Slaney News, Issue 105, Jan 2019

PROTECT YOURSELF THIS WINTER! Strenghten Your Immune Sysytem.

We can help – call in today and get the solution you need.

ONE STEP It’s All CLOSER TO About YOU ! HEALTHY LIVING!

ISLAND ROAD, ENNISCORTHY 053-9233601, 086-2457664

KAVANAGH’S GARAGE

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

€ €

Auto Maintenance & Repairs – Diagnostics – Pre-NCT and DOE Tests – Clutches, Brakes, etc – Breakdown Assistance

Serving Enniscorthy, Bunclody, and surrounding area since 2010 €

BIGGEST CIRCULPAAPTEIROINNTHE

OF ANY NEWS HY AREA ENNISCORT

€

€

Your local FREE community newspaper

Issue 105 - Wednesday - 9 January 2019 € €

€

Adamstown, Askamore, Ballaghkeen, Ballindaggin, Ballycarney, Ballyduff, Ballyedmond, Ballyhoge, Ballymurn, Blackwater, Boolavogue, Bree, Bunclody, Camolin, Castledockrell, Clohamon, Clonroche, Courtnacuddy, Curracloe, Enniscorthy, Ferns, Galbally, Glenbrien, Killanne, Kilmuckridge, Kilmyshall, Kiltealy, Marshalstown, Monageer, Monamolin, Oylegate, Oulart, Poulpeasty, Raheenduff, Rathnure, Screen, The Harrow.

TECHNOLOGY PARK – RAPID PAT MURPHY PROGRESS Oil Ltd. Celebrating 30 Years in business!

Family-owned Wexford company providing you with a reliable and quality service since 1988

Complete an order this January or February 2019 to be entered in a draw to win 500L of Home Heating Oil

Your chance to

WIN 500L

(minimum order of €200 to enter)

of Home Heating Oil

The Slaney News is delighted to welcome Cllr Keith Doyle on board with a regular column in 2019. Cllr Doyle is a longstanding public representative for Enniscorthy and is the current Chairman of Wexford County Council. Nobody is better placed to keep our readers posted about the positive developments for the town, both underway and in the pipeline.

In this issue (page 8) Cllr Doyle

writes about Enniscorthy’s new Technology Park currently under construction beside St. Senan’s Hospital which is expected to provide hundreds of jobs for the town in the near future.

Planning permission has just been granted for the first two of potentially eight large office buildings on the site.

Cllr Doyle will write about other major projects, set for the town, in future issues. n

Happy New Year to All Our Clients

Thanks for all your support in 2018

about our Easy Pay Budget Plan AllAsk Major Credit & Laser Cards Accepted Delivering Kerosene, Diesel, Gas Oil, Agri Diesel to homes, farms and businesses all around Co. Wexford.

Wishing all our customers a Happy and Peaceful New Year

Tel: 053-9255219 RATHNURE – ENNISCORTHY

Turning the sod on Enniscorthy’s new Technology Park in August 2018.

Pic: Patrick Browne.

The first thing they’ll notice is your smile Transform your smile with discreet, fast and affordable teeth straightening options with Smiles Dental.

Book your free consultation today.

10% off

Smiles Dental Wexford Phone: 053 912 2008 Email: wexford@smiles.ie

g.

Teeth Straightenin T&Cs apply. See www.smiles.ie.

Smiles Dental Enniscorthy Phone: 053 923 6612 Email: enniscorthy@smiles.ie

KAVANAGH’S PHARMACY ✚ DUFFRY HILL, ENNISCORTHY. TEL: 053-9234660.

Have a Healthy and Happy New Year

from Everyone at Kavanagh's Pharmacy

Slaneynews: February issue will be out on Weds 6th February 2019

Double Was €299 NOW €160

ORDER NOW WHILE STOCKS LAST

DOUBLE BEDS – Pick any Colour and Style – NOW €399

SILVER BLUE LILAC GOLD TEAL

CHOCOLATE

RED BLACK

AVAILABLE IN:

HEADBOARD, BASE AND MATTRESS – BARGAIN

5ft x 3ft, 6ft x 4ft, 8ft x 5ft, 6ft 6ins x 10ft, plus hall runners

Available in Sizes: 5ft x 3ft, 6ft x 4ft, 8ft x 5ft

BEAUTIFUL HEAVY, SHAGGY MATS… REDUCED TO CLEAR

This ad has been deliberately placed sideways at the advertiser’s request

Single Double King

MATTRESSES 12” THICK

SUPER RANGE OF RUBBER MATS Available 5ft x 3ft, 6ft x 4ft, 8ft x 5ft

2ft x 1ft, 3ft x 2ft, 4ft x 2ft, 5ft x 3ft, 6ft x 4ft, 7ft x 5ft, 8ft x 5ft, 6ft6ins x 10ft, 9ft6ins x 12ft

RUG & MAT SIZES IN STORE:

FURNITURE

ALL COLOURS / SIZES – BEST SELLER MACHINE WASHABLE – NON SLIP

BARGAIN BUY

NEW RUG DESIGNS – IN STORE NOW!

MATTRESSES

TRADITIONAL RUGS, GREAT RANGE, ALL CLEARING, 6ft x 4ft, 8ft x 5ft, 6ft6ins x 10ft, 7ft6ins x 11ft6ins

N I s 0 0 0 1,

S E C I R P G N I Z A M A T A K C O ST

LARGEST RUGS & MATS SHOWROOM IN LEINSTER – WHOLESALE PRICES

ACROSS FROM MAIN POST OFFICE – BETWEEN BANK OF IRELAND AND THE NEW EUROGIANT

MILL PARK ROAD, ENNISCORTHY – TEL 053 9235633

SALE STARTS THURS 10TH JAN, 10AM

THE MARKET HOUSE

BARGAIN BARGAIN

2 Slaney Ad 9 January 2019

OIL CLOTH - GREAT RANGE NOW IN STORE

DEPOSITS TAKEN ON ALL STOCK

66” X 54” NOW €45 66” X 72” NOW €50 90” X 90” NOW €70. AVAILABLE IN: BLACK - CHOCOLATE - SILVER - FUSCHIA PINK - PURPLE - GREEN - TEAL CREAM – ALL GOING FAST!

BLACKOUT CURTAINS

GET MORE SLEEP!

1,000s of pairs of curtains fully lined 20% OFF Net Curtains – 20% OFF Curtain Poles 4ft–7ft were €20, NOW 2 FOR €35 Great range of Oil Cloth table cloth in stock Throws – great range, 2 sizes 20% OFF BEDWARE & MATCHING CURTAINS 20% OFF GOOD RANGE OF LAMPSHADES & BATHSETS 20% OFF SEE OUR FANTASTIC RANGE OF CURTAINS, COUCH THROWS & CUSHION COVERS TO BRIGHTEN EVERY HOME GREAT RANGE OF WINDOW NET CURTAINS AND VOILE CURTAINS

FANTASTIC RANGE OF BED LINEN & FULLY-LINED CURTAINS TO MATCH SINGLE, DOUBLE, KING

NET CURTAINS FROM €2.99 YARD. ALL IN STOCK. DROPS: 40”, 45”, 48”, 54”, 60”, 63”, 72”, 81”

CLEAROUT OF FULLY LINED CURTAINS, BEDDING AND HOMEWARES

SINGLE, DOUBLE, KING & SUPERKING QUILT COVERS AMAZING VALUE FROM €10.

ALL SIZE VALANCE SHEETS €10 ALL SIZE FLAT SHEETS €10

FITTED SHEETS ONLY €6.

BARGAIN OF THE WEEK!

OPENING HOURS: MON TO SAT 10AM–6PM. SUNDAY 1-5PM.

This ad has been deliberately placed sideways at the advertiser’s request AN ALADDIN’S CAVE – EVERYTHING UNDER THE ONE ROOF – OVER 10,000 SQ.FT. OF FURNITURE, RUGS, CURTAINS, BEDDING, FASHIONS AND SHOES. CALL IN AND SEE CARMEL FOR FREE INTERIOR DESIGN SERVICE – OVER 25 YEARS DESIGNING INTERIORS.

LS! IA EC SP AY ND SU R PE SU H IT W M 5P 1AY ND SU Y SHOP OPEN EVER S IAL EC SP AY ND SU R PE SU D AN ALS DE R OU ALL R FO e” us Ho t rke Ma e SEE FACEBOOK: “Enniscorthy Th

NICE RANGE OF WALLPAPER IN STOCK TO MATCH ALL OUR INTERIORS

PER ROLL

€10

JUST

66” X 54” NOW €35 66” X 72” NOW €40 90” X 90” NOW €55 AVAILABLE IN: BLACK - CHOCOLATE SILVER - FUSCHIA - PINK - PURPLE GREEN - TEAL - CREAM

FULLY LINED EYELET CURTAINS CLEARANCE

HOMEWARES

MASSIVE HALF PRICE SALE ON SELECTED ITEMS

S U O H T E K R A M E H T IN LY ON

! ! !

A Z N A N O B S E HOMEWAR E, ENNISCORTHY

www.slaneynews.com Slaney Ad 3

4

Slaney News

9 January 2019

comment

THE OUTLETS! 230 OUTLETS! THE SLANEY SLANEY NEWS NEWS ISISNOW NOWAVAILABLE AVAILABLE IN IN 230

The month of December just passed brought lots to be proud of here in Enniscorthy – the wonderful festive lighting throughout the town, the magic of Santa’s Enchanted Castle, the popular Enniscorthy Gala Christmas Draw with about 45 local businesses participating (and one lucky winner of a holiday worth €1,500!), Kilcannon’s Winter Wonderland, the IFA’s live crib, various craft fairs, carol services, etc, and the opening of the impressive new visitor centre and restaurant at Wheelock Fruits in Finchogue just outside Enniscorthy.

But there was one obvious low point during the month – the flooding in the town on Saturday 15th December. I recently bumped into former Councillor Jackser Owens who expressed his anger at the lack of progress on the flood defence scheme. He was upset for the business community who suffered during the December flood and was upset also for the people of the Island Road who, although they escaped flooding on this occasion, have to live with the very real threat of flooding every winter. Mr Owens was concerned that the flood defence scheme may never get built and that the money earmarked for the project could go elsewhere.

I have since spoken with various parties involved with the flood defence project including Larry McHale, Project Resident Engineer, and I am assured that the following official timeline is achievable.

– 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: 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 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 –––––––––––––––––––– Alba Restaurant Shang Hai

Golden City Galo Chargrill Riverside Park Hotel Via Veneto The Bailey Dunnes TOP shop/filling station Lotus House Greenville Stores ABC Takeaway T. Doyle’s 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 Beauty Booth 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

SLANEY NEWS

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 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 Scissors Sisters Put A Bow On It

Zelca Massage Therapy Enniscorthy

SLANEY NEWS, CLONHASTON, CLONHASTON,ENNISCORTHY ENNISCORTHY SLANEY NEWS, Tel: 087-2403310 slaneynews@gmail.com

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

BALLAGHKEEN:

Donohoes Foodstore BALLAGHKEEN:

Sawdust Inn BALLYCARNEY: BALLYCARNEY: Jenny’s Diner BALLYEDMOND/WELLS: BALLYEDMOND/WELLS: Downes Gala BALLYMURN: BALLYMURN: Peter Doyle’s Costcutter Ballymurn Credit Union.

BLACKWATER: BLACKWATER: Londis Post Office BOOLAVOGUE: BOOLAVOGUE: Post Office Fr Murphy Centre.

BUNCLODY: BUNCLODY: Adult Learning Centre SuperValu Anatolia Turkish Barber Betsy’s Hair Parlour Bearbóir Barber Mango Tree 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 CAMOLIN: Christy Byrne’s, Butcher Post Office.

CASTLEBRIDGE: Flanagan’s CASTLEBRIDGE: CLONROCHE: Kavanagh’s Gala CLONROCHE: Post Office House of Hair COURTNACUDDY: Kelly’s Shop.

COURTNACUDDY:

CURRACLOE: Cloney’s Shop

CURRACLOE: Post Office.

FERNS: Buí

FERNS: 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 KILMUCKRIDGE: Kates Coffee Shop & Deli Sean Ógs Hotel.

Boggan’s KILTEALY/BALLINDAGGIN: Kiltealy Post Office.

KILTEALY/BALLINDAGGIN: MONAGEER MONAGEER Monageer Tavern / Shop.

OULART: OULART: Corrigan’s Londis Post Office.

OYLEGATE: OYLEGATE: Garrys Service Station.

RATHNURE: RATHNURE: Pat Murphy Oil Conran Interiors WEXFORD: 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 Street Dental Centre Court St, Enniscorthy. Tel: 053 9237404. www.courtstreetdentalcentre.com

PUBLISHED in Enniscorthy by Corcoran Print & Design PUBLISHED in in Enniscorthy byby Corcoran PrintLtd. & Design PRINTED Enniscorthy Datascope and PRINTED in Cork City byand Webprint and READ in Enniscorthy, Bunclody the surrounding areas READ Bunclody andontheestimated surrounding areas byinupEnniscorthy, to 20,000 people (based average by up to 20,000 people (based on estimated readership of two people per copy).average readership of two people per copy).

Slaney News – coverage area

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 Darcy Blinds & Interiors –––––––––––––––––––– 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 Gus Byrne’s –––––––––––––––––––– Cooney Furlong, Old Dublin Rd Moyne Veterinary Clinic Pump Palace Gym Kilcannon Garden Centre Superdine Lifestyle Fitness Mr Tyre 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: ADAMSTOWN: Cullen’s Gala.

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

NOW OFFERING ORTHODONTICS Prices from €1,500

Relax and unwind with professional massage treatments!

HOME WHITENING KIT €150

ASKAMORE

JAN SPECIAL: 60 MINUTE FOOT REFLEXOLOGY €45

BUNCLODY BALLYDUFF

CLOHAMON

KILMYSHALL FERNS CASTLEDOCKRELL BALLINDAGGIN KILTEALY

THE HARROW

BALLYCARNEY

MONAGEER KILLANNE

MONAMOLIN

BOOLAVOGUE

MARSHALSTOWN

BALLYEDMOND

RAHEENDUFF

ENNISCORTHY

OULART

KILMUCKRIDGE

RATHNURE BALLAGHKEEN

COURTNACUDDY GLENBRIEN

BLACKWATER

POULPEASTY CLONROCHE

BREE

> 0(D+@2 Deep ?00B26D++&0 94 B@.*D 2?).D,.C0 Swedish Tissue Lymphatic Drainage A1*2>*1,02 :,(D.,2A0.(2 '. D.-28.++.C0 Hot Stone Indian Head Facial Massage 70=031-1C Hopi A1BD2;.)2<.,(-D,C Reflexology Ear Candling For more treatments and deals follow us on Facebook

•

CAMOLIN

•

•

•

•

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

BALLYMURN

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

SCREEN GALBALLY

OYLEGATE BALLYHOGE

CURRACLOE

ADAMSTOWN

Disclaimer: Disclaimer: Slaney News Slaney News reserves the right to accept or reject any advertisement submitted forSlaney publication.

News 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 usNews of any advertising Slaney claims or of the advertiser, its product, or services. Slaney News disclaims any liability whatsoever in connection with advertising appearing in this publication.

Slaney News 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 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 Co. Wexford read Maria Nolan’s blog a t o u t a n d a b o u t w i t h m a r ianolan.wordpress.com ST SENaN’S ParISH bINGo Sunday nights 8pm, St Senan’s Community Centre. Weekly prize fund €1,100.

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 informal gath-

ENNISCORTHY SNIPPETS… ering where everyone has the opportunity to chat using whatever Irish they have and whatever standard it is at. All are welcome. Phone Pat on 0871377068 for more details on the next night planned.

THE aTHENaEum What’s on? See “Enniscorthy Athenaeum Museum and Historic Theatre“ on Facebook.

CHrISTIaN mEDIa TruST Check out www.christianmeddiatrust.ie for details of pro-

grammes and broadcast times on South East Radio.

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. al-aNoN Worried about someone’s drinking? Call the Al Anon confidential helpline 01 8732699,

Slaney News: Local Writers Local Publisher Local News

www.al-anon-ireland.org. Local meetings held in St John’s Day Care Centre, Mondays, 8.30pm.

E N N I S C o rT H y f l o o D DEfENCE SCHEmE The main construction work is expected to start before the end of 2019 lasting three years. See www.enniscorthyfds.ie ENNISCorTHy byPaSS Dedicated site: www.m11gtoe.ie.

As of now the work is progressing well and the M11, N30 and N80 will open to traffic around summer 2019 with minor works conI tinuing up to November 2019. n

Slaney Ads

www.slaneynews.com

FREE FURNITURE PAINTING EVENT with leading Upcycling designer Aileen Hogan in smythâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s homevalue, rafter stREET enniscorthy, saturday, 26 january, 1.00-3.00PM

You are all invited ... to a wonderful event hosted by Smythâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Homevalue, Enniscorthy, on Saturday 26th Jan 1-3pm to launch the Shabby.ie Colour Collection from Ireland's much loved brand Fleetwood Paints.

On the day you will see how easy the paint is to use and get an opportunity to try it out for yourself. Aileen will also show you how to quickly and easily recover a pop out seat and add furniture mouldings for extra charm.

All who join us on the day will get entered into a FREE RAFFLE with super prizes from both Fleetwood and Shabby. And there might even be some goody bags to take away!!!

The new 'Fleetwood for Furniture' paint range is an easy to use, self sealing, self leveling paint with ZERO VOCs that will give even the first time user, a professional finish.

So come along at 1pm and join us for the afternoon. Have some fun, tea, cake and chat. We are looking forward to seeing you there.

Please book by either ringing us at 053-9233323 or calling in store.

As this is proving to be a very popular event, places are limited!

A Happy New Year to All Our Valued Customers

5

6

Slaney News Welcome to 2019!

View from the Hill

A local contributor looks at life today in Enniscorthy and beyond

9 January 2019

www.slaneynews.com Here we are again, another new year, full of challenges and adventures. Readers of this column will notice that we have introduced some changes which we hope you will approve of. Our position in the paper has changed and we have been reduced somewhat in size.

Hopefully this will not adversely affect your enjoyment of the read we try to give each month.

To add to the changes, we have introduced an email service through which readers can express their views of the contents and opinions expressed by this scribe, whether you agree or disagree with the conclusions reached and so on.

The email address is: viewcolumn@gmail.com Now Down to Business...

While we will not see a general election this year, as predicted in this column many months

ago, our politicians will be gearing up for the local and European elections due in May. We can expect to see increased activity from those already in office and indeed the wannabes as normality returns in this new year.

We will be promised the sun, moon and the stars and showered with literature telling us how great the respective candidates are. Many people will be cynical of the offerings and indeed of those offering themselves for election. The attitude of such people often makes the difference to the outcome of an election, particularly a local one where half a dozen votes here or there can make the difference as to which candidate succeeds or fails. Therefore, it is terribly important that regardless of one’s view of the political establishment that each individual exercises his/her sovereign right to vote. No point

in complaining about everything and anything and being too lazy to visit a polling station to cast a vote.

just north of Ballinesker.

Enniscorthy Area runs from Garryhasten in the north to Galbally in the south.

Of course another way to express your dissatisfaction, if you are dissatisfied, is to stand yourself. It takes a great deal of courage to put your name on a ballot paper. The bottom line is that if you feel strongly enough about something, or many things, put yourself forward. There is no shame in trying and failing.

The shame is in not having the courage to try.

As for the European elections we will be asked to choose from candidates to represent us in an area from Co. Clare to Cork, across to Wexford and Wicklow. As of yet we have not seen a full list of candidates for either election. This information will emerge in due course and we can cast our eye over all the runners and their prospects.

As the year goes on this column will review the performance of our sitting Exciting times ahead councillors as we get closer The six new Electoral Areas: Enniscorthy, with all of the above to the election for both the Gorey, Kilmore, Kilmuckridge, New Ross, Wexford and more.

Enniscorthy Electoral Area For 2019 continue reading the new districts will be confusing and the Kilmuckridge Electoral Slaney News for the local input for many as Kilmuckridge is not Area. Enniscorthy will have 6 just the area of that name but and where possible please supcouncillors elected and actually extends as far south as Kilmuckridge will have 4. These port our loyal advertisers. n

A BUSY TIME AT ENNISCORTHY CREDIT UNION Enniscorthy Credit union held its aGm on Wednesday 19th December in the riverside Park Hotel at which it reported a strong year in 2018.

