Wexford to take centre stage in next episode of Cheap Irish Homes

Wexford takes centre stage in episode seven of Cheap Irish Homes, which airs on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player, as presenters Maggie Molloy and Tadhg Casey help a 73-year-old grandmother find a property she can finally call home.... Originally from Tallaght, Mary Delaney relocated to County Wexford eight years ago. Since making the move, she …

Wexford woman’s stunning photography exhibition captures the beauty of the county

An amateur photographer from Wexford is showcasing her love of the county’s landscapes, wildlife and animals in her first photography exhibition, currently on display at Cappuccino’s in Wexford town... Sharon Walsh’s exhibition features ten photographs capturing some of the beauty and character of the natural world, with the display running until October 31. The exhibition …

Wexford novelist awarded honorary degree at the University of Macerata

Enniscorthy-born writer Colm Tóibín received an honorary master’s degree in Languages, Cultures and Literary Translation from the University of Macerata on Tuesday evening.... The ceremony opened the fourth Macerata Humanities Festival and was attended by Ireland’s Ambassador to Italy, Elizabeth McCullough. Presenting the degree, Rector John McCourt, himself Irish and a scholar of Irish literature, …

Wexford gym crowned TRYKA’s first-ever Fittest Gym

The Stables Fitness & Wellbeing in Gorey, Co. Wexford, has been crowned TRYKA Series 1 Gym League Champion, becoming the league’s first-ever Fittest Gym following the TRYKA Grand Finale in Lisbon.... The victory caps a breakthrough first international season for TRYKA, during which gyms from Ireland and beyond competed across four sold-out Dublin events, TRYKA’s …

Free algebra masterclass for secondary school students taking place this Sunday

Breakthrough Maths is running a completely free Algebra Masterclass this Sunday, September 27th, for secondary school students from 1st Year right through to 6th Year.... The one-hour live online class is designed to take students back through the core algebra skills, before building towards the kinds of questions they are likely to meet in exams. …

Peryagame Casino: When Filipino Perya Culture Meets the Digital Age

For generations, the Filipino Perya has been more than a collection of carnival games. It has been a familiar part of fiestas, fairs, and community celebrations—a place filled with bright colors, lively sounds, simple games, and the excitement of watching each round unfold. Today, that familiar spirit is finding a new setting online through digital …

Two Wexford musicians taking on five Wexford gigs in one day for charity

Wexford musicians Ruben Buggy and Gavin O’Hanlon are taking on an ambitious musical challenge this Saturday, September 19, as they attempt to play five gigs in five Wexford towns in one day.... The “Playing County” fundraiser is being held in aid of the Bungoma Outreach Project, with Ruben preparing to travel to Kenya where he …

Public event on qauality of Wexford train services to be held

A rail advocay group, South East on Track, is pleased to participate in an upcoming public event, ‘Keep Wexford on Track’.... This event aims to reinvigorate the conversation about the standard of rail provision in Wexford Town. Wexford Town, according to Iarnród Éireann’s own figures, is the busiest station, in the region, south of Greystones. …

County Wexford restaurant added to the Michelin Guide

A County Wexford restaurant has been added to the presitguos Michelin Guide... New Ross restaurant Bearú has been added to the prestigious MICHELIN Guide, making it just the fourth restaurant in County Wexford to feature in the guide. Bearú joins Aldridge Lodge in Duncannon, The Duck Restaurant at Marlfield House in Gorey, and Table Forty …

Host of sports stars to take part in Wexford football match for autism

A host of Irish sporting stars, football legends, boxing and MMA personalities and well-known social media figures will take to the pitch at Ferrycarrig Park on September 27th for a special charity football match supporting autism services in Wexford... The event is shaping up to be an unforgettable day of football, entertainment and community spirit, …

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