If
you have a festival or an event to you would like us to list here,
please contact the Gorey Tourist office on 055-21248 or drop us
an email. Thanks.
Email:
info@northwexford.com
Courtown
grass track Racing 2005
The Irish Motorcycle Club in association with North Wexford Tourism
will run it’s annual Grasstrack Races at Courtown on Saturday
the 27th and Sunday the 28th of August. Apart from a break
last year, this has been an annual event in Courtown since 1981
and the amount of support it draws each year shows it is very popular
with riders and spectators alike. click
here for details
Gorey
Three Day Cycle Race
Easter Weekend 2005
The biggest cycle event in Leinster comes to Gorey every Easter
for a three day cycle race. On Saturday the race arrives in Gorey,
there are time trials on Sunday, before racing back to Dublin on
the bank-holiday Monday. The town is a mass of colour as hundreds
of riders battle it out for the Yellow Jersey - sponsored by North
Wexford Tourism.
Contact : Sam D'arcy, Irish Road Club 055-80713
National
and All Ireland Sheep-Shearing Championships
A spectacular weekend of fun and exciting competition is promised
on Friday May 30th to Sunday June 1st at Buffers Alley GAA Grounds.
The Championships are divided into National (Republic of Ireland)
and All-Ireland (World Wide). As well as the sheep shearing competitions
there will be a Funfair, Sheep Dog trials, Trade stands and demonstrations,
Queen of the wool contest and on Sunday night a Dance in the main
Marquee.
Contact: Michael Murphy, Chairman 053-30119, Marie Johnson 054-89202/087-2273731
or George Graham 055-80060
Sea
Sunday & RNLI Raft Race July 13 2005
A great
family day out in Courtown Harbour. The blessing of the boats (2:30pm)is
followed by the Annual Fund-Raising "Raft Race" The Courtown
RNLI,North Pier is open all day from 10am. An event not to be missed,
to enter or further details contact Aine on 087-2871670 or check
out their Website on www.Courtownrnli.com
Gorey
Summer Theatre
Every Tuesday and Thursday for July and August in Gorey Little
Theatre. Show is advertised locally, so check out local newspapers
“The Gorey Echo” & “The Gorey Guardian”
for more information. Contact: Denis Howell (055) 21211
Web: www.GoreyTheatre.com
Kavanagh
Clan Gathering
Mid September in Ferns Village.
All
Ireland Confined Drama Finals
Eleven Nights of Superb Drama in the newly refurbished Gorey Little
Theatre from Easter Monday, April 21st to Friday, May 2nd, with
the exception of Sunday April 27th.
Among the plays and groups performing are: Baileboro Drama Group
“ Kings of Kilburn High Road”, Silken Thomas Players “
The Borstal Boy”, Boolavogue Drama Group “ The Odd Couple”,
Holycross/Ballycahill “ Absent Friends”, Ballycogley Players
“ Dolly West's Kitchen”, Creggan Drama Circle “ Big
Maggie”, Compantas Lir “ Dry Rot”, Clanabogan Drama
Circle “ Boyd's Shop”, Kilrush Drama Group “ The
Miracle Worker”, Phoenix Players “ The Man from Clare”
and Melting Pot Theatre Group “ The Lonesome West”.( Not
exact running order)
Gorey
Garden Festival
1st June, For further details check out local press nearer to the
date.
Samba
Soccor School
Running in Gorey RFC, 3 weeks starting June 30th, July 7th and July
the 28th. To book call 1890-702237. Suitable for kids aged 4 to
13 years.
The
Harrow Harvest Festival August 2005
Fun and laughter for all the family at this one day event. In Its
Forth year this year's event promises to be bigger and brighter.
Many attractions to suit all the family, display of vintage machines
and the highlight of the day is the old art of trashing. Traditional
calcannon served also barbecue food available.
Come and join in the fun . All money raised in aid of a Wexford
Charity.
Contact: Bernie Murphy 054 - 33548
Some
other premier county festivals to remember…..
Enniscorthy Strawberry Fair
Blackstairs Blues Festival, Enniscorthy,Eileen Aroon Festival, Bunclody.
Duncannon Cockel Festival. Wexford Hooves & Grooves Festival.Taghmon
Mardi Gras. Wexford Opera Festival.
for further details on festical and events in County Wexford check
out www.WexfordTourism.com
Byrne
Perry Summer School. June 24-June26- 2005
For further information contact V. Rev. W .Forde,
Tel: 053-59769 or
email: dairekeogh@spd.ie
Web: www.ByrnePerry.ie
Tinahely
Agricultural Show Society
Tinahely Agricultural Show
1st August 2005 Bank Holiday Monday
Contact
: Secretary. Tel: (0402) 34922. Fax: (0402) 34923
or Joyce Kearney. Tel (0402) 34708 Fax: (0402) 34708
E.Mail tinahelyshow@oceanfree.net
The
Wicklow County Show, Tinahely Agricultural Show, is held at Fairwood
Park, Tinahely. Co. Wicklow each August Bank Holiday Monday, which
takes place this year on Monday 4th August.
Surrounded by rolling hillside overlooking the famous Tomnafinogue
Oak Wood, and adjacent to the old Coolattin Estate now Coolattin
Golf Club and some of the most beautiful agricultural land.
