Gorey native, Mark Redmond, will cover the history of the renowned players of the uilleann pipes throughout County Wexford since the 1700's and Mark will include pertinent musical samples on an array of uilleann pipes during the lecture. Mark Redmond continues the musical tradition of the Uilleann Pipes and is an expert musician and piper … Continue reading The Piping tradition of Co. Wexford with Mark Redmond (Piper)

Join folklorist Michael Fortune (folklore.ie) for an overview of the unique folklore, practices and customs of his native Co. Wexford. For the Fleadh, Michael will present an hour-long talk which will look at funeral practices, wedding customs, mumming traditions and farming and calendar rituals and beliefs. The talk will also make reference to the shared … Continue reading The Unique Folklore of Co. Wexford Presentation with Mick Fortune

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