Slaney News Issue 101, September 2018. by Frank Corcoran

classes starting yadirF baFthis s’ vlo vE month at evolv !gniviL yhtlaeH ot r esolC p-emindfulness tS enO yoga

meditation "the inner camino" LIRBaby PA massage hsee: t71 www.evolv.ie

lla s’tI !UOY tuoba

01€ EVAS gnildnaC raE 02€ YLNO YADOT

etunim 03 htiw srevO-ekaM wen dnarb ruo pu-ekam larenim ocennA

2 Castle Hill, Enniscorthy Tel: 053 9236009 www.evolv.ie evolvhs@gmail.com

ned Kavanagh’s garage

Island Road, EnnIscoRthy, 053-9233601, 086-2457664

✓ servicing ✓ repairs ✓ Timing Belts ✓ Breakdown & recovery ✓ Pre- and Post-nCT ✓ Full diagnostic service www.nedkavanaghsgarage.com we fit wet belts

biggest circuslpaapteiroinnthe

Slaneynews Serving Enniscorthy, Bunclody, and surrounding area since 2010

uoy fi elbameeder si 5€ dna 5€ ylnO !koob esaelP !tcudorp a esahcrup

ylefas xaw sraelC ruoy morf spleh dna srae !oot sesunis htiw 01€ tisopeD !gnikooB

of any new hy area enniscort

:ECNEIREPXE LAICAF LATOT EHT

uoY rof tfiL A - ..hserfeR & dniwnU ,sserts-eD ot ytinutroppo ruoy si yadoT akhcsuaH RUO HTIW LAICAF akhcsuaH .rD lufituaeb a ni egludnI .ecaF ruoY & dna niks ruoy rof doog yllarutaN era stcudorp eseht ~ ENIHPESOJ trepxe .tnaidar gnileef niks ruoy evael lliw

DIAP-ERP 01€ YLNO

stsiparehT 2

draC toraT 05€ eeF 1 Issue 101 - Wednesday - 5th September h2018 tiw sgnidaeR

Your local FREE community newspaper

singing the blues! & tseT ygrellA lanoitirtuN evitsegiD rof noitatlusnoC htiw laitnesse gnikooB !smelborp !tisoped 02€

ehcoR euS

etunim 03 ROF 03€ trepxe htiw gnidaer !euS redaer !KOOB OT TISOPED 01€

tiuQ - thgieW esoL oT tnaW - peelS evorpmI - gnikomS ?ssertS ecudeR

si tsiparehtonpyH etihW leahciM !woN kooB .seussi evoba eht fo yna no noitatlusnoc eerf a yadot uoy gnireffo

kenny For Bikes

pat MuRphy oil ltd. a family-owned Wexford company providing you with a reliable and quality service since 1988

Ask about our Easy Pay Budget Plan All Major Credit & Laser Cards Accepted Delivering kerosene, Diesel, gas oil, agri Diesel to homes, farms and businesses all around co. Wexford.

tel: 053-9255219 RathnuRe – enniScoRthy Back to School Special Offer! Free Dental Exam for kids in Smiles Dental Enniscorthy this August and September. Call us today on Tel: 053 923 6612 or email: enniscorthy@smiles.ie See www.smiles.ie for more information.

www.smiles.ie

OPEN 8am to 8pm

Slaney StReet enniScoRthy

tel: 053 9233255

At the launch event for the Blackstairs Blues Festival (which takes place in Enniscorthy 7-9 Sept) were Cllr Johnny Mythen, Peadar Moulton, and Jim Mackey. Pic: Colm Nolan.

Following the hugely successful Rockin’ Food Festival in August, the next Enniscorthy festival is ready to hit town – the 24th Blackstairs Blues Festival which will run from 7th-9th September in lots of venues around Enniscorthy. For full details and comprehensive programme of gigs,

pick up a copy of the festival brochure at various locations in Enniscorthy and throughout Co. Wexford. Or download the full programme from: www.blackstairsblues.ie Also check out our pages 18-19 inside this issue of the Slaney News for full details of this legendary festival. n

buyer confirmed for old dunnes stores building We understand that the new owner, local businessman Martin Sinnott, is drawing up plans for the site and we hope to be in a position to publish details of those plans, which reflect the owner’s desire to bring much-needed life back into the town centre, in next month’s issue.

CHRISTMAS SAVINGS CLUB NOW OPEN! Full Bike RepaiR SeRvice & Bike 2 WoRk agent test ride our giant, gepida and thompson electric Bikes www.kennysForBikes.com email: kennyforbikes@gmail.com or find us on Facebook

Kavanagh’s Pharmacy ✚

Duffry hill, enniscorthy. tel: 053-9234660. HALF PRICE OFFERS… All hair All Foster Selected colour & Grant suncreams now Sunglasses now HALF HALF HALF PRICE PRICE PRICE

Slaneynews: October issue will be out on Weds 3rd October 2018

7<-50 (,: D (D

!# " $% " !#

%%# $$ $ B%

# &*

$ ( #& $ A

%$ $% # A $

$ A !3.4 ,6@ 757<9 ,6/ $;@50 A ( D

&# %&#

%$+ $

$% #

$ %%# $$ A #

' # *( % !

$% & % ! !& # A &#$ ' $ $% # $ D & D

# $ !

( $ % 1; ? 1; *D

$ % #% $ $ % &#$ % $ !%

0,=@ $753/ (,9/97-0 20:; 7.409 ( $ D (D ,;.2 >3;2 0/ ,6/ ,;;90:: A 7<-50 ( $ D (D 1; 0/ ,6/ ,;;90:: D

1; ? 1; 1; ? 1; 1; ? 1; 1; 36: ? 1; 85<: 2,55 9<6609:

1; ? 1; 1; ? 1; 1; ? 1; 1; ? 1; 1; ? 1; 1; ? 1; 1; ? 1; 1; 36: ? 1; 1; 36: ? 1;

#& # %$ &#$ $ + $ A $% $ # $&! # # =,35,-50 1; ? 1; 1; ? 1; 1; ? 1; ( $ A $ !

%%# $$ $

%# % #& $ # %# 1; ? 1; # 1; ? 1; 1; 36: ? 1; 1; 36: ? 1; 36:

( $ $% #

# $% #& $ $ (# ( $ !#

% This ad has been deliberately placed sideways at the advertiserâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s request

2 Slaney Ad 5th September 2018

# ! ! # $% % &# % # #$

&#$

% (

$ %

# % $% #

!&#!

B) B (D

(D B) B

% &#% #

$A( % #

B) B (D ' $ ' # &$ # % $%

A !

( !! $ "#% '

$&! # # % #

B) B (D B) B (D % ! !&#! # A

&% &#%

% # $

& * &#% %

' # #

$" % # #

% # (

&# %&# % # # $

& *

C$ ' A ' #*% #& $ &#% $ $ #' A ' # *

# &% &#% $

& $ %$ *D & &' % ' #$ (% $ *D $+ ' $ %$ D $+ %$ %$ D

$ %%

# % "&$ )

% $%

$ !# % $

& #$

% &#%

$ $

# A $ $ % # #$

$ # D * # $% # !$ B B B B B B

( # $

This ad has been deliberately placed sideways at the advertiserâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s request

( %

' $ ' #

( # $ $$ ' % $

www.slaneynews.com Slaney Ad 3

Slaney News

5th September 2018

THE SLANEY NEWS IS NOW AVAILABLE IN 230 OUTLETS!

comment The Slaney News reached its 100th issue milestone last month. We thank everyone for the nice comments and good wishes expressed, and we look forward to our next 100 issues and continuing to serve our readers and advertisers well into the future. As a thank you to our loyal readers, we will be giving away lots of Free tickets to local concerts, shows, etc on our Facebook page "Slaney News" over the next few weeks, so make sure to check our Facebook page on a regular basis. See more details on page 10. In recent days news of the imminent closure of 11 Post Offices around Co. Wexford has been a worrying development. Sinn Fein has tabled a motion for the next meeting of Wexford Co. Council seeking support for the prevention of Post Office closures and the long-term survival and prosperity of An Post’s network through implementing a new community banking service to be operated by An Post in all post offices throughout the country along the lines of the New Zealand Post Kiwibank model. Sinn Féin is seeking the prevention of Post Office closures while a Kiwibank model for the Irish Post Office network is developed. It will be interesting to see how Councillors from all parties vote on this motion. – Frank Corcoran

10,000 copies per issue of which 5,000 are distributed door-to-door in Enniscorthy town and 700 in Bunclody. The balance is distributed to over 230 drop-off points: ENNISCORTHY: Doyles Bar, The Duffry Gala Duffry Hope Centre The Wilds Copper Pan The Holy Grail Stamps Cotton Tree Cafe Crew Cuts Vapor Nation George’s Hair Salon Impresso Cafe IWA Charity Shop Bart’s Charity Shop Millstream Fish Shop Butcher’s Cottage / Bakery Bridget’s Hair Salon Hair Salon Inspiration Rackards Little Spoon Coffee Shop Danny’s Barber Shop Karl Martin Cutting Edge Curls South East Animal Rescue Maura Flannery’s Shop My Café Coffee Shop Abbey Centre Bizzy Fingers City Fashions Holohan’s Pub California Sun Tan School & Office Supplies Orchard Fruit & Veg Shop Mrs Quinn’s Charity Shop Chernobyl Charity Shop Annette’s Flowers Sandro’s Wickham Bros The Athenaeum T. Doyle Pub –––––––––––––––––––– Alba Restaurant

Shang Hai Golden City Galo Chargrill Riverside Park Hotel Via Veneto The Bailey Dunnes TOP shop/filling station Greenville Stores ABC Takeaway Robbies Pub Enniscorthy Kebabish Mizzoni’s Popovici’s Toss Kavanagh’s FFC Carry Out Templeshannon –––––––––––––––––––– Kavanagh’s Pharmacy Dawson’s Bar Uptown Kuts Enniscorthy Cabs Hilltop Dry Cleaners Stitch Dat Aideen Vonno Sonas Pet Corner Presentation Centre SuperValu Pettitts Gonzaga House –––––––––––––––––––– Quik Pick, Ross Road Grants Pharmacy Saucy Butcher Pet Depot Bellefield GAA complex Mace/Maxol Bellefield CWCWE Enterprise Centre Enniscorthy Voc. College Co. Wexford Education Centre –––––––––––––––––––– C&R Print Bus Stop Shop Smiles Dental The Barber Shop Enniscorthy Chamber Screaming Canvas Slaneyside Carpets Treacys Hotel Waterfront Merrythought House

TK Cabs O’Callaghan’s Centra T’shannon Community Centre George Kehoe & Co Chapel Lane Service Station D&G Hair Studio Castle Gardens Dept of Agricuture Offices Topaz Service Station Alcast Motor Factors

ONLY 230 MORE DELIVERIES TO DO !

Main Post Office IFA Centre Bank of Ireland Wexford Local Development Enniscorthy Credit Union Enniscorthy Castle Tadhg Darcy Blinds Cottage to Castle Curtains Ashmore Financial Services Frizelle O’Leary Solicitors Property Team M.A. O'Leary Burger Macs Hope Shop –––––––––––––––––––– Sami’s Sherry FitzGerald O'Leary Monica’s Hair Salon Phoenix Estates Crystal Script Kennys for Bikes O’Learys Newsagents –––––––––––––––––––– Library St John’s Hospital 1798 Centre –––––––––––––––––––– Mackin Travel GX3

SLANEY NEWS, CLONHASTON, ENNISCORTHY Tel: 087-2403310 slaneynews@gmail.com www.slaneynews.com Facebook: “Slaney News” Online: www.issuu.com/slaneynews/docs

ASKAMORE

BALLYDUFF

CLOHAMON

CAMOLIN

KILMYSHALL

FERNS

CASTLEDOCKRELL

BALLINDAGGIN

KILTEALY

MARSHALSTOWN

KILLANNE

RATHNURE

COURTNACUDDY

POULPEASTY

CLONROCHE GALBALLY

ADAMSTOWN

THE HARROW

BALLYCARNEY

MONAGEER

ENNISCORTHY

GLENBRIEN BREE

BOOLAVOGUE

RAHEENDUFF OULART

BALLYEDMOND

KILMUCKRIDGE

BALLAGHKEEN

BALLYMURN

OYLEGATE BALLYHOGE

MONAMOLIN

BLACKWATER SCREEN

COURTNACUDDY: Kelly’s Shop. CURRACLOE: Cloney’s Shop Post Office. FERNS: Buí The Unique Escape Mace Applegreen Ferns Barber Bolgers Hardware Courtyard Eclipz Blush Ferns Community Centre Ferns Castle Ferns Computer Services Saints Salon Daybreak Davitts Music Shop KILMUCKRIDGE: Centra Kates Coffee Shop & Deli Sean Ógs Hotel. Boggan’s KILTEALY/BALLINDAGGIN: Kiltealy Post Office. MONAGEER Monageer Tavern / Shop. OULART: Corrigan’s Londis Post Office. OYLEGATE: Garrys Service Station. RATHNURE: Codd’s Shop Pat Murphy Oil Conran Interiors WEXFORD: Maldron Hotel O’Briens, Redmond Sq O’Briens, Main St Nosh & Dosh, Redmond Sq Yard Restaurant Wexford Arts Centre Wexford General Hospital Wexford Service Station

Court St, Enniscorthy. Tel: 053 9237404. www.courtstreetdentalcentre.com

PUBLISHED in Enniscorthy by Corcoran Print & Design PRINTED in Enniscorthy by Datascope Ltd. and READ in Enniscorthy, Bunclody and the surrounding areas by up to 20,000 people (based on estimated average readership of two people per copy).

BUNCLODY

BALLAGHKEEN: Donohoes Foodstore Sawdust Inn BALLYCARNEY: Jenny’s Diner BALLYEDMOND/WELLS: Downes Gala BALLYMURN: Peter Doyle’s Costcutter Ballymurn Credit Union. BLACKWATER: Londis Post Office BOOLAVOGUE: Post Office Fr Murphy Centre. BUNCLODY: Adult Learning Centre SuperValu Anatolia Turkish Barber Betsy’s Hair Parlour Bearbóir Barber Mango Tree Millrace Hotel Tourism Office Rivers Edge Library Campus-Gala Sugar & Spice Daybreak, Ryland Road Eurospar Half Way House Credit Union Urban Barber Chevue Studio Dols Beauty Clinic DNG O'Connor & O'Connor Hers N Sirs ArtBank Hair Junction Sonas CAMOLIN: C&K Takeaway Christy Byrne’s, Butcher Post Office. CASTLEBRIDGE: Flanagan’s CLONROCHE: Kavanagh’s Gala Post Office Larkin’s Shop. House of Hair

court Street Dental centre

Sunday 7th october

Slaney News – coverage area

Scissors Sisters Put A Bow On It Finishing Touches Yellow Rose Post Office at Cathedral Town Council Offices River Restaurant Community Info. Service Delaneys Newsagents Toffee & Thyme O’Brien’s, Court Street Serenity Place Court Street Dental Clinic Court Street Medical Centre Turkuts Citizens Advice Centre Byrnes Bookshop –––––––––––––––––––– Evolv James Browne TD Office Paul’s Shoe Repair Finnegan’s Findz –––––––––––––––––––– Studio 5 Bega Barber Storm Hair Design Beautique Paul Kehoe TD Office Mick’s Barber Shop Paula Treacy Auctioneer Enniscorthy Bike Centre –––––––––––––––––––– Cooney Furlong, Old Dublin Rd Moyne Veterinary Clinic Pump Palace Gym Kilcannon Garden Centre Superdine Lifestyle Fitness Parle Tyres Rebecca’s Enniscorthy Car Wash Tile Store n More Power Plant Hire Baked Potato Old Dublin Road Coal Yard ATB Tyres Before & After Furniture NCRS –––––––––––––––––––– Enniscorthy Golf Club ADAMSTOWN: Cullen’s Gala.

Open: Mon-Thurs 8.30am–5pm, Fri 7.30am–1.30pm

noW oFFeRing oRthoDonticS Prices from €1,500

hoMe Whitening kit €150 Relax and unwind with professional massage treatments! Swedish Deep Tissue Lymphatic Drainage Hot Stone Indian Head Facial Massage Reﬂexology Hopi Ear Candling For more treatments and deals follow us on Facebook

•

Zelca Massage Therapy, Serenity Place, 24 Court St, Enniscorthy www.ZelcaMassageTherapy.com Tel: 087-6474960

court Street Dental – Where Smiling Really Matters www.courtstreetdentalcentre.com www.inmanaligner.com www.fastbraces.com

Dr. Frank Rowe

Fastbraces Technology could be the fastest, most affordable and best alternative for you and can give you the advantage of a quick, permanent solution.

Dr. Roland Woods

CURRACLOE

Disclaimer: Slaney News reserves the right to accept or reject any advertisement submitted for publication. Slaney News does not attempt to investigate or verify claims made in advertisements appearing in our publication. The appearance of an advertisement in this newspaper in no way implies endorsement or approval by us of any advertising claims or of the advertiser, its product, or services. Slaney News disclaims any liability whatsoever in connection with advertising appearing in this publication. Every effort has been made to ensure that all articles published in Slaney News are true and accurate but if any errors do occur please let us know and we will gladly rectify them in our next issue. Where details of future events are given in this newspaper, we recommend that you check these details directly with the organisers as event details may be subject to change. Slaney News strongly recommends seeking independent professional advice before acting on any financial, medical or other information contained in this publication.

KEEp up tO dAtE For positive good news stories about Enniscorthy and the County read Maria Nolan’s blog at outandaboutwithmarianolan.wordpress.com Al-AnOn Worried about someone’s drinking? Call the Al Anon confidential helpline 01 8732699, www.al-anon-ireland.org. Local meetings held in St John’s Day Care Centre, Mondays, 8.30pm. CREdit uniOn OpEninG hOuRS You might be surprised to learn that Enniscorthy Credit Union is

ENNISCORTHY SNIPPETS…

can't cycle, in Marshalstown National School. Booking essential, please contact Veronica on 0879745861.

open from 10am until 5pm everyday, Monday to Friday, and is open during lunchtime, and also open on Saturdays from 9am until 4pm! Check out its website for the opening hours in the sub offices in Ballymurn, Murrintown and Taghmon.

informal gathering where everyone has the opportunity to chat using whatever Irish they have and whatever standard it is at. The first night is on 26th September. All welcome. Phone Pat 087-1377068 for more details and information.

ChRiStiAn MEdiA tRuSt Check out www.christianmeddiatrust.ie for details of programmes and broadcast times on South East Radio.

iRiSh COnvERSAtiOn niGhtS Enniscorthy man, Pat Leacy, is running Irish conversation nights every second Wednesday in The Presentation Centre, Enniscorthy, at 8pm. This is an

dySpRAxiA Wexford Dyspraxia support group m e e t i n g o n Tu e s d a y 2 5 t h September at 8pm in Riverside Park Hotel. All welcome. Also, Bike Day on Saturday 20th October for children with Dyspraxia who

GROW Grow Mental Health Help & Discussion Group. Mondays at 7.30 pm in The Presentation Centre. This class is free to attend. Contact Ellen at tel: 087-2291718 or southeastregion@grow.ie. n

Slaney News: Local Publisher Local News

Slaney Ads

www.slaneynews.com

! ! ! leaDeR programme 2014-2020 ""#$%#&!'()*(+,,-!./012././! # $ % # & !' ( ) * ( + , , - ! . / 0 1 2. / . / ! #$%#&!'()*(+,,-!./012././! #$%#&!'()*(+,,-!./012./##34-(5(67-!8(+34!$5596:+46)37! .3/4-!(5(67-!8(+34!$5""#$%#&!'()*(+,,-!./012././! #96$:+%46#)& 37!!'()*(+,,-!./012././! enterprise grants 5available

FaSt tRactoR cvRt teSting

34-(5(67-!8(+34!$5596:+46)37! 3 4 - ( 5 ( 67 - ! 8 ( + 3 4 ! $ 5 5 9 6 : + 4 6 ) 3 7 ! ! ##34-(5(67-!8(+34!$5596:+46)37! 34-(5(67-!8(+3of4!$5596:+46)37! in grant aid available the development Up to 4( 1%5( )%*+,( -".",%/0"12( 4""6317( $%&( )89-8:( 334( 4""6317 7&+12( +3'( $&%0( 03*&%( +1'( 40+,,( !"#$%&'( ( +//,3*+23%14(for !€200,000 ! !

