For all current and past projects please visit: https://www.creativeireland.gov.ie/en/wexford/
2025 Highlights
Yola Today Project
Using the medium of drama and theatre, the Yola Today project has driven the cultural transmission of the Yola language and its heritage in the Forth and Bargy baronies of the Rosslare Municipal District. This project is one of Wexford County Council’s Culture Team projects for 2025. A collaboration between Rosslare Municipal District, the Heritage Office and Libraries, it encourages cross-departmental working through community focused projects.
Project lead Chris Moran has developed a resource pack that describes his journey through the project and contains directions for some of the exercises he used with the local community to develop further understanding of Yola. Chris also commissioned Rosslare-based musician and song writer Liam Bates to set an old Yola poem entitled Dhree Yola Mythens (Three Old Maids) to music. The song was shared with the public for the first time at Our Lady’s Island Community Centre on Culture Night 2025, performed by Liam Bates and Grainne Bates.
Please find the link to the Yola Today Resource Pack here.
Please find the link to the song below:
Video Documentation - 2024 Projects
Highlights of 2024
This video offers an overview of some of the community projects that were funded through the Creative Ireland programme in 2024.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iB87TCIilGo
Cruinniú na nÓg
Wexford's Cruinniú na nÓg 2024 was themed around climate action and gaming. This video offers an insight into the fun and creativity that was had by the young people who took part on the day.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBADwnTtzTg
The Hall for All
Created by Keith Nolan and Jack Deacon, this film documents the central role that St Mary's Hall in Fethard plays for the community there.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wySjUaNUrnQ
Who Am I Now
Led by the education and outreach team at the National Opera House, this project worked with Wexford's new communities living in direct provision and traditional Irish music band Tulua. The project explored the value that diversity brings to Ireland's ever-changing and evolving culture.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGc29AzRoSE
Timelines Tapestry
The Timelines Tapestry project is a special collaboration between eight weavers from around Ireland. The tapestry itself was created in Wexford, and speaks to the themes of growth, renewal and regeneration.