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Throughout the annals of the history of county Wexford, there are many exemplary instances of heroic sacrifices in service of the cause of liberty, justice, and the Irish Republic... In the earlier days of British rule within the country following the plantations, there were very few shows of resistance against the occupying force which did …
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It always feels exciting to be standing on a precipice.... To know that your years of hard work away from the bright lights is finally starting to pay dividends. That’s how it must feel for anyone involved in Wexford rugby as they tune into the biggest games of the hemisphere and recognize more of the …
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Famed musician and songwriter George Harrison had close ties to ‘The Model County’… When The Beatles touched down in Dublin in 1963, ‘Beatlemania’ was in full swing. Standing on the airport tarmac, John Lennon proclaimed ‘We’re all Irish’. Indeed, all four Beatles have claimed their ancestry can be traced to the Emerald Isle. From Lennon …
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In Wexford, we are rather proud of our rebellious past... In every small town and village throughout the county, there are many striking monuments to the gallant deeds of the men and women of the 1798 rebellion. Indeed, as a people, we feel a swell of pride when the major events of the rebellion are …
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The spoils go to the Rapparees of Enniscorthy. An utterly dominant performance during the Wexford Senior Hurling final on county final day has put the entire South East on notice.... It was goals galore that helped them to title glory over St Annes. Admittedly, it was a little damp squib for the neutral after a …
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Simon Lambert and Sons’ own YellowBelly Beer has experienced a meteoritic rise to prominence since first being created in 2015… The year is 2009 and brothers Simon Jr and Nicky Lambert are embarking on a brewing course in Manchester, England. Across the Irish Sea, their family-owned pub Simon Lambert & Sons lies in the heart …
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For all who pass through the quay on Wexford the statue of Commodore John Barry has become a familiar, comforting sight, and a symbol of home at the beating heart of Wexford town... The looming statue of Barry has become an icon of sorts as he stands on his pedestal gazing out at the steadily …
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There's a new sheriff in town... Wexford’s Wild West of hurling had become a bit unruly over the last two years and the voice of the former head honcho didn’t seem to carry the same weight it did when silverware made its way down the N11 pre-pandemic. With Davy’s departure, it presented a fork in …
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Red Books in St Peter’s Square is a bookworm’s paradise as well as a platform for some of Wexford’s best and brightest… A bookshop in Wexford Town has become a haven for local writers as well as book lovers. Red Books, which is situated in St Peter’s Square in Wexford Town, first opened its doors …
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