Project Library

Ancient Connections supported numerous projects in both Wexford and Pembrokeshire between 2019 and 2023. The Project Library documents the wide range of activity that took place over the four year project. Click on the themes below to filter your search. The ‘Outcomes’ section documents the final result of each area of the project. Other themes are an archive of the activity, as it took place.

If you would like further access to use any of the photos, films or resources shown here, please contact: ancientconnections@pembrokeshire.gov.uk

Aberjazz Parade – sun, dragons and brass band

The Aberjazz Parade was a huge success on Sunday 29th August! The Parade took place in the middle of an excellent programme of contemporary jazz at Theatr Gwaun, Fwrn and other venues in the town. The sun shone on Fishguard while Llarregug Brass Band played their eclectic mix of hip hop inspired New Orleans style jazz, led by an enormous welsh dragon puppet created by Invisible Octopus

St Patrick’s Chapel – 3D models reveal altar within stone enclosure

The team at Dyfed Archaeological Trust have created two 3D models, one showing what appears to be an altar and the other shows the circular stone enclosure with the altar in its centre.

Ancient Connections seeks contractor to deliver Pilgrimage Product

Ancient Connections wishes to contract a not-for-profit entity or commercial company to oversee, develop and promote a proposed new pilgrim route between Ferns in Wexford, Ireland and St Davids in Pembrokeshire, Wales.

Horatio Clare creates sound walk for St Non’s – call out for public contributions

Members of the public are being invited to contribute to an exciting new project, which aims to celebrate the history, landscape and people of Pembrokeshire’s iconic St Non’s through the medium of sound.

On Land’s Edge – new festival for North Pembrokeshire

A new festival for North Pembrokeshire, celebrating its unique culture, history, landscape, and the spirit of endeavor that has forged connections to rest of the world.

Bedwyr Williams selected for cross-border public art project

Ancient Connections is delighted to announce that artist Bedwyr Williams working with Contemporary Art Society has been selected to create the new piece of public art titled ‘The Little Things’ that will link St Davids with Ferns, Wexford.

Dig at St Patrick’s Chapel, Whitesands Bay uncovers fascinating objects

The archaeological dig at St Patricks Chapel, Whitesands, St Davids is now on Day 24. The team and volunteers have been working incredibly hard to excavate the site and piece together the stories of the people who are buried here.

The Little Things opera – first song released!

Ancient Connections is thrilled with the latest developments from one of our community projects led by Village Voices of Llangwm – “The Little Things"

Community contributes to new mural design for Theatr Gwaun

The Theatr Gwaun mural project kicked off with several days of community engagement at the Theatre with the selected artist Grant Radford of Accent London.