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people of Co. Wexford the best in book and stationery retailing.” The rebranding of the Enniscorthy shop on Court Street will be completed by the middle of October. Founded in 1866, Eason is Ireland’s oldest and largest book retailer. The group operates more than 60 stores through Ireland and Northern Ireland. Having Eason come to town will no doubt help Enniscorthy attract other major retailers to the town in the future. n
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comment The wonderful Hope Cancer Support Centre, at 22 Upper Wafer Street, Enniscorthy, was founded twenty years ago by a group of people who were affected by cancer and recognised that there was a need for a new, local service to give emotional support and practical information to people whose lives are changed by a cancer diagnosis. Over the last twenty years the Centre has undoubtedly achieved what it was set up to do. The latest service being offered by the Centre is a 6-week Prostate Cancer Psychosocial Education programme to support men following a prostate cancer diagnosis (see more details elsewhere on this page). It will run from the 9th October – 13th November 2019. Like all services at Hope it is free of charge. Phone 053-9238555 or email: info@hopesupportcentre.ie for more information. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– A record number of towns and villages across Ireland entered the national Tidy Towns Competition in 2019, and the great news is that Enniscorthy has retained its bronze medal and is now only 7 points short of a silver medal – a wonderful achievement. In fact, Enniscorthy scored a total of 319 marks out of a possible 450 which is ten marks more than last year. Over recent years Enniscorthy has increased its marks every year so the trend is very definitely upwards. The overall national winner was the village of Glaslough in Co. Monagahan with a score of 346 so there is still plenty of scope for Enniscorthy to improve and hopefully secure the silver medal next year. Well done to all involved in this success particularly Enniscorthy Tidy Towns committee and volunteers, and Enniscorthy Municipal District and its staff. We will carry a full report in next month’s issue. On a related matter, efforts are underway to make Enniscorthy a leader in tackling sustainability and climate change while also making the town a better place to live, work and visit. See the Sustainable Town report on page 6. – Frank Corcoran
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GroW Grow Mental Health Help & Discussion Group. Mondays at 2.00pm in The Presentation Centre. This meeting is free to attend. Contact Ellen at 086-8066959 or southeastregion@grow.ie.
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A local contributor looks at life today in Enniscorthy and beyond BYE-ELECTION In the unlikely event that we will have a General Election this year it is assumed that
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www.slaneynews.com Wexford will have a ByeElection (and its Bye-Election in Ireland and By-Election in Britain) on or around November 22nd or 29th. The Wexford contest will be fascinating with the main battle between Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael. Fine Gael has already selected Verona Murphy as its flag bearer as has Labour with George Lawlor. It is safe to assume that Sinn Fein will run Johnny Mythen on this occasion although don’t rule out Thomas Ford – a Councillor in the Wexford District. Fianna Fáil is being mysterious as to who will be put forward. In the last week or so they have interviewed the three general election candidates, namely Malcolm Byrne, Lisa McDonald and Michael Sheehan. The interviews were, I am told, quite vigorous with the interview board determined to get the best possible candidate for the job. Fianna Fáil has a dilemma here. If they go for anybody other than Lisa McDonald they can expect a backlash from her camp in relation to
her perceived entitlement to the nomination. Lisa bases her claim, as it were, to the nomination on the grounds that she was selected by a County Wexford Convention some months ago to be the party’s General Election candidate to accompany James Browne on the ticket. Since then of course the Party has added both Michael Sheehan and Malcolm Byrne to the ticket. And we saw the reaction to that. Lisa’s comments on the status of her colleagues as male and stale no doubt didn’t go down too well with all the male and stale guys who will be required to knock on doors for her. Unless of course she has enough women to do the job and not need those in the party who seem to have problems with women in politics. With the acrimony created by those comments within Fianna Fáil there is no doubt that some Fianna Fáil supporters could stay at home rather than vote for her or, worse still, fail to come out and work for her. Added to that the Fianna Fáil vote in the combined Wexford and Rosslare
Cllr Michael Sheehan could win a bye-election “by a neck for Fianna Fáil” if selected to run.
electoral districts was the lowest of the three areas from which the current potential candidates represent. Therefore, from an electability point of view, taking that fact and the George Lawlor on her doorstep factor into consideration, it would take a leap of faith of generous proportions to bank on Lisa taking the seat. From the perspective of actually winning the seat, Fianna Fáil should be looking south west rather than north or south east. If Malcolm Byrne is the chosen one he will probably receive an excel-
lent vote from the north of the county. A reasonable vote from the rest of the county is obtainable but not enough to get him across the line on the first count. This is where his problem begins. The elimination at that point of either the Sinn Féin or Labour candidate or eventually both of them will be the decider. With George Lawlor being the stronger of the two it’s likely that his transfers will be the decider. One would have to assume that Verona Murphy of Fine Gael would be the main beneficiary in that scenario. Being from the south of the county, and with most of the present TDs being in Enniscorthy and Gorey, most preferences will be inclined to go local. Hence, Verona over the line. If Fianna Fáil look south west to Michael Sheehan their prospects must improve. Sheehan has over the years built up a large following of supporters from outside of Fianna Fáil through his various campaigns on pensions, insurance rip-offs, school kit supplies and indeed food distribution. These issues have
brought him well out of his comfort zone of New Ross. He is well known throughout the entire south of the county and would get strong preference votes from across the entire area. Added to the fact that the entire south west of the county has been without a TD for years will bring many non Fianna Fáil voters out to ensure that this situation is ended. The fact that he is the current Chairman of Wexford County Council will certainly do him no harm either. On balance, looking at the situation, while it is almost impossible to call, this scribe would call it for Verona Murphy against either Lisa McDonald or Malcolm Byrne but by a neck for Fianna Fáil if Sheehan is the candidate. None of the above may be relevant by the time you read this as we may know who the Fianna Fáil candidate is or indeed we may be focused on a general election which is a different animal altogether! Any observations or comments on this column feel free to email: viewcolumn@gmail.com
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signacare bunclody is a new, state-of-the-art, 62-bedded nursing home, in the heart of bunclody. the centre opened on 2nd of september in the former millrace hotel premises and is a significant jobs booster for bunclody with 70 new jobs being created in the new nursing home. SignaCare is a familyowned business which has invested significantly in the Bunclody project. The Owner and Head of Operations of SignaCare, Margaret-Anne Walsh, tells us that, “We have worked hard to recruit an expert team to provide excellence in care for the older persons. We will continue ongoing recruitment over the next couple of months in all areas of healthcare, social care, catering, household, etc. We have focused on training and developing our team to meet the
L-R: Margaret-Anne Walsh (Owner and Head of Operations) and Maria Domsa (Director of Nursing) at SignaCare Bunclody
SignaCare Bunclody highest standards in care. Our Director of Nursing, Maria Domsa, has extensive experience in older persons care and is a great asset to the centre. Our centre’s physiotherapist provides a personalised care plan for each resident, plus we have speech and language, dietitian, wound-care specialists etc all planning care for our residents. “Our facilities are expertly designed to provide a homelike environment, thereby enhancing our residents’ abilities in planning and living their daily lives. We value the uniqueness of each individual
The homely environment at SignaCare Bunclody
and we are guided by our commitment to excellence that ensures every resident will enjoy our passionate and professional care. We facilitate residents’ independence and choice in how they plan their daily lives.” Services on offer from the caring and expertly trained
staff include: long-term residential care, convalescence and respite care, specialist dementia care, individualisd health and social care, personalised physiotherapy plans. Fair Deal is also accepted. Vi s i t S i g n a C a r e i n Bunclody, email: info@signacare.ie, tel: 053 93 76222. n
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on friday the 20th of september, the enniscorthy sustainable town project kicked off with its first public event. the project team hosted students from coláiste bríde and meánscoil Gharman for a workshop to find innovative local solutions on climate change and sustainability. The event which took place in The Presentation Centre gave the students a chance to give their perspective on the changes we face and the actions that they believe need to happen. The students were asked to outline some of the positive things they like about the town which included the natural walks, the play areas, the flowers planted around the town, the biodiversity, lots of activities and facilities, the work the council staff do to clean the town every day. The Enniscorthy Sustainable Town project was initiated by a small group of local volunteers who were looking for a way to make Enniscorthy a leader in tackling sustainability and climate action while also making the town a better place to live, work and visit. The goal of the project is to help Enniscorthy to become an example for other local towns on how to deal with the key issues they face in a rapidly changing society.
Irene Cadogan, a member of the project team, said, “It was clear today that the students have a pride in our town and should have an important role in helping to make things better." The students identified a range of things that could be improved such as waste management, littering, bike lanes, more re-use and recycling opportunities but also started to think about how these could be addressed. T h e p ro j e c t t e a m w e re inspired by the students’ passion to bring about positive changes, which is something which echoes the sentiments expressed by the recent climate strikes across the country and internationally. Another project team member, Billy Murphy, commented that, "By giving students a voice we hope to continue to enable them to become the agents of change in their own local communities.” Further workshops are being planned which will focus on local businesses, community groups and others to help them engage with what they believe are the major issues facing the town, to help generate ideas that could be put into action to deal with these issues in the local area. For more information visit http://enniscorthysdg.weebly.com/ n
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New lease of life for two local iconic buildings the mArKet house A €1m investment in the modernisation of enniscorthy municipal district’s offices in the market square, enniscorthy, is underway, with staff having vacated the market house and moved to the recently renovated enniscorthy courthouse just up the street, for the duration of the contract works. The newly-appointed Enniscorthy Municipal District
Manager, Ger Mackey, has promised “Business as Usual” at the Courthouse. “The Market Square building has not undergone any significant investment for quite some time and, as a result, it lacks the modern facilities and services expected in a public services building today,” said Mr. Mackey. “Wexford County Council is investing approximately one million euro in a major refurbishment pro-
In recent years several of Enniscorthy’s iconic buildings have been refurbished and given a new lease of life. The Church Institute, The Athenaeum, The Presentation Centre, Gonzaga House, and Enniscorthy Courthouse are some that spring to mind. Now two more are in line for major development work: The Market House on Market Square and St Senan’s Hospital. gramme to modernise the building. The public will be able to enjoy much improved public facilities, including measures to improve privacy for those visiting the building, disabled access to floors above ground level, works to weatherproof the building and a significant upgrade of the telecommunications system. “These much-needed refurbishment works will help ensure this iconic building reaches its full potential, not only in terms of improved public access to Council services in the Enniscorthy District for many years to come, but also in contributing to a rejuvenation of Enniscorthy’s Market Square and surrounding areas”, said Mr. Mackey. n
st senAn’s hospitAl in recent weeks bree investments ltd (eamonn and mairead Galavan) have applied for planning permission for a major residen-
tial development, with some upmarket features, at the old st senan’s hospital building on the outskirts of enniscorthy town. If approved, the development will include 57 residential units in the existing building (a protected structure) and 14 more units in two new apartment buildings to the rear, along with a restaurant, offices, swimming pool, gym and day spa. Over 1,700 sq metres of
annex buildings would be demolished to faciltate the new development. The plans were drawn up by GKMP architects following a competition involving 16 architect firms from across Ireland and the UK who presented their cases. The Slaney News expects that permission will be granted for theproposed development at St Senan’s Hospital but subject to stringent conditions. n
Interesting times for Fianna Fáil in Co. Wexford f i a n n a f á i l ’s n a t i o n a l constituencies committee recently confirmed the addition of cllr malcolm byrne and cllr michael sheehan to the General election ticket joining deputy James browne and cllr lisa mcdonald as part of the team to contest the next General election in co. Wexford. Cllr Byrne commented, “I am delighted to be added to the party ticket to contest the next General Election. We do not know when the next election may be but we do know there is a need for change from the current government. “Having campaigned across Ireland South in the recent European Elections, I was honoured to receive almost 70,000 first preference votes. Meeting people during that campaign across Wexford and other parts of the constituency I know there is a real dissatisfaction with the current government. “The housing crisis, over-
Press interview with party leader Micheál Martin at the Fianna Fáil ‘Think Tank’ in the Ashdown Park Hotel, Gorey, last month.
spending on the National Children’s Hospital and the National Broadband Plan, the lack of support for rural communities are all symptoms of Fine Gael leadership. It is time for a change. “The experience I have working at local level in Gorey, and across the county, with
Fianna Fáil ‘Think Tank’ in the Ashdown Park Hotel, Gorey, L-R: Cllr Lisa McDonald, Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin TD, Cllr Barbara-Anne Murphy and Cllr Garry Laffan.
community groups, those in the arts and sport, are attributes I will bring to the national level. “Most recently I have worked in the Education sector. This is a sector which has experienced turbulent times with school builds being delayed, timetables being cut, and poor treatment of school secretaries. “I look forward to bringing a young, modern and energetic voice to the next General
Cllr Malcolm Byrne.
Election campaign and Dáil Éireann for the people of Wexford,” he concluded. Cllr Michael Sheehan commented: “I feel a sense of pride and achievement to have been selected to contest the General Election for Fianna Fáil. I’m determined that I will leave no stone unturned in putting my case to the people of Wexford. “I’ve been in politics for over 20 years and the people
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of the New Ross Area have continually put their faith in my candidacy returning me to the then New Ross Town and Wexford County Council. It is a privilege to serve them. As the first Cathaoirleach of the Council from New Ross in a generation, my focus is to continue to lead and focus on the needs of our county. This will
continue in the Dáil. “If elected, I will continue to work hard for Co. Wexford across a broad range of areas – Health, Housing, Jobs and Investment in our county— and continue projects I started like Pension Equality, FoodBanks and the Back to School kits. This nomination is an endorsement of the work over the last term and the success of the Local Elections. “Wexford needs a new voice in the Dáil and I am conscious there is no TD from, and representing, the south of Co. Wexford. This needs to change and I look forward to arguing for this and be a new type of deputy to put the passion and energy of this county to work for the people. I look forward to the challenge ahead and meeting the people across the county,” Cllr Sheehan concluded. See ‘View from the Hill’ on page 6 for a view on Fianna Fáil’s options in any upcoming bye-election in Co. Wexford. n
Fianna Fáil ‘Think Tank’ in the Ashdown Park Hotel, Gorey, L-R Cllr Pip Breen, Cllr Barbara-Anne Murphy, Senator Jennifer Murnane O’Connor and Cllr Willie Kavanagh.