NEW and ExiSTiNG in the following sectors: 4""6317 7&+12( +3'(businesses ( +//,3*+23%14( 4( 1%5( 4""6317( $&%0( 03*&%( +1'( 40+,,( ( 334( $%&( )89-8:( niche ="."&+7"4<(*&"+23."(31';42&3"4(+1'(7"1"&+,("12"&/&34"@ ="."&+7"4<(*&"+23."(31';42&3"4(+1'(7"1"&+,("12"&/&34"@(( )%*+,( -".",%/0"12( 4""6317( ( +//,3*+23%14(–$%&( )89-8:( 7&+12( +3'( $&%0( 03*&%( +1'( 40+,,( !"#$%&'( 4( 1%5( 4""6317 4"*2%&4( 2%(General 31*,;'"( 2%;&340<( $+&0( '3."&43$3*+23%1<( &"1"5+=,"( "1"&7><( $%%'( ?( 334( 4"*2%&4(2%(31*,;'"( 2%;&340<($+&0('3."&43$3*+23%1<(&"1"5+=,"("1"&7><($%%'(?( – Rural Tourism – Artisan Food & Beverage ( Enterprise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

""#$%#&!'()*(+,,-!./012././! # $ % # & !' ( ) * ( + , , - ! . / 0 1 2. / . / ! ##34-(5(67-!8(+34!$5596:+46)37! 34-="."&+7"4<(*&"+23."(31';42&3"4(+1'(7"1"&+,("12"&/&34"@ (5(=;431"44"4( 6–7-Craft +Sector 34;/(!$2%(5$3$2>(5–9"0/,%>""4( 6Renewable :+46)*+1( 371%5( !8(532B( ! +//,>( Farm Diversification Energy ="."&+7"4<(*&"+23."(31';42&3"4(+1'(7"1"&+,("12"&/&34"@( D2+&2(;/(+1'E%&("#/+1'317(13*B"( D2+&2(;/(+1'E%&("#/+1'317(13*B"(=;431"44"4(532B(;/(2%($3$2>("0/,%>""4(*+1(1%5(+//,>($%&(7&+12(+3'(5%&2B( " # $ % # & ' ( ) * ( + , , . / 0 1 2 . /.$%&(/7&+12( "#$%#&!'()*(+,,-!./012././! ! ! ! (+3'(5%&2B( ( ;/(2%(FGHH<HHH(2%(B",/(4;//%&2(2B"3&(7&%52B(+1'(4;42+31+=3,32>@ 31( "4371"'( 2%( /&%0%2"(;/(2%(FGHH<HHH(2%(B",/(4;//%&2(2B"3&(7&%52B(+1'(4;42+31+=3,32>@( =;431"44( 7&%52B( +1'( 4230;,+2"( C%=( *&"+23%1( "4371"'(2%(/&%0%2"(=;431"44(7&%52B(+1'(4230;,+2"(C%=(*&"+23%1(31(!"#$%&'@(( ( ! *B"( =;431"44"4(532B((;/(2%($3$2>("0/,%>""4(*+1(1%5(+//,>($%&(7&+12(+3'(5%&2B( *B"(=;431"44"4(532B(;/(2%($3$2>("0/,%>""4(*+1(1%5(+//,>($%&(7&+12(+3'(5%&2B( ##34-(5(67-!8(+34!$5596:+46)37! 3 4 - ( 5 ( 67 - ! 8 ( + 3 4 ! $ 5 5 9 6 : + 4 6 ) 3 7 !

AB"()89-8:(/&%7&+00"(34('"4371"'(2%(/&%0%2"(=;431"44(7&%52B(+1'(4230;,+2"(C%=(*&"+23%1(31(!"#$%&'@(( AB"( )89-8:( /&%7&+00"( 34( '"4371"'( 2%(+3'( /&%0%2"( =;431"44( gRant aiD RateS &$%&( SuppoRtS: !"#$%&'( )%*+,( -".",%/0"12( 334( 4( 1%5( 4""6317 )89-8:( 7&+12( $&%0( 03*&%( +1'(7&%52B( 40+,,( +1'( 4230;,+2"( C%=( *&"+23%1( 31( 4""6317( ( +//,3*+23%14( +.+3,+=,"(2%('%51,%+'($&%0( +.+3,+=,"(2%('%51,%+'($&%0(555@5,'@3" ( 2%;&340<( $+&0( '3."&43$3*+23%1<( +.+3,+=,"(2%('%51,%+'($&%0(555@5,'@3"( "12"&/&34"4 &"1"5+=,"( "1"&7><( $%%'( ?( "12"&/&34"4($&%0(+(&+17"(%$(4"*2%&4(2%(31*,;'"(2%;&340<($+&0('3."&43$3*+23%1<(&"1"5+=,"("1"&7><($%%'(?( ( $&%0( +( &+17"( %$( 4"*2%&4( 2%( 31*,;'"( ! Grant Aid % Maximum Minimum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to Maximum Up Grant Grant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apital &&+00"( Marketing €200,000 €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nalysis Development 75% €1,250 (( 34( '"4371"'( ;/(2%(FGHH<HHH(2%(B",/(4;//%&2(2B"3&(7&%52B(+1'(4;42+31+=3,32>@ ;/(2%(FGHH<HHH(2%(B",/(4;//%&2(2B"3&(7&%52B(+1'(4;42+31+=3,32>@( 4(6:4("1I;3&3"4 ("1I;3&3"4 #3367:)(4FC!B!G-H!&)77!%674(6:4("1I;3&3"4 ("1I;3&3"4!( €30,000 4(6:4("1I;3&3"4! ! #3367:)(4FC!B!G-H!&)77!%674(6:4("1I;3&3"4! #3367:)(4FC!B!G-H!&)77! D2+&2(;/(+1'E%&("#/+1'317( 13*B"( =;431"44"4( 532B( ;/( 2%( $3$2>( "0/,%>""4( *+1( 1%5( +//,>( $%&(7&+12(+3'(5%&2B( D2+&2(;/(+1'E%&("#/+1'317(13*B"(=;431"44"4(532B(;/(2%($3$2>("0/,%>""4(*+1(1%5(+//,>($%&(7&+12(+3'(5%&2B( ( ( I-9-3+!%-,57-C! (! ,63*F+, J%12+*2K(I-9-3+!%-,57-C ,63*F+,! J%12+*2K(I-9-3+!%-,57-C! Training 100% €200,000( €1,250 ;/(2%(FGHH<HHH(2%(B",/(4;//%&2(2B"3&(7&%52B(+1'(4;42+31+=3,32>@( (;/(2%(FGHH<HHH(2%(B",/(4;//%&2(2B"3&(7&%52B(+1'(4;42+31+=3,32>@ @-<=)(A!B!8)(-C!%674(6:4("1I;3&3"4! ! )=!>34-(-74 @-<=)(A!B!8)(-C! @-<=)(A!B!8)(-C!%674(6:4("1I;3&3"4 ("1I;3&3"4 #3367:)(4FC!B!G-H!&)77!%674(6:4("1I;3&3"4 ("1I;3&3"4 A%('"2"&031"(",373=3,32>($%&($;1'317<(312"1'317(+//,3*+124(4B%;,'(4;=032(+1(;#<5(-776)3!)=!>34-(-74?($%&0<( A% ",373=3,32>($%&( $;1'317<(312"1'317( +//,3*+124(4B%;,'( 4;=032(+1( ;#<5(-776)3! 34-(-74?(#3367:)(4FC!B!G-H!&)77! $%&0<( ('"2"&031"( ( HLM(NO(LLPHH(E(B'"0/4">Q5,'@3"( ( 17B+0Q5,'@3"( HLM(NO(LLPHH(E( ( +.+3,+=,"(2%('%51,%+'($&%0(555@5,'@3"( +.+3,+=,"(2%('%51,%+'($&%0( +.+3,+=,"(2%('%51,%+'($&%0(555@5,'@3" ( J%12+*2K!D),!E-(,63*F+,! ! +1(;#<5(-776)3!)=!>34-(-74 J%12+*2K J%12+*2K!D),!E-(,63*F+, J%12+*2K(I-9-3+!%-,57-C A% 312"1'317( +//,3*+124(4B%;,'(4;=032( 34-(-74? A%('"2"&031"(",373=3,32>($%&($;1'317<(312"1'317(+//,3*+124(4B%;,'(4;=032(+1(;#<5(-776)3!)=!>34-(-74?($%&0<( ('"2"&031"(",373=3,32>($%&($;1'317<( ($%&0<( I-9-3+!%-,57-C For more information on (eligibility please contact (( HLM(NO(LLPHH(E(2="&0317B+0Q5,'@3"( ( HLM(NO(LLPHH(E( HLM(NO(LLPHH(E( +.+3,+=,"(2%('%51,%+'($&%0( +.+3,+=,"(2%('%51,%+'($&%0(555@5,'@3" +.+3,+=,"(2%('%51,%+'($&%0(555@5,'@3"( ( (( ! Wexford Local Development: ( @-<=)(A!B!8)(-C!%674(6:4("1I;3&3"4! ! #3367:)(4FC!B!G-H!&)77!%674(6:4("1I;3&3"4! #3367:)(4FC!B!G-H!&)77! ("1I;3&3"4 #3367:)(4FC!B!G-H!&)77!%674(6:4("1I;3&3"4 ("1I;3&3"4! @-<=)(A!B!8)(-C! @-<=)(A!B!8)(-C!%674(6:4("1I;3&3"4 ( @-<=)(A!B!8)(-C!%674(6:4("1I;3&3"4! @-<=)(A!B!8)(-C! @-<=)(A!B!8)(-C!%674(6:4("1I;3&3"4 ("1I;3&3"4! #3367:)(4FC!B!G-H!&)77!%674(6:4("1I;3&3"4 #3367:)(4FC!B!G-H!&)77! ("1I;3&3"4 J%12+*2K!D),!E-(,63*F+,! ! J%12+*2K(I-9-3+!%-,57-C! J%12+*2K J%12+*2K!D),!E-(,63*F+, J%12+*2K(I-9-3+!%-,57-C I-9-3+!%-,57-C! ( ENNiSCORThy &J%12+*2K NEW ROSS DiSTRiCT! WExFORD & GOREy DiSTRiCT J%12+*2K!D),!E-(,63*F+,! J%12+*2K!D),!E-(,63*F+, J%12+*2K(I-9-3+!%-,57-C I-9-3+!%-,57-C HLM(NO(LLPHH(E(2="&0317B+0Q5,'@3"( ( HLM(NO(LLPHH(E(B'"0/4">Q5,'@3"( ( HLM(NO(LLPHH(E( HLM(NO(LLPHH(E( Contact: helena Dempsey Bermingham HLM(NO(LLPHH(E(2="&0317B+0Q5,'@3"( HLM(NO(LLPHH(E( HLM(NO(LLPHH(E( ( Contact: tom ! ! 053 91 55800 hdempsey@wld.ie 053 91 55800 tbermingham@wld.ie ( ( ( (

A%('"2"&031"(",373=3,32>($%&($;1'317<(312"1'317(+//,3*+124(4B%;,'(4;=032(+1(;#<5(-776)3!)=!>34-(-74 34-(-74?($%&0<( A%('"2"&031"(",373=3,32>($%&($;1'317<(312"1'317(+//,3*+124(4B%;,'(4;=032(+1(;#<5(-776)3!)=!>34-(-74?($%&0<( ( &2(2B"3&(7&%52B(+1'(4;42+31+=3,32>@ &2(2B"3&(7&%52B(+1'(4;42+31+=3,32>@( D2+&2(;/(+1'E%&("#/+1'317(13*B"(=;431"44"4(532B(;/(2%($3$2>("0/,%>""4(*+1(1%5(+//,>($%&(7&+12(+3'(5%&2B( D2+&2(;/(+1'E%&("#/+1'317(13*B"(=;431"44"4(532B(;/(2%($3$2>("0/,%>""4(*+1(1%5(+//,>($%&(7&+12(+3'(5%&2B(

Do you own a Fast Tractor, capable of exceeding 40km/h, used for Non- Agriculture use? If so, your tractor legally requires a road worthiness (CVRT) test. Why not give us a call to book your test, or for further information.

vtn

enniScoRthy

Windmill autos ltd t/a vtn enniscorthy

Donanore, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford, y21 x6V6. Tel: 053 92 33593 windmillautos@gmail.com www.vtnenniscorthy.ie

NOW OPEN IN ENNISCORTHY!

AUTHENTIC CHINESE AND ASIAN DINING AT INCREDIBLE PRICES MINI BUFFET MENU

EAT IN: Seating for up to 60 people in our beautiful new restaurant with superb Mini Buffet option. EAT AT HOME: Collect from our Takeaway (over 150 items on menu) including Great Value Set Meals (from €23 for 2) OR take advantage of our Delivery Service. DELIVERY HOURS: 5.00pm - 11.00pm. Delivery in town charge €2.

OPENING HOURS: Mon - Thur: 4.30pm - 11.30pm Fri - Sat: 4.30pm - 12.00am Sun & Bank Holiday: 1.00pm - 11.00pm

Monday - Thursday €17.50 per adult Friday - Sunday €18.50 per adult €8.50 per child (under 10 years) Kids under 4 years eat for FREE Terms and Conditions: 1. A limit of 8 starters and 3 mains per adult, a limit of 4 starters and 2 mains per child, any food ordered above the limit will incur an additional charge. 2. Food not eaten cannot be taken out. 3. Wastage charge will apply to food left amounting to more than 95% of the original quantity. 4. Lotus House reserves all the rights.

LOTUS HOUSE

SUNDAY LUNCH:

20 Island Road, Enniscorthy

1.00pm - 4.00pm Enjoy our Mini-Buffet for ONLY €14.50 per adult

053-923 8367 / 053-923 8352

(former Vinnie’s Bar & Lounge premises)

Slaney News

5th September 2018

www.slaneynews.com

Tech Tip

stay cyber smart

by DaviD pohluDek Ferns compuTer services

FERNS COMPUTER SERVICES

This month I would like to remind you of the various measures you should take to ensure the security of your bank account and transactions with respect to your personal or business emails. There has been an increase in the number of cases where attempts were made for funds to be sent to fraudsters’ bank accounts and in such situations the funds would most often be irretrievable thereafter. Keep in mind – Email accounts can be easily compromised and unsolicited payment request emails can be sent with illegitimate beneficiary details. Cyber Smart tips: • Be very cautious about any unexpected emails which request payments, regardless of if the email appears to be from somebody in your organisation. • Always verify payment requests directly with the member of staff requesting them, by using the exact details on file to ensure that the request is genuine. You should call the person on their landline phone. • Employees should check privacy settings on social media and employee information displayed on the organisation's website. • Do not open any suspicious emails containing attachments or links. • Don't trust anybody who calls you and offers to fix your computer. The "I'm from Microsoft and I'm here to help" scam has gone too far. Stay sceptical, don't let anybody else into your computer, unless you know who they are. • If your bank details have been compromised as a result of a cyberattack, you must notify the bank as soon as you are aware. • Besides the above tips, always make sure all software on your computer is up-to-date, including your OS. And if you don’t already have it, install a cybersecurity program. Ferns Computer Services has been in business in Ferns since May 2007. Established by David Pohludek, it has a huge clientele base all over Co. Wexford and beyond.

Complete Professional Computer Services for Home and Business MAiN STREET, FERNS, CO. WExFORD. Tel: (053) 9367339 Mobile: 087 0577981 Email: info@fernscomp.ie

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Desktop and Laptop Sales and Repairs Upgrades, Diagnostic and Maintenance ● Smart, iPhones and iPads Repairs ● Office Network Support and Design ● Printers and Consumables for Sale Internet Café ● Photocopying/Scanning/Emailing/ Faxing/Binding/Laminating ● Typing Service Banner Printing ● A range of Stationery available ●

●

● ●

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

CALL OUT SERViCE, hOME AND OFFiCE ViSiTS OPEN MON–FRi 10AM TO 6PM, SAT 10AM to 2PM

St Senan’s Parish, Enniscorthy, launches 2019 Calendar

Pic: Dee O’Leary.

In August, the forward-thinking St Senan’s Parish, Enniscorthy, officially launched its much-anticipated 2019 calendar. L-R: Liz Wildes (who donated the photos in the calendar), Cllr John O’Rourke, Bishop Denis Brennan, Fr Paddy Banville Adm, Albert O’Callaghan, Cllr Willie Kavanagh, Cllr Kathleen Codd-Nolan, Fr Odhrán Furlong Adm, Jimmy Gahan.

Update on by-passes information obtained by Minister paul Kehoe shows significant progress is being made on the n25 new Ross Bypass and the M11 Gorey to Enniscorthy scheme. In correspondence with the minister, Michael Nolan, the Chief Executive of Transport Infrastructure Ireland, confirmed that the New Ross bypass is anticipated to open to traffic in quarter two of next year and the M11 Gorey to Enniscorthy scheme is expected to open in quarter three. “This is welcome news…” Minister Kehoe said. “Investment in our roads needs to be a top priority and I will continue to lobby government to ensure the people of Wexford have the best possible transport infrastructure.” Separately, Transport Infrastructure Ireland provided an update on the pro-

MAI O’TOOLE, R.I.P.

Minister Paul Kehoe TD

posed N11/N25 Oilgate to Rosslare project. This includes the N25 Rosslare Harbour Access Road and an N11 bypass of Oilgate. TII said the scheme is “included amongst a number of major national road schemes that were identified for progression through pre-appraisal and early planning during 2018. In this regard, TII has provided an allocation of €50,000 to Wexford County Council this year for the N11/N25 Oilgate to Rosslare Harbour project.” n

i recently attended the funeral Mass of Mai O’toole of 81 Slaney view park in St. Senan’s parish Church, celebrated by Rev. Fr. paddy Banville. When Mai was born she was profoundly and seriously disabled and the medical personnel at the time stated that she had a life expectancy of some two years. When she passed away on the 10th August 2018, she had lived for 59 years. It is a remarkable story of tender loving care by her late mother, Breda O’Toole; she got great support from her husband Jim, who adored Mai. Breda passed away 12 years ago. It was then that Mai’s sister, Catherine, stepped in and took over managing her care, with the assistance of caring Home Helps. Most of us in the local community are not aware that such sacrifices are made by ordinary people who as a result become truly extraordinary. It was Mai’s mother’s determination that her daughter would not become a number in some caring institution and the decision was made that she would look after Mai in her own home. She dedicated her life to her care; and she had other children seeking her attention and devotion.

It is truly remarkable the sacrifices some people undertake to nurse and nurture a physically impaired child, a child who becomes an adult without ever communicating by speech and was completely dependent for everything we take for granted. Some years ago I had on occasion visited Mai’s home and I saw first-hand the dedication and love lavished on her by her mother; I also saw the effect such care and attention was having on her. She was forever on duty and she bound her life to her daughter; I’m sure it could be said that she had no care -free days. While Mai didn’t develop in the conventional sense it was clear that she recognised and loved those close to her. The proof of the care and affection she received was the long life she lived after the early prognosis of some two years of life. Father Banville is due appreciation for the preparation of Mai’s eulogy at her funeral Mass. He devoted as much time to it as he would to the praise of the most high-profile parishioner.

St Senan’s parish, Enniscorthy, officially launched the 2019 edition of its popular calendar at a wellattended event in templeshannon Community Centre last month. Thanks to the wonderful generosity of local photographer Liz Wildes, who donated all the photos, and the high quality printing work of C&R Print, a superb calendar is now available to buy from St Senan’s Parish Office; St Senan’s Church after all Masses; O'Callaghan Centra, Templeshannon; St Aidan's Parish Office Shop; Liz Wildes and can also be ordered online. Through the generosity of many contributors over recent years the parish debt has been reduced to just under €20,000 – a huge achievement. The proceeds from the 2019 calendar will help reduce that debt even further. n

hEAvEn’S vERy SpECiAl Child A meeting was held quite far from earth! It’s time again for another birth. Said the Angels to the Lord above, This Special Child will need much care. Her progress may be very slow, Accomplishments she may not show. And she will require extra care From the folks she meets down there. She may not run or laugh or play, Her thoughts may seem far away, In many ways she won’t adapt, And she’ll be known as handicapped. So let’s be careful where she’s sent, We want her life to be content. Please Lord, find the parents who Will do a special job for you. They will not realise right away The leading role they’re asked to play, But with this child sent from above Comes stronger faith and richer love. And soon they’ll know the privilege given In caring for their gift from heaven. Their precious charge, so meek and mild, Is HEAVEN’S VERY SPECIAL CHILD. …Enda Massionilla. – S O’D.

Slaney Ads

www.slaneynews.com

GRANTS

PHARMACY

ac y m r a h P y l i m a F r You

be inspired

GRAN TS

Wex

GRANT'S GRANT'S

PHARM ACY

custom er

Get a C Co oll lle ecctt 10 stamp for ev v stamp for e s and rrecery purrch eceive chase o ov ver â&#x201A;¬1 a â&#x201A;¬10 0. Grants gift v PH vo ou ucch ARM he err..

GRA NTS

AC Y

TERM This S & CO lost card ma NDITI This or sto y no ONS: t car len. d wi Sta be rred ed ll be mp rrec eeme null eceiv d for and ed on for cas vvo oid id if ly at h and am time canno endm o off t ents purch rcha be rrep eplac ase se. ar are e ma se. ed if de to the car d.

IS THE BEST IN TOWN

GRAN TS

We give back 10c per â&#x201A;¬1 spent *

GET YOURS IN-STORE IN-STORE TODAY!

PHARM A CY

cu usstto om e r

and rrec eceive chase o ove verr â&#x201A;¬10 a â&#x201A;¬10 . Gra Grant ntss gift vou voucche herr..

w.g

TS GRAN

PHAR

Y MAC

d if lace be rep . not card can se. the h and purcha de to of ma ffor castime o ar are S: emedonly at ments ION ede eem ed amend ONDIT be rred CON &C if eceiv oid rrec y not MS void TER car d ma . Stamp l and v card len nul This or sto will be lost car d card This

Arklow | Gorey | Enniscorthy | Wexford Check out our Facebook/Instagram page f or special offers! offers!

