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Senator Jim Walsh, a conservative opponent of same-sex marriage, saw his own New Ross district in County Wexford vote 74% in favour of the marriage referendum.

Early results from County Wexford’s count in the 2015 Marriage Referendum show rural areas voting Yes at approximately 66 per cent, with predictions that the final result could reach 3:1.

Four safety ring buoys were taken from their housing units and thrown off Wexford Bridge. Two were later recovered. CCTV footage has been handed to Gardaí.

Wexford, Waterford, and Kilkenny have launched a joint bid for the European Capital of Culture 2020, unveiling the brand name Three Sisters 2020.

T.K. Maxx has proposed an opening date of 11 June 2015 for its new store at the Stonebridge unit on Paul Quay in Wexford Town.

The Metropolis nightclub on North Main Street in Wexford Town has permanently closed after more than four years in business.

The Star Bakery on Wexford Town’s South Main Street has closed after decades in business. Owner Marie Doyle retired, and locals shared memories of the cafe.

Harry Ringwood, originally from Enniscorthy in County Wexford, has admitted to stabbing his wife to death in Lutry, Switzerland. He told police he stabbed her up to 50 times.

TK Maxx has confirmed it will open in Wexford Town on 11 June. The department store at the Stonebridge development on the quay-front will employ up to 40 people.