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comment Campaigning for the local elections in May is now in full swing, and it should be an interesting race in the Enniscorthy District for various reasons. ■ The new boundaries mean that Enniscorthy will only have six seats instead of eight currently. The reduced number of seats will mean a higher proportion of candidates will be unsuccessful. ■ What impact will the Renua candidates have? Gerald O’Donoghue will be running in the Enniscorthy district, and Peter Mernagh in the Kilmuckridge district. ■ Jackser Owens is running again as an Independent having narrowly lost his seat last time out. Will he regain it now, and, if so, at whose expense? ■ John O’Rourke, Independent, is a long-time Councillor who always runs a great grass-roots campaign. With fewer seats on offer, can he hold onto his? ■ Fine Gael is running two sitting Councillors and stalwarts of the Party – Paddy Kavanagh and Kathleen Codd-Nolan, and one new face, Cathal Byrne, who is the youngest candidate in the field. Will experience win out, or will youth have its fling? ■ Fianna Fáil is also running two sitting Councillors and stalwarts, Keith Doyle (who in the last couple of years has donated €36,000 to the Enniscorthy Sports Hub and the 1798 Centre) and Barbara-Anne Murphy who has a strong base in Bunclody, and one new face but with a familiar name – Aidan Browne. Will the Browne name help achieve success on this occasion? ■ Sinn Féin’s Johnny Mythen is a sitting Councillor who only narrowly missed election to the current Dáil. Will his strong showing in recent elections continue in May’s local election? ■ Will any more Independents declare and run? Lots of questions, to which we’ll get the answers at the end of May! – Frank Corcoran
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www.slaneynews.com Wallace for Europe? The political rumour mill has it that Wexford T.D. Mick Wallace is considering a run for the European Parliament. He hasn’t confirmed or denied this as of the date of this column being written. In fairness to the people who put him into the Dail to represent them he’d want to come clean on this soon. As in right now. The situation that he finds himself in is that the possibility of him retaining his Dail seat in the next general election, whenever we see it, must be remote. He dropped from over 13,000 votes in 2011 to just over 7,000 in 2016. A further decrease of 1,000 or so votes will see him out in the next election. There is little rea-
son to believe that this will not happen, if we are to believe that he does little or no constituency work, and appears to have no base whatever in the constituency, other than visit it now and again. That system may work in Britain where M.P.s are remote from their voters but does not cut ice here. The fact is that Irish people expect to see their T.D.s on a regular basis and demand a constituency service and presence. Wallace will of course have to consider the consequences of such a gamble on his part. If he decides to go for Europe he will remain a T.D. if he fails to be elected. He will, however, be seen by a huge proportion of the electorate as turning his back on those who have put him where
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he sits now. This would undoubtedly reflect further on his vote in the next general election where the public would see him as merely attempting to get back in to the Dail as a second choice because Europe was denied to him. If he is elected to the European Parliament he must
immediately resign as a T.D. and a bye-election would be held to fill the vacancy, or more likely in the present climate the seat would remain vacant until the next general election. His choices are difficult for a number of reasons. In the first place he has to weigh up his chances of making it to Europe. In the opinion of most of those in the know it is estimated that he would have less than a 50/50 chance of being successful. In the second instance he must see the possibility of the writing on the wall regarding his Dail seat, particularly with Fianna Fail really determined to win back that second seat, Brendan Howlin being safely returned and Fine Gael retaining its two
seats. Both Michael D’Arcy and Paul Kehoe are really working the constituency to ensure their survival. D’Arcy has made a few errors of judgement in relation to comments about vulture funds etc. but in fairness to Kehoe he hasn’t put a foot wrong. All this comes back to where does Mick Wallace fit in? There are only five seats and in the present situation it is difficult to see him fitting in anywhere. But then again as Harold Wilson said away back in the 1960’s, “A week is a long time in politics.” A couple of months therefore, must be an eternity. Any observations or comments on this column feel free to email: viewcolumn@gmail.com ■
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recently, i caught up with Enniscorthy actor Fintan Kelly in rehearsals for his latest endeavour – Howie the Rookie presented by stagemad theatre Company and on stage at the Jerome hynes theatre, Wexford opera house, on thursday 4th and Friday 5th April. In a few short years Fintan Kelly has become a household name on the Enniscorthy drama scene having appeared and excelled in The Beauty
Queen of Leenane, A Whistle in the Dark, The Cripple of Inishmaan, Playboy of the Western World, Glenngarry, Glenn Ross, Private Wars, A Night on the Hill and Come Along the Road Until You Stop Dead with Enniscorthy Drama Group and is fast making a name for himself nationally, and even internationally, with his outstanding performance in Keith Huff’s A Steady Rain, as Patrick in the 2017 film Release directed by Gerard Walsh and in his role
Having just finished a run of ‘A Steady Rain’ in Wexford’s Opera House, Fintan Kelly returns to that venue on Thursday 4th and Friday 5th April in Stagemad’s presentation of “Howie the Rookie" by Mark O'Rowe. Pic: Damien Smullen Photography.
Enniscorthy Castle and 1798 Centre – Opening Hours A reminder that Enniscorthy Castle and its sister museum, the National 1798 Rebellion Centre, are open to the public as follows: ENNISCORTHY CASTLE: Monday to Friday 09.30-17.00hrs. Saturday & Sunday 12.00-17.00hrs (last entry 16.30hrs). NATIONAL 1798 REBELLION CENTRE: Monday to Friday 09.3017.00hrs. Saturday & Sunday (Closed). June, July, August Weekend hours: 12.00-17.00hrs. ■
in the hugely popular fantasy drama TV series – Game of Thrones. ‘I had always been interested in drama given the family tradition, my cousin Padraic D e l a n e y p l a y e d Te d d y O’Donovan in The Wind That Shakes the Barley, but it wasn’t until my daughter Jennifer began showing an aptitude for it that I actually did something about it and became a member of Enniscorthy Drama.’ Fintan is a natural-born actor and is never happier than when on stage in front of an audience or on set in front of a camera. Acting has become more than his passion, it has become his full-time occupation and he is very excited about his latest challenge. ‘It’s the first time that I’ve done a One Man Show and I am finding it completely different from anything I’ve ever done before but that’s what acting is all about, pushing out the boundaries and moving out of your comfort zone into the abyss.’ Howie the Rookie is a twohour production – a long time to be on stage alone with no one to bounce off or cue you for your next line. ‘This is true’, Fintan replies, ‘but I’ve worked with director James Power before and I love his use of movement to
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invoke memory. We are spending 3-4 hours every day in rehearsals and everything is coming together remarkably well.’ The multi-talented Fintan, who is also preparing for the Enniscorthy premiere of Ignatius, a film he wrote and directed, says he leans towards the dramatic and Howie the Rookie ‘floats my boat. It’s a dark tale of Dublin’s seedy underworld tinged with elements of a Greek tragedy and speckled with bizarre moments of fantastic humour. It’s rough, raw and fabulous, gripping theatre at its very best and I can’t wait to see the audience reaction to it.’ And neither can we – so don’t miss it, book your tickets now for either Thursday 4th or Friday 5th April. – Maria Nolan
Easter Ceremonies in Enniscorthy EAstEr mondAy 22nd April 2019: Easter Monday commemorations, giving the public the chance to pay tribute to those who took part in the Easter Rising, have long been an annual feature on the
Enniscorthy calendar and this year is no exception. Beginning with Mass in St. Aidan’s Cathedral at 10am, it will be followed by a Parade to the Market Square where the Proclamation will be read, a pageant re-enacted, and a
wreath laid at the 1798 monument by the sitting Chairman of Enniscorthy Municipal District to commemorate the 103rd anniversary of the Insurrection of Easter 1916, and to honour the significant role played by Enniscorthy
and her citizens in Easter 1916 and also the memory of all Co. Wexford people who died for Ireland, particularly from 1798 onwards. All are invited to attend this dignified and poignant event. ■
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WITH CLLR KEITH DOYLE MEMBER OF ENNISCORTHY MUNICIPAL DISTRICT COUNCIL AND CHAIRMAN OF WEXFORD COUNTY COUNCIL 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 monthly column to share with you some information about these developments. In the last few issues I covered the work being done as regards industry, jobs, recreational facilities etc but there are many other strands to the plan for Enniscorthy. One of the most contentious issues we have faced nationally and locally in recent times has been the housing crisis so I want to share the current picture with you on this emotive subject. I was quoted some years ago in the local papers as saying that Enniscorthy
David Hasslacher R.I.P.
the recent tragic death of david hasslacher, Clonhaston, Enniscorthy, came as a huge shock to all who knew him. As a close neighbour of the Slaney News, he always took a great interest in our progress and would delight in our coverage of Enniscorthy and in particular those areas of huge interest to him such as Enniscorthy Castle, the River Slaney, Ferns Diocesan Pilgrimage, Enniscorthy Rug-
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David Hasslacher, R.I.P.
70m sightlines (y-distance) shown in both directions taken from a point 3m (x-distance) back from the edge of the A road carriageway.
Road gradient shall not exceed 3% for the first 7m adjoinging existing roadway.
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Front gardens to be tarmacadamed and divided by grassed verges with a planted beech hedge.
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Wexford general hospital has been awarded an irish hospice Foundation (ihF)/hsE design & dignity grant to further develop endof-life and bereavement care. it is one of seven hospitals nationwide to receive funding under round Four. Hospitals can be very inhospitable places for newlybereaved people and families. Recognising how deeply people are affected by their surroundings, the Design & Dignity Project has developed a range of ‘exemplar’ projects within public acute hospitals. Hospital teams have so far created relaxing, spacious family rooms within busy acute wards, upgraded mortuaries into welcoming, respectful environments and redesigned viewing rooms in emergency departments and bereavement suites in maternity units. At Wexford General, the End-of-Life Care Committee under the project leader, Eleanor Carpenter, plans to develop two intensive care unit rooms to facilitate patients and their families.
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Existing mature and semi mature boundary screening to be carefully retained where possible. Any trees that are intruding on the building area have to be trimmed back. All ivy that exists on these trees has to be removed. The existing trees are to be under planted with a mixed indigenous hedgegrow.
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by Club, and anything to do with young people and positive mental health. His hugely successful seminars, aimed at young people, always featured prominently in our paper for which he was always very grateful. The much-loved father of Ian, Richard and Emma, will be greatly missed by them and by his brothers Michael and Robin, and Irene, the mother of his children, and her family, along with his many wonderful friends and local community. One acquaintance of his summed David up very well: “I was so fond of David, always loved to meet him – he always made everyone feel so very good about themselves – such a positive, lovely person.” David was buried in St Mary’s Cemetery, Enniscorthy, after his funeral Mass in Enniscorthy Cathedral on 14th March. May he rest in peace. ■
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House type A. 3 bed - semi-d. 124.08 sq mtrs.
House type B. 3 bed SN bungalow 108.87 sq mtrs.
House type C. 2 bed semi-d bungalow. 80.49 sq mtrs.
Site Layout Plan 1:500 CARLEY'S BRIDGE ROAD THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT SHALL RELATE IN FORM SCALE TREATMENT AND MATERIALS AND DETAIL WITH HOUSES IN PROXIMITY TO THE SITE AND SHALL BE DESIGNED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CURRENT BUILDING REGULATIONS.
1.2m High Wall with 600mm Metal Railing - 1.8m total 1.8m High Hit & Miss Fencing 1.8m High Boundary Walls Grassed Areas
12 no. 3 bed semi-d 2 storey (ref.- Type A ).- 108 sq. mtrs. 1 no. 3 bed special needs (ref.- Type B ).- 124.08 sq. mtrs. 4 no. 2 bed semi-d bungalow (ref.- Type C ). - 80.49 sq. mtrs. Total No. of houses = 17. Site Area = 2.40 acres or 0.97 hectares.
hadn’t even built a dog-box for almost a decade let alone a house, and that was before the current housing crisis. This absence of building was a choice of goverment, and choices bring consequences. That’s history now but the knock-on effect was that no funding for the Councils meant no housing work and no staff. In the last few years the Council was told that it is back in the housing business once again, staff have been redeployed and a plan and targets devised. So here is the current position... Wexford County Council is currently delivering a strong pipeline of social housing under the Rebuilding Ireland Programme in the Enniscorthy area. Recently 8 newly-constructed houses at Cherryorchard were opened and tenanted, while currently the first tenants of both a 46-units social housing scheme at Fearach an Cnoic, Greenville, with Oaklee Approved Housing Body and a
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28-units social housing scheme at Meadowfields, The Moyne, with Co-operative Housing Ireland, are preparing to occupy their new homes. A further 10 social housing apartments at The Abbey Centre will be occupied shortly with Circle Approved Housing Body. The Council has also recently obtained departmental approval for 59 social houses at the old Forge Road, Milehouse, with Tuath Approved Housing Body, which have just commenced construction and will be delivered in 2020. The Council also received approval for a 17-units social housing scheme at Carley’s Bridge and a 6-unit social housing scheme at Glentire, The Ballagh, both of which are proposed to be under construction by year end. A number of other small, singleunit infill developments such as Marconi Park and Ross Road are underway also. Wexford County Council is also developing plans for social housing on newly-acquired
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lands at the Bloody Bridge, Milehouse Road, Enniscorthy, and is also in negotiations with a number of developers and approved housing bodies in relation to various other housing projects in the Enniscorthy area. After a number of years where the austerity cuts to social housing following the Celtic Tiger crash led to low levels of social housing provision and an increase in the number of people on the social housing waiting list, these social housing developments have started to reverse that trend with the reduction in the numbers of people on the list, and the further delivery of social housing projects will mean the continued downward spiral in the numbers on this list. The Council is also entering into longterm leasing agreements with property owners for both new and second-hand housing units for allocation as social housing. ■
Delightful Dollies say “Thank You”
CO. WEXFORD “GAMECHANGER”
The Delightful Dollies women’s community group, Enniscorthy, wishes to express it’s sincere appreciation to all who supported and contributed to the success of the recent charity Bring and Buy Sale at Rapparees/Starlights GAA Club, which raised €1,095 for Epilepsy Ireland. Thank you to everyone. – Ann O’Connor, Chairperson.
Chairman of the Wexford County Council Economic Strategic Policy Committee, Cllr Michael Sheehan of New Ross, has said that the proposed €40m County Economic Strategy is a “gamechanger” for the county. The SPC, which has a remit to make recommendations and initiate Council economic policies, unanimously backed the revised plan of Economic Development 2019-2024. Cllr Sheehan says, “It’s a hugely ambitious plan for all areas and it ensures that we will be doing our best to develop the strengths of each area.
