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”
Category Archives: Entertainment
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”
Wexford Bus named Fleadh Travel Partner
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”
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’”
WexfordLocal.com 