The Enniscorthy Rockin’ Food & Fruit Festival returns this summer

The Enniscorthy Rockin’ Food & Fruit Festival Committee, working closely with Enniscorthy & District Chamber, are pleased to announce this year’s Festival – one of the highlights of the summer for families across the southeast – will take place from Friday 4th to Monday 7th August 2023.

It is estimated that the 2022 Festival attracted 20,000 visitors to our town and generated in the region of €2.5 million for the local economy.

This year the organisers of the Rockin’ Food & Fruit Festival have partnered with The Rose of Tralee International Festival and are delighted to announce a new selection process for the Rockin’ Food & Fruit Festival Queen, which will take place in The Riverside Park Hotel on

Friday 10th March 2023. The Festival Queen will not only be the Queen for the duration of the Festival weekend but will also go forward to represent the Festival and Enniscorthy at the County Wexford Rose of Tralee finals on Friday 31st March at the Ashdown Park Hotel, Gorey.

The Rose of Tralee International Festival Rose Tour will return to Wexford again this August, when the Wexford Rose will host 33 Roses from all around the world on a three-day visit to the county, generating huge international publicity for our county and local businesses.

Speaking about the Enniscorthy and Rose of Tralee festivals linking up, Enniscorthy & District Chamber CEO Jimmy Gahan said: “On behalf of the Ennis- corthy and District Chamber, I wish the local Festival committee every success with this venture, and urge the business community of Enniscorthy to fully support this marvellous opportunity to be associated with the long-standing, world renowned, prestigious Rose of Tralee Festival.”

The application process is now open for potential Roses to enter the selection process and applicants may enter independently or with the support of a local sponsor.

If any of our readers know anyone who might be interested in entering, or indeed acting as an escort, please encourage them to take part. Applications can be made online by clicking on this link: https://www.roseoftraleecommunities.com The fee for a Rose is €100 and an Escort is €50.

If you are interested in supporting a potential Rose, and/or Escort, please make contact with the organisers through Maria Nolan 087-6644603 or Amanda Whitmore 087-4419140.

If you would like any additional information, please visit the Rockin’ Food & Fruit Festival website www.rockinfoodandfruitfestival.ie n

Making the trip from Tipp for one night only for the Bailey Laughs Comedy Club February Show, it's Tom O'Mahony! And tickets are on sale now!

As per his long resume, Tom has starred as Tarquin in Damo & Ivor, Paddy De Pervert in Bridget & Eamonn, Host of the Buckshot Podcast. He has also supported The 2 Johnnies in both the 3 Arena and The Marquee in Cork, as well as some of the biggest names in comedy such as Tommy Tiernan, Neil Delamere, Michael Winslow (Police Academy) and many more. Tom is one of the biggest names on the Irish comedy circuit today, and a very proud culchie!

Organiser Blayne Hosey says, “We can assure you this will be a night not to be missed, as with all of the Bailey Laughs shows so far, there'll be a lot of craic to be had.” Support slots will be announced shortly.

To get in touch: baileylaughscomedy@gmail.com

For updates: https://www.facebook.com/baileylaughscomedy n