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Above: Some of the huge number who attended the Gaza fundraising event in Rackard’s pub, last month. Below: Main organiser Aine O’Connor (left) with helpers Grainne Stafford and Lorraine O’Connor.

Well done to local woman, aine o’connor, on organising an awareness and fundraising event to benefit the children of gaza – traumatised by 50 days of fierce fighting in which more than 2,000 Palestinians have been killed as well as 69 Israelis. In gaza according to BBc figures approx 10,800 buildings have been destroyed and 50,000 damaged including 277 schools, 270 mosques and 10 hospitals. The scale of the destruction and devastation is almost unprecedented.

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Thanks Laura On behalf of the Strawberry Festival Committee I would like to thank Laura Ryan and her staff in Flowercraft, Cathedral Steet, Enniscorthy, for their generosity in presenting a bouquet of flowers on 22nd June to our Strawberry Queen, Ciara Butler, during the festival in the Market Square.

Well done Flowercraft and best of luck for the future.

– Donal Cullen Strawberry Festival Committee Member

50th Birthday last month for Margaret Murphy, St John’s, Enniscorthy, celebrated in The Bailey with husband Martin.

Damien Doyle, Ashbrook, Enniscorthy, celebrating his 40th Birthday last month in The Bailey with Amelia, Ciara and Amanda Doyle.

Locals and Newfoundlanders enjoying the recent Ireland Newfoundland Festival.

Enniscorthy Vocational College student Sarah Herlihy with her brothers Tomás and Eoghan prior to her debs last month.

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Men and women tend to have different habits when it comes to passwords but both are equally weak. Men tend to use hobbies while women prefer to use personal names. Numbers are usually 1 or 2 and are placed at the end of a password, while capital letters are usually at the beginning and are followed by a vowel. A recent survey showed the top 10 worst passwords of 2014 are: 123456, pa#sword, 12345678,1234, p#ssy, 12345, dragon, qwerty, 696969, letmein.

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New Found Friends from Newfoundland Enniscorthy became part of the Ireland/newfoundland connections Festival for the first time last week as approximately 50 visitors from newfoundland enjoyed 3 most enjoyable days in our town as part of the 2014 event.

The Ireland/Newfoundland Connection was formed in 2005 to establish links between the two very closely associated countries and to explore avenues of benefit to the two communities both culturally and financially.

I n 2 0 0 8 t h e I re l a n d / Newfoundland Festival began with people from Newfoundland coming to Ireland for a nine day trip to the counties from whence their ancestors emigrated - mostly Carlow, Kilkenny, Waterford, South Tipperary and Wexford.

The following year a group of Irish people traveled to Newfoundland and stayed with host families with names like Doyle, Murphy, Power, Ryan, Nolan, Boland, and since then the Festival has been alternating every year between the two related countries.

This was the first time the Enniscorthy area was added to the programme and under the Chairmanship of Niall Wall – a f re q u e n t v i s i t o r t o Newfoundland – a small committee was set up in the town to plan a schedule of events for the Newfoundland visit – yours truly, Richie Cotter, Tom Boland, Anne Gilpin and Cathy Keane came together and drafted a 3 day schedule for our most welcome visitors.

Having already visited Carrick-on-Suir and St. Mullins the 50 or so strong contingent arrived in Enniscorthy on Thursday 28th and were treated to a unique first impression of the area with a special lunch at Monart Destination Spa followed by an introduction by Niall Wall and a lecture on the Jamesons and Marconi by Cathy Keane. From there they were taken to St. Aidan’s Cathedral where Aidan Ryan gave a most informative and interesting talk on Augustus Welby Pugin. It was up then to The Presentation Centre for Afternoon Tea and a meet and greet with the host

Piper Liam Doyle leads the way up to Vinegar Hill

families and at this stage could I just say on behalf of the Organising Committee a most sincere thank you to all who opened their homes to our Newfoundland visitors, we hope that you made connections that will develop and flourish long into the future.

At 6.45 that evening our visitors were welcomed to the town with a Civic Reception at Enniscorthy Castle presided over by our new Municipal District Chair Barbara Anne Murphy and once again let me say that they were completely blown away by the venue and the hospitality. From there it was on to Enniscorthy Dog Track where they experienced something completely new to them – most if not all had never been greyhound racing before. On the back of some lucrative tips from locals they returned jubilant to the home of Niall Wall for a ‘Kitchen Party’ where 3 different sessions began in 3 different rooms to accomodate the 100 strong gathering of revellers.

Friends of mine who arrived late came to me and asked when the Newfoundlanders were arriving to which I replied, “They’re here – those people singing The Fields of Athenry”. “Sure they’re Irish” my friend said. “Yeah I know” I responded, they just live on our Other Island – which could be called Little Ireland except for the fact that it is 2 or 3 times bigger than us.”

The likeness is uncanny – they play the same music, they know all our songs, they speak our tongue with the same intonation and they share the same blood and nowhere was that more evident than on Vinegar Hill.

On Friday morning we began bright and early. Despite the lateness of the hour leaving Mr. Wall’s establishment we were all ready for our scheduled tours of the 1798 Centre, Enniscorthy Castle and a Walking Tour of the Town, delivered excellently by Rory O’Connor, Mary at the Castle and Maura Flannery, giving them a wonderful synopsis of our shared history. But it was on Vinegar Hill, following a delicious lunch at the

Ireland and Newfoundland meet on Vinegar Hill.

Pic: Maria Nolan.

Father Murphy Centre at Boolavogue, that I have to say we really came into our own giving our Newfoundland cousins an experience that they will cherish and recount for a very long time to come.

Piper Liam Doyle met us at the foot of the hill and to the delight of the group piped us to the top with a rousing rendition of Kelly The Boy From Killanne. Niall Wall then called on Municipal Chair Barbara Anne Murphy and Chairman of the Newfoundland Group Bob Gillard to lay laurel wreaths to the memory of our heroic dead. Jacqui Hynes gave a detailed account of the Battle on 21st June 1798 and Wexford Ambassador Anne Doyle read Seamus Heaney’s poem Requiem For A Croppy, which she said never failed to bring a tear to her eye. Indeed she wasn’t the only one as the words of Boolavogue rang out over the historic hillside these people from thousands of miles across the Pond were poignantly reminded of who they were and where they had come from. In those moments on The Hill they were reunited with their past and their people and it was a ‘moment and a feeling’ they said that they will never forget.

Later that evening our guests were treated to exquisite cuisine and exquisite entertainment at a dinner in their honour at the Riverside Park Hotel,

where Myles Doyle, Aileen Donohoe, Michael Sullivan and the Duffry Stompers provided an evening of music and song second to none. The event was compared by yours truly and Anne Gilpin who called on speakers, Bishop Denis Brennan who has been a visitor to Newfoundland, Barbara Anne Murphy, Eamonn O`Murchu Chairman of the I re l a n d / N e w f o u n d l a n d Connection and Bob Gillard Chairman of the Newfoundland Committee. Presentations were made by Tom Boland on behalf of the local committee of the Enniscorthy Brooch to Maria Leer, Newfoundland Co-ordi-

nator, and a Pike Pin to Chairman B o b G i l l a rd a n d t a l e n t e d Newfoundland musicians played our music and sang our songs as good as, if not better than we do. It is remarkable and has to be experienced to be truly appreciated and believed.

On Saturday the group had a tour of the Heritage Park in Wexford and had some time shopping in Enniscorthy before taking their leave of us to head to Dublin and their flight home.

Before they embarked on their journey Niall Wall sang for the last time for them ‘The Parting Glass’ and it was obvious that many of them were not too

happy at all to be parting – a very good sign for Enniscorthy. Many have already said that they will come back to the area and I am of the impression that we have done enough to ensure that Enniscorthy will be on the Clár again for the 2016 Festival.

These lovely, warm, friendly people described their trip to Ireland as a Homecoming – for us it was like finding a family that we never knew we had and I for one can’t wait to see them again next year perhaps on Yellow Belly Corner or Bunclody Street in St. John’s, Newfoundland.

– Maria Nolan

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Gone to the dogs!

august was a very busy month on the Enniscorthy calendar folks as Enniscorthy drama group launched the second of its summer plays, glengarry glen Ross, and the Wexford Supporters held their fundraising Race night at Enniscorthy dog Track – a most terrific event at the Ross Road venue as gaels from all over the county came together to support and celebrate all that is proud and passionate about Wexford gaa.

It was an occasion for all the family with fun and games for the young organised by Coiste na nOg Chairman, Bobby Goff, an excellent raffle, wonderful racing and the highlight of the night – photos with all our GAA stars courtesy of McCauley Chemists. Indeed, Sarah Russell, the lady behind the camera, didn’t have a moment all evening and many of our young stars must have ended up going home with writer’s cramp such was the demand for autographs and photos.

Enniscorthy Tidy Towns Needs You! The local Tidy Towns group needs you for one hour a week to litter pick.

The group meets every Saturday and Sunday morning at 9am near Rafter Bridge.

Please contact Billy Murphy 087-8298569 for more information.

And how wonderful is that!

This is what it’s all about – the acknowledgement and celebration of participation and excellence.

Wexford Supporters Club prides itself on supporting and promoting our county teams and developing our games of hurling, football, camogie, ladies football and handball amongst the youth of the county. This year’s success on the field and in the handball alleys has made our job easier with four memorable Leinster titles won along with all those passionate, nailbiting and thrilling displays from our senior hurlers in the month of July.

Thank you for helping us support them – our sponsors, our advertisers, our promoters, Enniscorthy Track, all who bought and sold tickets, all who donated raffle prizes, McCauleys Chemists and most especially those young men and women of Wexford GAA who took time out from their demanding training regimes

to be with us on the evening, our most sincere thanks and appreciation.

Not alone was this a most successful fundraising event with the large crowd in attendance bringing in approximately €10,000 into the coffers but more than that it was a special occasion with the GAA fraternity from all around the county coming together for a most enjoyable and social evening and with all funds raised going directly back into the promotion and progression of all our teams this can only enhance and develop Wexford GAA going forward.

Finally, I would like to thank the people of Wexford for your continued support of our Race Night and your tremendous support on all occasions when Wexford teams represent their county.

We are a proud people – Loch Garman Abu! – Maria Nolan, PRO Wexford Supporters Club

Top Left: Large crowd at the Dog Track.

Top right: U-21s Kevin Foley, John O’Connor, Gary Moore, and Captain Shane O’Gorman with St. Brigid’s, Blackwater.

Above left: Organiser Bill Mernagh with Wexford Supporters Chairman, Arthur Quinn.

Above right: Paddy O’Gorman and Jim Nolan.

Below left: Ben Bernie, Patsy O’Connor and Mick Reidy.

Below centre: U-21s Kevin Foley, John O’Connor and Gary Moore with fans.

Below right: A political presence at the Dog Track!

Pics: Maria Nolan.

Mouth Cancer Awareness Day at Smiles Wednesday September 17th has been designated as mouth cancer awareness day here in Ireland. members of the public are encouraged to visit their local participating dentist for a FREE mouth cancer examination.

Mouth cancer is an important global healthcare problem. There are more than 300 cases of cancer of the oral cavity and pharynx reported in

Ireland every year. In Britain, the incidence of mouth cancer has increased faster than any other cancer in the past 25 years. Worldwide, this disease affects 650,000 people a year and is the sixth most common type of cancer.

The problem with mouth cancer is not simply that the incidence is rising, but also that these cancers are still being detected at an advanced stage.

Consequently, treatments are more complex, can last longer and deeply affect a patient’s quality of life and survival.

Dentists have a key role to play in the early detection of mouth cancer and in prevention of the disease by identifying those patients who are exposed to risk factors. The intention is to heighten awareness of mouth cancer in Ireland rather than to screen the entire population.

Smiles Dental in Enniscorthy is participating in the initiative.

Smiles will be open as normal from 8am to 8pm that day. You do not need to be an existing patient, anyone can attend, you can just pop in or simply call 0539236612 to arrange a time that suits you. The exam only takes 10 minutes, it's painless and it's free! n

SILVERTONES CHOIR On Friday the 5th September, the Silvertones Choir for Seniors will resume rehearsals at 2.00pm in Bellefield GAA Hall.

The choir which was founded by Liam and Sheelagh O’Leary has been in existence since 2009 and is open to singers over 55 years. The choir welcomes enquiries especially from male singers. There are no auditions and no upper age limit. Further information may be got from Percy Rothwell 087-9389359, Margaret Hughes 086-8307685 or any member of the Committee.

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Advice & hints from your locAl hArdwAre teAm AUTUMN MAINTENANCE TIPS Home Exterior: ● Regularly clean gutters and downspouts. Make sure all drainage areas are unblocked by leaves and debris.

Consider installing gutter guards to make the job a lot easier. ● Use a screwdriver to probe the wood trim around windows, doors, railings and decks. Use caulk to fill the holes or completely replace the wood. ● Lower humidity and cooler temperatures make autumn a good time to paint the exterior of your home if you have not already done so. ● Inspect your roof, or hire a licensed professional to examine your roof for wear and tear. If the slates are buckling or cracking, replace them. If you have a lot of damage, it's time to replace the entire roof. Also, check the flashing around skylights, pipes and chimneys. ● To prevent exterior water pipes from bursting when the weather gets below freezing, turn off the valves to the exterior hose bibs. Run the water until the pipes are empty. Make sure all the water is drained from the pipes.

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‘Pray, hope and don’t worry’ – Saint Padre Pio Padre Pio was born on 25th may 1887 at Pietrelcina in Italy. he was the fourth of six children and he knew from a young age that he wanted to become a priest. he joined the capuchin order in 1903 and was ordained a priest seven years later.

On 20th September 1918 he received the stigmata of Christ. Holes appeared in his hands and his side and to hide the wounds on his hands he wore half gloves. Medical science could not explain these wounds and he bore them throughout his life. He was in constant pain and suffered immensely throughout his lifetime.

There surrounded him a scent of beautiful perfume likened to the smell of roses,and to this day, people who pray to him often get this scent. Many cures and miracles have been attributed to this Saint and some of these true stories can be read in Colm Keane’s book The Scent of Roses.

Jesus was his breath,his life, and he lived for Mass and spent hours upon hours every day hearing confessions. He had the ability to see deep into the hearts and

souls of those who came to him.

There is a huge devotion to Padre Pio all over the world, and every year thousands of people from all over Co. Wexford travel to St. Aidan's church in Ferns for the annual St. Pio Healing Mass at which they can receive an individual blessing with St. Pio’s glove. The glove is brought down from Dublin by the Capuchin Friars and this healing Mass, which is now in its seventh year, takes place in St Aidan's church Ferns on St Pio's feastday, 23rd September 2014 at 7.30pm. As always, early attendance is most advisable. Mass will be concelebrated by Fr. Paddy Cushen P.P., Fr. Richard Redmond C . C . a n d F r. Te r e n c e Harrington O.F.M.Cap. Confessions will be available during the blessings.

