By Dan Walsh The 15th annual Gap Arts Festival themed “A Rural Celebration of Culture, Creativity and Community” opens at Ballythomas, Gorey, this evening (Thursday) and runs until Sunday, with a vibrant programme of theatre, music, workshops, art, and family events that bring professional arts to the heart of rural Ireland.Founded in 2011 to “fillContinue reading “The Gap Arts Festival opens this evening”
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Ed Sheeran steals the Fleadh limelight!
By Dan Walsh in Wexford town Just when we all thought the appearance of the world famous tenor from Kiltealy, Anthony Kearns had won the hearts of Fleadh-goers on the Gig Rig on Wexford Quay on Sunday afternoon with his beautiful rendition of Boolavogue and we all thought it couldn’t get better… and today (Tuesday)Continue reading “Ed Sheeran steals the Fleadh limelight!”
Anthony Kearns shines at Fleadh opening
By Dan Walsh at the opening of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2025 in Wexford At Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2025’s opening, Anthony Kearns’ performance of Boolavogue on the Gig Rig stood out among the many energetic speeches. The kid from Kiltealy who sang for President Barrack Obama has now performed in the presence of PresidentContinue reading “Anthony Kearns shines at Fleadh opening”
Wexford is celebrating Fleadh Cheoil 2025
By Dan Walsh at opening of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Wexford town For the second year in a row President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, formally inaugurated the Comhaltas Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2025 during a ceremony held on the Gig Rig stage on Wexford Quay this afternoon. President Higgins, who was accompanied byContinue reading “Wexford is celebrating Fleadh Cheoil 2025”
TG4 returns to Wexford for the Fleadh
By Dan Walsh After a record breaking year in 2024, TG4 proudly returns as the official media partner of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2025, bringing audiences four unforgettable nights of live music from Thursday, 7th to Sunday, 10th August. This year’s Fleadh25 coverage will be presented by Peadar Ó Goill, Doireann Ní Ghlacáin, and Aoife Ní Thuairisg.Continue reading “TG4 returns to Wexford for the Fleadh”
National Play Day joy in Orchard Park
By Dan Walsh at Orchard Peace Park, Enniscorthy Enniscorthy Municipal District, in collaboration with FDYS and Creative Places Enniscorthy, proudly celebrated National Play Day 2025 by hosting a lively celebration for families, children and community members together for a joyful afternoon in Orchard Peace Park. Cllr Barbara Anne Murphy, Cathaoirleach of Enniscorthy Municipal District, praisedContinue reading “National Play Day joy in Orchard Park”
Gorey hosting festival this weekend
By Dan Walsh at Gorey Market House Festival The music is playing from the big stage on the Main Street, Gorey, tonight, as the 2025 Market House Festival gets into the rhythm and a large crowd is present. There was no formal opening ceremony, it was straight into the music. Live music, arts and familyContinue reading “Gorey hosting festival this weekend”
Lack of Arts Council funding for comedians is not funny!
By Dan Walsh The Arts Council receive over €140 million in state funding but some comedians, showbands, drama societies, Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann and Fleadh groups are not eligible to apply for funding, said a Fine Gael TD. Deputy Brian Brennan, TD for Wicklow-Wexford, has voiced his strong opposition to the current exclusion of certain artistsContinue reading “Lack of Arts Council funding for comedians is not funny!”
Fethard RNLI Open Day next Sunday
By Dan Walsh Fethard RNLI is hosting an Open Day next Sunday, July 20th, 12pm-3pm and all are welcome to attend for a fun-filled day out for all the family. All are welcome to attend this community celebration. There will be tours of the station and lifeboat, opportunities to meet the crew and ask questions.Continue reading “Fethard RNLI Open Day next Sunday”
Kilmore Quay launches 40th seafood celebration
By Dan Walsh at Kilmore Quay The 40th annual Kilmore Quay Seafood Festival was officially opened this evening by long service volunteer Sylvia Kehoe in brilliant summer sunshine before a large family gathering. Ms. Kehoe welcomed the community’s 40th Kilmore Quay Seafood Festival and recalled “four decades of seafood cocktails and platters, gally cooks, talentContinue reading “Kilmore Quay launches 40th seafood celebration”
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