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19th October - 4th November

Wexford town will once again play host to WexfordFestival Fringe, the largest annual fringe festival inthe South East of Ireland, from Friday, 19th Octoberto Sunday, 4th November. I am delighted to announce that 2012 will mark a very special 60thbirthday celebration for the festival.

Wexford Festival Fringe has become a vital showcase for Irish arts nationally and internationally.The festival, which runs concurrently with the Wexford Opera Festival, delivers the very best inIrish and international visual art, classical and traditional music, theatre and dance, literature,craft, children's events and much more.

For the past 59 years, both festivals have transformed Wexford into a vibrant centre of cultural activity and expression, attracting an estimated 50,000 visitors from all over Ireland andabroad each year and 2012 will be no exception.

So come and join us in this celebration of arts andentertainment! A truly wonderful experience awaits you!

Fleur CreedPresident, Wexford Chamber

Wexford Fringe Festival 2012 is supported by Fáilte Ireland and Waterford Airport.

Presidents Welcome

• Town Map & Exhibitions Trail 2

• Thank You 4

• Ticket Information 8

• Events Diary 9

• Family Fun 25

• Festival Tours 26

• History of Wexford 29

• Exhibitions in Town 33

• Exhibitions Out of Town 43

• Singing & Swinging Pubs 46

www.wexfordfringe.ie

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We thank all our advertisers, event organisers and exhibitors. your commitment, enthusiasm and creative energy make it possible to undertake this project.

Wexford Chamber greatly appreciates the ongoing support of all our sponsors.

Acknowledgements:Wexford Fringe Coordinator: tracey Morgan.Wexford Chamber: Office administrator: thérèse Byrne and CeO: Madeleine Quirke.

Photographs and images supplied courtesy of: lynda Harman, David Morrissey, sinead Quirke, Wexford arts Centre,Bridge Drama Group, Wexford Festival singers, Caca Milis Cabaret,Wexford Male voice Choir, south end FrC Photographic Group, Oyster lane theatre Group, Ballycogley Players, Ballyelland Pottery,Myriad Dance, the sky & the Ground, Wexford Model railway Club,Pierce turner, Wexford light Opera society, irish agricultural Museum,Zrazy, aileen Donohoe, Mary t Carberry, simone Walsh, Patrick Cahill,the Denis Collins Gallery, Mary Wallace, Gilly thomas, Pádraig David Grant,Jacinta Crowley-long, Bianca Divito, kathleen Delaney,

Christine Mooney, Greenacres, ivan sutton, David Daly, Paul Maloney, Wilhelm Balcerzak, Murrintown Community Centre,Margaret kent, south Wexford Craft network, kate Whitty,and sean Dempsey - Wexford Free Press.

Design and Artwork: © 2012 Chameleon Creatives +353 (0)53 91 39054 www.chameleoncreatives.com

Published by: Wexford Chamber. all rights reserved.

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Ticket Source

(a) Wexford Festival Opera Box Office 053 91 22144

(B) Greenacres, selskar, Wexford 053 9122975 [email protected]

(C) Ballyelland Pottery, the Old Mill, Castlebridge 053 91 59930

(D) Wexford arts Centre, Cornmarket 053 91 23764 [email protected]

(e) Whites for Music, Main street 053 91 22067 Or any member of Wexford Festival singers 087 3628319

www.wexfordfestivalsingers.com

(F) Free of Charge

(G) Hook lighthouse visitor Centre, Fethard-on-sea 051 397055 www.hookheritage.ie

(H) tickets available at the door

(J) McClean & Co. accountants, Castle Hill, enniscorthy 053 92 35353

(k) Wexford lions Club 086 0323657 [email protected]

(l) Wexford racecourse, newtown road 087 3828099 [email protected]

(M) Whites for Music, Main street, Wexford 053 91 22067

(n) terry Byrne, Wexford Male voice Choir 087 6483509

(O) Wexford light Opera society Office, 38 High st 053 91 74808

(P) st. Helens Bay resort - activity Centre Camps 053 9162938 www.rosslarecollege.com [email protected]

(Q) aileen Donohoe 085 1561879

(r) Dun Mhuire theatre Box Office 053 91 23061

(s) Helen ashdown 087 2637178

(t) Wexford Walking tours - Joanne Crofton 086 3526133

(u) karin & Paul Dubsky 053 9425843 / 086 8111684 [email protected]

(v) Brenda O'Carroll 086 362 7466 Faust - silent MOvie WitH live sOunDtraCk By 3ePkanO.WexFOrD arts Centre,

aDMissiOn €20/€15 COnC.

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Friday 19th October

20:00 "Billie the Member" & "last tango in little Grimley" presented by Camross Drama society. two comedy/drama one act plays by Des Waters and David tristram in the Wexford arts Centre. admission €14/€12 conc. (D)

21:30 live Music with Back2Back (Maurice McCarthy) in thomas Moore tavern, Cornmarket, Wexford (F)

Saturday 20th October

20:00 Faust - silent movie with live soundtrack by 3epkano. inspired by Goethe's adaptation of the Faust myth along with Gounod's opera. 3epkano music ensemble are critically acclaimed for original scores to silent movies in ireland and us. the show will "Mesmerize" - irish times. Wexford arts Centre, admission €20/€15 conc. (D)

21:30 live Music with Helena Bates in thomas Moore tavern, Cornmarket, Wexford (F)

Sunday 21st October

15:00 square Piano recital - an opportunity to hear a unique classic recital of music on 3 rare square pianos which date back to the 1760's with accompanying talk. Wexford arts Centre, admission €15/€12 conc. (D)

Monday 22nd October

21:30 traditional irish Music session, the sky and the Ground, 112 south Main street, Wexford (F)

See Page 8 for Ticket Info details

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Wexford Chamber Night at the Opera

Wexford Chamber is delighted to support Wexford Festival Opera and looks forward to

attending a performance of l’arlesiana on the Opening night of the 2012 Wexford Festival Opera

Wexford Chamber wishes Wexford Festival Opera and Wexford Fringe Festival a very successful and enjoyable 2012 season

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Tuesday 23rd October

20:00 Oyster lane theatre Group presents “annie”, one of the worlds best-loved musicals, telling the story of annie’s journey from the bleak, new york orphanage to the luxurious home of Oliver Warbucks. Dun Mhuire theatre, Wexford. tickets priced from €8 (r)

21:30 Candlelight sessions showcasing original music from some of the best acts from ireland and around the world in an intimate candlelit setting. the sky and the Ground, 112 south Main street, Wexford. visit www.theskyandtheground.com for further details (F)

21:30 trad session in thomas Moore tavern, Cornmarket, Wexford (F)

Wednesday 24th October

19:00 Opening Ceremony - Fireworks Display, Wexford Quay Front (a) (F)

20:00 Opera: l’arlesiana by Francesco Cilèa, sung in italian. Depicts the superstitions surrounding a handicapped child, Federico’s obsessive love for a mysterious woman, his jealousy of Metifio, his mother’s all-consuming love for him, and the shy vivetta, who loves Federico and suffers agonies of misery over him. First performed in 1897 at the teatro lirico di Milano in Milan. tickets €25 - €130, Wexford Opera House (a)


20:00 three One-act Comedies with Wexford Drama Group "losers" by Brian Friel through to shakespearian high-jinks in - "shakespeare's a Dick", a comedy by Mark aloysius kenneally. Wexford arts Centre, admission €14/€12 conc. (D)


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2012 Wexford Festival Windows Competition

as part of the 60th Wexford Fringe Festival / 61st Wexford Festival Opera,Wexford Chamber is organising its annual Festival Windows Competition.

