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The idea to raise money for Friends of Wexford General hospital followed the sudden passing  of Eric’s uncle, Anthony Burke,  in the care of the staff the ICU at Wexford General Hospital. The family appreciated the care and support he received during Anthony’s time there. Eric Brennan decided to do a walk for Friends to […]

Huge thanks go to Jim and Gary Sutton for undertaking their first marathon ever in October 2013 when they both successfully completed the Dublin Marathon and raised a whopping €1,700 in the process. Jim and Gary wanted to give something back to the hospital following the excellent care wife and mother, Agnes received at St […]

Following recent disclosures regarding the use of Charitable funds, our Board has been prompted to clarify the position of Friends of Wexford General Hospital. Friends of Wexford General Hospital is a Charity, approved and registered by the Revenue Commissioners – Charity Reference code CHY 17610. Funds raised in the name of, and funds Managed and […]

Well done to Lisa Mc Loughlin who took on  the huge challenge of  developing a calendar as a fund raising initiative for the benefit of the Oncology Day Care Centre at Wexford General Hospital and the Irish Cancer Society.  Along with the calendar, Lisa took part in another fund raiser and had great fun in the process! All proceeds […]

Over the next few weeks you may spot Jim Sutton in Killurin  and Martin Kehoe in Enniscorthy pounding the pavements training for the iconic Dublin City Marathon. Now in its 34th year Dublin City Marathon has appealed to the professional and sports enthusiasts alike, since its inception in 1979. Besides running 26 miles, Jim and Martin have […]

The memory of  Aoife and Aine live on through The Aoife and Aine Kennedy Memorial Fund. The young Carnew sisters died tragically in 2006 and 2010 respectively. Aoife’s passing inspired her family to fundraise in her memory and help save a child’s life. They  founded the memorial fund in 2007. For more information  see www.aoifeandainecharity.com Following extensive […]

  South East Radio and Wexford GAA Supporters Club have teamed up this year to fundraise for Friends of Wexford General Hospital and Underage Gaelic Games On Sunday, July 21st a Family Fun 8km (5 mile) walk starts at 11am from Wexford Park.  The emphasis is on fun and fund raising for Friends of Wexford General […]

Eleanor Mc Evoy and Eoin Colfer kindly gave their support to Friends of Wexford General Hospital in this campaign to highlight the good work done by Wexford General Hospital, now on air on South East Radio.  Fundraising is vital in helping to fund purchases at the hospital that will enhance patient care.  To help continue […]

Mr Ken Mealy Consultant Surgeon at Wexford General Hospital met up with South East Radio’s Morning Mix presenter, Alan Corcoran to outline how Friends of Wexford General Hospital helped the hospital receive accreditation as a screening centre for the colorectal cancer screening programme which is to start this year. Here is what  Mr Mealy had to say: Mr […]