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Wexford Event Guide

  • 17-08-2008 3:57pm
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    Moderators, Education Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 24,056 Mod ✭✭✭✭


    There is always something happening in Wexford. Throughout the year numerous festivals, events, gigs etc. take place in Wexford. So, feel free to post up any information you have in this thread (only this thread please!). Links attached to posts are also welcome for further information.

    All are welcome to post in this thread with anything happening in Wexford!


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  • Registered Users Posts: 3 Wexford Town Library


    Wexford County Council Public Library Service in association with Coracle invites you to a reading by author Niall Griffiths from his new book, a memoir and travelogue entitled,Ten Pound Pom.This event will take place inWexford Town LibraryonSaturday 25th June 2011 at 2pm. Free and all welcome. Booking is essential.To book your place phone 053-9121637 or email:wexfordlib@wexfordcoco.ie.This event is part funded by the European Regional Development fund though the interreg IVa programme.http://www.coracle.eu.com/.
    About the book:
    In 1976, Niall's family emigrated to Australia, as part of the £10 Pom scheme. He lived there for 3 years, moving from Brisbane to Perth in a souped-up station wagon. 30 years later, he returned to retrace his steps; this is a memoir, travelogue, rant, paean, elegy, and perhaps the closest thing to an autoibiography that Niall will ever write.
    About the Author:
    Niall Griffiths was born in Liverpool in 1966, studied English, and now lives and works in Aberystwyth. His first four novels are Grits (2000), a tale of addicts and drifters in rural Wales; Sheepshagger (2001), the story of Ianto, a feral mountain boy; Kelly & Victor (2002); and Stump (2003), which won two Book of the Year awards.Gritswas made into a film for television, and Kelly & Victor and Stump are being made into films.His last novel is Runt (2006).
    Niall Griffiths has also written travel pieces, restaurant and book reviews, and radio plays.He has been published by Bloomsbury and Random House and his work continues to receive strong critical acclaim throughout the UK.


  • Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 3,584 Mod ✭✭✭✭St Senan


    Guys I have removed all the old posts here to try and Revive this thread. So if any of you want to start posting up upcoming events please feel free.


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,459 ✭✭✭Ledger


    I'll get us started with a few of the obvious ones:

    JFK Dunbrody Festival, New Ross
    20th of July 2012 - 22nd of July 2012
    Website: www.jfkdunbrodyfestival.com
    A varied festival featuring open air music, markets, arts and crafts takes place in New Ross, July 20 to 22.

    Wexford Strawberry Festival, Enniscorthy
    Website: www.wexfordstrawberryfestival.com
    Strawberry Fest 2012 is a new take on one of Irelands longest established town festivals and takes over the town of Enniscorthy in the Sunny South East of Ireland on the weekend of the 1-3 June 2012.
    Maverick Sabre, The Original Rudeboys and Mikill Payne have already been announced for Friday 1st June.

    New Ross Drama Festival
    9th of March 2012 - 11th of March 2012
    Contact: St Michaels Theatre
    Website: www.stmichaelsnewross.com
    New Ross Drama Festival is a festival feast for all drama goers a great night for all to enjoy.

    Nickey Rackard Commemorative Statue Unveiling
    19th of March 2012
    The Mayor will be unveiling a commemorative statue of the great Wexford hurler Nickey Rackard on Bank Holiday Monday 19th March in Selskar square. The event will start at 2.30 pm and will include guest speakers and entertainment.


  • Registered Users Posts: 28,403 ✭✭✭✭vicwatson


    I think this is kept fairly up to date -

    Good place for info -

    http://www.wexlive.com/


  • Registered Users Posts: 200 ✭✭bohspunks


    Punk and Metal night at the Ship Pub, North Street, New Ross Weds March 7th

    3 bands for 3 Euro!

    with

    The Jobseekers
    Dublin fast punk, download their debut album here for free
    http://lnk.ms/PZJN0

    Found on The Floor
    New Ross local favourites if you believe the New Ross Standard! Mad mix of metal, punk and catchy choruses - trying out a few new songs at this and all!

