By Dan Walsh Wexford town is set for a weekend of books and literary events as the annual Wexford Book Fair expands into the first Wexford Book Festival running this weekend (Friday to Sunday, October 16th to 18th) culminating in the 55th annual Wexford Book Fair at the Talbot Hotel on Sunday. “We want WexfordContinue reading “3-day book festival takes over Wexford town!”
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Gorey gears up for 24-hour pool bike event
By Dan Walsh The 2026 renewal of the annual 24-hour Splash-a-Thon takes place in the Leisure Centre in the Ashdown Park Hotel, Gorey, this weekend, and you could be a participant in this unique fitness experience supporting a worthy cause. The event is in aid of Cycle Against Suicide with all monies raised going toContinue reading “Gorey gears up for 24-hour pool bike event”
New chapter for Wexford Book Festival
By Dan Walsh “We want Wexford to become a town of books for the weekend,” said festival organiser Wally O’Neill of Red Books looking forward to events running from October 16th-18th as the annual Wexford Book Fair expands into the first Wexford Book Festival. The new festival will bring events to venues around the town,Continue reading “New chapter for Wexford Book Festival”
Fethard RNLI volunteers are honoured
By Dan Walsh Fethard RNLI has honoured its volunteers, past and present, when they assembled in the lifeboat station recently to celebrate 30 years since the reopening of the station. The event provided an opportunity to recognise three decades of lifesaving service by Fethard RNLI volunteers and to thank the many people who have supportedContinue reading “Fethard RNLI volunteers are honoured”
Cahore hosts Country Connects walk on Sunday
By Dan Walsh Wexford Walking Trails has announced the launch of the Autumn schedule of Country Connects walks, inviting locals and visitors alike to put their walking shoes, explore the vibrant autumn landscape, and connect with local communities across County Wexford. Where better to open the Autumn series than the stunning coastal path at CahoreContinue reading “Cahore hosts Country Connects walk on Sunday”
Exhibition honours the people of Templeshannon
By Dan Walsh at Templeshannon, Enniscorthy The Ground We Carry, a Photovoice project inspired by Dr. Maria Quinlan, was launched today (Thursday) with an exhibition and publication at Templeshannon Community & Childcare Centre in Enniscorthy. Sarah Kelly said the exhibition was about much more than photographs and “is an opportunity to celebrate the people ofContinue reading “Exhibition honours the people of Templeshannon”
Rosslare-Fishguard 120 Exhibition extended by a week
By Dan Walsh at Rosslare Europort The first sea crossing from Fishguard to Rosslare took place on 30 August 1906. Marking its 120th anniversary, a week-long exhibition celebrating the route’s enduring role in travel and community connections opened on Monday evening in the Terminal Building at Rosslare Europort. Almost 1,000 visitors to the exhibition hasContinue reading “Rosslare-Fishguard 120 Exhibition extended by a week”
Celebrate National Heritage Week
By Dan Walsh National Heritage Week kicks off on Saturday, August 15th with free events across the country and plenty to explore in Co. Wexford. It continues until August 23rd. This year’s theme is ‘Heritage at Risk’ and encourages built, natural and cultural aspects of our heritage that are endangered for use to reimagine andContinue reading “Celebrate National Heritage Week”
Watty’s Well and the Brooklyn bench
By Dan Walsh Enniscorthy is building a pleasant reputation for improvements to its riverside walking trails further advancing its recreational facilities. A new amenity point has now been completed along The Banks, on the northern section of the Slaney Riverside Trail at Blackstoops. Enniscorthy Municipal District’s outdoor staff have completed stonework and planting at Watty’sContinue reading “Watty’s Well and the Brooklyn bench”
Kilmore Quay Lifeboat Open Day
By Dan Walsh The annual Kilmore Quay Lifeboat Open Day and fundraiser takes place on Sunday, August 2nd from noon until 5pm at the marina in Kilmore Quay. The lifeboat will be on display with stalls, games, entertainment and refreshments available at the marina promising lots of family fun throughout the afternoon.
