Wexford is a witch that protects the island with her magic

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Wexford is a witch. She flies at night

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1808: Birth in of Michael William Balfe. Raised Operatic composer e.g. The Bohemian Girl ( video). Short violinist career, then singer & composed; c 29 operas, c 250 songs & more! Also conductor! https://t.co/nYFChT4IYn https://t.co/pLMUdt7e0s

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1965: Birth in of . Primary school teacher then full-time author children’s books! e.g. series, And Another Thing..., Iron Man: The Gauntlet. 2014-16 ! 📚 https://t.co/kaNEzmHoK0 https://t.co/3XjiH1Sh2i https://t.co/2qYNbH2xzo

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Eamonn McGrath (14 June 1929 near Co May 2008 Co Teacher & ✍️ 3 novels (coming of age, TB, incest).👨‍🎓 (English/Irish). Supervising examiner LC English & set papers 70/80s. 🪦St Mary's https://t.co/U311nZG0BZ

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23 April: St Ibar (d. 500/2) of Becc Ériu/Beggerin Island, Co Bishop before St Patrick. Now part of Slobs (wildfowl reserve). 🎨Du Noyer. In Enniscorthy museum & . 📷Ibar dedicated pilgrimage church on Lady's Island ©Andreas F. Borchert https://t.co/0dup30gLYc

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New

Shimmering Sea - Cahore by Maria Dowling

Sunrise at Cahore Harbour – light shimmering across the sea.

Oil on canvas.

https://t.co/t2cTGA4fRx

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Happy Easter to all the good eggs out there, from all of the team and seal pups at SRI!🐣❤️

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Tony Doran, Wexford and Buffers Alley

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Well attired ladies nonchalantly beach strolling was a theme the railways used to promote destinations twixt the 20th Century. used this wonderful approach for Holyhead-Dún Laoghaire to emphasise Wexford's convenience. https://t.co/ViVGAPGZBl

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1861: Death of Co Francis Danby ARA. Painter🧑‍🎨. Farmer dad died when he was a boy; moved to Dublin. Drew schools. Central in Bristol School. Success in 1820s London. Lived in Switzerland & Paris then England. https://t.co/rLlOeOat6v https://t.co/SjR6QOfcbz

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1793: Birth in Co of Francis Danby ARA. Painter🧑‍🎨. Farmer dad died when he was a boy; moved to Dublin. Drew schools. Central in Bristol School. Success in 1820s London. Lived in Switzerland & Paris then England https://t.co/rLlOeOat6v https://t.co/SjR6QOfcbz

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Stuck for a Christmas gift idea? Why not offer one of these a 'forever' home, the last two originals from my second collection! Contact me for further details.

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New painting
Approaching Wexford
acrylic on wood
24x16

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11 Oct 1649: town sacked by Oliver Cromwell c.2000 people are killed

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Have you written a book during lockdown and you need illustrations? Why not contact me for a chat! Don't underestimate the importance of quality art!

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Then we have Wexford Greenstride, aka Skullface, Goblin Family Man & toy maker turned gun for hire. Played by (art by him as well, *chef's kiss*)

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