OPENING HOURS: Mon-Fri: 9am-6.30pm | Sat: 9am-6pm

Grants Phar macy, The Duffr y, Enniscor thy T: 053-9234025 www www.g .grantsphar macy.ie * G et a stamp for ev er eryy pur chase o ver â&#x201A;¬10. Collect 10 stamps and receive a â&#x201A;¬10 Grants Grants gift gift voucher oucher..

SatuRDay enniscorthy 9am and 11am Commencing 29th September 2018 Salt n Pepper Pot restaurant Astro Centre, Bellefield Enniscorthy Tel: Tony 087-1785384

Slaney News

www.slaneynews.com

5th September 2018

CBS Graduates recount 50 years

UK ambassador to visit Co. Wexford

thirty-one graduates of CBS Secondary School, Enniscorthy, from 1968, came from all over ireland, the uK and the uS in early August for celebration at the Riverside park hotel of fifty years since they graduated. Cllr. Tony Dempsey, mayor of Wexford, a former TD, former manager of Co. Wexford hurling teams, a teacher of Leaving Cert students of that time, addressed the group, saying that because of his enjoyable experience as a teacher there, he switched from pursuing a career in medicine to a career in education. Anthony (Tony) Britton, also a teacher at the school, who was one of the graduates, spoke on behalf of his fellow organisers of the celebrations Eddie Nangle (also a retired teacher from the school), Philip Howlin (Pfizer), Willie French (IFA Farm Centre, Enniscorthy) and John Dunne (retired regional manager, Bank of Ireland). He asked the attendance to remember thirteen of the fiftyone-member classes of that year who had passed away. They w e r e : N e i l D e l a n e y, P a t Dempsey, Larry Doyle, Michael Jordan, Danny McCarthy, Frank Martin, Nicholas Moran, Pierce Murphy, Patrick Nolan, Sean Nolan, Nick O’Donnell, Fr. Frank Stafford and Jimmy Wickham. The graduates, many of whom no longer recognised each other at first sight, gathered in groups and recalled and recounted Christian Brother and lay teachers, experiences at the school and their life experiences, and posed for photographs and shared contact details. Many were from

Enniscorthy town and more had cycled each day from the rural hinterland ten miles away. Some had come from other schools in the county. The attendance included: Stephen Bowe, Wexford (medical doctor), Ollie Kehoe, London (former regional bank manager Bank of Ireland, UK), Sean Mythen, Willie French, Philip Howlin, Anthony Britton, Pat Kickham (Enniscorthy), John Dunne, Paddy Dunne, Pat Flynn, Ciaran Barry (industrial relations), John Rossiter (Customs and Excise) , Michael Dillon, Philip Redmond, John Clifford, Noel Dempsey (The Ballagh), Michael Freeman (Rosslare), George Long (Galway), Nick Mernagh (IDA, New York and Dublin), Myles Walsh, Jimmy Breen, Pat Flynn, Martin Ryan, John McCabe, Simon Lambert (Glenbrien), Patrick Gahan, Niall O’Byrne (Cooladine) and Tom Furlong (Clonroche). Among those who expressed inability to attend were Paddy Winter (Wexford), Patrick O’Gorman (Wexford) and Fintan O’Connor (London). n

Enniscorthy CBS “Class of ‘68" reunion in the Riverside Park Hotel, Saturday 4th August, top pic: John Dunne, Eddie Nangle and Sean Mythen. Above: Stephen Bowe, John Dunne, Tom Furlong and Tony Britton. Below: Michael Freeman, Pat Kickham, George Long, Pat Flynn, Jimmy Breen and Simon Lambert.

Co. Wexford will this month host the British Ambassador to ireland, Mr Robin Barnett. According to local Minister Paul Kehoe, Ambassador Barnett will tour parts of the county, including a visit to Rosslare port. The visit is scheduled for Friday, September 14. Minister Kehoe said he is keen for Ambassador Barnett to meet representatives from the port and the local community given its strategic importance. Such a visit is even more important, Minister Kehoe said, in light of the potential challenges posed by Brexit. “Wexford and the UK have longstanding connections so I was delighted that Ambassador Barnett accepted my invitation to visit here,” Minister Kehoe said. “I have raised my concerns about the impact Brexit will have on Rosslare at the Cabinet table. A huge amount of work is being done across government and I am keen to ensure the needs of Wexford are front and centre of our response.” Minister Kehoe said the

British Ambassador to Ireland, Mr Robin Barnett.

visit will allow for how he and the ambassador can consider strengthening the links between Wexford and the UK in terms of business, community and investment. Ahead of the visit, Minister Kehoe said it is a priority of his to persuade ambassadors, ministers and other senior politicians to visit Wexford. “This is another opportunity to strengthen ties and put on display what Wexford has to offer,” he added. The visit will take place just months after a similar visit by the Australian Ambassador to Ireland Richard Andrews. n

Beneath My Angels Wings local charity organisation, Beneath My Angels Wings, recently hosted a thanksgiving coffee morning in the presentation Centre where it presented a Cuddle Cot to Wexford General hospital and received a donation of €1,000 from "Ollie’s Mission" who recently ran in the minimarathon to raise funds for Monamolin community.

Beneath My Angels Wings raised €300 on the day and thanks all sponsors and the people of the Enniscorthy district who continue to support it. Thanks also to Tesco Ireland which has a scheme in place in all three shops in the county to support the cause of getting a second Cuddle Got for Wexford General before Christmas in Ollie’s memory. n

There were little warlocks, wizards and witches of all ages and sizes all over the place with crooked hats and crooked wands roaming in the gardens and through the woodland paths looking as though they belong to Slytherin, Ravenclaw and Gryffindor and even Hedwig, Harry’s beautiful Owl put in an appearance.

Another wonderful idea from Wells who have definitely discovered the Ministry of Magic and one that can certainly be worked on to provide those attending with drama, adventure, mystery and fantasy. Can’t wait for next year’s event! – Maria Nolan

Wizards, Wands & Wonder at Wells Stately Wells house was the perfect backdrop for yet another fantastic notion on the part of owner Sabine Rosler and her innovative marketing team spearheaded by daughter of the house niamh and Manager Maria Walsh. The Harry Potter experience on 31st July drew crowds

from as far away as Cork, Dublin and Laois who thronged to see the very popular JK Rowling’s characters from the books and films hurrying across the front lawn or whispering and swapping spells in the flower garden or posing for photos with the myriad of children in Hogwart’s uniforms and sorting hats.

Left: Harry Potter. Right: Dumbledore and Bellatrix Lestrange. Below: Hagrid, Hermione Granger, Minerva McGonagall, Ron Weasley. Pics: Maria Nolan.

I met the Wizard himself Harry Potter on the front steps flanked by the fun-loving, redheaded Ron Weasley, the demure and gifted Hermione Granger and everyone’s lovable giant Rubeus Hagrid with H e a d m i s t re s s M i n e r v a McGonagall casting a stern eye on proceedings and such was the expert casting and the Wells facade resembling strongly the Hogwart’s School of Witchcraft and Wizardry I kinda half expected to see flying broomsticks overhead or be knocked over by a wayward Quaffle or Golden Snitch. Round the back in the flower garden I happened on the wise, venerable, greybearded Dumbledore and the bewitching, spirited Bellatrix Lestrange looking very wicked indeed. Talking of good casting this one could be a stand-in any day for actress Helena Bonham Carter who plays Bellatrix in the films.

Slaney Ads

www.slaneynews.com

Business B usiness T raining C Training Courses ourses Workshops W orkshops & Clinics Clinics Autumn 2018 2018 Autumn B ook Online Online Book www.localenterprise.ie/wexford www.localenterprise.ie/wexford T RAINING F OR S TART U PS TRAINING FOR START UPS 1 8 S ep S tart Y our O wn B usiness - W 18 Sep Start Your Own Business Wexford exford 25 Sep Start Your Own Business s - EEnniscorthy nniscorthy our O wn B usiness 2 5 S ep S tart Y Oct Start Your our O Own wn Bu B Business siness - GGorey orey 3 O ct S tart Y 1 0 O ct S tart Y 10 Oct Start Your our O Own wn B Business usiness - NNew ew R Ross oss P PROGRAMMES ROGRAMMES & C COURSES OURSES F FOR OR S SMALL BUSINESS MALL B USINESS 24 24 Sep Sep T The Owner Manager Programme he O wner M anager P rogramme Oct Basic Bookkeeping Small Business 1 O ct Ba B sic B ookkeeping for for a S mall B usiness 10 Oct QQII T Training Delivery Evaluation 1 0 O ct QQ raining D elivery & E valuation 16 QQI Training Delivery Evaluation 16 Nov Nov Q QI T raining D elivery & E valuation COURSES FOR SMALL FOOD COURSES F OR S MALL BUSINESS BUSINESS - F OOD SECTOR SECTOR 25 Oct Food 2 5 O ct F ood Starter Starter Programme Programme CLINICS FOR SMALL BUSINESS CLINICS F OR S MALL B USINESS 26 Sep Clinic linic - JJoin Business C 26 S ep Twitter Twitter ffor or Business oin the the Conversation Conversation Oct Public Relations Clinic Clinic - PR PR Techniques Techniques for for your your Business Business 3 O ct P ublic Relations for B 10 Oct Facebook Business usiness C Clinic linic - Talk Talk to to your your customers customers 1 0 O ct F acebook for 1 17 7 O Oct ct L LinkedIn inkedIn ffor or B Business usiness C Clinic linic Manage M anage Y Your our Professional Professional Identity Identity

7 1 3 13 2 1 21 2 6 26

Nov Nov N ov Nov N ov Nov N ov Nov

B BREXIT REXIT C Clinic linic - BBee pprepared repared for for a hard hard Brexi Brexit S ales C Sales Clinic linic - TThe he Art Art o off Selling Selling M arketing o naS hoe S Marketing on Shoe String tring C Clinic linic B usiness P lanning ffor or 2018 Business Planning 2018

SOCIAL MEDIA WORKSHOPS FOR S OCIAL M EDIA W ORKSHOPS F OR SMALL SMALL BUSINESS BUSINESS 13 Sep Facebook Business 1 3 S ep F acebook ffor or B usiness - Beginners Beginners - Gorey Gorey 2 26 6 S Sep ep F Facebook acebook ffor Business Beginners - EEnniscorthy nni n scorthy hy or B usiness - Beginners 27 Sep Facebook Business Beginners - Wexford Wexfor od 2 7 S ep F acebook ffor or B usiness - Beginners Oct Facebook Business Advanced - Wexford Wexford 4 O ct F acebook ffor or B usiness - Advanced Oct Facebook Business Advanced - EEnniscorthy nniscorthy 9 O ct F acebook ffor or B usiness - Advanced 19 Oct Facebook Business Advanced - GGorey orey 1 9 O ct F acebook ffor or B usiness - Advanced Oct Working with WordPress WebSite ebSite 9 O ct W orking w ith a W ordPress W 16 Twitter Business Beginners 16 Oct Oct T witter ffor or B usiness B eginners S Start tart tthe he conversation conversation - Wexford Wexford

18 18 Oct Oct Twitter Twitter ffor or B Business usiness B Beginners eginners S Start tart tthe he c conversation onversation - Enniscorthy Enniscorthy

2 24 4 Oc O Octt T Twitter witter ffor or B Business usiness A Advanced dvanced Work W ork tthe he c conversation onversation - W Wexford exford

15 Nov Twitter witter ffor or B Business usiness A Advanced dvanced 1 5 N ov T Work W ork tthe he c conversation onversation - E Enniscorthy nniscorthy

13 Nov LinkedIn inkedIn ffor or B Business usiness 1 3 N ov L Your Y our O Online nline Professional Professional Identity Identity - Enniscorthy Enniscorthy

N ov IInstagram Nov nstagram ffor or B Business usiness

N ATIONAL W OMEN’S ENTERPRISE ENTERPRISE D AY NATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY ational W omen’s Enterprise Enterprise Day Day 18 O ct N 18 Oct National Women’s OR S MALL B W ORKSHOPS F WORKSHOPS FOR SMALL BUSINESS U INESS US Trading O nline V oucher - Get 1 9 S ep Trading 19 Sep Online Voucher Get Online Online w with ith a € €2,500 2,500 V Voucher oucher 27 Nov Trading rading O Online nline V Voucher oucher - Get Get Online Online w with ith a € €2,500 2,500 V Voucher oucher 2 7 N ov T ax & V AT ffor or S Oct Tax VAT Start-Up tart-Up B Business usiness 2 O ct T 2 Oct Excel for for Business Business - B Beginners Oct Excel eginners 4 O ct Marketing Oct String Shoe S tring Budget Budget Marketing - On On a Shoe 11 O ct Business 11 Oct Business Modelling Modelling Workshop Workshop with with South South East East BIC BIC 23 off Selling Sales Skills Skills - The The Art Art o 23 Oct Oct Sales Selling 5 Dec Negotiation Skills Win Win Negotiation egotiation S kills - W Dec N in W in N egotiation 26 Oct 26 O ct Time T me Management Ti Manageme m nt Reduce Reduce Stress, Stress, Improve Improve Productivity Productivity 6 Nov Nov Office Office Management Management Skills Skills 19 Tender 19 Nov Nov How How to to T ender Successfully Successfully 20 Nov 20 N ov Excel Excel for for Business Business - IIntermediate ntermediate Level Level

F ur ther information information Further & booking: booking: Local Enterprise Enterprise Office Office Local Wex ford County Count y Council Council Wexford Carricklawn, Wexford Wex ford Y35 Y35 WY93 W Y 93 Carricklawn, 919 6020 602 0 Tel: Tel: 053 053 919 info@leo.wexfordcoco.ie info@leo.wex fordcoco.ie www.localenterprise.ie/wexford w w w.localenterprise.ie/wex ford

Slaney News

5th September 2018

www.slaneynews.com

Competition time! for our readers and advertisers…

slaney news celebrating 100 issues! to help celebrate our recent 100th issue we’ll be running lots of competitions on our facebook page “slaney news” during september for

free tickets to local concerts, events, etc. so, keep checking our facebook page regularly.

recent ticket winners in our august competitions included: edel kelly, geraldine farrell, ann sinnott, John higgins, regina wildes and una Joy.

all advertisers in this issue of win 5th sept 2018 free are being advertising entered in worth a free draw €500 to win €500 in free advertising in the slaney news* * €100 of free advertising in each of the 5 monthly issues from oct 2018 to feb 2019

Ballads of Battle Seamus Rafter Commemoration

yet another fantastic night of entertainment on 24th August at the presentation Centre organised by Rory O’Connor and Moira O’Gorman as part of the series of events to commemorate the 220th Anniversary of the 1798 Rising. the Battle of the Ballads was all about the songs of 1798 as niall Wall mused, ‘Songs and ballads are the original literature. that’s how deeds were remembered and stories were told and passed on long before they were written down.’ The popular Boolavogue Rebels – Paul O’Reilly, Padraig and Bridget Sinnott and Tom Murphy began with a ‘98 March, followed by a song called In ‘98. After which they moved on to cover the Napoleonic era with The Rights of Man and the Isle of St. Helena, the American Civil War with a song called, By The Hush Me Boys, the Battle of Aughrim and finishing up with the Battle of Glenmalure – Follow Me Up To Carlow. Maree Lyng and Niall Wall at the Ballads of Battle. Pic: Maria Nolan.

The Wexford Traditional Singers (Niall Wall, Paddy Berry, John Ennis, Ronan Berry) held the audience spellbound with favourites like Little Jimmy Murphy, The Croppy Boy, Bagenal Harvey’s Lament, and Kelly the Boy from Killanne. These guys with their rich vocals and even richer repetoire and powerful delivery would make the hairs stand on the back of your neck, you could hear a pin drop in the entranced auditorium. And to complete a wonderful evening, the Carrigbyrne Pikemen’s Choir gave rousing renditions of The Rising of the Moon and the Wexford anthem, Boolavogue, along with a couple of excellent sea shanties and hymns for good measure. A thoroughly enjoyable event and a most fitting tribute to the memory of those who fought and died in 1798 and Enniscorthy re-enactors were once again on hand to add colour and pageantry to the occasion. – Maria Nolan

plans are well advanced

the death of Enniscorthy patriot Seamus Rafter on September 13th, 1918, from injuries sustained in a bomb blast some days earlier brought such an outpouring of grief across County Wexford that following Requiem Mass in St. Aidan’s Cathedral, Enniscorthy, his remains were carried shoulder high from the Cathedral to their final resting place in Ballindaggin Cemetery, a distance of some 7 miles. hundreds of pall-bearers took it in turn to carry the coffin which was flanked by an honour guard of the irish volunteers while thousands lined the route of the cortage on the sad and lonely journey to the cemetery.

Seamus Rafter’s death and funeral, believed to be the largest ever seen in County Wexford, will be outlined in an exhibition on the life and times of the Monalee, Ballindaggin, born patriot which opens in Enniscorthy’s Athenaeum Hall on Sunday, September 9th., following commemoration ceremonies in the town marking the 100th anniversary of his death. The exhibition is being compiled by archivists from Wexford County Council and will feature many heretofore unpublished pictures and articles of historical interest surrounding the Enniscorthy town based publican who conducted a thriving business in premises now occupied by Niall Holohan and his family in Slaney Place. It was here Seamus Rafter died after receiving horrific injuries in a bomb explosion which occurred in Antwerp House, Mary Street, some nine days earlier. He and a number of his republican colleagues were priming homemade bombs for use against occupying forces when one exploded prematurely resulting in Rafter sustaining seri-

ous injuries from which he subsequently died. The 100th anniversary of his death will be commemorated in Enniscorthy on Sunday, September 9th, when Church and State gather to honour the memory of one of the town’s favourite sons. Bishop Denis Brennan will be Chief Celebrant at a concelebrated Mass of Remembrance in St. Aidan’s Cathedral at 12.30pm on that day at which he will be assisted by Rev. Fr. Odhran Furlong, Administrator, St. Aidan’s Cathedral and Rev. Fr. James Fegan, Parish Priest of Ballindaggin, the birth place of Seamus Rafter. Minister of State with Responsibility for Defence, Paul Kehoe T.D., will represent the Government at the ceremonies during which he will review a Guard of Honour drawn from the 3rd Infantry Battalion. They will participate in a parade from St. Aidan’s Cathedral, headed by a Colour Party, also from the 3rd Infantry Battalion, to the Rafter Memorial in Abbey Square where a wreath will be laid and tributes paid by invited speakers. Further wreaths will be laid as the

Parade passes The Athenaeum Hall where Seamus Rafter and a party of Volunteers struck a blow for Irish Freedom in Easter Week 1916 and at the home where he died, now Holohan’s Public House, in Slaney Place. Here military honours will also be rendered before the sounding of The Last Post by a bugler and piper from the Army School of Music. Members of Wexford County Council and Enniscorthy Municipal District will join family members of Seamus Rafter at the Mass of Remembrance in St. Aidan’s Cathedral during which UN Veterans will provide a military presence. Other uniformed bodies will also be in attendance and, along with relatives of those who took part in the 1916 Rising in the town, will participate in the parade through the streets of the town. The commemoration ceremonies are being jointly organised by Enniscorthy Municipal District and Enniscorthy and District Chamber of Commerce and are designed to highlight the contribution made by Seamus Rafter to the cause of Irish Freedom. n

Slaney Ads

www.slaneynews.com

ChriStmaS iS juSt around thE CornEr! it may only be september but many forwardthinking businesses and organisations in enniscorthy are already planning ahead for christmas. The town as a whole benefits every year from superb festive lighting – among the best of any provincial town in the country. But it’s an expensive operation putting up and running the lights so an annual fundraising Night at the Dogs is held every autumn and 2018 is no exception. GO GreyhOunD raCinG tO suppOrt the Christmas Festival If you are looking for a great night out in Enniscorthy then there is nothing like the buzz of greyhound racing. The 2018 Enniscorthy Christmas Festival fundraising night takes place on Thursday, 4th of October, gates open 7pm with first race at 8pm.

