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In this issue, which is our biggest ever at 36 pages, we highlight many of the events and entertainment Enniscorthy has to offer this Christmas.

There’s lots to keep us all amused, young and old, over the Christmas period. In addition to socialising close to home this Christmas we should all try and shop close to home too. The economic future of Enniscorthy and the future employment of a lot of our young people depends largely on the retail/services sector so local spending benefits us all in the long run. One way to spend a bit more locally is to buy and use Enniscorthy Gift Vouchers which are available from various locations in town such as Byrne’s Bookshop, Enniscorthy Credit Union, Frizelle O’Leary & Co. Solicitors, Enniscorthy Chamber, in €10 and €20 units, or directly from www.enniscorthygiftvoucher.ie. The vouchers are great gifts for birthdays, anniversaries etc and, of course, for Christmas.

They can be spent in over 70 local businesses. And for employers – they are a great, tax-efficient way to reward employees.

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Congrats to all involved in the successful official launch of Christmas in Enniscorthy which took place in the Market Square on 26th November.

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Our next issue isn’t until 4th January so I would like to take this opportunity to wish all our readers, contributors, advertisers and supporters a very Happy Christmas and we look forward to working on the Slaney News again in 2017.

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CLONROCHE: Kavanagh’s Gala Greene’s Shop Post Office Larkin’s Shop.

House of Hair COURTNACUDDY: Kelly’s Shop.

CURRACLOE: Cloney’s Shop Post Office.

FERNS: Beauty by Sarah Centra Applegreen Ferns Barber Post Office Bolgers Hardware Courtyard Rynhart Hair Design Ferns Community Centre Ferns Castle Ferns Computer Services Saints Salon Daybreak.

KILMUCKRIDGE: Londis Centra Kates Coffee Shop & Deli Sean Ógs Hotel.

KILTEALY/BALLINDAGGIN: Kiltealy Post Office.

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Enniscorthy snippets…

22nd December 7pm, 24th December 12 noon.

tonight!

Following weeks of work on the streets of Enniscorthy, on Wednesday November 30th Virgin Media Business, Ireland’s fastest broadband provider, will launch their Enniscorthy service and provide full details in the Riverside Park Hotel at 6pm.

stocking Fillers!

A DVD celebrating the 1916 anniversdary in Co. Wexford is on sale in the Enniscorthy Municipal District Offices in Market Square for just €5.

Also, on sale is the Cherish the Children concert CD for €5 also.

Ideal stocking fillers!

grow it yourselF GIY (Grow it Yourself) and Wexford County Council are coming together to establish a Community Food

Growing Partnership based on a site adjoining Ajax soccer complex, at Daphne View. The project is not yet fully finalised but the organisers are hoping to get growing underway early in 2017. christmas mass times For st aidan’s cathedral: Vigil Mass 24th December: 6pm and 9pm.

Christmas Day 25th December: 9.30am and 11am.

Reconciliation Service:

enniscorthy’s country walk Major work has been completed on the Country Walk which stretches several kilometres along the Slaney

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southbound from the Riverside Park Hotel. The walking path has been widened, the surface improved and better drainage implemented.

The difference is very noticeable and has been favourably commented on by the regular walkers there. templeshannon renewal The initial draft report of the appointed consultants, Arup, will be made available to Enniscorthy Municipal District officials and councillors in mid-December 2016 and a public launch of the report can be expected in January 2017. Full details in next month’s issue. n

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Christmas in Enniscorthy enniscorthy municipal district council together with the enniscorthy Business association (eBa) and enniscorthy & district chamber are working hard to make christmas in enniscorthy 2016 the best ever.

The centrepiece of Christmas in Enniscorthy is t h e a m a z i n g s a n t a ’s enchanted castle which is bringing thousands of children and adults into the town right up to 23rd December.

Check out: www.santasenchantedcastle.ie and book now before all remaining places are gone.

The town itself is lit better than ever following substantial investment in additional festive lighting which Santa officially turned on on 26th November.

Free parking has been agreed for Christmas week in all Enniscorthy Municipal District public carparks. Check the Slaney News or Enjoy Enniscorthy Facebook pages for updates. most retailers will open the three sundays in december (1-5pm on Sunday 4th and 11th, and 12-6pm on Sunday 18th) and many will stay open late all Christmas week.

Don’t forget the enniscorthy gift Voucher is a great way to give a present or reward employees this Christmas. See full details on www.enniscorthygiftvoucher.ie There will be lots of entertainment on the streets of the town in the run-up to Christmas including various choirs and a children’s Christmas carousel.

Local transition year students will be setting up stalls around the town centre to add to the Christmas atmosphere.

The town’s businesses are grateful to Enniscorthy Municipal District which is

The big switch-on of Enniscorthy’s expanded festive lighting by Santa and friends took place on Saturday 26th November in the Market Square with lots of free family entertainment and plenty of pretend snow! Pic: Maria Nolan.

kindly funding some promotion for the town on South East Radio, so stay tuned.

Lots of local pantomimes are coming up including the long-established and professional-standard Rathnure Panto and the long-awaited return of panto in Enniscorthy town – Peter Pan which is being put on by the local Enniscorthy Musical Society in The Athenaeum.

Kilcannon will be hosting santa’s magical kingdom on the first three Saturdays and Sundays in December from 12.30pm to 6pm and on 20th, 21st, 22nd Dec from 2-6pm and will also have a christmas Fair there on 8th December from 5-8pm. santa will be at Beechdale garden centre on Saturday 10th, Sunday 11th, Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th at 2.15pm and 4.00pm each day, booking essential.

On this page we include some promotional images for various other Christmas events, in particular a Bazaar being run by enniscorthy gaelscoil on 4th of December, a christmas

tree Festival running from 1st to 4th December (see more details on page 8), and a christmas Bazaar in the Church Institute on Saturday 10th December.

The Athenaeum will also be holding a crafts, antiques & curios Fair running from 16th to 24th December 11am to 5pm each day. Tel: Anne 087 9892010 for more details. n

enniscorthY business association (eba)

Annual Gala Christmas Raffle €3,000 worth of prizes for every €10 (or alternative amount in some shops) you spend in a participating business you will get a token or stamp on a raffle card and when you collect 10 tokens/stamps to fill the card, the card will be entered in the draw which will take place in market square on 23rd dec. full details, updates etc are available on the ‘enjoy enniscorthy’ facebook page.

eba christmas raffle participants: an updated list of participating shops will be available on the “enjoy enniscorthy” facebook page.

The EBA and Chamber are strongly encouraging all business owners in town, and their staff, to avoid parking on the town centre streets so as to free up those prime places for people coming into town to shop. A strong line against business owners and their employees “feeding the meters” can be expected from the local Community Wardens.

At the Official Launch in November of Santa’s Enchanted Castle (Enniscorty Castle) were L-R: Padraig O’Gorman (Enniscorthy Municipal District Manager), Catherine Myers (O Connell Marketing), Maria Walsh (former Rose of Tralee winner), Liam Sharkey (Rathnure Pantomime Society), Moira O’Gorman (Enniscorthy Castle), Jean O Connell (O Connell Marketing), John Reilly (Rathnure Pantomime Society) along with various Disney and Christmas characters.

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BACK UP YOUR DATA FROM AN ANDROID DEVICE

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it’s not a matter of if you should back up your data, but how. this is pretty easy on desktops nowadays thanks to cloud storage providers offering apps that automatically sync your files in the background, but this functionality is noticeably absent when you install their official mobile apps. no matter. there are numerous ways to automatically back up your data from an android device, and with the following apps, you should be able to do so in whichever one works best for you. dropsync: Let’s get the easiest solutions out of the way first. If you want something that can replicate Dropbox’s desktop client on your mobile phone, developer MetaCtrl has what you’re looking for. The app goes by the name of Dropsync, and it works in the background, quietly syncing local folders with their remote equivalents the same way we wish the official Dropbox app would.

Not only does Dropsync do its job well, it comes with a completely thorough set of options.

The core functionality is available for free, but if you want to remove ads, sync multiple folders (or your entire Dropbox), or upload large files, you will need to buy the pro key for €6.00 Foldersync: Let’s say neither Dropbox, Google Drive, nor Box stores your files. In that case, you should check out FolderSync.

This app includes those three options but also supports Microsoft OneDrive, SugarSync, Copy.net, and many others.

The app lets you automatically sync using FTP or Windows Share on your local network. With the right router, creating your own mini-cloud is as easy as plugging in a hard drive.

The free app lets you test things out, but it only supports two accounts and lacks sync filters. To remove limits and add Taster support, you’re going to want the €3.00 pro version.

Bittorrent sync: One way to get around relying on the cloud (or creating your own) is to simply sync your files across each device that needs them. As long as your electronics don’t all die or go missing at once, your data is accounted for, and you still get the convenience of not having to manually move documents and media from one machine to another. BitTorrent Sync can help you make this happen.

The BitTorrent Sync app is still relatively young, and my experience with it has been mixed, but it’s still worth a shot if you’re more interested in syncing your data than backing it up. Just keep in mind that if you accidentally delete a file in one location, it will disappear from all of them, so you’re still kind of living on the wild side. On the other hand, it’s completely free. n

Ferns Computer Services has been in business in Ferns since May 2007.

Established by David Pohludek, it has a huge clientele base all over Co. Wexford and beyond.

Chiropractic care is back in Enniscorthy! chiropractic is a holistic healthcare profession meaning chiropractors are trained to manage your general health. the focus is the spine and how it can influence your health.

Chiropractors use a variety of “hands-on” treatments to treat patients of all ages with certain types of: • Lower back pain and/or leg pain (sciatica) • Neck pain • Shoulder and/or arm pain • Headaches • Muscle/joint pain • Sports injuries

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Chiropractor Marc-Jan Fransens aims to improve the function of the spine therefore reducing pain and more importantly promoting general health. The goal is also to educate patients on relevant issues such as posture, work ergonomics, exercise and nutrition.

Marc-Jan was born in the Netherlands and studied physiotherapy, graduating in 1998. In 2004 he graduated from the Anglo European College of Chiropractic (AECC). He spent the next 11 years working in the Netherlands before moving to

enniscorthy enterprise and technology centre, milehouse road, enniscorthy. tel: (053) 9192962. info@fransensbyrnechiropractic.ie www.fransensbyrnechiropractic.ie

Marc-Jan Fransens at work.

Kilkenny in 2015 to open Fransens Byrne Chiropractic with his wife Pauline Byrne. In addition, in November 2016, the couple set up in Enniscorthy at the Enniscorthy Enterprise and Technology Centre, on the Milehouse Road.

For more information including opening hours in Enniscorthy please check www.fransensbyrnechiropractic.ie n

Mary Cotter (second from left) with members of the Delightful Dollies at the launch of Mary’s short story collection ‘An Eye on Myself’ at The Presentation Centre, Enniscorthy, on 11th November. Pic: Maria Nolan.

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At the unveiling of the Colm Toibin portrait in Enniscorthy Library on 4th November were L-R: Jarlath Glynn (Executive Librarian), Colm Toibin, Oliver Walsh (Chairman, Enniscorthy Municipal District), Aidan Hickey (artist), John Carley (Director of Services, Wexford County Council), Padraig O’Gorman (Manager, Enniscorthy Municipal District).

Pic: Philip Knight, Wexford County Council.

The Artist & the Author

world famous author and enniscorthy native colm to i b i n w a s a t h o m e i n enniscorthy library on 4th november to see a portrait of himself, by dublin artist aidan hickey, unveiled by chairman of enniscorthy municipal district oliver walsh.

Colm expressed his delight with the portrait saying that he has been a fan of artist Aidan Hickey for a very long time and was thrilled that he wanted to do this. Colm seemed suitably impressed with the remarkable likeness recounting a little story about a portrait of James Joyce by a modernist painter, which for all the world looked like a circle on paper and bore no resemblance to Joyce or indeed any other human being. On viewing the portrait James Joyce’s father is reputed to have said, ‘James is looking a bit older in this alright.’

Colm also told the story of a door in Eccles Street that

Enniscorthy’s Brooklyn Committee meets Colm Toibin at the unveiling. L-R: Richie Cotter, Cathy Keane, Colm Toibin, Maree Lyng.

was removed and taken to the Bailey pub in Dublin to commemorate Joyce’s Ulysses and Patrick Kavanagh was asked to do the honours and he said, ‘I now declare this door open.’

Director of Services John Carley thanked everyone for

coming in particular artist Aidan Hickey, Librarian Jarlath Glynn and Colm for putting Enniscorthy on the world stage with Brooklyn.

The portrait will be permanently on display at Enniscorthy Library.

– Maria Nolan

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Enniscorthy Camera Club success the irish photographic Federation’s 34th national audio Visual championships

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Enniscorthy Camera Club members with the Andorra Trophy for the Best Club entry at the recent Irish Photographic Federation’s 34th National Audio Visual Championships.

A Christmas event with a difference enniscorthy and monart union of parishes will be holding a christmas tree Festival in st. mary’s church, enniscorthy, from thursday 1st until sunday 4th december.

