By Dan Walsh The 14th annual Gap Arts Festival opened in Ballythomas, Gorey, last night (Thursday) and continues over the weekend. It presents a mix of theatre, photography, poetry, dance, drama, painting, puppetry, filmmaking and storytelling workshops. And audiences are welcome. “Thanks to great audience support this year this theatrical festival will be extended toContinue reading “Gap Arts Festival 2024 opens in Gorey”
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2,516 tin whistles shatter the world record
By Dan Walsh at Chadwicks Wexford Park History was made today at Comhaltas Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Wexford town as 2,516 musicians shattered the Guinness World Record for the most tin whistles played simultaneously. The successful record-breaking attempt took place at Chadwicks Wexford Park GAA Stadium this afternoon. Tunes played were The Boys of Wexford andContinue reading “2,516 tin whistles shatter the world record”
Gainford in tune on ‘Jazzy Matty’ at Wexford Fleadh races
By Dan Walsh at Wexford Races Caim, Enniscorthy jockey Jordan Gainford scored his third winner of the week at his local track in Wexford this evening when partnering Jazzy Matty (14/1) to success in the Traynors of Wexford Beginners Chase and the five-year-old gelding was winning for the first time since taking the Fred WinterContinue reading “Gainford in tune on ‘Jazzy Matty’ at Wexford Fleadh races”
Day Three at the Fleadh and what’s to come!
By Dan Walsh at the Fleadh in Wexford Comhaltas Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann is in full swing on Day 3 (Tuesday) with a vibrant array of music, lectures, exhibitions, walking tours, award ceremonies, youth sessions, and more! Among a schedule jam-packed with diverse events and experiences, here are two highlights to look forward to thisContinue reading “Day Three at the Fleadh and what’s to come!”
Fleadh celebrations under way in Wexford
By Dan Walsh at the opening ceremony of Fleadh 2024 in Wexford Wexford is set to welcome an estimated 500,000 music lovers and 15,000 musicians to the welcoming South-East over the next 11 days and today (Sunday), President Michael D. Higgins opened the traditional music celebration of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2024 in Wexford townContinue reading “Fleadh celebrations under way in Wexford”
President Higgins to launch Fleadh 2024
By Dan Walsh in Wexford Uachtarán na hÉireann, Michael D. Higgins will be in Wexford town on Sunday afternoon where he will officially launch Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2024 from the impressive Wexford Credit Union stage on Wexford Quay and get the festivities under way for a week-long celebration of Irish music, dance, song, storytellingContinue reading “President Higgins to launch Fleadh 2024”
Council funding to restore Gorey Market House
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council is to benefit from funding of €7 million under THRIVE – Strand 2, the Town Centre First Heritage Revival Scheme, awarded under Ireland’s European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) Programmes for the renovation, restoration and reuse of the Gorey Market House with the aim of revitalising and enhancing Gorey townContinue reading “Council funding to restore Gorey Market House”
Welcome for €8.7m Gorey project
By Dan Walsh Cllr Joe Sulivan has welcomed the allocation of €7 million funding from the EU Thrive programme towards the regeneration of Gorey’s historical Market House. There is already €1.7 million ring fenced at Wexford County Council be invested in this project bringing the total outlay in funding to be €8.7 million. Speaking toContinue reading “Welcome for €8.7m Gorey project”
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”
Saltee Island Puffin population on the increase
By Dan Walsh Last January Minister of State for Nature Malcolm Noonan TD announced that the new Seas off Wexford SPA (special protection area) would be designated under the EU Birds Directive, will cover more than 305,000 hectares of marine waters for a range of bird species and give protection to 20 species, including puffins.Continue reading “Saltee Island Puffin population on the increase”
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