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A new hobby and board game store is set to open in County Wexford soon... The new hobby and board game store - namely, Dragon Horde Games - will soon open its doors on 25 Henrietta Street to the public. The shop, located at 25 Henrietta Street, promises to be more than just a retail …
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Former Wexford professiona boxer and Mental Health advocate Niall “Boom Boom” Kennedy is joining forces with renowned children and adolescent therapist Carina McEvoy for an inspiring free talk aimed at tackling performance anxiety and the fear of failure.... The event, titled “When a Champion and a Therapist Join Forces,” promises to deliver practical strategies for …
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Wexford County Council will host a special meeting next Friday, September 19th, to hear from candidates seeking nomination for the 2025 Presidential Election... 16 individuals have written to the Wexford County Council seeking a nomination to run for the next President of Ireland. One of the more high-profile names is former UFC star, Conor McGregor, …
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On a late-summer evening, Gorey Town Park is alive.... The playground rattles with the sound of children climbing and swinging. Joggers lap the outer path, their heads turning as they pass. The smell of cut grass lingers in the air, the golden light stretching long across the field. For now, the Eagles are absent. The …
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A new fitness studio recently opened its doors in Wexford... Run by Catherina Byrne, 'Time 4 Fitness' is located at Unit 5, Gorey Business Park (Y25 T0V1). The new studio is a spacious modern, accessible gym designed to give people in the community the perfect environment to train, learn, and grow stronger. Alongside Catherina, there …
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Wexford man Gary Collins said the support of the home crowd was a huge factor in pushing him towards Irish Mid-Amateur Men’s Open Championship victory at his home course, Rosslare Golf Links, on Sunday afternoon... The 33-year-old also claimed the Best Overall Gross prize, while another local Rosslare member, Mark Mullen, secured the Men’s Over-40s …
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A documentary film is currently being made about a well-known Wexford bodybuilder.... There is a currently a short documentary in its final stages of production about Wexford’s own legend, Loughlin “Lock” Gannon, the Mr. Universe-winning bodybuilder. The documentary film, entitled 'Muscle Bound', follows Lock as he retires from the sport after his final competition in Warsaw in …
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A Wexford venue is set to host an upcoming Irish golf championship... The Irish Mid-Amateur Men’s & Women’s Open Championship tees off at Rosslare Golf Links from 22–24 August, as 115 competitors take on the renowned Wexford links for 54 holes of stroke play. The field includes several standout names, with defending Women’s champion Aideen …
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A 75-year-old man from Misterin, Adamstown, is preparing for the challenge of a lifetime this September as he sets out on an 18-day trek to Mount Everest base camp... Michael Ridgeway, who lives with serious visual impairment caused by macular degeneration, will begin the demanding journey on September 25. The trek will see him endure …
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With Heritage Week upon us, the Irish National Heritage Park is offering a range of talks and activities including a chance to fire a bow, throw an axe and even launch a spear… Saturday the 16th of August marked the beginning of Ireland’s annual Heritage Week, a time of the year in which people celebrate …
Members of CúChulainn Field Archery Club took to the roads again to compete in the IFAA Double Flint Round which took place over two days at the weekend.... Hosted by Strongbow Archers at Harbour House Club in Athy, Co. Kildare the weather posed quite a challenge. Representing CúChulainn were Fiachra Judge, Christy Banks, Claudia Heinze Banks, …
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A host of Wexford natives and stars will feature and represent the county at this year's Hurling for Cancer Research game.... Hurling for Cancer Research is an annual charity hurling match fundraising for the Irish Cancer Society. The Hurling for Cancer Research event has been running since 2011, making the upcoming (2025) edition the 14th …
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