Book yields local discoveries on the N25 New Ross Bypass

By Dan Walsh New Ross Municipal District has launched a new book in New Ross Library. It is a Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) publication, edited by James Eogan MIAI FSA, Senior Archaeologist, Transport Infrastructure Ireland and titled ‘Places for the Living, Places for the Dead; archaeological discoveries on the N25 New Ross Bypass’, The eventContinue reading “Book yields local discoveries on the N25 New Ross Bypass”

Gorey launch of ‘The Boy Who Kicked The Nun’

By Dan Walsh at Ashdown Park Hotel, Gorey. Congratulations and celebrations were lively and pleasant in the Ashdown Park Hotel, Gorey, last night for the launch of Mick O’Callaghan’s first book with the magic title The Boy Who Kicked The Nun. It was a huge occasion with almost 200 people present and the launch consistedContinue reading “Gorey launch of ‘The Boy Who Kicked The Nun’”

May Bush book launch in Gorey Library

By Dan Walsh in Gorey Library The launch of a new book, The May Bush in County Wexford, by Michael Fortune and Aileen Lambert was hosted in Gorey Library tonight by the North Wexford Historical Society and officially launched by the Society Chairman, Gerard Fleming, who praised the authors and complemented them on a uniqueContinue reading “May Bush book launch in Gorey Library”

1798 book relaunched at The Gap

By Dan Walsh A revised and reprinted version of Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin’s book detailing events around 1798 in North Wexford entitled Towards the Mountains of Liberty was launched in The Gap Pub, Ballythomas, Gorey, tonight (Saturday). The official launch was performed by Michael Fortune of folklore.ie who delivered a synopsis and anecdotes from the publication.Continue reading “1798 book relaunched at The Gap”

Éire’s poetry ‘Tuigim’ launches in Gorey

By Dan Walsh in Gorey It was an occasion of poetry, celebration and song as Gorey teenager Éire Ní Fhaoláin, (17), who is a 6th year student at Meánscoil Gharman, Enniscorthy, launched her first Irish language poetry collection, called ‘Tuigim’ at a pleasant launch held in the Book Café, Gorey, last evening (Friday). The officialContinue reading “Éire’s poetry ‘Tuigim’ launches in Gorey”

New folklore book launched in Gorey

By Dan Walsh in Gorey A new publication embracing living folklore, traditions, stories and calendar customs, compiled by well-known folklorist Michael Fortune under the title The Folklore of Wexford was launched before a packed attendance in the Loch Garman Arms, Gorey, tonight (Friday). The official launch was performed by South East Radio presenter Michael Doyle,Continue reading “New folklore book launched in Gorey”

Songs of Bunclody aired in new book

By Dan Walsh in Bunclody A new book called O Were I at the Moss House; Songs of Bunclody, a compilation of songs relating to Bunclody and the surrounding area was officially launched tonight (Thursday) in Bunclody Library by Cllr John O’Rourke, Cathaoirleach Enniscorthy Municipal District Council. Cllr O’Rourke said Aileen Lambert’s work involved poems,Continue reading “Songs of Bunclody aired in new book”