Rev Nicola Halford, Rector of Enniscorthy and Monart Union, compares the festival to a flower festival. She says, “It seeks to tell the story of Christmas and the story of our local community through the medium of Christmas trees.

Each tree will be uniquely made or decorated to tell its part in the story.”

Businesses, organisations, sports teams, charities, churches and schools have all agreed to submit Christmas trees, decorated in such a way that it tells the story of that group and their role in the community.

There will be plenty of creativity and exciting ideas on display in the church.

The festival’s aim is to create a community celebration of Christmas and at the same time to raise funds for both St. Vincent de Paul and St Mary's Church fund. Entrance is free

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enniscorthy camera club meets every second tuesday in the church institute, castle hill. new members always welcome. the club will be running their very successful beginners classes again in march next year. for more information contact the club on facebook or email: info@enniscorthycameraclub. com

Photo competition for all the enniscorthy & district tourism photography competition is a new monthly competition, run by the enniscorthy & district tourism committee, to help gather a collection of photos that could be used on the enniscorthy and Bunclody tourism websites and Facebook pages to promote the towns and increase visitor numbers which will help create extra employment in the local tourism and hospitality sectors.

Each month a winning picture will be be chosen and receive a great prize kindly sponsored by local businesses. The November/ December prize is dinner for two at the Riverside Park Hotel. please read the important terms and conditions below, which have been supplied by the organisers, before submitting your entry. * All photographs submitted must be the work of the individual who submits them.

Entrants must ensure that photographs of people have been taken with the permission of the subject (where identifiable). * All photographs must be taken in Co. Wexford. * No digitally altered images will be accepted (No cloning, adding or removing elements).

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We reserve the right to share your identity with any third party who is claiming that any photograph submitted by you violates copyright laws.

You will not submit any photograph that is offensive, abusive, indecent, defamatory, obscene.

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Templeshannon & Treacys switched on Rev Nicola Halford

but donations will be gratefully accepted in the church.

On Friday 2nd December at 8.00pm there will be a Service of Thanksgiving ‘amongst the trees’ and all are very welcome.

The closing service will take place on Sunday 4th December at 11.30am when those gathered will be joined by Enniscorthy Gospel Choir.

Wexford County Council is sponsoring this event and the organisers are most grateful to them for their support.

All are invited to visit the Christmas Tree Festival and celebrate the wonder of Christmas and the blessings of community.

it may have seemed a little early for christmas lights, santa hats and gingerbread men but with treacys hotel hosting overseas tourists from the first week in november right through to christmas it was decided to switch on the lights in templeshannon a little earlier than usual this year. so the new street lights were turned

on in templeshannon on Friday 4th november.

Treacys Hotel really got into the festive season and hosted the guests who had earlier that evening attended the press launch for Santa's Enchanted Castle. Treacys kindly provided welcome festive coffees and yummy gingerbread men.

Treacys Hotel & D Bar have

Some of the guests gathered at Treacys Hotel, Templeshannon, Enniscorthy, for the switching on of the festive lighting on 4th November.

Pic: Keith Dowling

an incredible Christmas Party line up this year from relaxed dinner in the newly renovated restaurant, or in the in-house Chang Thai restaurant, to a fullblown Christmas Party Night with everything you need to celebrate with friends and colleagues – delicious food, great entertainment and new D Bar with craft gins to create an

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30 November 2016

The groom Sean Nolan, and the bride Lynne Cahill.

Fr Paddy Banville, the groom Sean Nolan, the bride Lynne Cahill, the couple’s daughter Ava, and the bride’s father Larry Cahill.

When bride-to-be Lynne Cahill of Rectory Heights, Enniscorthy, was told by doctors at St. Vincent's Hospital, Dublin, that her mother, Catherine, would be unable to her attend her wedding at St. Senan's Parish in Enniscorthy in November, she seriously considered postponing her happy day to a later date in the hope her mother might have recovered sufficiently enough to attend.

She hadn't reckoned on the resourcefulness of Parish Priest,

Chairman of Enniscorthy Municipal District, Oliver Walsh, gets to meet Santa at Enniscorthy’s Enchanted Castle.

Rev. Fr. Paddy Banville, however, who was determined nothing was going to stand in Lynn's way of marrying her long time sweetheart Sean Nolan from nearby Monageer. He immediately decided if Catherine couldn't attend the wedding in person, he would bring the bride and groom to Dublin to see Catherine in hospital and set about bringing his plan to fruition with the help of fellow parishoners from the closeknit parish community.

A plan was devised and with the help of local businessman, Padraig Donohoe of Alcast Ltd., a helicopter was hired to fly the couple, the couple's daughter Ava, the bride's father, Larry, and local Parish Priest Fr. Banville from the company's headquarters in Clonhaston, to St. Vincent's Hospital, Dublin, where a tearful but happy reunion took place. The wedding party then flew back to Enniscorthy in time to join over 170 guests at a reception in the Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy. n

At the AGM of Enniscorthy Drama Group in the Athenaeum a generous presentation was made by the group to the local Itchyosis support group represented by John and Conor Kenny.

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Hospital Ball raises over €21,000 for “MRI – Now” Project Saturday the 19th of November was a night for celebration for all of the wonderful staff at Wexford General Hospital (WGH), as over 400 people gathered for the 2016 Hospital Ball in Clayton Whites Hotel. A very glamourous evening with all men in black tie and the ladies sparkled.

WGH staff successfully held an annual “Hospital Ball” up to the mid-nineties and this year’s return of the Hospital Ball was a co-ordinated effort, in conjunction with “Friends of Wexford General Hospital”, along with hospital management Lily Byrnes and Professor Quigley, and a number of hospital staff members, have successfully ensured a return of the Hospital Ball to answer the immediate need for an MRI scanner – the Wexford “MRI – Now” project.

The WGH staff members include Brian McGrath, Gina Monahan, Peter Murphy and Roisin Ffrench all of whom successfully promoted to bring back this festive event, and over a year ago the committee engaged Catriona Murphy to volunteer as the event and fundraising coordinator.

A lucky lady took away €1,000 cash door prize to spend as she wishes and every table received prizes with many spot prizes given away also.

Professor Colm Quigley, with great pride, praised, “The 400 people who attended the Hospital Ball in aid of the Wexford MRI Now project raising over €21,000 for this much needed equipment and the real added value of this event has been the tremendous boost to staff morale… and we look forward to the same event next year.”

Ciarán Sheridan, Chairman of Friends of Wexford General Hospital attended the event also saying, “This is such a great start to our fundraising efforts for the new MRI, a vital piece of new equipment that is urgently needed in Wexford Hospital. With upwards of 4,000 MRI scans being performed outside of the county each year, this is a vital resource that needs to be based within our Hospital, locally and now. The HSE has agreed to fund the bulk of the cost on this MRI, however we need to raise €250,000 urgently, so that we can commit to the ordering of this scanner and get plans approved for the construction of the specific structure for this super magnet. We need everyone’s help on this, if any workplace or club or social group are looking for a really worthwhile cause for some charitable work in this festive period, then this is without doubt the most worthy cause there is.”

The Hospital Ball Committee wish to thank everyone who assisted and are especially grateful to the hotel staff at Clayton Whites Hotel, the corporate table sponsors Wexford County Council, Sam McCauleys, AIB and many supporting local businesses, GP’s, County Council Representatives who all contributed with donations all of which were featured on the advertising screens during the event.

Pic: Patrick Hogan

Trish Staples, Wexford Mayor Frank Staples, Brenda Kavanagh, Chairman of Wexford County Council Paddy Kavanagh at the Charity Ball for Wexford Hospital in Clayton Whites Hotel.

Shortly after their sell-out run of four nights in Clayton Whites Hotel at the beginning of November with their incredibly successful Hits from the Musicals show, the every-busy

Above: Eithne Corrigan (Chorus Mistress) and Stephen Acton (Director) at the recent WLOS Hits from the Musicals show in Clayton Whites Hotel.

Right: WLOS members with their awards from the Carrick-on-Suir Music Theatre Festival.

Pic: Patrick Hogan.

Enniscorthy Chamber and Enniscorthy Business Association present €18,126 to Enniscorthy Municipal District (the proceeds of a recent fundraiser at Enniscorthy Dog Track) towards the cost of Christmas lighting and festivities in the town.

Silver Service at Enniscorthy Library the sixty-strong audience at enniscorthy library on thursday 10th november were treated to a top drawer event with the delightfully witty entertainer and raconteur Francis Brennan.

The author, hotelier and TV personality enchanted with tales from his young entrepreneurnial days beginning at twelve years of age selling festive logs door to door at Christmas time and moving on aged fourteen to provide a babysitting service dropping flyers to six hundred houses. With forty-two people working for him it seems Francis Brennan was always destined to be in business and was always working his way towards owning his own hotel which happened in 1980 when he opened the Park Hotel in Kenmare and things have gone from strength to strength for him since.

Now he is also bringing out his own range of bed linen in conjunction with Dunnes

L-R: Jarlath Glynn (Executive Librarian) with Francis Brennan.

Pic:Maria Nolan.

Stores and working with Tom Forde’s Spa and Cosmetic Company, Sisley, in the States.

Along with all of that he works with RTE on the very popular programme At Your Service and the exciting travel series

The Grande Tour. Francis has also written two books, A Guide to Life and a Guide to Happiness, and intends bringing out a third next year which he says will be a kind of modern day Mrs. Beaton.

Wexford Light Opera society hits the high notes

members of Wexford Light Opera Society were on the road to take part in the Carrick-onSuir Music Theatre Festival.

And, true to form, Wexford Light Opera Society were announced the overall winners, for the third consecutive

year, taking home the Dick Meany Trophy. The Society also won Best Chorus, Best Male Performer – Tony Carty

and Best Item – Ciara Cullinane and Chorus “God help the outcasts” from The Hunchback of Notre Dame.

There seems to be no end to this man’s talents nor indeed to his energy and enthusiasm. When I asked him what he did to relax he said he never feels the need to relax, ‘I love what I do, I love my life and if I were to die in the morning I would have to say that I have had a fantastic life.’

What a wonderful quote from a wonderfully happy man who draws his curtains each morning on beautiful Kenmare and thanks God that he lives and works there.

Francis couldn’t be drawn on where the Grande Tour was heading to next year but he did tell all at the Library how to apply by emailing info@waddelmedia.com An excellent evening and a most entertaining and captivating speaker, full marks to Enniscorthy Library and Jarlath Glynn for providing us with this free event on our doorsteps.

– maria nolan Never ones to rest on their laurels, WLOS is already preparing for next year’s mussical production of 9 to 5 in the National Opera House, Wexford. n

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Rathnure Panto countdown As the number of sleeps to Christmas Day reduces, and the amount of shopping days left to go are ticked off on the calendar, the countdown is definitely on to the 21st Rathnure Christmas Panto.

It has been a hectic year for the organisation, with 20th Anniversary celebrations, a sellout Summer Musical, and their first drama selling out in two locations. But now it is time to revisit the society's longest running format, the Annual Christmas Panto.

"The Reddest Of Them All" begins with Goldilocks, who now lives with the Three Bears, arriving home to find a letter which was sent to her by Little Red Riding Hood. Red has been through her fair share of adventure and the letter tells all. The Bears beg to hear the story. So

Goldilocks reveals how it all began for Red. The story begins as Snow White's evil Stepmother and Queen has been banished from the kingdom for all of her evil deeds. As she goes deeper into the woods, she stumbles across the Woodcutter’s cottage. The Woodcutter is left to raise his daughter alone, as his wife passed away. The Evil Queen begs for mercy and asks the Woodcutter to take her in and give her shelter. As time goes by, they all live happily together, until one day, a chance meeting with a strange Pirate offers the Queen the chance to be evil again, and she accepts. Who can help save the day? Well it is the Rathnure Panto, so who else but Ariel,The Little Mermaid (as you've never seen her before...), a Boy named Gregory, the Lion from the Wizard of Oz

and the Genie of the Lamp!

Confused? Don't worry, it'll all make sense....eventually....

In a first-time change to the panto schedule, this year's show will run for seven nights before Christmas, and three the week after. There are also early shows available, but shows are beginning to sell out in record time, so book now! The dates and times are as follows: December Dec 11th @ 6pm, 18th @ 5.30pm, 29th @ 6.30pm, 12th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 19th, 28th and 30th @7.45pm.

The Box Office numbers are 087-0687801 (10am-2pm) and 087-6954112 (6pm-9.30pm) daily.

Also keep an eye on the Facebook page for further details.

So don't delay, book your seats now for The Rathnure Christmas Panto, "The Reddest Of Them All!" n

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Santa’s Enchanted Castle ‘Santa’s Enchanted Castle’ is a magical Christmas experience set in a world of fantasy at Enniscorthy Castle.

After an incredible response to last year’s first ever Santa’s Enchanted Castle it is now even bigger and better this year.

Enniscorthy Castle has teamed up with the magic makers of Rathnure Panto and O Connell Marketing creating a truly amazing Christmas experience for all ages at the stunning 16th century castle.

