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comment , ENNISCORTHY LOCAL ELECTION On average, over the years, statistics show that 30% of councillors change with each election. So some changes in the makeup of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council were to be expected at the recent Local Elections, but very few foresaw the dramatic changes that did occur. The loss of three of the most senior and experienced members – Keith Doyle, Paddy Kavanagh and Johnny Mythen, is a sad day for all of us who have seen at first hand the huge contribution and commitment to this town and district all three have made over many years. We wish the three new members, Municipal District poll-topper, A i d a n B r o w n e , CllrEnniscorthy Kathleen Codd-Nolan, at the Flood Defence Cathal Byrne and Exhibition launch with Ministers Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran and Paul Kehoe. Jackser Owens well in their new roles – they have big shoes to fill! See pages 6 and 13 for more details on this story.

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www.slaneynews.com ELECTIONS Looking back at my column of last month referring to the then forthcoming local elections I can claim some credit. Despite it being a full month ahead I predicted a council. On a couple of counts I was wrong. I had predicted that it would take a political earthquake to shift Johnny Mythen and that Paddy Kavanagh would get the last seat after a struggle. Things worked out differently with both failing to be elected. It was almost a foregone conclusion that Keith Doyle would lose out once the party took the decision to nominate Aidan Browne. That I had predicted. In fairness I had also stated that Cathal Byrne could pick up a young vote from across the spectrum, which he obviously did, and that Jackser Owens could

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not be ruled out. The biggest surprise of the election has to be the defeat of Johnny Mythen. Here is an outgoing councillor with a good work record, a permanent office in the town, who only missed the Dáil by 32 votes a few years ago, being booted out of office by the public. Questions will be asked within Sinn Fein as to why its vote collapsed, not only in Wexford, but across the country. Many Sinn Fein councillors lost their seats so it was not some inexplicable local event which saw the demise of Johnny’s political career. The harsh truth is that the party has lost its way under the leadership of Mary Lou McDonald. There is far too much emphasis on matters such as LGBT rights, same sex

marriage, and the so-called equality agenda and not enough action from the party on the bread and butter issues which face the majority of people today. While the above matters are important they should not be put before the questions such as the problems in the health service, housing crisis, pending Brexit disaster and so on. All we hear on those issues is that the party is against everything and anything which is put forward by others. The time has come for Sinn Fein to become more constructive on the day-today matters which concern people. If they fail to do that many of their present TDs will go the way of their councillors in the next general election. The defeat of Keith Doyle seems to be a self-inflicted

wound by Fianna Fail. It appears grossly unfair to treat an outgoing councillor in the manner Keith was by his own party. It was clear and obvious to everyone that there was no way whatever that Fianna Fail would get three out of six seats in the present climate. Keith’s experience will be missed and there will be a big expectation of delivery from the Brownes who now clearly dominate all Fianna Fail public representation in the Enniscorthy town area. Let’s hope that they can deliver. Paddy Kavanagh was pushed out by the boundary changes and also by the arrival of the new man, Cathal Byrne. Paddy will be missed as he was a straight-talking public representative and never hid behind political correctness. The return of Jackser

Owens is to be welcomed. One thing about Jackser is that he is the easiest of people to contact. He always had a high visibility around town and never objects to being stopped in the street to be asked a question or given a complaint. No doubt he will continue this policy for the next five years. All of the above being said it has to be accepted that the people have spoken. They have given their verdict, for better or worse. We wish all those elected the best of luck in the difficult times ahead with the task that they have volunteered to do. Any observations or comments on this column feel free to email: viewcolumn@gmail.com n

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The heritage town of Enniscorthy is set for a Norman invasion this June bank holiday weekend, however, instead of battles there are Storytelling sessions on the Enniscorthy Castle rooftop, Norman Shield Making, a Norman Living History Camp and Knights and Fairytales on offer as part of the annual Strawberry, Street Rhythms & Roots Festival 2019. The Norman themed events are part of the year-long programme of events taking place in Co. Wexford marking the 850th anniversary of the arrival of the Normans to Ireland on the shores of Wexford. During the June bank holiday weekend, visitors to the heritage town of Enniscorthy will have an opportunity to enjoy a variety of fun-filled Norman themed events for all of the family. To open the festival weekend on Friday evening May 31st, Norman Knights in full attire will frequent the town and join the annual Strawberry Fair/ Street Rhythms and Roots Festival opening parade at 7.00pm from the Promenade to the Market Square. On Saturday, June 1st, guided ‘Little Norman Shield Making workshops’ will be on offer at 1 pm and 3 pm. Norman tales will be on offer on the castle rooftop where the sharing of legends from Norman times will be shared at 2 pm and at 4 pm. Also on Saturday, June 1st, at the Norman Enniscorthy Castle, a Norman living history camp is set to feature, as ‘Keeping Up with the Normans’ will take over the castle grounds. Norman re-enactors will showcase Norman weaponry and share insights to the Norman way of life at the free-living history camp from noon to 5.00pm. The camp will then move to Abbey Square and will open from noon to 5 pm for visitors on Sunday. Back at Enniscorthy Castle on Sunday, June 2nd, families can come and meet the characters from their favourite fairytale books featuring as Knights and Fairytales on offer at Enniscorthy Castle from 1-5pm. The Norman themed events all take place as part of the Strawberry Fair / Street Rhythms and Roots Festival on the June Bank Holiday weekend, running from 29th of May to 2nd June in Enniscorthy. It’s the 52nd year of the Strawberry Fair.

Local politicians at the Flood Defence exhibition launch with Minister Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran and Enniscorthy Chamber President, Maree Lyng.

the final public exhibition of the enniscorthy Flood defence scheme opened on Friday 17th may 2019 in enniscorthy library with the minister for opW, Kevin boxer moran, assuring all present that the €44m (plus Vat) earmarked for the scheme is absolutely ringfenced, a point reiterated by minister paul Kehoe who stated that Finance

minister, paschal donohoe, is fully behind the scheme and the funding is 100% assured. this is reassuring for the owners of the 60 residential and 162 commercial properties which will be protected by the scheme. The scheme includes river channel widening, river deepening, bridge construction and removal, new traffic manage-

ment systems and the construction of extensive glass panelled flood walls through the town. The exhibition runs until 5:30pm on 18th June 2019, during opening hours, in both Enniscorthy Library and Wexford C o u n t y C o u n c i l o ff i c e s , Carricklawn, Wexford, and also o n t h e p ro j e c t w e b s i t e : www.enniscorthyfds.ie

In addition, members of the project team will be in attendance at Enniscorthy Library to answer any questions regarding the scheme on Wednesday 5th June, 10:30am to 7:30pm, and Thursday 13th June, 3pm to 8pm. While design and planning work have been ongoing, constructtion work on the scheme is due to start early next year. n

Local Council bids a fond farewell

The streets will be buzzing with Fairytale characters, colourful dancers, crafts and events in the town's Castle on the Saturday and Sunday. There will be roots music taking place in different venues throughout the town from lunch to late night along with live music and dancers on the main stage in the Market Square on Saturday and Sunday. During the August bank holiday weekend, the Rockin Food Festival in Enniscorthy town will host Norman Medieval Fare and a series of Norman themed events for children and adults at Enniscorthy Castle. For details on all of the events see www.visitwexford.ie/Norman850 Photo: Patrick Browne

Local Councillors and Council staff at the final meeting on 20th May of Enniscorthy Municipal District prior to the recent Local Elections. Back row L-R: Bernie Quigley (Enniscorthy Municipal District), Cllr Paddy Kavanagh, Cllr John O’Rourke, Cllr Johnny Mythen, Cllr Oliver Walsh, Cllr Keith Doyle, Cllr Barbara-Anne Murphy, Tadhg O’Corcora (Enniscorthy Municipal District). Front L-R: Liz Hore (Manager, Enniscorthy Municipal District), Cllr Kathleen Codd-Nolan, Cllr Willie Kavanagh, John Carley (Wexford County Council).

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OPENING OF ORCHARD PEACE PARK

TOWN TALK

WITH CLLR KEITH DOYLE OUTGOING MEMBER OF ENNISCORTHY MUNICIPAL DISTRICT COUNCIL AND OUTGOING CHAIRMAN OF WEXFORD COUNTY COUNCIL Right: Official Opening of Castle Gardens Memory Care Centre L-R: Senior Carer Liam, Staff Nurse Jinu, Director of Care Services Sue Shortt, Carer Nicole, Social Care Practitioner Mags, Carer Caroline, Director of Nursing Josepha Gladney, Minister Paul Kehoe TD, Clinical Nurse Manager Ericka, Executive Chairman of Mowlam Healthcare Pat Shanahan, Head of Business Development Joe Hanrahan and Catherine Atkinson, Administrator Castle Gardens Nursing Home. Below: Director of Nursing Josepha Gladney, Joe Hanrahan, Head of Business Development Mowlam Healthcare, Minister Paul Kehoe TD, Pat Shanahan, Executive Chairman Mowlam Healthcare, Social Care Practitioner Mags and Healthcare Assistant Caroline.

As outgoing Chairman of Wexford County Council and outgoing member of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council (formerly Enniscorthy Town Council) I was fortunate to be in a position to drive a lot of positive changes happening in Enniscorthy. I am delighted to have the opportunity afforded by this monthly column to share with you some information about these developments. In the last few issues I covered the work being done as regards industry, jobs, recreational facilities, infrastructure, housing, etc and this month I want to focus on the recent opening of the new Orchard Peace Park in town. As outgoing Chairman of Wexford County Council, and a proud Enniscorthy man, I want to say a sincere thanks to everyone for their support in getting this wonderful amenity park delivered for the town. The site has had a long association with the people of Enniscorthy, as it was where the

former Presentation Nuns were based for over 175 years. Enniscorthy Town Council bade an emotional farewell to the nuns at a reception in 2001 honouring the contribution of the Presentation Nuns to education and the wider community. Their legacy continues in the town with the Presentation Nuns cemetery located in the upper part of the new park. Indeed it is the intention to launch a plaque commemorating the nuns’ graveyard later this summer. The entrance to the new park from the Convent Road hosts the multi-use Presentation Arts Centre, situated on the site of the former Presentation Convent. The building retains the wonderful features of the former chapel building including the original stained-glass windows and timber ceiling creating a unique theatre with great acoustics and atmosphere. The Council will continue to work with Wexford Arts Centre to utilise the park as an outdoor performance space for poetry readings, music and other cultural initiatives. Wexford

Unveiling the plaque at the entrance to the Orchard Peace Park at the official opening on 20th May, L-R: John Carley (Wexford County Council), Cllr Barbara-Anne Murphy, Cllr Keith Doyle, Cllr Willie Kavanagh, Cllr Johnny Mythen, Cllr Kathleen Codd-Nolan, Cllr Paddy Kavanagh, Liz Hore (Manager, Enniscorthy Municipal District).

County Council wants the park to be a people’s park with a diverse range of activities particularly in its summer programme. The provision of this amenity space, adjacent to St. Aidan’s primary school, provides a natural outdoor play area with the school having its own entrance to the park. Theodore Roosevelt said that, “The nation behaves well if it treats its natural resources as assets which it must turn over to the next generation increased and not impaired in

value.” I am delighted that the design of the park has been mindful of the local ecology to provide an educational resource for children and an area for natural outdoor play.

provide us with an opportunity to keep in touch with nature and the outdoors, and research illustrates the proven positive health and wellbeing impact of such initiatives.

The creation of the insect bug hotel and extensive planting reminds us of the impact of climate change and the need to focus on our biodiversity. We all have a duty to protect our natural world including insects such as bees that pollinate and maintain our eco systems. Parks such as this

It is important that we continue to invest in our amenity and social infrastructure to ensure that, together with the major capital investment proposals, Enniscorthy will be transformed and prepared for its next phase, as a modern, vibrant, beautiful historic town for the future, for both its citizens and visitors. n

MAJOR NEW ADDITION TO CASTLEGARDENS NURSING HOME

ENNISCORTHY TIDY TOWNS All hands on deck! Sundays at 9.00am at the New Bridge on the Promenade to help Enniscorthy win Silver at this year’s national Tidy Towns competition.

NORMANS AROUND THE COUNTY On page 6 we highlight Norman activity that will be happening this summer in Enniscorthy. But there are other Norman events happening around the county for Norman 850.

minister paul Kehoe td officiated at the recent official opening of the new memory care centre in castle gardens nursing home, enniscorthy, with its specialist dementia trained care team, providing high-quality dementia care to enhance the quality of life for people living with dementia and alzheimers. “We are privileged to have this new and impressive facility in Wexford. This will enable those with dementia to live with dignity in the most appropriate setting,” Minister Kehoe said. Castle Gardens Memory Care Centre is managed by Mowlam Healthcare which currently operates 26 nursing homes around the country including specialist Memory Care Centres in Kilcolgan, Co. Galway, Kilrush Co. Clare and Adare, Co. Limerick. Memory Care is their unique model of person-cen-

tred specialist care, designed to ease the symptoms of dementia for an enhanced quality of life and empower individuals through the appropriate therapy. The Centre is contributing to the ongoing enhancement of care for residents of Castle Gardens Nursing Home and giving peace of mind to families knowing that a loved one is receiving expert care, attention, stimulation and support in a secure and compassionate community. Castle Gardens Memory Care Centre has been designed to provide a dementia-friendly environment and all the comforts of home for those living with dementia, Alzheimer’s, other forms of memory loss and cognitive impairment. The dementia-friendly environment helps residents remain independent and socially engaged in comforting surroundings. Their per-

son-centred memory care programme is built around a deep understanding of resident’s individual needs and wishes. Minister Keogh said, “I really want to commend Mowlam Healthcare and the fantastic team in Castle Gardens for the work that they do and for creating this new centre which promises to offer a great service to residents with dementia or other forms of memory loss.” Director of Nursing at Castle Garden, Josepha Gladney, added: “I am so proud to be part of the Memory Care Centre journey in Wexford. It’s a new concept for the area and will provide much-needed care for people living with dementia. This is a caring, bright and welcoming facility staffed by a highly trained and compassionate team of people.” For more information: mowlamhealthcare.com

A public lecture series will be hosted by Wexford libraries. A summer lecture series will be hosted by the Irish National Heritage Park. A series of guided walking tours will be on offer of the historic town of New Ross. Later in the year, a flagship event will be hosted by the Irish National Heritage Park as the spectacle of a Viking Fire Festival with a Norman twist will take place on September 28th and 29th. On October 12th and 13th, a re-enactment of the trial of Diarmuid MacMurrough will take place in Ferns. Taking 2019 to a close will be the ‘Carrick 850 International Conference’ hosted by the Irish Archaeology Field School, Irish National Heritage Park and partners on October 18th and 19th. Further details on all of the events can be found at www.visitwexford.ie/ Norman850

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Enniscorthy’s Orchard Peace Park now open! outgoing chairman of enniscorthy municipal district, cllr Willie Kavanagh, had the great pleasure of cutting the ribbon to formally open enniscorthy’s new orchard peace park on 20th may. Cllr Kavanagh spoke about the background to the park which is the culmination of almost five years of planning, design and construction, highCllr Keith Doyle speaks at the opening of the Orchard Peace Park.

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lighting it as an example of converting disused urban land into a vibrant, accessible space. “I want to acknowledge my fellow councillors in Enniscorthy Municipal District who prioritised the allocation of funding for this wonderful outdoor amenity, at the heart of its priorities, for the people of Enniscorthy. The park, at a cost of €470,000, was completely funded by Wexford County Council as part of its community investment programme,” Cllr Kavanagh said. The park is a great natural outdoor play area for children and has stunning views of the iconic Vinegar Hill and t h e S l a n e y v a l l e y. T h e Presentation Nuns’ graveyard can be easily accessed from the park also. A fully accessible path meanders from the new

entrance at Irish Street, through the existing woodland, to an entrance at Convent Road, at The Presentation Centre. The previous use of the site with its orchard connection is expressed through the planting of 2,800 plants including varieties of local apple trees, edible fruit trees of Enjoying the sunshine and a cuppa at the opening of the Orchard Peace Park.

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Cllr Willie Kavanagh, Chairman of Enniscorthy Municipal District, cuts the ribbon on the new Orchard Peace Park. Pic: Wexford County Council Photographers.

Enjoying the opening of the Orchard Peace Park were L-R: Fr Odhran Furlong, Maree Lyng (President, Enniscorthy & District Chamber) and Bishop Denis Brennan.

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THE WEEKEND OF 1ST AND 2ND JUNE OFFERS SUPERB FOOD AND ENTERTAINMENT FOR EVERYBODY: The big competition event will be held on Sunday 2nd June, with a big market also on Saturday 1st June. On Saturday the event runs from 9am to 5pm approx and on Sunday from 9am to 5.30pm approx with the winners of the competition being announced at approx 3.45pm on the Sunday.

