Singing Pubs News Today

With pelvic thrusts to make you swoon and the wit, tenor and mannerisms to make you laugh, cry or get down, when Wicklow IT consultant Stephen Hegarty swaps his shirts and ties for black leather and rhinestone jumpsuits, you had better dust off your blue suede shoes because The King has most certainly entered the building.

Many a glass was raised and many a fond memory recalled in recent days as Wexford town mourned the loss of Paddy Gore at the age of 71.

There is simply no better place to be in Ireland in October than Wexford, when the town becomes a hive of cultural activity to celebrate the annual Wexford Festival Opera. Now in its 72nd year, Wexford Festival Opera continues to amaze and delight in equal measure, when operatic performers from all over the world convene at the National Opera House for two weeks of world-class opera.

After four years away, one of Wexford’s most beloved annual competitions is set to return to local pubs this autumn. Cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic, the Wexford Singing and Swinging Pubs will return this October for the first time since 2019.

From this weeks Castlecomer Notes

PADDY LONG, of George’s Street, Portlaw, wore a smile like a constant companion and always put family, friends and neighbours at their ease…