Some of what you can expect this year: ❄ On arriving at the Castle you will be receive your magical coins but please mind them from Scrooge as he loves nothing more than adding to his coin collection.

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❄ Visit the Noisy Elves

Workshop, Magical Toy Machine and post your letter in Santa’s Post Box. ❄ Sneak through the Elves’ bedroom but try not to wake Sleepy Elf, tip-toeing you will find yourself in the maze in the new enchanted forest but don't worry Rapunzel will guide you from her tower. ❄ You will just love the games, fun and laughter with our Crazy Elves, your favourite Disney and Frozen characters. ❄ Don’t forget to use your magical coins at Mrs Claus’ Traditional Treat Shop before you meet the jolly man himself. ❄ Each child will receive a gift from Santa and say cheese to get your #SelfiewithSanta at brand new Santa’s Magic Mirror.

With Santa’s Enchanted Castle on target to double the number of visitors this year compared to last year, the most important

message is to book now!

Santa’s Enchanted Castle runs from 26th November to 23rd December. Children €15.

Adults €10. Book now on www.santasenchantedcastle.ie where you can check out the incredible animated video created with Santa’s Enchanted Castle characters by County Wexford’s very own digital masters – Graphedia.

Padraig O’Gorman, Enniscorthy Municipal District Manager, Wexford Co. Council, which operates Enniscorthy Castle, believes: “Enniscorthy has so much natural heritage and ancient charm it is the ideal location to create Santa’s Enchanted Castle which is expected to deliver almost 8,000 visitors to town this year which is immensely important to local retailers and tourism providers

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Jean O Connell of O Connell Marketing & Event Management, for Santa’s Enchanted Castle, tells us that, “Children are at the heart of this magical creation but as Santa’s Enchanted Castle was completely sold out last year we had to turn away many disappointed children so we urge people to please book online now as numbers are strictly limited due to the size of the Castle and to ensure each family has a unique and magical experience.” n

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Enniscorthy Choral Society hitting the high notes

On Saturday 12th November Enniscorthy Choral Society had a workshop in the Church of Ireland Institute with Sylvia O’Regan, voice coach. Sylvia is very accom-

plished and is the voice coach for such groups as Anuna.

The choir members were delighted with this brilliant workshop and some members reached notes they had

THE REMEdy ClUb (fORMERly b & THE HONEybOy) 2 Dec – Music The Remedy Club (formerly B & The Honeyboy) return to their home county for a special and intimate acoustic gig with a new batch of songs from their latest recording. Building on the promise of their 2nd release, ‘Forgotten Books’, their new songs are a delicious stew of folk and country with a hint of the blues, featuring ‘’gorgeous harmonies and nimble guitar playing’’ (Jackie Hayden).

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– vlAdIMIR & ANTON 3-4 Dec – Music Duelling violin brothers, Vladimir & Anton, the Slovakian violin virtuosos, have released their new album - Vladimir & Anton Live - on Rubyworks. The album was recorded over three sold-out nights at the Wexford Arts Centre earlier this year. The brothers have been busy touring the UK as special guests of superstar diva soprano Katherine Jenkins.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– sHAyMA KAMAR – A WOMAN AT WAR 8 Dec – Drama – 1.15pm and 8pm Riff Raff Theatre presents the World Premiere of Natasha O'Brien's latest play Shayma Kamar, following a Syrian woman on her journey as a refugee. It is contemporary, honest and not for the faint-hearted.

Cast includes Finbar Delaney, Natasha O'Brien and Lekan Akinyemi with Martina Keane.

never reached before as a result of Sylvia’s coaching with the Alexander method of voice production.

It was a very enjoyable experience for the whole choir

RONAN fURlONG’s AlbUM lAUNCH 9 Dec – Music All funds raised will be donated to local charity "Friends of Wexford Hospital".

Wexford singer songwriter Ronan Furlong show-casing songs from his recent LP "Minerva's Meddling" (which is currently climbing the Irish Album charts). Ronan's song "Hoplite Armour" recently went no 1 on the Irish Itunes Chart. Support by Wexford's own Mick Egan.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– CAOIMHIN O’ RAGHAllAIGH ANd CORMAC bEGlEy 10 Dec – Music Following a recent sold out show in Dublin's National Concert Hall, Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh and Cormac Begley embark on a nationwide tour. Throughout the concert, the pair play a number of very unusual instruments that extend the musical and sonic range available to them: bass, baritone and piccolo concertinas combining with a 10-string hardanger d'Amore fiddle and Dali-esque 5-string viola.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– CACA MIlIs CAbARET 16 Dec – cabaret Eclectic mix of music, readings, and more with some of the best local and national talent with Helena Mulkerns and Josh Johnston.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– HQ EvENTs pREsENTs CUlTURE 23 Dec – Music HQ Events presents 'Culture' with Nineteen92, Brian Hurley, Robbie Murphy.

After the great success of their first event HQ Events launch the second instalment of Culture on the 23rd of December. Culture is a dance music event that brings together some of the best House and Techno DJs in the one setting.

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who would like to express their thanks to their musical director, Donagh Wylde, who facilitated the workshop and to all the members who attended. n

26 Nov – 23 Dec Santa’S EnchantEd caStlE. Enniscorthy.

See info on this page.

JIMMY BUcKlEY. Riverside Park Hotel 8pm.

30 Nov Fri 2 thE REMEdY clUB (foRMERlY B & thE honEYBoY).

Wexford Arts Centre.

GREYhoUnd RacInG. Enniscorthy Greyhound Track.

Fri 2 Doors open 7pm. First race 8pm. tRadItIonal IRISh MUSIc. Stamps. 9.30pm.

Fri 2 KaRaoKE. The Hill Bar. Fri 2 Fri 2 lIvE MUSIc at thE BaIlEY. Different band every Friday night. No cover charge. Drinks specials. fEStIvE opERa Gala wIth SInEad caMpBEll-wallacE Fri 2 (Soprano) and guests. St Iberius Church.

Sat 3 dISco BaR & dJ. Music of 70s, 80s, 90s & modern. The Bailey. pIERcE tURnER EnSEMBlE. St Iberius Church, Wexford.

Sat 3 Tickets: Wexford Arts Centre www.wexfordartscentre.ie 3-4 vladIMIR & anton. Wexford Arts Centre.

Thur 8 ShaYMa KaMaR – a woMan at waR. Wexford Arts Centre.

8-11 pEtER pan – thE panto. The Athenaeum. See pages 16,17.

Fri 9 GREYhoUnd RacInG. Enniscorthy Greyhound Track.

Doors open 7pm. First race 8pm. tRadItIonal IRISh MUSIc. Stamps. 9.30pm.

Fri 9 KaRaoKE. The Hill Bar. Fri 9 Fri 9 lIvE MUSIc at thE BaIlEY. Different band every Friday night. No cover charge. Drinks specials.

Fri 9 Ronan fURlonG. Album launch. Wexford Arts Centre.

Sat 10 caoIMhIn o’RaGhallaIGh and coRMac BEGlEY. Wexford Arts Centre.

Sat 10 dISco BaR & dJ. Music of 70s, 80s, 90s & modern. The Bailey.

Sat 10 lESlIE dowdEll & MIKE hanRahan & lUan paRlE & clIvE BaRnES. Courthouse Arts Centre. Tinahely.

IntERactIvE chRIStMaS StoRYtEllInG. For children.

Sun 11 The Presentation Centre. 3pm.

11-12,14-16,18,19 RathnURE panto. thE REddESt of thEM all!

Rathnure Hall.

Wed 14 Santa and pRESEnt pIRatES. For children.

The Presentation Centre 10am & 11.15am.

GREYhoUnd RacInG. Enniscorthy Greyhound Track.

Fri 16 Doors open 7pm. First race 8pm.

Fri 16 tRadItIonal IRISh MUSIc. Stamps. 9.30pm.

KaRaoKE. The Hill Bar. Fri 16 lIvE MUSIc at thE BaIlEY. Different band every Friday Fri 16 night. No cover charge. Drinks specials.

Fri 16 caca MIlIS caBaREt. Wexford Arts Centre. a hEavY fall of Snow. For children. An original Fri 16 Christmas Story created by Red Moon Children's Theatre.

The Presentation Centre 7pm.

FaR flUnG tRIo. Christmas concert of classical music.

Sat 17 Courthouse Arts Centre. Tinahely.

Sat 17 dISco BaR & dJ. Music of 70s, 80s, 90s & modern. The Bailey.

GREYhoUnd RacInG. Enniscorthy Greyhound Track.

Thur 22 Doors open 7pm. First race 8pm.

Fri 23 tRadItIonal IRISh MUSIc. Stamps. 9.30pm.

Fri 23 KaRaoKE. The Hill Bar. Fri 23 lIvE MUSIc at thE BaIlEY. Different band every Friday night. No cover charge. Drinks specials.

Fri 23 hQ EvEntS pRESEntS cUltURE. Dance music event.

Wexford Arts Centre.

28-30 RathnURE panto. thE REddESt of thEM all! Rathnure Hall.

Fri 30 tRadItIonal IRISh MUSIc. Stamps. 9.30pm.

Fri 30 KaRaoKE. The Hill Bar. Fri 30 lIvE MUSIc at thE BaIlEY. Different band every Friday night. No cover charge. Drinks specials.

Sat 31 dISco BaR & dJ. The music of 70s, 80s, 90s & modern.

The Bailey.

Jan 7 BREndan GRacE. Riverside Park Hotel. See page 18. natIonal opERa hoUSE: See www.nationaloperahouse.ie

It would be prudent to check all events locally with organisers and/or venues.

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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COURTHOUSE ARTS CENTRE, TINAHELY… DECEmbER: Thurs 8th Film: JOYEUX NOEL 8pm €6/€5.

Sat 10th Concert: LESLIE DOWDELL & MIKE HANRAHAN & LUAN PARLE & CLIVE BARNES 8.30pm €18/€16.

Sat 17th Concert: FAR FLUNG TRIO 8.30pm €18/€16.

Christmas concert of classical music, includes glass of mulled wine.

Seeking Superhero Volunteers Sylvia O’Regan, voice coach, held a workshop for Enniscorthy Choral Society members in November.

Wexworlds is the South-East’s premier Scifi, Fantasy, Horror and Gaming festival.

It is currently searching the universe for volunteers to fill all roles from organising, planning and promotion over the next few months and to volunteer during the weekend of 13th & 14th May 2017 in the Talbot Hotel (Wexford).

Contact the committee through their facebook page or wexworlds@gmail.com or phone John after 6pm on 086 395 3846.

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CHRISTMAS BAZAAR AT THE GAELSCOIL ENNISCORTHY the 4th annual bazaar will be held on sunday 4th December from 12 noon to 4.30pm at the gaelscoil enniscorthy, Drumgoold. there will be stalls selling arts and crafts, a bake sale, bottle stall, raffle and auction on the day. santa claus will be there along with Mrs claus, bouncy castles, face painting, games and a photo booth!

Blossom Bakes along with 'The Cookshop' are offering a Cupcake Workshop on the day. This will be a fun class where kids will be taught how to decorate a Christmas themed cupcake. They will learn how to pipe buttercream, make their own decoration with sugar paste and be as creative as they wish. The cost of the workshop is €3 and they will take home their own cupcake in a pod decorated by themselves.

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Ain’t Misbehavin launch new CD On 19th November local quartet, Ain’t misbehavin, launched their new CD “Ch’boom” at a well-attended launch in The Presentation Centre, Enniscorthy.

Ain’t Misbehavin is a quartet of musicians playing, promoting and enjoying Swing-era music with a hint of Gypsy Jazz.

It’s feelgood music, romantic, optimistic and engaging, bringing to mind lazy sum-

mer afternoons and glasses of wine!

T h e b a n d f e a t u re s Enniscorthy native Eddie Crean on vocals and rhythm guitar; long-time Enniscorthy resident Richard King on lead guitar; Wexford native Vicky Clancy on clarinet and saxophone and, from Arklow, Tony Thompson on bass.

They have played at many festivals over recent years including Enniscorthy Street

Rhythms, Enniscorthy Strawberry Fest, Bray Jazz Festival, Armagh Blues Festival, Glasthule Bloomsday and Laois Garden Festival and well as numerous receptions and intimate café gigs.

“Ch’Boom” is their second CD and includes a mixture of jazz standards and original tunes. It will be available at all their upcoming gigs so keep an eye out for Ain’t Misbehavin at a venue near you! n

Peter Pan – The Panto is set to fly Rehearsals for Enniscorthy musical Society’s Peter Pan – The Panto which will staged in Enniscorthy’s Athenaeum from 8th to 11th December this year, are in full swing.

The fantastic cast are all set to bring the exciting panto to Enniscorthy audiences. Leading the talented cast are Edward O'Dowd and Emma O'Leary as Peter Pan and Tinkerbell.

Local rising stars, Cailín Mullett, Christopher Kelly and Sean Milbourne join the Boy Who Will Never Grow Up on his adventures, as Wendy, Michael and John Darling.

