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[social_share_button themes='theme1'] Wexford have not registered a confirmed coronavirus case since the 20th of May... For the last seven days, we have been glad to report that the county’s figure of 217 confirmed cases did not increase. Wexford have the fifth lowest number of cases in the Republic of Ireland and the second lowest per-capita …
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[social_share_button themes='theme1'] The virus has brought out the absolute best of the GAA community... Irish Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has praised the GAA communities across the land for their trojan work since the virus emerged in Ireland. The GAA, along with other community groups and clubs, have been central in checking in on elders cocooning, doing …
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[social_share_button themes='theme1'] First, we had Shaun Wallace from hit-TV programme The Chases sending Wexford hospital workers a special message... Only recently we had legendary nature presenter and host David Attenborough responding to a young Rathnure native after he wished him a happy birthday. Now, we have X-Factor host Dermot O’Leary sending a message to all …
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[social_share_button themes='theme1'] For many in the Irish boxing world, Billy was is the one that got away... The well-respected boxer and now boxing coach joined up with the USA’s Olympic Boxing team as their Head Coach. In 2016, Walsh was named the best boxing coach in the world. He played a central role in Ireland’s …
[social_share_button themes='theme1'] Wexford fans have been quite lucky over the last few days... If you’re missing the sporting action, it’s the perfect time to reminisce. Liam Griffin was speaking to SportsJoe.ie recently and one of the topics of conversation was Sean Flood’s character, while yesterday, TG4 showed the full 2019 Leinster final that saw Wexford …
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[social_share_button themes='theme1'] Wexford 1996 All-Ireland winning manager Liam Griffin was speaking to JOE.ie recently... If you’re missing the sporting action, it’s the perfect time to reminisce. Liam Griffin was speaking to SportsJoe.ie recently and one of the topics of conversation was Sean Flood’s character. Flood did not get to play the All-Ireland final in 1996, …
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[social_share_button themes='theme1'] Are you, like us, missing all of the sporting action? Well, tonight, you’re in luck! Irish television broadcaster TG4 will show Wexford’s Leinster final win against Kilkenny tonight. The programme starts at 8pm and it’ll be a great way to pass the evening as the lockdown restrictions remain in place. [social_share_button themes='theme1']
[social_share_button themes='theme1'] A young Wexford native has received a letter from a legendary presenter... It’s not everyday that a Wexford native receives something in the post from someone of celebrity-like status. Legendary nature presenter and historian David Attenborough sent young Danny Quigley of Rathnure a letter of thanks after Danny sent him a letter and …
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[social_share_button themes='theme1'] One great thing about the lockdown is the fact that we often have live entertainment on our social media screens... A number of Wexford musicians have been going live on their social media channels, entertaining the public while most were restricted to their homes during lockdown. Namely, Wexford singers such as Aaron Berry, …
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[social_share_button themes='theme1'] Wexford boxing star Niall Kennedy received a notable award at the weekend... Professional Wexford boxer Niall Kennedy received an award for his efforts throughout the pandemic. The Garda, based in Wicklow, received a ‘Hero of the week’ award from the WBC. In an Instagram post, the boxer, who turned 36 yesterday, thanked his …
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[social_share_button themes='theme1'] Philip Noone will be going live on Wexford Weekly's Facebook page this Friday... Throughout the pandemic, we've been trying to lift the spirits of the Wexford people through various means. To date, we've followed through with the Covid-19 All Star awards, positive news stories, and the creation of some memorable Wexford hurling videos. …
[social_share_button themes='theme1'] First, we had Tom Dempsey creating a hilarious video highlighting his lock-down structure... Now, we have Wexford Senior hurler, Eanna Martin, chancing his arm at video production. The video shows basketball great Michael Jordan enjoying a famous Wexford hurling song. Watch it below: https://twitter.com/eanna_1/status/1263115438290079744 At the time of writing, the video posted to …
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