WHAT’S ON AROUND COUNTY WEXFORD
TUESDAY, JUNE 20 OPERA DE PARIS: LA CENERENTOLA
Opera de Paris presents ‘La Cenerentola’ in Movies@Gorey on Tuesday, June 20, at 6.30 p.m. The Enlightenment had lit its fires throughout Europe and ‘La Cenerentola’ focused on the burning issues of the day, confronting social divisions to reveal the crinoline beneath the rags. Guillaume Gallienne, member of the ComédieFrançaise, stages his first opera.
OLIVER IN BALLINDAGGIN
Pupils of St Colman’s NS present ‘Oliver’ in Ballindaggin Community Hall at 7.30 p.m. (Tuesday and Wednesday). Admission adults €5, and children €2.
DRAMA AUDITIONS
Wexford Drama Group hold open auditions today and tomorrow (Wednesday) for The Man from Clare by John B. Keane directed by Alan Corcoran at 7.30 p.m. in St. Iderius National School, on Davitt Road, Wexford. This production will be performed in Wexford Arts Centre in August 2017. Ten men of varying ages and three women required. Everyone is welcome to audition.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21 ROSSLARE CHURCH CONCERT
The award winning choir of Scoil Mhuire Rosslare, its orchestra and junior pupils will showcase their talents in their annual concert in St Brigid’s church at 7.30 p.m. All welcome.
SUMMER SOLSTICE WALK
The Hope Cancer Support Centre hold their annual Smmer Solstice 5K Walk and Ceremony of Light and Healing on Curracloe Beach at 8 p.m. All are invited to go along and be part of this very special ceremony and to enjoy a peaceful and serene walk on this beautiful beach.
OLIVER IN BALLINDAGGIN
Pupils of St Colman’s NS present ‘Oliver’ in Ballindaggin Community Hall at 7.30 p.m. (Tuesday and Wednesday). Admission adults €5, and children €2.
REMEMBERING 1798 ON VINEGAR HILL
To mark the 219th anniversary of the Battle of Vinegar Hill, the National 1798 Rebellion Centre hosts The Longest Day, a memorial ceremony remembering all those who died during the 1798 rebellion. This year’s ceremony, at 7.20 p.m., begins at the bottom of Vinegar Hill where pikemen will assemble and march to the top. Representatives from the different religious communities and councils will gather for a blessing, which will be followed by poetry recitation and a wreath laying ceremony. Following the commemoration on Vinegar Hill, all are invited to Enniscorthy Castle for light refreshments.
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
First night of Scoil Mhuire Coolcotts’ annual school show, Beauty and the Beast, featuring the graduating class of 2017 in what promises to be a musical and visual delight. Tickets available from the school. Runs for three nights - Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, with all shows starting at 7.30 p.m.
THURSDAY, JUNE 22 NT LIVE: SALOME
NT Live presents ‘Salome’ in Movies@Gorey on June 22 at 7 p.m. Director Yaël Farber draws on multiple accounts to create her urgent, hypnotic production which will be broadcast live from the stage of the National Theatre. May contain nudity.
FASHION SHOW AND DRAW
A fashion show and monster draw to raise money for Campile brothers Harvey and Archie Smith is being held in the Brandon House Hotel, New Ross, at 7.30 p.m.
Both Harvey and Archie suffer from cerebral palsy and require round the clock care. Their parents Paul and Michelle have organised the fundraiser to raise money for a specially adapted vehicle for hospital appointments.
The fashion show will feature fashion from local boutiques. Mega draw prizes include a €400 voucher for Irish Ferries courtesy of the ferry company and Hookless Village and a €100 River Island handbag.
Tickets are €15 from Paul on 089 4868084 and on the door on the night.
TOWNLAND NAMES TALK
Conchubhar O Crualaoich gives a talk on ‘The Townlands Names of Co Wexford’ in Bunclody Library at 7 p.m. The talk is primarily about the information that place names can provide about language, settlement and identity in the county prior to the early nineteenth century.
FRIDAY, JUNE 23 COFFEE MORNING
A coffee morning will be held in Our Lady of Fatima School in Wexford from 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. will go towards the building of a new playground.
CAIM BARBECUE
The 10th annual parish barbecue takes place in Caim. Tickets are €10 each and may be had from any committee member.
FIELD EVENING
The parents’ association of St Joseph’s NS, Donard, is having its annual field evening at the school at 7 p.m. There will be lots of games and prizes to win, plus tea, cakes and lots more.
BYRNE PERRY FESTIVAL
The Byrne Perry History and Heritage Festival opens at Gorey Library with a reception at 7.30 p.m. and a lecture at 8 p.m. This will be followed by traditional music in the Loch gCarman Arms at 9.30 p.m. Tickets are available on www.byrneperry.ie
SATURDAY, JUNE 24 BOAT CLUB BARBECUE
There will be a fundraising barbecue at 5 p.m., in the Wexford Harbour Boat and Tennis Club in aid of the Slaney Purple Paddlers Dragon Boat for Breast Cancer Survivors. Admission is €10 and €25 for a family.
