Festivals & Events in North Wexford

Courtown grass track Racing

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

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 053-9480713

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 - 913 0119, Marie Johnson 054-89202/087-2273731 or George Graham 053 - 948 0060

Sea Sunday & RNLI Raft Race
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 053 - 942 1211
Web: www.GoreyTheatre.com

South Leinster Drama Festival
The South leinster drama festival is in it's 53 year now and takes place from Friday the 6th of March till saturday the 14 th in Gorey theatre hall. The standard of acting is very high and there is always a wide variety of plays to choose from.
Enquiries: 053 9421474
Web:info@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 Soccer 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

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 053 - 923 3548

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 festivals 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 - 915 6769 or
email: dairekeogh@spd.ie
Web: www.ByrnePerry.ie

The Courthouse Arts Centre, Tinahely,Co. Wicklow.

The Courthouse in Tinahely opened it's doors as a Arts,Culture and heritage centre in 1996. It's open all year round with exibitions,foreign cinema, theatre and music. Check out website for events calander.

Tinahely Agricultural Show Society
Tinahely Agricultural Show
1st August 2005 Bank Holiday Monday


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, To avoid disappointment, Trade Stands Exhibitors should be Early.

Contact : Secretary. Tel: (0402) 34922. Fax: (0402) 34923
or Joyce Kearney. Tel (0402) 34708 Fax: (0402) 34708
E.Mail tinahelyshow@oceanfree.net

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Enniscorthy Greyhound Racing :

Twice Weekly - Monday and Thursday at 8pm.

Show Grounds,
Enniscorthy
Co. Wexford.

Tel:(053) 9233172

(053) 9233783

January

10 - 16 Dun Mhuire, Pantomime

February

12 St. Iberius Church, Wexford,concert 9pm

5-13 Jewellery Exhibition, Westgate Heritage Centre, Wexford

14 Mysport, 10km road race, Enniscorthy'Co. Wexford


18-20 Irish Masters Darts Tournament-Crosbie Cedars Hotel.

25-5 Kilmuckridge Drama Festival,Kilmuckridge, tel:053 - 913 0211

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: 051 421 255

25 St Iberius Church, Wexford Concert/Service

April

TBC Wexford Book Festival tel : 053 - 912 226(www.wexfordbook.com)

23-30 "Sweeney Todd"Wexford Light Opera Society,Theatre Royal,Wexford tel : 053 - 917 4808

May

13 Evening Race Meet-Wexford Racecource

14 St. Iberius Church , Concert,8pm

20-22 Aims Choral Festival, New Ross, tel: 051-421 1766

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 - 915 9769

30-3 County Wexford Strawberry Fair, Enniscorthy, Tel : 053 - 923 5118

July

1-4 Enniscorthy Rhythm Roots Music Festival, Tel : 053 - 914 4634

6 St Iberius Church, Wexford Lunchtime Concert,1pm

6-10 Hooves&Grooves Festival,Wexford tel: 053 - 914 4634

8 Evening Race Meet-Wexford Racecource

13 St Iberius Church, Wexford Lunchtime Concert,1pm

14-17 Seafood Festival, Kilmore Quay tel: 053 - 912 9918

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 - 913 2203

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 : 053 - 923 3747

17 St. Iberius Church , Concert,8pm

October

13-30 Children's Book Festival. Wexford Library, tel : 053 - 912 1637

20-6 Wexford Festival Opera , High Street,Wexford, tel : 053 - 912 2400

20-6 Fringe Events, Wexford, Tel 053 - 912 2226(www.wexfordfringe.ie)

20-6 Art & Craft Fair in Westgate Heritage Centre, tel :053-914 6506

29 Afternoon Race Meet-Wexford Racecource

30 Afternoon Race Meet-Wexford Racecource

November

26 Santa visits Kia-Ora Mini Farm , tel :053 - 942 1166

26 St. Iberius Church ,Wexford ,Concert,8pm

December

TBC Christmas Craft Fair - Westgate Heritage Centre, tel : 053-914 6506

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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