Wexford's Sports, News, And Entertainment
Kicking off the Guinness Singing and Swinging Pubs for the first time in four years. Left to right: Ruben Buggyand Arron Roche. Source of photo: Ger Hore and Wexford People Newspaper. As this year’s singing and swinging pubs comes to a close, we sit down with Maggie Mays manager and opener of this year’s show …
A Wexford man has been added to the Ultimate Pool list of competitors... Gorey native, Jordan Synott, will be battling it out against Ireland and Northern Ireland's best this weekend. It was announced this morning by Ultimate Pool Ireland that former European u23 Champion Jordan Synott has put his name forward to compete in a …
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Two Wexford students won awards from their respective colleges recently... Michelle Dunne from Gorey was the winner of one such award for her academic achievements. A Dr HH Stewart Medical Prize in Ophthalmology was awarded to Michelle Dunne, former Gorey Community School student, who studied Medicine in NUIG. These prizes are awarded to the highest …
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David Kelleher of Rosslare Strand tested his endurance to the limits when he competed in the Wicklow Eco-trail ultra-marathon of 47.8 km... The route began on Bray Harbour front. They left behind the seaside promenade to tackle the steep climb to the iconic cross on Bray Head. Here, the runners bid farewell to their views …
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There's a new basketball club coming to the North Wexford community... Gorey Basketball Club are currently looking for new members to join their club. The club, which was formed in 2023, are looking for new members, with all trainings taking place at the Kilanerin Community Centre. They are specifically looking for junior members to join …
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Via CNRGrantRacing on Facebook This would be some story to tell your mates in school... And they wouldn't believe you if you didn't have the proof. That is the case for 15-year old Wexford student, Conor Grant. Conor, who is a Transition Year student at St Peters College in Wexford, became Motorsport Ireland's Senior Champion. …
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On 5th August 2023, Patrick Curley from Gorey broke the Fastest-Known Time record for completing the highest point in every county... The challenge, which is commonly known as The 26 Peaks Challenge, challenges people to climb to the highest point in every county across the Republic of Ireland. Patrick smashed the previous record by over …
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Musicians Rónán Ó Snodaigh (Kíla) and Myles O'Reilly recently released their sophomore album 'The Beautiful Road', a soulful blend of folk, traditional, and ambient crossover, via Claddagh Records... Today, they share a new video for track ‘Calling All Angels’, filmed and edited by Myles, and featuring Rónán and former Wexford hurler, Diarmuid Lyng. Speaking to Wexford Weekly about the …
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Wexford's latest Archery Ireland Target club hosted its first competition in Duncormick at the weekend... While primarily a target archery club, this first competition was actually a Field Competition, where archers walk from target to target, scoring on different-sized target faces at different distances, some marked and some needing your best guess! CúChulainn members in …
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Picture credit Wexford, a beautiful country located on the south-eastern coast of Ireland, has produced a remarkable array of talented athletes across various sports disciplines... From the thrill of Gaelic games to the precision of equestrian sports, Wexford boasts a rich sporting heritage. In this article, we will delve into the lives and achievements of …
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Charlie Tector working in the gym with Leinster Rugby. A video has been created about Wexford man, Charlie Tector's, progress... The 6 minute video tracks his progress from promising hurler with Rathnure St Annes GAA Club, to his time with Enniscorthy Rugby Club before winning a Grand Slam with the Ireland U20s in 2022. In …
Jenna, pictured centre, with her Team Ireland team mates. A Wexford woman was on a successful Olympics team with Team Ireland... Jenna Carty from Wexford was a member of Team Ireland's Women's Basketball team at this year's Special Olympics World Games. Carty, along with her team-mates, won gold medals following their exploits on the courts …
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