Enniscorthy & District Chamber brings you this fun event in conjunction with Enniscorthy Business Association. All money raised will go towards the Christmas Festival and ensuring that Enniscorthy at Christmas is magical for both young and old. You can watch the greyhound racing from the bar or up close from the front of the stand. Enjoy great food on the night in a relaxing atmosphere, sit back with colleagues and friends, relax and place a bet if you fancy it. Maree Lyng, Chamber President, commented, “The Enniscorthy Christmas Festival is the result of a great co-operation between Wexford County Council, the Chamber and the Business Association. The festival is going from strength to strength with a more adventurous Christmas programme year on year.” n

Get packin’ with Mackin

Frank Mackin

Proving he’s a man for all seasons, Enniscorthy travel agent Frank Mackin has some great last-minute offers to the sun this September but has also expanded his range of Christmas Market Tours to include Sofia and Plovdiv, in addition to his well-established Christmas Market tours to Vienna, Bratislava, and Transylvania. These Christmas tours always fill up fast so call into Mackin Travel in Enniscorthy or Wexford Town or tel: 053-9122121 and check out their website www.mackintravel.com n

OlD Dublin rOaD COalyarD 086-7825052

best value! Gas €25 Country blend €17.50 special Deal*

bag (40kg) Coal + 2 bags turf + 1 bag Kindling €20 *For sept Only located at wexFOrD Farmers CO-Op on old dublin road, enniscorthy

(situated in Mart yard, on right, 100 metres from entrance)

Free Delivery

Santa’s Enchanted Castle 2018

co. Wexford’s favourite Santa Experience

santa’s enchanted castle is returning to enniscorthy castle once again for the 2018 christmas season running from the 25th nov to 23rd dec inclusive. One of Ireland’s most popular Christmas experiences, families will venture through the Castle in the company of Santa’s Elves, a host of Disney Characters and special friends, exploring the interactive rooms of the Castle. Each room has a uniquely interactive theme such as Ice Age, Paw Patrol, Trolls, and Beauty and the Beast to name just a few. Next up, sample some yummy treats from Mrs Claus’ Traditional Sweet Shop using your Magic Castle Currency before your private visit with Santa Claus. He is really looking forward to meeting everyone and has a special gift for all the girls and boys who are on the nice list, which you can check using his Magic Mirror which will also capture a special family photo with Santa. sensitive santa tours: Thanks to all the excellent feedback and popular demand, there will be 4

very special dates for the Sensitive Santa Experiences which will have a maximum of 8 children and a trained SNA on each tour. These tours are specially designed to support the sensory, physical and other developmental needs of children so they can enjoy a magical Santa Visit. sensitive santa tour dates: Sunday 25th Nov - Times: 12:00, 12:30, 13:00 Thursday 29th Nov - Times: 16:30, 17:00 Thursday 6th Dec - Times: 16:30, 17:00, 17:30, 18:00 Tuesday 18th Dec - Times: 16:30, 17:00, 17:30, 18:00 santa’s enchanted castle is selling out fast so book your tickets today on www.santasenchantedcastle.ie The Early Elf Offer runs until Sept 7th and those who book will receive a FREE Magic Mirror Photo Pack worth €10 (includes 2 print copies and a digital copy). Price list: Off Peak Dates Children (all ages) €15 Peak Dates Children (all ages) €19 Big People €10 includes tea/coffee & festive snack. n

Santa’S EnchantEd caStlE Enniscorthy

BOOK OnlinE nOW! www.santasenchantedcastle.ie the Most Magical christmas Experience From €15 per child

Slaney News

5th September 2018

www.slaneynews.com

Official opening of expanded Smyth’s Homevalue

Mrs Anna Kavanagh cuts the ribbon on the recenly renovated and expanded Smyrth’s Homevalue superstore in Enniscorthy. Pic: Dee O’Leary.

Proprietors Dermot and Betty Kavanagh with the Dulux dog. Pic: Dee O’Leary.

New life for old courthouse

Cllr Keith doyle has been informed that Wexford County Council has appointed an architect to refurbish Enniscorthy’s old courthouse. Originally opened in 1820, the historic courthouse served as a courthouse for almost 200 years. It has been vacant since 2006 when it was closed by the OPW for refurbishment. This refurbishment was never carried out and the OPW subsequently handed the courthouse over to Wexford Co. Council.

“The old courthouse is one of Enniscorthy’s most important historical buildings and sites. I’m delighted that an architect has been appointed and that the building is to be restored and a new use is to be found for it”. The first use is likely to be as office accommodation for the Council staff currently working in the Market House while that building is itself being refurbished. After that temporary use, the Courthouse, consisting of approx 30 office spaces,

will be rented out on a commercial basis. There is currently a shortage of high quality, modern office accommodation in town which the refurbished Courthouse will help fill. “Since becoming Chair of Wexford County Council, it has been a priority of mine to bring vacant and dilapidated buildings in Enniscorthy back into use. The old Courthouse has been left vacant and dilapidated for too long… Once restored it will be a major addi-

Cllr Keith Doyle

t i o n t o t h e t o w n c e n t re . However, it’s important that any restoration and future use of the building will respect the historic nature of the building and the site”, concluded Cllr Doyle. n

ENNISCORTHY LIBRARY SEPT 2018 – WHAT'S ON AT A GLANCE 6th september: Blackstairs Blues Festival Session with Daniel De Vita. 6th september: ADHD Information Meeting with HADD. 7th september: Dare To Be Digital! Free eResources Clinic. 8th september: Summer Stars Fun Day. 13th september: Family Meal Planning Talk. 13th september: St. Patricks Special School Art Exhibition. 20th september: Caroline Busher Writing For Children & Young People. 27th september: Monthly Junior Book Club for 9-12 year olds begins. 27th september: Bodywhys: Understanding Eating Disorders. 28th september: Monthly Young Adult Book Club, 12-14 year olds, begins. 29th september: Saturday Storytime.

for more informAtion contAct librAry on 053-9236055.

Bringing the best of the past into the future

Members of Enniscorthy Historical Re-enactment Society with Fr. Jim Finn at Ar mBreacha House of Storytelling.

Enniscorthy historical Reenactment Society was delighted to be invited to Ar mBreacha – Fr. Jim Finn’s house of Storytelling at

Raheen, Ballyduff, Camolin, for their annual summer BBQ Fundraiser. The ethos of this wonderful concept is to provide native

and visitor alike with an opportunity to relive the past and to be part of it, as it was. Ar mBreacha is an Irish phrase that means more than

memory, it embraces our collective gene pool of memories, blessings, attributes, welcomes and traditions. It’s an undefinable deep within

Pic: Maria Nolan.

us that makes us uniquely Irish. Fr. Finn’s storytelling house extends the traditional Irish welcome to all who enter it.

You, the visitor, are invited to come inside and pull up to the fire, partake of a cup of tea and share your story with all present. The fireside and the cuppa are synonymous with an Irish welcome. In front of the hearth all are equal and your story and your past is as significant as the person sitting next to you, no matter how small or how large your tale is, because it tells who you are and from whence you came and all are interested in knowing you. At this beautifully restored and maintained house on the slopes of Sliabh Bui, EHRS reenacted a 1798 eviction and execution of Fear an Ti – one John Redmond, suspected of being a United Irishmen sympathiser and the skirmish which followed between local rebels and a Redcoat Regiment from nearby Carnew. With many young visitors present, Fr. Finn said how thrilled he was with the pageant which brings history and our past to life for the next generation. Afternoon tea was served with delicious cakes and breads all home baked by the Ar mBreacha ladies. The House of Storytelling is open every Tuesday night and is a free event and is most definitely worth a visit. – Maria Nolan

Slaney Entertainment & Leisure

www.slaneynews.com

13 7

lots of classes this autumnâ&#x20AC;Ś Ballet Classes in BunClody

classes starting this month at evolv Yoga - mindfulness meditation "the inner camino" â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Baby massage see: www.evolv.ie for more 2 Castle Hill, Enniscorthy Tel: 053 9236009 www.evolv.ie evolvhs@gmail.com

dna niks ruoy rof doog yllarutaN era stcudorp eseht ~ w

Slaney Entertainment & Leisure

5 September 2018

www.slaneynews.com

MAKE FIT AND HEALTHY YOUR NEW LIFESTYLE!

Michael Joseph Cloke August 15 at 7:47 PM Coming Soon: one of our first promo pics for our new short movie Slab: writing by Michael J Cloke , Directed by Donna Marie Sludds (Cloke), DOP. Michael Benson, Composition and original score by Ana Ortiz Wienken, Cast: Ella Maria Carmen, Sinead

LIFESTYLE FITNESS & PERSONAL TRAINING Massive Open Weekend Saturday and Sunday 8th & 9th September 2-6pm. FREE group exercise classes, nutritional talks, meal plans, BBQ, kids entertainment and get 20% OFF your gym membership. So why not change your lifestyle now and join Lifestyle fitness & personal training. www.lifestylefitness.ie T: 053-023443 E: alan@lifestylefitness.ie Kilcannon, Old Dublin Road, Enniscorthy. n Congratulations to Michael and Donna Cloke and all the team involved in filming their short thriller movie SLAB. If you like blood, gore and scary stuff, you’re going to love SLAB! Looking forward to seeing it soon at a local venue.

Swinging Time Slaneyside Now that the dust has finally settled on the most successful Rockin’Food Festival to date, can I take the opportunity to put pen to paper to extol its praises. And many they were as the 5th August bank holiday food and music festival is lauded as the ‘best yet’. The crowds at Market Square and on the streets of the town were reminiscent of the halcyon days of the Strawberry Fair. The Festival that just keeps on giving has grown and developed beyond expectations in the five short years since its inception due in the main to the ingenious blend of food, music and dance and to the consistent efforts of a very hard-working committee who refuse to rest on their laurels, but rather continue to strive to be better and better. Each year something new and innovative is added to further enhance an already successful event. This year we had the wonderful addition of the Enniscorthy Arts Trails abbreviated appropriately enough to EAT. Organised by Kinsale native Nadja Corrigan and Lisa Byrne and Lar O`Duinn of The Presentation Centre with the latter designing the very attractive and eye-catching brochure. Artists the calibre of Martina Furlong and Oonagh Rochford, along with Nadja, Lisa and Lar exhibited in many of the vacant premises on Slaney Street and Castle Street and in the very beautiful and atmospheric St.

M a r y ’ s C h u rc h a n d T h e Presentation Centre, adding yet another dimension to the packed Festival programme and giving the visitor to the town more to see and do and indeed more to spend their money on. The standard of the music in the local establishments and at Market Square was second to none. My own personal favourites included the Bellefords, a dynamic, classy female trio, The Rocketts, The Class of `58, Deville Rebels and the vivacious and powerful Cherry Devine who really gave it socks at Market Square on the Sunday afternoon. Well done to Richie Cotter, Eamonn Doyle, Roisin Williams, Liam Ellis and Anthony Tinney for their Trojan work behind the scenes making everything look easy and fun. The addition of the Ferris Wheel was a stroke of genius. The Enniscorthy Eye was a major attraction offering magnificent views of the town and hinterland for a mere €4 a ride for adults and €3 for children, along with being a photographer’s paradise, lighting up the evening sky, it was a beacon to all heralding the fact that there was something happening in the town for the weekend. Jean O’Connell of O’Connell Marketing excelled herself with the new addition of the Food Hall where cookery demos were given free of charge by some of the country’s top chefs. Town Manager Liz Hore and

her band of council workers were on hand the entire time and are to be complimented for keeping everything under control and the town looking good throughout and in the wake of the Festival. There were more food and drink stalls than ever before with the most mouth-watering treats, I even managed to down a hot snail or two albeit with trepidation and the cupcakes and doughnuts provided a rainbow of colour. There was a mobile farm on Church Street drawing large crowds – young and youngat-heart – to see the sheep, goats, geese and Dorset pigs. The arrival of the Steam Train on the bank holiday Monday was a major cause of excitement at the train station w i t h re - e n a c t o r s f ro m Enniscorthy Historical Re-enactment Society in period costume adding colour and pageantry amid smoke and stream. Yes indeed, Eric Barron, Maree Lyng and the marvellous Festival Committee can take a well deserved bow on this one, they have created a musical, visual, gastronomic experience for visitor and native alike. With Rock n Rollers from all over Ireland and beyond descending in numbers for a swinging time Slaneyside the town became a kaleidoscope of colour with costumes, hairdos and accessories accentuating the beauty and exquisiteness of a top class Festival. – Maria Nolan

Local photographer Dee O’Leary captures the wonderful atmosphere among the crowds at the recent rockin’Food Festival in enniscorthy.

Slaney Entertainment & Leisure

www.slaneynews.com

Rory’s Stories a roaring success Pic: Maria Nolan.

Comedy can be a challenging genre and it can be difficult to get it just right but GAA comedian Rory O`Connor struck just the right note at Bellefield GAA Complex on Saturday 28th July appealing to the large audience with his exaggerated depictions of GAA episodes and ethos. Rory, who hails from Ashbourne, has played gaelic football with Donaghmore /Ashbourne Club since he was knee high to a grasshopper and was completely at home at Rapparees/Starlights sending the Bellefield audience into stitches with his satirical portrayal of GAA characters and stories familiar to all of them. Having played for his county at Minor and U-21 level and at every level for his club, Rory has a wealth of material on all aspects of GAA life combined with a natural acting ability and perfect comic delivery. A most confident and likeable character, life hasn’t always been easy for Rory who suffered in the past with a gambling addiction but that is all behind him now thanks to his many friends and teammates who

Organiser eamonn Furlong with Gaa comedian rory O’Connor

were a tremendous help to him at his lowest ebb particularly Andy McEntee, brother of Meath footballer Gerry. And during his comic show he reminds people amidst all the laughter to be conscious of mental health and mental health issues and always remember that `it is ok not to be ok`. As part of his comic routine Rory plays on typical stereotypes like `the dirty cornerback` or `the cocky corner forward` or `the county man` or `the guy who is always injured` and does some club research before going on to put names to the different carica-

tures calling them to the stage and giving the audience much to giggle about. In Bellefield all those singled out for special attention showed themselves to be good sports on and off the field, Padge Skinner Walsh, Ronie Furlong, Tom Wall, Mark Redmond, Ryan Mahon, Johnny Hyland, and our own Rory O`Connor. Well done to Eamonn Furlong and his team who organised the entertaining event and you can find many of Rory’s Stories on Social Media where he has over 60,000 followers. – Maria Nolan

Murphy’s babes beat all A variety of mind-probing, thought-expanding questions set and asked by Quiz Master Extraordinaire, Fintan Kelly, tested even the most seasoned quiz goers among the one-hundred-strong audience at the Enniscorthy Drama Group Table Quiz last month at the IFA Centre. With each of the eight rounds stretching and straining the mental prowess of those participating, none more so than the musical and sporting sections, each corrected and calculated by the diligent Joe Carley and the accurate muinteoir, Annemarie Whelan, the marking was close and competitive with overall winners Tom Murphy’s Babes – Podge Hall,

Sean Hall and Craig Mitchell, emerging only in the closing stages, finishing on a final tally of 69 points and receiving the winning prize of €80 which they most generously donated to Enniscorthy Drama. A fantastic night’s entertainment and great credit to organisers EDG and to all who sponsored raffle prizes and tables. Lovely to see Wexford Literary Festival in attendance, sponsoring 3 tables with Chairperson and author Carmel Harrington and new WLF Committee member and author Shane Dunphy in attendance at what else but the Best-Sellers’ Table and doing quite well coming in at third place – that literature round bringing them

up with top marks. Carmel Harrington also very kindly donated signed copies of her books The Woman at 72 Drury Lane and Cold Feet – The Lost Years for the raffle along with two complimentary tickets for the Readers/Writers Day of the Festival in November. The very hard-working team of Anne Doyle and Liz Murphy Mitchell conducted the draw with the utmost efficiency and dexterity. Members of Strawberry Fair, Blackstairs Blues and Buddy were also out in strength and were thanked by Quiz Master Fintan Kelly before he brought the very successful evening to a close. – Maria Nolan

A night of culture for all On 21st September a wonderful evening of fun, talent and entertainment will be held at Enniscorthy’s iconic Castle – and it’s all FREE! So go along on Culture Night, 21st September, and support local literature, poetry, music, song and dance. All are welcome. Programme includes: Readings from best-selling authors – Carmel Harrington, Shane Dunphy, Adele O’Neill, Paul O’Reilly. Poetry from award-winning poets – John Kelly, Paddy Kehoe, Joe Neal. Music & Song – Aisling Williams, Maura Flannery, Annie Gilpin, Niall Wall. Drama – Enniscorthy Drama presents Pub Theatre. Film – Kilkenny WWI Commemoration presented by Cathy Keane. Dance – Enniscorthy rock ‘n’ roll dancers. n

The winning team: Tom Murphy`s Babes. L-r: Podge Hall, Sean Hall and Craig Mitchell receiving prize from eDG Secretary annemarie Whelan

McEvoy to deliver song lyrics workshop Pic: Maria Nolan.

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Eleanor McEvoy will deliver a workshop entitled Song Lyrics, Serious Literature or Throwaway Pop? as part of the third Kilmore Quay Literary Festival, Write

By The Sea 2018. The festival will take place in the Co. Wexford fishing village starting Saturday, September 29th to Sunday 30th and the full programme is on www.writebythesea.ie n

Slaney Entertainment & Leisure

5 September 2018

Are You

DAncing?

Buddy re-run surpasses expectation After seeing the inaugural production I wasn’t expecting to be blown away by the repeat performance of Buddy at The Presentation Centre, however I was very pleasantly surprised and once again I was completely captivated and up boppin’ with the best of them. This excellent eclectic mix of music, song, drama and comedy had the entire auditorium rockin’ in the aisles and rollin’ in their seats. A brilliant overall Production – the vocals, the instruments, the set, the dance routines, the casting and the acting were of a professional standard transporting the hypnotic audience right back to the day when Buddy Holly and the Crickets were the new kids on the block and all set to rock the world. This isn’t just a show – this is an experience – almost a time travel – as the Presentation audience metamorphosed into the Apollo audience of 1957 and rocked it out to That`ll Be The Day, Peggy Sue, Heartbeat, Rave On, Oh Boy and others. The calibre of the vocalists was second to none with an even better performance from

the main man Cado – Donagh Cadogan who quite simply is Buddy Holly, to the extent that when the announcement was made of his tragic death at the end of the show, there were gasps and sorrowful sighs in the audience. He is a mega performer, a superb singer who totally got and portrayed his character. His side-kicks the Crickets, Blayne Hosey, Alan Kinsella and Cameron Cloke gave sterling performances with the latter proving himself to be quite the comic as well as an most talented drummer. All of the previous cast like a good wine have just improved with time – the Big Bopper aka Dick Butler powerful and commanding on stage as always, and Richie Valens aka Jacob English erotically strutting his stuff to the delight of ladies of all ages in the auditorium. Karen Franklin’s portrayal of Maria Elena Santiago was extremely apt, her Latin American accent and attitude perfectly pitched at all times. In fact throughout the entire show the accents remained strong and true, the singing

harmonious and vigorous, the dancing energetic and impressive with all newcomers expertly filling the shoes of those who went before them making this a most entertaining and enjoyable experience for all present. Compliments and congratulations once again to Producer Adrienne Murphy, Director Michael Stafford and all who were involved with this wonderful show and with all proceeds going to that most deserving cause Pieta House I think we can safely say that this one is a winner all round. – Maria Nolan Pic: Maria Nolan

with Declan Flanagan

Cast members of the highly successful Buddy – the Buddy Holly Story. Pics: Maria Nolan.

Slaney Entertainment & Leisure

www.slaneynews.com

Your “cut out and keep”

SEPT ENTERTAINMENT All venues are in Enniscorthy unless otherwise stated.

Thur 6 Fri 7 7-9

Rate Me. Drama. 17 Sept — 19 Sept. Some Strong Themes. Suitable for ages 14+ ‘Rate Me’ follows the lives of 4 young women growing up in a small town in 21st century Ireland. A new play, devised from a series of workshops with young Wexford women and performed by a cast of twenty girls aged 13-18yrs, written by Marnie McCleane-Fay. The #metoo movement and recent public allegations of sexual misconduct have sparked much discussion about power and the abuses of power. ‘Rate Me’ is a piece of theatre that reflects on patriarchal power and how it is ingrained in society; it’s about how young women navigate growing up in a world where you’re either ‘frigid’ or a ‘slut’; it’s about consent and human rights and human wrongs; it’s about the fun and heartache of growing up; it’s about being rated and judged on how you look; it’s about love and the loss of innocence. A funny, poignant, current and very important and timely play. Partially funded by an Arts Council Young Ensembles Award with the assistance of Wexford Arts Centre and Wexford County Council.

Thur 13 Fri 14 Sat 15 Sat 15

Sun 16

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– eva Cassidy - the stoRy. 20 Sept.

Eva Cassidy: an icon of acoustic music. Wistful and emotional vocals, beautiful guitar accompaniment, Eva Cassidy had the power to move audiences through her interpretation of well-known songs. Inspired by her favourite artist, awardwinning musician Elsa Jean McTaggart presents a brand-new show. Using video, story and song, Elsa Jean McTaggart channels Eva Cassidy’s musical voice through her own. A hit with a wide audience at Edinburgh Fringe 2017.

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– GeoRGe eGG - diy Chef. 25 Sept.

Following sell out Edinburgh Fringe runs in 2015 and 2016 plus a sell out UK tour, award winning* comedian George Egg (the ‘Anarchist Cook’) returns with a brand new show demonstrating more live cooking and laugh-out-loud comedy. It’s funny, inspiring and absurd, a cross-genre show falling somewhere between a stand-up comedy set and an illustrated lecture. Expect power tools, gardening equipment and office supplies to be abused and re-purposed. Expect to learn something new. And you get to taste the food at the end (at your own risk!)

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– tieRney AUTUMN CONCERT. 28 Sept.

After a sell out at Greenacres back in June and the release of their first single, Wexford's Pop/Rock band Tierney with a full band of talented musicians are ready to deliver a fantastic night of entertainment. Support acts tba. Don't miss this night of music and laughs! Ticket information: www.facebook.com/Tierneyofficial . Tickets also available in Golden Discs Wexford.

experienced Creative Professional enniscorthy – T: 087-9523253 e: info@orchardrecording.ie Facebook.com/theorchardrecordingstudio W: www.orchardrecording.ie

Get the most from your project!

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– the dave Jones QuaRtet. 29 Sept.

Dave Jones is a celebrated jazz pianist as well as enjoying recent acclaim as a composer with his music being featured on UK and US television. Dave has a history with Wexford drummer Kevin Lawlor and is joined by a line-up of top Irish musicians to promote his 5th studio album 'Keynotes'. Dave Jones - piano, Adam Nolan - saxophone, Andrew Csibi - double bass, Kevin Lawlor - drums.

