By Dan Walsh The annual Remembrance Day Service took place in Christ Church, Gorey, yesterday (Sunday) conducted by The Venerable Mark Hayden, Rector of Gorey Group of Parishes. Music was provided by the Arklow Shipping Silver Band and St. Michael’s Pipe Band, Gorey. The attendance included Superintendent David O’Sullivan, Sergeant Evelyn Redden and Inspector DarraghContinue reading “Remembrance Day in Gorey”
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Enniscorthy hosts Wexford Chamber Summit
By Dan Walsh Excitement is growing ahead of the County Wexford Chamber Leadership Summit, scheduled for Thursday, November 20th at the Riverside Park Hotel in Enniscorthy. This flagship event is set to bring together some of Ireland’s most influential business leaders for a day of insight, inspiration, and connection. Hosted by well-known broadcaster and barristerContinue reading “Enniscorthy hosts Wexford Chamber Summit”
Wexford Festival Opera unveils 2026 programme
By Dan WalshArtistic Director Rosetta Cucchi has announced the programme for the 75th Anniversary Wexford Festival Opera in 2026, showcasing the Festival’s unique discoveries over the decades. The Festival will run for 17 days, from Thursday to Saturday, October 15th-31st. It is built around the theme The Best of: one for the head, one for the heart,Continue reading “Wexford Festival Opera unveils 2026 programme “
Fireworks launch for Wexford Festival Opera
By Dan Walsh at Wexford Opera Festival Thousands gathered on Wexford Quay in mild October weather for the official opening of the 74th Wexford Festival Opera and its traditional fireworks display tonight (Friday). Artistic Director Rosetta Cucchi opened this year’s festival to mark her 30th anniversary with Wexford Festival Opera. Italian-born Rosetta, now an Irish citizen,Continue reading ” Fireworks launch for Wexford Festival Opera”
Bree marks 65 years of Macra success
By Dan Walsh Established in 1960, the Bree branch of Macra Na Feirme is recognised as the longest continuously operating branch in County Wexford. Its 65th anniversary was celebrated at a dinner dance at the Talbot Hotel, Wexford. Over 150 attendees from multiple generations, including current and former members, friends, and supporters, gathered for theContinue reading “Bree marks 65 years of Macra success”
Fleadh Volunteers feted at Civic Reception
By Dan Walsh Over 1,000 volunteers who signed up and were assigned to various duties during Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann were honoured with a Civic Reception held at Whites of Wexford last Saturday night, as a small token of appreciation to amazing volunteers. Each volunteer was presented with a certificate and a special photograph ofContinue reading “Fleadh Volunteers feted at Civic Reception”
Enniscorthy’s weekend of Blackstairs Blues
By Dan Walsh The Blackstairs Blues Festival is Ireland’s longest running Blues festival and the 31st festival takes place in Enniscorthy venues this weekend – Friday to Sunday, September 12th to 14th, and the musicians and pubs are hoping for large crowds and plenty of fun. Recently, the festival launch took place in Rackards BarContinue reading “Enniscorthy’s weekend of Blackstairs Blues”
New maritime monument at St Kearns, Saltmills
By Dan Walsh A new maritime monument featuring the propeller of the SS Portláirge which is Ireland’s last operational steam-powered dredger, has been unveiled by Saltmills & St Kearns Community Group as a contribution to National Heritage Week. The propeller, salvaged in 2023, was permanently installed and officially launched on the Shore Road, overlooking BannowContinue reading “New maritime monument at St Kearns, Saltmills”
Traffic arrangements for Vintage Day
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council has announced a temporary road closure in Courtown to accommodate the Courtown and Riverchapel Vintage Day which will take place in aid of RNLI and Courtown Tidy Towns at North Pier, Courtown. The Vintage Day will take place tomorrow (Sunday, August 24,) with the road closure taking effect fromContinue reading “Traffic arrangements for Vintage Day”
Castletown River and Nature Festival
By Dan Walsh The Castletown River and Nature Festival takes place this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, August 23rd-24th and an opportunity to celebrate National Heritage Week with The Ahare River and Biodiversity Group as they explore the natural beauty of the Ahare River and local wildlife. The group will be hosting two amazing free eventsContinue reading “Castletown River and Nature Festival”
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