Art News
Collective Juncture - Wexford art students Art and Design Degree Exhibition, Wexford Arts Centre, Cornmarket, Wexford. Official opening 6pm, May 23. Runs until June 8.
The Blue Egg Gallery, Cornmarket, Wexford hosts an exhibition by members of the Society of Cork Potters. Nice pieces at nice prices.
Pádraig Grant's Rowe Street Gallery in Wexford town has an exhibition of photographs of Mexican Life & Culture. This was one of the hits at last weekend's ZorroFest. You can see some of the images online at Pádraig's Facebook page.
Greenacres Gallery is still showing its fine exhibition of sculpture, paintings and prints by Colm Brennan and Leo Higgins.

For latest info on upcoming shows, events and other attractions check out the following sites:
www.wexfordartscentre.ie
www.wexfordoperahouse.ie
www.visitwexford.ie
www.wexlive.com
www.facebook.com/pages/Slaney-News
Read Slaney News Online: www.issuu.com/slaneynews
There is so much happening at Wexford's libraries and it's pretty much all free.

Listings
(residency gigs at end)
May 23-26 Wexford Food & Wine Festival, Wexford town. "The 2013 festival programme provides a tasty schedule of mouth watering events for adults and children including a crackling hog roast, cookery demos, a trip back through time to sample food cooked 500 BC, and open air markets throughout the town."
May 23 (6.30-7.30pm) “WINES FOR FISH” - a wine tasting with Bill Kelly, Kelly's Resort Hotel, Rosslare, Co Wexford. Wines are specially selected from Kelly's Hotel's wine cellar. Fee €10 pp. www.wexfordfoodfestival.ie
May 23 SPECIAL 4-COURSE FISH MENU with visiting Chef Martin Shanahan, Kelly's Resort Hotel, Rosslare, Co Wexford. Martin is chef/owner of Fishy Fishy Restaurant in Kinsale. Fee €38 p.p. www.wexfordfoodfestival.ie
May 23 (8pm) Silvertones presents A Variety Concert, St Aidan's Cathedral, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford. Featuring Slaney String Ensemble, Brian Murphy Bass/Baritone, Arklow Shipping Silver Band, Silvertones. In aid of Wexford Hospice Homecare. Adm €10/5.
May 23 (8.30pm) The Red Chair, The Potato Market Restaurant, Crescent Quay, Wexford. With a selection of guest songwriters every week. No cc.
May 23 (9.30pm) "This Is The Kit" @ Candlelight Sessions, The Sky & The Ground, South Main St, Wexford. No cc. "This Is The Kit" is the musical project of Kate Stables, born in England and based in Paris. I just had a listen to their song 'Spinney'. Beautiful music.
May 24 (6pm & 8.30pm) Wine Goose Chase - A wine tasting comedy show by Susan Boyle, Wexford Arts Centre, Cornmarket, Wexford. With Wine sponsored by Kelly's of Rosslare and cheeseboard by D'Lush Café at Wexford Arts Centre. Tickets €25 (2 for €40). Tel 053 9123764.
May 24 (7pm) "Greenacres Cookery Demonstration & Dinner", Greenacres Bistro, Selskar, Wexford. Chef Richie Trappe presents a cookery master class with wines to match & dinner to follow. Tickets €50. Tel 053 9122975. www.greenacres.ie
May 24 (8.30pm) Cadenza Lounge @ Dynamic Music Centre, 59 South Main St, Wexford. Guest songwriters including Geoff Morrison and others. €5. BYOB.
