By Dan Walsh Wexford teenager Jesse Sludds has been crowned the inaugural Late Late Show Opening Act winner – the search for Ireland’s newest country music star. The prize will see him opening for Shania Twain at Limerick’s Thomond Park in July and opening The Late Late Show Country Special in October. The 19-year-old full-time musician from Enniscorthy, whoContinue reading “Jesse Sludds is new country music star “
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History rules in film documentary
By Dan Walsh The premiere of a documentary entitled ‘The Bantry Commons Case’ will be screened in conjunction with the Uí Cinnsealaigh Historical Society in the Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy, tomorrow night (Wednesday) at 7.30pm. John Cooney and Tony Asple founded Blackstairs Media Productions to produce documentaries, believing the Bantry Commons case required more thanContinue reading “History rules in film documentary”
John Busher Exhibition at Enniscorthy Castle
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle Enniscorthy-born artist John Busher presents Fallow Bridge, a new commission and site-specific installation supported by Wexford County Council (Commemoration Award 2025) in Enniscorthy Castle. A series of sculptures was created in response to the destruction of infrastructure during the War of Independence and Civil War in a local context,Continue reading “John Busher Exhibition at Enniscorthy Castle”
A St Patrick’s Day parade near you!
By Dan Walsh St Patrick’s Day has historically been a significant occasion for celebrating Irish heritage, though cultural practices are evolving. Government officials and ministers are currently travelling abroad, and publicly consuming Guinness is now viewed with disapproval. St. Patrick’s Day symbols are made in China, many people confuse shamrock with clover, and newcomers areContinue reading “A St Patrick’s Day parade near you!”
Fethard St Patrick’s Day parade on Sunday
By Dan Walsh The St. Patrick’s Day parade in Fethard-on-Sea takes place on Sunday, March 15th with the festivities getting under way at 2pm. The coveted Fethard’s Favourite Float prize is an interesting part of the event; however, dog owners are reminded that their canines are also potential prizewinner’s. Floats and walking groups should assembleContinue reading “Fethard St Patrick’s Day parade on Sunday”
Wexford welcomes WexTrad weekend
By Dan Walsh The first WexTrad festival starts tonight (Thursday) in Wexford town and continues through until Bank Holiday Monday with Irish cultural events for St. Brigid’s Day weekend. The opening event will revive a traditional Wexford Mummers Ball, featuring displays by mummers’ groups from around the county and dancing to a lively House CeiliContinue reading “Wexford welcomes WexTrad weekend”
Lions Club exhibition at Arts Centre
By Dan Walsh at Wexford Arts Centre The annual Wexford Lions Club exhibition was officially opened by guest adjudicator and fine art painter Oonagh Latchford in Wexford Arts Centre this afternoon. It was an occasion of celebration for local talent and offers a platform for artists who are at various stages of their careers asContinue reading “Lions Club exhibition at Arts Centre”
Talk Nights in Askamore -Night 2
By Dan Walsh The popular four-week series of Talk Nights in Askamore Community Centre on Tuesdays starting at 7.30pm moves to Night 2 on Tuesday, January 13th. Niamh Redmond has suffered from MS since 2015 and experienced progression for the first five years, however, it was stabilised in 2019 after a stem cell intervention andContinue reading “Talk Nights in Askamore -Night 2”
Wexford; a view from a bicycle!
By Dan Walsh Famed TV personality and French maître d’ Fred Sirieix will journey through Wexford, uncovering the county’s rich heritage, thriving food culture, and coastal beauty in an upcoming episode of Tour de Fred Ireland: Part Deux, airing on ITV1 this Saturday, January 10th at 12.30pm. The programme follows Fred as he explores some of Wexford’s most iconicContinue reading “Wexford; a view from a bicycle!”
Talk Nights in Askamore
By Dan Walsh The popular four-week series of Talk Nights get underway in Askamore Community Centre on Tuesday night (January 6th) starting at 7.30pm. On the opening night North Wexford/ South Wicklow Deputies Brian Brennan, Malcolm Byrne and Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin make up the panel to share some insights into the toll of political life,Continue reading “Talk Nights in Askamore”
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