    Born Of Betrayal
    New Ross Dark and heavy metal

    First band at 9, ska, punk, new wave etc tunes between and after bands.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 200 ✭✭bohspunks


    Gig at The ship Pub, North Street, New Ross
    Thursday March 15th with
    Oi Polloi - punk from Scotland
    Found on The Floor - New ross metal / punk

    Starts around 9 adm 5 euro


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  • Registered Users Posts: 5,680 ✭✭✭jd


    Might be interesting to those of a certain vintage.... :D;)

    Arts Centre
    Dreamers & Cornerboys CD Launch
    Fri 13-04-2012 20:30
    An evening of musical nostalgia to launch the compilation CD “Dreamers & Corner Boys” (Rock , Pop & Indie by Wexford Bands 1978-89) and will feature performances by 5 bands from that era. Black Arthur & the Undertakers, Elektron, Yellow Moriah, Trupenny Opera and The Ensemble will take the stage...

    http://www.wexfordartscentre.ie/events.html?id=394



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  • Registered Users Posts: 28,403 ✭✭✭✭vicwatson


    Is that Billy Roche the playwright at 2.03??

    jd wrote: »
    Might be interesting to those of a certain vintage.... :D;)

    Arts Centre
    Dreamers & Cornerboys CD Launch
    Fri 13-04-2012 20:30



    http://www.wexfordartscentre.ie/events.html?id=394



  • Registered Users Posts: 5,680 ✭✭✭jd


    vicwatson wrote: »
    Is that Billy Roche the playwright at 2.03??

    Yip!


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,901 ✭✭✭McLoughlin


    Do people have a favourite band from that era ? Nostalgia for the old folks and an education for the young folks and Did you see the big poster in the windows of Dunnes for the event.


  • Registered Users Posts: 5,680 ✭✭✭jd


    Enjoyed that gig, bit of a blast. My mates were in Yellow Moriah (we were all 16 or so, how Pat Kehoe put up with us in The Imperial I'm not sure :);) ). Pat Jackman and Martin Jackman formed ska band "The Jackmans" later. Martin can sometimes be seen playing in Mackens , and plays guitar occasionally for other bands. Pat works as a sound designer/composer for drama productions etc.


  • Registered Users Posts: 6,893 ✭✭✭allthedoyles


    Looking forward to the Maritime Matters Festival this weekend at Hook Lighthouse:

    http://hookheritage.ie/index.php/festivals-events/maritime-matters-festival/


  • Registered Users Posts: 6,893 ✭✭✭allthedoyles


    The Duncannon Fort Military Re-Enactment and Vehicle Show is on the June Bank Holiday Weekend .


  • Registered Users Posts: 89 ✭✭nunn351


    Next Sunday June 24th is ' Wexford Day'

    JFK Aboretum are giving free admission to kids wearing the Wexford colours .


  • Registered Users Posts: 6,893 ✭✭✭allthedoyles


    Tesco Car Park New Ross - Sunday 24th June

    Classic & Vintage Car & Bike Show .- in aid of Aware .

    Loads of sideshows and fun for all the family


  • Registered Users Posts: 6,893 ✭✭✭allthedoyles


    Car Boot Sale in Terrerath next Sunday 24th June at 11am


  • Registered Users Posts: 6,893 ✭✭✭allthedoyles


    Car Boot Sale in Cassagh next Sunday 1st July at 11am


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 13,549 ✭✭✭✭Judgement Day


    Car Boot Sale in Cassagh next Sunday 1st July at 11am

    Any chance of more detailed information? As far as I'm concerned Cassagh could be on the north face of the Eiger - remember some of us here are blow-ins. :D


  • Registered Users Posts: 6,893 ✭✭✭allthedoyles


    Any chance of more detailed information? As far as I'm concerned Cassagh could be on the north face of the Eiger - remember some of us here are blow-ins. :D

    On the Wexford to New Ross N25 , - turn left at Ballinaboola ( the road beside the service station )

    Cassagh is about 2 miles .

