FAO wexford people

[Big_Dan_Campbell]

The Wexford Strawberry and Potato museum is well worth a visit

[Big_Dan_Campbell]

@ChocolateMice

Mac and Bandage have done a fine job selling the delights of Wexico here.

My only previous experience of it was indeed that shit hole bunclody which put me right off a return (explains a lot about fisty)

Does wexford, outside of that opera shite, have any music festivals?

http://www.strawberryfest.ie/

[myboyblue]

@chewy louie

http://www.strawberryfest.ie/

UB40 :o

[count_of_monte_crist]

@KIB man

Kev will be on soon to big up New Ross as a weekend vacation spot. Culinary delights at the Penguin restaurant and mingle with the locals at the Colloseum nightclub kind of thing to be expected.

I had a recentish trip to the south of Wexford, but obviously Gman though he seems to have left would give a better run down. The Hook peninsula is well worth a visit, park up in Slade and walk to the lighthouse, some great scenery there in that walk.

Apolgies to patrons but Duncannon is a dump, a one way street palookaville. Avoid.

Is Pirates Cove crazy golf place still going - cant even remember where it was - Enniscorthy?

how about fook off? how abou that?

duncannon is a dump in winter but not a bad spot in summer, far superior to the likes of fethard on sea…one street = village? i think not.

Duncaanon has plenty of heritage with Its fort (where the film the count of monte cristo was filmed).

and also has a martello tower within walking distance

the walk fomr slade to the hook is indeed lovely,

*i am very biased

[Mac]

@tazdedub

But are those Dublin scumbags not contributing to the economy of Wexford? If all those Dublin scumbags were not to go to Courtown for the holidays or weekend’s away would it affect the economy of that area? How many Wexicans are employed to service these scumbags on their weekend’s away or on their holidays?

I bet there are other areas in the country that would give their right arm to have the number of visitors to their area as there is to Courtown?

Most of them will sit out in the sun on benches drinking cans. Other than the supermarkets that sell cans and the local slot machine emporium no businesses really benefit from the influx. If it wasn’t full of the scumbags it would inevitably attract a higher class of tourist due to it’s close proximity to the coast and a local town. As I said previously, the further you move down the coast, the less chance there is of encountering these neanderthals.

@ChocolateMice

Mac and Bandage have done a fine job selling the delights of Wexico here.

My only previous experience of it was indeed that shit hole bunclody which put me right off a return (explains a lot about fisty)

Does wexford, outside of that opera shite, have any music festivals?

There’s been a move in recent years for each town (Gorey, New Ross, Enniscorthy and Wexford) to run their own festivals at different parts of the summer. New Ross run the Dunbrody festival every summer which has been surprisingly successful and now the other towns are set to copy it. The imaginatively titled “Strawberryfest” (formerly Strawberry Fair) took place in Enniscorthy 2 weeks ago and I was surprised by the professionalism of it all. It was run like a mini-Oxegen / mini-Electric Picnic with one main stage and 3 day camping tickets. Entry was free in on the Friday and Sunday. The Coronas headlined on Friday and the Saw Doctors on Sunday. The Rubber Bandits also made an appearance on Saturday and Jedward played a Sunday afternoon gig. UB40 played on Saturday night as the main act. It was the first year they tried it and it went so well that they’ll likely bring in some higher profile acts next year.

Gorey is running something similar but with a lower profile on the August Bank Holiday weekend. Think the Republic of Loose are headlining. Wexford used to have The Hooves and Grooves festival but I think that was discontinued due to lack of sponsorship. It was a music festival on the same weekend as a 2 or 3 day racing festival. Bandage might know if Wexford town has anything to replace it.

@chewy louie

The Wexford Strawberry and Potato museum is well worth a visit

I presume you mean the National 1798 centre? It is well worth a visit. The recently refurbished Castle Museum in Enniscorthy has also just reopened.

[The_Runt]

The Croppy Boy was laid to rest in Duncannon too I believe

[Bandage]

Do not go to Duncannon.

What about the Shedfest in Buffers Alley GAA grounds? Usually held in late August - I’m sure there’s a website for it - and headlined last year by Donna Marie Sludds. :lol:

[Mac]

@Bandage

Do not go to Duncannon.

What about the Shedfest in Buffers Alley GAA grounds? Usually held in late August - I’m sure there’s a website for it - and headlined last year by Donna Marie Sludds. :lol:

I saw a sign for this rubbish on a bridge over the Gorey bypass a few weeks ago. Meant to look it up.

I think we’ve missed this years though

SHEDFEST 2011

The stage is set for this year’s Shedfest which will be held the Saturday July 2 in the Community Arena. Up to a 1,000 people attended last years Shedfest in what proved to be a fantastic night.

This will be a fundraiser for the continued development of the Arenas facilities, which has been a terrific addition to the local amenities. The Davitt’s will kick off the live music and they will be followed by Run for Cover who are back by popular demand and DJ Chris Parle will keep the floor rocking in a mega nights entertainment. BBQ, Pig Roast, Promotions, Late Bar and much more are lined up for what promises to be a great nights entertainment.

