7 Things to do this week...
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NEW ROSS PIANO FESTIVAL LAUNCH: Everyone is invited to the launch of New Ross Piano Festival this Tuesday, August 22, at 6.30 p.m. The launch is on in the Dunbrody Visitor Centre on the quay in
New Ross and people can expect short performances on the grand piano which will take place on the Famine ship itself. Finghin Collins, the festival’s Artistic Director, said he is delighted that Joe O’Grady is appearing to share the stage with him. Joe, (13), won his first competition at the age of five and seems destined to a professional career as a pianist. Everyone who hears him is amazed at his stunning ability and obvious love of the music. The festival has also been adventurous in commissioning new music from Irish composers. This year one of Ireland’s most established composers, John Buckley, has written a new work for piano which will have its world premiere at the festival. He will be at the launch as the guest speaker in August to give an insight into the workings of the mind of a composer. See www.newrosspianofestival.com or pick up a brochure widely distributed in the area for more information.
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AARON ‘CHIP’ BYRNE MEMORIAL RUN: A flock of the finest cars from around the South East is set to descend on Bunclody once again this Sunday as the third annual Aaron ‘Chip’ Byrne Memorial Run takes place. Organisers are hoping for the biggest showing of modified and classic cars yet to roll into the GAA Grounds in Bunclody from 11 a.m. The ‘Show and Shine Competition’ will see some finely polished machines bidding to be awarded best in show and this year’s winner will be picked by Irish and British Pro Drifter TJ Berney.
The run will depart at 2 p.m. and the cost of entry is €20 per car. For more information relating to the run, please call 0871022222.
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ONEDAY: A new piece of multidisciplinary theatre will examine the relationship between information and story-telling in 15 newspapers printed on a particular date - March 13, 2012. Dick Walsh and James Moran will stage news articles, exploring the idea that while information loses its value after one reading, stories are repeated. First presented in Smock Alley in 2016, it runs on August 24 at 3 p.m. in Wexford Arts Centre.
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BOOTS NIGHT WALK: Boots Gorey is encouraging everyone to take part in this year’s 5K Boots Night Walk in aid of Irish Cancer Society night nursing service. It will take place in Gorey Town Park on Thursday, August 23, at 8 p.m. It is one of several being organised around the country. The staff at Boots Gorey are taking part in the walk and it is open to the public. For more information, call Boots Gorey on 053 94 89536.
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MARK MCCABE DJ SET: Benedicts Nightclub in Templeshannon, Enniscorthy, is set to be pumping this Saturday night as legendary DJ Mark McCabe arrives for a night of fun. There is set to be more than just a hint of nostalgia involved as the man behind ‘Maniac 2000’ performs a full DJ set which is sure to include his seminal tune. McCabe played a blinder at the Gorey Market house Festival recently and he is sure to raise the roof in Enniscorthy just the same. Tickets are currently available from www.eventbrite.ie and range in price from €12.50 to €20.
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BREE BARNDANCE: Always a real hit on the summer calendar, the Bree Barndance once again takes over Byrne’s Grainstore in Bree this Saturday night, August 25.
This year’s headline act is causing quite a bit of excitement. The Kilkennys are one of the country’s most sought after folk and ballad groups and they are promising a high energy set ranging from the classics right up to the modern era. People are expected to travel from all over to the event and tickets are selling fast through www.eventbrite. ie. A standard ticket is €21 and they rise in price the closer it gets to the big night.
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KILMORE UNITED OFFICIAL OPENING: Sunday afternoon will see the official opening of the club’s grounds, which will be named Abbie Troy Park, in memory of the 15-year-old player who passed away in February 2016. The day will start off with the Abbie Troy Memorial Tournament, which gets underway at noon. A number of mixed teams are set to face off against each other to compete for the perpetual trophy that will be presented by Abbie’s mother Elaine. FAI CEO John Delaney will perform the official opening of the grounds at 3.30 p.m. and a plaque and picture collage remembering Abbie will be unveiled as well. This year also marks the club’s 25th anniversary.