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The last few years have seen the commemoration of many monumental events in our nation’s history, the period of 1916-1923 saw a momentous shift in the political landscape of Ireland and now a century on we commemorate those who struggled for independence in that period. However, this year marks the centenary of the beginning of …
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The Golden Hurl winner for 2022 was revealed after the Senior hurling final... Attacker Ian Byrne won the Golden Hurl, scoring a cracking 4-68 throughout the championship. With the Wexford Senior Football championship well under-way, the race for the Golden Boot is starting to take shape. Gusserane's Mark Rossitter leads the way with 4-28, followed …
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Wexford GAA was at the forefront of controversy recently after a referee was allegedly assaulted at a Junior Football game between St Josephs and Our Lady's Island... Another Wexford referee, Jimmy Heavey, who was officiating a hurling game last August, has opened up about a different incident to RTÉ Sports journalist, Marty Morrisey. "I'm shocked. …
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Wexford GAA are going strong with this matter… Wexford GAA was at the forefront of controversy recently after a referee was allegedly assaulted at a Junior Football game between St Josephs and Our Lady's Island. During a time when Wexford GAA are facing a crisis with referee availability, Wexford GAA are set to propose potential …
That's your man from the telly… RTÉ host, Dermot Bannon, will be taking part in a meet-and-greet in Wexford this weekend. Bannon is one of Ireland's favourite Architects and is well-known nationwide for his role as host of the popular RTÉ show 'Room to Improve'. The event will take place at Halo Tiles in Camolin, …
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A brand-new mural featuring an iconic character from the craft beer scene has been painted on Henrietta Street… The new mural on Henrietta Street. Painted by the talented Lisa Murphy. If you have walked along the main street of Wexford Town this past week, you may have noticed a new mural taking shape on Henrietta …
Continue reading "Huge new ‘YellowBelly’ mural completed on Henrietta Street in Wexford"
Families gathered around the table to have meals together is a thing of the distant past.... Unfortunately, what many parents ignore is how vital these family moments are to growing children. Of course, our modern culture also means that we're busier than ever, and eating meals together as a family doesn't seem viable. One way …
John Hegarty doesn’t shirk a challenge... It’s not often a man takes a look at his life as a deputy principal of one of the county’s most renowned schools and a local politician and think he needs more hardship in his life. And yet, the new Wexford Senior Football boss has done just that. You’d …
Continue reading "The Big Interview: We Interview New Wexford Senior Football Manager, John Hegarty"
Two Wexford natives were victorious at the Celtic Box Cup today... A total of four Wexford natives were representing the Wexford County team at the finals of the Celtic Box Cup today in the Dungarvan Community Sports Centre, Waterford. The four Wexford natives competing in the finals included David Kennedy, Dean Walsh, Mike Morrisey and …
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Wexford's very own MMA fighter, Brian Moore, returned to the Octagon on Friday night... In the Bellator bout, Wexford's Moore came up against Arivaldo Lima Da Silva at the Bellator Dublin card on Friday 23 September. Moore, who is nicknamed 'The Pikeman', bounced back after two straight losses with a victory by judges' decision against …
Wexford based podcast, The Opinion You Didn't Ask For, is coming to the Presentation Centre Stage on the 4th of November at 8pm... The creators and brains behind the podcast Blayne Hosey and Jamie T Murphy are delighted to finally take their fast growing podcast to the live stage. They are self-confessed veterans of the …
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TG4's legendary GAA series 'Underdogs' is back, but this time, with the fastest field game in the world... The search is on to find a squad of ambitious hurlers with enough drive, skill and passion to take on one of the greatest teams in the country. On the side-line will be the brand new management …
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