Enniscorthy District Culture Night Events
Celebrate with the Brazilian Community
Venue: Belfield GAA Bar & Lounge, Y21 F2W8
Time: 16:00 – 20:00
In partnership with Creative Places Enniscorthy, come celebrate with the Brazilian Community through Music and Dance with Brazilian Samba artists / Brazilian Finger food – Coxinha, Pastel etc and an exhibition of Brazilian produced Irish lace.
Free event, everyone welcome
Draw & Paint at The Hope Centre
Venue: The Hope Centre, Weafer Street, Enniscorthy Y21 A592
Time: 18:00 -20:00
The Hope Centre, in partnership with Creative Places Enniscorthy, invites you to visit the Art room in the Hope Centre, Enniscorthy where the Centres resident art teachers, Lisa Rossiter and Kate Whitty, will be present to give guidance on drawing and painting.
Drop in event – No Booking Required
Free event, everyone welcome.
Celebrate at the Enniscorthy Community Allotments
Venue: Enniscorthy Community Allotments – Gort Na Gréine, Enniscorthy
Time: 18:00 – 20:00
Join us for an evening of music and food at the Geo Dome Area, of the Enniscorthy Community Allotments, in partnership with Creative Places Enniscorthy.
Music and song – Russian, English and Lithuanian by Anastasija Liadova and Alberto Frongia
Stalls of ethnic food from across the globe.
No Booking required, everyone welcome.
An Evening of Traditional Ukrainian song and costume
Venue: Temple Shannon Community Centre, Templeshannon, Enniscorthy, Y21 T8K8
Time: 21:30 – 22:00
There are many rituals in Ukrainian culture, and one of the oldest is the wedding ceremony. There are ethnic songs, dances, and the most important attribute is clothes that have consistency. On Culture Night in Enniscorthy, Ukrainian artists, in partnership with Creative Places Enniscorthy, w. ill present a performance that will reveal a part of the ethnic history of the Ukrainian wedding.
Sound director: Olena Cheberya
Choreographer: Yana Torchynska
Decor/costume: Julia Syrotenko
Songs: “Ukrainian Song New Ross”
Director : Yana Gontar
No Booking required – Everyone Welcome.
OTHER CULTURE NIGHT / FREE EVENTS IN ENNISCORTHY
Craft with Joanne’
Venue: Enniscorthy Library, Y21 AD92
Time: 16:00 – 17:00
Booking link:
https://wexfordcoco.libcal.com/event/4240965
(this link will go live on 30th of August).
Join Joanne for Culture nights Mini Masters session for a craft activity for children aged 8-12. Enjoy a creative afternoon in Enniscorthy library. Create your very own unique wall hanging using all natural materials with inspiration from the great artists of the 20th century. Booking essential.
Family friendly event. For ages 8-12.
Please note that children must be supervised at all times. Should you require additional supports to attend this event please contact Enniscorthy Library at 0539236055 or email
enniscorthylibrary@wexfordcoco.ie
Let’s Create Enniscorthy!
Venue: The Presentation Arts Centre Y21 X889
Time: 19:00 – 22:00
Art workshop with a twist! Using paint, collage, drawing, sewing, mixed media and more, we are going to create a huge collaborative landscape of Enniscorthy, reimagined! Alongside the iconic landmarks of Vinegar Hill and Enniscorthy Castle, we encourage imaginations to run wild – add skyscrapers, cottages, swamps, octopus strawberries or alien pikemen!. I’m
This giant creative tapestry will be hung in the main gallery of The Presentation Arts Centre for all to enjoy and be inspired by, and will remain in the main gallery for several weeks..
All Ages WELCOME (Kids under 13 require adult supervision)
Artists / Facilitators:Larry Dunne (Illustrator)
Conor Gibson (Street Artist)
Alec Wilson (Multimedia Artist)
Rory Draper (Artist)
Celebrating the history of Killanne
Venue: Rackards of Killanne, Y21 W9V3
Time: 20:30 – 22:30
Presenting a night celebrating the history of Killanne and the surrounding area. The night will include a historical talk on the history of Killanne, John Kelly , 1798 local history and the Rackard Brothers local hurling stars of Wexford’s 1950’s, Video on screen of the recent 1798 reenactment in the village attended by local dignitaries including Bishop Denis Brennan who is a native of Rathnure. Followed by music by Martin Codd and band with guest appearance from Anthony Kearns tenor.
Living Histories
Venue: Enniscorthy Castle, Y21 AW90
Time: 16:00 – 20:00
Enniscorthy Castle will bring history to life for your entire family- meet Norman knights and Irish kings, merchants, designers, and a 1916 soldier – who tell you about their lives and times in Enniscorthy. From the moment you step in the door of the Castle, someone new will greet you as you explore. This is an interactive, take at your own pace, wander through the castle event! Drop in between 4-8pm, free, all ages, children must be accompanied by an adult, no pre-booking required.
See https://www.facebook.com/enniscorthycastle/ for updates!
Enniscorthy Arts & Culture Festival Launch
Venue: Enniscorthy Castle, Y21 AW90
Time: 20:00 – 21:00
The launch event of the inaugural Enniscorthy Arts & Culture Festival takes place at Enniscorthy Castle at 8pm, followed by the premiere of Forbidden Bonds, a short film based on the Normans and Enniscorthy Castle. This will be the first screening of film Forbidden Bonds by Wexford Film Workshop based on the Prendergast Norman family who built Enniscorthy Castle circa 1240 – it is filmed in locations all around Enniscorthy and at Enniscorthy Castle with local actors and re-enactors and is a tale of love, murder, and intrigue. All Welcome
The Enniscorthy Arts & Culture Festival takes place from 20th – 23rd September.
