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fromIrish Independent
2 hours ago

Teenage cyclist hospitalised after collision with car in Wexford

A teenage cyclist collided with a car at a Wexford junction and was taken to Wexford General Hospital for assessment of non-life-threatening injuries.
#gardai
History
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Portrait of iconic Wexford politician who was a founding member of Fianna Fail given to county archives

A portrait of Dr James Ryan was formally deposited into the Wexford County Archive to permanently commemorate his legacy in Wexford.
London
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

Gardai issue urgent appeal for information on missing Wexford teen (16) amid concerns for her welfare

Gardaí seek public help locating Sarah Louise Doyle, missing from Barntown, Co. Wexford, and urge contact with authorities with any information.
Beer
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

Popular Wexford pub promises to keep the 'pints flowing' after premises is put on the market for 650,000

White House Bar in Wexford is for sale for €650,000, prompting community concern, while the proprietor says events and pints will continue as usual.
Boston real estate
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

'Local, national and international interest' as asking price revealed for iconic Wexford town shop

Barkers gift shop in Wexford, operating for over 175 years, is for sale with offers expected around €950,000 to €1 million.
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

Friends of Wexford mother who died in hit and run incident raise over 5,500 at coffee morning

Locals gathered at Breen's Bar in Gorey during the May Bank Holiday for a morning full of teas, coffee's and treats to raise funds for The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust (KBRT) in honour of the late Claire Cullen.
Fundraising
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

Calls for another Wexford venue continue as the show goes on - 'When the Dun Mhuire was knocked, it took away so much'

The show went amazing. Actually, it couldn't have got any better. We're really delighted with it. This year's show was very special because myself and my husband were celebrating 40 years of variety. We called the show 'Rewind and Replay - 40 Years On' because we wanted to recapture some of the really good highlights and great moments that we had over the years.
London music
Cancer
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

Wexford gym members take part in cancer fitness challenge and smash fundraising target

A fitness challenge raised €7,452.50 for SERT, a volunteer-run transport service for radiotherapy patients, exceeding the initial €5,000 target.
Poker
fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

'Then it hit us, we've won a million' - Wexford syndicate on moment of historic scratch card win

Ireland’s first €1 million All Cash Millionaire scratch card was won in Wexford, prompting celebrations and plans for holidays and home renovations.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

Wexford driver banned for four years after 26-minute garda pursuit

A 20-year-old driver received a four-year driving disqualification after a 26-minute pursuit involving dangerous speeds, wrong-side driving, and failure to stop at junctions.
Environment
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

85 beaches and nine marinas awarded coveted Blue Flag status; Lahinch one of six to lose out

Duncannon Beach in Wexford regained Blue Flag status for the first time since 2007 after meeting Blue Flag criteria for water quality and related standards.
Pets
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Wexford residents give alpaca friends a welcome return to local nursing home - 'The smile on their faces said it all'

Two alpacas visited a nursing home in Wexford, allowing residents to pet and interact with them.
London music
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

Shock at sudden death of Banshees of Inisherin star and IFTA winner Gary Lydon (61)

Lydon's passing shocked Wexford, where he was remembered as a humble actor who significantly impacted local theater and beyond.
Fundraising
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

'Where else would you see a non-verbal girl get up and sing?' - Inside the inspirational 'Ability's Got Talent' show

Ability's Got Talent showcases and empowers individuals with disabilities, promoting inclusion and opportunities for self-expression.
fromSoccer News
3 weeks ago

Bitesize Prediction: Wexford vs Finn Harps - 01/05/26 - Soccer News

Wexford has made a string of improvements this time around, looking to leapfrog UC Dublin into silver medal position on Friday night. They have suffered just a single defeat from any of their previous six straight First Division appearances.
Liverpool FC
London
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Main Wexford road closed after truck bursts into flames

A truck driver escaped his vehicle just before it caught fire, leading to road closures and major traffic delays.
UK news
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Death-threats, external agitators and political rows - Fall-out erupts following Rosslare fuel protest blockade

An outside element infiltrated the Wexford demonstration, leading to death threats and the need for police involvement.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Controversial 136-bedroom Wexford hotel gets green light despite inspector's recommendation to refuse

The 136-bedroom hotel is set to be built by developers Bayview Limited at Ballinatray, Courtown on lands currently used for car parking.
Berlin
London politics
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

600,000 granted to save Kelly's Hotel in Rosslare from threat of coastal erosion - 'I know the level of vulnerability here'

€600,000 is allocated for emergency works at Rosslare, with plans for a larger coastal protection project to follow.
UK news
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'I hope you see my son's face every time you close your eyes. I hope you rot in hell' - mother of Steven Ring as man sentenced for his murder

Christopher Judge was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Steven Ring, whose body was found in a quarry after weeks.
Europe news
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Wexford woman in battle to secure new wheelchair - 'My daughter is trapped in the middle of a vicious circle'

Simona Demyter has a rare PDE10A gene mutation, making her the only known case in Ireland.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

National Hurling League - as it happened: Tipp and Kilkenny draw, as Limerick beat Galway

Dublin's victory over Carlow was marked by a remarkable performance, with twelve different scorers contributing to a 14-point win, securing their promotion to Division 1A.
Boston Bruins
London food
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Owners of popular Wexford bar to retire but the business will continue under new ownership

