Join James McIntyre, Noel Macken, and Álanna Hammel this evening, Tuesday, October 28th at 6pm in Westgate Heritage Centre, Wexford, for an evening of poetry, prose, and live music. Álanna Hammel presents a bilingual set of poetry and prose, joined by Noel Macken on bodhrán and James McIntyre on guitar. The works move between EnglishContinue reading “Poetry, prose and live music at Westgate Heritage Centre”
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Big names at 19th New Ross piano festival
By Dan Walsh The 19th New Ross International Piano Festival takes place this week – Wednesday, September 24th-Sunday, September 28th – at St. Mary’s Church of Ireland, New Ross, featuring today’s most outstanding pianists. The festival will host pianists of all ages from a variety of backgrounds from the young Irish pianist David Vasey atContinue reading “Big names at 19th New Ross piano festival”
65th birthday celebrations planned for Bree Macra
By Dan Walsh Established in April 1960, Bree Macra has endured over the decades to become the oldest continuously operating Macra branch in Wexford. And now is the time to celebrate its 65th birthday and reunite many members, past and present, in celebration. Described by former Macra and IFA president Joe Healy as “A Bree’dContinue reading “65th birthday celebrations planned for Bree Macra “
Ladies Day at Wexford Races
Today (Friday) is Ladies Day at Wexford Races and a large crowd is expected at Bettyville Park for the seven-race card with the first race off at 4.30pm. Celebrity fashion presenter Marietta Doran will judge the fashion events aided by sponsorship and attractive prizes and everybody is expected to have a great evening. First raceContinue reading “Ladies Day at Wexford Races”
Record 800,000 attended 2025 Wexford Fleadh
By Dan Walsh at Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann 2025 in Wexford town After eight sun drenched days of song, story, dance, ceol agus craic, friendship and nostalgia for all ages, Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2025 ended with a colurful fireworks display from the Fleadh Harp on Wexford Harbour late on Sunday night. The Fleadh willContinue reading “Record 800,000 attended 2025 Wexford Fleadh”
Final day of ‘the greatest ever Fleadh’
By Dan Walsh at Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann 2025 Sunday Even before a note was played at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2025 it was predicted by the organisers that “it would be the greatest Fleadh ever”, and how right they were with more than 700,000 people visiting over the eight days of ceol, ól agusContinue reading “Final day of ‘the greatest ever Fleadh’”
Lack of Arts Council funding for comedians is not funny!
By Dan Walsh The Arts Council receive over €140 million in state funding but some comedians, showbands, drama societies, Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann and Fleadh groups are not eligible to apply for funding, said a Fine Gael TD. Deputy Brian Brennan, TD for Wicklow-Wexford, has voiced his strong opposition to the current exclusion of certain artistsContinue reading “Lack of Arts Council funding for comedians is not funny!”
Brendan Howlin to Chair Wexford Arts Centre Board
By Dan Walsh Long serving Teachta Dáil member, former Minister and Leader of the Labour Party, Brendan Howlin has been appointed Chair of the Wexford Arts Centre Board. Mr Howlin replaces Rosemary Hartigan who has retired from the Board of Wexford Arts Centre after nine years’ service. Throughout her tenure, Ms. Hartigan has been aContinue reading “Brendan Howlin to Chair Wexford Arts Centre Board”
Gorey Market House Festival 2025
By Dan Walsh Gorey is preparing for exciting summer celebrations as plans are announced for the Gorey Market House Festival 2025 which takes place Friday to Sunday, July 18th-20th, promising three unforgettable days of live music, arts and family fun. The festival promises an electric mix of local talent and headline acts, family friendlyevents, aContinue reading “Gorey Market House Festival 2025”
Stage is set for Ten Little Plays
By Dan Walsh at Holohan’s Bar, Enniscorthy Creative talent is flourishing in Enniscorthy, evidenced by the enthusiastic turnout at Holohan’s Bar this evening for the official launch of Ten Little Plays. This innovative production by the Enniscorthy Theatre Company is scheduled to debut in late August. Fintan Kelly (Chairman) and Nicky Cogley (Secretary) explained theContinue reading “Stage is set for Ten Little Plays”
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