THURSDAY, JUNE 7 FRIDAY, JUNE 8 WHAT’S ON AROUND COUNTY WEXFORD

TUESDAY, JUNE 5 OSCAR WILDE SEASON LIVE IN MOVIES@GOREY

’An Ideal Husband’ is the third play from the Oscar Wilde Season at Movies@Gorey. It is about a government minister, Sir Robert Chiltern, whose smooth ascent to the top seems assured till Mrs Cheveley appears in London with damning proof of financial chicanery. 7.15 p.m.

RICHARD TAKACS’ LIBRARY TALK

As part of Wexford Library’s Parenting Programme, Richard Takacs will advise parents on how to deal with the issue of protecting your children’s privacy when they are online. The talk starts at 7 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6 MINI MAESTROS

Parents and kids are invited to discover music and singing with Aileen Donohoe and Peter McCamley. Wexford Arts Centre at 10.30 a.m.

LAUNCH OF ROSSLARE HISTORICAL SOCIETY JOURNAL.

Rosslare Historical Society’s new journal will be launched by Dr Austin O’Sullivan at Kelly’s Resort Hotel, Rosslare, at 8 p.m.

IMELDA KEHOE: THE ACCOUSTIC SESSIONS.

Local musicians Imelda Kehoe and Mick Egan team up for a night of music in the upstairs of Macken’s Bar. Tickets available from Wexford Arts Centre; the gig starts at 9 p.m.

CHARITY GOLF CLASSIC

A fundraising golf classic will take place at Wexford Golf Club with tee- times from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event is in aid of Wexford Special Olympics Club and Special Olympics Leinster. Entry is €160 per team of four. For more, contact Peadar at 087 9818419.

’FROM UNDER THE BED’ PLAY

Big Guerilla Productions present ‘From Under the Bed’ by Séamus O’Rourke. The play will take place in St Mogue’s Hall, Inch, at 8.30 p.m. Tickets €15, Call 087 2411926 for bookings.

THE NIGHT ALIVE

All-Ireland Confined Drama Champions Ballycogley Players will takes to the stage of the Dun Mhuire Theatre with their winning play ‘The Night Alive’ by Conor McPherson. All proceeds from the door and raffle will go to the Wexford Rape Crisis and Sexual Abuse Service. Tickets are €15 and will be available on the door.

ROCKIN’ IN THE FREE WORLD WITH JMA AND RAFTERMAN.

Enjoy a rocking night at Wexford Arts Centre in aid of Crumlin Children’s Hospital. The gig will feature the music of Bob Dylan, Pink FLoyd, Guns n’ Roses, Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Therapy? and many more. 8.30 p.m.

DIRTBIRDS LIVE AT THE OPERA HOUSE.

The internet sensation that is Dirtbirds will be coming to Wexford for one night only this week. The hilarious show will be staged in the National Opera House this coming Friday, June 8, at 8 p.m. The show is features Dublin Northsiders, Carmel and debs, as they chat about life, love and the ever-changing size of Kim Kardashian’s rear. All the while Southsiders, Eleanor and Emer, will be competing about everything while pretending that their lives are sooo amazing. For more information or to book tickets contact the box-office at 053 9122144 or go to nationaloperahouse.ie.

SATURDAY, JUNE 9 SHEEP SHINDIG

The Sheep Shindig Returns to the Marquee at Farmleigh on the picturesque grounds of Marshal- stown-Castledockrell GAA Club. There will be a full bar and barbecue, with doors opening at 6 p.m. Music will be provided by Lee and Fitzy, Fiesta and a DJ till late and there will also be novelty sheep racing and all kinds of other fun. Buses will run to the site till 11.30 p.m. from Enniscorthy and surrounding areas. Tickets are priced at €15. For more details, see Facebook.

CEOL MO CHROÍ SESSION

Ceol Mo Chroí Séipéal Sessions are beautiful cultural experience. Join them in St John’s Church, Holyfort, at 6 p.m. for an intimate cultural concert. Come join Traditional Singer Rachel Uí Fhaoláin, the Ceol Mo Chroí Traditional Singing Club Children and friends for a memorable evening of traditional song, music, poetry and stories.

