SATURDAY, AUGUST 26
BREE BARN DANCE
The annual barn dance In Byrne’s of Bree Grainstore is this evening. Tickets are now available from Bree post office, Byrne’s Shop and members of the Hall Committee.
11K WALK
The Unyoke 11 K Walk will begin at 10 a.m. from The Trading Post. Everyone is welcome to take part.
HISTORICAL WALKING TOUR
Gorey Library hosts a historic walking tour with Willie Willoughby as part of Heritage Week. Meet at the Magic Garden at the bottom of Esmonde Street at 2 p.m. The walk takes approximately two hours. This event is free. Booking is recommended. Phone 053 9421481.
BASKETRY MAKING
A willow basketry making course in the Irish National Heritage Park, Wexford, at 10 a.m.
WEXFORD DRAMA GROUP
The Man from Clare by John B Keane at Wexford Arts Centre at 8 p.m.
FORD FEST
Daytime carnival in the sports grounds at Craanford. Traditional music in the marquee from 7 p.m. with Ferns Comhaltas, Tuaisceart Loch Garman, and John Bass and Friends. Full bar and barbecue. In aid of the underpass.
INFORMATION DAY
The Irish Whale and Dolphin Group host an information day at Hook Lighthouse telling visitors how best to spot the minke and humpback whales which are frequently seen off the peninsula, along with details on dolphins, porpoises, seals and other sealife.
OPEN GARDEN
Open Garden and Coffee Evening at home of John and Margaret Earle, Cullentra, Ballycanew, at 5 p.m. Featuring homemade cakes, a cake and plant sale and a raffle. Contact Margaret at 086 3176256. Free admission. Donation to Monamolin Parish.
CLONMINES CASTLE
The medieval site of Clonmines Castle will be open to the public for the evening. Ian Doyle of the Heritage Council will speak at 5 p.m. and all are welcome to bring a picnic and a blanket.
TRI THE HOOK TRIATHLON
More information on the righthand side of this page.
COFFEE DAY
A coffee day in aid of St Catherine’s Church, Camolin, at the home of George and June Hill, Ballydaniel, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Homemade cake sale, plant sale, bric-a-brac, raffle. Refreshments served.
TAPESTRY EXHIBITION
‘A Told in Thread’, 15 embroidered tapestries depicting our Norman Heritage in The Ros Tapestry Exhibition Centre, New Ross, from 10 a.m.
FORD FEST
Rose of the Ford selection in Craanford at 4 p.m. Music in the marquee with Cathal Byrne as Elvis from 6 p.m. and The Heartbeats band from 8 p.m. Full bar and barbecue. Daytime carnival. In aid of the underpass.