Further Info: Wexford

Further Information about Wexford

Immaculate Conception - Wexford, is located in rural northeast Iowa in the rolling hills of Allamakee County. The parish was established in 1851 by Irish priest Rev. Thomas Hore. Father Hore brought seventeen families to the valley which reminded them of their homeland in County Wexford, Ireland. Over the more than 160 years, the Irish heritage has remained strong with Christian values, ideals and care of the surrounding land.

Wexford Parish Breakfasts

A breakfast is held in the parish hall the second Sunday of each month from May through September.

A typical menu is: ham, sausage, eggs, pancakes, toast, salad bar, baked goods, milk, juice, and coffee.

Serving times are from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Wexford Parish Fish Fry

The Annual Parish Fish Fry is usually held on the third Friday of September.

A typical menu is: fish, coleslaw, potato salad, baked beans, salad bar, biscuit, beverages, pie, bars, and cake

Serving times are from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

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Annual Wexford Fish Fry

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Annual Wexford Fish Fry

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Parishioners and guests at the 150 the Mass celebration

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Msgr Cletus Hawes 70th Ordination celebration

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Msgr Cletus Hawes 70th Ordination celebration

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Meal Ministry

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Easter in Wexford

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1919: Church Interior

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1981: Altar

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1890s: Wexford Parishioners

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About 1910: Wexford, from distance (Rectory, foot bridge, cemetery)

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1919: Building of Bell Tower (Jack & Johnny Mullarkey)

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1919: Interior of Wexford from choir loft

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1930: Wexford

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1919: Interior

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About 1890: Old Wexford

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