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Launch of ‘The Past’ –

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The organ of the Uí Cinsealaigh Historical Society

Fr. James Hammel

issue number 33 of ‘the past’ will be launched in enniscorthy library on thursday, 27 June 2019 at 7.30 pm. the first issue of this historical journal appeared in 1920, and preparation is being initiated to publish the centenary edition next year. The edition being launched

will contain varied and interesting articles and is edited by Fr. James Hammel, who takes over as Editor from Canónach Séamas S. de Vál, who has held the position for some 46 years, and edited 25 editions of the Journal. With the variety of contributors he sourced and the diversity of articles published he has created a priceless repository of our county’s storied past. The Society in 2008 published a list of the names of all the contributors and the titles of the articles they wrote covering editions of ‘The Past’ from 1920 to 2008, twenty seven editions of the Journal. It also records the various Editors up to 1970 when Canónach de Vál took over the position. During the period covered there were four Editors, one hundred and

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sixty nine contributors and two hundred and nine separate articles. It is truly a treasure trove and an amazing collection of the county’s past and is a significant contribution to Ireland’s history. – Sean Doyle, Treasurer, Uí Cinsealaigh Historical Society

Peter Clince (barman, Dawson's, on left) and Clodagh Martin (Dawson's, on right) were delighted to recently present a cheque for €2,500 to Kevin Hughes representing the Hope Cancer Support Centre.

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The CFR course taught the participants how to perform CPR, use an AED and carry out a FAST assessment for Stroke. Annette Dupuy, of Wexford Public Participation Network (PPN) said, ‘We are delighted to offer this training... It makes our communities more resilient and highlights the importance of networking and working together for the benefit of

County Wexford’. It is crucial that AEDS are checked regularly and that they are registered with the National Ambulance Service. This means that in the case of an emergency the emergency services are aware of locations and access. AED registration forms are available on www.wexfordppn.ie or by contacting Wexford PPN at 053-9196553. n

Niamh and Mary from Enniscorthy Credit Union were delighted to present a cheque on behalf of their members to Michael and Denise from Hope & Dream 10 for €314.61 which was collected in the Enniscorthy Credit Union offices. This money will benefit the Hope Cancer Support Centre CLG and County Wexford Hospice Homecare.

Health & Wellbeing Launch at Bellefield a handy pocket-sized pamphlet with up-to-date, relevant information on many aspects of health & Wellbeing from healthy eating to gambling, bullying, alcohol and drug abuse, and everything in between, was launched at bellefield gaa by sam mccauley on thursday 9th may as part of Wexford gaa Wellness Week. As Healthy Club Officer and MC for the evening, it was my pleasure and delight to welcome so many well known town and county personalities to the event including Chairman of Wexford

County Council, Keith Doyle, who I wish to thank sincerely for attending having just been released from Wexford Hospital. Fr. Odhran Furlong who left Bishop Brennan saying Mass at St. Aidan’s to be at Bellefield to pray for good health for all present. Cllr Johnny Mythen and then candidates, Jackser Owens and Aidan Browne, who left the campaign trail to join us along with Tony Dempsey, Mayor of Wexford town. Chairman of Wexford County Board, Derek Kent, who endorsed the publication and complimented

the Bellefield Health & Wellbeing Committee for their ideas and commitment to the GAA’s Healthy Clubs Initiative. Maree Lyng, President of Enniscorthy Chamber, and Tony McEntee, CEO of McCauley Pharmacies, provided the funding for Wexford Wellness Week and also provided goody bags on the night for everyone in the Bellefield audience. B o b b y G o ff , C o u n t y Coaching Officer, Des Croke, Child Welfare Officer, Mary Doyle, Chairperson of Wexford Health & Wellbeing Committee, thanked the Rapparees/Starlights

group for all their work to date and looked forward to hearing of the progress on all their projects for the future. James Browne TD, a member of the Bellefield H&W Committee, and Dáil spokesman on mental health, spoke of the importance of this wonderful initiative and the importance of the GAA in Irish society and in communities in general. James said life was changing on almost a daily basis for our young people and they need to feel that they have someone to talk to, somewhere to go and some place they belong and many GAA Clubs

Tony McEntee CEO McCauley Pharmacies, Maria Nolan Healthy Clubs Officer, Mary Doyle Chair Health & Well Being County Committee, Sam McCauley Guest Speaker, Catherine Brogan Mental Health Ireland, Derek Kent Chairman Wexford County Board and James Browne TD

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around the country are to be commended for providing all of these. Catherine Brogan of Mental Health Ireland had travelled from Kildare to add her support and that of Mental Health Ireland to the Healthy Clubs Initiative and in particular to the Rapparees/Starlights publication – ‘it is indeed a beacon for health and wellbeing’, she commented, ‘providing helpful tips and information on many aspects of health and Mental Health Ireland are happy to endorse and support the terrific work being done by the club and the GAA in general.’ Sam McCauley said that he was privileged to launch the booklet ‘which is a mine of information where you can readily

source support from voluntary bodies and State facilities outlining the contact details of where this support can be acessed. It is an invaluable resource to have at hand in every home.’ Sam applauded the H&W Committee’s commitment to bringing 365 hurling and gaelic football to St. Patrick’s Special School saying, ’It is confirmation that the GAA is not just about winning championships but is also about creating winning people and a community that cares.’ Michael Doyle, Chairman of the Club, made a presentation to Sam as a small token of appreciation for all he has done for both the Rapparees/Starlights and Wexford GAA over many years. – Maria Nolan

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Local Election brings major changes the big talking point in enniscorthy following the recent local elections was the loss of three of the most senior and experienced members of enniscorthy municipal district and Wexford county council – Keith doyle, paddy Kavanagh and Johnny mythen, who have all made a huge contribution to enniscorthy, and co. Wexford generally, over many years. They have been replaced by two new faces representing a younger generation – aidan

browne (Fianna Fail) and cathal byrne (Fine Gael), and by Jackser owens – no stranger to the Council chamber having previously served before and who secured almost 1,000 votes on the First Count – a remarkable achievement. We wish them all the best of luck. In an era when women are still hugely under-represented in local politics, Enniscorthy returned two prominent sitting councillors – Kathleen codd nolan (Fine Gael) who topped the poll, and barbara-anne

A few words from Paddy Kavanagh... It was a great honour for me to represent Enniscorthy and Co. Wexford over many years. My first priority always was serving the people of Enniscorthy and the county. I want to thank my family, friends, supporters, and the many officials I worked with over the years. And to all who came out to vote (those who voted for me and those who didn’t) I really appreciate you taking the time and effort to do so. Thanks again.

A few words from Johnny Mythen... Firstly I would like to thank all the people who voted for me in the local elections. It was a privilege and honour to serve you as best I could. Secondly, I would like to thank my election team for all the hard work during the last couple of months. In conclusion, I would like to wish the incoming Council every success and to thank the many friends I have made on my political journey. I especially want to pay tribute to my family for supporting me during the good times and the bad. I also look forward to challenging for a seat in the next general election. Again thank you all.

murphy (Fianna Fail) who was the first person elected for her party. Completing the 6-member Enniscorthy District Council is Cllr John o’rourke, Independent, who once again performed incredibly well securing almost 1,300 first preference votes. We w i s h t h e n e w Enniscorthy Council well in its endeavours and look forward to reporting on its meetings in the months and years ahead. n

FIRST COUNT - ENNISCORTHY ELECTORAL AREA:

A few words from Keith Doyle... After 25 years of continuous service to the people of Enniscorthy and Co. Wexford, I find myself no longer an elected public representative. Over those 25 years I have worked with many committed Councillors and Council officials. I would like to thank those people and the voters of Enniscorthy District who reelected me on numerous occasions to serve them. Thanks also to my family, friends, supporters and campaign workers who put in so much effort on my behalf – I would like to thank each and every one of them most sincerely, and also all those people who’ve been so kind to me since the recent election – I am really humbled by the warmth of the reaction that I have experienced.

ENNISCORTHY OUTCOME AFTER FINAL COUNT:

THANK YOU... I would like to thank the people of Enniscorthy Municipal District for re-electing me to Wexford County Council. I am deeply grateful for your continued support, and look forward to working hard for our community over the coming five years.

Thank You! To all those who turned out and voted for me to represent you on the Wexford County Council, I thank you. It will be a great honour to serve the people and communities of Enniscorthy and I promise you hard work and honesty. To my family and friends, whose support made it possible for me to run as a candidate, I thank you all. I am looking forward to getting started in the role and being a fresh new voice for Enniscorthy.

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Business as usual at The 1798 Centre

‘The Longest Day’

Vinegar Hill by Ger Carty to m a r k t h e 2 2 1 s t anniversary of the battle of Vinegar hill, the national 1798 rebellion centre in conjunction with enniscorthy municipal district are hosting ‘the longest day’, a memorial ceremony remembering those who died during the 1798 rebellion. This annual event is aptly entitled ‘The Longest Day’ as the 21st of June; the day of the battle is indeed the longest

day from both an astronomical perspective and for those 30,000 men, women, and children who took part in the battle. This year’s ceremony takes place on Friday 21st June, beginning at 7:15pm at the bottom of Vinegar Hill Lane, where pikemen will assemble and march to the top of Vinegar Hill. All are welcome to join in and march along with the pikemen, particu-

larly those from overseas and here at home whose ancestors fought in the Rebellion. At 7:30pm, representatives from the different religious communities and councils will gather for a blessing,which will be followed by poetry recitation and a wreath laying ceremony. Following the commemoration on Vinegar Hill, all are invited to Enniscorthy Castle for light refreshments.

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Hundreds of spectators are expected to be present at this commemorative event, which remembers a defining moment in our nation’s history, providing an opportunity to come together as a community to remember those who lost their lives, in an inclusive and appropriate way. For more information please contact the National 1798 Rebellion Centre on 053 92 37596. n

the proposed sale last year of the national 1798 rebellion centre in enniscorthy didn’t proceed and it’s very much business as usual at the award-winning centre. and to help celebrate its extended 7-day summer opening (until 31st august) an 'open evening ' will be held shortly at the centre. Full details of the Open Evening will be carried on the ‘National 1798 Centre’ Facebook page and also on the Slaney News page.

The event will help remind the public that the fantastic 1798 Centre is very much open and a 'must see' for locals and visitors alike, as is its related attraction, Enniscorthy Castle. 1798 centre opening hours: Mon-Fri 9.30am to 5pm (last entry 4pm). Weekend Opening from June 1st to Aug 31st, 12 noon to 5pm (last entry 4pm). tel: (053) 9237596 www.1798centre.ie n

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Noel Doyle, Mary Doyle, Padge Courtney, Mary Flynn and Breda Flood. Pic: Maria Nolan.

Linda Thorpe (second from left) with her two daughters Georgina (left) and Majella (second from right) and her three grandchildren L-R: Leah, Caoimhe and Aoibhe. Pic: Maria Nolan.

on 22nd may the riverside park hotel, enniscorthy, hosted the gala dinner of the 22nd annual conference of the retired nurses association of ireland. This was a prestigious event and well done to the Organising Committee and to MC for the occasion, Enniscorthy woman Linda Thorpe, who combined eloquence, wit and emotion as she paid tribute to long-serving National Secretary, Enniscorthy’s

Eddie Kelly, on his retirement after two decades in the position. The evening, and indeed the two-day Conference, was a huge success and a cause for celebration with presentations made to Eddie by his grandchildren and by President of the Association, Joe Cunningham, and incoming Secretary, Joe McGill, in recognition of his trojan work and magnificent contribution to the Association. – Maria Nolan

as part of the all-inclusive ethos of the gaa’s new health & Wellbeing initiative, the We x f o r d h & W c o u n t y committee, in conjunction with mary Flynn of sports active Wexford, introduced Wheelchair hurling at the astro active centre,

b e l l e f i e l d , o n tu e s d a y evening, 21st may. The plan is to continue every Tuesday evening from 8-9pm with this wonderfully inclusive project which endeavours to bring our national game of hurling to everyone regardless of ability or indeed mobility.

Over the coming weeks Leinster Wheelchair Hurling will come to Enniscorthy to give a demonstration and all are welcome. So go along next Tuesday evening at 8pm or give Mary a call at 087-7034067 for more information. – Maria Nolan

Wexford Borough Council’s pre-election meeting

Dr Mairead Kelly, Muireann Gahan, Eddie Kelly and Lochlainn Gahan.

Pic: Maria Nolan.

The final meeting of Wexford Borough Council before the Local Elections on 24th May. The outgoing Mayor, Tony Dempsey (fourth from left, front row), retired from politics at that meeting.

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JUST SOME OF THE MANY WEXFORD LITERARY FESTIVAL EVENTS:

WEXFORD LITERARY FESTIVAL LOCATION: Historic Enniscorthy FRIDAY 28TH JUNE, 3.30PM, BYRNE’S BOOKSTORE, COURT STREET ■

Byrne’s Bookstore’s Bookmarker Competition Awards: Individual and School Winners announced and rewarded. Adm: FREE. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

MONDAY 1ST JULY – SUNDAY 7TH JULY. TOWN SHOP WINDOWS. ■

Eileen Gray Window Displays in Enniscorthy & Wexford Town: shop windows and venues, with the winning shop display on a “literature theme” Award on Friday 5th July. Adm: SHOP WINDOWS. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

THURSDAY 4TH JULY: WELCOME TO THE FESTIVAL OPENING AND DRAMA ■

6.30pm – 8pm, Enniscorthy Library, Lymington Road. Friends of the Festival Reception & Opening Speeches with Guest Speaker: Sinead Crowley. Music: Dermot Byrne. Adm: FULL TICKET HOLDERS & by invitation. ■ 8pm – 10pm, Holohan’s Pub, Slaney Place. Plays in a Pub. 2018 Short Plays by Dempsey, Kelly and Palmer with local actors. Music by Blues musician, Dermot Byrne. Adm: €5. ■ 8pm – 10pm, Wexford Arts Centre, Wexford Town. Diary of Maynard Perdu by Billy Roche starring Peter McCamley. Adm: €18/€16. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

FRIDAY 5TH JULY: CHILDREN & YOUTH; STORY & SONG; VISUAL STORY & AWARDS NIGHT ■

10.30am - Noon, Enniscorthy Library, Lymington Rd. National School students. Stories with Irish Best Seller and Children’s author, Caroline Busher. Bookings essential: 053 923 6055. Adm: FREE. ■ 2pm – 4pm, Enniscorthy Library, Lymington Rd. Secondary School age 13 - 18. Beginners welcome. Renowned Irish comic book artist Nick Roche is going to give you the building blocks to create your own comic book stories. Book a place: 053 923 6055. Adm: FREE. ■ 2pm, The Presentation Centre, Nunnery Road, “Hello Delia Murphy” with Carmen Cullen. Celebrate this amazing 1930s Irish woman’s life through singing, story and slideshow. Live music. Live Literature. Carmen’s book “Hello Love” on sale. Adm: €10 OR FULL FESTIVAL TICKET. ■ 6.15pm – 10pm, The Presentation Centre, Nunnery Road, “Response, Text Redefined.” Exhibition: the Denis Collins Visual Art Award & Wexford Literary Festival’s Awards Night with 4 play readings & judging. Adm: FULL TICKET HOLDERS & by invitation. ■ 8pm – 10pm, Wexford Arts Centre, Wexford Town, Diary of Maynard Perdu by Billy Roche starring Peter McCamley. Adm: €18/€16. FESTIVAL BAR & CAFÉ: 10AM – MIDNIGHT @ THE PRESENTATION CENTRE, NUNNERY ROAD. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