The BBQ and Pig Roast will be served from 8.30-11.30 so get there early to avoid disappointment. The Bucking bronco will return to exact revenge on the John Deere team of Peter Breen, MJ Stamp and Marty Stamp who are the reigning cowboy riders! Teams of three are needed on the night for a chance to claim the prestigious Shedfest Cup, which can be viewed on our facebook page. A KDK taxi rank will also be in operation on the night. Liam Spratt and his team will be keeping us up to date on Wexford’s vital qualifier in Limerick from 5 p.m.

The hurling qualifier between Clare and Galway will be screened live at 7 p.m. and the Heavyweight World Title fight between Haye and Kioltschko will also be shown. On Sunday both the Munster Football final between Cork and Kerry and the Leinster Hurling Final between Dublin and Kilkenny will feature.

Tickets are €20 each and are now available from club members and you can check out the Shedfest facebook page for the latest pools regarding entertainment on the night.

:lol:

how twee

[croppy_boy]

@The Runt

The Croppy Boy was laid to rest in Duncannon too I believe

No executed in Duncannon and buried in Geneva Barracks cross the water.

[The_Runt]

@croppy_boy

No hung in Duncannon and buried in Geneva Barracks cross the water.

The bastards

[croppy_boy]

@Bandage

Do not go to Duncannon.

What about the Shedfest in Buffers Alley GAA grounds? Usually held in late August - I’m sure there’s a website for it - and headlined last year by Donna Marie Sludds. :lol:

The mere fact that you suggest Shedfest shows how much credibility can be added to your initial statement.

Clearly Bando has been burned by the fact that St James’ are on the way up to senior status as Sarsfields prepare for their inevitable return to the Intermediate ranks and potential grudge matches with Clonard.

[Bandage]

I was not advocating Shedfest. Please appreciate the tone and use of the laughing smiley. FFS. Another reason to omit Duncannon if ever there was one.

Re Mac’s earlier comment on music festivals in Wexford town; I may be mistaken but I don’t think there’s one specific festival other than the fringe events that coincide with our world renowned Opera Festival.

Of course the very presence of Wexford Opera House itself ensures a steady flow of top notch talent throughout the year from Kieran Goss through to Mary Black and everything else in between.

I would recommend a viewing of the Opera House website to check on upcoming events.

[Fagan_ODowd]

I see New Ross is finally to be bypassed.

[croppy_boy]

@Fagan ODowd

I see New Ross is finally to be bypassed.

Now for Enniscorthy.

[Fitzy]

@croppy_boy

Now for Enniscorthy.

I thought everyone just bypassed Enniscorthy as a matter of course anyway?

[Rocko]

Off to Wexford next week - any more suggestions on things to do there (with a baby).

Is there any decent JFK stuff around New Ross? Is New Ross enough of a shithole to count against the JFK stuff or does JFK and the famine ship (near there?) make it a worthwhile visit?

[carryharry]

[quote=“Rocko, post: 773068, member: 1”]Off to Wexford next week - any more suggestions on things to do there (with a baby).

Is there any decent JFK stuff around New Ross? Is New Ross enough of a shithole to count against the JFK stuff or does JFK and the famine ship (near there?) make it a worthwhile visit?[/quote]
You will be pretty close to Rosslare so the Ferry abroad is a serious option.

[Gman]

[quote=“Rocko, post: 773068, member: 1”]Off to Wexford next week - any more suggestions on things to do there (with a baby).

Is there any decent JFK stuff around New Ross? Is New Ross enough of a shithole to count against the JFK stuff or does JFK and the famine ship (near there?) make it a worthwhile visit?[/quote]

his homestead is about 5 miles outside the town centre, and the famine ship is in the middle of the town. they opened up a new visitor centre there at the famine ship last year, and are planning a big JFK theme celebration in the summer (50 years since he was there). The town looks better siince they did all the pavement and roadworks. the JFK park is a few minutes away from the homestead and is a nice place for a bit of a walk around.

other than the park, I havent been to the homestead, ship or visitor centre, so dont know if any of them are any use JFK related or otherwise. Ross is a shithole, but if you are only there for a day it’d be alright. plenty of nice places within driving distance of the town.

[Bisto]

Wexford town is a fookin shithole…absolute kip…

[Bandage]

I told Rocko to stay away from New Ross but will he listen?

Must Dos:

• Go to Kilmore Quay;
• Get your picture taken by the Nickey Rackard statue in Wexford town;
• Meet Appendage for lunch (I suggest Greenacres);
• If you must go west then go to Hook Head or somewhere (not New Ross);
• Have a look in the gates of Wexford Park and think of the heroic deeds your TFK AFC team-mates carried out on the field;
• Go for a stroll on a beach on the eastern coast like Curracloe, Ballinesker, Blackwater or somewhere.