Watch: Former Wexford hurler is main star in new official music video

Musicians Rónán Ó Snodaigh (Kíla) and Myles O'Reilly recently released their sophomore album 'The Beautiful Road', a soulful blend of folk, traditional, and ambient crossover, via Claddagh Records... Today, they share a new video for track ‘Calling All Angels’, filmed and edited by Myles, and featuring Rónán and former Wexford hurler, Diarmuid Lyng.  Speaking to Wexford Weekly about the …

Wexford woman wins international title ‘Miss Elegance of the World’

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, …

Interview: A coffee and a chat with the owner of Murf’s coffee pod, Wexford’s newest coffee business

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 …

Wexford FC manager sponsors supporters bus to Athlone out of his own pocket

There's class, then there's this... The Wexford FC manager, James Keddy, will be sponsoring a supporter's bus out of his own pocket for the club's next game. The Wexford FC supporters bus is organised by fan-group, The Youths. Writing on X (formerly Twitter), the supporter's group announced that their next game will be sponsored by …

We interview Wexford’s Rose of Tralee, primary school teacher Brónagh Hogan

Last weekend, Wexford hosted the 32 competitors in this year’s Rose of Tralee competition... Changeable weather, an overcast sky and the occasional droplet of rain threatened to dampen the mood for the arrival of competitors in the Rose of Tralee for their weekend-long tour of Wexford. Yet, the threatened rain held off and glorious sunshine …

We interview Maureen Codd from Cuckoos Nest ahead of upcoming Opera House performance

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 Wexford students to compete at national Worldskills competition

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 …

Wexford’s director of hurling says Wexford’s hurling championship is “not ideal”

Wexford's Director of Hurling, Niall Williams, was the most recent guest on The Wexford Hurling Podcast... The Wexford Hurling Podcast which is hosted by Garry Doran and Ben Bernie sat down to discuss all-things Wexford hurling with Williams recently. One question they posed to Williams was regarding the structure of the Wexford Senior Hurling Championship, …

Wexford people encouraged to apply for RTE’s ‘Home of the Year’

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 …

Listen: Wexford musician creates song entitled ‘Give Marty Morrissey Back His Car’

A Wexford musician has released a new song... It's not the first time that Wexford musician, Liam Byrne, has found his way onto Wexford Weekly's site either. Just a few weeks ago, he released a funny song celebrating 'Thirsty Thursdays' at Paddy Blues pub in Gorey. Now, following the recent RTÉ scandal, Liam Byrne is …