EXCLUSIVE by Dan Walsh When I think of Fleadh Cheoil I think of my good friend over a long number of years, the legendary Paddy Berry, a traditional Irish singer born and raised in Duncormick and now living at Drinagh on the outskirts of Wexford town. Paddy attended his first Fleadh in Swinford in 1969Continue reading “The legend of the Fleadh Paddy Berry”
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John writes a new song for the Fleadh
By Dan Walsh Monageer singer/songwriter John Doyle is a veteran of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann who won an All Ireland under 14 title playing the tin whistle in Mullingar in 1963 and while he is looking forward to the world’s largest music festival in Wexford town you won’t find his name amongst the competitors. JohnContinue reading “John writes a new song for the Fleadh”
Fleadh traffic management plan announced
By Dan Walsh An Garda Siochána and Wexford County Council have announced comprehensive details of the traffic management plan in operation for Wexford town during the eight days of Fleadh Cheoil nah Éireann from August 4th-12th.Speaking to WexfordLocal.com, Eddie Taaffe, Chairperson of the Fleadh Cheoil Executive Committee, said today; “Wexford County Council extends a warmContinue reading “Fleadh traffic management plan announced”
Gap Arts Festival 2024 launched
By Dan Walsh at Gorey Civic Offices The 14th annual Gap Arts Festival takes place in Ballythomas, Gorey, on the weekend, August 8th-11th and the official launch took place in Gorey Civic Offices last Tuesday with Cllr Oliver Walsh, Cathaoirleach of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council and other elected members and Garrett Keogh, Director andContinue reading “Gap Arts Festival 2024 launched”
Gorey on first night of the Festival
By Dan Walsh at the Gorey Market House Festival Gorey’s Main Street was normal today, then a giant stage was hastily erected, musical instruments were sound checked and around half past seven local performer Aoife Doyle got the crowd in celebration mood on the opening night of the 3-day Gorey Market House Festival. By theContinue reading “Gorey on first night of the Festival”
Gorey Market House Festival this weekend
By Dan Walsh Traditionally the popular Gorey Market House Festival attracts the crowds on the August Bank Holiday weekend, but the 2024 renewal happens next Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 19th-21st with a promise of three days of family friendly music, crafts and events throughout the town with something for everyone. Philip Knight, Gorey DistrictContinue reading “Gorey Market House Festival this weekend”
Get your tickets for Fleadh events
By Dan Walsh With just a few weeks to go until Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann echoes the best in traditional Irish music through the streets of Wexford, (August 4th-11th), the Wexford Fleadh Executive Committee and Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann has announced that tickets for the 2024 events are now officially available for purchase. Fans can nowContinue reading “Get your tickets for Fleadh events”
Launch of 2024 Tinahely Agricultural Show
By Dan Walsh The official launch of the 2024 Tinahely Agricultural Show took place in picturesque Tinahely village on Thursday, where details were announced for this annual celebration of rural life which takes place on the August Bank Holiday Monday, August 5th. The Tinahely Show is recognised as being one of the ‘Big 3’ agriculturalContinue reading “Launch of 2024 Tinahely Agricultural Show”
World dance stars create Fleadh buzz at Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Enniscorthy was buzzing with excitement as the town played host to the internationally renowned TikTok sensations, The Gardiner Brothers, in a spectacular Fringe Fleadh event in advance of the official Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann set to take place in Wexford Town from August 4th-12th. In a series of toe tappingContinue reading “World dance stars create Fleadh buzz at Enniscorthy”
‘Street theatre’ comes to Vinegar Hill
By Dan Walsh on Vinegar Hill About 30 young people from Creative Places Enniscorthy (CPE) paid their first visit to Vinegar Hill last evening with an impressive “street theatre” performance where dance, pageantry and the rhythm of the drums brought a fresh atmosphere to a sacred battlefield place linked to the 1798 Rebellion. Themed ‘TheContinue reading “‘Street theatre’ comes to Vinegar Hill”
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