Wexford named in the top 5 counties for doing a trade apprenticeship

New research from Fieldmotion, a field service management software used by tradespeople across Ireland, has analysed a range of metrics to reveal which Irish counties are best for doing a trade apprenticeship.... The research comes as the country is facing a labour shortage in the construction industry with roughly 54,000 fewer employees than at its …

New cookie and flavoured milk store to open in Wexford

A brand new concept dedicated to freshly baked cookies & flavoured milks is set to open in Wexford Town this Saturday, 24th October... Eclectic Avenue is getting a little sweeter this weekend with the launch of a new speciality cookie & flavoured milk store, bringing a fun, nostalgic twist to the town's growing independent food …

Multiple Wexford winners at Irish Pub Awards for 2026

Multiple Wexford businesses were selected as regional (South-East) winners at the Irish Pub awards for 2026... The Irish Pub Awards are an initiative of the LVA and our colleagues in the VFI, aimed at celebrating excellence and innovation across the Irish pub sector. There were four Wexford winners from County Wexford from within the 10 …

Food Safety Ireland issued closure order for Wexford pub and take-away

A County Wexford pub and take-away was issued with a closure order from the Food Safety Authority of Ireland... Furlong’s Bar & Lounge and Nellie’s Takeaway in Curracloe were ordered to close by the Health Service Executive (HSE) following concerns over pest control at the premises. A closure order dated September 30, 2026, was issued …

Community hall and hub reopens in Enniscorthy

Captain Wafer Hall in Templeshannon has officially reopened as a vibrant community venue and eco hub following a major restoration project supported by €98,000 in government funding... Enniscorthy Community Alliance (ECA) hosted the official reopening ceremony on Monday, October 12, with Minister James Browne in attendance to deliver the main address and perform the official …

Wexford gym crowned TRYKA’s first-ever Fittest Gym

The Stables Fitness & Wellbeing in Gorey, Co. Wexford, has been crowned TRYKA Series 1 Gym League Champion, becoming the league’s first-ever Fittest Gym following the TRYKA Grand Finale in Lisbon.... The victory caps a breakthrough first international season for TRYKA, during which gyms from Ireland and beyond competed across four sold-out Dublin events, TRYKA’s …

Gorey Rotary Club to apply to become its own charter

Gorey Rotary Club is growing rapidly and is now applying to Rotary International for its own charter after reaching the required membership threshold within its first year.... Since being established last year, the club has operated as a satellite of Wexford Rotary Club. However, receiving its own charter will give Gorey Rotary Club a separate …

Wexford football club releases statement as well-known construction company to enter liquidation

This is a terrible situation to be in... County Wexford football club, Bunclody AFC, have released a lenghty statement after it has been confirmed that local construction company, Clear Water Construction & Landscaping Limited, will no longer be able to complete works on their astro-turf, as the company is to enter into liquidation. A meeting …

Multiple County Wexford retailers named as Gala Award winners

Several County Wexford Gala Retail stores have been named among the best Gala Retail stores in Ireland after receiving Gala Excellence Awards at the Group’s 2026 annual conference.... Held at the Great Southern Hotel in Killarney, the annual Gala Retail conference brought together retailers, wholesalers, suppliers and partners from across Ireland to celebrate another successful …

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