CHILDREN’S YOGA

Wexford Library will host Vivan Brodie Hayes will hold one of her very popular Children’s Yoga session for five to nine-year olds. Booking essential at 053 9196760.

STAGEFRIGHT LUNCHTIME PERFORMANCE.

Stagefright is a collective of local women from all walks of life under the musical direction of Rebecca Warren. The group was established with a view to offering a musical outlet to women who might not otherwise have the opportunity to develop their singing ability. The objective was to take well-known popular songs and arrange acapella versions with layering of harmonies and vocal percussion. They perform at Wexford Arts Centre at 1 p.m.

I WATCHED THE WHITE DOGS OF THE DAWN.

Local filmmaker Els Dietvorst explores the fishing communities of Wexford, creating an honest portrait of them in a documentary film. She sets the deeply human individual stories against the backdrop of the wider European situation. The film screens at Wexford Arts Centre at 4 p.m.

POLSKA EIRE TWIST AND SHOUT PARTY.

Polska Eire Twist and Shout Party will take place in the Loch Garman Arms, from 7 p.m., till late. Admission is €15. Tickets available from ‘A Taste of Poland’. Finger food will be served.

SUNDAY, JUNE 10 CLONROCHE NS 5K

The annual Clonroche NS 5km takes gets under way at 11 a.m. from Cloughbawn GAA Club. Registration is at 10.30 a.m. and the cost of entry is €10 for adults, €5 for students and €3 for children.

CARNIVAL OF CULTURE

The Carnival of Culture will take place in Wells House and Gardens from 10 a.m., till 6 p.m. The communities are steeped in heritage and full to the brim with talent so join them in celebrating the communities with a fun-filled day of culture for all the family. For more information see wellshouse.ie.

LA RUTA DEL MURRINTOWNEO

The popular sportive will offer 40km and 100km cycle routes. Leaving from Murrintown Community Centre.

WEXFORD MARATHON

The fourth annual Wexford Marathon leaves from Wexford Quay at 9 a.m. Over 250 runners have registered to take part in the event which, this year, follows a new course, out to Rosslare Strand and Harbour, and back again.

LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD

Little Red Riding Hood and the Silly Billy Wolf children’s show takes place at St Michael’s Theatre at 2 p.m. This colourful, fast-paced all singing and dancing show is a fun and gentle re-telling of the classic fairy-tale of Little Red Riding Hood. Little Red Riding Hood is adventuring through the woods to visit her Granny, but somewhere along the way the Silly Billy Wolf is waiting.

Children with have great fun joining in on the action, singing songs and playing games and meeting some amazing characters in this original show, written especially for this touring spectacular.

FAMILY FUN DAY

There will be a family fun day at Bunscoil Loreto Gorey from 2 p.m., till 5 p.m. Admission is free and open to all. Activities include Kia Ora pets corner, barbecue, penalty shoot out, monster raffle, ice cream and crepes, entertainment and much more.

FAMILY FUN RUN

Templeudigan parish council are hosting a community 8km walk and run. Registration is €10 and can be paid from 11 a.m. to noon that morning in Templeudigan Hall. The event will start at 12.15 p.m. and refreshments will be served in the hall afterwards. Proceeds from the event will go towards the upkeep of Templeudigan parish community facilities. This will be the fourth year in which this popular local summer event takes place and it has gained a strong following from people who enjoy the leisurely walk or more challenging jog on some of Templeudigan’s hills.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13 MINI MAESTROS

Wexford Arts Centre at 10.30. See June 6. THE TEN DARK SECRETS OF 1798. Some mysteries of the 1798 Rebellion are to be debunked as Paddy Cullivan of Callan’s Kicks hosts ‘The Ten Dark Secrets of 1798’ at the Presentation Centre, Enniscorthy, at 8 p.m. 220 years after the rebellion, Paddy presents an audiovisual spectacular focusing on such topics as the mystery surrounding Wolfe Tone’s death, how Napper Tandy influenced Napoleon’s love life and much, much more. Tickets are priced at €15 from the Presentation Centre or presentationcentre.ie.

