By Dan Walsh The world famous Rose of Tralee contest takes place tonight (Monday) and tomorrow night (Tuesday) and viewing is available from 8pm on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player. The Wexford Rose, Cliona O’Leary (26), from Boolavogue, is the last of 18 Roses on stage with Daithí Ó Sé tonight (Monday) and the wholeContinue reading “Cliona’s big night at Rose of Tralee”
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Wexford artists perform as Gaeilge
By Dan Walsh Eight Wexford-based artists will perform as Gaeilge in a very special event entitled Aistear, which means ‘Journey, or Odyssey’ directed by Garrett Keogh, and taking place at 2pm tomorrow (Saturday) in the Westgate Heritage Centre. The artists, who have been learning Irish over the past ten weeks with local Gaeilgeoir and impresarioContinue reading “Wexford artists perform as Gaeilge”
New Guinness World Record for Biggest Céilí Band
By Dan Walsh at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Wexford town A new Guinness World Record was set when 1,018 musicians from Ireland and beyond gathered today at Chadwick’s Wexford Park to form the largest Céilí Band. Glen Pollard from Guinness World Records officiated as the old world record was smashed. A fringe event forContinue reading “New Guinness World Record for Biggest Céilí Band”
The Gap Arts Festival opens this evening
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”
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”
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