Samhain: ancient Irish traditions behind Halloween

18+. T&Cs apply. Gamble responsibly Every year, streets across Ireland, the UK, the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and several other countries fill with people in fancy dress, bright lights and an essential Halloween decoration – pumpkins of various shapes with whimsical carvings. Let’s explore the history of Samhain, an ancient festival and a precursor …

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 …

Wexford to take centre stage in next episode of Cheap Irish Homes

Wexford takes centre stage in episode seven of Cheap Irish Homes, which airs on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player, as presenters Maggie Molloy and Tadhg Casey help a 73-year-old grandmother find a property she can finally call home.... Originally from Tallaght, Mary Delaney relocated to County Wexford eight years ago. Since making the move, she …

Wexford novelist awarded honorary degree at the University of Macerata

Enniscorthy-born writer Colm Tóibín received an honorary master’s degree in Languages, Cultures and Literary Translation from the University of Macerata on Tuesday evening.... The ceremony opened the fourth Macerata Humanities Festival and was attended by Ireland’s Ambassador to Italy, Elizabeth McCullough. Presenting the degree, Rector John McCourt, himself Irish and a scholar of Irish literature, …

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 …

Belfast Entrepreneur Disrupting Golf Travel with New Algarve Service

A Belfast-based entrepreneur is making waves in the golf travel industry with the launch of a new service designed to simplify how golfers travel abroad. Golf Hire Now, a recently launched business, is aiming to remove one of the most common frustrations faced by travelling golfers: transporting clubs overseas. With more UK and Irish golfers …

Live music listing taking place across Wexford pubs for Friday, Saturday and Sunday

Whether you're wondering if your favourite local artist is playing or if you're just looking for the most effective way to find out who's playing music across Wexford pubs this weekend, then look no further - we've got you covered... This list displays the live music across a host of Wexford venues on Friday, Saturday, …

Soft2Bet and a Multi-Layered Approach to Fraud Prevention and Data Protection

Digital platforms handle user data and a large number of activities every day, so protecting the digital environment requires several interconnected layers of control. Soft2Bet combines tools designed to prevent fraudulent activity, protect accounts, and monitor activity across the platform. This approach brings together technical mechanisms and continuous monitoring, making it possible to detect suspicious …

Peryagame Casino: When Filipino Perya Culture Meets the Digital Age

For generations, the Filipino Perya has been more than a collection of carnival games. It has been a familiar part of fiestas, fairs, and community celebrations—a place filled with bright colors, lively sounds, simple games, and the excitement of watching each round unfold. Today, that familiar spirit is finding a new setting online through digital …

Every Nations League winner so far, and what it tells England

Spain have reached three of the four Nations League finals played so far. England have never reached one. That gap is the backdrop to the England vs Spain tie at Wembley on Saturday 26 September, which opens Group A3 and marks England's first match back in League A under Thomas Tuchel. Croatia and Czechia complete …

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