Vinegar Hill, Enniscorthy. (Pic via Catherine McLoughlin on Twitter) 'Wexford Remembers 1798' is holding a day of activities in Enniscorthy on Sunday, June 4th, 2023 to mark the 225th anniversary of the 1798 Rebellion... The day's events will begin at 10:30 am when local historian Owen Dunbar will host a walking tour of Vinegar Hill. …
No Pasarán! – The Story of Wexford’s Peter Daly
Last Sunday various socialist and republican groups flocked to Monageer to commemorate and pay respect to a man fought in the War of Independence, the…
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Three Maori Tourists Do The ‘Haka’ In Wexford Pub
Three Maori tourists were in a Wexford pub over the weekend... Enjoying the craic of Frenches pub in Gorey, the three Maori tourists decided to do the 'haka' for the locals to enjoy. As expected, following the Haka, the trio were met with applause and cheers. Read also: Remember to submit your news to Wexford …
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Column: The Life, Death, And Legacy Of Enniscorthy’s Seamus Rafter
Easter week in Ireland is a time in which we remember those who gallantly struck a blow for Irish freedom during the Easter Rising of…
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Five Good Walks In And Around Wexford District You Need To Try In 2022
So far, we've given you the top five walks around Gorey and the top five walks around Enniscorthy... In this article, our attention now turns to Wexford town and its surrounding areas. No 5: Wexford town A walk around Wexford town centre itself is a really cool walk to do. Our county capital is full …
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Long Read: At The Centre Of History, Wexford’s Willie Redmond
In the annals of Wexford history you may see many familiar family names, constantly at the centre of life in the county, the Corishes, the…
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We Investigate The Meaning Behind The Murals Across Wexford
‘As a Wexford local I like to think I know my town pretty well, but here I was surprised by art exhibited on streets I have walked hundreds of times…’ Nothing lights up an urban area quite like a mural. Muralists have long excelled in utilizing ordinary buildings to produce beautiful and often thought-provoking artwork. …
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Crime and Punishment – What Could Get You Arrested in 19th Century Wexford
You may be a model citizen today, but would you have been in the past? You don’t need anyone to tell you that a lot…
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A Night in the Bronze Age – My Overnight Stay in the Irish National Heritage Park
An inside look into the unique Airbnb rental that has captured international attention… A couple of summers ago, I had the pleasure of taking part…
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The Wexford Carol – The Story Behind Wexford’s Christmas Classic
December is once more upon us and as such we have seen a return to the jubilant atmosphere of Christmas time in Wexford... The Main…
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Opinion: The Shelmaliers And Oulart Are Putting Wexford On The Map
It’s one of the strangest conundrums that the GAA player has to face following a county final win. How much can we celebrate here?.... It’s…
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The Story Of Yola – Wexford’s Forgotten Language
The Wexford dialect has been extinct for some time, but its legacy lives on… Like many stories in Wexford history, this is one that begins…
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