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Wexford have named their squad for the Kennedy Cup, one of the most prestigious youth football tournaments in Ireland.... The competition brings together representative teams from the country’s schoolboy football leagues, providing a platform for some of the best young players to showcase their talent. The tournament is organised by the Football Association of Ireland …
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New research from Fieldmotion, a field service management software used by tradespeople across Ireland, has analysed a range of metrics to reveal which Irish counties are best for doing a trade apprenticeship.... The research comes as the country is facing a labour shortage in the construction industry with roughly 54,000 fewer employees than at its …
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Keith Rossiter's tenure as Wexford Senior hurling manager came to an end after the most recent inter-county campaign... Waterford native, Derek McGrath, was then appointed to the role. McGrath, who will start this year, was appointed on a three-year term. Speaking to TheSun, Keith Rossiter highlighted multiple difficulties he faced while being Wexford Senior hurling …
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Wexford boxer Kalib Walshe has guaranteed himself at least a bronze medal at the World U19 Boxing Championships after an impressive quarter-final victory for Team Ireland... The European silver medallist defeated Algeria’s Smail Sahraoui by a unanimous 5-0 decision in the lightweight quarter-final, securing his place in the last four of the prestigious international tournament. …
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18+. T&Cs apply. Gamble responsibly Every year, streets across Ireland, the UK, the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and several other countries fill with people in fancy dress, bright lights and an essential Halloween decoration – pumpkins of various shapes with whimsical carvings. Let’s explore the history of Samhain, an ancient festival and a precursor …
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Two Wexford boxers have secured their places in the quarter-finals of the World Under-19 Boxing Championships in Budva, Montenegro after impressive performances representing Ireland... Kayleigh Byrne of Gorey Boxing Club and Kalib Walshe of Wexford CBS have both progressed to the last eight of the competition, putting themselves within one victory of securing a World …
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Wexford’s weather warning has been upgraded to Status Orange as Storm Austen is set to bring intense rainfall to the county in the early hours of Friday morning.... Met Éireann issued the upgraded warning for Wexford, Dublin and Wicklow on Wednesday, October 21, warning that flooding and very difficult travelling conditions are expected. The Status …
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Beyond beaches, heritage and traditional sightseeing are now influencing Wexford's visitor economy. Digital discovery, online event planning, and mobile entertainment are increasingly shaping how visitors decide what to do, where to stay, and how to enjoy their free time in the county. It's a big opportunity. In 2024, Wexford attracted nearly a million domestic visitors, …
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Two Wexford footballers are preparing for a memorable moment in their careers next month... Wexford natives Leigh Whelan and Kallan Murphy are set to feature in the first round proper of the prestigious FA Cup next month. Whelan, who plays for Marine FC, will face Bradford City away, while Murphy and Guiseley AFC are set …
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A brand new concept dedicated to freshly baked cookies & flavoured milks is set to open in Wexford Town this Saturday, 24th October... Eclectic Avenue is getting a little sweeter this weekend with the launch of a new speciality cookie & flavoured milk store, bringing a fun, nostalgic twist to the town's growing independent food …
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Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow rain warning for County Wexford as heavy rain associated with Storm Austen is expected to spread eastwards across the country later this week.... The warning was issued at 10.56am on Tuesday, October 20, with unsettled weather expected to bring potentially difficult conditions for people travelling across the county. …
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A recent All-Ireland Senior football winner has been added to the Wexford Senior football backroom team ahead of the new season... Wexford manager, John Hegarty, has added a 2021 All-Ireland winner to his backroom team with the appointment of Conor Meyler. Meyler won an All-Ireland with Tyrone in 2021, along with winning an All-Star and …
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