By Dan Walsh Starting in October, Brittany Ferries will increase sailings between Rosslare Europort and Cherbourg from five to seven per week each way to provide greater capacity and frequency. The move includes a new Tuesday evening departure at 21:00, with additional sailings to be phased in as part of a broader strengthening of theContinue reading “More sailings between Rosslare and Cherbourg”
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President Higgins receives Wexford welcome/farewell
By Dan Walsh at the opening of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2025 in Wexford town President Michael D. Higgins was warmly received in Wexford on Sunday, where he launched Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann and was honoured by the people of Co. Wexford as he prepares to retire after 14 years in Aras an Uachtaráin.Cathaoirleach ofContinue reading “President Higgins receives Wexford welcome/farewell”
Anthony Kearns shines at Fleadh opening
By Dan Walsh at the opening of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2025 in Wexford At Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2025’s opening, Anthony Kearns’ performance of Boolavogue on the Gig Rig stood out among the many energetic speeches. The kid from Kiltealy who sang for President Barrack Obama has now performed in the presence of PresidentContinue reading “Anthony Kearns shines at Fleadh opening”
Wexford is celebrating Fleadh Cheoil 2025
By Dan Walsh at opening of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Wexford town For the second year in a row President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, formally inaugurated the Comhaltas Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2025 during a ceremony held on the Gig Rig stage on Wexford Quay this afternoon. President Higgins, who was accompanied byContinue reading “Wexford is celebrating Fleadh Cheoil 2025”
Wexford warmly welcomes 2025 Fleadh festivities
By Dan Walsh at Wexford President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins is scheduled to officially open Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2025 at 3pm today (Sunday) on the Wexford Credit Union Gig Rig on The Quay, marking the start of a week focused on Irish music and culture, with an estimated attendance of 700,000 visitors fromContinue reading “Wexford warmly welcomes 2025 Fleadh festivities”
Deputy Lawlor opens Camera Club exhibition
By Dan Walsh at Wexford Arts Centre George Lawlor TD attended the Wexford Arts Centre today (Saturday) to officially launch the Wexford Camera Club’s exhibition, In the Moment: Capturing the Fleadh 2024. He described it as a group photography exhibition documenting the energy and cultural aspects of the previous year’s Fleadh Cheoil. Deputy Lawlor, whoContinue reading “Deputy Lawlor opens Camera Club exhibition”
Spike Bridge in Courtown Woods repairs funding
By Dan Walsh €35,000 in funding has been allocated for the repair of the damaged Spike Footbridge in Courtown Woods and will also aid trail repairs and general maintenance within the forest recreational area. Spike Bridge is one of 11 areas in Co. Wexford included in funding announced yesterday (Friday). The others include Ballyfad, CamolinContinue reading “Spike Bridge in Courtown Woods repairs funding”
€5,000 funding for Edermine Rowing Club
By Dan Walsh Edermine Ferry Rowing Club has received €5,000 and is one of 26 sports clubs chosen to receive funding under this year’s 2025 Texaco Support for Sport initiative. Founded in 1973, Edermine Ferry Rowing Club is a leading and long-established club in Co. Wexford, known for hosting its annual regatta on the RiverContinue reading “€5,000 funding for Edermine Rowing Club”
Water conservation urged for the Fleadh
By Dan Walsh With over 600,000 people expected in Wexford for the 2025 Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, Uisce Éireann urges residents and businesses to cut back on water use. Due to reduced rainfall, high temperatures, and increased demand in recent months, Wexford’s raw water supplies are well below normal, resulting in last week’s Water ConservationContinue reading “Water conservation urged for the Fleadh”
TG4 returns to Wexford for the Fleadh
By Dan Walsh After a record breaking year in 2024, TG4 proudly returns as the official media partner of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2025, bringing audiences four unforgettable nights of live music from Thursday, 7th to Sunday, 10th August. This year’s Fleadh25 coverage will be presented by Peadar Ó Goill, Doireann Ní Ghlacáin, and Aoife Ní Thuairisg.Continue reading “TG4 returns to Wexford for the Fleadh”
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