7 Things to do this week...
1 MAGICAL BRIDGE LANTERN RELEASE: Everyone is invited to attend a special event at St Kearns this Sunday when St Kearns rowing club will launch a flotilla of 200 eco-friendly water lanterns to float down the river from Tintern Abbey, under Tintern bridge and out to sea to mark the bicentenary of the bridge. Positioned on one of the main routes from Wellingtonbridge to Fethard-on-sea and the Hook, the hump-backed bridge has provided locals with access across the Ban river from penal times, through famine and wars. A guided walking tour by Pat Caulfield will finish at the bridge where piper Ned Wall will accompany the walkers to mark the start of the bi-centennial celebrations. Following a blessing of the bridge at a specially re-instated ‘Mass Rock’ by the local priest and Mmnister, a commemorative treeplanting ceremony will take place, followed by the lantern release. The celebration is open to all. People are asked to please assemble at the Vine Cottage bar in Saltmills at 2.30 p.m. to join the guided walking tour or gather on the Saltmills side of the bridge at 4 p.m. for the celebrations.
2 F-JOB TRIO: Matt Jacobson, Greg Felton and Cormac O’Brien trio will perform in the Wexford Arts Centre Thursday, September 28, at 8.30 p.m. Felton, Jacobson and O’Brien share a lot in common and it is all of these characteristics that give the group a unique vantage point, allowing them to take the well-trodden piano trio format to innovative and exciting places. It is unusual to hear a piano trio that are as at home, swinging through standards as they are making their way through rhythmically shifting downtown grooves and play with spontaneity. Tickets are €15 and are available from the Arts Centre, call 053 91 23764.
3 GERARD MURPHY RUN: Car enthusiasts from all over the country will be heading for the Old Dublin Road outside Enniscorthy on Sunday as the annual Gerard Murphy Memorial Run rolls out. Now in its 7th year, the event has gone on to become one of the biggest automotive events in the country and sees impressive vehicles travel from all over the country to be take part. This year, over 600 cars are expected, with registration opening at around 10 a.m. There will be plenty of time to admire the shining cars before they hit the road for the run at around 1 p.m.
4 HOSPICE COFFEE MORNING: There will be a coffee morning in aid of the North Wexford Hospice Homecare team in Quinn Property. Gorey on Wednesday, September 27. Quinn Property is located on Main Street in Gorey. The coffee morning will take place between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. This annual event is always well supported and there will be plenty of refreshments.
5 TENNESSEE WILLIAMS PLAYS: Three Tennessee Williams will be performed by Coolgreany Amateur Dramatic Society in St Mogue’s Hall, Inch from Tuesday to Tuesday, September 26 to September 28. Tickets are €10 and will be available at the door each night. Doors open at 7.30 p.m. for an 8 p.m. start. Complimentary home made cakes and tea will be available. The plays will star Sally Stevens, Maggie Murphy, Carl Nuzum, Paula Breen D’Arcy, Finola Montomery, Sheila O’Kelly and George Pervical. The plays are directed by Ned Dempsey and Eamonn O’Shiel. To book contact 087 2411926. This is expected to be a great night’s entertainment.
6 KEVIN MCALEER -SAYING YES TO YES: Comedian Kevin McAleer will perform a special show at The Presentation Centre in Enniscorthy this Saturday night. The satirical show is being described as a ‘lifechanging hour of living fully in the moment, with meditation, mindfulness, deep breathing, tai chi, yoga, bee venom, therapy, psychic flower arranging, singing with dolphins and digital photography!’ A veteran of the Irish comedy scene, McAleer never fails to cause shock and laughter, sometimes in equal measure. Tickets are €20 and the show starts at 8 p.m.
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MUSICALS AND MORE: Enniscorthy Musical Society is delighted to present two great nights of entertainment at Enniscorthy Athenaeum this week as they stage their “Musicals and More” production on Thursday and Friday night. The historic town centre building is set to come to life to the sound of your favourite musical shows featuring a great mix of contemporary hits and old classics performed by a stellar cast. The fun gets underway each night at 8 p.m. and tickets are available either from the Athenaeum in advance of the performance, or on the door on the night.