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1 ATHENAEUM GIGS: Enniscorthy’s recently refurbished Athenaeum will spring to life this June when two big name artists come to the historic venue for the first time in many years. On Friday June 10, The Celtic Tenors will give audiences a night to remember with their renditions of beautiful Celtic songs and exhilarating classics. Whether they are playing at an iconic neighbourhood venue such as the Athenaeum or major concert halls in international cities like New York or Shanghai, The Celtic Tenors never disappoint the crowds. The following night on Saturday June 11, national treasure Jack L will captivate the crowd with his award-winning vocals and much-loved songs, both old and new. The events are sure to serve as the perfect way to celebrate the rebirth of the iconic Athenaeum theatre in Enniscorthy. Tickets for both events cost €25 each per person and are available from lantern.ie, Byrne’s Bookshop in Enniscorthy or through the official Enniscorthy Athenaeum website. Both of the gigs will kick off at 8 p.m.
WEXFORD audiences will be for something of a rare treat at 8 p.m. on Saturday (June 11) when Anúna performs at the National Opera House. Michael McGlynn founded Anúna in 1987 in an effort to create a physical voice for his compositions, many of which are strongly influenced by the history and mythology of Ireland.
His musical education and his experiences as a classical singer inspired him to develop a new musical vocabulary for his choir both as a composer and a choral director.
The name Anúna is derived from the Gaelic term An Uaithne, a collective description for the three ancient forms of Irish music - Goltraí (song of lament), Geantraí (song of joy) and Suantraí (the lullaby). Bookings for what promises to be a magical night can be made at the Box Office: +353 53 912 2144
3 Classical concert: The St Cecilia Mass by Charles Gounod will be performed by New Ross Singers in the Parish Church, New Ross, on Sunday, June 12, at 8p.m. Celebrated Cork sporano Cara O’Sullivan will be singing along with the New Ross Singers choir who hope this year’s concert will attract a wide audience. The concert will begin at 8 p.m. and tickets are available on the door and from all choir members. They are priced at €15 and €10 for students.
4 MR and MRS: How well do you know your partner, and how well do they know you? The hard questions will be asked and answered at what is sure to be a hilarious evening in The Ashdown Park Hotel, Gorey, this Friday, June 10. Doors open at 7.30 p.m. for the over 18s event which is raising funds for a multi-sensory room in the garden at St Aidan’s in Camolin. Tickets at €10 are available from St Aidan’s in Millands, Gorey, or from any of the ten participating couples.
5 ANNUAL BARBEQUE: Save the date for North Wexford Nursing Hospice Trust’s 25th Annual Barbecue on Saturday, June 11, at the Amber Springs Hotel. Tickets for the steak barbecue and dancing are €25 and all proceeds go to making sure hospice care nurses are available for home visits in the area. The evening promises to be full of entertainment, while serving as a great opportunity to help a good cause. Contact the Trust or the hotel for more information on how to get tickets.
6 Family walk: Ireland’s best small park in Templeudigan is playing host to a fun community walk and run on Sunday, June 12. There will be a choice of two routes on offer of 5km and 10km in length. Registration for the walk and run will take place from 11 a.m to 12 p.m. at Templeudigan Hall, while the walk and run will commence at 12:15 p.m. Entry is €10 with all proceeds from the event going to Templeudigan Parish Council. Refreshments will be served afterwards in Templeudigan Hall. This will be the second year that Templeudigan Parish Council have organised a summer walk. Everyone from toddlers to people in their 70s are welcome to attend on the day.
7 OF MORNING TON. Billy Roche’ s run away success‘ Of Morning ton’ returns to the National Opera House this week. The play which is st aged by the Scalder Theatre Company is on this Thursday, Friday and Saturday night at 8 pm. ‘Of Morning ton’ tells the story of Phil who is sliding grumpily into late middle age and struggling to accept that his best days are all behind him. He recognises something of his haunted younger self in Mike, a young street-wise wanna be hustler with his pockets full of empty and his head full of dreams, especially if he can get his hands on that much-revered cue, hand crafted in‘ Bee cher’ s Of Morning ton ’. Then there’ s Shaun a, trying to convince herself that all her bad days are behind her as she clings to hope sofa better future where her past mistakes will be blotted out.
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