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’”
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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”
Battle of Vinegar Hill remembered
By Dan Walsh on Vinegar Hill Poor weather conditions failed to dampen the remembrance service marking the 226th anniversary of the Battle of Vinegar Hill which took place on the historic battlefield site last evening where, according to Cllr John O’Rourke, Cathaoirleach Enniscorthy Municipal District, speaking on site, said; “It is hard for us today,Continue reading “Battle of Vinegar Hill remembered”
Gorey launch of ‘The Boy Who Kicked The Nun’
By Dan Walsh at Ashdown Park Hotel, Gorey. Congratulations and celebrations were lively and pleasant in the Ashdown Park Hotel, Gorey, last night for the launch of Mick O’Callaghan’s first book with the magic title The Boy Who Kicked The Nun. It was a huge occasion with almost 200 people present and the launch consistedContinue reading “Gorey launch of ‘The Boy Who Kicked The Nun’”
Lots of Gorey May Bush Féile events
By Dan Walsh The annual decoration of the Gorey May Bush takes place in Gorey Civic Square, beside the Circe Pavilion next Sunday at 6pm and it promises to be an extra special community evening of traditional music, song, poetry, stories and dance while sharing and exchanging traditions around welcoming in Summer. The message is bringContinue reading “Lots of Gorey May Bush Féile events”
Trader applications for Fleadh opens on Wednesday
By Dan Walsh Businesses interested in trading at this year’s Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, to be held in Wexford Town August 4th-11th, should submit their applications from Wednesday, March 20th. The event offers a unique opportunity for traders, from food vendors adding unique flavours to the Fleadh, to craft makers infusing the town’s streets withContinue reading “Trader applications for Fleadh opens on Wednesday”
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