By Dan Walsh The first Pecker Dunne Festival is scheduled for next Saturday in St. Peter’s Square, Wexford town. Local hotels have noted an increase in visitors for the weekend. “We have some great musicians from across Ireland coming down for a free open-air concert in the bandstand at 3.30pm on Saturday,” Wally O’ Neill,Continue reading “Open-air Pecker Dunne festival in Wexford”
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Volunteers needed for Fleadh 2025
By Dan Walsh The 2025 Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann takes place from August 3rd-10th in Wexford Town and preparations are coming together and before the official launch of the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, the Wexford Fleadh Executive Committee is calling on the people of Wexford to volunteer. Over 600,000 visitors are expected to visit WexfordContinue reading “Volunteers needed for Fleadh 2025”
Bob Dylan tribute coming to New Ross
By Dan Walsh It’s hard to avoid Bob Dylan these days. There’s the acclaimed new film A Complete Unknown, another film due based on Conor McPherson’s stage musical Girl From The North Country with a narrative twined around Dylan songs, and the on-line availability of his own sell-out Rough and Rowdy tours at the age of 83. Now along comesContinue reading “Bob Dylan tribute coming to New Ross”
Joe Duffy to open Drama Festival
By Dan Walsh RTE presenter Joe Duffy will officially open the 18th South Wicklow Drama Festival at St. Brigid’s Hall, Carnew, from March 14th to March 22nd. Details were announced at the festival launch in Jim Byrne’s Lounge, Carnew, on Thursday night. The festival was launched by Linda Dunne, a retired School Principal ofContinue reading “Joe Duffy to open Drama Festival”
Bridge and Enniscorthy are winners at Kilmuckridge Drama Festival
By Dan Walsh The 66th Kilmuckridge Drama Festival concluded last night at KMH in Kilmuckridge. The winners this year are Bridge Drama in the Open Section and Enniscorthy Theatre Company in the Confined Section. Run under the auspices of the Amateur Drama Council of Ireland the 9-night festival was very well supported and was classifiedContinue reading “Bridge and Enniscorthy are winners at Kilmuckridge Drama Festival”
Wexford features in USA TV show
By Dan Walsh Well-known Wexford singer and entertainer, Michael Londra, has a new series starting this week on PBS TV in America called ‘Ireland with Michael’ where he will be highlighting the best three tourism attractions in the South-East – counties Wexford, Waterford and Kilkenny. A singer, producer and TV show host, Michael’s production isContinue reading “Wexford features in USA TV show”
Chris Black speaks from the Poet’s Room
By Dan Walsh in Enniscorthy Poet Chris Black was a special guest at Creative Grounds in Enniscorthy this morning where he introduced his latest work – a spoken-word CD titled Poetry from the Poet’s Room Vol. 1 – fresh off the presses and ready for readership appreciation. Welcomed by Kristyna Simko and Alfie O’Sullivan atContinue reading “Chris Black speaks from the Poet’s Room”
Beauty and the Beast opens in Carnew
By Dan Walsh Carnew Musical Society is staging Beauty and the Beast in St. Brigid’s Hall, Carnew, opening with a Matinee next Sunday, November 24th at 3pm and continuing all next week -Monday to Saturday at 8pm nightly. The role of Chip (the teacup) will be played at alternative performances by Eli Finnerty and Gearoid Hogan.Continue reading “Beauty and the Beast opens in Carnew”
6th Askamore Art Exhibition runs until Sunday
By Dan Walsh at Askamore Community Centre Hall The 6th annual Askamore Art Exhibition was launched in Askamore Community Centre Hall tonight (Wednesday) by well-known actor and writer, Philip Judge. It is the biggest Askamore Art Exhibition ever with 41 artists exhibiting 137 pieces of vibrant and original works. An accomplished actor with many rolesContinue reading “6th Askamore Art Exhibition runs until Sunday”
Music is silent and lights out at ‘The Stores’
By Dan Walsh at Wexford There is massive shock in social circles in Wexford town with the devastating news that Wexford’s iconic late night and music venue – The Centenary Stores on Charlotte Street – is closed. First opened in 1988 by the late Michael Tierney ‘The Stores’ as it was affectionately called was oneContinue reading “Music is silent and lights out at ‘The Stores’”
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