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Plus art exhibitions, workshops, classes, childen’s activities, etc. See www.wexfordartscentre.ie for details. Tel: 053-9123764.

TO ADVERTISE ON OUR ENTERTAINMENT PAGES PLEASE CALL 087-2403310

17-19 Thur 20 Thur 20 Fri 21 Fri 21 Fri 21 Tues 25 Thur 27 Fri 28 Fri 28 Fri 28 Sat 29

ACOUSTIC SESSION. Stamps. TrAdITIONAl IrISh MUSIC. Stamps. BlACKSTAIrS BlUES fESTIvAl. See pages 18-19 in this issue, and Facebook: Blackstairs Blues Festival for full details. ACOUSTIC SESSION. Stamps. TrAdITIONAl IrISh MUSIC. Stamps. ryAN O’ShAUghNESSy. The Presentation Centre. ThE SEAMUS rAfTEr MEMOrIAl CONCErT. Traditional music, song and dance from the shadows of Mount Leinster. Ballindaggin Hall. 8-10pm. €8 adults. Children free. Proceeds to Ballindaggin Community Park. A NIghT Of MUSIC, SONg, STOrIES ANd CrAIC presented by Oulart Hill Walking Hub and Bygone Days Storytelling House in Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy. 8pm. Admission €10. rATE ME. Drama. Wexford Arts Centre. ACOUSTIC SESSION. Stamps. EvA CASSIdy - ThE STOry. Wexford Arts Centre. TrAdITIONAl IrISh MUSIC. Stamps. SpICE Of lIfE vArIETy CONCErT. The Presentation Centre. CUlTUrE NIghT SlAM. Enniscorthy Castle. See page 15. gEOrgE Egg - dIy ChEf. Wexford Arts Centre. ACOUSTIC SESSION. Stamps. TrAdITIONAl IrISh MUSIC. Stamps. BErNArd CASEy ANd frEd COOKE. The Presentation Centre. TIErNEy. Autumn Concert. Wexford Arts Centre. ThE dAvE JONES QUArTET. Wexford Arts Centre.

hOlOhAN’S pUB: Weds nights: Informal music session with Loose Arrangement. Thursday nights: Casual acoustic fireside session. grEyhOUNd rACINg: Enniscorthy Greyhound Track. Racing on Monday & Thursday Nights. Doors open 7pm. 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 14-19 See Joseph Doyle’s column page 32  Check www.wexlive.com for updated listings.  Facebook:“Slaney News” and “Enjoy Enniscorthy”

Legends of Irish Music & Song DO YOU

s y e r u F The hear them sing all the hits including: I Will Love You Sweet 16 Red Rose Cafe Steal Away Green Fields of France Clare to Here Leaving Nancy The Old Man Her Father Didn’t Like Me Anyway

sunday 14th oCtoBeR

RiveRside PaRK hotel tickets: 053-9237800 and www.ticketmaster.ie

ManaGeMent: McCadden ManaGeMent 01-8211998 – 087-2579019 mccaddenjoe@gmail.com www.thefureys.com

ENJOY SINGING?

Why not go along to one of Enniscorthy Gospel Choir's rehearsals and see what they do. The choir starts back tonight (Wednesday 5th September) and new members of all ages are welcome any time. Practice is in the IFA Centre Hall, Enniscorthy, 7.30pm each Wednesday – a great way to meet likeminded music lovers. This year the choir welcomes new director, Anita Mahon, and looks forward to working with her and sincerely thanks outgoing director, Joanne McCabe, for her hard work and dedication to the choir for over 4 years. The members wish Joanne all the best in her future musical endeavours. Enniscorthy Gospel Choir is a lively, upbeat choir performing at Concerts, Weddings, Masses and local events. Songs from pop, folk and gospel genres as well as music from movies like Sister Act and Oh Brother Where Art Thou feature in the choir’s repertoire. Enniscorthy Gospel Choir looks forward to seeing you soon! Call 087-1305639 for more information. n

Ryan o’shauGhnessy. 15 Sept. the Civil War tour. Ryan O’Shaughnessy will be travelling across the country this Autumn on his debut tour to celebrate the release of his newest instalment ‘Civil War’ which the tour shall be aptly named after. The track is set to be accompanied by some very powerful video content that aims to highlight the impact of today’s global wartime crisis. Audiences can also expect O’Shaughnessy to perform all of his notable and well recognised songs like ’No Name’ from Britain's Got Talent, 'Who do you love’ from the HIT, and of course this year’s Irish Eurovision entry ‘Together’. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– sPiCe of life vaRiety ConCeRt. 21 Sept. A variety night organised by Joe Doyle in aid of Cystic Fibrosis Ireland with all proceeds going to the Wexford branch. Artists: Myles Doyle • Aideen Ní Ríada • Shannon O’Leary • Jamie & Keri • Niamh Crowhurst • Shauna Hever • Alice Medcalf. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– the shaPe of tWo - BeRnaRd Casey and fRed CooKe. 28 Sept. Two of Ireland’s best-loved comedians do a double headline gig. First up is Bernard Casey. After his smashing debut performance at Electric Picnic, Bernard took the internet by storm with his viral videos, The Polish/Irish Accent, the French Oral and the Irish Listening Test. Next up is Fred Cooke, fresh from working on the Tommy Tiernan Show (RTE), Fred will deliver his unique brand of comedy through his musical prowess and wild, crafted story-telling. “The future may be a mystery but for Bernard Casey it’s sure to be a bright one” – Irish Independent. “Fred Cooke…Premier League of Irish funnymen” – Hot Press.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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.

Oulart Hill Walking Hub and Bygone Days Storytelling House present

A nIgHt Of MuSIC, SOng, StOrIeS AnD CrAIC in Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy, 16th September at 8pm. Admission €10. Door prize. Come along bring a friend or two, a great night’s entertainment is assured.

Slaney Entertainment & Leisure

5 September 2018

blackstairs blues festival sept 7th-9th, 2018 – Welcome! We carry full details on these pages but you can also pick up a copy of the festival brochure at various locations in enniscorthy and Co. Wexford. or download the full programme from: www.blackstairsblues.ie This year’s brilliant Blackstairs Blues Festival will be held from 7th to the 9th of September, with Fringe events happening from Thursday 6th right through to Monday 10th. The Festival is now in its 24th year, having been launched all those years ago in 1995. It is still gathering strength and followers, and proving itself to be one of the highlights on the Irish Blues scene and boasting of being the longest consecutively run Blues Festival in the country!!!

AJsuccessful Launch Night for the Festival was held in Stamp’s Pub, Market Square, on Thursday 16th of August. Karl and Julie (of Stamps) provided finger-food on the night and the entertainment was provided by Blues maestro Ben Prevo who played a stripped-back acoustic selecand is uch as Muddy Waters, Little Walter tion of his infamous back catalogue and setting the

bar for what is going to be another fantastic festival this coming weekend. One of the main festival organisers, Ibar Carty, tells us that a most wonderful line-up of fantastic talent is scheduled for the town from Friday 7th September to Sunday 9th in venues like Holohans, Alba, The Antique Tavern, Treacys H o t e l , R a c k a r d s , To s s Kavanaghs, Stamps, Dawsons, Cotton Tree Café, T. Doyle’s, Byrne’s Bookshop, as well as Enniscorthy’s library, it promises to be yet another hectic weekend of brilliant entertainment and fun for Enniscorthy.

Launching the Blackstairs Blues Festival L-r: Mairead ennis (Blackstairs Blues committee), Cllr Johnny Mythen, Cllr Willie Kavanagh, John Murphy (Blackstairs Blues committee), Paul Freeney (Heineken), Ibar Carty (Blackstairs Blues committee).

www.blackstairsblues.ie

So come on out this weekend and start ‘singing the Blues’. n

A HUGE “THANK YOU” TO OURp SPONSORS

Heineken Ireland Wexford Co. Council He has C&R Print CattysTown Centra (O’Callaghans Food Store) The Orchard Recording Studio Enniscorthy Guardian Creane & Creane Slaney News Pettitts SuperValu Enniscorthy Credit Union Global Steel Aircon Mech Kavanagh’s Pharmacy

Comhairle Contae Loch Garman Wexford County Council

Blackstairs Blues Festival

@BlackstairsBluz

Paul Freeney of Heineken said that both he and Heineken were delighted to be associated with this fantastic festival from the very beginning.

Thanks to Colm Nolan for supplying the photos of the Blackstairs Blues Festival launch night.

Pc Co m No an

above left: Ibar Carty, one of the Festival organisers. above right: Paul Freeney of Heineken, one of the Festival "Southside Blues" and is sponsors. right: Ben Prevo at the Festival a tribute toFar great masters such asperforming Muddy Waters, Little Walter Launch night with Brandon Murphy. all Pics: Colm Nolan. a

holohan’s pub L

proudly presents…

–––––––––––––––––––––– FRIDAY 7TH SEPTEMbER: daniel de vita 10PM "Southside Blues" and is ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– a tribute to great masters such as Muddy Waters, Little Walter SATuRDAY 8TH SEPTEMbER: a JaM WITH delta doGs 4PM the stoneCold hoBos 10.30PM

a totally unique

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– SuNDAY 9TH SEPTEMbER: shuffle tRuffle 9.30PM –––––––––––––––––––– don’t forget to join us throughout the year for our regular Weds night informal music session with loose arrangement. and thurs nights for our casual acoustic fireside session.

blackstairs blues antiQue 1 great festival taveRn: FR 7th SEPT: Dav d K ng 8 30pm 2 great SAT 8th SEPT: Jack e McAu ey book s gn ng and acous c pubs! sess on 6 30pm He has a totally unique

staMPs:

W K een 7 30pm SuN 9th SEPT: SAT 8th SEPT: Ada S orm & Pau S d n PK 9pm He has a totally McMord uniquee 8pm s 9th SEPT: SuN MOn 10th SePt: Dav d K ng 2 30pm BBF Surv vors G g w h Co m Skw rba 4 30pm Dan e De V a 8 30pm

Slaney Entertainment & Leisure

www.slaneynews.com

24th e h t o t e m o c l e W

COLM SKWIRBAT

DANIEL DE VITA Daniel De Vita is a guitarist and singer born in Buenos Aires who has been playing in the Argentine Blues scene for the past 10 years. In 2015 he recorded his first solo album called"Southside "SouthsideBlues" Blues"and andisis a tribute toto great masters such a tribute great masters suchasasMuddy MuddyWaters, Waters,Little LittleWalter Walter a and many other Bluesmen. It received great reviews from publications such as Blues Junction.com, Blues Blast Magazine, and many more. L Late 2017 his second album was released, the album is called "Third World Guitars" and it is a collaborative work with guitarists Netto Rockfeller (Brazil) and José Carrasco (Chile). Daniel will play over the Festival weekend backed by wellknown bassist Pat Murphy and the home talent of Brendan Carty on Drums.

SLIDIN PK Slidin PK Polish Musician based in Cork, singer/songwriter, whose music is strongly influenced by primitive and root sound of the musical pioneers from the 1920’s-30’s era. His mission is to preserve the spirit of the root Americana style, its technique and sound. PK came to Ireland in 2004 and continues to deliver the sound of this almost forgotten era, recalling artists such as Blind Boy Fuller, Blind Blake, Willie Brown, Big Bill Broonzy, Robert Johnson or Bukka White. He is accompanied by Marek Blaszyk, who is one of the most prolific saxophone/clarinet players. He has been collaborating with various projects across his musical career.

Enniscorthy SeptEMBER 7 th , 8 th , 9 th , 2018

Like us on

@BlackstairsBluz

DAVID KING

ADA STORM & PAUL McMORDIE Jazz/Blues vocalist Ada Storm teams up with lauded guitarist Paul McMordie to bring you a unique genre-crossing duo. Minimalist arrangements featuring McMordie's fearless guitar style & Storm's honey sweet voice take you on a Blues tour through the ages, covering artists such as Geeshie Wylie, Robert Johnson & Big Mama Thornton.

WILL KILLEEN Will Killeen is a highly acclaimed Irish acoustic Blues guitarist, singer and songwriter. He He has has aa totally totally unique unique style; celtic roots mixed with American s Blues. You can expect songs from early Blues standards through to Dylan classics delivered with inimitable percussive guitar and whirling vocals. He's also considered to be one of the foremost slide guitar players in Europe today. He taught himself guitar from the age of 10, influenced by Howlin' Wolf, Doc Watson, The Pretty Things, Robert Johnson, Bob Dylan and the Rolling Stones to name a few. He plays regularly at countless venues and Festivals around London and the rest of England, in Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Italy, Germany and the United States.

DUBLIN BLUES CARTEL (FT. MIK PYRO)

Three accomplished Austrian musicians with the most varied backgrounds joined forces to perfect what got them together in the first place: Blues! Now Jörg "Dr. J." Horina (guitar, vocals), Michael Scarpatetti (bass) and Helfried Grygar (drums) are working to put their own Blues with a touch of jazz on the map. The band favours its own compositions but also interprets numbers from John Mayer, Eric Clapton, Larry Carlton, Brian Setzer and others.

The Dublin Blues Cartel is made up of the talented Mik Pyro Vocals/Guitar, Pat Farrell Vocals/Guitar, John Quearney Vocals/Bass and Eoin Redmond on Drums. They will be playing mostly a version of New Orleans R’n’B with a classic rock twist, sandwiched with swing, Rock’n’Roll, Soul, Funk, Blues and rap of all eras. Their set consists of radical re-workings of wellknown classics, being played by some of Ireland's most seasoned musicians.

As a member of THEM he recorded and toured with Van Morrison behind hit records like ‘Baby Please Don’t Go’ ‘Here Comes The Night’ and ‘Gloria’ sharing the Wembley stage with The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Kinks and others. Later when Van Morrison went solo, McAuley joined Paul Brady in Dublin Blues band The Kult. Jackie has a very colourful past in the music scene, and has written a book about it. “I, Sideman, The Greatest Period in the History of Rock & Roll & My Humble Part Playing in it’'. Join Jackie in a book signing seminar and a few acoustic songs at Byrnes Book Store at 1.30pm on Saturday 8th September and 6.30pm at The Antique Tavern.

THE STONECOLD HOBOS

Sponsors:

The Hobos are known for their own brand of authentic, low down mean and dirty "Boyne Delta" Blues. A strong vocal, some slide guitar wizardry, an authentic Blues harp, and the tightest rhythm section in the North East, combine to inflict an experience so infectious, you will be left wanting more. Stonecold Hobos have just released their second offering ‘Notes from the Boyne Delta’ featuring 10 of the finest foot tapping Blues this side of the Atlantic. The band are regulars on Ireland's Blues Festival scene (North and South), appearing annually at 7 Hills Blues Fest, Armagh and Monahan's Harvest Time 'Poc The Blues' Festival amongst others.

Born in Dublin in 1997, Colm Skwirbat is carrying on the tradition of the old Blues masters of the Mississippi Delta by playing the Blues on his homemade cigar-box guitars. He puts his own twist on old Blues classics, while still capturing the raw feel and authenticity of the ‘20s and ‘30s bottleneck Blues on his 1-string and 4-string guitars. His father, Jurgen, built these instruments out of a cigar-box, a dog bowl and a broomstick.

SHUFFLE TRUFFLE

JACKIE McAULEY

David King is a Dublin Blues singer with a debut album "Ruirteach Blues" (2015) an upcoming (Autumn 2018) follow-up album titled "Custodian". Influences go back to the Blues greats such as Muddy Waters, Howlin Wolf, Robert Johnson and Son House but David has developed a vocal and guitar style of his own with emotional live and recorded performances bringing together lots of different styles of the Blues and roots. “David King does what a lot of modern Blues artists struggle to do. - he makes complex chord progressions work in the Blues format…Pure M Magazine. Whilst touring Ruirtech Blues David played over 200 gigs in Ireland with the album reaching no.5 on the iTunes Blues Charts in 2016.

Heineken Ireland WWexford Co. Council C&R Print CCatty Town Centra (O’Callaghans Food Store) The Orchard Recording Studio Enniscorthy Guardian CCreane & Creane Slaney News PPettitts SuperValu Enniscorthy Credit Union GGlobal Steel Aircon Mech KKavanagh’s Pharmacy

TOWN T OWN V VENUE ENUE M MAP AP

B BLACKSTAIRS LACKSTAIRS BLUES BLUES FESTIVAL FESTIVAL 2018 2018 FRIDAY 7th SEPTEMBER F A ba T Doy e An que Tave n Racka ds Ho ohans T eacys Ho e

6 00pm 7 30pm 8 30pm 10 00pm 10 00pm 11 30pm

S d n PK W K een Dav d K ng Shu e T u e Dan e De V a De a Dogs

SATURDAY 8th SEPTEMBER Ho ohans A ba An que Tave n Dawsons S amps T eacys Ho e Toss Kavanaghs Racka ds Ho ohans T eacys Ho e

4 00pm Jam w h De a Dogs 6 00pm Ada S o m & Pau McMo d e 7 30pm W K een 9 00pm Co m Skw ba 9 00pm S d n PK 9 30pm Shu e T u e 10 00pm Dav d K ng 10 00pm Dan e De V a 10 30pm The S oneco d Hobos 11 30pm Dub n B ues Ca e M k Py o

SUNDAY 9th SEPTEMBER A ba S amps S amps Racka ds Dawsons An que Tave n Toss Kavanaghs T Doy e Ho ohans T eacys Ho e

1 30pm 2 30pm 4 30pm 7 00pm 7 30pm 8 00pm 9 30pm 9 30pm 9 30pm 11 00pm

Dan e De V a so o Dav d K ng Co m Skw ba The S oneco d Hobos W K een Ada S o m & Pau McMo d e De a Dogs S d n PK Shu e T u e Dan e De V a

FRINGE EVENTS THURSDAY 6 h ENN SCORTHY L BRARY

DELTA DOGS Delta Dogs are the house band for Waterford Blues Club, which launched in 2013 and has developed a devoted following in the South East. The Delta Dogs bring you a set which seamlessly blends the soul of the original Delta and Chicago Blues masters, like Elmore James, Muddy Waters and Bo Diddley, with the fire of 60's revivalists like Clapton, Green, Hendrix and Irish icon Rory Gallagher, and the swagger of Texans Freddie King, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Billy Gibbons

SATURDAY 8 h BYRNES BOOKS & TOYS SATURDAY 8 h ENN SCORTHY CASTLE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 0 11 1 1 1 12 2 1 13 3

The Antique Tavern T he A ntique T avern Dawson’s D awson’s T.. Doyle T Doyle Rackards R ackards Alba A lba Holohans H olohans Enniscorthy Castle E nniscorthy C astle Treacy’s T reacy’s Hotel Hotel Byrne’s Books B yrne’s B ooks Toss Kavanagh’s T oss K avanagh’s The The Cotton Cotton Tree Tree Café Café S Stamps tamps Enniscorthy Enniscorthy Library Library

SATURDAY 8 h THE ANT QUE TAVERN SUNDAY 9 h COTTON TREE CAFÉ MONDAY 10 h THE ANT QUE TAVERN

C&R P n a e p eased o suppo c p n

he B acks a s B ues Fes va

e 053 9292 35295 053 35295

Slaney Focus on Education

5 September 2018

EDUCATION & TRAINING

On Thursday 6th September at 7pm in Bunclody Library, Seamus Whitney will give a talk on HEAR/DARE for College. All are invited to this very informative talk on the HEAR and DARE schemes for college applications and further information. The Higher Education Access Route (HEAR) is a college and university scheme that offers places on reduced points and extra college support to school leavers from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds who are resident in the Republic of Ireland. The Disability Access Route to Education (DARE) is a third level alternative admissions scheme for school leavers whose disabilities have had a negative impact on their second level education. Booking is essential.

Enniscorthy Credit Union is delighted to launch its Brenda O'Neill Memorial Scholarship 2018 for any student registered to attend college/PLC for the first time in 2018! A prize fund of €9,000 is on offer with 8 different prizes available. Terms and conditions apply. For more information on rules and to download an application form, check out

Seamus Whitney, well-known Career Guidance expert

the website: www.enniscorthycu.ie/ scholarship-2018/ All entrants will also be entered into a draw to win a laptop. The Bunclody branch of New Ross Credit Union has been helping students fund their learning needs for over 30 years. Call in and talk to the staff there about a Student Loan at a great rate of 6%. And make sure to see their Facebook page for details of their School Bursary Awards. Enniscorthy VTOS has been delivering Further Education & Tr a i n i n g i n t h e h e a r t o f Enniscorthy for 25 years. Previously based in Bellefield, VTOS is now conveniently located near Enniscorthy town centre in Gonzaga House – the historic building with the distinctive green roof, on Upper

Wafer Street, beside the Hope Cancer Support Centre and The Wilds restaurant. VTOS provides second-chance education for unemployed persons allowing them to develop new skills and pathways to employment and higher education. Courses include a range of vocationally relevant qualifications with accreditation from QQI Level 3 (Junior Certificate standard) to QQI Level 5 (Leaving Certificate standard). This represents a great opportunity for those who wish to upskill, prepare for employment or pursue further studies. All courses are free and a range of financial supports are available. Apply now by calling in or emailing: enniscorthyvtos@wwetb.ie or phone 053 92 37224. Enniscorthy Vocational College of Further Education on the Milehouse Road, Enniscorthy, has a few places still available on it courses for 2018/2019. A huge range of courses is on offer in the areas of Business Technology, Early Childhood Education, the Humanities, Science & Technology, Cosmetic Science, Performing Arts and Nursing. Most courses are at QQI Level 5. Enquire now before it’s too late. Tel: 053-9236969. n

VTOS: ENROLLING NOW - CALL IN! Delivering Further Education & Training in the heart of Enniscorthy for 25 years what is vtos?