During the past year the credit union advanced 4,197 loans amounting to €18.4m to its members in the local community. This was an increase of almost €0.5m on the previous year. The average size of loan granted during the year was €4,388. Loans are granted for various purposes and members’ needs. The need to borrow covers a broad range of members’ life stages – from christenings to funerals – so you could say from the “cradle to the grave”. The highest percentage of the loans issued were for Car Purchases at 40% or €7.4m followed by Home Improvements at 38% or €7.0m.

Membership has grown by 963 to over 31,000 in the past twelve months and savings have increased by 4.4%.

Enniscorthy Credit Union is local, loyal and lending and it has money available to lend in the local community in 2019.

Enniscorthy Credit Union announced that it will be giving a dividend of 0.25% this year to its valued members – the 54th year in a row that the credit union offered its members a return on savings by the payment of a dividend.

The Board of Enniscorthy Credit Union is also putting in place plans for the development of new products and services to meet growing demand from members. It is currently working to develop the means by which its members will be able to complete the whole loan process from application to drawdown completely by electronic means.

Jim Byrne from Bree collecting his prize in the Adult category in the recent Credit Union art competition.

Above L-R: Cynthia Scallan, Ita Whelan Power and Bernie Morrissey, all staff members of Enniscorthy Credit Union, helping out at the recent Enniscorthy Credit Union AGM. Above right: Enniscorthy Credit Union presenting, on behalf of members, a cheque for €1,800 to Michael Devereux from the Ger Devereux Memorial 6k Walk/Run Fund. This money will pay for a defibrillator which has just been installed at Enniscorthy Post Office for the use of all in the community.

Enniscorthy Credit Union has been serving the Enniscorthy area since 1964, as well as having sub-offices in Ballymurn, Murrintown and Taghmon. Its lending area extends throughout many parishes in the county of Wexford and it continues to be there for those in our local community who need a helping hand, by offering affordable loans to members and a secure environment for members’ savings.

L i a m Wa t e r s , A c t i n g Manager of Enniscorthy Credit Union, said: “Having enjoyed a strong year in 2018, Enniscorthy Credit Union is now very much looking to the future and we are working hard to ensure that we will further enhance services for our members and meet the demand for different services and products. We see great opportunities for the credit union to grow and

strengthen for our members in the coming years and this will be our priority.”

Liam continued, “We know our members value the continued face-to-face personal service we provide.

Indeed Enniscorthy Credit Union joined with other credit unions in Ireland in winning the CX award for customer experience for four consecutive years. Irish credit unions are the only organisations in the world to achieve this. We can assure our members that we will continue to be a reliable source of lending and savings, even as other financial institutions shut their doors in communities across the country. We also want to take this opportunity to thank all of our members for their loyalty over the past years.

Working together with our members we can continue to be a cornerstone of the local community.” n

Enniscorthy Credit Union Art Competition 2018

AGM Hamper Draw winner was Linda Breen.

A presentation was recently made to Enniscorthy Credit Union staff member Madeleine Doran to mark 40 years of service. L-R: Nick Cosgrave (Chairman), Madeleine Doran, and Liam Waters (Acting Manager of Enniscorthy Credit Union).

The recent Enniscorthy Credit Union art competition was its 35th consecutive year and there were over 300 entries from individuals and from the 56 primary schools in the area. The theme was The Force of Nature and the judges remarked that the standard this year was very high and they had a very difficult job choosing the winners.

4 CATEGORIES FOR PRIZES: Age 7 years and under 1st Niamh Kehoe, Clongeen NS 2nd Cathal Cullen, Clongeen NS 3rd Sarah Quigley, Oylegate NS 8-10 Years 1st Molly Byrne, St. Colmans, Ballindaggin 2nd Adam Phylan, Caim NS 3rd Emma Reville, Clongeen NS 11-13 Years 1st Emily Deacon, St. Mary’s NS 2nd Niall Byrne, Oylegate NS 3rd Sarah Phylan, Caim NS Special Category Adult Winner was Jim Byrne of Bree – a hat-trick for Jim as this is his third year in a row winning a prize.

Congratulations to all the winners.

The winners were put forward to the Regional Competition where Molly Byrne came second in the 8-10 years category, so well done Molly. n

Slaney Ads

www.slaneynews.com

YELLOW ROSE BOUTIQUE - 9 MAIN ST - ENNISCORTHY - TEL: 053-9234754

7

OLD DUBLIN ROAD COALYARD 086-7825052

BEST VALUE! Coal €15 Gas €25 !

N O W O N E L A S 1/2 PRICE MAKE WAY FOR OUR ST CLEAR TO

ALL ITEMS MU ING DAILY IV R R A K C O T S G PRIN BEAUTIFUL NEW S Something to suit everybody in sizes 8-20

Special Deal* €20 for Bag (40kg) Coal + 2 Bags Turf or Timber *For January Only LOCATED AT WEXFORD FARMERS CO-OP ON OLD DUBLIN ROAD, ENNISCORTHY

Plus top quality fashion accessories, bags, fascinators, jewellery, etc.

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

Check out “Yellow Rose Boutique” on Facebook

FREE DELIVERY

CORRIGAN FLOORING NOW OPEN AT ALL MAY COTTAGE, ENDS HALF COOLGARROW, PRICE! ENNISCORTHY 086-8885141, 085-7351403 May Cottage, Coolgarrow, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford, Y21 F5W4.

From Enniscorhy, take the R744 towards Oulart for approx 7kms and May Cottage will be on your left hand side.

8

Slaney News

9 January 2019

www.slaneynews.com

TOWN TALK

As Chairman of Wexford County Council and a long-standing member of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council (formerly Enniscorthy Town Council) I am fortunate to be in a position to drive a lot of positive changes coming down the tracks for Enniscorthy. I am delighted to have the opportunity afforded by this new monthly column to share with you some information about these developments.

In this first column I’d like to talk a little about Enniscorthy’s new Technology Park which is being built with backing from Wexford Co. Council.

WITH CLLR KEITH DOYLE MEMBER OF ENNISCORTHY MUNICIPAL DISTRICT COUNCIL AND CHAIRMAN OF WEXFORD COUNTY COUNCIL

Following the sod-turning last August on the site of the new Technology Park beside St Senan's Hospital, comes the news that Planning Permission has just been granted for two massive, four-storey office blocks both around 4,500 sq.mt. in size, with a total of 366 car parking spaces, on the site.

Construction work on these two buildings (see accompanying artist’s impression) will start in the next few months.

One building will house a United Nationsbacked passive housing academy / cen-

An artist’s drawing of the first two office blocks at Enniscorthy’s new Technology Park. The Park is currently under construction on the Wexford Road beside St Senan’s Hospital, Enniscorthy.

tre of excellence on carbon emissions.

The other building may well become the world headquarters for a local firm which has achieved worldwide success in recent years. Isn’t it wonderful to be able to offer local, successful businesses the opportunity to stay in Enniscorthy once they achieve success, without having to move their business (and jobs) to Dublin or further afield.

But these first two buildings are just the tip of the iceberg. There is potential for six more buildings on the site with Wexford County Council Manager, Tom

Enright, in discussion with other parties about occupying the additional buildings. Both Savannah and Penn State universities in the USA are among those keeping an eye on developments at the site.

This whole project is undoubtedly the best news on the jobs front in Enniscorthy for a generation with hundreds of jobs going to be created on our own doorstep, most of them being high-value, well-paid jobs which will add millions to the local economy every year which will benefit our shops, restaurants, hotels, etc.

This Technology Park shows Enniscorthy is no longer waiting around for the IDA or anyone else to offer us the crumbs from the Dublin table. Instead, we are in the field (literally!) building top of the range business premises and proactively sourcing top class companies to set up in Enniscorthy. I, myself, am taking every opportunity such as my recent meetings with the ambassadors of Australia, Hungary, Taiwan, China, Iran, etc to promote our amazing new Technology Park.

Exciting times ahead for Enniscorthy!

Wexford to host European Championships Wexford will host the 36th European Ploughing Championships in 2019 in what will be a huge event for the county. Farmers from around the continent will come in huge numbers for the championships which will be held on David Dwyer’s farm, Ballinaboola, March 30 and 31.

Enniscorthy Tidy Town Association

In December, the Riverside Park Hotel generously donated €5,000 to the St Vincent de Paul in Enniscorthy.

Results of Annual Draw held on 20th December in Stamps Pub. 1st Prize: Roisin Williams, SETV.IE. 2nd Prize: James Howlin, Lower Caim.

3rd Prize: Joey Doyle, Vinegar Hill Villas.

4th Prize: Maria Hudson, c/o Pitch & Putt Club.

5th Prize: Áine Murphy, Clonhaston.

6th Prize: Kelly Sheehan, Gimont Avenue.

Sponsors: Pettitt’s SuperValu, Riverside Park Hotel, Wilton Gardens, McCauley’s Pharmacy, Centra Supermarket, Templeshannon, Mackin Travel, J’Adore Shoe Boutique, Smyth’s Homevalue, Enniscorthy Credit Union, Eddie Watchorn, M&M Meats, Yellow Rose Boutique, Byrne’s Bookshop.

The proof is in the pudding If one was to wonder about the success of the annual michael foley Pudding run one would have to look no further than bellefield Gaa on St. Stephen’s morning last at 11am where large numbers gathered once again in memory of michael, eleven years on.

Since 2007 family, friends, colleagues and teammates descend on Bellefield on St Stephen’s Day for what has become not just an excellent fundraiser, not just a fun run, but a most enjoyable social occasion where friends rekindle and renew old acquain-

tances at this very special and poignant time of year.

This year €1,510.72 was collected delighting chief organisers Jim and Phil Kearney who reported that to date over 50 students from Enniscorthy CBS have benefitted from the Michael Foley Bursary easing the financial burden on them in their first year in college.

‘And’, Phil Kearney continued, ‘some of the students who are now qualified and working have begun contributing to the Bursary themselves.’

Phil was also glad to report that the Michael Foley U-15 Leinster Hurling Tournament

which was originally established as a Leinster competition has gone from strength to strength and now includes Tipperary and Waterford and it is believed that Galway are interesting in participating in the 2019 event making it virtually an All Ireland Competition which is a huge credit to Wexford GAA and a fantastic tribute to Michael’s memory.

Well done to everyone who participated in this year ’s Pudding Run especially 1st Male Runner John Brennan and 1st Female Runner Catherine Roche. Terri Foley,

wife of the late Michael, presented a plethora of prizes to all the winners in all the categories at the Bellefield Clubhouse where refreshments were provided by Majella Murphy and her team and particular thanks to South East Radio’s Alan Corcoran for his continued support and involvement.

Michael, I know, would be well pleased that this event has developed into an occasion for all those he knew and loved to come together in the true spirit of Christmas in his memory.

– Maria Nolan

Above: Alan Corcoran completes the Pudding Run. Above right: Terri Foley presents prize to 1st Male Runner John Brennan.

Right: Terri Foley presents prize to 1st Female Runner Catherine Roche.

Pics: Maria Nolan.

Lining up for the annual Michael Foley Pudding Run. Pic: Maria Nolan.

Slaney Ads

www.slaneynews.com

9

Brogan

BLINDS

All types of window blinds supplied & fitted

These roller blinds bring colour into your home without the hassle of painting.

B E A U T Y A N D B O D Y T R E AT M E N T S , F O R B O T H W O M E N A N D M E N , D E L I V E R E D B Y O U R F R I E N D LY T E A M O F P R O F E S S I O N A L S

It’s time to share our super exciting news with you all!

Glow Beauty Rooms are relocating to Grants Pharmacy, Rafter Street, Enniscorthy, from Monday 21st of January. We cant wait to welcome all our clients, old and new, to our beautiful new location.

Check out our Facebook page (Glow Beauty Rooms) for updates.

Tel: (053) 923 4405

after 25 years of campaigning and lobbying my efforts were rewarded as the State has now officially recognised that the Irish Tricolour was first flown in Ireland in Enniscorthy (and Waterford) on 7th march 1848.

Roller, Venetian, Vertical and Skylight Blinds supplied and fitted to suit all windows and doors.

Top quality for bottom prices  LONG ESTABLISHED  FREE QUOTATIONS

BROGAN BLINDS Ballindaggin - Enniscorthy - Tel: 087 1279288

CLLR KEITH DOYLE – CONSTANTLY WORKING TO CREATE SUSTAINABLE JOBS IN THE ENNISCORTHY AREA

Wreath-laying ceremony in Enniscorthy to acknowledge our town as the first place in Ireland to fly the tricolour 171 years ago.

I have had meetings recently with the ambassadors of Australia, Hungary, Taiwan, China, Iran, etc to promote Enniscorthy for investment.

10

Slaney News

9 January 2019

www.slaneynews.com

The ancient Arrow Ceremony at The Hook

Pic: Maria Nolan.

Funding for Wexford roads Over €8.1m has been secured for national road schemes in Wexford in 2019, according to information obtained by local Minister Paul Kehoe. The funding, which is part of an overall national pot worth €338m, will be used for improvement works and maintenance.

The N11 Oilgate to Rosslare Harbour Scheme will receive €800,000, while €100,000 will go towards the new access road from Rosslare Harbour to the N25.

The Enniscorthy bypass and New Ross bypass will also benefit. In total, €884,000 will go towards the two PPP projects.

The N30/R700 Roundabout will receive a €50,000 funding boost , according to the information supplied to Minister Kehoe by Transport Infrastructure Ireland.

Over €5m will go into upgrading pavements along the lines of the N30 Clonroche route and the N11 from Killeen to Newtown.

“This funding is essential for Wexford in terms of developing and maintaining our road infrastructure,” Minister Kehoe said. n

Prisons – Do they work?

It is both uplifting and invigorating to begin the New year with an ancient tradition – one that has stood the test of time and links us with our past as we move forward into the future full of aspiration and hope.

I find the Taking of the Waters at the Hook Peninsula on New Year’s Day a moving and stimulating experience as do the hundreds of others who turned out to witness the centuries-old Arrow Ceremony w h e re b y t h e M a y o r a n d Corporation of New Ross Town Council symbolically claim sovereignty and authority over the Lighthouse Tower and Estuary by shooting arrows into the sea, ‘throwing

down the gauntlet’to our Waterford neighbours across the foam.

The Taking of the Waters Ceremony was revived by Councillor Ingrid O`Brien in 2006 and the 2019 ritual drew the biggest crowd ever to the Hook to marvel at the magic, the wonder and the allure of this age-old Wexford custom.

People of all ages gathered in anticipation at the oldest intact lighthouse in the world on a beautifully calm and bright New Year’s Day as the New Ross Pipe Band heralded the arrival of the Dunbrody Archers and Chairman of New Ross District Council, John Fleming, to perform this olden ceremony straight from the pages

of Wexford history, capturing the imagination of all present – to the fore a panorama as old as time itself and to the aft a tower that was built by the son-in-law of Strongbow – William Marshall, Earle of Pembroke, to guide ships into New Ross in the 12th century.

Can it be any more archaic than that?

As the Dunbrody Archers raised their bows to the Heavens there was a collective intake of breath followed by gasps of wonder as the arrows are released filling those present with a sense of our past and a feeling of being part of all that is Wexford and its history.

– Maria Nolan

Prisons - Do they work? The Mountjoy experience is the theme of a presentation in Enniscorthy Library on Thursday 17th January by former Mountjoy Governor Brian Murphy on the challenges facing our prisons and what could be done to improve the rehabilitation of prisoners while in prison.

During a forty-year career in the Irish Prison Service, Brian Murphy was Director of Operations from 2009 -2014 during which time a dramatic reduction in the prisoner population was successfully achieved under his direct management.

He was appointed Governor of Mountjoy in 2014. In the four years he held the post he introduced many positive initiatives and improvements for the benefit of both staff and prisoners. He believes that the best way to rehabilitate prisoners is to change their mindsets and outlook on life. He hopes to share his views and opinions with you.

Booking essential on 053-9236055. If you require additional assistance to fully participate in this event please contact the librarian on 053-9236055. n

Coláiste Bríde selected

John Fleming, Chairman of New Ross Council.

Pic: Maria Nolan.

Coláiste Bríde secondary school in Enniscorthy is among just 40 schools across the country to be selected as a pilot under the new Global Schools programme.

Defence Minister Paul Kehoe has confirmed that students there will receive a special presentation about Ireland’s impact overseas.

An Irish soldier and diplomat will visit the school on January 10 to tell students about ongoing efforts to restore peace in some of the world’s most volatile locations.

Minister Kehoe said the visit will provide students of Coláiste Bríde with a unique opportunity to hear first hand of the work Ireland’s diplomats and peacekeepers are doing around the globe.

“A central theme of the programme is Ireland’s role in a changing world, and the importance of ensuring that Ireland continues to have a strong international presence across multilateral organisations,” the Minister said. n

Bree is Leinster Runner-Up in the National Enterprise Town Awards The village of bree, near Enniscorthy, was announced a regional Second runnerup at this year’s bank of Ireland National Enterprise Town awards, held recently in the lyrath Hotel, Kilkenny.

The awards recognise and reward towns where businesses and communities have come together to showcase the spirit of enterprise in their local area.

The thriving rural village of Bree was the proud recipient of a Regional Second Runner-up category award.

Supported by officials and Members of Wexford County Council, delighted representatives of Bree Community Development Group were on hand at the gala event to collect their framed award certificate and a cheque to the value of €1,000.

C h a i r p e r s o n o f B re e Development Group, Bridie Galavan, described the award as a deserved recognition of the strength of community spirit and resilience in Bree.

“The people of Bree and surrounding area have always

L-R: John Carley (Wexford County Council), Councillor John Hegarty, Liz Hore (Enniscorthy Municipal District Manager), Claire Doyle, Bridie Galavan, Betty Kelly, JJ Keyes, Marguerite Murphy (Bank of Ireland) and Ian McMorrough. Pic: Conor McCabe.

shown tremendous energy and commitment in seeking to improve local facilities and create new opportunities for our local community,” said Bridie. “These awards demon-

strate in a very real way that with financial and mentoring support, communities all over Ireland can achieve incredible success.”

This year’s awards saw

collaboration between business groups and communities from over eighty towns and urban villages nationwide, with entries demonstrating exemplary entrepreneurial

initiatives being undertaken to boost local economies. At the award ceremony, a total of 40 awards were given with an overall prize fund of €157,000 allocated to encour-

age further innovation and entrepreneurship within winning towns.

Speaking at the awards, JJ Keyes, Head of Co. Wexford at Bank of Ireland said: “Every year we are so impressed by the enterprising spirit and achievements of towns and villages nationwide, as people work together, to drive growth locally and build thriving communities. Entre-preneurship, collaboration and innovative thinking have an immeasurable impact on a community’s ability to flourish and we hope that all of this year’s winning towns enjoy their success and continue to build on it further in 2019.

“The support of City and County Councils across the country is a significant factor in the success of the awards and one which Bank of Ireland is extremely grateful for. On behalf of Bank of Ireland, I would like to congratulate Bree and local council representatives for their joint success at this year’s awards.” n

Slaney Ads

www.slaneynews.com

Come Greyhound Racing at Enniscorthy Track

RACING EVERY THURSDAY IN FEBRUARY

d be inspire with

Slimming World

FIRST RACE 8PM – NO RACING IN JANUARY

A Great family night out!

★ Catering for Group Nights Out ★ Specialising in Gala Benefit Nights (a great way for your club, charity, social group, etc to fundraise) ★ Special rates and deals for groups of 10 or more ★ Delicious food options available Enjoy the racing in the surroundings of our comfortable bar or move out to the stand and soak in all the atmosphere as the racing heats up coming to the line!

