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Acclaimed musician and composer Colm Mac Con Iomaire, based near Gorey, County Wexford, delivered a poignant musical tribute to President Higgins at the recent Irish Development Education Association (IDEA)’s annual conference in Malahide... His performance was a central element of the ceremony honouring President Michael D. Higgins with the inaugural ‘Global Voice for Humanity’ Award. …
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On 13th June, Novatone will release their second single 'Sunny Day'... The band is fronted by Ann Marie Walsh and Mark McCorry who live between Gorey and Arklow. Their new single is available now on Bandcamp and will be on all streaming platforms on release day. Speaking to Wexford Weekly, Mark said his daily commute is the inspiration for 'Sunny …
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A Wexford based indie musician, David Byrne of Season Of Spiders, will be releasing a new album soon.... Season Of Spiders is the musical world of David Byrne, former member of The Willows and The Aluskas. In 2020, he released Living In Make Believe, his debut album as Season Of Spiders. This was followed by …
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We need more kindness in the world... The High Kings, a band who are well-known throughout Ireland for almost two decades now, have oozed in class after they invited a young Wexford girl to perform for them backstage. Aoife Banville, from Taghmon in County Wexford, is still just a second-year student. But, after a video …
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The Ocelots are twin brothers Ashley and Brandon Watson from Wexford. Building on the folk-rock essence of their debut, the duo release of their highly anticipated second album, Everything, When Said Slowly, 7th February 2025, and celebrate the launch with a special show at Wexford Opera House. This album unveils a richer, more expansive sound, masterfully produced by long-time …
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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, …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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, …
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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 …
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