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News Ireland » Wexford » History: Historic Wexford church to be given new lease of life – ‘The time is now right for us’

News channel or source: https://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexford/wexford-district/historic-wexford-church-to-be-given-new-lease-of-life-the-time-is-now-right-for-us/a1513202391.html
Published on: Monday 13 April 2026

A special service will take place on Wednesday evening to mark a significant moment in the life of Wexford town’s historic former Presbyterian church, when its doors are reopened.

News Ireland » Wexford » History: Historic thatched farmstead in County Wexford set for further restoration

News channel or source: https://www.irishcentral.com/explore-ireland/wexford-county/mayglass-farmstead-wexford-restoration
Published on: Wednesday 24 January 2024

A 300-year-old thatched farmhouse in County Wexford that only recently underwent "one of the most significant conservation projects" in modern Irish history is set to undergo further restoration work.

News Ireland » Wexford » History: Wexford Journal makes its own history with launch of 30th edition

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-ie/society-culture-and-history/history/wexford-journal-makes-its-own-history-with-launch-of-30th-edition/ar-AA1RYHgM
Published on: Monday 08 December 2025

Having chronicled so many major historical moments from Wexford’s past on its pages over the years, the launch of Wexford Historical Society’s latest journal was somewhat of a milestone in its own ...

News Ireland » Wexford » History: There’s good reason why Wexford is known as the "Sunny Southeast"

News channel or source: https://www.irishcentral.com/opinion/others/wexford-sunny-southeast
Published on: Wednesday 29 May 2024

Thanks to its 250 kilometers of golden beaches, world-class towns, and dramatic history that witnessed both Viking and Norman invasions — not to mention Irish rebellions — there’s something for ...

News Ireland » Wexford » History: Wexford man who swapped carpentry for education at 55 brings forgotten history to the screen – ‘Of course its daunting’

News channel or source: https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/education/wexford-man-who-swapped-carpentry-for-education-at-55-brings-forgotten-history-to-the-screen-of-course-its-daunting/a2023896018.html
Published on: Saturday 11 April 2026

A Wexford man has proven that there is no deadline in chasing your dreams after returning to education at 55 years in 2020 and fulfilling his passion for history.