No panto would be complete without some evil villains and they come in the form of the nasty Captain Hook (Jim Kealy)

and mean Ms Hardigan (Therese Canavan Bolger). These veteran actors are joined by comedy team Caroline O'Connell, Alice Medcalf and Corah Dobbs, playing the hilarious Widow Smeesmoo, and her two dimwitted sons, Smee and Smoo.

On their adventures through Neverland, Peter and The Lost Boys will meet some war hungry Indians, a singing octopus, a very scary crocodile as well as some fantastic mermaids called The KarSplashians (Niamh Bolger, Nadia Corridan, Alanah Dobbs). With lots of songs, both panto favourites and pop songs, and a team of fantastic dancers, the panto team will have audiences flying high with this delightful and thrilling show.

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Elizabeth Whyte, Executive Director of Wexford Arts Centre with Hazel O'Connor and Cormac de Barra before their concert in The Presentation Centre, Enniscorthy, on 12th November.

delighted to return to The Athenaeum, with this fantastic panto. The energy and enthusiasm of the cast and crew of over 80 people is amazing.

There is huge interest in tickets already, so we encourage everyone to book early when the booking office opens on 5th December in The Athenaeum.

This is a show for the whole family, and we know audiences are going to love every moment.”

Peter Pan – The Panto tickets will be available from Monday 5th December at the EMS Booking Office from 3pm - 6pm at The Athenaeum or 085-834-2140. The panto will be staged from Thursday 8th to Saturday 10th December at 8pm, and on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th at 3pm.

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Calling all musicians!

The Arts Department of Wexford County Council is delighted to announce an Artist’s Residency Programme for 2017 in partnership with music Network and the National Opera House, Wexford.

The partnership is inviting professional musicians, working primarily in classical, opera,

jazz, improvised or traditional music who have a strong track record in music performance and a clear commitment to audience development to submit an Expression of Interest in the Programme.

This is a new opportunity for professional, performing musicians nationwide. The aim is to provide a musician with the

Painting it pink for breast cancer

The staff at Toffee & Thyme, Rafter Street, Enniscorthy, together with their colleagues in Daybreak, Ferns, raised €500 at their recent breast cancer fundraising day.

funding to plan and deliver a series of concerts, with educational outreach elements to develop local music groups and audiences.

The Music Network Artist Residency Programme 2017 has been developed to provide the selected musician with the resources to stage a 6-date concert series to take place within a 3 to 12 month timeframe, in collaboration with Music Network, the Arts Department of Wexford County Council and the National Opera House, Wexford. It is intended that this programme will tie in with the strategic arts plans of the local authority and the National Opera House and support the work of a range of community music groups, making high quality live music available and accessible to people throughout County Wexford, while supporting the career development of musicians.

Music Network is now calling for Expressions of Interest in the 2017 Programme. The Guidelines document may be downloaded from musicnetwork.ie/musicians/opportunities. Expressions of Interest should be submitted by email to Music Network (operations@musicnetwork.ie), no later than 12pm, Friday 16th December 2016. Please note late applications cannot be accepted.

CHRISTMAS BY CANDLELIGHT experience an evening of christmas songs, carols and festive cheer at Wild and native, rosslare.

West End singer and star of Evita at The National Opera House, Aileen Donohoe will perform her Christmas Cabaret and songs from her album Christmas by Candlelight on 15th and 16th December. Aileen will be accompanied on piano by renowned West End Musical Director Robert Scott.

You will enjoy a four-course meal created by award-winning chef Fergal Dempsey in the intimate surroundings of his new establishment, Wild and Native, Rosslare.

To book, email: aileenformusic@gmail.com or phone 053-9132668.

Get Christmas well and truly underway with Aileen Donohoe and a beautiful evening of music and song by candlelight.

Aileen Donohoe

strawberry fair – 50 years

a publication is being produced to celebrate 50 years of the strawberry fair. anyone with interesting material to contribute can contact us here in the slaney news (slaneynews@gmail.com) or leave a comment on our facebook page “slaney news” and we’ll put you in contact with the organisers.

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It was a great night at the Room to Record gig last month in The Presentation Centre, Enniscorthy. Some really talented performers took part. Congratulations to all and, of course, to Brendan and Paul from the Orchard Recording Studio.

Well known Enniscorthy barber, Bega, regularly holds charity days at his premises on Wafer Street and as a result of his most recent one he was able to present Lee Rogers, Principal at St Patrick’s Special School, Enniscorthy, with a cheqie for €520.

Two young cast members at rehearsals for this December’s Rathnure Panto.

Sarah Herlihy, Clonhaston, Enniscorthy, celebrated her 21st Birthday on 12th November with her family in The Bailey. L-R: Tomás, Kay, Sarah, Tom, Eoghan Herlihy. Pic: Nora Gahan.

Catriona Murphy, Rebecca O’Connor and Rudey the Elf at the official switch-on of Enniscorthy’s Festive Lights, 26th Nov. Pic: Maria Nolan.

At the 90th Birthday celebration for Kit Browne, in the Ferrycarrig Hotel, Wexford, which was attended by family and friends and Kit’s son Mark. L-R: Rita Doyle, Mary Griffin, Kit Browne and Liam Griffin.

St. Vincent de Paul continue to reach out to and assist 3,000 families in County Wexford.

Mr. John Malon, Mr. Nicolas Foley, Mrs Ben Doyle and Mr. Brian McGonagle are pictured with Bishop Brennan at the launch of the annual St. Vincent de Paul Christmas collection.

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The fairest of them all The spirit of Christmas made its first appearance in Enniscorthy on 4th November as the very beautiful and very lovely 2014 Rose of Tralee maria Walsh arrived in town to launch Santa’s Enchanted Castle and the Christmas lights at Templeshannon.

The charming 55th Rose of Tralee added glamour, energy and style to the festive occasion, and was the perfect choice for the festive photoshoot, looking stunning in seasonal red and wearing a warm, wide smile quickly winning the hearts of all present from the tiny Elf Jessica to Chairman of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council Oliver Walsh – no relation by the way.

Following proceedings at the Castle it was over to Treacy’s Hotel for some hot cinnamon coffee and delicious gingerbread men where curator of Enniscorthy Castle Moira O’Gorman said that bookings for the Enchanted Castle would far surpass last year’s total attendance of 2,000. Good news for the Castle and Enniscorthy and well done to Moira and the Castle staff.

The Philadelphia Rose seemed in no hurry to leave Enniscorthy, chatting happily and animatedly to all about the wonderful Rose of Tralee

The 55th Rose of Tralee, Maria Walsh, at the launch of Santa’s Enchanted Castle in Enniscorthy.

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Happy and healthy!

The Riverside Park Hotel is the place to be on Thursday 22nd December at 7pm for a live cooking demo with identical twins David & Stephen Flynn, chefs and founders of the Happy Pear Cafe and food business, and authors of the bestselling cookbook The World of the Happy Pear.

Enniscorthy & District Chamber is delighted to bring these passionately healthy eaters to the Riverside Park Hotel for a fun, non-preachy, health education talk with an alternative festive cookery demonstration. Expect tasters and learn how best to fill up on vegetables during that tempting Christmas season.

During the event David and Stephen will share their passion for healthy, wholesome food and their journey to a

happier, healthier lifestyle.

They will talk about the benefits and nutritional value of eating more vegetables, wholefoods and healthy alternatives throughout the over-indulgent seasonal period.

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Tickets for the event are €20 and available from Enniscorthy & District Chamber Office at Portsmouth House, Enniscorthy, 0539232006.

– Maria Nolan

Agri-food tourism boost Minister Paul Kehoe TD has welcomed the recent announcement that Wexford County Council has been granted €36,530 for development of the Enniscorthy Agri-food Tourism Project.

The funding is part of a €445,000 package for initiatives to promote and develop agri-food tourism projects in rural areas, under the CEDRA Rural Innovation and Development Fund.

Minister Kehoe said, “ The objective of this project is to build on the success of Enniscorthy Rockin’ Food Festival and to develop and brand Enniscorthy as a “Food Tourism Destination” to national and international visitors across 12 months of the year.

“The Enniscorthy food tourism project is develop-

ing a strategy to promote the agri-food tourism sector in Enniscorthy. This will involve a major rebranding of the town as a food tourism destination, with clear benefits to the rural community, delivering a road map that will outline and action the key tasks that give clear commercial return to the town, food businesses and community, improving promotion of the agri-tourism sector locally, increasing turnover and support of local food and craft businesses and increasing tourism: visitors from overseas and domestic food tourism markets.

“Key ambitions of the project will be to create a calendar of new food experiences across the town that will develop all year round business, seek to expand and develop the

Rockin' Food festival from a 2 day to 4 day festival and to develop a second food market festival in the winter months.

“The project plans to work with local artisan food operators to participate and create new, innovate culinary experiences for visitors, develop a logo, brand and digital platforms to promote Enniscorthy as a Food Tourism Destination, link with new and exciting food producers to create memorable stories about people, produce, place, and marketing Enniscorthy as a key food destination within the Ancient East region and encourage and develop quality culinary tourism experiences across all areas restaurants, artisan food and craft markets, new trails, food tours and dinearound initiatives.” n

CBS Transition Year students – making the edible incredible!

The Kenwood Junior Chefs Cookery Course is back at Joyces of Wexford with a oneday Christmas Special on Saturday, December 3rd, and baking lots of Christmas treats on the day! There are two classes (which are filling up fast!), a morning class from 10.30am 12 noon and an afternoon class from 1.30pm - 3pm. Cost of class is €20 per child. For more information please email: marketing@joyces.ie n

Enniscorthy CBS Transition Year students Dylan O’Byrne and Brian Corcoran have set up a baking mini-company.

The range includes Biscuit Cake, Mars Bar Slices, Malteser Tray Bake all for €1 per portion and Mini-Banoffees €1.50 Willie Rochford, Catering Manager at Hook Lighthouse for the last six years, is embarking on a new career in culinary lecturing and consultancy. All the team at Hook Lighthouse send their best wishes.

each. Orders can be phoned or texted to Dylan on 087-7800539.

The minimum order for FREE delivery in Enniscorthy town is €20.

All baking is to order so please send your order well in advance.

For more information or to order: Tel: 087-7800539

The enterprising duo can be found selling their wares in Enniscorthy town centre most weekends between now and Christmas and will be in the Riverside Park Hotel on 13th December as part of a schools’ mini-company exhibition. n

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Festive treat at Ferrycarrig You can enjoy Afternoon Tea with a local flavour at Ferrycarrig this festive season.

The four-star Ferrycarrig Hotel, located on the watersedge just outside Wexford town, will serve a fanciful, festive Afternoon Tea up until Christmas Eve and, with a selection of loose teas specially blended in Co. Wexford, everything from the green tealeaves to the plum pudding is created in-house or locally sourced.

Festive Afternoon Tea is served in the Afternoon Tea room, a delightful space complete with plush sofas, a warming fireplace and piano.

Enjoy a delicious range of tea, sandwiches including Meyler’s Smoked Salmon and Shrimp on Ferrycarrig Guinness brown bread, Pat O’Neill’s Honey Roast Ham on Ferrycarrig Sage and Onion Bread, Roast Turkey with Herb Stuffing Cranberry Mayonnaise and a Smoked Duck and Fig Chutney Bruschetta along with

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The four-star Ferrycarrig Hotel will be serving fanciful, festive Afternoon Tea. Call 053-9120999 or see www.ferrycarrighotel.ie

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a selection of festive cakes and pastries including individual Christmas Plum Pudding, Mince Pies with clotted cream, Toasted Almond Frangipane Tart, homemade Macaroons, Chocolate Truffles and delicious Scones with Wexford raspberry preserve and clotted cream all served with a selection of loose teas from Kingfisher Teas of Wexford.

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Festive Afternoon Tea at Ferrycarrig is on offer from Thursday to Sunday from December 4th until Christmas Eve from 3pm to 5pm; for reservations call 053-9120999 or see ferrycarrighotel.ie n

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Exciting outlook for local AV sector A new initiative of the Local Enterprise Offices in Wicklow, Wexford, Kilkenny, Tipperary and Carlow local authorities came to fruition last month when dozens of representatives from the audio visual (AV) sector and other business leaders attended the South Eastern Creative Corridor (SECC) Symposium at Wicklow County Campus.

The SECC aims to support the development and growth of enterprises operating within or providing products and services to the AV sector, with the overall objective of creating a vibrant, viable, creative Audio Visual industry cluster across the region. This will be achieved by the LEO Offices from each of

the above counties working together to encourage and support entrepreneurs and established SMEs who can sell services or products to the audio visual industry or are operating in the sector to grow their businesses, internationalise and create new jobs in the region.

The year-long initiative, which was kick-started at the event, offers enterprise owners an intensive programme of business development including training, mentoring, networking and access to finance. The objective is to assist participating businesses to increase sales, improve profitability, explore new markets and take full advantage of the opportunities in the creative audio visual sector and

it is expected that the outcomes of the programme will include job creation as well as the development of a sustainable creative industry cluster in the region.

