Book launch marks Bunclody church 250th anniversary.

By Dan Walsh St. Mary’s Church of Ireland in Bunclody is marking its 250th anniversary this Friday evening with a Choral Evensong in the church at 6.30pm. Afterwards, a book launch will take place at 7pm in the adjacent Sunday School. To commemorate the occasion, the church asked Oliver Deacon to write a detailed history.Continue reading “Book launch marks Bunclody church 250th anniversary.”

Gorey launch hails writer Anne Ireton

By Dan Walsh Friends, fellow authors and writers assembled in Gorey Library to celebrate the launch of Bohemian Whirlpools,the second book by literary genius, Anne Ireton from Courtown. Master of ceremonies Mick O’Callaghan said Anne, who worked as a nurse in London and Wexford is a great storyteller with a deep empathetic nature for herContinue reading “Gorey launch hails writer Anne Ireton”

Anne Ireton launches her second novel

By Dan Walsh at Red Books, Wexford Courtown Harbour writer Anne Ireton has completed her second novel Bohemian Whirlpools which was launched by celebrated Wexford-born playwright Billy Roche in Red Books, Wexford, this afternoon. Fans of Ireton’s debut novel Kaleidoscopic Times can now follow the further adventures of the unconventional cast of characters who enlivened that book,Continue reading “Anne Ireton launches her second novel”

New book tells the stories of Kings and Saints

By Dan Walsh A new book on Ferns’ history and heritage, Beneath the Ground of Kings and Saints; The Archaeology & History of Ferns, County Wexford by Barry Lacey, was launched Thursday night at The Book Centre in Wexford. The work was launched by Chris Corlett, archaeologist at the National Monument Service who endorsed theContinue reading “New book tells the stories of Kings and Saints”

New poetry from Odhran Somers

By Dan Walsh Met this young talented man in Red Books a few weeks ago and he was excited about the publication of his first published book of poetry called ‘Finally Finite’ and I promised him a prominent mention on WexfordLocal.com. Couldn’t attend because of commitments at the Bannow Rathangan Agricultural Show and the KilmoreContinue reading “New poetry from Odhran Somers”

Eamonn Wall’s hometown poetry is celebrated

By Dan Walsh at Eamonn Wall’s Enniscorthy launch Celebrated Enniscorthy-born poet Eamonn Wall who nowadays lives in St Louis, Missouri, United States, proudly celebrated at The Bailey, Enniscorthy, last night (Thursday), in the company of family and friends at the launch of his latest book of poetry entitled My Aunts at Twilight Poetry. Award-winning actorContinue reading “Eamonn Wall’s hometown poetry is celebrated”

Carrie Finn celebrates being first time author

By Dan Walsh at Gorey Library Gorey Library was a busy venue this afternoon for the celebration and launch of a new book called In My Own Time from a new local author Carrie Finn.  Originally from Dublin but living in the Gorey area for the past 17 years, Carrie is a proud first-time self-publishedContinue reading “Carrie Finn celebrates being first time author”

Pierce Turner tells his story in ‘Living by the River’

By Dan Walsh at Wexford Library Retiring Wexford politician of 40 years Brendan Howlin was at Wexford Library today where he proudly lauded Wexford’s award-winning musician Pierce Turner and officially launched his debut book of autobiographical short stories bearing the title Living by the River. Mr Howlin likened Pierce Turner to the great Patrick KavanaghContinue reading “Pierce Turner tells his story in ‘Living by the River’”

New book tells story of Wexford 1916-1923

By Dan Walsh at Wexford Library An exciting new 66-page publication entitled Wexford County Archive: 25 objects from the Irish Revolution, 1916-23 was officially launched by the Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, Cllr Pip Breen at a well-attended presentation held in Wexford Library last night. Cllr Breen thanked everybody associated with the publication and said heContinue reading “New book tells story of Wexford 1916-1923”

New book relives the memory of Liam Gaul

By Dan Walsh at Wexford Library A bumper attendance in Wexford Library tonight for the launch of ‘A Book for Liam’ conceived, compiled and edited by Brian Siggins and Nicky Rossiter which is a fresh collection of articles, art and photographs published in honour of Liam Gaul by a selection of new and established contributors.Continue reading “New book relives the memory of Liam Gaul”