About the National Opera House
The stunning landmark building is nestled into the heart of the beautiful harbour town of Wexford and offers two diverse performance spaces, the O’Reilly Theatre and the Jerome Hynes Theatre, as well as numerous meeting and hospitality facilities including a number of bars and dining spaces that are available for private functions
Just 1.5 hours from Dublin the award-winning National Opera House is Ireland’s first custom-built, multi-purpose opera house built in the ancient Viking town of Wexford. The building was opened in 2008 on the footprint of the old Theatre Royal which had been the home to the Wexford Festival Opera for over 50 years.
The National Opera House is a world-class venue presenting Irish and international events, opera, music, family events, comedy, theatre and dance. The stunning landmark building also offers two diverse performance spaces, the O’Reilly Theatre and the Jerome Hynes Theatre, as well as numerous meeting and hospitality facilities including a number of bars and dining spaces that are available for private functions.
The National Opera House
High Street, Wexford Y35 FEP3, Ireland
Registered in Ireland No. 16277. VAT Reg. No. IE0589619L
Charity Number: CHY 18140
Board of Directors
Paul Hennessy (Chairman)
Eddie Banville
Sean Benton
Liz Burns
Lisa Cliffe
Ted Howlin
Geraldine Karlsson
Eleanor White
Staff List
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