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The Fitzgibbon Cup is always an eagerly-anticipated competition... The Fitzgibbon Cup is the All-Ireland hurling colleges competition. In previous years, Wexford players have been well-represented and that will be the same for the upcoming 2023-2024 season. Maynooth University: Liam Cassin (Faythe Harriers) Brian Og Curran (Blackwater) Tommy Gallagher (Glynn-Barntown) Conor O'Toole (Ferns) DCU: Cian Byrne …
A former Wexford Senior hurling manager is back in management... It has been confirmed that former Wexford hurler and former Wexford Senior hurling manager, Liam Dunne, is back in management. Liam Dunne will be taking charge of the Glenealy Senior Hurlers in the Wicklow Senior Hurling Championship for the 2024 season. The appointment was confirmed …
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A young Wexford man was presented with a significant national award recently.. On Wednesday night in Dublin, 16-year-old Conor Grant was presented with the The Jordan Trophy as the 2023 Senior Champion for Motorsport Ireland which he won in September. Conor Grant is the Motorsport Ireland X30 Senior Champion 2023 & races with Odhran Henry …
The comedian Dara O’Briain just about got me right – “I don’t believe in God but I’m still Catholic”... As I grew up I did the whole RC trip, fearsome nuns, the scary first confession, communion and confirmation collections, stifling my yawns during overlong sermons, and shaking hands with complete and utter strangers in the …
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The nominations for the Wexford Hurler of the Year have been revealed... The three nominations for the 2023 Wexford SHC player of the year are from the two clubs who were involved in the 2023 Senior Hurling Final. The Oylegate duo of Seamus Casey and Shane Reck have been nominated, while Naomh Eanna's Charlie McGuckin …
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A Wexford man is set to release a new novel... Wexford-based author, RN Cogley, is set to release his novel entitled 'An Inquiry Into Innocence' on 23rd January. This new psychological crime novel is out on 23rd January and delves into mental illness within the Irish prison system and raises awareness of domestic abuse between gay couples. An Inquiry …
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A Wexford pub has picked up a major national award... A pub in New Ross in County Wexford was amongst the winners at the Irish Pub Awards which took place at the Mansion House in Dublin. The Vine Cottage Pub in New Ross was amongst the winners on the night. They picked up the national …
Tirlán FarmLife has officially opened its newly renovated and rebranded Clonroche branch in Wexford... It's the latest in the farmer-owned cooperative’s 52-strong local branch network to benefit from an €11 million investment programme. Chairperson, John Murphy, welcomed local suppliers, customers and members of the wider community to the official opening, stated: “Over the past year …
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The new GAA season is just around the corner... With new GAA seasons, typically means new managers and backroom teams as club's Annual General Meetings take place across the county. Some of the big news regarding new managerial appointments includes the appointments of both Declan Ruth and David Redmond. Ruth will taking over Rathnure, who …
The new GAA season is quickly approaching... With new GAA seasons, typically means new managers and backroom teams. John Hegarty will remain in charge of the Wexford Senior Footballers for another season. Meanwhile, Wexford GAA have since ratified their minor football coach and their u-20 football coach for the upcoming inter-county season: Minor Football: Kevin …
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The GAA's streaming service, GAAGo, announced their schedule for the upcoming season today... They have confirmed that two Wexford Senior hurling games in the 2024 Leinster Championship will be streamed on the GAA Go platform. The Leinster SHC round 2 clash between Antrim and Wexford will be streamed on the platform on April 27th. Wexford's …
The Wexford Intermediate Ladies football manager has got a new role... Both Lizzy Kent and John Nolan were named as the joint-managers of the Wexford Ladies Intermediate Football team in 2021. Following the club's recent AGM, Tinryland GAA Club have confirmed the news that John Nolan will be the new manager of their Senior Football …