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LET THERE BE LIGHT – LED LIGHT! If you feel while driving at night around Co. Wexford that it seems to be brighter than usual, you would be right. Wexford County Council is in the third year of a five-year pioneering programme of replacing all the county’s street lights with LED bulbs. This has many benefits and the top of the list is undoubtedly “Mother Earth” as there is a great saving on our carbon footprint. The government has noticed what Wexford is doing and is encouraging all other counties to follow our exam-
ple. I sense a national award in the making! It goes without saying that LED bulbs are whiter and brighter and also last much longer so they don’t have to be replaced as much. So it is estimated that LED bulbs can save Wexford County Council €180,000 a year on maintenance. When the five-year programme is completed the saving in electricity bills is estimated to amount to €500,000 a year. A half-million euro a year off our carbon footprint is significant and makes a massive difference in
the area of battling climate change. The total saving therefore per annum will be €680,000 – well done Wexford, and well done to Eamon Hore, Director of Roads, and Tim Murphy, the engineer in charge of rolling out this programme – a staggering feat. On a related matter, if you would like to get a repair done on a street light in your area, you can report it at the following phone number: (053) 9196000. Refer to the number on a yellow sticker on the pole and quote this number when making your phonecall. n
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Back row L-R: Alice O'Gorman (Wexford Co.Co.), Sean Kinsella, May Buttimer, John Carr, John Roche, Steve White, Marie Redmond, Michael Shiggins, Mary Kenny, Kevin Molloy. Front L-R: Mary Doyle, Betty Breen, John Carley (Wexford Co. Co.), Catherine McGuigan (National Co-ordinator), Anne Marie Laffan (Co. Wexford Age Friendly Officer). Unless otherwise stated all are members of the Wexford Older Peoples Council. Pic: Wexford County Council Photographers.
the county Wexford older peoples council is holding its Annual General meeting on 18th october 2019 in the riverside park hotel, enniscorthy, beginning at 10am and running until 2pm. lunch is included. You might ask why there is a need for an Older Peoples Council, and the answer is that the number of older people in Co. Wexford is increasing each year as people are living longer. It was also an initiative that was set up around the world following the Age Friendly Cities
Guideline developed by the World Health Organisation which recognises 55 years and over as being an older person. County Wexford Older Peoples Council is made up of older people from across the county who are interested in making Co. Wexford a better place in which to grow old. It is also an opportunity for older people to raise matters or issues that are of concern to them at a local level. During the meeting you will hear of the nine themes that are the topics for discussion:
Coláiste Bríde Information Night The Coláiste Bríde, Enniscorthy, Information Night is on Wednesday the 9th of October, from 4.30pm to 6.30pm with the Principal's
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Theme 1: Outdoor Spaces & Buildings Theme 2: Transportation Theme 3: Housing Theme 4: Social Participation Theme 5: Respect and Social Inclusion Theme 6: Civic Participation and Employment Theme 7: Communication and Information Theme 8: Community Support and Health Services Theme 9: Safety and Security You can have a real say in what happens in your area, or what you would like to see happen, that would make it
easier or improve the area for the benefit of all people, but particularly older people. This is your opportunity to make your voice heard. The matters that arise from this meeting will form the work of the Older Peoples Council for the following year. This is your chance to participate in community life and help to make Co. Wexford the best place to live and grow old in. All older people are invited to attend this Annual General Meeting. Your presence and support are needed. You can be sure of a warm welcome. n
EVC Open Evening Enniscorthy Vocational College (EVC) will host its Second Level Open Evening on Tuesday 15th October from 6:00 to 8:00pm. This is an excellent opportunity for fifth and sixth class students from the local primary feeder schools to come in and experience life in EVC. On the night
they will get to meet staff and view all the excellent facilities. There will be guided tours throughout the evening with excellent displays in the different subject departments. The Principal's address to parents/guardians will take place at 7:30pm. n
LED bulbs are whiter and brighter and also last much longer.
Enniscorthy Credit Union ‘Walk of Life’ art competition
the ‘Walk of life’ theme builds on last year’s theme of ‘the force of nature.’ this encouraged participants to draw inspiration from the challenges facing the environment and our planet. entrants this year are being invited to think about how society and communities change, grow and develop for the better. Irish communities have made many positive changes in recent years to ensure the country is a more inclusive, diverse and liberal place to live in. Participants are encouraged to draw inspiration from the positive changes they might have witnessed in their own local communities, or in wider society. Alternatively, they may want to depict the positive changes they have gone through themselves as individuals, as they continue the journey through life. Winners, runners-up and merit award-winners at local level will go on to represent the credit union at regional level and, from there, winning artworks will go forward to national level. Local winners will receive their prizes at a local prize-giving ceremony in Enniscorthy Credit Union. There are two categories General and Special - with the following age groups in each category:
Age limit applying as at December 31st 2018: 7 years and under inclusive 8 - 10 years inclusive 11- 13 years inclusive 14-17 years inclusive 18 years and over (Adult) Group (Special) The Special Category allows participants with a physical or intellectual disability to be actively encouraged by their teachers to submit entries in free expression painting or drawing, without the restrictions of the competition’s official theme (should they so wish). Entries for the Special Category and those under 18 years will require the signature of a teacher or facilitator or guardian to declare the work is the unaided effort of the entrants. Please ensure that the parental/guardian consent has been completed on all entry forms. Application Forms and full terms and conditions are available in each of the Enniscorthy Credit Union offices and on www.enniscorthycu.ie. Closing date from individuals and schools is Friday October 25th at 5pm. Entries can be dropped in to any of the Credit Union offices: Abbey Square in Enniscorthy, or Ballymurn, Murrintown or Taghmon. n
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Browne rolls out mental health campaign
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fianna fáil spokesperson on mental health, James browne td, is asking people to start thinking and talking about loneliness, isolation and mental health. he was speaking as he rolled out his “how Are you today?” campaign at the national ploughing championships in carlow last month. The campaign is aimed at creating awareness around the growing problem of social isolation in our rural communities and the importance of checking in with relatives and neighbours. Deputy Browne explained, “Over the past number of years, people are beginning to talk more about issues like rural isolation, loneliness, anxiety and depression. This is a very positive move and has allowed
enniscorthy credit union has launched its brenda o’neill memorial scholarship draw with a prize fund of €9,000 which is awarded each year in early november for students of both third level and plc courses. this goes towards assisting 8 young students get a start on further education. Enniscorthy Credit Union has awarded over €100,000 in total towards the education
people come to the realisation that they are not alone and that there are other people and services out there to listen to them and give them advice and support. “However, there is still a long way to go. Many farmers are still reluctant to talk about mental health issues, despite the huge pressure many are under. Over the past number of months, we have heard many stories from farmers who are at the end of their tether because of the ongoing beef crisis. Before that fodder and tillage issues were a cause of serious strain. I cannot stress the importance of dealing with mental health issues. “The National Ploughing Championships provide the perfect backdrop for highlighting these issues. I ran a
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similar campaign back in 2016, which received really positive engagement, and I am hopeful that this can be repeated. “I just want people to ask, ‘How Are You Today?’ To check in with their friends, neighbours and loved ones. To start a conversation and to encourage people to engage. It’s a small step, but an important one,” concluded Deputy Browne. n
Cllr Lisa McDonald presents the proceeds of her Coffee Morning held in St Martin’s GAA club to the "Lochlann Doyle Fund" at Wexford Heritage Park, 21st September. L-R: Lochlann’s mum, Daniella Doyle, Lochlann Doyle and Cllr Lisa McDonald.
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Alarming results! According to a recent analysis by the alarm company, phoneWatch, 8,222 burglaries took place in co. Wexford over the past decade which is the equivalent of one in every six homes or businesses in the county experiencing a break-in in that period. Wexford is above the national average which stands at one in every seven homes/businesses being burgled over the last ten years. At 1,521 Wexford Garda Station recorded the most burglaries of any Garda station in the county. Enniscorthy (1,058) and Gorey (1,027) were the second and third highest respectively. On a related matter, Bernard O’Leary who helps runs the “Moran park, Bellefield and St Aidan's community watch” Facebook page would like to hear from anyone interested in doing a few nights patrolling with their community watch group. If so, call Bernard on 085-1088163 or leave a message on the Facebook page. n
of members in our community since the scholarship began in 1994. That is totally separate from the thousands that have been borrowed for educational purposes over the years at the low interest rate of 6%. To be in with a chance to win some much-needed funds, all you need is to be a member and be starting a Third Level Course for the first time in 2019 to be eligible. Application forms are available
in Enniscorthy Credit Union offices and they can also be downloaded from www.enniscorthycu.ie. For more information and terms and conditions check out that website or call in to any of Enniscorthy Credit Union’s offices for an education pack with all the information needed. The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Saturday 26th October at 4pm. Best of luck! n
The MacMurrough Inquiry the macmurrouGh inquiry, october 12th & 13th, 2019, st. edAn’s cAthedrAl, ferns The arrival of the Normans in Ireland marks a key event in Irish history. One man was held responsible for their landing in Bannow 850 years ago – that man was Diarmuid MacMurrough, King of Leinster whose royal seat was in Ferns! Using the model of a judicial inquiry, the Inquiry will look into the actions and motives of Diarmuid MacMurrough and his responsibility or otherwise for the Norman 'invasion'. The story
is a complex one and The MacMurrough Inquiry will bring to life characters from the medieval period who will shed some light on events leading up the arrival of the Normans. Hugh McDowell BL will act as MC and will also co-ordinate the Inquiry legal teams. Before the Inquiry starts, brief presentations will be made by Dr. Ronan Mulhaire on Irish kingship in the 11th and 12th centuries; Professor Liam Breatnach, Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies on Brehon Law. This is a community-led event, where local people are
collaborating with legal professionals, academics and historians on this exciting project which will explore the fascinating tale of power and intrigue in the medieval period, using a mix of legal, history and drama. The field trip on Sunday, October 13th will visit the O’Doran Brehon Law School in Ballyorley and will be led by historian Brian O’Cleirigh. A conference fee of €30 includes the Inquiry, coffee breaks, lunch in The Courtyard and Sunday’s field trip. To book a place email: fernsheritageconference@gmail.com n
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Celebrating the Seventieth Anniversary of St. Colman’s Pipe Band, Ballindaggin, by Sean Doyle the spur that stimulated a number of young men to come together to form a pipe band in ballindaggin in 1949 was the sight of many marching bands performing during the 150th Anniversary commemoration parades of the 1798 rebellion held in 1948. I’m not going to detail the history of St. Colman’s Pipe Band in this short piece but I would recommend a read of Séamus Rafter’s article which gave an account of the Band in the booklet “Ballindaggin 2000 – Past and Present”. The Band was honoured by the Enniscorthy District Council with a well-deserved Civic Reception in July of this year. I travelled with the Band on many of their foreign trips to New York, London and Birmingham and enjoyed every minute of every trip. I felt completely relaxed in their company. I believe they are a unique group of people coming from a storied Duffry country that has featured in song and lore that fed the fecund mind of Patrick Kennedy in his “Evenings in the Duffry” and “Legends of Mount Leinster”. For a Band of its eminence to survive for 70 years in a rural area is truly remarkable. It is now regarded as an institution, always there, always available. No doubt it takes an amount of hard work and dedication on the part of a small number of people to keep the band ready for all occasions. To keep the band fresh and to ensure its longevity young people must be brought into the fold and they must be tutored to become fully fledged members of one of the best known bands in the county if not in the country. It is amazing to notice the number of young people
who are playing members of the present Band. When accompanying the Band through some of the most iconic streets in central London; marching to the strains of “Kelly, the Boy from Kilanne” and looking up at some of the surrounding stately buildings I just wondered did the oak timbers end up in any of them that were cleaned from the Duffry country by the entrepreneurial raider, Henry Wallop. The area was known as Dubh Tire anglicised as Duffry. The Band has been a cons t a n t p re s e n c e a t m a n y parades, county hurling and football finals, festivals and commemorations over the years. The Bicentenary Year of the 1798 Rebellion in 1998 was a particularly busy one for the Band as it performed at many commemorations throughout Ireland. I compiled a Diary of many of the foreign trips of the Band including Birmingham in 2005 and 2010; London 2008, 2009, 2011, 2015 and 2017; New York 2007. In the Diaries I recounted many incidents that occurred, some funny and some interesting and informative. I will quote from my New York Diary – “Apparently, a bit of a farrago developed just before the Ballindaggin Pipe Band received the signal to move unto the Parade ground. The members of the Band had been waiting for a good while at their assigned place on East 47th Street and no doubt some of them were feeling the cold. Two of the Drummers decided that they would drop into Connolly’s Bar, which was nearby, for hot whiskeys. As they were in the Bar the Band received the signal to move. Jim Byrne, who was leading the Band, intimated to the
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Official Steward that he needed another two minutes to ensure that all the Band members were ready for the off, including the two supping in Connolly’s Bar. The Official said to Jim in a commanding, loud, authoritative voice, “Step aside now or move this instant.” Jim did as he was told and led the Band onto 5th Avenue not knowing whether he had the big drum behind him or not. He was shaking like an aspen leaf a long way up the parade route. He could have relaxed because strenuous efforts were set in train to get the erring couple back in their positions. At one stage Jimmy Gahan had charge of the big Drum – actually some people were expecting it to feature in a South East Radio News Flash. After some confusion the two men joined up with their colleagues and they never after missed a drumbeat for the duration of the Parade. I was proud of all of them.” Many people since the New York Parade believe that Jimmy Gahan actually thumped the Big Drum up 5th Avenue in 2007. Alas, it is not true – Jimmy in his time beat many a drum but not in The Big Apple in that year or any other year. I personally experienced
sadness with the passing of Shay Doyle, Jerry Doyle and Andy Kehoe; my companions on many of the trips. They were not members of the Band but were dedicated followers and supporters. The suddenness of their passing struck home the frailties of human life. On the trips I travelled areas of New York and London with Shay and Kenneth Hemmingway and I experienced many happy and funny moments in their company. It was Jerry Doyle and his wife, Mary, who first encouraged me to travel abroad with the Band and he composed many a verse extolling the excellence of the Ballindaggin Pipe Band. Of course, a number of Band members have passed away over the past seventy years. Go mbeidh trócaire ag Dia ar a n-anamacha uasal. At the starting point of the 2009 Parade in London I met the then Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, and our then Minister for Finance, Brian Lenihan T.D. I had a word with both of them. Brian Lenihan died in 2011, and Boris went on to become British Prime Minister and is causing us some anxiety with his version of Brexit. I believe Dan Walsh interviewed both of them. I could go on and on but I have to curb my exuberance and devote the remainder of the article to the celebrations of Friday night, the 20th September in Ballindaggin. On Friday evening (20th September) I got a lift to Ballindaggin with the charming Mandy Doyle nee Millar who is a devoted member of the Band. Driving through the hills of Monart we watched the sunset about to sink behind the White Mountain; the whole range of the Blackstairs was
silhouetted against the twilight sky suffused in hues of red, pink, crimson and tangerine. It was a magnificent sight to behold and it appeared as if the mountain range was embracing the Duffry country in a warm glowing embrace. We arrived in the village of Ballindaggin and attended Mass which was celebrated by the Very Rev James Fegan, P.P. He had some appropriate words of praise for the Band and its historic achievement. As we left the church after Mass he shook hands with all of us. He asked some to pray for his mother who is ill in hospital at present. Father Fegan is a Dub and when I mentioned the Dublin football team a certain glow came over him. After Mass most of us retired to Jordan’s Lounge where we supped and chatted. The entrance to the Lounge was festooned with photographs and snippets of the history of the Band going back years. It was a kind of Library cum Museum and maybe in future some archivist should acquire and create a permanent location for such a collection. I’m sure St. Colman’s Pipe Band will thrive in future years and they deserve all the accolades heaped upon them in recent months. The future looks bright with so many young members, a fact emphasised by Father Fegan. The guiding ‘Board of Management’ of the Band is: Chairman: Pat Armstrong. Vice-Chairman: Pat Lambert. Secretary: Patricia Brooks. Assistant Secretary: Jim Byrne. Treasurer: Jack Cowman. Assistant Treasurer: Jim Byrne. Pipe Major: Patricia Brooks. Pipe Sergeant; Jim Cooper. Drum Major: Jim Byrne. Drum Sergeant: Jack Cowman. – Seán Doyle, 21/09/2019 n
Pic: Maria Nolan. St Colman’s Pipe Band, Ballindaggin.
