BBQ nights to add flavour to Friday evenings in Wexford town this summer

Summer Fridays in Wexford town are about to get even tastier... The Crown Quarter have launched a brand-new weekly BBQ experience in Monck's Lane, combining flame-grilled food, music and entertainment in the heart of the town. The BBQ series at Monck's Lane kickstarted last Friday, 26 June -- and after it's success, it's running again …

Live music taking place in Wexford pubs for Friday, Saturday and Sunday

Whether you're wondering if your favourite local artist is playing or if you're just looking for the most effective way to find out who's playing music across Wexford pubs this weekend, then look no further - we've got you covered... This list displays the live music across a host of Wexford venues on Friday, Saturday, …

New evening Wine Bar opens its doors in County Wexford

Wine lovers in County Wexford have a new reason to celebrate with the opening of Suan Wine... Suan Wine, located in Gorey town, is a welcoming new evening wine bar located upstairs in Firehouse Bakery on Main Street. Building on the bakery's popular daytime offering, the upstairs space now transforms into an intimate dining experience …

Blaine O’Donnell’s Idir – A considered exploration of Wexford’s unique geological landscape

Blaine O’Donnell is certainly a prolific artist. Working mainly in the medium of sculpture, he has recently exhibited in Argillan Gallery, Balbriggan, and The Complex, Dublin. Along with numerous accolades, he is the recipient of the Paul Robinson Studio Award with Temple Bar Gallery + Studios (2025), and of course, the EMERGENCE Visual Art Award …

Horse racing in County Wexford: A sport with deep local roots

County Wexford is known for plenty of things. The coastline, the strawberries, the turbulent history of 1798. But ask anyone in the south-east corner of Ireland about the county's sporting identity, and horse racing will come up quickly. From the local point-to-points to following the odds on the big Saturday meetings, this is a county …

Interview: Wexford’s Kennedy sets sights on going 4-0 in pro boxing

David 'Bomber' Kennedy will be returning to the ring in the The Pavilion Building at Leopardstown Racecourse on Friday, July 10th... Less than two weeks out from his next professional boxing fight, we caught up with the Gorey light-heavyweight to discuss his upcoming fight. "Yeah, I'm feeling very good ahead of the fight. I know …

Fixture details confirmed for Round 2 of Wexford Senior Hurling Championship

The Wexford Senior Hurling Championship returned last Friday and over the weekend.. For Round 2, Faythe Harriers and Naomh Eanna will kickstart proceedings with an 8 o'clock showdown on Thursday evening in Wexford Park. Just one game will be played on the Friday evening, with O'Kennedy Park hosting Glynn-Barntown and the Rapparees. Although it's still …

Internet security firm issues warning over new WhatsApp usernames

WhatsApp is introducing usernames, allowing people to connect and message one another without sharing their phone numbers.... With the app used by the vast majority of people in Ireland, cybersecurity firm ESET is urging Irish users to stay alert to how fraudsters may try to exploit the change. The new feature lets users choose, change …

Wexford band awarded residency after years of busking

After years of busking on the streets of Wexford and beyond, Wizard Fruit have been awarded the 2026 Westgate Music Rehearsal Space Residency... The Wexford-based band will undertake a six-month creative residency supported by Wexford Arts Office in association with Wexford Arts Centre. The residency will provide dedicated time and space to develop a new …

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