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Enniscorthy Choral Society - Events Archive

Previous Calendars of Events

Enniscorthy Choral Society has performed at very many events, concerts, competitions. Below are listed event which have already taken place this season together with just some of the major events that filled our calendar over the years.

For details on events in the 2009-10 Season which have not yet taken place, please click here.

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2009-10 Season

Choral Society Members Assessment Assessment June '10

Ernest De Regge Mass, in Clonard Church, Wexford

Mass in Latin in Honor of Blessed Oliver Plunkett by the composer Ernest De Regge. Venue: Clonard, Wexford

Mass
15/05/10

Cork International Choral Festival, Cork

Competition
02/05/10
Anuna Concert, St. Aidan's Cathedral, Enniscorthy Concert 19/03/10

Arklow Choral Festival

Competition
14/03/10
St. Senans Parish Carol Concert, Templeshannon, Enniscorthy
Concert
21/12/09
St. Mary's Candle Light Carol Service, Enniscorthy
Concert
20/12/09
St.John's Hospital Carol Service & Ward Visit, Enniscorthy
Concert
20/12/09
Advent Mass in St. Aidan's Cathedral, Enniscorthy Mass
20/12/09

Voices True O'Reilly Theatre, Wexford Opera House

A celebration of County Wexford choral singing in aid of the Wexford Community Development Workshop.

Concert

18/12/09

8.00pm

Rehearsal in Opera House for Voices True Rehearsal

13/12/09

Ernest De Regge Mass & Concerts, in Ghent, Overmere, Belgium

International Concert with variety of Original Compositions & Mass in Latin in Honor of Blessed Oliver Plunkett by the composer Ernest De Regge.

International

04/12/09 & 07/12/09

Mass in Honor of Blessed Oliver Plunkett by Ernest De Regge

Venue: Church of the Immaculate Conception, Rowe Street, Wexford

Mass

28/11/09
6pm

RTE Wexford Carols O'Reilly Theatre, Wexford Opera House

Recorded by RTE and broadcast on Christmas Eve @ 6.30pm RTE One, with the RTE Concert Orchestra and various groups and soloists.

Recording

26/11/09
7pm to 10.30pm

Annual Charity Concert

In aid of The Athenaeum Restoration Fund Proceeds in association with Enniscorthy Lions Club, preformers including the Three Reverend Tenors (Frs. Jim Fegan, Aodhán Marken and Wm. Howell); Rosin Dempsey; Stephen Murphy; Edward Turner; O'Neill School of Irish Dancing; Enniscorthy Choral Society; Lorna Mahon; Paul O'Reilly & Colm O'Tiarnaigh; J.J. O'Connor; Accompianist Eanna McKenna.
Venue: St. Aidan's Cathedral, Enniscorthy

Concert

 

15/11/09

8.00pm

Choral Society AGM

Diary
12/10/09

Co.Wexford Choirs Singing for World Mental Health Week 2009

Free Choral Concert presented by Wexford Mental Health Association for World Mental Health Week 5-12 October 2009 in Church of the Annunciation in Clonard, Wexford featuring Enniscorthy Choral Society, Vocare, Wexford Ladies Choir, Young Wexford Singers.

Concert

08/10/09

8.00pm

RTE Lyric FM - The Lyric Feature, Ernest De Regge

Ernest De Regge - The Man & Musician from Overmere
The life and work of Ernest de Regge (1901-58), music professor at St Flannan's College and organist and choirmaster in Ennis Cathedral, is traced by his daughter Ghislaine with interviews from Donagh Wylde and others. Also featuring Enniscorthy Choral Society.

National Radio

26/09/09

7.00pm

Season Begins

Rehearsals 14/09/09

 

 

 

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2008-09 Season

AIMS Choral Festival, New Ross Competition 24/05/09
Bangor International Choral Festival Competition
02/05/09
Arklow Choral Festival Competition
08/03/09
Christmas Morning Mass, St. John’s Hospital Chapel, Enniscorthy Mass
25/12/08
St. Mary's Candle Light Carol Service, Enniscorthy
Concert
21/12/08
St.John's Hospital Carol Service & Ward Visit, Enniscorthy
Concert
21/12/08
Advent Mass in St. Aidan's Cathedral, Enniscorthy Mass
21/12/08
St. Senans Parish Carol Concert, Templeshannon, Enniscorthy
Concert
18/12/08
Liam Lawton Christmas Concert, St. Aidan's Cathedral, Enniscorthy
Concert
12/12/08

