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 u19 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 …

Local TD calls for action of “wreckless jet-skis” in County Wexford

Fine Gael TD for Wicklow Wexford Brian Brennan is one of several loval politicians to call for action on the wreckless jet-skis in a North Wexford village.... Local TD, Brian Brennan, has called for a clampdown on the use of jet skis in Courtown and along the North Wexford Coastline. Calling for attention to the …

Wexford representatives part of Irish Senior Men’s & Women’s Amateur Golf Close Championship

Avril Murphy said Enniscorthy Golf Club are ready to showcase the improvements made to their course when the Whirlpool Irish Senior Men's & Women's Amateur Close Championship gets underway on Tuesday morning. Murphy has a dual role at this week’s championship, competing for the Women’s title while also helping to oversee the running of the …

Rioscaí a bhaineann le heitilt in aer na Rúise: Cad is gá do phaisinéirí Éireannacha a bheith ar an eolas faoi

I gcás na hÉireann, is gnách go mbíonn sábháilteacht taistil aeir bainteach le trácht dian trasatlantach agus Eorpach. Mar sin féin, le blianta beaga anuas, tá aird mhéadaitheach á tarraingt ar na rioscaí a bhaineann le haerspás na Rúise. Braitear gníomhaíocht mhíleata go rialta sna spéartha os cionn na Rúise. Bíonn córais chosanta aeir gníomhach, bíonn …

Wexford’s Festy Ebosele signs with new football team

Enniscorthy footballer Festy Ebosele has joined a new team… The 24-year-old Republic of Ireland international spent the previous season with İstanbul Başakşehir, making 20 appearances across all competitions and scoring once. Ebosele has now made the move to newly promoted Erzurumspor, joining the Turkish club as they prepare for life back in the Süper Lig …

Wexford father to raffle family home after “heartbreaking decision”

A County Wexford father has made the heartbreaking decision to raffle his house... The Wexford father will raffle his fully furnished family cottage in the hope of securing a fresh start for his wife and four daughters after years of illness, financial hardship and personal sacrifice. Steve Rooney, from Wexford, says the decision came only …

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