Speed limit review Wexford county councillors last month passed a motion, brought by cllr malcolm byrne, to begin a formal review of the reduced speed limits that now apply on the former n11, with a view to possibly restoring them to 100 km/h. The motion stemmed from widespread public concern over the reduced limit of 80km which has been recently introduced on wide, straight stretches of the old N11 road, which is the same limit which applies on many narrow, windy roads throughout the county, which appears to make little or no sense. There is no indication yet as to when the review will start, but it will include a public consultation phase, and all are invited to make their views known when that phase opens. n
Enniscorthy is ‘accidentally’ in the limelight dublin company Gamma location intelligence has released data on the top 20 worst accident blackspots in the country, with a stretch of the n59 road from clifden to near leenaune taking the unenviable top spot. the data is based on collision rates which is determined by the number of road accidents per 100 million vehicle kilometres between 2015 and 2017. Interestingly, the second most dangerous road stretch nationwide according to this analysis is between Abbey Square roundabout and Seamus Rafter Bridge in Enniscorthy. It will be interesting to see what effect the Enniscorthy bypass will have on this matter and, in the medium term, what effect the Enniscorthy Flood Defence Scheme, and its associated traffic management plan, will have. n
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Never too early to plan ahead!
Preparations are underway at many locations throughout the country that Santa will be visiting this December. It’s safe to say that the Santa Experience at Kilcannon in Enniscorthy is one of the best around. Our photo shows some visitors there with Santa last year including young Ellie Ling with her grandmother Sandra Jones, mam Carrie Ling and Carrie’s partner Michael Stanley.
The Enniscorthy-based South East Rock ‘n’ Roll Club is running a fundraising dance marathon and record hop for 15 hours from Saturday 5th October at 10am to Sunday 6th October at 1.00am in the IFA Centre, Millpark Road, Enniscorthy. ALL ARE WELCOME yOu DON’T NEED TO BE A CLuB MEMBER TO PARTICIPATE! Participants in the Dance Marathon should dance any 10 of the 15 hours and raise a minimum of €100 sponsorship. Please contact any committee member for sponsorship forms. Participants can ask friends and family to sponsor €1 per hour or €10 in total, so 10 sponsors will amount to €100. Juniors (under 18) can also participate by dancing 5 of the 15 hours and raise a minimum of €25 sponsorship. The all-day Record Hop is open to the general public with entry of €5 for those not participating in the dance marathon. Make sure to keep up to date with all the local rock ‘n’ roll news on the dedicated “Rock 'n' Roll Town” Facebook page. n
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Wells Vintage and Country Fair
Above: Ellie and Callian Brady enjoying the fun of the fair, 15th September, Wells House, Ballyedmond, Gorey. Below: Josie Van Embdeco with a crafted piece at the fair.
2019 Ploughing Pleasure
Sunday Nights (except bank holidays)
Community Centre Templeshannon Enniscorthy at 8.00pm
€1,100 Prize Fund
St. Senan’s Parish Fundraiser For more information contact: (053) 9261729 or 086-7913919
The 88th Ploughing Championships will be remembered as one of the most successful, accessible and enjoyable ever. With record crowds in exceptional Indian summer temperatures, this wonderful showcase of rural Ireland in her best dress had something for everyone, farming background or not. Ballintrane, Fenagh, was the perfect location for the 1,700 exhibitors, 300 competitors and over 320,000 attendees making it one of the largest outdoor events in Europe with an economic impact of approximately €35 million. All of Ireland and all of Irish life is there on site, from our President, Ministers and local politicians to our celebrity presenters, broadcasters, sporting heroes, fashion icons, enter-
tainers, chefs, gardeners and authors. I had an amazing time attending mouth-watering cookery demos with celebrity chefs Edward Hayden and Paul Flynn, a fashion show featuring boutiques from Carlow, Kilkenny, Laois and Wexford with the elegant, eloquent and evergreen Celia Holman Lee, picked up some gardening tips from the colourful Dermot Gavin, and some tips on ‘How to marry a farmer’ from author friend Lorna Sixsmith, met former Ireland and Munster rugby captain Paul O’Connell with the lovely Sile Seoige at Aldi, the debonair Daithi O`Se at Lidl, the charming Marty Whelan giving it socks at the RTE Studio, Wexford hurlers Liam Ryan, Paul Morris and Conor MacDonald posing for photos at the Brian Walsh
Hurley Stand and the beautiful Mary Kennedy who has nostalgic memories of childhood summer holidays on the self same land with her Carlow cousins. The execution of the 2019 Ploughing Championships was superb, I have never witnessed such a massive Garda presence at an event and great credit is due to them and to the legions of stewards that populated the site. T h i s i s m o re t h a n a Ploughing Championship, this is a yearly festival that celebrates who we are and my sincere appreciation goes to Anna May McHugh and her marvellous organising committee for giving us an annual event on this scale that we can all participate in and be hugely proud of. – Maria Nolan
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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 He contributes a regular music and dance column to the Slaney News.
Declan taught ‘Ireland AM’ presenter Alan Hughes ‘the Slosh’ on live TV.
Hello and welcome to the October edition of the Slaney News. Lots happened, and lots to look forward to on the dancing scene in the southeast. The national Ploughing Championships which took place over three days in Fenagh (or just behind The Fighting Cocks pub, as we would be more familiar with) was a huge success, recording one of the high-
est attendances ever and all in the blistering sunshine! Dancing is featuring more and more every year and while walking about, every corner I turned seemed to have country music coming from somewhere. There was the main stage with music and dancing from 116pm each day and it was great to see both Tony, Theresa & The Stars and Joe Davitt and his
Band making their debut there. I got the chance to teach Ireland AM presenter Alan Hughes the Slosh on live TV with the help of my dancing buddies so we were all famous for a day! The Seamus Moore tent was another great spot for dancing and Mike Denver played regularly in the Aldi tent while Derek Ryan did the same in the Lidl tent. Fingers crossed it's back there again next year. This is the time of the year where a lot of promotors and singers hold dancing breaks in Spain and Portugal. A big group of our gang are sitting on the plane as I write this waiting to head off to Paul Claffey's week featuring Mike Denver, Derek Ryan, Michael English and many more. Declan Nerney, Nathan Carter, Jimmy Buckley and Patrick Feeney also have similar events and they all seem to book out so if it's something you are thinking about it's essential to book well in advance.
Not quite Spain or Portugal, but Joe Davitt is running a weekend in Blackpool next March for St. Patrick’s weekend so if you'd like a dancing break a bit closer to home, give Joe a call. I'm heading over to that one to do a bit of teaching. I'm also teaching at Des willoughby's weekend in the Ashdown Park Hotel Gorey. This is a very popular event so give the hotel, Des or myself a buzz if you need a ticket. Details for this are below. I have a new class in the Ashdown Park Gorey every Tuesday and also I'm starting in Ballygarrett on Monday 7th Oct. All classes are from 8-10pm. Bobby Jackman was telling me he is having a Halloween Dancing Break Wed 30th & Thurs 31st of Oct. with Michael Collins and Limelite. PARISH DAnCES: Friday 4th, Camross CC & Askamore Hall; Friday 11th, IFA, Enniscorthy; Sunday 13th, Oylegate CC & Rathanna Hall; Friday 18th, Marshalstown CC; Saturday 19th, Drumphea Hall; Friday 25th, Kiltealy CC. 15th woodford Dolmen Hotel, Carlow: Benefit Night for Ronald McDonald House, Our Lady's Hospital, Crumlin: Checkers / Michael Collins / John Molloy. BIg BAnDS: Ashdown Park Hotel, Gorey: Des Willoughby Weekend, 11-12th October: 11th Stuart Moyles, John Molloy, Jimmy Buckley; 12th Celtic Brothers, Lorraine Willoughby, Fergal Flaherty, Christopher King, Ciaran Rosney. The Rhu glenn Hotel, Slieverue: 12th Cliona Hagan; 27th John Glenn & The Mainliners. woodford Dolmen Hotel, Carlow: 18th John Glenn & The Mainliners.
1st-3rd November Country Music Weekend: 1st Gerry Guthrie / Patrick Feeney; 2nd Dominic & Barry Kirwan / Robert Mizzell; 3rd Declan Aungier (1-3). OuTDOOR / VInTAgE DAyS: 1 3 t h Te r r e n c e D u n n e ' s , Muskeagh, Tinahely; 20th Tommy Tutty's, Ballyfad, Gorey. nEw SOngS: Michael English - A Man Without Love. 1968 hit for Englebert Humperdink and a great Slosh song or lively Foxtrot. I love Michael's take on this. Waltz of a Lifetime. yet another great Slow Waltz song from
Michael, perfect tempo to dance to. Stuart Moyles - Ocean of the Free. Great Jiver or Quickstep. Robert Mizzell - Mama Knows. Quickstep or Jive to this one from Robert. Little Piece of Ireland. Very slow even for Foxtrot so sit back and listen. Derek Ryan & Cliona Hagan Only Getting Started. Pop type song suitable for Foxtrot. Seamus Moore - She Only Wants To Dance. A good lively song here from Seamus as quare as himself! Jive or Quickstep to this one. Well, that's all from me this month and I hope to see you all same time, same place, in the November edition of the Slaney News. n
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A Symphony of Horror
Prepare to have the ‘Bejaysus’ frightened out of you this Halloween at the Enniscorthy Halloween Festival as local drama group EDg perform Blood of Nosferatu at The Presentation Centre from 29th October to 2nd november at 8pm nightly. A daring and scaring drama by playwright Darryl Pickett of a 1922 German film adaptation of Bram Stoker’s Dracula. The central character, Thomas Harker, is sent by his e m p l o y e r s Wa l k e r a n d Halloman Solicitors, to Transylvania to deal with one of their clients, a Count Dracula. When Harker mentions his destination to locals in the Carpathian Mountains they immediately become frightened and try to dissuade him from continuing his journey by night to Castle Dracula, saying that there is a werewolf
on the prowl in the area! Need I utter another word???? This is a daring new slant on the Stoker tale of the most famous vampire of all – Darryl Pickett’s Dracula drips with wit, social conscience and brooding paranoia. No romantic swooning here, this is a horrific account of a corrupting force more terrifying than death. Requiring a cast of 16 and a modular unit set, this is an ambitious but very rewarding play. Book your tickets now at The Presentation Centre and don’t miss this most unusual production directed by Tom Reddy with acclaimed actor Ronan P Byrne as Dracula and a large local cast. This will have you on the edge of your seats or clinging to the person next to you in terror! We l l a f t e r a l l . . . i t i s Halloween! – Maria Nolan
The brand new Enniscorthy Halloween Festival will run from 25th - 31st October. It is a festival for Halloween lovers young and old. The Enniscorthy Halloween Festival’s programme will feature familyfriendly workshops such as Broom Making, Mask Painting and an interactive Trick’r ’Treating event at Enniscorthy Castle. Children can also get involved in the Family Zombie Fun Run where participants
of all ages dress as zombies and complete a 1km fun walk/run. The Festival will finish w i t h a Ta s t e We x f o r d Halloween Supper at Wilton Castle on Halloween night. Guests are invited to dress up and to enjoy traditional, seasonal fare as well as a series of ancient pagan tales. Tickets on sale now on www.tastewexford.ie Keep an eye on the Slaney News Facebook page for more information and updates. n
ENNISCORTHY LIBRARY EVENTS For information on all Enniscorthy Library events in October, see “Enniscorthy Library” on Facebook or contact Library 053-9236055.