Make your shop a talking point, attract more shoppers and enjoy free publicity!!

all businesses are asked to join in the fun.Please contact Wexford Chamber for further details on 053 91 22226

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Thursday 25th October

12:00 Wexford 41st antique Fair in the slaney suite, talbot Hotel, On the Quay, Wexford (12:00 - 19:30) (H)

15:30 William v Wallace recital - Pianist una Hunt and mezzo-soprano Máire Flavin perform a programme of music from the William vincent Wallace album. Jerome Hynes theatre, Wexford Opera House. tickets €15 (a)

18:30 Wexford lions Club present the charity preview of ‘skyfall’, the latest in the James Bond series, in the Omniplex Cinema, Drinagh. €40 admission by ticket only. see ‘skyfall’ before it goes on general release and join the post film party in the riverbank House Hotel with live music, dancing & a charity auction (k)

19:00 Pre-Opera talk: Jerome Hynes theatre, a thirty minute exploratory talk about le roi malgré lui. Wexford Opera House (F)

20:00 Opera: le roi malgré lui by emmanuel Chabrier, sung in French. Destined to be king and feeling exiled in Poland, Henri is consumed by nostalgia for all things French and makes hilarious attempts to escape his fate! First performed in 1887 at the Opéra-Comique, Paris. tickets €25 - €130, Wexford Opera House (a)

20:00 Ballycogley Players present three one-act plays; “Parental Guidance” by eamonn kelly, “the try” - a new play by Greg Brannock and a mystery comedy in st. Michael’s svP Hall, thomas st., Wexford (opposite CBs school) tickets €10 (H)



20:00 the red Chair live Music night, Bean ‘n’ Berry Café, key West, Custom House Quay, Wexford. Features an hour of open mic and a guest act for the second hour. all performers are welcome (20:00 - 23:00) (F)

21:30 live Music with stuart Burns in thomas Moore tavern, Cornmarket, Wexford (F)

21:30 Gypsy Jazz with ain’t Misbehavin’, the sky and the Ground, 112 south Main street, Wexford (F)

Friday 26th October

08:00 Open Golf Day, st. Helen’s Bay Golf resort, from 08:00 (H)

11:00 Dr tom Walsh lecture given by David lloyd-Jones. Jerome Hynes theatre, Wexford Opera House. tickets €10 (a)

11:15 Presentation & Walkabout tour of thatched cottages in quaint fishing village of kilmore Quay. stella Maris Centre, kilmore Quay. €5 per person (v)


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13:05 lunchtime recital (50 mins), a unique opportunity to hear the Festival’s opera stars display their vocal talents in other types of repertoire. st. iberius Church, Wexford. tickets €15 (a)

14:30 Film - song of summer. a screening of ken russell’s 1968 biographical film song of summer in Jerome Hynes theatre, Wexford Opera House. Booking essential (a) (F)

15:30 short Work: a Dinner engagement - a one-act comic opera of how a hard-up family try to solve their financial difficulties by arranging for their daughter to marry the wealthy Prince Philippe of Monteblanco. the auditorium, Presentation secondary school, Grogan's road. tickets €25 (a)

19:00 Guided Ghostly tours of Hook lighthouse. Four tours each evening starting from 19:00, Hook Head lighthouse, Fethard-on-sea. Dates & details will be finalised by 1st Oct, essential to contact Hook lighthouse to confirm booking (G)

19:00 Pre-Opera talk: Jerome Hynes theatre, a thirty minute exploratory talk about a village romeo and Juliet. Wexford Opera House (F)

19:30 'Cracked' - a new dance installation work in the window of vacant shop units in redmond road by the contemporary dancers from Myriad Dance. Bring an umbrella incase of rain! For more details visit www.myriaddance.com. Meeting at redmond square, Wexford at 19:30 & 21:15 (F)

20:00 Opera: a village romeo and Juliet by Frederick Delius, sung in english. First performed in 1907 at the komische Oper, Berlin. tickets €25 - €130, Wexford Opera House (a)

20:00 Pierce turner and a verry small Orchestra performing their celebrated new album & his other classics in Greenacres, selskar, Wexford . this internationally respected Wexford man (now residing in Manhattan) has been voted irelands solo Performer of the year and referred to in new york Magazine as one of new york’s great undiscovered gems. tickets €20 (B) (M) www.pierceturner.com


20:00 Oyster lane theatre Group presents “annie” Dun Mhuire theatre, Wexford. tickets priced from €8 (r)

20:00 three One-act Comedies with Wexford Drama Group - "losers" by Brian Friel through to shakespearian high-jinks in - "shakespeare's a Dick", a comedy by Mark aloysius kenneally. Wexford arts Centre, admission €14/€12 conc. (D)

21:30 live Music with Dave Clark and his band, the sky and the Ground, 112 south Main street, Wexford (F)


23:00 late night Concert - Members of the Festival Company serve a varied menu of musical nightcaps, Jerome Hynes theatre, Wexford Opera House. tickets €15 (a)


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race Meetings - Wexford racecourse, Bettyville, newtown road, Wexford. €15 admission or €25 for admission, race card & 2 course meal (H) (l) see press for further details.

08:00 Open Golf Day, st. Helen’s Bay Golf resort, rosslare Harbour from 08:00 (H)

11:00 Morning Concert - Members of the Chorus and Orchestra of Wexford Festival Opera perform varied programmes of songs and chamber works, Wexford Opera House. tickets €15 (a)

11:00 Hurling on the Quay - the Wexford Quay Front (11:00 - 16:00) (F)


13:05 lunchtime recital (50 minutes), a unique opportunity to hear the Festival’s opera stars display their vocal talents in other types of repertoire. st. iberius Church, Main street, Wexford. tickets €15 (a)

15:30 shortWork: a unique adaptation of Mozart's the Magic Flute in the auditorium, Presentation secondary school, Grogan's road. tickets €25 (a)

17:00 Ghostly Wanders with Wexford Walking tours, meeting point outside the tourist information Office, On the Quay, Wexford (17:00 -18:00). €4 per person, pre-booking is essential (t)


19:00 Pre-Opera talk: Jerome Hynes theatre, a thirty minute exploratory talk about l'ariesiana. Wexford Opera House (F)








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Sunday 28th October

race Meetings - Wexford racecourse, Bettyville, newtown road, Wexford. €15 admission or €25 for admission, race card & 2 course meal (H) (l) see press for further details.