EVERY SATURDAY Enniscorthy 9am and 11am Salt n Pepper Pot restaurant Astro Centre, Bellefield Enniscorthy Tel: Tony 087-1785384

Now taking bookings for Group Nights Out and Gala Benefit Nights Tel: (053) 9233172 slimmingworld.ie

01 656 9696

LEADER Programme 2014-2020 Enterprise Grants Available Up to €200,000 in grant aid available for the development of NEW and EXISTING niche businesses in the following sectors: General Enterprise – Rural Tourism – Artisan Food & Beverage – Farm Diversification – Craft Sector – Renewable Energy

GRANT AID RATES & SUPPORTS: Grant Aid % Up to Maximum

Maximum Grant

Minimum Grant

Capital & Marketing

50%

€200,000

€1,250

Analysis & Development

75%

€30,000

€1,250

Training

100%

€200,000

€1,250

For more information on eligibility please contact Wexford Local Development: ENNISCORTHY & NEW ROSS DISTRICT Contact: Helena Dempsey 053 91 55800 hdempsey@wld.ie

WEXFORD & GOREY DISTRICT Contact: Tom Bermingham 053 91 55800 tbermingham@wld.ie

11

12

Slaney News

9 January 2019

www.slaneynews.com

Wexford County Council agree on €117m Budget on 26th November last, the members of Wexford County Council unanimously adopted the Council’s annual budget, setting out the Council’s income generation and expenditure proposals for 2019. This is the last budget to be adopted by the Council whose 5-year term comes to an end in may when the local Elections take place.

The Budget provides for an overall spend of €117 million, up €7.4 million from 2018.

Housing Services is one of the main areas to benefit, with a total budget of more than €25 million, while Roads funding has also significantly increased with almost €30 million to be spent by Wexford County Council maintaining and improving the county’s roads during 2019.

Commercial Rates for 2019 are unchanged from their 2018 level while the Council’s highly successful Rates Incentives Schemes, which offer substantial discounts to commercial rate payers, will continue to

Turning the sod on Enniscorthy Technology Park – one of Wexford County Council’s key capital projects for 2019. Pic: Patrick Browne.

operate in 2019.

The 2019 Budget Report also sets out the income sources which will fund the operational spend of approx. €117m – these can be summarised as follows: Goods and Services are estimated to raise €34.47 million, Grants and Subsidies are expected to yield €31.18 million, Commercial Rates amount to €36.5 million while income from Local Property Tax is estimated at €14.77 million.

The Chief Executive’s Report on the 2019 Budget referenced a list of Wexford County Council’s key capital projects and their respective stages of development: n Min Ryan Park in Wexford Town – construction commenced. n Gorey Town & District Park – tenders being assessed. n Crescent Quay in Wexford Town – planning process commenced and detailed

design being progressed. n Trinity Wharf in Wexford Town – master plan layout complete. n Enniscorthy Technology Park – construction commenced. n New Ross Advance Factory – tender process complete. n Templeshannon Regeneration – planning process underway. n G re e n w a y p ro j e c t s being advanced through planning.

In presenting the draft Budget to the Council, Chief Executive Tom Enright described its preparation as a complex process that seeks to balance the need for on-going support and development of local services in the county with the urgent need to deliver Wexford County Council’s ambitious Economic & Community Development programme and to address the proper provision of social, private and affordable housing. He thanked all the staff of the Council for their work in prepar-

ing the budget with particular thanks to Annette O’Neill, Head of Finance and her team.

Mr. Enright commended the Elected Members on their recent decision to retain Local Property Tax rates at 2018 levels and their decision in 2017 to increase commercial rates by 3% from 2018.

“These decisions have placed Wexford County Council in a strong position to progress plans and proposals to achieve and deliver real positive economic growth in the county” said Mr. Enright. “We can already see a welcome increase in economic activity during 2018 and I fully expect this progress to continue throughout 2019 and beyond. Wexford County Council will continue to support and actively encourage economic development and to attract and maximise economic investment and create greater employment opportunities for our citizens and a better quality of life for all,” he added. n

888 Wexford children waiting for ENT or otolaryngology consultation Fianna Fáil TD for Wexford, James Browne, has said that the HSE is failing the 888 Wexford children waiting for a Paediatric Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) or Otolaryngology consultation with 54% now waiting longer than 12 months. “The deterioration in health services in the county must be addressed by the HSE. How is it acceptable that so many children have to wait so long for see a consultant?” said deputy Browne.

New portal for all things Wexford A new all-inclusive online guide to the county of Wexford, showcasing the unique offering that our county has to offer, has been launched.

Divided into LIVE, VISIT and INVEST it gives a full rundown of the county for those curious about all things Wexford. Check it out: www.wexford.ie

St. Patrick’s Penny Bank – the end of an era What has annually been a most cheerful and festive experience for the past 60 years in Enniscorthy was tinged with sadness, resentment and regret as St. Patrick’s Penny bank paid out its final Christmas cheques at the Ifa Centre on Thursday 29th November.

Many traditional Christmas savers were almost in tears as they collected their last Penny Bank cheques with all express-

ing the sentiment that it was a disgraceful situation being forced on them after so many years of diligent and meticulous saving.

St. Patrick’s Penny Bank was established in 1958 under the auspices of Fr. Tony Scallan and has been growing every year since and has, if you like, become a victim of its own success.

‘This year we have 1,200

members and savings of €1.4 million,’ Committee member Jim Kearney told me, ‘and at its peak the Penny Bank would have had a membership of 2,500 and €1.7 million in savings.’

‘It is so sad to see it go,’ fellow Committee member Phil Kearney said, ‘as it was more than a savings club – it was a social outlet for many, many people, with collectors calling to homes on a regular basis for

Above L-R: Eddie Murphy, Dan Hall, Donal Reid, Jim Kearney, Pat O’Leary, Tom Brennan & Phil Kearney.

Below L-R: Phil Kearney, Pat Dempsey, Paul Leacy, Andy Kildea, Pat O’Leary, Jim Kearney, Dan Hall, Eddie Murphy, Donal Reid, Pat Lambert. Pics: Maria Nolan.

the weekly savings and those collectors meeting and mingling with each other and the Committee every Friday night.

Many people will miss it and not just for the Christmas financial security it offered, they will be at a loss for something to do and people to meet on Friday nights.’

Phil went on to thank everyone involved over the 60 years saying that, ‘The Committee

are devastated and will miss it as much if not more than everyone else.’ A presentation was made of the original saving box to the Murphy sisters in memory of their late father who a member of the original Penny Bank Committee.

As savers enjoyed tea, coffee and delicious treats, so many said how much they were going to miss Penny Bank and were currently exploring the very

limited ways now of ‘saving the few bob for Christmas’.

But whatever new savings schemes they may come across all were of the opinion that Friday nights would never be the same again and nothing will ever replace St. Patrick’s Penny Bank which was in the town, of the town and for the town and its people in the best of times and the worst of times – Maria Nolan

St. Patrick’s Penny Bank. Above left: Margaret Murphy, Christina Dobbs and Adeline Murphy.

Above right: Breda Murphy and Ivy Dillane.

Below: Jim Kearney, Anne O’Neill, Kitty Morris, Pat Lambert and M Rickerby. Pics: Maria Nolan.

Slaney Entertainment & Leisure

www.slaneynews.com

7 13

Medieval Magic at Glynn At Christmas time of the year I am always looking for something new to do, see and experience, so I was intrigued to find an Open Invitation on Facebook to visit Horsemen of Eire and I was even more intrigued to find that it was actually on my doorstep at Glynn, County Wexford.

S o o n S u n d a y 2 3 rd December I headed off in anticipation and I have to say I wasn’t disappointed. Horsemen of Eire offers the visitor a magical experience that will take him/her back through the ages giving an insight on historical combat in Medieval times through to the 15th century.

I spoke with owner Pam Keeley, originally from the

States and a third generation Irish family with a passion for breeding and training Spanish Mustangs on a ranch in Dakota.

Pam spoke animatedly of these marvellous animals taken to the New World by the Spanish and quickly becoming a favourite with the native American Indian because of their speed and bravery when hunting buffalo.

The horses at the Glynn Centre, it is believed, can trace their DNA right back to the Crusades. Pam and her Swiss husband Jorg Gassman bought the premises at Glynn approximately 18 months ago and feel that it is an excellent location for their animals and the Equestrian Centre with a difference.

Pam and Jorg’s son, Jack, actor and stuntman, proficient in Medieval Martial Arts, decided to come to Glynn with his partner the lovely and very talented horse trainer Alessia Pagani and together, with help from Jack’s brother and Paul Reck of Goatshead, have set up Horsemen of Eire – an introduction and experience of historical combat of the Middle Ages.

At the Centre they provide demonstrations of both mounted and hand-to-hand combat, dressed in period costume and explaining both the weaponry and the techniques involved. There is also an opportunity for the visitor to try his/her hand at some of the

historical procedures and to enjoy some theatrical pageantry bringing the past to life.

Jack and Alessia hope that the Centre will become a location of choice for groups and organisations as well as friends and families and intend to further develop the Long House where people can gather to partake of refreshment and conversation in a Medieval ambience.

This has to be a new and unique experience for tourism in the county and one to be welcomed, supported and appreciated. So do look them up at Horsemen of Eire and make a plan to pay them a visit in 2019.

– Maria Nolan

Left: Horsemen of Eire – Jack Gassmann and Alessia Pagani.

Pic: Maria Nolan.

Right: Maria crossing swords with Paul Reck of Goatshead – Medieval Martial Arts.

The award-winning Wexford Light Opera Society presents the smash hit musical Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at the National Opera House, Wexford, 29 April to 4 May 2019.

Don't miss this high-flying, fun-filled adventure for all the family based on the beloved 1968 film adaption of Ian Fleming's children's book, and featuring an unforgettable score by the Sherman Brothers (Mary Poppins).

Tickets are on sale from from the National Opera House Box Office.

Wexford Light Opera Society’s production of the smash hit family musical Chitty Chitty Bang Bang has been cast as follows:-

Caractacus Potts - Pete McCamley.

Truly Scrumptous - Aileen Donohoe.

Jemima Potts - Grace Goggins (understudy Esme McKiernan Becker).

Grandfather Potts - Pat Lawlor.

Baron - Des Whelan.

Baroness - Elizabeth Rose Brown.

Childcatcher - John Crosbie.

Gorman - George Lawlor.

Boris - Gearoid McCauley.

Toymaker - Brian O ‘Gorman.

The parts of Jeremy and Lord Scrumptous TBA, all supported by the WLOS Chorus.

The show runs from 29th April to 4th May 2019 in National Opera House tickets available online at www.nationaloperahouse.ie and are selling fast!

SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL ARTS CENTRE Wexford Arts Centre: 053-9123764.

The Presentation Centre, Enniscorthy: 053-9233000.

The Courthouse Arts Centre, Tinahely: 0402-38529.

First Fortnight in partnership with IFI National presents TWO DAYS, ONE NIGHT. 11 Jan. Film. Suitable for ages 15A. Sandra has only one weekend to visit her colleagues and, with the help of her husband, convince them to sacrifice their bonuses so she can keep her job. First Fortnight is a charity that challenges mental health prejudice through arts and cultural action. This film screening is part of the annual First Fortnight Festival.

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

THE LADY AND THE UNICORN. 25 Jan. Talk.

The Lady and the Unicorn is a fun-filled hour-long multimedia art talk written and presented by Carol O`Neill (writer, director, actor and owner of Elusive Leprechaun Productions). Inspired by European Celtic mythology over 30 artists and artworks are celebrated.

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

KYLE RILEY - SING TO ME. 2 Feb. €7 each or Family of 4 for €25.

Kyle Riley is back to get you and your little ones moving. The ‘Sing to Me’ Tour features songs from his 2018 release by the same title, some traditional children’s music and a couple of tunes for the adults. There's the fast paced 'Astronaut', a whirlwind tour of our Solar System or the slower 'Do you Ever Feel Sad About the Dinosaurs?', a ballad about asteroids and changes. It’s an hour of folk and rock music, sure to get you moving. For your under 8’s, your rock toddlers and the little boppers in between, it’s fun for the whole family. Check out his video and learn it so you can sign along, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUgUBK9BltI

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

https://www.ticketsource.eu/enniscorthymusical-society-sisteract2019

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.

14

Slaney Entertainment & Leisure

A most successful Sive

Anthony Finn as Liam Scuab and Ellen O`Gorman as Sive. Pic: Maria Nolan.

Sive, the John B Keane classic, enjoyed a most successful run at The Presentation Centre, Enniscorthy, in December, under the creative and inspiring guidance of Director Jimmy

Kavanagh and the talented cast and crew of Blackstairs Mountain Theatre.

Not a play I am particularly fond of I have to say, telling of a tragic time in Ireland

Murt Murphy as Pats Bocock and Madeline Breen as Nana Galvin. Pic: Maria Nolan.

ENNISCORTHY LIBRARY WHAT'S ON FOR MORE INFORMATION SEE “ENNISCORTHY LIBRARY” ON FACEBOOK OR CONTACT LIBRARY ON 053-9236055

“Well, Anything Quare?”

9th January 2019

www.slaneynews.com

when poverty was the only evil and money, land and financial security the only true Gods.

Sive, sympathetically portrayed by Ellen O’Gorman, is a young girl on the brink of

womanhood about to be sold off in wedlock to a man many years her senior, cleverly understated by Myles Mulally as Sean Dota, by her distraught and mentally torn uncle and conniving and penny-pinching aunt Mena played expertly

by Peter Canning and the lovely Julie Fox who both bring so much energy, passion and anger to these two roles. My compliments to both actors for the fantastic job they've done on the more violent and explosive scenes. Often when actors are in the zone of violence, anger and temper something gets lost in their diction but every word from these two was perfectly delivered and heard.

Remind me never to cross Julie Fox – a formidable lady when roused!

Madeline Breen plays the sometimes cantankerous and sometimes pitiful grandmother, mother and mother-in-law, with a good performance mak-

Julie Fox as Mena Galvin, Anthony Finn as Liam Scuab and Peter Canning as Mike Galvin. Pic: Maria Nolan.

ing you love and hate her all at the same time.

Anthony Finn is perfectly cast in the role of the young lover, Liam Scuab, his youth, blond curls and good looks a stark contrast to the twisted, old Sean Dota.

The travelling tinkers Pats Bocock and daughter Carthalawn bring colour, life, vibrancy and an element of fun to this otherwise tragic tale as they burst on stage with vigour and outrageousness.

But the best shall be last and in truth John O’Gorman as the desperate, manipulative Matchmaker Thomasheen Sean Rua commands centre stage with a portrayal of the John B Keane traditional Irish character that l'm sure would delight the man himself. His movements around stage, his facial expressions, his body behaviour and his crisp, clear delivery display his total understanding of the part and the character and

Peter Canning as Mike Glavin and John O’Gorman as Thomasheen Sean Rua. Pic: Maria Nolan.

give this classic its wit, wile, humour and vile all in one.

John O’Gorman you were outstanding.

All in all a most enjoyable evening’s entertainment and a well presented, well directed, well performed and extremely well received production.

– Maria Nolan

Jenny Murphy as Carthalawn and Myles Mulally as Sean Dota.

Pic: Maria Nolan.

Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree!

Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree, How lovely are thy branches.

And they certainly were beautiful at this year’s wonderful Christmas Tree Festival at St. Mary’s Church, Enniscorthy, which opened to the public from Friday

30th November to Sunday 9th December 2018.

T h e C h r i s t m a s Tr e e Festival is now in its third year and tells the story of Christmas and the story of the Enniscorthy community through the medium and wonder of the Christmas tree.

With over 40 contributors from all walks of Enniscorthy life including Schools, Cafes, Community Groups and local Businesses pulling out all the stops marrying nature, tradition and Christmas with creativity, imagination and community to produce innovative dis-

plays of beauty and magic.

Such a lovely tradition bringing the entire community together in a celebration of Christmas along with raising funds for St. Vincent de Paul and St. Mary`s Church Fund.

A unique Festival and a stunningly artistic and inspir-

ing event and so well worth a visit.

Well done Rev. Nicola Halford and St. Mary’s and please continue to keep this uplifting tradition part of the gift of Christmas at Enniscorthy for many more years to come.

– Maria Nolan

Enniscorthy Drama Group is back on the road with its hugely succesful pub drama comedy written and directed by Tom Reddy: “Well, Anything Quare?”

Conran’s Bar, Rathnure, Fri 18th Jan. Gahan’s Bar, Clohamon, Fri 25th Jan. Treacy’s Hotel, Enniscorthy, Thur 31st Jan. Tickets from each venue.

TO ADVERTISE ON THE ‘SLANEY NEWS’ ENTERTAINMENT PAGES CALL 087-2403310

Some of the wonderful Christmas Trees on display at the Christmas Tree Festival in St. Mary’s Church, Enniscorthy, which ran from 30th November to 9th December, 2018.

Pics: Maria Nolan.

Slaney Entertainment & Leisure

www.slaneynews.com

15

ISLA GRANT 'Yellow Rose' Tour at the Riverside Park Hotel Highly respected singer and prolific songwriter Isla Grant makes a welcome return visit to Ireland after an absence of two years with a beautifully

constructed show.

Isla is now established in Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, the UK, America and Canada as a singer/song-

writer of the highest quality.

Over the the last few years she has completed hugely successful tours of New Zealand, Australia, Canada and the UK and once again received five 'Gold Discs' for CD sales. Add this to six 'Platinum Discs' already received in Ireland and you can see why this 'Scottish Lass' is so popular. Her highly entertaining concert show features all her wonderful 'Hit' songs and some new ones from her latest album.

Isla's interaction with her audience is second to none and the atmosphere at her 'Live' shows is a joy to behold.

Together with an excellent backing band, the ingredients are there for a concert of the highest quality.

A treat for all Isla Grant fans...

Riverside Park Hotel, Thursday, Feb 7th. Tickets at hotel, tel: 053-9237800.

Wishing all our readers a very Happy New Year!

Ireland's Queen of Country Music visits Castlebridge The Christmas Country Tour concert took place in the Riverside Park Hotel just before Christmas. Irish country music legend, Philomena Begley, and some of the other performers, took the opportunity to visit Castlebridge Manor Nursing home to put on a show for the residents.

Right: Philomena Begley with two of the guests – Castlebridge men Tony Roche and Fintan Monaghan.

Christmased at St. Aidan’s The combined choirs: Enniscorthy Choral Society, St Aidan’s Cathedral Choir, St Senan’s Parish Choir. Above right: Soloist Lorna Mahon Wall. Pics: Maria Nolan.

When it comes to Christmas we are all just tall children and each of us I’ll wager would love to awaken on Christmas morning and find something that magically appeared in the night.

Each year I find myself searching for that special something that will warm my heart with that Ho, Ho, Ho glow and make me feel Christmased, and each year in fairness the annual Christmas Carol Service at St. Aidan’s does the trick.

This December the St. Aidan’s Reflection message was about ‘finding God in the simple things’ and I believe that is true of Christmas as well – it is to be found in the simple things.

It`s not the expensive gifts under the tree, or the frenzied shopping malls or the hectic Christmas parties, although in truth I have had all over the years and enjoyed it all, but the real spirit of Christmas is to be found in the simple things,

like the card from someone you worked with over 30 years ago, or the Christmas tree decoration that you bought with friends at the Christmas Market in Dusseldorf, or in the tradition of everyone stirring the Christmas Pudding before it is cooked or nodding across the Cathedral aisle at friends and neighbours that you see each year at the Christmas Carols Concert.

The St. Aidan’s Concert is more than just a concert, it is

a connection with a tradition and a festive coming together with your own people. As we all stood to sing ‘Good People All’, better known as the Enniscorthy Christmas Carol, that sense of community and Christmas spirit was most evident.

As the Cathedral walls resounded with old favourites like Adeste Fideles, Silent Night, Angels We Have Heard On High from the Enniscorthy Choral Society and St. Aidan’s

Choir, along with The Maiden & Her Child and Do You Hear What I Hear from St. Senan’s Choir and beautiful renditions of O Holy Night and Jerusalem by soloist extraordinaire Lorna Mahon, we were all transported back to our Christmases of long ago, recalling the many happy memories of Christmas past and all the wonderful Enniscorthy people who were part of those Christmas congregations of yester year.

Just as New Year is a time for looking forward with hope and aspiration into the future, Christmas is a time of looking back with reflection on and gratitude for all that we have and remembering with appreciation all those that we love and have loved, and sitting in the Cathedral at the St. Aidan’s Christmas Carol Concert is the perfect backdrop for just that.