VTOS (Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme) is an educational opportunities scheme for unemployed persons which is funded by the Department of Education and Science. The Scheme is operated through the 16 Education & Training Boards countrywide and provides a special range of courses designed to meet the education and training needs of unemployed people.

how do i Qualify? If you are over 21 and at least 156 days on certain Social Welfare payments you may be eligible for our FREE! VTOS Courses… courses on offer? Courses include a range of vocationally relevant qualifications with accreditation from QQI Level 3 (Junior Certificate standard) to QQI Level 5 (Leaving Certificate standard). This represents a great opportunity for those who wish to upskill, prepare for employment or pursue further studies.

is vtos for me?

do you want to develop new skills and pathways to employment and higher education? then invest in yourself – contact the centre now! Our VTOS Centre in Gonzaga House is very much an adult learning environment with a learner centred approach. The social atmosphere and the forming of new friends is an important component to our success. Participants organise their own photographic exhibition and other activities every year. “It is a good course for anyone who wants to come back to education and the teachers and staff here are very friendly and helpful, if you have a problem they will try to help you” – Mikey Ryan.

SECOND CHANCE EDUCATION

where is vtos and how do i enrol? VTOS is located in the Enniscorthy Further Education and Training Centre, Gonzaga House, Upper Wafer Street, Enniscorthy

avail of free courses and financial supports!!!

'Loving learning': Moya Donohoe, Margaret Larkin, Jelena Maslova and Iwona Gablas with teacher James Quirke.

All courses FREE to eligible participants. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Students over 21 and under 25 qualify for full social welfare payments. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– VTOS students qualify for the Youth Guarantee Scheme which increases payments for those aged 21-26 who are on a reduced payment. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Childcare costs can be covered for eligible participants. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Meal and travel allowances are payable where applicable. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– For full details contact VTOS Enniscorthy

vtos enniscorthy 2-year full-time programmes

QQi level 5 Business administration: If you want to upskill for the modern day workplace and improve your job skills for the office this might be for you! QQi level 5 general studies: If you would like to apply for college this programme would be for you! QQi level 3 information & communication technologies If you have been out of school for some time and would like to learn new computer skills this is the one you want! QQi level 3 employability skills: Back to school! Back to work! This is the way to improve your chances of finding a job. QQi level 3 general learning: Return to learning at your own pace in a range of subjects that will interest you!

CENTRAL LOCATION – ON YOUR DOORSTEP

The distinctive green roof of Enniscorthy Further Education and Training Centre

(beside the Wilds Restaurant and opposite the old Social Welfare office)

We’re in a great, central location in Enniscorthy town – the building with the Green Roof on Enniscorthy’s skyline.

To apply please call in or email: enniscorthyvtos@wwetb.ie or phone 053 92 37224

Enrolling NOW for Sept 2018. To express your interest in the upcoming courses please

Visit us, or email: enniscorthyvtos@wwetb.ie, or call 053-9237224 Speak to Eithne Agar, Co-ordinator.

! !

www.slaneynews.com

FIRST DAY IN SCHOOL! Scoil Naomh Maodhog in Ferns – First Day in School. Right: Kathleen Mahoney, teacher, with her half class and Principal John Halford. Below: Fr.Paddy Cummins, Ann Marie Quinn, teacher, with her class and John Halford, school Principal.

Slaney Focus on Education

Attention all third-level students and those about to go to college… At New Ross Credit Union Bunclody Branch we having been helping students fund their learning needs for over 30 years. Come in and talk to us about our Student Loans and our rate of 6% – now you won’t get any cheaper than that in Bunclody.

See our Facebook page for details of our School Bursary Awards or call in to us – We are open 9.15 to 16.15 on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday; from 8.15 to 18.15 on Fridays, and from 9.15 to 14.15 on Saturdays. New Ross Credit Union Limited – Looking after the needs of all our members for over 53 years.

neW RoSS CRediT Union bUnClody bRAnCh Ryland Street, bunclody. Tel: 053 9376006 Fax 053 9375989 email info@bunclodycreditunion.ie Follow us on Facebook and twitter or just call in and talk to us – we have the time to suit you.

A loan of €3,000.00 over 12 months: Repayments €59.48 per week – cost of credit €92.31 – APR 6.2%.

final few placees availabl now

Slaney Food & Drink

5 September 2018

Rockin’ Food Fest treats

AT The ReCeNT ROCKiN’FOOD FeSTivAL iN eNNiSCORThy, 3RD-6Th AuGuST… Above left: Steve Scott "Wildfire" preparing food on the grounds of enniscorthy Castle. Above: Maria Nolan enjoying a tasty treat! Left: veronica, Linda and Diana sampling the great range of food on offer.

Family meal-planning demonstration A family meal-planning event will take place in Enniscorthy Library on Thursday, 13th September, 7pm to 8pm. Margaret Corcoran will give a cookery demonstration and present several dishes as

she shows how to prepare quick evening meals and healthy lunchboxes for children. She will talk about nutrition, give recipes, show how to shop smartly and prepare these meals yourself. Best of all she knows

how to hide goodness within your meals, in a way that will encourage your child to eat. Admission is free and all are welcome. If you require support to fully participate contact the librarian on 053-9236055. n

Understanding eating disorders A talk on Bodywhys: Understanding Eating Disorders will take place in Enniscorthy Library on 27th September. Eating disorders are complex psychological disorders that affect every aspect of a person's functioning. In this talk

Harriet Parsons will look at strategies and respond to your questions. Harriet has been working and studying in the area of psychotherapy for the last 15 years. She is a member of the Irish Council of Psychotherapy (ICP), and is a registered prac-

titioner with APPI, The Association for Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy in Ireland. Admission is free and all are welcome. If you require further assistance to fully participate in this event please contact the librarian on 0539236055. n

FIRST DAY AT SCHOOL IN ENNISCORTHY

St Senan’s: Lisa Murphy and Anthony Rothwell

St Senan’s: Gavin and Darrah Doyle.

St Senan’s: Lottie and Rose Murphy.

St Senan’s: Laura and Kellyann O’Brien.

St Aidan’s: Laura Murphy, Jo Kennedy and Shawn Murphy.

St Senan’s: Tiernan and Nicola Morrissey.

St Aidan’s: Chrissie and Kate Larkin and Darren Tyrrell.

St Aidan’s: Johannee and Kayla Fortune.

St Aidan’s: Alfie and Freddy Breen and Liz Simpson.

St Aidan’s: Diane and Mikey Ridley.

St Aidan’s: David and Lia Batulescu .

Slaney Ad

www.slaneynews.com

notice of consideration of setting a local adJustment factor

section 75 of roads act 1993 temporary closing of roads

The Finance (Local Property Tax) Act 2012 (as amended), makes specific provision that elected members of a local authority may pass a formal resolution to vary the basic rate of the Local Property Tax for their administrative area by a percentage known as the local adjustment factor. At the meeting set by Wexford County Council to consider this matter, the members may set a local adjustment factor within the range of +/- 15% of the basic rate, or, may decide not to adjust the basic rate.

Wexford County Council has decided to close the roads listed hereunder to vehicular traffic, on the dates listed, to facilitate road reinstatement work.

Wexford County Council will meet in September to consider the setting of a local adjustment factor. Wexford County Council welcomes written submissions from the public on this matter specifically covering the potential effects of varying the basic rate of the Local Property Tax on businesses, individuals and on local authority services. Submissions must be received by Friday 21st September and be sent to: County Secretary’s Office, Wexford County Council, Carricklawn, Wexford. Or Post your submission at www.wexfordcoco.ie/propertytaxsubmission Signed: Tom Enright Chief Executive Dated: 24th July, 2018

Road Closure Phase 1 Road Closure: L5082-2 (The Banogehill Road, from its junction with the Boleany Road to the Knockduff Roundabout) Dates: September 17 2018 to September 18 2018 Alternative Route: From the Knockduff Roundabout to the Ballycanew Road Roundabout to the crossroads at Ballykale to Banoge via R761, R741 and L5081. Road Closure Phase 2 Road Closure: L5082-1 (The Mill Lands Road from its junction with the R742 to the Knockduff Roundabout) Dates: September 19 2018 to September 21 2018 Alternative Route: From the R742/Mill Lands Road junction to the Courtown Road Roundabout to the Raheenagurren East Roundabout (Junction 23) to the Raheenagurren West Roundabout (Junction 23) to the Knockduff Roundabout via R742 and R761. Timeframe may vary depending on progress and weather. Alternative routes will be signposted. Local access will be facilitated. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Wexford County Council invites applicants for the following posts

draft waste presentation Bye-laws 2018

1. senior general services supervisor craft (initial assignment to water services)

Draft Wexford County Council (Segregation, Storage and Presentation of Household and Commercial) Waste Bye-Laws 2018. Wexford County Council in exercise of the powers conferred on it by Part 19 and Section 199 of the Local Government Act 2001, as supplemented by Section 35 of the Waste Management Act 1996, hereby gives notice that it proposes to make new bye-laws to regulate and control the segregation, storage and presentation of household and commercial waste within its functional area. It is proposed to make provision in the Bye-Laws for the imposition of a fixed penalty payment of €75 in respect of a contravention of a bye-law as an alternative to prosecution, as provided for in Section 206 of the Local Government Act 2001. The Draft Bye-Laws will be available for public inspection from Tuesday 21st August 2018 to Friday 5th October 2018 during normal opening hours at Wexford County Council Offices at Carricklawn, Wexford and at all Municipal and Borough District Offices and on the Council’s website www.wexfordcoco.ie/waste-and-recyling A copy of the Bye-Laws will be given to any such person requesting a copy, free of charge. Wexford County Council will consider any submissions made in relation to the Draft Waste Presentation Bye-Laws. Submissions can be made in writing, before Friday 12th October, 2018 to Wexford County Council’s Environment Section, Carricklawn, Wexford or by email to environment@wexfordcoco.ie. All submissions must include the name and address of the person/organisation making the submission. County Secretary. 21st August, 2018

Street Lights Broken? Report on www.deadsureapp.com

2. temporary clerical officer Selection will be by means of interview and candidates may be shortlisted based on applications submitted. A panel may be formed from which future vacancies may be filled. Qualifications, application forms and further particulars are available from, Customer Service (Block F), Wexford County Council, Carricklawn, Wexford. Phone (053) 919 6000 or visit our website at www.wexfordcoco.ie Closing date for receipt of completed application forms for the posts is 5.00 p.m. on Thursday, 20th September 2018. WEXFORD COUNTY COUNCIL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Wexford County Council invites applicants for the following

post of executive technician (Initial assignment to Roads Department) Selection will be by means of interview and candidates may be shortlisted based on applications submitted. A panel may be formed from which future vacancies may be filled. Qualifications, application forms and further particulars are available from, Customer Service (Block F), Wexford County Council, Carricklawn, Wexford. Phone (053) 919 6000 or visit our website at www.wexfordcoco.ie Closing date for receipt of completed application forms for the posts is 5.00 p.m. on Thursday, 20th September 2018. WEXFORD COUNTY COUNCIL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

Outside office hours call: 1890 666 777 Register on www.mapalerter.com for free text and email alerts about service disruptions in your locality

Planning app. lists available at www.wexfordcoco.ie/planning

Slaney Business & Finance

5 September 2018

www.slaneynews.com

TURNING THE SOD ON ENNISCORTHY’S

NEW TECHNOLOGY PARK

The Sod Turning Ceremony for the new Enniscorthy Business & Technology Park took place on 3rd August, 2018, at the 14.45 hectares site in Kilagoley (beside the entrance to St. Senan’s Hospital). The objective of the development, which will cost close to €2 million, is to deliver a modern, industrial facility with a view to attracting small and medium-sized businesses from the science and technology sectors, the creation of hundreds of jobs and the betterment of the local economy.

Some view the project as the beginning of a new chapter in Enniscorthy’s long history. CEO of Wexford Co. Council Tom Enright said that it will be the shot in the arm that Enniscorthy needs and combined with the Flood Defence Scheme, the M11 bypass, The Templeshannon Regeneration Project and the major plans for a flagship Tourism Project in the town centre, it will help create a bright future for the town. The initial contract for the Business & Technology Park has been awarded to a local

company, Niall Barry & Co, and anyone who has passed the site in recent days will have seen heavy machinery at work there. Discussions are underway with several expanding local companies who have expressed an interest in moving to the new Park when complete. There is also the possibility of a UN Centre of Excellence for sustainable energy and nearly zero energy building locating there. It is hoped the first business will be operational in the Park by the end of 2019. n

CeO of Wexford Co. Council Tom enright addresses those gathered for the sod-turning ceremony. Pic: Patrick Brown Photography.

L-R: Tom enright (CeO Wexford Co. Council), Cllr Willie Kavanagh (Chairman enniscorthy Municipal District), Cllr Keith Doyle (Chairman Wexford County Council), Minister Paul Kehoe, Maree Lyng (President, enniscorthy & District Chamber), Minister Michael D’Arcy, Niall Barry (Contractor). Pic: Patrick Brown Photography.

Dramatic fall in the number of Monart Spa wins major award pubs in Co. Wexford There has been a 17% drop in the number of pubs in Ireland in the past 12 years. In Co. Wexford almost forty pubs disappeared during that time. There are nearly 1,500 fewer pubs in Ireland now than in 2005. That’s according to remarkable figures released by the Drinks Industry Group of Ireland.

Every county in Ireland has seen a drop in the number of pubs. In Co. Wexford the number has dropped by thirty-seven since 2005 or 12.5% so there are now 260 pub licences in the county compared to 297 back in 2005. The Drinks and Hospitality industry in Co. Wexford sup-

ports almost 7,000 workers or about 7% of the county’s workforce. This in line with other counties especially those who have a large number of visitors and tourists. Co. Wicklow saw the smallest drop in pub licences in that period down by just one from 158 to 157.

Judge Media launches local souvenir products A new business based in Bunclody is producing a range of quality branded souvenirs for towns and villages in the region. Included in the range is a selection of magnets, keyrings, photo slates, mugs and photo cards, featuring scenes of Enniscorthy Castle, Vinegar Hill, and many Co. Wexford landscapes. Judge Media was set up late last year by former journalist and now award-winning landscape photographer Jarlath Judge, who transforms his own images into souvenir and gift products aimed primarily at the tourism market. His items are currently stocked by a number of retailers including Steemers O’Leary’s and A r t B a n k i n B u n c l o d y, Enniscorthy Castle and the

Jarlath Judge

1798 Centre in Enniscorthy, and several others in the region. “Many towns have fantastic tourism offerings and sometimes the opportunity to give visitors a momento to

take away is forgotten, this is where my products come in. They help in the further promotion of the area/attraction and keep it in people’s minds. I take the photographs and produce the souvenirs in fastturnaround small runs featuring several images if required”, Jarlath said. Judge Media also produces Block Mounted Photographs and Aluminium Wall Panels, as well as providing traditional photography services including corporate and product photography and a range of personalised photo gift items. Jarlath is happy to meet with prospective stockists and is happy to collaborate on photography-based projects. He can be contacted at 0868661817/053 9375639, or through his website www.jarlathjudge.com n

Congratulations to Monart Spa for wining the Pevonia Destination Spa of the Year Award. The judges unanimously decided that Monart Spa was the winner beating fierce competition from other Spas in both Ireland and the UK. Nominees were judged throughout the year based on sales, performance, PR & Marketing strategy, activity, training, staffing; as well as creativity, inventiveness and overall success. Monart Destination Spa Manager, Mark Browne, said a b o u t t h e w i n : “ We a r e delighted to be announced as the UK and Ireland Spa of the Year 2017 by Pevonia. It is always an honour for all of the team at Monart to have their hard work recognised

to advertise on the slaney news Business pages please call 087-2403310

and rewarded and it is especially so when the accolade is presented by Pevonia which is not only a world leader but also a company that is hugely immersed in the industry at a global level.” Pevonia UK Director, Paul Mason, was highly impressed

with Monart Destination Spa, “Monart Destination Spa sets the standards for luxury destination spas worldwide. The epitome of indulgence, Monart’s therapists and customer service, not to mention the stunning environment are second to none.” n

enniscorthy Business association

Calling female entrepreneurs

ALL BuSINESSES WELCOME tO JOIN! Contact: e.b.a.enniscorthy@gmail.com or Slaney News 087-2403310, slaneynews@gmail.com

ENNISCORTHY CHAMBER EVENTS: For all upcoming events make sure to check out: https://enniscorthychamber.ie/events/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

Early-stage female entrepreneurs, living in Wexford, are invited to apply for a place on the ACORNS programme, according to Minister Paul Kehoe. The intention is to provide up to 50 female entrepreneurs, based in rural Ireland, with the knowledge, support and networking opportunities to meet and even exceed their current aspirations. The programme will run from October 2018 until April 2019. The deadline for application for this year’s cycle is the 21st S e p t e m b e r. C h e c k o u t www.acorns.ie for full details.

Slaney Services

Continued suCCess to the slaney news from

for life, pensions, savings & investments: telephone: 053 92 33640 email: info@roban.ie web: www.roban.ie slaney Place, enniscorthy, Co. wexford. roban insurances ltd t/a roban financial is regulated by the Central Bank of ireland

Registered Auditors & Tax Advisors

JACOB TWOMEY AND AND

Certified Public Accountants

S O L I C I TO R S

‘Supporting you and your business’

Jacob and Twomey Twomey Solicitors have particular experience in the fields of employment law law,, personal injury* litigation, medical negligence and commer cial/corporate activities. We We pride commercial/corporate ourselves on pr oviding the highest quality providing of legal advice with clarity clarity,, empathy and, at all times, with the best interests interests of our clients in mind.

we look at la w differently diffferently dif we law

You can contact both Robert You and Adrian on: +353 (0) 53 924 9920 rjacob@jandt.ie rjacob@jandt.ie

atwome atw omey@jandt.ie atwomey@jandt.ie

areas of personal injuries, civil litigation and employment Bob Jacob has wide-ranging expertise in the areas law. He has considerable experience in pursuing and defending cases before before the Circuit Circuit Court and law. commercial litigation. Bob holds a High Court, with a focus on such issues as personal injuries and commercial area of personal injury litigation in Ireland Ireland diploma in civil litigation; the specialist qualification in the area awarded by the Law Society of Ireland. Ireland. awarded

To discuss any of your business/accounting needs please contact Sean, Josephine or any of the team… Tel: 053-9239878 info@hennessys.ie www.hennessys.ie

Adrian Twomey Twomey practises exclusively in the field of employment law and has advised and represented repr epresented esented Adrian regularly a wide-range of multinational and Irish employers as well as employees in all sectors. He regularly before the Workplace Workplace Relations Commission and Labour Court as well as in the Civil Courts. appears before Adrian has lectur ed on employment law and related related subject areas areas at the Law Society, Society, National Adrian lectured Ireland, the Smurfit School of Business and elsewhere. elsewhere. He is described as one of the College of Ireland, world’s leading lawyers for business by the Who’s Who’s Who Legal. world’s

www.jandt.ie www.jandt.ie

Slaney Ads

5 September 2018

www.slaneynews.com

Book a Business card size ad here for €30+vat or book a series of 4 ads for just €25+vat each

HILLTOP DRY CLEANERS

visit our dedicated window fashions showrooms at:

Duffry Hill, Enniscorthy, 053-9233893

unit 1, parklodge, lymington road, enniscorthy

MARLOWE DRY CLEANERS

(in old dunnes stores car park)

109 north main street, wexford (beside white’s hotel)

blinds and curtains blind cleaning and repairs – refinishing free fitting! covering all areas of co. wexford three generations of window blinds makers

make darcy blinds & interiors your “go to company” for window fashions

tel: 086-4054860

www.darcyblindsinteriors.ie email: darcyblindsinteriors@gmail.com

EXCLUSIVE AGENTS FOR

WE HAVE A FULL LAUNDRY SERVICE Easy to use

Rent the RugDoctor Clean your own…

 Carpets  Upholstery,  Rugs  Car Interiors

Great Value!

m e’re

ovin

PACK - MOvE - StOrE tel: 083 1799888 kbfurnitureremovals@yahoo.ie

QUALITy SELF STORAGE FACILITy. UNITS AVAILABLE FOR SHORT OR LONG TERM STORAGE

● home & office removals ● house & business relocations ● furniture / antiques transport collection ● delivery service

This spot can be yours for €25+VAT Call 087-2403310

Weekly

CLINIC SCHEDULE Except for Bank Holidays. If necessary constituency appointments are available outside of the clinic times and can be arranged through my office.

GOREY Browne’s Lounge By appointment

ENNISCORTHY Constituency Office Saturday 10.00am

NEW ROSS

for sale

8’x 5’ TRAILERLOADS OF SEASONED HARDWOOD ONLy €150 – GrEAt vALuE!