On Show day, Fairwood Park showgrounds are open from 8 a.m, car
park is free, children are free and all facilities are provided.
Competition
include two All Ireland finals and over 300 classes. The full list
of classes are available in the show Schedule which can be got from
the Secretary, free of charge. Written entries for the Show Competitions
must be in by the 15th July in most cases. The Horse and Pony Show
jumping arenas have their own programme of competitions, these are
entered on the day beside the rings. Unregistered Pony Show jumping
takes place in the afternoon, again entries taken on the day.
A
variety of events take place during the day, with something to suit
everybody. These include surprise entertainments, the Craft village,
Trade Stands Exhibitions (the latest for living, past and present),
Displays and numerous Demonstrations. The food hall is perhaps one
of the most popular Exhibitions of the Show. Come and taste and
buy the latest to keep hunger at bay.
Talent and other Contests - Best Dressed etc. may be entered on
the day. Relax and enjoy the live music and dance, sit down and
have a break and soak in the atmosphere.
We
provide a “Kiddies Corner”, a safe haven for children,
with entertainment, situated away from the livestock and traffic.
Entries for Horse Showing Jumping, registered & unregistered
Pony Show Jumping, Dog Show and Pets Corner are taken on the day
by the ring where the competition takes place.
Join
us, there is so much to be seen. Bring your family and enjoy an
ace day out.
Information Centre available for your convenience all day. Situated
centrally, on the main roadway in Fairwood park.
Schedules available June to July 14th, entries for classes close
15 July 2003
To avoid disappointment, Trade Stands Exhibitors should be Early.
Enniscorthy Greyhound Racing :
Twice Weekly - Monday and Thursday
at 8pm, Tel : 054 33172
January
10 - 16 Dun Mhuire, Pantomime
February
12 St. Iberius Church, Wexford,concert 9pm
5-13 Jewellery Exhibition, Westgate Heritage Centre, Wexford
18-20 Irish Masters Darts Tournament-Crosbie Cedars Hotel.
25-5 Kilmuckridge Drama Festival,Kilmuckridge, tel:053-30211
March
14-20 Dun Mhuire,Drama Festival TBC
17 St. Iberius Church Wexford,8pm,Concert
17 Afternoon Race Meet-Wexford Racecourse
17 St Patrick's Day Parades.
18-24 Drama Festival - St Michael's Theatre ,New Ross tel:
051 421255
25 St Iberius Church, Wexford Concert/Service
April
TBC Wexford Book Festival tel : 053-22226(www.wexfordbook.com)
23-30 "Sweeney Todd"Wexford Light Opera Society,Theatre
Royal,Wexford tel : 053-74808
May
13 Evening Race Meet-Wexford Racecource
14 St. Iberius Church , Concert,8pm
20-22 Aims Choral Festival, New Ross, tel: 051-4211766
27 Evening Race Meet - Wexford Race Course
27-6 Waterford Estuary - Newfoundland,Festival of the sea
June
10 Evening Race Meet-Wexford Racecource
25 St. Iberius Church , Concert,8pm
24-26 Byrne/Perry Summer School Gorey ,Tel: 053-59769
30-3 County Wexford Strawberry Fair, Enniscorthy, Tel :
054 35118
July
1-4 Enniscorthy Rhythm Roots Music Festival, Tel : 053-44634
6 St Iberius Church, Wexford Lunchtime Concert,1pm
6-10 Hooves&Grooves Festival,Wexford tel: 053-44634
8 Evening Race Meet-Wexford Racecource
13 St Iberius Church, Wexford Lunchtime Concert,1pm
14-17 Seafood Festival, Kilmore Quay tel: 053-29918
20 St Iberius Church, Wexford Lunchtime Concert,1pm
22-24 John F Kennedy Dunbrody Festival,New Ross, tel: 087-2564576
24 Afternoon Race Meet-Wexford Racecource
25-29 Golf Open Ladies Competition Rosslare, Tel : 053-32203
27 St Iberius Church, Wexford Lunchtime Concert,1pm
August
5 Evening Race Meet-Wexford Racecource
27Afternoon Race Meet-Wexford Racecource
September
9-11 Blackstairs Blues Festival , Enniscorthy, tel : 054-33747
17 St. Iberius Church , Concert,8pm
October
13-30 Children's Book Festival. Wexford Library, tel : 053-21637
20-6 Wexford Festival Opera , High Street,Wexford, tel :
053-22400
20-6 Fringe Events, Wexford, Tel 053-22226(www.wexfordfringe.ie)
20-6 Art & Craft Fair in Westgate Heritage Centre, tel
:053-46506
29 Afternoon Race Meet-Wexford Racecource
30 Afternoon Race Meet-Wexford Racecource
November
26 Santa visits Kia-Ora Mini Farm , tel : 055 21166
26 St. Iberius Church ,Wexford ,Concert,8pm
December
TBC Christmas Craft Fair - Westgate Heritage Centre, tel
: 053-46506
24 St. Iberius Church ,Wexford ,Carol Service,3.30pm
If
you have a Festival or Event please contact North Wexford Tourism
and let us know.
Email:
info@northwexford.com
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