A Wexford fighter is hoping for a successful 2024... Wexford Muay Thai fighter, John McGee, is set to fight Limerick's Sean English in Cork in less than two weeks time. The fight takes place in St Finnbar's GAA Hall on April 7th. We caught up with John to discuss his preparation for his upcoming fight, …
Entries for the Eurotoques Young Chef of the Year 2024 are now open
Online entries for the Eurotoques Young Chef of the Year 2024 competition, presented by La Rousse Foods are now open to professional chefs under the age of 28... The competition has a proven track record in discovering exceptional young talent, giving all the young chefs who have taken part this contest a unique experience providing …
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Interview: A short history of Wexford printing and the old Free Press
Joe Moloney, Snr. entered the printing industry in 1960 at the age of fourteen, embarking on an apprenticeship at the Free Press in Wexford. He nostalgically recalls the manual process of hand-setting each letter and the limitations of technology at the time. Despite modern advancements, Moloney cherishes the craftsmanship of the old printing days.
Tickets for Wexford’s opening Leinster Senior hurling clash against Dublin go on sale
Tickets for the opening round of the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship were placed on public sale today... Wexford will take on Dublin in the opening round of the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship. Dublin have defeated Wexford in the previous two seasons. Last year, many believed that Wexford left the game behind them, missing an array …
Former jockey Robbie Power shares his tip for the Irish Grand National
Former jockey Robbie Power believes that the Irish Grand National has risen back to prominence... The jockey, who has strong family connections in Wexford, has fond memories of the Irish Grand National. It's one of the biggest sporting events on the calendar. Speaking to Wexford Weekly, he said: "It’s a huge event. When I was …
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[Match Report] Wicklow’s late rally sees them victorious over Wexford in u-20 Leinster Championship
It was a late show from Wicklow that saw them come out victorious in Blessington on Tuesday night.... Wicklow defeated Wexford on a score-line of 0-12 to 1-07. In the battle of the local rivals it was Wexford who struck first through Sean Hughes who was late replacement just before the throw in. Within minutes …
Over 80% of Irish communities believe that camogie is vital for positive impact
A recent study commissioned by Very Ireland, sponsor of the Very National Camogie Leagues, revealed the positive impact of Camogie on Irish communities. Over 80% of respondents acknowledged its role in fostering community pride and unity. The upcoming finals, set for April 13th and 14th, promise an exciting showdown in Croke Park. Tickets available soon.
Three guest speakers announced for South East GreenTech event held in Wexford
Three speakers have been announced for the upcoming GreenTech meet-up... The event, which takes place on Wednesday 27th March at GreenTechHQ (Y21 A9K8), will open its doors at 6:45 pm, with the event starts starting at 7pm sharp. Eleanor Saunders, Michael Griffin, and Ronan Power have been announced for the upcoming event in Wexford. The …
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Wexford races on Wednesday has now been called off
It's not the news that race-goers wanted... The Wexford races, which was scheduled to take place tomorrow, Wednesday 27th March, has now been called off. It is the second time that the race-meeting has been called off due to adverse weather conditions after the initial St Patrick's Day event was also rained off. As per …
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Young Wexford native wins under 18 All-Ireland pool title
A young Wexford native is making strides in the world of pool... Denny Bookle, who plays out of the New Ross Workman's Club and is apart of the Wexford Pool team, was crowned an All-Ireland Champion over the weekend. The All-Irelands took place in J-Mac's Pool and Snooker Club in Navan, Meath. Wexford native Denny …
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Wexford races: preview and tips for Wednesday’s seven race card
The jumps racing season is reaching its latter stages and Wexford hosts a competitive seven-race card on Wednesday as the action continues... The latest meeting at the track gets underway at 2.18 with a 12-runner maiden hurdle before rounding off at 5.23 with a 0-95 rated handicap chase. The opener sees a large field head …
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Birthday girl Aoife Wafer marks fantastic performance with try versus France
Wexford woman Aoife Wafer celebrated her birthday week with a lovely try versus the French in a bruising encounter in the Womens Six Nations first round match in a packed Stade Marie Marvingt, Le Mans last Saturday.... The Ballygarrett native had a storming performance from blindside flanker in a spirited display by the Irish girls, …
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