Category Archives: Wexford

Ireland’s county names… What do they mean?

Posted on October 20, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

Followers of both Gaelic football and hurling will be familiar with the counties of Ireland being displayed in the Irish language. But what do these names actually mean? Continue reading →

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A unique celebration of opera in Wexford

Posted on October 17, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Wexford Festival Opera which takes place between the 22nd October and 2nd November plays host to a unique celebration of the operatic arts. Continue reading →

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Irish America bringing Americas National Holiday to Irish attention

Posted on July 4, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Irish America Day in New Ross in County Wexford may be one to watch as this is a unique festival that brings America and its national holiday to Irish attention Continue reading →

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JFK planned private family vacation to Ireland

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

The late American President John F Kennedy had planned a private family vacation in Ireland to visit his ancestral homestead in Dunganstown, County Wexford. Continue reading →

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