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The Wexford Senior hurlers will be without their talisman as the new season approaches... St Martins clubman, Rory O'Connor, is to opt out of the Wexford Senior hurling panel for 2026. The Irish Independent have today reported that he may miss the entire campaign as he sets sail Down Under. O'Connor's decision to opt out …
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A new children’s book written by Wexford author Merna Birchall is set to strike a chord with families, telling a true and deeply personal story inspired by real-life experiences with beloved pets... Entitled For the Love of Cats, A Dog’s Tale, the book is illustrated with hand-drawn artwork and is written primarily for children aged …
The staff and pupils at Carrigduff National School, Bunclody, are celebrating after being awarded the ‘Best School’ category in the recent AgriKids Farm Safety Ambassador awards... The Farm Safety Ambassador Programme, funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, saw schools from all over Ireland take part in a series of farm safety-themed …
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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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A rural Co. Wexford pub has appealed for the return of items stolen during a busy festive weekend, after one group taking part in the “12 Pubs of Christmas” removed property from the premises.... Redmond's Pub of Scarawalsh said the incident occurred on Saturday night when several buses visited the venue as part of Christmas …
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It's dreamland for St Martins, but the Wexford outfit won't want to stop dreaming just yet... The Wexford champions will take on the Waterford champions in the All-Ireland Senior hurling club semi-final this weekend. Who's playing? St Martins will take on Ballygunner (Waterford). Where is it on? It will take place in Semple Stadium, Thurles, …
There's a lot to be excited about if you're a follower of Wexford boxing... On Wednesday, two Wexford boxers came home from the European Boxing Championships with medals. Sean Kelly of Kilmyshall won Gold at the u-17 boxing championships, while Wexford and Team Ireland's Kalib Walshe of Wexford CBS brought back a silver medal. In …
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A former Wexford manager has been appointed to a new role with the FAI... Former Wexford Senior Ladies Footballer manager and former Wexford FC manager, Lizzie Kent, has taken up a new role with the Football Association of Ireland. As per a report in The Irish Times, The Football Association of Ireland have appointed Lizzy Kent to …
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Two Wexford boxers got to the finals of the 2025 European U17 Championships held at the German Olympic Training Centre in Kienbaum... Sean Kelly of St Abbans/Kilmyshall BC will be bringing home a U17 European Boxing Championship Gold medal. Sean boxed for gold on Wednesday against Yiğit Keskin of Turkey and emegered the victor in the …
A call has gone out to schools in County Wexford, and elsewhere across the country, from well-known Irish Olympian, sprinter David Gillick who has teamed up with Fyffes once again in a quest to find ‘Ireland’s Fittest School 2026’... Aimed at promoting the importance of exercise, fitness and healthy eating amongst young people, a central feature of the programme will be …
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Bree Macra is ending their year on a high, as the club has been crowned this year’s All-Ireland Public Speaking Champions at the National Final in Macroom on Saturday, the 6th of December... The team of chairperson Mary Byrne, and speakers Sarah Byrne and Eddie Casey, saw off teams from Tullyallen Macra, from Louth, and …
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The new inter-county season is just around the corner... Wexford Senior hurling manager, Keith Rossiter, has been dealt a headache ahead of the new season. Eoin Ryan from St Annes has opted out of the panel for the 2026 sesaon to go travelling. Ryn was a versatile defender for the Model County, playing in full-back …
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