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One of Wexford’s most beloved tourist attractions has a new addition to its foyer… The Irish National Heritage Park in Ferrycarrig, Co. Wexford has installed a Viking boat with a rich history in its visitor centre. The open-air museum, established in 1987, pays tribute to Ireland’s Viking history through its reconstructions of Viking daily life. …
The Heritage Council is now accepting applications from voluntary or community groups and not for profit non-governmental organisations in Wexford for its Community Heritage Grant Scheme 2025... In 2024, the scheme funded the Irish Street Arts Circus and Spectacle Network in Wexford to develop a National Circus and Fairground Archive, it supported the Tara Hill Community Development …
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A historical Wexford landmark will feature in a new board game which is set to be released later this year... Steve Kling owns and operates a small historical game company making games on historical battles that use history themed cards. Speaking to Wexford Weekly, Steve told us that the historical Vinegar Hill, in Enniscorthy, will …
Taghmon History Society have officially commemorated the late stuntman, John Condron, who died tragically while performing a stunt fall from the castle in the village 42 years ago... Members of the society’s committee arranged for a plaque to be unveiled on the castle wall on Saturday, August 17th and they were joined by members of …
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Left: Einstein, the INHP’s great grey owl; Right: Irish National Heritage Park tour guide Robert Laffan. Walled Town Day celebrates historic towns like Wexford that have or once had medieval town walls… Saturday, August 17th marks Wexford’s Walled Town Day and the beginning of National Heritage Week. Every year, the Heritage Council coordinates a series …
On Friday 23rd August at 7.30pm, join Wexford based poet Ben MacCaoilte and harpist Erin Lalor in Poetry, story, and music combine in this bilingual journey through time, memory, and nostalgia... Wrapped in the warm sounds of the harp and fiddle, audiences will be invited to lift the metaphorical gate and approach the well of …
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The Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann, which took place in Wexford over the last week, had many moments of brilliance... On our Facebook page, a young 10-year-old went viral after singing 'Grace' on the streets of Wexford town. From Courtown to Cork, Ballygarret to Bali, and Piercestown to Poland, the video surpassed over 250,000 views, showcasing …
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People came from everywhere to enjoy the Fleadh in Wexford town over the past week... One person on hand to capture the magic of the Fleadh was Thomas McCormack, who is a freelance photojournalist. He captured Latvian woman, Solvita McCormack, who was holding her baby throughout, sing songs such as 'Black is the Colour' and …
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Tapestry talks and crafts at Ferns, a weapons display at the Irish National Heritage Park in Ferrycarrig, an exploration of dinosaur trees at the JFK Arboretum and a demonstration on Wexford Olympians at Enniscorthy Castle are among the many free events taking place across Wexford during National Heritage Week 2024, from Saturday August 17th to Sunday …
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As part of National Heritage Week, the Sisters of St John of God Congregation will host a photographic exhibition reflecting the journey of Irish Religious Sisters in Ireland and overseas between 1923-2023... The exhibition is an initiative of The Association of Leaders of Missionaries & Religious of Ireland (AMRI). Typically these women joined religious congregations …
The home of Wexford GAA, Wexford Park, will play host to a Guinness World Record breaking attempt in August... Wexford Park will be hosting an event in conjunction with Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann. The Fleadh, which takes place in Wexford this August, will attempt to get into the Guinness Book of records this summer. On …
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A traditional Irish pub called ‘Wexford’ is set to open in Savannah where many of the city’s locals can trace their roots to the sunny South-East... The bar scene in Savannah, Georgia has a new player in the form of ‘Wexford’, a traditional Irish pub that commemorates the special connection between the two areas. To …
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