BASKET WEAVING COURSE
One-day basket weaving course with Irene Kelly in the Irish National Heritage Park.The workshop is aimed at both complete newcomers to the craft and also those who have a bit of experience and would like to improve on their skills. Expect to make small basket as well as covering the growing, harvesting, storing and preparation of the willows for working. The course runs from 9.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. and costs €80. Bookings on 053 9120733.
SINFONIA SUMMER CONCERT
Wexford Sinfonia stages summer concert at the National Opera House at 8 p.m. The concertwill have wide appeal for lovers of classical music.
The three pieces being performed will be the Fantasia on a Theme of Thomas Tallis by Vaughan Williams, with the Contempo String Quartet, The Concierto de Aranjuez by Rodrigo with guest guitar soloist Redmond O’Toole; and Symphony No 9 in C ‘The Great’ by Schubert.
ROSE OF FETHARD
Help choose the Rose of Fethard in Tintern Complex, Ballycullane. Doors open and 8 p.m. with the show beginning at 9 p.m. Music with DJ Kieran Furlong, and bar open. Admission €10 with tickets available from any committee member. Hanton’s Bus available for transport there and back. All proceeds to Fethard St Mogue’s GAA Club.
SUMMER STARS IN GOREY
Family fun day at Gorey Library from 2.30 p.m. , as the library launches its Summer Stars reading challenge. The afternoon will feature storytell-
ing from Ana Sofia Ramos, music from Ceoil mo Chroí, and children’s author and Reader in Residence Caroline Busher.
GYMBOREE AT LIBRARY
A Gymboree for babies to 5 years with Darina Gleeson takes place at Bunclody Library, starting 11 a.m. This event is a play and music programme suitable for babies and young children up to five years old.
BYRNE PERRY HISTORY AND HERITAGE FESTIVAL
The Byrne Perry History and Heritage Festival continues in Gorey. Professor Kevin Whelan of the University of Notre Dame will discuss ‘What does 1798 mean today?’ in the Eileen Gray room in the Ashdown Park Hotel at 9.30 a.m. The talk will be chaired by TD James Browne.
At 11 a.m., Professor Dan Gahan University of Evansville will discuss ‘In the footsteps of 1798 to the Irish Famine: Emigration to Mid West America.
At 11.45 a.m. historian Michael Dwyer will discuss ‘The Flight of the Earls: The decline of Protestant North Wexford.’ with Dr Ida Milne in the chair.
After lunch, there’s a field trip at 1.45 p.m. with a focus on ‘In the footsteps of 1798: Clough Tuberneering and Ballymore House’.
At 6 p.m. in the Gorey Innovation Hub, an interview with Martin Naughton, entrepreneur will be moderated by Robert MacGiolla Phadraig. The reception and festival dinner, will be held in the Ashdown Park Hotel at 7.30 p.m. Tickets are available at byrneperry.ie.
SUNDAY, JUNE 25 BLACKSMITHING COURSE
Blacksmithing course with Guy Urbin, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Irish National Heritage Park. Within the confines of site specific forge, Guy will inspire participants to create their own poker, candle holder or fashion a horse shoe into a functional piece of hardware. Tools Required: Steel toe cap safety boots or strong equivalent.
The course is suitable for those over 16 years of age and the cost is €85. Bookings at 053 9120733
COFFEE MORNING IN KILMORE
Coffee morning for the Alzheimer’s Association Wexford Branch in Kilmore Community Hall from 9.30 p.m. to 1 p.m. All funds raised are used in Wexford.
VINTAGE RUN
Tractor and vintage run in Murrintown at 1 p.m. ,in aid of parish funds. Registration from 11.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.
FERNS VINTAGE EXPO
Vintage Display and Model Exhibition in St Edan’s Parish Hall and adjoining field on the Clone Road in Ferns rom 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. The Model Exhibition is held in the hall and the Vintage Display in the field.
The organisers are looking for people who wish to bring along tractors, farm machines or vintage cars for the display in the field and for people who are interested in displaying toy tractors, farm buildings, Lego, Sylvanian Family Houses, etc. in the Model Exhibition.
To book a place in the field for a vintage vehicle or machine, contact Ivan Kendrick (086 3781475) or Willie Kinch (086 3938869). Also, to book a place or get more information regarding the Model Exhibition, contact Yvonne Poole (087 9259338) or Sandra Farrar (087 1615880).
BYRNE PERRY FESTIVAL
The Byrne Perry History and Heritage Festival concludes today in Gorey. At 10.45 a.m. a bus departs the Ashdown Park Hotel for Kiltennel Church where a panel discussion with Marina Carr, Neil Murray, Michael O’Dea and John Waters will be held on the theme ‘Can the Arts hold their own in a world of fake news and short attention spans?’
