Martin Codd Weekend

Martin Codd Weekend A weekend promoting music, culture, sport and the arts in Rathnure, Co. Wexford Rathnure is the place to be this August bank Holiday weekend! Free admission.

Events over the weekend will appeal to all ages. The name Martin Codd is well known across the country where GAA games and music are enjoyed. To some people, Martin was known as a hurler, dedicated to his local Rathnure St. Anne’s GAA club and the development of the skills and thinking of the game. To others, he is best remembered as a singer who breathed life into the songs he sang. Martin was ce

ntre-forward on the great 1956 All-Ireland winning Wexford team alongside the Rackard brothers, Tim Flood, Jim English, Padge Kehoe, Ned Wheeler and Jim Morrissey. In his own words Martin told the story of that great Wexford team in his book "The Way I Saw It: Nickey Rackard leads Wexford to Hurling Glory" which was published in 2006. Retiring from hurling, Martin turned to singing and music, enjoying chart-topping success with The Herdsmen, with whom he played all the leading venues in Ireland and Britain. From his later years, the annual gatherings to hear him singing at the Fleadh Cheoil are fondly remembered. The Martin Codd Weekend festival offers events for everyone, young and old, over the August Bank Holiday Weekend. Celebrating music, sport and culture, proceeds from all events go to Rathnure Hurling & Camogie Clubs. Saturday 5th
Under 10s Hurling Blitz will take place at Rathnure GAA pitches. Teams from Wexford, Carlow and Kilkenny are taking part in this very special event. All are welcome to support, especially our own team! First games throw in at 10.30am

Sunday 6th
Music and Entertainment Night at Conran's of Rathnure. Dave Clark takes to the stage to start the night's entertainment from 7.30pm
Admission: €3 tickets available from the Camogie Club & on the door on the night
Music starts from 7.30pm

Monday 7th
Walking the Blackstairs. Leaving the Meeting at 10am (on the Carlow-Wexford border) the walk follows the ridge of the Blackstairs, following the route of the traditional Mountain Sunday. Weather dependent - updates on Facebook. All in all, a fun-filled, weekend of entertainment, song, dance and sport, one Martin himself would have enjoyed!

07/08/2017

No sign of fog moving off so rather than cancel completely we're going to turn left at the Meeting and head up through the forestry.... see you all at 10 😊

Beautiful morning for a walk but the mountain itself is still under fog... it is moving though! we'll review again at 9....
07/08/2017

Beautiful morning for a walk but the mountain itself is still under fog... it is moving though! we'll review again at 9...

06/08/2017

Weather not too good today! A lot of water fell so we're holding off making decision on mountain walk until 8am tomorrow.. will keep you posted!

It's that time of year again! The Martin Codd Weekend is set to run over the August Bank Holiday Weekend. Something for ...
27/07/2017

It's that time of year again! The Martin Codd Weekend is set to run over the August Bank Holiday Weekend. Something for everyone, young and old. Celebrating sport and music, proceeds from all events go to Rathnure Hurling and Camogie Clubs.
Saturday 5th
Under 10s Hurling Blitz will take place at Rathnure GAA pitches. Teams from Wexford, Carlow and Kilkenny are taking part in this very special event. All are welcome to support, especially our own team! Free admission. First games throw in at 10.30am
Sunday 6th
Music and Entertainment Night at Conran's of Rathnure.
Dave Clark takes to the stage to start the night's entertainment from 7.30pm
Admission: €3 tickets available from the Camogie Club & on the door on the night
Music starts from 7.30pm
Monday 7th
Walking the Blackstairs. Leaving the Meeting at 10am (on the Carlow-Wexford border) the walk follows the ridge of the Blackstairs, following the route of the traditional Mountain Sunday. Weather dependent - updates on Facebook.
All in all, a fun-filled, weekend of entertainment, song, dance and sport, one Martin himself would have enjoyed!
Follow our page for updates and news throughout the weekend.

26/07/2017

It's that time of year again! The Martin Codd Weekend is set to run over the August Bank Holiday Weekend. Something for everyone, young and old. Celebrating sport and music, proceeds from all events go to Rathnure Hurling and Camogie Clubs.