New cycling advocacy group for Co. Wexford is launched WEX bug (Wexford bicycle user group) is a new advocacy group for occasional and everyday bicycle riders in Co. Wexford. it is a way for cyclists to have their voices heard for safer cycling in Co. Wexford. The group was launched on 21st March in the Bank of Ireland Community Hub in Custom House Quay, Wexford, at an event organised by Phil Skelton, well-known local and national campaigner for
improved safety for cyclists. WEX BUG is now up and running and a first meeting will take place in early April to form a committee and decide on ‘quick wins’ that can be lobbied for with the upcoming local elections in mind. To find out more about this meeting and to stay in touch with the group, check out and ‘Like’ the ‘Wexford Bicycle User Group - WEX BUG’ Facebook page. ■
Cllr Michael Sheehan
“In Wexford, we will progress the 10-acre Trinity Wharf complex; in Gorey continued development of the M11 Campus and Hatch Lab; in Enniscorthy we are planning the completion of the Business Park to its full capacity; and in New Ross we are planning for the completion and filling of the Advance Factory in Butlersland and the completion of the €2.3m Area Plan for North Street /John Street and the Enterprise Centre in the downtown area. We also have plans for a Maritime Institute in Kilmore to develop our maritime and sea-based enterprises.” This strategy has been in development for some time and these projects will see an injection of up to €40m into the local economy over the next five years. Funded by a mixture of public funding, grant aid and private funding streams, the plan will ensure that Wexford has a vibrant, strong economy forging ahead in terms of being a great place to work, live and do business. According to Cllr Sheehan, “It is the most ambitious plan in a generation and one that will reward enterprise and innovation in all our areas.” Under the Directorate of Enniscorthy’s Tony Larkin and the Economic Unit in Wexford Co. Council, this plan shows the boundless possibilities for Wexford and how we can capitalise on our proximity to Dublin and the opportunities presented by the new bypasses “while using our own resources to leverage growth – this strategy is truly a potential gamechanger for our people”, concluded Cllr Sheehan. ■
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hElp sAvE WEXFord livEs by WAlKing From dArKnEss into light Join pieta and partners Electric ireland in the global fight against suicide and self-harm on may 11th 2019. On May 11th almost 250,000 participants in over 200 venues across 19 countries and 5 continents will walk from Darkness Into Light. Darkness Into Light, organised by Pieta and proudly supported by Electric Ireland since 2013, is a global movement dedicated to ending suicide and supporting those who engage in self-harm. Rapparees/Starlights GAA Club is now calling on people from Enniscorthy & District to join the expected 250,000 participants across the globe. Enniscorthy walkers can register online at www.darknessintolight.ie. By walking from Darkness
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Into Light, everyone can play a part in removing the stigma around suicide and self-harm and spreading the power of hope throughout the world. As Pieta’s flagship fundraising awareness event, Darkness Into Light has grown from humble beginnings into a global movement dedicated to raising awareness around suicide and self-harm. The unique event, which is symbolic of the journey from despair to hope, begins in darkness at 4.15am. Thousands of people will walk a 5-kilometre route into the light of dawn. Funds raised from Darkness Into Light help keep Pieta’s counselling services free of charge and freely accessible to those in suicidal crisis, people who engage in self-harm, and to those bereaved by suicide. Last year, walkers raised a massive €6 million from the event. Pieta has supported over 40,000 people with face to face therapy. Since opening its doors 13 years ago, Pieta has heard painful truths from
thousands of people who have come to the organisation at the point of suicidal crisis or actively engaging in self-harm. Worldwide close to 800,000 people die due to suicide every year, which is one person every 40 seconds, a staggering and sombre statistic. Suicide is an international phenomenon and can occur at any point during a person’s life. Darkness Into Light is vital for fundraising, for raising awareness and for bringing people together in a spirit of solidarity and comfort in giving hope to all. register early to ensure your dil 2019 tee shirt arrives in time. Join the crowds at Bellefield GAA Complex on Saturday 11th May at 4.15am and walk with friends, family, neighbours, colleagues and teammates from darkness into light, from despair into hope together. – Maria Nolan For more information: www.darknessintolight.ie
International Women’s Day celebrations in Enniscorthy’s Presentation Centre organised by Wexford Local Development. Above left: Jean Hendrick, Helena Dempsey (WLD) and Sheila Cooney. Above right: Michaela Quigley and Ruby Kehoe.
Fine Gael National Conference in White’s Hotel, Wexford, March 2019. Above Left: Minister Paul Kehoe, Angela Reville and Cllr Frank Staples. Above Right, L-R: Brideen Murphy, Clonroche, who is a candidate in the New Ross area, Minister Paul Kehoe and Minister Heather Humphreys. Below: Protestors seeking better psychiatric services in Co. Wexford.
Cllr Keith Doyle helps secure American university campus for Co. Wexford Cllr Keith doyle, Chairman of Wexford County Council, together with the mayor of Wexford, Cllr tony dempsey, tony larkin, deputy Chief Executive of Wexford County Council, and Eamonn murphy, Chair, Wexford Enterprise Centre, travelled to savannah, usA, in march to finalise negotiations with georgia southern university for setting up a campus in Wexford town. georgia southern will be joining a select list of only two other American universities that have a foreign campus – boston and notre dame. The Wexford campus will be in the Court House in the old Council buildings in Wexford Town. It will be known as ‘Georgia Southern University – Ireland’ and will occupy cus-
tomised space in the landmark edifice that formerly served as Wexford County Hall. Dating to 1812, the principal building is a fine example of Georgian architecture. Wexford Co. Council has already embarked on a substantial refit and accommodation for the students. Georgia Southern students will begin to utilise the space in Wexford from this summer. The Wexford delegation to Savannah was welcomed by the University’s President, Shelley Clark Nickel, and over 200 invited guests including Shane Stephens, Consul General of Ireland for the Southeastern United States; John Coleman, Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors, Savannah Economic Development Authority; and
Howard Keeley, PhD, Director, Center for Irish Research and Teaching (CIRT), Georgia Southern University. Georgia Southern faculty and students have long been examining the connection between Savannah and Ireland. The Wexford-Savannah Axis research continues to shine a light on how and why so many people from Wexford and southeastern Ireland emigrated to Savannah in the 19th century and highlights the impact this emigration had on Irish and American generations in both countries. The partnership between Georgia Southern and Wexford led to the University’s new facility in Ireland, with Wexford County Council providing the space to create the learning
“The potential for this project to grow long term is exciting.” – Cllr Keith Doyle.
Cllr Keith Doyle, Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, addresses the Savannah event.
centre for Georgia Southern students, allowing students greater access to Europe, to historical documents and to the descendants of Irish emi-
Dr. Frank Rossiter Jr with Tony Larkin, Deputy Chief Executive, Wexford County Council.
grants who have played such a significant role in Savannah. “Georgia Southern is a university that is focused on student success, and it’s so fitting to me that this project started with students, whose curiosity led them to new countries and new people and new ideas,” said Georgia Southern President Shelley Nickel. “That’s what our University is about, and I look forward to the new connections and discoveries they’ll make through this research.” Georgia Southern University, founded in 1906, offers 141 degree programmes serving nearly 26,500 students
through nine colleges on three campuses in Statesboro, Savannah, and Hinesville. In addition to education initiatives, economic ties are being developed between Savannah and Wexford. Last March a formal initiative, Wexford-Savannah TradeBridge, was launched. Although less than a year old, TradeBridge has already resulted in some great outcomes for Wexford businesses entering the American market. Cllr Doyle looks forward to Co. Wexford benefiting enormously in the years ahead from its expanding ties with Savannah. ■
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As pretty lemon primroses appear in ditches and days begin to lengthen, our thoughts naturally turn to sultry summer days and fun-filled Festivals and i am glad to say we have a plethora in store for Enniscorthy for 2019. We are not called the Festival Capital of the south East for nothing. Kicking off at Easter with our traditional Easter monday Commemoration and running straight through to our popular and internationally acclaimed blackstairs blues F e s t i v a l i n s e p t e m b e r, Enniscorthy offers visitor and native alike something each month from April to september. EAstEr mondAy 22nd April 2019: Easter Monday has been an annual event on the Enniscorthy calendar long before the 2016 celebrations were thought of. Beginning with Mass in St. Aidan’s Cathedral, followed by a Parade to Market Square where the Proclamation is read, a pageant re-enacted and a wreath laid by the sitting Chair of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council to honour the significant role played by Enniscorthy and her citizens in the 1916 Rising. 52nd strAWbErry FAir/ strEEt rhythms & roots FEstivAl 31st may – 2nd June 2019:
over 200 offenders in Co. Wexford were charged with illegal parking in disability bays in 2018, according to Cllr. Johnny mythen. Cllr. Mythen has called on the Minister for Transport to double the fixed-charge notice on any person who illegally parks in a disability bay and to consider the use of the penalty point system in such cases. This serious issue came to the fore at a meeting held by the Irish Wheelchair Association in the Ballycanew I.W.A. Centre on 27th February to discuss disabled parking permits with members, local Gardaí and Councillors, and to raise local awareness on all matters relating to Disabled Parking Permits and Spaces. Specifically: – How to apply for a Disabled Parking Permit. – The Appropriate Use of Disabled Parking Permits. – The Impact on permit holders of mis-use of Disabled Parking Permits and Spaces. – The need for additional spaces in our local towns. The Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) is a nationwide organisation representing people with physical disabilities. One of the principal issues which frustrates and causes great stress to its 20,000-strong
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membership is the abuse of Disabled Parking spaces by the general public. For many members, simple tasks such as going shopping or meeting a friend for a coffee is an ongoing challenge because too often these spaces are occupied by people who do not have a disability, many of whom can often be very aggressive to people who wish to highlight their inappropriate parking. T h e I WA h a s w o r k e d closely with the Gardaí in relation to Operation Enable in the Dublin area. This campaign has been a great success and has attracted extremely positive feedback from motorists with
A Summer Feast of Festivals An amazing combination of strawberries, Princesses, rhythm and roots makes this Festival weekend a kaleidoscope of beauty, fantasy, dance, music and merriment as the traditional pageantry of Strawberry Fair blends beautifully with the colour, energy and exuberance of Street Rhythms and the sweet, melodious strains of country and bluegrass – a magical menage a trois with something for everyone. Combined with the All ireland Farmers’ market Competition on 2nd June adding a marvellous food element to the weekend, this Festival is an all round winner.
850th normAn CommEmorAtion EvEnts: With our chequered and varied past you just never know who y o u m i g h t f i n d ro a m i n g Enniscorthy’s ancient streets particularly in this year of 2019 – the 850th Anniversary of the Norman Invasion of Wexford and Ireland. Landing at Bannow Bay in early May 1169, the Normans rapidly spread through the county and beyond becoming ‘more Irish than the Irish themselves’, building magnificent edifices that have stood the test
Event, Children’s Events at the Library, In Conversation With well known writers, a Visual Arts Exhibition and much, much more. Awards will also be presented during the Festival to winners of the International competitions – the Colm Toibin Short Story Award, the Anthony Cronin Poetry Award, the Billy Roche Drama Award and the Eileen Gray Window Display Award. Wexford Literary Festival is continuing the strong literary tradition of our town and county.
Enniscorthy’s Rockin’ Food Festival
of time to this day. Our own Norman Castle at the centre of the town is a perfect example – built by Maurice de Prendergast in the 1200’s and still standing strong and proud. Events are planned throughout the county to commemorate the 850th so keep your eyes peeled during our Festival weekends and you might just spot some chain-clad, sword-swinging, shield-bearing Knights or run into a Damsel in distress or indeed even receive an invitation to a wedding at the Castle! WEXFord litErAry FEstivAl 4th – 7th July 2019:
The Wexford Literary Festival, which takes place in Enniscorthy, is now in its 6th year and this year promises to be the biggest and best to date with writers, poets, playwrights and filmscript writers from all over Ireland and abroad descending on the town and performing in all our iconic venues as well as in selected cafes and restaurants. This year’s Festival will incorporate Pop Up Spoken Word Performances, Creative Writing and Poetry Workshops, Pub Theatre, A Date with the Publisher, Culture & Cocktails at the Castle, Film Script Writing Workshop, Step Up to the Mic
roCKin’ Food FEstivAl 2nd – 5th August 2019: This extremely popular Festival will have our Enniscorthy streets swinging to the rhythm of Rock n Roll and wafting with mouth-watering aromas from the variety of food stands dotted all over the town. This hugely fashionable Festival has put Enniscorthy on the map as the Rock n Roll Capital of the South East as ardent followers from all over the country and beyond flock to the town for the August Bank Holiday weekend to enjoy the feisty music, the fabulous food and the flamboyant dancers.
disabilities and indeed the general public, leading to a dramatic improvement of management of these very valuable spaces. The service users expressed their dismay and disappointment at the figure of over 200 drivers charged with illegally parking in their designated zones in Co. Wexford in 2018. They gave personal accounts of being verbally abused when they challenged some of these culprits. Most of the service users felt intimidated and afraid and were physically shaken by these encounters. The people who hold disability parking discs, are urging the local traffic wardens, and the Gardaí to be extra vigilant around the disability parking bays. They also highlighted the need for drivers to respect their rights and not to park in their designated parking spaces. Last year the I.W.A. ran a “back in 5 minutes campaign” which successfully highlighted the need for drivers to respect their parking zone and to be more aware of the unnecessary hardship they are causing their fellow citizens who are totally dependent on their disability parking spaces to access local shops, public amenities and services. ■ EnnisCorthy irish FolK & bAllAd FEstivAl 23rd – 25th August: This relatively new Festival on the Enniscorthy almanac is now in its third year and is attracting major interest from both Northern Ireland and across the Irish Sea with its wonderful blend of traditional music and artists and the fact that it coincides with the UK August Bank Holiday. So come on down or over to Enniscorthy this August for some serious ceol agus craic. blACKstAirs bluEs FEstivAl 13th – 15th september: Every September for the past 25 years our medieval town of Enniscorthy is bathed in the honeyed, melancholy tones of the Blues as one of Ireland’s longest-running, most popular and internationally-acclaimed Blues Festivals takes place. The Blackstairs Blues Festival features Electric, Delta and Classic blues by a wide range of talented musicians and singers from all over the world and is a unique, bespoke Festival happening in all our pubs, cafes and iconic buildings that keeps people returning year on year to Enniscorthy and the Blues. If anyone tells you that there is nothing happening in Enniscorthy this summer simply refer them to this article! – Maria Nolan
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Cosmic Rebels Con is back! The 2019 Cosmic Rebels Con will take place in the Riverside Park Hotel on Sunday, April 14th, from 10am to 7pm. This will be the 4th Con hosted in Enniscorthy. It will be a one-day event lasting 9 hours! And will be packed full of geeky goodness, loads of vendors, artists, guest comic book artists/writers, cosplayers, cosplay competition, props, Warhammer figures and fantasy models, retro games and loads more. Plus 501st attending with Reel Icons Ireland. Keep updated on Facebook: “Cosmic Rebels Con 2019”. As always ADMISSION IS FREE! n
Tickets are flying for Chitty! The award-winning Wexford Light Opera Society (WLOS) 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
Talented local musicians supported the 4 Of Us at their Presentation Centre concert in March. Luke Cosgrave (left), Yvonne Dempsey (centre) and Jonathan Hayes (right) with the Murphy brothers of The 4 Of Us. Pic: Marie Hayes.
by the Sherman Brothers (Mary Poppins). Tickets are on sale from from the National Opera House. The cast is 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. Goran - George Lawlor. Boris - Gearoid McCauley. Toymaker - Brian O ‘Gorman. All supported by the fabulous WLOS Chorus. The show runs from 29th April to 4th May 2019 in the National Opera House. Tickets online at www.nationaloperahouse.ie and are selling fast! n
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TABLE QUIZ Enniscorthy’s Hillbrook Lawn Tennis Club is holding a Table Quiz in the IFA Centre, Mill Park Road, on Friday 5th April at 7.30pm. Table of 4 for €40. So get a team together now and you could win some great prizes on the night. All welcome. n
Enniscorthy Gospel Choir Table Quiz
The Enniscorthy Gospel Choir held a very succesful Table Quiz in February in the IFA Centre, Enniscorthy, with a huge turnout. The choir wishes to thank all who supported this great event in any way and Padraig Hall for being a superb quiz-master on the night.
