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Fáilte Ireland celebrated the outstanding contributions of 104 conference ambassadors, including renowned academics and industry leaders, at an award ceremony at the Intercontinental Hotel.... Wexford native and ISACS (Irish Street Art, Circus and Spectacle Network) Director Lucy Medlycott was there to receive the Fáilte Ireland CARA award for bringing a conference, FRESH Street 2019, to …
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A Wexford native has released a new song... Liam Byrne, from Ballygarret in North Wexford, has penned a new song called 'Christy goes Christmassy'. Byrne has become a master of the Christy Moore songs, but with his new song, it's clear that he's now starting to look and feel like him too. In the song, …
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Leinster GAA confirmed the fixtures for the O'Byrne Cup recently, but all Wexford football supporters will be more interested in the Allianz League... The GAA released the provisional Allianz League fixtures to County Boards recently. The below fixtures are still subject change and still need confirmation. Wexford's Allianz Football League Fixtures 2024: London vs Wexford …
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A young Wexford boxer is currently representing his county and country abroad... 16-year-old Patrick Kelly, who fights out of Kilmyshal Boxing Club in Wexford, is representing Ireland at the World Junior Boxing Championships in Yerevan, Armenia. Kelly opened his account with a win today. He defeated Edgar Cornejo Pinacho of Mexico in the featherweight division, …
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The Wexford hurlers will be back in action in January following the recent confirmation of the Walsh Cup fixtures from Leinster GAA. After that, attention will soon turn to the Allianz Hurling Leagues. The provisional fixtures from the GAA have been released to all county boards. The below fixtures are still provisional fixtures and are …
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A male pedestrian in his 80s has sadly died in a road collision in Co Wexford. Gardaí say the collision occurred in the townland of Aske, outside Gorey, at around 7.30pm last night. It is believed that he was walking along the stretch of road, visiting a nearby neighbour. Emergency services attended the scene. As …
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The Wexford u-20 hurlers have a new manager... As reported on Wexford Weekly three weeks ago, there was a new front-runner for the Wexford u-20 hurling managerial position. The role was left vacant after Keith Rossiter, the manager for the previous two seasons, secured the Senior hurling managerial position following Darragh Egan's departure. Initially, it …
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A Wexford man has died following a farm accident today... The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has launched an investigation into the tragic death of a farmer in his 70s who died in a farm accident. The death occurred in the Ballyfad area of Co. Wexford this morning. The incident took place at approximately 11:00am …
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Along with the Walsh Cup (hurling) fixtures, the O'Byrne Cup fixtures have also been confirmed... Leinster GAA recently confirmed the fixtures for the pre-season competitions. The O'Byrne Cup is the Leinster GAA pre-season football competition. John Hegarty's Wexford Senior footballers will open their campaign to their near neighbours. On Wednesday, Jan 3rd, the Wexford Senior …
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It will not be long until the Wexford hurlers put on the purple and gold jerseys again... The Wexford hurlers will be back in action in January following the recent confirmation of the Walsh Cup fixtures from Leinster GAA. The Walsh Cup is the pre-season competition for Leinster hurling. Wexford have been placed into a …
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Wexford on Ice is set to return again this year... As part of Wexford Wonderland, Wexford on Ice which takes place on the Quays in Wexford, will return at the start of December. Wexford on Ice confirmed that they will return from Friday, December 1st and hang up their skates Sunday, 7th of January. Nothing …
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The Wexford FC Christmas football camps are set to return... The Wexford FC Christmas football camps will take place at three different locations across the county; they include Wexford town, Enniscorthy, and Gorey. Each camp is packed with fun, football and friends for kids from 5 to 13 years old. Details: Date: See dates below …
