By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle

Sharing the Culture Night platform at Enniscorthy Castle last night, ‘Forbidden Bonds’, a new film by the Wexford Film Workshop and Enniscorthy Re-Enactors was screened and marked the opening of the first Enniscorthy Arts and Culture Festival formed out of the demise of Enniscorthy Drama Group and, hopefully, it can become an annual event.

Directed by Dick Donaghue and the third in an historical series it tells the story of the young and headstrong Lady Maud de Prendergast in Enniscorthy Castle in 1240 AD, and her love for the peasant son of a blacksmith. The cast consists of local thespians and hence the immense interest in the work which is based on the writings of Maria Nolan.

The festival continues today (Saturday). Some of the highlights include a book launch of The Shadow of the Pike in the Presentation Arts Centre at 11am and there is Afternoon Tea with authors Claire Keegan and Caroline Busher in Enniscorthy Castle, 2-4pm, this is a ticket event and WexfordLocal.com understands that all the tickets are gone… but if you want to give it a go…ask and they may be able to squeeze you in?

At Creative Grounds, Irish Street, today (Saturday) the Beyond Borders Art Exhibition – celebrating International Peace Day – runs from 10am to 5pm and there is an Open Mic Night from 7pm. And Dermot Byrne performs at Creative Grounds at 3pm on Sunday.

For further information visit the Enniscorthy Arts and Culture page on Facebook.