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BANDSTAND PRESENTS COLLIDES WITH SUPPORT FROM TUESDAY AT SIX, RED SUN ALERT + DEATHCANWAIT, FRIDAY APRIL 19TH AT 6:30PM. €10. Collides are a four piece powerhouse from Waterford. According to KCLR's Roddie Cleere, they are a band to watch out for in 2019, and are best experienced live. Tuesday At Six are a four piece rock band from Gorey. After releasing their selftitled debut EP in July 2018 they went on to play the Gorey Market House Festival, headline Whelans in Dublin and play a host of other gigs around the country. Red Sun Alert have made a name for themselves in the Cork music scene, and will bring you a mixture between progressive rock and alt metal with elements of math rock, hardcore and psych rock to create exciting and intricate tunes. Death Can Wait, from Enniscorthy, are a metal quintet that combine energetic heavy grooves and melodic passages, blending the features of various metal subgenres into their sound. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
CAPTAIN SPLASH PIRATE MAGIC SHOW FOR KIDS, SATURDAY APRIL 20TH AT 4PM, TICKETS €7.50. Set sail for fun and imagination with Captain Splash! Join the crew in search for adventure as children help with magic and juggling tricks. Laugh and smile as you meet Captain Splash's pals Squidly, Sam the Clam, and his pet parrot Squawk. The show includes thrills for all as Captain Splash navigates the Bermuda Triangle of Terror, survives a hypno whirl pool, and shows off his thrilling sword skills. This pirate magic show is a treasure. Come see it and you'll be hooked. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
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FARMER MICHAEL & KATHLEEN, FRI MAY 3RD 2019, DOORS 8PM, START TIME 8:30PM, TICKETS €25. Farmer Michael & Kathleen come to Enniscorthy, acting out their infamous sketches alongside a number of other well-known comedians – Show Me The Funny Winner Johnny Graham, musical genius Therese Cahill, and comedic storyteller Paul David Murphy. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
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.
Congratulations to Enniscorthy Choral Society on winning the Sacred Music Competition at the Kilkenny Music Festival in March.
ENNISCORTHY LIBRARY - EVENTS APR 4: Is your local Defibrillator working? 7pm. APR 5: Gymboree. 11am. APR 6: Superhero Adventures Workshop. 2.30pm. APR 11: Book Launch by Historian William Sweetman. 7pm. APR 13: Autism: Lego Therapy Storytelling Workshop. 2.15pm. APR 18: Childhood Worries & Anxieties with Dr Mary O'Kane – Early Years. 7pm. APR 25: Interior Design with Aodhain Scallan. 7pm. These are free events. All welcome. Booking is essential on 053-9236055. If you require additional assistance to fully participate in any of the events please contact the Librarian on 053-9236055. For more information on these and other events, see “Enniscorthy Library” on facebook or contact Library on 053-9236055.
‘The Local Bar’ opening soon in Enniscorthy’ GREAT TO KNOW THE OLD ‘HILL BAR’ IN ENNISCORTHY WILL BE RE-OPENING LATER THIS MONTH AS ‘THE LOCAL BAR’. BEST OF LUCK TO THE NEW OWNERS CRAIG GRAY AND AERIN LONDRA. n
This year, Enniscorthy Musical Society is staging its 46th annual production and it is delighted to be bringing “Sister Act” to the stage. Enniscorthy Credit Union is on board again this year as the main sponsor. The Credit Union has been supporting the society for over 10 years. High quality shows cannot be staged without the support of local businesses and the continued support of the Credit Union and other sponsors is very gratefully received. The Society has retained last year’s production team of Imelda McDonagh (Director), Kevin Kennedy (Musical Director) and Ann Marie Cooney (Choreographer) who were instrumental in bringing the society success at the AIMS (the Association of Irish Musical Societies) awards for their production of “All Shook Up”, with Ashley Doran receiving the runner-up award in the Best Comedienne category and James Dobbs winning the Best Comedian category. The society also competed in the AIMS Choral festival last year and
won the Cameo competition. Last year’s “All Shook Up” was received very well by its Enniscorthy audience and no doubt “Sister Act” will entertain the audience just as much if not more. Speaking about the ongoing sponsorship, Áine Doyle of Enniscorthy Credit Union said, “Enniscorthy Musical Society is an organisation close to everyone’s heart in the Enniscorthy area and beyond because of the highly professional musical productions they put on for our entertainment every year. It is an... organisation which we know our members are happy to support. We look forward to the upcoming production of “Sister Act” and hope that everyone goes along to support this fantastic, local show.” The show will run from Tuesday 23rd April to Saturday 27th April inclusive at Coláiste Bríde Secondary School, Enniscorthy. Tickets can be booked online at: https://www.ticketsource.eu/ enniscorthy-musical-societysisteract2019. n
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ARE YOU Welcome to April's edition of the Slaney News. Now I was born in 1963 so computers and the likes were something belonging in a fantasy world that I only saw on the telly in Star Trek, Joe 90 or maybe James Bond. It's all been a game of catch-up since then with me calling my son Finbar every time I get flustered with all this technology. So when I read that Dave Moynihan was starting up a new Country & Irish Podcast, I was kinda happy and sad all at the one time. A bit like seeing your mother-in-law driving over a cliff in your new car. So I did my research and the more I read about Podcasts, the more confused I got so I'm just going to explain this the
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. same way as I teach dancing. The bread & butter way. A Podcast is basically a recording (or video) of something interesting, by any auld Joe soap like ourselves, that we can sit down and listen to (or watch) at our leisure. Accessing this stuff can be a bit of a minefield but it does seem that all us old codgers have managed to get a handle on Facebook and it's there that you will be able to listen in to
“The Dave Moynihan Country and Irish Podcast” by just clicking into a simple link (just ask any kid). There will be lots of other familiar media platforms like I-Tunes, Spotify & TuneIn Radio that Dave's Podcast will be available on also. Dave tells me it's going to have lots of interviews and music of people he knows in the music industry across the country so it should be very interesting. He's hoping to have it up and running in a couple of weeks. Give myself or Dave a ring if you need a hand getting hold of it. I had a little giggle to myself when I asked him how this whole thing was going to work and he said, " Hold on there a minute Declan and I'll just pass you over to my son." What are we like! –––––––––––––––––––––––––– Parish Dances for April: 5th - Camross & Askamore
12th - IFA Enniscorthy 14th - Oylegate & Rathanna 20th - Drumphea 21st - Marshalstown - (Easter Sunday instead of Good Friday. Proceeds in aid of Hope) 26th - Kiltealy. –––––––––––––––––––––––––– On the regular dance scene, The Talbot & The Oak Tree Foulksmills are on Sunday nights. Harney's Ballyedmond has weekly Sat/Sun/Mon dances. The Ashdown Park Gorey & The Brandon House, New Ross are on Wednesday nights. Harney's Ballyedmond & Tinryland GAA Club Carlow are on Monday nights. The Woodford Dolmen & Murphy's Tinahely are on Thursday nights. The Ardattin Inn runs every Friday. The Parkview House Shillelagh & The Rhu Glenn are every Saturday night. Give any of these venues a ring to see who's playing. –––––––––––––––––––––––––– The Big Band Scene: I see Declan Nerney is back in Harney's this Friday. Tony, Theresa & The Stars will be there also. He didn't draw the big crowd as expected last time as people thought it would be too packed. That can happen
with popular singers and end up having the opposite effect. I'd expect a bigger turnout this time around, but with Derek Ryan just up the road in the Ashdown on the same night, there still should be ample room to dance. Both John Molloy and Cliona Hagan are just finished their stints on national T.V. and have packed calendars for the upcoming year so make sure to be early if you manage to get to see them. And if you are looking for a great night out that won't cost an arm or a leg go along to any of the venues listed here and see one of the many live bands and singers that are performing most nights of the week.
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Harney's Ballyedmond - 5th Declan Nerney. Ashdown Park Hotel - 5th Derek Ryan. Ardattin Inn - 6th Eamonn Jackson; 19th Olivia Douglas & Ryan Turner Band. Rhu Glenn - 6th Jim Devine; 20th Gerry Guthrie; 27th Jimmy Buckley. Woodford Dolmen Hotel Country Music Weekend - 12th Ciaran Rosney / Robert Mizzell; 13th Dominic & Barry Kirwan / Gerry Guthrie; 14th Ger Long (1-3). Well, that's all the news from me for the moment and I hope to see you all here, same time, same place, in the May edition of the Slaney News. – Declan
Woodstock (Wexstock) fundraiser for local hospice Following on from last year’s fantastic fundraiser, based on the music of Creedence Clearwater, in aid of Co. Wexford Hospice Homecare, which raised €3,600, The Old Fogertys (Edmund Crean, Richard King, Pat Murphy and Brendan Carthy) and guest vocalists returned to Holohan's stage on 15th March to perform songs from Woodstock as it's the 50th anniversary of that iconic music festival. The night was a huge success as regards the music, the large and appreciative audience, and the fundraising. At the time of going to press over €3,500 has been raised. Left: The Old Fogertys in full swing. Right: Liz Doran Burke, Liam Ellis, Trina Kirwan enjoying the music. n
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APRIL ENTERTAINMENT All venues are in Enniscorthy unless otherwise stated.
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Friday 5th April | Lance Moi et l’Air | 3:30pm. An exciting mix of dance and partner acrobatics, this show stuns every audience from children to elderly and everything in between. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Friday 5th April | North | 8:30pm. NORTH is an ongoing collaboration between Belfast-born fiddle players Danny Diamond & Conor Caldwell, exploring and recreating their shared heritage of northern music and song. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Saturday 6th April | The Motives, AK & The 47s, The Elephant Room & Ten Ounce Mouse | 8:30pm. These four local bands demonstrate a red-hot Wexfordborn talent for songwriting. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Thursday 11th April | Johnny Duhan – The Voyage | 8:30pm. Following the launch of his autobiography, The Voyage, Johnny is set to perform a series of solo shows around Ireland, based on his intimate songs and stories. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Friday 12th April | 12 Gauge Outrage | 8:30pm. 12 Gauge Outrage is a Metal band from Wexford formed in 2014, influenced by Thrash, Heavy Metal, Melodic Metal and Rock. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Saturday 13th April | All for Me Grog – The Songs & Stories of The Dubliners | 8:30pm. The show brings you the SONGS and STORY of Ireland’s most successful folk band – THE DUBLINERS from The Liberties. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Friday 19th April | Caca Milis | 8:30pm. Join Helena Mulkerns as she hosts an evening of theatrical entertainment – music, song, spoken word and dance. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Saturday 20th April | Captain Splash | 12:00pm. Set sail for fun and imagination with Captain Splash. Join the crew in search for adventure as children help with magic and juggling tricks. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Saturday 20th April | Andy Irvine | 8:30pm. Legendary Irish singer/songwriter Andy Irvine with his impressive repertoire of Irish traditional songs and dexterous Balkan dance tunes. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Friday 26th April | Daithi & Friends | 8:30pm. A fun-filled night of Irish traditional music and ballads with local musician Daithí Kavanagh and his band. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Saturday 27th April | Camross Drama | 8:00pm. Camross Drama Group present three one-act plays exploring the many sides of human nature – pride, anxiety, greed, compassion, frustration, jealousy, love......through the medium of comedy. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Plus art exhibitions, workshops, classes, childen’s activities, etc. See www.wexfordartscentre.ie for details. Tel: 053-9123764.
LANCE MOI ET L’AIR. Dance /acrobatics. Wexford Arts Centre. 3.30pm. Fri 5 NORTH. Music. Wexford Arts Centre. 8.30pm. Sat 6 THE MOTIVES, AK & THE 47S, THE ELEPHANT ROOM & TEN OUNCE MOUSE. Music. Wexford Arts Centre. 8.30pm. Thur 11 JOHNNY DUHAN. Music. Wexford Arts Centre. 8.30pm. Fri 12 12 GAUGE OUTRAGE. Music. Wexford Arts Centre. 8.30pm. Sat 13 ALL FOR ME GROG – The Songs & Stories of The Dubliners. Wexford Arts Centre. 8.30pm. Sun 14 COSMIC REBELS CON. Riverside Park Hotel. 10 am to 7pm. See details page 14. Wed 17 MICHAEL ENGLISH. Music. St Michael’s Theatre, New Ross. See details page 15. Fri 19 CACA MILIS. Cabaret. Wexford Arts Centre. 8.30pm. Fri 19 BANDSTAND presents COLLIDES with support from TUESDAY AT SIX, RED SUN ALERT + DEATHCANWAIT. €10. The Presentation Centre. 6.30pm. Sat 20 CAPTAIN SPLASH PIRATE MAGIC SHOW. For children. The Presentation Centre. 4pm. Tickets €7.50. Sat 20 CAPTAIN SPLASH. Children’s Show. Wexford Arts Centre. 12 noon. Sat 20 ANDY IRVINE. Music. Wexford Arts Centre. 8.30pm. 23-27 SISTER ACT. Musical. Enniscorthy Musical Society. Coláiste Bríde Hall. See details page 15. Fri 26 DAITHI & FRIENDS. Music. Wexford Arts Centre. 8.30pm. Sat 27 CAMROSS DRAMA. 3 one-act plays. Wexford Arts Centre. 8pm. 29-4 May CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG. Musical. Wexford Light Opera Society. National Opera House, Wexford. See details page 14. HOLOHAN’S PUB: Weds nights: Informal music session with Loose Arrangement. T. DOYLE’S PUB: Live music every Friday night. STAMPS PUB: Trad Music Friday nights. GREYHOUND RACING: Every Mon and Thurs in April. First Race 8pm. ST MICHAEL'S THEATRE, NEW ROSS: www.stmichaelsnewross.com NATIONAL OPERA HOUSE: www.nationaloperahouse.ie SOCIAL DANCING: Check out “Social Dancing in and around Wexford” on Facebook or text your name to 087 2723375 to receive the dates. Fri 5
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… At the launch in Loch Garman Arms, Gorey, of Gorey Musical Society’s production of Calamity Jane which will run in Gorey Little Theatre from 8th -13th April, L-R: Concepta, Charlie Church, Mary Spellman and Sofia Church.