This 15th and 16th november, Stagemad Theatre Company is bringing Howie The Rookie to The Presentation Centre, Enniscorthy. Starring Enniscorthy’s own Fintan Kelly, this production has been touring nationwide for
the last few months. Bringing it to his home town is a dream come true for Fintan. So go along and support one of the finest actors around. Tickets on sale now. Early booking advised at www.presentationcentre.ie n
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VIBES. PRESENTED BY WEXFORD ARTS CENTRE IN ASSOCIATION WITH JILTED GENERATIONS. FRIDAY OCTOBER 4TH AT 7PM. ENTRY €5, CARERS/P.A.s GO FREE! Dance and Live Art Night with DJs and VJs for adults with intellectual disabilities, families and friends. Evan Keville (CWCWE) will be working alongside DJ Ronan Buggy of Jilted Generations to create a memorable night of music and dance. Photographs of the event will be taken by Jack Hynes (CWCWE) under the mentorship of Michael Duggan Photography. Let your hair down, and have a fantastic night out!
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NUTTY SCIENTISTS PRESENT TERROR SCIENCE! OCTOBER 26TH AT 1PM. TICKETS €10. Did you know that science can be fun, thrilling and… scary? We invite you to dust off your capes, polish your pumpkins, don your scariest masks and join us in celebrating the Feast of Science Terror with the nutty professor of Nutty Scientists. Participate in dark experiments and frightening discoveries as you take a journey into the surprising world of fun, laughter, magic and science as you celebrate the most scientifically thrilling Halloween ever!
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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.
Broadcaster Dáithí Ó Sé and chef, Paul Flynn, with Maria Nolan at the recent National Ploughing Championships in Carlow.
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25 and counting!
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OCT ENTERTAINMENT
L-R: Daniel De Vita (Argentina), John Murphy, Austin Walkin’ Cane (USA), Ibar Carty, Johnny Lappin. Pic: Maria Nolan.
Pic; Maria Nolan
Enniscorthy has a history of long-running festivals with Strawberry Fair now in its 52nd year and Blackstairs Blues celebrating its 25th festival recently and getting bigger and better with every passing year. This year's Blues Festival was one of the best ever and got off to a tremendous start at Enniscorthy Library as the small but dedicated audience on Opening Night were treated to a fabulous selection of Delta Blues with Austin Walkin’ Cane all the way from Ohio, uSA, on his very first visit to Ireland. Member of the very hardworking Blues Committee, Ibar Carty, welcomed the very affable Austin who said that he was already impressed with Vinegar Hill and the town but as an amputee who had just damaged his good knee playing basketball with his kids before coming to Ireland it probably wasn’t the most suitable town to be in or as he put it ‘in a good town with a bad knee’ – a possible line in one of his next songs? Austin delivered raspy renditions of Love Runs Strong, One Heart Walkin, Sweet Tea & Bourbon and Do As your Mama Says Not As your Daddy Does – a song he says he stole from his 10-year-old son. Austin explained that his guitar was a National guitar National guitars were made by a company in the uS back in
1927/28 with an aluminium column acting as a speaker as the precursor to electric guitars. Such a lovely evening in the company of such a lovely talented man – I always like to attend on Opening Night at the Library as it gives you a chance to get to know the artist and really hear the lyrics of the songs and find out what inspired them and the stories behind them. The line-up around the town for the weekend was of an immensely high standard, both national and international, with one of the special highlights being Donal Gallagher speaking about his brother – the legendary Rory Gallagher – at Enniscorthy Castle. Apart from the wonderful jamming sessions in the pubs, it is fantastic to see the festival utilising the town's beautiful iconic buildings. It's been a summer of amazing festivals in Enniscorthy and the Blackstairs Blues was yet another featuring local artists like the BC Blues Band and Ain't Misbehavin along with Blues stars David King, Thomas Ford, the Jim Finn Quartet and the Miranda Rosenberg Trio and it's a tribute to the organising committee and long-standing sponsor, Heineken, for giving us the opportunity to witness top quality Blues on our own doorstep. Another summer success for Enniscorthy. – Maria Nolan
All venues are in Enniscorthy unless otherwise stated. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– SESSION AMERICANA. 3 Oct. Music. This Boston-based group's raucous live shows expertly blend vintage American roots music styles — from country to jazz to rock — in a rowdy but deft fashion. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– MELANIE O'REILLY & TRIO presents "Jazz on an Autumn Evening" 4 Oct. An exciting night of vocal jazz: Great American Songbook standards mixed with Melanie's own original Celtic Jazz sound. She is joined by her stellar trio, the highly acclaimed Kevin Lawlor - drums, Andrew Csibi - bass, Luke Howard - piano. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– LARRY KIRWAN. 5 Oct. Music. See page 20. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– HALCYON DAYS. 10 Oct. Drama. Starring Bryan Murray (Fair City, Irish RM and Bread) and Una Crawford (Fair City) and directed by Joe Devlin (In Search of Mr B by Brian McAvera and The Kiss by Jimmy Murphy). An evening of theatre that will charm you. Not to be missed! –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– REMI HARRIS DUO. 11 Oct. Music. Renowned guitarist Remi Harris will treat concert goers to a spectacular night of virtuoso guitar playing with influences from Jazz, Blues, Rock’n'Roll, Funk and World Music. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– VLADIMIR & ANTON - THE VIOLINISTS. 13 Oct. Music. An afternoon of songs and melodies including Que Sera Sera, Hungarian Dance No 5, Russia's Kalinka, Jewish dance Hava Nagila, Danny Boy, Those Were the Days and more. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– CAMROSS DRAMA GROUP PRESENTS 2 ONE ACT PLAYS. 17 Oct. "Last of the Last of the Mohican's " by Hugh Leonard. "Pity about Kitty" by Jimmie Chinn. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– WAGON WHEELS - A Short Film Premiere. 19 Oct. Wagon Wheels is a new documentary from filmmaker Terence White about traditional barrel top wagons in Co. Wexford. The film is funded by a Creative Ireland award through Wexford Co. Council. Light refreshments will be served. All welcome. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– WEXFORD DRAMA GROUP PRESENTS "SHUSH" BY ELAINE MURPHY. 23 Oct – 27 Oct. Five friends gather to celebrate the birthday of Breda who is in her late 50s, facing redundancy and the end of her marriage so she is in no mood for celebrations! There is alcohol, cake and presents, so whether she likes it or not there is going to be a party. A funny story with real emotions. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– THE BUSQUITOS. 24 Oct. Music. The Busquitos play a very catchy mix of catchy jazz dance tunes that will put a smile on everyone’s face! The fun they have playing rubs off on their audiences. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– BRIDGE DRAMA GROUP PRESENTS "THY WILL BE DONE" BY MICHAEL CAREY. 29 Oct – 2 Nov. Thy Will Be Done, a comedy drama, was penned by Michael Carey and is set in the West of Ireland in the late 1990s and is centred around two brothers who haven't spoken to each other in forty years. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Plus art exhibitions, workshops, classes, childen’s activities, etc. See www.wexfordartscentre.ie for details. Tel: 053-9123764.
HOLOHANS PUB THIS OCTOBER: Oct 11-13: Slaney Valley Bluegrass Festival. Sun 27th: The Gentlemen Callers. Mon 28th: Bandstand presents Upstairs/Downstairs Gig. Every Mon: Some Country from Wexford. Every Weds: Loose Arrangement (live classic rock and blues). Every Thurs: Fireside Session.
WLOS all set for season ahead
The new committee of Wexford Light Opera Society. Missing from the photo due to Wexford Festival Opera commitments is Colin Murphy.
Wexford Light Opera Society had a very successful AGM at the end of September and an exciting new committee is in place for the music season ahead centred around their forthcoming “Hits from the Musicals” show in Clayton Whites Hotel from 28-31 October, and their eagerly-
awaited production next Spring of the musical “Titanic” in the National Opera House. The new committee is: Chairman - Eric Hayes. Vice Chair - Joanne Kehoe. Secretary - Kee Nic Aogáin. Treasurer - Valerie Martin. PRO - Aoife Clancy Caulfield. Committee: Catherine Walsh,
Colin Murphy, Mag Gurhy, Antonia Close, Emma Kehoe and Jamie Collins. Aims Reps: Jamie Collins, Catherine Walsh and Marion Doyle. For details of the Information Night for “Titanic” and auditions, keep an eye on the Wexford Light Opera Society Facebook page. n
VIBES. Presented by Wexford Arts Centre in association with Jilted Generations. The Presentation Centre. 7pm. Entry €5, Carers/P.A.s go free! Sat 5 SOUTH EAST ROCK ‘N’ ROLL CLUB DANCE MARATHON AND RECORD HOP for 15 hours in IFA Centre, Millpark Road, Enniscorthy. See page 15. 8-28 SPIEGELTENT FESTIVAL. Wexford Town. See page 19. Fri 11 DON BAKER BAND. Courthouse Arts Centre, Tinahely, €24/22. 11-13 SLANEY VALLEY BLUEGRASS. Various venues, Enniscorthy. See ‘Slaney News’ Facebook page for updates. Sun 13 STRICTLY COME DANCING FOR SLANEY SEARCH AND RESCUE. Riverside Park Hotel. 18-Nov 3 WEXFORD FRINGE FEST. Wexford Town. www.wexfordfringe.ie 22–Nov 3 WEXFORD FESTIVAL OPERA. Wexford Town. www.wexfordopera.com Wed 23 MICHAEL ENGLISH. Riverside Park Hotel. 25-31 ENNISCORTHY HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL. Mon 28 STRICTLY COME DANCING FOR SLANEY SEARCH AND RESCUE. Riverside Park Hotel. 28-31 HITS FROM THE MUSICALS.Presented by Wexford Light Opera Society. Whites Hotel, Wexford Town. 29-Nov 2 BLOOD OF NOSFERATU. Presented by Enniscorthy Drama Group. The Presentation Centre. 8pm. Tickets €15. WEXFORD ARTS CENTRE: See details on this page. BINGO: Sunday Nights (except bank holidays) in Community Centre, Templeshannon, Enniscorthy, at 8.00pm. HOLOHAN’S PUB: See separate item on this page. THE LOCAL BAR: Live music every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. T. DOYLE’S PUB: Live music every Friday night. STAMPS PUB: Trad Music Friday nights. GREYHOUND RACING: Every Mon and Thurs. First Race 8pm. ST MICHAEL'S THEATRE, NEW ROSS: www.stmichaelsnewross.com NATIONAL OPERA HOUSE: www.nationaloperahouse.ie SOCIAL DANCING: Check out “Social Dancing in and around Wexford” on Facebook or text your name to 087 2723375 to receive the dates. Fri 4
It would be prudent to check all events locally with organisers and/or venues. Thanks to Joseph Doyle for his help with our comprehensive events guide. Please email your event details to slaneynews@gmail.com.
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Smokie
King Kong Company
Thurs 17 Oct 8pm €33
Thurs 24 Oct 10pm €22.50
Wexford Artists in the Round
Reginald D. Hunter
Jack Lukeman
Wed 9 Oct 8pm €15
Fri 18 Oct 7pm €28
Fri 25 Oct 7pm €27
Keith Barry
Prohibition Party
All Tvvins
Antarctic Explorer Tues 8 Oct 8pm €22
Unhinged Fri 11 Oct 9pm €35
Fri 18 Oct 10pm €37
Fri 25 Oct 10pm €24
Mick Flannery
Neil Delamere
The Two Johnnies
Sat 12 Oct 7pm €27
Sat 19 Oct 7pm €27
Sat 26 Oct 7pm €26
Hudson Taylor
The Coronas
Sat 12 Oct 10pm €25
Bosco Sun 13 Oct 12 noon €12
Wild Youth
Sat 19 Oct 10pm Sun 20 Oct 8pm €48
Sat 26 Oct 10pm €22
OTT Wrestling
Villagers
Sun 20 Oct 2pm €10/€15
Sun 27 Oct 8pm €30
Squeeze
Pierce Turner
Freak Fantastique
Sun 13 Oct 8pm €39
Tue 22 Oct 9pm €22
Sun 27 Oct 11pm €22
John Bishop
Jersey Boys
14/15 Oct 8pm €36
Wed 23 Oct 8pm €27
Wexford Male Voice Choir
Jools Holland
Sinead O’Connor
The Academic
Wed 16 Oct 8pm €60
Thurs 24 Oct 7pm €45
Mon 28 Oct 8pm €25
Mon 28 Oct 2pm €10
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Larry returns to his Wexford roots
The multi-talented Larry Kirwan will perform at wexford Arts Centre on Thursday October 5th at 8:30pm as part of his annual Irish Tour. He’ll be accompanied by two busloads of his American and Canadian fans. Kirwan was raised in nearby George’s Street and played his first gigs with The Johnny Reck Showband at the Arts Centre (then Wexford Town Hall). He performed with Pierce Turner in Turner & Kirwan of Wexford and Major Thinkers before forming the “riotous and controversial” Black 47. Black 47 played 2,500 gigs in 25 years with everyone from Neil young to Joe Strummer. The band released 16 albums,
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Wexford Fringe Now in its 67th year, Wexford Fringe is an annual openaccess arts festival which will run in parallel to Wexford
Wexford Chamber of Commerce Wexford Festival Fringe Launch in the Farmer’s Kitchen Hotel, 19th September. Left: Deputy Mayor Maura Bell launches the Festival Fringe. Above right: Karl Fitzpatrick, Vice President Wexford Chamber, with Ger Hore who will have his own show of pictures in Hore’s Photography Shop, South Main Street, during the Festival. Right: Katie O’Connor, Wexford Chamber with Majella Londra, Brendan Callery, Matalie Casey-Hynes of Oyster Lane Theatre Company. Below left: Artist Tina Fortune whose exhibition is in Whites Hotel and Dave Daly whose exhibition is in Wexford Wildfowl Reserve, Ardcavan. Below right: Artist Gene Ffrench (centre) whose exhibition will be in Sheridan’s, North Main Street, with Bernadette Herterich and Kathy Wright.
appeared on every major uS TV show, and its songs were heard in many movies. Kirwan is also a well regarded playwright and composer. His musical, Paradise Square, played Berkeley Rep in California for a 10-week sold-out run earlier this year and will open on Broadway in early 2020. His latest novel, Rockaway Blue, a mystery set in the years after 9/11, will be published by Cornell university Press in Spring 2020. He writes a bi-weekly column for The Irish Echo and is host of Celtic Crush on SiriusXM Satellite Radio. Kirwan will perform many Black 47 favorites and songs from his various musical theatre works. n
A cultural farewell for Liz
Above: Cllr Kathleen Codd-Nolan, Liz Hore, Michael Fortune and Aileen Lambert. Below: Ray Murphy (EHRS) makes a presentation to Liz Hore. Pics: Maria Nolan.