Following on from this huge devotion in the county, a group of pilgrims are travelling to San Giovanni in October to the home and birthplace of this humble saint. The trip, arranged by Marian pilgrimages, takes place from 20-24th October 2014. The Spiritual Director is Fr. Billy Swan. For more information please contact Patricia McNally at 086-3312793 or Marian pilgrimages at 01-8788159 / www.marian.ie (only a small number of places left).

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Wrap water pipes that run along exterior walls with heating tape. It will save energy and prevent them from freezing.

Clean and replace filters in your heating system. Contact a licensed heating contractor to inspect and service your gas heater or oil system to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning.

If you use a hot water system for heating, drain the expansion tank, check the water pressure, and bleed your radiators.

Check the attic to make sure the insulation is installed properly. The vapour barrier on insulation should face down toward the living space.

If it is installed incorrectly (with the vapour barrier facing up) then the insulation will trap moisture causing possible water problems. Cut slits in the vapour barrier to allow moisture to escape. To install attic insulation, unroll the insulation with the paper side out. Install small pieces of insulation between the joists on the attic floor. Be careful not to step between the joists.

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With gable vents that lead into the attic it is a good idea to install a screen behind them to keep those critters out. ● Even after closing off those entryways, pests can still find a way in.

The first place to check for any unwanted guests is under the kitchen cupboards and appliances.

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Enniscorthy Gift Vouchers d o n ’t f o r g e t a b o u t t h e E n n I S c o RT h y g I F T VouchER. This one voucher works in over 70 shops and businesses in Enniscorthy. The vouchers are in €10 and €20 denominations and are on sale in four outlets: Enniscorthy Credit Union, Byrnes Bookshop, Hilltop Dry Cleaners and Frizelle-O'Leary Solicitors.

A list of participating shops and businesses can be found on www.enniscorthychamber.ie/services/enniscorthygift-vouchers/ These vouchers make ideal gifts all year round and support employment in local businesses. n

Templeshannon Community Centre car Boot Sale in the Centre every Friday morning. Table – €10. Contact 053-9237511.

Boot camp Fitness classes Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 9.15am. For more information text Catherine on 087-9749661. n

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The Nolan family celebrate Amy Nolan’s 21st birthday last month. L-R: Laura Nolan, Nancy Nolan, Gavin Nolan, Amy Nolan, Fergal Nolan.

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Laura Murphy (left) celebrating her 21st with Kim Mullett.

Pic: Cathy Keane.

Amy Nolan and Laura Murphy celebrate their 21st Birthdays

Áine Tyrell, Claire Doran, Gillian Byrne, Ciara Breen, Orla Stafford at Amy and Laura’s 21st. Pic: Cathy Keane.

Pic: Maria Nolan

Pic: Maria Nolan Enniscorthy Drama Group’s Jamie Murphy with parents Sally and Jimmy at the official launch of the group’s play ‘Glengarry Glen Ross’ last month.

Elaine Quigley, Joanne O'Connor, Ashleigh Keating. Pic: Cathy Keane.

Sinead Haze with Ronan Byrne at the official launch of ‘Glengarry Glen Ross’ last month.

CBS Debs gathering last month: Nick Roche, Dylan Cullen, Dylan Larkin and Declan Courtney.

Colaiste Bride graduation gathering at The Bailey last month, L-R: Sarah Sweeney, Sinead Stamp and Louise Murphy.

First day at Caim National School with teacher Bridget Sinnott.

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Your chance to shine!

Enniscorthy is fortunate in having a number of exceptional choirs offering all singers in the Enniscorthy area a wonderful opportunity to perform in public. So don’t be shy – now is your chance to shine!

EnnISCORTHY CHORAL SOCIETY Feel like a challenge and variety this autumn? Enniscorthy Choral Society (ECS) in its 21st year might just be for you. The

four-part choir returns to Colaiste Bride for rehearsals on Monday the 8th September at 8pm.

ECS prides itself on the variety of music it performs – from music by Palestrina written in 1525 to the sing, clap and dance (with the assistance of their choreographer) music of today such as “Happy” by Pharrell Williams.

The choir of 40 plus members is heading to the Sligo

International Choral Festival in November and that’s just one event in a busy season ahead!!

New members are always welcome, so why not go along on Monday 8th September at 8pm and and stay for a brief audition that evening.

Contact ECS via www.enniscorthychoralsociety.com, or ring Annette McCarthy / John B. O'Leary on 053-9233547.

Enniscorthy Choral Society

EnnISCORTHY GOSPEL CHOIR Enniscorthy Gospel Choir is well rested after a summer break and looking forward to starting rehearsals tonight (September 3rd) in St Aidan’s School Hall at 7.30pm.

The choir is a community choir and is open for membership to anyone over 18 years of age.

The choir sings a combination of traditional and contemporary gospel songs. The choir performs in St. Aidan’s Cathedral every month but is also available for weddings, church services and corporate events. The choir, under the musical direction of Joanne McCabe, is always looking for new members, soloists and musicians.

For further information contact Enniscorthy Gospel Choir on facebook or check out the website www.enniscorthygospelchoir.com.

A warm welcome awaits so drop into St. Aidan’s School Hall any Wednesday 7.30pm. n

Congratulations to Beautiful Corruption, the winners of the Holohans Battle Of The Bands 2014 and the winners of a full studio recording package with The Orchard Recording Studio!

Commiserations to The Folly and Uproot Chaos, all played a blinder on the night and it was an incredibly close contest! n

Jigs & Reels

Congratulations to Bernadette O’Neill and all involved in organising the hugely successful Charity Jigs & Reels which took place on Sunday 31st August in The Riverside Park Hotel. The dancing winners on the night were Ted O’Brien and Leanne Hore who danced on behalf of Cystic Fibrosis. Well done also to Kent Ashmore and partner, Cait Doyle, who raised the largest amount for their chosen charities. And of course the real winners on the night were all the charities which benefitted by over €30,000. n

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Magic of the Musicals The Oyster Lane Theatre Group in Wexford is hosting the “Magic of the Musicals” show on 13th September in the Talbot Hotel.

The Slaney News has been fortunate enough to see this particular show (starring Tony Carty, Naoimh Penston, Mags Jacob and James McDermott) on several occasions and can highly recommend it. n

Irish Youth Opera to perform in Wexford IRISH YOUTH OPERA in collaboration with Wexford Festival Opera and supported by the Arts Council of Ireland is pleased to announce details of the company’s inaugural production... The Rape of Lucretia, by Benjamin Britten, at 8pm on Saturday September 6th at Wexford Opera House.

Prompted by the success of Irish singers on the international stage, the dual aims of Irish Youth Opera are to: inspire and encourage young Irish artists and opera practitioners on the threshold of their careers, to enable them to gain experience at the highest level of excell e n c e i n a p ro f e s s i o n a l environment and to enhance their profile both within the profession and with the general public. Irish audiences will have the opportunity to witness and enjoy the wealth of young native Irish talent at a decisive point in their development.

The Rape of Lucretia has been described as “an opera of

great musico-dramatic power and expressive richness”. In this work of devastating beauty a state of perpetual war exists.

Terror has a grip on the land.

Justice has been put on hold, truth blurred and only the strong prevail. In such a times a public story must be told, a story to make sense of a world in turmoil.

A secret crime will be committed for which a public explanation must be found. Will it herald change or a whitewashing?

This bold updating of Britten's chamber masterwork will showcase the best of emerging Irish singing talent in a daring staging that brings bang up to date this searing tale of civic corruption, sexual desire and the abuse of power.

Conducted by Stephen Barlow, directed by Michael Barker-Caven and designed by Joe Vanek.

Tickets: Box Office 0539122144 or online at www.wexfordoperahouse.ie. n

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RIVERSIDE PARK HOTEL ENNISCORTHY THURSDAY 11th SEPTEMBER 2014 DOORS OPEN 7.30PM TICKETS @ €25 FROM HOTEL RECEPTION

High Kings in Enniscorthy The High Kings will be performing in Enniscorthy on Thursday 11th September 2014 in The Riverside Park Hotel. Tickets €25 each.

Doors open at 7.30pm. Tickets available from reception at The Riverside Park Hotel. This is a fundraising event for Ballyhogue GAA club so your support would be very welcome. n

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Colaiste Bride: Lucy Carty, Rhianne Doyle, Muireann Gahan, Laura Sinnott.

Colaiste Bride: Niall McGuire and Deirdre Kehoe.

Colaiste Bride: Sinead Nolan, Ailbhe Cummins and Zoe Denton.

Debs Season in Enniscorthy E.V.C: Reece Murray and Conor Breslin.

E.V.C: Melissa Kenny and Jack Michael.

CBS Enniscorthy: Gearoid Murphy and Aisling Ellard.

E.V.C: Reece McKeown and Katie Egan.

CBS Enniscorthy: Rachel Casey and Aaron Larkin.

E.V.C: James Dywer and Lara Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Reilly.

CBS Enniscorthy: Dylan Murphy and Makayla Delaney.

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Spiegeltent Festival brings the South East to Life The Wexford Spiegeltent Festival returns to the Quay in Wexford Town in October, and the 2014 Festival continues to build on the success of previous years, adding a second Spiegeltent to the Festival and expanding the programme of events. The Festival will run from Wednesday 22nd October to Sunday 2nd November, and will feature 40 events including comedy, theatre and music, from the sublime to the bizarre!

From its inaugural year in 2012, the Spiegeltent Festival Wexford has grown to be one of the biggest and most successful multi-genre festivals in Ireland. Set in the beautiful surroundings of the Aurora and Deluxe Spiegeltents, the Festival has a unique and enticing atmosphere, blending the Olde Worlde feel of the Spiegeltents with the best in popular entertainment.

The Festival runs for 12 days and nights and the eclectic programme of events features contem-

porary music, comedy, theatre, film, classical music and burlesque.

Musical highlights of the programme this year include Riptide Movement, the Beautiful South’s Paul Heaton & Jacqui Abbott, Damien Dempsey, Jack L, Jimmy MacCarthy, Julie Feeney, Mick Flannery, Martha Wainwright and We Banjo 3.

Comedy fans have plenty of top acts to look forward to, such as Tommy Tiernan, Andrew Maxwell, Panti and Brendan Grace and cookery lovers will be delighted to see top celebrity chef Donal Skehan cooking up a storm in the Spiegeltent.

On October 30th, the Carnival will hit town when The Carnival Brothers and their glamorous troupe of Burlesque beauties roll into the Spiegeltent, and movie lovers are in for a treat with a screening of The Cabinet of Dr Caligari accompanied by a live organ score.

The full programme of events is available on www.wexfordspiegeltent.com.

The Spiegeltents were constructed in the Flemish region of Belgium in the 1920s, and for 90 years have travelled the length and breadth of Europe, Australia and North America. They are a feature of many international Festivals across the world including the Montreal Comedy Festival, Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Sydney Arts Festival, Spiegelworld Manhattan and the Udderbelly Festival in South Bank London.

The Spiegeltents are constructed of oak with teak baroque dance floors and decorated with velvet and brocade canopies, bevelled mirror columns and stained glass windows. The beautiful circular venues feature intimate booths, ornate bars and Art Nouveau chandeliers.

For more information and ticket purchases please visit www.wexfordspiegeltent.com or call 053 9123764. n

For more information and ticket purchases please visit www.wexfordspiegeltent.com or call 053 9123764

Sunday 26 Oct Bridge Drama

Friday 31 Oct The Belle Bottoms Time: 8.30pm

Thursday 23 Oct We Banjo 3

Monday 27 Oct Join me in the Pines

Friday 24 Oct Tommy Tiernan

Tuesday 28 Oct The Cabinet of Dr Caligari

Friday 24 Oct Panti - High Heels in Low Places

Tuesday 28 Oct

Friday 24 Oct Riptide Movement

Wednesday 29 Oct Jimmy MacCarthy

Wexford Artists in the Round

Friday 24 Oct Cáca Milis Cabaret Saturday 25 Oct Blood Red Meets Dollar Green Book Launch Friday 24 Oct Tommy Tiernan

Saturday 25 Oct Hermitage Green

Saturday 1 Nov Brendan Grace

Saturday 1 Nov The Beautiful South’s Paul Heaton & Jacqui Abbott

Sunday 2 Nov Donal Skehan

Wednesday 29 Oct Andrew Maxwell

Sunday 2 2 Nov Nov Sunday Martha DamienWainwright Dempsey

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Wel com e to

20th the B Blue lackst airs s Fes tiva l

Enniscorthy 12th - 14th September 2014

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International Artists & the Cream of Irish Blues From modest beginnings the Blackstairs Blues Festival has become one of the pre-eminent gatherings for Blues followers in the country. The original aim was simple – to act as a catalyst to attract visitors to Enniscorthy and in particular to cater for the devotees of Blues music.

Inspiration for the title of the Festival came from some of the original organisers who were natives of the foothills of the Blackstairs Mountains and the valley of the Boro River, an area termed as ‘disadvantaged’ and as a result had a feel for

the melancholy mood of the Blues as the deprived Black people had from the banks of the great Mississippi River in the cotton pickin’ states of the U.S.A. Beginning in September 1995 it has gone from strength to strength for the last 19 fes-

tivals, attracting the cream of local and international blues bands and solo artists entertaining us with the broadest spectrum of blues from the Delta to Chicago.

The BBF Committee expect that this year’s festival will surpass all to date.

SONS OF THE DELTA

The Dave McHugh Band featuring Brian Downey, Paul Moore and Christian Volkmann, have been described as "An Irish Blues Supergroup". Each are virtuosos in their own right; Dave as an award winning Guitarist who was the first to pay homage to Rory Gallagher, Brian as skinsman with the legendar y Thin Lizzy, Paul, who is Musical Director and bassist with Van Morrison, and Christian, the German born Blues Harp player who is highly sought after. The McHugh set features material from artists such as Freddie King, Paul Butter field, Rober t Cray, BB King, Muddy Waters, Ror y Gallagher and Gary Moore, as well as some original material written by Dave. Whilst this partnership is not even a year old, the line up has gained hundreds of new fans, to much critical acclaim - their now legendary gigs at JJ Smyths are renowned for filling up only 10 minutes after doors open!

Sons of the Delta was formed by two of the top bluesmen in the SouthWest UK, Mark Cole (vocals, harp, slide guitar) and Rick Edwards (guitar, vocals).

They play an earthy, passionate blend of electric/acoustic juke joint and street corner Delta blues flavoured with the many roots music styles from the southern states of the USA They have played many venues in Mississippi where they recorded their critically acclaimed current album Made in Mississippi with guests the legendary Pinetop Perkins and Sam Carr. Their third album Tasty Nuggets was released in spring 2014.

JOHNNY STEWART Number One blues artist Johnny Stewar t is a singer, songwriter, guitarist who fuses the soul and honesty of blues and the energy and attitude of rock with the infectiousness of pop and creates something fresh and exciting.

JOEY RYAN TRIO (JRT) JRT have had an amazing year, which has seen suppor ts slots to Jack Lukeman, Liam O’Maonlai, Mick Flanner y, Alabama 3, Duke Special, as well as a week long tour of Germany. On home soil they have had their most successful tour of Ireland yet playing 21 dates in March and July 2014, supporting their chart topping Breast Cancer Ireland fundraiser single Stay Strong.

