Government seeking views from Wexford community regarding offshore wind developments

The Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications has launched a public information and engagement period seeking the views of local South Coast communities to help determine where future offshore wind energy developments may take place.... This follows the publication of the South Coast Designated Maritime Area Plan (DMAP) Proposal last month by Minister Eamon Ryan, …

Listen: Wexford musician creates song entitled ‘Give Marty Morrissey Back His Car’

A Wexford musician has released a new song... It's not the first time that Wexford musician, Liam Byrne, has found his way onto Wexford Weekly's site either. Just a few weeks ago, he released a funny song celebrating 'Thirsty Thursdays' at Paddy Blues pub in Gorey. Now, following the recent RTÉ scandal, Liam Byrne is …

From mucking out to the Galway races – an interview with Wexford jockey Conor Stone Walsh

The Galway Races are always a special time for punters and horse racing enthusiasts all over Ireland and indeed internationally... The attention of the horse racing community focuses on the globally renowned high standards of Irish horse racing on show in Galway. Irish horse racing is prestigious not only for the quality of Irish horses …

Upcoming short film to be filmed at Wexford locations

An upcoming short film will be filmed at various Wexford locations... The short film, entitled “A Set of Unfortunate Events that made us Fortunate” is an upcoming short film, partnered with the Film Network Ireland. The short film is based on the writer's and director's, Jan Paul Lodzinski’s, real-life relationship with his younger cousin with whom …

Solar-powered ‘Eco Showboat’ will be in New Ross this Saturday

Artists Anne Cleary and Denis Connolly are navigating Ireland’s inland waterways meeting artists, scientists and communities to spark climate action on Mayfly, a solar-powered yacht... Mayfly and the team will be in New Ross from August 3rd to 7th, and invite you to join them for a joyful evening of art, ecology and performance on …

First Wexford hurling guests revealed for upcoming ‘One Life One Club’ vodcast

The first guests have been revealed for the upcoming 'One Life One Club' vodcast... Excitement has been building for the new season following its debut season success. Season 2, which is in association with Wexford Weekly, will see the hosts - both Diarmuid Cullen and John Barron - travel to six different club locations across …

Newly-formed archery club in Wexford on the look out for new members

Wexford's latest Archery Ireland Target club hosted its first competition in Duncormick at the weekend... While primarily a target archery club, this first competition was actually a Field Competition, where archers walk from target to target, scoring on different-sized target faces at different distances, some marked and some needing your best guess!  CúChulainn members in …

Big celebrations after Wexford mammy wins €200,000 on scratch card

Staff at Centra Enniscorthy, Templeshannon, Co. Wexford celebrate after they sold a top prize of €200,000 on an All Cash Spectacular scratch card. Pictured with Michael Molloy of the National Lottery are staff from Centra, Sarah Louise Kearney, Claudie Quirke, Catherine Ennis, Patsy O’Toole, Eddie Murphy and Cathal O’Rourke. Photograph: Patrick Browne / Mac Innes …

€1,000 up for grabs with Visit Wexford’s photography competition

Visit Wexford are running an excellent competition on their website... They are currently running a photography competition. Their 2023 photo competition encourages everyone to get involved and submit their best photos from across Wexford. Visit Wexford's aim is to "show Wexford as a 12 month a year destination, and would love to see images of …

Wexford man’s play set to feature at London’s Camden Fringe Festival

A Wexford man's play is set to feature in London at the  Camden Fringe Festival... The Monarchy is on its knees, and a kingdom's difficulty is a rebel's opportunity. Step back into a reimagined 17th-century London and watch the drama unfold.  Nominated for best play at the New York Theater Festival in 2021, A Foray …

Watch: Wexford FC U19 player scores absolute rocket against Cork City

A Wexford u-19 player scored an absolute screamer recently... Richard Lapite scored a cracking goal against Cork City away. Wexford FC lost out 2-1 yesterday, but they'll be looking forward to their next clash against CK (Carlow-Kilkenny) United in a derby clash. Watch the cracking goal below: https://twitter.com/WexfordFC/status/1680979623612481537 Value our site? Register NOW for as …

Wexford’s ‘Write by the Sea’ announces their 2023 programme

Write By the Sea is a boutique literary festival set in the attractive fishing village of Kilmore Quay, Co Wexford, taking place 22nd - 24th September 2023... Enjoy a weekend of readings, conversations, workshops, and interviews with some of the most celebrated writers of today.  Write By The Sea keeps the events small and intimate, with plenty …