Haketown: A History of Ballyhack

Byrne's Bar Ballyhack, New Ross, Wexford, Ireland

Local history enthusiast Alan Ryan will give a varied and illustrated talk including a theory of the origin of the villages name and the possible role the area had in national history. The first of three talks organised by the Ballyhack and Arthurstown Residents Association. All welcome and free to attend in Byrnes Ballyhack.

The Paddle Steamers Era: The Duncannon, New Ross & Waterford Route

Byrne's Bar Ballyhack, New Ross, Wexford, Ireland

Cheekpoint historian Andrew Doherty will bring us back to times gone by with his illustrated talk on the paddle steamers that plied their trade on the River Barrow . The Second of three talks organised by the Ballyhack and Arthurstown Residents Association. All welcome and free to attend in Byrnes Ballyhack.

Our Local Biodiversity and the Bigger Picture

Byrne's Bar Ballyhack, New Ross, Wexford, Ireland

Well known Wexford naturalist Jim Hurley will provide us with all the knowledge we need when observing biodiversity on the stunning walk from Ballyhack to Duncannon, along the recently opened walking trail. The third of three talks organised by the Ballyhack and Arthurstown Residents Association. All welcome and free to attend in Byrnes Ballyhack.

Irish Whale and Dolphin Day

Hook Lighthouse Hook Head, Wexford, Wexford, Ireland

The Irish Whale and Dolphin Group will host an information day at the Lighthouse, the group will tell visitors how best to spot the Whales which are frequently seen off…