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Number of vacant properties in County Wexford revealed

Using very low levels of electricity consumption, the Central Statistics Office found that there were 70,149 vacant dwellings across Ireland at the end of 2024... ​These figures reduced from 2023, where they found that there were 72,254 by the end of that year, making the national vacancy rate 3.3%. ​The highest vacancy rates were in …

Call for Wexford food producers to enter Blas na hÉireann 2026

Entries to Blas na hÉireann, the Irish Food Awards, are now open, calling on producers from across Wexford to take part in the biggest competition for quality Irish produce on the island of Ireland.... Now entering its 19th year, Blas na hÉireann has grown into the definitive benchmark for excellence in Irish food and drink, …

Brand new music festival to make its debut near Wexford town this summer

A brand-new celebration of music, food, and heritage is set to arrive in Wexford this summer... Taking place from August 1st to 5th, 2026, over the August Bank Holiday weekend, the five-day event promises to blend the best of live entertainment with the rich traditions of the harvest season. Organisers are positioning the festival as …

Des Mythen predicts Wexford to cause an upset in Leinster hurling championship

The Wexford hurlers enjoyed an easy win against Kildare on Saturday evening... The Wexford Senor hurlers defeated Kildare on a score-line of 3-29 to 1-14, with Rathnure's Jack Redmond hitting 3-03 from play in Wexford Park. Speaking after the game to The Wexford Hurling Podcast, former Wexford hurling selector and former Wexford player, Des Mythen, …

Wexford hotel and restaurant placed on the market

A well-established hospitality business in the South-East has been brought to the market.... The property offers a turnkey opportunity for prospective buyers seeking a foothold in Ireland’s tourism sector. The sale includes a fully operational hotel, bar and café, combining accommodation with food and beverage services in a single premises. The property is being offered …

Wexford Masters hurling team are recruiting new players

The Wexford Masters hurling team are actively seeking new players to strengthen their panel for the 2026 season.... This is an exciting opportunity for experienced hurlers aged 40 and over in 2026 to return to competitive action and represent their county at a high level. The Masters grade offers a unique blend of competitiveness, camaraderie, …

Wexford’s Keara claims prestigious award at Hair and Beauty awards ceremony

A Wexford business woman is celebrating picking up a prestigious award... Enniscorthy businesswoman Keara Howard is still pinching herself after winning the prestigious award at the The Passoã Hair & Beauty Awards 2026, hosted by Hi Style. The glamorous awards ceremony took place on Sunday, 22 March 2026, at the stunning Garryvoe Hotel in East …

All you need to know ahead of the Wexford vs Down Allianz Football League final

Few would have imagined that Wexford would get this far, especially after just being promoted from Division 4 last season... Wexford will face Down in the Allianz Football League Division 3 final next weekend, as both sides look to cap off impressive campaigns with silverware. Both counties have already secured promotion to Division 2, but …

Wexford business picks up award at Beauty Awards ceremony

A Wexford business is celebrating after picking up an award at a recent awards ceremony... The awards ceremony took place on March 26 at the Garryvoe Hotel. The event celebrated the very best in the hair and beauty industry, recognising outstanding salons, professionals and brands from across the country. Enniscorthy-based business Holos Skincare is celebrating …

Three Wexford players named on GAA Teams of the Week

Three Wexford stars have been recognised with places on this week’s GAA Teams of the Week following impressive performances in both codes... Castletown’s Darragh Brooks earns the football honour after playing a key role in Wexford’s dramatic victory over Westmeath. The Model County sealed promotion to Division 2 in stunning fashion, with a last-gasp goal …

Wexford’s cinema this week: Review: Project Hail Mary

Review of film ‘Project Hail Mary’ Directors: Phil Lord and Christopher Miller  Screenplay: Drew Goddard, based on the novel by Andy Weir  Cast: Ryan Gosling, Sandra Hüller, James Ortiz, Lionel Boyce  Genre: Sci-fi/ Adventure  Cert: 12A  4.5 Stars  Just to preface, I have never quite gotten the wow factor that surrounds Ryan Gosling.  For whatever …

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