Saturday 5th
Under 10s Hurling Blitz will take place at Rathnure GAA pitches. Teams from Wexford, Carlow and Kilkenny are taking part in this very special event. All are welcome to support, especially our own team! Free admission. First games throw in at 10.30am

Sunday 6th
Music and Entertainment Night at Conran's of Rathnure.
Dave Clark takes to the stage to start the night's entertainment from 7.30pm
Admission: €3 tickets available from the Camogie Club & on the door on the night
Music starts from 7.30pm

Monday 7th
Walking the Blackstairs. Leaving the Meeting at 10am (on the Carlow-Wexford border) the walk follows the ridge of the Blackstairs, following the route of the traditional Mountain Sunday. Weather dependent - updates on Facebook.

All in all, a fun-filled, weekend of entertainment, song, dance and sport, one Martin himself would have enjoyed!
Follow our page for updates and news throughout the weekend.

01/08/2016

**CANCELLED** This morning's Mountain Walk has been cancelled due to heavy fog and a wet morning. Very disappointed but conditions are not safe today.

31/07/2016

BBQ & music at tonight just kicking off! Be sure to get your ticket to be in with a chance to win a SKODA Cross Mountain bike!!!

Thanks to everyone who helped out and supported the Under 10s Hurling Blitz yesterday. It was a great day and we all enj...
31/07/2016

Thanks to everyone who helped out and supported the Under 10s Hurling Blitz yesterday. It was a great day and we all enjoyed the skill and teamwork! Congratulations to on winning the Cup (again!) and on winning the Shield.

Rathnure Co. Wexford with the beautiful Blackstairs in the background... the place to be this August Bank Holiday Weeken...
22/07/2016

Rathnure Co. Wexford with the beautiful Blackstairs in the background... the place to be this August Bank Holiday Weekend!

Here's the line up this year:

Saturday 30th July
* Under 10s Hurling Blitz

Sunday 31st July
* BBQ & music in Conran's

Monday 1st August
* Mountain Walk

Looking forward to seeing you all there!

22/07/2016

It's that time of year again - the Martin Codd Weekend has come around again. We'd love to see you all there for a fun filled family weekend!

We're having a cake stall on Saturday 30th July at the Under 10s Hurling Blitz... why not come to support the local boys...
22/07/2016

We're having a cake stall on Saturday 30th July at the Under 10s Hurling Blitz... why not come to support the local boys and bring home dessert with you! - All donations greatly appreciated and can be dropped off to the stall from 9am on Saturday morning.

11/09/2015

Thanks to all who helped make the Martin Codd Weekend a success!

The organisers of the Martin Codd Weekend Festival wish to thank all the volunteers and sponsors who made this year’s weekend of events a huge success. A total of €5,811 was raised, and has been presented to Rathnure St. Annes GAA Club.

The highlight of the weekend for many people was the Under 10s hurling blitz which took place on Saturday 1st August with teams coming from counties Wexford, Carlow and Kilkenny. It was a fantastic sight to see so many skilful young hurlers enjoying the games. A heartfelt thanks to the mentors and coaching teams which made the day sporting for all involved. Thanks too to the people of Rathnure who generously gave their time and support to the event.

The Variety Concert on Saturday night was full of song, dance, comedy and entertainment from local talent and visiting guests. It was an enjoyable night for audience and for the artists. Special thanks to the sponsors of raffle prizes and all who helped on the night, especially those who travelled some distances.

Sunday morning forecast a wet day, and so the Field Day was moved indoors to the Martin Codd Arena where the fun and games continued throughout the afternoon. Thanks to generous donations and help from many in the parish and further afield there were plenty of stalls and fun games for young and old to enjoy.

The music and BBQ at Conran’s on Sunday night was an opportunity to wind down, and the place where the winning draw for the bike which had been raffled each day over the weekend was made.
Thanks to all who took part.

Monday 3rd August dawned clear and so the Mountain Walk went ahead, leaving from the Meeting (on the Carlow-Wexford border) making accent to the ridge of the Blackstairs Mountains and following the route of the traditional Mountain Sunday. Looking down over landscape from the summit, it was a fitting end to a wonderful weekend.

All in all, a fun-filled weekend of hurling, song, dance and games, one Martin himself would
have enjoyed!

Thanks again to all involved for their help and support.

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