By Dan Walsh at the National 1798 Rebellion Centre, Enniscorthy A new portrait of John Kelly The Boy From Killanne by world renowned artist Jim Fitzgerald has gone on public display at the National 1798 Rebellion Centre at Enniscorthy. The work was presented by Deputy Johnny Mythen TD at a function earlier this evening toContinue reading “Enniscorthy weekend 1798 commemoration”
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Cliona O’Leary is Wexford Rose 2025
By Dan Walsh Twenty-six-year-old Cliona O’Leary from Boolavogue, has been selected as the 2025 Wexford Rose. She was crowned winner from 22 contestants at Ashtown Park Hotel, Gorey, on Saturday night and will represent Wexford in the Rose of Tralee celebrations in August. Daughter of Eugene and Siobhan O’Leary, Cliona has gone back to collegeContinue reading “Cliona O’Leary is Wexford Rose 2025”
Kilanerin history project starts on Sunday
By Dan Walsh The Things Around Us’ is an innovative community collection project exploring the objects in the hands of ordinary people that reveal the social history of Kilanerin and district running for four weeks, and it kicks off this Sunday, June 8th 12-3pm. The project has been devised by artist/folklorist Michael Fortune in conjunctionContinue reading “Kilanerin history project starts on Sunday”
Celebrate Cruinniú na nÓg this weekend
By Dan Walsh at the launch on Vinegar Hill Cruinniú na nÓg, the official day dedicated to creativity for young people, takes place this Saturday, June 7th, featuring more than 50 free events for children and young people taking place across Wexford’s five libraries and the county’s renowned cultural venues, including the National Opera HouseContinue reading “Celebrate Cruinniú na nÓg this weekend”
Sinn Féin Easter 1916 commemorations
By Dan Walsh Sinn Féin Loch Garman traditionally holds several Easter 1916 commemoration events in Co. Wexford. The first event marking the 109th anniversary will take place this evening (Easter Thursday) at Pearse Park, New Ross. Participants should assemble at South Street at 6.30 pm. There will be a subsequent function at Roche’s, The Quay,Continue reading “Sinn Féin Easter 1916 commemorations”
Your guide to St Patrick’s Day 2025 Parades
By Dan Walsh The traditional St. Patrick’s Day parades are taking place across Co. Wexford, mostly on Monday, but two events will take place on Sunday – Rathgarogue and Fethard-on-Sea – but here is a list of the parades closest to you. RATHGAROGUE; This is the first ever parade in Rathgarogue and it takes placeContinue reading “Your guide to St Patrick’s Day 2025 Parades”
Are you coming to Wexford for Fleadh 2025?
By Dan Walsh Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, the world’s largest celebration of Irish music and language events, returns to Wexford Town and 650,000 are expected to attend the week-long event from August 3rd to the 10th. The Fleadh Executive Committee are reaching out to Wexford homeowners who can offer a variety of accommodations to rent,Continue reading “Are you coming to Wexford for Fleadh 2025?”
‘As Gaeilge’ Creative Projects launched
By Dan Walsh The Creative Ireland programme at Wexford County Council has invested in six projects that, through creativity, promote the love and use of the Irish language across the county. Taking a community-centred approach, the projects will encourage meaningful interactions with the language and promote confidence of its use at all levels. Selected through anContinue reading “‘As Gaeilge’ Creative Projects launched”
Oylegate – Enniscorthy Night Road Run
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy The North Pole Express that once served its time on a busy bus route in London city stole the show at the annual Light Up the Night Road Run comprising of over 300 vehicles of all description -trucks, tractors and motorbikes, vintage and modern – which brought seasonal joy andContinue reading “Oylegate – Enniscorthy Night Road Run”
STATUS ORANGE WEATHER WARNING
Following the issuing of Status Yellow Wind and Rain and Status Orange Rain warning for Wexford by Met Éireann for today, Sunday, September 29th, Wexford County Council’s Severe Weather Assessment Team (SWAT) met yesterday at 5pm to assess the Weather Warnings for Wexford. All necessary preparations have been made across all Departments. The forecast is beingContinue reading “STATUS ORANGE WEATHER WARNING”
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