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The Santa Truck will be arriving in Wexford today... There's a lot of excitement building for the arrival of the Santa Truck. The Santa Truck will stop in two destinations in Wexford this evening, December 3rd. Firstly, it will stop in the village of Kilmuckridge. It will be in Kilmuckridge from 3.30pm - 5.30pm and …
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Over the weekend Archers from around Ireland descended on Woodville House & Gardens woods for the Eddie’s Rat Challenge - 10 years of Wexford Archery, shoot... Archers came from all corners of Ireland, Limerick, Laois, Meath, Cork & Wexford, Bunclody, Enniscorthy, Wexford, New Ross , beyond & between. Archery legend, Eddie Ryan founded Wexford Archery …
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A Wexford musician has released a new song... The song, which was released to the public just over two weeks ago, is called 'Balloon'. 'Balloon' was written and performed by Enniscorthy native, Eoin Devereux, who is still just 21-years of age. The full song can be listened to below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83sdN_kqxl0 Alternatively, you can find the …
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Fáilte Ireland celebrated the outstanding contributions of 104 conference ambassadors, including renowned academics and industry leaders, at an award ceremony at the Intercontinental Hotel.... Wexford native and ISACS (Irish Street Art, Circus and Spectacle Network) Director Lucy Medlycott was there to receive the Fáilte Ireland CARA award for bringing a conference, FRESH Street 2019, to …
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Wexford on Ice is set to return again this year... As part of Wexford Wonderland, Wexford on Ice which takes place on the Quays in Wexford, will return at the start of December. Wexford on Ice confirmed that they will return from Friday, December 1st and hang up their skates Sunday, 7th of January. Nothing …
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A Wexford club is set to feature in a hit series... The Disney+ series, namely 'Welcome to Wrexham', follows the story of Ryan Reynold's and Rob McElhenney's takeover of Wrexham Football Club in Wales. It has been revealed that a Wexford-based football club, New Ross Celtic, will feature in a future episode. The New Ross …
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Liverpool-Irish writer, Jean Maskell, recently presented George Lawlor from Wexford Marine Watch and Phil Murphy from Wexford Tidy Towns with cheques from the pre-launch sales of her book, The Space Between... The book of short stories, poetry and paintings, all relating to Wexford, is now for sale at The Book Centre and Red Books, in Wexford …
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The Grow Remote Enniscorthy chapter will host its first social meet up for remote and hybrid workers on Friday 24th November... Grow Remote Enniscorthy is part of the wider Grow Remote network of volunteer groups who run a range of social events for remote and hybrid workers in their local communities. As remote and hybrid …
The people of Wexford embraced the Wexford Science Festival with gusto this year... People came out in their droves for dozens of events which ranged to the science behind elite athletes to space travel to science in literature. Organisers, CALMAST at SETU paid tribute to the schools, the businesses, the host venues and the sponsors …
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A Wexford man received some fantastic news recently... On Friday, November 17th, a Wexford man was informed that he had won the Francis Ledwidge International Poetry competition for 2023. Francis Edward Ledwidge (19 August 1887– 31 July 1917) was an Irish war poet from County Meath. Sometimes known as the “poet of the blackbirds”, he …
A lovely random act of kindness took place in Wexford on Thursday... A group of nine people were eating at Rob's Ranch House in Wexford town when a random anonymous couple decided to cover the cost of their bill. The restaurant owner took to social media to share the story: With all the bad going …
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A Wexford-based farmer was interviewed by Teagasc recently... Teagasc is the state agency providing research, advisory and education in agriculture, horticulture, food and rural development in Ireland. Wexford farmer Gareth Browne was recently interviewed. In the video interview, discusses his issues and the steps he is taking to control grass weeds. Gareth is trying to get …
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