Moderators are Tommy Graham of History Ireland and Kevin Whelan of Notre Dame.
Lunch will follow in the Ashdown Park Hotel at 1.30 p.m.
Tickets are available on www. byrneperry.ie
MONDAY, JUNE 26 PLACIDO DOMINGO
Movies@Gorey presents ‘Il Volo with Plácido Domingo at 8 p.m. This concert-event brings to life magical moments from Il Volo’s World Tour 2017 - from the backstage of their March performance in Los Angeles to the birth of their tour with Plácido Domingo in the magnificent setting of Florence’s Piazza Santa Croce.
TUESDAY, JUNE 27 NATURE TALK
Talk on the importance of environment to our mental health in Gorey Library at 7 p.m., introduced by Ann Walsh. The main speaker will be Senator Grace O’Sullivan whose background is in ecology. Forest schools and the importance of immersing children in nature will be discussed. A small exhibition of nature photography by a local artist will be on show. To book a place at the event, contact Gorey Library.
FRIDAY, JUNE 30 COMEDY, HYPNOSIS AND MENTALISM
Gusserane GAA Club hosts a night of Comedy, Hypnosis and Mentalism with the acclaimed psychologist, Jason O’Callaghan in the Tintern Complex, Ballycullane, at 8.30 p.m. Admission is €10 and tickets are on sale from club officers. The Rogues will take to the stage afterwards. Check out the website jasonocallaghan.com for further details about this event.
RASPER PLAYERS’ SIVE
The Rasper Players bring their acclaimed production of John B Keane’s ‘Sive’, directed by Stephen Acton, to St Brigid’s Hall, Carnew, starting at 8 p.m. (Friday and Saturday). Tickets are €12, and can be booked on 087 3345456.
The Rasper Players are raising funds to help meet the cost of taking part in the World Festival of Amateur Theatre in Monaco in August.
Audiences will also be helping the South Wicklow Drama Festival raise funds for hosting the Confined All Ireland drama finals next year.
SATURDAY, JULY 1 FOR THE LOVE OF DANCE
Returning this summer for their 17th production is The Sheila Grace Dance Company return to the National Opera House with their 17th production, For the Love of Dance.
This show celebrates Sheila Grace’s 10-year anniversary and is for all ages. Dance styles of jazz, hip-hop, lyrical, tap, modern and jive accompanied by music genres from across the decades.
Tickets €18, children €15. Performances at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Call the box office at 053 9122144, Monday to Saturday 9.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.
GOSS AT THE LIGHTHOUSE
Legendary Irish songwriter Kieran Goss performs in Hook Lighthouse.
The multi award winning artist will be accompanied by harmony vocalist, Annie Kinsella and it promises to be a great night out for music lovers in an amazing setting. For more information or to book tickets contact Hook Lighthouse on 051 397055 or log onto www.hookheritage.ie
RASPER PLAYERS’ SIVE
The Rasper Players bring their acclaimed production of John B Keane’s ‘Sive’, directed by Stephen Acton, to St Brigid’s Hall, Carnew, starting at 8 p.m. (Friday and Saturday). Tickets are €12, and can be booked on 087 3345456.
SHEDFEST 2017
Brave Giant headline this year’s Shedfest in Buffers Alley, Monamolin. Shedfest will feature two stages, three live bands, late bar, taxi rank, DJ, and barbecue. Also on the bill are Wexford band Kobi, Waterford’s No Hot Ashes, and DJ Katie Quaid.
Tickets at €20, are available from club members; the Book Café, Gorey; Murt Walsh Menswear, Enniscorthy; Wexford Arts Centre; Hammel’s Kilmuckridge; Lawless’s Monamolin; Porter’s, Killenagh; and online at wexfordartscentre.ie.The event is strictly over-18s. A taxi rank will operate all night and bookings can be organised through Mick Stamp Taxis.
SUNDAY, JULY 2 A LITTLE TASTER
The Gleeson School of Music present a A Little Taster at the National Opera House at 6 p.m.. The Junior Choir, under the guidance of Darina and Nicola, is made up of primary school girls and boys from all around Wexford who come together every Thursday evening. Jessica has brought together an all-adult Irish Music Ensemble, of which many participants are beginners on their chosen instruments. Call the Box Office on 053 9122144, Mon - Sat 9.30 a.m. - 5.30 p.m.
TOMHAGGARD 5K
Tomhaggard social centre’s annual 5k Walk/Run will take place at 11 a.m. Refreshments served. For details or to book a place contact Eimear at 086 1946311.
KNIGHTS AND PRINCESSES PARTY
Wells House and Gardens celebrates the summer holidays with a Knights and Princesses Party from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It’s the perfect excuse for princess dresses and knight costumes as you join the knight and princess as they roam the grounds of the estate in search of their true love. Then party at the children’s disco while enjoying a summer barbecue. Entry €8 per car with extra charge for the barbecue.