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My Leonard Cohen

Thu 9th May - Thu 9th May

Live at the National Opera House, Wexford, a Tribute to the songs of Leonard Cohen performed by Stewart D’Arrietta and his band in a rousing celebration of the late legendary Cohen’s best loved Music, Poetry and Stories of his life.   World class musicians offer gutsy and imaginative arrangements of the great  singer-songwriter’s most powerful […]

Music Network Presents Flook with special guest Patsy Reid

Wed 15th May - Wed 15th May

Live in the National Opera House, Music Network presents the bold and adventurous musical imagination of Flook with special guest Patsy Reid.   With the flutes, whistles and accordion of Brian Finnegan and Sarah Allen, the guitar of Ed Boyd and the bodhrán of John Joe Kelly, this iconic band weaves and spins traditionally rooted tunes […]

Irish National Opera presents Verdi’s La traviata

Fri 17th May - Fri 17th May

Live at the National Opera House, Irish National Opera’s new production of La traviata stars soprano Amanda Woodbury as Violetta, the young woman who defies convention for the sake of true love.   Violetta, a high-spirited, popular courtesan. Alfredo, her devoted but naive lover. The rural bliss they choose is shattered by fear of scandal. When their love […]

Rebecca O’Connor “Simply the Best” as Tina Turner

Sat 18th May - Sat 18th May

Live at the National Opera House, Wexford, Ireland’s own International success story, Rebecca O’Connor, is the only artist in the world personally endorsed by Tina herself, and as audiences flock to her shows will testify.   Rebecca O’Connor is the only Irish artist to ever win the prestigious European TV competition “Stars in Their Eyes” […]

Wexford Sinfonia’s 30th Anniversary Summer Proms

Sun 5th May - Sun 5th May
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National Opera House, Wexford: After the success of Music in Movieland in March 2023, Wexford Sinfonia Orchestra and Composer-Conductor Liam Bates are collaborating once again to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the orchestra’s founding. At the centre of this programme of showstoppers, young rising star pianist, Kalle Peura, performs George Gershwin’s masterpiece, Rhapsody in Blue. A native of […]

Seal Rescue Ireland Experiences

Sat 23rd March - Sun 7th April
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This Easter, Seal Rescue Ireland is offering one-hour “Seal Feed and Enrichment Experiences” three times per day (10 AM, 1 PM and 3.30 PM). Participants should book in advance to avoid any disappointment and groups are limited (age restrictions apply). They also offer a 30 minute guided tour experience for all the family. Please check […]

Seashore Explore Beach Art

Mon 1st April - Mon 1st April
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Seashore Explore provides guided small group tours to the rockpools in Kilmore Quay daily. On Easter Monday- April 1st, at 1.30pm  Seashore Explore is having a free family fun event, creating some beach art on the little beach.  You can also book a rockpool tour, exploring Wexford’s coastal biodiversity anytime during your Easter break. These […]

Festival of Ferns 2024

Sun 2nd June - Mon 3rd June
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A 2 day festival over the June holiday weekend.   A festival of celebration, music and fun in the Ancient Capital of Leinster.  Showcasing its medieval heritage, events will include a festival parade – a real visual spectacle of colour and craic; music in the grounds of Ferns Castle and local pubs.  Fringe events include an exhibition […]

Castle ‘n’ Cars 4.0

Sat 25th May - Sat 25th May

On Saturday 25th May, we are back again with Part 4 of Castle ‘n’ Cars Exhibition at Johnstown Castle with Park ‘n’ Chill from Waterford. This time, it’s going to be bigger and better. With over 300 cars on display, trade village, Food Vendors… and also… something which has never been done at a Car […]

The Story of a Stained Glass Window

Sat 20th April - Sat 20th April

On Saturday 20th April, Matt Wheeler reveals the hidden history behind the Rathaspeck Church stained glass window and the process to restore it to its former glory. The restored stained-glass window will be a perfect backdrop to this talk.   The talk starts at 11am. Please arrive 15 minutes before start time as talk takes […]

Evening Bat Walks

Thu 25th April - Thu 29th August

As the sun begins to set over Johnstown Castle and the visitors leave, many animals are settling down for the night. In the attic of the Irish Agricultural museum and by the lakes others are just coming to life! Did you know the museum attic is home to a large roost of pipistrelle bats? One […]

Easter Trail at Johnstown Castle

Sat 23rd March - Sun 7th April
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Join us for our Easter Trail around the Museum and Gardens running from Sat 23rd March to Sunday April 7th. On Easter weekend, you may even happen to bump into the Easter Bunny along the way. Hunt for clues, find out the bunnies’ identity and claim an eggcellent prize! €10 per child aged 5+ ADULT […]