SATURDAY 6TH JULY: READERS, WRITERS & SPOKEN WORD DAY ■

10am – 12.30pm, The Presentation Centre, Nunnery Road, Meet The Publisher: 12 max. Paula Campbell of Poolbeg Publishing. Adm: FULL FESTIVAL TICKET Plus €10. ■ 10.00am – Noon, The Presentation Centre, The Underground Society: Creative Writing Workshop (20 max). Three Irish Best Selling Authors: Shane Dunphy; Caroline Busher; Sheila Forsey. Adm: €15. ■ 10am – 2pm, The Athenaeum, Castle Street, Byrne’s PopUp BookShop, Books of ALL the writers available for purchase in one place! Explore the books while you as a family have fun creating a book cover mural. Adm: FREE FAMILY EVENT. ■ 10.30am – 11.30am, Treacy’s Temple Bar. A Shot Of Poetry, Relaxing over a cuppa, refresh your soul with local poets John Kelly, Joe Neal and Mary Cotter. Bring your own poem … Adm: FREE ENTRY. ■ 10.30am – 11.30am, Enniscorthy Library, Lymington Rd. Storytelling with Joe Brennan, our international Wexford storyteller. Ages 5 – 8. Bookings: 053 923 6055. Adm: FREE. ■ 11am – Noon, Enniscorthy Castle. Ruadh Butler discusses his Trilogy of work on the Normans in Ireland in a Norman Castle. Adm: FREE. ■ Noon – 1pm, Enniscorthy Library, Lymington Rd. Storytelling with Joe Brennan our international Wexford storyteller. Ages 9 – 12. Bookings: 053 923 6055. Adm: FREE. ■ Noon – 1pm, Byrne’s Bookstore, Court St. “Tea ‘n Tales” Book Launch & Signing with Felicity Hayes-McCoy. Adm: FREE. ■ Noon – 12.30pm, The Athenaeum. Self-Publish Chat with Andrew Haworth of Lettertc Printing Co., Cork. Adm: FREE. ■ 12.30pm – 1.30pm, River Restaurant, Market Square. PopUp Spoken Word in Cafés, John Cummins; Erin Fornoff; Zena O’Brien and hosted by Cursed Murphy. Adm: FREE ENTRY. ■ 2pm – 2.30pm, The Wilds Café & Deli, 23 Weafer St. PopUp Spoken Word in Cafés, Cursed Murphy; FeliSpeaks. Adm: FREE ENTRY. ■ 2pm – 3.30pm, The Athenaeum. Pig’s Toes & Handbags: Poetry Workshop (20 max) with poetry award Judge, Margaret Galvin. Adm: €10. ■ 2pm – 5.30pm, The Church Institute, Church St. In Conversation With. Adm: €15 OR FULL FESTIVAL TICKET. 2pm, June Caldwell & Paula Campbell. 2.45pm, Eamonn Wall & Paul O’Reilly. 3.45pm, Jade Mullett (to be confirmed) & Niamh Devereux of VIP Magazine. 4.30pm, Felicity Hayes-McCoy & Jarlath Glynn. ■ 3pm – 5pm, The Presentation Centre, Nunnery Road. Step Up To The Mic: Win the Cursed Murphy Spoken Word Award. New voices as well as Cursed Murphy, FeliSpeaks, John Cummins, Zena O’Brien; Erin Fornoff. Adm: €5 OR FULL FESTIVAL TICKET. ■ 3pm – 4pm, Byrne’s Bookstore, Court St. “Tea ‘n Tales” Book Launch & Signing with Sheila Forsey. Adm: FREE. ■ 3.30pm – 5.30pm, The Athenaeum, Castle Street. Byrne’s PopUp Bookshop. Books of ALL the writers available for purchase in one place! Look at the Book Cover Mural created this morning. Adm: FREE. ■ 3.30pm – 4pm, The Athenaeum, Castle Street. Poetry Reading with John D. Yates. Adm: FREE. ■ 7pm for 7.30pm, Enniscorthy Castle, Castle Street. Culture & Cocktails in the Castle. Seats Limited. Cocktails by Jackford Gin. Adm: €10. ■ 7pm, The Presentation Centre, Nunnery Road. Quare Taken: Exhibition Launch of visual artist, Larry Dunne’s work. Adm: FREE. ■ 8pm – 10pm, Wexford Arts Centre, Wexford Town. Diary of Maynard Perdu by Billy Roche starring Peter McCamley. Adm: €18/€16. ■ 9.30pm, The Presentation Centre, Nunnery Road. Cursed Murphy Versus The Resistance. Adm: €10. FESTIVAL BAR & CAFÉ: 1OAM – MIDNIGHT @ THE PRESENTATION CENTRE, NUNNERY ROAD. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

SUNDAY 7TH JULY: FILM, STORY, MUSIC AND DRAMA DAY ■ ■

Registration from 10am; 10.30am – Noon, The Presentation Centre. Film Script Writing Workshop (20 max) with Imelda O’Reilly. Adm: €15. Noon – 1.10pm, The Presentation Centre. Arán & Im (Irish for Bread & Butter) with Manchán Magan. A bilingual play involving the baking of real bread whilst the audience churns the butter! Adm: €15 Or FULL FESTIVAL TICKET. ■ 1.15pm – 2pm, Orchard Peace Park, The Presentation Centre. Cool Hand Ukes. A Wexford ukulele group. Family Fun … bring a picnic lunch for the bread made at Arán & Im! Adm: FREE. ■ In Conversation With. Adm: €15 Or FULL FESTIVAL TICKET. 2pm – 3pm, Byrnes Bookstore, Court Street. Tea ‘n Tales: New Voices plus Book Reading & Signing with Peter Murphy. Finger food by Byrne’s Bookstores. Ticketed. 3.15pm – 4pm, The Presentation Centre. Emer Martin former UN journalist & Helena Mulkerns. 4pm – 5pm, The Presentation Centre, Nunnery Road. Imelda O’Reilly & Fintan Kelly. 5pm +, The Presentation Centre. Festival Close with Sir Writesalot. Stay and meet in the Festival Bar. FESTIVAL BAR & CAFÉ: 1OAM – 6.30PM @ THE PRESENTATION CENTRE, NUNNERY ROAD. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– EARLY BIRD FULL WEEKEND FESTIVAL TICKET AVAILABLE UNTIL SUNDAY 23RD JUNE: €40. Save €25 PLUS entry to two by invitation events (restricted by numbers). ■

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Enniscorthy’s colourful carnival – June bank holiday weekend Pic: Maria Nolan.

This year’s Strawberry Princesses with reigning Strawberry Queen, Ciara Byrne, and Cllr Paddy Kavanagh. See more details on page 22.

If the colour, variety, pace, beauty and diversity we saw at the Strawberry Fai r/ Street Rhythms and Roots Launch at Treacy’s D Bar on Tuesday 14th May is any indicator, then we are in for a feast of a festival in Enniscorthy this June Bank Holiday weekend. Strongbow was joined by Dorothy and friends from Oz, along with Norman Knights, Rock n Roll Dancers, stunning Princesses and members of Martina Leacy’s School of Dance as Councillor Paddy Kavanagh, deputising for Chairman of Enniscorthy Municipal District Willie Kavanagh, launched the 52nd Enniscorthy Festival. MC extraordinaire and Chairman of the Festival Committee, Jimmy Gahan, told the packed D Bar that this was going to be a full-on festival heralded by the Strawberry Ball at the Riverside Park Hotel on 29th May which is fast becoming the event of the Enniscorthy summer season. On Thursday, 30th May, Enniscorthy Drama will perform the much-liked Pub

L-R: Roisin Williams, Roisin Boyd (Diageo, sponsors) Maria Nolan at the Strawberry Fair / Street Rhythms & Roots Festival Launch.

Theatre at Holohan’s Pub, Slaney Place. On Friday, 31st May, a Reception will be hosted at Enniscorthy Castle where well known local lass, Xpose Stylist and Fashion Blogger Laura Mullett, will officially open the 52nd Festival following which guests will be invited to join the Carnival Parade from the Prom to Market Square. The colourful Mardi Gras style procession will include Normans, Dance Acts, Street Performers, Disney Characters, Drummers and Local Groups and will be piped all the way to Market Square for a Kiddies Disco, Introduction of the 2019 Princesses with Liam Sharkey and Laura Mullett, followed by entertainment from the very popular Celtic Roots. The Strawberry Roots Trail will also kick into action in 8 well known Enniscorthy establishments on Friday 31st including Toss Kavanaghs, T. Doyles, Stamps, Popovicis, Rackards, Holohans, Treacys Hotel and Alba Restaurant – all these gigs are free – now how is that for

fantastic entertainment. On Saturday, 1st June, the traditional Strawberry Fair venue of Market Square will come alive early with an Open Air Lifestyle Fitness Session with Alan Wilson and the Strawberry Princesses. Market Square will be a Kiddies Paradise all day Saturday with Face Painting, Balloon Modelling, Baby Bop and Disney Characters, Hip Hop, Latin, Cha Cha and Irish Dancing plus a lotta, lotta fun and games. Enniscorthy Castle will host children’s workshops with a Norman twist for the year that’s in it – Norman Shields and Norman Tales and Enniscorthy Historical Re-enactment Society will look the part as they perform Keeping Up With The Normans. The Presentation Centre will be a kaleidoscope of colour on Saturday as Africa Day celebrations get underway with music, dance, art, food and the complex Ethiopian Coffee Making Ceremony. On the Bandstand on Saturday evening, the Market Square audience will be treated to Blind Date and Interviews with the 2019 Princesses. Follow the Strawberry Roots Trail on Saturday in 12 different Enniscorthy establishments across the town with top class free entertainment including Folk/Country/ Swamp Roots/ American Blues/Bluegrass and of course good old Rock n Roll. I would challenge anyone to say there isn’t something to cater for every musical taste in this most comprehensive and varied programme of entertainment.

On Sunday 2nd June prepare to have your tastebuds assaulted at Abbey Square – the venue for the mouthwatering All Ireland Farmers Market – sample the succulence of excellent food produce from all over Ireland. Ain’t Misbehavin will be jazzing it up at Market Square from 1pm while over at Enniscorthy Castle the unusual pairing of Dorothy & Strongbow will be following the Yellow Brick Road trying to find their way home. Castle Street is the place to be if you want to ride a Buckin Bronco or test your strength against Sumo Wrestlers and Gladiators. Later at Market Square you can experience a little bit of magic with Fred the Party Professor or enjoy the colour, beauty and movement of national and international dancers from a variety of ethnic groups. The pièce de résistance will of course be the Crowning of Strawberry Queen 2019 at Market Square at 7pm followed by Creedance Clearwater Revival music on the Bandstand. And the 52nd Festival will rock to a close with the fabulous Jivecats at the IFA Centre and almost 20 free gigs on the Strawberry Roots Trail. As Strongbow, aka Richie Cotter, put it, ‘The Normans rocked these shores 850 years ago, prepare to be rocked again this June Bank Holiday weekend at the 52nd Enniscorthy Strawberry Fair / Street Rhythms and Roots Festival.’ – Maria Nolan

BLACKSTAIRS MOUNTAIN THEATRE

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Chitty hits all the right notes ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

BLACKSTAIRS MOUNTAIN THEATRE presents WOMAN IN BLACK 20 Jun – 22 Jun. Drama. Blackstairs Mountain Theatre proudly presents the premiere of Nic Furlong's play, Woman in Black, as their mid-summer production 2019. The play, a dark comedy, is set in the public house of Frank Maher in the shadow of Vinegar Hill, Enniscorthy. The time is the early spring of the present year. Soon after the arrival of a woman, dressed in black, a chain of events is triggered that irrevocably change the lives of ordinary people as old loves, old losses and old betrayals surface in this powerful tale. A stellar cast features in a story of love and lust, anger and vengeance, light and darkness, exposing unexpected twists, that is sure to deliver an emotional impact. Tickets €10. 20th, 21st and 22nd June. 8pm. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Plus art exhibitions, workshops, classes, childen’s activities etc. See www.presentationcentre.ie for details. Tel: (053) 9233000. Always lots happening at The Presentation Centre.

Wexford Light Opera Society’s recent production of ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’ in the National Opera House Wexford was a huge success. Above left: Cast members Dylan Walsh and Pete McCamley with WLOS stalwart Tony Brennan. Above right: Caragh Simpson, Lisa McDonald (Sponsor), Mary Fox (WLOS President) and Amy Doyle.

The legendary Don Baker comes to Wexford The Don Baker band will be performing in Wexford Arts Centre on Saturday 15th June. Born and bred in Dublin, Don Baker first learned to play harmonica as a young lad in hospital recovering from a bout of TB. While convalescing, unable to go out like the other boys of his age, he immersed himself in The Blues and most especially The Blues Harmonica listening to the recordings of Sonny Boy Williamson and Howlin’ Wolf.

Fifty years on and Don is still immersed, still listening, still performing to the songs of Blues legends and adding to the Blues canon with songs and compositions of his own. Indeed his own songs have been recorded by scores of other artists including Sinead O’Connor, Charlie McCoy, Finbar Furey, Declan O’Rourke and Liam O’Maonlai. He has released fifteen albums and shared stages with Tom Jones, Sinead O’Connor and Van Morrison.

As an actor Don played opposite three-time Oscar Winner Daniel Day-Lewis in “In the Name of the Father” and on television he portrayed gangster Thomas Flynn in RTÉs “Fair City”. But it is on stage, immersed in The Blues, that Bono’s favourite harmonica player really comes to life. Don is foremost a true entertainer. Don’s new album, covering 40 years of his recording career, entitled “Don Baker”, is being released around now. ■

DANCING AT THE CHECKOUT IN RATHNURE! The Rathnure Panto Society Summer Musical is back. Since Torn Dreams in 2010, the group have continued their run of original musicals, taking hits from across the decades and producing unforgetable stories to these soundtracks. Now with their 10th musical, it's time to go back to the glorious year of 1996 when the Wexford Senior Men’s Hurling Team last won the Liam McCarthy Cup in Dancing at the Checkout: The Musical! It is the night before the big day, and the staff of Pettitt's SuperValu are stocking the shelves to prepare for the influx of customers on the way to Croker. However, with the staff about to strike, the manager moves to ease the tension by getting the staff All Ireland tickets! But disaster strikes when some bungling robbers attempt to rob the tickets, and comedy ensues. With a mixture of laughs, sadness and mayhem, and the greatest hits of the 1970's to 1990's blended throughout the show, this is one night out you will not want to miss! The show runs for 6 nights: June 20th, 21st, 24th, 26th, 27th and 28th at 7.45pm nightly. Call the Box Office on the new number 087-0680564 or 087-6954112. You can also find more information on their Facebook page. Dancing at the Checkout: The Musical! – a show not to be missed!

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They’ve got rhythm... ENNISCORTHY CAMERA CLUB Est. 1977

Presenting the

Annual Members Photography Exhibition

Keep an eye out for the Martina Leacy dance academy who will performing at the Enniscorthy Street Rhythms Festival (part of the Strawberry Fair / Street Rhythms & Roots Festival) again this year. This dance academy has performed at every Street Rhythms Dance Fest since it began in 2008.

At the Church Institute Castle Hill, Enniscorthy Friday 31st May to Monday 3rd June From 1pm to 9pm 52nd Strawberry Fair/Street Rhythms and Roots Festival 2019 29TH MAY 2019-2ND JUNE 2019

Michael is All-Ireland champion actor!

Wexford Charity Black Tie Ball

Congratulations to Michael Dunbar of Kilrush Drama Group (and a huge presence over many years in Enniscorthy drama circles) on winning the Best Actor award at the recent All-Ireland Drama Festival in Athlone for playing Thomas Dunne in 'The Steward of Christendom'.

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Wexford Charity Black Tie Ball in aid of The Alzheimer Society and Irish Cancer Society at Wexford’s Talbot Hotel, L-R: Elaine Roche, Cathy Shannon and Linda Brennan.

Wexford Charity Black Tie Ball: Mary Kerr and Catherine Malone.

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Your “cut out and keep” Enjoy Wexford’s beaches this summer JUNE ENTERTAINMENT All venues are in Enniscorthy unless otherwise stated.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– JAMES PATRICK GAVIN – CHEWING THE FAT. Music. 30 May. London born multi-instrumentalist James Patrick Gavin creates folk music that dances the line between tradition and irreverence, London and Ireland, groove and grace. “The sound of today’s London Irish” Mark Radcliffe. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– NOEL QUAID AND THE LOW PRESSURE SYSTEMS. Music. 14 June. Join Noel Quaid and guests for a evening of original tunes. Noel Quaid - Guitar and Vocal, Iain King - Guitar, Brendan Carthy - Drums, Bryan Steacy - Bass. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– KEVIN LAWLOR'S APK TRIO. Music. 15 June. At The Sky & The Ground. This new project by drummer and local jazz musician Kevin Lawlor will combine 3 of Wexfords foremost improvising musicians to play a program of different and some unconventional music by the likes of Kurt Rosenwinkel, Stevie Wonder, Joshua Redman, Billie Eilish, John Coltrane among others. An evening of exciting music in the intimate surroundings of the SUAS Bar at The Sky and the Ground with Kevin Lawlor - drums, Patrick Molitor - Keys / Synths and Alex O'Keeffe - guitar / EFX. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– DON BAKER. Music. 15 June. See page 17. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– BILLY ROCHE RED GUITAR TOUR. Music. 22 June. With a successful album - DEAD MAN’S SHOES - in the bag, Billy Roche returns to the Wexford Arts Centre on Saturday 22nd June. Songs from the album will be revisited, along with an intriguing batch of new tunes. Billy will be joined by his two comrades-in-arms and multi instrumentalists Mike Odlum (vocals/bass/ piano/ harmonium/ harmonica) and Pete McCamley (vocals/ drums/ percussion/ flute/ glockenspiel/ mouth organ etc). Together they make a fascinating, eastern psychedelic sound. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Plus art exhibitions, workshops, classes, childen’s activities, etc.