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The Blackstairs Blues Buddy membership, numbering over 100, is now entering its fourth year. The Buddies are an exclusive group of Blackstairs Blues supporters open to all (€10 annual fee).

BBB members enjoy many benefits during the festival and

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THE DAVE McHUGH BAND

Clive Barnes is a guitarist, singer and songwriter of rare quality.

Clive has released four studio albums to date, the latest of which ‘The Ghost Countr y’, garnered rave four and five star reviews, with previous album ‘Welcome To Farewell’ winning Album of the Year in US publication Acoustic Guitar.

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ROOTS AND BLUESPETER PRICE AND JOANNE KEEGAN Peter Price is one of the U.K's leading acoustic blues masters, his acoustic guitar and rich voice take you on a journey from Countr y blues to Latin American dance. Peter is joined by Mayo singer and musician Joanne Keegan, who's style combines Irish roots with her later immersion into blues.

BRIAN MEAKIN Brian Meakin is a self taught practitioner of solid honest blues rock guitar playing. The Spirit Store recording is probably the best line-up to date with Jed McConkey on bass and Michael Meakin on drums. With skill, passion and hi-energy, Brian delivers a stunning per formance in his live shows - ever humble to his roots and influences you might catch him on a great night or a brilliant night.

Has rapidly grown to be one of the hottest new names in the UK blues/acoustic scene. His incredible passion for per formance, sheer talent and songwriting of the highest calibre is a testament to his frequent comparisons with John Martyn and Tom Waits. Seán's new album 'Chase The Night' is out now.

Formed in 2010, the four piece fuse elements of Alternative Rock and Blues Rock with mainstream sensibility to create a style that is truly unique.

2011 saw the release of their self titled début EP recorded at the Orchard Studio, followed by the release of single 'Universe' and their début gig in London in 2013.

THE STONECOLD HOBOS Are Rhythm n Blues band from Drogheda. Led by the slide guitar wizardr y of Mar tin Cummins (AKA The Stonecold Hobo) the band are recording their debut album of original material with a splash of reinterpretations of lost songs from the golden era of Rhythm ‘n’ Blues.

throughout the year, including regular Blues newsletter, free gifts and our much commented on BBB gatherings.

So put September 12th to 14th in your diary and enjoy the top international artists and the cream of Irish blues right here in Enniscorthy! n

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SEÁN TAYLOR

THE BOY IN THE ATTIC (TBITA)

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FINN Finn play the music of their generation and are still writing it, the band continues to deliver their trade mark music and constantly tour the world. Their 6th CD ‘bomb the world’ reached #4 on the Aust.

Blues/Roots char ts where it stayed for 5 months.

PREACHER CASEY'S Preacher Caseys Bringing a new sound to the local music scene blues meets folk via a journey around the rootsy countr y of the deep south and beyond!

It’s good time music with an edge, with influences ranging from Ror y Gallagher, Andy Ir vine, Woody Guthrie and the Old Crow Medicine Show there is something here for ever yone.

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Smithy's Blues Band

Your “cut out and keep”

SEPT ENTERTAINMENT All venues are in Enniscorthy unless otherwise stated.

Blues Launch Those who love the Blues, good company and great craic joined the Blackstairs Blues Festival Committee on Friday the 29th of August to launch the 20th Blackstairs Blues Festival in Wilson’s Bar, Enniscorthy.

The large turnout was treated to a solid taste of the Blues to wet the taste buds in the form of Navan based ''Smithy's Blues Band'' fronted by the hugely talented Paddy Smith on lead vocals and har-

monica, Rob Graham on lead guitar, Brian McCarthy on drums and David Byrne on bass.

Paddy Smith is an amazing harmonica player with a unique style all of his own. His influences include his time in the USA, where he played in the famous House of Blues in Chicago and an unscheduled gig in the city's Cook County Jail, where Paddy was once detained!

They have released an outstanding album to boot. Paddy

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Blues Festival Chairman Ibar Carty and main sponsor Paul Freeney from Heineken.

bases the lyrics on his true life experiences and dedicates the album to his daughter Ciara, who died aged 17, from Cystic Fibrosis.

Rob Graham on lead guitar has been playing for over 30 years as a pro musician, both as a band member and freelance musician.

Bass player Dave Byrne was part of Linda Martin's line-up when she won the Eurovision for Ireland in 1992 in Sweden with "Why Me?"

Brian McCarthy on drums has played with many top bands including the legendary Lookalikes.

Ibar Carty did MC duties on behalf of the organisers welcoming all to the Festival and thanking the various sponsors.

Enniscorthy will be a Mecca for the Blues on the weekend of the 12th–14th September. See the full line-up on these pages and pick up a copy of the festival brochure around town. n

Calling all Potential Blackstairs Blues Buddies!

Now is your chance to join our Blackstairs Blues Buddies (BBB) Group and enjoy many benefits including: Meet and Greet the bands on Festival Saturday (Free finger food and wine with Festival organisers and band members), BBB badge, Free gifts, Reduction at various B&Bs (details to be confirmed on membership), Invite to Festival Launch, Free Draw at Meet and Greet, Invitation to Exclusive Blackstairs Blues Buddy Events (E.B.B.B.E.), which are held at regular intervals linking September Festival to September Festival.

Membership fee: A donation of your choice (min €10 per person) to Blackstairs Blues Festival.

For more information on the Blackstairs Blues Buddies, you can contact Richie on 086 3841402.

Please print and complete the membership form at www.blackstairsblues.com/index.php/blues-buddies and send, along with your donation, to: Richie Cotter, 3 Coischoille, Tincurry, Enniscorthy.

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One Flew Over the CuCkOO's nest. Drama. Gorey Little Theatre, Gorey. Tickets €10. Tel 087 3345465. lil’ Jimmy reed with Bob hall & hilary Blythe.

Wexford Arts Centre. red Chair (sOng CluB). Bean 'n' Berry Café, Wexford.

B & the hOneyBOy. Katie Daly's, Main St, Gorey. traditiOnal irish musiC. Stamps. 9.30pm.

POetry at CaFe FusiOn. Wexford. 7.30pm irish yOuth OPera - raPe OF luCretia.

Wexford Opera House, High St, Wexford. Tel 053 9122144. lennOn & mCCartney night. Wexford Arts Centre.

Adm €5. Tel 053 9123764. Top Wexford acts play the music of one of the most successful musical partnerships ever. the high kings. Riverside Park Hotel. kennedy summer sChOOl. New Ross. The theme this year is 'History Repeats Itself'. Events at St Michael's Theatre, Brandon House Hotel and Kennedy Homestead. http://www.kennedysummerschool.ie red Chair (sOng CluB). Bean 'n' Berry Café, Wexford.

BlaCkstairs Blues Festival. Enniscorthy.

See pages 14-15. http://www.blackstairsblues.com Oliver Callan. Comedy. Wexford Arts Centre. traditiOnal irish musiC. Stamps. 9.30pm. hOnOr heFFernan & hugh BuCkley.

Wexford Arts Centre. dinny davitt. Doyles Duffry. magiC OF the musiCals. Talbot Hotel. riley’s men. Doyles Duffry. deClan sinnOtt with vickie keating. Riverbank Hotel.

Culture night - www.culturenight.ie/ tax_regional_events/ wexford.

Culture night CaBaret. Wexford Arts Centre. FREE! traditiOnal irish musiC. Stamps. 9.30pm. anna mitChell. Katie Daly's Pub, Main St, Gorey. new rOss PianO Festival. New Ross. http://www.newrosspianofestival.com/wb/ traditiOnal irish musiC. Stamps. 9.30pm. treelan. Irish/World music. Wexford Arts Centre.

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BLACKSTAIRS BLUES FESTIVAL 2014 THURSDAY Treacy's Hotel

Lightnin' Snake (Irl)

Wallace's Alba Robbies The Antique Tavern Cloch Bán Stamp's Holohan's Rackard's Toss Kavanagh's Wilson's Bar TREACY'S HOTEL

Joanne & Pete (Irl) Johnny Stewart (Solo) (Irl) Clive Barnes (Irl) Lightnin' Snake (Irl) Seán Taylor (Uk) Sons Of The Delta (UK) Preacher Casey's (NI) Joey Ryan Trio (Irl) Finn (Aus) STONE COLD HOBOS (IRL)

9.00pm

It would be prudent to check all events locally with the organisers and/or venues. Check www.wexlive.com for updated listings.

Thanks to Joseph Doyle for his help with our comprehensive events guide.

Please email your event details to slaneynews@gmail.com.

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THE MOJOS The Mojos are a lively 7-piece blues band who will keep your feet tappin’, pumpin’ out great arrangements on blues classics from such artists as Muddy Waters, Elmore James, Rober t Johnson, The Doors and many more. The South-East based band, with a wealth of experience, have played with a number of line-ups at home and abroad.

They have recently featured in such events as Kilkenny Ar ts Week, South-East Motor Show and more.

LIGHTNIN SNAKE Is a solo ar tist based in Dublin.

A singer/guitarist playing Delta and Chicago blues.

He per forms music by Rober t Johnson, Charlie Patton, Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, John Lee Hooker and many more.

Other Sponsors: Creane & Creane Ltd Global Steel Manufacturing Ltd Pettitts Centra (O'Callaghan's Foodstore) AIRCON Mech. Datapac

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The Antique Tavern IFA Centre The Pub, Robbies Rackards Wallace d’Alba Holohans Wilson’s Bar Treacy’s Hotel Donohoes Lounge Toss Kavanagh’s The Cotton Tree Café Stamps The Cloch Bán

6.00pm 7.00pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 9.30pm 9.30pm 10.00pm 10.00pm 10.30pm MIDNIGHT

SATURDAY Holohan's Wallace's Alba Wilson's Bar The Antique Tavern Stamp’s IFA Centre Donohoe's Treacy's Hotel Rackard's Wilson’s Bar Toss Kavanagh's Holohan’s TREACY’S HOTEL

Preacher Casey's (NI) (Jam Session) Joey Ryan (Solo) (Irl) Stone Cold Hobos (Irl) Joanne (Irl) & Pete (UK) Clive Barnes (Irl) Finn (Aus) Lightnin' Snake (Irl) Preacher Casey's (NI) Sons Of The Delta (Uk) Brian Meakin (Irl) Seán Taylor (Uk) Johnny Stewart (Irl) DAVE McHUGH (IRL)

4.00pm 6.00pm 7.30pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 9.00pm 9.30pm 9.30pm 10.00pm 10.00pm 10.00pm 10.00pm MIDNIGHT

Wallace's Alba Holohan's Holohan’s Rackard's Robbies Treacy's Hotel The Antique Tavern Stamp's Wilson's Bar Toss Kavanagh's TREACY’S HOTEL

Seán Taylor (Uk) 2.00pm The Boy In The Attic (Irl) (Jam Session) 4.00pm The Mojos (Irl) 6.30pm Johnny Stewart (Irl) 7.00pm Clive Barnes (Irl) 8.00pm Stone Cold Hobos (Irl) 8.00pm Seán Taylor (Uk) 8.30pm Joanne & Pete (Irl) 9.00pm Joey Ryan Trio (Irl) 10.00pm Preacher Casey's (NI) 10.00pm SONS OF THE DELTA (UK) MIDNIGHT

SUNDAY

FRINGE EVENTS Enniscorthy Castle The Cotton Tree Café

Sons Of The Delta (Blues Workshop) Sat 2pm Eddie Creane & Richard King Sun 12pm

ALL INFORMATION CORRECT AT TIME OF GOING TO PRINT crprint.ie 053 92 35295

lil Jimmy reed with bob hall & hilary blythe Music - 4 Sept Jimmy Reed, is the real deal. As will be attested to by anyone who is privileged to hear his stinging guitar work, gritty vocals and haunting harmonica. A tall charismatic figure Lil’ Jimmy is one of the last remaining performers of blues’ golden generation, his music embodies a real Louisiana blues tradition that goes right back to its roots in the poverty stricken Deep South. He has just been inducted into the prestigious Blues Hall of Fame. _________________________________ ClassiC artist Night– leNNoN & mcCartNey Music - 6 Sep Wexford Arts Centre continues with the second in our series of Classic Artists Nights – a celebration of Lennon and McCarthy. THIS IS A STANDING EVENT. _________________________________ hoNor heFFerNaN & hugh buCkley Music - 13 Sep This is the first time Honor and Hugh will be playing together as a duo. They have chosen great tunes from contemporary to folk to some well-loved Jazz standards and given them a new twist.

Honor Heffernan has been both critically and publicly acclaimed as a singer whose versatility and superior vocal ability means she is comfortable singing anything from Jazz and Blues to Rock and Folk. Hugh Buckley works as a performing/recording guitarist most often in the jazz genre.

He is also an arranger and a producer. _________________________________ Culture Night Cabaret Cabaret - 19 Sep In national celebration of the Arts, the Wexford Arts Centre and Helena Mulkerns present Wexford’s best “Culture Night” event, in association with the Arts Council of Ireland. A range of Wexford’s best talent will enlighten, amaze and entertain you.

First come first served, so get there early. www.cacamilis.org _________________________________ treelaN Music - 27 Sep Éamonn Cagney (Percussion), Martin Tourish (Piano Accordion), Niwel Tsumbu (Guitar).

Three of Ireland's top musicians have combined to form a new, ground-breaking and virtuosic trio, Treelan. The sound extends beyond the boundaries of Irish traditional music, with African, Jazz and World rhythm influences. The trio are infused by a musical electricity, energy and passion that makes for an incredible live show.

For more info on these and other events in WAC: WWW.WexFordArtSCeNtre.ie t: (053) 9123764.

Business Training Courses, Workshops and Clinics Autumn / Winter 2014

Book Online: www.localenterprise.ie/wexford Training for Start Ups Sept 9 Sept Sept Sept Oct Oct Oct

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Business Idea Generation How to come up with a great business idea Business Idea Clinic - How to develop your idea Start Your Own Business - Wexford Start Your Own Business - Enniscorthy Start Your Own Business - Gorey Start Your Own Business - New Ross Re-Start Programme – Business Idea Bootcamp

Programmes & Courses for Small Business

Comments on Start Your Own Business Course ‘I found the advice and support given on this course invaluable.’

‘I would recommend this course to anyone thinking of starting a business.’

‘Excellent course, guest speakers were very interesting. Trainer was well prepared and always good humored.’

‘Well organised and interesting course. Excellent trainer. Very informative and interesting.’

General Comments on LEO Wexford Training ‘Keep up the good work - great training programmes.’

‘These courses provide excellent service and value for owners managers in County Wexford.’

