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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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The 2025 Atlantic Youth Touch Cup was the largest international Touch Rugby tournament ever held in Ireland with 45 international youth teams from 12 countries descending on the University of Limerick... And for two young players from County Wexford, it was a dream come true as their team picked up a brilliant Gold Medal. Finn …
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A sports club in Wexford has received 'Texaco Support for Sport' funding... One Wexford sports club has received funding. 26 successful sports clubs chosen county-by-county to receive funding under the 2025 Texaco Support for Sport initiative. Edermine Ferry Rowing Club is the only Wexford club to receive Texaco 'Support for Sport' funding for 2025. The sports club has been …
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Some Wexford hurlers are currently preparing for an International clash... The Wexford u-18 hurlers will take on the Scotland u-18s in 'Shinty-Hurling' on August 5th. Shinty–hurling is a hybrid sport that combines elements of shinty (a Scottish stick-and-ball game) and hurling. It’s played in friendly or exhibition matches between Scottish and Irish teams, most notably …
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