See www.wexfordartscentre.ie for details. Tel: 053-9123764.

QUALITY OF WEXFORD BEACHES AND MARINAS RECOGNISED AT NATIONAL AWARDS The consistently high quality of Wexford public beaches and marinas was recognised again when the 2019 Blue Flag and Green Coast Awards were announced, with Co. Wexford receiving a total of 9 Blue Flags and 8 Green Coast awards. The Blue Flag Award is presented to beaches and marinas with excellent water quality and which achieve high standards in a wide range of other criteria including environmental education, management of the environment, safety and other services. The Green Coast Award is given to beaches which may be less developed and less populated than Blue Flag beaches but which nevertheless have excellent water quality. Wexford Co. Council successfully retained all 7 Blue Flags awarded last year while the coveted Blue Flag award was also retained for the Council’s two public marinas at Kilmore Quay and New Ross. We x f o rd C o . C o u n c i l Director of Services John Carley

Giving Something Back The family of Darragh O’ Loughlin hosted what has now become an annual Fundraising Coffee Morning at the IFA Centre on Saturday 18th May for Ronald McDonald House and Crumlin Hospital. Darragh O’ Loughlin was born two years ago with a congential heart defect. Since then the little toddler has undergone two open-heart surgeries and hybrid heart surgery to replace a valve and is doing well. Darragh’s mother, Rose Marie O’Loughlin, said that this is the family’s way of saying ‘thank you’ to Crumlin Hospital and in particular Ronald McDonald House for the accommodation provided which allowed family to be

congratulated all those involved in maintaining the county’s beaches to the exacting standards expected by locals and visitors alike. He also praised the work of Coastcare Volunteer Groups, who play a very important role in achieving Green Coast status for Wexford’s beaches. The following is the full list of County Wexford Awards. Blue Flag Beach Awards: Ballinesker Beach, Ballymoney North Beach, Carne, Courtown, Curracloe, Morriscastle, Rosslare. Clean Coast / Community Group Awards: Ballyhealy – Kilmore School and Wexford Sub Aqua Club. Booley Bay – Hook Residents Coast Care Group. Cahore Point Beach – Ballygarrett Tidy Towns. Cullenstown Strand – Cullenstown Community Group. Culleton's Gap – Friends of the Raven Coast Care Group. Grange – Hook Residents Coast Care Group. Old Bawn Beach – Ballygarrett Tidy Towns. St. Helen's Bay – St. Helen's Bay Residents Group. ■

29-2 June STRAWBERRY FAIR/ STREET RHYTHMS & ROOTS FESTIVAL. Venues around Enniscorthy. See pages 20-23. 29 May STRAWBERRY BALL. Riverside Park Hotel. 30 May JAMES PATRICK GAVIN – CHEWING THE FAT. Music. Wexford Arts Centre. 30 May SILVERTONES with Guests. Concert. St Aidan’s Cathedral. 8pm. Tickets €10. Proceeds to Hope Centre. Fri 14 NOEL QUAID AND THE LOW PRESSURE SYSTEMS. Music. Wexford Arts Centre. Sat 15 DON BAKER. Music. Wexford Arts Centre. See page 17. 20-22 BLACKSTAIRS MOUNTAIN THEATRE presents WOMAN IN BLACK. Drama. The Presentation Centre. 20,21,24 DANCING AT THE CHECKOUT! Rathnure Panto Society’s 26,27,28 summer musical. 7.45pm nightly. See page 17. Sat 22 BILLY ROCHE RED GUITAR TOUR. Music. Wexford Arts Centre. STRAWBERRY ROOTS FEST – 35+ Free Gigs. 31st May - 2nd June. See page 23. WEXFORD LITERARY FESTIVAL 4-7th July. See page 15. HOLOHAN’S PUB: Weds nights: Informal music session with Loose Arrangement. T. DOYLE’S PUB: Live music every Friday night. STAMPS PUB: Trad Music Friday nights. GREYHOUND RACING: Every Mon and Thurs. First Race 8pm. ST MICHAEL'S THEATRE, NEW ROSS: www.stmichaelsnewross.com NATIONAL OPERA HOUSE: www.nationaloperahouse.ie SOCIAL DANCING: Check out “Social Dancing in and around Wexford” on Facebook or text your name to 087 2723375 to receive the dates.

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.

FOR LOCAL ENTERTAINMENT NEWS…  Check the listing above  Check out our pages 15-23 See Joseph Doyle’s column page 36  Check www.wexlive.com for updated listings.  Facebook:“Slaney News” and “Enjoy Enniscorthy”

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Pic: Maria Nolan. Aidan Browne, Robbie Jacob and James Browne TD enjoying the recent Ronald McDonald Coffee Morning in the IFA Centre.

close by in times of need. ‘This Coffee Morning is an opportunity for us to show our gratitude for all that was done for us and for Darragh. It is our token of appreciation.’ The large crowd at the IFA Centre were treated to deli-

cious home baking and visits from many of the town’s election candidates popping in for a cuppa and to show their support for Crumlin, Ronald McDonald House, little Darragh and the O’Loughlin family. – Maria Nolan

Pic: Maria Nolan. The County Wexford Darts Team – All Ireland Ladies Darts Champions, on a recent visit to Bellefield GAA Complex with the All Ireland Cup, Leinster Cup and Tramore Cup. L-R: Mag Crush Rappell, Linda Harte, Mary Doll Burke, Sinead Fox, Gemma Kiernan, Amy Redmond, Ann Redmond.

Minister Paul Kehoe enjoying the Ronald McDonald Coffee Morning.

Pic: Maria Nolan.

Watch out for Kenpo Karate demonstrations from Slaney Kenpo Karate during the Strawberry Fair / Street Rhythms and Roots Festival.

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52nd Strawberry Fair/Street Rhythms and Roots Festival 2019 29TH MAY 2019-2ND JUNE 2019

WEDNESDAY, MAY 29TH 7.30 P.M.

Strawberry Fair Festival Ball and Champagne Reception sponsored by Riverside Park Hotel, music by ‘Wrecking Ball’ and followed by late night disco with DJ Tom Byrne. Meet and greet the 2019 Strawberry Fair Princesses. Strawberry Grower of the Year Competition. Winner announced at Strawberry Ball.

THURSDAY, MAY 30TH 8.00 P.M.

Opening of Camera Club’s Exhibition in Church Institute, Church Street. Well known Enniscorthy Photographer, Ger Carty, a founding member, will open this year’s exhibition which will feature a collection of old photographs from the 1970s and 1980s courtesy of Paddy Murphy Photographer. The exhibition will open each day for the duration of the festival from 1 p.m. until 9 p.m.

8.00 P.M.

Dog Racing at Enniscorthy Greyhound Track. Enjoy all the thrills of greyhound racing at Enniscorthy’s famous greyhound track.

9.00 P.M.

Enniscorthy Drama Group. Pub night in Holohan’s Pub, Slaney Place.

FRIDAY, MAY 31ST 6.00 P.M.

Festival reception in Enniscorthy Castle with entertainment provided by singing sensation Aisling Williams. Following the reception, the official opening of the 2019 Strawberry Fair, Street Rhythms and Roots Festival will take place in The Castle with Enniscorthy native and Fashion Broadcaster on Virgin Media One, Laura Mullet doing the honours. Laura is also a well known celebrity stylist and her comments are sure to be of great interest, particularly among the ladies of the town.

6.00 P.M.

ROOTS Opening Gig - Bert Deivert (Sweden) in Alba Wine Bar/Restaurant .

7.00 P.M.

Colourful Parade - including Normans, Dance Acts and Performers, Disney Characters, Drummers all led by a fabulous Bag-piper starts at the Prom and winds its way to the Market Square via the Castle followed by kids disco to open Festival.

7.30 P.M.

Introduction of Strawberry Princesses followed by performance by Celtic Roots.

8.30 P.M.

Celtic Roots on stage in the Market Square.

9.00P.M. - LATE

STRAWBERRY ROOTS TRAIL in various venues across town. PROUDLY SPONSORED BY

Sincere thanks to Wexford Co. Council and Enniscorthy Municipal District for their financial support and assistance. Thanks also to Wheelock Fruits and SETV.IE for their support. Diageo (Carlsberg) sponsors the music programme for the festival. All information accurate at time of going to print.

SATURDAY, JUNE 1ST 10.45 A.M.

Lifestyle Fitness with Alan Wilson in Market Square.

1.00 P.M. - 3.00 P.M.

Little Norman Shield Workshops, Enniscorthy Castle. (Fee €10.00 per child)

1.00 P.M. - 5.00 P.M.

Keeping up with the Normans at Enniscorthy Castle. (Free event).

2.00 P.M. - 4.00 P.M.

Kids rooftop Norman Tales in Enniscorthy Castle. (Free event).

4.00 P.M. - 8.00 P.M.

Africa Day Celebrations at the Presentation Centre, Enniscorthy with speakers, music, dance, fashion, language exchange, arts, Ethiopian coffee making ceremony and lots of family fun. Food served.

7.30 P.M.

Interviewing Princesses from the Bandstand in Market Square.

8.30 P.M.

‘Blind Date’ From The Bandstand with Ciara Byrne, the 2018 Strawberry Queen.

9.00P.M. - LATE

STRAWBERRY ROOTS TRAIL in various venues across town.

11.00 A.M. - 6.00 P.M.

MARKET SQUARE STREET RHYTHMS

11.00 A.M. - 5.30 P.M.

Crafts in Motion – Rafter Street. A wide range of what’s available in our locality and even some

11.30 A.M.

Baby Bop with Disney favourite characters - Market Square - Great fun for the little ones and a chance to met their favourite Disney characters in real life!

11.30A.M. - 1.30 P.M.

trades from the past will be available for all to see. A great opportunity to come and browse and maybe pick up a bargain or two in the process.

Face-painting and balloon modelling - Market Square - including kids puppet show with Shine Bright Theatre.

1.30 P.M. - 2.30 P.M.

Dancing, Games and Fun on the dance stage with the fabulous Liam Sharkey.

2.30 P.M. - 5.30 P.M.

Dancing Acts: Hip Hop, Latin, Cha Cha and Irish dance performed by our very talented local dance schools. This year they will be joined by gymnastics and judo clubs and a welcome return of the Roma community. A must see of what our town has to offer.

SUNDAY, JUNE 2ND 10.00 A.M. - 5.00 P.M.

Keeping up with the Normans at Abbey Square.

11.30 A.M. - 1.30 P.M.

All Ireland Farmers’ Market, Abbey Square. Enjoy the Norman Food Taster FREE of charge.

7.00 P.M.

Market Square: Crowning of the 2019 announce the winner of this year’s title.

8.30 P.M.

On the bandstand in Market Square Creedence Awakened, Creedence Clearwater Revival Group.

11.00 A.M. - 5.30 P.M. 1.00 P.M. - 2.30 P.M.

Strawberry Queen.

Liam Sharkey will be on hand to

Street Rhythms - Crafts in Motion in Rafter Street. Stroll down Rafter Street and enjoy the crafts produced in our local area. Market Square: Ain’t Misbehavin’ Jazz session. Sit back with a coffee and take a break to enjoy the lovely tones from our local band.

1.30 P.M. - 5.15 P.M.

The Castle - Fairytale of the Castle - “Follow the Yellow Brick Road - The Way Home”. Dorothy has befriended Strongbow and they discover that they have a common goal - they both want to get home! With the help of some familiar characters such as Woody, Jessie and Buzz Lightyear, Beauty and the Beast, Spiderman to name but a few,they travel to the Castle, but they will need your help as the Wicked Witch is never far away...

2.00 P.M. - 5.00 P.M.

Castle Street: Inflatables Fun. Buckin’ Bronco, Sumo Wrestlers and Gladiators for all the fun of the Fair and Boogle Circus Skills. The broncing Bull and sumo suits return this year and will be joined by the inflatable Gladiator Ring for thrills and spills galore. A whole lot of sun in one small space.

2.30 P.M. - 3.30 P.M.

Market Square - An eclectic mix of music and dance from national and international acts. Always a colourful and entertaining display.

3.30 P.M. - 4.15 P.M.

Market Square - Fred the Party Professor. Magic, fun, acrobatics, fire - all the fun of the circus brought to our stage. A great family event.

4.15 P.M. - 4.45 P.M.

Market Square - An eclectic mix of music and dance from national and international acts. Always a colourful and entertaining display.

4.45 PM. - 5.30 P.M.

Market Square - Ferns Comhaltas and Friends. Irish dancing, music, seisiún and singing. A great taste of Irish culture at its best.

9.00P.M. - LATE

STRAWBERRY ROOTS TRAIL in various venues across town. OTH ER EVE NT S AS P ER SATURD AY

17 LIVE MUSIC VENUES 35+ LIVE ROOTS GIGS

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AFTERNOON, EVENING & NIGHT FRI 31st MAY SAT 1st JUNE SUN 2nd JUNE

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OTHER EVENTS: Dis Patch: See page 40. Camera Club Exhibition: See page 18. Children’s Art Competition: Contact Enniscorthy Castle, (053) 9234699. Fake Utopia Art Exhibition by Ciaran Bowen at The Presentation Centre Open 10am to 5pm on Fri 31st May Open 10am to 8pm on Sat 1st June.

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Strawberry Fair / Street MEET THE STRAWBERRY PRINCESSES JOY QUIGLEY

LISA CROSBIE

My name is Joy Quigley – Joy by name, Joy by nature! I’m 23 years old and I’m from Ferns, Co. Wexford. I’m currently working as a Receptionist in Treacys Hotel, Enniscorthy. A huge passion of mine is education – I’ve completed a 4-year honours degree in Sports Science. I then continued in order to get my Certification in Personal Training and Nutrition. I also have a certification in TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) which allows me to teach abroad. More recently I have been offered a Masters from TUD, which I am beginning in September in Sports Performance. As the majority of my education is sports related, it also tells you I absolutely love sports, fitness and staying active!

My name is Lisa Crosbie, I am 23 and I’m from Courtnacuddy, Enniscorthy. I graduated last year from Waterford Institute of Technology with a First Class Honours degree in Business with Economics and Finance. I am currently half way through my Masters in Post Primary Education with Hibernia College while working full time as a Depository Analyst with Indos Financial, my kind sponsors. I play football with Davidstown Courtnacuddy and I have a keen passion for baking and make-up. I would like to become the 2019 Strawberry Queen as I would like to be a role model for younger girls in the town and around Wexford. In a society that is obsessed with how many likes your photo has or how many followers you have on Instagram, girls are under increasing pressure to look and act a certain way and I want to show them that they shouldn’t allow fear of being judged and feelings of insecurity to hold them back and that it is enough to just be themselves.

ABIGAIL GORDON My name is Abigail Gordon. I am a psychology student and I also work in a local ICT business. I am sponsored by the wonderful Meraki Hair by Sarah, a local business which has blossomed in the heart of the town over the past two years. As a local to Enniscorthy town, I have grown up with the highlight of my childhood summer being the Strawberry Fair. I have always been in awe of the Strawberry Queen and have always hoped to follow in her footsteps one day. I would love to be Strawberry Queen and to take part in opportunities to promote and represent our beautiful town.

DANIELLE MAHER Hi, my name is Danielle Maher, I am 26 years old and from Oylegate. I work as a preschool room leader in Bright Beginnings, Oylegate. I am sponsored by Bright Beginnings Creche and Preschool. We are a childcare service providing both preschool and full daycare for children aged between 6 months and 12 years in two locations – Oylegate and Castlebridge. I am proud to be representing Bright Beginnings and I am thankful to them for giving me this opportunity. I would love to be Strawberry Queen as it would give me a chance to represent my sponsor and my town in an amazing way. I would find it a great honour and I’d be proud to join a long list of wonderful women who have worn the crown for over 50 years.

SINEAD KEARNS My name is Sinead kearns, and my sponsor is Alan Wilson, Lifestyle Fitness. I would like to be Strawberry Queen because I think that it would be a fantastic opportunity to be a part of lots of fun events and being a part of future plans, it is a great way to be a role model for many other young girls which is also very satisfying. I enjoy meeting new people. I understand when becoming queen you are exposed to lots of situations where you have to meet others and be involved in new tasks which I would enjoy a lot. Also a great plus is that you can dress up all the time. A princess always looks great so it’s an excuse to throw on your best frock – haha. Thank you very much for taking the time to read this.