‘The small group workshops allow a lot of personal attention to be given to each person

Further information & booking: Local Enterprise Office Wexford County Council Carricklawn, Wexford Tel: 053 919 6020 info@leo.wexfordcoco.ie www.localenterprise.ie/wexford

Sept 22 Sept 30 Oct 2 Oct 23

Owner Manager Programme Train the Trainer Course - FETAC Level 6 Basic Bookkeeping for a Small Business Food Academy Start

Clinics for Small Business Sept Oct Oct Oct Oct Nov Nov Nov

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Business Health Check Clinic with Blaise Brosnan Twitter for Business Clinic - Join the conversation Public Relations Clinic - PR techniques for your business Facebook for Business Clinic - Talk to your customers LinkedIn for Business Clinic - Manage your professional identity Bookkeeping Clinic - Keeping the books right Branding Clinic - A picture paints a thousand words Marketing Clinic - Working on your marketing plan

Social Media Workshops for Small Business Sept Sept Sept Oct Oct Oct

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Facebook for Business - Beginners Facebook for Business - Advanced Twitter for Business Beginners - Start the conversation Twitter for Business Advanced - Work the conversation LinkedIn for Business - Your online professional identity YouTube your Business - Share your business videos

Workshops for Small Business Sept Oct Oct Oct Oct Nov Nov Nov

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Time Management - Reduce stress, improve productivity Driving Your Own PR Campaign- DIY PR Presentation Skills- Presenting with confidence Effective Market Research - An essential tool for strategic planning Marketing on a Shoestring Budget Excel for Business – Intermediate Level Effective Sales Skills - The art of selling Introduction to Microsoft Access – Simple Databases for Business

Seminars for Small Business Sept 11 Sept 23 Nov

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Online Trading Voucher Scheme - Seminar Taking Care of Business - Health and safety in the workplace for general contractors/contactors and non-construction Taking Care of Business - Health and safety in the workplace for construction contractors

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Goldwinging their way to Wexford

Pic: Maria Nolan

The Johnstown Castle peacocks had to share centre stage on Saturday 16th August with the fabulous Goldwing Society as they strutted their stuff on the lawn in front of this most picturesque edifice.

Following a parade through the streets of Wexford these magnificent machines descended on Johnstown Castle to preen and be justifiably ogled and admired.

And truly these bikes are not just a means of transport they are works of art and incredibly attractive.

Bike enthusiast or not one just canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t help but be blown away by their radiance and beauty.

The view down the entrance avenue on Saturday afternoon in the August sunshine was stunning as hundreds of bikes surrounded the Castle with colours, flags, emblems fluttering in the summer breeze and leather clad riders in space invader type

visors looking for all the world like modern day knights on their trusted steeds.

I got speaking with some of these Goldwing owners â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a lovely couple Harry and Fran originally from Scotland now living in Bournemouth and members of the Wessex Wings Society who are just back from similar trips to Austria, Poland, Estonia, Czech Republic and Luxemburg. Harry has just retired and canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think of a better way to see the world in his â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;mellowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; years â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ha!

They were lavish in their praise of Wexford and its people â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and praise it was indeed from these well travelled enthusiasts passionate about their hobby and more than willing to spend time talking about their wonderful bikes some of which would cost the same as a small house. Many of them sporting lavish attachments like enclosed 2-seater side-cars, super engines and amusing emblems like Minnie Mouse, Animal from

the Muppets, and a multitude of teddy bears and monkeys, along with a big orange fish.

An impressive spectacle and an ultra modern one and yet one that blended and complimented the older splendid spectacle of the fabulous Johnstown Castle.

After a brief pit stop for coffee and scones at the Johnstown restaurant the bikes started up purring like kittens with h o r n s s o u n d i n g o ff a n d emblems billowing in the wind as they took their leave of us to head to Gorey and Mount Leinster and return to Wexford later that evening for the Parade of Light through the streets of the town.

A lovely event and a very different spectacle for the Castle and very nice for our Goldwing visitors to be given the opportunity to see it.

My compliments to the creative thinker who thought of it. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Maria Nolan

Youth Theatre, Drama, Art & Film explorers of the imagination

Red Moon Rising.......

Youth Theatre, Drama, Art & Film

.....after-school, weekends, school holidays

@ Wexford Arts Centre - Kilmore Central School Âą Presentation Centre Enniscorthy Red Moon Theatre starts back at the beginning of September for a term leading up to Christmas which is action-packed for schools and after-school activities in County Wexford.

After-school classes and workshops are open to all with no auditions, no exams, no competition and no pressure.

They are ideal for quiet souls, creative imaginations and fun-loving personalities.

Children and young people can join at Wexford Arts Centre, Kilmore Central School or the Presentation Centre, Enniscorthy.

YOUTH THEATRE groups are for ages 12 to 18 years. Activities include theatre skills, acting skills for stage and screen, improv, production, scene on screen and youth arts fusion, with a public performance in December. &+,/'5(1Âś6 7+($75( JURXSV DUH IRU DJHV WR \Hars. Activities include drama games, action, circus skills, improv and theatre skills with a Christmas Concert featuring original song and dance in celebration of the work of Charles Dickens and Hans Christian Anderson. &+,/'5(1Âś6 '5$0$ :25.6+23 JURXSV DUe for ages 4 Âą 7 years. Activities are based around fun and games with a lot of creative story-based work and an introduction to circus skills Âą all leading to the Christmas Concert. <281* $57,676Âś 678',2 (QQLVFRUWK\ RQO\ Âą all ages) Participants are encouraged to develop independence within the studio. Work is concentrated on a balance between free expression and developing skills in sketching, drawing, painting and clay work Red Moon Drama Team is experienced, qualified and professional. Director and Team Member Michael Way is a professional actor, writer and director who is also qualified as a teacher of art, drama and literature and works regularly in Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and State Training programmes. He has specialised in educational drama for over thirty years, working initially as a part of the international movement which saw process drama recognised as a significant factor in the natural and holistic development of the creative and imaginative life of the individual to the extent that it is now on every school curriculum.

Drama activities are engaging, entertaining, stimulating and challenging - a wonderful way

to develop self-awareness, self-belief and self-confidence, the abc of drama (Š) please call or text 086 052 0032 or 086 086 1449 for further information @ STAGE SEVEN Y2K + 14

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contact michael ² 086 086 1449 email: theatreworkshopireland@gmail.com 086 052 0032 - contact office No use may be made of any designs, ideas, characters, performances, publicity, literature or proposals without prior agreement.

Copyright and Performing Rights apply.

Red Moon Theatre is a part of wexford theatre workshop (est. 1981 - not-for-profit) and is resident Theatre-in-Education Company at Wexford Arts Centre

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Not to be Missed !

Wexford Light opera society Hits from the Musicals october 27 to october 30, 8.30pm nightly in the Ferrycarrig Hotel. the full run of this annual show always sells out. see our october issue for ticket information.

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Poetry at Cafe Fusion returns this Friday 5th September at 7.30pm, with a special night of remembering poems from all our schooldays. The organisers distributed copies of "Exploring English 3" to regular readers during the summer and asked them to select their favourite poem and share it at the September meeting. Each reader was asked to explain why they chose the poem they did, what it is that they really like about the poem, how it made them feel, why it is their favourite poem from their time in Inter or Leaving Cert, or maybe even in primary school. Some poets may even write a response to their favourite poem by way of explaining their love for that poem.

There will also be an opportunity for poets to bring along their new poems to share in our open mic section or indeed new poems they have discovered during the summer. There will also be loads of poetry news to be shared as well as planning the poetic way into the autumn!

Readers, poets and listeners are invited to Cafe Fusion for 7.30pm when they can stock up on good teas and coffees and nice cakes from ever genial host Gerrie North. The readings will begin at 8.00pm under the watchful eye of MC Denis Collins, there is no admission charge for the evening and all poetry fans are very welcome, and bring a friend. More information from Denis Collins at 086 2434360.

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Killowen wins international award

Pauline Dunne (centre) Sales Manager of Killowen Farm in Courtnacuddy, receiving an award at the prestigious Blas na hEireann Irish Food Awards last year.

Killowen Farm in Courtnacuddy is celebrating the happy news that they have achieved their best ever results at the Great Taste Awards 2014.

Organised by the Guild of Fine Food in Britain, it’s the acknowledged benchmark for speciality food and drink.

Nearly 10,000 products were assessed by 405 judges over 50 judging days here and in the UK.

Among this year’s successful entries were ten products made on Wexford’s Killowen Farm. The Wexford Blackcurrant, Lemon Curd and Blueberry glass jar yogurts were all awarded 2 Gold Stars, while the Strawberry and Wexford Rhubarb flavours won 1 Gold Star each. Four yogurts produced by Killowen for Dunnes Stores, Aldi and Super Valu won 7 gold stars, along with a Gold Star for

Enjoying The Bailey

Dunnes Simply Better Whiskey Cream, bringing the Farm’s overall tally to 16 Gold Stars for ten products.

“Considering that only 50 yogurts in the UK and Ireland achieved Gold Stars, we are very proud that almost a fifth of these are produced right here on Killowen Farm”, explains Pauline Dunne, Sales Manager. “We constantly strive to produce the highest quality, best-tasting yogurt, and to have it independently judged in such a demanding environment as the Great Taste Awards is a real acid test.” n

Most people might describe Jane Black as a manipulative and bitter character in Fair City however the staff at The Bailey disagree after meeting her there last month.

Food Businesses in the news…

You can advertise your food business in this space for just €70+VAT

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The holy Grail Best wishes to the Holy Grail restaurant which has commenced business in Enniscorthy in the Market Square premises previously occupied by MAD. ____________________________________________

Donnelly CaTerinG – ennisCorThy Golf Club Best of luck to Donnelly Catering now operating “flavours @ enniscorthy Golf Club” providing an exciting Bar Menu 9am-6pm Mon-Sun, Sunday Lunch 12-4pm and Afternoon Tea in Prestige Restaurant 3-5pm midweek, reservation only.

Free parking. ____________________________________________

CoTTon Tree Cafe Well done to The Cotton Tree Cafe, Enniscorthy, on being shortlisted in the Irish Times Best Shops 2014 competition. Other Co. Wexford cafes shortlisted include: Blasta Café Wexford – Button And Spoon Bridgetown D'Lush Cafe at Wexford Arts Centre – Fusion Cafe Wexford Joanne's Bread Shop and Restaurant Gorey – Karoo Killinick Kelly's Cafe Drinagh Wexford – Lawler's of Morriscastle Partridges Gorey – Primrose Cottage Cakes Gorey Purple Sage Coffee Shop Gorey – Stable Diet Wexford Sugar and Spice Bakery Bunclody – The Book Cafe Gorey The Gallery Gorey – The Red Kettle Wexford Saturday 20th Sept will be a great family day in Wells House, Ballyedmond, Gorey.

Mary White of Blackstairs Eco Trails will lead those attending through the Wells House estate in search of mushrooms! This fun, family day will be both educational and hands on! Beginning with an introductory talk on what you are looking for and learning more about the safe mushrooms to be cooked later in the day. Enjoy a two course lunch from Mrs Stone’s tearooms then an outdoor cookery demo using the mushrooms you have found! n

Sinn Fein calls for free school meals Speaking at the launch of Sinn Féin’s back to School paper in Gorey last month, local Cllr Fionntán o'Súilleabháin called for the introduction of free school meals for children.

"A recent report gave us the shocking figures that one in five children have gone to school hungry in this state since 2008," the Sinn Féin Councillor said, "This state was built on ideals that no child should go hungry or without adequate provision of education. This was outlined in the Democratic

Programme of the first Dail.

There is an onus on the state to protect children."

"In the six counties free school meals are offered to those who need them. The unemployed, people with disabilities, workers earning less than the set threshold and parents of children with special needs or special dietary requirements can avail of a free meals scheme. Sinn Féin supports making free, nutritional meals for all primary school children available as a basic right." n

ristorante ‘Via Veneto’ 58 Weafer St, enniscorthy

Paolo Tullio, food and wine critic, author and broadcaster.

Via Veneto: “Classic recipes treated with respect and followed with precision” – Paolo tullio

Superb ChoiCe oF MenuS:

Set Menu, All night, every night: 2 courses €21.50, 3 courses €24.50.

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– early bird Menu 5.30pm–7.00pm Monday to Friday: 2 courses €17.

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Full a-la-carte menu also available.

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Tel: 053 9236929 www.viaveneto.ie

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www.slaneynews.com The annual patron weekend saw yet another fabulous Festival for enniscorthy this summer as we lay our claim to being the Town of Festivals in the South east. St. Aidan’s Cathedral was transformed into a Garden of paradise as it hosted the fantastic Floral Festival organised by the pugin Committee.

On Patron Sunday when the Parishes of St. Aidan’s and St. Senan’s come together to commemorate and remember those who have passed to their eternal reward from our communities and beyond, the Cathedral was lovingly, lavishly and copiously adorned with the most extravagantly constructed and aesthetically artistic floral arrangements in memory of our dead.

Under the auspices of the Pugin Committee and under the careful tutelage and guidance of Ken Hemmingway the Cathedral became an oasis of colour, scent and form as local families were given the opportunity to have their

Floral fantasia

Pic: Maria Nolan

dearly departed remembered in exquisite floral displays.

Each a labour of love and a work of art, tremendous credit is due to the very creative

and committed Flower Arrangers who crafted all the outstanding designs but everyone’s favourite seemed to be the truly wonderful replica of St.

Aidan’s itself constructed by Noel Franklin of St. John’s Villas from 7,500 matches. The detail of this magnificent piece was astounding. Peeking inside the amazing structure one could see pews, altar, pulpit indeed everything just as it is in St. Aidans proper. Such an innovative and awesome piece of work that was at once spiritual and inspirational. One can only imagine the time, effort and precision that went into making it. Well done Noel Franklin on producing this truly godly creation that captivated all visitors to the Cathedral.

Each and every display was striking, carefully executed, lovingly constructed and visually stunning. My own personal favourite being a poignant and timely display commemorating all of the dead from WW1.

Another excellent and enjoyable event for Enniscorthy as St. Aidan’s became our very own Garden of Eden for the weekend without the dreaded apple of course!

– Maria nolan

Hell and Back for St Senan’s Parish have you got what it takes to tackle ireland's toughest physical and mental endurance c h a l l e n g e o n S u n d a y, September 14th 2014? Can you make it through hell and back, and at the same time raise funds to clear the debt in St. Senan's parish, enniscorthy.

HELL & BACK is an offroad adventure course in Bray, Co. Wicklow, featuring manmade obstacles and naturally occurring challenges over a variety of terrain. It’s TOUGH

– you will get wet, mucky, cold and a lot more. Participants will have to undertake a 12k run with obstacles on the route include ten-foot walls, rivers, mud pits, tyre walls and lots more hardship!

Each participant (who must be over 18) is being asked to raise €250 or the best you can.

Registration fee: €49 or €196.00 for a team of four. Call into Parish Office (053-9237611) or email Linda at saintsenan@gmail.com to be part of this great community

day out! Bus transport is free on the day for participants and spectators pay €15. Book your seat before this Friday 5th Sept.

The idea comes from local priest Fr Paddy Banville who has been busy organising people for the challenge and we understand he is undertaking the run himself.

The money raised from the challenge will go directly to the St. Senan's Church Restoration Fund.

Facebook: “St. Senan's Parish: To Hell & Back”. n

Gerard Murphy Memorial Vintage & Classic Car Show & Road Run plans are well under way for the fourth Gerard Murphy Memorial Vintage and Classic Car Show and road run in Ferns on Sunday october 5th.

