Taoiseach launches new €1.6m New Ross Famine Ship experience

By Dan Walsh The new Dunbrody Famine Ship visitor experience in New Ross, was officially opened on Friday by Taoiseach Simon Harris TD. This enhanced visitor experience follows an investment of €1.6million from the Department of Rural and Community Development, Fáilte Ireland, and Wexford County Council. The attendance included Cllr Pip Breen, Cathaoirleach Wexford CountyContinue reading “Taoiseach launches new €1.6m New Ross Famine Ship experience”

Mayglass water project in full flow for the Fleadh!

By Dan Walsh Providing a reliable water supply for Co. Wexford continues to be a top priority for Uisce Éireann with the recent completion of the Mayglass Water Supply Project in south Wexford. The water mains works were completed ahead of the busy Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann festival. Delivered through Uisce Éireann’s national Growth andContinue reading “Mayglass water project in full flow for the Fleadh!”

Join Castlebridge Town First Team

By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council has announced that Castlebridge has been allocated €10,000 towards the establishment of a Town Centre First Team and extends an invitation to residents to join Castlebridge Town Team. To ensure that as broad a representation as possible sit on the Castlebridge Town Centre First Team, Wexford County Council areContinue reading “Join Castlebridge Town First Team”

Gorey plans will enhance road safety

By Dan Walsh A busy junction on the old Arklow Road a short distance from Gorey town centre will be safer for roadusers and provide better conditions for all when it is fully constructed and operational after planning has been approved. Cllr Joe Sullivan welcomes the granting of planning last week to a local companyContinue reading “Gorey plans will enhance road safety”

Wexford residents invited to join Town Team

By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council under the National Town Centre First Initiative are establishing a Town Centre First Team in Wexford Town to help drive the town centre agenda in Wexford Town and will be central to the delivery of a Town Centre strategy and vision for Wexford. To ensure that as broad aContinue reading “Wexford residents invited to join Town Team”

Come and join the Taghmon Town Team

By Dan Walsh Taghmon has been allocated €10,000 towards the establishment of a Town Centre First Team and to ensure that as broad a representation as possible sit on the Taghmon Town Team, Wexford County Council are hosting a drop-in information session in the Taghmon Action Group (TAG) building on Monday, August 26th from 2pmContinue reading “Come and join the Taghmon Town Team”

Music book collection exhibition at Wexford library

By Dan Walsh During Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, family and friends of the late Séamus MacMathúna gathered in Wexford Library to view the exhibition of his collection of music books, tutor books and Irish tune books donated to Wexford County Council Library Service and Archives. Originally from Coolree, Co. Wexford, Jimmy Mac as he wasContinue reading “Music book collection exhibition at Wexford library”

“One of the great Fleadh’s of all time’ ends in Wexford town

By Dan Walsh in Wexford town Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Wexford town has been described as “one of the great Fleadh’s of all time” and is universally acclaimed by visitors and locals alike as an outstanding success after more than 600,000 visitors filled the streets over the week-long celebration and injected €60 million intoContinue reading ““One of the great Fleadh’s of all time’ ends in Wexford town”

2,516 tin whistles shatter the world record

By Dan Walsh at Chadwicks Wexford Park History was made today at Comhaltas Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Wexford town as 2,516 musicians shattered the Guinness World Record for the most tin whistles played simultaneously. The successful record-breaking attempt took place at Chadwicks Wexford Park GAA Stadium this afternoon. Tunes played were The Boys of Wexford andContinue reading “2,516 tin whistles shatter the world record”

Day Three at the Fleadh and what’s to come!

By Dan Walsh at the Fleadh in Wexford Comhaltas Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann is in full swing on Day 3 (Tuesday) with a vibrant array of music, lectures, exhibitions, walking tours, award ceremonies, youth sessions, and more! Among a schedule jam-packed with diverse events and experiences, here are two highlights to look forward to thisContinue reading “Day Three at the Fleadh and what’s to come!”