The Slaney Inn Bar and Restaurant in Oylegate, operating for over 30 years, is changing ownership while continuing its traditional Irish pub operations.
Boston real estate
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'I have visions of putting the kids to bed in my car' - 36 residents of Wexford estate issued with eviction notices

A Wexford mother of two received an unexpected termination notice from Patchflow Ltd, requiring her to vacate her rented home of ten years by August.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Outrage as disgraced Wexford choirmaster seen socialising with child rapists at opening of Carlow massage parlour

Éanna McKenna was convicted and jailed in 2016 for possession of horrific child-abuse images involving children aged one to 15.
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

Armed gardai deployed to arrest axe-wielding man roaming Wexford beauty spot

there's a man going around with an axe up there breaking up cars
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#flooding
fromIndependent
5 months ago

Wexford publicans call out 'barefaced theft' linked to 12 Pubs of Christmas night

A Wexford pub has called out the traditions and behaviours of groups participating in 12 Pubs of Christmas after a number of personal items were stolen from their premises. Taking to their social media page, Redmond's of Scarawalsh explained that while they are more than happy to have people participating in the tradition, they believe some groups have taken the celebrations too far.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
5 months ago

'The best Christmas present for our community' - How a vital Meals on Wheels service in Wexford was saved from closure

A Meals on Wheels service in Wexford has been saved form closure after the HSE confirmed the service would receive funding for 2026.
Public health
fromIndependent
5 months ago

'They feared their little boy was going to die' - Child (8) waits nearly two hours for ambulance after suffering 'horrific' injury

An eight-year-old boy from Wexford waited over an hour and a half for emergency services after suffering a serious injury in his home.
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
5 months ago

'That's ridiculous, it's a sham' - Wife of hammer assault victim criticises attacker's sentence

A man received a three-year prison sentence for attacking an acquaintance with a hammer; the victim's wife disapproved.
fromIrish Independent
5 months ago

Cost of dying crisis in Wexford as council reveals huge price disparity for plots across county's cemeteries

We will all die, that's the one thing we're sure of, and this cost hits you right at the time when you're most vulnerable,
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
5 months ago

Motorcyclist (30s) killed in early morning crash on busy Wexford road

The National Ambulance Service and Gardaí rushed to the busy road, which links Taghmon with the notorious Larkin's Cross, but sadly their efforts were to prove in vain as the man was pronounced dead at the scene. The coroner has been notified. The road was sealed off to traffic pending a full technical examination of the scene by garda forensic collision investigators. It is expected to remain closed for some time and local diversions are in place.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
5 months ago

Meet the former Garda Superintendent on a mission to combat right-wing disinformation around immigration

Wexford-based Denis Whelan is keen to bust some of the myths around immigrants which are becoming ubiquitous online. Over the course of three decades with An Garda Síochána, a career which saw him rise to the rank of Superintendent, Denis Whelan has gained a unique insight and perspective on a lot of things.
Miscellaneous
Pets
fromIndependent
6 months ago

Wexford hospital porter guilty of animal cruelty as 17 large dogs are euthanised due to shockingly poor health

Seventeen large dogs in a Wexford home were found in appalling condition and were euthanised; the defendant suffered a work-related breakdown during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Law
fromIndependent
6 months ago

Man (32) cries tears of relief after being found not guilty of defiling schoolboy

Man acquitted of defilement after admitting sexual intercourse with a 15-year-old, claiming he believed the teenager was old enough to consent.
Film
fromIrish Independent
6 months ago

Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks and Matt Damon to be invited to Wexford for 30th anniversary of 'Saving Private Ryan'

Wexford is being asked to host a 2027 Saving Private Ryan 30th‑anniversary event with an outdoor screening, WWII vehicles, invited cast, and live orchestral score.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
7 months ago

Man (60s) killed in Wexford crash involving van and jeep, gardai arrest man (40s) at the scene

Driver in his 60s died after a van-jeep collision on the N25 near Ballykelly; a man in his 40s was arrested.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
8 months ago

Parents 'disgusted' as GAA club asks teenage girls to stop wearing short shorts due to male coaches feeling 'uncomfortable'

Underage Wexford girls' Gaelic football players were asked to adjust the size and wearing of their shorts because some male coaches felt uncomfortable, prompting parental anger over sexualisation.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromSoccer News
9 months ago

Bitesize Prediction: UC Dublin vs Wexford - 08/08/25 - Soccer News

UC Dublin is looking to build on their recent 2-1 victory as they aim for a play-off spot against struggling Wexford.
#ed-sheeran
fromIndependent
9 months ago
Music

Owners of Wexford pub which hosted surprise Ed Sheeran Fleadh gig - 'We were sworn to secrecy, it was like MI6'

fromIndependent
9 months ago
London music

Ed Sheeran serenades Fleadh-goers in Wexford pub as his appearance brings parts of town to a standstill

fromIndependent
9 months ago
Music

Owners of Wexford pub which hosted surprise Ed Sheeran Fleadh gig - 'We were sworn to secrecy, it was like MI6'

fromIndependent
9 months ago
London music

Ed Sheeran serenades Fleadh-goers in Wexford pub as his appearance brings parts of town to a standstill

fromIrish Independent
11 months ago

Cry Before Dawn return with first major release in 36 years

The band's first new recordings in over a decade feature guitar-driven pop-rock and showcase the unmistakable crystal clear vocals of charismatic frontman Brendan Wade.
London music
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