    Car Boot Sale in Cassagh, wexford

    Dates: Sunday the 1st and Saturday 14th July 2012

    Prices:
    Admission for public: €1
    Children free.

    Opening hours:
    Opening to the public at 11:00 am

    Take the road beside the shop opposite the horse and hound, ballinaboola, on the New ross-wexford road.


  • Registered Users Posts: 6,893 ✭✭✭allthedoyles


    Carrigbyrne Field Day is a fun filled day for all the family taking place in Newbawn Sports Ground on Sunday July 8th

    With activities such as Wheel of Fortune, 5 a side soccer, Kid's obstacle course, BBQ and much much more


  • Registered Users Posts: 6,893 ✭✭✭allthedoyles


    West Wexford Harriers Hound Show and Field Day 2012
    Sunday 1st of July at 12pm in Cassagh, New Ross, Co. Wexford.
    All the usually classes including Hound, Terrier, Lurcher, Whippet and Pet Classes.
    Also Flapper Racing! Great day out for everybody!
    Enquires to John 0876284264

    For anyone interested in Dogs .


  • Registered Users Posts: 3 Wexford Town Library


    Summertime Blooms at County Library

    Wexford town library will host a flower arranging demonstration as part of the annual Wexford in Bloom festival on Thursday 12th of July 10.45-11.45am. Instructor Helen Battigan will guide participants through simple but stunning floral arrangements with expert advice, hints and tips. Those taking part may also be in with a chance to enter a free raffle to win one of Helen’s creations. All welcome. Booking essential. Phone: 053-9121637.

    National digital TV switchover information session
    Have you made the switch to digital television? Don’t get left behind this autumn as Ireland prepares to make the big switch to digital TV. If you get your TV through an aerial, and want to continue watching your TV you need to act before 24th October. Come along to Wexford town library to find out more on Thursday 19th July at 10.45am. Rory Murphy, Digital TV Outreach Champion for County Wexford, will provide information and answers to your questions on the digital television switchover. All Welcome. For more information phone: 053-9121637.


  • Registered Users Posts: 6,893 ✭✭✭allthedoyles


    Heard the Adamstown Show is cancelled until Friday 13th July .

    Was due to be on tomorrow :

    http://www.adamstownshow.com/

    Its not official yet though


  • Registered Users Posts: 606 ✭✭✭NeoRox


    Another victim of the weather it seems.

    Bannow Rathangan Show Cancelled

    http://www.bannowrathanganshow.com/


  • Registered Users Posts: 6,893 ✭✭✭allthedoyles


    Heard the Adamstown Show is cancelled until Friday 13th July .

    Was due to be on tomorrow :

    http://www.adamstownshow.com/

    Its not official yet though

    The website now says it has been re-scheduled to Saturday 27th July ( Don't think this date exists )

    Wonder is it on Friday 27th or Saturday 28th ?


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    Wells House & Gardens
    Ballyedmond, Gorey

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    Victorian Garden Party

    Sunday July 15th, 2012

    A fun day for all the family with a selection of entertainment including:

    *The Red Moon Puppet Theatre, face painting, magic shows and a juggling butler.

    *Treasure hunts.

    *Music from Loch Garman Silver Band and South East Radio broadcasting live.

    You can also sample all that Wells House & Gardens has to offer including the House Tour, Playground, Cafe, Archery, Woodland Walk and more. So bring a picnic along or enjoy a selection of tasty delights suchas Featherbed Ice Cream, Strawberries & Cream or a range from the The Little Kitchen.

    http://www.wellshouse.ie/events/

    http://www.facebook.com/wellshouseandgardens


    Should be great craic and the weather forcast is reasonable - reallly! :D


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  • Registered Users Posts: 1,700 ✭✭✭Loobz


    Anyone go to the barn dance? Was some craic. First time being there but will go again. Entertainment was top notch.

    Anyone know who won the raffle? There was no draw on the night.
    Or does anyone know who won best dressed?

    There were some great pirates and cowboys going around.


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