By Dan Walsh Álanna Hammel’s writers’ collective is hosting a special event in the National Opera House, Wexford, on Friday, July 4th, supported by Wexford County Council’s Community Dates Open Call and tickets have gone on sale. The Purple and Gold Writers’ Collective invites you to spend an evening in the company of Wexford poetsContinue reading “Wexford poets and writers in Opera House”
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Enniscorthy weekend 1798 commemoration
By Dan Walsh at the National 1798 Rebellion Centre, Enniscorthy A new portrait of John Kelly The Boy From Killanne by world renowned artist Jim Fitzgerald has gone on public display at the National 1798 Rebellion Centre at Enniscorthy. The work was presented by Deputy Johnny Mythen TD at a function earlier this evening toContinue reading “Enniscorthy weekend 1798 commemoration”
Cliona O’Leary is Wexford Rose 2025
By Dan Walsh Twenty-six-year-old Cliona O’Leary from Boolavogue, has been selected as the 2025 Wexford Rose. She was crowned winner from 22 contestants at Ashtown Park Hotel, Gorey, on Saturday night and will represent Wexford in the Rose of Tralee celebrations in August. Daughter of Eugene and Siobhan O’Leary, Cliona has gone back to collegeContinue reading “Cliona O’Leary is Wexford Rose 2025”
Plans for Rebellion Day
By Dan Walsh The National 1798 Rebellion Centre has announced details for Rebellion Day, an interactive family event on Sunday, June 22nd from 12 noon-5pm at the National 1798 Rebellion Centre, Enniscorthy. Manager Mico Hassett says this community-focused day brings history to life, offering up-close craft demonstrations and weapons displays, along with traditional music andContinue reading “Plans for Rebellion Day”
Youth show the way at Vinegar Hill
By Dan Walsh at Vinegar Hill At dusk, a procession featuring art, music, and performance brightened up Vinegar Hill, driven by the creativity of Wexford’s youth. Dozens of dancers and performers contributed to the carnival atmosphere witnessed this evening. The second annual The Night Belongs to Youth event was part of this year’s Cruinniú naContinue reading “Youth show the way at Vinegar Hill”
Kilanerin history project starts on Sunday
By Dan Walsh The Things Around Us’ is an innovative community collection project exploring the objects in the hands of ordinary people that reveal the social history of Kilanerin and district running for four weeks, and it kicks off this Sunday, June 8th 12-3pm. The project has been devised by artist/folklorist Michael Fortune in conjunctionContinue reading “Kilanerin history project starts on Sunday”
Celebrate Cruinniú na nÓg this weekend
By Dan Walsh at the launch on Vinegar Hill Cruinniú na nÓg, the official day dedicated to creativity for young people, takes place this Saturday, June 7th, featuring more than 50 free events for children and young people taking place across Wexford’s five libraries and the county’s renowned cultural venues, including the National Opera HouseContinue reading “Celebrate Cruinniú na nÓg this weekend”
Stage is set for Ten Little Plays
By Dan Walsh at Holohan’s Bar, Enniscorthy Creative talent is flourishing in Enniscorthy, evidenced by the enthusiastic turnout at Holohan’s Bar this evening for the official launch of Ten Little Plays. This innovative production by the Enniscorthy Theatre Company is scheduled to debut in late August. Fintan Kelly (Chairman) and Nicky Cogley (Secretary) explained theContinue reading “Stage is set for Ten Little Plays”
Youth event launched on Vinegar Hill
By Dan Walsh on Vinegar Hill Plans for the second annual “The Night Belongs to Youth were announced on Thursday with a special ceremony on Vinegar Hill, overlooking Enniscorthy town. The attendance included Cllr Aidan Browne, Cathaoirleach Enniscorthy Municipal District Council, Cllr Barbara-Anne Murphy, Claire Lawless, Enniscorthy District Manager, Barbara Nolan, Enniscorthy Municipal District Council,Continue reading “Youth event launched on Vinegar Hill”
Colm Tóibín’s play awarded All-Ireland drama accolade
By Dan Walsh Ballyduff Drama Group won the 2025 RTÉ All Ireland Drama Festival at Dean Crowe Theatre, Athlone. The results were announced last night, with nine groups contesting the finals, including three from Co. Wexford. The Waterford thespians superbly presented ‘The Blackwater Lightship’ based on the book of the same name by Colm TóibínContinue reading “Colm Tóibín’s play awarded All-Ireland drama accolade”
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