THURSDAY, JUNE 14 TEAM ACCESS 2000 FASHION SHOW

Members of Access 2000, the local community education project, are hard at work organising a special fundraising fashion show in aid of Relay for Life Wexford. The event takes place at Wexford County Council at 7 p.m. It showcase fabulous pre-loved fashion, donated by friends and supporters of Relay for Life. All clothing will be sold by auction and proceeds made will stay in Wexford.

KILRANE-ROSSLARE TOPS’ GALA CONCERT

KRH Tops Community Group will host a Gala Concert in aid of parish funds and Community Events at 7.30 p.m. in St Patrick’s Church. Tickets are €10 and will be available on the door.

FRIDAY, JUNE 15 UPTOWN GIRL

Rathnure Panto Society are back with their huge original summer musical Uptown Girl at Rathnure Hall. The musical is full of 80s hits and tells the story of two ladies who fall for the same garage boy. The show takes place on June 15, 17, 20, 21, 22 and 24 at 7.45 p.m. nightly. Tickets are available from the box office at 087 0687801 or 087 6954112.

CACA MILIS CABARET

Wexford’s favourite arts cabaret returns – Helena Mulkerns presents a splendid summer evening of new original music, spoken word, jazz, cutting edge film, comedy, dance and classic cabaret. The event is at Wexford Arts Centre at 8.30 p.m.

CLONARD GAA GOLF CLASSIC

Members of Clonard GAA Club and avid golfers alike are encouraged to tee up for the club’s inaugural golf classic at Wexford Golf Club. Teams of four are €160 and dinner is included. Recreational golfers (non-GUI members) are welcome. For a tee time, contact Tom McLoughlin on.

maclochlainnt@gmail.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 16 BATTLE OF ROSS RE-ENACTMENT

THE Battle of New Ross in which around 3,000 rebels died in a 12-hour period 220 years ago is being re-enacted on Saturday, June 16. The re-enactment will come down Mary Street and into South Street for practical purposes and there will be a choir performing, a reading and a recitation.

BALLET ACADEMY PRESENTS LOVE BALLET.

The National Opera House will play host to the Ballet Academy on Saturday, June 16, when it presents ‘Love Ballet’ in the prestigious venue. It will be the company’s end-of-year performance and the dancers will be performing to some of the most popular music of all time including songs by legendary artists such as the Beatles, the Script, Adele and Robbie Williams in addition to music from some of Disney’s most successful family films. Students as young as three years-of-age will be among the performers on stage. The event is suitable for people of all ages to attend. Tickets, priced €17 (adults) and €11 (children) are available from the box-office at 053 9122144 or through nationaloperahouse.ie.

THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF EDITH PIAF.

Chanteuse Derby Browne will perform her personal tribute to Edith Piaf in the National Opera House on Saturday, June 16, at 8 p.m. The show will feature some of the legendary singer’s greatest works including ‘La Vie En Rose’, ‘No Regrets’, ‘Autumn Leaves’ and ‘Under the Bridges of Paris’. Tickets for the show are priced €25 and €20. For more information or to book tickets contact the National Opera House at 053 9122144.

GOREY AGRICULTURAL SHOW

Preparations for the 159th Gorey Agricultural Show are well under way. The show will take place in Clonattin and this year there will be entertainment all day on the stage from Theresa and the Stars, Louise Morrissey and the Thunderbirds. Dancing with Declan will be there too. For more information, visit goreyagriculturalshow.com.

SUNDAY, JUNE 17 GAELSCOIL CHARMAN RUN

Redcoats and Rebels will face off at Vinegar Hill in Enniscorthy once again as the Vinegar Hill Battle re-enactment takes place from 2 p.m. It promises to be a real spectacle and will include cavalry assaults, cannon bombardments, musket volleys and realistic pike charges. For more information, check out the Vinegar Hill Battlefield Facebook page.

GAELSCOIL CHARMAN RUN

Gaelscoil Charman will host its second annual 5k fun run/walk. This is a fun family event; runners