By Dan Walsh Wexford Bus is named as the Official Travel Partner for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2025. To celebrate this partnership, Wexford Bus will offer journeys free of charge on the Wexford Bus Connect Town Services (Routes WX1 and WX2) throughout the Fleadh. Additionally, the Wexford Bus timetables will be extended to include extra nighttime servicesContinue reading “Wexford Bus named Fleadh Travel Partner”
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Fringe Fleadh 2025 launch held in Gorey
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council and Gorey-Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council announced Fleadh Cheoil Loch Garman 2025 and Fringe Fleadh 2025 at an event held in the Ashdown Park Hotel, Gorey, last Sunday. This event signified the commencement of a lively season of Irish music, culture, and community celebration. Gorey Community School will once againContinue reading “Fringe Fleadh 2025 launch held in Gorey”
An evening with Anthony Kearns
By Dan Walsh A Musical Evening with Anthony Kearns and Friends is listed as ‘a night of unforgettable performances’ taking place in St. Mary’s Church of Ireland, Church Street, Enniscorthy, on Friday night. It starts at 8pm. Anthony Kearns’ talented friends on the night include Mezzo-Soprano – Lorna Mahon; Violinist – Lynda O’Connor; Pianist –Continue reading “An evening with Anthony Kearns”
Enniscorthy festival of food and family fun
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Thousands of people squeezed into Enniscorthy town centre on the opening day of the annual Rockin’ Food & Fruit Festival where a family friendly atmosphere prevailed in favourable weather conditions. The focus was on diverse food stalls offering a range of delicious treats, ensuring everyone was satisfied. There was aContinue reading “Enniscorthy festival of food and family fun”
Enniscorthy festival is already rockin’
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle The 10th annual Rockin’ Food and Fruit Festival was officially opened tonight in Enniscorthy Castle by James Browne, TD, Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, followed by a spectacular Fireworks Display on The Promenade. Minister Browne praised the Rockin’ Food and Fruit Festival as “a celebration of whatContinue reading “Enniscorthy festival is already rockin’”
Enniscorthy welcomes 10th Rockin’ Festival
By Dan Walsh Enniscorthy is gearing up for the 10th annual Rockin’ Food and Fruit Festival, scheduled to take place in the town this May Bank Holiday weekend from Friday to Sunday. The event is expected to attract 50,000 visitors and provide a significant boost to the local economy. The official opening will be celebratedContinue reading “Enniscorthy welcomes 10th Rockin’ Festival”
Ballindaggin May Bush celebrations
By Dan Walsh St. Colman’s Pipe Band will lead the Ballindaggin May Bush Procession in the village this evening (Wednesday) at 7.30pm sharp and perform in their own village. It promises to be an entertaining occasion. Folklorist Michael Fortune told WexfordLocal.com; “We are so lucky to have our own pipe band here in the smallContinue reading “Ballindaggin May Bush celebrations”
Eddie represents Bree Macra at Mr Personality Festival
By Dan Walsh Bree Macra is preparing for a trip to Kilkenny to support Eddie Casey, who will represent Wexford in the Mr. Personality Festival next weekend, April 25th and 26th. Eddie will compete against 23 other young men from across the country, each striving to earn the title of Mr. Personality 2025. Eddie joinedContinue reading “Eddie represents Bree Macra at Mr Personality Festival”
Fleadh 2025 launched in Wexford
By Dan Walsh at the National Opera House, Wexford The Wexford Fleadh Executive Committee launched the Comhaltas Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2025 in Wexford town, scheduled for August 3rd-10th, with an Irish traditional music event at the National Opera House tonight. After the excitement and great weather of the 2024 Fleadh, Wexford locals and longtimeContinue reading “Fleadh 2025 launched in Wexford”
Pecker Dunne Festival to be held annually?
By Dan Walsh in Wexford town Over a thousand people attended the inaugural Pecker Dunne Music Festival at St. Peter’s Square in Wexford town on Saturday. Organisers described the event as successful, claiming that it exceeded their expectations. Melanie Cleary, one of the architects of the festival, said that the organising committee had been overwhelmedContinue reading “Pecker Dunne Festival to be held annually?”
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