Wexford Event Guide

allthedoyles wrote: »

Rather poor show this year, low turnout and a noticeable lack of exhibits, that said tho the reenactors who came were really good, very informative and some new stuff to ogle, the vikings and romans were great as always.

On vinegar hill as a spectator, will post some pictures as the battle unfolds.

maybe we'll win this time:D

Rebels take tothe field

Navarre wrote: »

Like everything to do with Enniscorthy and Co Wexford regarding tourism and putting out there to tourists it would be knocked on the head before the idea left town. I wonder was any of our Elected representatives in the Government standing in the crowd thinking what JD and lots more are saying.

In small minded,myopic Enniscorthy do you really think that they'd manage to pull something like that off?

Anyhow back on topic:

details here: http://www.wreckless.ie/Wreckless-Halloween-Workshop/

Is a training course an event?

Would definitely be interested in doing this if it wasn't on a weekday.....

http://www.wexford.ie/wex/Departments/Planning/WhatsNew/Name,24983,en.html

Maintaining & Recording Historic Graveyards Training Day
Where
Wednesday 5th November 2014 Presentation Centre, Nunnery Road, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford

What?
A one-day training session on how to maintain and record memorials in graveyards. Part of a pilot project in County Wexford to conserve and care for our historic graveyards.

Why?
• Graveyards are a rich source of local history and genealogy and a repository of the artistic endeavors and social values of former generations.

•The character of a graveyard must be identified before undertaking maintenance works which is crucial so as not to inadvertently destroy the features that make your graveyard the unique place that is worth conserving and presenting to the public.

•In maintaining a graveyard a balance needs to be achieved between too much tidying up work that may destroy the character and neglecting a graveyard that makes the place inaccessible to parishioner and visitor. The recording of memorials is a non-destructive low-impact way of helping to conserve graveyards and the valuable information they contain.

• Communities and individuals often enjoy recording memorials in graveyards and training can help to attain a consistent and informed approach.

• Community recording is a great resource which can leverage other funding to help conserve church ruins etc within graveyards.

• The outputs of such projects can make an area more attractive to local residents, visitors and tourists alike.

Who should attend?
The seminar will be of interest to graveyard committees, community groups, parish groups, local historical societies, historians, genealogists, elected members, local authority staff and interested individuals.

Programme
9.00-9.30 Registration

9.30-9.45 Introduction – John Carley, Director of Services, Housing, Environment & Community, Wexford County Council

9.45-10.00 Procedures - Yvonne Doyle, Conservation Adviser

10.00-11.00 Maintenance & Graveyards - Yvonne Doyle, Conservation Adviser

11.00-11.30 Tea/Coffee Break

11.30-12.00 Archaeology & History of Graveyards - Stafford McLoughlin Archaeology

12.00-12.30 Types of Memorials - Stafford McLoughlin Archaeology

12.30-13.00 Inscriptions, Iconography, Masons & Markers - Stafford McLoughlin Archaeology

13.00-13.30 Lunch

13.30-14.00 Photography and Recording in Graveyards - Yvonne Doyle, Conservation Adviser

14.00-14.30 How to map your graveyard and review of Wexford County Council Graveyard Memorials Recording Project – Procedures – Stafford McLoughlin Archaeology

14.30-16.00 Practical Sessions in nearby graveyard.

16.00-16.30 Feedback and Close Booking: There is no registration fee but places are limited so booking in advance is essential.

Please complete the registration form below to book your place.

Name: ________________________________________________________________

Address: _______________________________________________________________

Email: ____________________________________

Phone: ______________________

Group (if any): __________________________________________________________

Attendees should bring waterproof clothing and stout shoes for the practical session.

Return to: planning@wexfordcoco.ie or post to Planning Department, Wexford County Council, Carricklawn, Wexford. For further information please contact us on the above email or on 053-9196101