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Support our local entries in national Junk Kouture final! The South Eastern Finals of the national Bank of Ireland Junk Kouture competition were held on 4th of March in the Helix in Dublin, with 83 entries competing, chosen from the thousands who entered online. Of the 83, 15 were selected to go through to the national Grand Final and of these – 9 were from Co. Wexford. The Junk Kouture Grand Final will be held in the 3Arena, Dublin, on 2nd May, so get vot-
ing now for your favourite local outfit as the public vote counts towards 10% of the final marks. Voting runs from 2nd to the 6th April. Logon to the junk kouture app to register your vote. The full list of Co. Wexford finalists is as follows: ➤ (C3H6)N, St. Peter ’s College, Wexford. ➤ Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, Presentation Convent, Wexford. ➤ Dreamcatcher, Ramsgrange
Community School. ➤ Paper Reign, FCJ Bunclody. ➤ Colourful Minds, St. Mary’s CBS, Enniscorthy. ➤ The Perfect Match, Coláiste Bríde, Enniscorthy. ➤ Victorian Blues, Ramsgrange Community School. ➤ Legs Eleven, Colaiste Bride, Enniscorthy. ➤ Haora Kuora, Colaiste Bride Enniscorthy. It is great also to see the cooperation between the local schools with Coláiste Bríde
The FCJ Bunclody team entry "Paper Reign" based on Saoirse Ronan’s (a past pupil of FCJ), Mary Queen of Scots film.
The Perfect Match, Coláiste Bríde, Enniscorthy.
Made from kids old playtent, fridge packing foam, halloween spider legs, broken jewellery, old newspaper, and used bingo sheets for skirt and wig.
transporting the huge FCJ outfit on their bus to the South East Finals and agreeing to do so again to the Grand Final. The FCJ team is very grateful and would like to express its thanks to Ms. Margo Whelan, Tr a n s i t i o n Ye a r H e a d i n Coláiste Bríde, and her colleague Frances Kerwick. The FCJ girls would also like to thank their own Junk Kouture teacher, Ms. Suzanne Murray, for her support, and wish her a full and speedy
recovery following a recent major accident. Tickets for the Grand Final on 2nd May went on sale on 18th March on Ticketmaster and some tickets may still be available. Coláiste Bríde and FCJ students would like everyone in Co. Wexford to get behind all the local entries and make sure to vote before the 6th April, and help secure a Co. Wexford winner in this prestigious national competition. n
FCJ Team: Olivia D'Arcy (model) Lettie Hassett and Maisy Rose CourtneyKeane.
Haora Kuora, Coláiste Bríde, Enniscorthy.
Legs Eleven, Coláiste Bríde, Enniscorthy.
Colourful Minds, St. Mary’s CBS, Enniscorthy.
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3rd April 2019
Spring is bustin’ out all over
Lovesick! Enniscorthy singer and musician, Sinead Hayes (pictured above), and her band, Finch, have just released a new song, ‘Lovesick’, and an impressive music video to accompany it. Check it out on Youtube: “Finch - Lovesick”. What is the song about? Sinead says, “The video looks raunchy and the song feels light and upbeat. But really the
song is a desperate cry from a broken-hearted girl, who just wants be loved.” Sinead continues, “Like many women, we go to our sex appeal to attract male attention and those who have been damaged will link sexual attention to love... It takes many years to learn that it is not the case. Anyhow I hope you like the song!” n
There are few things more elevating and enriching than watching someone create a beautiful piece of art and even though I am neither a flower arranger nor a gardener, I would challenge anyone to say that they were not inspired by the artistic designs constructed at the annual Wexford Flower and Garden Gala Spring Demonstration by floral arranger extraordinaire Candy Holten. Candy’s ‘Spring Awakening’ was bustin’ with colour, texture and imagination, and her ease of movement, soothing manner, relaxed demeanour and wealth of knowledge made for an unforgettable floral fantasia. Candy Holten, teacher, demonstrator, judge and curre n t P re s i d e n t o f A O I FA (Association of Irish Floral Artists), was also the Grand Marshal of the St. Patrick`s Day Parade in her hometown of Ardee, an invitation indicative of the esteem this lovely lady commands not for herself but for AOIFA, as she was at pains to point out. Her floral creations in hat boxes, wooden boxes, rustic bowls and tiered on steps were expertly assembled, superbly balanced and blended, a veritable floral feast for the eyes, the mind and the soul. Candy also officiated as adjudicator on the night judging the many exquisite and var-
ied entries from members of the Club and a difficult task it was as each of the displays was stunning. The Club, now in its 52nd year, goes from strength to strength with a membership of approximately 360 under enthusiastic President, Helen Miller, organising many informative workshops and demonstrations throughout the year along with trips to gardens and flower shows in England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales and even as far afield as Holland. Membership is a mere €25 and some of the upcoming events include: Floral Art: Workshop on Contemporary Design not using Floral Foam by Carol Bone. Sat. 30th March 10am to 4 pm in Community Centre, Castlebridge, Wexford. 'Spring Walk in the Garden': with Frances and Iain MacDonald at the Bay Garden, Camolin, Co. Wexford. Sat 6th Apr, 10:30am - 12:30pm. Floral Art: Teaching Worknight on Easter Wre a t h s b y M a rg a re t Woodbyrne, Thu 11th Apr, 7:30pm - 9:30pm. Plant & Produce Sale & Coffee Morning: Clonroche Community Centre, Thu 25th Apr, 10am- 12:30pm. Talk: 'A Better Way: New Perennials & Organic Methods from de Hessenhoff Nursery.' By Johnny Bruce, Wed 22nd May, 8:00pm - 9:30pm. – Maria Nolan
EVC TY: Outstanding in their own field!
The cast of ‘The Field’ with local election candidate, Aidan Browne, in front, who commented: “A serious amount of talent on show and a great night’s entertainment”
The Enniscorthy Vocational College Transition Year class of 2018/19 put on an excellent production of John B Keane's p l a y, T h e F i e l d , i n T h e Presentation Centre, Enniscorthy, on the 12th, 13th and 14th of March. The students received expert guidance from a core group of
teachers that included Mr. L u k e M a h e r, M r. L i a m Sharkey, Ms. Anna Nolan, Ms. Jessica Doyle, Ms. Natalie Doyle, Ms. Sarah Walsh and Ms. Trudy Parker along with other staff who also assisted. The feedback from the audiences was extremely positive with many commenting on
the professional production and the excellent performances from the students. Through their participation the students have gained invaluable skills such as teamwork and performing in front of an audience, and this will have a positive impact on their confidence levels.
School Principal, Mr. Iain Wickham, thanked parents/ guardians and the local community for supporting the show. He also paid tribute to the hard work and the dedication of the teachers and students which ensured that the play was an outstanding success. n
"The Sound of Music" in the Community Centre, Oylegate. Above: Maria (Emma Hore) in trouble again as she visits Rev. Mother Shena Doran. Below: Capt. Von Trapp (Paul Darcy) with Maria (Emma Hore) in a scene from “The sound of Music” in Oylegate Community Centre.
Room to Create is a music, sound-art and video workshop for teenage musicians, filmmakers, artists and creative thinkers aged 14-17. Designed and delivered by Orchard Recording studios and local composer, Laura Hyland, this week-long workshop will be at The Presentation Centre during the second week of the Easter holidays. Room to Create is presented in partnership with Music Generation Wexford. The closing date is very soon – so hurry! Orchard Recording, in conjunction with Wexford Co. Council Arts Department, have been running Room to Record - an annual week-long program in music/event production and recording, for teenagers - since 2011. This year they shake things up a bit by teaming up with composer, Laura Hyland, part of the Music Generation Wexford 2019 programme. A callout for musicians, artists, filmmakers and creative thinkers aged 14-17 pretty much sums up the new direction of the program: no music background necessary this time. Instead they’re looking for anyone with a lively imagination, a brave creative spirit, and an interest in the arts, especially Sonic Arts - if you’ve not come across that term
before, then think anything involving sound, from music, to film soundtracks, to theatre soundscapes to sound-art installations. The course gives a comprehensive introduction to sound and music improvisation (think an orchestra of electric coffee grinders and bowed glasses!), and technical audio and video recording techniques. Participants collect their own sounds and images throughout the week, which they are encouraged to experiment with. Working together, they’ll explore their own and each other’s ideas, helping each other figure out creative solutions to their own artistic challenges, with guidance from three professionals in the field at each step of the way. The course takes place at The Presentation Centre in Enniscorthy from Monday 22nd - Friday 26th April, 10am-4pm each day, with a presentation day on Saturday 4th May. For more information contact Orchard Recording info@orchardrecording.ie, 087-9523253 or on facebook.com/theorchardrecordingstudio. Potential participants are asked to get in touch now for a place on the interview day at The Presentation Centre on Sat 6th April. n
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Enniscorthy Parade: Deirdre and John Murphy.
Enniscorthy St. Patrick’s Day Parade: Robert and Pearl Sweetman.
Little Steven Curry got a bird’s eye view of the Enniscorthy Parade, with his dad Bradley.
At the Enniscorthy St. Patrick’s Day Parade: Eileen and Bridie Cullen.
ENNISCORTHY ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE, 2019, PRIZEWINNERS: 1. BEST SPORTING GROUP Slaney Kempo Karate Club. 2. BEST IRISH DANCERS No Award. 3. BEST PRESENTED GROUP Shamrock Rovers AFC. 4. BEST MARCHING BAND St. Colman's Pipe Band, Ballindaggin. 5. MOST ORIGINAL FLOAT Two Wheel Training. 6. MOST COLOURFUL ITEM Ferns Diocesan Youth Service. 7. FUNNIEST ITEM Irish Camping & Caravan Club. 8. ADJUDICATOR'S CHOICE Enniscorthy Brownies & Guides. At the Enniscorthy St. Patrick’s Day Parade were Leo Tector and Mrs Brown’s (Leo) Boys. Above right: Enniscorthy Municipal District Chairman Willie Kavanagh eating a green ice-cream cone – perfect for the occasion!
At the Enniscorthy St. Patrick’s Day Parade: How’s that for Green!
A touch of Star Wars at Wexford Town’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
Some of the colourful crowd at the Enniscorthy St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
Wexford St. Patrick’s Day Parade: The Maracatu Alcateia Band.
Sharon Clancy and her Superstars in the Wexford Parade.
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3 April 2019
Major 5,000 sq.m. expansion for Bunclody Vocational College One of the most needed investments in a Co. Wexford school has finally been confirmed with the news that Bunclody Vocational College has been approved for a major investment including an extension to, and refurbishment of, the existing school buildings.
The plan, agreed last month, will see the pupil capacity brought up to 550 students, with an extra 5,000 sq metres of space bringing the total floor area to just over 6,800 sq metres. There will be a particular focus on special needs students and sports facilities.
The approval includes: 14 new classrooms 5 smaller classrooms 2 ASD rooms 3 special rooms for woodwork and metal work – New Art Room – Multi-use hall. Local Minister, Paul Kehoe TD, understands that the – – – –
Isolation and loneliness
Cllr Kathleen Codd-Nolan, Chairperson of the school board, with Minister Paul Kehoe TD.
design will be in place in about three months. He expressed his congratulations to School Principal, Jay Murphy, and all of the team at the school. As the project is at such an early stage in the process, it is not as possible yet to give a date for its completion. n
Action on climate change
Bunclody Vocational College is not the only school in Co. Wexford which will benefit soon from additional funding.
On Friday 15th March a large number of protests were held nationwide seeking action on cimate change. Many schoolchildren participated including local Enniscorthy schools. At a time when experts are warning that we have just a few short years left to act boldly and decisively if we want to avoid catastrophic damage to our planet, it is heartening to see young people getting actively involved. In Enniscorthy, the environment also came to the fore recently when the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) found air quality in towns such as Enniscorthy, Killarney and Birr to be as bad some times as in Beijing! n
The grants will be allocated through a standard lump sum and additional per-capita sums based on the size of the school.
Schools in Enniscorthy and other parts of Co. Wexford are to benefit from grant funding as part of a €50m investment in equipment such as computers, tablets and other high tech support. According to Minister Paul Kehoe, the funding will enhance the school experience for young people across the county.
At primary level, the grant is worth in the region of €5,900 for a 100-pupil school and almost €22,000 for a 500-pupil school. At post-primary, a 500-student school can receive a grant of almost €27,000 rising to some €52,000 for a 1,000-student school. A further €5m pot of funding is also being set aside in this year’s tranche to recognise and support schools’ efforts to engage with digital technologies in teaching and learning. Wexford schools are being invited to apply for the additional fund by demonstrating evidence of effective embedding of digital technologies and Digital Learning Planning. This investment is the third instalment as part of the €210m committed to by the government under the Digital Strategy in Schools to support investment in ICT infrastructure for schools.
New portal for all things Wexford
Data commissioned by Wexford County Council as part of the Healthy Wexford Programme, allowed a ‘heat map’ of the county to be produced showing those areas where people may be vulnerable to isolation and loneliness. The Enniscorthy urban area ranks worst on this map. We will return to this important matter in a future issue of Slaney News.
A new all-inclusive online guide showcasing the unique offering that our county has to offer is divided into LIVE, VISIT and INVEST, and gives a full run-down of the county for those curious about all things Wexford. www.wexford.ie
Local Sinn Féin councillors were among the large audience at the ‘Teen Talks’ event in the Riverside Park Hotel last month. Cllrs Johnny Mythen (left) and Cllr Marie Doyle (right) listened intently to teenagers from across Co. Wexford discussing the issues they face today.
Confirmation in Murrintown, March 2019.
Cllr John O’Rourke enjoying a bit of campaigning in Enniscorthy.
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Public speaking masterclass Gorey’s Malcolm to contest the European elections
James McGovern (third from left), author of ’Stand Up, Speak Out’ at his talk in Enniscorthy Library on 14th March, with L-R: Ruairi Ryan, Paul Morrissey and Sharon Long.
In the wake of the launch of his latest book Stand Up, Speak Out, author and former tutor Jim McGovern hosted a masterclass in Public Speaking and Debating at Enniscorthy Library recently. And indeed it was a public speaking class delivered by a master, as Jim McGovern spoke passionately and eloquently about the CBS debating teams that successfully challenged for All Ireland titles under his guidance and tutelage. ‘Preparation is the key’, Jim said, ‘know your topic upside down and inside out. Research, research, research, practice, practice, practice,’ he continued quoting one of his favourite orators, Abraham Lincoln, ‘Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.’ Jim explained and expanded on Cicero’s five canons of rhetoric – Invention, Arrangement, Style, Memory and Delivery saying, ‘You must tell them, tell them that you’ve told them and then reiterate what you’ve told them.’ Jim also spoke in detail on Aristotle’s famous modes of persuasion used to convince audiences – Ethos, Pathos and Logos.
