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Monday, May 6th at Rosslare Strand for SEPA's next Paintout. Rosslare is a wonderful spot, with plenty of interest in the village, beach and further down to the Burrow. I'm told it's to be a fine day Monday..so looking forward to it....The Days are longer now, so we're back to an early start..10am Meet at the Car park in the center of the village...See More

Edenvale, Co. WexfordDirections : Coming from Wexford, enter Castlebridge After Flannigans Supermarket on the right,take a left into Castlebridge Village.edenvale, is about 1 mile from hereOver a humpbacked bridgeAt the top of the hill, you'll see an area, where cars can park.Access to Edenvale is on the right.See More

Image : Painting by Tony RobinsonOur Next SEPA PAintout is Sunday March 3rd at The Safe Harbour Rosslare.. We don't have a lot in the lines of an historical reference for here, as it is a relatively new Harbour. Built to facilitate local fishermen, when Rosslare Harbour underwent a huge facelift a number of years ago...Directions:From Wexford- Take the Main Rosslare Road- Keep on the main road, heading towards Rossslare Harbour- Pass through Tagoat Village- At Kilrane Village take a left- After…See More

Last years paintout in The South SlobsSouth Slobs Wexford - WikipediaArrival time : 10.30  amComing from Wexford:Turn Left at  The Drinagh Court Hotel.Then take the second road on the leftYou should reachThe South Slob Pumphouse in a few minutes.Keep note of the contact number before you start your journey …See More

Liz and Christian, have kindly agreed to have us all back , down at the farm this Sunday. So much to paint...so little time :)Hope you all can make it!See More

Newtownbarry House, Bunclody, Co. WexfordA regular haunt for SEPA, Newtownbarry house provides endless opportunities for artists.We meet at 10.30 amBring a packed lunchRound off the day at 5-5.30pmSee More

Thanks to Rita Lett, who has kindly offered to host this  Event at her Cornloft Studio, in Tomsallagh, Ferns. Here  are Rita's details for the day:" Please bring lunch, I will make a pot of soup and some home made bread, so that nobody will be hungry.  Tea/coffe will be available until 5pm in the Studio.The Studio is available if its raining.   Check out our website: www.cornloft.ie for more information.If you get lost call me on my mobile: …See More

A chance to call in on our friends across the river..Passage East provides a quaint harbor, village and a  long beach, from where it's possible to walk to Woodstown when the tide is out. It will be interesting to see a different perspective of this coastline......Coordinates:52° 14' 11" North, 6° 58' 5" WestFor ferry schedule and prices click here :FERRY( 3 euro return as a foot passenger...)See More

8x6" Oil on Paper

Many thanks to George McHugh, for retrieving the following info. for us:Coordinates: 52°23′N 6°23′W / 52.38°N 6.38°W / 52.38; -6.38They are open from 9am to 5pm daily. They close the visitors' area of the Reserve (including the car park) at 5pm sharp. However one can park outside the car park on the approach road (provided it is not blocked)  outside these hours. The approach road along the sea wall remains open.  It is OK, to paint inside the hides provided that we don't block access. Those…See More