Wexford business to donate €500,000 to Irish Men’s Sheds

A powerful new chapter for Irish communities began today as Adman Steel Sheds officially launched a landmark partnership with the Irish Men’s Shed Association (IMSA) at a special event in Ballinteer Men’s Shed, Dublin... The launch event marked the start of a 10-year initiative that will see Wexford-based business Adman Steel Sheds aim to donate …

Wexford Businesswoman Launches Good Food Ireland® Experiences Platform

Founder of Good Food Ireland®, Wexford resident, Margaret Jeffares, was joined by Martin Heydon, T.D. Minister for Agriculture, Food, Fisheries and the Marine; to officially launch a new food and tourism booking platform for domestic and international visitors - Good Food Ireland® Experiences.... Simplifying the booking process for a wide range of unique and truly authentic …

New dawn for Wexford restaurant as duo take over ownership

There's some changes coming to a Wexford restaurant... The restaurant at the Enniscorthy Golf Club will be under new ownership with immediate effect. Enniscorthy duo, Conor Kelly and Declan Byrne, will take over the management of the restauraunt effective from Tuesday 18th February 2025. Declan worked as the front of the house under the previous …

Popular Wexford business to close its doors after 15 years

When one door closes, another door opens and that certainly seems to be the case for this Wexford business... Baker Street Studios, a hairdressers and salon based on 95 Main Street Gorey, will be closing its doors. However, it's not the end of the journey for the owners. Sharing the news to their loyal customers, …

Festive spirit truly alive as Wexford business gives back to community

It really is the most wonderful time of the year... Although the cold and dark nights are upon us in Wexford, one local business in Wexford is keeping the Festive spirits high. The Transport Café, located on the Arklow Road north of Gorey, have decided to give back to their local community this Christmas time. …

Wexford farming community urged to help teachers deliver farm safety education  

AgriKids and Irish Rural Link are calling on communities to register their interest in a new farm safety education manual designed to support primary school teachers, and members of their local farming communities, with the tools needed to co-deliver an effective farm safety education programme in the classroom.   Funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food …

Eight Wexford food producers awarded 2024 Origin Green Gold status by Bord Bia

Eight Wexford food producers have been selected as recipients of the much coveted ‘Origin Green Gold’ status by Bord Bia... More than 300 people attended Bord Bia’s Origin Green 2024 Sustainability Seminar in the Killashee Hotel, Co.Kildare on Wednesday 16th October 2024.  The eight selected Wexford recipients of 2024 Origin Green Gold Membership are as …

Wexford company wins big at National Organic awards 2024 

Today, Bord Bia revealed the winners of the National Organic Awards, which took place in the Bord Bia Global Hub, Dublin... The National Organic Awards, held in association with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, celebrate the achievements and high standards of the increasing number of organic growers, producers, and manufacturers in the …

Five Wexford craft designers to feature at upcoming Butler Gallery craft fair

On November 1st to November 3rd, quality Irish craft designers and makers from across the South East, and as far away as Dublin, Clare and Cork, are coming together for an unmissable Craft Fair at Kilkenny’s stunning Butler Gallery... The three-day showcase event across the first Friday, Saturday and Sunday in November offers the public …

Wexford entrepreneurs call on local food and drink companies to consider Food Works programme

Food Works, Ireland’s leading investment accelerator programme for high-potential food and drink companies, is seeking applications from Wexford food and drink companies for its 2025 line-up.... Combining the resources of Bord Bia, Enterprise Ireland and Teagasc, Food Works has been a fundamental driver of innovation in the food sector in the last decade. Wexford’s ELEMENT …

Listing all the Wexford award winners from Blas na hÉireann 2024

Blas na hÉireann 2024, the Irish food awards, took place from Thursday 3rd October to Saturday 5th October, celebrating the very best of Irish food and drink… An array of Wexford businesses were handed awards at the ceremony. The winners from Co. Wexford are Irish Country Meats, Regan organic produce, Killowen Farm, Zanna Cookhouse ltd, Pettitt's Supervalu, Furlongs food …

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