By Dan Walsh Anton O’Broin, 87, of Kilrane, was honoured by fellow booksellers at last weekend’s 55th Annual Wexford Book Fair for his lifelong role in establishing and sustaining Ireland’s longest-running book fair. Mr O’Broin was a founding member at the first book fair in Enniscorthy’s Murphy Floods Hotel in 1969 and was instrumental inContinue reading “Veteran bookseller honoured at Wexford Book Fair”
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Looking ahead to Wexford Festival Opera 2027
By Dan Walsh Artistic Director Rosetta Cucchi has announced the programme for Wexford Festival Opera 2027, which will run from Thursday, October 14th to Saturday, October 30th. Rosetta Cucchi said: “The 2027 Festival is a tribute to the extraordinary courage, resilience and creative power of women, who continue to make a difference even in theContinue reading “Looking ahead to Wexford Festival Opera 2027”
Eddie Casey wins Macra National Leadership Award
By Dan Walsh Bree Macra is a flurry of activity this week, as members prepare for the Macra National Conference, and celebrate recent successes. The club’s chairperson, Eddie Casey, recently took home Macra’s prestigious National Leadership Award, which recognises outstanding leaders in Macra, defined by their contributions to their clubs and communities, as well asContinue reading “Eddie Casey wins Macra National Leadership Award”
Colin Bowe lands a superb five-timer
By Dan Walsh at Fairwood, Tinahely Kiltealy’s Colin Bowe, the 13-time national champion point-to-point handler, had a remarkable Sunday afternoon, saddling five winners – three at Umma House, Westmeath, and a double at the Shillelagh & District fixture at Fairwood, Tinahely. Bowe’s double at Tinahely were both ridden by Barry O’Neill, who enjoyed a trebleContinue reading “Colin Bowe lands a superb five-timer”
Paul Bell first solo exhibition
By Dan Walsh Famous for his melodic vocals on the Wexford musical classics ‘Dancing at the Crossroads’ and ‘The Purple and Gold’, a first solo exhibition from Paul Bell opened today (Saturday) at the Big Barn Art and Antiques studio at Cornerstown, Mayglass, coinciding with the Wexford Festival Opera. “It’s called Immersion and Suspension, whichContinue reading “Paul Bell first solo exhibition”
New ‘points’ season opens at Tinahely
By Dan Walsh The new point-to-point season gets under way at Fairwood, Tinahely, on Sunday, with Shillelagh & District Hunt hosting the fixture. The first of six races starts at 1pm. Seventy-six entries were received, in line with early-season expectations and the recent prolonged dry spell. The four-year-old maiden drew 22 of them, with ColinContinue reading “New ‘points’ season opens at Tinahely”
Festival Opera ‘Volunteer of the Year’
By Dan Walsh Wexford Festival Opera proudly announces Laura Nolan, who has been volunteering with the Festival for 37 years, as the 2026 Ecclesiastical/Wexford Festival Opera Volunteer of the Year. Laura was chosen through a public vote by fellow volunteers, board and staff of the Festival. Laura is currently the Head of the programmes team.Continue reading “Festival Opera ‘Volunteer of the Year’”
Cllr McDonald questions Gorey traffic management
By Dan Walsh Gorey Cllr Darragh McDonald has urged Wexford County Council to deny Uisce Éireann road opening licences unless proper traffic management can be guaranteed, after motorists around Gorey faces major disruption. Cllr McDonald said: “Uisce Éireann are currently carrying out works on two major roads into Gorey, with temporary traffic lights taking overContinue reading “Cllr McDonald questions Gorey traffic management”
Happy 75th Wexford Festival Opera
By Dan Walsh at Wexford Quay The 75th Wexford Festival Opera opened last night (Thursday) before a packed Wexford Quay, as the traditional fireworks display lit up the sky over the harbour to launch an internationally renowned musical celebration featuring 75 events over the next 17 days. This year’s festival is special “and promises anContinue reading “Happy 75th Wexford Festival Opera”
3-day book festival takes over Wexford town!
By Dan Walsh Wexford town is set for a weekend of books and literary events as the annual Wexford Book Fair expands into the first Wexford Book Festival running this weekend (Friday to Sunday, October 16th to 18th) culminating in the 55th annual Wexford Book Fair at the Talbot Hotel on Sunday. “We want WexfordContinue reading “3-day book festival takes over Wexford town!”
