Wexford’s Rory O’Connor wins Player of the Match in Australian Football final

Rory O'Connor has been enjoying his time Down Under in Australia since leaving the Sunny South East of Ireland... Along with enjoying a new city, new people, and a new life -- the St Martins' clubman has also picked up a new sport, following in the footsteps of his first cousin, Barry. O'Connor was selected …

Belfast Entrepreneur Disrupting Golf Travel with New Algarve Service

A Belfast-based entrepreneur is making waves in the golf travel industry with the launch of a new service designed to simplify how golfers travel abroad. Golf Hire Now, a recently launched business, is aiming to remove one of the most common frustrations faced by travelling golfers: transporting clubs overseas. With more UK and Irish golfers …

Young Wexford athlete wins Gold at All Stars BJJ Championship

A young Wexford martial artist has enjoyed a major success on the competitive Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu scene... Young Wexford-based athelte Mikołaj Czarnkowski took championship gold at the prestigious All Stars BJJ Events. Mikołaj, who trains with Warriors Fight Club Wexford, dominated his division on his way to the top of the podium, securing the championship gold …

Wexford Racecourse: Preview and Tips for Thursday’s Eight Race Meeting

There’s plenty of racing to get stuck into at Wexford this evening, with an eight-race summer jumping card, consisting of two maiden hurdles, five handicap hurdles and a bumper. Read on for a preview of and tips for the Wexford card, brought to you by BetBrothers. We begin with a colts and geldings’ maiden hurdle …

New run club in County Wexford reaches 100 members in less than two weeks

A new community running club in north Wexford has enjoyed an incredible start after reaching 100 members in less than two weeks... Courtown Run Club (CRC), founded by Lee O'Neill, Dano Kenny and Karyn Mooney Manders less than two weeks ago on Thursday 9 July, has quickly become one of the area's fastest-growing community initiatives, …

TRYKA-style simulation event to take place in Gorey

A unique community fitness event is set to bring people of all ages and abilities together in Gorey this August as Field Fitness joins forces with Gorey RFC for a day of competition, music and family-friendly entertainment.... Taking place on Saturday, August 8, the Field Fitness x Gorey RFC Fitness & Fun Day will begin at 9:30am and promises a …

Wexford’s Adam Duffy targets World Gold at IMMAF Youth Championships

Gorey mixed martial arts prospect Adam Duffy is preparing for one of the biggest challenges of his young career as he gets ready to represent Ireland at the IMMAF Youth Championships in Dubai this August... The talented teenager, who trains out of Richie Ivory's gym in Gorey, will compete against the world's top youth MMA …

Opening date for new golf course in Wexford revealed

Works are currently underway at the new Curracloe Links at Ravenport Resort, County Wexford... Curracloe Links is poised to spearhead what will become one of Ireland’s leading golf destinations – the sunny south east. Located adjacent to the iconic Curracloe Beach, the 18-hole links course has been masterfully brought to life by the award-winning architecture …

Wexford Park to host All-Ireland championship clash this weekend

There’s a huge occasion in store at Wexford Park this weekend as Wexford continue their Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship campaign in Round Two of the competition... With championship season now in full swing, supporters are being encouraged to come out in force and get behind the Model County in what promises to be …

Huge Wexford involvement as WWETB win inter-firm All-Ireland hurling title

The Wexford and Waterford Education and Training Board (WWETB) hurling side claimed All-Ireland Inter-Firm glory with an impressive victory over Tirlán of Kilkenny in the recent final... In a strong all-round performance, WWETB ran out convincing winners on a 3-18 to 1-13 scoreline, pulling away from their Kilkenny opponents to secure the title. There was …

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