By Dan Walsh
Wexford County Council as a leader in the economic, social, and cultural development of Co. Wexford, has negotiated a new 3-year strategic partnership with the National Opera House and Wexford Festival Opera. The agreement is designed to provide overall support to the House and Festival, together with promoting community participation and increasing access to the National Opera House for local communities.
Supporting Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Wexford town in August 2024 and 2025 as well as a developing several social inclusion outreach initiatives will be key elements of the partnership and builds on the long-standing relationship between the National Opera House, Wexford Festival Opera and Wexford County Council and will facilitate a further focus on artistic content, audience participation, cultural awareness and educational opportunities promoting access for all.
Cllr John Fleming, Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council said he was “delighted to support this continued partnership with our world class National Opera House which we are so blessed to have on our doorstep.”
“We are excited and thankful to Wexford County Council for the continued sponsorship which will help provide a forum for the Wexford community to share projects involving education, community relationships and the arts. We already have a full programme planned for this year, and with this sponsorship we will be able to continue to do this for the next three years”, stated John Warburton, General Manager, National Opera House.
Director of Services at Wexford County Council, Carolyne Godkin said; “I am pleased to see Wexford County Council’s new 3-year partnership take shape. Both the Festival Opera and National Opera House are key tourism assets for our county and play a critical role in supporting professional arts forms as well our emerging and developing arts practitioners across community and amateur fields as well.”
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