With plenty of activity on the day this is very much a family day out with live music, Disney characters, craft fair and lots of other entertainment. South East Radio will be live at the event.

The Mini car is the featured car this year and the aim is to see as many mini car and van enthusiasts as possible on the day; there will be a few surprises in store for the event.

There will be very good prizes as usual for the drivers’ draw including a three tier tool box.

With vintage and classic car owners from all over the country coming to Ferns on the 5th it is expected that the show will be even bigger this year. The army vintage display will be there and other static vintage displays. There will be prizes for different categories of cars and

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A lot of interest has been received from auto jumble suppliers with some booked in from the UK. All enquiries to the numbers below.

Tickets are on sale for the draw for 1972 Mk1 Escort and 1982 Capri 1.6 plus petrol vouchers at 20 euro.

The event is run by the Murphy family to remember their son and brother Gerard and in doing so to raise awareness of the services provided

by Console in Ireland. Console provides a 24 hour helpline and counselling service for those bereaved through suicide and also provides crisis intervention for those in need of help with centres throughout Ireland.

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The organisers look forward to seeing old and new faces in Ferns for the event and appreciate the loyal support of vintage and classic car owners and clubs.

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€200,000 for local authority housing adaptations Minister paul Kehoe TD has welcomed the allocation of €200,000 by Minister of State at the Department of environment, Community and Local Government, paudie Coffey TD, for the adaptation of local authority housing to meet the needs of tenants with disabilities. Minister Kehoe has stated that: “in County Wexford €200,000 has been granted to the County Council so that improvements can be made to local authority housing for tenants with disabilities.

“In all cases across the country, allocations have been made for the full amount sought up to €300,000. In cases where more than €300,000 was requested, additional funds were granted on a pro-rata basis.

“Thousands of people are living in local authority housing in County Wexford and many of these have disabilities. We need to ensure that the people of the locality are living in homes that are fit for purpose and this funding will go a long way towards making the improvements required.”n

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Heritage Week A number of free events were held in enniscorthy at the end of August to mark heritage Week.

The week began on 23rd August with local man Paddy Byrne giving a presentation on the building methods and materials used in medieval castles and old buildings.

On Sunday 24th August, Mary Bourke gave a talk on the wonderful Eileen Gray.

On Tuesday 26th and Thursday 28th August, there were guided walks in the footsteps of the rebels of Easter 1916, starting at Enniscorthy Castle.

Across at the National Rebellion Centre, on Wednesday 27th and Friday 29th August there were demonstrations of the weapons used in the Rebellion of 1798.

It was great to see large and enthusiastic turnouts for all these events.

Well done to Jacqui and the team in the Castle / 1798 Centre for organising these wonderful events showcasing our rich heritage here in Enniscorthy. n

Above: Bishop Denis Brennan is pictured with 50th anniversary Jubilarians – Frs. Aidan Jones, Richard Hayes, Jim Curtis and Matt Glynn.

Opposite: Bishop Brennan with 60th anniversary Jubilarians – Frs. Nicholas Power and James B. Curtis.

Below: 40th Anniversary Jubliarians – Frs. Willie Howell, Michael Byrne, Joe Kavanagh and Bernard Cushen.

Following the 2011 egyptian revolution Mohamed Morsi was democratically elected president. There was subsequent instability as thousands of egyptians took to the streets calling for the resignation of the new president. on 3rd of July 2013 the Minister of Defence (Abdel Fatah el-Sisi) initiated a military coup against the egyptian president and kidnapped him.

In the following weeks, supporters of the deposed President Morsi occupied two squares – Rabaa al-Adawiya in Nasr city, Cairo, and alNahda in Giza – to protest his ousting, vowing to remain until M o r s i w a s re i n s t a t e d .

Authorities delayed clearing the two protest camps as an internal and external reconciliation process was established to resolve the crisis peacefully.

However, on 14 August 2013 Egyptian security forces raided the two camps of protesters in Cairo: one at al-Nahda Square and a larger one at Rabaa al-Adawiya Square.

According to the Egyptian Health Ministry, 638 people were killed on 14 August, of which 595 were civilians and 43 police officers, with at least

3,994 injured. The Muslim Brotherhood and National Coalition for Supporting Legitimacy (NCSL) claimed the number of deaths from the Rabaa al-Adawiya Mosque sitin alone at some 2,600. Even after one year since the massacre the exact number may never be known as the army burned some of the bodies and dumped them, and also many people that were injured did not come forward as they feared for their lives.

Violent retaliation followed in several cities across the country. The military government declared a month-long state of emergency in response and curfews were instituted in many areas.

On the 12th August 2014 Human Rights Watch (HRW) produced a report of 188 pages documenting the way the Egyptian police and army methodically opened fire with live ammunition on the crowds opposing the military ousting of Mohamed Morsi and HRW calculated their own death and injury figures. Their report was based on a year-long investigation.

According to Human Rights Watch – the systematic and

Remembering RAB’A it is one year since the biggest massacre in modern egyptian history. a regular Slaney news reader with family in egypt has asked us to remember at this time those massacred at RaB'a.

Egyptian security forces take aim at Rab’a protesters.

widespread killing of at least 1,150 demonstrators by Egyptian security forces in July and August 2013 probably amounts to crimes against humanity. In the August 14 dispersal of the Rab’a alAdawiya sit-in alone, security forces, following a plan that envisioned several thousand deaths, killed a minimum of 817 people and more likely at least 1,000.

The 188-page report, “All According to plan: The rab’a

Massacre and Mass Killings of protesters in egypt,” documents the way the Egyptian police and army methodically opened fire with live ammunition on crowds of demonstrators opposed to the military’s July 3 ouster of Mohamed Morsi, Egypt’s first elected civilian president, at six demonstrations between July 5 and August 17, 2013.

While there is also evidence that some protesters used firearms during several of these

Local Fianna Fáil TD John browne has said a new study on students’ experiences in schools highlights the regressive nature of cuts to guidance counselling. A report by the eSri has said one-to-one guidance counselling is a key factor in how students perform after school and impacts on the choices they make.

Deputy Browne said: “The conclusions of this ESRI report support Fianna Fáil’s criticism of the Government decision to cut funding for guidance counsellors. Students in Wexford and across the country are being put at serious disadvantage from cuts to guidance counselling.”

The ESRI report points to the relationship between social status and educational outcome, and notes the special reliance on guidance counsellors by young people from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Deputy Browne said: “From the moment these cuts to guida n c e c o u n s e l l i n g w e re announced, my party warned of the effect it would have and pointed out how it would hurt those who are in most need of support. Successive governments have made real progress on tackling educational disadvantage and increasing participation at third level. By contrast, this Government is making regressive decisions that are

undermining all that work.

“The last Minister for Education relied on spin and misdirection to ignore our concerns and claimed that his decision would not have a negative effect. He was clearly wrong, and we learn from the ESRI report that guidance counsellors are actually spending less than half the time (41%) on one-to-one counselling with pupils than they were just two years ago.

“I am extremely disappointed that the new minister Jan O’Sullivan has said there is no scope for reversing this destructive measure. It is hard to believe the Government will continue to ignore the problem following the publication of this new report and my hope is now the Minister has been presented with evidence that her policy is actively holding back children from disadvantaged backgrounds, she might finally be forced to rethink.” n

demonstrations, Human Rights Watch was able to confirm their use in only a few instances, which do not justify the grossly disproportionate and premeditated lethal attacks on overwhelmingly peaceful protesters.

On August 14, security forces attacked the Rab’a protest encampment from each of its main entrances, using armed personnel carriers (APCs), bulldozers, ground troops, and snipers. Security forces gave little to no effective warning and opened fire into large crowds, leaving no safe exit for nearly 12 hours. Security forces fired on makeshift medical facilities and positioned snipers to target whoever sought to enter or exit Rab’a hospital. Towards the end of the day, the central stage, field hospital, mosque, and first floor of Rab’a hospital were set ablaze, probably by security forces.

“In Rab'a Square, Egyptian security forces carried out one of the world’s largest killings of demonstrators in a single day in recent history,” said Kenneth Roth, executive director of Human Rights Watch.

“This wasn’t merely a case of excessive force or poor train-

ing. It was a violent crackdown planned at the highest levels of the Egyptian government. Many of the same officials are still in power in Egypt, and have a lot to answer for.”

Human Rights Watch released a video showing the events as they unfolded in Rab’a Square on August 14, including first-hand accounts by witnesses and victims.

The authorities have failed to hold even a single low-level police or army officer accountable for any of the killings, much less any official responsible for ordering them, and continue to brutally suppress dissent. In light of the continued impunity, an international investigation and prosecutions of those implicated are needed, Human Rights Watch said.

States should further suspend military and law enforcement aid to Egypt until it adopts measures to end its serious rights violations.

So, one year on from the massacre of innocent protesters in egypt we are asked to remember those people who died for freedom and also the people who were injured or thrown in jail. n

John Browne TD

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Content: A unique one day clinic giving you the opportunity to discuss, in confidence, your ideas, plans or invention. Avail of this 60 minute one-to-one chat to gain advice, guidance and suggestions on how to identify, research and develop your business idea.

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An afternoon online trading voucher scheme seminar aimed at small business owner/managers online Trading Voucher Scheme: The Online Trading Voucher scheme which was launched by the Dept of Communications, Energy & Natural Resources (DCENR) is part of the National Digital Strategy of Ireland that aims to get an additional 2,000 businesses trading online by the end of 2015. objectives: To help participants understand and determine the best approach to make use of the voucher wisely in establishing and increasing their online presence and eventually trade online.

Contents: 1. Introduction and icebreaker (sounding the needs of the attendees) 2. Spending your voucher wisely 3. Targeting customers 4. Barriers to being online 5. Why online?

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searchers 7. Being found – getting up your website 8. Live demo – building your site 9. Social media marketing – how to develop digital marketing strategy for your business.

Tutor: Noel Davidson, QED. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– TiMe MAnAGeMenT Venue: Wexford County Council, Carricklawn, Wexford Date: 18/09/2014 Time: 09:30 - 17:30 Cost: €50 objectives: To enable participants eliminate time wasting, learn how to prioritise work and how to work more efficiently and effectively.

Contents: 1. What is time management 2. Life planning 3. Time wasters 4. Working out priorities 5. Making instant changes 6. Delegating effectively 7. Time management techniques 8. SMART Goals 9. Using calendars and planners 10. 101 time management tips 11. The Time Management Matrix Lunch will be provided.

Tutor: Terry Harmer, NLC Training.

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local retailers honoured Out of 28,000 nominations nationwide submitted by the general public, three Enniscorthy shops have made The Irish Times shortlist in their “Best Shops 2014” competition.

Congratulations to Avis Breslin of Unique boutique, Aoife Foran of Put a Bow On It and John & Mary Redmond of the Cotton Tree Cafe. Also congratulations to Lawler’s of Morriscastle Beach who have also made it to the much coveted shortlist of The Irish Times Best Shops in Ireland.

Now it’s down to the judging panel, helped by a team of secret shoppers, to select the winners who will be announced in The Irish Times Magazine on September 6th.

The Irish Times Best Shops, now in its third year, recognises the important part shops play in the community. The full list of shortlisted shops is available on www.irishtimes.com/bestshops.

enniscorthy business association needs you!

The Enniscorthy Business Association (EBA), under the new chairmanship of Damian Byrne, is actively seeking new members.

The group was formed to represent the genuine concerns of business people based in Enniscorthy.

If local business people come together and act in a unified and assertive manner tangible benefits can be achieved for all members and for the town of Enniscorthy as a whole.

Damian Byrne, EBA Chairperson

The association has produced an attractive brochure outlining what it has achieved to date and what work it will be doing in the months and years ahead. To continue their activities and to promote, support and represent the businesses of Enniscorthy, the association needs all local businesses to join up (€30 for a year) and express their views at the EBA’s regular meetings. The brochure and membership form can be got by emailing the EBA at: e.b.a.enniscorthy@gmail.com or by contacting us in the Slaney News (tel: 087-2403310, slaneynews@gmail.com). n

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In our modern day lives life seems to run at a pretty furious rate... work, school, gym, quick bite to eat, sleep and start it all over again.

Meanwhile our bodies take all the stresses and strains and invariably absorb the 'hits' day after day of the fast lifestyle, less than perfect diets and less and less down time.

When we get a pain... say in our shoulder, knee or back, we reach for some quick fix tablets so we can keep motoring on, instead of starting to listen to our body and what it might be telling us.

For me these pains and aches are the early warning signs that the body is struggling or that something is out of alignment. Looking at this pain as being like a red light on in the dashboard of a car.... telling us there's something up and beginning to delve a little deeper to help restore the problem is what energy medicine is all about.

The principle is the very same for both animals and humans... if the body is out of kilter there is a 'road block' somewhere in the energy pathways in the system.

This might seem like stating the obvious but establishing where that blockage is and restoring it is where the skill comes in.

In conventional medicine we tend to look at the symptoms and address these helping the body to come back to health. In the 'acute' or 'accident & emergency' cases this is where modern medicine is in its element. Where it struggles, in my opinion, is with the more chronic problems, the long term illnesses or more insidious ones that don't have any major symptoms other than say lethargy, poor appetite, off form...

Diet plays a big part in all of this and the old adage that 'you are what you eat' is very true. Sometimes this is enough to turn a patient around but sometimes it's rooted deeper. Figuring out and helping to find these deeper seated problems is where 'complimentary' or energy medicine can help. The premise is to help remove the 'road blocks' in the system and the body will heal itself.

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If a picture tells a thousand words…

Ibar Carty chronicles the 20th century in Enniscorthy & beyond

John O'Leary memorial parade to St. Mary's cemetery with Brendan Corish (Leader of the Labour Party) at the head of the dignitaries, 1960. Pic: P.A. Crane Collection. Copyright Ibar Carty.

Ibar carty has opened up his vast photo archives to the Slaney News. In this 38th of a series, Ibar shares more photos taken in the enniscorthy area over 50 years ago. If you can supply the names of any of the people featured in these photos, Ibar and the Slaney News would be delighted to hear from you. please email the names to: slaneynews@gmail.com. thank you.

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View from the Hill ice BucketS Is this ice bucket thing gone completely over the top? Sure it’s in a good cause and all that but to me it smells of two things.

In the first place it’s far too close to that neknominations thing which caused so much tragedy over the past couple of years. In the second place all I see it doing is making it possible for certain so-called celebs to put themselves out there to say “Oh look how great I am”. The reality of this is that these people are using those who dial the relevant number to subscribe to the charity as a way of promoting themselves using your money. The so called stars of RTE who are on massive salaries

and our politicans, local and national, who salary and expenses wise are not far behind them, are jumping on the bandwagon. Let’s be blunt. If you want to donate to a charity do so in a quiet, discreet way without advertising it to the whole world or using it to promote yourself.