CEILI BREEN Well my name is Ceili Breen, I’m 18 years old and am currently attending my last year in Coláiste Bríde. I have a very creative personality as I have a great love for art and music! My sponsor is Enniscorthy District Chamber. I would love to be Strawberry Queen as I feel like I would be a great Queen because I am different to most as my hobbies are kind of unusual to others, and I’m extremely friendly and caring and would be absolutely honoured with the title.

TRIONA MOONEY

TESSA CROSBIE

My name is Triona Mooney. I am 19 years old and live in Adamstown. I am a Radiography student in UCD. I am a very active, outgoing, bubbly girl. I love taking part in different activities and if there is a car leaving the house to go somewhere I am usually in it. My main hobbies include athletics and playing my flute in which I have completed all my grades, and have travelled abroad playing it in orchestras. My sponsor this year is the Wexford Fruit Growers. I would berry like to be Strawberry Queen 2019 because I grew up going to the Strawberry Festival, it creates a good buzz and positive vibes around the town. I would become a role model to young girls and hopefully encourage them to enter next year to be a Strawberry Princess and try new things. I love strawberries so much that I was convinced when I was younger that's why my hair colour was 'strawberry blonde'. And to be crowned queen of the strawberries would be a privilege because is it really summer in Wexford without strawberries?

My name is Tessa Crosbie and I am being sponsored by Colin Levingston of the Community Workshop in Enniscorthy. I think I should be Strawberry Queen because I have a very positive outlook on life. I think that it is every little girl’s dream to become a queen and I could finally live that fantasy to its fulfilment by making people smile and making a difference in all aspects of the community.

MEGAN DOBBS My name is Megan Dobbs, I am twenty years old and I was born and raised in Enniscorthy. I am a creative, caring, optimistic person who thrives on learning and experiencing new things, but not when it comes to food. Currently, I am studying psychiatric nursing in WIT. I chose this course as I want to make a difference in people’s lives. Although it is a very demanding and challenging career I am extremely happy that I have decided to become a nurse. I also spend time working in the community providing homecare to the elderly through my sponsor KarePlus. I am an avid cellist and have travelled to several European countries with the Wexford Youth Orchestra and the EVC Orchestra. Since I was a young girl coming to the Strawberry Festival dancing to Liam Sharkey’s tunes in the Square, I have always looked up to the previous princesses so I feel honoured to be amongst this year's group of princesses and to be crowned Strawberry Queen 2019 would be an amazing achievement.

CIARA O’CONNOR My name is Ciara O’Connor and I’m from Ballymurn. I’m doing a masters in Maynooth University in accounting. I’m representing Wheelock Fruits. I have worked with them for many years and it’s a pleasure for me to represent them this year as they have been fantastic employers and I’ve always enjoyed my time with them.

ROISIN O’BRIEN My name is Roisin O’Brien and I am representing the Holy Grail in Enniscorthy. The Holy Grail is situated right in the heart of Enniscorthy, in the Market Square. If the smell of Biju's famous Indian curry from the restaurant isn't enough to entice you to come in, there is something else to suit all tastebuds, from a hearty Sunday Lunch, Italian pasta dishes and a lighter lunch menu. All groups are catered for, from small groups to larger functions, including weddings and parties of all description. People come from far and wide for Biju's amazing cuisine, including visits from regular customers who travel from Waterford and Dublin among others! I have worked with Biju for the past 4 years part-time as I am completing my degree in pharmaceutical science in Waterford Institute of Technology. Currently, I also work in Research and Development, as an analytical scientist, in the contact lens manufacturer Bausch and Lomb, Waterford. I would like to win Strawberry Queen to be an ambassador for Enniscorthy and County Wexford, as I know how much the area has to offer with regard to tourism and the people who live here, which I think can be overlooked in favour of the larger towns and cities around. I also think it is important to be a representative as a young woman pursuing a STEM career. There are not enough women in the science and technology industries, and I would like to encourage young girls to consider these extremely important and rewarding career paths.

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Rhythms and Roots Festival Street Rhythms Festival Dances into Town There’ll be dancing in the streets this June Bank Holiday as we celebrate the Enniscorthy Street Rhythms Dance Fest. Now in its 12th year, the festival, along with the Strawberry Fair and Strawberry Roots Festival, kicks off the summer season with colour, magic and fun for all. This year sees the return of the festival parade through the town on Friday evening (31st May) at 7pm, featuring many of the groups who will be performing in the festival over the weekend and also the Strawberry Queen and this year’s Princesses. If any children want to dress up and join the parade, please do so – the festival is all about family and fun! Meet at 6.30pm at the carpark opposite the health clinic, just off the Promenade, with parade itself commencing at 7pm. Jam packed with fun and entertainment for all the family, there is plenty to see and do on Saturday and Sunday afternoons with favourite attracManoj George tions and new entertainment guarGrammy Winning anteed to make your weekend one Violinist in Market Square on Sunday to remember. Kenpo Karate demon2nd June at strations from Slaney Kenpo Karate 4.15pm approx. Enniscorthy, Grammy-winning Violinist Manoj George, All-Ireland-winning Illusionist Fred Corvenio, are just some of the acts on the stage this year. The Fairytales in the Castle will return this year along with a new act, the Nutty Scientists. ‘Follow the Yellow Brick Road’ with Dorothy and Strongbow as they embark on a quest, each looking for something different in the Castle. Join them as they meet some familiar faces who will help them find their way home. The Rathnure Pantomime Society have brought to life many characters from television and movies and this year they continue to sprinkle their magic and turn the imaginary to real life. The Fairytales in the Castle are not to be missed on Sunday afternoon from 1.30pm. Nutty Scientists provide interactive and imaginative programmes for children of all ages related to science, technology, engineering, arts and maths. On Saturday afternoon, children will experience Science like they never have before, witnessing and participating in exciting experiments on stage. Experts in “edutainment’’ (education and entertainment), the Nutty Scientists will thrill and delight the audience on Saturday afternoon from approx 1.30pm on the mainstage. ■

FRIDAY 31ST MAY Time 6.00 pm

Venue Alba Wine Bar Restaurant Blackstairs Blues Sponsored

Ar st Bert Delvert (American Blues)

Admission Free

8.30 pm

Market Square Presented By Strawberry Fair

Cel c Roots Irish Music & Dance

Free

9.00 pm 9.30 pm 9.30pm 10.00 pm + 10.00 pm + 10.00 pm + 10.30 pm

Toss Kavanagh’s Stamp’s T.Doyle Popovici’s Rackard’s Holohan’s Treacy’s Hotel

Hank Wedel Duo (Roots Rock) Trad Session Fran Greene (Roots and Pop) Sun Shakers (Roots Rock) Two Time Polka (Swamp Roots) Take 5 (Roots Rock) Heartbeats (RnR/Country)

Free Free Free Free Free Free Free

SATURDAY 1ST JUNE 37 pm

10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 11.30

pm pm pm pm pm pm pm pm pm pm pm

Rackard’s Roots Garden Niall Toner Presents Tex Grass BBQ

The Marlings (Folk/Country) The O’Fenders (Tex Mex) Niall Toner Band (Bluegrass/Country)

Free

Treacy’s Hotel Holohan’s The An que The Bailey Dawson’s Popovici’s Toss Kavanagh’s Doreen’s Donohoe’s Rackard’s Treacy’s Hotel

Hank Wedel Duo (Roots Rock) Two Time Polka (Swamp Roots) Bert Delvert (Americana/Blues) Kermie (Rock & Pop) Raglan Rodeo Duo (Country Rock) The Jive Kings (1950S RnR) Fran Greene (Roots and Pop) John Kenny (Folk/Rock) Bobby Sludds (Folk/Rock) Kiss My Grass (Bluegrass/Country) JMA (Roots Rock)

Free Free Free Free Free Free Free Free Free Free Free

SUNDAY 2ND JUNE

‘Follow the Yellow Brick Road’ with Dorothy and Strongbow! Enniscorthy Castle, Sunday 2nd June, from 1.30pm.

1.30pm

Farmers Market, Abbey Sq.

Kermie (Folk/Pop/Rock)

Free

37 pm

Rackard’s Roots Garden Local Roots Showcase

Finch (Folk/Rockabilly) Fran Greene (Roots and Pop) Raglan Rodeo (Country Rock)

Free

79 pm

John Doyle’s

The Backbeats (1950s RnR)

Free

6 pm

Donohoe’s

Mick Comerford (Folk/Rock)

Free

7.30 pm

Toss Kavanagh’s

Finch (Folk/Rockabilly)

Free

9 pm

The IFA Presented by South East RnR Club

The Jivecats & Club DJ’s 1950s RnR/Rockabilly

€10

8.30 pm

Market Square Presented by Strawberry Fair

Creedence Awakened Creedence Clearwater Revival Experience

Free

9.30 pm 10.00 pm + 10.00 pm + 10.00 pm + 10.00 pm + 10.00 pm + 10.00 pm +

Treacy’s Hotel Popovici’s Doreen’s Donohoe’s Holohan’s The Bailey T. Doyles Dawson’s Rackard’s Treacy’s Hotel

The Bees Knees (Folk/Rock) Kiss My Grass (Bluegrass/Country) Michael Reid (Folk/Rock) Colm Jones (Folk/Rock) JMA (Roots Rock) Ain’t Misbehavin’ (Gypsy Jazz) Bert Delvert (Americana/Blues) Ma & Bull (Folk/Country) Sun Shakers (Roots Rock) Gentlemen Callers (Rock/Pop)

Free Free Free Free Free Free Free Free Free Free

11.00pm

On Saturday afternoon, children can experience Science like never before, with the Nutty Scientists. Approx 1.30pm on the mainstage.

OVER 35 FREE GIGS IN 3 DAYS. BLUEGRASS / COUNTRY / ROCK ‘N’ ROLL, FOLK & MUCH MORE!! OVER 30 FREE GIGSAT INTIME THREE DAYS INFORMATION CORRECT OF GOING TO PRINT

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29 May 2019

Cairde Loch Garman Golf Classic The annual fundraising Golf Classic for Wexford GAA kicked off on a sunny Rosslare course on Friday 3rd May. Under the diligent watch of Golf Chairman, Des Croke, over 40 teams took to the fairways of Rosslare Golf Course and in favourable weather conditions enjoyed an excellent day of golf finishing with a delicious repas at the clubhouse and the presentation of prizes to winners. In first place was Jim McGee’s team, second spot going to Paddy Kehoe Suspended Ceilings, followed by Drover Foods in 3rd and Harry Doran’s team in 4th place. With valuable prizes including an overnight stay at Rivercourt Hotel, Kilkenny, plus green fees for Kilkenny Golf Club, meal for 8 people at Kelly’s Hotel Rosslare plus green fees at Rosslare Golf Club, meal for 8 people at Riverside Park Hotel, and green fees and lunch for 4 at Bunclody Golf & Fishing Club, this is a most competitive event and well done to all winners. Thank you to all participating teams, all who sponsored tee-boxes and all event sponsors including Kelly’s

Resort Hotel, Riverside Park Hotel, Sean Doyle, C&R Print Ltd., Value Centre, Wexford and Neville Hotels, your support is greatly appreciated and on behalf of Cairde Loch Garman may I say, ‘Thank you for supporting us, supporting them.’ All proceeds from the Golf Classic go directly to the enhancement and development of all our Wexford teams. – Maria Nolan

Enniscorthy’s new Walking App

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Free Outdoor Tour

Fundraising Golf Classic for Wexford GAA, Rosslare, 3rd May. Above: David Doc O’Connor, Chairman of Cairde Loch Garman, with Golf Chairman Des Croke. Below: Gary Laffan and his team at the Golf Classic. Pic: Maria Nolan.

Enniscorthy/River Slaney Tour 1. Download the WILDER WANDER App for free from Apple iOS or Google Play Stores 2. Click FIND/CATEGORIES/TOURS 3. Open Enniscorthy 4. Tour starts beyond Riverside Park Hotel 5. More informa�on - wilderwander.com

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Wexford PPN targets community wellbeing We x f o r d P P N ( P u b l i c Participation Network) is a collective of community, voluntary, social inclusion and environmental groups across County Wexford. Established in 2014, the PPN, as an independent network, provides the community voice on Wexford County Council committees and other committees across Wexford. It also provides regular information to members with opportunities, resources etc in addition to offering training and capacity-building to member groups. Currently Wexford PPN has 352 member groups spread across the county. The organisation is run by member volunteers with the support of one full-time employee. Wexford PPN is delighted to be rolling out a new National Initiative on Community Wellbeing. “Our wellbeing is affected by many things; the econ-

omy, the environment, services etc,” explained Annette Dupuy, Wexford PPN Support Officer, “and the wellbeing of the community affects everyone within it. We really want to hear from the groups and organisations on the ground to find out what is important to them – this will be used to develop our Community

Vision.” The PPN hosted a series of five workshops across County Wexford in May to start this important conversation. Groups are also able to feed in online about what we need for the wellbeing of the community of County Wexford. This Community Vision, developed in consultation with

communities on the ground, will be used to influence policy and guide the work of the PPN in working towards achieving the community’s goals and help County Wexford to be as great as it can be for all us and for the many generations that follow ours. Under this programme Wexford PPN and the other 30 PPNs in the country will look at community wellbeing under the same headings; social and community development; environment and sustainability; work, economy and resources; health; values, culture and meaning; and participation, democracy and good governance. By using these six headings across all the country, one will be able to see how Co. Wexford compares to other areas in the country. Membership of Wexford PPN is free and groups can join at any time. Further information and online registration at www.wexfordppn.ie n

Enniscorthy Municipal District, with support from Wexford Walking Trails and Visit Wexford, has organised some great new Phone App walking tours using Gorey-based company, Wilder Wander. The App is widely available – search for Wilder Wander and then find the Enniscorthy/River Slaney walking tour option. Guides for walks on Oulart Hill, Ferns, Curracloe, and other locations in Co. Wexford are also available there. For more information, check out: www.wilderwander.com n

ENNISCORTHY CREDIT UNION supporting the local community

Enniscorthy Credit Union was delighted to recently present a new laptop to St. Vincent de Paul, Enniscorthy, on behalf of all its members. Bernie Morrissey, Finance Officer of Enniscorthy Credit Union, presented the laptop to Enniscorthy St. Vincent de Paul manager Orla Harrington. Also pictured is area representative Brian Keenan with staff members Mary and Breda.

Official Opening of the Men’s Yard at Redmond Park, Wexford. Left: Hon. President Anthony Kelly offically opens the Yard watched by Chairman Martin Haughton and members of the yard, guests and local Councillors. Right: Mary Beary, Declan O’Neill and Ann Hurley at the opening.

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L-R: Guest speaker Enda Cahill, Luke Harrington – Student of the Year, Principal John Ryan.

L-R: Guest speaker Enda Cahill, Dominik Morycki – Edmund Rice Award, Principal John Ryan.

Evan Murphy and Jack Doran achieved the Gaisce Award. Pictured with guest speaker Enda Cahill (left) and Principal John Ryan (right).

Enniscorthy CBS Awards Enniscorthy CBS Awards, 8th May 2019, Riverside Park Hotel. Left: 6th Year Subject Award Winners L-R: Noel Rowsome, Declan Cullen, Éanna Doyle (also winner of Sports Star award), Ian Banville, Brian Corcoran. Right: 5th Year Subject Award Winners. Below left: Second Year Award Winners. Below right: Transition Year Award Winners.

Health and Wellbeing at E.V.C. As part of Wexford GAA Wellness Week, sponsored by McCauley Pharmacies, pupils at Enniscorthy Vocational Pic: Maria Nolan.

College were treated to a most enjoyable extracurricular activity on Friday 10th May as Wexford Senior Hurling

Manager Davy Fitzgerald, former Armagh footballer Oisin McConville, All Ireland Camogie winner Mags D’Arcy

and McCauley’s representative Ray Hynes gave their views and personal experiences on Health & Wellbeing.

Oisin McConville (fourth from left), Davy Fitzgerald (fifth from left) and Mags D’Arcy (sixth from left) with the Principal and some staff of Enniscorthy Vocational College.

WEXFORD LITERARY FESTIVAL SEE FULL DETAILS ON PAGE 15

Slaney Food & Drink

29 May 2019

All Ireland Farmers Market Competition set for Enniscorthy – June Bank Holiday weekend Enniscorthy is setting out its stall as one of Ireland’s leading food destinations by once again hosting the All Ireland Farmers Market competition which will take place on Saturday 1st and Sunday, 2nd June 2019, at Abbey Square, Enniscorthy. Some of the best food producers in Ireland will com-

pete for valuable prizes including a first prize of €2,000. Competitors are also welcome to join the regular Saturday Farmers Market the day beforehand to sell their produce. The big market on Saturday 1st June will be from 9am to 5pm approx. The food stalls will open at 9am on Sunday 2nd until approx 5.30pm.

