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It might feel like the school year has only just started, but November tests are already here and Christmas exams are suddenly not very far away... For students who are starting to fall behind in maths (or simply want to get ahead before exam season kicks in) Breakthrough Maths is giving students the chance to …
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The Leinster Championship fixtures have been revealed for the Wexford Senior football and hurling champions... In the Wexford Senior Football championship, Kilanerin-Ballyfad emerged victorious while in the Wexford Senior Hurling Championship, the Shelmaliers were crowned champions. Next up for the two Wexford Senior champions will be outings in the Leinster Championship as they look to …
Wexford entrepreneur Des O’Neill is looking for a right-hand person, and offering a front-row seat to how a group of businesses is really run... Most people learn how a business works from the outside, through courses, books, or years of slow promotion. One job in Ferns offers a shortcut: a seat beside the founder and …
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More than 4,700 graduates received their parchments from DCU at the Autumn Graduation ceremonies at the Helix in Dublin.... Among them was Elizabeth Gahan who received a special Drumcondra 150 Rising Educator Award - which celebrates excellence in teaching on the 150th year of teacher education on St Patrick's Campus in Drumcondra - ahead of …
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Wexford's Kalib Walshe has taken home a silver medal from the World Championships... Kalib Walshe will return from the Budva with lightweight silver, following a highly technical lightweight final against the Edgardo Nicolas Peralta of Argentina, the reigning Argentinian and South American champion. The 5-0 decision went to Peralta on a scoreline of 30:27; 30:27; …
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Building an international film festival usually requires an army of corporate sponsors, government boards, and deep financial backing.... But for Heather Long, the co-founder of SUNFA Films, all it took was a brilliant analytical mind, three sleepless months, a fierce dedication to independent creators, and an unshakeable work ethic. Operating entirely on her own steam, …
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Wexford have named their squad for the Kennedy Cup, one of the most prestigious youth football tournaments in Ireland.... The competition brings together representative teams from the country’s schoolboy football leagues, providing a platform for some of the best young players to showcase their talent. The tournament is organised by the Football Association of Ireland …
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New research from Fieldmotion, a field service management software used by tradespeople across Ireland, has analysed a range of metrics to reveal which Irish counties are best for doing a trade apprenticeship.... The research comes as the country is facing a labour shortage in the construction industry with roughly 54,000 fewer employees than at its …
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Keith Rossiter's tenure as Wexford Senior hurling manager came to an end after the most recent inter-county campaign... Waterford native, Derek McGrath, was then appointed to the role. McGrath, who will start this year, was appointed on a three-year term. Speaking to TheSun, Keith Rossiter highlighted multiple difficulties he faced while being Wexford Senior hurling …
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Wexford boxer Kalib Walshe has guaranteed himself at least a bronze medal at the World U19 Boxing Championships after an impressive quarter-final victory for Team Ireland... The European silver medallist defeated Algeria’s Smail Sahraoui by a unanimous 5-0 decision in the lightweight quarter-final, securing his place in the last four of the prestigious international tournament. …
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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 …
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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 …
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