And did I feel Christmased – most beautifully!

– Maria Nolan

16

Slaney Entertainment & Leisure

9th January 2019

ARE YOU In this issue, I'm taking you back to the year 1971. Inspired by (as many of us are) to start the new year by being more wise, more healthy and more organised. So I started off by cleaning out one of my sheds (long overdue!)

Now it doesn't take a lot to distract me at the best of times, but coming across a box of old newspapers put a halt to my project, and instead, I sat down on an old snowcream milk crate and got completely sidetracked by my f i n d . T h e y w e re m o s t l y Enniscorthy Echo newspapers from 1971-1974. I've included two of them here for a reason. They are on both sides of a momentous change that took place that year, as we finally said goodbye to the pounds, shillings and pence on February 15th, 1971, better known as "Decimal Day".

And it's interesting to see that the Castle Ballroom which h a d " P a t Ly n c h & T h e Airchords" playing on February 7th had the entry fee down in both old and new money. That

was 8 shillings or 40p. Now I'm old enough to know that there were 20 shillings in the old pound and 12 pennies in a shilling, so the price more or less stayed the same. But as suspected, a lot of other businesses took advantage of the confusion and hiked their prices up!!

You couldn't be up to them!!

In the Enniscorthy L&N 2lb of sugar was 8p, or 20 old pennies, are you still following me?

Eamon de Valera was President and R.T.E. broadcast in colour for the first time, which was the 16th Eurovision Song Contest won by Monaco.

Written by French songwriters, sung by a French singer, in French, who had never been to Monaco! All is forgiven Dustin!

We came 11th with Angela Farrell singing "One Day Love" and the U.K. came 4th with Clodagh Rodgers singing "Jack In The Box".

But engrossing myself in paper after paper, one thing was blatantly evident, and that was live music and dancing was thriving in Enniscorthy

DANCING? DeClaN FlaNagaN is the South east’s leading dance teacher specialising in Irish Country Jiving & Ballroom, 1950s Rock ‘n’ Roll, line Dancing, etc.

He is also well known as a music broadcaster on elite Country Radio 7.30am-9.00am Monday-Friday.

He contributes a regular music and dance column to the Slaney News. and the surrounding areas.

From international stars like Slim Whitman appearing in the Adamstown Ballroom to national showbands like The Clipper Carlton in The Talbot Hotel, and Tony Kenny & The Sands in Barrowland, Doc Carroll & The Royal Blues in the marquee in Ferns, and Sandy & The Royal Earls in Kiltealy Hall. Yet, the Ceili & Old Time was still standing the test of time with The Courtown Quartet playing in the Boolavogue Hall and there was even ballads in The Pike, Camolin.

As I read on (long after my new year's resolution had faded into obscurity) I noticed how the likes of beauty queen and variety contests along with

ploughing matches and the likes, were all intertwined with the music, songs and dance.

People it seemed just threw on their Sunday best and went out to be entertained.

So what changed that I wondered? The answer was right here in this very article!

It was R.T.E. and the introduction of their colour T.V.!!!

Shur you'd need an eviction order now to get people away from their tellys!

As the daylight faded and the temperature was dropping rapidly, I came across a column that seemed to suggest that not everyone was happy with the selection of music that was on offer.

An article headed "Teenagers Unhappy" appeared

in the pop section of the paper.

Here's what it said; "Some of the teenagers of the town approached the road manager of well known Dublin group "Harmony Heights" to ask the manager of a local ballroom to book the band for a night.

The teenagers said they were fed up with the country & western bands playing the same old trash every week."

The road manager did indeed approach the ballroom proprietor who refused point blank to take the booking as he said regardless of how famous they were, they still wouldn't draw a crowd.

The said teenagers threatened to sign a petition to force a long-awaited change in the music scene in the area. But it would be another ten years or so before the teenagers would see their pop idols finally shift the majority of the revelers into the discos.

Now, see how many of these 1971 Top Ten songs compiled by sales from Hugh Kelly and J.P. White Enniscorthy that you can sing along to!!

with Declan Flanagan

1. "Blame it on the pony express" By Johnny Johnston.

2. "If those lips could only speak" By Dermot Henry.

3. "Cracklin Rosie"

By Neil Diamond.

4. "I think I love you'

By The Patridge Family.

5. "I hear you knocking"

By Dave Edmunds.

6. "Nothing rhymed"

By Gilbert O' Sullivan.

7. "Bunch of violets blue"

By Brendan Shine.

8. “My sweet Lord”

By George Harrison.

9. "Grandad"

By Clive Dunn.

10. "I'll be there"

By The Jackson Five.

Well that's all the news from me for the moment, happy new year and if you intend clearing out your shed, take my advice and don't open any boxes with old newspapers!!!

I hope to see you all here, same time, same place, in the February edition of the Slaney News.

– Declan

Slaney Entertainment & Leisure

www.slaneynews.com

17

Your “cut out and keep”

JAN ENTERTAINMENT All venues are in Enniscorthy unless otherwise stated.

First Fortnight in partnership with IFI National presents TWO DAYS, ONE NIGHT. 10 Jan. Film. Suitable for ages 15A. Sandra has only one weekend to visit her colleagues and, with the help of her husband, convince them to sacrifice their bonuses so she can keep her job. First Fortnight is a charity that challenges mental health prejudice through arts and cultural action. This film screening is part of the annual First Fortnight Festival.

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– JILTED GENERATIONS COLLECTIVE - PUT YOUR HANDS UP FOR DETROIT! 19 Jan. Music. This is a Standing Event. Doors open 7.30pm. Adm €8. Concession for students €5.

Round 2 just for you, grab your dancing shoes! Investigating the influence of African-American music, mainly from Motor Town a.k.a Detroit City and New York.

An immersive dissection of the magnitudal influence of the Motor City and N.Y over the past 60 years of music and their role in the inspiration and creation of Disco, Northern Soul, Funk, Hip hop, House and Techno. Visuals and audio by Andrew, Jeff and Ronan on the decks, instrumental accompaniment by talented highly rated Wexford based musicians. Featuring a live, previously unseen performance piece from highly rated emerging artist Deirdre Buggy, percussion and rhythm in the form of live drumming from the woman warrior Claire Malone and live drawing from Mirona Mara, with more collaborators to be confirmed.

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– THE WHISTLING GIRL. 1 Feb. Music.

The release of the album “The Whistling Girl” in 2017 was the culmination of two and a half years work between vocalist Honor Heffernan and Trevor Knight, who composed the music on the album using the words of the famous American wit, writer and human rights campaigner Dorothy Parker. Over the course of the evening they will seamlessly flow through rock, blues and dark carnavalesque sounds reminiscent of The Doors and reference the electronica of Kraftwerk. The sheer quality of the musicianship makes these shifts in tone seem effortless. Parker excavated beauty from the bleakest corners; her wit and words, a brilliant retort to life's cruelty and Honor breaks through, reaching a state of total honesty in her performance, making Parker's words shine like coals, her voice is silk and steel; her commitment, total.

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– CHRIS KENT - LOOKING UP. 2 Feb. Comedy.

Cork comedian Chris Kent returns with his 6th solo show Looking Up. Chris has spent the past year balancing comedy with being a stay at home dad and trying to grow a beard. He has also removed the word “mate” from his vocabulary as it takes too much effort to say in an Irish accent. TV appearances include the RTÉ 2 panel show Next Year’s News, The Craig Doyle Show and Conor's Dad in the hit series The Young Offenders. In the UK, he has appeared on Russell Howard’s Stand Up Central for Comedy Central. On radio he has been a regular panelist for the RTE Radio 1 show The Second Republic and a guest panelist on BBC’s The Blame Game.

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

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

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

TWO DAYS, ONE NIGHT. Film. Suitable for ages 15A. Wexford Arts Centre.

Fri 11 TWO DAYS, ONE NIGHT. Film. Suitable for ages 15A. The Presentation Centre.

Fri 18 “WELL, ANYTHING QUARE?” by Enniscorthy Drama Group.

Pub drama, comedy, in Conran’s Bar, Rathnure.

Tickets from venue.

Sat 19 JILTED GENERATIONS COLLECTIVE - PUT YOUR HANDS UP FOR DETROIT! Music. Wexford Arts Centre.

Fri 25 THE LADY AND THE UNICORN. Talk.

The Presentation Centre.

Fri 25 “WELL, ANYTHING QUARE?” by Enniscorthy Drama Group.

Pub drama, comedy, in Gahan’s Bar, Clohamon.

Tickets from venue.

Thur 31 “WELL, ANYTHING QUARE?” by Enniscorthy Drama Group.

Pub drama, comedy, in Treacy’s Hotel, Enniscorthy.

Tickets from venue.

Fri 1 Feb THE WHISTLING GIRL. Music. Wexford Arts Centre.

Sat 2 Feb CHRIS KENT - LOOKING UP. Comedy. Wexford Arts Centre.

Sat 2 Feb KYLE RILEY - SING TO ME. The Presentation Centre.

Tickets €7 each or Family of 4 for €25.

Thur 7 Feb ISLA GRANT. Riverside Park Hotel.

Thur 10

Ui Cinsealaigh Historical Society Christmas Dinner in the Riverside Park Hotel, December 2018 Above: Damien McHugh, Pat Kinsella, Fr. Jim Hammel and Fr. Seamus Larkin.

Left: May Doyle who was 90 recently and Theresa Moran.

Below: Laurence Sweetman, Tony O’Sullivan and Noel Doyle.

Bottom: Brian Cleary, Ken Hemmingway and Mary Mackey.

HOLOHAN’S PUB: Tues nights: Classic Country Outlaws. Weds nights: Informal music session with Loose Arrangement. Thursday nights: Casual acoustic fireside session.

T. DOYLE’S PUB: Live music every Friday night.

STAMPS PUB: Acoustic Session Thursday nights, Trad Music Friday nights.

GREYHOUND RACING IN ENNISCORTHY: No racing for month of January.

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 13-19 See Joseph Doyle’s column page 32  Check www.wexlive.com for updated listings.  Facebook:“Slaney News” and “Enjoy Enniscorthy”

The magic and mystique of the Burren I attended the showing of an aesthetically beautiful documentary by Katrina Costello titled The Silver Branch at The Presentation Centre, Enniscorthy, on 24th November.

The Silver Branch tells the story of the beauty, mystic and magic of the Burren and explores our connection to the land, our sense of place and the complete peace that comes from being at one with nature.

Narrator and storyteller par excellence, Paddy McCormack, says that there are places where ‘the veil between this generation and the one that went before is very thin and the Burren is one of those places.’

He recalls all he learned from his father and his father’s generation about farming, nature, the land and being free. ‘As a farmer you are part of the symphony of life,’ Paddy says, ‘honouring the past and the people who sweated the land before you. They were true to themselves and true to the land.’

This is one of the most spiritual and mystical documentaries I have seen. The cinematography by Katrina is superb, the marvellous shots of birds, bees, flora, insects and

other animals and the sound of bird song and the wind whistling through trees makes you feel that you are actually on the Burren and part of its mythological past.

Paddy McCormack, who left school at 14 to work the land, has a lovely simple way with words and a West of Ireland musical way of expressing himself that draws the viewer in.

‘Everyone ‘, Paddy says, ‘needs a favourite place to visit to be at peace, somewhere to let the brillance of nature work itself around you ‘. When speaking of a neighbouring farmer who passed away during the making of the documentary he says ‘I have no doubt that the fields, the mountain and the wild grasses did miss him.’

The music throughout the film is native and haunting, the story is compelling and there is a beauty, a wildness and a peacefulness in the layers of history it exposes so it`s not surprising that it is winning awards all over the place.

So glad I saw it and thanks to Sue Kavanagh who was instrumental in bringing it to The Presentation Centre.

– Maria Nolan

Attending the showing of The Silver Branch at The Presentation Centre, Enniscorthy, on 24th November were above L-R: Anne Doran, Mary Jevens, Therese Martin, Ellie Jevens, Carine Cronin, Anna Jevens and Pauline Byrne. Pic: Maria Nolan.

Below: Eimear O'Sullivan, Katrina Costello, Maree Lyng and Sue Kavanagh. Pic: Maria Nolan.

Enniscorthy Library, Thursday, January 31, 7-8pm, Noel Culleton, author of the new book They Made Great Music will present an hour of music and stories about the amazing lives of thirtythree great composers. David Mahon, architect and illustrator, will show his unique caricatures of the composers. Booking essential on 053-9236055. If you require additional assistance to fully participate please contact the librarian on 053-9236055. n

TO ADVERTISE ON THE ‘SLANEY NEWS’ ENTERTAINMENT PAGES CALL 087-2403310

18

Slaney Entertainment & Leisure

9th January 2019

A look back at Christmas 2018

Above and below, Joseph Doyle photographed Santa and some of his helpers at Santa’s Enchanted Castle in Enniscorthy.

Dee O’Leary captures some of the magic of Christmas in Enniscorthy Looking the part at the Wexford IFA Christmas celebrations 9th Dec at the IFA Centre, Enniscorthy.

Dylan Farrell collecting his hamper for first prize in the colouring competition run by McSorley’s Centra, Milehouse Road, Enniscorthy.

Flooding unfortunately returned to Enniscorthy. Sunday 16th December, The Promenade.

Annette McCarthy and Eugene Doyle doing the Concern Christmas Fast in Enniscorthy which collected €4,000 approx for Concern to provide food and shelter to vulnerable people and help Concern’s work addressing injustice in the world. Thanks to all who contributed so generously to the Fast.

Julia collecting her hamper prize for 2nd place in the colouring competition run by McSorley’s Centra, Milehouse Road, Enniscorthy.

Some of the audience enjoying the Ain't Misbehavin ‘Swinglebells’ concert at The Presentation Centre, Enniscorthy, which raised €962 for the Hope Cancer Support Centre.

Above, right and below: Some of the colourful characters performing in the Rathnure Pantomime Society production of "Broomstick!

Tinkerbells Christmas Adventure”.

The show sold out for 10 performances.

Slaney Entertainment & Leisure

www.slaneynews.com

19

DELIGHTFUL DOLLIES CHRISTMAS PARTY

Above and below: Santa and customers enjoying the new facilities at Wheelocks, Finchogue, Enniscorthy, including restaurant, wood walk, playground and more. Open 7 days a week. Eircode: Y21 YY67.

The new restaurant and visitor centre at Wheelocks, Finchogue

Bridget Major, Mary Kearns and Patricia Quigley at the Dollies Christmas Party in The Bailey, December 2018.

CHRISTMAS AT KILCANNON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ANNUAL ART COMPETITION Left: Annual Art Competition in conjunction with the Kilcannon Santa Experience sponsored by the Riverside Park Hotel. L-R: Ruby Rellis overall winner, Ryan Fox, Jim Maher (Manager Riverside Park Hotel), Ifcoma Olieyulo, Emma Wall, Ben Bernie (Kilcannon), Eilish Ryan and Damien Nolan.

Nora Murphy, Mary Lacey and Lil Murphy at the Dollies Christmas Party.

The four Foley sisters, Josephine, Shelagh, Jean and Mary at the Dollies Christmas Party.

Kilcannon

Wells House

Ita Kinnard and Eileen Coady at the Dollies Christmas Party.

Above: Santa at Wells House, Gorey. Above right: Visiting Santa at Kilcannon Garden Centre, Enniscorthy, were James, Iorla, Lillian and Sophie Byrne.

Wells House

Santa arrives at Wells House, Gorey, on a horse-drawn Cart.

Santa at the Switch on of the Wexford Town Christmas Lights with his Elves Judy, Trudy, Patch, Dozy and Ellie.

Wexford Town

20

Slaney News

9 January 2019

Civil Defence training & awards Ladies Presentation Night at Bellefield GAA Sunday 18th November 2018 saw the members of Wexford Civil Defence stage their county training day at their headquarters in Ardcavan Business Park, Wexford. More than 60 volunteers from Wexford, New Ross and Gorey took part.

The theme for the day was back to “Basics”, looking at the quality of the work as opposed to the quantity, with four separate scenarios on the day to challenge the skills of the volunteers: · First Aid with multiple casualties · Search Skills for missing persons · Auxiliary Fire Service with a pump relay · Ambulance policy and procedures.

The Civil Defence Welfare Service provided food for the volunteers, casualties and instructors throughout the day.

The day concluded with the Annual Presentation Dinner in the Riverbank Hotel.

Guest speakers on the evening included Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council Councillor Keith Doyle, Director of Services Mr. John Carley and Civil Defence College Principal Ms. Róisín McGuire, while representatives from Wexford County Council Fire Services, Wexford Marine Watch, Wexford RNLI, and Wexford Order of Malta also attended. Apologies for inability to attend the Awards Ceremony were received from Minister Paul Kehoe TD, Chief Executive of Wexford County Council Tom Enright, and the Council’s Chief Fire Officer Paul L’Estrange.

Cathaoirleach of Wexford Co. Council Cllr Keith Doyle thanked all Wexford Civil Defence volunteers for their help and support during Storm Emma and congratulated them on their continuing and valued contribution to the people of County Wexford during the year through their attendance at dozens of community events and other exercises.

A number of volunteers were presented with Long Service Medals for 30 years and 10 years of service and certificates for courses completed during the year were also presented. Patricia Power, New Ross Unit, and Breeda Conroy, Wexford Welfare Unit, were awarded 30-year-service medals while 10-year-service medals were presented to Stephen Boland, Gorey Unit, Patrick Murphy, Wexford Unit, Fergus Gallagher, Wexford Unit.

The volunteers from the county made a presentation to newly-appointed Civil Defence Officer Peter O’Connor to mark his promotion – the presentation consisted of a group photo and a bouquet of flowers to his wife Pamela.

If you are interested in Wexford Civil Defence, please see www.wexfordcivildefence.com, email: cdo@wexfordcoco.ie or call the Civil Defence Office on 053 919 6391.

Chairman Ronan Furlong ably assisted by Secretary Seamus Doyle hosted a most enjoyable Medal Presentation Ceremony for the Ladies Section of Rapparees/ Starlights GAA in the Clubhouse on Sunday evening 9th December with a very large turnout of mentors, parents and players in attendance.

Medals were presented by the club’s county hurlers Liam Ryan and Kevin Foley, who were thanked profusely

by Seamus Doyle for getting back in time from a county training session and match at Portlaoise to do the honours.

It was a successful year for the girls, doing well in both Camogie and Ladies Football, the highlights of

course being the County title at U-16 in Camogie and U12 Ladies Football.

There were also 3 special awards at each grade, Most Improved Player, Team Player of the Year and Player of the Year.

Good to see this tradition of rewarding excellence and effort maintained by the Ladies Section and it was smiles all round as the girls received their trophies from Liam and Kevin.

Ronan Furlong said it was great to see both the work and the success in 2018 with all teams progressing well and competing well at every age group. He looked forward to more of the same in 2019 and thanked all mentors, parents and all who

Liam Ryan with Most Improved Player Meadhbh Foley. Pic: Maria Nolan.

Minister Paul Kehoe recently addressed Civil Defence Officers and volunteers in Enniscorthy.

The meeting was called as part of a roll-out of eight regional volunteer consultation meetings across the country. Minister Kehoe said, “Under the leadership of Peter O’Connor, Civil Defence Volunteers have served our communities in Wexford without a second thought.

I want to thank Peter and all the Civil Defence volunteers for their dedication and commitment.”

Wexford Civil Defence is holding an information night in Enniscorthy Library on Monday 28th January 2019 at 7:30pm for anyone over 18 years of age interested in joining.

A briefing will be given on the work of Civil Defence within County Wexford.

Wexford Civil Defence will be holding other nights in Wexford, Gorey and New Ross in February.

It is recruiting in all areas – Wexford, Enniscorthy, Gorey and New Ross, for people to be trained in First Aid, Auxiliary Fire Service, Search & Rescue and Welfare. www.wexfordcivildefence.com

“There are many parts of the county where investment in our public lighting is absolutely necessary,” Minister Kehoe said.

“Poor public lighting can cause people, particularly elderly people , to feel unsafe.

This will provide peace of

mind to many communities and ensure that our streets are better lit.”

