Irish soprano Elizabeth Woods takes a lead role in the Polish opera The Haunted Manor by Stanislaw Moniuszko.

Aside from dedication to the craft, opera singers need to look after their health. There are also the challenges that preparing for a role and international travel bring, so

You need to invest quite a bit in yourself.

The annual festival brings millions of pounds to County Wexford and attracts a cosmopolitan atmosphere. Wexford Chamber of Commerce chief executive Emer Lovett maintains that

In terms of prestige its immeasurable.

Artistic director Luigi Ferrari says it is always difficult to book good singers, but

We have some good talent here also this year.

There are also other events on the festival programme which are competitively priced. Festival chief executive Jerome Hynes encourages everyone to take a look and experience

The unique festive atmosphere of Wexford

A 'Nationwide' report broadcast on 15 October 1999. The presenter is Michael Ryan and the reporter is Helen McInerney.