By Dan Walsh National Heritage Week kicks off on Saturday, August 15th with free events across the country and plenty to explore in Co. Wexford. It continues until August 23rd. This year’s theme is ‘Heritage at Risk’ and encourages built, natural and cultural aspects of our heritage that are endangered for use to reimagine andContinue reading “Celebrate National Heritage Week”
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It’s Gap Arts Festival weekend
By Dan Walsh at Gorey Library The 16th annual Gap Arts Festival at Ballythomas, Gorey, runs from Thursday to Saturday, August 6th to 8th inclusive and this year’s extensive programme of events was officially launched by Cllr Mary Farrell, Cathaoirleach Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council at a ceremony in Gorey Library. The official opening isContinue reading “It’s Gap Arts Festival weekend”
Gorey Market House Festival 2026
By Dan Walsh The Gorey Market House Festival 2026 returns on the August Bank Holiday Weekend this year running from Friday to Sunday. Last night witnessed the officially festival launch at the Civic Offices, Gorey, bringing together sponsors, performers, community groups and local businesses beginning the countdown to an anticipated festival to remember. Cllr MaryContinue reading “Gorey Market House Festival 2026”
Fáilte go Féile Scoil Samhradh an Dr. Seán Ó Nualláin
By Dan Walsh The inaugural Féile “Scoil Samhradh an Dr. Seán Ó Nualláin” or The Dr. Sean Ó Nualláin Summer School takes place this weekend – Friday and Saturday July 31st and August 1st at the Talbot Hotel, Wexford and the Wexford Arts Centre. To be held in memory of Dr. Seán Ó Nualláin, theContinue reading “Fáilte go Féile Scoil Samhradh an Dr. Seán Ó Nualláin”
Great cities of the world – Enniscorthy and Blacktown
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle It was time to celebrate the Sister Cities agreement, also known as a twinning ceremony, between Enniscorthy and Blacktown, near Sydney, Australia, with a roof top Civic Reception at Enniscorthy Castle this evening. Claire Lawless, District Manager, acted as master of ceremonies and welcomed everybody including Minister James BrowneContinue reading “Great cities of the world – Enniscorthy and Blacktown”
Family Play Day at Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh at Orchard Peace Park, Enniscorthy Hundreds of children enjoyed themselves at Enniscorthy Municipal District Council’s second annual free family Play Day, held this afternoon in the sun-soaked Orchard Peace Park. Newly elected Cathaoirleach of Enniscorthy Municipal District Cllr Pat Kehoe told; WexfordLocal.com; “It was a very successful day. Huge crowd and plentyContinue reading “Family Play Day at Enniscorthy”
Kilmore Quay Seafood Festival weekend
By Dan Walsh at Kilmore Quay The 41st annual Kilmore Quay Seafood Festival was officially opened this evening (Thursday) by local musician Liam Bates following a parade of local groups from the Stella Maris Centre to the stage on the quayside. Jesse Sludds was on stage tonight (Thursday) fresh from the Shania Twain Concert andContinue reading “Kilmore Quay Seafood Festival weekend”
Seeking old photos of North Wexford?
By Dan Walsh The Residents of Oakfield Nursing Home, Co. Wexford and traditional singer and folklorist Rachel Uí Fhaoláin are looking for some help please with the development of their special award-winning childhood memory collecting project ‘Dearest Child‘. Do you have old photos of North Wexford in your family albums that you would be happyContinue reading “Seeking old photos of North Wexford?”
Wexford hosts Otherworlds Festival
By Dan Walsh This weekend, Wexford will play host to the inaugural Otherworlds Festival, a brand-new celebration of science fiction, fantasy, horror, folklore, gaming and all things imaginative. Over four days, from Thursday to Sunday, venues across Wexford Town will come alive with talks, workshops, screenings, panels, live performances, games and community events featuring someContinue reading “Wexford hosts Otherworlds Festival”
Enniscorthy weekend of music and fairytales
By Dan Walsh The 18th Enniscorthy Street Rhythms Festival brings atmosphere to Slaneyside this weekend with a myriad of attractions to excite young and old. Saturday’s family entertainment programme includes the Martina Dance Academy, Rathnure Pantomime Society and a kid’s disco. Market Square will be buzzing with all types of dance from Jazz, Brazilian Dancer,Continue reading “Enniscorthy weekend of music and fairytales”
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