Speaking about the opportunities in the sector, CEO of Ardmore Studios Siun Ni Raghallaigh highlighted the exponential growth in the demand for content, and the impact technology has had on how content is both created and consumed. Jim Duggan, MD of Screen Scene, emphasised that the key to success in a creative business is to achieve the right balance in the skills of the company directors between technology, creativity and finance.

Concluding the event, Chief Executive of Wicklow County

Growth at Griffin Group

Michael Griffin, CEO of the Griffin Group, with his brother and fellow company director Liam Anthony Griffin.

Growth continues at Griffin Hotel Group which operates the Ferrycarrig Hotel, Hotel Kilkenny and Monart Destination Spa. The CEO of the Griffin Hotel Group, which celebrates 56 years in business this year, cites ‘great teamwork’ as the key factor for the group’s continued success.

The Griffin Hotel Group’s 2015 accounts show further

growth in 2015 over 2014 with turnover at the group in 2015 growing to €20.7 million – a growth of 12.2% on 2014. Group operating profit increased by 27% on 2014 to €2.6m.

The group contributed 67% of this turnover, approximately €14 million, back into the local economy through staff wages and direct suppliers within Wexford and Kilkenny. In 2015

the Group had an average of 433 employees for the year increasing this figure to over 450 during peak periods.

Third generation member of the family business, Michael Griffin, is the CEO and manages the business daily along with his brother and fellow director Liam Anthony Griffin. Liam Griffin is the Chairman of the board of Griffin Hotel Group.

Council, Mr Bryan Doyle said, “It is clear that the vision for an internationally recognised audio visual industry cluster has real potential. Whether you are on the creative or production side or whether you are supplying the increasingly specialised needs of the sector, the audio visual and film sector in this region is one that has huge potential to grow, generating world class enterprises and creating jobs in the region.”

The Creative Corridor business development programme commences on 7th December 2016 with a Regional Boot Camp in Kilkenny, focused on Goal Setting. This will be followed by a series of training workshops and accountability boards Commenting on the 2015 company accounts Michael Griffin said, “It is without doubt that a hotel is a village, one which requires great teamwork and a focus on the customer experience in order to succeed.

The Griffin Group has been fortunate to have succeeded in its corporate goals and strategy; which is a testament to the hard work and commitment of all our team.”

The group has also recently agreed a five-year funding agreement with AIB who will serve as its long-term funding partner.

According to Michael the deal will enable the business to achieve its future growth ambitions as one of Ireland’s leading premier leisure hospitality groups. EY assisted the company in raising the new funding to buy out the hotel group’s existing lenders.

Michael Griffin says, “AIB have a long and established record of supporting Irish businesses and a reputation for developing partnerships with the hotel and leisure sector and we look forward to working with them over the next five years.” n

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CEO of Ardmore Studios Siun Ni Raghallaigh speaking at the South Eastern Creative Corridor (SECC) Symposium.

to be held in each county. The programme will culminate with an Audio Visual Summit in December 2017.

More information is available

at www.creativecorridor.ie or by contacting Wexford County Council’s Local Enterprise Office T: 053 91 96000 , E: breege.cosgrave@leo.wexfordcoco.ie n

Busy at BOI Enniscorthy Bank of Ireland (BOI) held a very successful Customer Mortgage Event in their Enniscorthy branch on the evening of 3rd November.

Speakers included local BOI branch manager, Helena Kirwan, who spoke about BOI’s new mortgage offering; local auctioneer and valuer Paula Treacy who spoke about steps to look at when buying your first home, and architect Tomas O’Leary, MosArt Architects, who provided an overview of passive

homes that offer next-to-zero heating bills.

Light refreshments were served to the large gathering.

Helena was delighted with the turnout and hoped “everyone got something from the evening”.

At the time of going to press (Weds 30th November) the ever industrious team at BOI Enniscorthy is involved in a major schools-based project in Monageer national school. We’ll carry details in next month’s issue. n

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Latest tourism statistics show Wexford achieving twice the national average in growth of tourism numbers and revenue with a 27% growth figure in tourism numbers and a 20% growth in revenue earned from tourism since 2013.

The latest data released relates to 2015 and in that year some 221,000 overseas tourists visited Wexford leaving an economic impact of €65 million – this is in addition to some 679,000 domestic tourists visiting Wexford with an economic impact of €140 million for the county. Wexford is currently ranked as the fifth most popular county in Ireland within the domestic visitor market and twelfth for the international visitor market.

Dublin, Cork, Galway and Kerry roll in ahead of Wexford in the popularity stakes for the

TOURISM NEWS… domestic tourism sector and Wexford has very much climbed the ranks to fifth position over the last three years in particular.

Within the international market the visitor numbers to Wexford have declined by 8,000 however revenue from the sector has increased by €5 million for the county.

Putting the figures into context the entire Southeast region (Carlow, Tipp South, Waterford, Kilkenny and Wexford) attracted 2,194,000 visitors in 2015, Wexford accounts for 41% of the total number of visitors to the region. The total revenue earned by the Southeast region in 2015 from overseas and domestic visitors is €506 million, Wexford earned 40% of this revenue at

€205 million.

Investment in the Wexford tourism sector is paying dividends for the county and commenting on the latest statistics Chief Executive of Wexford County Council Tom Enright said, “It is fantastic to see Wexford’s tourism industry really thriving… Future strategic plans by ourselves and other key stakeholders will see further investment in tourism infrastructure as a generator of growth, with significant capital investment committed to the development of Johnstown Castle and the Norman Way. Development plans are also in place for a number of Wexford Greenways along with important public realm enhancements

for Enniscorthy and Wexford towns; building a strong visitor friendly atmosphere. Growth from the domestic market is important, but growth from the international visitor market will also be very much a focus and we are working closely with Failte Ireland and the tourism sector under the Ireland’s Ancient East banner to grow numbers and revenue from this sector.”

Visit Wexford Tourism, which is funded by private sector tourism interests along with Wexford County Council, has over the last four years rolled out a dedicated marketing and PR campaign for the county including national TV, radio, print and digital advertising along with just this year teaming up with Tourism Ireland to further promote Wexford in the overseas markets. n

Some of the large attendance at the Bank of Ireland mortgage event held in BOI Enniscorthy Branch on 3rd November.

Green Business

On December 7th at 7.30am Enniscorthy Chamber & District will host another in the innovative Wake Up Wednesday series at Portsmouth House, Templeshannon. The topic is Green Business with guest speaker Cliona Connolly. Contact the Chamber on 053-9232006 for more information on how to attend.

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Joe kavanagh brings us up to date with staff changes in the practice.

It’s the time of year that the trees shed the last of their leaves. The colour this last few weeks has been a wonder to behold.

Being in a mixed practice means you've the best of both worlds… being out and about in the country and also working with the smaller animals at the clinic. Each brings its own challenges but its own magic and rewards too.

Our 'small aminal vet' for the last few years has been Natasha O’Malley Moore. She's been with us for two and a half years and is now on the move again. Like the changes in nature, the trees shed their leaves and look stark and bare. We all tend to resist change and often change is inevitable. Natasha is a hard-working, conscientious and caring vet, a skilled surgeon and clinician. She has been a big asset to our practice and as she sets sail to further fields we wish her every success in her life and work.

With Natasha leaving we have another vet arriving – Marcel Hanley.

She's a native of Cork and is just back from working in a practice in Canada… so I'm sure she'll bring her own bit of magic to the practice and show us how it’s done on the other side of the pond. She's a graduate from Dublin and we welcome her and look forward to working alongside her.

If you own a dog or dogs you are required under the Control of Dogs Act, 1986-2010 to do the following: Keep your dog under control at all times, this means the dog cannot leave your property unaccompanied and you must make sure it is securely kept in at night.

Ensure that all dogs under your control wear a collar bearing an identity tag with the name, address and contact details of the owner at all times. Some breeds such as Alsatians, Rottweilers, Japanese Akitas etc. must be securely on a lead and muzzled in public.

Each dog you own must have a licence or a general licence to cover all dogs in your possession.

Owners of dogs that have worried sheep will be obliged to pay compensation once they are traced.

Dog owners should also remember that farmers are legally permitted to shoot dogs straying onto their land.

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If a picture tells a thousand words… Ibar Carty chronicles the 20th century in Enniscorthy & beyond Ibar Carty has opened up his vast photo archives to the Slaney News.

In this 66th of a series, Ibar shares two photos taken in 1956. If you can identify any of the people featured in these photos, the Slaney news and Ibar would be delighted to hear from you at slaneynews@gmail.com. Thank you.

Keep an eye on Ibar’s window in Castle Street throughout December for a whole series of photos from 1956.

Above: Art Foley (goalkeeper with Wexford) at a presentation on 14th Oct 1956 in Pearse Road for his services to Wexford hurling. Photo: P.A. Crane. Copyright © Ibar Carty.

Left: Presentation to Tom Dixon, Oct 28th 1956, in honour of his services to the Wexford senior hurling team. Pictured in St. John's Villas. Photo: P.A. Crane. Copyright © Ibar Carty.

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View from the Hill e r n e s t B ly t h e , J o a n Burton and miChael sheehan What have the above three individuals in common? Before you wreck your brain trying to figure it out I will tell you – Old Age Pensions. In the 1920’s Ernest Blythe reduced the old age pension by a shilling from 10 shillings a week to 9 shillings a week. He was reviled for the rest of his long life and is still spoken of in derogatory terms because of it. A 10% reduction in the old age pension was a scandal which deserves to be remembered for ever more.

From the 1920’s no government ever dared reduce the old age pension until the arrival of the

Labour Party’s Joan Burton who was appointed Minister for Social Protection in 2011. The title of her office and the political party she represents would indicate that above all other things she would have ensured that our old age pensioners were protected.

However, in 2012 the bould Joan decided to introduce a change in the criteria for qualification for the contributory old age pension.

Joan with the support of her Labour Party and Fine Gael colleagues made changes to the Social Welfare Bill, the net effect being that people who worked all their lives and expected to qualify for a miserable pension of 233 euro per week find themselves being awarded up to

50 euro per week less. Yes folks that’s right. A reduction of up to 50 euro per week on the pension amount. This is worse than anything Ernest Blythe did and deserves to be regarded as such.

The same Joan and her colleagues didn’t do anything to reduce their own massive pensions. That wouldn’t be constitutional we are told. This sneaky change didn’t begin to have an effect until 2013 when people in all innocence applied for their due pension.

They were told that our Joan had doubled the qualifying criteria overnight and tough luck your pension will not be 233 euro but more like 190 euro. This is a scandal of mammoth proportions and should be treated as such.

This is where Michael Sheehan comes into the picture. For those who don’t know who he is, Michael is a county councillor from the New Ross area. During the last year his clinics have been inundated with people who have been adversely affected by this vicious cut. People have literally cried in front of him when explaining their now totally impoverished circumstances brought about because of this unexpected reduction in their pension. How do I know this? I know because I accompanied a pensioner to see Sheehan on this issue and must say that I

am very impressed with his understanding of the situation and his humanity when dealing with my pensioner friend. He has succeeded in having the matter raised in the Dáil, no small feat for a guy who isn’t a member of it. The responses he is so far getting from Leo Varadkar, the present Minister for Social Protection, are not very encouraging for those affected.

I have no doubt that Michael Sheehan will continue this fight on behalf of the old age pensioners of this county and beyond. It is important that those who are affected and haven’t already done so contact him immediately. There is massive strength in numbers and realistically he will only achieve a result if enough people from all over the county contact him. Currently he is the only public representative in this county following this issue. His details are on the web.

This column doesn’t normally devote so much space to a single issue but I make no apologies in this regard. If we cannot treat our pensioners with respect and dignity we are nothing and those public representatives who will not support Michael Sheehan in this fight come into that category.

Furthermore, I will return to this matter on a regular basis until the pensions are restored for our elderly.

Cllr Michael Sheehan

rail serviCes There is a real threat to our rail services from Gorey to Rosslare.

Apparently, the line is not economically viable. This argument doesn’t hold water. In most countries in the world public transport is treated as an essential public service which is subsidised by the taxpayer. The idea is that the state has an obligation to provide a means to get around for those without an alternative mode of transport. Furthermore, a public transport system should take private vehicles off the road, reduce carbon footprint and free up some of our traffic-choked cities and towns. People may say that the taxpayer is subsidising enough. Well yes that’s true but there are many other taxpayer subsidies such as higher echelon public service payoffs etc. which could be looked at. But then maybe that would be unconstitutional.

Christmas shopping It’s that time of year again when the mind shifts to what to buy herself or himself for Christmas.

There are many options nowadays such as travel to Dublin, Waterford or now, with the reduction in sterling, to go up north. The online gig is also a sort of in-thing at the moment.

One thing we must remember, however, is that money spent outside of our own area does nothing to help the local economy which actually employs thousands of people.

There is also the question of value and reliability. If you purchase goods locally and for whatever reason need to change them there will never be a problem provided that you have a receipt and the item is undamaged. Therefore it is in all our interests to spend whatever few bob we have locally rather than elsewhere. and Finally…

A Happy Christmas to all our readers and hopefully we will be back to bore, entertain, amuse, anger or satisfy you in 2017. n We are often asked: Who is the “View from the Hill” columnist? All we can say is that the author’s surname is NOT Doyle!

