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Members of local triathlon and swimming clubs gathered in Wexford recently to hear the story of an endurance feat that has made Irish sporting history, as a young swimmer outlined the physical and mental challenge of becoming the first person to complete a tidal-assisted swim around the entire coast of Ireland.

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Wexford triathlon clubs treated to history-making swimmer’s tale of endurance ↗

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Nearly a decade since a new McDonald’s opened in Ireland, a milestone moment will take place in New Ross, Co Wexford, on Wednesday, as second generation franchisee John Byrne opens the fast-food giant’s newest restaurant.

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McDonald’s resume Irish expansion after decade long hiatus with opening of new outlet in New Ross ↗

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Around the Districts: Ballycullane, Graiguenamanagh and Horeswood ↗

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A Kilkenny GAA club intends to submit a planning application for the installation of a statue in honour of one of Ireland's greatest hurlers of all time.

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Kilkenny GAA club set to honour hurling legend Eddie Keher with bronze statue ↗

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Wexford County Council (WCC) is to begin the process of clamping down on solar farm developments in the county following repeated calls for action from affected communities. In December of last year, residents from the small village of Gusserane in the west of the county staged a protest outside Wexford County Hall over a proposed 300 acre solar farm in their area.

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Solar farms row deepens in Wexford as councillors told they cannot block planning applications ↗

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There was plenty of muscle on show in New Ross as Domino’s officially opened its new store, with help from two of Ireland’s strongest men.

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Wexford strongmen take leading role at official opening of Domino’s in New Ross ↗

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A secondary school student from Wexford has taken home the top prize in the All-Ireland School’s History Competition.

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Wexford student wins national history award with ‘vivid and personal insight into the War of Independence’ ↗

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Wexford said goodbye to the late parish priest, V Rev Cannon Fr. Richad (Dick) Hayes, as his funeral mass took place on Tuesday in the Church of Mary Immaculate & St Joseph Carrig on Bannow.

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Wexford’s Fr Richard Hayes had a ‘smile and time for all’ and never looked for credit ↗

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