50th Anniversary Commemoration Concert of the music of Ernest De Regge

Commemoration Concert with variety of Original Compositions & Mass in Latin in Honor of Blessed Oliver Plunkett by the composer Ernest De Regge, Ennis, Co. Clare

Concert
& Mass

06/12/08 & 07/12/08

Mass in Latin in Honor of Blessed Oliver Plunkett by Ernest De Regge

St. Aidan's Cathedral, Enniscorthy

Mass
30/11/08
Choral Society Annual AGM Diary
17/11/08

Enniscorthy Choral Society's Annual Charity Concert

Proceeds in aid of St. Mary's & St. Senan's Restoration Projects
Venue: St. Mary's Church, Enniscorthy
Preformers including the Wexford Youth Orchestra, Wexford Youth Strings, Jazzical (Michael Hennessey Quartet) and Enniscorthy Choral Society.

Concert

8.30pm

15/11/08

Choirs Singing for World Mental Health Day 2008

Ireland will celebrate World Mental Health Day 2008 through a national day of choral singing, promoting the message that Choral Singing is good for your mental health. Enniscorthy Choral Society will be singing in the Riverside Park Hotel.

Concert

10/10/08

7.30pm

Season Begins

Rehearsals

15/09/08

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2007-08 Season

41st Annual Co.Wexford Strawberry Festival Opening

Performance at the Official Opening in Market Square, Enniscorthy

Concert

27/06/08

7.30pm

150th Anniversary of the Sisters of Mercy Celebration Concert

Gala concert to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Sisters of Mercy coming to Enniscorthy, St. Senan's Church, Enniscorthy, featuring the Three Reverend Tenors (Frs. Jim Fegan, Aodhán Marken and Wm. Howell), Enniscorthy Choral Society, Roisin Dempsey, Laura Mahon, and the parish choir.

Concert

15/06/08

7.30pm

Choral Society's End of Season Party in Enoteca d'Alba Social
13/06/08
Master Class & Choral Workshops with Soprano, Deirdre Masterson

Masterclass & Workshops

09/06/08
12/05/08

Harbouring - a Work of Public Art composed by Ian Wilson

The World Premiere Performances at White’s Hotel, Wexford featuring:
The Irish Chamber Orchestra,
Dermot Dunne, Accordion,
Enniscorthy Choral Society,
Gorey Choral Group,
Wexford Festival Singers,
Whisht! Traditional Irish Singers,
Fergus Sheil, Conductor.
Composed by Ian Wilson and commissioned by Wexford County Council Per Cent for Art scheme.

Concert

Premiere

05/06/08 and 06/06/08

8.00pm

Rehearsals with Fergus Sheil, Conductor for Harbouring

A Work of Public Art composed by Ian Wilson

Rehearsals

04/06/08
03/06/08
26/05/08
19/05/08

Arklow Choral Festival Competition
02/03/08
Choral Society's Festive New Year's Party in Enoteca d'Alba Social
11/01/08
Christmas Morning Mass, St. John’s Hospital Chapel, Enniscorthy Mass
25/12/07
St. Mary's Candle Light Carol Service, Enniscorthy Concert
23/12/07
St.John's Hospital Carol Service & Ward Visit, Enniscorthy Concert
23/12/07
Advent Mass in St. Aidan's Cathedral, Enniscorthy Concert
23/12/07
St. Senans Parish Carol Concert, Templeshannon, Enniscorthy Concert
18/12/07
Carols for Concern Christimas Fast, Market Square, Enniscorthy Concert
08/12/07

All Kinds of Everything Concert with Stephen Murphy

A variety concert in aid of Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind and St. Aidan's Cathedral Sound System. St. Aidan's Cathedral, Enniscorthy.

Concert

10/11/07

20th Annual Sligo International Choral Festival, Sligo Competition
03/11/07

Master Class & Choral Workshops with Soprano, Deirdre Masterson

A series of master classes and voice production workshops were held with Deirdre Masterson. Deirdre a renowned soloist, is as equally at home on the musical or theatrical stage as she is on the operatic stage. A member of the Irish Sopranos, she is amoung the crème de la crème of Irish classical vocal talent.

