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Biographical profiles of politicians, historical figures, business people, election candidates, and other notable people from County Wexford.

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George Bridges George Bridges ran his family's Toymaster store in Selskar, Wexford, for 60 years and served as the town's "Santa Claus."

James Browne James Browne is a Fianna Fáil TD for Wexford, serving in Dáil Éireann since 2016. He was appointed Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage in January 2025.

David Hynes David Hynes is a former local politician from Wexford Town who served on both Wexford Borough Council and Wexford County Council over a 27-year career.

John Dwyer John Dwyer is a New Ross politician who returned to Wexford County Council in 2024 after a ten-year absence and was elected Cathaoirleach in 2025.

George Lawlor George Lawlor is a Labour Party TD for the Wexford constituency, elected in November 2024. He served as a councillor for 20 years and was the last Mayor of Wexford Borough Council.

Joe Ryan Joe Ryan is a former secondary school teacher and Labour councillor who served as Mayor of Wexford.

Emmet Moloney Emmet Moloney is a Wexford politician who resigned from Fianna Fáil in July 2025, citing deep divisions, entitlement and nepotism in the local party setup.

Deirdre Wadding Deirdre Wadding is a former primary school teacher who served as a People Before Profit councillor on Wexford County Council from 2014 to 2017.

Leonard Kelly Leonard Kelly is a Wexford-based Independent politician, engineer, and trained counselling psychotherapist who has served on Wexford County Council since 2017.

Michael D’Arcy Michael D'Arcy is a former Fine Gael politician from Gorey, County Wexford. He served as Minister of State for Financial Services and Insurance and later became chief executive of the Irish Association of Investment Management.

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