Also bags of hardwood €3.50 each Bags of Kindling €3 – Good bags of Turf €5

Free Delivery. Contact Jim: 087-7552944 Any Dry Haircut .......................................... €13 Hair Wash ..................................................... €4 Shave All Over ............................................ €10 Beard Trim (short beard) ............................. €5 Beard Trim (long beard) ............................ €10 Boys Dry Cut (under 10 years) ................. €10 Boys Dry Cut & Design (under 10 years) €11 Student Dry Cut .......................................... €10 Senior .......................................................... €10 Nose and Ears Wax for Men ........................ €5 Eyebrow Wax for Men .................................. €5

Constituency Office Monday 11.00am

WEXFORD White’s Hotel By appointment

are you ready for the weekend? special offer: Haircut & Totex Product, Weekend Special Offer €19. don’t Just look good, look great!

PAUL KEHOE TD Minister with Responsibility for Defence 7 Weafer Street, Enniscorthy 053-9243558 paul.kehoe@oireachtas.ie

1 Priory Quay, New Ross 051-425900 www.paulkehoe.ie

FOOD

Call or Text John 086 3793230 Find us on Facebook

FOOD N

Learn Learn ttoo d drive r iv e w with ith IIsaac saac Wheelock Wheelock ADI ADI F34469 F34469 Lessons Enniscorthy, Gorey. Lessons E nniscorthy, Wexford W ex ford & G orey. EDT Refresher EDT lessons. le s s o n s . R efresher ccourses ourses aand nd pparking arking lessons. le s s o n s . IIntensive ntensive ccourses. Car ar available available for for test. test. our ses. C Gift Vouchers G if t V ouchers for for all all occasions. o cca sio n s. IInsurance n sur an ce d iscounts aavailable. v a i la b le . discounts

FOCUS

info@cleanhomeandmore.com

Follow us on Facebook: “SamisHairParlour” for more Special Offers 2 Slaney Street, Enniscorthy. Tel: 087 3377 083. E: samishairparlour@gmail.com

FOCUS

Clonhaston, Enniscorthy Contact Billy at (087) 2749493 Fresh Chicken  Whole Chickens  Fillets  Kievs Maryland  Mexican Wraps  Turkey Breast _____________________________________________________

FOOD

Hot Towel Shave .............................. €20 Sami’s Hot Towel Shave & Haircut €30 Mini Facial (NO Black Mask) (add Black Mask for €10) ................ €20 Full Facial .......................................... €30 Black Mask ........................................ €10 special offers: Sami’s Package: Haircut, Hot Towel Shave or Beard Trim, Mini Facial, all for ........ €45 Father & Son Haircut ...................... €18

FOCUS

ParTy Food: Goujons, Wedges, Chips, Cocktail Sausages, Prawns in Filo Pastry, Chicken drumsticks, Mini Spring rolls _____________________________________________________ BarBECuE: SteakBurgers, Chicken Kebabs, Sausages _____________________________________________________

and many more items at wholesale prices ✔ Focus on Quality… ✔ Focus on Service… ✔ Focus on Value…

PC & Laptop Repairs/Sales I.T. Help for Home & Business

Website Design

We Call to you! TRUST THE PROFESSIONALS See Website for Details (087) 2994988 or www.kenscomputerclinic.com

Oct issue out Weds 3rd Oct 2018. Contact us on 087-2403310 to ensure your ad is included.

Slaney News

www.slaneynews.com

VET DIARY FOR SEPT

with the Moyne Veterinary Hospital Joe Kavanagh remembers with fondness a client who recently passed away. In my father's time in the practice he put great stead in those clients that had stuck with him through the good and the bad times. There was a comradery and understanding that grew over the years with these people and it's what makes the difference when things don't always go to plan. One of these loyal clients passed away in the last month, Catherine O'Connor. Herself and her sister Margaret farmed all their lives at their holding on the edge of the town in Crefogue. Catherine wasn't much over 5 feet tall but she made up for that in her outspoken views. You were never in doubt about what she was thinking because you would be told in no uncertain terms. In a world that has become so PC it's almost bland, Catherine never dipped below colourful. She had her own forthright views on most things and wasn't swayed by public opinion, or authority for that matter!!! As the odd young Garda found out to his detriment if she was stopped. Doing a call to their farm was always entertaining and you always felt it is a bit of the old world happening in front of you. They had great stead in their stock, grafted hard, and everything happened in its own good time. One of the last calls I did there was to a cow calving about 3.00am in the morning and you were invited in for the tea and a bit to eat... Regardless of the time. It's characters like Catherine and Margaret that make a Country Practice more colourful. As these smaller farms are being swallowed up by the bigger units, something unique and human is being lost.... these individuals that made the difference.

Shane Doyle from Blackwater – Show Champion at Bannow / Rathangan Show and again Show Champion at Carnew Show. Pic: Miley Carroll Photography.

An Post… gone to the dogs! With effect from 17th July, An Post has taken over responsibility for the issuing and renewal of dog licences from local authorities and commences the process of developing a new National Dog Licence database. This new Database will spell the end for the old ”manual” dog licence, modernising the dog licensing system to provide more timely information and helping to boost dog licence income. Dog Licences can be purchased online at www.licences.ie or in person at any Post Office. Customers having difficulty purchasing Dog Licences online can email

support@licences.ie or phone 1890 200090. The Annual Dog Licence fee remains at €20 while a Lifetime Dog Licence costs €140. Owners of multiple numbers of dogs can continue to purchase a General Dog Licence from Wexford County Council at a cost of €400. Local authorities retain their responsibilities for control of dogs and enforcement of dog licencing under the Control of Dogs Act. Wexford County Council reminds all dog owners that they must: ● Keep their dog under control when in public (best on a lead).

Have a current Licence for their dog. ● Microchip and register their dog. ● Muzzle certain breeds and keep them on a strong chain when in public (e.g. Alsatian, German Shepherd, Akita, Bull Te r r i e r s , D o b e r m a n , Rottweiler etc.) ● Clean up after their dog if it fouls in a public place. Wexford County Council’s Wardens will be carrying out additional licence check patrols over the coming weeks and months. The maximum fine for failure to licence your dog is €2,500. n ●

Pettitt’s Gala Race night

MAY CATHERINE REST IN PEACE. n

If you have a topic you’d like our vet to address please text us at SLANEY NEWS 087-2403310 or email: slaneynews@gmail.com

Our Services include: ✓ Full blood analysis - haematology - biochemistry ✓ Gas anaesthetic ✓ Digital X-rays ✓ Ultrasound ✓ Dermatological testing ✓ Kinesiology ✓ Bioenergy ✓ Prescription diets ✓ Herbal remedies ✓ Homeopathy ✓ Allergy testing

Pettitt’s Gala Race Night, enniscorthy Greyhound Track, August 2018. Pics: Dee O’Leary.

MOyNe veTeRiNARy hOSPiTAL Old Dublin Road, Enniscorthy. T: (053)9233187, 9236674. F: (053)9236674. E: moynevet@gmail.com

OPeNiNG hOuRS (6 DAyS A WeeK): 9.00am–1.00pm and 2.00pm–6.00pm Small animal clinic (please tel. for appointment): Daily 9.30–10.30am, 2.30–3.30pm, 5.00–6.00pm. 24-hour, on-call, Emergency Service: (053)9233187.

Slaney History

5 September 2018

www.slaneynews.com

If a picture tells a thousand words… Ibar Carty chronicles the 20th century in Enniscorthy & beyond

Ibar Carty can provide high quality prints of all photos in his series to date. Simply ring Ibar on 087-6729969 or email: ibar_carty@yahoo.ie or call into his premises on Castle Street (beside Athenaeum) and if you mention the Slaney News he’ll give you 20% OFF the price! don’t forget: Ibar specIalIses In recopyIng and restorIng old photos. call In any tIme for more InformatIon.

Ibar Carty has opened up his vast photo archives to the Slaney News. In this 85th of a series, Ibar shares some photos taken by P.A. Crane's mother, Geraldine, in 1924. All Pics © Ibar Carty.

Donohoe children from Meaugh, Ferns.

Michael Farrell from Shannon Hill.

Edward Donohoe from Clonhaston.

Guard J Beggan, Civic Guard Station, Ferns.

A local contributor looks at life today in Enniscorthy and beyond the VuLture Funds View from the Hill has written before about these insidious vulture funds who are destroying the very fabric of thousands of people’s lives in this country. Encouraged to come in here by the previous Fine Gael/Labour Government (remember Michael Noonan having a great crack at people’s misery, “Vultures do a great service”, cracked comical Noonan, “they clean up a lot of rotten carrion left behind by others”) and given generous tax breaks, these funds are now rampaging through the country at an alarming pace. Michael D’Arcy, Wexford T.D. and Junior Finance Minister, sees no problem with the vultures. Michael says that they are easy to deal with. Don’t know what planet he’s on but he certainly hasn’t been at the receiving end of these parasites. Over the next few weeks many people in the Enniscorthy area who had mortgages with PTSB, KBC and Ulster Bank will be receiving letters to the effect that their mortgage has been transferred to another entity. Whatever fancy name this company has you can be sure that it is a vulture fund. These funds work on the basis that they purchase your mortgage from your bank at about a

tenth of its value. The difference in the value of your mortgage is paid to your bank by the taxpayer. The vulture fund then demands the full mortgage repayment from you immediately and if you cannot come up with the money, which of course you can’t because if you could why would you have a mortgage in the first place, and when you can’t diffy up they will take legal proceedings against you. Our courts have been very obliging to the vulture funds invariably ruling in their favour and granting possession to the funds. All part of the system you see. Then you and your family are in deep trouble. The home that you have worked hard to create is on the brink and you don’t know where to turn. The other aspect of this scandalous sell-off of mortgages is that while the banks will practically give your mortgage to the vulture fund for nothing, the same bank will not even give the householder a small discount on the mortgage which in many cases would make the payments affordable. The one place where you should be able to get help is from our legislators. Those people we elect to Dail Eireann to represent us. However, our Wexford deputies have been remarkably quiet on this one. Brendan Howlin

View from the Hill can’t open his mouth as he was Minister for Public Reform and Expenditure and Noonan’s sidekick when the vultures were invited in, and as photographs in the public domain show, enjoyed many a joke and laugh with Noonan while imposing cruel austerity on the people of Ireland and Wexford. Paul Kehoe was equally a minister in the “invite vultures” government and obviously went along with the policy. In fairness to D’Arcy he was only a backbench TD at the time but his remarks since verify that he was in favour of the policy. James Browne has said nothing that I can find on the issue and

his party’s attitude to the vultures is very constrained to say the least. With the honourable exception of John McGuinness in Kilkenny who is currently demanding the immediate recall of the Dail to deal with this issue, the rest of that party apparently are not too upset at what the vultures are doing. Mick Wallace, in fairness, has criticised the vultures and made his feelings known on the matter. A further issue in regard to the vultures is their tax arrangement. If a small or private landlord rents out a property they must pay 42% tax on the rental income. The vultures pay no tax whatever on rental income.

The time has come for the Irish people to stand up and fight this nightmare. Tell your TDs that there is no vote here unless these vultures are stopped and that legislation is passed to immediately protect those who are in the line of fire from the vultures. There is little point in whinging about this and then come the next election returning the same faces again. Make it clear: No Vote unless vultures are thrown out. Furthermore, people with money should refuse to buy from vultures. Years ago if a family was thrown out of their home no person whatever would even attempt to purchase that property. The old saying was, “ They won’t have a day’s luck in it.” The same principal should apply today. Boycott the vultures and boycott anyone or any company which supports them by purchasing their ill-gotten gains. The time to fight back has arrived. All it needs is a leader or leaders. Lobbying Act The above act was introduced to prevent undercover lobbying of public officials by individuals or companies or other groups. Any person who lobbies a public representative or government department is bound under law to register that lobbying on the public register. No problem so far.

Another aspect of the Lobbying Act was that all officials of government departments or ministerial advisers who retired or left that employment would have to wait 12 months, as a cooling-off period, before they could take up employment with any firm who might be lobbying government on the issues of the day. In my opinion this should have been five years to ensure that their inside track was well and truly removed. However, and there is always a however, when dealing with matters like this, a clause was inserted to allow the retired official or adviser to apply for a derogation from this clause if he or she could verify that they would not directly contact any of their former colleagues on any issue for the twelve month period. Now that requires great principle and honesty from all concerned. As a matter of interest during 2017 six former officials and advisers applied for such derogations. Five of them were granted with the cooling-off period in two of the cases being as little as two months and in others approximately four months. That system seems to be working well, for some people. n We are often asked: Who is the “View from the Hill” columnist? All we can say is that the author’s surname is NOT Doyle!

Slaney Around the Region

www.slaneynews.com

CAIM…

BUNCLODY… buncLody LibrAry See Bunclody Library’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook. com/BunclodyLibrary/events where you can sign up for the monthly what’s on e-newsletter. Also see the website: http://www.wexford.ie/wex/Depa rtments/Library/WhatsOn/ bingo Every Weds night in River’s Edge at 9.00pm. €200 donated each month to a local charity.

caim Vintage is hosting its annual threshing day & road run on the 9th september 2018 at 1.00pm in rackard’s hardware/Pub, caim. There will be vintage tractors, cars and motor bikes as well as entertainment and

Julia and Eugene McEvoy, Bunclody, celebrating 60th wedding Anniversary at river's Edge, Bunclody. Pic: Jarlath Judge Photography 086-8661817.

games for children. It is in aid o f C o . We x f o rd H o s p i c e H o m e c a re , C a i m S e n i o r Citizens Outing and Caim Vintage Club Funds. Your support would be most welcome on 9th September. n

LADY’S ISLAND…

Art bAnK buncLody ARTBANK gallery, open every Tuesday to Saturday, 2pm to 5.30pm Do drop in! Follow ARTBANK Bunclody on Facebook for updates on all happenings in Bunclody’s dynamic art scene. Whist Monday nights in Day Care Centre. Some of the characters at the Streams of Bunclody Festival 20-22 July, 2018. Pic: Jarlath Judge Photography 086-8661817.

st Vincent de PAuL Local Confidential helpline 0873696883. Newspaper recycling is beside SuperValu in aid of S.V.P. ALcohoLics AnonyMous Local Meetings are held on Tuesdays & Saturdays at 8.30pm in Brennan’s Market Square.

leo Carthy weekend at our lady’s Island, August Bank Holiday weekend.

st MArys dAy centre 10am to 2pm… Mon 10th sept: Discussion on crime prevention with Sergeant Brendan Moore (Crime Prevention Officer). Mon 17th sept: Visit to Coolaught Gardens and Garden Centre. Mon 24th sept: Arts and Crafts. Cards, Darts, Bingo and lots more. New members welcome. Entrance fee: €4 incl Tea & Light Lunch. n

Presentation to Paddy Scallan for playing music and cheering up the crowds for 65 years: Ann & Paddy Scallan, Cllr. Ger Carthy, Assumpta Carthy and Alan Corcoran, South East radio.

CASTLEBRIDGE…

CAStlEBrIDGE SHow SuNDAy 12tH AuGuSt 2018.

Above: Jimmy Nolan, Show Committee, presents the Michael J Sinnott Perpetual Memorial trophy to Anthony Colfer, overall winner of show. right: Helena Murphy who got 1st prize in Art. Below right: Phyllis Gordon, Jimmy Nolan and Peg Kearney. Below left: Carthy Hart who won 1st in Art with her husband Dave.

POST OFFICES… deputy James browne has expressed serious concern at the revelation by An Post that Wexford is to be one of the worst hit counties in terms of upcoming post office closures. An Post has confirmed that 11 Wexford post offices will soon shut their doors. They are in Ballycogley, Ballywilliam, Bannow, Broadway, Camolin, Coolgreany, Duncannon, Foulksmills, Glynn, Kilmore Quay and Kiltealy. “The lack of a post office undermines a village’s viability. It is the withdrawal of the State from supporting rural life. There is a domino effect on the local economy caused by the removal of State services from villages and rural towns”, Deputy Browne remarked. “Rural post offices don't just provide irreplaceable services; they are a cornerstone of the local community, providing invaluable social connectivity that will be permanently lost with their closure”, Deputy Browne commented. “This Government’s silence on the issue speaks volumes. Rural Ireland has suffered under the current Government. Without broadband, rural communities cannot help themselves. Garda stations have closed. Local shops are strug-

gling to survive. Government inaction makes it more and more difficult for small villages to make their community a better place for all”, concluded Deputy Browne. sinn Féin general election candidate, cllr. Johnny Mythen, has described An Post’s plans to close 159 post office branches across rural ireland as an absolute scandal that must be resisted. Cllr. Mythen said that the announcement… is the latest outworking of decades of attacks on Ireland's rural post office network overseen by Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael governments. “The vital community role of the post office network has been ruthlessly undermined by successive Irish Governments as well as the EU.” “This week’s announcement makes it clear that Fine Gael is not up to the task of delivering… necessary rethink. Neither are Fianna Fáil who, despite their faux outrage this week, actually oversaw the closure of 288 rural post offices between 2005 and 2010. “The proposed post office closures announced this week must be resisted… Rural Ireland cannot take much more. It is time for us to shout ‘Stop!’, Cllr Mythen concluded. n

Slaney Motoring

caroline gets motoring review by Caroline Kidd

Mitsubishi EclipsE cross Mitsubishi has a lot of respect in the irish market for building tough off-roaders and suVs like the Pajero and outlander. With ever-growing demand for stylish suVs that are more at home on the school run than on the farm, the brand has responded with the new Mitsubishi eclipse cross midsize suV. Pricing starts from €27,900 in ireland, placing the eclipse cross firmly among the hyundai tucson and nissan Qashqai set. There is no doubt that the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is an exciting new model for the brand, with Mitsubishi citing it as the first of a new generation of cars for them that are ‘more

capable and desirable’. Certainly in the metal the Eclipse Cross has a lot of presence and Mitsubishi is pitching it as an SUV coupé. The styling is shown off to particular good effect in Diamond Red Metallic, a special new red paint developed for the Eclipse Cross and applied using a new chromatic painting process. The ride height might be high like an SUV but inside Mitsubishi has managed to package something of a sporty, coupé-like feel. The centre tunnel is quite high for an SUV and the steering wheel sits more low so there is a pleasant, snug feel to the cabin. Mitsubishi describes the interior as ‘cock-

auto rEpair Enniscorthy

NCT Preparation – Repairs – Timing Belts Clutches – General Servicing – Etc No job too big or too small NCRS, Old Dublin Road, Enniscorthy (opposite Cooney Furlong / Gala) Tel: 086-8299431 – 053 9233033 – Email: ncrallying@yahoo.ie

5 September 2018

www.slaneynews.com

pit style’ and the quality of the interior is a step up for Mitsubishi with some nice soft touch materials and stylish piano black and silver trim. There is a 7-inch touchscreen display on the dashboard combined with a new touchpad controller that pairs seamlessly to smartphones with Apple Car Play and Android Auto. The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross might be a looker but it retains the sort of practicality that should please family buyers. The rear legroom is excellent and even in width the Eclipse Cross seems generously proportioned for this class of vehicle. The rear seats can also slide and recline. The boot opens to reveal

411 litres with the five seats in their normal position so that's a bit on the small side compared to some rivals. There are three trim levels f o r I re l a n d : I n v i t e ( f ro m €27,900), Intense (from €29,900) and Instyle (from €34,900). The entry model is well-equipped including 16" alloy wheels, reversing camera, touchscreen, automatic air conditioning, four electric windows, cruise control, forward collision mitigation, lane departure warning, auto high beam and front fog lamps. The top of the range Instyle model I drove was bursting with equipment including notables like full leather upholstery,

every month bunclody native caroline Kidd brings you the best from the world of motoring, including car reviews, news and more. caroline is a member of the irish Motoring Writers’ Association (iMWA) and a jury member for irish car of the year. you can follow her blog changing Lanes at www.changinglanes.ie. head-up display, premium stereo, blind spot warning, lane change assist and rear cross traffic alert. At launch, the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is powered by an all-new 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine developing 163hp and 250Nm of torque, though a diesel is on the way in 2019. A six-speed manual comes as standard but a CVT automatic is also available. The current range is front wheel drive only but Mitsubishi Ireland says that four wheel drive will be available. On the road the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross gets perky performance from its 1.5-litre petrol engine. With 163hp it's got a lot more power than what some of the more mainstream rivals are offering in their petrol ranges, but the running costs are a bit steeper too: motor tax is €390 per year and my fuel consumption was 7l/100km over a week of driving. But this engine makes easy and sometimes entertaining progress in the Eclipse Cross. Refinement is good with extensive sound insulation within the body panels as well as the use of soundproof glazing and a floor silencer material. Mitsubishi has tuned the suspension and steering for a more engaging drive and the results are a mixed bag. It's fine by class standards with direct steering and reasonable composure through bends, but there's not enough feedback in the steering or willingness to

€10,000 loan paid back weekly over 5 years

hunker down in corners to fully deliver on the promise of a sporty SUV. While the car is generally comfortable on the smooth stuff, the ride can be bumpy in town. The distinctive SUV coupé style of the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross and its sporty stance will certainly draw attention to this one, while Mitsubishi has managed to capture some uniqueness in the interior too. Families will love the spacious interior, while the engine is a powerful match for the car. Equipment l e v e l s a re h i g h t o o w i t h Mitsubishi’s eight year warranty for extra peace of mind. Not delivering fully on the sporty driving dynamics seems like a missed opportunity as the Eclipse Cross is a genuinely well-executed idea of an SUVcoupé among more vanilla competitors. Regardless, the Eclipse Cross is a great addition to Mitsubishi's portfolio and the bold, stylish design is a mark of great things to come from the Japanese brand. Model tested: Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Instyle 1.5L Turbo. Price: €34,900 (range starts at €27,900). Engine: 1.5-litre turbo petrol. Power: 163hp. Torque: 250Nm. 0-100km/h: 10.3 seconds. Top speed: 205km/h. Economy: 6.6l/100km. CO2 emissions: 151g/km. Motor tax: €390 per year. n

Abbey Square, Enniscorthy Tel: 053 9233835 W: www.enniscorthycu.ie Facebook: /enniscorthycu

€45.48 p.w.

