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If you were in attendance at either of Wexford’s home games against Dublin or Galway at Chadwicks Wexford Park, you will no doubt have heard rousing renditions of Cú Chulainn’s son by Labour Councillor and former Wexford Mayor, Cllr. George Lawlor and by the world-renowned tenor, Anthony Kearns… These performances were in memory of arguably …
Continue reading "The Story Of Nickey Rackard: The Man Behind The Hurler"
Here in Wexford we have a great deal of admiration for the rebellion of 1798 and rightfully so... For the most part, the rebellion was an explosion of chivalrous, nationalistic ideals which had been absent for far too long in Irish society. Many of those who stood up and fought for the sovereignty of the …
Continue reading "Thomas ‘Bloody Job’ Dixon: The Tyrant Of The Wexford Republic"
Christmas time is supposed to be a period of rest, relaxation and an escape from trials and tribulations of the year... But this Christmas was different for many. Residents of Bridgetown and other such villages across county Wexford had no such respite. Their Christmases were marred with deep rushing waters invading their homes. No family …
Continue reading "Interview: We Interview Councillor Jim Codd Following Wexford’s Flooding"
Wexford is very often described as a safe seat for the Irish Labour Party and indeed such a statement can be made with reasonable confidence... Since the first election of the newly formed Irish Free State in 1921 right up to the modern day the period from 1981-1987 is the only period in during a …
Continue reading "COLUMN: The Life Of Richard Corish — Wexford’s Political Titan"
The period of 1914-1923 was a period of near constant war in Ireland... From the Wexford MP John Redmond appealing to the young men of the country to play their part in “…the defence of the highest principles of religion and morality and right…” and to enlist in the British Army to join the raging …
Continue reading "‘The New Ross Hero’: The Story Of Martin Doyle"
For all who pass through the quay on Wexford the statue of Commodore John Barry has become a familiar, comforting sight, and a symbol of home at the beating heart of Wexford town... The looming statue of Barry has become an icon of sorts as he stands on his pedestal gazing out at the steadily …
Continue reading "The Commodore on Wexford’s Quay: The Man Behind The Statue"
