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Book Launch of The Wexford Tune Book – Traditional Compositions, Collections & Repertoire from County Wexford by John Roche

Wexford Library Mallin St, Wexford, Wexford, Ireland

Traditional Fiddler John Roche has had a lifelong interest in the traditional music, song and dance of his native Wexford. Over the past number of years, he has been collecting, notating and making available online, a vast store of traditional music associated with County Wexford. In particular, he has sought, found and in most cases, … Continue reading Book Launch of The Wexford Tune Book – Traditional Compositions, Collections & Repertoire from County Wexford by John Roche

The Vikings and the Wexford Connection

Wexford Library Mallin St, Wexford, Wexford, Ireland

Date & Time:            11:00am - 12:00pm, Tuesday, August 6, 2024 A junior history presentation for all the family to enjoy with our local Viking Derek. Suitable for 10 years +. Parental supervision is required for the duration of the event. Booking is essential as places are limited. If you require additional support to attend this … Continue reading The Vikings and the Wexford Connection

Talking Music – Martin Hayes in conversation with Toner Quinn

Wexford Library Mallin St, Wexford, Wexford, Ireland

Martin Hayes is regarded as one of the most significant talents to emerge in the world of Irish traditional music. His unique sound, his mastery of his chosen instrument – the violin – his acknowledgement of the past and his shaping of the future of the music, combine to create a formidable artistic intelligence. He has … Continue reading Talking Music – Martin Hayes in conversation with Toner Quinn

Book Launch – ‘Mo Cheol’ by Nóra Byrne Kavanagh

Wexford Library Mallin St, Wexford, Wexford, Ireland

Originally from Ferns, Co. Wexford, Nóra is a music lecturer in the Department of Arts at the South East Technological University, Waterford City. She has two consecutive All Ireland Senior Piano titles from the late 1980s. Her first book titled ‘Music and Memories, A Documented History of the Waterford City Branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann’ … Continue reading Book Launch – ‘Mo Cheol’ by Nóra Byrne Kavanagh

Bardic Awards

Ferrycarrig Hotel Wexford, Wexford, Ireland
€40

CUAS with Méabh Ní Bheaglaoich (accordion,vocals), Nicole Ní Dhubhshláine (concertina, flute), Niamh Varian-Barry (fiddle, viola, vocals), and Kyle Macaulay (guitar, bouzouki)

Wexford Library Mallin St, Wexford, Wexford, Ireland

Méabh Ní Bheaglaoich (accordion,vocals), Nicole Ní Dhubhshláine (concertina, flute), Niamh Varian-Barry (fiddle, viola, vocals), and Kyle Macaulay (guitar, bouzouki)  came together in early 2023 to form CUAS, a collective that performs and celebrates the wild and diverse musical traditions of West Kerry. Inspired by the emotive songs and the vibrant dance traditions of the area, … Continue reading CUAS with Méabh Ní Bheaglaoich (accordion,vocals), Nicole Ní Dhubhshláine (concertina, flute), Niamh Varian-Barry (fiddle, viola, vocals), and Kyle Macaulay (guitar, bouzouki)

Event Series THE WEXFORD FLEADH ARTISAN FOOD HALL

THE WEXFORD FLEADH ARTISAN FOOD HALL

United Presbyterian and Methodist Church Anne St, Wexford, Ireland

Celebrating the Very Best of Wexford Food  Come and meet our Wexford Food Producers and taste the very best that Wexford has to offer at the ‘Wexford Fleadh Artisan Food Hall’ located at the Wexford Presbyterian Church, Anne Street, Wexford. The Wexford Fleadh Artisan Food Hall runs from Wednesday 7th August to Sunday 11th August … Continue reading THE WEXFORD FLEADH ARTISAN FOOD HALL

The Spectacular Library of Magical Things with author Caroline Busher

Wexford Library Mallin St, Wexford, Wexford, Ireland

Date & Time:            12:00pm - 1:00pm, Wednesday, August 7, 2024 Join us, and Author Caroline Busher in Wexford Library during the Fleadh, for what will be a great children's literature event. Caroline’s novel The Spectacular Library of Magical Things, tells the story of Síofra, a young banshee who lives on an enchanted island off the … Continue reading The Spectacular Library of Magical Things with author Caroline Busher

