A View From the Keep: The history of a town through the eyes of its castle
Wexford Paranormal Investigation - 3rd June 2012
Wexford Paranormal is hosting another public investigation at Enniscorthy Castle, taking place from 9pm to 3am on June 3rd. Tickets (priced €40) available from reception at the Castle
30,000th visitor - 6th May 2012
On May 6th we welcomed our 30,000th visitor to Enniscorthy Castle since opening in May 2011. Congratulations to Esmée O'Connor from Dublin & her family.
Eileen Gray story on TG4 - 8th March 2012
This week in "Cé a Chónaigh i mo Theachsa?" / "Who Lived in my House?" series - they will be telling the fascinating story of one of the world's greatest designers - Eileen Gray and the influences her birthplace, Brownswood, Enniscorthy - had on her life and stunning work. On TG4 10pm Thursday 8th March 2012. Repeated on Sunday 11th TG4 at 9pm and available to view on the TG4 Player Worldwide for 30 days
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Denys Corbett Wilson exhibition - 16th April 2012
A new temporary exhibition in the Castle was launched on Monday April 16th, celebrating the life and achievements of pioneering aviator Denys Corbett Wilson. In April 1912 Corbett Wilson became the first person to cross the Irish Sea by aeroplane, landing at Crane, Monageer, just outside Enniscorthy.
Destination Enniscorthy - 2nd May 2012
On Wednesday 2 May the Destination Enniscorthy evening takes place in the Riverside Park Hotel from 6-8pm. 685,000 people visited the South East last year, generating €175 million in revenue- let's see what can be done to increase Enniscorthy's share. All welcome. Phone 053 9259316 for more information.
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Wedding Fair - 15th April 2012
The Castle will be hosting a Wedding fair on Sunday April 15th from 3pm - 5pm
FREE admission 1st Wednesday of every month! - April 4th 2012
FREE admission to Enniscorthy Castle on Wednesday, April 4th!
Chinese Ambassador to Ireland visited Enniscorthy Castle - March 6th 2012
His Excellency Mr. Luo Linquan, Chinese Ambassador to Ireland visited Enniscorthy Castle whilst in Wexford.
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Winona Ryder to play Eileen Gray in a new film - 25th February 2012
Winona Ryder is to take the title role in a new film on the life of Irish designer Eileen Gray. FRANK McDONALD visits E1027, the villa she built in the south of France in 1929, with film maker Mary McGuckian - Irish Times. http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/magazine/2012/0225/1224312279410.html
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Exhibition celebrating the achievements of Wexford’s pioneering ICA members - March - June 2012
The exhibition will feature several of the key members associated with the foundation and development of the Irish Countrywomen’s Association. On display will be a range of crafts and memorabilia dating back to the formation of the organisation, completed by some of its most influential members. The Castle will also host ICA members from across Co. Wexford, who will take part in weekly hands on demonstrations of traditional crafts including embroidery, floral arranging, needlework and much more. For more information on the exhibition or the schedule of weekly demonstrations please contact Enniscorthy castle on 053 92 34699 or email info@enniscorthycastle.ie.
Opening Hours - 6th January 2012
Monday - Friday 1000 -1600 Last admission 1530 Weekends and Bank Holidays 1200 - 1700 Last admission 1630
Meet the victorious Wexford camogie teams. - 19th November 2011
Enniscorthy Castle hosts members of the victorious Wexford camogie teams on Saturday 19 November from 3pm to 4pm. Come and have your photo taken with the players, get their autographs and lift the O'Duffy Cup!
Eileen Gray Chair Expects to Sell for €1 million - 4th November 2011
A chair by the well-known Irish designer Eileen Gray is expected to fetch about €1 million when it goes for auction in Sotheby’s Paris later this month. The Transat armchair was commissioned by the Maharajah of Indore for his bedroom in the 1920s. It is regarded as a masterpiece of modernist design. Only 12 armchairs were made and only nine are documented.
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Visit by Chinese Ambassador - 01 November 2011
His Excellency Mr. Luo Linquan, Chinese Ambassador to Ireland visited Enniscothy Castle whilst in Wexford.
Wexford Paranormal are back! - 28th October 2011
Due to phenomenal demand, Wexford Paranormal are back for a six hour public paranormal investigation of Enniscorthy Castle. With areas such as the dungeon producing unexplainable activity and the possibility of the Castle having resident entities, this is an evening not to be missed! Ticket’s for this event are €40.00 and are available from Enniscorthy Castle (053 92 34699). Places are allocated on a first come first serve basis and light refreshments will be provided.
Witches and Wizardry - 30th October 2011
Enniscorthy Castle will transform itself into the magical world of Hogwarts school of Witches and Wizardry. Parents can en-roll their children by purchasing a ticket at the Castle. Prior to the event children will receive a Hogwarts style acceptance letter, and on the night experience some of the mystical locations of the Harry Potter films - including the Grand Staircase, the Forbidden Forrest, Digan Alley and the Great Hall. They will also take the first steps to becoming a legendary witch or wizard through completing Herbology, Divination, Astrology and Potion Brewing classes on the night. Tickets for this event are €10.00 from Enniscorthy Castle (053 92 34699) and allocated on a first come first served basis and light refreshment will be provided.
Grandparent's Day - 25th September 2011
To celebrate Grandparent's Day, admission to the Castle is FREE for grandparents bringing their grandchildren on a visit.