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BUNCLODY… BunClody liBrary Thurs 01 Dec 7pm: ‘human thought – the last 100 years’ with Brendan Wallace who will explore the nature of Time, the Big Bang, the future of the Universe, parallel worlds, Black Holes, Dark Matter, and the Standard Model to catch a glimpse of how we see where we came from, where we are and where we are going.

Sat 03 Dec 11.00am: poetry group meeting – new members always welcome.

Sat 03 Dec 2.30pm: Kids movie with a Christmas theme – contact the library for details.

Thurs 08 Dec 7.00pm: ‘Christmas Floral arrangements’ with the ever popular Helen Battigan – book early to ensure your place.

Sat 10 Dec 11.00am: Christmas Crafts for Children with yvonne.

Sat 10 Dec 3.00pm: traditional irish music session with Helena Dunbar and local young musicians.

We d 1 4 D e c 3 . 0 0 p m : Christmas Crafts for adults with yvonne.

Thurs 15 Dec 7.00pm: Bunclody-Kilmyshall drama group – short acts from plays.

Sat 17 Dec 2.30pm: Family movie with a Christmas theme – contact the library for details.

Thurs 22 Dec 7.00pm: ‘an evening

of Christmas Carols’ with Bunclody & Kilmyshall Choirs. regular adult events…

Adult Reading Circle: The next meeting of the Adult Reading Circle will be on Fri Dec 09 at 11.00am. New members are always welcome.

Computer Classes: If you wish to be considered for future classes, please contact Bunclody Library.

Genealogy: Are you interested in tracing your family’s history?

If so, why not join up for our next Genealogy Research Advice Clinic.

Contact the library for further details. regular Children’s events…

Toddler Story Time: We have a n e w t i m e f o r o u r To d d l e r Storytime. Join us on Friday mornings at 11.00am. Come along with your toddler or preschooler for Stories, Rhymes and Songs.

Bunclody Library branch is a wonderful – and free – resource for families.

Junior Reading Circle: The Junior Reading Circle has resumed and new members always welcome.

Booking essential for all events.

Tel: 053-9375466.

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

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Kilmyshall Community Christmas party Sunday 4th December commencing at 5.30pm. Santa will arrive at 7pm. the monday CluB St. Mary’s Centre, Ryland Road.

Brighten up your Monday mornings 10am – 2pm throughout the year. Information sharing, entertainment, arts & crafts, guest speakers and much more. €4 which includes tea/coffee & light lunch. This club suits the 60+ age group. Transport not provided. n

The winners of the Irish Water Value Water Awards in the Best Small Town category were Abbeyleix and Ferns.

L-R: Aisling Buckley, Regional Information Specialist, Irish Water, Mary Gethings and Angela Breen of Ferns Tidy Towns, and Minister Michael Ring TD.

BARNTOWN… nick Kinsella and his grandson daniel are pictured – both winners of rackard league Football medals sixty years apart.

Nick won a medal with Kilmore in 1956. He congratulates his grandson Daniel Brazzill who was part of the Barntown team which beat Rathangan in the football final last month to claim their first ever 'Roinn A' county football title. n

WEXFORD…

Wexford County Council has recently been awarded the South East Regional Award in respect of its Health and Safety Management System. The award was announced at the 25th Annual National Irish Safety Organisation / Northern Ireland Safety Group (NISO/NISG) Safety Awards which took place last month in Killarney. L-R: Fergal McKevitt, NISO Secretary, Aedin Hassett, John Carley, Paul L’Estrange and Amanda Richards – all of Wexford County Council.

Orla Woods of Failte Ireland and Siobhan O’Neill of Wexford County Council at the new Ireland’s Ancient East signage at Ferns Castle. Pic: Patrick Browne.

COUNTYWIDE FUNDING… minister paul Kehoe has welcomed the announcement that local primary schools are to receive the minor Works grant for the 2016/2017 school year. this grant is worth €5,500 per school plus €18.50 per mainstream pupil and €74 per special needs pupil to 105 schools in Wexford. this means €6,425 for a 50 pupil school and over €11,000 for a 300 pupil school. the schools will receive the funds over the coming weeks.

The works that can be undertaken under the Minor Works Grant include improvements to school buildings and grounds, improvement or replacement of mechanical and electrical services, the pur-

chase of standard furniture and physical education equipment, the purchase of floor coverings and window blinds and the purchase of IT related equipment.

Welcoming the announcement, Minister Kehoe said “ongoing investment in the education of our children is imperative for the future success of our country. We have seen several major school projects and numerous devolved smaller projects across Wexford over the last number of years and we must continue this investment to meet the needs of the children of Wexford .” in further good news, minister paul Kehoe has welcomed the announcement of

€55,000 for three Wexford groups under the national lottery fund operated by the department of health.

The awards announced include €25,000 for Bunclody Day Care for the installation of a lift, €20,000 to FDYS (Ferns Diocesan Youth Service) providing enhanced facilities for young people and €10,000 for Acquired Brain Injury Ireland, Wexford, to fund a purpose vehicle.

The Department of Health has operated the National Lottery Discretionary fund over the last several years.

The fund provides once-off grants to organisations providing a range of health related services. n

Mayor Frank Staples and representatives of various organisations at the recent wreath-laying ceremony for the Wexford men who died in the First World War, at Redmond Square, Wexford.

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Caroline gets motoring skoda yeti review

by Caroline Kidd

the skoda yeti has become something of an irish favourite since it first arrived here in 2009. the yeti is skoda’s closest thing to a crossover, that oh-so-fashionable buzzword to describe anything that sits higher than a hatchback and looks more like an off-roader.

The crossover market has exploded in recent years but the Skoda Yeti has a rugged charm all of its own that hasn’t really been replicated. The Skoda Yeti is more van-like in profile than more SUVinspired rivals, but it’s a purposeful design that reaps benefits in terms of interior space. The high, squared off roof gives excellent headroom to everyone on board and rear legroom is very generous too. It’s certainly one of the roomier feeling cars in its class and the 416 litre boot is very versatile.

The interior design is ageing well and the material

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quality is generally good around the cabin for this class of vehicle at this price range.

There are five trims offered in Ireland and standard equipment includes roof rails, alloy wheels, front fog lamps and air con.

The ‘Monte Carlo’ trim car I was driving is the style

icon of the range with its contrasting black roof and door mirrors and other sporty features like 17” black alloy wheels, a front spoiler and rear diffuser. Inside grey seats with a red stripe inject some colour and fun to the interior, and standard equipment is high including cruise con-

trol, dual zone climate control, parking sensors, touchscreen infotainment, a panoramic glass roof and a flat bottomed sports steering wheel.

The engine line up for the Skoda Yeti is made up of a 1.2litre TSI turbo petrol engine with 110hp and a 2.0-litre TDI with 110hp or 150hp. The 2.0-

every month Bunclody native Caroline Kidd brings you the best from the world of motoring, including car reviews, news and more. Caroline is a member of the irish motoring Writers’ association (imWa) and a jury member for irish Car of the year. you can follow her blog Changing lanes at www.changinglanes.ie. litre TDI with 110hp is the most efficient, returning up to 63mpg and motor tax is €200 per year. Petrols starts at €23,955, while diesels start at €25,495. Manual and automatic gearboxes are offered, as is the option of four wheel drive, with the cheapest 4x4 model coming in at €27,990.

My test car had the 2.0TDI with 150bhp and it’s got loads of grunt for the Yeti. Running costs do start to creep up a little however with motor tax costing €270 per year for this model, though it still returns up to 59mpg. The 2.0TDI is a bit noisy on start up when cold and during hard acceleration, but generally it’s a good companion for the Yeti.

The Yeti’s on road driving manners are surprisingly good. In short, it might look like a van but it does not drive like one! The steering is weighted nicely and it grips well over twisty rural roads

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Caroline gets motoring winter driving tips as the colder and darker weather descends, easytrip has sent us seven tips to stay safe on the roads this winter.

1. vehicle check: before the onset of wintry weather, check your lights, your oil and anti-freeze levels, your wiper blade condition, water levels, and your tyres for any bulges or small cuts – don’t forget to check the spare tyre.

2. Be safe, be seen: use dipped lights even before darkness has fallen when following other vehicles and in built-up areas.

3. Watch out for motorcyclists and cyclists: leave space for cyclists and be prepared for the fact that cyclists may not have sufficient lighting or have high visibility clothing on.

4. overtaking: it is more difficult to judge a safe gap in the dark so don’t overtake unless you are absolutely certain it is safe to do so – particularly on motorways.

5. Be aware of pedestrians: particularly in poorly lit areas and pay particular attention to children who may be walking to and from school.

6. driving in fog or heavy rain: switch on your fog lights and drive slowly when visibility is poor. Turn on your hazard lights if necessary to alert drivers following behind.

7. Keep your distance: always remember to keep the recommended distance between you and the car in front – two seconds in dry conditions and four seconds in wet. n

Carzone Motoring report…

the key findings of the latest Carzone motoring report (november 2016) are:  Almost half intend to buy a car in the next year.  28% will spend between €10,000 - €20,000 on their next car.  1 in 4 will use savings to buy a car but finance options are on the rise.  The cost of car insurance

is the top financial concern for car buyers.  Over half spend up to €250 per month on running their car.  Of those planning to sell their car next year, over 1 in 5 will do so online.  Men are more confident about selling their car online than women (49% vs. 29%).

 91% say Brexit has not had an impact on their decision to buy a car in 2017.  The Volkswagen Golf remains the most searched for car on Carzone.

The outlook for the motor industry is positive according to the latest Motoring Report from car buying experts Carzone. The bi-annual index

which examines trends in the Irish motoring market, finds that almost half of Irish people (45%) plan to buy a car in the next year. The Carzone Motoring Report is compiled by analysing data from the 108 million searches carried out on Carzone in the first 10 months of the year, as well as an in depth survey of 1,610 Irish motorists nationwide.n

SEAT Ireland has joined forces with renowned fitness expert, broadcaster, author and columnist Karl Henry appointing him as the official brand ambassador for the all new SEAT Ateca, SEAT’s first ever SUV model.

“Any attempt to downgrade rail service will be fiercely resisted” Fianna Fáil td for Wexford James Browne has warned the government that any attempt to downgrade rail services in the county will be fiercely resisted.

Deputy Browne made the comments following the publication of a report which suggests that rail services south of Gorey could be withdrawn as early as 2018.

“The Government is currently considering the future of the rail network in Ireland and it seems they have ear-

marked Wexford as a county where they can cut services.

Fine Gael should be warned that any attempt to withdraw rail services will be fiercely resisted by the people of We x f o r d , ” s a i d D e p u t y Browne.

“The recent publication of the rail review report suggests closing the rail line south of Gorey. This would leave the people of Enniscorthy, Wexford and Rosslare Strand without a rail service. It would also mean that trains would no

longer serve Rosslare Europort which would put what is a vital piece of state infrastructure at risk of closure.

“It is deeply disappointing that the Government is considering closing rail services at a time when the need for public transport couldn’t be greater.

The Government clearly lacks a coherent strategy for developing the rail network. We need a different vision for growing rail services, one which focuses on making rail travel more attractive and reli-

able so that passenger numbers can be increased.

“Minister Ross should be focusing on increasing the profitability of Irish Rail through passenger growth instead of closing rail lines. It makes no sense to close the rail line in Wexford considering the move towards promoting greater use of public transport.

“I have serious concerns about the future of Rosslare Europort should this proposal come to pass. It is already a vital

piece of state infrastructure, and its importance will increase once Brexit formally begins.

Many manufacturers are considering using Rosslare as an access point for shipping goods to Europe post-Brexit.

“It makes absolutely no sense for Irish Rail to close the rail link to Rosslare considering the fact that the port uses this rail link to ship freight, and the demand for this service is likely to increase in the years ahead,” concluded Deputy Browne. n

2016 WEXFORD GARDA YOUTH AWARDS LAUNCHED

the first ever County Wexford garda youth awards were launched on 14th november 2016. the Wexford garda awards, which are being held in association with Wexford County Council, are aimed at young people throughout County Wexford between the ages of 11 and 21 who will be recognised for their positive work and contributions.

Many of these young people have made and continue to make amazing contributions to their local community. Some may have excelled in sports, while others may have overcome adversity, be it serious illness or personal difficulty. Other young people may have given their own time to help others or makes their community or school a better place.

The Wexford Garda Youth Awards is an opportunity for you to help get these wonder-

ful young people the recognition that they fully deserve. All you have to do is complete a simple nomination form.

Nomination forms are available from john.j.cleary@garda.ie or neil.b.murphy@garda.ie or by contacting Garda Paul Buckley, Gorey Garda Station at 053-9430690.

Nomination forms are also available from any Garda Station in County Wexford or by downloading the form from the Garda website www.garda.ie. Group entries of two or more young persons will also be considered.