11:00 ‘Courtyard Craft Market’ - a colourful craft market will be held in the picturesque setting of the irish agricultural Museum, Johnstown Castle. there will be stalls both in the courtyard and inside the museum, so will be of interest to visitors whatever the weather. (11:00 - 16:00) (F)

11:00 shortWork: a Dinner engagement - a one-act comic opera of how a hard-up family try to solve their financial difficulties by arranging for their daughter to marry the wealthy Prince Philippe of Monteblanco. the auditorium, Presentation secondary school, Grogan's road. tickets €25 (a)


12:00 Wexford Model railway Club annual exhibition, featuring 10 working model railway layouts, trade stands & raffle in the CBs Hall, thomas street, Wexford. tickets €4 adult, €2 child or €8 family (12:00 - 18:00) (H)

13:00 spring tide fieldtrip with focus on fascinating rocks & what grows on them in and out of water. start/end Ballymoney beach car park (13:00 - 14:30). any donations go to Coastwatch. Prior registration essential (u) (F)

14:00 ravel, allegro and Bruch Concert by Musici ireland. With ravels' introduction and allegro for string Quartet, Flute, Harp and Clarinet as well as Bruch's powerful string Octet. a rare opera festival fringe treat! Wexford arts Centre, admission €10 (D)

14:30 Wexford Festival singers perform “a Choral Odyssey”, choral classics through the years in the Friary Church, school street, Wexford. tickets €15 (e) (H)

14:30 Matinee; Oyster lane theatre Group presents “annie”, one of the worlds best-loved musicals. Dun Mhuire theatre, Wexford. tickets priced from €8 (r)


17:00 Opera: le roi malgré lui by emmanuel Chabrier, sung in French. First performed in 1887 at the Opéra-Comique, Paris. tickets €25 - €130, Wexford Opera House (a)




20:00 Festival Concert 2012 by Wexford Male voice Choir with special guests, soprano lorna Mahon and Brian Gilligan in st.iberius Church, Wexford. tickets cost €15 from st. iberius church from 1st October or for more info contact (n)

21:30 live Music with Bourbon street Jazz in thomas Moore tavern, Cornmarket, Wexford (F)

22:00 Gala Concert, one of the many highlights during the festival featuring a collection of party pieces. Wexford Opera House. tickets €50 - €60. early booking is advised (a)


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Monday 29th October


10:30 Halloween Children’s Pottery Classes - Cats & Pumpkins, Ballyelland Pottery, the Old Mill, Castlebridge. Opening times (10:30 - 17:30). tickets €14. For bookings & further information contact Mairead (C)

12:00 Wexford Model railway Club annual exhibition, featuring 10 working model railway layouts, trade stands & raffle in the CBs Hall, thomas street, Wexford. tickets €4 adult, €2 child or €8 family (12:00 - 17:00) (H)


13:00 two parallel shore walks: 1) ecology - shore habitats from sea cliffs to dune woodlands & down into kelp beds 2) History - walk looking at development & remains of 19th century fisheries & shipping. Meet Ballymoney beach car

park. €12 adult, €6 child, incl. refreshments (13:00 - 15:00). Prior registration essential (u)






20:00 Opera: a village romeo and Juliet by Frederick Delius, sung in english. Forbidden by their feuding fathers to marry each other, sali and vreli are forced to run away together. But their guilt at betraying their families leads them to choose a brief, glorious, moment of love, which culminates in their exultant acceptance of death. First performed in 1907 at the komische Oper, Berlin. tickets €25 - €130, Wexford Opera House (a)

20:30 "Hits from the Musicals" presented by Wexford light Opera society in Ferrycarrig Hotel, Wexford. Booking office open (12:00 -14:00) & (16:00 -18:00) (O)

21:30 traditional irish Music session, the sky and the Ground, 112 south Main street, Wexford (F)


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Tuesday 30th October


10:30 Halloween Children’s Pottery Classes - Witches & Wizards Ballyelland Pottery, the Old Mill, Castlebridge. Opening times (10:30 - 17:30). tickets €14. For bookings & further information contact Mairead (C)

11:30 Discover Bannow Bay natura 2000 site - Focus on protected site with saltmarsh habitats, intertidal mudflat riches with winkles, mussels & worms. Meet at gate of st. Mary’s church, saltmills for panoramic view & introduction. €5 adult, €3 child. (11:30 - 13:00) Prior registration essential (u)

12:00 Doctor Horror's Haunted House with nocturne Productions in the Wexford arts Centre. admission: adult €10, child €5 or €25 for 2 adults & 2 children (age 5+). includes blood refreshments. shows at 12:00, 13:00, 14:00 & 16:00 (D)




19:00 Professor arcati's asylum with nocturne Productions in the Wexford arts Centre. admission €12/€10 conc. (age 14+). includes blood refreshments. shows at 19:00, 20:00 & 21:00 (D)


20:00 Opera: l’arlesiana by Francesco Cilèa, sung in italian. Depicts the superstitions surrounding a handicapped child, Federico’s obsessive love for a mysterious woman, his jealousy of Metifio, his mother’s all-consuming love for him, and the shy vivetta, who loves Federico and suffers agonies of misery over him. tickets €25 - €130, Wexford Opera House (a)

20:30 "Hits from the Musicals" presented by Wexford light Opera society in Ferrycarrig Hotel, Wexford. Booking office open (12:00 -14:00) & (16:00 -18:00) (O)

21:30 Candlelight sessions showcasing original music from some of the best acts from ireland and around the world in an intimate candlelit setting. the sky and the Ground, 112 south Main street, Wexford. visit www.theskyandtheground.com for further details (F)

21.30 trad session in thomas Moore tavern, Cornmarket, Wexford (F)


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Wednesday 31st October


12:00 Doctor Horror's Haunted House with nocturne Productions in the Wexford arts Centre. admission: adult €10, child €5 or €25 for 2 adults & 2 children (age 5+). includes blood refreshments. shows at 12:00, 13:00, 14:00 & 16:00 (D)



17:00 Friends of the Festival Parties, talbot Hotel, On the Quay, Wexford (a)

19:00 Professor arcati's asylum with nocturne Productions in the Wexford arts Centre. admission €12/€10 conc. (age 14+). includes blood refreshments. shows at 19:00, 20:00 & 21:00 (D)



20:30 "Hits from the Musicals" presented by Wexford light Opera society in Ferrycarrig Hotel, Wexford. Booking office open (12:00-14:00) & (16:00-18:00) (O)

20:30 lend Me an ear - West end "Wicked" star aileen Donohoe will perform arias & musical theatre favourites. aileen who has performed in West end Hit Musicals Wicked, Mamma Mia, the Phantom of the Opera and Beauty and the Beast will be accompanied by the renowned & award-winning West end Musical Director and composer robert scott. Greenacres art Gallery. tickets €15, performance approx. 1 hour (B) (Q)

21:30 Gypsy Jazz with ain’t Misbehavin’, the sky and the Ground, 112 south Main street, Wexford (F)


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Thursday 1st November

11:00 Morning Concert - Members of the Chorus and Orchestra of Wexford Festival Opera perform varied programmes of songs and chamber works. Jerome Hynes theatre, Wexford Opera House. tickets €15 (a)

13:00 47 roses by Peter sheridan with verdant Productions ltd. Conjuring up the voices, sights and songs of his 1960's childhood in Dublin, in a powerful coming-of-age story, peopled with deliciously eccentric characters and wonderfully bizarre incidents. Wexford arts Centre, admission €18/€15 conc. shows at 13:00 & 20:00 (D)






19:30 enniscorthy athenaeum ltd’s 4th Operetta and Dinner by Candelight - an evening of fine dining with sublime musical entertainment in riverside Park Hotel, enniscorthy. tickets cost €40 which includes champagne reception, 4 course meal, music & dancing until late! (J) (s)

20:00 Opera: a village romeo and Juliet by Frederick Delius, sung in english. First performed in 1907 at the komische Oper, Berlin. tickets €25 - €130, Wexford Opera House (a)

20:00 the Wexford Folk Orchestra with guest artist Des Willoughby of the Willoughby Brothers, riverbank House Hotel, Ferrybank. Doors open from 19:30, tickets €12 (H)

