Ultra-runners from around the world will descend upon Johnstown Castle on the weekend of May 11-12 as they tackle an event which has become one of the most popular on the international circuit. The Wexford Festival of Running features races ranging from one hour all the way up to the 24-hour event set in the scenic grounds of the castle.
Over €5,000 has been raised for Wexford’s Able-Disabled club following two fundraising events held over the festive period. The annual Santa Run, organised by George Cullen, raised €1000 while, on New Year’s Day, a group of musicians gathered in Bugler Doyle’s pub in Wexford town for a special day of performing.
A collection of new writing celebrating and reflecting on life in the Coolcotts area of Wexford town has been launched in the town library. Commissioned by Wexford Libraries and funded by the Creative Ireland, Creativity in Older Age scheme, Our FABulous Place features a collection of stories documenting the social history of the estates of Ferndale, Ashfield and Belvedere, told by those who moved into the area in the late 1970s
Representing one’s country on the world stage is not something that many of us get to experience. However, two Wexford athletes are set to do just that as they fly out to Berlin next month to represent Ireland at the Special Olympics World Games.