Pádraig Byrne is a senior journalist with the Wexford People and the Irish Independent, part of Mediahuis Ireland. Based in Wexford town, he began writing for the Wexford People in 2011 and has since covered a wide range of stories—from major crime investigations to cultural events and community features. Known for breaking significant local news, Pádraig is deeply embedded in the pulse of Wexford life.

Outside journalism, he’s also a musician—performing as a singer and guitarist with bands like Soul Trek and The Funk Generation, blending his storytelling instincts with rhythm and soul.