Masterclass

& Workshops

15/10/07

08/10/07

Enniscorthy Choral Society Website Goes Live News
03/10/07

Visit by Ian Wilson, Composer of 'Harbouring'

Introduction to 'Harbouring' Choral work by Ian Wilson.

Workshop

20/09/07

8.00pm

The Skoda Variety Concert

A variety concert in aid of County Wexford Community Workshop. Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy.

Concert

17/09/07

8.00pm

Season Begins

Rehearsals

10/09/07

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2006-07 Season

Choral Society Members Assessment Assessment Jun 07
Choral Society's End of Year Party in Enoteca d'Alba, Enniscorthy Social May 07
Cork International Choral Festival, Cork Competition 06/05/07
Charity Fundraising Concert in Enniscorthy Golf Club Concert 21/04/07
Arklow Choral Festival, Arklow Competition Mar 07
Advent Mass in St. Aidan's Cathedral, Enniscorthy Concert Dec 06
St.John's Hospital Chapel - Festive Carols & Ward Visit Concert Dec 06
St. Senans Parish Carol Service, Enniscorthy Concert Dec 06
St. Mary's Candle Light Carol Service, Enniscorthy Concert Dec 06
International Advent Sings Festival 2006 - Vienna, Austria International Nov 06
Master Class & Workshop with Lubmir Matl of the Prague Chamber Choir Master Class Oct 06
Enniscorthy Choral Society Blog (Weblog)Goes Live News 10/10/06

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2005-06 Season

Choral Society's End of Year Party in Holohan's Social 09/06/06
Cork International Choral Festival, Cork Competition 26/04/06
Charity Fundraising Concert in Enniscorthy Golf Club Concert 08/04/06
Chernobyl Fundraising Concert in Riverside Park Hotel Concert 02/04/06
Arklow Choral Festival, Arklow Competition 12/03/06
Advent Mass in St. Aidan's Cathedral, Enniscorthy Concert 18/12/05
St. John's Hospital Chapel - Festive Carols & Ward Visits Concert 18/12/05
St. Senans Parish Carol Service, Enniscorthy Concert 20/12/05
St. Mary's Candle Light Carol Service, Enniscorthy Concert 18/12/05
Choral Society's Christmas Party in Holohan's Social 15/12/05
Carols for Concern, Charity Fundraising, Market Square, Enniscorthy Concert 10/12/05
Sligo International Choral Festival, Sligo Competition Nov 05

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2004-05 Season

Choral Society's End of Year Party Social 10/06/05
Arklow Choral Festival, Arklow Competition Mar 05
Advent Mass in St. Aidan's Cathedral, Enniscorthy Concert Dec 04
St. John's Hospital Chapel - Festive Carols & Ward Visits Concert Dec 04
St. Senans Parish Carol Service, Enniscorthy Concert Dec 04
St. Mary's Candle Light Carol Service, Enniscorthy Concert Dec 04
International 'Praga Cantat' 2004 - Prague, Czech Republic International Nov 04
Musical Society Fundraising Concert in Riverside Park Hotel Concert Oct 04
Czech Language Workshop with Marketa Matlova Workshop Oct 04

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2003-04 Season

Choral Society's End of Year B-B-Q Social 26/06/04
Choral Society Members Assessment Assessment Jun 04
AIMS Choral Festival, New Ross Compeitition May 04
Charity Fundraising Concert at Enniscorthy Golf Club Concert 17/03/04
Arklow Choral Festival, Arklow Competition 14/03/04
St. Mary's Candle Light Carol Service, Enniscorthy Concert 22/12/03
Advent Mass in St. Aidan's Cathedral, Enniscorthy Concert 21/12/03
Choral Society's Christmas Party in Holohan's Social 18/12/03
St. John's Hospital Chapel - Festive Carols & Ward Visits Concert 18/12/03
St. Senans Parish Carol Service, Enniscorthy Concert 14/12/03
North Wales Choral Festival at North Wales Theatre, Llandudno International 15/11/03