May 24 Corner Boy, Metro17, The Quays, Wexford.
May 24 (10pm) Jack the Lad, Temple Bar, Templeshannon, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford
May 25 (8pm) FESTIVAL HOG ROAST & BBQ, Wexford Harbour Boat & Tennis Club, Redmond Road, Wexford. Super raffle prizes. Tickets €20 pp. Tel 083 339 3457. Over 18s. In aid of St Iberius NS. Wexford Food & Wine Festival
May 25 (9pm) "Singing Chef" Tony Carty & Blackjack, Wexford Arts Centre, Cornmarket, Wexford. Tickets €20. Tel 053 9123764.
May 25 (10pm) The Bitter Lemons, Millrace Hotel (bar), Bunclody, Co Wexford.
May 25 (10pm) Something Blue, Temple Bar, Templeshannon, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford
May 25 (10pm) Divine Invention, Wilson's Bar, Templeshannon, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford
May 26 (6pm) Beppe Gambetta, Colfer's, CArrig on Bannow, Co Wexford. An Italian musician born in Genoa in 1955. An acoustic guitar flatpicker and singer, Beppe has been called a "virtual United Nations of influences: Italian, Ukrainian, Appalachian, Sardinisn, Celtic". Adm €10. Tel 051 561159. Listen: BEPPE GAMBETTA - DIXIE BREAKDOWN
May 26 Underscore Orkestra (Portland, Oregon), The Sky & the Ground, South Main St, Wexford. Mad mix of Balkan, Klezmer, Gypsy Jazz and Swing. And if that's not enough to tickle your fancy they come with their own bellydancer. I'm there!
May 26 (9pm) Dave Prendergast, Temple Bar, Templeshannon, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford
May 26 (11pm) Zoots Allure, Benedicts, Templeshannon, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford
May 28 (11am) Dance Your Heart Better for Bealtaine Festival with Myriad Dance, Wexford Arts Centre, Cornmarket, Wexford. Tel 053 9123764.
May 29 (7pm) Book launch - Wexford: The American Connection by Liam Gaul, Wexford Library, Mallon St, Wexford. With images from the Denis O'Connor Photographic Archive. Design by Niall Reck. Published by Wexford Borough Council. Launch is performed by The Mayor, Cllr Jim Allen.
May 29 (9pm) Red Chair songwriter night, Potato Market Café, Crescent Quay, Wexford. Various guest acts. No cc.
May 29 (doors 9.30pm) Michael Collins (dancing), Leinster Suite, Ashdown Park Hotel, Gorey, Co Wexford. Adm €8.50. DancingCalendar2013
May 30 (7pm) "Write for your Life" Workshop with Jackie Hayden, Wexford Arts Centre, Cornmarket, Wexford. Want to get the story of your life so far down on paper but not sure where to start? This is for you. Jackie has written 10 books, mostly of a biographical nature, including the number one best-seller My Boy. He has also published interviews with celebs such as Bob Geldof, The Corrs, Sinead O’Connor, Christy Moore, Michael D Higgins, Johnny Giles, David Norris and Gerry Adams. Tickets €45. Tel 053 9123764.
May 30 (8.30pm) The Red Chair, The Potato Market Restaurant, Crescent Quay, Wexford. With a selection of guest songwriters every week. No cc.
June 1,2 Sásta Festival, The Quays, Wexford. Wexford town will be a blaze of festive colour and fun this June Bank Holiday Weekend with a feast of music (led by Jerry Fish), comedy, carousels, climbing walls, puppet shows, clowns, face-painting, artisan foods. Now all we need is sun!
