By Dan Walsh at Wexford Library Traditional singer, songwriter and composer Aileen Lambert was awarded the Commemorations Artist Bursary 2024 from Wexford County Council earlier this year and last night in Wexford Library she presented an evening of ‘New Songs’. Aileen shared songs which she has written which attempt to tell the story of ordinaryContinue reading “Sharing new songs event at the Library”
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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”
Free seed packets of peas, beans and spinach!
By Dan Walsh LEAF (Literacy and Food Education), a new seed growing initiative to support people in County Wexford grow their own food, was launched in Gorey Library on Friday by An Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council Cllr. Pip Breen. LEAF has issued an invitation to collect free seed packs at your local library toContinue reading “Free seed packets of peas, beans and spinach!”
Refugee photography on view at Wexford Town Library
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council’s Local Authority Integration Team has announced the winners of the Refugee Week 2024 Photography Competition themed Our Home, which received numerous inspiring and poignant submissions that beautifully captured the essence of what home means, particularly through the experiences of refugees and their supporters. The competition judges were deeply movedContinue reading “Refugee photography on view at Wexford Town Library”
Civil War exhibition opens in Wexford
By Dan Walsh at Wexford Library An exciting exhibition recalling the War of Independence and Civil War in County Wexford was officially launched by the Leas-Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, Cllr Ger Carthy, in Wexford Library tonight (Thursday). Cllr Carthy said; “I’m delighted to launch this exhibition,The War of Independence and Civil War in CountyContinue reading “Civil War exhibition opens in Wexford”
In the footprints of Wexford history
By Dan Walsh A centenary series of “War of Independence and Civil War Tours in County Wexford” is taking place in the coming weeks. Talks will be given by Barry Lacey, Historian-in-Residence at Wexford Libraries focussing on events and incidents that occurred in Bunclody, Enniscorthy, Wexford, Gorey and New Ross between 1916 and 1923. The War ofContinue reading “In the footprints of Wexford history”
‘Keep Well’ photo competition winners
By Dan Walsh During the last Covid-19 lockdown Wexford Libraries launched the ‘Keep Well Photo Competition’ and the people of Wexford were asked to take photos that showed who or what was helping them. The organisers were looking for images that would lift our spirits and the photos could include people, places and activities if theyContinue reading “‘Keep Well’ photo competition winners”
Every Wexford parish covered in book series
By Dan Walsh Two new volumes of the publication On Our Own Ground: County Wexford Parish by Parish were virtually launched today via Microsoft Teams by Dr. Patrick Prendergast, Provost, Trinity College Dublin. It follows on from volume one launched in 2013, with the launch of volumes two and three delayed due to the Covid-19Continue reading “Every Wexford parish covered in book series”
Discover free library services during Level 5
By Dan Walsh The five libraries across County Wexford at Bunclody, Enniscorthy, Gorey, New Ross and Wexford town are closed under Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions, but library services remain open to the public. You can continue to use your library 24/7 and free of charge online too! · join the library online; · download eBooks and eAudiobooks; · read magazinesContinue reading “Discover free library services during Level 5”
100th anniversary of first Wexford library
By Dan Walsh The story of Wexford Public Library Service began almost a century ago – in 1922 – when a library service was established in Riverchapel National School, near the popular seaside resort of Courtown. It was one of only four small libraries in Ireland founded as an experimental initiative under the auspices ofContinue reading “100th anniversary of first Wexford library”
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