Opera Festival from Friday, 18th October to Sunday, 3rd November 2019. For details see: www.wexfordfringe.ie n
Those who gathered at Enniscorthy Castle on 20th September for Culture night were treated to a most informative, interesting and enthusiastic talk by Michael Fortune titled ‘what’s In A name’. Local folklore expert Michael spoke about the origins of our Irish and Wexford placenames and their close connection to our near neighbours in Wales and Brittany. Michael’s knowledge and passion for our Celtic, Viking and Norman heritage and language engaged the Castle audience who participated with lots of stories and anecdotes of their own. Chair of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council Kathleen Codd Nolan welcomed all to Culture Night and invited them to enjoy our history, heritage and culture in the surroundings of our beautiful Norman Castle saying, ‘We are so lucky to live in a town like Enniscorthy where history greets us on every street and around every corner.’ Kathleen said that she couldn’t let the occasion pass without paying tribute to outgoing Town Manager Liz Hore and thanking her for the wonderful contribution that she has made to the town over the past three years and wishing her well in her new position in the Economic & Tourism Section of Wexford County Council.
Members of Enniscorthy Historical Re-enactment Society with Liz Hore.
Presentations were made to Liz by Manager of the Castle Moira O’Gorman on behalf of Rory O’Connor and the Castle staff in appreciation of her dedication to all things Enniscorthy and in particular the Castle during her three-year tenure. ‘Liz has been an absolute pleasure to work with’ Moira said ‘and w i l l b e s o re l y m i s s e d i n Enniscorthy’. Chairman of Enniscorthy Historical Re-enactment Society Ray Murphy made a presentation to Liz on behalf of the group saying, ‘Liz Hore has been a wonderful friend and supporter of EHRS since taking over the reins as Town Manager in 2016 and we will all be very sorry to see her go but we very much hope that she will continue to keep Enniscorthy to the forefront in her new role.’ Liz, who was completely overwhelmed by the tributes and presentations, said that she
would be sorry to leave the town that she has grown to love and admire saying, ‘Enniscorthy has so much going for it, being an outsider I couldn’t believe the history that oozes from every street and the pride Enniscorthy people take in telling you all about their town. My first introduction to Enniscorthy was at the launch of the Wexford Literary Festival here at the Castle in 2016 and when I walked in that night it was love at first sight – I was totally blown away by the Castle and the whole town. One of my ancestors must have been on Vinegar Hill I feel such an affinity to it.’ Liz concluded by thanking the staff of the Castle and the reenactors for always being there for her, so much so that she often referred to EHRS as ‘my gang’. ‘Indeed, I cannot thank them enough, they are such a huge asset to Enniscorthy and
Co. Wexford and should be appreciated and utilised as such and I certainly intend to be calling on them going forward.’ Following Castle proceedings people adjourned to the nearby Athenaeum to enjoy further celebrations of Culture Night with Seamus Coleman and excellent Irish music, song and dance. – Maria Nolan
Moira O’Gorman, Castle Manager, makes a presentation to Liz Hore. Pic: Maria Nolan.
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CHRISTMAS IN SANTA’S ENNISCORTHY ENCHANTED
SANTA’S ENCHANTED CASTLE 70% BOOKED ALREADY!!!
It may only be the beginning of October but Santa’s Enchanted Castle is already taking Enniscorthy by storm as the incredible sell-out Santa experience prepares for the Christmas period. 70% of bookings will be checking into the Riverside Park Hotel and Treacys Hotel – both offering fantastic Santa Sleepover Packages and almost 500 room nights have been booked already. Enniscorthy will welcome up to 6,000 tourists into the town across November and December. This is fantastic news for local restaurants, bars, cafes and retailers who are preparing for a busy festive season both in Enniscorthy and across Co. Wexford. Families can look forward to the magical, interactive experience as they visit the newly-decorated Santa’s Enchanted Castle. Adventure through the Castle in the company of Santa’s Elves, a host of Disney characters and other special friends. Enjoy each of the breathtaking, themed rooms such as Toy Story, The Greatest Showman, The 100 Acre Wood where you can seek out Winnie
the Pooh and his friends. Visit the infamous Frozen Castle and gather snowflakes to weaken the Wicked Snow Queen. Be enthralled with the Lion King UV display while being entertained by the hilarious Timone and Pumba. Mrs Claus has an extra yummy surprise awaiting everyone in her Traditional Shop before your private family visit with Santa Claus. In Santa’s room, children (and parents) will look forward to chatting to the main man and his elves, as well as making sure that they’ve made the nice list, posing for a family photo with the Magic Mirror and receiving a special gift to take home. Book Online Now! To avoid missing out on this truly magical experience book your tickets today at: www.santasenchantedcastle.ie. Running from the 23rd November to 23rd December inclusive.
Sensitive Santa Tours Santa’s Enchanted Castle is also running Sensitive Santa tours on two exclusive dates, December 5th and 17th. These tours are carefully designed for children with sensory, physical and other developmental needs with a maximum of six children per group. Gentle characters, a trained SNA
and a private visit with Santa Claus, allows the children to enjoy the same magical Santa’s Enchanted Castle experience while their needs are supported, allowing them to grow in confidence throughout the tour. Price List: Off-peak Dates: Children (all ages) €15. Peak Dates: Children (all ages) €20. Big People: €10 including a delicious festive snack. A truly magical experience awaits you at Santa’s Enchanted Castle. CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHTS If you’re looking for a Christmas Party Night with a difference then look no further than a Party Night at Enniscorthy Greyhound Track – running on three Fridays in December – 6th, 13th and 20th. Contact the track on 053 9233172 for full details. CHRISTMAS MARKETS As always there will be lots of Christmas markets and fairs around Enniscorthy this December. One of the best is the market at Enniscorthy Vocational College with stalls available now for €20. Get in touch soon at 053-9234185 before they all out! n
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CASTLE Enniscorthy
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2 October 2019
Slaney Valley Bluegrass to hit town! The very successful Blackstairs Blues Festival may be over but another type of “Blue” music is on the way! A great weekend of Bluegrass is in store for music lovers in Enniscorthy and beyond. The Slaney Valley Bluegrass event takes place from 11-13th October at several venues throughout Enniscorthy. Performers will include Lonesome Dave Fisher (uSA), the legendary Niall Toner and the very popular local band Kiss My Grass. As we go to press more acts and gigs are being added so keep an eye on the “Slaney News” Facebook page where we’ll have updates over the coming days. n
Niall Toner
Joseph Doyle in a spot of bother recently in Enniscorthy!
be greatly appreciated and acknowledged. Also any business, club or organisation that wishes to place advertising in the venue on both nights of the competition should contact Alan (087-2617446). About the Competition itself: The competition is based on the popular TV show Strictly Come Dancing. Each couple will be given a sponsorship card and also must run their own mini fundraiser. The couple who raises the most money goes directly through to the final. This couple will not be
On a recent holiday to Marrakech I sought advice from a book reviewer friend of mine, Margaret Bonass Madden, on reading material for the trip and was delighted with her recommendation, the latest novel by popular Irish author Melissa Hill - The Summer Villa. Three single women from different countries and very different backgrounds arrive at Villa Dolce Vita on the fabulously picturesque Amalfi Coast for two weeks R&R under the Italian sun. The effortlessly elegant and well-heeled American Kim, the shy and retiring English Rose Colette and the rather wild and ostentatious Irish Annie strike up an immediate friendship as each appear to be seeking or escaping from something. In Italy each of them experiences a taste of 'the sweet life' before their holiday ends. Now years later Kim invites her two friends back to Italy for the launch of her luxury retreat at the revamped Villa Dolce Vita. Will the friendship between the three be rekindled? How has life changed for each of them since they last met? Find out how their time in Italy all those years ago changed their lives forever. Melissa Hill has produced yet another very enjoyable read with many twists and curves that keeps the reader turning pages and interested from beginning to end. Some might find the way she tells the Then and Now simultaneously a bit confusing at the beginning but I think once you get into it, it works particularly well. Melissa’s easy style makes this novel a good summer read, reading about exploits on the Amalfi Coast while you lounge at the beach or pool makes it all very real but it could also warm many a winter evening and bring back fond memories of sea, sand, sun and ‘the good life’ or ‘La Dolce Vita’. Beautifully illustrated cover, relaxed writing style, enjoyable tale of romance, love and friendship – pick it up – you won’t be disappointed. – Maria Nolan
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Strictly Come Dancing for Slaney Search & Rescue Alan O’Brien is running a Strictly Come Dancing competition to raise funds for Slaney Search & Rescue. His target for this fundraiser is €60,000. Slaney Search & Rescue is an essential and completely voluntary service within our community. Alan is approaching all businesses, clubs, organisations, religious groups and the general public to request that they make some form of contribution towards this fundraiser. Any contribution, no matter how small, would
Maria Nolan reviews ‘The Summer Villa’ by Melissa Hill.
revealed until the end of the heats. The couples started training on July 11th and have 13 weeks training in which they must learn two dances. They will then perform their dances on Sunday October 13th in the Riverside Park Hotel. A number of couples will be chosen to go through to the final which will be held two weeks later on Monday October 28th. The audience is given the opportunity at the heat to vote which dance the couples must learn for the final. Each night will consist of two parts, a show where the dancers perform and afterwards a social dance. n
The rebranding of Byrne’s Bookstore, Wexford town, as Eason, has been completed. A similar rebranding in Enniscorthy will be completed by mid-October.
DON BAKER BAND AT COURTHOUSE ARTS CENTRE, TINAHELY The Courthouse Arts Centre is very pleased to welcome back Don Baker and his band, on his Irish tour to launch his latest album, ‘Don Baker, The Blues Man’. Friday 11th October, 8.30pm, €24/€22. Born and bred in Dublin, Don Baker first learnt to play harmonica as a young lad in hospital recovering from a bout of TB. While convalescing, unable to go out like the other boys of his age, he immersed himself in The Blues and most especially The Blues Harmonica listening to the recordings Sonny Boy Williamson and Howlin’ Wolf. Fifty years on and Don is still immersed, still listening, still performing the songs of Blues legends as well as his own compositions. His songs have been recorded by scores of other artists including Sinead O’Connor, Charlie McCoy, Finbar Furey, Declan O’Rourke and Liam O’Maonlai. He has released fifteen albums and shared stages with Tom Jones, Sinead O’Connor and Van Morrison. Performing on stage, immersed in The Blues, is when Don (Bono’s favourite harmonica player) really comes to life. Don is first and foremost a true entertainer. n
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RECORD CROWDS EXPECTED FOR MEMORIAL VINTAGE AND CLASSIC CAR SHOW
First prize in the fabulous Gerard Murphy Memorial Vintage and Classic Car Show Draw is a 1999 Subaru impreza V5 (limited edition) 2 door coupe.
Enniscorthy will once again host the annual gerard Murphy Memorial Vintage and Classic Car Show on Sunday, October 6th, at the wexford Farmers Mart complex on the Old Dublin Road. now in its 9th year, the event is the largest of its kind in Ireland with over 700 vintage vehicles having been entered last year. This year an even greater number of entries is expected with as many as 1,000 vehicles likely to be on display. Organised annually by Brid Murphy and her husband, Pat, in support of suicide awareness and prevention, the Gerard Murphy Memorial Vintage and Classic Car Show has raised over €100,000 for this worthy cause since its inception and with the event now gaining international recognition there is every reason to expect that this year’s show will add considerably to that sum. Brid and Pat first got involved in this unique fundraising venture following the tragic and untimely death of their son, Gerard, and over the years they have given unsparingly of their time and efforts in promoting the event which now attracts vintage car enthusiasts from all over Continental Europe. While the focus, as always,
will be on vintage and classic cars, this year the show will feature VW as the iconic vehicle of the gathering, while also celebrating the 50th anniversary of the launch of the equally iconic Ford Capri. It is hoped the show will feature the biggest gathering of Ford Capris ever assembled in one place in Ireland and already entries from Ford Capri owners has exceeded all expectations. The 60th anniversary of the Mini car will also be a feature of this year’s show with Mini car enthusiasts expected to converge on Enniscorthy in large numbers for the day long event. The classic car show, however, is more than just an opportunity for owners to show and display their vintage and classic cars. It is a real family fun day out with free outdoor music, car accessory sales, food venues and lots, lots more. And patrons on the day will be able to avail of a super draw for two vintage cars. First prize in the fabulous draw is a 1999 Subaru impreza V5 (limited edition) 2 door coupe while the second prize is a 1986 Ford Capri 1.6, a real collector’s item. Tickets for the superdraw are presently on sale at just €10 each and will also be on sale throughout the day of the show.
The annual Gerard Murphy Memorial Vintage and Classic Car Show was initially intended to be a once-off event but because of its success in year one and because of Brid and Pat Murphy’s desire to promote suicide prevention and to raise awareness of the devastation a suicide brings in its wake, the Ferns couple and their family have dedicated a large portion of their lives over the past nine years to raising money, through the vintage car show, for this worthy cause. And, as preparations continue in advance of this year’s event on Sunday, October 6th, both Brid and Pat are fulsome in their praise of the many people who help them annually make the vintage day a resounding success. They are deeply indebted to any number of people, far too numerous to mention individually, but in particular they would like to acknowledge the assistance received from Power Plant Hire and Graham of the Gala Service Station on the Old Dublin Road without whose help it would be impossible to host an event of this magnitude. Several thousand people are expected in Enniscorthy for the event on October 6th, and last year’s entry of over 700
Wexford woman, Hallie (Hayley Marie), winner of the Golden Discs 'Golden Buzzer' in Kilkenny recently accompanied on guitar by Jonathan Hayes, Ballymurn. Hallie's prize includes recording time at the wonderful Orchard Recording Studio in Enniscorthy.
vehicles, ranging from cars and vintage lorries to motor cycles and heavy duty vehicles is, according to the pre-event entries received to date, certain to be exceeded by as many as 300 vehicle this year. This is due in so small measure to the work of Brid and Pat and their family and a small group of helpers who deserve the full support of the general public and not just vintage enthusiasts. Further information on the event can be obtained by contacting Brid Murphy on (087) 0909033. n
Second prize in the Draw is a 1986 Ford Capri 1.6, a real collector’s item.
