Wexford's Sports, News, And Entertainment
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, …
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Two camogie players from Wexford have been handed individual honours... Two Wexford camogie players have been given individual accolades after they were both named on the third-level (university/college) Team of the Year for 2026. Keeva Steadmond (Craanford), who played in goal throughout the college campaign with DCU, has been named as the Goalkeeper of the …
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The Gorey Market House Festival is one of the highlights of the calendar each year... The 2026 Gorey Market House Festival will take place over the August Bank Holiday weekend, with live musicians taking to the stage on Friday 31st July, Saturday 1st August , and Sunday 2nd August. Leading up to the festival, the …
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The Heritage Council, along with Minister for Housing, Heritage and Local Government, James Browne TD, and Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity, Christopher O’Sullivan TD, have today announced that 18 historic towns will share €2m funding under the 2026 Historic Towns Initiative (HTI).... The HTI is a joint initiative between the Department of …
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A rural martial arts club in Bannow, Co. Wexford is making a big impact both locally and on the national stage... Pikeman Martial Arts continues its rapid rise as one of the region’s standout sporting success stories. In a short space of time, the club has grown into a thriving hub for martial arts, now …
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A weather warning has been issued for Wexford as Storm Dave is set to bring severe conditions on Saturday... According to Irish weather forecaster, Met Éireann, very strong southerly winds will develop from 14:00 on 4 April, veering westerly by the evening. The storm is expected to generate severe gusts and coastal gales, creating hazardous …
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A teenager has been seriously injured in a road crash in Co. Wexford... The collision between a van and a motorbike happened at Fairfield on the Enniscorthy to Monart road at around 4pm on 31 March 2026. The motorcyclist, an adult male in his late teens, was brought by air ambulance to Cork University Hospital, …
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A Wexford company has been named as a finalist for a signficant business award... Dermot O’Shea of Taoglas has been announced as a finalist in the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ Ireland programme, with Wexford-based Teoglas also shortlisted in the ‘international’ category, highlighting strong Irish entrepreneurial success. Now in its 29th year, the programme spans …
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Mattie Forde is well-regarded as Wexford's best ever Gaelic footballer - and he's often in talks amongst the greats... The Wexford man won an All-Star in 2004 and was named the GPA Footballer of the Year. It was a year which saw him kick an average of 10 points per game for the Model County. …
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Horse racing remains one of the oldest sports closely tied to betting traditions. Major events such as the Kentucky Derby, Royal Ascot, and the Cheltenham Festival attract large audiences each year, and interest in race analysis has grown alongside the rise of online coverage and betting platforms. For fans interested in horse betting, understanding how …
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Paul Nolan is a leading National Hunt trainer from Wexford, based in Enniscorthy, with over 600 winners and major successes, training top horses since 1996... In conjunction with Boyle Sports, who offer the latest racing odds, we caught up with the Wexford man to discuss an array of topics. Paul Nolan highlights the Irish Grand National’s …
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Mattie Forde is well-regarded as Wexford's best ever Gaelic footballer - and he's often in talks amongst the greats... The Kilanerin clubman enjoyed a lenghty spell with both club and county, a spell which was impacted positively by those around him. One of those people, who kept him "grounded" along the way, was his father, …
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