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Éire is Alba – RTÉ Concert Orchestra

Sat 10th August - Sat 10th August

The RTÉ Concert Orchestra, under conductor David Brophy, join legendary folk musicians, RTÉ CO Associate Artist Zoë Conway, John Mc Intyre, Julie Fowlis and Éamon Doorley. Celebrating a shared heritage where Ireland and Scotland meet, traditional and folk styles meet classical music. A number of pieces composed by Zoë Conway and arranged by Gavin Murphy […]

Flanagan Brothers Award Concert

Fri 9th August - Fri 9th August
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Award Recipient – Seamus Egan Seamus Egan…   It’s hard to think of an artist in traditional Irish music more influential than Seamus Egan. From his beginnings as a teen prodigy, to his groundbreaking solo work with Shanachie Records, to his founding of Irish-American powerhouse band Solas, to his current work as one of the leading […]

Wexford Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2024

Sun 4th August - Sun 11th August
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Fleadh Cheoil means ‘a festival, or feast, of music’.    Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann is the world’s largest annual festival of Irish music, song and dance and since its beginnings in Mullingar in 1951 ‘The Fleadh’ has become a national institution, an annual event drawing visitors to the host town over the course of a […]

WELLNESS RETREAT – RELAX & REJUVENATE

Sun 28th July - Sun 28th July

Join us for our fantastic WELLNESS RETREAT at Murphy’s Barn, New Line Road, Wexford on Sunday 28th July 2024 from 10 am to 3 pm   This will be a relaxing and invigorating journey of music and yoga that will challenge you to relax, be still, to bring your attention back to your body and […]

WexWalks

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Take a vivid journey through the historical streets and winding lanes of Wexford Town, an ancient Viking city.     Explore the worlds of medieval ports, bullrings, bloody insurrections, ghostly graveyards and cavernous churches. Hear about local characters, from monstrous murderers to vicious vikings to Oliver Cromwell himself. Join local actor and history buff, Paul […]

Martin Hayes (Solo) at St. Mogues Church, Fethard

Mon 5th August - Mon 5th August
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Immerse yourself in an evening of sublime traditional music with Martin Hayes in the intimate setting of St. Mogues Church, Fethard On Sea.

Martin Hayes & Friends in Rowe Street Church, Wexford

Tue 6th August - Tue 6th August
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Immerse yourself in an evening of sublime traditional music with Martin Hayes & Friends, at the historic Rowe Street Church in Wexford.

Johnstown Castle Estate, Museum and Gardens

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Johnstown Castle Estate, Museum & Gardens has a long and colourful story stretching over 800 years The 3 in 1 attraction has a range of activities for all ages. Enjoy a guided tour of the restored 19th-century Castle and unique servants’ tunnel – the longest domestic servants’ tunnel in Ireland. Take a look at the […]

Jazz/Trad at Johnstown Castle

Fri 2nd August - Fri 2nd August
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Fleadh Cheoil ne hÉireann, the world’s largest annual festival of Irish traditional music, is coming to Wexford town for the first time in August. In recognition, Jazz at Johnstown is contributing to the festivities by hosting a jazz/trad concert with renowned piper Mark Redmond and the Chris Colloton Trio at the Visitors Centre on Friday evening, […]

Wexford Drama Group presents ‘Tom, Dick and Harry’ by Ray and Michael Cooney

Thu 15th August - Sat 24th August

After a fantastic run on the All Ireland Drama circuit, Wexford Drama Group are back with the sizzling summer farce, “Tom, Dick and Harry” written by Ray and Michael Cooney.  After her fabulous production of “Run For Your Wife” in the summer of 2023, comedy master Linda Hynes is back in the directors chair and […]

Christy Moore in Concert

Sat 17th August - Sat 17th August
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One of the most compelling and inspirational musicians Ireland has ever seen, Christy has a universal fan base and still continues to entertain; cementing him as an Irish icon. It is his deep urge to connect with the listener and to transmit the meaning of the songs he sings that has endeared him to audiences […]

Michael English – A Million Medleys

Sat 9th November - Wed 9th October
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A Million Medleys, the superb new show from Irish Country Star Michael English. A special concert of globally loved, million selling hits that will leave you wanting more!  Each song better than the next & you’ll want to sing along with every single song!