Dingle was the place to be on Friday 2nd October for the eagerly anticipated finals of Blas na hÉireann, The Irish Food Awards, now in their 19th year and firmly established as the largest and most influential food awards on the island of Ireland…. This year, 20 producers from Co. Wexford were shortlisted across a …
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There are tonnes of excellent activities to get up to across County Wexford… Instead of writing an opinionated piece, we asked our followers on Wexford Weekly’s social media channels to vote for their favourite local activity. The poll, sponsored by Pink Ladies Glam Van, ran for one week from 18 June 2026 to 25 June …
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Whether you’re wondering if your favourite local artist is playing or if you’re just looking for the most effective way to find out who’s playing music across Wexford pubs this weekend, then look no further – we’ve got you covered… This list displays the live music across a host of Wexford venues on Friday, Saturday, …
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Selskar Abbey, historically no stranger to sword combat, heard the clashing of steel once again as Goats Head Historical Fencing took to the square at its feet in an exciting demonstration of historical fencing… As part of the first year of the Otherworlds Sci-Fi Festival, Goats Head members braved the less than ideal weather last …
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Irish Rural Link has today announced the winners of the second year of the AgriKids Farm Safety Ambassador School Programme, with Pádraig Cooper from Ballyellis National School, Gorey one of four recipients nationwide recognised as a Farm Safety Ambassador. Funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, the programme aims to bring practical, curriculum-aligned farm safety education into primary school …
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After years of busking on the streets of Wexford and beyond, Wizard Fruit have been awarded the 2026 Westgate Music Rehearsal Space Residency… The Wexford-based band will undertake a six-month creative residency supported by Wexford Arts Office in association with Wexford Arts Centre. The residency will provide dedicated time and space to develop a new …
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County Wexford is known for plenty of things. The coastline, the strawberries, the turbulent history of 1798. But ask anyone in the south-east corner of Ireland about the county’s sporting identity, and horse racing will come up quickly. From the local point-to-points to following the odds on the big Saturday meetings, this is a county …
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A play, which sold out in New York City, is coming to Wexford for its European premiere… SPOONS, a play by Ben Firke, will make its European premiere at the National Opera House in Wexford this July, direct from a sold-out run in New York. SPOONS will be performed at the National Opera House in …
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Summer Fridays in Wexford town are about to get even tastier… The Crown Quarter have launched a brand-new weekly BBQ experience in Monck’s Lane, combining flame-grilled food, music and entertainment in the heart of the town. The BBQ series at Monck’s Lane kickstarted last Friday, 26 June — and after it’s success, it’s running again …
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Racegoers are in for a treat at Wexford on Friday night as there are eight races to look forward to; four over hurdles, three over fences and one bumper to conclude the card. Read on for a preview of and tips for the Wexford card, brought to you by BOYLE Sports, who have all the …
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