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A retail unit in County Wexford has been placed onto the market... The premises is located in New Ross. It was originally occupied by popular Wexford clothing brand, The Clothesline Boutique, who recently moved their store across the street. No. 20 South Street in New Ross, which has been brought to the market by Sherry …
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A well-known pub in New Ross has reopened its doors following a refurbishment, with many locals already turning out in numbers to see the updated venue... The Parish Pump, formerly known as The Shamrock Arms in New Ross, recently announced that they were undergoing refurbishment works and had closed their doors to the public. The …
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Jerome Kamara, a musician and child soldier originally from Tanzania, tells the story of his traumatic past in the new documentary Childhood, set to premiere at the Galway Film Fleadh... Directed by filmmaker Cian Geoghegan, Childhood follows Kamara’s reflections on his past as his son reaches the age at which he was first captured. Having lost his innocence …
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Less than 10 days ago, it was revealed that McDonald's have applied for permission to branch their franchise into New Ross in County Wexford... A site notice was erected with the intention to apply for planning permission at the Portersland Ring Road roundabout on the outskirts of New Ross town. The development plans include a …
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A young Wexford football player has secured a transfer over the pond to England... A young football player, Niall Mooney, who played with New Ross town, has secured a move over to play professional football with a League 2 side in England. Mooney, who plays in midfield and who was awarded the Division 1 Player …
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Wexford based musician Acko returns on the 26th of April with the single 'Born on Earth'... It will be his first release since his 2022 debut solo album St. Dominic’s Disappearance. Acko is the former frontman with Dublin band Grasshopper and co-writer and producer oft critically acclaimed albums by The Revelator Orchestra. The song serves …
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Following on from previous articles on relaxation spots around Bunclody, Enniscorthy, and Gorey, we are here again to give your own insight into the top places around the New Ross district to relax and for your mindfulness... 5) River Corock, Foulksmills Village The park beside the river Corock in Foulksmills Village provides an excellent place …
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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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