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The North Wexford community of Kilanerin is calling on lovers of food, heritage, and vintage machinery from around the South-East and beyond to visit their inaugural ‘Food and Heritage Festival’ next month. Taking place over the weekend of Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th September, the festival - a first of its kind in the county - will …
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Members from Co. Wexford’s Raheen Rounders club say they are “beyond thrilled” to be in receipt of the inaugural Club Focus bursary from youth-focused regional radio station Beat 102-103 in association with Eco Solar Energy... The South Wexford sports club received the €1,000 fund at an event guested by former Irish football international Daryl Murphy …
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The 2023 Kilmore Quay ‘Write By The Sea’ Literary Festival, set to open on Friday, September 22, will end on a music high on Sunday, September 24... It will end with a live interview with Riverdance creator and Grammy Award-winner Bill Whelan, followed by a live traditional Irish music set from fiddle player Zoe Conway, …
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The finalists for Blas na hÉireann, The Irish Food Awards, 2023 have been announced and the countdown is now on for the return of the awards weekend to the pretty seaside town of Dingle... The three-day event will take place from Thursday September 28th to Saturday 30th September. After the joyous reunion of last year’s …
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A Wexford woman won an international award lately... Mary Mullally grew up in the Mile House area of Enniscorthy all of her life before she moved to Cork with her family just five years ago. On July 26th, it was announced that Mary had been crowned Miss Elegance Of The World. Speaking to Wexford Weekly, …
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Wexford Weekly columnist, Luke Bradley (left) with owner of Murf’s coffee pod, Donal Murphy (right). A Wexford Weekly columnist recently stopped by Wexford’s newest coffee pod, Murf’s, for a hot cup of coffee and a chat with its owner, Donal Murphy... A new player has just entered Wexford’s coffee scene in the form of Murf’s …
The Late Late Toy Show 2022 was among the most memorable in recent memory, however, the highlight that captured the hearts and minds of the viewing public was Maureen Codd and her family or as they are also known ‘The Cuckoo’s Nest’. It is not hard to see why The Cuckoo’s Nest captured the imagination …
12 students and apprentices from County Wexford will put their talents and knowledge to the test this September, when they compete at Worldskills Ireland 2023, the country’s largest experiential skills, apprenticeships, and careers event.... Taking place at the RDS, Dublin from 20th – 22nd September, Worldskills Ireland is expected to welcome over 22,000 people including students, parents …
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RTÉ One’s Home of the Year is back for series 10 and open for applications from the public... Home of the Year sees the panel of three expert judges scouring the country looking for homes filled with passion, personality, and clever design. In the previous season, the judges included interior design legend Hugh Wallace, award-winning architect Declan O'Donnell and textiles …
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The Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications has launched a public information and engagement period seeking the views of local South Coast communities to help determine where future offshore wind energy developments may take place.... This follows the publication of the South Coast Designated Maritime Area Plan (DMAP) Proposal last month by Minister Eamon Ryan, …
An upcoming short film will be filmed at various Wexford locations... The short film, entitled “A Set of Unfortunate Events that made us Fortunate” is an upcoming short film, partnered with the Film Network Ireland. The short film is based on the writer's and director's, Jan Paul Lodzinski’s, real-life relationship with his younger cousin with whom …
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Artists Anne Cleary and Denis Connolly are navigating Ireland’s inland waterways meeting artists, scientists and communities to spark climate action on Mayfly, a solar-powered yacht... Mayfly and the team will be in New Ross from August 3rd to 7th, and invite you to join them for a joyful evening of art, ecology and performance on …
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