20:00 Bridge Drama presents ‘a night of Comedy’ (a number of short comedy plays) in Whites of Wexford, abbey street, Wexford. Doors open at 19:30, free seating. admission €10. tickets available at door or from group members (H)

20:00 the red Chair live Music night, Bean ‘n’ Berry Café, key West, Custom House Quay, Wexford. Features an hour of open mic and a guest act for the second hour. all performers are welcome (20:00 - 23:00) (F)

20:30 "Hits from the Musicals" presented by Wexford light Opera society in Ferrycarrig Hotel, Wexford. Booking office open (12:00-14:00) & (16:00-18:00) (O)


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Friday 2nd November

10:30 Halloween Children’s Pottery Classes - Painting at Ballyelland Pottery, the Old Mill, Castlebridge. Opening times (10:30 - 17:30). tickets €8, for bookings & further information contact Mairead (C)

10:30 r.n.l.i. irish lifeboats Coffee Morning, riverbank House Hotel, Ferrybank, Wexford. (10:30 - 12:30)

11:00 William v Wallace recital - Pianist una Hunt and mezzo-soprano Máire Flavin perform a programme of music from the William vincent Wallace album. Jerome Hynes theatre, Wexford Opera House, tickets €15 (a)

11:15 Presentation & Walkabout tour of thatched cottages in quaint fishing village of kilmore Quay. stella Maris Centre, kilmore Quay. €5 per person (v)





20:00 samhain: the Grand samhain Masqued Cáca Milis Cabaret. Helena Mulkerns brings you a fabulous Celtic-latino late night out featuring music, readings, film, comedy & dance in an intimate cabaret setting. Wexford arts Centre, admission €10 (D)



23:00 late night Concert - Members of the Festival Company serve a varied menu of musical nightcaps, Jerome Hynes theatre, Wexford Opera House. tickets €15 (a)


BriDGe DraMa CaCa Milis CaBaret

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Saturday 3rd November

11:00 Piano recital by the winner of the 2012 Dublin international Piano Competition. Wexford Opera House, tickets €25 (a)

13:00 Jackula - a spooktacular Halloween Magic & Juggling show presented by Brilliant Promotions. Wexford arts Centre, admission €6 or family tickets are €20 for 4 Members (age 4+). shows at 13:00 & 15:00 (D)





20:00 ZraZy - Maria Walsh and Carole nelson of ZraZy bring their "unquenchable love of what they do" back to Wexford. Musically sophisticated and lyrically smart, Zrazy inhabit a unique place in contemporary music in ireland. steeped in jazz, latin, r' n 'B and soul, they return for a concert guaranteed to put a spring in your step and a smile in your heart. Familiar or new, the OutMusic and GlaMa usa award winners will leave you with "hips swivelling and brainwaves firing, hungry for more", siobhan long (irish times). Wexford arts Centre, admission €15/€13 conc. (D)




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Sunday 4th November

11:00 Festival Book Fair - For almost 30 years this event has continued the literary connection with the Opera Festival, i.e. the famous author sir Compton Mackenzie was the first president of the Wexford festival. Book dealers from all corners of ireland will be present with a selection of titles from antiquarian, rare first editions, historical and great general range. slaney suite, talbot Hotel, On the Quay, Wexford (11:00 - 17:00) (H)


15:30 Orchestra Concert - Church of the immaculate Conception, rowe street, Wexford. tickets €18 (a)


20:00 Opera: a village romeo and Juliet by Frederick Delius, sung in english. Forbidden by their feuding fathers to marry each other, sali and vreli are forced to run away together. But their guilt at betraying their families leads them to choose a brief, glorious, moment of love, which culminates in their exultant acceptance of death. First performed in 1907 at the komische Oper, Berlin. tickets €25 - €130, Wexford Opera House (a)

21:30 live Music with Bourbon street Jazz in thomas Moore tavern, Cornmarket, Wexford (F)


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Childrens /Family Activities

Arts & Crafts

19th Oct - 4th nov Witchcraft & Wizardry art Classes (Open all day),Hook Head lighthouse, Fethard-on-sea (G)

sat 20th Oct little artist Club - Make and print from your own fossil!(ages 4 -7 years) Wexford arts Centre (11:00 -12:00). Booking fee €7.50 (D)

sat 27th Oct little artist Club - Collage a life-sized fantastical pet.(ages 4 -7 years) Wexford arts Centre (11:00 -12:00). Booking fee €7.50 (D)

sat 27th Oct What am i looking at - Family Gallery tours in Wexfordarts Centre at 12:00. admission is free, suggested donation €2 (D)

Mon 29th Oct Halloween Children’s Pottery Classes - Cats & Pumpkins.Ballyelland Pottery, the Old Mill, Castlebridge. admission €14. Forbookings & further information phone Mairead (C)

tues 30th Oct Halloween Children’s Pottery Classes - Witches & Wizards. Ballyelland Pottery, the Old Mill, Castlebridge. admission€14. For bookings & further information phone Mairead (C)

Fri 2nd nov Halloween Children’s Pottery Classes - Painting. Ballyelland Pottery, the Old Mill, Castlebridge. admission €8. For bookings & further information phone Mairead (C)

sat 3rd nov little artist Club - Mono print beautiful patterns from nature. (ages 4 -7 years) Wexford arts Centre (11:00 -12:00). Booking fee €7.50 (D)

Miscellaneous

activity Centre Camps, st. Helens Bay resort, rosslare Harbour (P)www.rosslarecollege.com

23rd - 28th Oct "annie" presented by Oyster lane theatre Group inDun Mhuire theatre, Wexford. nightly at 20:00 up to 27th Oct, Matineeon 28th Oct commences at 14:30. tickets priced from €8 (r)

26th - 29th Oct from 19:00, Guided Ghostly tours of Hook lighthouse,Fethard-on-sea. Four tours each evening. Dates & details will be finalised by 1st Oct, so it is essential to contact Hook lighthouse toconfirm booking (G)

28th & 29th Oct Wexford Model railway Club annual exhibition, CBsHall, thomas street, Wexford. Open 28th Oct (12:00 - 18:00), open29th Oct (12:00 - 17:00). tickets €4 adult, €2 Child or €8 family (H)

27th Oct Hurling on the Quay - Wexford Quay Front (11:00 - 16:00) (F)

27th Oct, 30th Oct & 1st nov Ghostly Wanders with Wexford Walkingtours. Meeting point outside the tourist office, On the Quay (17:00 - 18:00). €4 per person, pre-booking is essential (t)

30th & 31st Oct Doctor Horror's Haunted House with nocturne Productions in the Wexford arts Centre. admission: adult €10, child €5 or €25 for 2 adults & 2 children (age 5+). includes blood refreshments. shows at 12:00, 13:00, 14:00 & 16:00 (D)

30th & 31st Oct Professor arcati's asylum with nocturne Productionsin the Wexford arts Centre. admission €12/€10 conc. (age 14+). includes blood refreshments. shows at 19:00, 20:00 & 21:00 (D)

3rd nov Jackula - Magic & Juggling show presented by Brilliant Promotions in Wexford arts Centre. admission €6 or family tickets are€20 for 4 members. age 4+. shows at 13:00 & 15:00 (D)

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Festival ToursOrganised by Nicholas Furlong

The Wexford Festival Opera tours, under the auspices of the Wexford Historical Society, take visitors and Wexford citizens to

selected sites of geographical, historical and cultural importance.

