THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15
CHORAL MUSIC
St Mary’s & St Michael’s Parish Church, New Ross New Ross Singers will participate in the Parish Church Christmas Service at St Mary’s & St Michael’s Parish Church.
ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY, 3D
Movies@Gorey, 12.05 a.m. Enjoy a first screening just after midnight on Wednesday night into Thursday morning of this much anticipated new movie, the first of the Star Wars standalone films, ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.’ In a time of conflict, a group of unlikely heroes band together on a mission to steal the plans to the Death Star.
NT LIVE: NO MAN’S LAND
Movies@Gorey, 7 p.m. Following their hit run on Broadway, Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart return to the West End stage in Harold Pinter’s ‘No Man’s Land’, broadcast live to cinemas from Wyndham’s Theatre, London. Also starring Owen Teale and Damien Molony. Don’t miss this glorious revival of Pinter’s comic classic. The broadcast will be followed by an exclusive Q&A with the cast and director Sean Mathias.
CHRISTMAS CHORAL CONCERT
The Ashdown Park Hotel, Gorey, 8 p.m. Enjoy a feast of festive music from Gorey Choral Group as they present their Christmas concert. The evening will begin with a mulled wine reception at 7.30 p.m. with finger food served. Tickets, at €15, are available from members, the hotel or at the door on the night.
BOOK LAUNCH
The Cloch Ban, Clonroche at 8.30 p.m. Castleboro, A lost Legacy by Damian Cullen gives a historical insight into the Castleboro estate from its foundation to its demise and from the arrival of the Carew family to their departure. Light refreshments served.
CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR
Wexford Arts Centre 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Featuring work by members of Wexford Craft Trail.
A QUEST BEFORE CHRISTMAS
National Opera House, 10 a.m., 11.30 a.m., 1 p.m. A Christmas adventure with Rudey the Elf by Bang On Productions suitable for 3 to 8 years. School bookings. Christmas Afternoon Tea in the Castle. Johnstown Castle, 12.30 pm to 5 pm.
CHRISTMAS ART AND CRAFT
Gorey Library. 4 pm. Join Barbara and Martin for a festive art and craft session. Make your own Christmas decorations. Suitable for 7 to 10 year olds.
MOVIE SCREENING
Wexford Town Library 6.30 pm. Screening of the classic Christmas movie ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ with an introduction by Carmel Harrington whose novel Every Time A Bell Rings was inspired by the film.
CHRISTMAS FLORAL ARRANGEMENT DEMO
Enniscorthy Library, 7 p.m. Demonstration with Bunclody woman Helen Battigan. Floral arrangements will be raffled at the end of the evening.
CAKE DECORATING DEMONSTRATION FOR CHRISTMAS
Wexford Town Library, 7 p.m. Make simple fondant Christmas decorations: Frosty the Snowman, the Christmas Minion, a simple bow and Christmas wreath. Please ring 053 91 96760 to book your place for this event.
BUNCLODY-KILMYSHALL DRAMA GROUP SHOW
Bunclody Library, 7 p.m. The award-winning group will perform a selection of pieces, new and old, spoken and sung that are guaranteed to delight and entertain. Telephone 053 9375466 to book.
CHRISTMAS CAROL SERVICE
Church of All Saints, Castledockrell 7 p.m. Pupils from Castledockrell national school will perform Christmas carols and musical pieces.
BRASS FOR THE BELFRY
St Iberius Church, 7.30 p.m. The Loch Garman Youth Band continues its programme of events by giving its own concert in aid of the restoration fund for the church’s clock tower. They will perform with special guests, the Presentation School Choir. The concert will feature popular music and some favourite Christmas carols. Tickets will not be required as a retiring collection will be held.
STAND-UP GIG
Upstairs in Mackens, Wexford, 8 p.m. Wexford Comedy Club and Lantern.ie host a stand-up gig by Alison Spittle (Cutting Edge) with support by Andrea Farrell.
CHRISTMAS BY CANDLELIGHT
Wild and Native, Rosslare. An evening of Christmas songs, carols and festive cheer featuring West End singer and star of Evita at the National Opera House, Aileen Donohoe, peforming from her album Christmas by Candlelight, accompanied on piano by West End musical director Robert Scott. Enjoy a four-course meal prepared by award-winning chef Fergal Dempsey.
CHRISTMAS DANCE
Tír na nÓg, Wellingtonbridge, 9 p.m. Dance in aid of Wexford General Hospital ‘MRI Now’ appeal. Door prizes and raffle.
THE REDDEST OF THEM ALL PANTO
Rathnure Hall, 7.45 p.m. Rathnure Panto Society present their 21st Christmas panto, based on Little Red Riding Hoodd. For tickets contact the box office on 087 0687801 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 087 6954112 from 6 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. daily.
WEXFORD PEOPLE WEXFORD ON ICE
Wexford Quayfront, 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Enjoy a skate at the Winterland ice. Stability aids available.