By Dan Walsh The board of Wexford Festival Trust has announced the appointment of Suzanne Nance as its new Executive Director. Suzanne Nance will take up the role on January 1st, 2026, following the conclusion of Loughlin Deegan’s term as Interim Executive Director in December. Suzanne joins Wexford Festival Opera following eight years as President and ChiefContinue reading “Suzanne Nance is new Festival Executive Director”
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73rd Wexford Festival Opera is under way
By Dan Walsh on Wexford Quay The 73rd Wexford Festival Opera opened this evening with the traditional fireworks display on Wexford Quays and while the weather favoured umbrellas and rain gear it failed to dampen the enthusiasm for the occasion as a large family orientated crowd turned out in force. The 16-day festival with 70Continue reading “73rd Wexford Festival Opera is under way”
Support for Opera House and Wexford Festival
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council as a leader in the economic, social, and cultural development of Co. Wexford, has negotiated a new 3-year strategic partnership with the National Opera House and Wexford Festival Opera. The agreement is designed to provide overall support to the House and Festival, together with promoting community participation and increasingContinue reading “Support for Opera House and Wexford Festival”
Taoiseach opens 72nd Wexford Festival
By Dan Walsh at the Wexford Festival An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar TD, was on Wexford Quay this evening where he performed the official launch of the 72nd Wexford Festival Opera. The event was accompanied by a colourful fireworks display in pleasant weather conditions. Cllr John Hegarty, Mayor of Wexford, spoke briefly and encouraged the largeContinue reading “Taoiseach opens 72nd Wexford Festival”
Literature fringe events at Wexford festival
By Dan Walsh The 71st Wexford Festival Opera opens on Friday evening with crackling fireworks over the harbour and the National Opera House will accommodate the best singers and performers of national and international fame, but a traditional feature of the festival are the fringe events, and there is so many listed and catering forContinue reading “Literature fringe events at Wexford festival”
New CEO for Wexford Festival
Randall Shannon has been appointed interim CEO of Wexford Festival Opera taking up the role immediately, and replacing David McLoughlin, who served in the role for thirteen years. Mr Shannon started his career as an orchestral musician in London before developing a career in arts management. He has held Chief Executive positions with the IrishContinue reading “New CEO for Wexford Festival”
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