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Wexford boxer Kalib Walshe has guaranteed himself at least a bronze medal at the World U19 Boxing Championships after an impressive quarter-final victory for Team Ireland... The European silver medallist defeated Algeria’s Smail Sahraoui by a unanimous 5-0 decision in the lightweight quarter-final, securing his place in the last four of the prestigious international tournament. …
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18+. T&Cs apply. Gamble responsibly Every year, streets across Ireland, the UK, the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and several other countries fill with people in fancy dress, bright lights and an essential Halloween decoration – pumpkins of various shapes with whimsical carvings. Let’s explore the history of Samhain, an ancient festival and a precursor …
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Two Wexford boxers have secured their places in the quarter-finals of the World Under-19 Boxing Championships in Budva, Montenegro after impressive performances representing Ireland... Kayleigh Byrne of Gorey Boxing Club and Kalib Walshe of Wexford CBS have both progressed to the last eight of the competition, putting themselves within one victory of securing a World …
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Wexford’s weather warning has been upgraded to Status Orange as Storm Austen is set to bring intense rainfall to the county in the early hours of Friday morning.... Met Éireann issued the upgraded warning for Wexford, Dublin and Wicklow on Wednesday, October 21, warning that flooding and very difficult travelling conditions are expected. The Status …
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Beyond beaches, heritage and traditional sightseeing are now influencing Wexford's visitor economy. Digital discovery, online event planning, and mobile entertainment are increasingly shaping how visitors decide what to do, where to stay, and how to enjoy their free time in the county. It's a big opportunity. In 2024, Wexford attracted nearly a million domestic visitors, …
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Two Wexford footballers are preparing for a memorable moment in their careers next month... Wexford natives Leigh Whelan and Kallan Murphy are set to feature in the first round proper of the prestigious FA Cup next month. Whelan, who plays for Marine FC, will face Bradford City away, while Murphy and Guiseley AFC are set …
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A brand new concept dedicated to freshly baked cookies & flavoured milks is set to open in Wexford Town this Saturday, 24th October... Eclectic Avenue is getting a little sweeter this weekend with the launch of a new speciality cookie & flavoured milk store, bringing a fun, nostalgic twist to the town's growing independent food …
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Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow rain warning for County Wexford as heavy rain associated with Storm Austen is expected to spread eastwards across the country later this week.... The warning was issued at 10.56am on Tuesday, October 20, with unsettled weather expected to bring potentially difficult conditions for people travelling across the county. …
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A recent All-Ireland Senior football winner has been added to the Wexford Senior football backroom team ahead of the new season... Wexford manager, John Hegarty, has added a 2021 All-Ireland winner to his backroom team with the appointment of Conor Meyler. Meyler won an All-Ireland with Tyrone in 2021, along with winning an All-Star and …
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Wexford's Dean 'Speedy' Gonzalez Furlong went 10-0 in the professional boxing ranks last night... Boxing on the Conlan Sport 'Unleashed' card, Wexford boxer Dean Furlong secured a 60-54 points win over Benito Sanchez Garcia to move to 10-0. The 23 year old Wexford native defeated his Mexican opponent by unanimous decision after the six-round fight …
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A coffee shop in Wexford town will close its doors this Saturday, October 17th... A Wexford town coffee shop has announced it will close its doors this Saturday. Gather by The Grounds, located on Selskar Street, shared the news in a social media post, describing the closure as the end of one chapter, while hinting …
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Multiple Wexford businesses were selected as regional (South-East) winners at the Irish Pub awards for 2026... The Irish Pub Awards are an initiative of the LVA and our colleagues in the VFI, aimed at celebrating excellence and innovation across the Irish pub sector. There were four Wexford winners from County Wexford from within the 10 …
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