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A brand-new Wexford podcast has taken Spotify by storm, cracking the 30th spot on Ireland’s top 50 podcasts… A newly launched podcast that aims to better the mental health of Wexford has become an overnight sensation, climbing to number 30 on Spotify’s list of top podcasts in Ireland in just a few days. The podcast, …
In the annals of Wexford history you may see many familiar family names, constantly at the centre of life in the county, the Corishes, the Grogans, the Esmondes all have had a considerable impact on the history of the county. But throughout Wexford's long history, very few families have had as considerable impact as the …
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‘As a Wexford local I like to think I know my town pretty well, but here I was surprised by art exhibited on streets I have walked hundreds of times…’ Nothing lights up an urban area quite like a mural. Muralists have long excelled in utilizing ordinary buildings to produce beautiful and often thought-provoking artwork. …
Continue reading "We Investigate The Meaning Behind The Murals Across Wexford"
If Darragh Egan is looking for some inspiration following Saturday night’s mauling at the hands of Dublin, he might pop into a book shop and seek out the 2016 MMA bible written by SBG guru John Kavanagh... The maestro behind McGregor borrowed a Nelson Mandela quote for its title. Win or Learn. Wexford definitely did …
Continue reading "Four Things We Need To Learn From The Walsh Cup Final Loss"
You may be a model citizen today, but would you have been in the past? You don’t need anyone to tell you that a lot can change in a century or two. Even without knowing the details, you can imagine that the Wexford of the nineteenth century looked very different to the Model County we …
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Both the Wexford Senior hurlers and Tipperary had a challenge game today... The game took place in Carrick Swans GAA Club in Carrick on Suir, Tipperary. It was Tipperary who ran out 2-22 to 0-25 winners on Sunday. Although it was just a challenge game for Darragh Egan and the Yellowbellies, we did learn some …
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It has turned out to be one of the more interesting title races in the Wexford Premier Division in recent years.... The league can be split into three groups. The title chasers, the mid table pack, and the rest. The Title Chasers This group has three teams in it, in my opinion. In the order …
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Here in Wexford we have a great deal of admiration for the rebellion of 1798 and rightfully so... For the most part, the rebellion was an explosion of chivalrous, nationalistic ideals which had been absent for far too long in Irish society. Many of those who stood up and fought for the sovereignty of the …
Continue reading "Thomas ‘Bloody Job’ Dixon: The Tyrant Of The Wexford Republic"
Wexford’s beautiful landscape is one to be explored and here are some of the best ways to do it… The new year is upon us. While the Covid-19 restrictions and high case numbers mean that 2022 isn’t starting out the way many of us had hoped, that doesn’t mean there aren’t things to look forward …
Continue reading "Five Wexford Walking Trails You Really Need To Try In 2022"
Christmas time is supposed to be a period of rest, relaxation and an escape from trials and tribulations of the year... But this Christmas was different for many. Residents of Bridgetown and other such villages across county Wexford had no such respite. Their Christmases were marred with deep rushing waters invading their homes. No family …
Continue reading "Interview: We Interview Councillor Jim Codd Following Wexford’s Flooding"
An inside look into the unique Airbnb rental that has captured international attention… A couple of summers ago, I had the pleasure of taking part in a truly unique heritage experience. It was a form of historical immersion that almost two years later I have yet to see anything like, and it all took place …
Continue reading "A Night in the Bronze Age – My Overnight Stay in the Irish National Heritage Park"
December is once more upon us and as such we have seen a return to the jubilant atmosphere of Christmas time in Wexford... The Main Street is once more alight with the radiant, bright and joyful lights which have become a very familiar sight to all familiar with Christmas in Wexford. So too is the …
Continue reading "The Wexford Carol – The Story Behind Wexford’s Christmas Classic"