June 1 (2pm) "A Whole Lot of Tales" (as opposed to A Whole Lot of Rosie which comes June 20!), presented by Wonderland Drama, Wexford Arts Centre, Cornmarket, Wexford. An all-ages show. Adm €7/5. Tel 053 9123764.
June 1 (8pm) Verdi 200 - performance of Verdi's Requiem, Wexford Opera House, High St, Wexford. Featuring Wexford Symphonia with Wexford Festival Singers, Vocare, Gorey Choral Group, Enniscorthy Choral Society. Tickets €20. Tel 053 9122144. http://wexfordopera.ticketsolve.com/shows/873490495/events
June 1 (8pm) "Poetry Slam: I slam therefore I am!", Wexford Arts Centre, Cornmarket, Wexford. 4 Irish and 4 Welsh poets come together in cultural battle. Compere Dominic Williams of write4word. No cc.
June 1 (10pm) Kenny Blue & The Soul Machine, Chocolate Bar, Common Quay St, Wexford.
June 2 "Waterloo", a tribute to Abba, plus "Le Freak" playing hits from the 80s, Cedar's Hotel, Rosslare, Co Wexford. Tickets €12 (€10 in advance). 4-course meal plus ticket €39. Tel 053 9132124. Comedian Paul Malone performs in the Bunker Bar (doors 8.30pm).
June 8 (8pm) "Hons and Rissoles", Wexford Arts Centre, Cornmarket, Wexford. An evening of short plays written by Wexford writers. Presented by New Line Theatre. Tickets €12/10. Tel 053 9123764.
June 11 (9.30pm) Rob Herron & The Tea Pad Orchestra @ Candlelight Sessions, The Sky & The Ground, South Main St, Wexford. No cc. Listen to Bairro Alto.
June 14 (9pm) B & The Honeyboys, Greenacres Gallery, Selskar, Wexford. "Forgotten Books" album launch. Tel 053 9122975.
June 15 (8pm) A Date with Doris - the songs of Doris Day presented by Aileen Donohoe, Wexford Arts Centre, Cornmarket, Wexford. Pianist and musical director Michael Scott. Tickets €15 (or €55 with morning workshop). Tel 053 9123764.
June 16 (7.30pm) Celebrating Bloomsday: Donnacha O Dulaing in conversation with Nicholas Furlong, Presentation Centre, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford. Also features guest readers. Period dress optional. Presented by Enniscorthy Athenaeum. Adm €5. Tel 087 3550085.
June 20 (8.30pm) ACCA/DACCA - AC/DC Tribute Band, Wexford Arts Centre, Cornmarket, Wexford. Standing (and head-banging!) event. Adm €15. Tel 053 9123764.
June 20-23 John Barry Maritime Festival, Wexford town.
June 21 (6-8pm) Summer Solstice Open Night, Wexford Arts Centre, Cornmarket, Wexford. With food and entertainment laid on. Why this spontaneous outpouring of generosity? WAC simply wants to interest you in becoming a "Friend". And why should you be interested? Because Friends get great discounts, early notice of all events, and generally get treated like VIPs!
June 21 (8pm) The Tin Sandwich Band, Loftus Hall, Hook Peninsula, Co Wexford. Outdoors if weather permits. Adm. €10.
June 21 (8pm) Cáca Milis Cabaret, Wexford Arts Centre, Cornmarket, Wexford. Only €10 (ie 1/2 price) for Friends of WAC. Otherwise €20. Tel 053 9122975. www.wexfordartscentre.ie
June 28,29,30 Strawberry Festival, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford. www.strawberryfestival.ie

