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Colourful Exhibition at Enniscorthy Castle

By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle Visiting Enniscorthy Castle is a rewarding experience throughout the year. This afternoon, a new exhibition titled Creations of a Colourful Mind opened, showcasing a collection of contemporary paintings. The colourful paintings that adorn the ancient castle walls are the latest work of three talented local artists; Olivia O’Keeffe, MartinaContinue reading “Colourful Exhibition at Enniscorthy Castle”

The greening of Enniscorthy Castle

By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle It was dark and damp in Enniscorthy this evening, but the brightness shone through as Enniscorthy Castle was lit up in the colour green in recognition of World Mental Health Day which takes place next Thursday, October 10th. The event, now in its second year, was organised by localContinue reading “The greening of Enniscorthy Castle”

Jazz Irish-Franco links at Enniscorthy Castle

By Dan Walsh There is a special Irish-Franco connection event taking place in the 13th century setting that is Enniscorthy Castle tomorrow (Friday) at 7pm titled “Eileen Grey and the Jazz Age” with music from Melanie O’Reilly’s Swing Jazz Trio. The event is to honour the life and work of an Enniscorthy native, Eileen Grey who isContinue reading “Jazz Irish-Franco links at Enniscorthy Castle”

Summer sports exhibition at Enniscorthy Castle

By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle A new summer exhibition entitled THEIR FINEST HOUR Sporting Greats of Wexford was officially launched at a pleasant ceremony in Ennicorthy Castle this evening by well-known commentator and sports presenter with South East Radio, Liam Spratt. Mico Hassett, Manager at Enniscorthy Castle, welcomed the guests and said this year’sContinue reading “Summer sports exhibition at Enniscorthy Castle”

Photo exhibition at Enniscorthy Castle

By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle A colourful ‘must see’ photographic exhibition opened at Enniscorthy Castle today (Saturday) with the title ‘Our Town – Urban Photography Exhibition. It runs until January. The exhibition is the work of amateur photographer Justin Codd and the photographs in the collection were taken in the early morning hours ofContinue reading “Photo exhibition at Enniscorthy Castle”

ICA exhibition opens in Enniscorthy Castle

By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle Enterprise & Determination; A history of the Irish Countrywomen’s Association (affectionately known as the ICA) is the title of a new exhibition that runs in Enniscorthy Castle until June. Cutting the ribbon for the official launch last night was Breda Cahill, Chair of the Wexford Federation of ICA andContinue reading “ICA exhibition opens in Enniscorthy Castle”

Swordsman in the Dungeon at the castle

By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle The Digital Survey of a Swordsman in the Dungeon was officially launched this evening at Enniscorthy Castle by Cllr Aidan Browne, Cathaoirleach Enniscorthy Municipal District Council as part of the ‘Writing on the Wall’ autumnal exhibition. Cllr Browne said he was delighted to unveil the exhibition and acknowledged thatContinue reading “Swordsman in the Dungeon at the castle”

‘Writing on the Wall’ at Enniscorthy Castle

By Dan Walsh Enniscorthy Castle is home to a rare piece of medieval graffito, incised in the dungeon wall – a one-metre-tall figure with sword in hand. This work of wall art from times past is the centre piece of the Enniscorthy Castle Autumnal Exhibition ‘Writing on the Wall‘. Manager Mico Hassett told WexfordLocal.com; “AnContinue reading “‘Writing on the Wall’ at Enniscorthy Castle”