By Dan Walsh on Wexford Quay The 73rd Wexford Festival Opera opened this evening with the traditional fireworks display on Wexford Quays and while the weather favoured umbrellas and rain gear it failed to dampen the enthusiasm for the occasion as a large family orientated crowd turned out in force. The 16-day festival with 70Continue reading “73rd Wexford Festival Opera is under way”
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Busy drama season for Bunclody Kilmyshall
By Dan Walsh Last Friday night, in Redmond’s Loft, Bunclody Kilmyshall Drama Group launched its 2024-’25 season of plays, in the company of friends, performers, members past and present and sponsors. At the launch, Chairman Rory Kinsella expressed his pride in the group having three shows in preparation, one of which was written by aContinue reading “Busy drama season for Bunclody Kilmyshall”
Civic Reception salutes Fleadh volunteers
By Dan Walsh The success of Fleadh Cheoil nah Éireann 2024 was celebrated with a Civic Reception hosted by Cathaoirleach Wexford County Council, Cllr Pip Breen, to honour over 400 volunteers for their tireless efforts. It was held in County Hall, Wexford, last Saturday. “Your willingness to share your time by volunteering for the FleadhContinue reading “Civic Reception salutes Fleadh volunteers”
Kilanerin Food and Heritage Festival
By Dan Walsh Following the success of its inaugural event last year, the vibrant North Wexford community of Kilanerin is calling on lovers of food, heritage, and vintage machinery to visit the village once again for their second Kilanerin Food and Heritage Festival taking place this weekend – Saturday and Sunday, September 14th-15th – whichContinue reading “Kilanerin Food and Heritage Festival”
Melanie O’Reilly plays Wexford Arts Centre
By Dan Walsh Wexford-based Melanie O’Reilly, jazz musician and Honorary Consul to France is having a busy week ahead of an Afternoon Jazz session in Wexford Arts Centre on Wednesday. Last Saturday Melanie attended a very special event when a plaque dedicated to Irish Hollywood legend Maureen O’Hara (1920-2015) was unveiled by the Lord MayorContinue reading “Melanie O’Reilly plays Wexford Arts Centre”
New Ross theatre receives €49,500
By Dan Walsh Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, this week announced funding of €49,500 for St. Michael’s Theatre, New Ross, which is part of 53 projects nationwide, funded under the Project Development Measure (PDM) 3 of the Town Centre Suite of Supports 2024. Minister Humphreys informed WexfordLocal.com that the “Project willContinue reading “New Ross theatre receives €49,500”
Jazz Irish-Franco links at Enniscorthy Castle
By Dan Walsh There is a special Irish-Franco connection event taking place in the 13th century setting that is Enniscorthy Castle tomorrow (Friday) at 7pm titled “Eileen Grey and the Jazz Age” with music from Melanie O’Reilly’s Swing Jazz Trio. The event is to honour the life and work of an Enniscorthy native, Eileen Grey who isContinue reading “Jazz Irish-Franco links at Enniscorthy Castle”
Over 5,500 musicians chase Fleadh trophies
By Dan Walsh Comhaltas Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann launches into a weekend jam-packed with music and competitions, celebrating a diverse array of performers. Over the next three days, an estimated 5,500 musicians across 250 competitions will compete for a much sought-after trophy. On Sunday, the Senior Céilí Band Competition will take centre stage at theContinue reading “Over 5,500 musicians chase Fleadh trophies”
Gap Arts Festival 2024 opens in Gorey
By Dan Walsh The 14th annual Gap Arts Festival opened in Ballythomas, Gorey, last night (Thursday) and continues over the weekend. It presents a mix of theatre, photography, poetry, dance, drama, painting, puppetry, filmmaking and storytelling workshops. And audiences are welcome. “Thanks to great audience support this year this theatrical festival will be extended toContinue reading “Gap Arts Festival 2024 opens in Gorey”
Day Three at the Fleadh and what’s to come!
By Dan Walsh at the Fleadh in Wexford Comhaltas Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann is in full swing on Day 3 (Tuesday) with a vibrant array of music, lectures, exhibitions, walking tours, award ceremonies, youth sessions, and more! Among a schedule jam-packed with diverse events and experiences, here are two highlights to look forward to thisContinue reading “Day Three at the Fleadh and what’s to come!”
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