A Salute to the Crooners at the Riverside Park Hotel It was my pleasure to attend at the Riverside Park Hotel recently for the enchanting audio-visual one-man show A Salute to the crooners with the talented singer Dave Lawlor. A beautiful trip down memory lane for many in the Riverside audience as the debonair Dave, with 30 years experience in the music industry, paid individual tributes to old favourites Andy williams, nat King Cole, Matt Monro, Perry Como, Tony Bennett, Englebert Humperdinck, Dean Martin, Elvis and Frank Sinatra. The Enniscorthy crowd needed little encouragement to sing along with timeless classics like Moon River, My Way, The Wonder of you, The Last Waltz, Please Release Me, New york, New york, Born Free, Quando Quando, Magic Moments, Amore, Strangers In the Night, Summer Wind and many, many more. Dave has an excellent, easy to listen to voice with a
Maria Nolan pictured at the recent ‘A Salute to the Crooners’ show in the Riverside Park Hotel, with the star performer in the show, Dave Lawlor.
great range perfectly suited to crooning and the stage set and design which included projected images of the artists on a large circular screen created the illusion of actually listening to them and contributed hugely to the enjoyment of the evening.
The production, which has taken two and a half years to perfect, is an appropriate tribute to some of the world’s most fabulous Crooners and an extremely enjoyable evening’s entertainment. – Maria Nolan
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First Day in School around Co. Wexford
Above: Piercestown Junior Infants First Day at school. Julie Sinnott’s class with School Principal Laura Walsh.
Food Extra
St John of God the Faythe School Junior Infants First Day at School L-R: Barry, Daniel (first day), Caira and Ryan Kehoe. Scoil Naomh Maodhog Ferns Class 1 on their First Day with Principal John Halford and teacher Theresa Shanahan.
Congratulations to ‘The Wilds’, Enniscorthy, on picking up yet another prestigious award – the ‘Just Ask’ Restaurant of the Year 2020, in the renowned Georgina Campbell Irish Food & Hospitality Awards 2020 in association with Bord Bia and presented by the celebrity chef Richard Corrigan. Paula Asple of ‘The Wilds’ says the management and staff are “unbelievably honoured to receive such a prestigious award, which recognises our hard work and commitment in supporting our local and Irish producers as much as possible on our menus. Thank you so much to Georgina and her team, and to our wonderful local producers and suppliers, and to our own hardworking and dedicated team.” n
St John of God the Faythe School Junior Infants First Day at School. Róisín and Rana Ozdemir.
Simon Nelson and Paula Asple of ‘The Wilds’ with their recent award.
St John of God the Faythe School Junior Infants First Day at School. Zoe Dobbs, Mason Dobbs-Murphy and Warren Murphy.
Scoil Naomh Maodhog Ferns: John Halford, Principal, and Catherine Maloney, teacher, with Ferns Class 2 on their First Day.
Tombrack National School First Day with Mrs Margaret Kelly, teacher.
St John of God the Faythe School Junior Infants First Day at School. Jennifer Ceane, Callum, Savannah and Gordon Simpson.
Blas na hÉireann, the Irish food awards, recently announced this year’s finalists and the list includes an impressive 16 food producers from County Wexford with 52 products in the finals, an increase on last year’s 49. Members of the Wexford Food Family will be very well represented at these prestigious awards which take place in Dingle on Saturday 5th October. Members through to the final are: Fancy Fungi Gourmet Mushrooms Irish Country Meats Kelly’s Bakery Killowen Farm Naturally Cordial O’Neills Dry Cure Bacon Regan Organic Farm Scúp Gelato Tara Hill Honey Tasty Parlour Wexford Home Preserves Wild About Zaeire Artisan Chocolates Zanna Cookhouse. Staffords Bakery and Sadies Cordial also made it through. The Wexford Food Family congratulates all the Co. Wexford finalists in this most prestigious of food competitions. n
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Is there a need for an army in Ireland?
Another interesting article by Glenbrien man, Eamonn Sheridan.
Over the centuries of occupation our forebears have risen against the British. Sometimes in well organised groups and at other times in small rag-tag disorganised cells. All of them with one purpose in mind... ”Get rid of the oppressor.” Following the signing of the treaty with Britian in 1921, which was brought about by a small bunch of men and women with no military training and very little in the way of weapons, the first regular army was formed. It was known as ‘The Free State Army’, and later as ‘The Irish Volunteers’. The oath taken by its members included the words, “I will be faithful to Ireland and loyal to the constitution.” The constitution called for a thirtytwo county Republic. Taoiseach Sean Lemass (one of the heroes of 1916) stated, “Historically and geographically the Six Northern Counties that remained occupied by the British rightly belonged in the Republic.” Let’s fast forward now to the year 1969 and the outbreak of the ‘Troubles in the North.’ Following the attacks upon our fellow citizens by so-called Loyalists and their henchmen the R.U.C. and ‘B’ Specials, during peaceful demonstrations, our Taoiseach Jack Lynch stated on the television evening news that, “We will not stand by and witness our citizens being attacked in the streets.” As the conflict gained momentum and the killing of unarmed, innocent civilians continued, he was put under severe pressure by certain members of his cabinet to take decisive action. So it was decided to involve the army. This caused panic at army headquarters. Senior officers pleaded for a meeting with the Taoiseach and his cabinet.
they ever be involved in a conflict. Notice I said, ‘Hide behind.’ It means the Reserve would be thrown into the frontline while the cowards hide in the rear. So, do we need an army? The answer has to be an emphatic yes! Otherwise there would be mayhem and anarchy. What we don’t need however, is a body of men and women who are unfit and unable to respond to critical situations especially those involving our own citizens. Neither do we need an army that is resentful because they are so badly paid that they have to apply for Family income Supplement. Or sleep in their cars outside the barracks because they can’t afford the petrol to drive home and back. Why aren’t they allowed to sleep in the barracks and get a proper rest before going on duty? I would be very wary of a soldier who is tired and fed up and carrying a loaded weapon. We have abandoned the nationalists in the North by changing our constitution and allowing the Brit’s to have their own little country. We need an army that is well paid, well fed and ready for action at a moment’s notice. That day might come yet again. More and more lately I hear older men saying “We need another bloody revolution.” Can you blame them when we witness our politicians awarding themselves large increases in salary and giving pensioners a measly €5. Or telling the army, the nurses, the carers etc. that there is no money to bring their wages back to what they were being paid before the crash...which was caused by the politicians in the first place. Do we need an army? Do we need nurses? Do we need Gardaí? You tell me. – Eamonn Sheridan n
What they had to say shocked not only the politicians, but some Reserve officers such as myself. The government were informed that of the 11,000 regular troops only 3,000 or so were fit for combat. There wasn’t sufficient transport, so they said, and neither were there sufficient weapons to conduct a campaign. In actual fact, not only did each regular soldier have a weapon assigned to him, but each member of the Reserve also had a weapon against his name whether it was a rifle, sub-machine gun or light machine gun not to mention mortars and artillery. The outcome was, Medics were sent to the border to set up aid posts under canvas to offer help to those civilians fleeing terror, and a detachment of the troops was sent to Gormanston Camp in Co. Meath to prepare the billets to house refugees. The 30,000 men serving in the Reserve (FCA) were not even considered because, it was said, the economy would be ruined if they had to leave their jobs. So what happened to the “Army” that was supposed to defend the citizens? And why have an army that isn’t capable of carrying out the purpose for which it was set up? At the very least the Chief and all of his senior staff should’ve been sacked, in my opinion. Another of the arguments put forward for not using the Reserve was: ‘They were not sufficiently trained.’ Now consider this, a regular ‘ Tr a i n i n g O f f i c e r ’ w a s assigned to each FCA unit for which he received extra pay. So if the Reserve wasn’t sufficiently trained who was at fault? And what of the men in the Reserve, were they untrained? Well I for one gave a demonstration of
unarmed combat to officers and men alike in Gormanston Camp in 1966. The senior officers present were blown away by my demonstrating how to disarm a man with a cocked pistol at my back. We also had some of the best shots in the country – proof of which can be found in the records of the ‘All Army Shooting Competitions’. General Michael Collins, the first Chief of Staff of the Army, would’ve turned in his grave.
uniform. I was later to discover that many of the FCA officers were in fact civil servants and if they were promoted in the Force they were then entitled to be promoted in whatever branch of the civil service they worked in. There was also a cosy arrangement between these and regular officers who were retiring. The regular officer could apply for a job in the civil service and the reserve officers would help him if they were members of
Do we need an army?
I happened to be in Belfast on business when the Falls Road erupted in ’69. I stood at the bottom of Sandy Row watching the ‘Loyalists’ erecting a barricade while the rattle of machine-gun fire could be heard in the background. I stayed until things quietened down and on the Saturday morning drove back to Dublin and straight to the barracks. The military policeman on duty at the gate looked surprised and asked why I was there. “Isn’t there a call-up,” I asked. “No sir, shure everyone has gone home for the weekend,” he replied. I left disgusted and decided to resign my commission. My commanding officer described the regular army as civil servants in
the interview board, or by informing the interview board of his good character etc. Some regular officers ran a private business while serving. I knew of one senior officer who owned a hotel and h a d h i s o w n v i n e y a rd . Another ran a security company and employed some of the serving soldiers as security guards. So why would anyone want to go to war? It should also be noted that during the time that I served the most senior officers were political appointees. A cosy arrangement one might say. I wonder if the same applies today? To be fair, it should be said that some of the regular officer corps were very unhappy at the lack of action
taken to alleviate the suffering of innocent civilians in the North. I was told that the commander of our troops serving in Cyprus had them ready to fly home and when he was told to ‘stand down’ he threw his cap on the ground and kicked it around like a football. Many of the lower ranks at home and abroad were willing to do whatever was necessary but they needed to be ordered into action. That order never came. Now-a-days things are different. The army is fit and has to some extent redeemed itself by the service it has given to the United Nations. In particular I admire and respect the officers and men who served in the Congo especially those who were at Jadoville and Niemba. The Congo service was at a time previous to the ‘Troubles.’ Where were those men when they were needed one might ask? And I’ll tell you. The heroes of Jadotville were branded as cowards because they surrendered after they had run out of ammunition, food and water. The high ranking officers who stayed at home and were never in any action apart from that conducted on a sand-table were the ones who wielded the branding iron. One man survived the Niemba massacre and he was branded a coward. God help us if the same attitude applies today. Before I finish, let me point out that referring to the reservists as “Sandbags” (which is what the regulars do with derision) is nothing short of disgraceful. For those who don’t understand the term, it means that the regulars will use the bodies of the reservists as sandbags to hide behind should
Mike Murphy Road Race, Ferns, 7th Sept 2019
Richie Murphy and Tommy McElwaine.
Annie and Belinda Kehoe.
Helen Clare and Bill Donnelly.
Sharon Cloney and Fiona Kehoe.
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2 October 2019
Getting the sunshine vitamin all year
Food and golf in Co. Wexford – a wonderful combination
By Oonagh Trehin BSc MSc ANUTR
Taste Wexford Golf Experience kicks off the Taste the Island events in Co. Wexford The sold-out Taste Wexford Golf Experience ran from 8th 12th September 2019 with 100 golfers from all over Ireland and the UK experiencing the best Wexford has to offer on stunning fairways while celebrating the county’s incredible food and drink culture. This event is the first of Taste Wexford’s calendar of events and experiences created f o r t h e F a i l t e I re l a n d International Taste the Island campaign. Club Choice Ireland, a Wexford owned and operated company and one of Ireland’s leading golf operators, was delighted to partner with Taste Wexford for this event which is now in its 5th year. “This event is a showcase of what Wexford has to offer in terms of golf, food and hospitality. The feedback has been nothing but positive and to just put the event into numbers, we had over 100 visitors, generating 350 bed nights and a tourism spend of upwards of €100,000 in the local economy,” said Tiernan Byrne, Club Choice Ireland. #TasteWexford is the experiential side of Wexford’s food and drink offering, stemming from the rich culinary heritage of Wexford, known as the Model County for its exceptional farming and food culture. Visitors from all over enjoyed fantastic accommodation at the award-winning Clayton Whites Hotel, exceptional golf across
Oonagh Trehin is a registered associate nutritionist (ANutr) from Co. Wexford. She studied nutrition for four years at Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh, and received a BSc Nutrition in 2016. In November 2017, she graduated from an MSc in Public Health at the University of Sunderland. Her passion for nutrition and science led her to set up Little O Nutrition which offers an evidence-based, judgementfree, friendly service. Oonagh will be contributing a regular column to the Slaney News.