Full details of the scheme and rules are outlined on the nomination form. Closing date for receipt of nominations is Monday 16th January 2017.

The lucky award winners will be presented with their awards at a ceremony at Wexford County Council Buildings, Carricklawn, in March 2017. n

The inaugural County Wexford Garda Youth Awards launched on Monday 14th November 2016.

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Diary Dates

ennisCorthy eye a column by Joseph Doyle

taking to the stage on 25th november a major fundraising concert was held in Wexford opera house featuring the Band of the defence Forces. the proceeds of this concert will be donated t o We x f o r d h o s p i c e homecare and the defence Forces Benevolent Fund.

Wexford Opera House’s roof and foundations shook with the music and noise of brass instruments, drums and the beatiful voice of Deirdre Masterson soprano – the Gorey native was on stage accompanied by the combined bands of the defence forces. This was to raise funds for the two charities involed and was a great night. The army band was conducted by Mark Armstrong who kept the band in tune througout the night with songs like Kelly the Boy from Killanne. Deirdre sang an array of light opera songs but the last two songs of the night were the best – my favourite song You’ll Never Walk Alone and Danny Boy. This was a special homecoming night for Deirdre.

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Deirdre Masterson

Another special homecoming night was in Enniscorthy Golf Club on Saturday 26th November when internationally renowned tenor, and Kiltealy native, Anthony Kearns performed an intimate concert in Enniscorthy Golf Club.

We’ll be doing a review of this in our January issue.

Enniscorthy Eye will also be doing a review of the year.

In the meantime we wish everybody a happy Christmas and a prosperous new year.

Enniscorthy Eye likes to feature all types of events, history and concerts, so if you would like an event or story carried email me on doyleduffry@gmail.com or slaneynews@gmail.com.

– Joseph Doyle

Things are looking up for Colm Toibin!

Pic: Maria Nolan

a 16-year-old enniscorthy girl has being picked to represent ireland in two modelling competitions in 2017 in london and paris.

Colaiste Bride student Sara Kate Roche from Bridgemeadows in Enniscorthy will represent Ireland in the Face of the Globe next year. The first contest will be in The Hilton in London on 17th and 18th March – that’s in the top model beauty category worldwide, the second is in Disneyland, Paris, at the end of March for which she has to raise funds for children’s cancer so any sponsorship would be gratefully accepted, said her mother Geraldine.

Best of luck to Sara Kate who is the daughter of Geraldine Tyrrell and Sean Roche.

– Joseph Doyle

cystic FiBrosis the local branch of cystric Fibrosis will be holding a bag-pack in Dunnes stores on 16th and 17th December.

Volunteeers would be most welcome to help out.

Please contact Julie in stamps Pub for more information. on 11th Feb there will be a Wedding Dress Ball in aid of cystic Fibrosis ireland in the Amber springs hotel in gorey. tickets €60.

enniscorthy library

time for children.

15th Dec: Christmas floral arrangement demonstration.

– Joseph Doyle

new businesses POINTING UP! At the unveiling of the Colm Toibin portrait in Enniscorthy Library on 4th November were L-R: Colm Toibin and Aidan hickey (artist).

Best wishes to some new businesses around town: Home Store in the old Sheehan’s shop on Rafter Street, Sonas Health & Wellness Centre on Duffry Hill,

traditional irish music night every Friday at Stamps. treacys hotel – Live music every Fri, Sat and Sun nights in main bar. sunday night sessions at Benedicts, plus disco.

Benedicts disco – Friday, Saturday, Sunday. dBar – Saturday night DJ – 70s & 80s night. toss Kavanaghs: Live music every Friday and Saturday. the Bailey: Live Music every Friday night, DJ every Saturday night. alba restaurant: Background live music – “Alba Restaurant” on Facebook. the hill Bar: Music every weekend. Karaoke on Friday nights. rock ‘n’ roll Jive Classes every Weds at The Bailey. Beginners at 7.30pm, Advanced 8.45pm. Freestyle after with DJ Lew Boogie from 10pm. €5. greyhound racing: First three Fridays in December and Thursday 22nd also. Enniscorthy Greyhound Track. line dancing every Tuesday night IFA Centre. the presentation Centre – Lots happening, see below.

looKing ahead:

Sara Kate Roche

What's on at a glance: 1st Dec: Dementia awareness information meeting.

6th, 10th & 13th Dec: Story

regular events:

Pet Corner also on Duffry Hill and Mizzoni’s Café in Templeshannon opposite Treacy’s Hotel. Best of luck to all.

– Joseph Doyle

santa’s enchanted Castle (Enniscorthy Castle) €15 per child and €10 per adult. Immerse yourself in Christmas magic and enjoy fun and laughter with the crazy elves, visit Mrs Claus’ sweetshop and meet a host of Disney and Frozen characters. 26th November – 23rd December. www.santasenchantedcastle.ie. Ticket Hotline: 053 9376931. art exhibition – Zane sutra. The Presentation Centre, running from now to 23rd December.

Christmas Bazaar at enniscorthy gaelscoil. 4th December, 12 noon to 4.30pm. Adm free.

Kilcannon garden Centre will be hosting santa’s magical Kingdom on the first three Saturdays and Sundays in December from 12.30pm to 6pm and on 20th, 21st, 22nd Dec from 2-6pm and will also have a Christmas Fair there on 8th December from 5-8pm. enniscorthy historic & re-enactment society agm. 6th December 8pm in Athenaeum. peter pan pantomime. The Athenaeum, Enniscorthy, 8-11th Dec 2016.

See details on pages 16-17. rathnure pantomime society presents “The Reddest of Them All” in Rathnure Hall. December 11th @ 6pm, 18th @ 5.30pm, 29th @ 6.30pm, 12th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 19th, 28th and 30th @ 7.45pm. The Box Office numbers are 087-0687801 (10am-2pm) and 087-6954112 (6pm9.30pm) daily.

Christmas Crafts, antiques & Curios Fair in the athenaeum, 16th Dec to 24th Dec every day. €10 per stall. Adm free. the happy pear will give a fun, health education talk and cooking demo on Thursday 22nd December at 7pm in the Riverside Park Hotel. Tickets €20 are on sale now by phoning Enniscorthy & District Chamber on 053-9232006, and also at: www.santasenchantedcastle.ie/shop Joe doyles of the duffry New Year’s Eve – DJ Joe. On 1st Jan night – Matt and Bull.

Brendan grace, 7th January, Riverside Park Hotel.

Charlie landsborough, 12th January, Riverside Park Hotel.

See full entertainment listing on page 15. happy christmas to all our readers at home and abroad, see you all next year.

– Joseph Doyle

presentation centre yoga with nicola Brady Monday at: 7:30-9pm Thursday at: 7:30-9pm. €10 per class.

Contact Nicola on 087 2168819 for information. No booking necessary. mental health help & discussion group with grow Mondays at 7.30-10pm. Contact The Presentation Centre on 053 92 33000 for more information. drama with Wexford artist Community theatre Tuesdays from 5pm-6pm for 5-11 years, 6pm-7pm for 11 years +. €150 per year (payable over 3 terms). Contact Jacqui on 086 4413181 for information & to book a place dance with urban Funk dance school Tuesdays at: 7.30pm-8.30pm for 7-12 years, 8:30-9:30 for 13 years +. €6 per class with family rates available. Contact Ailish 089 2229661 for information singing lessons with Colla voce Wi n n e r o f t h e N e w R o s s Business Award for Best Startup Business. Wednesdays from

2.30pm. Variable prices per class requirements. Contact Joanne on 086 1073841 to book a place. dance with sheila grace dance school Wednesday from 2.30pm3.30pm 3 - 6 years, 3.30pm4.30pm 7-12 years. €80 per 12 week term with family rates available. Contact Kelly Jane Power on 087-6359978 or email sheilagracedance@gmail.com for information. arts & theatre with redmoon theatre Company Wednesday from 3.30pm4.15pm Children's Drama Group 5-6 years. 4.15pm-5.15pm Children's Theatre 7-11 years.

5.15pm-6.15pm Art All Ages.

6.15pm-7.15pm - Youth Theatre.

Drama/ Theatre €70 per 8 week term. Art €80 per 8 week term (all materials provided). Contact Micheal on 086 0861449 to book a place. slimming World Saturday at: 9am, 11am. €18 to join & €9 per week thereafter. Contact Keiran on 086 849 6642 to join the group. n

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Dublin Marathon Presentation Night in Donohoe's Bar. The John Corrigan Trophy was presented by Deirdre Corrigan to Conail Cooper for the first clubman home in a time of 2.41.29. The Teresa & Joe Cash Trophy was presented to Julie Kirwan for the first club lady home in a great time of 3.08.29. Well done to everyone who took part and got their hands on the coveted medal. n

Flying the flag for Enniscorthy Enniscorthy Dragons Kickboxing Academy recently sent three students and their coach to compete on the w o r l d s t a g e a t t h e Wo r l d Championships in Portugal. It was a huge honour for coach, Mark Enstone, and his students to represent their country. An enormous amount of hard work and dedication was required to achieve this feat but it paid off handsomely: Robyn Butler aged 12 won a Gold medal, Liam Murply aged 21 also won Gold, Joseph Howlin aged 25 took Bronze and Coach Mark Enstone won Gold. Mark would like to thank all involved including their sponsors and believes all should be proud of this local club’s remarkable achievements. n

The Irish ladies’ and men’s Shore Angling teams were captained by Wexford’s Anne Whitty and Martin Howlin.

World Shore Angling Championships some of Wexford’s best beaches together with Waterford’s Woodstown Beach were the centre of attention for two weeks in november when the world’s top sea anglers – 30 teams representing 18 countries – came to ireland to take part in the Fips 33rd World shore angling Championships organised by the irish Federation of sea anglers, with logistical and financial support from Wexford County Council, inland Fisheries ireland, and event ireland.

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The event brought some 4,000 bed-nights to Wexford during the off-peak tourist season and was a welcome opportunity to showcase the South East in particular as a world class angling destination.

It was joy all round for the Irish Mens and Ladies teams when both teams put through a near perfect performance on the final day of the 4-day competition to win Gold at the World Shore Angling Championships. n

Martin Howlin from Wexford was the Irish Shore Angling Team Captain.

it has been announced that Wexford based company, Club Choice ireland (the leading provider of tailor-made golfing holidays to the east and south east of ireland), will be continuing its partnership with stena line. the two companies first joined forces in 2013 and to date the collaboration has generated revenue of over €5 million for the irish tourism and hospitality sector.

In 2016 alone, Club Choice Ireland will deliver over 2,000 golfers to Ireland, many travelling through Rosslare Euro Port. Club Choice Ireland is supported by the Wexford Local Enterprise Office, Tourism Ireland and Failte Ireland.

It has been confirmed that, in 2017, Stena Line will present three prestigious Club Choice Ireland events - The Stena Line Senior Mixed Pairs (Trim, Co. Meath), The Stena Line Senior Gents Open (Kilkenny) and The Gourmet Golf Classic (Wexford).

Through its network of over 40 golf courses, hotels and resorts, Club Choice Ireland creates bespoke golfing holidays for the Irish and British golfer and with Stena Line operating up to 30 daily sailings to and from Holyhead, Liverpool, Fishguard and Cairnryan, the two companies are perfectly placed to offer a comprehensive golfing experience to those

Ian Baillie, Stena Line Product Sales Manager UK & Ireland and Tiernan Byrne, Managing Director Club Choice Ireland.

travelling from Britain.

Ian Baillie, Stena Line Product Sales Manager UK & Ireland, said: “Our alliance with Club Choice Ireland is a great fit with our British customers who are looking to access some of Ireland’s leading golf resorts. Golfers have the added benefit of being able to fill the car with their own golf clubs and equipment with no additional baggage charges, an important consideration especially for travelling groups.”

According to Tiernan Byrne, Managing Director Club Choice Ireland, “The continuing support of Stena Line is a further endorsement of the strength of the Club Choice Ireland brand in Britain. We are delighted that Stena Line con-

tinues to help us develop this.

These 2017 events are focused on showcasing the fantastic golfing destinations of the East and South East of Ireland and to ensure our guests want to return again and again.”

Details of the much loved, and historically ‘sold out’, Gourmet Golf Classic will be released in the New Year.

Throughout 2017, Club Choice Ireland will host five notable golf events – two of these will take place in Wexford delivering over 800 bed nights and over €150,000 to the local economy – full details on these two events will be announced soon.

For further information visit www.clubchoiceireland.com/golf-events/ n

Apply now for sports club funding sports clubs and organisations should prepare now for sports capital grants as the sports Capital programme is to commence in the near future.

Fine Gael Wexford TD, Minister Paul Kehoe, is calling on sports clubs and organisations to prepare for the necessary paperwork in advance as the Minister of State for Sport, Patrick O’Donovan, has “confirmed that the application process for the Sports Capital Programme for 2017 will be open by January at the latest”.

“Clubs and organisations will be given a number of weeks to complete the application process, but they should start preparing for their application now.

