By Dan Walsh at Wexford Arts Centre The French Ambassador to Ireland, Madame Céline Place, was guest of honour in Wexford Arts Centre on Friday night where she stated that the re-launch of the Alliance Francaise Waterford Wexford “is a very important moment for the French Embassy”. Madame Place discussed Wexford’s business ties with France,Continue reading “Building stronger ties between Wexford and France”
Tag Archives: History and Heritage
Coolgreany Vintage & Heritage Weekend
By Dan Walsh at Coolgreany The hilly main street of Coolgreany was filled this evening for the annual Vintage Parade, marking the beginning of the Coolgreany Vintage and Heritage Weekend, which highlights with Vintage Day tomorrow (Sunday). Displaying vintage vehicles over 30 years old the parade featured steam engines, vintage trucks, classic cars, and evenContinue reading “Coolgreany Vintage & Heritage Weekend”
New maritime monument at St Kearns, Saltmills
By Dan Walsh A new maritime monument featuring the propeller of the SS Portláirge which is Ireland’s last operational steam-powered dredger, has been unveiled by Saltmills & St Kearns Community Group as a contribution to National Heritage Week. The propeller, salvaged in 2023, was permanently installed and officially launched on the Shore Road, overlooking BannowContinue reading “New maritime monument at St Kearns, Saltmills”
Castletown River and Nature Festival
By Dan Walsh The Castletown River and Nature Festival takes place this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, August 23rd-24th and an opportunity to celebrate National Heritage Week with The Ahare River and Biodiversity Group as they explore the natural beauty of the Ahare River and local wildlife. The group will be hosting two amazing free eventsContinue reading “Castletown River and Nature Festival”
Ballymurn hosts Friday Heritage event
By Dan Walsh Ballymurn Heritage Group are hosting a Heritage evening on Friday at 7.30pm in Ballymurn Hall. Free refreshments and entry. The evening will consist of a display of crafts, equipment and a spinning wheel demonstration. There will be a free booklet of some old cures, remedies, sayings, superstitions and recipes. The Drinagh MummersContinue reading “Ballymurn hosts Friday Heritage event”
World record achieved at Rathangan Country Fair
By Dan Walsh at Rathangan Country Fair A century of various crop harvesting methods was staged as a successful world record attempt at the annual Rathangan Country Fair, specially titled A Century of Harvest, held today in summer conditions at Rathangan village in south Wexford. Fourteen methods of harvesting the grain crops from the 20thContinue reading “World record achieved at Rathangan Country Fair”
Shannon Way Project officially launched
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Cathaoirleach of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council, Cllr Barbara-Anne Murphy, accepted an invitation from Enniscorthy Community Alliance and performed the official launch of The Shannon Way Project at the green on Armstrong’s Range, Enniscorthy, this evening. The Shannon Way Project is a dynamic community-led effort to rejuvenate Enniscorthy East through environmental andContinue reading “Shannon Way Project officially launched”
Spike Bridge is safe for crossing
By Dan Walsh The pedestrian Spike Bridge, which crosses the Owenavorragh river and is part of Courtown Woods and the Wexford Walking Trails, has been restored and is safe to cross again after a section of the wooden floor had fallen away. Local enthusiasts, including Michael O’Callaghan, author of The Boy Who Kicked the Nun,Continue reading “Spike Bridge is safe for crossing”
Enniscorthy weekend 1798 commemoration
By Dan Walsh at the National 1798 Rebellion Centre, Enniscorthy A new portrait of John Kelly The Boy From Killanne by world renowned artist Jim Fitzgerald has gone on public display at the National 1798 Rebellion Centre at Enniscorthy. The work was presented by Deputy Johnny Mythen TD at a function earlier this evening toContinue reading “Enniscorthy weekend 1798 commemoration”
Plans for 1798 Summer School
By Dan Walsh The National 1798 Rebellion Centre has announced details of the 1798 Summer School events to commemorate the 1798 Rebellion in Enniscorthy on Saturday and Sunday, June 21st and 22nd. Join historian and archaeologist Barry Lacey for a walking tour of Enniscorthy town, starting at 10am from the 1798 Centre carpark on Saturday.Continue reading “Plans for 1798 Summer School”
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