Vitamin D, often referred to as the sunshine vitamin, plays a vital role in our health. Vitamin D serves a primary role in bone health, as it is necessary for the effective absorption of calcium. Without sufficient calcium absorption, bones are not strong and dense. Having low bone density increases our risk of osteoporosis in later life, as well as increasing our risk of poor mobility and fractures. There is also growing evidence that vitamin D plays a role in our immune system and helping our bodies fight off illness. Our main source of vitamin D during the summer months is sunshine, but as the days shorten and become grey, we
have to find an alternative source. Food sources of vitamin D are limited and not consumed in large amounts; therefore we are advised to take a vitamin D supplement from October to May every year. Here is everything you need to know about supplementing: ➤ Choose a supplement that contains 10-25 micrograms of vitamin D (400-1000iu). ➤ If you choose a tablet form, take with or after a meal. Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin so it will be more effectively absorbed. ➤ If you choose a spray form, you do not need to take it alongside food as it is absorbed directly into the
Vitamin D – the sunshine vitamin
bloodstream. If you have trouble remembering to take tablets with meals, I recommend the spray! ➤ Any brand will do – choose based on value and personal preference. ➤ If you already take a multivitamin, you may already be taking enough vitamin D. Some manufacturers have started adding vitamin D to multivitamins, so there may be no need to buy another supplement. For more advice on health and nutrition, follow @littleonutrition on social media or at www.littleonutrition.com. To arrange a session with Oonagh call 083-3260216 or email littleonutrition@gmail.com n
Bean and Goose chocolate workshops Bean and Goose Chocolate is hosting a series of workshops this October with Taste the Island, a Fáilte Ireland initiative. These workshops will be hands-on events where you will learn how to create chocolate truffles or bars and the flavours behind the brand. All workshops take place in Gonzaga House, Upper Wafer Street, Enniscorthy (beside the Hope Cancer Support Centre). Details of the four events are below. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– WORkSHOp 1 Chocolate Tasting & Food pairing Workshop Thursday, 3 Oct, 7:00–8:00pm. Description: Food pairing and tasting (adults). 1 hour €25PP. Taste the world of single origin chocolate and learn how to pair chocolate with different food from cheese, fruit, coffee and tea to create your own dessert table. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– WORkSHOp 2 Children's Chocolate Making Workshop Saturday, 12 Oct, 10:00 – 11:00am. Description: Chocolate cookie making workshop (5-12 age). 1 hour €15 PP. Up to 10 guests
per class. For the junior chocolate lover, a fun, hands-on workshop learning how to make cookies using amazing chocolate. Each junior chocolate lover gets to take home their cookie creations. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– WORkSHOp 3 Chocolate Truffle Making Workshop Saturday, 19 Oct, 10:00 – 11:30am. Description: Chocolate truffle making workshop 1.5 hours. €50 PP (adults, suitable for 1418 age if with an adult). Max 10 guests per class – hands on. Why chocolate truffles taste better using natural ingredients. Chocolate truffle making demo and recipe ideas. Rolling and creating your own chocolate truffles. Relax with a cup of hot
chocolate or cold chocolate drink. Packing own truffles to take home. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– WORkSHOp 4 Chocolate Tempering & Bar Making Workshop Saturday, 26 Oct, 10am– 12pm. Description: Learn the traditional art of hand-making chocolate on marble slabs (adults, suitable for 14-18 age if with an adult). Max 10 guests per class – hands on. In this workshop you will learn how to make your own chocolate bars by using a technique known as hand-tempering. This technique involves using marble slabs to temper small batches of chocolate. It is fun, fascinating, challenging, messy and very therapeutic. Introduction to tempering chocolate. Demo of how to hand-temper chocolate. Making, moulding and topping your own chocolate bar. Relax with a cup of hot chocolate or cold chocolate drink. Foiling and hand-wrapping your own chocolate bar creation to take home. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– For more information please get in touch with: hello@beanandgoose.ie. Tel: 086-1857558. n
Above: L-R: Billy Byrne (Tourism Officer, Wexford Co. Co.), Billy Byrne & Larry Byrne (Club Choice), Jean O Connell (O Connell Marketing Ltd).
three of Wexford’s stunning courses: Wexford Golf Club, Bunclody Golf & Fishing Club and Rosslare Golf Links – all carefully selected by Club Choice Ireland. Everyone loved the Taste Wexford style dine-around experience where they enjoyed the acclaimed restaurants: The Yard, Cistín Eile and Greenacres, menus prepared by local chefs who celebrate local Wexford food producers. The event finished with a Gala Awards Dinner in Clayton Whites Hotel and presentation of stunning Taste Wexford Hampers and gifts to the winners. Some of the local Taste Wexford food and drink producers involved include: Wild About, Jackford Gin, Bean & Goose Chocolate, Clever Man Craft Beer, Wexford Home Preserves, Naturally Cordial and Our Back Garden. Taste the Island is an allisland food and drink initia-
tive which showcases our worldclass food and drink culture, by providing visitors with access to authentic food and drink experiences and high-quality local ingredients. This 12-week international campaign takes place in September, October and November to extend the tourism season. County Wexford is at the forefront of the international campaign and Taste Wexford has created some incredible events and experiences for Taste the Island such as: The Dark Shadow Supper Club at Loftus Hall, Sea & Soil Tour with Gallivanting Tours and a Halloween Supper at Wilton Castle. Other Taste the Island unique events include Sunset Experience at Hook Lighthouse and a Honey Festival at Johnstown Castle. Full details of all events and tickets available on www.tastewexford.ie n
L-R: The Winners were Derek Kelly, Martin O’Driscoll, Pa Morrisey and John Galvin with Jean O Connell on far left and Tiernan Byrne from Club Choice on the far right.
Sara Doran from Wexford Food Family presents Wheelock’s Cafe owner Margaret Wheelock with her 2019 ‘Eat Wexford’ plaque. The Cafe at Wheelocks is proud to be an Official Supporter of the Wexford Food Family. –––––––––––––––––––––––– The date has been set for the Wexford Food Family AGM. It’s Tuesday 26th November 2019 with the venue to be confirmed. The Food Family is looking forward to welcoming all its members to this important event.
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COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT SCHEME Wexford County Council has vacancies in the following areas of our Community Employment Scheme: Job Description Environmental Workers – 2 positions Environmental Worker – 1 position
Location Gorey
Environmental Workers – 2 positions
Courtown, Gorey Duncannon
Environmental Worker – 1 position
New Ross
Duties to include: General maintenance, cleaning and planting etc. To apply for these positions and for further information please contact: Bernie Lennon, CE Scheme Supervisor, Wexford County Council at 087 6575743 during office hours 9a.m – 5p.m. or email: bernie.lennon@wexfordcoco.ie regarding Gorey and Courtown, Gorey positions. Sean O’Neill, CE Scheme Supervisor, Wexford County Council at 086 9478001, during office hours 9a.m – 5p.m. or email sean.oneill@wexfordcoco.ie regarding Duncannon and New Ross positions. The closing date for applications is 4.00pm Tuesday, 15th October, 2019. Please note that persons applying for this position must satisfy the Department of Social Protection criteria to participate in the Community Employment Scheme. Wexford County Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
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INVITES APPLICANTS FOR THE FOLLOWING POST: Temporary Executive Quantity Surveyor (3 Year Contract) Selection for all posts will be by means of interview and candidates may be shortlisted based on applications submitted. Panels may be formed from which future vacancies may be filled. Candidate Information Booklet and Application Forms are available from: Customer Service (Block F), Wexford County Council, Carricklawn, Wexford. Phone 053 919 6000 or visit our website at www.wexfordcoco.ie Please note all applications for the above posts must be Typed and submitted by Email only to recruitment@wexfordcoco.ie Printed hard copies will NOT be accepted for the above posts. Closing date for receipt of completed application forms for all posts is: 5.00pm on Thursday 10th October 2019. Wexford County Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
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INVITES APPLICANTS FOR THE FOLLOWING POST: Clerk of Works Selection for all posts will be by means of interview and candidates may be shortlisted based on applications submitted. Panels may be formed from which future vacancies may be filled.
SAFEGUARDING COURSES 2019 COURSE
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Safeguarding 1 Basic Awareness Course
Weds 9th Oct Places Limited
7.00pm – 10.00pm
Maldron Hotel Wexford
€20
Safeguarding 2 Children’s Officer Course
Weds 23rd Oct Places Limited
7.00pm – 10.00pm
Astro Active Enniscorthy
€20
Safeguarding 1 Basic Awareness Course
Mon 4th Nov Places Limited
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Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy
€20
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Pre-payment is essential for courses to proceed Contact office on 053 919 6557or e-mail sports.active@wexfordcoco.ie Note: - Bookings can be made online – https://pay.easypaymentsplus.com/feepay1.aspx?id=179 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
National Fire Safety Week 7th to 14th October 2019
“SAFER TOGETHER” This year the main theme is ‘Safer Together’, we are not only encouraging people to have smoke alarms and test them, we also want to encourage the wider community to look out for each other – especially those most vulnerable and at risk. We can all be ‘Safer Together’. Throughout the week we will be arranging events and promoting fire safety on our website and on social media. In addition, throughout the year Wexford County Fire Service operate a Community Fire Safety programme, offering the following FREE services… 1. Fire safety in the home presentations to community groups. Two local firefighters will attend your community group meeting and deliver, FREE of charge, an excellent photo based presentation on fire safety in the home. This is a valuable and focussed presentation delivered by the people who are actually attending the fires. 2. Fire safety stand at an event. We can arrange a FREE fire safety stand (manned by firefighters) at a community event you may be organising. This could be anything from a small community street fest to a large agri. show. We are always happy to maintain a presence and promote fire safety. 3. Home fire safety checks / smoke alarms installations. If you are over 65 and live in a remote area of the county you may be eligible for a FREE home fire safety check and / or smoke alarm installation. Again this is delivered by local firefighters in uniform driving a marked fire service vehicle bearing identification and by appointment only. 4. Visit to the local fire station. Community groups (school-going age all the way up to senior citizens) are welcome to apply for a FREE tour of their local fire station by their local fire-fighters. Limited numbers may apply. Please visit Fire Services section of Wexford County Council’s Website and complete the online form for access to these FREE services under the heading Community Fire Safety.
Qualifications, application forms and further particulars for all posts are available from: Customer Service (Block F), Wexford County Council, Carricklawn, Wexford. Phone 053 919 6000 or visit our website at www.wexfordcoco.ie Closing date for receipt of completed application forms for all posts is: 5.00pm on Thursday 10th October 2019.
There are a few simple things you can do to protect yourself and those you love safe from fire. Let's STOP fire together:-
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O is for Obvious dangers, Never overload sockets. Care with burning candles. Always store Laptops and electronic devices (especially when charging) on hard surfaces and not positioned on beds or couches.
‘TREES FOR WEXFORD’ CAMPAIGN 2019 Applications are now being sought for Wexford County Council’s ‘Trees for Wexford Campaign’. If you are a voluntary community group, residents association or school and interested in receiving free trees, an application form can be submitted by logging onto www.wexfordcoco.ie/trees Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday October 25th 2019. If you require further information regarding this scheme, please do not hesitate to contact the Environment Section at (053) 9196684.
Street Lights Broken? Report on www.deadsureapp.com
S is for Smoke alarms, Ensure at least one smoke alarm installed on every floor level of your home. T is for Testing smoke alarms weekly, Test your smoke alarms weekly, or ask someone to check them for you.
P is for Plan your escape, Keep access routes clear and have your keys if necessary at the ready. In the event of fire dial 112 or 999, ask for the Fire Brigade, give exact details of the location of the fire and if there is anyone in the house, remain calm and listen to the operator and answer any questions they ask. Further Information in Relation to Fire Safety is available at: www.firesafetyweek.ie and on the Wexford County Council’s website at the Fire Services section at www.wexfordcoco.ie/emergency-services/fire-services
Outside office hours call: 1890 666 777 Register on www.mapalerter.com for free text and email alerts about service disruptions in your locality
Planning app. lists available at www.wexfordcoco.ie/planning
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Baker Tilly expansion
Monart to open this month in UK
L-R: Michael Pomeroy, Marie Barr, Neil Hughes, Alma O’Brien.
Monart Destination Spa’s new home in the UK: Poundbury, Prince Charles' model village in Dorset.
The Duchy of Cornwall, the estate of HRH The prince of Wales, is set to welcome one of the world’s leading spa operators to its prestigious development in poundbury. Monart Spa – poundbury, will be a luxury day spa in the heart of the Dorset development. Due to launch later this month, the state-of-the-art day spa is the first UK venture for multi-award-winning Monart Destination Spa, which has been frequently named as ‘one of the top 10 spas in the world,’ for its retreat near Enniscorthy.
‘We are thrilled and honoured to be working in partnership with the Duchy of Cornwall and C.G. Fry and Son on the development of Monart Spa – Poundbury. Monart is all about bringing health and wellbeing to the community, offering a sanctuary to de-stress and forget about the pressures of everyday life. Our guests can treat themselves to half and full day packages of spa treatments delivered by our expert therapists, as well as a world class thermal suite including caldarium, sauna, salt grotto, infrared pro cabin,
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aroma steam rooms and stunning hydrotherapy pool. Wi t h n o m e m b e r s h i p required, we offer guests a rejuvenating and therapeutic retreat from the hustle and bustle of modern life,’ said Liam Anthony Griffin, D i re c t o r, M o n a r t S p a – Poundbury. The launch of Monart Spa marks a significant milestone in the Duchy’s investment in Poundbury and a key highlight for its luxury apartments at the Royal Pavilion in Queen Mother Square, the central hub and heart of Poundbury. n
Leading international audit, tax, restructuring and EIIS firm, Baker Tilly, with its strong Enniscorthy connections, has announced a merger with Barr pomeroy, a Dublin based tax, audit and accountancy practice founded by Marie Barr and Michael pomeroy in 1989. The news of the merger comes less than a year after the global, unified rebranding of all member firms of the Baker Tilly International network. Enniscorthy’s Neil Hughes, Managing Partner Baker Tilly, said: “Following our joining Baker Tilly International in 2016, we have used the past three years to strengthen the
Lots on offer from Wexford’s L.E.O.
Baker Tilly brand in the Irish market, focusing on our vision to be the leading firm of trusted business advisors to mid-sized owner manager, entrepreneurial and family owned businesses. We believe Barr Pomeroy is an excellent fit for our mediumterm growth strategy, taking into account their quality client base, private client focus and industry recognised expertise.” Alma O’Brien, Head of Tax at Baker Tilly, will be joined by Marie Barr in the fast-growing Baker Tilly tax department, adding to the firm’s restructuring and EIIS expertise. Marie Barr said: “We are excited to join Baker Tilly at
this time as the move provides great opportunities for our clients and staff, providing access to even stronger expertise domestically and a huge network of specialists internationally at such a crucial time, as the economy readies itself for Brexit.” The merger increases staff numbers in Baker Tilly on the island of Ireland to over 130 across its offices in Dublin, Enniscorthy and the network member firm in Belfast. Baker Tilly is an independent member of Baker Tilly International, which is a Top Ten network of independent accounting firms globally. n
Karl does it again!
Enniscorthy’s Karl Cullen (left) is becoming a regular on TV due to his amazing work with fitted furniture. Our photo shows Karl with architect Dermot Bannon on “Room to Improve” .