The scheme on public lighting is part of the Government’s €500m climate action fund, announced by Communications Minister Richard Bruton. n

assisted in any way in 2018 encouraging others to come forward and offer their help for the new season.

‘All are welcome’, he said, ‘we need everyone in the Ladies Section both on and off the field’.

– Maria Nolan

Proud dads Ronan and Eamonn Furlong with daughters Amelia and Sorcha. Pic: Maria Nolan.

U-16 Camogie winners with Liam Ryan and Kevin Foley. Pic: Maria Nolan.

Defibrillator installed on outside wall of

New funding for public lighting New funding is being provided to Co. Wexford for the upgrade of up to 12,000 public lights across the county.

That’s according to Minister Paul Kehoe who said the investment is one of the most important announcements in months.

Kevin Foley with team player Tara Jordan. Pic: Maria Nolan.

St . Senan’s Church

New Defibrillator in the Shannon could help save lives A Defibrillator has recently been installed on the outside wall of St. Senan’s Church in Enniscorthy and also at the town’s main post office both kindly donated by the Ger Devereux Memorial Fund. In an emergency please call Enniscorthy Garda Station for the access code. Trained users will know the code.

If you’re interested in learning how to use these life-saving devices please contact the Enniscorthy Unit, Irish Red Cross, on 087-0626751. The CPR/AED course is 4 hours duration and is completed in conjunction with Enniscorthy Red Cross.n

Slaney News

www.slaneynews.com

Thousands of entries for Enniscorthy Gala Christmas Draw

The annual Enniscorthy Business Association (EBA) Gala Christmas Draw, in partnership this year with Enniscorthy & District Chamber, was a huge success with 45 local businesses taking part and thousands of entry cards from the general public.

The major first prize this year was a holiday for one lucky Enniscorthy shopper to the value of €1,500 (in association with Mackin Travel who kindly provided the holiday at a generously discounted price). The winner was Ann Lambert, Clonroche.

Runners-up prizes of Vouchers for various Enniscorthy businesses were won by: 1. Ian Rochford 2. Paul O’Connor 3. Padraic O’Donoghue 4. Ann Marie Foley 5. Sue Earle Six Wexford schools will undergo vital improvements as part of the Summer Works Scheme, according to Minister Paul Kehoe.

The schools are: Scoil Naisunta Baile Muirne - Ballymurn, Enniscorthy.

Marshalstown National School - Marshalstown, Enniscorthy.

Court National School - Gorey.

Scoil Naisiunta Mhuire Carrig-on-Bannow.

Scoil Eoin Baiste - Galbally,

Win a holiday to the value of €1,500* Plus lots of great voucher prizes for runners-up *Holiday in association with Mackin Travel

*Win €1,500 credit towards any holiday(s) booked with Mackin Travel, Enniscorthy.

Full details on the “Enjoy Enniscorthy” Facebook page.

6. Yvonne Nolan 7. Abaigeal Taylor 8. Mary Nolan 9. Dermot O’Leary 10. Mary O’Sullivan 11. Margaret Walker 12. Siobhan Maloney

Full details on the Gala Draw are available on the EBA’s ‘Enjoy Enniscorthy’ Facebook page.

The EBA acknowledges the support of Enniscorthy & District Chamber and Mackin

School funding Enniscorthy.

Scoil Naisiunta Coill an Iarainn - Kilanerin, Gorey.

This investment secures money for schools to upgrade windows, meet curricular requirements and make structural improvements to buildings,” the Minister said.

“The work will be carried out in schools mainly over

the summer months, so the disruption to students, teachers and other staff will be kept to a minimum.“ T h e S u m m e r Wo r k s Scheme (SWS) is designed to allow schools to carry out small and medium scale building works that will improve and upgrade existing school buildings. This scheme is addi-

Above left: One of Santa’s helpers draws the winning entries in the Enniscorthy Business Association (EBA) Gala Christmas Draw.

Above right: L-R Damian Byrne (EBA), Pauline Maguire (EBA), four of Santa’s helpers, Jimmy Gahan (Enniscorthy Chamber), Dermot Kavanagh (EBA).

Travel for this year’s Draw, and also the services provided free of charge by the Slaney News for the artwork and print management of the Draw Entry Cards, Posters, etc. n tional to other capital funding schemes that are operated by the Department such as the additional accommodation scheme, Emergency Works scheme i.e. for projects of such urgency that they would prevent some or all of the school from opening, and Minor Works schemes.

The current SWS was announced in late 2015 and is being applied on a multiannual basis. n

21

CO. WEXFORD ENVIRONMENT AWARDS 2018 WINNERS Green Schools St Mary’s National School, Tagoat, Wexford Coastcare Project Ballycanew National School Ballyellis National School Courtnacuddy National School Scoil Mhaodhóig, Poulfur, Fethard on Sea Scoil Mhuire, Rosslare St Ibar’s National School, Castlebridge St. Patricks National School, Craanford Wexford’s Cleanest School St Colman’s National School, Ballindaggin Christmas Decoration Competition in Conjunction with South East Radio. Overall Primary School Winner - Laura Kehoe, Ballyellis National School Annual Environment Artwork Competition Overall Primary School Winner – Erin Doyle, Ballyduff National School Overall Secondary School Winner – Aleksandra Piwka, Gorey Community School Food Waste Prevention Competition Overall Primary School Winner – Marshalstown National School Overall School Colouring Competition Winner – David Andoo, CBS Primary School, Wexford Overall Secondary School Winner – Méanscoil Gharman Snap into Action Competition Community Group Winner – 22nd Wexford Oulart Scout Group School Battery Champion. Rathnure National School KEEP WEXFORD BEAUTIFUL COMPETITION Winner Kilanerin Tidy Towns Best Environmentally Aware and Presented Town/Village 1st Ballycanew Tidy Towns Joint 2nd Duncormick Area Action Group Joint 2nd Blackwater Tidy Towns Joint 3rd Rosslare Tidy Towns Joint 3rd Ballygarret Tidy Towns HC Coolgreany Tidy Towns HC Tomhaggard Pastoral Group Best New Entry 1st St Garvan’s Well Committee 2nd Harrow Development Committee 3rd Walkers Group Ballyfad/Gurnee Nature Trail HC North Wexford Traditional Singing Circle Best Community Environment Initiative 1st Kiltealy Tidy Towns 2nd Clonroche Development Association 3rd Killanne Development Group HC Askamore Community Council Best Community Waste Prevention/Re-Use Project 1st Ferns Tidy Towns 2nd Bridgetown Community Development Group 3rd Ballyduff Development Group HC Cloughbawn GAA Club Best Community Project To Improve Accessibility to Infrastructure 1st Friends of Rosslare/Rosslare Community Development Assoc.

Best Community Project To Improve Accessibility in Gardens / Parks 1st Monageer Parish Grotto Group Best Community Biodiversity Project 1st Ballycanew Tidy Town 2nd Ferns Tidy Towns 3rd Blackwater Junior Tidy Towns Best Heritage Preservation & Conservation Project 1st Kilmuckridge Tidy Towns 2nd Ballygarrett Tidy Towns Joint 3rd Tomhaggard Pastoral Group Joint 3rd Ballycanew Tidy Towns HC Clonegal Tidy Village Committee HC Camross ICA Guild Best Community Coastal Management Initiative 1st Rosslare Harbour/Kilrane Environment Group Joint 2nd Ballygarrett Tidy Towns Joint 2nd Kilmuckridge Tidy Towns 3rd Cullenstown Community Group Best Environmentally Aware and Presented Housing Estate 1st Kilanerin Tidy Towns – The Elms 2nd Ounavarra Park Residents Associations, Ballycanew 3rd Westwinds Residents Association, kilrane HC Bernadette Place Residents Association, Wexford HC Croghan View Residents Association, Coolgreany North Wexford 2K Clean Joint 1st Camolin Community Development Group Joint 1st Rathpierce Community Group 2nd Kilanerin Tidy Towns 3rd Ballyduff Developments Group National Tidy Towns Special Category Awards Can It Award Ballyduff Development Group Tidy Towns Sustainable Development Award National Award Winner Monageer Tidy Towns TidyTowns Sustainable Development Award National Runner Up Rosslare Tidy Towns Royal Institute of The Architects Of Ireland Award Enniscorthy Tidy Towns Tidy Towns Community Heroes 2018 Overall winner Mary Gettings Tidy Towns Community Heroes 2018 Lili Masterson Outstanding Individual Contribution to Wexford’s Environment Lili Masterson, Jim Donohoe

Rathnure National School, category winners in the recent Wexford County Council Environmement Awards, recently visited Dáil Éireann in the company of local TD, James Browne, who was fulll of priase for the Rathnure pupils: “A great bunch of enthusiastic young people”, said Deputy Browne.

22

Slaney Food & Drink

9 January 2019

New visitor centre restaurant open at Wheelock Fruits #TasteWexford is the adventure side of Wexford’s food and drink offering so everyone can now discover and experience the county’s delicious food and drink and meet the people behind it, and hear their stories with bookable culinary tours, workshops and more.

Located in the cornerstone of Ireland’s Ancient East, Wexford has a rich culinary heritage with an exceptional farming and food story dating back thousands of years.

Many of Wexford food and drink producers have opened their farm gates and kitchen doors for you to tour, taste and have a #TasteWexford experience. Near Enniscorthy you can visit one of Ireland’s oldest working watermills at Ballyminane Mills which has been milling flour for over 185 years; pick your own strawberries at Wheelock’s Fruit Farm while hearing the story

CENTRA’S ENVIRONMENTALLYFRIENDLY MOVE Centra on the Milehouse Road, Enniscorthy, is moving to 100% compostable cups and lids which are manufactured here in Ireland, creating 20 new jobs. As part of this drive to a more environmentally sustainable future Centra is now giving a 20 cent discount when you bring your own reusable cup to fill up. It also has reusable, branded Frank and Honest cups instore to help you get started straight away!

why Wexford is known as the soft fruit county of Ireland; or have your own chocolatier moment with single origin chocolate at Bean and Goose near Ferns while blending flavours from the Wexford countryside.

You can tour Wexford by yourself using the online bookable guides or by booking a day food and heritage tour with local guide and storyteller, Lorraine O’Dwyer of G a l l i v a n t i n g To u r s . S e e www.tastewexford.ie n

ENNISCORTHY FOOD MARKETS: FARMERS’ MARKET: Saturday mornings, Abbey Square.

ENNISCORTHY COUNTRY MARKET: Friday mornings in the IFA Centre, Millpark Road.

To advertise on the Slaney News Food Page contact: 087-2403310

d be inspire with

Slimming World

EVERY SATURDAY Enniscorthy 9am and 11am Salt n Pepper Pot restaurant Astro Centre, Bellefield Enniscorthy Tel: Tony 087-1785384

At your service, L-R: Anne O’Neill, Fiona Breen, James Squance, Aisling Ryan and Roisin Byrne.

Wheelock Fruits, Finchogue, Enniscorthy, opened its impressive new visitor centre and restaurant just in time for Christmas.

This new Enniscorthy attraction is situated on a 17 acre site just outside the town.

The site was originally bought

by Cyril and Margaret Wheelock 30 years ago to expand the Wheelock Fruits business which was established in the early 1950s by George and Lil Wheelock. The Wheelock name has become synonymous with growing the finest strawberries, raspberries, gooseberries, pumpkins, blackcurrants etc in the South East with the produce being sold from stalls around

the Enniscorthy area.

The Wheelock name is destined to continue its association with great fruit as the couple’s three sons – George, Thomas and Warren – are involved in the business also.

Cyril and Margaret have now invested €600,000 (partly funded by LEADER through Wexford Local Development) in the development of the purpose-built centre incorporating a restaurant, farm shop, education room, wood walk, playground, and will cater for Santa visits and Halloween events also.

The centre is targeting school tours and young families. Glamping is being considered for a future phase.

Wheelock Fruits is one of a wide range of enterprises being showcased by the recently established Taste Wexford initiative developed

by O’Connell Marketing, Bunclody and food and drink advisor, Anthony O’Toole.

To sample the delicious food now available in Wheelock’s restaurant, call out any day for breakfast, lunch or snacks, with lots of free parking!

WHEELOCK FRUITS Finchogue, Enniscorthy Tel: 087 683 2417 Open 7 days a week Jan and Feb: Mon to Fri 9am - 4pm Sat and Sun 9am - 5pm Eircode: Y21YY67

This space can be yours for €95+VAT. Please call 087-2403310.

Terms and conditions apply.

slimmingworld.ie

01 656 9696

Slaney Ad

www.slaneynews.com

23

CHRISTMAS TREE SHREDDING Wexford County Council will again be arranging for the FREE shredding of Christmas trees at the below locations throughout the County.

If bringing a Christmas tree for shredding to Wexford County Council’s 4 household recycling centres, there is no entry charge. €2 entry charge applies for all other waste accepted at Wexford County Council’s 4 household recycling centres.

Locations

Christmas Trees can only be left on the dates below

Wexford County Council’s 4 Household Recycling Centres

Wednesday 2nd January to Saturday 12th January 2019

Enniscorthy Household Recycling Centre, Old Dublin Road, Enniscorthy Gorey Household Recycling Centre, Gorey Business Park, Ramstown, Gorey New Ross Household Recycling Centre, Hewittsland, New Ross Holmestown Household Recycling Centre, Barntown, Wexford Redmond Park, Wexford

Opening Times: Open Tues – Fri 8.15am – 12 noon, 1pm – 4pm Open Saturday 8.15am – 12 noon, 1pm – 3pm

COASTAL WALKING TRAILS TRAINING PROGRAMME: 2019 Call for coastal villages / towns in County Wexford to participate in a training programme to develop walking trails along the coast in their locality. This course is subsidised and is available to 8 selected groups.

The Wexford Walking Trail network has secured funding under the EU FLAG programme to deliver a walking trail development programme in collaboration with Wexford County Council. The aim is to explore the potential of establishing new walking trails along the coast; undertake trail assessments with Sport Ireland; prepare mapping; photography and prepare marketing material.

Course Programme: 10 sessions including class-based tutorials, site visits and field trip.

Where: Enniscorthy Enterprise Centre & other venues in Co. Wexford (to be agreed with participants).

Training Cost: €300 (per trail group – payable in 2 installments).

Closed for lunch 12 noon – 1pm Closed Mondays and Sundays Wednesday 2nd January to Saturday 12th January 2019 Opening Times: Monday – Sunday 9am – 5pm

Rosslare Harbour / Kilrane Sports & Social Centre, Ballyknocknen, St. Brendan’s Estate, Rosslare Harbour

Wednesday 2nd January to Saturday 12th January 2019 Opening Times: Monday – Sunday 9am – 5pm

Bunclody AFC Sliabh Ros, Bunclody

Wednesday 2nd January to Saturday 12th January 2019 Opening Times: Monday – Saturday 9am – 6pm

Please be aware that there will be additional Sport Ireland Trail Fees: To be advised.

How to Register: Please register by contacting the Training Course Co-ordinator: Yvonne Byrne Tel: 087 0686586 email: info@yvonnebyrneconsultancy.ie Deadline for Completion of Expression of Interest Forms: Monday 21st January 2019 at 12 noon Further Information about the Wexford Walking Trail Network: www.wexfordwalkingtrail.ie

Make a note of your nearest location and please remember that you may bring your tree and leave it on the specified dates. For further information please contact the Environment Section, Wexford County Council on 053 9196000.

RECYCLE YOUR CHRISTMAS EMPTIES!!

Put beverage cartons into your green bin, as well as cardboard, paper, food and drink cans. Bring glass and cans to your local recycling centre. If a bring bank is full, don’t leave materials on the ground, use your nearest alternative site or come back another day.

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

WEXFORD COUNTY COUNCIL TENDERS Wexford County Council is currently running the following tender competitions.

If you wish to obtain further information and make a submission for any of the tenders please visit www.etenders.gov.ie Tender Id Reference

Closing Date

4 No. Tipper Trucks

143078 – 40/MYard/2018

18/01/2019 @ 17.00

Construction of 6 Houses at Glentire, The Ballagh and all associated site works

144216 – 43/Hous/2018

08/02/2019 @ 12.30

Construction of 18 in number houses, in Taghmon, 144331 – Co. Wexford, with associated site works 45/Hous/2018

11/02/2019 @ 17.00

Tender Description

Street Lights Broken?

Report on www.deadsureapp.com

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

NOTICE OF DEPOSIT OF RATE BOOK FOR INSPECTION AND OF INTENTION TO MAKE RATE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT Wexford County Council is about to make the County Rate on the property rateable thereto in the County of Wexford.

The Annual Rate on Valuation for the ordinary expenditure of Wexford County Council for the service of the financial year ending on the 31st December, 2019 is Seventy Three Euro and Sixty Seven Cent (€73.67).

The Rate Book is deposited for the inspection of any ratepayer at the offices of Wexford County Council (Finance Department) at Carricklawn, Wexford for the period 9th to 23rd January 2019 between the hours of 10.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m.

Dated this 8th day of January, 2019.

Annette O’Neill Head of Finance & ICT Wexford County Council

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

24

Slaney Business & Finance

Taoglas set for strong growth Taoglas, the Enniscorthy-based firm which designs and manufactures high-tech antennae, recorded turnover up an impressive 29% to €45m and operating profits of €4.4m – a rise of 7.7%, in its most recent financial accounts for the year 2017 which also show that Taoglas shipped 14.5 million antennae globally.

The company’s tax charge roughly quadrupled during the year to €1.4 million, which had the effect of reducing its aftertax profit by 20 per cent to just under €3 million.

Taoglas was established in 2014 in Enniscorthy by local men Ronan Quinlan and Dermot Michael O’Shea and maintains a facility on the Old Dublin Road, but now has additional facilities in Dublin, Taiwan, the US, Germany and China, employing more than 300 staff.

The sales growth in 2017 was achieved through increasing requirements for connectivity across consumer, enterprise and transportation applications.

In 2017 the company invested heavily in research and development and recruited over

Baha Badran, an engineer with Taoglas, Enniscorthy, shows local children around the Taoglas antenna-testing chamber. Pic: Patrick Browne.

Interview Preparation with Alan Maher Enniscorthy Library, Thursday, 24th January 2019, 7pm Alan Maher is the owner of Maher Consulting. He has a proven track record in helping people to achieve advancement in their careers. Learn how to present yourself to potential employers with a Curriculum Vitae or Application Form that will stand out from the crowd. This is critical in today’s competitive job market – no matter what role you are seeking. Alan will also discuss how to prepare, communicate and present yourself effectively during a job interview. Whether you are at the top of your career or just starting out this talk will be suitable for you. Booking essential on 053-9236055. If you require additional assistance to fully participate please contact the librarian on 053-9236055.

Something ‘phishy’ going on!

100 additional staff, and continued its investment in its manufacturing plant in Taiwan.

Payroll costs rose to €10.4 million last year from €6.3 million in 2016. The accounts show that Taoglas spent €925,575 on patent applications in 2017, and just under €1.3 million on R&D. The investment in Dublin was focused on next-generation technologies in 5G, the internet of things (IoT), and satellite navigation.

Enterprise Ireland recently

approved a grant for the company to support its plans for R&D, which will support another 20-plus new jobs over the next 18 to 24 months in Dublin and Enniscorthy.

Taoglas has had a number of R&D projects under way with Irish companies in 2018, including with Synecco in Galway and AJ Plastics in Clare.

The company had net assets at the end of 2017 of €13.6 million, up from €10.8 million a year earlier. n

Wexford business helping SMEs prepare for Brexit Seamus Murphy and Kilian Duignan founded their business in 2015 to help SMEs in Ireland diversify into overseas markets. Then, they could not have foreseen the uncertainty that lay ahead for SMEs who export from Ireland, due to Britain voting in 2016 to leave the EU. With over 14 billion euro worth of goods exported from Ireland to the UK last year, many Irish companies will be seriously impacted by Brexit.

Seamus and Kilian first established their market diversification business as part of a European joint venture with Business Boost International based in the Netherlands. With challenges arising for Irish businesses due to Brexit, it became clear that a need was arising for specific and unique market diversification guidance for companies in Ireland.

To allow them to be fully focused on fulfilling this need, Seamus and Kilian made the decision to break away from the joint venture and rebrand their business. In 2018 Gateway was launched.

