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”
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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”
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”
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’”
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”
Applegreen sponsors Wexford Festival Opera
By Dan Walsh Wexford Festival Opera has announced a new three-year partnership with Applegreen, the Irish roadside hospitality company who becomes the Official Sponsor of the popular Pocket Opera Programme. Suzanne Nance, Executive Director of Wexford Festival Opera said: “We are delighted to welcome Applegreen as Official Sponsor of our Pocket Operas through a new three-yearContinue reading “Applegreen sponsors Wexford Festival Opera”
Jesse Sludds returns to Late Late Show
By Dan Walsh Young Wexford performer Jesse Sludds returns to The Late Late Show studio tonight (Friday) to take part in the Country Music Special with Patrick Kielty on RTÉ television. Jesse will announce the release of his new single Dear Home and give an update on life since winning the The Late Late ShowContinue reading “Jesse Sludds returns to Late Late Show”
Storey of Wexford’s 1996 hurling champions
Dan Walsh recalls a memorable day in Croke Park The 1996 All Ireland senior hurling championship final was played in Croke Park, Dublin, on Sunday, September 1st where Wexford beat Limerick by 1-13 to 0-14 to claim their sixth All Ireland hurling title overall and a first title victory in 26 years. The Wild SwansContinue reading “Storey of Wexford’s 1996 hurling champions”
Bree Macra advances to All-Ireland final
By Dan Walsh Bree Macra is preparing for the All-Ireland Final after winning the Wexford Macra “Know Your Ag” Quiz county title last Wednesday. The team of Barry Murphy, Kieran Banville, Gary Murphy, and David Finn saw off stiff competition from around the county, successfully answering questions on dairy, sheep, tillage, and pig sectors, asContinue reading “Bree Macra advances to All-Ireland final”
Celebrate National Heritage Week
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”
