Local musician creates catchy song about Thirsty Thursdays in Wexford pub

A local Wexford musician has created a catchy song... The song about 'Thirsty Thursdays' was written and performed by local Wexford musician, Liam Byrne, renowned for his Christy Moore renditions. The tune is about having a night out in Paddy Blues pub in Gorey after training was cancelled. In the song, he mentions the journey …

Interview: Wexford Driving instructor and YouTuber Dane Tyghe talks driving test myths and mishaps

Dane Tyghe A Wexford Weekly columnist recently interviewed driving instructor and popular YouTuber Dane Tyghe to learn the facts and myths regarding driving tests… The dreaded driving test. Every year, thousands of learners undertake the Road Safety Authority’s assessment to determine whether or not they are qualified for a full Irish driving licence. It is …

Wexford lotto player relives moment that they won over 400,000 euro

Last week, a lotto player in Wexford won over €400,000... A National Lottery player from Co. Wexford was the biggest winner in last Wednesday night’s €11.1 million draw after matching 5 numbers and the bonus to scoop a €418,978 prize in the main Lotto draw.  The player from the Model County, purchased their winning quick pick ticket online or on …

Documentary which focusses on Wexford Festival Opera to premiere in New York

A documentary which focusses on the Wexford Festival Opera, will receive its world premiere in the festival’s Audio Storytelling strand... RTÉ announced today that Magic on a Winter’s Night has been officially selected for this year’s Tribeca Festival in New York. The documentary, Presented by Mary Brophy for The Lyric Feature, Magic on a Winter’s Night goes behind the scenes …

Sinn Féin’s Johnny Mythen comments on firefighter’s SIPTU strike

The SIPTU firefighter strike outside of the Gorey Fire Station There is currently a nationwide Firefighter's SIPTU strike ongoing across the country... Pickets, which were formed today (Tuesday), have been placed at fire stations across the country as retained firefighters take strike action. The rolling work stoppages have closed up to 50% of fire stations …

The Top 5 Places To Chill Out Around The Wexford District For 2023

It's always important to look after yourself... If you're looking for a place to chill out, then look no further than this article as we explore some of the best places for your mindfulness. 5) Ardcavan Beach Ardcavan Beach is a fabulous little secret of Wexfordians. It is relatively unknown apart from locals and the …

Incredible number of people visited Wexford’s John F Kennedy Park in 2022

The Office of Public Works has launched a new Visitor Guide to Ireland’s Historic Gardens which the OPW holds in trust for the Nation. This comprehensive guide to each of the OPW’s 32 stunning gardens features the John F. Kennedy Arboretum in Ballysop, New Ross, which the OPW takes pride in recording and preserving for …

Tickets now available for Gorey’s production of Roddy Doyle’s The Snapper

There is a lot of excitement building for this production... The Gorey Little Theatre will be delivering a play production of Roddy Doyle's renowned novel, The Snapper. The plot revolves around unmarried Sharon Rabbitte's pregnancy, and the unexpected effects this has on her conservative, working-class family from Dublin. There will be multiple shows that people can …

Wexford lotto player scoops a whopping €418,978 in last night’s Lotto draw 

Someone in Wexford won a fantastic prize in the lotto last night... A National Lottery player from Co. Wexford was the biggest winner in Wednesday night’s €11.1 million draw after matching 5 numbers and the bonus to scoop a €418,978 prize in the main Lotto draw.  The player from the Model County, purchased their winning quick pick ticket online or …