By Dan Walsh Wexford Walking Festival is taking place this weekend – Friday to Sunday inclusive – and all walkers are invited to embrace the natural beauty and wonderment that awaits over the festival weekend. This year’s festival will offer walkers a choice of three fully accredited walking trails with spectacular views from the mountainsContinue reading “10 years of the Wexford Walking Festival”
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‘The Shadow’ series trilogy launched at Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh at Presentation Arts Centre, Enniscorthy Local actor Fintan Kelly has launched the latest work; The Shadow of the Pike; by renowned local author Maria Nolan at a well-attended morning ceremony at The Presentation Arts Centre, Enniscorthy, today (Saturday). Coffee and scones were amongst the refreshment delights. Mr Kelly said; “I am honouredContinue reading “‘The Shadow’ series trilogy launched at Enniscorthy”
Holy Relics of St Bernadette coming to Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh Bishop Ger Nash has addressed people in the Diocese of Ferns regards “an occasion of great blessing in our diocese when we will have the honour of hosting the holy relics of St. Bernadette in St. Aidan’s Cathedral next Monday and Tuesday, September 23rd and 24th. “Many of us have had theContinue reading “Holy Relics of St Bernadette coming to Enniscorthy”
Wexford interest and travel to the National Ploughing Championships
By Dan Walsh The annual National Ploughing Championships take place at Ratheniska, Co. Laois, this week – Tuesday to Thursday, September 17th-19th – with an expected attendance of ca-300,000, and with massive Wexford interest WexfordLocal.com has traffic information courtesy of An Garda Siochana, but look out for Wexford’s Sensory Friendly Clothing Brand, Sully and Juno.Continue reading “Wexford interest and travel to the National Ploughing Championships”
Search for Petmania’s ‘Puppy of the Year 2024’
By Dan Walsh Ireland’s most adorable pups are invited to compete for the coveted title of Petmania’s Puppy of the Year 2024, a celebration of the nation’s much-loved pets, culminating in a grand, ‘furry’ finale ceremony. Now in its 9th year, this popular annual competition has grown in popularity, with last year’s event attracting aContinue reading “Search for Petmania’s ‘Puppy of the Year 2024’”
Lecture and Garden Tour at Monksgrange
By Dan Walsh Busy week of heritage celebration across Co. Wexford in the coming days, but booking is open for the Heritage Week Lecture and Garden Tour at Monksgrange, near Rathnure, Enniscorthy, which takes place on Saturday, August 24th from 2-5pm. The programme is as follows; 2pm; Doors open 2.30pm; Jeremy Hill reviews the Farmleigh Gallery photographicContinue reading “Lecture and Garden Tour at Monksgrange”
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”
50th annual exhibition at Gorey Art Circle
By Dan Walsh in Gorey The opening of Gorey Art Circle’s 50th annual exhibition took place in the Freemason Hall, The Avenue, Gorey last night and celebrated its longevity with an impressive exhibition of paintings which will be open daily until August 5th. An internationally respected painter and art enthusiast Paul Funge (1944 – 2011),Continue reading “50th annual exhibition at Gorey Art Circle”
No Gorey Show this year
By Dan Walsh There will be no Gorey Agricultural Show this year. The Committee of Gorey Agricultural Show have made an announcement “to make unenviable decision and cancel our 2024 show.” A statement issued yesterday (Monday) states as follows; “Despite the best efforts of The Irish Shows Association to allocate us a new date, noneContinue reading “No Gorey Show this year”
Creative Places project award grants
By Dan Walsh at Presentation Arts Centre, Enniscorthy Artists and community groups gathered in the Presentation Arts Centre, Enniscorthy, yesterday (Thursday) for awarding nine projects through the recent CPE Open Call officially launched by Cllr John O’Rourke for Creative Places, Enniscorthy. Deryn O’Callaghan, CPE Co-Ordinator told WexfordLocal.com; “We are so excited to see the startContinue reading “Creative Places project award grants”
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