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County Wexford Festivals & Events
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About Wexford Town, a melting pot...
The town got its name from the Vikings and was developed by the Normans who invaded Ireland in 1169.
Half the names of the people are Norman. The other elements include not only the Gaelic, but also the English and Huguenot. Two famous writers from the town – John Banville and Billy Roche have surnames which are Huguenot and Norman - both are part of a cultural diversity which makes Wexford different.
The town, once a walled town, retains something of this earlier character with lots of interesting narrow streets, laneways and a long attractive quayside.
It is truly a cosmopolitan town which today boasts an eclectic variety of independent shops, hotels, gourmet restaurants, pubs, crafts and artisan food producers. It is one of the most popular Irish destinations for Irish tourists and increasingly for foreign visitors– the 120km of beaches and the moderate climate (affectionately known as the sunny south east!) being just one of the attractions.
USE THE MAP BELOW TO NAVIGATE COUNTY WEXFORD, VIEW IMAGES AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
JUNE
Holistic Weekend
Hook Lighthouse
Gorey Agricultural Show
Ashtown, Gorey
Byrne Perry Summer School
Gorey
Co Wexford Strawberry Fair
Enniscorthy
Viking Boat Festival
Irish National Heritage Park,Wexford
Horse Racing
(Evening Meeting)
Wexford Racecourse
JULY
Music for Wexford Concert
St Iberius Church,
Wexford
Rosslare Harbour Festival
Rosslare Harbour
Adamstown Agricultural Show
Adamstown, Co Wexford
Music for Wexford Concert
St Iberius Church,Wexford
Kilmore Quay Seafood Festival
Stella Maris Centre, Kilmore
Bannow & Rathangan Show
Killag, Duncormick, Co Wexford
Fishing Festival/Open Angling Match
Oaklands Lake, New Ross
AUGUST
Sand Sculpting Competition
Duncannon Beach
Tagoat Steam Rally
Tagoat, Rosslare Harbour
Wexford Water Safety Summer Programme
Fethard-on-Sea, Bunclody, Curracloe,
Horse Racing
August 8th (Evening Meeting)
August 29th (Evening Meeting)
Wexford Racecourse
SEPTEMBER
Afternoon Concert at The Norman Gallery
Monksgrange, Rathnure, Enniscorthy
New Ross Piano Festival
St Mary’s Church, New Ross
Open Junior Fishing Festival
Oaklands Lake, New Ross
Open Angling Competition – Fishing Festival
Oaklands Lake, New Ross
OCTOBER
Music for Wexford Concert
St Iberius Church,Wexford
Wexford Opera Festival
(Opera, Concerts, Recitals, Lectures, Guided Tours)
Wexford
Wexford Festival Opera Swinging & Singing Pubs Competition
Wexford
Oyster Lane Theatre Company Annual Production
Wexford
Wexford Light Opera Society presents “Hits from the Musicals”
Wexford
Samhain Festival
Hook Head Lighthouse
WEXFORD OPERA FESTIVAL
16th October to 2nd November 2008
The prestigious Wexford Opera Festival has been running in the sunny southeast for the past half century and is now regarded as one of the premier events in Europe.
About the Festival
“The success of the festival, its keenness for excellence, its sense of continuity and tradition make it an exemplary aspect of contemporary Irish life” Colm Tóibín 2002
The 57th Wexford Festival Opera will open on 16 October 2008 for 18 days and nights of rarely explored and popular repertoire.
There are three main productions in addition to three Short Works, Choral Concert, lectures, and Recitals.
It is a rare experience to be enjoyed! Come and discover this unique festival for yourself.
Contact Details
Wexford Festival Opera
Wexford Operahouse
High Street
Wexford, Ireland
Main Office: +353 53 91 22 400
Box office: +353 53 91 22 144
Callsave: 1850 4 OPERA