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Big cash injections for development of two separate community centres in Wexford

Two communities in Wexford will be delighted today... That's after the Government have announced that two separate community centres in Wexford have secured funding. The funding will go towards the development of their respective community centres. Ballymitty Community Development, Co. Wexford have received €1,398,035, while Riverchapel Community Centre, Co. Wexford has secured €1,797,919. The 3m funding …

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Date, time and venue confirmed for Gorey Rangers vs Cockhill Celtic FAI Junior Cup final

There's a lot of excitement building in Gorey town ahead of the FAI Junior Cup final... It's the first time in the club's history that they have made it to the final. Now, they are just 90 minutes away from achieving All-Ireland national glory. Originally, there were talks that the game would be held in …

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Timed run and walk to take place in scenic area of Wexford

The sun's coming out again and that only means one thing. Irish people are starting to flock outdoors... A school fundraiser will be taking place for Clonroche National School. Monies raised from the fundraiser will go towards the development of a sensory playground at their school. Speaking to Wexford Weekly, Charlene Travers, who is a …

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Keith Rossiter reveals his Wexford Senior hurling team for Championship clash against Dublin

The Wexford Senior hurling team will be in action against Dublin this weekend... The match, which takes place on Sunday at 2pm in Wexford Park, will see both teams in action in the first round of the Leinster Senior hurling championship. It's Keith Rossiter's first Senior Championship game in charge of the Wexford Senior hurling …

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Five Wexford students awarded All-Ireland scholarships for full duration of undergrad

Five Wexford students have been awarded an All Ireland Scholarship which will cover the full duration of their undergraduate studies... Sarah Walsh, Rigertas Rutkauskas, Grace Ivanoff, Ailbhe Cleary and Anna Lambert were honoured at the All Ireland Scholarships Awards Ceremony on the 30th of March in University Concert Hall, University of Limerick.     In attendance at …

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Young Wexford man picks up Hurler of the Year award with university

A young Wexford man picked up an individual honour recently... Wexford man Calum Corcoran attended the SETU GAA awards on Tuesday evening. Corcoran picked up the Hurler of the Year award from the Carlow college. Laois legend and SETU manager, Cheddar Plunkett, presented Calum with the award. In 2023, Calum started as wing-back on the …

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Lee Chin believes Wexford can claim silverware in 2024

The countdown is well and truly on... This Sunday, the Wexford Senior hurling team welcome the Dubs to Wexford Park. It's the first round of the Leinster Championship and a win for either side would place them in an excellent position moving forward. Wexford's captain, Lee Chin, recently attended a media event where he discussed …

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Film and sound project that explores food, farming, and climate crises to visit Wexford

Food production, farming and climate change are under the spotlight as part of a thought-provoking and exciting new sound and visual art project that began in The Douglas Hyde Gallery of Contemporary Art at Trinity College Dublin before embarking on a tour around key parts of rural Ireland, including Wexford.... The Quickening is a nationwide project …

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Former Wexford hurler pinpoints why Wexford have the edge over Dublin this Sunday

Wexford will take on Dublin this Sunday in the first round of the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship... Both Larry Murphy and Larry O'Gorman were the most recent guests on this week's Wexford Hurling Podcast. Despite not winning their previous Championship three outings against Dublin, Wexford enter this Sunday's clash as 2/5 favourites in the eyes …

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16-year-old Harnett scores first Senior goal for Wexford FC

There's a 16-year-old bossing the midfield in the League of Ireland... 16-year old Kaylem Harnett plays for Wexford and he's quickly becoming a fan favourite. Harnett, who has represented Ireland at underage level, scored his first goal for the club at Senior level yesterday. After scoring in yesterday's clash, he has become Wexford FC's youngest …

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