50th Anniversay of Leo Rowsome’s Death
50th Anniversary of Leo Rowsome's Death The 20th September 2020 will be the 50th anniversary of the death of Leo Rowsome. A grandson of Samuel Rowsome a well-known piper in the 1820s who lived in Ballintore near Ferns, Leo is credited with keeping...
Celebrating Heritage Week
Thursday, 17th at 7pm: Talk by Ena Gray 'The Church in the Middle Ages - where were the women? Sunday: 20th at 2.30pm. Talk & demonstration by beekeeper Joe Kelly. Free entry and all are welcome. The theme of this year's Heritage Week is to...
Ferns Golf Classic 2023
Competition winners. Congratulations to the House of Cards team: Ger Walsh, Les Walsh, Billy Walsh & Mick Walsh. Thanks to all sponsors and all who supported this annual event. Our main sponsor for this year's event is CENTRA, Ferns - we thank...
Festival of Ferns 2023
We had the most wonderful festival - from start to finish a great success. Huge thanks to all those who helped in any way to make this a memorable, fantastic festival. Testimony from a local "Everyone is talking about how much they really enjoyed...
Day Trip to National Gallery & National Museum
on Saturday, May 6th. The Daniel Maclise painting of The Marriage of Strongbow and Aoife features prominently in a short film in the Medieval Ferns Experience, a visitor attraction located on Upper Main St., Ferns. The painting and the many...
Céili in The Courtyard, Ferns
On Saturday, April 22nd at 7.30pm. a céili will be held in The Courtyard, Ferns to welcome the Welsh Tourism Ambassadors to Wexford. All are welcome to attend - you just need to book your free place here The event is a celebration of the Irish and...
Public Art Launch Event
Giant bee hive sculptures in the graveyard by St. Edan’s Cathedral, Ferns.
The Medieval Pantry
A unique foraging event in Ferns on Sunday, April 9th from 10am - 12.30pm. Exploring the hidden history of our weeds, trees and wild plants. Lorraine from Gallivanting.ie will peel back the layers and reveal what the monks and residents would have...
Ferns Dramatic Society
Don't miss this year's pantomime 'Jack & The Beanstalk' on January 19th, 20th and 21st in Ferns Community Centre. Tickets available online After a break of a couple of years, they're back and tickets are selling fast. A great night of family...
Happy Christmas to all
Wishing you all a happy and healthy Christmas and a huge thanks to all who have supported our projects and events during the year. Don't forget to #supportlocal - we're fortunate to have many valuable services and talented people living in our...
Ferns Christmas Lights ‘Switch On’
Joint us on Friday, December 9th at 7pm to celebrate the Christmas Lights 'Switch On'. Meet at the roundabout bus stop - you'll hear us before you see us! To celebrate the occasion, we will be joined by the Helena Dunbar School of Music and The...
Ferns Community Project AGM
will hold an AGM on Wednesday, December 7th at 8pm in St. Mogue’s Cottage, Ferns. Ferns Community Project is a community employment scheme which is an important asset to our community and brings benefit and practical help to many community groups...
Ferns Christmas Quiz 2022
Help light Ferns up this Christmas. This year we're delighted to hold our quiz in-person on Friday, November 18th at 8pm in The Thatch lounge. Our annual fundraiser is a great way to get together at a community event while supporting a much...
Pilgrim Route Public Meeting
on Monday, November 14th in Ferns Community Centre at 8pm. The public meeting is being organised under the Ancient Connections programme and will give an introduction to the new Wexford - Pembrokeshire Pilgrim Way. There will be speakers from both...
Free Event – Talk on Archaeology in Ferns
on Wednesday, November 2nd at 3pm in the Medieval Ferns Experience. The talk will be given by archaeologist Kate Taylor, TVAS Ireland and will give updates on an excavation conducted in Ferns in 2019/2020. Entitled The Mill At The Bottom Of The...
Phelim Drew Concert in Ferns.
Don't miss this concert with a difference on October 7th in St. Aidan's Church here in Ferns. 'Remembering Ronnie' performed by Phelim Drew and the Drew House Band, dedicated to the legacy of Phelim's Dad, Ronnie. Phelim will be remembering Ronnie...
Visit the Medieval Ferns Experience
in the Ancient Capital of Leinster and immerse yourself in fascinating tales of power and intrigue, of saints, Gaelic Kings and Norman knights. The story is told through a range of media including audio visual, sensory and virtual reality. We take...
Ferns Village Golf Classic 2022 – Results
A wonderful day - great golf, sunshine and craic for this year's classic. Thanks to all participants, sponsors and supporters who were fundamental to its success. For a list of sponsors, scroll down the bottom of the page. Competition Results as...
Ferns Village Golf Classic 2022
To be held on Friday, July 8th in Enniscorthy Golf Club. Enjoy a game of golf and a great day out! Last year - we ran our first Golf Classic and it was a great success. Feedback from participants was very positive - great golf, craic and...
Ferns Career Fair 2022
The first ever Career Fair in Ferns was held on May 20th. The Fair was hosted by Ferns Community Development Association and organised by Wexford Local Development in collaboration with Waterford & Wexford Education and Training Board. A range...
Ferns Smart Village Survey
Four volunteers representing Ferns Community Development Association CLG, Ferns Tidy Towns, Ferns Community Centre and Ferns GAA completed an enlightening, informative and interactive 7-week Smart Villages training course in 2021/2022. The project...
Creative Camino Fringe Events
A number of really interesting fringe events are planned for Saturday and Sunday of the May Bank Holiday weekend. From talks, exhibitions, tours and site visits to nearby attractions, you'll get a great sense of Ferns and its varied history! All...
The Allabair Trio Concert
Sunday, May 1st, 2022 at 7.30pm. The concert will feature the music and song of Turlough O'Carolan with a premier of a composition inspired by life of St. Aidan. Entry is free to this concert with a difference - featuring the music and song of...
Ferns Village Golf Classic 2022
Date for your diary! This year's Golf Classic will be held on July 8th in Enniscorthy Golf Club. If you enjoy golf and a get together with friends, you'll enjoy this event. Suitable for for all skill levels and open to GUI and non GUI players. For...
Live Storytelling Festival
3 day Live Storytelling Festival running from March 1st to 3rd from 6.40pm to 8pm each evening. Register on Eventbrite – free event. Follow link in this post!