Wexford man captains Irish Arrows team to international silverware

The Irish Arrows team recently travelled to Turkey... In their opening clash, the Irish Arrows team defeated the Turkish champions on a score-line of 13-3. After that, they defeated the Turkey National team on a score-line of 13-2. Next up for the Irish Arrows team was a game against the old enemy, the UK. The …

Carey Runs Riot, Defence Dominates, and Wexford Keep Playoff Dreams Alive

There are games that reset a team’s trajectory, and then there are games that remind everyone exactly who you are. For the Wexford Eagles, last Sunday’s 42 to 8 dismantling of the Northwest Vipers was both... Reeling from a 27 to 0 home loss to the West Dublin Rhinos, carrying a 1 and 4 record, …

Rallye Festival Hoznayo: A Wexford man’s experience of one of Spain’s most iconic motorsport festivals

Rally enthusiast Eoin Kinsella recently participated in the annual Rallye Festival Hoznayo, one of Spain’s most iconic motorsport events… Every year, avid fans of motorsport from all over the world flock to the little town of Hoznayo in Spain for the annual Rallye Festival Hoznayo. Often considered a must-attend for rally fans, the Rallye Festival …

Gorey celebrates nature with successful Biodiversity Bike Ride

On Sunday, May 18, 2025, the Gorey Pedestrian and Cycling Association hosted a successful Biodiversity Bike Ride as part of the crossover between Bike Week and Biodiversity Week 2025... Under clear, sunny skies, fifteen participants joined the event, which combined a relaxed cycling experience with environmental education. The ride was led by Natasha Ariff, a …

Inside Training with Wexford’s Mikey Kent: The pole vault prospect with the ‘x-factor’

There has only been one Irish pole vaulter to make an Olympic Games, Tori Pena, but there could well be another on the way, with experienced coach in the event, Jim Alexander, describing Mikey Kent as an exciting raw talent... Kent hails from Gusserane in County Wexford and has field events in his genes; mum, …

Fundraiser launched to allow four Wexford athletes to compete abroad

A fundraising drive has been launched to allow four young Wexford athletes to compete abroad... Four young Wexford athletes have been picked to represent Ireland in Abu Dhabi in July at the IMMAF Youth World Championship. One of the young athletes is Fraser McDonald and his mother, Janette, said that: "I'm so proud of Fraser …

Two Wexford natives to represent country on Ireland Arrows team

Two Wexford natives have been selected to represent their country.... Darts players and Wexford men, Billy O'Brien and John Murphy have been selected to represent Ireland with Ireland's Arrows team. The team also consists of Paddy Cullen (Carlow), Paul Madden (Meath), Andrew Gillespie (Donegal), Joe Byrne (Dublin) and Andrew Geddis (Antrim). The Irish Arrows team …

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