Gateway now offers a range of services to help SMEs build export sales growth. Services include Export Strategy Development, Partner Identification and MatchMaking, Market-Led Value Proposition Development and Brexit Clinics. These services

9 January 2019

www.slaneynews.com

are important for exporters facing Brexit uncertainty but also for companies who never exported before.

Gateway is a Wexford based company with a farreaching international footprint. Seamus and Kilian have established a network of export strategy professionals all over Europe and around the World, so when advising SMEs, research is based on insight and fact.

“Exporting and developing sales in overseas markets can be an expensive business,” says Kilian, “especially if it’s done without a structure or strategy. We believe it should be methodical, structured and process driven. That is why we

developed a ‘7-Step Process to Market Diversification’. It’s a structured approach but with the flexibility of being adaptable for any business type.”

Gateway plan to roll out further services essential to the growth and development of SME’s over the coming months. Instrumental to that plan was the launch of a new website. Seamus explains, “Our new site is part of our on-going strategy to enhance the quality and accessibility of export information for SMEs in Ireland seeking advice on internationalising their products or services.”

For further information, visit gatewayconsulting.ie, or phone 053-9100713. n

Up to 185,000 Irish office workers have fallen victim to a phishing scam.

This is just one of the findings of a survey released in December 2018 by Datapac, Ireland’s leading technology solutions and services provider, which maintains a stong presence still in its home town of Enniscorthy.

The survey, in conjunction with Sophos, a global leader in network and endpoint security, on the impact and awareness of phishing in the workplace was carried out by Censuswide in October, it found that 14% of Irish office workers – approximately 185,000 people – have fallen victim to a phishing scam.

Phishing is a tactic used by cybercriminals which involves sending emails that appear to come from genuine sources, that encourage users to reveal confidential information, such as banking details or sensitive company data, which is then used fraudulently.

Phishing can have a major impact on the victim and their company, with hackers gaining a foothold into the corporate system. This can lead to a breach of customer data, the loss of confidential company information, and could leave organisations vulnerable to fines under GDPR. The survey findings reveal many significant differences in phishing awareness among different age groups in the Irish workplace. The survey found that millennials (aged 23-41) are the most confident age group in their ability to detect an email scam. Just 14% of millennials said they are not confident they could detect a fraudulent phishing email. This rises to 17% for generation X (aged 42-53) and to just over one-quarter (26%) for baby boomers (aged 54

ENNISCORTHY BUSINESS ASSOCIATION ALL BUSINESSES WELCOME TO JOIN!

Kilian Duignan and Seamus Murphy of Gateway.

Contact: e.b.a.enniscorthy@gmail.com or Slaney News 087-2403310, slaneynews@gmail.com

Karen O’Connor, General Manager, Datapac

and over).

Conversely, the findings also reveal that more than twice as many millennials (17%) have fallen victim to a phishing scam than members of generation X (6%) or baby boomers (7%).

Karen O’Connor, general manager, Datapac, commented: “Despite millennials’ confidence in their ability to spot an email scam, they were in fact found to have been victims most often. This confidence may stem from complacency and emphasises the need for employers to provide cybersecurity training and ongoing refresher training to ensure all staff remain alert.”

On the other end of the spectrum, senior employees are also regularly the focus of hackers attention, with almost half (48%) of generation X and 36% of baby boomers revealing that they have been targeted by a phishing attack.

Worryingly, 44% of baby boomers admitted to clicking on a link or attachment in an email from a sender they didn’t recognise – significantly more than millennials (34%)

and generation X (26%). This unadvised cyber practice puts both individuals and organisations at a much greater risk of experiencing a data breach through phishing.

The survey also explored the extent to which employers provide IT security and awareness training to staff and, alarmingly, found that 20% of Irish office workers have never received such training. An additional 20% indicated they received training either less than once a year or only once during their induction.

Karen O’ Connor continued: “Phishing is not just a problem for the IT department to solve, but is an organisational issue requiring cross-department buy-in.

Operational and HR teams play a crucial role in creating a culture of awareness. Under GDPR, organisations are obligated to put in place adequate safeguards for customer data, making this a key business concern. User awareness training should be provided on an ongoing basis in the same way as other vital employee training such as health & safety.”

“Cyber education delivered only at an induction level, doesn’t accommodate longstanding and senior employees, who, as the survey shows, are in most need of security refresher courses. Technology can play a part in addressing phishing in a cost-effective way by educating and testing all end users through automated attack simulations and continued interactive security awareness training. A chain is only as strong as its weakest link and, as attacks become more prevalent, businesses must make every effort to educate all employees on the very real threat of phishing.” n

ENNISCORTHY CHAMBER EVENTS: Free Seminar on Employment Law, HR and Health & Safety Date: Tuesday 19th February 2019, 08.45am – 11..30am.

Riverside Hotel, The Promenade, Enniscorthy.

Cost: Free. To register check out the website: www.enniscorthychamber.ie, where you’ll find details also of other upcoming Chamber 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

Slaney Services

Happy New Year to All Our Clients

Thanks for all your support in 2018

McDonald Solicitors WEXFORD

All aspects of Law covered A consultation with us is the first step towards having your legal requirements dealt with promptly, professionally and discreetly ________________________ Contact our office to make an appointment with our solicitors Lisa McDonald or Eadaoin Lawlor today ________________________ McDonald Solicitors 7 Lower Rowe Street, Wexford Email: info@mcdsol.ie Phone: (053) 9144266 www.mcdsol.ie

Mackin Travel, 18 Main Street, Enniscor thy, Co. Wexford and 100 Nor th Main Street, Wexford

www.mackintravel.com Tel: (053) 9122121 TRANSYLVANIA & SERBIA, HUNGARY, MALTA & GOZO KRAKOW & AUSCHWITZ 4 Day Escorted Tour 10 Day Escorted Tour Only DRACULA COUNTRY CROATIA Only 8 Day Escorted Tour

10 Day Escorted Tour ¤949

Departure Dates: 2nd June, 2nd Sept 2019

Only ¤899

Departure Dates: 30th April, 8th October 2019

SOFIA & PLOVDIV – ICELAND BULGARIA 5 Day Escorted Tour Only 5 Day Escorted Tour ¤499

Departure Dates: 22nd March, 7th April 2019

¤899

Departure Dates: 3rd June, 9th September 2019

Only ¤849

Departure Date: 31st March 2019

Only ¤449

DANUBE DELTA & AUSTRIA, ALPINE EASTERN ROMANIA SPLENDOUR Only 8 Day Escorted Tour

8 Day Escorted Tour ¤999

Departure Date: 19th May 2019

Departure Dates: 30th April, 7th May 2019

Only ¤899

Departure Date: 16th September 2019

CROATIA, DUBROVNIK, ANDALUCIA, GIBRALTAR PORTUGAL, LISBON GDANSK (POLAND) 5 Day Escorted Tour SPLIT & MEDJUGORJE RONDA, GRANADA Only COAST & FATIMA Only

8 Day Escorted Tour Only

¤949

10 Day Escorted Tour ¤899 Departure Dates: 13th May, 14th October 2019

Departure Dates: 15th May, 22nd May, 25th Sept, 2nd Oct 2019

8 Day Escorted Tour Only

¤899

Departure Dates: 18th July, 25th July, 22nd Aug, 29th Aug 2019

¤599

¤579

This space can be yours for €95+VAT. Please call 087-2403310.

Departure Date: 20th June 2019

BONNIE SCOTLAND & THE DONEGAL, BELFAST CROATIA, SLOVENIA ENGLISH LAKE DISTRICT & THE ANTRIM COAST Only & AUSTRIA 5 Day Escorted Tour Only

Departure Date: 17th June 2019

Lisa McDonald and Eadaoin Lawlor

4 Day Escorted Tour

Departure Dates: 7th Aug, 4th Sept 2019

Only ¤399

¤599

6 Day Escorted Tour Departure Date: 10th April 2019

HALLOWEEN IN TRANSYLVANIA Departure Date: 27th Oct 2019

6 Day Escorted Tour

Fangtastic Value!

Only ¤649

For full itineraries of all tours see www.mackintravel.com or tel: (053) 9122121 Mackin Travel was established in 1988 and is one of Ireland's leading tour operators. All our tours have been meticulously planned by our Managing Director, Frank Mackin, who hand picks all the components in each tour – great hotels, coach drivers and friendly, local tour guides, etc. Frank will be personally accompanying the majority of our tours in 2019, with the remainder accompanied by senior Mackin Travel staff members, making sure our customers are always happy. On all our tours the only extra charge is travel insurance, single supplements (if applicable) and checked-in baggage on all flights. We look forward to welcoming regular and new clients in 2019.

Mackin Travel is licensed by the Commission for Aviation Regulation. TA0485 & TO207.

Terms and conditions apply.

25

26

Slaney Ads

9 January 2019

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 VISIT OUR DEDICATED WINDOW FASHIONS SHOWROOMS AT: UNIT 1, PARKLODGE, LYMINGTON ROAD, ENNISCORTHY (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

HILLTOP DRY CLEANERS

Duffry Hill, Enniscorthy, 053-9233893

EXCLUSIVE AGENTS FOR MARLOWE DRY CLEANERS WE HAVE A FULL LAUNDRY SERVICE Easy to use

Rent the RugDoctor Clean your own…  Carpets  Upholstery,  Rugs  Car Interiors

Great Value!

Open daily from 10am until 5pm Saturday from 10am until 3pm

Bespoke children’s clothes Mommy and me outfits Breastfeeding outfits Christening gowns Crib bedding

Also offering a full alteration service: ★ ★ ★ ★

Bridal Formal Tailoring Curtains

Elina 085-8581526 sewing studio MUM, Wafer St, Enniscorthy

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

● HOME & OFFICE REMOVALS ● HOUSE & BUSINESS RELOCATIONS ● FURNITURE / ANTIQUES TRANSPORT COLLECTION ● DELIVERY SERVICE

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

FOCUS

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

Except for Bank Holidays.

If necessary constituency appointments are available outside of the clinic times and can be arranged through my office.

TD

Office: Lower Church Street, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford.

Phone: 053 923 5046 Email: james.browne@oireachtas.ie Facebook: /james.browne.enniscorthy Twitter: @jamesbrowneTD

PACK - MOVE - STORE TEL: 083 1799888 kbfurnitureremovals@yahoo.ie

CLINIC SCHEDULE

Browne

Wexford: Talbot Hotel, every Saturday 11am-12pm.

QUALITY SELF STORAGE FACILITY. UNITS AVAILABLE FOR SHORT OR LONG TERM STORAGE

G

Weekly

James

ADVICE CLINICS Enniscorthy: Constituency Office, . every Monday 9.30am-11am Gorey: Loch Garman Arms Hotel, every Friday 5pm-5.45pm.

OVIN

FOOD

Custom made: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

W

M E’RE

GOREY Browne’s Lounge By appointment

ENNISCORTHY Constituency Office Saturday 10.00am

NEW ROSS 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

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

ARE YOU READY FOR THE WEEKEND? SPECIAL OFFER: Haircut & Totex Product, Weekend Special Offer €19.

DON’T JUST LOOK GOOD, LOOK GREAT! Follow us on Facebook: “SamisHairParlour” for more Special Offers 2 Slaney Street, Enniscorthy. Tel: 087 3377 083.

E: samishairparlour@gmail.com

Constituency Office Monday 11.00am

WEXFORD White’s Hotel By appointment

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

Our February issue will be out on Weds 6th February 2019. Contact us on 087-2403310 to ensure your ad is included.

Slaney News

www.slaneynews.com

27

County Coiste AGM

VET DIARY FOR JANUARY

with the Moyne Veterinary Hospital Joe Kavanagh writes about a worrying trend...

There, it’s January 2019 and we've made it through the manic and magic of Christmas. All the new year’s intentions are just that... still good intentions!

Well it’s on that note that I write this month.

In the last week we've had different rescue cases arrive on our door. A Lurcher bitch knocked down and broke her radius and ulna. We took her in, x-rayed her, knocked her out, straightened the fracture aligning the bone and cast the leg. One of our vet nurses kindly took her home for the weekend to give her much needed TLC. Meanwhile another two Lurcher pups were presented to us after being left in a box over someone's garden wall. The two pups were barely six weeks old and to be fair to whoever had them they weren't in bad body condition. That person obviously wasn't able to keep them but left them where they might be looked after. They've gone to the dog warden who hopes to be able to rehome them.

This morning it was like 'groundhog day'... another Lurcher dog knocked down in town and broke his radius and ulna!... We took him in, treated him for shock and pain, x-rayed hip and splinted him... only to find one of the next clients after picking up a litter of Lurcher puppies for rehoming! I know we're only seeing the tip of the iceberg.

It seems to be at epidemic proportions.

They are such wonderful dogs – Greyhounds and Lurchers. They are very gentle with people, very loyal and friendly. Some go to the UK to be rehomed as they've realised what great company they are. I wrote about 'Lady' who strayed into me about seven years ago. She's a Greyhound and I reckon is one of the most low maintenance dogs you'd find. Wherever you are, she's happy, whether down the fields, by the fire or at your feet when you're working on the computer... as long as they're included they're happy... a bit like all of us eh?

The pounds and rescue shelters are inundated with these wonderful creatures that need a good home. From my experience they repay you on the double. Charity is present in everyone's mind leading up to Christmas... well it’s probably needed on the double in the aftermath of the festive season and it would be a great way to start the new year... helping out these organisations or better still rescuing one of these noble creatures. As the clever graffiti writer said so well, 'Procrastinate NOW'. A collective effort to help these animals is what's needed to prevent this happening year on year. WE can all help in our own way.

See what you can do while those good intentions are still fresh in your mind!

Happy New Year to all our readers and clients. n

If you have a topic you’d like Joe Kavanagh to address please text SLANEY NEWS at 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

‘Respect and safeguarding the welfare of our children’ was the big message coming from the recent Coiste na nOg AGM 2018 with guest speaker National Children’s Officer, Gearoid O’Mulvihill, stressing the importance of controlling parents and mentors at our underage games.

‘As an Association we can’t afford to have lunatics on our sidelines’, he said, ‘our games must be about enjoyment, where’s the fun in a child being berated from the sideline by either parent or mentor or both. This is only doing yourself, the child, the team and the club no good at all.’

‘A noisy parent leads to a noisy child’, Gearoid went on, ‘a respectful club is a happy club and the onus is on the club to take responsibility for the people they appoint to underage teams. The problem is not with the children, the problem is with the adults and we must change their mind sets or give them another job in the club.’

‘The expectations that parents and mentors have of our children must be handled and a positive approach must be taken to get all to adhere to acceptable, good behaviour.

We must adopt a policy of constant positive coaching, encourage our children to shake hands at the end of every game, welcome the Referee into our club, and on to our pitches and show example to our children that the Ref is a friend, not an enemy, and should be treated accordingly.’

Gearoid suggested an Open Night at the beginning of each season for team, mentors and parents outlining exactly what the club expected of them at games and training sessions with a penalty for anyone not adhering to it.

Coiste Chairperson, Marguerite Furlong, thanked Gearoid for his excellent presentation asking all to be mindful of the welfare of our children in 2019. She paid tribute to her Committee and to Children’s Officer, Des Croke, who made a presentation to Gearoid. She thanked everyone involved with under-

Angela Furlong, Ger McVeigh, PJ Banville and Brian Morrissey at the Coiste na nOg AGM 2018. Pic: Maria Nolan.

County Children’s Officer Des Croke makes presentation to National Children’s Officer Gearoid O’Mulvihill.

Pic: Maria Nolan.

age, clubs, referees, County Chairman Derek Kent and outgoing Secretary Margaret Doyle and a presentation was made to Margaret in appreciation of all her work on behalf of Wexford GAA. Marguerite read a lovely poem by local poet, songwriter and author Michael F o r t u n e t i t l e d , ‘ We A re Wexford’ to remind us all to be positive and know who we are and why we do what we do.

Chairman Derek Kent thanked main sponsor, People Newspapers, for their very generous sponsorship of Wexford underage and a framed photograph of each of the winning teams in 2018 was presented by People representatives Brendan Furlong and PJ Banville to the clubs.

St. Martin’s was awarded

Underage Club of the Year with six clubs in Joint Second Place – Shelmaliers, Oylegate/Glenbrien, Taghmon, Glynn/Barntown, Naomh Eanna and Lady’s Island. Jack O`Brien received Club Person of the Year Award and Luke Roche was acknowledged as Feile winner 2018.

Only one Motion was carried on the night, proposed by Glynn/Barntown and seconded by Castletown: ‘Both hurling and football U-13 games shorten from 30 minutes per half to 25 minutes, total of 50 minutes, excluding extra time in knock-out stages.’

The evening ended with new County Secretary, Gearoid Devitt, introducing himself to delegates after which tea, coffee and mince pies were served.

– Maria Nolan

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.

National Children’s Officer Gearoid O’Mulvihill presents Person of the Year Award to Jack O’Brien. Pic: Maria Nolan.

Angela Furlong makes presentation to outgoing County Secretary Margaret Doyle.

Pic: Maria Nolan.

28

Slaney History

9 January 2019

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 89th of a series, Ibar shares some photos taken in the early 1930s by Geraldine Crane. All Pics © Ibar Carty.

Left: Kehoes, The Gap, 1930. Below left: Leacy family, Slaney Street, 1934. Below centre: Moran's Hardware, Castle Street, window display 1931. Below right: Mrs Walsh, Court Street, 1933.

Soldiers, Sailors, Suspects & Spies On Sunday 16th December I had occasion to be at the German Military Cemetery, Glencree, Co. Wicklow, with Enniscorthy Historical Re-enactment Society and had the good fortune to have in our company local historian Frank Tracy who proved to be, if you’ll pardon the pun, a mine of information on all the German soldiers, spies and civilians buried there.

134 German people are interred in this lovely, lonely garden of remembrance nestled among the Wicklow Hills and aptly reminiscent of Bavaria, the Black Forest and other parts of the Fatherland.

What used to be an old stone quarry was acquired by the German War Graves Commission in 1959 and in 1961 the remains of the German war dead were exhumed from different parts of Ireland and re-interred. Six were Prisoners of WW1 who died either escaping or from natural causes,

others were victims of air or naval disasters of WW11, 46 are German civilians who had been rounded up in England at the outbreak of war and were being transported to Canada in July 1940, when their ship The Arandora Star was torpedoed and sunk by a German submarine off the coast of Donegal and two of the dead buried here were German spies Oskar Metzke and Hermann Gortz.

Frank took us to the grave of Hermann Gortz who was definitely the better known of the two spies, Metzke having taken his own life shortly after his arrival in the Cork village of Castletownroche in December 1942. Arrested in a shop in the village by local Garda Jeremiah O`Sullivan the stranger, who said he was on his way to look for work at the Mallow Beet Factory, immediately attracted suspicion when a Luger revolver was found among his possessions. Later at the station while Gardai were

making phone calls to nearby Fermoy to know what to do with him, Metzke swallowed a cyanide capsule and died almost immediately. A totally unnecessary and impulsive action for a man who could have waited out the war as a POW in the relative comfort of an Irish Prison Camp.

Gortz was without question the most well known of the German spies who arrived in Ireland during WW11 and was by far ‘the most successful of the unsuccessful’ as Frank Tracy put it. His mission was to liaise with the IRA and they to assist him with a potential German occupation of Britain and he to arrange a supply of arms for an invasion of Northern Ireland. However, after a short time in Ireland according to Frank, Gortz reported back to Germany to send nothing to ‘the Irish, who can’t agree among themselves long enough to threaten any outside enemy’.

Gortz went into hiding in

Enniscorthy Historical Re-enactment Society perform Reverse Arms in respect at Glencree.

Pic: Maria Nolan.

IRA safe houses until he was arrested in 1941 and interned until the end of the war. Released in 1946 he went to live in Wicklow and became Secretary of the Save the German Children Society.

1,000 displaced German children came to the Glencree Centre and spent 3 years in Ireland until either they were claimed by German relatives or Irish parents adopted them and Hermann Gortz began administering the process known as Operation Shamrock. He was arrested a year later and told that he was being deported back to Germany – but when he heard it was to the Soviet part of Germany he immediately drew a small glass phial from his pocket and popped it into his mouth and died later at Mercer`s Hospital.

