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Maverick gears up for first Wexford gig in four years

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:26:20 +0000

New Ross rapper Michael Stafford, better known these days as Maverick Sabre, is all set to make a triumphant return to County Wexford. The London-based entertainer from Barrowside, is poised to take Enniscorthy by storm as the headline act on the opening night of this year's Strawberry Fest.

Seán Óg's hosts a secret wedding for the TV cameras

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:26:20 +0000

TV camera crews paid a visit to Kilmuckridge last week as an episode of Don't Tell The Bride was filmed.

For the birds... site is inundated with starlings

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:26:20 +0000

RESIDENTS of St. Michael's Road, Gorey, are being entertained every night with a choral extravaganza, courtesy of a group of about 1,000 squatters.

Wagner and Verdi live from The Met in GCG Arklow

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:26:20 +0000

THE MET: Live in HD broadcasts continue in February with two impressive productions: Götterdämmerung, the gripping conclusion of a new Met Ring Cycle directed by Robert Lepage, goes live to the GCG cinema in Arklow on Saturday 11th February at 5pm; and Verdi's early masterpiece Ernani, directed by Pier-luigi Samaritani and staged by Peter Mcclintock, will be broadcast live on Saturday 25th February at 6pm. Tickets Now Available at www.gaietyarklow.ie.

Acting tour de force lives up to its title

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:26:20 +0000

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Cultural heart of the town

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:26:20 +0000

WEXFORD Arts Centre is the cultural heartbeat of the town.

'The Music Man' at Easter show

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:13:16 +0000

PREPARATIONS for Enniscorthy musical society's Easter production of ' The Music Man' are under way in earnest, with rehearsals in Coláiste Bríde. Alan Corcoran is back for a repeat stint as director, with choreographer Annemarie Stafford and musical director Kevin Kennedy. Dates for rehearsals can be checked on www.edms.ie

Film critics hail 'Bogeyman'

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:13:16 +0000

A SHORT FILM shot on location in County Wexford was this week named Most Exciting Break Through in the Directing Category' by movie critics on the Horror Cult Films website.

Etta shoots up the charts ...at last

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:13:16 +0000

ETTA James, the soul singer who passed away aged 73 on January 20, did not enjoy the commercial success suggested by the popularity of her songs. 'At Last', her best remembered recording, only reached number 67 in the Billboard Hot 100 on its release in early 1961. Her debut solo album of the same name, which also included the classics 'I Just Want To Make Love To You' and 'A Sunday Kind of Love', peaked at a lowly 68 in the U.S.

Emotional portrait of a family in crisis

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:13:16 +0000

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Trad singing with Aileen

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:13:16 +0000

TRADITIONAL singer Aileen Lambert is set to work with adults and children to revive a love of her art.

'The Voice' star Kiera teams up with Bressie

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:43:50 +0000

GOREY SINGING sensation Kiera Byrne (22) said she'd had 'amazing' feedback from friends, family, and locals, following her appearance on ' The Voice of Ireland' auditions on RTE1 on Sunday night.

Ferns pantomime

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:43:50 +0000

THE OPENING NIGHT of the annual Ferns pantomime in the community centre is Thursday, January 26.

Brendan Bowyer

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:43:50 +0000

BRENDAN BOWYER will be the main attraction in Oylegate at a concert in St.

Aileen leads traditional singing in Bunclody

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:43:50 +0000

TRADITIONAL SINGER Aileen Lambert is set to lead the music at Bunclody library in the Millrace complex at 7 p.m. on Thursday, February 2.

Kiera determined to woo The Voice judges

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:58:14 +0000

A NORTH WEXFORD singer will be hoping she can convince the 'celebrity coaches' to turn around when she appears on The Voice of Ireland on RTE on Sunday night.

Is Keane the future of RTE soccer punditry?

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:58:14 +0000

PERSON I would love to have on the panel would be Roy Keane. He would create huge waves if he came on. You never know he might in the Europeans. We'll see.'

Drummers put on a show like no other

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:58:14 +0000

FOR ONE NIGHT only, the Opera House in Wexford was taken over by men with sticks. The venue built as a showcase for some of the most sophisticated voices in the world surrendered itself to the 'Primal' beat of Extreme Rhythm. Eleven local lads beating the tar out of their drums.

Launch of the 'Scaldy Detail'

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:03:49 +0000

THE WRITTEN word was brought entertainingly to life last week as the latest edition of ' The Scaldy Detail' was launched in Enniscorthy public library. The book issued by Scallta Media was billed as an anthology of new writing from Co Wexford, with a strong emphasis on Enniscorthy.

Wexford Quiz

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:03:49 +0000

1. Who is the Minister for Public Expenditure and