Four Wexford festivals and cultural projects awarded over €12,900 in Government funding

Four arts and cultural organisations in County Wexford are to share €12,904 in Government funding under the 2026 Small Scale Local Festivals and Summer Schools Scheme.

The funding, announced by Minister James Browne, is aimed at supporting smaller community festivals and cultural events that may not qualify for larger national funding programmes.

The successful Wexford recipients are:

• The Verida Project – €5,000
• The Gap Arts Festival – €4,954
• St. Michael's Parish, Gorey – €2,250
• Bunclody Trad Fest (St. Aidan's Community Hall) – €700

Welcoming the announcement, Minister Browne said small festivals and summer schools play a vital role in communities and help make Wexford one of Ireland's leading counties for arts and cultural programming.

He also praised Wexford County Council's Arts Office and Library Service for their continued support of local cultural initiatives and acknowledged the commitment of organisers, volunteers, artists and local communities who work year after year to deliver events across the county.

The Small Scale Local Festivals and Summer Schools Scheme provides grants of up to €5,000 following a competitive application process and is designed to support local cultural events that fall outside the funding criteria of larger national bodies such as Fáilte Ireland and the Arts Council.

Minister Browne encouraged people to support the funded events by attending and getting involved in Wexford's cultural calendar over the coming months.