Gortz was buried in a Dublin cemetery and it wasn’t until 1974 that his remains were exhumed and transferred to the German Military Cemetery at Glencree at the request of his family.

But Frank Tracy’s favourite story, or at least his favourite victim, is one Hans Muller, a German Jew who fled Germany to get away from the horrors of the Third Reich settling in England and finding love there until Churchill decided to round up all males of German, Austrian, Hungarian and Italian descent

Final Resting place of German Jew Hans Muller. Pic: Maria Nolan.

and deport over 1,000 of them to Canada in 1940 on the Arandora Star which was torpedoed off the Donegal coast.

Hans Muller who had been looking forward to a new beginning in a new world far away from the madness of war, promising his English girlfriend that he would send for her as soon as he was established, was one of the 46 German civilians who lost their lives on the Arandora Star and interred at the German Military Cemetery.

Frank Tracy feels a tremendous compassion for this unfortunate man who did his utmost to distance himself from all things military and yet even in death couldn’t escape from it. Frank honours this unfortunate soul by laying a bouquet of flowers on his grave every Remembrance Day and as a mark of respect one of the Enniscorthy Historical Reenactment Society, David Owens,

placed a Star of David in solemn remembrance there on Sunday.

This secluded, tranquil resting place among the Wicklow Hills and in the shadow of the Glencree Peace and Reconciliation Centre is as far from war and military conflict as you are likely to get and I hope and pray this is some consolation to the hapless Hans Muller wherever he is now.

– Maria Nolan

Jim Wilkinson and James Kearney of EHRS at German Military Cemetery, Glencree.

Pic: Maria Nolan.

Slaney Around the Region

www.slaneynews.com

BUNCLODY… Bunclody VTOS Bunclody VTOS is enrolling for students at Bunclody Adult Education Centre. QQI Level 3 and QQI Level 4 courses are available to unemployed persons aged 21 and over. Please contact Terry at 053-9377326 or call into the centre on Ryland Road.

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/D epartments/Library/WhatsOn/ aRT BanK BunClODy ARTBANK Bunclody is a not for profit organisation and comprises an inclusive gallery, events, and workshops on the main street of Bunclody. Gallery open every Tuesday to Saturday, 2pm to 5.30pm. Do drop in! Follow ART BANK on Facebook for updates on all happenings in Bunclody’s dynamic art scene.

ST VInCEnT DE Paul Local Confidential helpline 0873696883. SVP request box is now located at back of shop. There is

a new newspaper recycling bin beside SuperValu in aid of S.V.P. IMBOlC CElTIC WInTER PaRaDE FESTIVal OF lIGHT anD HOPE 2019 A Night Time Parade Festival will take place on 1st February with exhibitions and events.

Keep an eye on the “Imbolc Celtic Winter Parade Festival of Light 2019” Facebook page for updates. alCOHOlICS anOnyMOuS Meetings held Tuesday & Saturday at 8:30pm in Brennan’s Market Square.

POETRy REaDInG aT BunClODy lIBRaRy Thursday 31st January at 7.00pm with Joe Neal – award-winning actor and poet. Joe will share his 'tuned thoughts' on the night.

He says of writing poetry: "Putting a poem together is a very strange exercise of thought: an idea drifts into the mind and grabs your attention. It chases after words, setting them into a kind of melody. I would call this 'tuned thoughts' - and that may be a good definition of a poem."

Joe, who lives near Castlebridge, will be introduc-

29

OULART & THE BALLAGH

ing poems from his newly-published sixth collection – Rossetti's Wombat. He recently returned from an arts council bursary tour of New England and last year won the Anthony Cronin International Poetry Award for his poem Allegheny Man which was prompted by a visit to the Allegheny Mountains in West Virginia. Booking essential.

WHIST Monday nights, Day Care Centre.

THE MOnDay CluB St Mary’s Day Centre, Ryland Road. Go along and enjoy a social and informative gathering.

The January programme runs 10am to 2pm on following dates: Mon 14th Jan: Welcome Back!

Movie Monday "Keeping Up Appearances".

Mon 21st Jan: Modern Technology.

Mon 28th Jan: Monthly Quiz.

Throughout the year there will be entertainment, information sharing, arts/crafts, guest speakers, bingo/card playing, etc.

This club would suit 60+ age group. Entrance Fee: €4 which includes tea and light lunch.

New members welcome. n

Bunclody VTOS learners at an adult learners forum in New Ross recently. Also in picture is Kevin Lewis, Chief Executive of WWETB, Ken Whyte FET Director WWETB and Fran Kennedy AEO WWETB.

Above left: Anthony and Johnny Masterson with a member of the successful Rackard League football team. Above right: Some supporters from the school. Below: Kevin Waters (front centre) Chairman, Rackard League, with the successful football team and their teachers. Pics: Elizabeth Freeman.

Oulart and The Ballagh national Schools are “Simply the Best” as they made history winning the Rackard league Football for the first time.

Oulart and The Ballagh National Schools have had a fantastic 2018 as they have won both the Hurling and Football Rackard League Finals.

The Boys won the Premier Hurling and it had been 21 years since the hurling was won and 55 years, 1963, since it was won for the first time.

The Football was very special as the schools had never won a Football final, they had won three district finals but

never the Co. Final. For 33 young boys it was an amazing six months as they played matches and got to the District Final beating Ballygarrett and in the Final beating Bannow/ Ballymitty. A lot of the same boys won the Premier Under 13 County Final in 2017 and 2018 as well.

Thursday the 13th December was an incredible evening for the parish as the boys were honoured and presented with their medals by Anthony Masterson, Football Development Officer for the Co. Board and former county player.

Kevin Waters, Chairperson of the Rackard League, also attended with the teachers of both Schools, Miss Mary D e l a n e y a n d M r. D e r e k McDonald, who did fantastic work with the boys. Parents, guardians, relatives, friends and parishioners had a wonderful evening of celebration.

A big Thank You to the Parents’ Associations of both schools for all the preparations before and on the night and to Mr. Hamish Steward for playing the bagpipes. The whole parish is immensely proud of all the boys and what they have achieved. n

GOREY

BLACKWATER Cois abhainn, Blackwater, was chosen as the top housing estate in Co. Wexford at the Wexford County Council local authority Housing Estate award Scheme 2018 event which took place on Friday 2nd november 2018. now in its second year, the event drew fantastic interest and saw winners across all districts in the county.

The event recognises and rewards the continuous, voluntary, hard work and dedication of residents in the upkeep of their local authority estates throughout County Wexford.

The Scheme, which is open to all local authority built estates, is all about fostering pride in local authority estates and recognising and rewarding individuals and groups for the manner

in which they present their homes and their entire estate.

The fantastic work that the Residents Associations undertake in the estates entered was commended by the judges.

The event culminated in the announcement of the countywide winner of the Best Local Authority Estate 2018, which went to Cois Abhainn, Blackwater. n

RATHNURE… Rathnure national School has been approved for additional accommodation: 1x80m2 mainstream classroom including ensuite toilets and 1x10.5m2 WC for assisted users.

Minister Paul Kehoe expressed his delight: "This is great news for students and staff at Rathnure National School who I know will be delighted that a new class-

room is on the way. We must continue to invest in our school infrastructure and I am confident there will be more good news for schools in Wexford in the months to come." n

L-R: Riona Phelan, Darious Kacinskas, Gorey Store Manager, Maria Phelan, Kilanerin, Gorey, Lukas Marmulewski, Deputy Manager, Gorey Store.

Pic: Ger Carty.

Christmas came early for 158 Lidl shoppers across the country who won the chance to dash around their local store in a Supermarket Sweep competition! Each winner had two minutes to fill their trolley with as many products as possible. Maria Phelan, who was the winner in the Gorey store, managed to grab €270 worth of Christmas shopping for free!

100% of the €213,000 raised from the sale of Lidl’s Trolley Dash tickets went to Jigsaw, Lidl’s charity partner. In Co. Wexford alone over €6,200 was raised for the charity. Lidl has pledged to raise €1 million for Jigsaw in the next 3 years.

30

Slaney Motoring

9 January 2019

www.slaneynews.com

Caroline gets motoring REVIEW BY CAROLINE KIDD

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.

KIA CEED SW Estate cars have never been big sellers in Ireland but the new Kia Ceed SW (Sportswagon) just might make you fall in love with the estate’s humble practicality.

In fact Kia has a decent enough record in the sale of previous generations of the Ceed SW here in Ireland.

Now hot on the wheels of the new generation of the Kia Ceed hatchback that arrived in Ireland in summer 2018, the new Kia Ceed SW goes on sale with its ace card being a huge 600 litre boot within a sleek and elegant body.

Let’s not forget that this is still a compact car. The new Ceed SW is lower and wider with a longer rear overhang than the car it replaces but certainly from the driver’s seat, the car proves to be agile and easy to manoeuvre with

good visibility all round and a parking camera as standard. But space of course is a key selling point for estate cars. The Ceed SW had a fantastic practical boot for its size with a wide opening and flat loading sill that makes it excellent for carrying things.

The new generation of the Kia Ceed SW also has a new interior. Fit and finish is markedly improved. There are plenty of soft touch materials punctuated with stylish chrome, while the cabin is kept fresh and modern with the latest Kia infotainment system.

The car feels spacious inside and the extra width creates more shoulder room for rear passengers. A 15mm lower seating position in the rear means that there is more knee and leg room too.

Kia Ireland has kept the

AUTO TINTING IDA Industrial Estate, Courtown Road, Gorey. info@coatek.ie www.coatek.ie

Tel: 053 9430013

 Full Mobile Service  Professional Accredited Installers  Complete Range of Tints (incl. NCT approved)  Lifetime Warranty  Reliable Service Guaranteed

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

new Ceed SW range very simple in that there are just two models available: a choice of 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine (from €25,295) or a 1.6-litre diesel (from €27,595).

The Ceed SW is sold in the K3 trim meaning that the car is well specced by default with 16″ alloys, electric windows, rear privacy glass, auto lights, 7″ touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, parking camera, air con, wireless phone charger, cruise control, keyless entry, lane keeping assist, high beam assistant and forward collision avoidance system.

My test car was powered by the 1.0-litre turbo petrol with a list price of €25,295. The 1.0-litre engine has 120hp and a pleasant amount of power for the Ceed SW. It only really runs out of steam in sixth gear, but that’s more of a

cruising gear for the motorway anyway, and the Ceed SW does that with aplomb.

Motor tax for this model is €200 per year and over two weeks of varied driving my fuel consumption averaged at 6.4l/100km.

Elsewhere, the Ceed SW handles well, just like the hatchback version. The SW’s rear suspension has been subtly tuned to accommodate the longer rear overhang of the boot, and the potential for heavier luggage loads. It’s still fun to drive with good body control through corners and nicely weighted steering. Comfort and refinement are also very good for the class.

After spending an extended break with the Kia Ceed SW, this car really endeared itself to me. I love how practical this car is and

that boot is just really great for carrying all sorts of cargo.

It’s a nicely equipped car and this generation of the Ceed SW has more cabin comfort and fun driving character. While SUVs and even Kia’s own Sportage will seem like trendier and more desirable options, the Kia Ceed SW would make an excellent family car.

Model tested: Kia Ceed SW 1.0 K3 Price: €25,295 Engine: 1.0-litre turbo petrol Power: 120 hp Torque: 172 Nm 0-100km/h: 10.9 seconds Top speed: 187 km/h Economy: 5.3l/100km CO2 emissions: 120 g/km Motor tax: €200 per year n

SKODA ENNISCORTHY OPEN DAY

N

Wexford Hurling Manager Davy Fitzgerald with Wexford player Kevin Foley and Mrs. Maeve Doyle at the recent Skoda Open Day, Bolands Skoda Showrooms, Dublin Rd., Enniscorthy.

Below: Wexford Manager Davy Fitzgerald with Cathal Murphy at the Skoda Open Day in Enniscorthy. Pics: Maria Nolan.

Learn to drive with Isaac Wheelock ADI F34469 Lessons Enniscorthy, Wexford & Gorey.

EDT lessons. Refresher courses and parking lessons.

Intensive courses. Car available for test.

Gift Vouchers for all occasions.

Insurance discounts available.

€10,000 loan paid back weekly over 5 years

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.

ANOTHER RECORD YEAR FOR ŠKODA IRELAND ŠKODA Ireland has announced a record market share in Ireland of 7.3% in 2018 which marks the highest ever sales performance by the brand in Ireland and saw them deliver 9,126 new vehicles to customers. n

Slaney News

www.slaneynews.com

31

Hope & Dream 2019 is now live!

Hope & Dream 2019 went live last month as the 2019 Red & White Tee Shirt was launched at Enniscorthy Credit union, abbey Square, on the 6th December.

Organiser and MC Michael Jordan said that 2018 had been a huge success with approximately 2,244 participants and realising €145,120, bringing the overall total to €974,034 since Hope & Dream began.

Michael thanked the 250 volunteers who work diligently every year to make the event happen guaranteeing that ‘every penny raised goes to the charities involved’. Michael went on to say that the Board of Hope has again decided to work with Hospice for 2019 because of the wonderful work they do and he was lavish in his praise of sponsors Enniscorthy Credit Union and media partners South East Radio and People Newspapers thanking Editor Darragh Clifford and Padraig Byrne who have pledged 14 weeks of coverage in the run-up to the event.

Editor of Enniscorthy Guardian, Darragh Clifford,

said that events such as Hope and Dream do so much on so many levels and need to be championed at every opportunity encouraging people of all ages to come together developing community spirit, supporting a great cause and creating an uplifting experience for all who participate.

‘People Newspapers are delighted to be associated with it and will begin weekly coverage the first of January.’

Liam Waters, Enniscorthy Credit Union, confirmed sponsorship for 2019 quoting the Credit Union motto, ‘Together we’re stronger’, saying that the proof of that pudding is definitely apparent in Hope & Dream which has continued to grow each year with participation now from all corners of the county from Mount Leinster to Rosslare Harbour very much the same as the Credit Union membership.

Eamonn Mernagh thanked everyone on behalf of Hospice for including them once again in Hope & Dream and looked forward to working on the 2019

event to make it the best yet.

Una Doherty, Chairperson of Hope, complimented the Organising Committee and the people of Wexford for their continued and outstanding support quoting the Hope & Dream motto, “‘If we do nothing, nothing will happen’ and there’s no fear of that happen-

ing in Enniscorthy with the generosity of its people both with time and money, so it’s onwards and upwards for 2019,” Una said.

Hope & Dream 2019 is now live, so don’t delay, go online, register and let’s make 2019 the biggest and best to date.

– Maria Nolan

Right: Eamonn Mernagh and Eithne Fitzpatrick from Co. Wexford Hospice. Below: Michael Jordan (Hope Centre).

Below Right: L-R Liam Waters (Enniscorthy Credit Union), Denise McDonald (Hope Centre), Alan Doyle (Enniscorthy Credit Union), Michael Jordan (Hope Centre), Aine Doyle (Enniscorthy Credit Union), Nick Cosgrave (Enniscorthy Credit Union).

Bottom Left: Hope & Dream Leaders with their fitness team.

Bottom Right: Hope & Dream volunteers. Pics: Maria Nolan.

Rosslare Europort – cause for concern Iarnród Éireann has recently announced a €15 million upgrade to Rosslare Europort and the General Manager has spoken about focusing on getting new business into the port.

But this news is tempered by the announcement that Irish Ferries is to cut its Rosslare to Cherbourg service in 2019 in what is a major blow to the port and to the wider economy.

A Special Meeting of Wexford County Council was convened on 2nd January 2019 with the sole item on the agenda being the closure of the Irish Ferries service from Rosslare Europort to France.

Fianna Fáil Dáil election candidate, Cllr. Lisa McDonald, has said the Irish Ferries decision “puts a major dampener on the local community. People are fearful for what this means in the long term for the port.

They are asking ‘what’s next?’”

“The nub of this issue is the failure of this and the last government to invest in the port. The Indecon Report was clear in its recommendations about what is needed for Rosslare Europort to grow and prosper.

“There was no mention of Rosslare Port let alone funding in this year ’s Ireland 2040 announcement. Nor was there any commitment to finish the motorway from Oilgate to Rosslare – a mere 30km stretch of road that would transform the region.

“I have major concerns about how profits at Rosslare Europort have been used in recent years.

They haven’t been reinvested into the port’s infrastructure.

Instead, they have been used to plug deficits in Iarnrod Éireann’s accounts. I don’t buy Irish Ferries excuse that their passengers want to use Dublin – that’s sim-

Cllr Johnny Mythen

ply untrue.

“This issue needs national focus and must get the immediate attention of the Taoiseach particularly in light of Brexit,” concluded McDonald.

Meanwhile Enniscorthy Councillor and Dáil candidate, Johnny Mythen, has called on Co. Wexford's two Ministers of State – Paul Kehoe and Michael

D’Arcy to step up to the mark and meet with Irish Ferries management on Rosslare as a matter of urgency and should they fail to get the decision reversed they need to work closely with their French counterparts as well as with Iarnrod Eireann to achieve new business and new routes asap.

Cllr Mythen stated, “This withdrawal of the Irish Ferries service from Rosslare port to Cherbourg is a major financial loss to Co. Wexford and the entire region. Over 200,000 passengers – many of them tourists – are carried each year by Irish Ferries through Rosslare port.

“The British Government has already taken steps to insulate and protect their ports from the impending Brexit "nodeal" scenario by allotting €180m to their main ports. The Irish government has not invested one cent in Rosslare

for the last 15 years.

“C.I.E., who runs the port, has used most of the profits from the port to improve its rail lines in Dublin.

“This is not only a Wexford issue but a national issue also...

Without investment, infrastructure and most importantly government capital investment, this port will remain under threat.

“Brexit alone must act as a catalyst for action by our government to develop Rosslare port considering it is the most strategic port in the country, closest to the European landbridge, and a short distance of 105 miles to Britain.

“Vision and commonsense are required here. However, the phrase ‘Nero fiddles while Rome burns’ springs to mind when it comes to making political decisions outside of Dublin,” concluded Cllr Mythen. n

Michael Deering, Enniscorthy, who recently graduated from Carlow I.T.

32

Slaney News

Diary Dates

EnnISCORTHy EyE a column by Joseph Doyle

DraMa News...

The incredibly popular comedy drama by Enniscorthy D r a m a G r o u p , “ We l l , anything Quare?”, is back on the road again. Written and directed by Tom Reddy, it has played to capacity audiences in several of Enniscorthy’s top pubs.

9 January 2019

www.slaneynews.com

“Well, Anything Quare?” will now be perfomed in: Conran’s Bar, Rathnure, on Fri 1 8 t h J a n . G a h a n ’ s B a r, Clohamon, on Fri 25th Jan. Treacy’s Hotel, Enniscorthy, on Thur 31st Jan. Tickets available from each venue.

– Joseph Doyle

Best wishes... ☺ Congratulations to Eugene Carley who celebrated a big birthday recently. ☺ Congrats to Kevin and Karen Mythen whose baby daughter was christened recently. ☺ Best of luck to the new management team at Toss

Kavanagh’s pub. ☺ On Saturday 26th January at 2:30pm Enniscorthy face Ashbourne in the All Ireland Junior Rugby Cup Final in Edenderry. Best of luck to the team in their bid for All-Ireland glory.

– Joseph Doyle

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.

T. Doyle’s: Live music every Friday. alba Restaurant: Live music – see “Alba Restaurant” on Facebook.

Popovici’s: Live music or DJs at weekends.

Rock ‘n’ Roll Jive Classes every Weds at The Bailey. Beginners at 7.30pm, Advanced 8.45pm. Freestyle after with DJ Lew Boogie from 10pm. €5.

The Presentation Centre – See their website.

St Senan's Parish – Bingo in Templeshannon Community Centre every Sunday night at 8pm.

Enniscorthy Greyhound Track. Next racing is every Thursday Night in February. 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:

Ollie Carty (left) and Stephen French (right) with Marley the dog enjoying a night out in Doyle’s Bar, The Duffry, before Christmas. Pics: Joseph Doyle.

Some of the colourful characters at Santa’s Enchanted Castle in Enniscorthy. Pic: Joseph Doyle.

eNNiscorthy News...

