Multiple events to take place at Vinegar Hill and Rebellion Centre

The National 1798 Rebellion Centre has announced a series of events to commemorate the 1798 Rebellion in Enniscorthy over the 21-22nd June 2025... 1798 Summer School A series of guided walks and talks will be offered on Saturday, 21st June, beginning with a walking tour of Enniscorthy town at 10am with historian and archaeologist, Barry …

Taghmon History Society commemorate stuntman John Condron who died in 1982

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 …

Historical photo exhibition to take place in Wexford on Religious Sisters in Ireland

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 …

We Investigate The Meaning Behind The Murals Across Wexford

‘As a Wexford local I like to think I know my town pretty well, but here I was surprised by art exhibited on streets I have walked hundreds of times…’ Nothing lights up an urban area quite like a mural. Muralists have long excelled in utilizing ordinary buildings to produce beautiful and often thought-provoking artwork. …

How Castlebridge In Wexford Became The Birthplace Of The Guinness World Records

The Model county is known for many things, but being the birthplace of the Guinness World Records often gets overlooked… Everybody at some point in their lives has seen a copy of the Guinness World Records. Chock-full with bizarre facts, fascinating stories and interesting titbits, the Guinness World Records is the absolute go-to guide for …

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