July 26,27 The Belfry by Billy Roche presented by Wexford Drama Group, Dun Mhuire Theatre, South Main St, Wexford.
Aug 1,2,3 The Belfry by Billy Roche presented by Wexford Drama Group, Dun Mhuire Theatre, South Main St, Wexford.
Aug 12 Daniel O'Donnell, Wexford Opera House, High St, Wexford. Tel 053 9122144.

Oct 23 - Nov 3 Wexford Festival Opera, various venues, Wexford town.

Dec 14 Jimmy Carr (comedy), Wexford Opera House, High t, Wexford. Tickets €33.60. Now on sale. Tel 053 9122144.

Regular "Residency" Gigs in Co. Wexford
(Please contact all venues in advance in case of change in schedule.)
Mondays
The Sky & The Ground, South Main St, Wexford - trad session (9.30pm)
T. Morris, Wexford - trad session (9.30pm)
Maggie May's, Monck St, Wexford - folk, trad (9.30pm)
The Loch & Quay Pub, Monck St, Wexford - folk, trad
White's Hotel (bar), Wexford - trad, folk (8.30pm) (9.30pm)
The Temple Bar (Treacy's Hotel), Enniscorthy - live music
Donohoe's, Duffry Hill, Enniscorthy - live music (9.30pm)
Katie Daly's, Gorey, Co Wexford - music session (9.30pm). No cc. Tel 053 9483920.
Tuesdays
T. Morris, Monck St, Wexford - trad session (9.30pm) - ph 053 9144083
Thomas Moore Tavern, Wexford - trad session (9.30pm) - Tel 053 9174688
The Sky & The Ground, South Main St, Wexford - Candlelight Sessions (always check beforehand!)
Katie Daly's, Gorey, Co Wexford - Americana music session (9.30pm). No cc. Tel 053 9483920.
Wednesdays
T. Morris, Monck St, Wexford - trad session (9.30pm) - ph 053 9144083
Talbot Hotel, Wexford - folk, pop (9.30pm).
Ashdown Park Hotel, Gorey - trad session (10pm)
The Temple Bar (Treacy's Hotel), Enniscorthy - ballad session
Thursdays
Thomas Moore Tavern, Wexford - Acoustic pop/rock (9.30pm)
White's Hotel, Wexford - folk, trad (8.30pm)
Mackens, The Bullring, Wexford - acoustic session - ph 053 9122949
Jack Bailey's, St Aidan's, Wexford - ballad session - ph 053 9123692
Maggie May's, Wexford - rock/pop covers
Fridays
The Bailey, Enniscorthy - Rock 'n' Roll Record Hop (last Friday of each month). Adm €5.
Thomas Moore Tavern, Wexford - live music (9.30pm) - Tel 053 9174688
Bugler Doyle's, South Main St, Wexford - folk, trad (9.30pm)
Talbot Hotel (bar), Wexford - live music (9.30pm)
Ashdown Park Hotel, Gorey - live music in bar
The Temple Bar (Treacy's Hotel), Enniscorthy - rock
Dbar, Templeshannon, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford - rock
Wilson's Pub, Templeshannon, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford - rock
Katie Daly's, Gorey, Co Wexford - Bluegrass Session with Peter Moore and friends (9.30pm). No cc. Tel 053 9483920.
D Bar, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford - live rock band (10pm)
Saturdays
The Sky & The Ground, Wexford - some interesting (late notice!) gigs happening there. Always check beforehand.
Thomas Moore Tavern, Wexford - live music (9.30pm) - Tel 053 9174688
Macken's, The Bullring, Wexford - Acoustic folk/rock - ph 053 9122949
Bugler Doyle's, South Main St, Wexford - folk, trad (9.30pm)
Mary's Bar, John's Gate Street, Wexford - folk, old-time (9.30pm)
Talbot Hotel (bar), Wexford - live music (9.30pm)
Jack Bailey's, St Aidan's, Wexford - pop/rock covers
The Temple Bar (Treacy's Hotel), Enniscorthy - rock
Dbar, Templeshannon, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford - rock
Wilson's Pub, Templeshannon, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford - rock
Donohoe's, Duffry Hill, Enniscorthy - live music (10.30pm)
The John Barry, The Quays, Wexford - session
Ashdown Park Hotel, Gorey - live music in bar
Sundays
Centenary Stores, Charlotte St, Wexford - trad, folk session (12 noon)
Riverbank House Hotel, Ferrybank, Wexford - Lazy Sunday Jazz Session (5pm)
Donohoe's, Duffry Hill, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford - acoustic session (6pm & 9pm)
Katie Daly's Bar, Gorey, Co Wexford - jazz session (6.30pm). No cc.
Thomas Moore Tavern, Wexford - jazz session (9.30pm)
Maggie May's, Monck St, Wexford - ballads, trad (9pm)T. Morris Pub, Monck St, Wexford - evening blues session
Macken's, The Bullring, Wexford - pop, acoustic - ph 053 9122949
The Sky & The Ground Pub, Wexford - live music (8pm)
Culleton's, Kilrane - trad session
"The 1692 Cellar Bar", Horetown House, Foulksmills, Co Wexford - weekly session 5.30-7.30pm.
John Barry, The Quays, Wexford - session.
Jack Bailey's, St Aidan's, Wexford - pop/rock covers
Temple Bar, Templeshannon, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford - rock
Ashdown Park Hotel, Gorey - live music in bar (6-8pm)
Dbar, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford - Trad session
Benedict's Nightclub, Templeshannon, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford - rock/pop covers + DJ (11pm)