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2002-03 Season

Special Olympics Civic Reception at 1798 Centre - Canadian Ambassador Concert 17/06/03
Choral Society's Golf Scramble at Vinegar Hill followed by Party - Tavern Social 19/05/03
AIMS Choral Festival, New Ross Competition 18/05/03
Collaboration Choral Concert, Ennis, Co. Clare Concert 05/04/03
Arklow Choral Festival, Arklow Competition 09/03/03
Advent Mass in St. Aidan's Cathedral, Enniscorthy Concert 29/12/02
St. Mary's Candle Light Carol Service, Enniscorthy Concert 22/12/02
Benefit Concert in St. Mary's Church with Roisin Dempsy (Annuna) Concert 19/12/02
Choral Society Christmas Party Social 18/12/02
St. John's Hospital Chapel - Festive Carols & Ward Visits Concert 18/12/02
St. Senans Parish Carol Service, enniscorthy Concert 15/12/02
North Wales Choral Festival at North Wales Theatre, Llandudno International Nov 02
Master Class & Workshop with Blathnaid Murphy, Cór na nÓg Master Class 26/10/02

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2001-02 Season

Choral Society Members Assessment Assessments May 02
Choral Society's Golf Scramble at Vinegar Hill followed by Party - Tavern Social 20/05/02
AIMS Choral Festival, New Ross Competition 19/05/02
Cork International Choral Festival, Cork Competition 05/05/02
Church Service, Templeshamboo Concert 28/04/02
Summer Melodies Concert in St. Mary's Church (Various Artists) Concert 20/04/02
Arklow Choral Festival, Arklow Competition 10/03/02
Master Class & Workshop with John Rutter, Composer & Choirmaster Master Class 03/03/02
St. Mary's Candle Light Carol Service, Enniscorthy Concert 23/12/01
Advent Mass in St. Aidan's Cathedral, Enniscorthy Concert 23/12/01
Advent Mass in St. Senan's Parish Church, Enniscorthy Concert 22/12/01
Choral Society Christmas Party Social 21/12/01
Festive Classical Carol Concert, St. Aidan's Cathedral, Enniscorthy Concert 17/12/01
Advent Mass in St. Ibar's, Castlebridge Concert 16/12/01
Wexford Tourism Concert, Riverside Park Hotel Concert 30/11/01
North Wales Choral Festival at North Wales Theatre, Llandudno International 10/11/01
Master Class & Workshop with Blathnaid Murphy, Cór na nÓg Master Class 13/10/01

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2000-01 Season

Choral Society's Golf Scramble at Vinegar Hill followed by Party - Tavern Social 21/05/01
AIMS Choral Festival, New Ross Competition 01/05/01
Advent Mass in St. Aidan's Cathedral, Enniscorthy Concert Dec 00
St. Mary's Candle Light Carol Service, Enniscorthy Concert Dec 00
St. Senans Parish Carol Service, Enniscorthy Concert Dec 00
St. John's Hospital Chapel - Carols & Ward Visits Concert Dec 00
Choral Society Christmas Party Social Dec 00
North Wales Choral Festival at North Wales Theatre, Llandudno International Nov 00

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1999-2000 Season

Choral Society's Golf Scramble at Vinegar Hill followed by Party Social 29/05/00
AIMS Choral Festival, New Ross Competition 20/05/00
Arklow Choral Festival, Arklow Competition Mar 00
Service, Methodist Church Concert 23/02/00
St. John's Hospital Chapel - Carol Service & Ward Visits Concert Dec 99
St. Mary's Candle Light Carol Service, Enniscorthy Concert Dec 99
St. Senans Parish Carol Service, Enniscorthy Concert Dec 99
Advent Mass in St. Aidan's Cathedral, Enniscorthy Concert Dec 99
North Wales Choral Festival at North Wales Theatre, Llandudno International Nov 99
Master Class & Workshop with Blathnaid Murphy, Master Class Sep 99

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1998-99 Season

AIMS Choral Festival, New Ross Competition May 99
Fundraising Concert at Enniscorthy Golf Club Concert 27/03/99
Arklow Choral Festival, Arklow Competition Mar 99
St. Mary's Candle Light Carol Service, Enniscorthy Concert Dec 98
Advent Mass in St. Aidan's Cathedral, Enniscorthy Concert Dec 98
Master Class & Workshop with Micheal McCarthy Master Class Dec 98
Ferns Fundraising Concert, Ferns Church Concert Dec 98
North Wales Choral Festival at North Wales Theatre, Llandudno International Nov 98

