Wexford's Sports, News, And Entertainment
A new studio has been put in place for Wexford musicians to use... The new studio, located at the Wexford Arts Centre, will provide a space for Wexford musicians to practice and rehearse. The initiative is supported by the Arts Office of Wexford County Council, and it is located in the heart of Wexford town, …
Continue reading "New studio put in place for musicians in Wexford"
A Wexford woman has released a brand-new Christmas song... Sheila O'Sullivan, originally from the village of Kilmuckridge in Wexford, has released a new Christmas song entitled "Are you coming for Christmas?" The song follows a story about a young Irish man who followed a girl to Boston in America and how his family - and …
Continue reading "Watch: Wexford woman releases catchy Irish Christmas song with ode to home"
The Ocelots are twin brothers Ashley and Brandon Watson from Wexford, now residing in Leipzig, Germany... Building on the folk-rock essence of their debut, the duo are excited to announce the release of their highly anticipated second album, Everything, When Said Slowly, set for February 2025. This album unveils a richer, more expansive sound, masterfully produced by long-time …
Continue reading "Wexford twins The Ocelots announce new album and share first single"
There's a music festival taking place in Enniscorthy which is starting on Friday, 13th September... It's called the "Blackstairs Blues Festival" and the festival is now it its 30th year. Ahead of the exciting festival, the organisers and committee members have released the scheduled times, acts, and venues. The first event will take place on …
Continue reading "All acts and scheduled times revealed for upcoming music festival in Enniscorthy"
A popular artist will be performing in Wexford soon... The Irish musician, who has a lot of excellent Irish rebel covers, will be performing at a pub in Wexford town soon. Fieldsy will be performing at Casey's of Wexford and excitement is building ahead of the night. It will take place on Thursday, August 29th, …
Continue reading "Popular Irish artist to perform at Wexford town pub free of charge"
Comhaltas Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann launches into a weekend jam-packed with music and competitions, celebrating a diverse array of performers... Over the next three days, an estimated 5,500 musicians across 250 competitions will compete for a much sought-after trophy. On Sunday, the Senior Céilí Band Competition will take centre stage at the Credit Union Dome. …
The first of five songs written by Corner Boy at a song-writing session in the West of Ireland in 2023, ’Beast of Burden’ is an uplifting and energetic folk/roots rock song exploring identity and understanding in a relationship.... The song was recorded and produced by the band in their rehearsal/recording space in the South East …
Continue reading "Wexford band Corner Boy release brand new single"
Wexford continues to shine when it comes to getting excellent acts to perform across the county... It has since been revealed that a popular Irish rebel musician will be performing at The White House Pub in Enniscorthy. The White House Pub, which was recently named Wexford's best pub in a Wexford Weekly online poll, has …
Continue reading "Popular Irish rebel musician to perform at pub in Enniscorthy"
Fieldsy is one of Ireland's top up-and-coming artists... Today, Fieldsy released a new cover of Pecker Dunne's song 'Wexford' on her YouTube channel, where she regularly uploads covers of various songs. The song is about about discrimination and prejudice and some of the interactions between the Traveller and settled communities. In the song ‘Wexford Town’, …
A popular Wexford DJ has landed himself a residency in Portugal for Summer 2024... Wexford based DJ, DJ Ciano, is from Camolin just outside of Gorey, but he will be calling Albufeira in Portugal his new home for Summer 2024. Cian Fitzgerald Byrne, more commonly known around now as DJ Ciano, has secured a residency …
Continue reading "Popular Wexford DJ lands residency in Portugal for the upcoming summer"
This is a date for your diaries... Popular Irish band, The High Kings, are coming to Wexford. The High Kings are made up of Finbarr Clancy, Darren Holden, Brian Dunphy and newest member Paul O’ Brien. The High Kings formed in June 2007 when Brian, Darren, Finbarr and former member Martin Furey were asked to …
Continue reading "Popular Irish folk band ‘The High Kings’ are coming to Wexford"
The countdown begins as the county gears up to welcome the world to Wexford Town... Today, the Wexford Fleadh Executive Committee and Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann officially launched this year’s Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann. From 4th to 11th August 2024, Wexford Town will come alive with the world’s largest celebration of Irish traditional music and heritage. The event, …