“The Minister confirmed that he will be announcing more comprehensive details of the new round shortly, including all of the relevant deadline dates. However it is very beneficial for sports clubs and organisations to get this advance notice of the application process, as many of them hold their AGMs around this time of year and they want to put their plans in place for 2017. For an application to be successful they must have matching funds

and so it takes some preparation.

“The Sports Capital Programme was re-instated by the last Fine Gael government in 2012, after they’d been cut by Fianna Fáil in the wake of the economic crash.

I was delighted to hear it confirmed in Budget 2017 that the grants would resume again next year.

“Many diverse types of clubs and organisations in Wexford benefitted from grants under the programme including Gusserane O’Rahilly GAA Club, Kilmore Quay Community Development Association, Adamstown Athletics Club, Campile United AFC. “The Sports Capital Programme represents an

excellent value for money investment. It is crucial we invest in sport and the health of our population, particularly with obesity on the rise.

Investing in sport is good for the health of the nation, both literally and economically.

“Fine Gael in Government is using our economic progress to invest in communities around the country and ensure that everyone can benefit.

Sport is just one important element of this. So far this year, over €22.8 million has been paid out through the excellent Sports Capital Programme to 680 organisations across the country in order to support the development of sports facilities and the purchase of sports equipment.” n

Enniscorthy Sports Hub At the November meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District plans for the next construction stage at the Hub were discussed. This stage involves the construction of a building to house changing rooms showers/toilets and an artist’s impression of the building was circulated to members. The cost will be in the region of €350,000.

The exact positioning of the building on the site was discussed before it was agreed that officials and councillors would meet on the site to look at the options.

The construction of a viewing stand will be a separate matter at a later stage and will depend on a substantial element of state grant to fund it.

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Local Glamour, Glitz & Literati

Carmel and Roger Harrington.

Pic: Maria Nolan.

Jilly Cooper and Marian Keyes Pic: Maria Nolan.

on 16th november i had the wonderful opportunity to attend the Bord gais energy irish Book awards at the double tree hilton, dublin, and experience all the glitz, glamour and razzmatazz of the red Carpet.

Joining RTE cameramen and Press from all the national newspapers I was blown away by the buzz, the style, the excitement and the talent.

Surrounded by sports celebrities like Paul O’Connell, Donal Lenihan, Jason McAteer and John Kavanagh and models and fashionistas like Roz

Purcell and Pippa O’Connor and the cream of Ireland’s Literati Donal Ryan, Cecelia Ahern, Marian Keyes, Liz Nugent, Paul Howard, Sinead Gleeson, Tana French and many, many more, not to mention the elusive Graham Norton, it was an enchanting evening beautifully choreographed and expertly managed by Unique Media and the lovely Lisa Buckley.

The red carpet fashion was stunning with the diminutive Cecelia Ahern captivating in a retro pink sequined number accompanied by her elegant mother Miriam. Midnight blue

retired school teacher mary Cotter was surrounded by family, former colleagues and friends at the presentation Centre on Friday evening 11th november as she introduced her book of short stories an eye on Myself to all present.

It was launched by her husband Richie, another retired teacher, and now well known community activist and volunteer who was lavish in his praise of Mary and her heartwarming stories of Tipperary

where she grew up and bygone days and people she knew.

Richie said how very proud he was of his wife and what she had achieved and he welcomed members of the Cotter and Cunningham families from both Tipperary and Kilkenny, f o r m e r c o l l e a g u e s f ro m Greystones and new friends from both Enniscorthy and Ferns, and paid tribute to both for making himself and Mary feel so at home here in Wexford.

Before calling on Mary to read

Alex Barclay and Ryan Tubridy.

Pic: Maria Nolan.

appears to be the new black as many of the shortlisted sported classy versions of both, including Vanessa O`Loughlin (aka Sam Blake), Hazel Gaynor, Alex Barclay and E.R. Murray who was wearing the most delicious Dorothy Over the Rainbow shoes and said when I admired them that they were to direct the eye away from the rest of her!

Kathleen Watkins looked regal at eighty-two in deep burgundy standing to one side whilst hubby Gaybo and Ryan Tubridy had a right old bant with Jason Byrne in front of the

cameras just about remembering in time to ask Kathleen, the author, to join them.

But Jilly Cooper at eightyeight stole the show. She looked simply elegant, sporting an extraordinary figure for an octogenarian and has managed to retain her girlish demeanour and can you believe a girlie naughtiness. Jilly, who has written over forty best-selling books, was the recipient of the Bord Gais International Recognition Award - a special award made to international authors who have contributed to the health and wealth of the Irish book trade.

A Family Affair from her book he thanked the Wexford Literary Festival for their endorsement of Mary and their sponsorship of the launch.

Mary Cotter began by saying that she wasn’t going to do the usual Oscar speech of thanking everyone including Mr. Eastwood after all, she said, she had written the book

herself and published it herself but then she had to admit that no-one ever does anything completely themselves and she thanked husband Richie for his staunch and continued support and her children Rory, John and Richelle, her own family siblings and parents, all her great friends including members of her Bridge

But my focus and reason for attending was of course our Wexford gal and Chairperson of the Wexford Literary Festival, Carmel Harrington, shortlisted for her fourth novel The Things I Should Have Told You. Carmel in flowing ballgown with intricate lattice top exquisitely complimented by an eye-catching piece of Blaithin Ennis jewellery looked born to the red carpet and along with husband Roger cut quite a dash.

It was an amazing achievement for Carmel to be nominated and all of Wexford should be proud of her. She is a terrific ambassador for the county and for the Wexford Literary Festival.

Now in its 11th year, the star-studded ceremony presented by RTE’s Keelin Shanley continued in the packed function room, and as winners were announced they were guided into the Green Room where they were interviewed by Evelyn O’Rourke in front of Press and members of book

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Club and members of the Delightful Dollies and all those attending.

The effervescent Mary read several small extracts from her stories with passion and animation leaving us eager to hear the final outcome of each.

She writes with warmth, nostalgia and a strong sense of family and place and an innate understanding of her own people. Many of Mary’s stories are about the simple, human quest for acceptance and love Mary Cotter and Maria Nolan at the launch of Mary’s short story collection ‘An Eye on Myself’.

Mary Cotter with members of the Cotter and Cunningham families. Pic: Maria Nolan.

clubs and writers circles from around the country.

Bord Gais Chairman Larry Mac Hale congratulated all of the winning authors, including Graham Norton, Paul O’Connell, Liz Nugent, Dave Rudden, Marian Keyes, Tana French, Orla McAlinden, Jane Clarke, T h e H a p p y P e a r, M i k e McCormack, Sinead Gleeson, E.M. Reapy, Paul Howard, Kathleen Watkins, Jilly Cooper and John Montague who received the Bob Hughes Lifetime Achievement Award.

Bord Gais Manager Dave Kirwan marvelled at the extremely high standard in this year’s shortlist and wished the authors every success in the future.

The exciting event is most certainly a fantastic celebration and the highlight of the Irish literary calendar bringing together the entire literary community readers, authors, booksellers, publishers and librarians to acknowledge and acclaim all that is good about Irish writing.

– Maria Nolan

and her language has a lovely Irish tonation to it like, ‘she was a young woman in her own power and glory’ and beautifully descriptive like, ‘his presence hung like a curry smell in the air’.

Mary Cotter has a gift for story telling and the short story genre is well suited to her but don’t take my word for it go out and buy An Eye on Myself for only €8 you won’t regret it.

– Maria nolan

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Pics Around Wexford Town by Patrick Hogan Pic: Patrick Hogan.

Orna Ross

Wins for Lorna & Orna!

orna ross, now living in london but raised in Wexford recently won the Best novel award in the Carousel aware prizes with her novel her secret rose, a literary-historical novel about the love affair between WB yeats and maud gonne.

Ross, born Aine McCarthy, was raised in Murrintown, Co. Wexford. She attended Murrintown National School and the Loreto Convent Wexford. She completed two degrees at University College Dublin, including a BA in English Literature and a Masters in Women’s Studies.

She also worked for some years as a lecturer in culture and creativity studies at UCD, teaching a groundbreaking C re a t i v e & I ma g i n a t i v e Practice course that forms the basis of her Go Creative! book series.

Carlow author, Lorna Sixsmith, won the Best Nonfiction Book award in the Carousel Aware Prize for independently published books with her second book How To Be A Perfect Farm Wife (published Sept 2015). Her third book An Ideal Farm Husband was recently launched in the Book Centre in Wexford.

The CAP awards aim to showcase the cream of Irish self-published authors, bringing them to the attention of

THEM Zane sutra’s exhibition currently running at the presentation Centre, enniscorthy, is powerful, poignant and comArtists Marja van Kampen (left) and Zane Sutra (right) both living and working in Enniscorthy.

bookshops, distributors and the media in Ireland and abroad. Eason and Dubray Books sponsored the awards and will stock the winning books from the five categories in their shops.

The five categories for 2016 were Best Nonfiction, Best Novel, Best Junior Book, Best Young Adult Book and Best Short Story Anthology.

The five winners are – Best Novel: Orna Ross with Her Secret Rose. Best Short Story Anthology: Kevin Doyle with Do You Like Oranges.

Best Young Adult Book: Brendan O’Connell with Death’s New Lease in Life.

Best Junior Book: Aisli Madden with Zenji and the Muzzy Bug. Best Nonfiction Book: Lorna Sixsmith with How To Be A Perfect Farm Wife.

The CAP Awards are run on a not-for-profit basis, with money raised through entry fees and a raffle on the night going to the mental health charity Aware. Carolann Copland, founder of the awards, says "Self-publishing has changed the face of publishing, but before The CAP Awards, many Irish self-published authors struggled to gain the recognition they deserved. I believe that there's a natural and complementary link between writing and mental health so Carousel was delighted to work with Aware and support their services also."

– Maria nolan

pelling, made even more so by director of the Wexford school of art & design Brian hand’s insight into the inspiration behind the exquisitely executed collection. Zane sutra, he said, was one of the most hard working and talented artists at the cenPic: Maria Nolan.

Cast of Maria De Rudenz at the National Opera House 6th November 2016 with Artistic Director David Agler.

Sunday, 6 November 2016, the curtain fell on the 65th Wexford Festival Opera as more than 850 people including audience, cast, crew and volunteers all joined hands and sang ‘Auld Lang Syne’ in harmony bringing the world-renowned international festival to a theatrical close.

Over the 12 days more than 23,000 tickets were issued for 54 separate events which ranged from evening performances, to ShortWorks daytime operas, to the ever-popular gala night. This year’s Festival saw a continued increase in ticket sales with many events sold-out months in advance for the second consecutive year. Other highlights of the year include: Three critically-acclaimed main evening opera productions;

Four nominations from the International Opera Awards, including ‘Best Festival’; Four live broadcasts of the operas via RTÉ lyric fm and BBC Radio 3 reaching millions of listeners worldwide; The CD and download release of the 2015 production of Guglielmo Ratcliff by Mascagni on the RTÉ lyric label.

Addressing the audience on the final night, Artistic Director David Agler announced the repertoire for the 66th Wexford Festival Opera, which will run for 18 days from Thursday 19th October until Sunday 5th November 2017: Medea by Luigi Cherubini (1760-1842), Margherita by Jacopo Foroni (1825-1858), Risurrezione by Franco Alfano (1875-1954).

Brid Aherne and Roisin Stack at Maria De Rudenz at the National Opera House 6th Nov. 2016.

Pic: Patrick Hogan.

Brendan Keane, Shane Kenny, Aaron Ffrench and Martin Crosbie at Shane’s launch of his album ‘The Great Unknown’, in Fusion Cafe, Wexford. Pic: Patrick Hogan.

The 4 of Us in Wexford Arts Centre, November 2016.

Pic: Patrick Hogan.

Susan Bolger and Robert Bolger at the Charity Ball in Clayton Whites Hotel for Wexford General Hospital.

Pic: Patrick Hogan.

tre and the inspiration for her exhibition came from a strong desire to do something commemorative in 2016.

Zane’s first inclination was to depict death and war and she began by drawing men in uniform but soon became bored with the concept and turned her attention to women who are the real tragic victims of war. What she has created are twenty hauntingly beautiful pieces depicting women, death, religion and sex. Brian Hand told the enthralled audience at the Opening in November that the model used by Zane for this collection were provocative French postcards circa 1914 that were found in the pockets of many of the soldiers in WW1, one is actually of Marlene Deitrich at the K Club.

The gentle, unassuming

Zane, originally from Latvia, looking elegant in black was surrounded by family and well wishers with many purchasing the lovely prints very reasonably priced and mounted by Enniscorthy Community Workshop. There is no doubt that this lovely woman has an amazing talent, her work is distinctive, thought provoking and hypnotic and as Brian Hand concluded, ‘In a few years time we will all be proud to say that we were at the opening of this unique exhibition.’

The exhibition runs until 23rd December and if you get a chance do call in to view it and perhaps even purchase a piece or a print which would make a novel present for someone this Christmas. Well done Zane – truly beautiful.

– Maria nolan

Roisin Williams holding one of the lovely prints. Pic: Maria Nolan.

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