The tours, led by expert guides welcome everyone to join them.

There is no charge but we ask drivers to help in offering places tostrangers in their cars.

The tours leave the Talbot Hotel car park at 10.30am sharp. All tours are scheduled to return to base at 1pm.

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Thursday, 25 October a visit to the beautiful battle site of Oulart, 1798, its associated memorials, graves of the fallen, pre-1798 chapel and Michael Warrenmemorial masterpiece with ’98 expert historian, Bernard Browne.round-trip 30km.

Friday, 26 Octobera visit to Horetown and Balloughton churches to look at the life andtimes of the last person who escaped from Wexford Goal (or did he?)in 1798. this person was an antecedent of the tour guide. the tourguide with the prisoner’s Dna is Chairman of the irish agricultural Museum, Johnstown Castle, Peter Miller. round-trip 34km.

Saturday, 27 Octoberthe Faythe. ask a Wexford native how to pronounce it. it’s a long triangular ‘square’ as described by its irish name ‘Faithe’. at its hilltopentrance was the norse Church and graveyard of st Michael thearchangel. it developed its own culture, strictly families who sailedthe world in deep or shallow waters. its rivalry with the north end oftown was legendary. it is rich in human interest, authors such as John Banville, seafarers on the grain run out of Wexford to Odessa orst. Johns. let the stories roll over. the walking tour guide is teacher,author and near neighbour, Monica Crofton.

Monday, 29 Octobera walking tour along the beach and rocky seashore in the fishing village of kilmore Quay. Our tour examines a 600 million year old rockoutcrop unique in ireland, a raised beach, and saint Patrick’s Bridge awalkway allegedly constructed by irelands patron saint to connect thesouth Wexford mainland to the offshore saltee islands. the entirecoastal area is a protected area for its reefs and their marine life. With author and naturalist Jim Hurley. round trip 48km.

Tuesday, 30 OctoberWexford County has a special joy in commemorating the bicentenaryof the most famous architect in the world of the early 19th century,augustus Welby Pugin. His works adorn the county which was his base

in Blackwater with the Countess of shrewsbury’s family, O’toole’s ofCastle talbot. today’s tour visits Pugin’s architectural gems with specialpermission, st. Peter’s College Chapel and Barntown’s mountain-sidechurch dedicated to st. alphonsus. With Pugin specialist and executivelibrarian, enniscorthy, Jarlath Glynn. round trip 12km.

Wednesday, 31 Octoberthe lives, times and locations of the knights templar in Co.Wexford including templetown with a visit to the largest and most strategicfortress, Duncannon Fort, with Brian Matthews, Chairman WexfordHistorical society. round trip 60km.

Thursday, 1 NovemberWexford Port is loaded to the gunnels with hidden or camouflagedpoints of wonder in buildings, homes and designs. the internationallyfamed artist, architect and author, Peter Pearson, takes the curiousand the many on a walking tour of discovery.

Friday, 2 Novemberthis year the President of ireland, Michael D.Higgins, unveiled a monument to the suffering people of Wexford, victims of an industrialdispute of great bitterness across the heart of the farm machinery giants of Pierces, Wexford engineering and Doyle’s. Wexford’s businesses, merchants and skilled workers sunk into stygian, gloomand hunger. it was 1911-12. the strife preceded Dublin more publicised outbreak by almost two years but the same names predominate: larkin, Connelly, Daly and the Wexford leader, richardCorish. the sun shone eventually. you are taken to several evocativesites by Dr. austin O’sullivan. round trip 6km.

Saturday, 3 Novembertoday’s tour seeks to emulate the fame and fiscal success of the‘the Bridges of Madison County’. it is a walking tour of the Bridges ofWexford town. some are obvious, some are totally hidden. included is Wexford’s waterfront and finally the covered pier constructed in remote pre-history for the commercial and Christian convenience of loch Garman’s early inhabitants. Conducted by a wise-one, nicholas Furlong.

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History of WexfordIn a country steeped in myth and legend Wexford’s history

is no exception. This medieval town was founded in the early900’s by the Vikings. Their legacy includes our narrow windingstreets and our town’s name, Wexford, derived from the Norse,

Weissfiord - inlet of the mudflats.

We believe in our history and its importance, not only to ourselves but to visitors. This town of Wexford has a lot to offeryou as a visitor and we hope to present to you the remnants of

the past in such a fashion as to please and stimulate yourmind to read further about our rich heritage.


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West Gate Heritage Centrethis tower once guarded the western entrance to the walled town. it was built c.1300 by sir stephen Devereux on instructions of king Henry. like the other town gates, it consisted of a toll-takingarea, cells for offenders and accommodation for guards.

Selskar Abbey this is said to be one of the oldest sites of worship in Wexford. an abbey was built on the site by alexander roche who upon returningfrom the Crusades was informed of the decision of his true love toenter a convent believing him dead. the abbey, the tower of whichstill stands, was the scene of synods and parliaments over the centuries. the roofless church is of much later construction.

Cornmarketthis prehistoric market place dates far back to 1775. as the name suggests this was once the central market place of the town with itslower floor an open selling area. it has been a market area, dancevenue, concert hall and Municipal offices. the Cornmarket is nowhome to Wexford arts Centre and the new Wexford County libraryclose by in Mallin street.

The Bull Ring the Bull ring got its present name from the medieval sport of Bull-baiting, introduced to the town by the Butchers’ Guild. From 1621 until 1770, bulls were baited twice a year and their hides presented tothe Mayor. During the 1798 rebellion, the Bull ring became an openair factory, making and repairing pikes and other weapons for theinsurgents. the Bull ring has been the venue of many political ralliesand protests: Daniel O’Connell, Charles stewart Parnell and eamonn de valera are among the many political figures who haveaddressed audiences in this historic square at the heart of Wexford.

the Pikeman statue, sculpted in bronze by Oliver sheppard,commemorates Wexford’s failed rebellion of 1798 and the declarationof ireland’s first republic. it was unveiled in an elaborate ceremony attended by 30,000 people in 1905. in 2009, conservation works tothe pikeman statue took place.

a re-construction of the Bull ring was carried out as a 1798 bicentenaryproject and was officially opened by President Mary Mcaleese on

31st May, 1998. a ‘tree of liberty”, an oak, was planted in the centreof the Bull ring, and embedded in the ground behind the Pikemanstatue is a ‘time capsule’ taking the form of a metal cylinder containingitems reflective of Wexford life today. the limestone setts which sit on either side of the monument feature inscriptions relating to 1798,while bollards in the shape of cannonballs line the area. extensive conservation and repair work to the market house in the Bull ring wascarried out in 2008.

The Redmond Monumentthis monument commemorating the redmond Family dominatesredmond square at the northern end of town. the redmond familywas prominent in the business, social and political life of Wexford in the 19th century. they represented the town and county in Parliament, and also instigated the reclamation of great tracts of landincluding the very ground upon which the redmond square stands. in 2007, following conservation and cleaning work to the monument,floodlighting was put in place to highlight the monument at night.

redmond square, near the railway station, commemorates the elderJohn edward redmond (1806-1865) who was liberal MP for the cityof Wexford. the inscription reads: “My heart is with the city of Wexford.Nothing can extinguish that love but the cold soil of the grave.”

