County Wexford housing development shortlisted for architectural award

A County Wexford housing development has been shortlisted for an architectural award... Van Dijk Architects, an architecture practice based in Dundalk, Louth have been nominated for an award for a housing development in Gorey, Wexford. Their housing development, Páirc an Aonaigh, delivered for Wexford County Council, has been shortlisted and subsequently commended in the Housing category at the …

Limerick star heaps praise on Wexford’s appointment of Derek McGrath

Derek McGrath was recently appointed the new Wexford Senior Hurling manager... The Waterford man replaces Keith Rossiter on a three-year term. Limerick star, Darragh O'Donavan, heaped praise on Wexford's appointment of McGrath. O'Donavan plays his club hurling with Doon in Limerick, and McGrath recently guided them to their first-ever Limerick Senior hurling title. Speaking to …

Dublin family left shocked after scary Booking.com experience in Wexford

A Dublin family were left shocked after a recent Booking.com experience in Wexford... Dublin woman, Hayley Norton, took to Facebook to share her story. "On Saturday night, my partner, two children (aged 12 and 5), and I stayed in a holiday home in Wexford that was advertised as having the entire property to ourselves. On …

Pop-up food truck to hand out free meals on Wexford Quay this Sunday

The HelloFresh Foodtruck Pop-Up is rolling into Wexford Quay on Sunday, July 26th, serving free dinner to the local community as part of HelloFresh’s Irish Summer Dinnertime Tour 2026.... From 3pm to 7pm, the foodtruck will be dishing up free, flavour-packed dinners, bringing friends, families and neighbours together for a summer afternoon of great food, …

Three names expected to be in Derek McGrath’s Wexford Senior hurling backroom

Derek McGrath was confirmed as the new Wexford Senior hurling manager... Derek McGrath, announced as the new Wexford Senior hurling manager on 17 July 2026, has been appointed on a three-year term. McGrath has replaced Wexford man, Keith Rossiter, who was at the helm for three years. The Irish Independent have reported that "McGrath is …

New run club in County Wexford reaches 100 members in less than two weeks

A new community running club in north Wexford has enjoyed an incredible start after reaching 100 members in less than two weeks... Courtown Run Club (CRC), founded by Lee O'Neill, Dano Kenny and Karyn Mooney Manders less than two weeks ago on Thursday 9 July, has quickly become one of the area's fastest-growing community initiatives, …

HSE closes County Wexford Civil Registration Office

The HSE advises that it has been necessary to temporarily close its Civil Registration Service offices at Ely Hospital, Ferrybank, Wexford... It follows water related damage incurred in the ground floor of the building. Wexford General Hospital day procedures and outpatient appointments taking place in Ely Hospital are not affected and continue as normal. The …

Community group aims to support neurodivergent families across Wexford

A community organisation is hoping to make a real difference for neurodivergent children, adults and families across County Wexford by creating a welcoming space where everyone feels accepted, understood and connected.... PANDA Wexford (Parents for Autism & Neurodiverse Acceptance) is a volunteer-led, non-profit organisation founded by Rebecca Murphy, alongside committee members Andrea (Treasurer) and Lenka …

The Adidas World Cup balls that changed football design

Adidas has supplied every official World Cup ball since 1970, and a handful of those designs did more than simply look different from their predecessors. Several changed how balls were built, how they performed, or how fans who bet on sports engaged with the tournament itself. The Telstar’s tradition The Telstar set the template in …

Live music in Wexford pubs this 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, …

Darragh Ennis from The Chase shares his favourite memory of Wexford

Ahead of his highly-anticipated live quiz tour, Wexford Weekly’s Adam Connor sat down with The Chase’s Darragh “The Menace” Ennis to get his thoughts ahead of the tour... Firstly, I asked how excited he was to bring the live quiz to Ireland and could fans of The Chase expect to recognise any familiar elements? Darragh …

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