If the people mentioned above, the stars and the politicans, want to make a sacrifice which we should be told about let them donate at least 25% of this year’s salary and expenses to the relevant cause. They can all well afford to do this given the present scandalous salaries and expenses which they are pocketing. Save us the self preening and promotion.

alBert reynolDS I couldn’t let the column go without mentioning the late Albert Reynolds. The former Taoiseach made a huge contribution to the political and economic life of this country. While he will be best remembered for his determination to continue and gear up the peace process, which in fairness had been kickstarted by Charles Haughey, Albert also played a significant role in the economic development of this country. Since Albert’s death many tributes have been paid, all of them deserved. One of the most relevant comments is that if Albert, with his business acumen, had been in government buildings on the night of the horrendous bank guarantee, which has cost all of us billions, what would have happened. In my humble opinion Albert would have had those boys from the banks turfed out on their ears as he would a messer from one of his dance halls.

The reality is that had Albert still been in charge this country would never have been allowed sink as low as we did. May he rest in peace. roaDS Over the last few months many of the national primary roads in and around Enniscorthy have been resurfaced. It has to be said that some of these were actually not all that

bad and as a lay observer I would say would have sufficed for a number of years yet. While this work, costing millions, goes on many of our town streets, footpaths, secondary and county roads are literally falling apart. Regrettably little can be done about this because when some years ago the government set up the National Roads Authority all discretion was removed as to where our money was to be spent.

There is no process whereby the N.R.A. can transfer funds to a local authority for use on roads other than national primaries. It therefore appears that money is being spent on perfectly good roads just to use up grants rather than transfer these monies to the council for use where it is desperately needed.

Regrettably this is a side effect of all this amalgamation of authorities and councils to which we are subject. Expect a lot more of this over the next few years as the results of the abolition of our town councils is felt.

Patron The Missus, as usual, dragged me to the Enniscorthy Patron this year.

My aversion to this event, which is so important for such large numbers of people, has to do with nothing other than me feeling nervous around cemeteries now that I have reached my present age. The only crib I have in relation to this year’s

Patron is to query the need for the council to block the main road to Blackstoops south to north from 9.30am that morning. To me this is ridiculous. After all this is the main Rosslare Harbour to Belfast road and surely an hour before the ceremony would have been adequate.

Vacuum cleanerS A few decades ago there was a standing joke that the highly paid mandarins in the E.U. were going to ban the import of bananas unless they were straight (I assume they meant the bananas shape). It was of course a silly rumour. However the successors of those mandarins (and I am talking about tulips rather than oranges, if you know what I mean) have now banned certain vacuum cleaners because their suction levels are too strong, therefore using too much energy. Would these idiots not be better employed

trying to solve the economic problems facing the E.U. rather than this stupidity.

Back to School Now that everyone is back to school hopefully all of us drivers will exercise a little greater care on the roads, particularly near schools and bus pickup and dropoff points. It is essential to give ourselves a few minutes more for our journeys as traffic will be greater at school start and finish times. Also bear in mind the distractions children can cause in a car so let’s be a little more tolerant of drivers who are on the school run. So more time for our journey and more patience on our journey.

Dinner I was doing a bit of work in the garden the other day. The Missus opened the kitchen window and shouted out “Do you want your dinner.” “Yep” says I “What are the choices?” “Yes and no” says she.

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BUNCLODY NOTES… BUNCLODY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY The society is delighted to announce the winners of the 2014 Annual Show. Perpetual awards and prizes in order of presentation: Best Ornamental Garden over ¼ acre: Walter Kelly. Second Nicholas & Carmel Ryan. Third Phillip Hollwey. Highly commended Maura Kavanagh.

Best Ornamental Garden under ¼ acre: Maureen Goodbody. Second Maura Keogh. Third Tony and Gabby Dowling.

Best Community Garden: Bunclody Day Care Centre.

Becker Perpetual Cup: Walter Kelly. First time entrant Phillip Hollwey. Joint Second Maria Levinge, William Binions & Veronica Kinsella, Fern Larkin.

Best Water Feature: Erika & We r n e r M a r t e n . S e c o n d William Binions & Veronica Kinsella.

B e s t Ve g e t a b l e G a r d e n : William Binions & Veronica Kinsella.

Plantsmanship: Maureen G o o d b o d y.

Shared Nicholas & Carmel Ryan.

Best Private Window Box: Kathleen Nolan. Second Sheilagh Rothwell.

Best Business Window Box: Phil Kinsella – Meadowside

B&B. R o r y M u r p h y Tr o p h y : Kathleen Nolan.

Society’s Cup most points for flowers: Rebecca & Jack Jackson Conway Cup - Rose of the Show: Rebecca & Jack Jackson.

Bank of Ireland Cup - Best Floral Arrangement: Helen Moorhouse.

Collier Cup most points in Fruit: Sheila Kirwin.

Weston Trophy - Best Exhibit in Fruit: Sheila Kirwin.

Erika Marten Trophy - Best exhibit in uncommon fruit: James Tighe.

Society’s Cup - Most points in vegetables: James Tighe.

Hemmingway Trophy Best exhibit in vegetables: Veronica Kinsella.

Society’s Cup - Most points in Home & Dairy: Caroline Kennedy.

Austin Gilbert Cup Most meritorious exhibit in Home & Dairy: Caroline Kennedy.

Lucetta Collier Cup - Most points in knitting and Needlework: Margaret Dunbar.

Allied Irish Banks Cup Best exhibit in Senior Craft: Maurice Devlin.

Mary Wall Reck Trophy Most meritorious exhibit in Art: Valery James.

S o c i e t y ’s C u p M o s t Meritorious exhibit in photography: Jarlath Judge.

BARNTOWN…

FERNS Macra Na Feirme Cup Most points for Agricultural produce: Bertie Warren.

Thom. Deacon Memorial Tr o p h y B e s t e x h i b i t i n Agricultural produce: Bertie Warren.

George T Lewis Cup - Most meritorious exhibit in Flowers, fruit, vegetables, and agri produce: Veronica Kinsella.

Riverview Cup Most meritorious exhibit in Home & Dairy, and senior art and craft sections: Nora Furlong.

J Kavanagh Cup - Most meritorious exhibit in junior floral classes: Fallon Binions.

Patricia Cork Memorial Cup for best exhibit in junior baking: Roisin Kennedy.

TJ Collier Cup - Best exhibit in Junior Craft: Lorna Fortune.

Eileen Black Cup - Best exhibit in handwriting: Sinead Byrne.

Joe Anderson Cup - Most meritorious exhibit in the youth section: Jamie Farrell.

BUNCLODY LIBRARY 1-30 Sept: Exhibition of artwork by Francis J. Power.

1 Sept: Irish Lives in War and Revolution: Exploring Ireland’s History 1912-1923, a free six week online course by Trinity College Dublin, starts 1 September 2014. Group online learning in Bunclody Library, each Monday at 2.30-4.00pm

Patrice McGillycuddy

Local curate and school board chairman, Fr. John Carroll, would like to extend a word of gratitude to the people of the parish for their patience over the past number of months as access to the church has been so limited, due to upgrade works on the car park.

"We are in the middle of an extensive renovation plan of the car park as we prepare for our new school" he said, and "I would like to thank Massgoers, wedding couples and their guests, families of children for baptism and those attending funerals and the recent Patron for their patience, good humour and cooperation," he added.

At present, the access is closed due to works on the con-

struction of the new arch.

"It is hoped to conclude work on the car park very soon.

It is a state of the art job and is a fine addition to the whole church / school campus," he continued.

"It is hoped to have the new school completed by Christmas," he concluded "and it looks set to be a very fine building, nestled as it is into the hill and blessed with very beautiful views of the county as you look northwards."

On a separate note, Fr. Carroll expressed delight that Barntown school staff member Patrice McGillycuddy participated so well as a contestant in the recent Rose of Tralee contest as the Abu Dhabi Rose. n

from 1st September 2014 for 6 weeks.

10 Sept: Launch of Francis J. Power's Art Exhibition.

11 Sept: Bunclody 5-year plan public information night.

13 Sept: Book to Screen Film for adults: The Pianist.

20 Sept: Book to Screen Film for children: Charlotte's Web. 25 Sept: Talk on the National Gallery Collection of Irish Art. 26 Sept: Performance Storytelling with Old Father Story from Cork Circus.

27 Sept: Love, Loss & Anger on the Greek Stage.

Weekly Events: Internet Skills, resumes Tues 2 Sept at 11am.

Toddler Story Time, Fridays at 12 noon.

Fortnightly Events: Creative Writing Group, resumes Thurs 18 Sept at 7pm.

Monthly Events: Adult Reading Circle, resumes Fri 12 Sept at 11am.

Junior Reading Circle, resumes Thurs 25 Sept at 4pm.

Booking essential for all events.

Tel: 053 9375466.

For a full listing of events see Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BunclodyLibrary/eve nts where you can sign up for monthly what’s on e-newsletter.

Also see website: http://www.wexford.ie/wex/D epartments/Library/WhatsOn/

KILLINICK… ANNUAL GARDENING SHOW 2014 Will take place on Sunday 14th September 9.30am to 5pm in the Irish Agricultural Museum

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in Johnstown Castle. For details see www.facebook.com/homegardeningshowwexford or ring Mary Ellen 086-2441935 or Bernard 086-2442000. n

BUNCLODY BRIDGE CLUB Play will resume on Wednesday 10th September in Redmond’s Lounge at 7.30pm. New members welcome. Contact Liz at (053) 93 77118 or (087) 6450867.

BUNCLODY / KILMYSHALL DRAMA GROUP AGM on Friday 5th September at 9.30pm in Redmond’s, Bunclody. New members very welcome.

NEWTOWNBARRY HOUSE Farm Café is now open 126pm Tuesday to Sunday and on bank holiday Mondays.

COMMUNITY CENTRE For information call Danny on 087-9961335. Email: fernscommunity@gmail.com.

ZUMBA Zumba Fitness Class in Ferns Community Centre every Thursday from 7.30 - 8.30pm from 11th September. Suits all fitness levels! Pay as you go!

Join the world's leading brand in FITNESS that promises to be FUN and Effective! All are welcome! Tel: 086 3351779.

ST VINCENT DE PAUL Local Confidential helpline 087 3696883, please call if you need help. There is a new newspaper recycling bin beside SuperValu in aid of S.V.P.

FERNS HALF MARATHON It's all systems go for Sunday September 28th 2014 at 12 noon when the Ferns Half Marathon starts. The course, which begins and finishes in Ferns, will be ideal preparation for anyone preparing for the Dublin marathon, as it falls four weeks before that race, fitting perfectly into everyone’s training schedule. Entry is now open online via runireland so check out the link: www.runireland.com/active/enter-online. €25 Entry Fee. €2,000 Prize Fund. AAI Certified Course. Tshirt for first 200 registered.

Refreshments afterwards.

PARISH COFFEE MORNING On Saturday 6th September after 11.00am Mass. All are welcome. n

FERNS BRIDGE CLUB The weekly card game will resume on 9th Sept in Scoil Naomh Maodhog at 7.30pm. n

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Local Meetings are held on Tuesdays and Saturdays at 8.30 pm in Brennan’s, Market Sq. WHIST Every Monday Night in St. Aidan’s Hall.

KITE FEST

KIte FeSt In DunCAnnOn

August 2014, Right: Shauna Murphy from new Ross.

Below: Kelly McLoughlin, Ingrid Whelan and their friend Rhona.

Pics by international award-winning photographer Miley Carroll.

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3 September 2014

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Wexford Senior Camogie team who bowed out of the All-Ireland championship at the semi-final stage losing to Cork by ten points at the end of August. Pic: Patrick Hogan.

What a summer it’s been! You couldn’t have written the script any better. Down to Clare to play the All Ireland Champions – most of us went for the day out – the last day of summer hurling was the expectation of those Wexford followers I met having lunch in Dirty Nellies – sure we might as well – last day and all that!

Well our hurlers were having none of it and at the full time whistle we were still there with a draw. Ah extra time we all thought – now that will finish them off just like last year and it will be a shame because they have hurled well and will probably be beaten by 5 or 6 points now which won’t be a true reflection of how well they acquitted themselves. Clare resumed with the full 15 quota having lost a man in normal time and we, the spectators, sat back waiting for the onslaught which thankfully never came. Our Boys of Wexford hurled with heart and hand and fire and spirit and determination to make it level pegging 2.25 each at the full time whistle of extra time forcing a replay on home ground.

Every Wexfordian in Ennis was out on the pitch congratulating the management and team on the wonderful performance.

I spotted two hurling icons con-

Slaney Olympic Last Friday evening we had another Summer League Race, a 5k in Monageer. Thanks to Conaill Cooper & Martina O’ Sullivan & their helpers for organising the race. Full results are on Slaney Oylmpic facebook page.

Last night of the Summer League takes place on Friday 12th September, 2miles at Clonhaston, race director is Mag Dunphy.

On Saturday Jim Stafford and Matt Phylan represented the club in the Tinryland 4 mile road race, Jim finished in 22.39 and Matt in 25.21.

Marie Chapman was in Tullamore last Saturday for the last day of Denzils 12-in-12 marathon challenge, Marie completed the marathon in 3.55.

Sunday was the Oylegate 10k & ½ marathon. Well done to Billy Reck and his crew, for a great course, great refreshment afterwards and they even managed great weather.

Training continues on Tuesday & Thursday evenings from 7-8, at Enniscorthy Sports Hub, for club memebers only. Anyone interested in joining the club please contact Mag Dunphy on 087 6366905.

With Heart & Hand - Wexford Rising versing – our own Liam Griffin and Clare’s Ger Loughnane and went for the photo opportunity.

Loughnane was lavish in his praise of Wexford stating that Wexford hurling had improved 100% since the drawn game against Clare last year and was convinced that there is a team rising from the ashes in Wexford.

Liam Griffin found it difficult to hide his delight but was more subdued saying that the important game to win was the forthcoming U-21 Leinster Final against Dublin on the following Wednesday night – ‘a win there gives Wexford badly needed silverware’ he said ‘and puts Leinster titles back to back making us a force to be reckoned with’.

And how right he was – on the following Wednesday evening the Wexford Faithful headed in numbers to Parnell Park where our wonderful U-21s took on Dublin and came away with the Leinster Cup after another spirited, determined and uplifting performance. At least we had something in the bag now was the general feeling on the middle of the field afterwards – our Young Guns hadn’t let us down – could they have started a Rising??

We went in our thousands to Wexford Park on 12th July with a slight feeling of expectation – the miracle could just happen – and we were all going to be there to witness it if it did. If support and goodwill could get Wexford hurlers across that line then they had it! From 2.45pm people began to stream into the Park for a game that wasn’t due to begin until 5pm – could they feel it in their bones – they had certainly wished for it for long enough.

Every GAA child in Wexford was there with their hurls and their pens and paper for the autographs. Would they get the chance to revere their own heroes this time? It was in the lap of the Gods. Or was it? Please God don’t let them fold was the unspoken prayer on everyone’s lips – if they could hold Clare to a point or two then we would be happy in the knowledge that we have something coming for the future – they are all very young and today’s experience against the All Ireland Champions will only do them good.