County Hallthe imposing facade of the former headquarters of Wexford CountyCouncil was originally a gaol, built in 1812, with walls twenty feethigh enclosing 58 cells and 16 exercising yards. Public executions tookplace on a green in front of the gaol until 1860.

Wexford Quaysas with all port towns, the quays were the focal point of Wexford. Over the past thousand years they have extended from their original shoreline close to the present Main street. in september 2000, thisprogression continued with an extension width of 25 metres.

a central decked area reminiscent of the old woodenworks of the 1870’sprovides a pleasant area to stroll. an inner cobbled area with seating,is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the view of the river slaney.

today Wexford Quay is home to a fleet of commercial mussel harvesters.

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Crescent Quay the Crescent Quay of today is the former ‘Deep Pool’ of Wexford. it washere that ships were moored for repairs. the present stone front whichdates back to the early 1800’s extended the length of the quays untilthe railway arrived in 1880, and threw its viaduct across the mouth ofthe Crescent to carry the main line to the rosslare-Fishguard steamers.

the bronze statue facing out to sea at Crescent Quay is that of Commodore John Barry, “Father of the american navy”. Barry was bornsome miles outside Wexford town. the statue was a gift of the american people in 1956. u.s. Presidents, eisinhower and kennedy areamong the dignitaries who have laid wreaths here to commemorateirish and american mariners.

Behind John Barry is the Old Ballast Office. it was from this buildingfor many decades, that the Wexford Harbour Commissioners oversawthe smooth running of the busy port which traded with many parts ofthe world. a reminder of our nautical past is to be found in the window sills to the side of the building where sailors sharpening theirknives and made unintentional sculptures in the soft stone. in 2010,Wexford County Council took over the functions of the WexfordHarbour Comissioners.

Ballast Bankthe unusual artificial island which can be seen out from the quays is aballast bank. it was built in 1937 as a place where ships entering orleaving the port could take on or off-load their ballast of sand orstones which they needed to remain stable at sea while travellingwithout cargo.

Main StreetWexford’s Main street, the principal shopping area, is a unique reminder of Wexford’s heritage. its narrow, irregular path developedfrom a market trail between the Celtic settlement to the north and thevikings to the south. it gives local people and visitors a taste of thefriendly intimacy of this ancient town.

St. Iberius Church, Main Streetthis is Wexford’s Church of ireland place of worship. it is believed tostand on an ecclesiastical site dating back to the time of st. Patrick.the church is dedicated to the local st. iberius whose name is used in various forms as st. ibar or st. iver. the present building is of a 1760

vintage and contains interesting memorials to various notable Wexford people.

Wexford Opera Housethis venue in High street is the headquarters of the world renownedinternational Wexford Festival Opera. the original theatre opened inJanuary 1832. in 2006, it closed its doors to undergo a major reconstruction which took just over 2 years to complete. On Friday 5th, september 2008 the Wexford Opera House was officially openedby an taoiseach, Brian Cowen. this was a historic moment for Wexfordand for ireland. this impressive, landmark building (and ireland’s firstcustom-built Opera House) was designed and project-managed by theOffice of Public Works.

this skyline-changing building hosts a multitude of events all yearround of theatre, dance, concerts and other events in addition to theWexford Festival Opera.

Twin ChurchesDominating the Wexford skyline are the twin churches - the Church ofthe immaculate Conception, rowe street and the Church of the assumption, Bride street. these two churches built between 1851 and 1858, just years after the Great Famine, are a monument to thedevotion of Wexford people and the determination of Father Jamesroche who saw them to completion. an interesting feature at themain door of both churches is the cobbled mosaic showing relevantnames and dates. although referred to as twin churches one differenceis the clock on rowe street Church.

Franciscan Friarythe Franciscans are the oldest established religious order in Wexford,having first come c.1240. since then they have attended to the spiritual needs of the town through good times and bad. For manyyears, theirs was the only Catholic Church in Wexford town. Friars arereputed to have been among the victims of Cromwellian soldiers in 1649. the grounds of the Church were the venue of huge temperance rallies in the 1840’s. One of the features of the FriaryChurch is the effigy of the young boy st. adjutor, roman martyr “the little saint”. this lifelike figure shows the wounds inflicted by theyouth’s father. it is a much visited shrine.

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Fringe Festival Events & Activities

ExhibitionsGallery ToursComedy/DramaMoviesPiano RecitalsChildren’s workshopsChildren’s showsCáca Milis Cabaret

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Annes Angels, 26 Selskar

‘a Fusion of Celtic art & religious iconology’ - a set of paintings encompassing irish art & religious icons by tramore artist noel Dunphy. the paintings mainly acrylic are big, bright & bold. some painting based on lorna Byrnes description of angels. 19th Oct - 4th nov, Daily 10:00 - 17:00Closed Bank Holiday sunday & Monday

Blue Egg Gallery, 22A John`s Gate Street

‘Bravura’ - an exhibition of ceramics, wood, willow, textiles and calligraphic art by artists from ireland & Germany. 20th Oct - 4th nov, Daily 11:00 - 17:30 (Mon - sun)

Charlotte Street (opposite Centenary Stores)

‘Menapia views’ exhibition - a photographic tour of the people &places of Wexford by Menapia Camera Club20th, 21st, 27th, 28th & 29th Oct, Daily 10:00 - 18:003rd & 4th nov, Daily 10:00 - 18:00

St. Iberius Church, North Main St

'Personal insights' - exhibition of Paintings by arthur Minion20th Oct – 5th nov, Daily 10:00 - 16:00

D`Lush Café, Wexford Arts Centre,Cornmarket

'night and Day (vitamin D)' - an exhibition of paintings by Wexfordartist Oonagh latchford explores the subject of light and in particularthe high contrast and over saturation produced by strong sunlight. 20th Oct - 4th nov, Daily 09:00 - 17:00 (Mon - sat)Open sundays 10:30 - 16:30

Friary Hall, School Street

‘Wexford and Beyond’ presented by southend FrC Photographic Group20th, 21st, 27th, 28th & 29th Oct, Daily 11:00 - 17:00 3rd & 4th nov, Daily 11:00 - 17:00

Greenacres Art Galleries, Selskar

art exhibition by Patrick Cahill 20th Oct - 10th nov, Daily

Greenacres Festival Opera exhibition - Greenacres will hold their usual vast exhibition of work by some of irelands most accomplishedartists over two floors, overlooking historic selskar abbey & selskar square20th Oct - 11th nov, Daily 09:00 - 18:00 (Mon - sat)Open sundays 12:00 - 17:00Bank Holiday sun 28th & Mon 29th Oct 12:00 - 17:00

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Martin Doyle Goldsmith, Lower Rowe Street

exhibition of Handwrought individually Made & Designed Fine QualityJewellery by erwin springbrunn & kirsten thomas19th Oct - 3th nov, Daily 10:00 - 13:00, 14:00 - 17:30 (Mon - sat) Closed Bank Holiday sunday & Monday

Studio Nine, Westgate

exhibition of new Work by kevin ryan19th Oct - 4th nov, Daily 12:30 - 17:00

Studio Number One, 1 North Main Street (beside O2 store)

art & Photography exhibition by local artists, seamus kenny, Paddy kenny & anna Gutowska19th Oct - 4th nov, Daily 10:00 -18:00 (Mon - sat) sundays and Bank Holiday Monday 14:00 -18:00