Ethos – ethical appeal – establish your credibility and the reliability of your sources, Pathos – emotional appeal, persuade your audience by appealing to their emotions and invoking their sympathy and finally Logos – appeal to their logic and reason. Jim also recommended purposeful practice and the use of visualisation, ‘Use movements, gestures and humour to connect with your audience but only if humour comes naturally.’ Always arrive early, know your venue, check equipment in advance, take your time, use pauses and silences and remem-
ber to make and keep eye contact with your audience, were some of the tips Jim dispersed before concluding the informative evening with the famous Gettysburg Address by that great man again, Abraham Lincoln, which is recognised as one of the greatest speeches ever made and was delivered in a mere two minutes with monumental impact. Jim’s advice is simple, sound with a proven track record, and you won’t get better than that, as the biblical quote from the Gospel of Matthew goes, ‘By their fruits you will know them.’ – Maria Nolan
Fianna Fáil has selected Cllr Malcolm Byrne from Gorey to contest the European Elections for Ireland South. Delegates chose Cllr Byrne following a competitive convention race in the Minella Hotel in Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, last month. Cllr Byrne, a member of Wexford County Council since 2009, is the current head of communications with the Higher Education Authority. He has previously held positions with the National Youth Council of Ireland and the Union of Students in Ireland. Speaking following his selection at the convention, Cllr Byrne commented, “I am honoured that the Fianna Fáil membership in Ireland South has entrusted me with the responsibility to be their candidate in this very important election. “There are challenging times ahead for this country. As the British parliament struggles to find any consensus on the way forward and concerns grow across Ireland about the impact of a hard Brexit, the importance of having sensible and responsible Fianna Fáil politics in the European Parliament is increasingly clear.
L-R: James Browne TD with Cllr Malcolm Byrne from Gorey who has been selected by Fianna Fail to contest the European Elections for Ireland South.
“I entered this selection process because I believe that now more than ever, we need a strong and energetic voice in the European Parliament. I believe that my approach to politics would be a constructive addition in the Parliament and my job now is to convince the people of Ireland South of my case. “As I begin that journey, I want to wish Brian Crowley the very best in the future and thank him for his years of service to the people as an
MEP. I also want to congratulate all of the candidates who put themselves forward for this convention”, concluded Cllr Byrne. Party Leader Micheál Martin said, “I very much look forward to working with Malcolm on his campaign. He is a dedicated, enthusiastic and talented candidate who I know will run a formidable campaign. If given the chance, he will represent Ireland South with immense diligence and commitment”. n
Enniscorthy Vocational College of Further Education PLC Open Day held on 5th March For further info on PLC courses contact the College at Milehouse Road, Enniscorthy. Tel (053) 9236969. Email: furthereducation@wwetb.ie
Librarian, Jarlath Glynnn (left), with James McGovern.
Above: Michael Davitt Murphy in the Recording Studio. Below left: Anne Hayden PLC Teacher, with interested visitors. Below right: Cian Clark takes instruction from Sports and Recreation instructor Paula Doyle.
66 very satisfied customers enjoyed an informative and entertaining Dulux evening at Smyth’s Homevalue, Rafter Street, last month.
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Slaney Food & Drink
3 April 2019
South East Food Summit for Wells House The Wexford Food Family South East Food Summit takes place on Wednesday 1st May 2 0 1 9 i n We l l s H o u s e , Ballyedmond, Gorey. The Keynote Speaker at the Summit is Tara McCarthy, CEO of Bord Bia. The Guest Speakers are Colin Jephson, managing director of Ardkeen Quality Food Store and Manuela Spinelli, secretary general of EuroToques. Mary Regan of Regan Organic Farm, John Kenny of Atlantis Seafoods and John Walsh of Irish Country Meats will share the stories of their businesses. The theme of the Summit is "Collaboration in Food Business – Creative Ways to Grow Together". Members of the Wexford Food Family can book tickets for €39, non-members can book for €59. To book, go online at www.localenterprise.ie/ Wexford n
‘Grow Cook Eat’ – check it out Wexford Food Project to the f o r e o n t h e RT É s e r i e s ‘GROW COOK EAT’... The second episode of series 2 of ‘GROW COOK EAT’ aired on Wednesday, March 20th, and presenter duo – founder of GIY (Grow It Yourself) Michael Kelly and the GIY Head of Community Development Karen O’Donohoe travelled to Dublin and Wexford to explore some interesting food projects. During the programme Michael and Karen battled over pumpkins showing why it’s a fantastic vegetable to grow, cook and eat during the year rather than buy, carve and dump at Halloween; so they got growing, Karen growing hers in containers and Michael setting his out in a bed. Staying on the subject of what is known in the growing world as hyper-seasonal vegetables, Michael visited the Weldon Brothers Farm in North County Dublin who have in the last two decades dedicated their farming to Brussel Sprouts. The programme showcased the work of the farm and the seriously healthy food that is brussels sprouts, full of fibre and vitamins and not just for Christmas! Karen headed to Kellys Hotel in Rosslare to find out what they’re doing to look after both their guests and the planet by reducing the amount of food waste and, with a significant investment in an on-site biodigester, they’re completing the food cycle by turning food waste
The Wilds wins two more wonderful awards! Winning awards for the excellence of their fare is nothing new to The Wilds Café & D e l i , Wa f e r S t r e e t , Enniscorthy, having won numerous awards over recent years. Set in a landmark historic building (a former convent school, later a hospital until it fell to disrepair towards the end of the last century), at the top of Wafer Street, Simon and Paula Nelson’s delightful café has been wowing customers since the day it opened in 2015. Last month at the Leinster Final of the Irish Restaurant Awards, The Wilds was named ‘Best Café’ in Co. Wexford, for the second year running. To mark their success, proprietors Simon and Paula Nelson were presented with a beautiful framed certificate by sponsors, Illy, which now occupies pride of place in the restaurant alongside the South East Radio award for ‘Best Café’ in the South East and the McKenna’s Best Food guide award for 2019/2020.
Paula and Simon Nelson of The Wilds.
In recent weeks The Wilds has also been awarded the Just Ask Restaurant of the Month for March. Selected by renowned food writer Georgina Campbell and Bord Bia, the Just Ask Restaurant of the Month rewards eateries across Ireland that exhibit best practices in showing transparency in the sourcing of the food on their menus and for their use of local and seasonal, free-range and organic ingredients. Th Wilds is an ‘Official Supporter’ of The Wexford Food Family (www.wex-
Success for local grain producers
Karen O'Donohoe and Michael Kelly
into compost for their coastal gardens. This feature offered lots of simple tips and advice for everyone to try at home. Chef Katie Sanderson cooked up a delicious dish, Roast Pumpkin with creme fraiche, Peanut Rāyu, Corriander, chilli and spring onion, a great big family salad perfect for sharing. ‘GROW COOK EAT’ is a very practical series, aimed at helping people with little or no knowledge of growing their own food. As well as the step-by-step guides to growing vegetables, the series showcases features on water harvesting and improving soil fertility. The show is anchored at the Grow HQ in Waterford City and each week the TV show also sees presenters Michael Kelly and Karen
O’Donohoe travel to meet and visit expert food producers, chefs, and community food growing projects all across the country, plus delicious menu ideas by Chef Katie Sanderson. GROW COOK EAT airs each Wednesday evening at 8.30pm on RTE until April 24th; the show is sponsored by both Bord Bia and StopFoodWaste.ie. For further details, the veg growing guides, lots of extra recipes and more info on each episode, visit http://growcookeat.ie/ GIY inspires and supports people to grow their own food at home, in school, in workplaces and in the community. During 2018 GI supported over 850,000 people and 8,000 community food-growing groups and projects in Ireland and the UK. n
Congratulations to Padraig Kehoe, The Ballagh, and Neil Tector, Coolbawn Cottage, Rathnure, who were winners at the Glanbia Irish Grain ceremony in Kilkenny recently. They were recognised for the excellence of their grain crops during the 2018 season and were the only grain growers from County Wexford to be recognised for the quality of their harvested crops. Mr. Kehoe farms 200ha in conjunction with his father, Paddy, while Mr. Tector operates a mixed farm at Rathnure,
along with his wife, Anne and children Robert, Charlie, Emma and Katie. Mr. Kehoe’s crop of seed wheat was the variety ‘COSTELLO’ which averaged a specific weight of almost 80kph and a protein reading of 11.2 per cent at a moisture percentage of 16.4 across 90 plus tonnes. Mr Tector’s winning barley crop averaged a specific weight of over 69kph, 0.5 per cent screenings and 10.5 per cent protein at 19.8 per cent moisture across 125 tonnes. n
fordfoodfamily.com), a local initiative that highlights and supports the exceptionally diverse and high quality produce in this region. Congratulations to the staff and management of The Wilds on two more welldeserved awards for their bustling cafe and lifestyle store. The management would like to thank their customers for their continuing support all year round, “We count ourselves very lucky to be part of such a wonderfulcommunity”. n
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SECTION 75 OF ROADS ACT 1993 TEMPORARY CLOSING OF ROADS Wexford County Council has decided to close the road listed hereunder to vehicular traffic from Monday 15 April 2019 to Friday 31 May 2019, between 08.00 and 18.00 each day, to facilitate the installation of water mains. Road Closure:
L-61631-1 at Ballyprecas from its junction with Kilmyshall Village to its junction with the Bunclody to Half Way House road.
Alternative Route:
From Kilmyshall to Ryland Lower to Bunclody to Ballyprecas via L2007, N80 and the R746.
Alternative routes will be signposted. Local access will be facilitated. It is anticipated that the road will re-open to traffic at weekends and evenings.
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ARTS DEPARTMENT UPCOMING OPPORTUNTIES The Arts Department of Wexford County Council is pleased to offer the following upcoming opportunities: Creative Communities Programme in partnership with Creative Ireland provides 50% matched funding, up to a maximum of €3,000, to enable meaningful collaboration between artists from our artist panel and all community groups affiliated to Wexford Public Participation Network for arts projects of 1 intensive week to 5 months in duration. A new strand has been developed this year in partnership with Creative Ireland to support collaboration between two or more Wexford or Wexford based artists across disciplines with community groups on art projects up to a maximum fund of €5,000 per project. The deadline for receipt of all applications is Monday 8th April, 2019 on or before 4.00pm. Late and / or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Returning Officer Address: WEXFORD COUNTY COUNCIL, CARRICKLAWN, WEXFORD. Date:
21st March, 2019.
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SECTION 75 OF ROADS ACT 1993 TEMPORARY CLOSING OF ROADS Notice is hereby given that Wexford County Council intends to close the roads listed hereunder to vehicular traffic from 09.00 to 18.00 on Saturday and Sunday the 18 & 19 of May 2019, to facilitate holding Wexford Motor Club’s Motorsport National Hillclimb event. Road Closures:
Alternative Route:
R729-3/4/5 and the L8033-2 at Macmurraghsisland Ballyanne and Ballynabanoge. From Macmurraghsisland to Corcorans Cross to Rathgaroge to Ballywilliam to Ballynabanoge via N30, L4003, L4001 and the R731.
Drama League of Ireland Scholarship provides two scholarships for the Drama League of Ireland’s 54th Residential Summer School which takes place at the University of Limerick from 27th July – 3rd August, 2019. Local amateur participants and members of drama societies are invited to apply for this scholarship. For further information on the DLI please refer to www.dli.ie P: 01-2969343. The deadline for receipt of all applications is Tuesday 23rd April, 2019 on or before 4.00pm. Late and / or incomplete applications will not be accepted. All application forms and further information can be downloaded from https://www.wexfordcoco.ie/arts-and-culture For further information on any of the above opportunities, please contact The Arts Department, Wexford County Council, County Buildings, Carricklawn, Wexford. P: 053 9196441/053-9196369 E: arts@wexfordcoco.ie W: https://www.wexfordcoco.ie/arts-and-culture
Alternative routes will be signposted. Local access will be facilitated. Any person wishing to object to the closing of these roads should lodge the objection, in writing, to the County Secretary before 12.00 noon on Monday, 15 April 2019.
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Networking with Enniscorthy Chamber On Friday 8th March, Enniscorthy & District Chamber hosted another in its innovative series of networking lunches at Kilcannon Garden Centre. Chamber Development Officer Jimmy Gahan invited Helena Dempsey of Wexford Local Development to speak to those in attendance about the current Leader Programme 2014 /2020. Helena, who has a proven track record over the past 15 years with WLD as Enterprise Development Officer, gave a most informative overview of the Leader Programme from 2014 applauding its many achievements and successes including Wilton Castle, Wells House, Loftus Hall, The Heritage Park, Yellowbelly Beer, Pure Oil, Innovate, Kia Ora Mini Farm, Johnstown Agricultural
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Helena Dempsey, Wexford Local Development, with Enniscorthy & District Chamber Development Officer Jimmy Gahan.
Museum, the 1798 Centre, the Secret Garden, Fresh Today and Wheelock Fruits to name but a few.
Helena clarified the application process and requirements for those present and encouraged all to put a pro-
posal together or get their friends and acquaintances to submit one to avail of the €7.5m Programme budget currently on offer to provide rural communities, small enterprises and social enterprise with grant aid. ‘The money is there, let’s use it,’ was the message coming from Chamber President, Maree Lyng, as she thanked Helena for the detailed presentation, Kilcannon Garden Centre for the delicious lunch and Enniscorthy & District staff for their help and assistance with the event. Well you’ve heard it here – there is money out there for a good idea and a well laid out plan – if you have one or the other, WLD and Helena would be more than happy to speak to you about how you can develop and expand it and draw down some of that €7.5m grant aid. So spread the word. – Maria Nolan
Harte Outdoor Lighting to represent Co. Wexford at National Enterprise Awards Harte Outdoor Lighting, established in 1983 and employing 10 people and based in New Ross, has been selected as Wexford Enterprise Award business for 2019. Liz and Jack Harte from Harte Outdoor Lighting will now represent Local Enterprise Office Wexford at the 21st National Enterprise Awards on Wednesday 29th May in the Mansion House in Dublin. Harte Outdoor Lighting has established itself as Ireland’s only producer of high quality, cast-iron outdoor lighting, postboxes and street bollards. The company has ambitions to dominate the Irish market, to gain an unrivalled reputation as a manufacturer of distinctive, robust, quality products in cast iron. Judging will take place in April and May and Harte Outdoor Lighting will be competing against 30 other finalists from every local authority area for a share of the €40,000 prize fund. The Mansion House in Dublin is the venue for the awards ceremony in May and categories this year include ‘Best Export Business,’ ‘Best Start Up Business’ and ‘Innovation,’ in addition to eight regional awards. The Wexford Enterprise Award, by the Local Enterprise Office Wexford, took place as part of Local Enterprise Week 2019 which came to an end on March 8th. Over 370 events took place across the country for this year’s Local Enterprise Week. Speaking during Local Enterprise Week, Tom Banville, Head of Enterprise with the Local Enterprise Office Wexford, said: “Harte Outdoor Lighting has already become a success story and we were particularly
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Enniscorthy excluded! Enniscorthy & District Chamber of Commerce has submitted a 17-page submission regarding the Draft Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy, outlining why Enniscorthy should and must be included in the Government’s strategy plans for the Southern Region. The Draft Proposals of the Strategy Plan were announced recently but Enniscorthy was not included much to the shock and dismay of not just Chamber of Commerce members but political and community leaders throughout the county. Enniscorthy & District Chamber of Commerce imme-
Rates on the agenda again The thorny subject of Rates is always a bugbear for many local businesses and is particularly high on businesspeople’s agendas at this time. So a meeting to discuss the n e w R a t e s Va l u a t i o n Certificates for Enniscorthy, was organised by Enniscorthy & District Chamber on 28th March, and drew a large and vocal crowd. P r o p o s e d Va l u a t i o n Certificates have now been received by most, if not all, ratepayers in the greater Enniscorthy area. The issuing of these Certificates is part of the revaluation process which the Dublin-based Valuation Office has been conducting across Co. Wexford in recent months. Walk-in clinics were held in The Presentation Centre, Enniscorthy, with officials from
ENNISCORTHY BUSINESS ASSOCIATION ALL BUSINESSES WELCOME TO JOIN!
