By Dan Walsh Wexford Bus has been revealed as the Official Travel Partner of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2024 and in celebration of the partnership, Wexford Bus announced it will be operating the Wexford Bus Connect Town Services (Route WX1 and WX2) free of charge for the duration of the Fleadh. In addition, the WexfordContinue reading “Wexford Bus has free seats to the Fleadh!”
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Get your tickets for Fleadh events
By Dan Walsh With just a few weeks to go until Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann echoes the best in traditional Irish music through the streets of Wexford, (August 4th-11th), the Wexford Fleadh Executive Committee and Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann has announced that tickets for the 2024 events are now officially available for purchase. Fans can nowContinue reading “Get your tickets for Fleadh events”
Launch of 2024 Tinahely Agricultural Show
By Dan Walsh The official launch of the 2024 Tinahely Agricultural Show took place in picturesque Tinahely village on Thursday, where details were announced for this annual celebration of rural life which takes place on the August Bank Holiday Monday, August 5th. The Tinahely Show is recognised as being one of the ‘Big 3’ agriculturalContinue reading “Launch of 2024 Tinahely Agricultural Show”
Baginbun Beach is safe for public use
By Dan Walsh The DO NOT SWIM notices issued for Baginbun Beach last Thursday have been withdrawn with immediate effect. In a short statement tonight Wexford County Council informed WexfordLocal.com that the results of the repeat bathing water samples at Baginbun fall within the acceptable standards. Following consultation with the HSE, Wexford County Council isContinue reading “Baginbun Beach is safe for public use”
Ban on bathing at Baginbun Beach
By Dan Walsh Testing conducted as part of Wexford County Council’s normal monitoring of bathing water quality showed elevated levels of E. Coli bacteria at Baginbun Beach where ‘Do Not Swim’ notices have been issued. In a statement issued a short time ago, Wexford County Council said; “Following consultation with the HSE, it is necessaryContinue reading “Ban on bathing at Baginbun Beach”
World dance stars create Fleadh buzz at Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Enniscorthy was buzzing with excitement as the town played host to the internationally renowned TikTok sensations, The Gardiner Brothers, in a spectacular Fringe Fleadh event in advance of the official Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann set to take place in Wexford Town from August 4th-12th. In a series of toe tappingContinue reading “World dance stars create Fleadh buzz at Enniscorthy”
Battle of Vinegar Hill remembered
By Dan Walsh on Vinegar Hill Poor weather conditions failed to dampen the remembrance service marking the 226th anniversary of the Battle of Vinegar Hill which took place on the historic battlefield site last evening where, according to Cllr John O’Rourke, Cathaoirleach Enniscorthy Municipal District, speaking on site, said; “It is hard for us today,Continue reading “Battle of Vinegar Hill remembered”
Sunday is Rebellion Day in Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh Sunday is Rebellion Day, an afternoon of reflection on the history and heritage of Enniscorthy with Ireland’s only European officially preserved battlefield site at renowned Vinegar Hill, one of Ireland’s most recognised landmarks overlooking the River Slaney and recreated at the modern National 1798 Rebellion Centre. Sunday’s Rebellion Day highlights will takeContinue reading “Sunday is Rebellion Day in Enniscorthy”
Enniscorthy’s busking Saturday
By Dan Walsh It is a busy weekend in Enniscorthy with historical anniversary events at Vinegar Hill and the National 1798 Rebellion Centre, but there is also a number of music gigs happening. Fringe Fleadh 24 events are popping up around the county and Enniscorthy town is the chosen venue for a traditional Irish buskingContinue reading “Enniscorthy’s busking Saturday”
Vinegar Hill ’98 Battle Commemoration
By Dan Walsh A series of events to commemorate the 1798 Rebellion in Enniscorthy brings three days of activity this weekend, June 21st-23rd inclusive, and the organisers are keen to encourage large numbers to attend and boost historical tourism in the town and district. The Battle of Vinegar Hill Commemoration takes place on Vinegar HillContinue reading “Vinegar Hill ’98 Battle Commemoration”
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