The Course of Music & Musicians from County Wexford Talk presented by John Roche

Wexford Library Mallin St, Wexford, Wexford, Ireland

The Course of Music and Musicians of County Wexford will be presented by Wexford fiddle player John Roche. It will provide a general illustrated overview of the story of traditional Irish music in the Model County over the past 300 years, focussing on the cultural movements, personalities and achievements that have contributed to make a … Continue reading The Course of Music & Musicians from County Wexford Talk presented by John Roche

Book Launch – The Companion to Irish Traditional Music with Fintan Vallely

Wexford Library Mallin St, Wexford, Wexford, Ireland

Fintan Vallely is a musician, writer and speaker in and on Traditional music. A performer since his younger teens in the early 1960s, he has travelled widely playing music - in Ireland, Europe, Scandinavia, Canada, the USA, Asia and Australia, and in 1986 was the author of Timber, the first tutor for Irish flute. He … Continue reading Book Launch – The Companion to Irish Traditional Music with Fintan Vallely

Old and new Wexford maps, an interactive presentation with Kevin Whelan

Wexford Library Mallin St, Wexford, Wexford, Ireland

A native of County Wexford, Prof. Kevin Whelan is one of Ireland’s best known and widely published scholars and was the inaugural Michael Smurfit Director of Notre Dame Dublin 1998-2024. During his tenure, he taught over 3,000 Notre Dame undergraduates. He has been a visiting professor at New York University, Boston College and Concordia University … Continue reading Old and new Wexford maps, an interactive presentation with Kevin Whelan

Who Am I Now

Jerome Hynes Theatre National Opera House, Wexford, Wexford, Ireland

Who Am I Now presented by Tranquillity. Featuring music by Tulua Adult €10.00 Child €5.00

€10
Event Series THE WEXFORD FLEADH ARTISAN FOOD HALL

THE WEXFORD FLEADH ARTISAN FOOD HALL

United Presbyterian and Methodist Church Anne St, Wexford, Ireland

Celebrating the Very Best of Wexford Food  Come and meet our Wexford Food Producers and taste the very best that Wexford has to offer at the ‘Wexford Fleadh Artisan Food Hall’ located at the Wexford Presbyterian Church, Anne Street, Wexford. The Wexford Fleadh Artisan Food Hall runs from Wednesday 7th August to Sunday 11th August … Continue reading THE WEXFORD FLEADH ARTISAN FOOD HALL

From local song collections to Newfoundland and Appalachian song connections – Aileen Lambert

Wexford Library Mallin St, Wexford, Wexford, Ireland

Aileen Lambert is a traditional singer, curator, facilitator, song-collector, and songwriter. She has undertaken numerous innovative community based local song collection projects in County Wexford which have resulted in a series of songbooks with accompanying recordings. Her research into songs connecting Ireland with Newfoundland, CA and the Appalachian region in the US has uncovered a … Continue reading From local song collections to Newfoundland and Appalachian song connections – Aileen Lambert

Sean Nós Dancing with Niamh Page – Family event

Wexford Library Mallin St, Wexford, Wexford, Ireland

Date & Time:            2:00pm - 3:30pm, Thursday, August 8, 2024 Niamh has been teaching Sean Nos Dance in the Wexford area for 15 years. She loves the self-expression of Sean Nós dance and the freedom which it gives to the rhythms of the music. Niamh is a trained Irish Step Dancer and Modern Dancer. Niamh teaches children … Continue reading Sean Nós Dancing with Niamh Page – Family event

Fleadh Cheoil 2024 – Tin Whistle Guinness World Record Attempt

Chadwicks Wexford Park

Join us in Wexford on Thursday 8th August 2024, as we attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the largest group playing tin whistles over a continuous 5-minute period! Organised by Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann and the FEC, this world record attempt invites tin whistle players of all ages to participate! We need 1,200 people … Continue reading Fleadh Cheoil 2024 – Tin Whistle Guinness World Record Attempt

Ó Fhonnadoireacht go Greanadoireacht: from Sean nós songs to Woodcut Prints presented by Colm Brennan

Wexford Library Mallin St, Wexford, Wexford, Ireland

Mayo native, Colm Brennan is an internationally renowned sculptor who has lived in North Wexford for many years. He had published extensive volumes of poetry and self-composed traditional songs in Irish and English. During the Fleadh, in Green Acres Gallery, he is exhibiting a series of woodcuts depicting Sean Nós songs which are also available … Continue reading Ó Fhonnadoireacht go Greanadoireacht: from Sean nós songs to Woodcut Prints presented by Colm Brennan