Wexford's Sports, News, And Entertainment
RTÉ One’s Home of the Year is back for series 10 and open for applications from the public... Home of the Year sees the panel of three expert judges scouring the country looking for homes filled with passion, personality, and clever design. In the previous season, the judges included interior design legend Hugh Wallace, award-winning architect Declan O'Donnell and textiles …
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The Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications has launched a public information and engagement period seeking the views of local South Coast communities to help determine where future offshore wind energy developments may take place.... This follows the publication of the South Coast Designated Maritime Area Plan (DMAP) Proposal last month by Minister Eamon Ryan, …
A Wexford musician has released a new song... It's not the first time that Wexford musician, Liam Byrne, has found his way onto Wexford Weekly's site either. Just a few weeks ago, he released a funny song celebrating 'Thirsty Thursdays' at Paddy Blues pub in Gorey. Now, following the recent RTÉ scandal, Liam Byrne is …
The Galway Races are always a special time for punters and horse racing enthusiasts all over Ireland and indeed internationally... The attention of the horse racing community focuses on the globally renowned high standards of Irish horse racing on show in Galway. Irish horse racing is prestigious not only for the quality of Irish horses …
An upcoming short film will be filmed at various Wexford locations... The short film, entitled “A Set of Unfortunate Events that made us Fortunate” is an upcoming short film, partnered with the Film Network Ireland. The short film is based on the writer's and director's, Jan Paul Lodzinski’s, real-life relationship with his younger cousin with whom …
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Artists Anne Cleary and Denis Connolly are navigating Ireland’s inland waterways meeting artists, scientists and communities to spark climate action on Mayfly, a solar-powered yacht... Mayfly and the team will be in New Ross from August 3rd to 7th, and invite you to join them for a joyful evening of art, ecology and performance on …
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After five rounds of games, the Wexford Senior hurling championship is now in the quarter-final stages... Following the five rounds and this weekend's games, the quarter-final pairings have been confirmed. St Martins will take on Crossabeg, the Rapps will take on Naomh Eanna, Ferns will be against Oylegate, while St Annes will be up against …
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Both Billy Byrne and Conor McDonald were the guests on this week's 'One Life One Club' vodcast... Season 2 of the vodcast, which is in association with Wexford Weekly, sees both Billy and Conor sit down for a light-hearted chat about all things hurling at The Complex Bar. McDonald was asked about his toughest-ever opponent. …
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A Wexford native has found a new club in the League of Ireland... 25-year-old Corey Chambers from Gorey has signed a new deal with a League of Ireland First Division side. He has signed a deal with Treaty United in Limerick, a club which was only established in 2020. The Wexford goalkeeper has enjoyed spells …
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It appears that Faythe Harriers are not the only team to be given a boost ahead of the final round of the Wexford Senior hurling championship... Wexford town side Faythe Harriers will be delighted to welcome back Richie Lawlor from his travels and he is named on their match-day panel ahead of their crucial clash …
Two young Wexford boxers have been selected to be part of an Irish boxing team... Both Sophie Lawlor and Kalib Walshe are part of the Irish squad that will take part in the European schools' competition. Kalib fights at 44kg, while Sophie fights at 54kg. Both boxers will represent their school, Wexford CBS, in the …
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Faythe Harriers have been given a boost ahead of the final round of this year's Wexford Senior hurling championship... Faythe Harriers played St Annes in the rescheduled game between the two sides yesterday evening. To the surprise of many, Faythe Harriers came away with the victory, defeating St Annes in a low-scoring game, on a …