L-R: Breege Cosgrave, LEO Wexford; Tom Banville, Head of Enterprise, LEO Wexford; Liz Harte, Harte Outdoor Lighting; Jack Harte, Harte Outdoor Lighting.
impressed by Harte Outdoor Lighting’s commercial performance which has been strong and steady with a track record of continuous profit. This business will develop a strong application to the National Enterprise Awards, with an emphasis on sustainability, quality and customer service. The National Enterprise Awards are a great barometer for what the Local Enterprise Offices are doing and every year the standard is getting better and better. We are delighted to have Harte Outdoor Lighting representing us in
Dublin in May.” Managing Director of Harte Outdoor Lighting, Liz Harte, commented, “We are honoured to be nominated to represent County Wexford in the National Enterprise Awards. Our business is founded on quality, service and innovation and Wexford Local Enterprise Office has been extremely helpful in helping Harte Outdoor Lighting to achieve our ambitions through focusing on these values.” The announcement of Wexford’s representative during South East Radio’s Outside
Broadcast at Harte Outdoor Lighting was just one of the many highlights of Local Enterprise Week. All over the country the 31 Local Enterprise Offices have been jointly running over 370 events aimed at startups, aspiring entrepreneurs and small businesses in their area, to mark the week. Other high-profile events during Local Enterprise Week included the International Women’s Day event held in conjunction with BNY Mellon, and The Hatch Lab’s Start-up Weekend in Gorey. n
diately set about having the decision to exclude Enniscorthy reversed and began working on a comprehensive submission for its inclusion. With logistical support from public representatives and from officials of Enniscorthy Municipal District, the Chamber’s 17-page submission was presented to officials in the Regional Office in Waterford last month. The submission will now be studied in detail before a final decision is made to include or exclude Enniscorthy from the Economic Strategy which will determine the Government’s economic plans for the region up to 2032. n
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the Rates Office of Wexford Co. Council, on 27th and 28th March In order to fully understand what is involved in the process, which will lead to ratepayers being liable for their new Rates from January 2020, Enniscorthy & District Chamber organised a public meeting with invited speaker, Mr. Eamon Halpin, a Chartered Valuation Surveyor, of Eamon Halpin and Co. Ltd. Mr Halpin detailed what ratepayers must do in the event of appealing t h e p ro p o s e d Va l u a t i o n Certificates which issued last month. It’s important to remember the appeals process is only available for 40 days from the date the Valuation Certificates were issued so time is of the essence for ratepayers considering an appeal. n
Congrats to AirconMech AirconMech, which is based in the Kilcannon Business Park on the Old Dublin Road, in Enniscorthy, recently won the 'Specialist FM (Facilities Management) Service Provider of the year' award at this year's national Facilities Management Awards which honours those striving for excellence within the FM sector in Ireland. n
ENNISCORTHY CHAMBER EVENTS: AIB Wake up Wednesday. Date: Wednesday 3rd April. Time: 7:30am - 9am. Location: The Enniscorthy & District Office, Portsmouth House, Templeshannon y21A6K1. Speaker: Eugene Doyle of Doyle Fielding, Chartered Accountants. Topic: Tax savings for business people. Cost: Chamber Members €5, Non-Members €10. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Golf Classic. Enniscorthy Golf Club. Friday 3rd May. Shotgun start at 2pm. Cost: €200 for Team of 4. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Check out: www.enniscorthychamber.ie, where you’ll find details 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
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When deciding to spay or neuter your dog, there are lots of criteria to bear in mind. If it is in a small dog then the rule of thumb is that they will come into heat earlier than big breeds, that is between 6-9 months of age. Bigger breeds tend to come into heat between 9-12 months or older.
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When I was going to college the advice given by the lecturers was to allow the bitches go through their first heat period and if you wished to spay them then to do so after that. The reasoning behind this is that the hormones are an integral part of their development and sometimes if bitches are spayed too young there is the risk of complications down the line such as incontinence. Nowadays, there are more people advising to spay before their first heat and the main reason that I can see for this is so they do not get pregnant and have unwanted puppies littered around the place. For me, I personally prefer if people can let them go through the first heat but everyone's circumstances are different and so each case needs to be taken on its own merits. The big thing about spaying bitches and neutering, especially large breeds, is that they tend to put on weight afterwards and so the rule of thumb is to reduce the feed by even up to a third to maintain their healthy, fit body condition. When spaying and neutering animals in our clinic, we take cognisance of the trauma this can have on the animals themselves and we ease their trauma using remedies to ease their way through this big life transition. It’s a big operation on them and as such anything that can help them recover faster and back to themselves is welcome by all. We see this as an integral part of the whole process. If you have queries regarding the same be sure and get in touch with us. Thanks for your continued support. n
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If a picture tells a thousand words… Ibar Carty chronicles the 20th century in Enniscorthy & beyond Ibar Carty has opened up his vast photo archives to the Slaney News. In this 92nd of a series, Ibar shares a photo of The Davitt Showband from Ferns taken by P.A. Crane in 1961, and a group photo taken by P.A. Crane in 1947, location unknown. Matty Kinnaird is in the photo. If anyone can throw any light on names and occasion, please contact Ibar directly or the Slaney News. All Pics © Ibar Carty.
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EHRS AGM The Annual General Meeting of the Enniscorthy Historical Re-enactment Society was held on Tuesday 26th February 2019 at the White House, Enniscorthy, with an attendance of approximately thirty. In his Address, Chairman Ray Murphy lamented the tragic loss during the year of much valued and respected member Declan Corrigan calling for a Minute’s Silence in his memory. Ray gave a very comprehensive and complete report of all the activity the group participated in in 2018, attending 63 events and covering perio d s f ro m N o r m a n , 1 7 9 8 Rebellion, Famine, Fenian, Victorian, WW1, 1918 and 1950s up and down the country as well as locally including – 100th Anniversary of the death of Seamus Rafter, Armistice Day the end of the Great War, Black 47 – the launch of the film, A Day with the Ducketts at Ducketts Grove, Victorian Garden Party a t We l l s H o u s e , 2 2 0 t h Commemorations of 1798 at Vi n e g a r H i l l , N e w R o s s , Monasterevin, Prosperous, Camolin, Edenderry, Clohamon and Mayo where the French Ambassador Stephane Couzat unveiled a plaque at French
Lane, at Kilkenny for the unveiling on the WW1 Memorial Wall and at Ferns Castle for the Inauguration of the Chief of the Kavanagh Clan Terence Noel Kavanagh from Lakes Entrance, Victoria, Australia, and at Enniscorthy Castle where Failte Ireland filmed a Norman piece for American television – My Destination TV. Ray thanked the members for the effort and commitment given over the past 12 months bringing history to life all over the country and in particular doing a most excellent job for Enniscorthy tourism. He listed many upcoming events saying that 2019 was going to be particularly active with Wexford County Council planning the 850 Commemoration of the Norman landing in Bannow in 1169 and encouraged all to get working on their Norman wardrobe and weaponry as soon as possible. The Officers and outgoing Committee were returned unopposed with all looking forward to a full and varied Programme of Events for Enniscorthy and the county highlighting and celebrating our rich Norman heritage. – Maria Nolan
The Normans are coming again! It’s 850 years since they first set foot on these shores and changed the course of Irish history forever. In early May 1169, three singlemasted longships were sighted off the coast of Bannow Bay, they had sailed from Milfordhaven in Wales with Normans onboard under the leadership of Robert FitzStephen, a Welsh warlord, and made camp on Bannow Island. Two days later two further ships arrived under the command of Maurice de Prendergast (who later built Enniscorthy Castle) swelling their numbers to 600, before they were joined by 500 fighting Irish led by Diarmuid Mac Murrough, the ousted King of Leinster, who had sought their help in regaining his Kingdom.
The Norman invasion of Ireland was ready to begin. For this reason Enniscorthy Historical Re-enactment Society visited Bannow this St. Patrick’s Day in full Norman regalia and took part in their parade to herald the upcoming events all over the county this summer to commemorate the Norman conquest of Ireland 850 years ago. The Programme of Events planned for New Ross, Wexford, Ferns and Enniscorthy will begin on weekend of 4th/5th/6th May at Carrig on Bannow where it all started. Events at Enniscorthy Castle, built by the aforementioned Maurice de Prendergast, will coincide with the Annual Strawberry Fair on the June Bank Holiday weekend and
Warrior women at Enniscorthy! L-R: Maria Nolan, Pat Jones and Enniscorthy Municipal District Manager, Liz Hore (a famous Norman name, where Horetown and Horeswood come from).
with the Rockin’ Food Festival on the August Bank Holiday. So watch this space and keep your eyes peeled for the second coming of the Normans to
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Wexford this summer – it promises to be a hell of a lot more fun than the first time they landed! – Maria Nolan
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BUNCLODY… BuNCLODy LIBRARy See Bunclody Library’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook. com/BunclodyLibrary/events where you can sign up for the monthly what’s on e-newsletter. Also see the website: http://www.wexford.ie/wex/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.
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Bunclody and winding its way through Carlow, Kildare, Meath, Fermanagh and Down. In 2019 Turas Columanus will organise walks from Bunclody to Bangor.
ALCOHOLICS ANONyMOuS Meetings held Tuesday & Saturday at 8.30pm in Brennan’s Market Square.
BuNCLODy GOLF & FISHING CLuB Bunclody will host the Irish Professional Golfers’ Association Championship this August.
TuRAS COLuMBANuS A new, exciting pilgrims’ trail that follows in the footsteps of St. Columbanus from his Mt. Leinster birthplace near Bunclody, to Bangor in Co. Down via Cleenish Island in Fermanagh. This 'Irish Camino' is being designed as a walk to be undertaken in stages, starting in
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Glenbrien Confirmation, March 2019. Fr. John Byrne (left), and Fr. Brian Broaders with Teachers Niamh Jordon and Fiona Cleere along with the Confirmation class.
NEW ROSS... Oylegate Confirmation, March 2019. Above L-R: Marie, Deirdre, Aron, Derek and Abai Taylor. Left, L-R: Kate, Bernadette, James and Ken Alcock. Below: The Sound of Music in Oylegate Community Centre with Emma Hore playing the lead role of Maria.
Caoimhín Emmet O'Connell (right) with his teacher, Darren Kenneally.
Caoimhín Emmet O'Connell, a student of Good Counsel College New Ross, has just received a first-place national award in the TechnoTeachers Association annual awards for 2018. Caoimhín placed first in Junior Certificate (OL) Technology getting the highest ordinary level score in Technology in all of Ireland. Caoimhín, who is from Foulkesmill, was accompanied by very proud parents Robert Emmet and Lynnie O'Connell, and his teacher Darren Kenneally, who also received an award. n
On 8th March 2019, International Women’s Day, Cllr Marie Doyle of Sinn Fein, a member of New Ross Municipal District Council and Wexford County Council, voiced her opinion on this very strong and active movement. Cllr. Doyle believes the balance of political power should be shared equally. Currently she is the only female Councillor for the New Ross Municipal District. Out of 34 Councillors on Wexford County Council only five are women, including herself. Only 22% of Ireland’s TDs are women.
Cllr Marie Doyle
Cllr Doyle believes that women can and will achieve equality and is looking forward to working towards it. To make contact with Cllr Doyle: Tel 086 359 8107 or email mariedoyle@wexfordmcc.ie n
On 18th April 2019 a Fianna Fáil Launch will take place for the New Ross / Ballycullane Comhairle Ceanntair. The purpose of the evening is to Launch the Campaigns of Cllr. Michael Sheehan, Cllr. John Fleming, and Cllr. Michael Whelan. The guest on the evening will be Deputy Michael McGrath of Cork South Central. A large crowd is expected to attend in the Horse and Hound, Ballinaboola. Refreshments will be supplied on the evening. The event will be attended by Deputy James Browne T.D. and other Councillors across the county.
BREE MACRA - ALL IRELAND CHAMPIONS
Bree’s All Ireland Debating Team with Macra na Feirme President, James Healy. L-R: Johanna Wickham, Niall Doyle, Macra President James Healy, Aine Doyle, Sinead Doyle.
Bree Macra bridged a 33-year gap by recently winning the Macra All Ireland Senior Debating Final. Above, the 2019 Bree Macra Debating Team pictured with the winning 1986 team and the coach of both teams, PJ Darcy (centre). L-R: Cecily Doyle, Sinead Doyle, Johanna Wickham, James Byrne, PJ Darcy, Peter Byrne, Aine Doyle, Niall Doyle and Theresa Curtin-Byrne. The team of 2019 had the expert guidance of three wonderful coaches, one of whom, PJ Darcy, also coached the victorious 1986 team. The other two coaches, James and Peter Byrne, were on the winning 1986 team itself. The links don’t stop there as two of this year’s team are nieces of another member of the 1986 team.
The Macra na Feirme Senior Debating All Ireland title is now held by Bree Macra, for the first time in 33 years, a f t e r t h e We x f o r d c l u b defeated Donoughmore Macra, Cork, in the final held in Mallow, Co. Cork, in front of a packed house, many of whom had made the long journey from Bree.
Opposing the motion that ‘Macra na Feirme is as relevant today as it was in 1944,’ the Bree team took the line that the Macra of today was not as relevant as in 1944, it is in fact more relevant! This was a brave and unusual move, but one that paid off handsomely in the final as the Bree team emerged victorious. n
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Slaney Motoring
3 April 2019
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Caroline gets motoring RENAULT KADJAR
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.
REVIEW BY CAROLINE KIDD Since the Renault Kadjar was launched as Renault’s new compact family SuV in 2015, it has become a firm favourite and familiar sight on Irish roads. The Renault Kadjar was a well-judged entrant to a burgeoning market with its curvy good looks and competitive pricing. Now in 2019, Renault has looked at their Kadjar range once again and made a few updates to styling, equipment and engines. The Renault Kadjar now has a new front-end design and C-shape light signature in line with Renault’s other SUVs, the Captur and the Koleos. Some new trim elements and LED lights have also been added to the rear of the car.
