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August bank holiday in Wexford: From Fleadh Ceoil na hÉireann to the Breakwater festival the weekend is sure to hit the right notes
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There are plenty of events to keep you entertained in County Wexford over the August Bank Holiday weekend. As well as the start of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉirean...
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Wexford dancers gear up for central role in Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann – ‘It is such an honour for us’
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The sound of hard shoes on wood could be heard all around the village of Bree for the last while as the Wexford Academy of Irish Dancing dedicated themselv...
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‘We will never stop searching, we’ll never give up, we’ll always be searching for Fiona’ – 27 years later Sinnott family seeks answers
independent.ie
Yesterday, in a sleepy south Wexford village, the Sinnott family were keeping a vigil.
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Owners of landmark Wexford hotel move to address ‘upsetting false rumours’ circulating in recent weeks
independent.ie
The owners of Whitford House Hotel have been forced to publicly address potentially damaging rumours that have been circulating around Wexford in recent we...
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Wexford uillean piper on this year's Fleadh – ‘Last year was the most enjoyable one in about 25 years’
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When Mark Redmond laid his eyes and ears on a full set of uillean pipes for the first time at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 1999-2000 in Enniscorthy, he didn’t...
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Charity art exhibition opens in Wexford
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Gorey Art Circle's Annual Summer Exhibition officially launched on Friday, July 18. Malcolm Byrne TD for Wicklow Wexford attended to officially open the ex...
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Wexford piper makes nationwide call for players to march in historic mass band during opening ceremony of Fleadh Cheoil
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As predictions suggest a crowd even bigger than last year’s 600,000 people will to flock to the town next week for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, pipers from a...
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Gardaí come up empty-handed in latest search for Wexford mother Fiona Sinnott as family vow ‘we will never give up’
independent.ie
A search for missing Wexford woman Fiona Sinnott focusing on a site just outside a rural village near her home town has concluded with no sign of the mothe...
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Artist reveals story behind Wexford’s latest eye-catching mural – ‘I wanted it to be something local significance’
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What had been just a regular drab and dreary building in Wexford’s town centre has been utterly transformed in recent days with a colourful and creative mu...
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What’s on in Wexford – 7 things to do around the county this week
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1. Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2025
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Well-known social media personality @fabu_d praises Wexford humour during visit
independent.ie
Fabio David, most well-known as Fabu-D and Black Paddy, was in Enniscorthy last week for a local event, taking advantage of the trip to take in the sites a...
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Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2025: Here’s the best way to get around Wexford
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In the build-up to last year’s Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, one of the dominating topics of concern was just how difficult it would be for locals to navigate...
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Gardaí searching rural Wexford location for missing Fiona Sinnott – ‘We’re really hopeful this time; we just want to find her’
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A remote area of south Wexford has been sealed off by gardaí this morning as they carry out a dig in search of missing Wexford woman Fiona Sinnott.
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TG4 announce line-up seeking to build on most watched Fleadh broadcast in the station’s history in 2024
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Having managed to capture a record-breaking Fleadh in all its glory last year, TG4 are set to return to their spot on Crescent Quay this year as they broad...
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Calls for reinstatement of community welfare officers as Wexford families wait eight weeks for ‘flooring, fridges, washing machines, and cookers’
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The absence of community welfare officers in New Ross is causing “considerable hardship” for vulnerable individuals who must contact a centralised system b...
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Councillors claim Wexford County Council has paid ‘over the odds’ for new housing estate beset with problems
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A New Ross councillor has offered to pay for a Specsavers appointment for anyone who can’t see the range of problems at a housing estate in the town. Resid...
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Wexford mortgage advisors celebrate 20 years in business
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Ashmore Mortgage and Financial Services Ltd have celebrated a huge milestone this week as they marked 20 years of business in Enniscorthy.
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Derelict property in New Ross sold for €30k must be returned to use within 30-36 months
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A derelict property in New Ross has been sold by Wexford County Council (WCC) for €30,000. 16 Chapel Lane was acquired by the council in October 2024 follo...
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Irish Rail to put on additional services to Wexford during Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann
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Irish Rail is set to confirm it will run additional services to Wexford to accommodate people travelling to Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann.
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Councillors won’t rule out U-turn over controversial new Wexford one-way system while officials plead ‘give it time’
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Since being implemented last week, Wexford town’s new one-way system running from School Street towards Hill Street has drawn significant ire both online a...
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