By Dan Walsh at Wexford races The first of two Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann race meetings at Bettyville Park, Wexford, took place yesterday evening where New Ross jockey Sean Flanagan recorded a double to register the only local success. Flanagan had only returned from Australia yesterday morning where he paid a flying visit to competeContinue reading “From Down Under to two up at Wexford races”
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Courtown lifeboat on double duty
By Dan Walsh Courtown RNLI Inshore Lifeboat Frank was launched at 3.54pm on Tuesday after a concerned member of the public spotted two people that appeared to be in difficulty off Morriscastle beach and called 112/999 to alert the Coast Guard. Conditions were ‘calm’ but the volunteer crew were stood down while on route, asContinue reading “Courtown lifeboat on double duty”
Ed Sheeran steals the Fleadh limelight!
By Dan Walsh in Wexford town Just when we all thought the appearance of the world famous tenor from Kiltealy, Anthony Kearns had won the hearts of Fleadh-goers on the Gig Rig on Wexford Quay on Sunday afternoon with his beautiful rendition of Boolavogue and we all thought it couldn’t get better… and today (Tuesday)Continue reading “Ed Sheeran steals the Fleadh limelight!”
More sailings between Rosslare and Cherbourg
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”
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”
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