There are new alloy wheel designs and new colours for the Kadjar range including Oural Green, Highland Grey and Iron Blue. Inside, the Kadjar always had a straightforward cabin that was easy to feel at home in and a comfortable place on the move. New satin chrome trim has been added to the interior and the touchscreen for the infotainment system is now flush with the centre console. Some of the dials and switches have been changed also. Redesigned seats feature length adjustment on some models, double density foam to enhance comfort, and firmer side reinforcements for more support. Standard equipment now
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includes climate control, 7” touchscreen with Android Auto® and Apple CarPlay®, alloy wheels, parking sensors, and automatic lights and wipers. Other additions include bigger cup holders, bigger bins in the front doors and two rear USB sockets. Interior space is good for this class of vehicle and the Kadjar will seat five. There is a 472 litre boot with a large square opening. In Ireland the Kadjar is available now in four trim levels: Play, Iconic, S-Edition and GT Line. The range kicks off at €26,995. Iconic models start from €29,695 and add cruise control and speed limiter, parking camera, and keyless entry/start and privacy glass.
The new sporty S-Edition (from €31,395) adds a half leather interior, panoramic roof, and LED/Xenon lights. The top of the range GT-Line (from €33,995) adds 19” alloys, leather seats, full LED lights, auto park, lane departure warning, traffic sign recognition and automatic high/low beam. The Renault Kadjar range has also been refreshed with some new or updated engines. There’s a new 1.3 TCe turbo petrol engine with 140 or 160hp. The Kadjar also features an updated 1.5 Blue dCi 115 diesel engine. It’s the most efficient engine in the range. For customers requiring more performance, the new 1.7 Blue dCi engine is now available
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with 150hp and comes in 4×2 and 4×4. Manual and automatic gearboxes are available. My test car was a Renault Kadjar GT Line 1.5dCi 115 with a list price of €35,995. On the road the Renault Kadjar is smooth and comfortable to drive. The 1.5 litre diesel engine is remarkably refined and economical, with my fuel consumption averaging at 5.1 litres per 100 km over a week of driving. Renault has refined the Kadjar a little more to keep up with rivals. The Renault Kadjar with its redesigned nose is now arguably even more stylish than before, while the interior of the car has been given a better fit and finish also. Underneath the Kadjar
is still a practical and comfortable vehicle, with new engines meeting the latest emissions standards. Competition is of course fierce in the compact SUV segment but the Renault Kadjar brings some flair and passion with an utterly capable and enjoyable family vehicle. MODEL TESTED: Renault Kadjar GT Line Blue dCi 115. Price: €35,995 (range from €26,995). Engine: 1.5-litre turbo diesel. Power: 115 hp. Torque: 260 Nm. 0-100km/h: 11.7 seconds. Top speed: 188 km/h. Fuel Economy: 4.9l/100km. CO2 emissions: 117g/km. Motor tax: €200 per year. n
150 Motor Apprentices required The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) has just announced that the Irish Motor Industry is looking to recruit 150 Apprentices throughout Ireland. Apprenticeships include Motor Mechanics, Heavy Vehicle Mechanics, Vehicle Body Repairs, Agricultural Mechanics and Construction Plant Fitting. In order to undertake an apprenticeship a candidate must find a suitable employer to take them on for the duration of their four-year apprenticeship. They then register with SOLAS, who oversee the Training programme and awarding of the National Craft Certificate Standard. SIMI’s member companies have committed to recruiting 150 apprentices. Details of the companies and apprentice positions, are available on the SIMI’s website www.simi.ie n
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St Senan’s Enniscorthy Confirmation St Senan’s School Confirmation L-R: Angela Kelly, Adam and Joe Donnelly.
St Senan’s School Confirmation, L-R: Veronica, Anna, Suzanne and Grgeoir Czerpak.
in St Senan’s Church Friday, 8th March, 2019
St Senan’s School Confirmation, L-R: John O’Brien, Christine Keely, Evan Keely, George Kelly, Caroline Keely and Rian Kelly.
St Senan’s School Confirmation, L-R: Sean Wildes, Taylor, Susan and Declan Gibbons.
ENNISCORTHY CREDIT UNION supporting Hope & Dream 2019
St Senan’s School Confirmation, L-R: Jonathon, Fiona, Aaron and Rhya Brady, Michelle and Bridie Dagg.
€2.24m for Housing Adaptations Grants – Kehoe Over €2.24m has been made available to support home adaptations for older people, people with a disability and people with mobility issues in Co. Wexford. According to Minister Paul Kehoe, some 80 per cent of the funding has come from the exchequer – while the remainder is made up by Wexford County Council. The funding, which has been increased this year, will enable older people and people with disabilities to remain living independently in their own homes for longer and will also facilitate early return from hospital.
“This funding is extremely important to assist some of our most vulnerable residents in Wexford with the most basic of needs,” Minister Kehoe said. “I’m delighted to see the Government increase this funding again this year,” he added. “I am confident that today’s allocation will continue to build on the progress made since the introduction of this scheme in 2007 and it will demonstrate the Government’s continued commitment to older people and people with a disability,” Minister Kehoe said. n
Browne to the fore in protecting Community Employment Schemes Liz Cullen, Manager Enniscorthy Credit Union (fifth from left in back row) handing a cheque for €10,000 to Michael Jordan, Hope Cancer Support Centre clg, and Eamonn Mernagh from Wexford Hospice Homecare, surrounded by Enniscorthy Credit Union management, staff and board members, and representatives of Hope Centre and Wexford Hospice Homecare.
Orla McAlinden visits Gorey Library Author Orla McAlinden visited Gorey Library on 26th February. Orla is a Bord Gáis Energy Irish Book Awards winner for her short story ‘The Visit’. She was a Eludia Award winner for her book “The Accidental Wife” and was Greenbean Novel Fair Joint Winner for her book “The Flight of the Wren”. Orla read from and talked about her books. “The Accidental Wife”, her first book was published in 2016. It is an episodic novel or a collection of contemporary stories set in the North between the Troubles and current times. Orla is a native of Co. Armagh. Her historical novel “The Flight of
the Wren”, was published in 2018 and set at the time of the Famine in Kildare, where she now lives. She is currently busy editing “Full of Grace”, a companion to “The Accidental Wife” that is coming out in May. She is also working on another historical novel, about Biddy Early, the last woman to be tried in court for witchcraft. Gorey Library looks forward to welcoming Anne Griffin, author of bestseller ‘When All Is Said’, to Gorey Library on Thursday 9th May at 7pm. Tel: 053 9421481 to book your place. n
L-R: Gorey Librarian, Dearbhla Ní Laighin, with the author Orla McAlinden.
Fianna Fáil TD for Co. Wexford, James Browne, a l o n g s i d e t h e p a r t y ’s Spokesperson on Employment Affairs & Social Protection, Willie O’Dea, has launched proposals to secure the future of Community Employment Schemes. The document has been submitted to the Interdepartmental Group which is examining the schemes. Deputy Browne commented, “Fianna Fáil has always been vocal in its support of Community Employment Schemes. These programmes provide vital community services such as childcare facilities, resource centres and Meals on Wheels. Some sports clubs are even
James Browne TD and Willie O’Dea TD
staffed by CE volunteers. “The communities are not the only ones to benefit from these schemes – the participants themselves reap huge rewards - from the confidence boost of learning new skills to the sense of belonging and community it brings, not just in the South East but right across the country.” n
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3 April 2019
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DiaRy Dates
ENNISCORTHy EyE a column by Joseph Doyle
flooD DefeNce ...
best wishes...
The final exhibition of the planned Enniscorthy Flood Defence Scheme will run mid-May to mid-June. As soon as exact dates and venue are confirmed we’ll post it on our Slaney News
☺ Best wishes to Amy with her new pet shop, AJ Pets, now open in the Abbey Square Shopping Centre, Enniscorthy. ☺ Best wishes also to Craig Gray and Aerin Londra who will be opening the old Hill Bar, Castle Hill, Enniscorthy, this month under the new name, “The Local Bar”. ☺ Congrats to Fintan Kelly whose new film, Ignatius, will be premiering soon in Enniscorthy. Keep an eye on the Slaney News Facebook page for details. ☺ Best of luck to Enniscorthy Musical Society with their show, ‘Sister Act’, and Rathnure Panto who are planning their new summer musical for June. ☺ Enniscorthy Rugby Club’s first men’s team are on a great run of success at present, long may it continue. ☺ Great to see Enniscorthy clubs, Shamrock Rovers and The Moyne, fighting it out for top spot in the Co. Wexford Men’s Premier Soccer League.
Facebook page. In meantime, you can check out a great video showing what the scheme will look like when finished by seaching ‘Enniscorthy Flood Defence’ on Youtube. – Joseph Doyle
DRaMa News... Having recently finished a run of a steady Rain in Wexford’s Opera House, Enniscorthy’s prolific actor, Fintan Kelly, returns to that venue over the coming days in Stagemad’s presentation of howie the Rookie by Mark O'Rowe. It’s described as “a whiteknuckle ride through a nightmare Dublin, where enemies and allies are interchangeable, where most brutal events take on mystic significance.” Performances on 4th and 5th April, 8pm. Call the Box Office on 053 912 2144, Mon - Sat 9:30am - 5:30pm or book online at www.nationaloperahouse.ie – Joseph Doyle
Fintan Kelly
if you go DowN to the wooDs toDay...
If you go down to the woods today you’re in for a big surprise ‘cause there ain’t no bears in the woods today, no they’re in your attic or loft in a dirty, old, smelly cardboard box! And the attic ain’t no place for teddy bears because they could be worth a fortune to you especially if they are the bendy arms and legs ones or if they have a button. A bear that’s worth big money is the original Paddington Bear which sold at auction recently for a LOT of money. I bet you thought your favourite bedtime companion was just a hairy ball of fluff, so when you got older you packed your toys away in the big, old, dark loft. Many teddies have been left behind in that way when houses are sold on.
Anyone remember this little rhyme learned in playschool? Teddy bear, teddy bear, Run up the stairs. Teddy bear, teddy bear, Say your prayers. Teddy bear, teddy bear, Turn out the light. Teddy bear, teddy bear, Say good night! – Joseph Doyle Your teddy bear could be worth a lot of money!
REGuLAR EVENTS:
☺ Best wishes to Enniscorthy United who are at the semifinal stage of the Gwyn Jones Cup. ☺ Best of luck to local musicians Pat Hayes and Joe Davitt with their respective new songs just released. ☺ Best wishes to all the students from Colaiste Bride, Enniscorthy CBS and FCJ Bunclody in the upcoming All-Ireland Final of the Junk Kouture competition. ☺ Happy 50th Birthday to Joe Hoare. And best wishes also to Tommy Smith celebrating a significant birthday around this time. ☺ Happy Birthday to April Breeen on 1st April. ☺ Evan Doyle is making his Confirmation in Dublin. Congrats to Evan. ☺ Best wishes to Enniscorthy man, Barry Darcy, in the upcoming final of Ireland’s Got Talent. ☺ Best of luck to Enniscorthy Ladies Hockey first team on 7th April as they take on Naas in the Division 7/8 Cup final. – Joseph Doyle
See full details on page 14.
Traditional Irish Music night every Friday at Stamps. Treacy’s Hotel – Live music every Fri (Davitts), Sat and Sun nights in main bar. Sunday Night Sessions at Benedicts, plus disco. Benedicts Disco – Friday, Saturday, Sunday. DBar – Saturday night DJ – 70s & 80s night. Holohan’s Pub – Weds nights: Informal music session with Loose Arrangement. Toss Kavanaghs: Live music every weekend. T. Doyle’s: Live music every Friday. Alba Restaurant: Live music – see “Alba Restaurant” on Facebook. Popovici’s: Live music or DJs at weekends. Rock ‘n’ Roll Jive Classes every Weds at The Bailey. Beginners at 7.30pm, Advanced 8.45pm. Freestyle after with DJ Lew Boogie from 10pm. €5. The Presentation Centre – See their website. St Senan's Parish – Bingo in Templeshannon Community Centre every Sunday night at 8pm. Enniscorthy Greyhound Track. Racing every Monday and Thursday Night. Doors open 7pm. First race 8pm. Alan O’Brien (The Dance Man) – see his Facebook page for full details of dance classes and his local social dancing events. Doreen’s. Live music every weekend.
LOOKING AHEAD:
See main entertainment listing page 17. Book and Toy Sale and Coffee Morning in aid of Enniscorthy Brownies on Saturday 6th April, 10am – 3pm, in the Church Institute, Church Street, Enniscorthy. All Welcome. Cosmic Rebels Con. Riverside Park Hotel. Sun 14th April. 10 am to 7pm. See details page 14. Bandstand presents Collides with support from Tuesday at Six, Red Sun Alert and Deathcanwait. €10. Fri 19th April. The Presentation Centre. 6.30pm. Captain Splash Pirate Magic Show. For children. Sat 20th April. The Presentation Centre. 4pm. Tickets €7.50. . ‘Sister Act’. Tues 23rd April to Sat 27th April at Coláiste Bríde, Enniscorthy. Tickets online at: https://www.ticketsource.eu/ enniscorthy-musical-society-sisteract2019. See details page 15. Cystic Fibrosis Coffee Morning in The Athenaeum, Enniscorthy,
hosted by Joe Doyle. 26th April. 10am-2pm.
An evening with the musician Mick Comerford and support from a few talented friends to celebrate the launch of Mick’s new country album 'Reuben James'. Thursday 2nd May. The Presentation Centre. Farmer Michael & Kathleen. 3rd May. The Presentation Centre. – Joseph Doyle
If you would like Joseph to mention an upcoming event or would like to send in pics of any occasion (weddings, birthdays, etc) for inclusion then email both doyleduffry@gmail.com and slaneynews@ gmail.com. The closing date for receiving material for this column is always the Thursday before our publication date which is usually the first Weds of every month.
c.f. News & eveNts 65 Roses Day is the National Fundraising Day for Cystic Fibrosis
Ireland and will take place on Friday April 12th, 2019. If you can assist locally selling CF emblems, please contact Julie in Stamps Pub. 26th April: Cystic Fibrosis Coffee Morning in The Athenaeum, Enniscorthy, hosted by Joe Doyle. 10am-2pm. Cystic Fibrosis fundraiser: Paris to Nice Cycle is in May. Cystic Fibrosis guided walk will take place this year in Greece. for all cf events check out: www.cfireland.ie
A bigger LIDL on the way for Enniscorthy at the existing site
PERMISSION HAS BEEN GRANTED (subject to conditions) FOR A BIGGER LIDL STORE IN ENNISCORTHy... Development consisting of the construction of a new discount foodstore with ancillary off-licence sales. The proposed development comprises: 1) the demolition of existing single storey licensed discount foodstore measuring 1,673 sqm gross floor space with a net retail sales area of 1,180 sqm; 2) the construction of a single storey (with mezzanine plant deck) licensed discount foodstore supermarket with ancillary off-licence sales measuring 2,268 sqm gross floor space. Pic: Maria Nolan.