There is also live music weekends at the following venues. (Phone in advance to check/confirm.)
The Loch & Quay, Monck St, Wexford - rock
Oscars & O2 Music Venue, Gorey, Djs or live music weekends. Tel 053 9421260.
Jack D's/Jumping Jack's,Gorey. Live music weekends. Tel 053 9421234.
Harney's Pub, Ballyedmond. 053 9389249. Irish Nights, line Dancing, salsa dancing and C'n'W dancing.
Ashdown Park Hotel, Gorey - ph 053 9480500 (weekends including Sun, 6-8pm jazz. Also dancing midweek).
Talbot Hotel, Wexford - ph 053 22566 (Wed, Th, Fri, Sat).
Amber Springs Hotel, Wexford Road, Gorey - Tel 053 9484000.
Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy - Ph 053 9237800.
Millrace Hotel, Bunclody - ph 053 9375400.
Orphan Girl, Ballymoney, Co Wexford. Tel 053 9425308.
Courtown Hotel, Courtown - ph 053 9425210.
Macamore Inn, Ballygarrett, Co Wexford. Tel 053 9427326.
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LIST OF WEXFORD VENUES

The Presentation Centre, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford
New multi-purpose arts centre with a 160 seat theatre. www.facebook.com/pages/The-Presentation-Centre

Crescent Bar, Crescent Quay, Wexford
Find them on Facebook.

Wilson's Bar, Templeshannon, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford.
Find them on Facebook.

Dbar, Templehannon, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford. Tel 053 9237798
www.facebook.com/dbar.enniscorthy

Neville's Bar, Fethard-on-Sea. Tel 051-397160.
www.nevilles.ie.

Metro17, The Quays, Wexford
www.metro17.com

The Vine Restaurant, North Main St, Wexford
Occasional gigs. Great food.

Bean & Berry Cafe, Key West, (off) The Quays, Wexford
Innovative Thursday night song club.

The John Barry, The Quays, Wexford
Nice little pub on the south end of The Quays, Wexford. Hosts trad, folk and MOR sessions.

The Bailey, Enniscorthy
The county's newest bar and music venue. Details under "Wexford Gigs ... latest" in "News" section.

Chocolate/Renaissance, Bullring, Wexford
Nightclub
Gigs at weekend. See "Wexford Gigs - Latest".
Sunday (5-7) Acoustic music in bar

Wexford Opera House, Wexford, ph 053 9122144
Click here for Wexford Opera House

St Iberius Church, Wexford
Check "Wexford Gigs - Latest".

Horse & Hound, Ballinaboola
Check "Wexford Gigs - Latest".

Ashdown Park Hotel, Gorey. Tel 055 80500
Music in bar Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun.

St Michael's Theatre, New Ross. Tel 051 421255
St Michael's Theatre hosts top class concerts, theatre, exhibitions, film.
For upcoming music and theatre see "Wexford gigs - Latest".

Talbot Hotel, Wexford. Tel 053 9122566
Live music in bar Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat.
Check "Wexford Gigs - Latest".

Benedict's Nightclub, Treacy's Hotel, Templeshannon, Enniscorthy. Tel 053 9237798
Benedict's nightclub every weekend. Live acts Sundays.
Check "Wexford Gigs - Latest".

Ferrycarrig Hotel, Ferrycarrig, Wexford. Tel 053 9120999
Music in the Dry Dock bar weekends.

Macken's, The Bullring, Wexford. Tel 053 22949
Thurs, Fri, Sat: live acoustic music
Sundays: Joe Keeling
For latest check "Wexford gigs - Latest".

Riverbank Hotel, Wexford. Tel 053 9123611
Occasional visits by top bands.
Check "Wexford Gigs - Latest".

Riverside Park, Enniscorthy, Tel 053 9237800
Music in bar Sundays, Wednesdays.
Occasional visits by big names.
See "Wexford Gigs - Latest".

Colfer's, Carrig-on-Bannow. Tel 051-561159
Good spot for live original music, especially Americana.
Check "Wexford Gigs - Latest".

Wexford Arts Centre, Cornmarket, Wexford. Tel 053 9123764
A very busy programme of music, theatre, art. See "Wexford gigs - Latest" or go direct to Wexford Arts Centre.

The Sky & The Ground, South Main Street, Wexford. 053 9121273)
Consistently Wexford's top pub for original music with the Tuesday night Candlelight Sessions being particularly worthy of mention.