Total amount repaid €11,822.22 Rate 6.9% (APR 7.1%)

Regulated by Central Bank of Ireland

6.9%

Loans subject to approval. Terms & Conditions apply.

This space can be yours for just €25+VAT Tel: 087-2403310

Slaney News

www.slaneynews.com

Enniscorthy Vocational Collage Grad Ball

ENNISCortHy VoCAtIoNAl CollEGE GrAD BAll GAtHErING At trEACy’S HotEl, AuGuSt 2018. left: Anthony larkin and Aoibhe Donohoe. Above left: Jack Finucane and Cerys Murnane. Above right: Claudia Doyle, Sarah o’Connor-Cole, Nicola ryan and Natalie Sherlock. Below left: Four Best Friends Jack Davis, Chris Byrne, Jamie Boyd and Michael Andrews. Below right: Katie Saunders, Sophie and Kirsty Fitzpatrick, Dylan reilly and Caprice and her dad Simon Jordan who travelled home from England for the Grad.

Coláiste Bríde Graduation Ball Gathering at Enniscorthy Rugby Club, August 2018

Above left: Mathew Balfe and Jade Clarke. Above: Sophie thompson and Bradley Fortune. Above right: lily owens, Isabelle Sinnott and tJ owens. left: Kyle o’rourke and Bobbie Hendrick. right: theresa, Chloe and Brian Davis.

Slaney News

Diary Dates

enniscorthy eye a column by Joseph Doyle

congrats…

ems anD eDg news… enniscorthy Musical society has just announced that its 46th production will be SISTER ACT. The wonderful production team will be – Director: Imelda McDonagh, Musical Director: Kevin Kennedy, Choreographer: Anne Marie Cooney. Based on the film of the same name, this feel-good musical comedy tells the story of aspiring disco diva Deloris Van Cartier. Having witnessed a crime, Deloris finds herself in hiding, under police orders, in the last place she would ever have expected – a

5 September 2018

www.slaneynews.com

convent, with a surprising outcome. At the time of going to press, best wishes to enniscorthy drama group with their Black ‘47 movie premiere night fundraiser in Gorey. M e a n w h i l e p l a n s a re advanced for Enniscorthy Drama Group’s first venture into Pub Theatre. An original play written and directed by Tom Reddy will be performed later this year in various pubs in town. More details next month. – Joseph Doyle

 Well done to Shamrock Rovers over 35s on winning their league.  Congrats to Adrienne and all the team involved in the recent run of the musical Buddy. A brilliant show!  Congrats to Enniscorthy Golf Club – winners of the recent men’s Provincial Towns Cup.  Well done to Treacy’s Hotel and Kevin Cooney on the success of the recent Folk & Ballad Festival held in the Templeshannon area. It is hoped to extend the festival next year to include more pubs all around town.  Congrats to the Blackstairs Blues Festival committee –



 



the line-up looks brilliant for this coming weekend. Well done to Cllr John O’Rourke and Beneath My Angels Wings on their successful fundraiser and presentation of a Cuddle Cot to Wexford General Hospital. Congrats to local man, Michael Bowler, the new Irish champion pole-vaulter. Best wishes to Wexford boxer, Niall Kennedy, boxing soon in the USA on the same fightcard as Katie Taylor. Best wishes to the new Garda Chief Superintendent in Co. Wexford, Paddy McMenamin. – Joseph Doyle

c.F. news & events

reguLAr eVents:

traditional irish Music night every Friday at Stamps. Acoustic session every Thursday night in 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. Thurs nights: Casual acoustic fireside session. toss Kavanaghs: Live music every weekend. 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 on Monday & Thursday Nights. 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.

LooKing AheAd:      

● 20th Paris to Nice cycle in France. Sept 14th. ● Head to Head (Howth to Bray) walk Sunday 16th Sept. ● Watch out for an Enniscorthy Spice of Life variety concert fundraiser for CF taking place on 21st Sept in The Presentation Centre. See elsewhere on this page. ● Paddy Kieran’s Walk in Romania. Sept 28th to Oct 7th. ● SSE Airtricity Dublin City Marathon. Oct 28th. ● For more CF events throughout 2018 – check out: www.cfireland.ie

   

strictly a huge success!



c o n g r At u L At i o n s t o ALAn o'brien And ALL the dAncers Who MAde the recent strictLy coMe dAncing FundrAiser For sLAney seArch & rescue such A success rAising A MAssiVe €8,800. The chairman, committee and members of Slaney Search & Rescue would like to say a massive ‘thank you’ to Alan O’Brien, all the dancers, sponsors and the general public who turned out on both fundraising nights to support all the contestants in the competition and well done to PJ Leacy and Mary Murphy on winning. – Joseph Doyle

 

See main entertainment listing page 17. Blackstairs Blues Festival, Enniscorthy, 7-9th September. Ryan O’Shaughnessy in Presentation Centre on 15th September. South East Radio Hospitality Awards Gala Dinner in Amber Springs Hotel, Gorey on 17th September. Culture Night in Enniscorthy Castle, 21st September. See page 15. Table Quiz Benefit Night for Michael Mossy Rigley, in Bellefield, Saturday 22nd September. Plus music by Reilly’s Men. Spice of Life variety concert. 21st September. See poster this page. Bernard Casey & Fred Cooke. The Presentation Centre. 28th Sept. A Dubliners tribute, All For Me Grog, Presentation Centre, 5th Oct. Future is Bright Dinner Dance. 5th October, 7.30pm. To raise funds for Slaney Search and Rescue and Pieta House, Wexford. Dine in style and dance the night away to the sounds of Stephen Murphy and his Rockabilly Band followed by Disco. Door prizes and raffle. Tickets from committee members and the Riverside Park Hotel. A play, The Mental, is in The Presentation Centre on 12th October. The Wexford Spiegeltent features everyone from the Boomtown Rats to Bosco! 12-28th October. The Fureys are in the Riverside Park Hotel on 14th October. – 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.

right: PJ leacy and Mary Murphy, representing treacy’s Hotel, winners of the Strictly Dancing competition in aid of Slaney Search & rescue. Below: organisers, participants and memebrs of Slaney Search & rescue at the handing over of the cheque for €8,800.

Slaney Sport

www.slaneynews.com

Wexford GAA goes to the dogs Another very successful Wexford gAA race night was held last month at enniscorthy dog track under the auspices of cairde Loch garman. It was a fun evening with lots of good racing, a plethora of mini games organised by B o b b y G o ff , M a rg u e r i t e Furlong, Angela McCormack and their Coiste na nOg team, lots of raffle prizes and plenty of photos and autographs with some of our Senior County Hurlers including Matthew O’ Hanlon, Liam Ryan, Paul Morris, Kevin Foley, Mark Fanning and Shaun Murphy. Our sincere thanks to the lads for being available and accessible making it a special

and memorable evening for the many children present. Our thanks to main sponsor Molloy Metal Recycling and all those who sponsored races or placed ads in the race programme and all those who very generously donated prizes for the raffle, and to the staff at Enniscorthy Dog Track. The Race Committee under Jim Byrne and Eanna Martin did a wonderful job with all proceeds going to the enhancement and development of all our Wexford teams. And to all who attended on the night we say thank you for continuing to support us supporting them. – maria nolan

Above: Alice and linda Benson at the Cairde loch Garman annual race Night. Below: reece and riain o’Gorman at the Cairde loch Garman annual race Night. Below left: Group of young fans with wexford hurlers Kevin Foley, Matthew o’Hanlon, liam ryan, Shaun Murphy, Mark Fanning and Paul Morris at Cairde loch Garman race Night.

Above: Group of young fans with wexford hurlers Kevin Foley, Matthew o’Hanlon, liam ryan, Shaun Murphy, Mark Fanning and Paul Morris at Cairde loch Garman race Night. Below: tony McEntee (McCauley Chemists) and Peter Maher with wexford hurlers Kevin Foley, Mark Fanning, liam ryan, Shaun Murphy and Matthew o’Hanlon. All Pics: Maria Nolan.

All Pics: Maria Nolan.

Schools Soccer Coaching Scheme

Hillbrook Lawn Tennis Club Enniscorthy Junior Tennis classes start back on Saturday afternoons starting Saturday 15th September with Tennis Ireland Coach Ashley Wynne. For more information and to register follow the link: https://goo.gl/forms/eXTj9Ckaq59REGT23 n

the schools soccer coaching scheme recently hosted a camp in the gaelscoil, drumgoold, for four days for children aged 5 years to 13 years. A range of various sporting activities were played from hurling, soccer, to rounders and dodge ball. The group departed for Secret Valley Wildlife Park on one of the days and arrived in time to meet the new monkeys brought in from Holland that morning which was great for the children to see.

The Schools Soccer Coaching Scheme sincerely appreciates the support of Wexford County Council as without their assistance the camp would not be subsidised. Thanks to Judy Heffernan and the board of management for giving the group the use of the facilities in Gaelscoil. Thanks also to the coaches and the voluntary helpers. The next camp will be at Halloween and will, once again, be organised by Cllr John O'Rourke. n

Presentation to Rapparees/Starlights Michael is national champion

Ger Devereux Memorial Walk/Run 2018 The Ger Devereux Memorial Walk/Run 2018 is scheduled for 9th September, meeting at Bellefield Gaa Complex. Registration at 10am with the walk commencing at 11am. Funds raised last year were used to fund four defibrillators and train over 30 people in AED in the Enniscorthy area. It is hoped to continue this work this year, aiding heart-care services in the Enniscorthy area, to provide more defibrillators and training supported by Enniscorthy Red Cross.

Members of rapparees/Starlights GAA Club were recently presented with €1,500 worth of equipment by Beko for promoting best practice in schools and club from Nursery to Adult, and in recognition of the army of volunteers giving of their time and talents on a daily basis, week in, week out, and committed to the ethos of coaching, education and support of all players and club personnel. Pic: Maria Nolan.

26-year-old Michael bowler from caim is the new national pole vault champion. n

Slaney Arts & Heritage

5 September 2018

Countess Markievicz - A Woman of Substance Anne haverty, novelist and biographer, gave an interesting and informative talk to the large audience at the Athenaeum, enniscorthy, on 30th August, on that great lady of irish politics – countess Markievicz. A library event, introduced by Librarian Jarlath Glynn, who said that there was no more fitting place for a lecture on Countess Markievicz to be held than the Athenaeum with its 1916 background. Anne Haverty became emotional when she spoke of her late husband Poet Anthony Cronin’s memories of the Athenaeum, both the pool hall and the dance hall, and said that she imagined Anthony having some good times at dances there. In her lecture Anne spoke warmly of the animated Countess, born Constance Gore Booth to Anglo Irish, Church of Ireland gentry at Lissadell, Co. Sligo, in 1868. Taught to ride

l-r: Anne laverty (author) with Maria Nolan.

and shoot by her father, Henry Gore Booth, Arctic explorer and benevolent landlord and described by friend, neighbour and poet W.B. Yeats as ‘a gazelle’. Constance, a woman ahead of her time, became interested in Irish nationalism and social l-r: Eileen Morrissey (County librarian), John Carley (wexford Co. Co.), issues in an era when Cllr Barbara-Anne Murphy, Cllr Johnny Mythen, Gráinne Doran (Archivist women were not wexford Co. Co.), Anne laverty (author), liz Hore (Enniscorthy Municipal District Manager), Jarlath Glynn (librarian). Pic: Maria Nolan. allowed to vote in Following the lecture, Cllr Released in 1917 she conelections or to become Members of Parliament and yet in her verted to Catholicism and in Johnny Mythen presented Anne short lifetime of 59 years she 1918 became the first woman Haverty with a framed copy of ran a soup kitchen during the ever elected to the British House the first article her late husband James Larkin 1913 Lockout, of Commons, refused to take Anthony Cronin had written joined James Connolly`s Irish her seat and along with other Sinn for The Echo newspaper back in Citizen Army and became sec- Fein TDs formed the first Dáil 1948 and a copy of his poem ond in command donning Éireann and became the first ‘What’s the News’ commisbritches and fighting shoulder to woman in the world to become sioned by Wexford Co. Council shoulder with the men of 1916 a cabinet Minister – she was for the 1916 Commemorations in St. Stephen’s Green and upon Minister for Labour from 1919 - in recognition of Anthony as ‘one of our own’ and in tribute surrendering is reported to have 1922. Most definitely a woman of to Anne for her insightful lecture kissed her revolver before handsubstance, Countess Markievicz on the larger-than-life Countess. ing it over to a British Officer. What a wonderful film her Sentenced to death for her died on 15th July 1927 in a pubpart in the Rising, she said to her lic ward in Sir Patrick Dun’s life story would make – any takers out there in Hollywood captors when the sentenced was Hospital, Dublin. I r i s h p l a y w r i g h t S e a n land! reduced to imprisonment in Anne Haverty’s biography Aylesbury Prison, Buckingham- O`Casey said of her, ‘One thing shire, because of her sex, ‘I wish she had in abundance – physi- on the Countess is titled Countess your lot had the decency to shoot cal courage; with that she was Markievicz – Irish Revolutionary. – maria nolan clothed as with a garment.’ me.’

countdown to KEnnEdy summEr school

tV and radio broadcaster Miriam o’Callagh helps to launch the Kennedy Summer School. Pic: Mary Browne.

Countdown to the sixth annual Kennedy Summer School. New Ross set for €225,000 Economic Impact. The countdown is on to the sixth annual Kennedy Summer School, which is set to see an influx of visitors from across the country and the globe descend on New Ross for three days of political and cultural debate, public interviews and lectures along with a series of social events including the Tea Party of the year! The Summer School officially opens on September 6th, and will be officiated by the daughter of Bobby Kennedy, Ms. Kerry Kennedy. Kerry is the president of Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Foundation. A limited number of tickets to some of the free events remain for a now otherwise sold-out Kennedy Summer School. See kennedysummerschool.ie for further details and updates on the live streaming of 2018 summer school events. Follow @JFK_SS on Twitter. n

storytElling at Enniscorthy castlE

CAROLINE IS NEW READER IN RESIDENCE

Caroline Busher

Well known Wexford author, Caroline Busher, has been awarded the Reader in Residence at Wexford Co. Council Public Library Service. In this residency, Caroline will work with children, parents, carers, teachers, volunteers and staff in libraries, community centres and schools, and bring them with her into this new world of ideas, knowledge and experience, that can be found in literature and reading.

From this Caroline will show them where to find their own book, in their friendly local library and at the mobile library. She will also organise events, with the librarians in each library, where parents and children can explore and enjoy reading and other family literacy activities together. Throughout this residency she will design and deliver a programme of activities designed to promote literacy and enjoyment of reading and library usage with children,

young people and their families. Caroline is no stranger to libraries and has been a champion for books and reading for children for many years. She has a First Class Honours MA in Creative Writing from UCD and specialised in children’s literature. She is an author with Poolbeg Press and has published two books “The Girl Who Ate the Stars” earlier this year and “The Ghosts of Magnificent Children” in 2016. n

Baya Salmon-Hawk (right) telling stories outside Enniscorthy Castle durng the recent rockin’Food Festival.

An Unfolding Portrait – exhibition by Helen McLean i was delighted to be at the opening of An unfolding Portrait – an exhibition of the beautiful work of helen McLean, on 28th July, at the Presentation centre, enniscorthy. Helen is a beautiful and charming woman now living and working in Co. Wexford and we are extremely fortunate to have her on our doorstep where we can witness and appreciate her magnificent talent as she moves effortlessly between painting, mosaic and glass to create descriptive dreamlike imagery. Speaking to the Presentation audience she said that she loves colour and energy and that is evident in all her pieces, they are vibrant, colourful and exquisite. ‘I use a lot of gold in my work because it is the closest you can get to sunlight and I love all

things bright and bathed in light’, she continued. Helen was delighted to introduce Tweeting Goddess Samantha Kelly to formally open her Exhibition. Bubbly, social media guru Sam Kelly became emotional

telling how she became a student of Helen`s when she was trying to find herself and her niche following treatment for addiction and has never looked back. She is a huge fan of Helen`s work, her favourite piece in

the current Exhibition is the work titled The Forest of Memories and she encouraged everyone to get the word out there telling everyone about the Exhibition. Curator Lisa Byrne thanked

Artist Helen Mclean with tweeting Goddess Samantha Kelly who launched the Exhibition. Pic: Maria Nolan.

everyone for turning out and said that The Presentation Centre was thrilled to be hosting the wonderful Exhibition which would run until 7th September. Helen’s work is so varied and can be seen anywhere from

churches to ornate gardens in Ireland, England, Scotland, the USA and of course Wexford. Well done once again to the Presentation for bringing her talent to us. – maria nolan

l-r: lar o’Duinn, Helen Mclean and lisa Byrne at the Exhibition of Helen’s work at the Presentation Centre, Enniscorthy. Pic: Maria Nolan.

Slaney Arts & Wexford Scene

www.slaneynews.com

Around Wexford Town with Patrick Hogan

Kennedy Park School – Junior Infants – First Day

Niamh o’Brien, lauren whelan, Emma Busher, Aoife Cassidy, at St Peter’s, wexford, graduation.

Marie Dunne`s class

Participants in the recent wexworld Scifi Fantasy Festival. Pic: Patrick Hogan.

Heather Cody, Pat redmond, oonagh latchford at the opening of the Country of yeats exhibition in Kamera 8 Gallery. Pic: Patrick Hogan.

Images of Autism: A photography project and exhibition at wexford library. Pic: Patrick Hogan.

Site identified for new Wexford Educate Together primary school Wexford td James browne has been informed that a preferred site has been identified for a new educate together national school in Wexford town. A site acquisition management team is now in place and the Department of Education and Skills is currently in negotiations with the landowner.

Deputy Browne serves as Chair of the school’s Board of Management and has been working on the project for many years along with the board of management, staff and school principal Maria Caesar. Almost 170 pupils attend the school and its numbers are growing rapidly. The school is currently located in temporary accommodation in Clonard. However,

the school’s current building is now up for sale. “As a TD but also Chair of the Board of Management of the School I am delighted to get this news... Hopefully the purchase will go through quickly and the school, which is in temporary accommodation, can look forward to a new… state-ofthe-art school in the near future”, Deputy Browne concluded. n

oFFICIAl oPENING oF tHE NEw wExForD GArDA StAtIoN oN 1St AuGuSt 2018.

Above: Chief Superintendent Patrick McMenamin, second from left, Acting Garda Commissioner Donal Ó Cualáin, Minister Kevin Boxer Moran, Minister Michael D’Arcy, Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan, Minister Paul Kehoe, and Superintendent Jim Doyle. right: Some of the “old stock” larry Brennan, Mick Daly, tom Geraghty, Dick Conway, tom Cantwell, and Chief Superintendent Catherine Kehoe (former Sergeant Kehoe) wexford.

lisa thornhill`s class

yvonne Flynn’s class

Slaney Ads

5 September 2018

IN THE

OF YOUR HOME ONLY

ONLY

The

79c

45c

Lunc he s made easy

SuperValu Tuna Chunks in Brine 160g - €4.94/kg SuperValu 6 Oval White Pitta Breads 360g - €1.25/kg

2 FO R

ONLY

€3

€ 1.29

ONLY

OVER 3,0 00 QUALITY SUPERVALU PRODUCTS across the store...

35c SuperValu Cream Crackers 200g - €1.75/kg

ONLY

SuperValu Multigrain/Sea Salt & Black Pepper Crackers 170g - 185g, €7.59/kg - €6.97/kg

€2 EACH SuperValu Grated Cheese Range 200g - €10/kg

€ 2.29 ONLY

€ 2.95

SuperValu Kid’s Water 10 x 250ml - €1.18/ltr

SuperValu No Added Sugar Super Sun Orange/Apple & Blackcurrant Pouch 10 x 200ml - €1.15/ltr

ONLY

2 FO R

ONLY

€ 1.74

€ 3.50

€ 2.09

SuperValu Chocolate Hazelnut Spread 400g - €4.35/kg

€1.99 EACH SuperValu Deli Style Range 150g - €13.27/kg

2 FO R

€3

SuperValu 8 Tortilla Wraps 496g - €4.21/kg

€1.99 EACH SuperValu Soup Range 400g - €4.98/kg

Consider easy after school dinners with our SuperValu range...

HALF PRICE

€5

BUNDLE OFFER

Lamb IRISH

Now €7.24/kg PETTITT’S SLEEDA FARM SPRING LAMB LEG was €14.49/kg

BUY 1 SuperValu Chicken Goujons 320g +1 + 1 SuperValu Roast Potatoes 750g + 1 SuperValu Cod Fish Fingers 300g + 1 SuperValu Garden Peas 750g (Details In-store or Online)

Offer available from 6th September.