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Gorey Rotary Club is growing rapidly and is now applying to Rotary International for its own charter after reaching the required membership threshold within its first year.... Since being established last year, the club has operated as a satellite of Wexford Rotary Club. However, receiving its own charter will give Gorey Rotary Club a separate …
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A fire has forced a popular bakery and cafe to close in Gorey town... A fire, which took place at Firehouse Bakery in Gorey, has forced the business to close . The owners of the cafe and bakery released a short statement on their social media channels: "Unfortunately, due to a fire that occurred overnight, …
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This is a terrible situation to be in... County Wexford football club, Bunclody AFC, have released a lenghty statement after it has been confirmed that local construction company, Clear Water Construction & Landscaping Limited, will no longer be able to complete works on their astro-turf, as the company is to enter into liquidation. A meeting …
Wexford musician Justin Murphy is preparing to take the next step in his musical journey with the release of his debut EP, Music Is My Therapy, on October 30, following the release of his first single, Darkest Days.... The 35-year-old singer-songwriter, who hails from Piercestown just outside Wexford town, has spent years developing his own …
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A Wexford footballer has signed a contract with an professional football side in England... Wexford native, Oisin McDonagh, has signed a contract with English football side, Queen's Park Rangers (QPR). The 18-year-old defender arrives from Italian outfit Venezia, where he spent two seasons with the Serie A side. McDonagh is currently part of the Republic …
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An investigation is underway after a woman's body was discovered in Wexford town... The body of the woman, who was aged in her 40s, was discovered at a house in the Coolcotts Court estate in Wexford town on Sunday morning. Gardaí in Wexford say they are currently investigating all the circumstances surrounding the death. A …
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Two Wexford GAA clubs have each been awarded over 10,000 worth of funding... EDF power solutions Ireland has announced the award of over €40,000 in Community Benefit Funds from its multi-annual funding programme to support local community groups in Wexford and Kilkenny. The 2026 recipients of funding from three solar farms in the area include …
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Several County Wexford Gala Retail stores have been named among the best Gala Retail stores in Ireland after receiving Gala Excellence Awards at the Group’s 2026 annual conference.... Held at the Great Southern Hotel in Killarney, the annual Gala Retail conference brought together retailers, wholesalers, suppliers and partners from across Ireland to celebrate another successful …
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The HSE advises the Civil Registration Service offices at Ely Hospital, Ferrybank, Wexford are back in operation, open five days a week.... It had been necessary to temporarily close the offices, following water related damage incurred in the ground floor of the building in mid July. Wexford General Hospital day procedures and outpatient appointments taking …
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There's some excitement building for this one.... Professional Wexford boxer, David 'Bomber' Kennedy, has pencilled in a new fight date. Interestingly, it'll be an away trip for his loyal followers known as the Gorey 'Bomb Squad'. They will be travelling to Alicante, Spain, to cheer on their man in his next bout. Kennedy, now 4-0, …
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Dingle was the place to be on Friday 2nd October for the eagerly anticipated finals of Blas na hÉireann, The Irish Food Awards, now in their 19th year and firmly established as the largest and most influential food awards on the island of Ireland.... This year, 20 producers from Co. Wexford were shortlisted across a …
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The individual who drove a 4x4 vehicle onto a GAA pitch in County Wexford during the night has now come forward, following an appeal from the club... On Monday, Blackwater GAA had earlier taken to social media to highlight damage caused to the playing surface after a vehicle entered the grounds during the night. The …
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