By Dan Walsh Acclaimed local artists Michelle O’Neill and Jean Maskell presented Wally O’Neill with a cheque for €100 for an ‘It’s Good 2 Talk’ fundraiser at Red Books, Peter’s Square, in Wexford town. Michelle and Jean donated bookmarks featuring their paintings, which were purchased by customers at the bookshop. Wally O’Neill told WexfordLocal.com; “BeingContinue reading “Local artists support mental health charity”
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Wexford supports Laura Lynn
By Dan Walsh LauraLynn, Ireland’s Children’s Hospice, invites people in Wexford to lace up their runners and take on the 100km in September Challenge. LauraLynn is asking the public to walk, jog or run approximately 3.3km per day throughout September. This sponsored challenge is a vital fundraiser supporting children with life-limiting conditions and their families LauraLynn FundraisingContinue reading “Wexford supports Laura Lynn”
Local musician raised €1008.08 for Fethard RNLI
By Dan Walsh James Power, a musician and music teacher launched his ’12 Gigs of Christmas’ in December to raise funds for local causes and charities. Six of these festive performances around the local community were in aid of Fethard RNLI. James was also joined by his daughters Sophie and Emily who eagerly took chargeContinue reading “Local musician raised €1008.08 for Fethard RNLI”
Join the GOAL Mile in Wexford and Duncannon!
By Dan Walsh The GOAL Mile will see over 25k people running or walking a mile, in 170 locations in villages, towns, and cities across Ireland this Christmas to raise funds for some of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable communities in Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America. This year in Wexford, two GOALContinue reading “Join the GOAL Mile in Wexford and Duncannon!”
Fancy a New Year’s Day swim?
By Dan Walsh We are now in the fading days of 2023 and trying to discover a reason to get 2024 off to an exciting start! Well, how about bravely dipping into the sea this weekend by adding joy and support to two deserving charities. WexfordLocal.com has been informed of two challenges coming up thisContinue reading “Fancy a New Year’s Day swim?”
Joe Dixon begins his 8-day climb
By Dan Walsh Next Saturday, Joe Dixon from Gorey will begin his eight-day trip to the Dolomites with at least eight others from around Ireland. It’s in aid of Cycle Against Suicide. The eight days will include five days of official trekking covering up to 14km per day with climbs of up to 800m, inContinue reading “Joe Dixon begins his 8-day climb”
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