Over 150 officials from national and international governments, included Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien, have attended the Enniscorthy Forum’s summit on “securing real progress toward sustainable buildings”. At the summit, leading building practitioners explored how to decarbonize buildings and create “more resilient, liveable communities” and discussed the “need to act quickly . . . to deliver high performance buildings in order to meet the climate challenge and deliver on quality-of-life aspirations around the world”.
An incredible 184 artists have their work on display at the Presentation Arts Centre as part of its annual open call exhibition. Launched by Wexford County Council’s (WCC) assistant arts officer Úna Cahill, the event included live music from local band Irate Yates and catering from Sweet Cheesus.
The launch of Enniscorthy Drama Group's (EDG) production of The Hostage by Brendan Behan was held in Enniscorthy Castle as friends, supporters and members of EDG prepared for a play written by the late Brendan Behan. The evening began with opening words, welcomes and some classic Behan quotes from EDG vice-chairperson Maria Nolan who organised the launch night.