a fundraiser …
On Tuesday last, IMRO hosted the highly anticipated Live Music Venue of the Year Awards, at the Sugar Club, Dublin... Wexford Spiegeltent Festival was nominated in two categories – ‘Small Festival of the Year’ and ‘Tech Crew of the Year’. As these are national awards, the Spiegeltent team faced stiff competition from other Festivals and …
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Five camogie players from Wexford were named on the camogie club team of the year... They consisted of five camogie players from the Oulart-The Ballagh club. The 2021/22 and 2022/23 AIB Camogie All-Ireland Club Championship Teams of the Year were also unveiled on Saturday. Included on the 2021/22 team of the year were Oulart-The Ballagh …
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He might be Grand Slam winner, but Tadhg Furlong will never let anything go to his head... His humble character is juxtaposed with his sheer talent on the rugby pitch. After winning the Grand Slam last weekend, Furlong quickly found himself back in Wexford. In Wexford, he turned up at his old primary school. Not …
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There has been a lot of talk about this young lad... After an incredible season with the Ireland U-15 squad, Wexford FC player Kaylem Harnett was named as Ireland's U-15 Player of the Year for the 2021/22 season. Coláiste Éamonn RÃs student Kaylem made 12 appearances for the Republic of Ireland MU15s during the 2021/22 …
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It's just the news that he wanted... A Wexford native has been making waves in the West of Ireland and he has been awarded with a new contract for his efforts. Paul Boyle, a former member of Gorey Rugby Club, has signed a new professional contract with Connacht Rugby for the year ahead. Speaking after …
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A work-man-like performance by Tadgh Furlong helped Ireland overcome a very stubborn English team to win the Grand Slam in Dublin on St.Patrick’s weekend... The team steamrolled England in the last 20 minutes to clinch the Triple Crown, Six Nations trophy and Grand Slam to spark wild celebrations in the stands and absolute chaos across …
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George Hadden delivered a momentous performance at Loose head prop for Ireland Under - 20’s versus England Under - 20’s in Musgrave Park, Cork on Sunday evening… It was a stirring performance by the young man in a heated battle against the old enemy. The Irish team won the Triple Crown, Championship and Grand Slam …
Over the last week, the Wexford GAA social media channels were busy in debates... Pundits were assigned the difficult task to pick the Wexford Club hurling team of the year, reflecting on the exciting 2022 hurling season in the county. The full team can be viewed below. All players were honoured in Chadwicks Wexford Park …
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A popular Irish musician is to play in Gorey... To the delight of many, Dan McCabe will be returning to Wexford. McCabe came to prominence online during the Covid-19 lockdown, as he shared his videos and renditions to the masses tuning in from their screens. Since the restrictions were lifted, he has been touring around …
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Wexford agonizingly lost out to Cork last weekend... The Wexford Senior hurlers were ahead for all of the game up until the 71st minute when…
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