New Gorey Band To Play In Dublin After Announcing Their Debut Gig

Members of a new Gorey band will be looking forward to playing this one... [adrotate banner="11"] Wexford natives and new band 'Screaming At The Tv' have announced their debut gig. The band consists of vocalist Jordan Redmond, vocalists and guitarists Cian Fitzpatrick and Eoin Harris, John Redmond on bass, and drummer Luke Kavanagh. They'll play …

South East Technological University Reality Now Closer Than Ever

The reality of a South East Technological University is now closer than ever.. [adrotate banner="11"] As per a report in the Irish Independent today, a "technological university in the south east took a step closer today as the governing body of Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT) approved the application for designation as a new-style higher …

Liam Griffin’s Laochra Gael Is On TV This Thursday

We're looking forward to this one.. [adrotate banner="11"] Liam Griffin, the man who managed the Wexford Senior Hurling team to glory in 1996, will be starring in his 'Laochra Gael' episode this Thursday. Laochra Gael is an Irish television programme now in its nineteenth season. The show celebrates some of the greatest names in Gaelic …

Wexford Transition Year Student Running Unique Initiative For Poetry Ireland

A young Wexford TY student is running a new initiative for Poetry Day... [adrotate banner="11"] Sinéad O’Reilly, who is a TY student at Loreto Wexford, is running a Deep Routes Poetry Exchange for Poetry Day Ireland. In 2020, fifteen emerging young writers from around the island were selected to participate in the first-ever MoLI (Museum of Literature …

Wexford Woman Needs Funds For Experimental Cancer Treatment In Mexico

A Wexford woman is now more than half-way to her fundraising target... [adrotate banner="10"] [adrotate banner="11"] Wexford native Trina Cleary is currently involved in the fight of her life. She is courageously battling with Stage 4 cancer. Trina is 36-year-old mother from Duncormick in Co Wexford. She has a 13-year-old son and she is soon-to-be …

Watch: Sitting Down With Former Wexford Hurler Diarmuid Lyng

Paul Shaughnessy of The Backdoor GAA recently sat down with former Wexford hurler Diarmuid Lyng... [adrotate banner="10"] [adrotate banner="11"] The former Wexford senior hurling player Diarmuid Lyng spoke at length to Paul Shaughnessy from The Backdoor GAA podcast. During the podcast, Lyng spoke about injuries, the benefits of Yoga, and living in Kerry. Wexford legend …

Potential For Wexford Vs Dublin Leinster Championship Match To Be Played In Wexford Park

We could be hosting the All-Ireland champions in Wexford Park... [adrotate banner="11"] Wexford have been drawn against Wicklow in the opening round of the Leinster Football Championship. Six-in-a-row All-Ireland champions, Dublin, awaits the winner of that game in the Leinster Championship Football Quarter-final. The Wicklow football manager, Davy Burke, has called on the Leinster Council …

Wexford Racecourse Manager Describes Recent Break-Ins As Soul Destroying

This is absolutely disgusting behaviour.. [adrotate banner="11"] During a time when the Wexford Racecourse are feeling the brunt of Covid-19 and a resulting lack of attendees at the horse-racing events, it's hard to fathom that some people would decide to vandalise and rob the grounds. Speaking to the Racing Post recently, Eddie Scally, the manager …

Wexford GAA Are Challenging You To Do The ’96’ Challenge For The Month Of May

96. It's a number that strongly resonates with a lot of Wexford people... '96 was the year the Yellowbellies defeated Limerick in the All-Ireland hurling final. 96 is also the number of kilometers Wexford GAA are challenging you to complete in May 2021. The Model Army 96km Charity Challenge starts on Saturday 1st of May and …

Planning Permission To Build Another 363 Houses In Gorey’s Clonattin Sought

Planning permission has been sought to expand the 'Clonattin' project... [adrotate banner="11"] Permission has been sought for the development of a site located on lands south of Clonattin village, and north of the Courtown R742 road. Axis Construction LTD is the Irish construction and property developmentcompany who are seeking to develop the area. The detailed …

Interesting Proposal For Wexford Quay Discussed At Wexford County Council Meeting

An interesting proposal was discussed at a recent Wexford County Council meeting... [adrotate banner="10"] 'The Crest' could be coming to Wexford Quay which could host various outdoor events such as music, entertainment, and the arts. The concept was designed by architect Stephen Carr and the design can be viewed below: "It was great to get …

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