But the young Yellow Bellies came out before the home crowd with fire in their bellies and began to hurl with conviction delighting the followers – in fact

they were all over Clare in the first 20 minutes but just couldn’t get the scores on the board. 11 wides to Clare’s 4 in the first half was frustrating player and spectator alike – a Clare player is red carded leaving them with 14 men – surely now is our chance – we have what appears to be a good goal by full forward Conor McDonald disallowed – Clare loose another player to a red card – ah we’ll never get a better chance – Davy Fitgerald will surely be whining after this – but Wexford seem to be more confused playing the 13 than the 15 and Clare up their game leaving it that neither side can get away from the other – it’s point for point – tit for tat with Wexford clinging on to a one point lead with three minutes of added time to go when Clare equalise and the final whistle sounds.

We don’t believe it! It was 66 - 1 in the bookies for a draw at full time – did anyone see that coming?? No-one wants the extra time, our players are really tired some of them have played 3 games in 7 days and now you could say 4 with 2 lots of extra time – player burnout??? Croke Park where are you now? Ah well haven’t they done us proud –

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sure look if they are beaten by 3/4 points in extra time – look at the wonderful experience they have gotten this week alone – that will all have to stand to them in the future. Someone says Cyril Farrell has just said on the TV that if Clare come out of this they are really worthy Champions – and sure yes you would have to agree they would be.

Game on and Clare are back to the full complement – the noise, the excitement, the tension – Wexford Park is a cauldron of energy – voices are hoarse, nails are bitten, hands are rung and people are actually shaking with anticipation – this hurling is heart attack stuff as these Band of Warriors battle it out to the bitter end no quarter given or taken.

We are almost there Wexford are leading – could it possibly be – the Wexford crowd with every fibre of their collective being are willing their heroes over that final barrier – the ref blows it up and The Boys of Wexford have beaten the All Ireland Champions 2.25 to 2.23.

Phew! We invade the pitch in our droves – scenes reminiscent of `96 – I hear one young man say to another – “This is the best day of my life – the best day ever in

Wexford Park.” “You are obviously too young to remember `96” an older man remarks laughing “but this is quare like it”. It’s a stampede as young and old want to get close to their heroes – hugs, kisses, pats on the back – is there anything like it for passion and glory?? This is pure ecstacy.

“Where would you get value like that for a tenner.” “It had it all – the hunger, the passion, the spirit.”

“Sure I’m worn out after it never mind the players” another happy camper chimed.

No-one wanted to leave – no-one wanted this wonderful feeling to end – player and follower alike hugged it to themselves and filed it in the memory bank to be recalled forever.

Another week of utter euphoria followed our unexpected defeat of Waterford and even though our hopes were dashed

by Limerick and by sheer exhaustion and burnout it has been a wonderful summer for hurling in Wexford and we still have our wonderful U-21s who put in a tremendous performance against Galway to earn a place in an All Ireland Final, our first since 1996.

See you all in Thurles again on Saturday 13th Sept to cheer on our young guns!

Up Wexford!

– Maria Nolan PRO Wexford Supporters Club

Ferns Half Marathon It's all systems go for Sunday September 28th 2014 at 12 noon when the Ferns Half Marathon starts.

The course, which begins and finishes in Ferns, will be ideal preparation for anyone preparing for the Dublin marathon, as it falls four weeks before that race, fitting perfectly into everyone’s training schedule. €25 Entry Fee. €2,000 Prize Fund. AAI Certified Course. T-shirt for first 200 registered. Refreshments afterwards.

Entry is now open online via runireland so check out the link: www.runireland.com/active/enter-online. n

RE-OPENING SACRE COEUR BOXING CLUB

enniscorthy Golf Club Senior Cup ladies team. Pic: Cashman Photography.

Eight teams won through to the All-Ireland Finals of the Ladies' Senior Cup in Mount Wolseley on 15th August, Enniscorthy being one of that august group. It was a great achievement but, in spite of a brilliant display of golf on the day, things didn't swing the team’s way.

Many congratulations to the Enniscorthy ladies on reaching the finals and well done to all the supporters who travelled with the team and made Mount Wolseley a sea of purple.

LEARN TO PLAY Attention all ladies who are interested in learning the rudi-

ments of golf, as another series of the very successful Introduction to Golf will be running this month. Last year's recruits are up-and-running , are already playing in competitions and availing of the convivial social life of the club. All enquiries to Maeve McCauley.

Mobile: 086-8889246. n

FROM 1st SEPTEMBER

7.00 - 8.30pm

Registration for all boxers (newcomers welcome)

Registration for Children’s Classes 5 - 6pm Tuesday & Thursday (7 - 10 years old) Contact Frankie 087 1909302

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Caroline gets motoring Every month Bunclody native Caroline Kidd brings you the best from the world of motoring, including car reviews, news and more.

Caroline loves writing about cars and she has been published in the Sunday Independent, Irish Country Magazine and online at wheelsforwomen.ie.

You can follow her blog Changing Lanes at www.changinglanes.ie.

Citroen DS3 by Benefit

Citroen DS3 by benefit review The Citroen DS3 has been around for a few years now and while the DS3 is still quite a rare sight on Irish roads, it’s a car that has been praised for its striking looks and sporty handling.

It’s pitched along the lines of the Mini and the Fiat 500 and sits at a price point somewhere between those two – the DS3 range starts at just under €18,000. It’s what we call a premium supermini and another feature of it is options for personalisation, the most obvious being changing the roof colour.

Citroen has given the DS3 a bit of a refresh with a new special edition produced in collaboration with Benefit Cosmetics. It’s sporting a gorgeous combination of ruby red metallic paint, white roof and

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white 17” alloys that has been inspired by Benetint, one of the quirky make-up brand’s signature products.

The Benefit theme continues inside with a white dashboard with Benefit’s silhouette logo, white air vent surrounds and gear stick cap and bespoke black velour carpet mats with red piping and red Benefit logo.

It’s a spacious car up front but a bit more cramped in the back, though the boot is a respectable 285 litres - bigger than what you will find in a Fiat 500 or Mini. The caveat is that a tyre repair kit comes as standard instead of a spare wheel.

Though based on the Citroen C3 supermini, the DS3 has a sports suspension which means very tidy handling

though it can be a little bit unforgiving over poorly surfaced roads. The steering is light but very accurate and overall it is a very enjoyable car to drive, offering a much firmer and more involving drive than the car it is based on.

The Benefit special edition comes with a 1.2 litre 82bhp petrol engine which suits the playful character of the car. It surprised me with its flexibility and I didn’t find it running out of steam. Even on the motorway it could keep up with the best of them. I got 50mpg from it and the road tax is €190 a year so all in all, a cheap car to run.

It is on the pricey side to buy as the Benefit special edition comes at a premium price of €20,395. That’s Mini territory

but when you factor in the extras that have been added to the car like the metallic paint and alloy wheels, it starts to look like better value. It also includes daytime running LED lights, Alcantara trimmed sports seats, cruise control, air conditioning and a radio/CD with Bluetooth and USB connectivity. And if that doesn’t tempt you, then look at it - it is absolutely gorgeous!

Model tested: Citroen DS3 DSign by Benefit Price: €20,395 (DS3 range starts at €17,995) Engine: 1.2 litre three cylinder petrol Power: 82bhp 0-100km/h: 14.2 seconds Economy: 61.4mpg (4.6l/100km) CO2 emissions: 107g/km Tax band: A3 (€190 per year)

15 queStionS to aSk buying a Car It can be easy to get carried away when buying a car. Just because a car is within budget doesn’t always make it the right car and things like running costs and maintenance requirements really need to be taken into account by most people - unless you are a millionaire. This list is not exhaustive but these fifteen questions will help you to decide if it is such a bargain after all.

1. Can I afford the repayments?

2. Will the car hold its value well?

3. How much will it cost to tax/insure/service?

4. How much will it cost to replace the tyres?

5. Does it have a spare tyre?

6. What fuel type is it?

7. Is it front wheel drive/rear wheel drive/four wheel drive?

8. How many miles per gallon will I get?

9. Does the car have any special maintenance requirements?

10. If it’s a used car, when is it due its NCT? 11. Does it have a warranty?

12. What does the warranty cover?

13. Does it have the equipment I want/need?

14. Is it safe?

15. I s i t t h r e e d o o r / f i v e door/does it suit my lifestyle?

There is a lot of choice out there and manufacturers are always bringing out new models to attract new buyers. If you don’t have any particular brand loyalty and are looking at a number of different cars from different manufacturers, the Internet is a good

place to start to do some research.

Car reviews are useful as they will often point out any issues with the car or where it may fall down compared to competitors. So when you go to check out the car at the dealer and do a test drive, you can look out for those issues and then decide for yourself if it bothers you.

While you’re at it, bring any gear, be it boxes or buggies, that you carry around regularly and make sure it will all fit! n

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All roads lead to Caim On 7th September Caim Vintage Club Road Run and Threshing Day 2014 in conjunction with Ballyhighland 5 mile Walk / Jog / Run will take place in aid of Wexford Hospice Homecare and Caim Seniors Outing.

Caim Vintage Club Road Run will start at 1.00pm and Threshing Day will commence afterwards with stalls, refreshments and entertainment for the family. Those attending on the day can make a donation on entry.

Ballyhighland 5 mile Road Race registration starts at 11.30am and walkers start at 12.45pm and joggers/ runners at 1.00pm.

Registration is €10.

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ENNISCORTHY EYE

3 September 2014 Joey Ryan

a column by Joseph Doyle

tOWN geARS uP fOR 20th blACkStAIRS blueS As the old song goes well I guess that’s why they call it the blues…

It’s hard to believe that 20 years ago Enniscorthy had it first Blackstairs Blues Fest. From a little acorn grew a big tree and now 20 years later we’re still singing the blues. Well this year we have some good news as the committee have gone like the Strawberry Fest and gone local. Yes folks four of the acts are local born and bred chaps but who are they?

Well first, playing his second home town gig this year, is Clive Barnes. I know what his opening line is going to be: “Well it’s great to play in your home town for this great festival now in its twentieth year. I’m so proud to be part of it.” Who is Clive Barnes?

Clive was reared in The Shannon. He is a guitarist and singer-songwriter of rare quality. Clive has released four studio albums to date the latest of which is ‘The Ghost Country’ has garnered rave four and five star reviews. His previous album ‘Welcome to Farewell’ won album of the year in the U.S. publication Acoustic Guitar. Clive has three instruments he plays at his gigs – two guitars and one lap slide and one funny looking instrument that looks like a piece of wood! His husky

Clive Barnes

voice adds to the atmosphere.

He tells a few stories in between his songs or before he plays the next one. In one of these he tells about opening up for the Blind Boys of Alabama and after the gig he met the lead singer who said to Clive, “You play pretty good for a black guy” to which Clive replied, “I ain’t black” and the answer he got back was, “Me neither”! Pretty funny.

Next is the Joey Ryan Trio.

Joey Ryan is another home town boy from Enniscorthy and is a former pupil of Clive’s.

He has two albums under his belt. The JRT have had an amazing year which has seen them support Jack L, Liam Ó

Maonlai, Mick Flannery, Alabama 3, Duke Special as well as a week long tour of Germany. On home soil they have had their most succesful tour of Ireland yet playing 21 dates in March and July 2014 supporting their chart topping Breast Cancer Ireland fundraiser single Stay Strong.

Joey will play a solo gig in Wallace’s Alba restaurant at 6.00pm on Saturday 13th Sept.

The Boy in the Attic or TBITA – this band formed in 2010. This four piece fuse elements of alternative rock and blues rock with mainstream sensibility to create a style that is truly unique. 2011 saw the release of their self-titled

EP recorded at the Orchard Studios followed by the release of the single Universe and their debut gig in London in 2013. These guys are not to be missed – they do a mean set.

Johnny Stewart is from Wexford town and is a number one blues artist. Johnny is a singer-songwriter-guitarist who fuses the soul and honesty of blues and the energy and attiude of rock with the infectiousness of pop and creates something fresh and exciting. You can catch Johnny this year on Friday 12th in Robbies pub doing a solo gig at 7.00pm. On Saturday he’s in Holohans at 10pm and on Sunday in Rackard’s at 7pm.

So a great line-up of blues for the weekend of 12th, 13th and 14th of September in Enniscorthy – home of the blues.

Also don’t forget to catch two of Enniscorthy’s finest musicians, Eddie Crean and Richard King, who will entertain you over coffee at the Cotton Tree on Sunday 14th at 12 noon. The blues festival would not be the same without these guys or the wonderful Cotton Tree venue.

Have a cuppa in this lovely cafe with its homely comforts and all types of memorabilia under the sun.

– Joseph Doyle

the Boy in the Attic

CONgRAtulAtIONS

Celebrity Jigs & Reels winners Leanne Hore and ted O’Brien.

 Enniscorthy Drama Group’s production of Glengarry Glen Ross was a great success and had three packed house. Fair play to all involved, it’s not easy to go from actor to director but Jamie T Murphy surprised everbody by taking a gamble and it payed off. He had a great cast and crew to back him up on this project.

Let’s hope it won’t be his last time in the director’s chair.  The Shamrocks womens footballers won the intermediate cup recently – well done girls.  Best of luck to Wexford under 21s in the All Ireland under 21 final on the 13th.

Can J.J. Doyle add another Wexford crown to his cabinet. This time it’s the lads he’s hoping to guide. Will we see the Saint Patrick type trophy on the Fair Green in Enniscorthy on Monday the 15th?  Also best of luck to the ladies footballers as they hope to bring some glory to the

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county. Can postman Billy Donnelly join the ranks of Mick O’Dwyer, Kevin Heffernan and Jimmy McGuinness? Can Wexford’s ladies add a football All Ireland to the Wexford wall of fame? Best of luck. Up Wexford.

And of course here’s hoping Tipperary can tame the Cats.

Can Jimmy McGuinness overcome Kerry? Best of luck to Donegal.

September birthdays: Anthony Breen, Deirdre Breen, Maria Smith, Sharon Rooney, Kevin Cooney (belated).

Celebrity Jigs & Reels – the crown was taken by Leanne Hore and Ted O’Brien dancing for Cystic Fibrosis Ireland. Well done guys.

Best of luck to Lawlers shop and takeaway in Kilmuckridge which was nominated in the Best Shops in Ireland competition run by the Irish Times.

– Joseph Doyle

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Lions Club ‘Walk for Wexford’ The annual Wexford Lions Club ‘Walk for Wexford’ took place on the 22nd, 23rd and 24th August with participants choosing from a midnight walk in the Raven, a morning exploring Tintern Abbey and its surrounds and a Sunday morning amble along the sandy shoreline of Rosslare.

The Lions Club was assisted by members of the Equine Search and Rescue (ESAR) during the night time walk at the Raven. ESAR was set up in 2012 by Eugene Brennan and Aileen O’Connor and is the only mounted Search and Rescue group in the country.

Members hold Occupational

First Aid Certificates and are frequently asked for assistance by the Gardai and work in tandem with other agencies. “We could be on the beaches of County Wexford or in the hills of Donegal” says founder Aileen O’Connor. “We can see further, having the height advantage of being mounted, we can also stay out longer than a foot patrol as the horses don’t tire as quickly”.

