British Classic All Time Record for Aidan O’Brien
Wexford man Aidan O’Brien has today a record breaking 41st British Classic winner, when Tuesday, ridden by Ryan Moore, clung on for victory in the…
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Watch: 45th Anniversary of Ferns Station Closure
RTE have released archive footage of a news report from this day in 1977 when Ferns, Wexford South and Kilrane railway stations were closed. Have…
Trolley Numbers Remain Lower than Pre-Covid Levels
In November 2020, in response to the decision by the authorities reimpose a raft of ineffective restrictions, we ran a story which highlighted (contrary to…
Sad Passing of Wexford GAA Stalwart
Former Wexford GAA Chairman Joe O’Shaughnessy has died this evening after a short illness. On the field, Joe had a distinguished playing career at both…
Record Breaking Oaks win for Aidan O’Brien
Snowfall, ridden by Frankie Dettori landed the Epsom Oaks earlier today, for Aidan O’Brien, by a record breaking distance of 16 lengths. The previous record…
Excellent Decision by Riverside Hotel
In a bid to accommodate as many customers as possible upon re-opening, the Riverside Hotel in Enniscorthy has decided to stick to two hour time…
I’m from the Government and I’m here to help
“Hi, I’m from the Government. I’m here to help you to build your house.” Oh great tell me more… “We first you need to buy…
O’Brien wins the 1,000 Guineas
Following on from Jim Bolger’s success yesterday in the 2,000 Guineas, fellow Wexford man Aidan O’Brien was successful today in the 1,000 Guineas when Frankie…
Bolger wins the 2,000 Guineas
Wexford trainer Jim Bolger has tasted big race success yet again today in Newmarket when Poetic Flare won the 2,000 Guineas, ridden by jockey and…
Wexford’s Magnificent 7 at Tipperary Point to Point
It was Wexford domination today at Tipperary Point to Point, with 7 of the 9 winners being trained in the Model County. The opening race,…