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World silver for Anne
Great to see former Moyne Rangers player Festy Ebosele recently called up to the Ireland u19 soccer squad as his footballing career goes from strength to strength with Derby County in the English Championship. Festy has also represented Ireland at u16 and u17 levels. n
Cup final date for ladies hockey Enniscorthy Ladies first team have a date with destiny on 7th April as they take on Naas in the Division 7/8 Cup final. The team warmed up for that final as they recorded a 30 win on Saturday 30th March over North Kildare. Norah McGinty kept another clean sheet, while there were goals for Niamh Ogilvie, Caoimhe Larkin and Susannah Doyle. Meanwhile, Club Chairman Jim Rogan has put out a call looking for more volunteers to help with the running of the club. Positions will be available as co-ordinators, assistant coaches and committee members. If you can assist please contact the Chairman. n
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Enniscorthy Rugby on a high
At the World Masters Indoor Championships in Torun, Poland, at the end of March, Enniscorthy’s Anne Gilshinan represented club (Slaney Olympic) and country in the Masters 1500m Indoor Championships and gave an outstanding performance to complete the 1500m in a mindblowing time of 4:50:17 for a well deserved Silver medal, just three-hundredth of a second behind the Gold winner. Enniscorthy is proud to have an athlete of Anne’s calabre representing the town on the world stage. On the local scene, Enniscorrthy runner, Ger Forde, took the honours in the Johnstown park run on Saturday 30th March in a time of 15:34 and hot on his heels in second place was David Mahon with a personal best in 17:07. Andy Staff also had a fantastic run with yet again another P.B. in a time of 25:08. Annis Kehoe represented the club in the Gorey park run on Saturday 30th March and had a superb run in a time of 26:58. n
PROVINCIAL TOWNS CUP SEMI-FINAL – ENNISCORTHY BEAT GOREY, MARCH, 2019. Above: Killian Lett takes a penalty for Enniscorthy. Right: Nick Doyle claims a lineout. Pics: David Butler Photography.
Enniscorthy Rugby Club is once again blazing a trail on the rugby pitches of Ireland (north and south). The first team squad and coaches deserve the highest praise for their wonderful achievement in securing the Division 1A Leinster League title with the cushion of two matches to go. The trophy presentation was made after the league match at home to Gorey on 9th March. The squad had no chance to rest on its laurels as it had a cup quarter-final versus Tullamore on 17th March
which ended in victory also, and then it was on to the AllIreland League round-robin in the quest to go senior, with an away match to the Ulster Champions, Instonians, at Shaws Bridge (Belfast) on 30th March, which Enniscorthy won on an impressive scoreline of 27-12. Next up is a home tie against the Munster
champions, Clonmel, on 6th April, finishing with the Connacht champions, Connemara, away on 13th April Also on the agenda is a Bank of Ireland Provincial To w n s C u p d e c i d e r a s Enniscorthy awaits the winners of Wicklow v Longford. Busy times! n
Keeping the GAA strong on the Eastside! Ladies golf news...
L-R: Recent competition winner, Teresa Bailey, and Captain Liz Browne.
Committee meeting of Shamrocks GAA Club Enniscorthy. Back: Paddy Dobbs, Mark Fenlon, Seamus Wallace, Des Murphy, Glen Nolan, Philip Freeman, Derek Long. Front: Shane O' Brien (Coiste na nÓg Chairman), Jimbob Dempsey, Paul Murphy, Cathal Byrne (County Development Officer), Martin Sheehan (Club Chairman), Warren Wheelock (Club Secretary), Bridget Jordan (Coiste na nÓg Secretary), Stephen Casey (Club Treasurer), John Hendrick.
On Tuesday 19th March Enniscorthy Golf Club had its Ladies Foursome competition kindly sponsored by Tr i s h f ro m Ye l l o w R o s e Boutique. 56 ladies played and the winners on the day were: 1st Helene Daly and Helen D’Eathe with 37 pts. 2nd Mary McCauley and Mary O’Shea, 36pts b9. 9 hole comp: 1st Catherine Crean 17pts. 2nd Kathleen Ryan 16pts.
Tuesday 26th March saw 61 ladies out in glorious sunshine to play in the 18 hole singles s/f competition which was kindly sponsored by Liam Spratt from The logo Centre. 1st Patrica Cullen (29) 41pts. 2nd Catherine Lawless (16) 37pts. 3rd Margaret Mooney (9) 36 pts b9. 4th Breda O Leary (31) 36pt. 9 hole: 1st Deirdre Newe 20pts. 2nd Statia Mc Guire 15pts. n
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Slaney Arts & Heritage
3 April 2019
The Enniscorthy Arts Trail Call for Expressions of Interest The Enniscorthy Arts Trail, in conjunction with the Rockin’ Food Festival, is seeking applications from visual artists to participate in the Enniscorthy Arts Trail, in Enniscorthy, in 2019. This unique and very successful project, established in 2018, sees selected vacant buildings in Enniscorthy town transformed and offered to artists as gallery spaces, workshop hubs and cultural centres during the August Bank Holiday weekend
alongside the immensely successful Rockin’ Food Festival. Artists will be given a space to creatively showcase their work, host a workshop or creative event, paired with other artists and working together to bring the highest quality of creative events to Enniscorthy over the course of the August bank holiday weekend, sharing the buzz and enjoying the crowd brought to you by the Rockin’ Food Festival. There are limited opportunities available and all artists will be considered and offered any kind of opportunity to promote their work where possi-
SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL ARTS CENTRE Wexford Arts Centre: 053-9123764. The Presentation Centre, Enniscorthy: 053-9233000. The Courthouse Arts Centre, Tinahely: 0402-38529.
ble. Spaces are allocated free of charge and artists are grouped according to their style and desired outcomes. This opportunity will prioritise the promotion of artists’ work and offer opportunity to engage with the local community and with visitors and an opportunity for creative engagement such as talks and workshops. Artists must be available at times during Thursday 30th July – Monday 5th August. Artists must be available to install and collect their own work within the specified times and dates. There is no com-
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.
4th Annual Open Call Exhibition I had the immense pleasure of opening the 4th Annual Open Call Exhibition at The Presentation Centre, Enniscorthy, recently and a pleasure indeed it was. With 110 submissions from all over the county as well as all over the country this was the largest and most varied Open Call to date and major credit is due to Elizabeth Whyte and her marvellous staff at the Centre, particularly Lisa Byrne and Larry Dunne, who have transformed Enniscorthy and created a Mecca for existing and new talent affording them the opportunity to see their work in a gallery setting and to share and celebrate their creativity with the local community and other artists. Art has been described as a form of communication, it means whatever the artist intends it to mean and this meaning is shaped by the materials, techniques and forms it makes use of, as well as the ideas and feelings it creates in those who view it.
L-R: Maria Nolan, Enniscorthy Municipal District Chairman Cllr Willie Kavanagh and Manager Liz Hore.
Open Call with its multiplicity of art forms is indeed a communication extravaganza and also a judge’s nightmare. Every entry is a winner and the standard of talent on display was exceptional making choosing extremely difficult, and after much deliberation Best Overall Submission went to artist Laura Gibney for her exquisite and striking piece titled That’s No Way to Say Goodbye. The beautiful painting of peony roses is attractive and restful and I think I would never tire of looking at it.
mission on work sold or charges due for taking part in this project. All expressions of interest and creative ideas welcome. Please send a full C.V. and expression of interest to enniscorthyartstrail@gmail.com The Enniscorthy Arts Trail would like to thank Wexford County Council, John Kavanagh, William Doyle and Mary O’Leary of Sherry Fitzgerald O’Leary Kinsella for their support and interest in the project. Deadline for expressions of interest is 4pm Friday 12th April. n
Most Creative Award went to artist Tony Davis and his submission Katmandu. This quirky Cat made me smile. I loved the colour and the struct u re a n d t h e A l i c e i n Wonderland, down the rabbit hole, magic of it. Two Highly Commended Awards went to Gwenda Wallace for her detailed and intricate piece Waiting Platform – a lovely and unusual view of Enniscorthy making the town look interesting, old, cheerful and full of history – which of course Enniscorthy is and Gwenda
c a p t u re d t h i s v e r y w e l l . Geraldine Walsh’s green and restful Grazing Under Mount Leinster was the second Highly Commended and I would love to hang this painting in my home, it is lush, serene, vibrant yet peaceful, reminiscent of lazy summer days emanating calm and tranquility. This year ’s Open Call Creativity Award went to a young and talented artist from Coláiste Bríde. Sarah Boyce’s work, Somewhere in Between, is a thought-provoking, detailed and well-executed piece showing creativity and potential making Sarah a worthy recipient of the Creativity Award. All prizes were awarded by Chairman of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council Willie Kavanagh and Lisa Byrne who thanked the large audience for attending and encouraged them to spread the word to friends and acquaintances to visit the exhibition and give these amazing artists the support and appreciation they deserve. The exhibition runs until 10th May in The Presentation Centre. – Maria Nolan
Left: Open Call Creativity Award winner, Sarah Boyce, for her piece – ‘Somewhere In Between’. Centre: Maria Nolan with Overall Submission Winner ‘That’s No Way To Say Goodbye’ by artist Laura Gibney. Right: Artist Ellie Jevens with her piece ‘Red Onions’.
with Maria Nolan
In Deep Water by Sam Blake This month I invite you to explore and enjoy one of Ireland’s leading female Crime writers – Sam Blake aka Vanessa Fox O’Loughlin and her gripp i n g n o v e l I n D e e p Wa t e r immersed in the dark world of Dublin’s underbelly and its sleazy human trafficking trade. I have met Vanessa O’Loughlin at the Wexford Literary Festival and the Irish Book Awards and she is relentless in her role as founder of the Inkwell Group and the immensely popular writing website Writing.ie and as one of Ireland`s leading literary scouts pursuing new talent and constantly promoting new and existing writers. This is a lady who works tirelessly at shining the light on others and yet is a dazzling beacon herself and has carved out a niche for herself and her writing in the ever growing female crime writing market. Those who have read her first novel Little Bones will have fallen in love with the gutsy, fit and fiery Dublin cop, Cathy Cat Connolly. In this successful follow-up Cat becomes personally involved as her journalist friend Sarah Jane Hansen goes missing and the case becomes a `missing presumed dead` classic. As the investigation proceeds, it unearths much of Dublin`s squalid Underworld throwing up the sordid human trafficking trade that appears to be rampant throughout the city with all its exploitation, ugliness and corruption. This novel brings it all very close to home featuring places that I know well like Dun Laoghaire, Shankill, Enniskerry, the Dublin Mountains, Blessington and Dublin City itself, and its proximity and extent is frightening, alarming and indicative of the society that we have allowed to develop and engulf us. This is crime fiction at its best, a little pedestrian to begin with, but once the pace begins to quicken the second half of the book moves with startling speed as tensions and suspense build to a crescendo. This is like watching a crime series on TV, Vanessa writes with amazing accuracy and a wonderful insight into police procedure and forensics making everything very real and believable. It certainly helps to be married to a retired member of the Garda Siochana, me thinks! In Deep Water is a good read and part of the Cat Connolly trilogy – Little Bones, In Deep Water and No Turning Back – so go on, give it a try, you never know you might just become a fan and read all three. n
Sam Blake aka Vanessa Fox O’Loughlin.
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Around Wexford Town with Patrick Hogan
Representatives of St Vincent De Paul, Ozanam House Men’s Hostel, Wexford Women’s Refuge, Wexford Hospice Homecare, Hope Cancer Support Centre, The Tracie Lawlor Trust for Cystic Fibrosis, at the presentation of funds to them by Fr Aodhan Marken and Rev. Canon Arthur Minion – the proceeds of their Christmas fast collection. Pic: Patrick Hogan.
Women by Women exhibition in The Creative Hub, Wexford, with Gillan Wild (left) and Gay Murphy (Chairperson Relay for Life, Wexford). Pic: Patrick Hogan.
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CELEBRATING 125 YEARS
Councillor Lisa McDonald and family. Councilllor McDonald had a double celebration last month with her son Cormac making his Confirmation in Murrintown followed by her husband Richard’s 50th birthday in the Thomas Moore Piano Bar, Wexford.
Minister Paul Kehoe TD with army personnel at the opening of the Memorial Garden in Wexford Barracks. Pic: Patrick Hogan.
At Wexford’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade: Nicola, Ciara and Sean Kehoe. At the Fine Gael National Conference which took place in Clayton Whites Hotel, Wexford, last month were: Minister Simon Harris and local Cllr Frank Staples. And protestors seeking better psychiatric services in Co. Wexford. Pics: Patrick Hogan.
Opening of new building at Wexford CBS
Above: Brendan Howlin TD opening the new Wexford CBS building on 8th March. Left: Watching Brendan Howlin sign in are Ryan Kavanagh, Matthew Colgan and Cillian Doyle. Right: Fr. Aodhan Marken PP and Gerry Forde, Chairman of Board of Management.
WEXFORD STUDENTS BRING COLOUR TO ART COMPETITION Bronagh Carron, responsible for the Texaco Children's Art Competition, is pictured below during the judging of entries in this year’s competition – the results of which will be announced mid-April. In her hand is an entry by 14-year-old Dara Kelly, from Presentation Wexford, entitled 'Ciarán', and another by 14-yearold Darragh Moran, from Our Lady of Fatima Special School, Wexford, entitled 'Having Fun In Cake World'. Over 900 students from the county are amongst those from all parts of Ireland who are taking part in the competition – the 65th year of the event. Prizes will be presented at a ceremony in May. n
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This day tour is a step back in time to the dark days of Victorian Dublin. Glasnevin is Ireland’s largest cemetery covering 124 acres which dates back to 1832 and is the burial place of 1.5 million people. We will visit the graves of Michael Collins, Eamonn de Valera, Jim Larkin, Padraig Pearse, Brendan Behan, Charles Stewart Parnell, Maude Gonne and Carlow’s Kevin Barry, as well as Daniel O’Connell’s tower and crypt where O’Connell’s last words, “My body to Ireland, my heart to Rome and my soul to Heaven” are inscribed on the walls. There is also a lovely Café on the grounds so a great day is in store for those who wish to travel with us to this beautiful and historic place. We will return to The Seven Oaks Hotel for dinner before returning to our original pickup points. Pickups: Enniscorthy 8.15am. Bunclody: 8.45am. Ballon 9.10am. Askea: 9.30am.
Knock is known worldwide since 1879 when Mary Mother of Jesus, St. Joseph and St. John the Evangelist appeared in a vision before 15 people from the village, which is now a centre of pilgrimage, drawing over a million pilgrims annually. We will be staying in the Knock House Hotel on Saturday night where we will have dinner in the restaurant. On Sunday after breakfast the day will be free to explore the Marian Shrine and Knock Village. We will leave Knock on Sunday evening at 5pm sharp. We will have a comfort stop in Athlone and then return to our original pickup points. Pickups: Enniscorthy 8.00am. Bunclody: 8.30am. Ballon: 8.50am. Askea: 9.15am.
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