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 …

Burglary Rates decrease by 31% in Wexford, the highest decrease in the country

PhoneWatch, Ireland’s leading provider of monitored home security, has reviewed the recent Central Statistics Office (CSO) Q1 2026 recorded crime burglary results. The latest figures show that burglary rates decreased by 31% (103 burglaries) in the combined Wexford and Wicklow Garda Division, making it the highest decrease in burglary rates through the country. These results …

Wexford football player completes move to English League 2 side

A Wexford man has completed a move to an English League 2 side... Wexford defender Ryan Delaney has completed a move to English League Two club Oldham Athletic.  Delaney has joined the Latics for one year after leaving Swindon Town, where he also spent part of last season on loan with Newport County. The 29-year-old …

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