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| 31 Dec 1997 | Official Opening Ceremony Enniscorthy | Donal Minnock Tel: 054 33540 |
| Carrying of torches to summit of Vinegar Hill where ceremonial bonfire will be lit. Fireworks | |||
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1 January | Ceremonial Flag Raising Market Square, Enniscorthy | Donal Minnock Tel: 054 33540 |
| Chairmen of Comoradh, U.D.C. and County Council to officiate at the raising of the '98 and other flags | |||
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January - mid February | A Tale of Two Churches New Ross Library | Anne Griffin Tel: 051 21877 |
| An exhibition and workshop on the history of Wexford town in the mid-19th century | |||
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2 January | '98 Opening Concert The Cathedral, Enniscorthy | Cyril Murphy Tel: 053 24205 |
| Opening commemoration featuring internationally-renowned Anuna and special guest artists from Wexford and beyond | |||
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14 January | Commemorative Concert National Concert Hall, Dublin | Oliver Barry Promotions Tel: 01 820 7444 |
| A major concert to open the bi-centennial year, featuring top artists | |||
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18-25 January | Christian Unity Week of Prayer Dioces of Ferns | Fr Aidan Jones Tel: 054 77319 V.Rev. Leslie Forrest Tel: 054 66124 |
| An annual week of prayer. An inter-denominational service will be held with a theme pertinent to '98 | |||
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Late January - December | Exhibition on 1798 National Library, Dublin | Alice Kearney Tel: 01 662 3878 |
| Bringing the story of 1798 to the widest possible audience. The exhibition will include state-of-the-art interactive and animated components | |||
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1st weekend February | Ballad Singing Weekend Hotel Rosslare, Rosslare Harbour | John O'Byrne Tel: 053 24752 Phil Berry Tel: 053 42909 |
| Hosted annually by Wexford Traditional Singers Club. Relaxed and informal atmosphere, all singing unaccompanied. Come allong and enjoy - feel free to join in | |||
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6-8 February | '98 Bridge Contest Talbot Hotel and Wexford Bridge Club | Catherine Lennon Tel: 053 43157 |
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7 February | '98 Seminar Ferrycarrig Hotel, Wexford | Bernard Browne Tel: 054 33540 |
| Major speakers discuss issues to advance understanding of the period of the rebellion | |||
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mid February - March | A Tale of Two Churches Enniscorthy Library | Angela Parle Tel: 054 36055 |
| An exhibition and workshop on the history of Wexford town in the mid-19th century | |||
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March | Women's Month Wexford Arts Centre | Johanna Murphy Tel: 053 23764 |
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1 March | National Inter-club Cross-Country Championships Wexford Race Course | Mick McKeon Tel: 053 45292 |
| Inter-club championships at junior and senior level. This will feature Ireland's best cross-country runners | |||
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3-9 March | '98 the Show - Who Fears to Speak Dun Mhuire Wexford Town | Alan Corcoran Tel: 087 529746 |
| A blend of music, drama, dance, film archive and still photography with added narration in a segmented journey through Wexford's history with an emphasis on 1798. Involving people from 15-40 years. | |||
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9 March | Open Jujitsu Competition Newcastle Centre, Co. Down | Down District 1798 Committee Tel: 01396 613211 |
| A competition featuring groups from Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Organised by the Newcastle Jujitsu Club | |||
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15 March | Feis Charman Enniscorthy | Sean O'Cearnaigh Tel: 054 33695 |
| An all-Irish event for children and teenagers. Singing, recitation and instrumental competitions | |||
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15-17 March | St Patrick's Weekend New Ross, Wexford, Enniscorthy, Gorey | |
| Spectacular parades in the four major urban areas of Co. Wexford. Various community groups' own interpretations of 1798 | |||
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27-28 March | Set Dancing Workshop and Ceili Kilmore Quay, Co. Wexford | Lucy Moore Tel: 053 29922 |
| Craic agus Ceoil and plenty of exercise with the Kilmore set dancers | |||
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30 March | Lecture on 1798 Down County Museum, Downpatrick | Down District 1798 Committee Tel: 01396 613211 |
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30 March - December | 1798 in Co. Down Down County Museum, Downpatrick | Down District 1798 Committee Tel: 01396 613211 |
| An exhibition organised by Down County Museum | |||
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1 April - 2 June | Background to the 1798 Rising Ballynahinch and Saintfield Libraries | Down District 1798 Committee Tel: 01396 613211 |
| An exhibition organised by the SEELB Library Service | |||
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from 2 April | Up in Arms: The 1798 Rebellion in Ireland Ulster Museum, Belfast | Trevor Parkhill Tel: 01232 383000 |
| An exhibition | |||
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7 April 8 April 9 April | Mozart Requiem '98 Rowe St Church, Wexford National Concert Hall, Dublin St Anne's Cathedral, Belfast | Terry McCabe Tel: 055 28191 |
| Commemorating all the dead of '98. An international event with the Ulster Orchestra and soloists. Choirs from Northern Ireland, the South-East and France. A remarkable cultural event | |||
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13 April | Easter Commemoration Enniscorthy | Donal Minnock Tel: 054 33540 |
| An annual wreath-laying event on Easter Monday | |||
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13 April | Official Opening of Fr John Murphy Centre Boolavogue | Fr F. Stafford Tel: 054 66282 |
| A reconstruction of the house Fr John Murphy lived in - one of the major figures of 1798. The centre depicts his life with 18th century memorabilia and artefacts | |||
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13-15 April | Celtic Golf Classic St Helen's Bay Golf Club, Wexford | Larry Byrne Tel: 053 33234 or 33669 |
| Three-day golf classic on 2 different courses. Golfers from Ireland will welcome visitors from the U.K. and continental Europe. Entertainment on a Celtic theme each night. | |||
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15-19 April | Slogadh '98 Wexford Town | Tom O'Donoghue Tel: 053 59053 |
| Premier youth festival of Ireland, 5 days of traditional and contemporary Irish music, song, dance and drama. Will have a '98 theme | |||
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15-19 April | All-Ireland Drama Festival Enniscorthy | Nicola Hilliard Tel: 054 34379 or 34631 |
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24-25 April | Kilkenny Archeological Society Seminar Rothe House, Kilkenny | Maire Downey Tel: 056 41388 |
| A seminar with a '98 theme | |||
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24 April - 4 May | Viking Festival Wexford Town | Noel Ferguson Tel: 053 42939 |
| A festival based around Wexford's Viking past, with plenty of entertainment for all the family. Street theatre, fantastic costumes, games and music | |||
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26 April | Concert of traditional Irish Music, Song and Dance Wexford Town | Paddy Berry Tel: 053 42981 |
| A concert featuring the best of our traditional artists | |||
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26 April | Unveiling of 1798 Module on Slieve Coillte J.F. Kennedy Park, New Ross | Michael Walsh Tel: 051 388102 |
| The major events of 1798 in the Slieve Coillte area are displayed in module form | |||
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May - July | Outdoor Art Exhibition New Ross | Ruth Walsh Tel: 051 422406 |
| An exhibition of works by the New Ross Watercolour Society | |||
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1st 3 weeks May | Art Exhibition New Ross Library | Ruth Walsh Tel: 051 422406 |
| This major exhibition is a Tony O'Mahoney retrospective | |||
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1 May | Unveiling of Harvey/Colclough Memorial Plaque Kilmore Quay | Jim Moore Tel: 053 29794 |
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1 May | GAIN All-Ireland Inter-schools Showjumping Chapionships County Showgrounds, Enniscorthy | John Doyle Tel: 054 44113 |
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