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1997-98 Season

Vinegar Hill Day Mass, St. Aidan's Cathedral, Enniscorthy Concert 29/05/98
1798 Commemorative Concert in Oulart Concert 29/05/98
Choral Society's Golf Scramble at Vinegar Hill followed by Party Social 28/05/98
Arklow Choral Festival, Arklow Competition 08/03/98
Kilmuckridge Drama Festival Mass, Kilmuckridge Concert 21/02/98
Advent Mass in St. Aidan's Cathedral, Enniscorthy Concert 21/12/97
Advent Mass in St. Ibar's, Castlebridge Concert 20/12/97
Carol Concert in St. David's Church, Davidstown Concert 14/12/97
Carol Service in Templeshamboo Church Concert 07/12/97

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1996-97 Season

Ennicorthy Choral Society & Enniscorthy Lions Club - Maytime Harmony

in St. Mary's Church, Enniscorthy featuring:
Ennisocrthy Choral Society, the Rockmount Ladies Choir (Dublin), Father Aodgan Markham (Tenor), Carolline Daly (Soprano), Antoinnette Baker (Organ), Anthony Nolan (Cornet) and Cyril Murphy (Accompanist).

Concert 24/05/97
Church Music International Choral Festival, Limerick Competition 22/03 97

An Evening of Music - St. Senan's Parish Church

featuring Rev. Aodhan Markem, Mary Brogan (Soloists), Enniscorthy Choral Society, Gorey Choral Society St. Senan's Parish Choir, Clanagh & Susane Donohoe, St. Senan's Primary School and Connolly School of Irish Dancing.

Concert 29/11/96
North Wales Choral Festival at North Wales Theatre, Llandudno International 16/11/96

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1995-96 Season

Choral Society's Golf Scramble at Vinegar Hill followed by Party Social 23/05/96
Kilcoole Music & Choral Festival Competition 21/05/96

Enniscorthy Lions Club - An Evening of Popular Classics

in the beautiful restored St. Aidan's Cathedral, Enniscorthy featuring:
Ronan Tynan (Tenor) and Kathleen Tynan (Soprano) with The Full Cork Pops Orchestra and Enniscorthy Choral Society.

Concert 14/04/96
Arklow Choral Festival, Arklow Competition 10/03/96
Cheese & Wine Party at Enniscorthy Golf Club,Fundraising for Rostrum Concert 02/03/95
Candlelight Carol Concert in St. Mary's Church, Enniscorthy Concert Dec 95
North Wales Choral Festival at North Wales Theatre, Llandudno International 11/11/95

Festival of Praise Concert, Kilmyshal

in St. Mary Magdalene Church, Kilmyshal featuring:
Anthony Kearns (Tenor) with Enniscorthy Choral Society, Enniscorthy Brass Band and many other well known artistes.

Concert 15/10/95

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1994-95 Season

Enniscorthy Lions Club - Summer Serenade

in St. Mary's Church, Enniscorthy featuring:
Ronan Tynan (Tenor) and Majella Cullagh (Soprano) with Enniscorthy Choral Society, Evelyn Grant & The Cork Pops Ensemble, Jamie Evans (Flautist, Jean Kelly (Concert Harp).

Concert 20/05/95
Arklow Choral Festival, Arklow Competition 12/03/95
Carol Concert in St. Aidan's Cathedral, Enniscorthy Concert 12/12/94
Cheese & Wine Party at Enniscorthy Golf Club,Fundraising for Piano Concert 07/10/94

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1993-94 Season

AIMS Choral Festival, New Ross Competition 22/05/94
25th Arklow Music & Choral Festival, Arklow Competition 13/03/94

Enniscorthy Lions Club- A Musical Evening

in St.Mary's Church, Enniscorthy featuring:
Regina Nathan (Soprano) and Emmanuel Lawler (Tenor) with Enniscorthy Choral Society, Deirdre Masterson (Soprano), Anthony Nolan (Cornet), Jamie Evans (Flautist) and The O'Sullivan String Trio.

Concert 17/02/94
First Rehearsal is held in The Church Institute , Enniscorthy Rehearsal 08/11/93
Enniscorthy Choral Society First Membership Auditions Auditions 01/11/93
Members sought for new 4-Part Choral Society in Enniscorthy Advertisement 28/10/93

 

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