Wexford woman Lucy receives award from Fáilte Ireland for contribution to economy

Fáilte Ireland celebrated the outstanding contributions of 104 conference ambassadors, including renowned academics and industry leaders, at an award ceremony at the Intercontinental Hotel.... Wexford native and ISACS (Irish Street Art, Circus and Spectacle Network) Director Lucy Medlycott was there to receive the Fáilte Ireland CARA award for bringing a conference, FRESH Street 2019, to …

Wexford natives win awards from their colleges for academic achievements

Two Wexford students won awards from their respective colleges recently... Michelle Dunne from Gorey was the winner of one such award for her academic achievements. A Dr HH Stewart Medical Prize in Ophthalmology was awarded to Michelle Dunne, former Gorey Community School student, who studied Medicine in NUIG. These prizes are awarded to the highest …

Manager of McDonalds in Wexford wins global award

The local manager of a leading restaurant chain has said she’s “over the moon” after winning a much sought-after industry gong... Nadia Jean, Business Manager at McDonald’s in Wexford, will be presented with a prestigious Global Ray Kroc Award at a special ceremony in Barcelona, Spain, next April. Winning the accolade puts Nadia, who’s worked …

Wexford food producer celebrates success at Blás na hÉireann Awards 2023

O’Neills Dry Cure Bacon Co., a Wexford-based producer has been recognised at Ireland’s biggest food awards... O’Neills Dry Cure Bacon Co. took home the Silver award for its Dry Cured Bacon Back Rashers, at the Blás awards.  Pat O’Neill, of O’Neill’s Dry Cure Bacon Co., produces a range of delicious Dry Cured Bacon products, as well as …

Circle K is calling on Wexford Football Clubs to Win up to €30,000 in their €100,000 Grassroots Giveaway

Circle K, Ireland’s leading forecourt and convenience retailer, and title sponsors of the FAI Club Mark Programme, has today announced a €100,000 giveaway to grassroots football clubs across the Republic of Ireland... As title sponsor of the FAI Club Mark Programme, an award based on best practice in the governance, management and administration of a …

Wexford restaurant wins national award and is named ‘atmospheric restaurant of the year’

A Wexford restaurant has won a national award... The 2023 Georgina Campbell Irish Food & Hospitality Awards were recently announced - and a Wexford restaurant has claimed a national award. The awards are now into its 25th year. The awards are selected by incognito inspectors and aim to honour Ireland's standard-bearers in food and hospitality. …

Three Wexford pubs nominated for National Irish Pub Awards

There are plenty of great pubs across the county... But, recently, three Wexford businesses have been nominated for National Awards. The Irish Pub Awards, jointly presented by Licensed Vintners Association (LVA) and Vintners Federation of Ireland (VFI), have gained recognition throughout the trade one of the most credible and comprehensive assessment of the best in …

Beyond The Payslip: Factors That Truly Matter In Employee Experience

Retaining top talent goes beyond offering an attractive payslip... Employee experience, encompassing every facet of an individual's journey within an organisation, has become a crucial determinant of employee satisfaction, productivity, and retention. Research revealed that 61% of respondents wanted a greater work-life balance and better personal wellbeing in their next role. This is one of the …

11 producers from Wexford win awards at Irish Food Awards 2023

All roads led to Dingle for Blas na hÉireann 2023, the Irish food awards, with the three-day celebration of the best of Irish food and drink taking place from Thursday 28th to Saturday 30th September... 14 food producers from County Wexford were nominated for national awards. Incredibly, 11 Wexford food producers will return to the …

Revealed: Ireland’s Best Pumpkin Picking Patches of 2023

New research has revealed Ireland’s best pumpkin patches for 2023... The list, compiled by family meal plan provider, HelloFresh Ireland, ranks each county’s patches by popularity, affordability and customer rating. One Wexford Pumpkin patch has been named in the top 10, listed by recipe box delivery company, HelloFresh Ireland. Ireland’s Best Pumpkin Patches  Nore Valley Park, Kilkenny …

Wexford man Cormac Sinnott making a splash on the stand-up comedy circuit

So You Think You’re Funny? 2023 finalist Cormac Sinnott. A Trinity College law student hailing from Wexford has found success in the stand-up comedy scene; so much so that he featured in the 2023 Edinburgh Fringe Festival… Stand-up comedy. It is an art form that many of us wish we could do, but few have …