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.
THURSDAY, JUNE 7 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.
FRIDAY, JUNE 8 CHARITY GOLF CLASSIC
A fundraising golf classic will take place at Wexford Golf Club with teetimes 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 Marshalstown-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
and walkers of all fitness levels are welcome. The race will start at St Joseph’s Community Centre at 11 a.m. Registration opens at 9.30 p.m. Parking is available at St Joseph’s. Refreshments in Gaelscoil Charman afterward.
ALL-IRELAND FARMER’S MARKET
The all-Ireland Farmer’s Market once again comes to Abbey Square in Enniscorthy and will see food producers and specialists from all over the country taking part. They will all be vying for the prize of a magnificent Waterford Crystal Trophy, sponsored by Wexford IFA the fun will get under way from 10 a.m. and will run till 4 p.m. when the winners will be announced.
GLYNN NS FUN RUN
The fun run will take place on
June 17 at midday, leaving from the parish hall. Early Bird Registration for the Fun Run will take place on June 8 in the school.
WORLD MEETING OF FAMILIES FUN DAY.
A family fun day takes place at Innovate Wexford Park from 2.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. A number of bands will play, sporting events will take place, and kids can get a tour of the dressing room and the park.
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.
FATHER’S DAY AT WELLS HOUSE
Celebrate Father’s Day in Wells House and Gardens from 10 a.m., till 6 p.m., and receive some special treats. More information coming soon at wellshouse.ie.
DANCE NIGHT
Join Jimmy Buckley for toe tapping dance night in the Ashdown Park Hotel, Gorey, at 9.30 p.m. Tickets are €15 and available from the hotel.
IMT SUMMER SHOWCASE
The Irish College of Music Theatre will present a performance by the first cohort of Wexford students in the Jerome Hynes Theatre at the National Opera House at 7 p.m. Tickets are priced €22.50/€20 (concession).
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20 MINI MAESTROS
Wexford Arts Centre at 10.30. See June 6.
UPTOWN GIRL
Rathnure Panto Society is back with its huge original summer musical Uptown Girl at Rathnure Hall. See June 17.
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.
FRIDAY, JUNE 22 UPTOWN GIRL
Rathnure Panto Society is back with its huge original summer musical Uptown Girl at Rathnure Hall. See June 17.
SATURDAY, JUNE 23 STEEPLECHASE
The Stables Fitness and Wellbeing in Gorey, is delighted to launch their inaugural chip timed Trail Run and Obstacle Course – the ‘Steeplechase’. There is a choice of a relatively flat 5km route and more challenging
8km route with nice climbs and fast descents. Runners of all levels are encouraged to come and try something a little different. Early bird tickets are available at thestables.ie/bookings.
SHEDFEST 2018.
This year’s much anticipated Shedfest will take place at the Arena, Buffers Alley. The line up includes Cornerboy, Fit for Kings, No Hot Ashes, and DJ Katie Quaid. Tickets are €20 and will be on sale from club members, The Book Café in Gorey,
Murt Walsh Menswear in Enniscorthy, Wexford Arts Centre, Hammel’s Kilmuckridge, Porter’s Killenagh and Lawless’s Monamolin.
SUNDAY, JUNE 24 OPEN AIR THEATRE
Wells House and Gardens are hosting an Open Air Theatre production of Little Women at 7.30 p.m. Based on the classic novel by Louisa May Alcott, join Chapterhouse Theatre as four sisters – Jo, Beth, Meg and Amy tell the story of their life during the Civil War in America with the beautiful Wells House as your backdrop. Tickets coming soon to wellshouse.ie.
UPTOWN GIRL
Rathnure Panto Society is back with its huge original summer musical Uptown Girl at Rathnure Hall. See June 17.
PINK ROCK FUN RUN
St Joseph’s AC are celebrating their 50th year with an extra special annual Pink Rock 10k Road Race and Walk. Taking in the beautiful scenery of the Pink Rock, and providing a birds’ eye view of the construction of the New Ross Bypass Bridge, the run route will literally take you under the bridge. This is the best value for money race in the area with refreshments and free barbecue afterwards for all participants, lots of spot prizes given. On the day registration will open at 9.30 a.m. Online registration is at popupraces.ie is €20, which includes a technical T-shirt (first 200 only), on the day registration is €25 in
Rosbercon parish hall. You can bring buggie or your dog. Walkers start at 11.15 a.m.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27 MINI MAESTROS
Wexford Arts Centre at 10.30. See May 30.
FRIDAY, JUNE 29 FRED AND ALICE
Fred and Alice is a quirky love story that will be presented by Call.
Back Theatre in the National Opera House on Friday, June 29, at 8 p.m.
It’s a story about two mischievous characters who meet in a home that’s not really a home. From their days in care to independent living Fred and Alice negotiate the perils and pitfalls of life and love, Tickets for the show, priced €15 and €12, are available from the box-office at 053 9122144.
RNLI GOLF CLASSIC
The annual Rosslare RNLI golf classic takes place from 8 a.m. in Rosslare Golf Club. Teams of four cost €120 to enter. To book a tee time, call 053 9132203.
SATURDAY, JUNE 30 GARDENING TALK
Springmount Garden Centre, Ballycanew Road are hosting a gardening talk. Geoff Stebbings returns to help you control weeds and pests and keep your garden fed and growing. Book here at springmount.ie.
CROSSABEG PATRON
The annual patron to Crossabeg church takes place at 7 p.m. with Mass in the graveyard.
BALLET ROCKS
Wexford School of Ballet and Performing Arts presents ‘Ballet Rocks’ in the National Opera House on Saturday, June 30, at 8 p.m. For more information or to book tickets contact the box-office at 053 9122144.
FRIDAY, JULY 6 CAMOLIN PARISH HOMECOMING FESTIVAL
The official launch of the festival will take place at 7 p.m., in Camolin Church, with Mass celebrated by Bishop Denis Brennan. This will be followed by Camolin NS Past Pupils Reunion, at 8 p.m., in the Camolin Parish Community Hall. There will be a photographic display and refreshments.