The Denis Collins Gallery, Custom House Quay

exhibition of Ceramics by alan Boyle (Dublin) and Paintings by unakeeley (north Co. Wexford). a selection of artists represented by thegallery will also be on show.18th Oct - 4th nov, Daily 11:00 - 17:00

The Annexe, Wexford Arts Centre,No. 3 John`s Gate Street

...fishes, cockerels, felines...an exhibition of painting and sculpture by Wexford based artists Mary Wallace & Gilly thomas. thomas is a figurative sculptor working with human and animal forms primarily inbronze, whilst Wallace's body of mixed media works are an exuberantresponse to nature. 20 Oct - 4th nov, Daily 11:00 - 18:00 (Mon - sun)

The Rowe Street Gallery, 2 Lower Rowe Street

’25 reflect/Direct’ by Pádraig David Grant - Celebrating 25 years of Fine art Photography. Preview the exhibition at www.padraiggrant.com15th Oct - 4th nov, Daily 10:30 - 17:30 (Mon - sat) Open sundays 14:00 - 17:00

The Sky and The Ground, 112 South Main Street

art & Photography exhibitions by various artists 19th Oct - 4th nov, Daily 13:00 - 23:30 (Mon - thurs)Open Fridays & saturdays 13:00 - 00:30Open sundays 13:00 - 23:00

Gilly tHOMas Mary WallaCe PáDraiG DaviD Grant


Corner of Abbey St/Georges St(opposite Whites of Wexford)

Flashback 11 - a Black & White Photographic archive from Denis O’Connor25th Oct - 4th nov, Daily 10:30 - 17:30 Bank Holiday sun 28th & Mon 29th Oct 13:30 - 17:30

Talbot Hotel, On The QuayOriginal Paintings & limited edition Prints by simone Walsh24th Oct - 4th nov, O’Brien suite, Daily

exhibition of recent Oil Paintings by Jacinta Crowley-long 24th Oct - 4th nov, Daily 10:30 - 21:00

art exhibition of recent works in Pastel & Oils by noreen Madden24th Oct - 4th nov, Daily 10:30 - 20:30

art exhibition by Donal O’Braonain 24th Oct - 4th nov, Daily

art exhibition by Pauline Merry 24th Oct - 4th nov, Daily

art exhibition by Fr. John O’Brien24th Oct - 4th nov, Daily

art exhibition by sinead Quirke24th Oct - 4th nov, Daily

art exhibition by Darragh treacy24th Oct - 4th nov, Daily

Craft exhibition of lapidary sea Gems by iris Dungan24th Oct - 4th nov, Daily

Venue to be Confirmed

art exhibition by Christine Mooney25th Oct - 4th nov, Daily 11:00 - 17:00For full details see local press & www.wexfordfringe.ie

Westgate Heritage Centre, Westgate

annual Opera Festival Photography exhibition by Wexford Camera Club19th Oct - 4th nov, Daily 10:00 - 17:00

Weston, Westgate (opposite WexfordVocational College)

Mantelpiece - an exhibition of sculpture, painting & artists’ books bykathleen Delaney. a mirror is generally hung over the mantelpiece.this exhibition, although personal to the artist, invites the viewer toparticipate in self reflection through a series of evocative works.24th Oct - 4th nov, Daily 10:00 - 16:30 (Mon - Fri)saturdays & Bank Holiday Monday 11:00 - 16:00, sundays 12:00 - 16:00

Wexford Picture Framing, 94 South Main Street

exhibition of Works by David Morrissey & Paul James19th Oct - 4th nov, Daily 09:30 - 17:30 (Mon - sat)sundays & Bank Holiday Mon 29th Oct, 14:00 - 18:00

katHleen DelaneysiMOne WalsH


Wexford Arts Centre, Cornmarket

'Palimpsest' by John noel smith in the lower Gallery ' long Journey in a short space' by Marie Hanlon in the upper Gallery solo exhibitions from two of ireland's leading comtemporary artists 20 Oct - 17th nov, Daily 10:00 - 17:30 (Mon - sat)Open sundays 10:30 - 16:30. Official launch on sat 20th Oct at 16:00

little artist Club (ages 4 -7 years)take part in a fun-packed season of activities full of wonderful themesand exciting ideas for young inquisitive minds.saturday 20th Oct - Make and print from your own fossil!saturday 27th Oct - Collage a life-sized fantastical petsaturday 3rd nov - Mono print beautiful patterns from nature.Workshops open from 11:00 -12:00, Booking fee €7.50 (D)

What am i looking at - Family Gallery tour an insight into the exhibitions at Wexford arts Centre. saturday 27th Oct at 12:00 admission is free, suggested donation is €2.00 (D)

Group Gallery tours these can be arranged upon request and tailored to the needs and interests of your group. Feel free to bring your own sketchbook!admission is €1.00 per person (D)

Whites of Wexford, Abbey Street

exhibition of art Glass, Handmade Jewellery & Crystal Gifts by ChelseaFlower show award Winner 2012, Bianca Divito25th Oct - 4th nov, Mclure lobby 1, Daily 10:00 - 19:00

‘exploration of life through art’ - art exhibition by Mary t Carberry 24th Oct - 4th nov, Pembroke suite, Daily 09:30 - 19:30

art exhibition of Paintings by Wilhelm Balcerzak 24th Oct - 4th nov, Business Centre lobby, Daily 11:00 - 18:00

art exhibition by Padraig McCaul24th - 30th Oct, selskar suite, Daily

art exhibition by Margaret kent24th - 30th Oct, Oscar Wilde suite, Daily

art exhibition by John Paul Murray24th - 30th Oct, reception Wall, Daily

art exhibition by Maeve Doherty 24th Oct - 4th nov, McCarthy suite 1, Daily

art exhibition by serena Caulfield24th Oct - 4th nov, GM’s Wall, Daily

art exhibition by Jean english24th Oct - 4th nov, Westgate suite, Daily

exhibition of mixed media using acrylic by Zita McGarry kelly 24th - 30th Oct, Mclure lobby 2, Daily

exhibition of cloth in silk by Betty Caulfield Maher of the silk Connection 24th Oct - 4th nov, Walter Dene suite, Daily

Craft exhibition by nick Chapman of Wood-n-things30th Oct - 4th nov, Oscar Wilde suite, Daily

Craft exhibition by rita nolan & statia O’Grady of rib & stitch 30th Oct - 4th nov, selskar suite, Daily

Craft exhibition by larry Harney of Bog Oak sculptures30th Oct - 4th nov, Oscar Wilde suite, Daily

Craft exhibition of hand made scarves by thelma Henry O’Connor of thelma Design 30th Oct - 4th nov, McCarty suite 2, Daily

Craft exhibitions by members of south Wexford Craft network & Craft trail: terry the Weaver - terry Dunne the Potters yard - Patricia HowardMad4Hats - Patsy Flood O'Connortir na nog Creations - Mairead CairbreCreations by annette Whelan - annette Whelanvarna studio - Dainius varnelis.24th - 29th Oct, McCarthy suite 2, Daily 11:00 - 19:00

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PatriCia HOWarD

CHristine MOOney

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Martin MOOneyartists at MurrintOWn COMMunity Centre

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Wexford County Hall Art Collection

Enjoy a guided tour of the Wexford County CouncilArt Collection at the New County hall building,

Carriglawn, Wexford(beside Wexford General hospital).

