By Nicky Deacon Courtown RNLI’s fundraising committee are to host a family fun day next Sunday on the North Pier in Courtown. Blessing of the boats and a short ceremony recognising and remembering those who lost their lives at sea will commence at 2pm.This will be followed by an afternoon of fun for all theContinue reading “Sea Sunday in Courtown”
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Wexford welcome as Rose Tour returns
By Dan Walsh at County Hall, Wexford Wexford County Council has announced the exciting return of the Wexford Rose Tour and roses from the 2023 Rose of Tralee International Festival will enjoy three days of adventure and fun this August. Details were announced at a press reception at County Hall, Carricklawn. Organised by Visit WexfordContinue reading “Wexford welcome as Rose Tour returns”
Sea monster seen in Ferns
By Dan Walsh in Ferns The mid-day Bank Holiday parade was always going to be the highlight for many at the Festival of Ferns and the signs were positive long before the spectacle begins as families lined the streets and took up vantage viewing areas from early morning. Setting off from the grounds of St.Continue reading “Sea monster seen in Ferns”
World premiere opens Festival of Ferns
By Dan Walsh The Festival of Ferns is a two-day festival on Sunday and Monday next weekend – which is the June Bank Holiday – and it opens with a unique concert, a world premiere performance in the beautiful setting of St. Eden’s Cathedral, Ferns, on Sunday starting at 7.30pm. Featuring The Allabair Trio withContinue reading “World premiere opens Festival of Ferns”
Drama Festival time in Carnew
By Dan Walsh The 16th South Wicklow Drama Festival takes place in St. Brigid’s Hall, Carnew, from next Saturday (March 18th) for nine nights until Sunday, March 26th once again there is a wonderful and varied line up of plays lined up with many of the local groups taking part along with Drama Groups fromContinue reading “Drama Festival time in Carnew”
Sarah does Bree Macra proud
Members of Bree Macra Na Feirme are proud of the impressive performance of Sarah Byrne and would like to congratulate Sarah who was runner-up in the Impromptu Public Speaking All-Ireland Final in Ennis last Saturday night. Sarah spoke on the topics of Friendship, Cyclists, and Space Travel. Huge congratulations also to Josephine O’Neil of CallanContinue reading “Sarah does Bree Macra proud”
Fleadh 2024 is coming to Wexford
By Dan Walsh Fleadh Cheoil na Éireann 2024, organised by Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann, will be held in Wexford town from August 4th to 11th following an official announcement by the Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann Ard Comhairle in Dublin today. The other applicant for the Fleadh was Belfast. Wexford has a long history in Comhaltas and hasContinue reading “Fleadh 2024 is coming to Wexford”
Designs from Wexford at Dublin City Junk Kouture
During the showcase, 80 creations crafted by young designers aged 13 -18 years from across the North, South, East, South-East and West of Ireland were chosen to represent their region at the Dublin City Final taking place this May. Taking to one of Ireland’s most prestigious stages, Wexford’s five finalist team will face stiff competitionContinue reading “Designs from Wexford at Dublin City Junk Kouture”
Kilrush Drama Group on stage
By Dan Walsh Kilrush Drama Group will take to the stage in St. Brigid’s Hall, Carnew, this weekend with their production of The Beauty Queen of Leenane before heading off on the Festival Circuit in a bid to reach the All-Ireland finals in Athlone. Performances on Friday, February 24th and Sunday, February 26th and audienceContinue reading “Kilrush Drama Group on stage”
Comedy in Craanford
By Dan Walsh Craanford Drama Group are back on stage at Craanford Community Centre with their chaotic comedy ‘Pretend Sick’ last night and tonight (Thursday) with two more shows still to come on Saturday and Sunday nights at 8pm. The play will see Deirdre Malone in the role of Katie Logan – a woman who spends herContinue reading “Comedy in Craanford”
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