The winners of the AllIreland Farmers Market will be announced around 3.45pm on Sunday 2nd June. Great food will be available to eat both days plus lots of music, children’s entertainment, carousel, face-painting, etc. A great family day out is guaranteed. See advert on page 11. n

Some of the large crowd at the Wexford Food Family South East Food Summit which took place in Wells House, Ballyedmond, on 1st May

Prizegiving at the 2017 All Ireland Farmers Market Competition L-R: Liz Hore, Enniscorthy Municipal District Manager, Pat Roche, Wexford Farmers’ Markets, Eleanor Leahy of Nibbles, the competition winner, Cllr Keith Doyle, James Kehoe, IFA.

FOOD NEWS... Best wishes to Cafe Harmonia now open at the bottom of Wafer Street, near the Market Square, in Enniscorthy. Wheelock Fruits would like to thank all their customers for their continuous support since they opened their wonderful new restaurant at Finchogue, Enniscorthy. They are delighted to have been nominated and to have got the runner-up award for both Food & Beverage Producer and Start Up Business of the Year in the Wexford Business Awards 2019. Well done Cyril, Margaret and team.

ENNISCORTHy FOOD MARkETS: FARMERS’ MARkET: Saturday mornings, Abbey Square. ENNISCORTHy COuNTRy MARkET: Friday mornings in the IFA Centre, Millpark Road.

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A number of great new Slimming World classes have started up in Enniscorthy recently. On Saturdays you can join Tony (pictured left) at 9am and 11am in the Salt n Pepper Pot restaurant, Co. Wexford Community Workshop, Bellefield, Tel: 087-1785384. Every Tuesday at 5.30pm and 7.30pm you can join Anna (pictured right) in The Bailey, Enniscorthy. Tel: 087-1186011.

Teddy Bears Picnic at Wells WELLS HOUSE AND GARDENS TEDDY BEARS PICNIC ON SUNDAY 12TH MAY. Left: Eva Luchian. Right: Mick Connors, Bunclody. Far Right: Sisters Melissa and Timea Kaniak.

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CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR THE SUPPLY OF SOCIAL HOUSING Wexford County Council is currently prioritising housing programmes for delivery. As part of a range of housing solutions, the housing authority is currently seeking expressions of interest from private developers, building contractors and land owners. Interested parties should be capable of delivering social housing units within the County and have serviced lands, housing proposals or turnkey developments available. Current housing demand is prioritised within the urban areas of Wexford and Gorey, Enniscorthy and New Ross but all proposals will be considered, including those proposals which address current demand in zoned areas. In particular Wexford County Council is seeking in order of priority:●

Turnkey developments. Acquisitions are on a turnkey basis; potential payment is a fixed price lump sum, on completion of a development, within an agreed timeframe.

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EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES (ENVIRONMENTAL NOISE) REGULATIONS, 2018 (S.I. NO. 549 OF 2018) NOTICE OF PUBLIC CONSULTATION ON DRAFT NOISE ACTION PLAN 2018 IN RESPECT OF COUNTY WEXFORD Wexford County Council invites submissions from the public on the draft Noise Action Plan 2019, prepared under SI No. 549 of 2018, to address noise from major transport sources. This is a five-year strategic plan to address noise from major roads in Wexford. The plan excludes noise from domestic activities, noise created by neighbours, noise at workplaces or noise inside a means of transport or due to military activities in military areas. The main purpose of the plan is to inform and consult the public about exposure to noise from major roads and the corrective measures that may be considered to address these issues. The draft plan and associated maps will be available for inspection at the following locations for a period not less than six weeks, ending on the 6th July 2019: ●

Wexford County Council, County Hall, Carricklawn, Wexford, Y35 WY93 (during opening hours 9am - 1pm and 2pm - 5pm)

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Wexford Town Library, Mallin St., Wexford

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29 May 2019

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Roban Financial hosts successful Celebrating 5 years of pensions event in Enniscorthy Local Enterprise Offices Enniscorthy-based Roban Financial held a hugely successful Auto Enrolment Breakfast Briefing on 16th May in the Riverside Park Hotel, in conjunction with Enniscorthy Chamber and Zurich Life. The seminar was well attended with lots of interaction between the audience and the guest speakers who included Michelle Leacy and Niall Fitzgerald of Zurich Life. In summary the main take away points of the Seminar were as follows: Niall highlighted that the next four years will likely see massive change in employment law and pension practices. The pension landscape will change substantially. A recent Pensions Roadmap published by the Government signalled the following: – The introduction of an auto enrolment retirement scheme in 2022, with a starting contribution rate of 1% of gross salary rising to 6% in year 6 by both employee and employer.

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The removal of mandatory retirement ages. – The possible lowering of attractive incentives to, in particular, business owners, in wealth management through pension funding. Niall also spoke of the responsibilities of acting as Trustee of a Pension Scheme and the need to be aware of the legal responsibilities and alternative trustee options here. Michelle’s presentation focused on the investment of

pension funds and one particular slide showing the impact of starting a pension (even at a low contribution rate) at a young age really resonated with the audience and is actually in itself a powerful message for the benefits of auto enrolment. Myles Roban spoke of the importance of pension planning and retirement planning. A pension in itself is invaluable but it needs to regularly reviewed and managed particularly in the years close to retirement. All presenters spoke of the importance of preparing for auto enrolment now by establishing a Pension Scheme for employees sooner rather than later. Roban Financial would like to thank Jimmy Gahan and Maree Lyng and all the support staff of Enniscorthy Chamber for their assistance and also the Riverside Park Hotel for their expert service at the event. If you have any questions on any aspect of the seminar, please contact Roban Financial at 053-9233640. n

Attendees L-R: Richie Cotter, Cllr Barbara-Anne Murphy, Linda Doran (Baker Tilly), Michael Bennett.

Since the Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs) were established in 2014 they have supported the creation of over 18,600 jobs nationwide with 144,830 entrepreneurs and business people trained in a range of skills over the five years. The figures were announced by Heather Humphreys TD, Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation and Pat Breen T D , M i n i s t e r f o r Tr a d e , Employment, Business, EU Digital Single Market and Data Protection at an event in Russborough House in Wicklow to celebrate five years of the Local Enterprise Offices. Since 2014 the Local Enterprise Offices have approved and contributed funding to over 5,000 business and entrepreneurial projects. The LEOs have distributed €81.5million worth of direct financial assistance to small businesses and entrepreneurs, stimulating job creation in communities across the country. In those 5 years, 40,577 people have received mentoring support through their LEO, while over 17,500 have taken a Start Your Own Business course. Minister Heather Humphreys T.D., said; “Since

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their inception in 2014, the Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs) have played a hugely significant role in generating indigenous employment across the country. There are now over 36,000 people employed by LEO-supported companies, small Irish businesses that are creating jobs in their own towns and villages. Supporting regional enterprise is a big priority of mine as Minister and it’s for this reason that I allocated an additional €5 million to the LEOs in Budget 2019."

LEOs NATIONWIDE IN LAST 5 yEARS... • 18,640 net jobs created • €81.5m in grants approved • Over 140,000 trained • Over 5,000 projects approved Turning to Future Jobs Ireland, the new whole-ofGovernment plan to secure the country’s economic success, the Minister said: “A range of measures in Future Jobs Ireland 2019 support balanced regional development and the LEOs will play a central role in the success of the initiative. For 2019, the focus will be on strengthening the capacity of LEOs to provide a comprehensive suite

Tom Banville, Head of Wexford’s Local Enterprise Office.

of supports to indigenous Irish businesses and entrepreneurs. We are also working to increase the take-up of LEO productivity supports in particular. Our entrepreneurs are central to ensuring balanced regional development into the future, and I have no doubt the LEOs will continue the success of the past five years in the next five and beyond.” Established in 2014 by the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation, the 31 Local Enterprise Offices nationwide are operated in a partnership between Enterprise Ireland and the Local Authorities. Devised as a “first stop shop” for those looking to start a business or for small businesses looking for support, the Local Enterprise Offices are now a significant source of job creation and a hub of entrepreneurship across the country. n

ENNISCORTHY CHAMBER EVENTS: AIB Wake up Wednesday 5th June. Time: 7:30am - 9am. Cost: Chamber Members €5, Non-Members €10 per person. Location: The Enniscorthy & District Office, Portsmouth House, Templeshannon y21A6k1. Speaker: Margaret Murphy, Resource Efficiency Officer, Southern Region Waste Management Office. Margaret Murphy will speak on waste prevention and reducing waste at source. The talk will also include specific quick wins that any business can use to reduce waste. The EcoMerit Programme for businesses will also be covered. See: www.enniscorthychamber.ie for other upcoming events. Enniscorthy & District Chamber of Commerce. Tel: 053-9232006. Portsmouth House, Templeshannon. Mon to Fri 9.00am – 5.30pm. admin@enniscorthychamber.ie www.enniscorthychamber.ie

Oylegate to Rosslare Motorway – consultants appointed L-R: Jimmy Gahan (Enniscorthy Chamber), Francis Russell (Roban Financial), Linda Thorpe, Eddie Kelly.

Francis Russell and Lisa Sexton of Roban Financial.

Tony Connolly of Neiland Financial, Maree Lyng (Enniscorthy Chamber), Caroline Buckley and Naoimi Byrne of AirconMech.

In a major boost to business and the motoring public, Wexford County Council has just announced the appointment of technical advisors to assist with the development of the N11/N25 Oilgate to Rosslare Harbour scheme through feasibility, option selection, design, economic appraisal and planning. The project has been allocated €800,000 funding this year, and the contract appointing engineering consultants Mott MacDonald Ireland Limited was signed in the Council chamber on Thursday May 16th.

Outgoing Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, Councillor Keith Doyle, welcomed the announcement of the advancement of this major road scheme which will complete the motorway connection to Rosslare Europort. The scheme consists of a 33km section of key strategic transport corridor linking Rosslare Europort/Wexford with both Dublin via the M11, and Cork/ Waterford via the N25. The N11 and N25 form part of the European Designated E01 Route from Larne to Rosslare Europort. This route provides a direct

strategic link between mainland Europe and the island of Ireland, which will become of increasing strategic importance in the context of current Brexit negotiations between the European Union and the United Kingdom. The project is consistent with the objectives of the National Planning Framework – Project Ireland 2040, and the National Development Plan 2018-2027. n

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Today I got an unusual call.... it was to go out and attend a turkey! It was a first for me! I know the clients well and they're always very genuinely concerned about all their animals. It was a busy day in the clinic so I was late getting out to them. Their house is nestled in the foothills of the Blackstairs mountains and it’s a beautiful drive at almost anytime of the year but May is a special month, everything is fresh, blooming or in full leaf. It certainly is one of the perks of the job taking in the countryside scenes on our way to work. When I got there, I realised that they had rescued not only the turkey and her pal, but a whole bunch of battery hens too. They showed me photos of when the hens arrived, most without feathers, sores on their skin and looking in pretty wretched condition. As I looked around they spoke about each of them. Each had their own name now and they chatted about their own unique personalities, the little quirky things each of them did... Dido would only roost in the one particular house, a converted little dog house, and with Dido, her own little companion toddled in each night. They were the only two that headed for this one... the rest had their own perches, their own little idiosyncrasies which the owners watched and observed with glee. I began to realise that these little characters had been caged all of their lives, cooped up in cages to produce eggs so we could eat cheap eggs, cakes, pastries... It’s the same with the chicken you buy in the supermarket, €3.99... This animal has had a lifespan of anything from 25 to 35 days... yep that's how long they live for... Pigs are reared in a very intensive manner too and it’s becoming like a factory farm in most types of farming. The bottom line for farmers is that they're forced to produce more for less and less. They suffer as a result, the animals certainly don't benefit and ultimately the consumer, us, gets a cheap product but at what price really? Our small family farms are becoming a thing of the past, farms have to be bigger to survive and the human touch, the nurturing spirit which always endeared me to the farming community is being lost to a necessity of numbers. 30 years ago a farmer with 80 acres could rear of family of probably four or five kids, educate them and have a decent wage. Nowadays, that would be almost impossible unless they're in intensive farming. Who is the winner here?... Nobody! Not the farmers, not the animals and ultimately not the consumer either... The old adage that 'you pay for what you get' still holds true here. Our teenagers took to the streets to protest about the lack of progress by our government on the environment, and the swing to the Greens in the election says the people want change... The animals are our fellow creatures that we share the Earth with. In church and school we were taught that 'Man has dominion over the animals'... For me what was meant by this is that they (like our children) are in our care and it’s our duty to look after them, not do whatever we like with them. This family are leading by example... These animals are certainly loved and they've given back to their new owners in lots of ways... including laying eggs again, including the turkey! I got a few to come home with too so everyone was a winner here!!! n

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1st January 1951, Lions v Tigers football match, Scarawalsh.

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 94th of a series, Ibar shares two photos from around 70 years ago, from the Ibar Carty collection. All Pics © Ibar Carty.

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Loreto Hockey 6-a-side May 3rd 1945.

The Normans return! O n 1 s t M a y 11 6 9 R o b e r t FitzStephen and his Norman Knights landed at Bannow, Co. Wexford and changed the course and complexion of Ireland and Irish history forever. To call it an Invasion would be doing a slight injustice to the Normans after all, as we all know, they came to Ireland by Invitation from the dispossessed King of Leinster Diarmuid Mac Murrough to a group of mercenary Knights to assist him in reclaiming what he considered to be rightfully his – the crown of Leinster. As we listened in glorious May sunshine to the fascinating and informative words of historian Dr. Pat Wallace in the ancient ruins of St. Mary’s Church, Bannow, at the Norman 1169 Commemoration Ceremony, with the lush green fields bordering the clear blue sea stretching as far as the eye could behold in front of us, you could quite easily forgive our Norman ancestors for landing here and fighting to remain here forever. As Ann Farrell, Vice Chair of the Bannow Historical Committee observed, ‘Who wouldn’t want to stay in beautiful Bannow.’ An honour guard of Norman Knights from Enniscorthy Historical Re-enactment Society(EHRS) flanked the time-worn altar at the Commemoration Ceremony as Rich Howlin unveiled a commemorative plaque erected by the Bannow Historical Society in recognition of the 850th Anniversary of the arrival

of the Normans in Ireland. St. Mary’s is the only surviving landmark of the town of Bannow founded by the Normans. The re-created Norman Tented Village at Carrig on Bannow was without doubt the main attraction of this Norman Festival weekend, the first in a series of events to mark what is being called Norman 1169. With 14 different Living History Tents and 15 Living Heritage Craft displays this was a look back in time at how the first Norman visitors to our shore might have lived and loved and slept and ate. Members of Enniscorthy Historical Re-enactment Society, Fingal Living History Society, Conquest Living History from England and Horsemen of Eire stayed on site for the two days of the Festival sleeping in tents and cooking and eating in the field village with many of the English reenactors coming as family units – husbands, wives and children. The highlights of the Norman Village were the stunning Cavalry displays by Horsemen of Eire demonstrating how horses played a vital role in all Norman battles and their excellent pageantry telling the story of Aoife and Strongbow making everything real for the enthralled spectators. And speaking of real – the battle re-enactments with members of Fingal Living History as Viking Irish attacking the Norman Knights of Conquest Living History were not for the fainthearted with both

sides going at each other with gusto and giving the children in the audience lots to whoop and shout about. It was an experience to be on site for the two days with several hundred people passing through and visiting our EHRS tent to try on the heavy chain mail or take a swing with the Mace or Morning Star including our own Co. Wexford Tourism Officer, Billy Byrne, the two Michael Wallaces, Jim Codd and Ann Cassin of Nationwide. I also came across a man called Bermingham (with an ‘e’) who has written volumes on his family history from France through Birmingham in England and eventually to Wexford which he hopes to publish in the future, and met with author Ruadh Butler who has written a Norman trilogy – beginning with the landing of FitzStephen at Bannow in 1169 titled Swordland. A most entertaining, informative and enjoyable weekend and the

Pic: Maria Nolan.

first of many on the Norman 1169 calendar this year – look out for Normans at this year’s Strawberry Fair / Street Rhythms & Roots Festival Parade and at Enniscorthy Castle over the Festival weekend – who knows you may even receive an invite to a Norman wedding! – Maria Nolan

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Pic: Maria Nolan. Above left: Tourism Officer Billy Byrne is interviewed by RTE’s Ann Cassin for ‘Nationwide’ at the Norman 1169 Festival. Above right: Action at the Norman 1169 Bannow Festival. Below left: Ray Murphy, EHRS, with Rich Howlin who unveiled a Commemorative Plaque at the Norman 1169 Bannow Festival. Below right: Maria Nolan and Edel Kelly with Historian, Dr. Pat Wallace, at the Bannow 1169 Commemoration.