Tours take place on Monday 22nd, Tuesday 23rd &Wednesday 24th October starting at 3.00pm.There is no charge but patrons are invited to

make a donation to a local charityPrior booking essential telephone 053-9196002 or

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Both our hotels are family friendly and located close to beaches, golf courses and other amenities, with easy access to the ferries, trains and coaches.

Special Bed & Breakfast rates, Dinner and Golf packages available

CONTACT:

Cedars Hotel, Rosslare Strand. Tel: 053 9132124 www.cedarshotel.ie Harbour View Hotel, Rosslare Harbour. Tel: 053 9161450 www.harbourviewhotel.ie

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Pottery Shop open: Mon - Sun

autuMn Pottery SaleBank Holiday Weekend: 27th to 29th october.

Ballindinas, Barntown, Co. Wexfordtele: 053 9120188

Paul MaloneyPottery & Paintings

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Exhibitions Out of Townall exHiBitiOns unless OtHerWise stateD are OPen On saturDay, sunDay anD Bank HOliDay MOnDay.


ray Flynn

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MurrintOWn COMMunity Centre

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Ballyelland Pottery, The Old Mill, Castlebridge

exhibition of new Work by Ballyelland Pottery 19th Oct - 4th nov, Daily 10:30 - 17:30 (Mon - sat) Open Bank Holiday sat 27th & Mon 29th Oct 10:30 - 17:30Closed Bank Holiday sun 28th Oct

Cedars Hotel Rosslare, Rosslare Strand

exhibition of Paintings by artist laura Gibney of Gusserane, Co. Wexford11th Oct - 11th nov, Daily 12:30 - 23:30

Irish Agricultural Museum, Johnstown Castle

‘looking Back’ - an exhibition of Photographs by ray Flynn everyday street scenes, disappearing rural crafts, cultures andtraditions are brought vividly back to life in this fascinating display20th Oct - 4th nov, Daily 09:00 - 17:00 (Mon - Fri) Open sat, sun & Bank Holiday Mon 11:00 -17:00

Murrintown Community Centre,Murrintown

Murrintown Community Centre art exhibitionsat 27th & sun 28th Oct, 10:00 - 17:00Bank Holiday Mon 29th Oct, 10:00 - 16:00

Paul Maloney Pottery, Barntown

visit the studio shop & Gallery to see a wide range of Hand Made Pottery and original Oil Paintings 19th Oct - 4th nov, Daily 09:00 - 17:30 (Mon - sat)Open sundays 14:00 - 17:00

Sandymount Cottage Studio, Cliff Road, Rosslare Strand

Open studio & exhibition of Paintings by Jane Meyler 20th Oct - 4th nov, Daily 15:00 - 18:00 (Mon - Fri)Open saturdays, sundays & Bank Holiday Mon 29th Oct 11:00 - 18:00

St. Helen's Bay Golf Resort, Rosslare Harbour

exhibition of Paintings & Drawings by Paddy lennon 24th Oct - 4th nov, Daily 12:00 - 20:00

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Silver Fox Seafood Restaurant, Kilmore Quay

art exhibition by ivan sutton19th Oct - 4th nov, Daily 12:00 - 20:00

The Irish National Heritage Park,Ferrycarrig

‘Flavours of Wexford’ - exhibition by local artist roisin Markham 19th Oct - 4th nov, Daily 09:30 - 17:30

Quilt & Patchwork exhibition with sherry nugent19th Oct - 4th nov, Daily 09:30 - 17:30

art exhibitions by Maurice roche, Jacinta Murphy & Dimitry Diamond19th Oct - 4th nov, the Fulacht Fiadh restaurant, Daily 09:30 - 17:30

Guided and self Guided tours available, open daily 09:30 - 17:30 tel: 053 9120733

Park after Dark tours, 20th Oct - 3rd novsee www.inhp.com for more details or phone 053 9120733

The Lobster Pot Seafood Bar &Restaurant, Carne

art exhibition by Wilhelm Balcerzak 19th Oct - 4th nov, Daily 12:00 - 22:00

Rosslare Harbour Maritime HeritageCentre, Main Road, Ballygillane

exhibition of Paintings by renowned maritime artist Brian Cleare, aswell as historic photographs & artefacts of maritime interest19th Oct - 4th nov, Daily 13:00 - 20:00 (Mon - Fri)Wkds & Bank Hols 11:00 - 20:00. Official opening 19th Oct 19:00small admission charge, children freevisit Facebook page for more details.

Wexford Wildfowl Reserve, North Slob, Ardcavan

‘images of Birds 2012’ - an exhibition of Watercolours by David Daly27th Oct - 4th nov, Daily 11:00 - 17:00 (Mon - Fri)Open saturdays, sundays & Bank Holiday Mon 29th Oct 10:00 - 18:00

Whythay Art Studio, Newtown Road, Wexford

‘Divinatio’ series - Whythay art studio Paintings by kate Whitty29th Oct - 3rd nov, Daily 12:00 - 17:00Or by appointment 087 2311444

Country Crafts, Kilmore Quay

exhibition of Paintings by local artists19th Oct - 4th nov, Daily 11:00 - 17:00

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Singing and Swinging Pubs

The Guinness Singing & Swinging Pubs Competition 2012

For over 50 years this competition has been an integral part ofthe Fringe Festival. This unique and entertaining contest

involves most of Wexford’s pubs and bars and provides a stagefor many of the areas most talented singers, comedians and

musicians as well as visiting opera singers.

Each pub is rated on its performance over a 30 minute periodwhen they are judged in a wide variety of categories.

The Guinness Singing & Swinging Pubs is a great way to meetnew people, learn new and old songs, hear accomplished

musicians, have fun and see some genuinely talented performers and all for the price of a pint! On the night of the

competition each venue is packed to the rafters, early arrival isadvised to get a good spot. Audience participation is

a must. These events are not to be missed!

Results will be unveiled in the Bullring Wexford and Live onSouth East Radio @ 23.45 on Thursday, 1st November.


Friday 19th October

21.10 Farmers kitchen22:00 the Wrens nest22:45 Central station23:30 Mooneys Bar


22:00 kelly’s, south Main street22:45 Bugler Doyles 23:30 the Foggy Dew inn

Sunday 21st October

21:30 Mary’s Bar22.20 Mary Joes, Barntown23.20 the tavern

Monday 22nd October

21:45 Maggie Mays22:40 larkins Bar23:25 simons

Tuesday 23rd October

21:30 the Pike22:30 Culletons, Whitemill23:15 thomas Moore tavern

Wednesday 24th October

21:30 the sailing Cot22:10 sky and the Ground23:00 Ferrycarrig Hotel

Thursday 25th October

21:30 Whites of Wexford (library Bar)22:15 Brownes Bar23:00 the loch and Quay23:45 McGees

Friday 26th October

21:20 Jordans Bar, Murrintown22:30 the Wicked swan23:25 Gaynor’s


21:35 Billy kelly’s22:20 the Porter House23:15 Jim Brady

Sunday 28th October

21:35 Mackens, the Cape22:20 the Gaelic Bar23:10 Wexford arms

Monday 29th October

21:20 kenny’s Bar, Castlebridge22:15 Jack Bailey’s

Tuesday 30th October

21:45 the Crescent22:45 Chocolate

Wednesday 31st October

21:30 t Morris22:20 the John Barry

Thursday 1st November

21:30 Metro 1722:15 the talbot Hotel

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48 the bullring, Wexford. telephone 053 9122175

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