August 12th
660,000 visitors and €60 million revenue for Wexford – Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2024 was a gloriously successful event. The dedication and hard work of all Volunteers, the professionalism and forward planning of the authorities – Gardaí, Local Authorities, Transport services and others were exemplary, and kept it all ticking over.
Wexford Tidy Towns were part of the Green Team, who worked in shifts through each morning and afternoon to follow up on the Local Authority teams’ thorough early-bird cleanups. The town was clean and shiny for the 8 days of the Fleadh, showing Wexford Town at its inviting best to locals and visitors alike.
But the joyous embracing and celebration of a wonderful 8-day event by the Wexford people and the throngs of competitors, supporters, musicians and fun-seekers who mingled happily in the swollen streets is the memory which will live longest.
At least until next year, when we do it all again!
July 31st
A large crowd gathered today at Fettits Lane, Wexford, for the official opening of Creative Lanes Wexford. Creative Lanes is the latest phase in the Wexford Public Arts Project, of which Wexford Tidy Towns are a proud sponsor and contributor, and which aims to revitalise our built environment with colourful and uplifting street artworks.
The art installation was officially opened by Mayor of Wexford George Lawlor, who was profuse in his thanks to Artist Helen McLean, Wexford Tidy Towns ( who promoted and part-funded the project, and whose Volunteers have been busy for weeks creating the Mozaic elements ), Wexford in Bloom, WWETB, Creative Ireland, Wexford County Council and all others who contributed to this significant enhancement of Wexford’s streetscape.
A large section of the art embedded into this historic lane was created by young aspiring Wexford artists ( 5-18 yrs), these budding young creative people will have the satisfaction of having their work on permanent display to generations of Wexford residents and visitors.
The project was completed in time to be admired and appreciated by the hundreds of thousands of visitors expected to embrace Wexford’s unique atmosphere at the Fleadh Cheoil which begins on Sunday 4th August.
Phil Murphy, Chairperson Wexford Tidy Towns, George Lawlor, Mayor of Wexford, Helen McLean, Artist.
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April 25th – It’s coming up to that time of year again! The beautiful flowers destined for Wexford in Bloom’s roll-out of a sea of brightly-coloured hanging baskets on Main Street and around the town are coming along just fine! With the Fleadh fast approaching in August, residents and visitors alike can look forward to a town filled with splashes of colour, and (hopefully) sunshine!
March 28th – It is a great honour to have members of Wexford Tidy Towns Volunteers, with our hi-viz jackets and litter-pickers, included in the diverse group of people on the poster welcoming visitors to Fleadh 24 approaching from Wexford Bridge. Let’s hope it’s a gentle reminder to all to keep our town clean and beautiful during your stay!
March 20th – Wexford Tidy Towns are thrilled to reach the finishing line with our Public Art mosaic project, designed by Wexford artist Helen McLean. The installation was formally launched on 18th March by Wexford Town Mayor John Hegarty. The artwork now ‘bookends’ the quays with it’s sister “Blue Whale” mosaic artwork on the wall at Wexford Bridge. Wexford Tidy Towns volunteers are very proud to have been involved with this uplifting art project from conception to installation, none of which would have been possible without the financial and other support from Waterford and Wexford Educational Training Board ( WWETB )
March 17th – For the first time in quite a few years, Wexford Tidy Towns volunteers were delighted to take part in the 2024 St. Patricks Day parade in Wexford. We were subsequently even more delighted to be awarded Best Community Group for 2024!
March 8th – Wexford County Council have announced a Schools “Snap into Action” competition, as part of the “Spring Clean Wexford 2024” initiative. The prize is €500 for your school, and the title of “Wexford’s Cleanest school 2024”.
For further information please go to: www.wexfordcoco.ie/environment-and-climate-change/biodiversity-community-and-schools/community-and-schools/national
Feb 24th – The “Shoals of Herring” Public Art mosaic project, a collaboration between Wexford Tidy Towns volunteers and WWETB, under the guidance of artist Helen McLean, is nearing completion! The installation of the completed work should take place in the next few weeks.