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alCOHOlICs anOnyMOus Meetings held Tuesday & Saturday at 8.30pm in Brennan’s Market Square.

art BanK BunClODy ARTBANK Bunclody is a not for profit organisation and comprises an inclusive gallery, events, and workshops on the main street of Bunclody. Gallery o p e n e v e r y Tu e s d a y t o Saturday, 2pm to 5.30pm. Do drop in! Follow ART BANK on Facebook for updates on all happenings in Bunclody’s dynamic art scene.

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FERNS… Ferns Castle Ferns Castle has re-opened for the Summer season. Enjoy free guided tours of the Castle and view the fantastic Ferns Tapestry on display in the castle visitor centre. Opening hours: 9th May - 17th September daily 10am to 5pm. From 18th September daily 10am to 2pm. Last admission 45 minutes before closing. Average length of visit: 45 minutes.

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Sports Active Wexford launched the Bunclody Outdoor Adventure Hub on 3rd May. This is a fantastic new facility on the river Slaney. Well done to all involved in establishing the hub: Colin Gibbon, Shielbaggan Outdoor Education and Training Centre, Wexford County Council, Cllr Barbara-Anne Murphy, Cllr Kathleen Codd-Nolan, Sport Ireland, Dormant Accounts, Waterford and Wexford Education and Training Board, and Bunclody Town Team.

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Monageer National School recently hosted a visit from fitness expert Tom Dalton at which pupils heard the message that physical fitness and healthy eating go hand-in-hand and should begin at an early age. Topics covered included demonstration of exercises young people should do, advice on healthy eating, tips on how to use leisure time to stay physically fit. Supported by Fyffes, schools and sports clubs interested in receiving a similar visit can find details online at www.fyffesfitsquad.ie n

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County Wexford Hospice Coffee Morning in Oylegate Community Centre on 4th May. Above L-R: Marguerite and Joan Scallan and Trisha Barlow. Below: Pat and Mary Ellard.

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29 May 2019

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Caroline gets motoring TOYOTA COROLLA TOURING SPORTS

Bunclody native Caroline Kidd brings us reviews of the latest new cars to arrive in Ireland. Caroline is the editor of Changing lanes (www.changinglanes.ie), one of Ireland’s leading motoring blogs, and a jury member for Irish Car of the year. she also provides freelance writing services to businesses in Wexford under the name of star Content (www.starcontent.ie).

REVIEW BY CAROLINE KIDD The Toyota Corolla is one of Ireland’s best loved cars and is now in its 12th generation. Ever since Toyota Global President, Akio Toyoda, declared "no more boring cars!" from the brand, there has been something of a renaissance underway at Toyota. That’s thanks to Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) that is underpinning a whole new generation of models including C-HR and Prius, and now in 2019, Camry, RAV4 and the new Toyota Corolla family. The new Toyota Corolla is now available in Ireland as a saloon, hatchback and estate (‘Touring Sports’). I recently took the Corolla Touring Sports Hybrid for a test drive. Available from €28,420, the Corolla Touring Sports comes exclusively as a fuel efficient petrol electric, self-charging hybrid. In

this new generation of Corolla it uses a revised 1.8-litre hybrid powertrain putting out 122hp. In the metal, the new Corolla really makes a style statement. The Touring Sports is particularly successful in my opinion. In fact, the hatchback, saloon and estate have all been given an individual look because the new platform gave the designers the freedom to do that. The Corolla Touring Sports is available in the entry Luna trim and in Sol trim with a bit more gear (from €31,990). But even the entry model comes exceptionally well equipped with 16” alloys, LED headlamps/fog lamps, 8” Toyota Touch, rear view camera, dual zone climate control, and Toyota Safety Sense with adaptive cruise control and lane trace assist.

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For the extra spend, Luna adds 17” alloys, a chrome window frame, rear privacy glass, rain sensor, Smart Entry & Start, navigation, textured chrome inserts to the interior, grey lower dashboard, ambient lighting, heated front seats and driver lumbar support. The design and quality of the interior of the new Toyota Corolla has improved dramatically. There are plenty of soft touch materials and a number of technology features including the digital instrument panel and central touchscreen for the infotainment. It all works together very well. The interior of the car is nicely spacious too with decent accommodation for the compact class. The estate is the obvious choice in this new trio of Corollas if you need more space and a bigger boot. The boot

aperture opens wide for easy loading with a low, flat load lip. At 598 litres, there’s also 237 litres more boot volume than in the hatchback. Toyota has made much of the newly adopted Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) GA-C platform and rightly so. Key concerns for engineers were to make this Corolla safer and more engaging to drive than anything that has come before. The GA-C platform guarantees a more rewarding driving experience thanks to a centre of gravity that is lowered by 10 mm, a multi-link rear suspension fitted as standard across the model range, and a 60% more rigid body shell through the use of high strength steel as reinforcement in key areas. According to Toyota, these contribute to better handling and stability without

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compromising ride and comfort, as well as reducing high frequency vibration for an increased feeling of quality. I was immediately impressed by the smoothness and refinement of the new Toyota Corolla on the road. The hybrid powertrain means that the car uses a CVT automatic gearbox, but Toyota has considerably improved the refinement of the transmission and also invested in better cabin insulation. As a hybrid, the Toyota Corolla is not about speedy performance but it has adequate power for driving and overtaking manoeuvres. Over a week of driving my fuel consumption averaged at 5.3 l/100 km and on some journeys my consumption was as low as 4 l/100 km. Low CO2 emissions mean that motor tax is €180 per year.

There has been much anticipation for this new generation of the Corolla. But until we drive it we can never be sure if it will deliver on all that is promised. However I’m happy to report that the new Toyota Corolla has improved considerably in just about every way, and it’s also got super competitive again in the compact class. This is a stylish and practical car that is genuinely efficient and pleasant to drive. No more boring cars! Model tested: Toyota Corolla Touring Sports Sol Price: €31,990 (from €28,420) Engine: 1.8-litre petrol electric hybrid Power: 122 hp Torque: 142 Nm 0-100km/h: 11.1 seconds Top speed: 180 km/h Fuel economy: 78.4 mpg CO2 emissions: 87g/km Motor tax: €180 per year n

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Browne helps secure a permanent Oireachtas Mental Health Committee

Ballindaggin’s “Wildflower Girls”

Castledockrell National School Communion Class who made their Communion on Sunday 12th May with Fr. Danny Mc Donald PP in the background.

lOCal lIBrary neWs Check out: www.wexford.ie/wex/ Departments/library/WhatsOn/ for details of what’s on in your local library. Also, check your local library on Facebook.

saoirse, Jodi, aoife, eva and Maeve, also known as ‘the Wildflower Girls’, are from the local st Colman’s national school, Ballindaggin, and are all fifth-class students. they made it through to the final of the eco unesCO young environmentalist awards which took place on May 23rd. their project is on Biodiversity and saving the bees. The girls visited Smyth’s Homevalue in Enniscorthy in mid-May to coincide with the Hozelock ‘Pledge to Plant a Pot’ campaign this summer season. The always-helpful

management at Smyth’s were delighted to provide the girls with some pots and flowers to help in their campaign and a b i g ‘ T h a n k Yo u ’ a l s o t o Hozelock for sponsoring the girls with some lovely gifts to help them on their journey promoting a better world. Why not visit the Wildflower Girls’ website to see what they have achieved to date: http://wildflowergirls.weebly.com/ Well done to the Wildflower Girls, you have achieved so much already in your quest to save the humble bee and indeed our wholeplanet. n

Fianna Fáil Mental Health spokesperson James Browne tD has helped secure government agreement for a permanent Joint Oireachtas Committee on Mental Health. “Stronger Oireachtas oversight is required as is clearly illustrated by the recent finding by the Inspector of Mental Health Services that three out of four mental health centres are failing to reach acceptable standards of cleanliness and maintenance,” deputy Browne said. n

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Fallon Architecture sponsor kit for Rathnure

Cllr. Lisa McDonald and her husband, Richard, voting in her local polling station in Murrintown.

Pic: Adam Butler Joe Fallon of Fallon Architectural Design, Bunclody, presented a full soccer kit and jerseys to Rathnure under 10s. Back row L-R: Joe Fallon, Deirdre Fallon, and underage manager Paul Newman. Front L-R: Grace Fallon, John Fallon, Ryan Newman.

“On Yer Bike” at Wells House

CLASSIC BIKE SHOW AT WELLS HOUSE AND GARDENS, BALLYEDMOND, GOREY, 5TH MAY. Above left: Clinton Goodison on his Yamaha Ventura 01 Bike. Above right: Dr. Austin O’Sullivan, Wexford, with his 60 year old Triumph Bike, and Jim Kielthy, Wexford. Below left: Owner Frank Clancey with his Honda VT 1100 1994 Bike. Below right: There’s nothing quite like the feel of a Harley Davidson as young Scott Ramsay found out at the show at Wells.

Gaelscoil Charman 5K Rás, Sunday 19th May. Above: the C25K Ballymurn Squad. Below left: Harry Hughes, Louise, Natasha, Aobhin and Padraig Dwyer. Below right: Jack, Denise and Chloe Doyle.

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Derry girls...

Drugged scones, a broken Child of Prague statue, a presidential visit, yes it’s Derry girls which ended its successful second season with a wedding where the bride got upstaged by a dead aunt! Derry Girls is a successful Irish TV series which follows the exploits of four teenagers who live in Derry and go to an all-girls school where there is in fact one boy attending – James who is English. James is played by Dylan Llewellyn and he is teamed up with Saoirse-Monica Jackson as Erin Quinn, Louisa Harland as Orla McCool, Nicola Coughlan as Clare Devlin, Jamie-Lee O'Donnell as Michelle Mallon, Tara Lynne O'Neill as Ma/Mary, Kathy Kiera Clarke as Aunt Sarah, Siobhan McSweeney as Sister Michael. Written by Lisa McGee, this series is set at the end of the Troubles in Derry in the 1990s. In one episode of this hilarious comedy, Jerry and his wife Mary go to the pictures for a romantic night out only to be joined by Mary’s sister and her date and to make matters worse Tommy Tiernan, as Gerry, is confronted by his father-in-law Joe who can’t stand him. These all live together in the same house and are always fighting. The scones which have druges in them is another hilarious episode. If you missed the second series you can catch it on More

ellissA is AllirelAnD chAmpion Congrats to ellissa O’Brien Cashe, a member of enniscorthy Boxing academy, who recently became an all Ireland Champion. ellissa remained unbeaten this year. With 7 leinster titles, and 3 Irish titles, this has been the club’s most successful season to date.

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4 catch up, and the good news is that Season 3 has been given the go-ahead plus a possible movie so it looks like this gang will be on our screens for a good few years yet. Derry Girls missed out on a Bafta to Killing Eve but it definitely gets the Slaney News seal of approval. DIsaPPOIntInG enDInG tO seasOn 8 I must be the only person on this planet who doesn’t watch the HBO production of Game of thrones. I heard there was a very disappointing ending to this hugely over-priced TV series which lasted over eight seasons and over six years, but I’ve heard that the ending wasn’t what fans had expected. This series had a great cast, plus Enniscorthy actors, Fintan Kelly and Finn Redmond as extras, that’s a great steppingstone for them. Speaking of Fintan, he recently completed his first film in which he ‘does a Clint Eastwood’ by acting, writing and directing Ignatius which tells the story of a politician and touches on the serious subject matter of domestic violence. Fintan does an excellent job in all three roles. If you haven’t seen it yet you’ll get a chance again during the upcoming Wexford Literary Festival in Enniscorthy in July as Fintan will be doing a workshop there as well as showing the film. – Joseph Doyle

best wishes & congrAts ☺ Well done to Brendan robinson on coming joint 1st for Expert salesperson of the year and to his employer, Joyce's Wexford, on winning store of the year. ☺ Congrats to Kavanagh’s Pharmacy, Duffry Hill, and their customers, on raising €630 from their recent Great Irish Bake for the worthy cause of Temple Street Children's Hospital. ☺ Best wishes to Finishing touches on Main Street who will be opening their new premises in the Riverside Park Hotel at the end of June. Check out their Facebook page. Rachel and Laura Jane can’t wait to welcome you there. ☺ Best wishes to Craig Gray who’s due to open The Local Bar this June in the old Castle Bar premises on Castle Hill. ☺ Best wishes to the new Harmonia Cafe on Wafer Street. ☺ Best wishes also to Emma Byrne from Adamstown, who has been selected as the Wexford Rose for 2019 and will go on to represent her county at this year’s Rose of Tralee competition. ☺ Congrats to Michael Dunbar of Kilrush Drama Group (and well known over many years in Enniscorthy drama circles) on winning the Best Actor award at the recent All-Ireland Drama Festival

Aidan Browne, successful Moyne Rangers manager, and successful candidate in recent Enniscorthy local elections.

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in Athlone for playing Thomas Dunne in 'The Steward of Christendom'. James Peare recently won the Wexford Premier League Player of the Year Award for 2018/19. James has now won it twice in the last three years. Well done James. Congrats to all involved in Moyne rangers football club – Premier League Champions and Youth Cup winners also. B e s t w i s h e s t o a l l 11 Princesses in this year ’s Strawberry Queen competition. The Strawberry Ball takes place tonight, 29th May. Congrats to the 6 successsful candidates in the enniscorthy Municipal District elections: Aidan Browne, Barbara-Anne Murphy, Kathleen CoddNolan, Cathal Byrne, John O’Rourke, Jackser Owens. – Joseph Doyle

locAl Film hits the big screen in usA local husband-and-wife team, Michael J Cloke and Donna Marie sludds, are honoured and delighted that their short film slab has just been Officially selected for the

Bedford International Film Festival in Virginia, usa. Best of luck to the couple in this Festival and on the film festival circuit generally – Joseph Doyle

reGular eVents: traditional Irish Music night every Friday at Stamps. treacy’s Hotel – Live music every Fri (Davitts), 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. Holohan’s Pub – Weds nights: Informal music session with Loose Arrangement. toss Kavanaghs: Live music every weekend. t. Doyle’s: Live music every Friday. alba restaurant: Live music – see “Alba Restaurant” on Facebook. Popovici’s: Live music or DJs at weekends. 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. the Presentation Centre – See their website. st senan's Parish – Bingo in Templeshannon Community Centre every Sunday night at 8pm. enniscorthy Greyhound track. Racing every Monday and Thursday Night. Doors open 7pm. First race 8pm. alan O’Brien (the Dance Man) – see his Facebook page for full details of dance classes and his local social dancing events. Doreen’s. Live music every weekend.

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 See main entertainment listing page 19. It’sle on Youtube stream Strawberry Fair/ Street Rhythms & Roots Festival at venues ing.Enniscorthy. 29th May to 2nd June. See pages 20-23. around Joseph Doyle  Enniscorthy Camera –Club Annual Members’ Photo Exhibition, Church Institute, Castle Hill, Enniscorthy, 31st May to 3rd June from 1-9pm.  Africa Day, 1st June, The Presentation Centre, 4-8pm. See page 40.  All Ireland Farmers’ Market Competition on 2nd June in Abbey Square, Enniscorthy.  Rathnure Panto summer musical this June for six shows on dates between 20th–28th June.  Blackstairs Mountain Theatre presents Woman in Black, 20 June – 22 June. Drama. The Presentation Centre.  Wexford Literary Festival 4-7th July. Enniscorthy. See page 15.  Doyles Bar, The Duffry, will be holding Sunday Music Sessions in July and August 5-7pm. More details in next month’s issue. – Joseph Doyle

If you would like Joseph to mention an upcoming event or would like to send in pics of any occasion (weddings, birthdays, etc) for inclusion then email both doyleduffry@gmail.com and slaneynews@ gmail.com. The closing date for receiving material for this column is always the Thursday before our publication date which is usually the first Weds of every month.

c.F. news & events  Will you be the One in 1,000 for CFI and take part in the VHI

Women's Mini Marathon for Cystic Fibrosis Ireland?  Paris2Nice 2019. Saddle up and join CFI for a cycle challenge through

the French countryside from September 14th-19th 2019.  Head2Head Walk 2019. The annual Head2Head Walk from

Howth Village to Bray on Sunday September 15th in aid of CFI. For all cF events check out: www.cfireland.ie

bewAre oF bogus collectors always beware of people collecting for charities who may not be genuine. Try and check that the person collecting the donation has official identification and has a permit to collect in that particular area. Genuine collectors should be able to produce identification and documentation to prove they are legitimate if someone asks. Anyone carrying out a bucket collection is required to have a permit dated and signed by the local garda superintendent.

