By Dan Walsh The 74th Wexford Festival Opera came to a glorious close on Saturday night after 16 incredible days and nights. Wexford Festival Opera asked WexfordLocal.com to reflect its appreciation. “A very special thank you to everyone who joined us; whether you came for one performance or immersed yourself in the full line-up, weContinue reading “It’s a wrap at the Opera 2025”
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Proceeds from crime allocated to Enniscorthy funding
By Dan Walsh Enniscorthy Community Alliance will receive over €142,000 from the Community Safety Fund, supporting 42 safety projects nationwide. The Community Safety Fund returns crime proceeds seized by the CAB (Criminal Assets Bureau) and An Garda Siochana to local communities. Minister for Housing, Local Development and the Environment, Enniscorthy’s James Browne TD has welcomedContinue reading “Proceeds from crime allocated to Enniscorthy funding”
Beautiful Blackwater keeps the ‘tidy’ title
By Dan Walsh Beautiful Blackwater has been Wexford’s tidiest town so many times that the records have been lost? Well, my research failed to get a total since they first dominated the title in the mid-1960s. Blackwater retained the ‘Tidiest Town’ title in Wexford at last Friday’s Croke Park ceremony, earning 394 points -11 moreContinue reading “Beautiful Blackwater keeps the ‘tidy’ title”
Gold for Blackwater, Wexford and Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh Blackwater are the Co. Wexford winners at the SuperValu Tidy Towns, runners-up are Wexford and third place goes to Enniscorthy and all three received Gold Medals at the national awards ceremony held in Croke Park this afternoon. Silver medals went to Rosslare Strand, Rosslare Harbour, New Ross and Gorey. Duncormick and BreeContinue reading “Gold for Blackwater, Wexford and Enniscorthy”
Wexford Festival Opera unveils 2026 programme
By Dan WalshArtistic Director Rosetta Cucchi has announced the programme for the 75th Anniversary Wexford Festival Opera in 2026, showcasing the Festival’s unique discoveries over the decades. The Festival will run for 17 days, from Thursday to Saturday, October 15th-31st. It is built around the theme The Best of: one for the head, one for the heart,Continue reading “Wexford Festival Opera unveils 2026 programme “
Fireworks launch for Wexford Festival Opera
By Dan Walsh at Wexford Opera Festival Thousands gathered on Wexford Quay in mild October weather for the official opening of the 74th Wexford Festival Opera and its traditional fireworks display tonight (Friday). Artistic Director Rosetta Cucchi opened this year’s festival to mark her 30th anniversary with Wexford Festival Opera. Italian-born Rosetta, now an Irish citizen,Continue reading ” Fireworks launch for Wexford Festival Opera”
Traffic delays in Wexford on Friday evening
By Dan Walsh Wexford town is going to be busy tomorrow evening (Friday) as the town prepares to welcome the 74th Wexford Festival Opera with fireworks and the opening ceremony taking place on Wexford Quay at 7.15 pm. Wexford Gardaí are advising of a temporary closure of Wexford Bridge from 7.10 pm to 7.30 pm.Continue reading “Traffic delays in Wexford on Friday evening”
Wexford Festival Opera opens on Friday
By Dan Walsh Rosetta Cucchi, Artistic Director, will officially open the 74th Wexford Festival Opera at 7.15pm on Friday in a ceremony on Wexford Quay. A fireworks display will follow the official ceremony, and 16 days of opera will highlight events in Wexford town. Speaking to WexfordLocal.com, Rosetta said; “This year we invite you toContinue reading “Wexford Festival Opera opens on Friday”
€1m funding for two Rosslare villages
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council will get €1 million to fund the Rosslare Sustainable Tourism Experience, connecting Rosslare Harbour and Rosslare Strand with a new civic plaza and public works in both villages. The good news was announced by Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD, last Friday. Cllr.Continue reading “€1m funding for two Rosslare villages”
Enniscorthy to get CCTV instead of a Cable Car!
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council is undertaking a public consultation on the proposed installation of CCTV cameras and is moving forward with implementation at six locations throughout the county, including Turret Rocks, situated along the River Slaney in Enniscorthy. This initiative aims to deter littering and illegal dumping. Wexford County Council claim that CCTVContinue reading “Enniscorthy to get CCTV instead of a Cable Car!”
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