Wexford's Sports, News, And Entertainment
A young Wexford jockey won his first race at the tender age of just 16... Stone-Walsh had had his first ride at Gowran after he received his racing licence May, but 'Malaysian' provided Wexford native Conor Stone-Walsh with his breakthrough success at Dundalk's racecourse. The 9/2 tipped horse won by just a nose on the evening in the …
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Last Christmas, Fhiona Ennis Maguire from Ballymurn in Wexford received a very special present from her then 8 year old daughter... Earlier that year, Sherese (8) secretly revealed to her dad, Thomas Maguire, that she had an idea for a Christmas present for her mum. She then went on to explain that she had written a …
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A Wexford woman has appeared on the 'University Challenge'... University Challenge is a British television quiz programme which first aired in 1962 and it's still going strong across our TV screens. Emily Cullen, originally from Clonroche in Wexford, appeared on one of the most recent episodes of the long-running game-show. Emily is currently studying for her Masters. She is …
Gerry Cinnamon's popularity has risen through the roof in recent years... His popular tunes, which include 'Belter' and 'Sometimes' to name just two of many, are often blared across pubs on nights out. And now, Gerry Cinnamon fans across Wexford will be delighted to hear that the Gerry Cinnamon Experience is coming to 'The Rebel'. …
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Brian Moore's opponent has been confirmed by Bellator... Moore, who is nicknamed ‘The Pikeman’, bounced back after two straight losses with a victory by judges’ decision against Lima Da Silva in his previous fight. The impressive victory led to Moore’s SBG sparring partner and now international superstar in the world of MMA, Conor McGregor, calling on …
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A Wexford grandmother and her fourteen grandchildren appeared on Friday night's historic Late Late Toy Show... The Wexford grandmother, Maureen Codd, and her 14 grandchildren won the hearts of a nation last night following their family traditional Irish musical performance. The band, which is called Cuckoo’s Nest, has played all over Ireland and last night, …
A Gorey woman recently received a national award in retail excellence... Lisa Gowan, who is from the Ballylacey, Gorey, won the AIB retail excellence award for emerging leader. This is a national award and there were thousands of entries. The award ceremony took place in Galmont, Galway, on November 12th and none other than Hector …
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Sinn Féin leader MaryLou McDonald will be coming to Wexford to deliver a talk... She will be the main speaker at a commemoration for Liam Mellow's 100th anniversary. The Republican party leader will be speaking at the Crossroads, near the Golden Anchor pub, in Castletown. The event will take place on December 11th. For those …
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Celebrations occurred on Monck Street as the Crown Quarter held its official opening ceremony…  On Thursday 10th of November, the Crown Quarter on Monck Street held their official opening ceremony, marking the occasion with ribbon-cutting and an evening of fun, food and drinks. The ribbon was cut by Wexford Mayor Maura Bell at 18:46 in …
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Ladies, Gentlemen, Scoundrels, and everything in between, Bailey Laughs Comedy Club's Inaugural Night is here, with its debut show on 15th December... Enniscorthy has just gotten a little bit brighter now, as a new Comedy Show will take place downstairs at The Bailey Cafe Bar this December. The show start's at 8 pm and will …
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A Garda enquiry has been launched after two bodies were found dead in Wexford this week... A spokesperson for An Garda Siochana confirmed the shocking news and stated that: "Gardaà attended to a residence in Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford on Monday, 14th November 2022 where a female was discovered deceased. Her body was taken to Waterford …
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A man, aged in his early 20s, was seriously injured in a hit-and-run in Gorey, Co Wexford, in the early hours of Saturday morning... Gardaà in Gorey, Co Wexford, are appealing for witnesses in relation to the serious injury hit-and-run that occurred at Ballydermot, Arklow Road, Gorey in the early hours of Saturday morning at …
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