Wexford business shortlisted for National Organic Awards 2024          

Today, Bord Bia announced the shortlist of organic food and drink producers for the National Organic Awards 2024, held in association with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine to celebrate the achievements and high standards of the increasing number of organic growers, producers, and manufacturers in the country.  The winners of the National Organic Awards will be …

Our predictions for Round 2 of the Wexford Senior Hurling Championship

The Wexford Senior Hurling Championship is back in action, with games re-commencing last weekend... Now into round two, there are some exciting clashes to look forward to. The game between Ferns and Naomh Eanna is probably the pick of them, while Oylegate's clash against Faythe Harriers has the makings of an exciting encounter too. Here, …

‘Wexford’ pub to open in Savannah, Georgia this summer

A traditional Irish pub called ‘Wexford’ is set to open in Savannah where many of the city’s locals can trace their roots to the sunny South-East... The bar scene in Savannah, Georgia has a new player in the form of ‘Wexford’, a traditional Irish pub that commemorates the special connection between the two areas.  To …

Discover New & Different Ways to Promote & Market Your Home-Based Business

In the UK, an ever-increasing number of small businesses operate from home, a rapidly advancing trend driven by the COVID-19 pandemic. Running a business from home offers several advantages that appeal to many entrepreneurs, like little to no operating costs, as you save money on utilities, commuting, and other expenses, achieving a healthy equilibrium between …

Wexford pub closes its doors as it has become impossible to trade

An historic establishment in Wexford town has been forced to close its doors... The Thomas Moore Tavern, located in the Cornmarket area of Wexford town, has been forced to close its doors, stating that the current climate in relation to the hospitality sector has made it "impossible to trade." The Thomas Moore Tavern released a …

Wexford has half the amount of infrastructure investment that our counterparts in Europe have

Cynthia Ní Mhurchú has called for the establishment of a Rural Ireland Investment Taskforce that would identify infrastructure projects for investment in the South East... Ireland South MEP Candidate, Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, has pointed to independent figures from the EU Regional Competitiveness Index which show that historic investment in infrastructure in the Southern region is …

Long-serving Wexford businessman shares tips for budding entrepreneurs

 Leading family business, Joyces of Wexford, celebrated 80 years of providing Ireland with expert advice and electrical goods with a milestone event at The Ferrycarrig Hotel last week... A cornerstone of the community, the company which is run by renowned brothers Derek and Murt Joyce, supplies high-end products from Apple, Bosch, Smeg, Ninja, Siemens, Samsung and …

Wexford project progresses to the finals of the .ie Digital Town Awards 2024

ie, the national registry for .ie domain names, has announced that an entry from Wexford has been shortlisted a finalist in the '.ie Digital Town Awards 2024'... Now in their 4th year, the .ie Digital Town Awards shine a light on local projects that have a digital element. The organisation provides the pathway for people, communities and businesses …

Wexford-based Whiskey brand becomes partner with Horse Racing Ireland

Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) Racecourses has announced a new partnership with Wexford-based O'Driscolls Irish Whiskey which delivers priority pouring rights at all four HRI-owned racecourses – Leopardstown, Fairyhouse, Navan and Tipperary... Following a series of recent successes in securing both race and non-racing partnerships, HRI Racecourses has signed a three-year agreement with the wholly Irish …

Six Wexford organisations announced as winners for Good Causes Awards

Six local organisations from Wexford were today announced as County Winners in the National Lottery Good Causes Awards 2023...  Initiatives recognised at the awards include The Gap Arts Festival, a voluntary, non-profit, community and artist-led festival; FAB Child and Family Project, providing a range of resources such as full and part-time creche facilities as well as a safe environment for accessing essential services for those in need and Advocates for Autism, who promote the development …

Wexford designer among exhibitors in furniture making

Rosemary Steen, CEO of the Design and Crafts Council of Ireland, who officially launched the exhibition with with Mary Heffernan, General Manager and Creative Leader OPW and ATU Connemara’s Head of Campus, Paul Leamy admiring the table created by Shane Tubrid.  The exhibition will run until the 27th August at Farmleigh Gallery in the Phoenix Park. …

Wexford Women In Business Event Taking Place This Month

A Women in Business event is taking place this month... The Local Enterprise Office’s Women in Business Network is bringing it all in-house for its May meeting. In the Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy, at 10:00am on Wednesday, 25th May, the female entrepreneurs will gather to share experiences and gather business advice from each other. Roundtable …

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