You could also ask them some questions pertinent to the particular charity e.g. who is the local branch Chairperson? If the person knows very little about the charity they may be bogus. If you have doubts about a collector, contact the charity head office and they’ll advise you and contact the Gárdaí if needs be. Please note that Cystic Fibrosis Ireland doesn’t do door-to-door collections and it doesn’t call into pubs etc collecting. – Joseph Doyle

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Sports funding sports active Wexford welcomes applications to the Physical activity Promotion scheme. the scheme provides grants to groups who aim to start new physical activity projects while also striving to welcome as many members of the community as possible. For more information, check out http://sportsactivewexford.ie This annual funding scheme is aimed at providing small-scale support to clubs and organisations and is designed to assist with a wide variety of projects to include: introduction of new physical activity projects/initiatives for target groups; projects which reflect a wide geographical and socially inclusive remit. Closing Date: 4pm, Thursday 13th June, 2019. ––––––––––––––––––– Meanwhile Wexford clubs are to benefit significantly from sports Capital Funding. Almost €270,000 is to be granted to clubs across the county. This particular round of funding centres upon the delivery of equipment. The recipients and their approved funding are: ● St Michaels Boxing Club, New Ross: €23,350. ● Wexford Racing: €6,000.

Wexford Coolcotts Gym Centre Ltd (Wexford Gymnastics): €16,337. ● WexfordUnited/ Striders Athletic Club United: €10,000. ● Enniscorthy Swim Club: €8,058. ● Ballykelly/Horeswood Scouts: €8,000. ● Clonard Ladies GFC: €4,549. ● Bree Athletic Club: €2,593. ● Courtown Water World Limited: €60,000. ● Courtown Swim Club: €12,500. ● Gorey Cricket Club: €4,354. ● Slade Swimming Club: €2,589. ● Courtown Sailing Club: €76,670. ● St Paul’s Scouting Group, Blackwater: €6,475. ● Enniscorthy Hockey Club: €4,275. ● Craanford Boxing Club: €23,500. Commenting on these grants, local Minister Paul Kehoe said: “This is great news for the clubs and their members. It’s important to stress that these are equipment-only applications. Non-equipment applications will be finalised in September. “Clubs that didn't make the cut may appeal the decision and my office is there to assist them”, he said. n ●

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MOYNE RANGERS’ REMARKABLE SEASON Congratulations to E n n i s c o r t h y ’s M o y n e Rangers club on a remarkable season just ended, winning the Premier League on the last day of the league, and following it up by defeating North End Youths by 3 goals to nil to lift the Wexford Youths Cup. Club player, James Peare, won the Wexford Premier League Player of the Year Award for 2018/19. James has now won it twice in the last three years – another remarkable achievement.

There will be prizes in the open races and and all veteran categories. All runners receive a special Finisher’s Medal and tea/coffee and sandwiches at the Riverside Park Hotel. The races start and finish on the banks of the River Slaney in the historic town of Enniscorthy. The 10 Mile route runs along the river, through the town and past the castle before heading out on tree-

Rackard League Double for Enniscorthy

GREATEST COMEBACK OF ALL TIME? In the recent Leinster schools 'B' U-14 football semi-final between Enniscorthy CBS and Coláiste Choilm, Tullamore, Enniscorthy got off to a slow start, to put it mildly, and found themselves 5-11 to 0-0 behind at halftime. Rather than head for the bus home at that stage, the team decided to give it a lash in the second half which turned out to be the polar opposite to the first half with Enniscorthy rattling in 11 goals, and a point, to win by four points in the end. To come from 26 points down, and with no wind advantage in that second half, has to be some sort of record for a football match. We await hearing from any GAA statisticians out there! In the meantime best of luck to Enniscorthy CBS in the final against Ashbourne.

Strawberry Miles on 23rd June strawberry Miles 2019 is the second race in the Creane & Creane Insurance race series and the second year of the event which comprises a 10 mile and a 5 mile road race. the race takes place at the height of the strawberry season on 23rd June. The race is hosted this year exclusively by Slaney Olympic AC as a club fundraiser. Entry fees have been kept to a minimum while still retaining the usual high standards of the race. The 10 Mile runners will receive a custom made medal and a custom buff whilst the 5 mile runners will just receive the medal. Up to 22nd June entry fees are: 10 mile race €20; 5 mile Race €15, thereafter on race day entries are 10 mile €25 and 5 Mile €20. The event will attract everyone from the country’s top athletes to the club and fun runners. There are pacers for the 10 miles at 60 mins, 70 mins, 80 mins and 90 mins to help participants achieve their goals.

lined roads through the pastoral County Wexford countryside in all its summer glory. All water stations supply 250ml bottles. The event is renowned for its festive and friendly atmosphere with music and race commentary and a start /finish area which is second to none. Start Time: 10am for 10 Mile and 10.30am for 5 mile race. n

The camogie girls of St Senan’s, Enniscorthy, winners of the Rackard League, defeating Mercy School, John’s Road, Wexford, in the final at Wexford Park.

St Aidan’s – Rackard League Champions.

Ladies golf news... On Tuesday 14th May, in Enniscorthy, the competition was sponsored by the IFA Centre. It was a fourball better ball format and 82 ladies played. It was also the annual Breast Cancer Fundraiser with all money taken in on the day going to this worthy organisation. Results: 1st Ciara Sharkey (4) and Laura Dempsey (7) 44pts. 2nd Margaret Franey (11) and Lady President Liz Askins

(23) 42pts. Gross Mgt Mooney (10) and Cora Mernagh (14) 29pts b9. 9 hole qualifying comp: 1st Hilary Kehoe 17pts last 3. 2nd Marie Healy 17 pts last 6. ––––––––––––––––––––––––– On Thursday 16th May the Enniscorthy Ladies had their monthly open seniors, 70 ladies played, and lots of visitors joined in also. It was kindly sponsored by Complementary Health

Practice in Wexford. Results: Overall winner Ann Bernie (27) 39pts. Category A. Marie Dunphy (18) 36pts. Category B. Mary Murphy (24) 37 pts. Category C. Teresa Bailey (15) 37pts. Visitors 1st Stephanie Glynn Rosslare (26) 32pts b9. 2nd Alma Roche Rosslare (35) 32pts. –––––––––––––––––––––––– The next open ladies seniors is on Thursday 20th of June. ––––––––––––––– The Enniscorthy Senior Cup team unfortunately didn’t progress to the semi-final stage, but the team of C i a r a S h a r k e y, Laura Dempsey, Tr i o n a H o g a n , Eimear McGrath and Mag Mooney had a great win against Rosslare, only to lose out narrowly to Royal Curragh later in Laura Dempsey (winner), Lady Captain Liz Browne, the day. n Ciara Sharkey (winner) and Lady Vice Captain Julie McCarthy.

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A fest with zest

Artist Ciaran Bowen with Helena Gorey. Pic: Maria Nolan.

Parcels of potential Parcels of potential – that’s how fellow artist Helena Gorey described the most unusual work by young Wexford artist Ciaran Bowen as she opened his first solo exhibition at the Presentation Centre earlier this month. Fake Utopia is striking, colourful, imaginative but most of all unusual. Using a variety of materials – oil paint,

Silicone canvas, paint skins on expanding foam, this exhibition is unique – like nothing I have seen before. It is creative, original and inspiring, many of the pieces for all the world reminded me of the intricate icing you might see on elaborate cakes and with the same effect – it catches and holds both the eye and the mind. n Artist Ciaran Bowen with Visual Arts Manager, Lisa Byrne.

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Above: Nadia Donohoe at Fake Utopia Exhibition. Pic: Maria Nolan.

Whether out of inquisitiveness or the visual attraction of the flamboyant colours, Ciaran’s art is eye-catching and as Helena Gorey says, ‘will brighten and lighten any area in your living or work space’. Introducing the artist and the exhibition, Presentation Visual Arts Manager Lisa Byrne said that she was both excited and delighted to showcase Ciaran’s work in a space like the Presentation and looked forward to a variety of people who use the building in a community context viewing it. Helena Gorey was lavish in her praise of Ciaran’s work saying it is ‘full of texture and ideas and ready to grow and expand with limitless potential’. So do pay a visit to The Presentation Centre from now until the 29th June and see this very different exhibition for yourself. – maria nolan

New biography now on sale a new biography of a leading 1798 figure, edward Hay, has recently been published and was featured in last month’s slaney news. The book which is destined to become a classic biography also deals with his brother, Philip Hay. The Hays were a prominent, long-established

family who held extensive property and lands at Ballinkeele. Edward’s brother, John Hay, was also a prominent rebel leader who was executed on Wexford Bridge, while Philip Hay was a member of the British Army. T h e a u t h o r, Wi l l i a m Sweetman, whose last County

Local politicians with the memorial committee at the 1911 Pierce Memorial in Wexford town, on 5th May.

Wexford Book Trials of 1798 was published in 2013 to critical acclaim, has spent many years trawling the archives and is in complete command both of his sources and the vast historiography. He also obtained access to previously unpublished family material and has written the

things are really hotting up for this year’s Wexford literary Festival from 4th – 7th July as the Organising Committee strive to make this year’s event the best to date with a greater local and town focus. To this end, new elements have been introduced like our Denis Collins Visual Story Award in memory of our friend and patron of the arts who sadly passed away recently, our Underground Writers Society Creative Writing Workshop with three former members of our Festival Committee Caroline Busher, Sheila Forsey and Shane Dunphy, our Pigs Toes and Handbags Poetry Workshop with local poet Margaret Galvin, o u r F i l m S c r i p t Wr i t i n g Workshop with Imelda O`Reilly and local actor and director Fintan Kelly, our Pub Theatre at Holohans Pub, Slaney Place, featuring the plays of last year’s finalists, Pop Up Poetry and Spoken Word events which will take place in cafes and restaurants and Step Up to the Mic with our own Peter Murphy in The Presentation Centre. Byrne’s Bookshop, one of our sponsors from the inception of the Festival, will host book signings – Morning Coffee with Felicity Hayes McCoy who has been with us from the very beginning and has a strong town connection through her relative Marion Stokes – one of the three Cumann na mBan women who hoisted the Tricolour over The Athenaeum during Easter Week 1916. Felicity will be signing her lastest book in the very popudefinitive biography of this neglected historical family and especially of Edward whose entire public career from 1792 to 1822 was one of service to the Irish nation. It was a life filled with so much political triumph and family tragedy. the limited edition book is available in the Book Centre, Wexford; nolan’s, new ross; and the Irish national Heritage Park. n

lar Finfarran series The Transatlantic Book Club and later on Saturday 6th July Byrne’s will be hosting Afternoon Tea with Sheila Forsey from Kilmuckridge who will be signing her lastest novel Kilbride House set in the 1950`s. Sheila, a former member of the Festival Committee, attributes a lot of her current success to the Wexford Literary Festival. Eamonn Wall of the well known Murphy Floods family will be In Conversation With friend and local author Paul O`Reilly and again we are thrilled to have Eamonn with us, one of the Festival’s staunch supporters from the get go. Eamonn will be discussing his poetry, his writing and his documentary Your Rivers Trained You filmed in Enniscorthy and his latest book From Oven Lane to Sun Prairie. This modest Enniscorthy man is currently the Vice President of the Irish American Writers & Artists Association and is the SmurfitStone Professor of Irish Studies and Professor of English at the University of Missouri, St. Louis. As an Organising Committee, we attempt to bring all forms of literary endeavour to our Festival weekend and to the Enniscorthy public and this year we have introduced a new and exciting feature inviting VIP Deputy Editor Niamh Devereux to be In Conversation With Xpose’s Fashion Stylist and Blogger Laura Mullett and her sister, Make-up Artist and Blogger Jade Mullett. All three are local lasses who are carving a niche for themselves in very challenging and competitive spheres. Niamh is a journalist from Enniscorthy, based in Dublin. She began her career in the Evening Herald before becoming Senior Reporter with the Enniscorthy Echo. In 2015, she became Online Editor of VIP Magazine posting daily about the latest in showbiz, fashion and beauty. Niamh currently holds the title of Deputy Editor of VIP organising photoshoots, conducting interviews with well-known Irish personalities, and running the beauty section of the magazine, trialling the latest cosmetics to hit the market and sharing the best in skincare, makeup and hair products. Laura and Jade are well known fashion icons with major followings on Facebook and Instagram. All three Enniscorthy ladies have in-depth knowledge of the fashion and beauty industry as well as marketing and writing talents and we are really looking forward to hearing them talk about their journey and careers in this new Festival feature. Because it is the 850th Anniversary of the Norman landing in Wexford, we couldn`t

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let the Festival pass without a nod to our Norman heritage so we have invited author Ruadh Butler to join us at Enniscorthy Castle to talk on his Norman Trilogy – Swordland, Lord of the Sea Castle and The Earl Strongbow featuring the landing at Bannow and Baginbun and the taking of Waterford. Again this is a new element bringing literary history and heritage into focus at the Festival. This will be an iconic event because of the timing, the setting – our perfectly intact Norman Castle being the most splendid venue along with the presence of Enniscorthy Historical Re-enactment Society adding colour and pageantry to the occasion. Definitely, one not to be missed by anyone with an interest in our Norman past. Introducing Manchan Magan’s bilingual play at The Presentation Centre is yet another new venture of this year’s Festival and a way of including ‘the cupla focal’ and bringing us all back to our roots in more ways than one as he bakes real bread and gets the audience to ‘churn the butter’! This one I have to see! A variety of new and inspiring aspects to this year ’s Wexford Literary Festival as we continue to grow, expand and develop along with all our old favourities - Culture & Cocktails at the Castle and our Aw a r d s N i g h t a t T h e Presentation Centre where the winners of the Colm Toibin Short Story Award, the Anthony Cronin Poetry Award, the Billy Roche One Act Play Award and the Eileen Gray Window Display Award will be presented. This year’s Festival will be opened on Thursday 4th July at Enniscorthy Library by writer and broadcaster, Sinead Crowley. Sinead is the Arts and Media Correspondent with RTE and her novels to date include Can Anybody Help Me and Are You Watching Me. So please join us as we bring this exhilarating celebration of literature of all genres to the Enniscorthy and Wexford literary calendar. – maria nolan

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Slaney Wexford Town & Beyond

Confirmation class John of God, The Faythe, on 18th May with Bishop Denis Brennan, Fr Aodhain Marken PP, and Teacher James Murphy.

LEFT: Confirmation, CBS Primary School, 18th May, with Bishop Denis Brennan, Fr. Aodhain Marken PP, and Bobby Cummins, teacher. ABOVE: Loreto School, Wexford, Colour Run and Family Fun Day, in aid of Ronald McDonald House and Crumlin Children’s Hospital, at Wexford Racecourse. L-R: Nicola Cummins, Emear Carroll, Riad Cummins and Sean O’Brien.

Confirmation at Bride Street Church, 18th May, for Wexford CBS Primary and St. John of God School, The Faythe, Wexford. L-R: Ger, Evan, Holly and June Dwyer. Our Lady of Fatima school, Wexford, Confirmation in Bride Street Church 21st May with Bishop Denis Brennan, Mrs R. Waters (Principal), members of the clergy, and teachers at Our Lady of Fatima school.

Confirmation Sunday, 19th May, for Mercy School, John’s Road, in Rowe Street church, with teachers, Bishop Denis Brennan, Fr. Aodhain Marken PP and members of the clergy.

Confirmation at Bride Street Church, 18th May, for Wexford CBS Primary and St. John of God School, The Faythe, Wexford. The Murphy Family L-R: Muireann, Nicky, Confirmation girl Arwen, Sue and Naevia Murphy.

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29 May 2019

Enniscorthy Municipal District & Wexford Local Development will host

DisPatch is a pop-up Post Office open from Friday 31st May to Monday 3rd June 2019, 11am to 6pm daily, at 11 Castle Street, Enniscorthy. Drop in and select a FREE postcard and send it for FREE to anywhere in the world! Each of the postcards represents an Enniscorthy based community group. Call in and see the installation built by the Enniscorthy Men’s Shed, and listen to the stories behind the postcards! All welcome! The official opening is at 5pm on Friday 31st May with music, live performances and refreshments. DisPatch is a project by artists Becks Butler, Astriod Newman and Ciara Roche. It is funded through the Wexford County Council Percent for Art Scheme, and kindly supported by An Post.

Saturday, 1st June, 2019

Free Evening Event With Speakers, music, dance, Ethopian coffee making ceremony, fashion, language exchange, arts, poetry, kids short play and lots of family fun. Food served. 4.00pm - 8.00pm Presentation Centre, Enniscorthy Funded by Irish Aid