Enniscorthy Credit Union continues long-standing Hope & Dream sponsorship for 2026 

Enniscorthy Credit Union presented a cheque this week to two members of the Hope Cancer Support Centre continuing their sponsorship of the annual “Hope and Dream 10” fundraising event for the Hope Cancer Support Centre in Enniscorthy... Andrea Hamilton and Denise McDonald from the team at the Hope Cancer Support Centre warmly welcomed the donation …

Acts and line-up revealed for Gorey Market House festival 2026

The Gorey Market House Festival is one of the highlights of the calendar each year... The 2026 Gorey Market House Festival will take place over the August Bank Holiday weekend, with live musicians taking to the stage on Friday 31st July, Saturday 1st August, and Sunday 2nd August. Leading up to the popular North Wexford …

County Wexford among areas selected under the Historic Towns Initiative 2026

The Heritage Council, along with Minister for Housing, Heritage and Local Government, James Browne TD, and Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity, Christopher O’Sullivan TD, have today announced that 18 historic towns will share €2m funding under the 2026 Historic Towns Initiative (HTI).... The HTI is a joint initiative between the Department of …

Wexford business named as finalist for EY Entrepreneur Of The Year awards

A Wexford company has been named as a finalist for a signficant business award... Dermot O’Shea of Taoglas has been announced as a finalist in the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ Ireland programme, with Wexford-based Teoglas also shortlisted in the ‘international’ category, highlighting strong Irish entrepreneurial success. Now in its 29th year, the programme spans …

Well-known Enniscorthy gym forced to close down

A well-known fitness business in Enniscorthy has announced that it has closed its doors after a decade of serving the local community... Lifestyle Fitness in Enniscorthy confirmed it will cease operations with immediate effect from 10:00pm on Monday, 30th March 2026. The announcement marks the end of a 10-year journey for the gym, which has …

These are the gaps in understanding instant payments – insights from Artsiom Liashanau

Instant payments have been framed as the next logical step in the evolution of financial infrastructure. Faster settlements, improved cash flow, fewer delays – on paper, it all reads like an obvious upgrade. Yet, as fintech investor Artsiom Liashanau points out in newest column, the reality for businesses has been less straightforward. How so? From a distance, …

Bus Eireann to cancel a key Expressway route in Wexford

Bus Eireann will cancel a key Wexford bus route next month... Bus Éireann has announced that it will withdraw its Expressway Route 40 service between Rosslare, Wexford, and Waterford on May 24, 2026, due to ongoing financial losses. The Rosslare/Wexford to Waterford Expressway Route 40 had operated seveal times daily. Until May 23, the route …

Call for Wexford food producers to enter Blas na hÉireann 2026

Entries to Blas na hÉireann, the Irish Food Awards, are now open, calling on producers from across Wexford to take part in the biggest competition for quality Irish produce on the island of Ireland.... Now entering its 19th year, Blas na hÉireann has grown into the definitive benchmark for excellence in Irish food and drink, …

Brand new music festival to make its debut near Wexford town this summer

A brand-new celebration of music, food, and heritage is set to arrive in Wexford this summer... Taking place from August 1st to 5th, 2026, over the August Bank Holiday weekend, the five-day event promises to blend the best of live entertainment with the rich traditions of the harvest season. Organisers are positioning the festival as …

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