By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council Buildings Wexford County Council and Wexford Arts Centre in partnership with the Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA) tonight (Thursday) launched Irish Gothic, a solo exhibition by Patricia Hurl in ‘the Street’ at Wexford County Council headquarters at Carricklawn, Wexford. Liz Burns, Wexford Arts Officer, said the exhibitionContinue reading “Patricia Hurl exhibition opens in Wexford”
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Passage to Crook ‘Croppy Boy’ 1798 commemoration
By Dan Walsh Pikemen and women from many parts of Wexford will take the sailing from Ballyhack to Passage East and then march to the grave of The Croppy Boy at Crook Graveyard in a special 1798 commemorative event next Saturday starting at 2pm.The event is being organised by Tim Corrigan and Michael Fortune andContinue reading “Passage to Crook ‘Croppy Boy’ 1798 commemoration”
Wexford Walking Festival
Wexford Walking Festival happens this weekend starting in Ferns on Friday evening. This year’s festival will highlight three accredited and very different walking trails. The walks are graded easy to moderate and are suitable for people of all ages. Friday, September 22nd: A one hour guided easy walk along the Ferns Village Trail. The walkContinue reading “Wexford Walking Festival”
Vintage and Heritage at Coolgreany
By Dan Walsh at Coolgreany The 6th annual Coolgreany Vintage and Heritage Show got off to a perfect start this evening (Saturday) with the official opening parade through the village lined on both sides of the street by large crowds. The parade was led by a piper followed by a number of steam engines ofContinue reading “Vintage and Heritage at Coolgreany”
Eileen’s Macra Friends’ Reunion
Under the chairmanship of Sean Byrne, formerly of Kilrush Askamore Macra, and with Geraldine Doyle, formerly of Kilmuckridge Macra as secretary, a committee of ex-Macra members have organised a BBQ in memory of the late Eileen Doyle, née Graham. Eileen was a very popular and highly respected member of Camolin Macra, who served in manyContinue reading “Eileen’s Macra Friends’ Reunion”
New Map Room opening at Monksgrange
By Dan Walsh As part of the programme for National Heritage Week, Monksgrange Archives are hosting lecture programme Heritage Afternoon at Monksgrange, Rathnure, next Sunday starting at 2pm, where most focus is reserved on the opening of the archive’s new Map Room displaying the large plan chest funded last year by the Heritage Council. TheContinue reading “New Map Room opening at Monksgrange”
Wexford Ógra annual general meeting
By Ruairí Ryan, National Press Officer Ógra Fianna Fáil Wexford Ógra Fianna Fail held its annual general meeting for 2023 in the Wexford Farmer’s Club, Enniscorthy, attended by members from across the county and in the presence of Cllrs Barbara-Anne Murphy and Andrew Bolger. Ruairí Ryan the outgoing chair gave thanks and praise to theContinue reading “Wexford Ógra annual general meeting”
Power to the People in Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle In his first public assignment as Cathaoirleach of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council, Cllr John O’Rourke was guest of honour at Enniscorthy Castle last night (Friday) where he proudly launched a new exhibition entitled Power to the People; How electricity changed the world. Cllr O’Rourke complimented Manager Mico Hassett andContinue reading “Power to the People in Enniscorthy”
Ballyellis 1798 ambush commemoration
By Dan Walsh at Ballyellis Marking the 225th anniversary of the Rebellion of 1798 a commemoration will take place next Sunday at the site of an ambush marked by a memorial on the R725 Gorey-Carnew road close to the Wexford-Wicklow border and the organisers welcome everybody who may wish to attend. Events will commence withContinue reading “Ballyellis 1798 ambush commemoration”
Kilmore Quay lays wreath at 1798 memorial
By Dan Walsh A series of events have taken place in Kilmore Quay to commemorate the 225th anniversary of the 1798 Rising commencing with an impressive oration delivered by Cllr Lisa McDonald, Cathaoirleach of Rosslare Municipal District, who outlined how “the ideals of the United Irishmen of 1798 are so relevant and meaningful to thisContinue reading “Kilmore Quay lays wreath at 1798 memorial”
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