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TEDxWexford returns to the National Opera House under the theme 'Turn the Tide'... Now in its 3rd year running, this event brings inspirational and thought-provoking speakers discussing topics from mental health, to climate change, gender bias and parenting. At one of the previous TEDx events which took place in Wexford in 2016, former Wexford hurler Diarmuid …
Legendary musician Christy Moore delivers a spellbinding performance in the historic National Opera House… Image courtesy of nationaloperahouse.ie. On a warm July evening, a bustling crowd waits in anticipation. The National Opera House’s main auditorium of 855 seats is almost entirely full. For anybody wishing to go to the event at this late juncture, tickets …
Co Wexford Harper Aileen Kennedy will be performing at the Harps Alive Festival | An Chruit Bheo | Harps Leevin in Belfast this weekend... Aileen will be taking to the stage amongst an array of harpers to perform at the Gala Finale Concert on 17 July at St Joseph’s, Sailortown. The concert will also serve …
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Legendary hurling goalkeeper Damien Fitzhenry was not the only one who appeared on the airwaves this week... Current Wexford hurler, Conor McDonald, appeared on this week's episode of the GPA's podcast, The Player's Voice. Conor McDonald’s rise to the top level of inter-county hurling was meteoric. In 2013, when most people his age were worried …
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A poll will decide which retro Wexford GAA jersey is produced next... The retro Wexford GAA jerseys have been a hit on Órga Retrowear. The remake of the Wexford 1996 jersey has been a hit. Each time the jersey has gone on sale on their site, it has sold out in record times. It remains …
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The Wexford Senior Hurling Club Championship is well and truly underway... Two games have already been played in the Wexford Senior hurling club championship. Naomh Eanna looks to be the in-form team of the championship so far, but it's only underway, and a lot can change over the next couple of rounds. Here's who the …
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A Wexford-man is about to embark on a swim across the English channel to raise vital funds for charity... Mark Cokes Colclough, who hails from Ballymoney, Co. Wexford, is swimming the English Channel to raise awareness and much-needed funds for Ataxia Foundation Ireland. Mark is better known for his singing ability than his swimming, but …
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A fundraiser was run on Friday night in a local Wexford pub... Paddy Blues pub in Gorey recently ran a fundraiser for local woman, Nadine Lennon, who is currently battling cancer. The fundraiser took place on Friday 1st July. On Friday night, BLESSED band were performing in Paddy Blues. They're a band that has been …
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There's a lot of excitement building ahead of the 'Hooley in the Park' event... Are you looking for something to do next Saturday? Well, here's the perfect opportunity to let the hair down, enjoy the outdoors, and have a few drinks. This month, a 'Hooley in the Park' event will be taking place with drinks, …
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Wexford will take on Kerry in the preliminary All-Ireland quarter-final this weekend... The game will take place in Austin Stack Park in Tralee. The GAA originally had no plans to stream this weekend's game between the two sides. However, after some pressure from fans on social media, Wexford GAA chairman, Micháel Martin, has now confirmed …
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Former Wexford, Cork, and Kerry Senior hurling manager John Meyler was speaking on The Hurling Podcast recently... He was speaking ahead of Wexford's preliminary All-Ireland quarter-final with Kerry which takes place this weekend. Speaking on the podcast, Wexford native John Meyler revealed that he spent a day with legendary Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp. Meyler told …
In previous articles, we looked at some of the best walks around the Gorey, Enniscorthy, and Wexford districts. Here, we look at the top five walks in and around the New Ross district. No. 5) Slieve Coiltia walk Slieve Coiltia hill dominates the landscape Park in the first car park you can find on the left-hand …
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