As with the Lions Club, all ESAR members are volunteers and give their time freely to search and rescue operations or, in this instance, first aid support for a large group of walkers.

On Friday 22nd August, four horses and riders provided back up support to the Lions Club. The walk started at 10pm and participants used head lights and torches, as well as wearing high vis vests. The day time walks in Tintern and Rosslare began at 10am and finished just in time for participants to have some lunch and enjoy their surroundings.

Over 160 walkers participated over the three days, with 1 0 0 a p p ro x f o r t h e n i g h t walk/run at the Raven. At the time of going to press the exact amount raised is still being calculated but it will be in excess of €2,000 – a great achievement.

Back L-R: eSAR volunteers Stephen O'Connor, Selena Kehoe with Poppy, Peter Hussey, Ger Cashman & Seamus Flood of Wexford Lions Club, Aisling O'Connor with Chili and Marie Hussey. Front L-R: Aileen O'Connor & eugene Brennan (eSAR founders).

Ice Bucket Challenge Ice Bucket Challenge fever swept through Co. Wexford last month with a large number of local, well known participants getting a bucket of ice water thrown over them in aid of Motor Neuron Disease.

the Rev Arthur Minion outside St Iberius Church, Wexford, tuesday 19th August 2014.

Pics: Patrick Hogan.

Amy Geary, Laura Smith, Sophie tobin in Redmond Park Wexford at the recent Family Fun Day. Pics: Patrick Hogan.

L-R: nicky Kehoe, trish Murphy, Richard Gleeson, Catherine Walsh, Rosie Byrne and Colin Murphy at Bride Street Church for the Ice Bucket Challenge. Pics: Patrick Hogan.

At the Cheshire Adventure Motivation Project C.A.M.P. in Chocolate Bar Wexford: emma Mannigan and Szabo Szilvia. Pics: Patrick Hogan.

At the Cheshire Adventure Motivation Project C.A.M.P. in Chocolate Bar Wexford: Leah Jones, Lisa Roche, Becky Healy. Pics: Patrick Hogan.

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3 September 2014 Peter Muphy speaks eloquently and honestly about Glengarry Glen Ross, the Arts, the Powers That Be, and Enniscorthy…

Donal Cullen is entertained

by Glengarry Glen Ross David Mamet’s glengarry glen Ross had an outing recently in Enniscorthy’s Presentation Centre and what happened – was it good, was it fun, was it entertaining, was it any of these? Well, yes, is the answer if you want to know.

I was entertained which is not easy at the best of times.

Glengarry did make me laugh and did hold my attention – I could have easily attended a second night. Did the production did work for me? How was it for you?

Michael Conway plays Sheldon Levene down on his luck but suddenly finds his luck has changed, or has it?

I could see Michael Corleone in Ricky Roma wanting to go to any lengths in pushing his fellow man to do things against his will.

Stephen Rooney was my fav, he took me in and when I closed my eyes I woke up in Brooklyn or Queens, N.Y.C. David Mamet wrote this little gem about salesmen who know how to do you out of all your hard earned money and get away with it and maybe put their hands in the till at the same time.

Glengarry Glen Ross is a story of real estate salesmen pitted against one another. I don’t know where the fair sex went to when David sat down to put Glengarry to paper, maybe they went out to buy some houses in upstate New York or the Hamptons.

Yes, for me, you are all winners and the Oscar goes to…

Director Jamie T. Murphy who put this gem together with a wealth of enthusiasm and a lot of talent at his disposal.

This was the best produced play I’ve seen in years and it happened at The Presentation Centre. Murphy, if you take this to London, Paris or New York those six guys and characters will do you proud. I want everyone to know I was entertained. Good luck to all.

– Donal Cullen n

Glengarry Glen Ross Director Jamie Murphy with the acclaimed enniscorthy writer Peter Murphy who had the honour of officially launching the enniscorthy Drama Group production in Holohans pub on Wednesday 13th August.

Peter was lavish in his praise of enniscorthy Drama Group and of the play’s Director Jamie Murphy – no relation!

Pic: Maria Nolan.

the all-male cast of Glengarry Glen Ross, L-R: Rónán P Byrne, Michael Conway, nic Furlong, Fintan Kelly, Stephen Rooney, George Percival, with Director, Jamie t. Murphy in front.

Pic: Maria Nolan.

Wexford opera news…

Wexford Festival Trust, responsible for both the internationally renowned Wexford Festival Opera and the awardwinning Wexford Opera House has announced the appointment of Tracy Ryan as its new Marketing Manager.

A native of Kilkenny, Tracy m o s t re c e n t l y s e r v e d a s Marketing Manager with Kilkenny Arts Festival for the past three years. With a strong background in arts marketing and cultural branding, Tracy

also comes with considerable experience in corporate marketing, having worked with Aer Lingus and The Conrad Hilton Group, amongst others.

After receiving her Honours Marketing Degree from D.I.T., Tracy spent 2 years in the U.S. on a PR and Marketing internship in N.Y. and San Francisco respectively.

Commenting on the appointment, Chairman, Ger Lawlor, said, “Tracy’s appointment will bring a new dynamic tracy Ryan – new Marketing Manager of Wexford Festival trust.

Wexford Festival Opera 22 Oct to 2 Nov. Tickets for main stage operas from €25. www. wexfordopera. com

to our marketing department, and her previous experience in the arts and the hospitality sectors makes for an excellent fit towards an enhanced promotion of Wexford as Ireland’s flagship national and international cultural event.”

The 63rd Wexford Festival Opera runs from 22 October to 2 November. More information and tickets, visit www.wexfordopera.com.

MAIN STAGE OPERAS: Salomé – Antoine Mariotte (1875–1944). A rarely performed operatic version of Oscar Wilde’s perceptive play about Hérod’s dysfunctional family and the unhappy relationships between Hérod, his second wife Hérodias and his stepdaughter Salomé.

Don Bucefalo – Antonio Cagnoni (1828–1896).

Reminiscent of Rossini and Donizetti, Don Bucefalo is a delightfully good-humoured comic opera distinguished by melodic inventiveness.

Silent Night – Kevin Puts (b.

1972). Wexford Festival Opera is honoured to present the European premiere of Kevin Puts’ Pulitzer Prize-winning Silent Night, about the spontaneous Christmas truce between enemy combatants during the First World War. n

“David Mamet's Pulitzer-winning 1984 play Glengarry Glen Ross tells the story of a cabal of real estate salesmen pitted against each other, like rats in a barrel, in the quest for client contacts and dealclosures. It's a savage indictment of late capitalism, the latest disgraced religion of our age.

All of us are labouring under the yoke of that system, governed by men and women who resemble the cast of Glengarry Glen Ross in many ways: a confraternity of used car salesmen and snake oil dealers who tell barefaced lies to our faces while sticking their greasy hands in our pockets, who make empty promises at election time and, when they are voted in, brazenly adopt the policies of their predecessors.

We cannot let them drive us to disillusionment.

You might ask what practical use are the arts and their practitioners when the hospital wards are overflowing. I would say that just as we need nurses to tend the failing body, we need stories to heal the ailing spirit. I would urge us all

A novel notion

Returning a little crest fallen from the ill fated All-Ireland hurling quarter-final in Thurles last month we decided to come through Durrow to avoid traffic and stumbled on something completely different! It’s an ill wind and all that jazz. But seriously it had that white rabbit down the hole Alice in Wonderland feeling when we entered Ireland’s only Scarecrow Village. I’m not kidding there were scarecrows everywhere in all shapes and sizes and guises. I particularly like the Riverdance outfit on the bridge, the Motley Crew with their witty slogans, Mrs. Browns Buoys in the river and the very topical Garth Brooks.

I got talking to some of the very hard working committee of ten who actually run the Scarecrow Festival and physically put the scarecrows together.

A tremendous amount of work involved but so worth it – it was really a delight to behold as you can see from the photos and top marks to the innovative person or persons who came up with the idea – it’s a winner and appeals to adult and child alike. There is of course a substantial prize for the best entry and people from outside

Durrow can enter, they are particularly interested in Mens Sheds competing.

There’s a plethora of activity over the week akin to most of our festivals but the scarecrows definitely make this one and make Durrow a very happy place to be – you cannot help but smile going through it – the costumes really brighten

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to reject any media apparatus that tries to tell us the arts are an elite pursuit. In this town that I grew up in, the arts were always integral to working and middle class life. My mother and father were not part of any cultural elite, but they read voraciously, in pursuit of self improvement as well as entertainment. My old man quoted Shakespeare at the dog track.

Amateur drama groups are the lifeblood of any town.

Enniscorthy can be justly proud of its rich drama tradition, and indeed of its many writers and musicians and players. We need to hear our stories told in public. Such gatherings get us out of the house. They unplug us from the isolationist matrix.

They help us make sense of our lives. They tell us we're not alone. They teach us to look after each other.

As a writer and an Enniscorthy native I am honoured to be present tonight at the launch of the Enniscorthy Drama Group's production of David Mamet's Glengarry Glen Ross. I wish them all the best in this, and all future productions.” n

up the village and the captions and slogans will bring a laugh to the most dour.

Enniscorthy take note, people, especially visitors, love to have something different to photograph and like to have their photo taken with celebrities – even if they are made of straw.

Trust me this one is definitely worth a visit and the idea worth exploring. Imagination is a wonderful thing!

– Maria Nolan

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Art & ‘Everyday' A Wexford County Council & HSE Project The ‘Artist in the Community Scheme‘ is a participatory arts initiative set up to engage with local community groups from the Wexford County Development Board.

Enniscorthy based artist John Busher is currently facilitating a project in partnership with Wexford County Council and the HSE. The results from this collaboration between John, staff and participants will be exhibited in The Presentation Centre during the month of October. He has made work alongside participants, demonstrating the reality of making art, from initial research to final presentation and installation. John remarks: “Making art can be very rewarding, it’s a process that requires a lot of experimentation, so it’s important for participants to see this reality”.

The exhibition is planned to coincide with World Mental Health Day, October 10th 2014.

With an aim to raise awareness of positive mental health, an event launch is intended to

John Busher

celebrate the achievements of all involved in the project. The focus in particular is on the success of individual participants who explored the concept of the ‘Everyday’. Ranging from a large-scale print project that blurs the line between murals and the traditional form of printmaking, to more explorative practices such as abstraction and its relationship to sculpture: the exhibition will demonstrate a variety of approaches that were used to engage participants in the

project. Assisting with the launch will be key speakers from Mental Health Ireland, HSE and the Wexford County Development Board.

John, who is currently completing his MA research in Art in the Contemporary World at the National College of Art & Design, remarks on the importance of a positive working relationship with community groups in order to enable the successful completion of projects such as the ‘Artist in the Community Scheme’: “Staff and participants were really welcoming, and open to any possibilities for how the project could develop. This is essential from the perspective of artists working in communities, especially to realise the creative potential in these initiatives. This respect and support for artists is very important.” The exhibition will run from the 4th of October to the 1st of November at The Presentation Centre. A coffee morning launch is scheduled for Thursday the 9th of October at 11am. All are welcome.

Funded and supported by Wexford County Council and the HSE as part of the ‘Artist in the Community Scheme’

Participant’s work

New Slaney Writing…

MEMORIES OF WAR by eamonn Sheridan It started at a railway stop They called it Le Cateau.

We marched a dozen miles or more To a place we did not know.

Soon, bullets buzzed around us Just like angry wasps.

We were caught out in the open And sadly, half of us were lost.

This war is cruel and dreadful And the numbers that are killed Leave the flowers of our youth With futures unfulfilled.

So, please stop the bloody carnage And give the kids a chance To stay at home among their own And never fight in France.

They called our names across that ground And saw our spirits rise We put our arms around them To comfort and advise That we are happy where we are And we have no regret But we’re grateful for their promise That they will not forget. n

LIBRARY NEWS… Check out: www.wexford.ie/wex/ Departments/Library/WhatsOn/ for details of what’s on in your library.

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Pauline with her dad and members of her family including her two daughters Anna and Kate.

Exposed Outlook Exhibition Recently, under the auspices of the Slaney News, I had the distinct pleasure of being asked to open an Exhibition of Glass Art by the very talented local artist Pauline Quigley.

On a balmy August evening in the beautifully historic setting of Wells House a large gathering of family, friends and well wishers came together to view and celebrate the exquisite work – Exposed Outlook – a vivid and imaginative collection inspired by nature and our Irish countryside.

Pauline Quigley began her artistic career as a painter and dabbled for many years before she discovered glass art and now she says she just can`t stop thinking about it. It is part of her every waking moment - and that is totally obvious in her work. All artists need to find their `Element` so to speak – something that truly inspires their inner need to be creative and without doubt Pauline Quigley has found hers in glass. It is a labour of love for her as she explains: “Glass is a medium that is hard and cold but with a little effort and imagination can be transformed into something of warmth, softness and beauty”.

And Pauline`s own personal warmth, softness and beauty emanates from each of her carefully constructed pieces.

The walls of the charming Tate Guerin Gallery at Wells House radiate with this vibrant exhibition. Each piece inspired by nature brings our Irish countryside and landscape indoors.

Pauline’s skilful use of pattern, colour and form breathes life into each work of art and draws you the viewer into its particular story. Pauline’s cornflower blues and daffodil yellows are reminiscent of the countryside of my childhood and her very vivid sea greens and aquamarines are shades of our magnificent Wexford coast. Any piece in this collection would brighten and warm any room or space on dreary, dull, grey Irish winter days and I would strongly recommend that you visit this attractive exhibition and see for

BLACK & WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY

by Martin Joseph byrne Come; take one of me among the privet, X-ray my body with your lens, Discover the old cancer that is poetry, The new tumour that is prose, Imagery from behind the lens, Brown static floating a rosary bead of jet black.

This day returns to our first kiss, How a sea of air parted between our mouths, How your hand brushed mine.

Come, photograph my mouth, Let the lens coil & hone in duty, Among the apple blossom at the end of the garden.

Black & white photography hanging in the bathroom, A Parisian camera, old flash bulb & focus, You look sorrowful when you say that you have Stolen my soul, I am not; I know that I do not have one for stealing, Cancers & tumours have razed it. n

yourself what this very gifted, unassuming, local lady has achieved.

All pieces are reasonably priced with something to suit every pocket. So don’t delay, get yourself over to Wells House and visit the Tate Guerin Gallery and see this exciting exhibition for yourself.

I was honoured to get the opportunity to support local talent and enterprise and endorse the wonderful work that Pauline is doing and stunned to be presented with an exquisite piece titled Poppies – so appropriate as we commemorate WWI. Thank you so much Pauline and good luck with the exhibition and your future in glass from all at the Slaney News.

– Maria Nolan Maria nolan and artist Pauline Quigley with one of her pieces.

SILENCE IS GOLDEN

by Donal Cullen Silence is golden Silence is hush Silence is quiet Silence is peace Silence is golden Silence a world of people Showing love to each other.

Silence is all of us holding hands Holding each other around the world A world at peace, a life at peace Silence is a truth, a love Silence is a world at peace But most of all silence is love Silence is golden.

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