The Slaney News was shocked to hear of the sudden death just after Christmas of sports star and ex-Wexford footballer Scott Doran (44) who graced the county team for a 15-year period.

The left-footer will be fondly remembered as one of the county’s greatest ever footballers. Our sincere sympathy to his family, friends, and sporting colleagues.

It looks like Spiderman was in Enniscorthy recently as the tower of the old St Senan’s Hospital building was scaled by thieves who stole lead and copper and caused approx €100,000 worth of damage. Even an expert abseiler or steeplejack would have had difficulty scaling the particular tower.

Did you ever wonder how

For more info: Fergus Murphy 087-746 0142 or check out Facebook: “Slaney Olympic Athletic Club”

much your old toys from your childhood are worth? They could be worth a lot of money.

Full story on this in next month’s issue.

M a k e a N e w Ye a r Resolution to visit our local libraries particularly as overdue fines are being abolished from January 1st, 2019. Library users who may have overdue items can return them now, confident that will be no fines to pay, and their memberships can be reactivated on the spot so they can begin using our local libraries straight away again.

No fines does not mean no responsibility. Members will continue to receive reminders and overdue emails to prompt them to return items to the

Michael Devereux and Dee O’Leary at the installation of another Defibrillator in Enniscorthy. It is located on the wall of the Post Office in Abbey Square. Pic courtesy of Dee O’Leary.

library on or before their due date to allow them to be borrowed by other library users.

Fees for lost or damaged adult items will be charged and these will be shown as a balance on a library account. There will be no replacement charge for children’s items which have been lost or damaged.

Eileen Morrissey, County Librarian at Wexford Co. Council said, “Libraries are an invaluable resource for all in the community and we want to remove any barriers that might prevent people making full use of them.

This is why we are eliminating fines and other charges”.

– Joseph Doyle

 See main entertainment listing page 17.  Two Days, One Night. Film. Fri 11th Jan. Suitable for ages 15A. The Presentation Centre.  “Well, Anything Quare?” by Enniscorthy Drama Group. Fri 18th Jan. Pub drama, comedy, in Conran’s Bar, Rathnure. Tickets from venue.  The Lady and the Unicorn. Talk. Fri 25th Jan. The Presentation Centre.  “Well, Anything Quare?” by Enniscorthy Drama Group. Fri 25th Jan. Pub drama, comedy, in Gahan’s Bar, Clohamon. Tickets from venue.  “Well, Anything Quare?” by Enniscorthy Drama Group. Thur 31st Jan. Pub drama, comedy, in Treacy’s Hotel, Enniscorthy.

Tickets from venue.  Kyle Riley - Sing to Me. The Presentation Centre. Sat 2nd Feb. Tickets €7 each or Family of 4 for €25.  Isla Grant. 7th Feb. Riverside Park Hotel.  The annual Enniscorthy 10K will take place on Sunday, February 10th, at 12 noon in Enniscorthy.  Johnny McEvoy. 27th Feb. Riverside Park Hotel.  Mike Denver. 13th March. Riverside Park Hotel.  Bosco. The Presentation Centre. 16th Mar. 40th anniversary show.

Best of luck to all local Panto groups with their upcoming productions.

– Joseph Doyle

c.F. News & eveNts

For CF events check out: www.cfireland.ie

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.

Assessment delays

Waterfront at the forefront

Local Fianna Fáil TD, James Browne has said that it is unacceptable that 54% of children waiting for assessment by early intervention or School Age Services in Wexford are waiting longer than a year.

Deputy Browne was commenting after receiving an update on the total number of children waiting, and the duration of their waits, from the Health Service Executive in the county.

The Waterfront leisure Centre in Enniscorthy has achieved the White Flag award for 2019. The Ireland active national Quality Standards award has now been achieved for over 10 years. The Centre wishes to thank all staff for their hard work and all customers for continuing to support the centre.

Our picture shows Centre Manager, Barry Dempsey, accepting the national award. n

“At the end of November, there were a total of 159 children waiting with 86 waiting longer than 12 months... Worryingly there were 30 children waiting longer than two years which flies in the face of an early intervention strategy... Many of these children are on the autism spectrum, and require these assessments in order to get the right treatment plan put in place... Any wait is frustrating, but waiting longer than a year, especially for such a young person, cannot be tolerated by the HSE... The HSE has informed me that they are in the process of reconfiguring existing therapy resources for children from birth to 18 years of age... This, of course, is welcome, but unless it comes with additional staff members capable of carrying out these assessments, and then providing the necessary therapies, it won’t help the children in Wexford who have been waiting an unacceptable period of time,” concluded Deputy Browne. n

Slaney Sport

www.slaneynews.com

33

Highest Honour for Wexford Greats Wexford Co. Council bestowed its highest honour on Wexford Gaa Greats recently hosting a Civic Reception at County Hall for the all Ireland winning teams of 1968.

Members of the Camogie, Minor and Senior hurling teams were welcomed by MC Gerry Forde before introducing Wexford Co. Council Chairman Keith Doyle who, being a staunch GAA supporter and umpire, said that he was delighted as County Chairman to have the honour of recognising and acknowledging the achievements of these outstanding teams on the 50th Anniversary of their All Ireland success.

Chairman of the County Board Derek Kent thanked Keith and Wexford Co. Council for honouring Wexford GAA and the 1968 teams and applauded all three teams on their accomplishments.

Teresa Shiel accepted the Presentation on behalf of the Camogie team. Displaying her All Ireland medal around her neck, she thanked 88-year-old Eileen O’Brien for keeping camogie going in the county for many years saying that in 1968 things were very different for camogie teams, they had no dressingrooms, no toilets and no money.

Tom Byrne, Captain of the Minor hurlers, said that he remembered the noise level on the day in Croke Park causing the hairs to stand on the back of his neck – with the two Wexford teams playing he said the atmo-

sphere was electrifying. ‘Things were very different back then too in Croke Park’,Tom remarked, ‘the Minors didn’t even have seats for the Senior game and were told they could sit on the steps in the aisles. I held the Irish Press Cup between my legs for the entire Senior game’.

Dan Quigley, Senior Captain on that day back in ‘68, had his own memories of the dressingroom at half time and Jack Berry’s goal just before the half time whistle putting a slightly better complexion on a dismal first half performance. When asked about training and steak dinners he replied, ‘Our training was mostly just hurling and we were lucky to get Bill Peare’s sandwiches afterwards’.

A presentation was made to each member of the three teams including selectors and everyone was treated to clips from the games courtesy of Ed Rowsome and rousing renditions of Cu Chulainn’s Son and Boolavogue from well known GAA supporter and talented vocalist George Lawlor.

It was an honour for me to be present with my mam Maeve Doyle in memory of my late father Martin Doyle who was a selector with the Minor team along with Michael Murphy, Pat Murphy and Dominic Murphy and I would personally like to thank Chairman Keith Doyle and Wexford Co. Council for organising this memorable event.

— Maria Nolan

Wexford Camogie Team/representatives 1968 with Wexford Co. Council Chairman Keith Doyle in centre of front row.

Pic: Maria Nolan.

Wexford Senior Hurling Team/representatives 1968 with Wexford Co. Council Chairman Keith Doyle in centre of front row.

Pic: Maria Nolan.

Presentations to the captains: Above: Dan Quigley, Theresa Shiel, Keith Doyle and Tom Byrne. Below left: Minor Hurling Selectors 1968 Michael and Dominic Murphy.

Below right: George Lawlor, John Quigley. Pics: Maria Nolan.

Wexford Minor Team/representatives 1968 with Wexford Co. Council Chairman Keith Doyle in centre of front row.

Pic: Maria Nolan.

Rapparees/Starlights Coiste na nOg AGM The Annual General Meeting of the Rapparees/Starlights was held at the Bellefield Clubhouse on Wednesday 21st November, 2018.

Outgoing Chairman Brian Morrissey and Secretary Pepi Coady gave comprehensive accounts of the 2018 playing season and achievements with highlights including a very successful Cul Camp with over 120 children involved, a growing and constantly expanding nursery, an improved link with St. Aidan’s and 365 Hurling, the appointment of Ray Harris as Games Promotion Officer, a Jim Byrne Cup title for the first time in 18 years and U-17 hurlers and footballers contesting Premier County Finals. Both Officers were congratulated on the work they had done throughout the year and were returned unopposed. A Committee was elected from the floor as follows Pat Tobin, Brian Kehoe, Purt Doyle, Stephen Murphy, Paul O’Reilly, Ian Dwyer, Pat Tobin and Maria Nolan.

Selectors were appointed to the various teams for the 2019 season and all were encouraged to attend a Foundation & Child Protection Course and First Aid and CPR Training beginning this New Year.

– Maria Nolan

34

Slaney Arts & Heritage

County Council Christmas Creativity

Wexford County Council’s highly popular Primary Schools Christmas Decoration Competition came to a close with a reception and prizegiving ceremony in the Council’s headquarters at County Hall, Wexford.

Providing a festive note to the start of the school Christmas holidays, dozens of children and their parents, families and teachers joined with Cathaoirleach Cllr. Keith Doyle, elected members, Council offi-

9 January 2019 The overall winner – the Christmas Coffee Tree

cials together with Alan Corcoran of South East Radio at the special awards ceremony.

On view on the evening were hundreds of colourful and ingenious Christmas decorations, all of them made from recycled materials by primary school children from every part of the county.

“The school children who participated in this competition have shown us all how to reduce waste by making wonderful and unusual Christmas

decorations from everyday household waste materials – simply by using their imagination,” said Councillor Doyle.

“They are a wonderful example to us all and I congratulate them, their teachers and their parents for making such a great effort in participating in this competition,” he added.

Hundreds of children around the county participated in the Christmas Decoration Competition which was open to all primary and secondary school children while Alan Corcoran from South East Radio was on hand to congratulate and interview many of the participating children. “The competition which is now in its fifteenth year is a highly successful initiative as it aims to get children and their parents thinking about how to reuse materials that might otherwise be thrown away,” said Alan.

Cliona C o n n o l l y, Environment Education Officer with Wexford County Council and co-ordinator and mastermind of the competition, explained the rationale behind the long-running competition.

“The aim of the competition is to encourage children to make creative Christmas decorations with waste materials, fostering the ethos of reuse wherever possible,” said Cliona.

“Schools around the county were invited to make a Christmas decoration out of waste materials. Numerous schools throughout Wexford

participated in the competition and one entry per category from each school was put forward to the County Final.

Among this year’s submissions were cribs, Christmas trees, snowmen, angels, Christmas village scenes, Rudolf, and lots of tree decorations.”

All 294 decorations received were displayed in County Hall and received great praise. The People’s Choice award proved to be a great success again this year where members of the public voted for their favourite decoration on display. Ava Skye Byrne, Castledockrell National School, secured this award with h e r d e c o r a t i o n ‘ Wi n t e r Wonderland’.

A Group Category proved to be a huge success again this year as it encourages children to work together to make amazing decorations from as young as junior infants.

The overall primary school winner was a group entry entitled ‘The Christmas Coffee Tree’

by Scoil Naomh Abbáin, Adamstown. The winning decoration used a range a waste materials including coffee pods, cardboard, lids, straws, plastic bottles and sweet wrappers.

The Overall Runner Up was also a group entry by Kellie & Amy Cloke of Kilmyshall National School. They created a ‘Vintage Christmas Tree’ with an old mirror frame, pringles box and an old net curtain.

Heartiest congratulations to all who participated. n

Congratulations to Caim resident, Damian Cullen, on the formal launch of his latest book which was held in The Cloch Bán, Clonroche, on 13th December.

The book is a combination of history and poetry largely relating to the Boro river. The poetry was mainly written in the 1930s and 1940s by poets who lived near the Boro, and their verses preserve local history and folklore. Readers will learn about the historic ruins of mills and mansions, ancient churches, bridges, river crossings etc and will enjoy also some interesting stories about some of the people who lived along its banks.

The book can be bought for €20 at Greene's shop and Kavanagh's filling station/shop in Clonroche, Cullen's Shop in Adamstown, Kelly's Shop in Courtnacuddy, The Kiosk in Abbey Square, Enniscorthy, and Zozimus Bookshop in Gorey. n

yellowcake279 – an Exhibition of Work by Emma Howe Wine Reception & Official Opening on Saturday 12th January at 6:30pm.

This is a free event and all are welcome. Exhibition runs 12th January-23rd February 2019 at The Presentation Centre, Convent Road, Enniscorthy (053-9233000), lisa@presentationcentre.ie Inspired by the use of modern information platforms, Howe’s work is predominantly concerned with the human experience in today’s society and the power of framing and presenting viewpoints, both physical and intellectual.

Howe’s interest in how people use and interact with social media apps such as Instagram to present a curated version of their lives and individual experiences is the base for the work on display in ‘yellowcake279’.

You are encouraged you to consider your own experience with this exhibition space and to share your experiences via social media using the hash tag #yellowcake279. n

The cast of Blackstairs Mountain Theatre’s recent production of Sive in The Presentation Centre, Enniscorthy. See report on page 14. Pic: Damien Smullen Photography.

CO. WEXFORD’S HERITAGE FUNDING BOOST Heritage projects in Wexford are to receive €79,000 in funding under a government scheme, according to Minister Paul Kehoe.

More than 500 projects are expected to benefit across the country under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS).

Wexford will see a 58% increase in available funding compared to 2018.

The scheme is open for

applications until January 31.

“This funding will allow for the conservation and repair of protected structures across Wexford,“ Minister Kehoe said.

“These buildings and structures are so important to our heritage and identity as a county, and maintaining and repairing them is a crucial part of the regeneration of our communities.

“The funding is also very

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

important in terms of developing our tourism offering and helping to attract visitors to Wexford with all the benefits that can bring.

“The Built Heritage Investment Scheme and the Historic Structures Fund will support the owners and custodians of protected structures in every local authority area across the country in 2019 as they carry out hundreds of small-scale, labour-

intensive projects to repair and conserve our historic built environment. The projects will also provide vital support for local jobs in conservation, traditional skills and construction.”

Funding for projects in C o . We x f o rd u n d e r t h e Historic Structures Fund 2019 will be additional to this and will be announced after the HSF assessments have taken place. n

Wexford Festival Opera announces dates and main evening Operas for the 68th Wexford Festival Opera. 22 October – 3 November 2019.

The three main evening operas will be: Der Freischütz by Carl Maria von Weber. Sung in German.

Adina by Gioacchino Rossini, a co-production with Rossini Opera Festival and performed alongside the world premiere of La Cucina

by Irish composer Andrew Synnott. Both sung in Italian.

Don Quichotte by Jules Massenet. Sung in French.

SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL ARTS CENTRE

Next year’s Festival will open on Tuesday, 22 October and run for 13 consecutive days, with no ‘dark’ nights, closing on Sunday, 3 November.

The 2019 Festival will include 12 main evening opera performances, as well as a one-night only, exclusive concert performance of The Veiled Prophet by the Irish composer Charles Villiers Stanford, presented

by Wexford Festival Opera in association with Heritage Music Productions.

Wexford Arts Centre: 053-9123764.

The Presentation Centre, Enniscorthy: 053-9233000.

The Courthouse Arts Centre, Tinahely: 0402-38529.

In 2019 the Festival has decided to return to the four cycle, two weekend model which was presented for many years up to 2017. This will run over 13 consecutive days with a full programme of evening and daytime events throughout. n

Slaney Arts & Wexford Scene

www.slaneynews.com

35

Around Wexford Town with Patrick Hogan Pic: Patrick Hogan.

Clllr Tom Forde, Ed and Deirdre Barker, Elizabeth Whyte at the recent Civil Rights Celebration of Frederick Douglass in Wexford Arts Centre. Pic: Patrick Hogan.

Charity Carol Concert with Roisin Dempsey, soprano, in Rowe Street Church, Wexford.

Charity Carol Concert with County Wexford School of Music in Rowe Street Church, Wexford. Pic: Patrick Hogan.

Colm O’Gorman, Amnesty International, with Wexford Amnesty Group members at the Art for Amnesty International event in the Pigyard Gallery, Wexford. Pic: Patrick Hogan.

Patrick O’Connor, Mary O’Connor and Catherine O’Connor at the Art for Amnesty International event in the Pigyard Gallery, Wexford. Pic: Patrick Hogan.

Opening of new Castlebridge nursing home

At the Civic Reception for the Wexford Senior, Minor and Camogie teams of ‘68 in Wexford County Council buildings in December were camogie player Bernie Darcy and Cllr Lisa McDonald.

OFFICAL OPENING OF CASTLEBRIDGE MANOR NURSING HOME, DECEMBER, 2018.

Above left: Brendan Howlin TD (centre) offically cuts the tape to open the Castlebridge Manor Nursing Home. Above right: Lisa O’Connor and Teresa O’Reilly. Below left: Some of the crowd at the opening. Below right: Aisling, Aoife and Marianne Considine.

Fianna Fail Convention for local election candidates for Wexford and Kilmore areas held in Whites Hotel. L-R: Michael Wallace Candidate Kilmore Area, Colin Murphy Candidate Wexford Town, Donie Cassidy, convention chairman, Lisa McDonald, Candidate Kilmore Area, Garry Laffan, Candidate Wexford Town.

Business

Training Courses Workshops & Clinics Spring 2019 Book Online www.localenterprise.ie/wexford TRAINING FOR START UPS 29 Jan Start Your Own Business - Wexford 5 Feb Start Your Own Business - Enniscorthy 13 Feb Start Your Own Business - New Ross 20 Feb Start Your Own Business - Gorey COURSES FOR SMALL BUSINESS 7 Feb Basic Bookkeeping for a Small Business 26 Mar Manual & Computerised Payroll TRAIN THE TRAINER COURSE 6 Feb QQI Training Delivery and Evaluation Level 6 3 May QQI Training Delivery and Evaluation Level 6 FOOD SECTOR - COURSES 16 Jan Food Academy Programme CLINICS FOR SMALL BUSINESS 23 Jan Business Idea Clinic - Start Your Own Business 6 Feb Twitter for Business Clinic - Join the Conversation 20 Feb Facebook for Business Clinic 26 Feb GDPR Clinic 27 Feb LinkedIn for Business Clinic Manage Your Professional Identity

6 Mar Pricing for Profit Clinic 21 Mar Brexit Clinic - Be prepared for a hard Brexit 24 Apr Instagram for Business Clinic SOCIAL MEDIA WORKSHOPS FOR SMALL BUSINESS 19 Feb Facebook for Business - Beginners (Wexford) 12 Mar Facebook for Business - Beginners (Gorey) 26 Mar Facebook for Business - Beginners (Enniscorthy) 22 Mar Facebook for Business - Advanced (Wexford) 9 Apr Facebook for Business - Advanced (Gorey) 23 Apr Facebook for Business - Advanced (Enniscorthy) 7 Mar Twitter for Business Beginners Start the conversation (Wexford)

20 Mar Twitter for Business Beginners Start the conversation (Gorey)

5 Apr Twitter for Business Beginners Work the conversation (Wexford)

25 Apr Twitter for Business Advanced Work the conversation (Gorey)

17 Apr Instagram for Business - Everyone has a story 28 May LinkedIn for Business Your online professional identity

WORKSHOPS FOR SMALL BUSINESS 12 Feb Trading Online Voucher - Get Online with a €2,500 Voucher 16 May Trading Online Voucher - Get Online with a €2,500 Voucher 7 Feb Time Management - Reduce Stress, Improve Productivity 12 Feb Introduction for Powerpoint for Business 5 Mar Tax & VAT For Start-Up Business 27 Mar Introduction to Search Engine Optimisation 4 Apr Introduction to Email Marketing Quick and Effective Marketing

16 28 11 18 8

Apr Mar Apr Apr May

Working With a WordPress Website Excel for Business - Beginners Level Excel for Business - Intermediate Level Office Management Skills Sales Skills

TENDERING WORKSHOPS FOR SMALL BUSINESS 8 Mar Introduction to Tendering 15 May Go 2 Tender Workshop

Further information & booking: Local Enterprise Office Wexford County Council Carricklawn, Wexford Y35 WY93 Tel: 053 919 6020 info@leo.wexfordcoco.ie www.localenterprise.ie/wexford