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CULTURE AND ARTS

A bustling arts and cultural Wexford Festival Opera and the runs throughout the year, along
scene is something that many National Opera House provide with a plethora of musical and
towns and cities in Ireland pride major headlines and draw huge entertainment societies, galleries
themselves on but in Wexford crowds on an annual basis. and venues across the county.
the word “vibrant” only starts Elsewhere there is a huge level Also, not to be missed is a
to describe the area’s cultural of activity among the local arts tribute to Brooklyn, the Oscar-
life and contribution to the community, which is not as high- nominated movie, written by
world of arts. profile but nonetheless makes for Wexford’s very own Colm
an attractive side to local life.
Recently named the best festival Tóibín. Filmed in Enniscorthy, a
in the world, the The programme of events at permanent Brooklyn exhibition is
Wexford Arts Centre now open at Enniscorthy Castle. ABOVE:
Brooklyn premiere
night
POLAROIDS LEFT
TO RIGHT:
National Opera
House;
Wexford Arts
Centre

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