By Dan Walsh at Gorey Market House Festival The music is playing from the big stage on the Main Street, Gorey, tonight, as the 2025 Market House Festival gets into the rhythm and a large crowd is present. There was no formal opening ceremony, it was straight into the music. Live music, arts and familyContinue reading “Gorey hosting festival this weekend”
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‘Picnic Against Apartheid’ in Wexford town
By Dan Walsh Amnesty International Wexford Group is organising a ‘Picnic Against Apartheid’ fundraiser next Sunday, July 13th in Redmond Park, Wexford town, from 2pm to 5.30pm. It is a FREE, family friendly event which will feature guest speakers, and musicians playing throughout the day. The aim is to highlight the apartheid system that PalestiniansContinue reading “‘Picnic Against Apartheid’ in Wexford town”
Young artists receive their awards
By Dan Walsh Young artists from schools all around County Wexford received their awards for the Wexford County Council Annual Artwork Competition 2025 in County Hall last Thursday. The artwork competition is an initiative run by the Environment Section of Wexford County Council in conjunction with Wexford Naturalists’ Field Club. The theme of this year’sContinue reading “Young artists receive their awards”
Wexford poets and writers in Opera House
By Dan Walsh Álanna Hammel’s writers’ collective is hosting a special event in the National Opera House, Wexford, on Friday, July 4th, supported by Wexford County Council’s Community Dates Open Call and tickets have gone on sale. The Purple and Gold Writers’ Collective invites you to spend an evening in the company of Wexford poetsContinue reading “Wexford poets and writers in Opera House”
Longest Day on Vinegar Hill
By Dan Walsh on Vinegar Hill The 227th anniversary of the 1798 Rebellion was commemorated on Vinegar Hill last evening with the annual Longest Day Commemoration ceremony. Cathaoirleach of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council Cllr Aidan Browne paid tribute to the ideals of the men of 1798 and laid a wreath (with Emily Murphy) on theContinue reading “Longest Day on Vinegar Hill”
Enniscorthy weekend 1798 commemoration
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”
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”
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