The Local Enterprise Office at Wexford County Council is always actively promoting enterprise in Co. Wexford. Check out their website: www.localenterprise.ie/Wexford or email: info@leo.wexfordcoco.ie or tel: 053 919 6020 for full details on all their courses, clinics, workshops etc.
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Room to Improve – the popular TV show returned on 8th September featuring the work of karl Cullen Fitted Furniture which is based just outside
Enniscorthy on the road to kiltealy. The project was in Athgarvan, Co. kildare, where karl fitted the impressive kitchen and utility room. n
Systems & Standards Services Systems & Standards Services is a new service provider established in Enniscorthy which will serve users across the South East. The company is headed by Eamonn Doyle, Esmonde Road, Enniscorthy, who has over 20 years experience in Quality Assurance. The new company will offer Quality Assurance Services to would-be clients
and will help any business build a Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety Management System or a fully integrated system with all three. The Company can also help any business achieve the International Quality Standards required in their sector, from ISO-9001 to FEMAS. Systems & Standards
Services will work on one-off projects or long-term monthly part-time contracts. If you need a Quality Department but can’t afford one full time, the new company offers part-time support services which will meet all your Quality Management and Quality Standards needs. Check out: www.systemstandardservices.com n
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LEADER Programme 2014-2020 Enterprise Grants Available Up to €200,000 in grant aid available for the development of NEW and EXISTING niche businesses in the following sectors: General Enterprise – Rural Tourism – Artisan Food & Beverage – Farm Diversification – Craft Sector – Renewable Energy
GRANT AID RATES & SUPPORTS: Grant Aid % Up to Maximum
Maximum Grant
Minimum Grant
Capital & Marketing
50%
€200,000
€1,250
Analysis & Development
75%
€30,000
€1,250
Training
100%
€200,000
€1,250
For more information on eligibility please contact Wexford Local Development: ENNISCORTHY & NEW ROSS DISTRICT Contact: Helena Dempsey 053 91 55800 hdempsey@wld.ie
WEXFORD & GOREY DISTRICT Contact: Tom Bermingham 053 91 55800 tbermingham@wld.ie
VET DIARY FOR OCTOBER
with the Moyne Veterinary Hospital This month, Joe Kavanagh looks at various changes inside and outside the Moyne Veterinary Hospital
It’s the beginning of October and nature is starting to prepare for the oncoming winter. Trees shedding their leaves, storms, days of heavy rain, and the evenings closing in. Like all seasons it’s another cycle of change. Here in the Moyne Vet Hospital it’s been a time of change also. One of our small-animal vets finished up with us recently – Marcel Hanley. She was with us for about two and a half years and was a great and valued member of the team. She's headed to another small-animal hospital in Dublin and we wish her well in her young and blossoming career. Marie Neville, our veterinary nurse, has been offered a teaching job and is opening up to a whole new career in nursing care and we wish her well on her chosen path too .You might still see Marie about as she's still helping us out part-time for the minute. It's an exciting time for them both and I hope their new ventures are fruitful and rewarding for Marcel and Marie. So as one door closes another door opens... our new vet is Celine and she hails from Scotland. She has worked in mixed practice in Scotland for the last few years and has quite a bit of small-animal experience and is a very competent surgeon. We are delighted to welcome her onboard the team and she is already fitting in really well with the staff and clients alike. Kate Tobin, our other veterinary nurse, has become our head nurse now and brings her bubbly, good nature to everything she does. So, as in nature, everything changes. We often tend to resist change but change is inevitable and so we embrace change and welcome in a whole new array of skillsets to add to our own. Seasonal reminders: Because it’s still very mild, fleas are still showing up... well I'm finding them on my dogs!!! and so it’s probably worth giving them another treatment before winter. We have a range of both conventional and natural remedies. Thanks again for your continued support to the practice. n
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Many thanksto Ollie Kehoe, now residing in London, who got in touch to name the Enniscorthy Rugby Club 1970s team, led by captain Clive Allen (R.I.P.), which featured in last month’s issue.
If a picture tells a thousand words… Ibar Carty chronicles the 20th century in Enniscorthy & beyond...
The team was (back row L-R): Roy Tierney, Nick O’Donnell decd, David Coppen, Jack Doyle, Joss Gahan decd, Mick Deegan decd, Tim O’Neill decd, Nigel Foxton decd. Seated John Joe Healy, Michael Murphy, Ollie Kehoe, Clive Allen (Captain) decd, Paul McCrea, Victor Conlon, Paddy Dunne.
Ibar Carty has opened up his vast photo archives to the Slaney News. In this 98th of a series, Ibar shares two photos from 50 year ago. If you can supply the names of any of the people featured in these photos, Ibar and the Slaney News would be delighted to hear from you. For our convenience we would ask you to email the names to: slaneynews@gmail.com. Thank you.
Those on the left of the team include Martin Kehoe and Alfie Walsh and Alfie’s children including the late John. Brian Fortune is the official on the right and the boy in front of him is Mussie McCrea. The photo was taken in the Showgrounds in Feb 1972, the match was a Cup game against Edenderry. Enniscorthy lost 3-6, Tim O’Neill kicked the Enniscorthy score.
Photos by P.A. Crane. Copyright © Ibar Carty. Above: Mother General of Loreto Convent visits Enniscorthy in 1969. Left: Bennett’s Hotel presentation in 1969.
Ibar Carty can provide high quality prints of all photos in his series to date. Simply ring Ibar on 087-6729969 or email: ibar_carty@yahoo.ie or call into his premises on Castle Street (beside Athenaeum) and if you mention the Slaney News he’ll give you 20% OFF the price! DON’T FORGET: IBAR SPECIALISES IN RECOPYING AND RESTORING OLD PHOTOS. CALL IN ANY TIME FOR MORE INFORMATION
Living histor y in Ballyduff
Members of Enniscorthy Historical Re-enactment Society and re-enactors from Kilkenny at Ar mBreacha – the nostalgic House of Stories at Ballyduff, Camolin. All Pics: Maria Nolan.
As part of its annual summer festival, Enniscorthy Historical Re-enactment Society performed a re-enactment from the Black & Tan war at Ar mBreacha – the nostalgic House of Stories at Ballyduff, Camolin. Members of EHRS were
joined by re-enactors from Kilkenny who acted out a scene that could have taken place anywhere in the country during the Tan War as it was known or War of Independence 1919 - 1921 when the Royal Irish Constabulary Special Reserve
known as the Black and Tans became notorious for their indiscipline and reprisal attacks on Irish civilians. The Tans or Special Reserve were the brainchild of none other than Winston Churchill, Secretary of War at the time.
The re-enactors brought history to life for the many gathered at the picturesque cottage nestled among the lush green hills of Ballyduff as fire rang out from an IRA Flying Column defending the little cottage and the people therein from the brutality of
the Tans who were acting on information from an informer that the house was ‘a safe house’ harbouring insurgents. There was terror, torture, shooting and of course the execution of the informer – making our colourful and sometimes
troubled past very real for those watching. Fr. Jim Finn of Ar mBreacha thanked all the re-enactors for attending and for giving up their time to continue to keep our history alive and accessible to all. – 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/Dep artments/Library/WhatsOn/ WHiST Monday night 8:45pm in Day Care Centre. ART BANK BuNClODy ARTBANK Bunclody is a not for profit organisation and comprises an inclusive gallery, events, and workshops on the main street of
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Bunclody. Gallery open every Tues to Sat 2pm to 5.30pm. Do drop in! Follow ART BANK on Facebook for all happenings. ST ViNCENT DE PAul Local Confidential helpline 0873696883. SVP request box is now located at back of shop. There is a newspaper recycling bin beside SuperValu in aid of S.V.P. lOCAl MARKETS Local Markets on the Mall and Saint Aidan’s Hall on Saturdays selling beautiful local produce. BuNClODy ACTiVE RETiRED AGM will be held October 2nd. n
Wexford Hospice Coffee Morning in The Forge, Crossabeg, 19th Sept, Stacia Roche and Siobhan Kehoe.
Wexford Hospice Coffee Morning in Clonard Centre, Wexford, 19th September, L-R: Bernie Stone, Michelle O’Reilly and Ceceline Long.
KILMUCKRIDGE... New Beginnings – an exhibition of work by 20 students (all amateur, beginner artists taking classes in the new Ford Studio, Kilmuckridge) will open with a wine reception on 25th October, along with the official opening of the studio itself by Cllr Malcolm Byrne. The studio was set up by local artist Sheena Furlong – a qualified professional artist who recently went back to college and obtained her BA Hons in fine art.
The studio is an open working space used by Sheena for her own work practice, but it is also a place where classes take place three nights a week, specialising in oil painting but classes also comprise of drawing and printing. The students are a diverse group from different backgrounds. Their exhibition will run for three days from 25th October 10am to 4pm with the artists themselves being available to talk to visitors. n
GRADUATION...
Wexford town native, Dr. Stephen McGuire, with his parents Peter and Mary as he graduated from Maynooth University (NUI) with a PhD in Science on 12th September 2019. A former pupil of CBS, Wexford, Dr. McGuire has just been appointed as a lecturer in mathematics at the University of Limerick.
Paula Dooley at Wexford Hospice Coffee Morning in O’Brien’s, Larkin’s Cross, 19th Sept.
DIOCESAN NEWS The Bishop of Ferns, Denis Brennan, announced last month the following: Fr Gerry O’Leary as the new chaplain to the Knock pilgrimage and Fr Denis Browne as chaplain to Fatima Pilgrimage. He thanked their predecessors, Fr Oliver Sweeney and Fr Tommy Doyle for their many years of service. ––––––––––––––––––––– Fr Felix Byrne, Curate in Monaseed, recently celebrated his 90th birthday with a Mass celebrated by Bishop Denis Brennan.
Wexford Hospice Coffee Morning in Clonard Centre, Wexford, 19th September, L-R: Rosaleen Cleary, May Doyle, Marie Clancy, Margorie Jones and Edy Redmond, with Bishop Denis Brennan.
CLONROCHE… House of Hair, based in the village of Clonroche, held a free coffee morning on the 11th of September to celebrate 5 years since its relaunch. The busy little hair salon, owned by Sharon Doyle, has been managed by main hairdresser Rachel Cooney for the last five years and has gone from strength to strength thanks to its loyal customers and hardworking staff. House of Hair was blown away by the support it received during the coffee morning and would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who came and especially for all the cards, gifts and well wishes. n
Pictured at the House of Hair coffee morning is business owner (left) Sharon Doyle and manager/hairdresser (right) Rachel Cooney.
GOREY... TOM DOylE MEMORiAl PRESENTATiONS Members of the Tom Doyle Memorial Fund gathered at Gorey District Hospital to proudly present a cheque for €3,106 to the Friends of the Hospital as proceeds from their recent Pipe Band bucket collection on the Main Street, Gorey, on the August Bank Holiday weekend. Spokesperson for the Friends of the Hospital, Patricia Masterson, said that they were delighted and privileged to accept the donation which
would now certainly be put to good use in light of plans for the new hospital extension getting the go ahead. Liam Doyle, brother of the late Tom, said that he was thrilled with the amount raised in such a short while and was happy to see it going to such a worthy cause and he paid tribute to all involved in the amazing Pipe Band fundraiser on Saturday 3rd August as part of the Bank Holiday Festival saying that it was quite a spectacle to witness on Gorey’s Main Street. n
Tom Doyle Memorial Fund presentation of a cheque for €3,106 to the Friends of Gorey District Hospital, L-R: Maria Nolan, Eddie Doyle, Liam Doyle, Anne Bourke, Eileen Stafford, Cecily Doyle, Patricia Masterson, Liam Leo Doyle, John Cullen and Tom Boland.
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Caroline gets motoring MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS SALOON REVIEW BY CAROLINE KIDD
Mercedes-Benz continues to grow the brand’s family of compact cars with the addition of the new A-Class Saloon. The follow-up to the all-new A-Class hatchback that arrived in ireland in summer 2018, the A-Class is now available for the first time as a saloon. Priced from €31,445 in Ireland, the saloon carries about a €1000 premium over the A-Class hatchback. However, it is a visually more impressive car. Low, lean and sporty, the A-Class wears its dimensions perfectly, with short front and rear overhangs. The separate boot has a volume of 420 litres and is
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larger than the boot in the hatchback. The new A-Class saloon is available in three trim lines – Style, Progressive and AMG Line. At launch, there’s an A180/A200/A250 (petrol) and A180d (diesel). The diesel model is available from €34,220. Like the A-Class hatchback, the new A-Class Saloon features the latest in MercedesBenz technology and design. The interior of the car is a great expression of Mercedes-Benz values in compact form. But there is a definite more youthful and sportier vibe than in the larger saloons, estates and SUVs. My AMG Line trim car had beautiful Alcantara seats
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and door panelling, as well as sporty red stitching and detailing. The cabin experience in the new A-Class is one of the best. The floating dashboard concept is elegant and modern. A 7” digital instrument panel for the driver comes as standard and is joined by a 7” or 10.25” screen for the infotainment. A touchpad controls the infotainment as well as voice control through the intelligent MBUX – Mercedes-Benz User Experience infotainment system that responds to ‘Hey Mercedes’ voice commands! Standard equipment includes 16″ alloys, air con, active lane keeping assist, dig-
ital instrument cluster, MBUX multimedia system with touchscreen and touchpad, cruise control, Dynamic Select, heated front seats, reversing camera and part leather upholstery. Progressive adds more chrome and carbon fibre effect trim to the cabin, automatic climate control, 17″ alloys, LED headlamps, visible tailpipe trim elements and rear apron with trim in chrome. AMG Line adds a sport steering wheel, brushed stainless steel pedals, direct-steer system, aluminium trim, sports seats, 18″ alloys, AMG bodystyling and diamond radiator grille with chrome pins. Mercedes-Benz has
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Bunclody native Caroline Kidd brings us reviews of the latest new cars to arrive in ireland. Caroline is the editor of Changing lanes (www.changinglanes.ie), one of ireland’s leading motoring blogs, and a jury member for irish Car of the year. She also provides freelance writing services to businesses in Wexford under the name of Star Content (www.starcontent.ie). improved interior space in this generation of the A-Class. There is more head, elbow and leg room. The rear still best serves two adults rather than three but it’s a nice way to travel for sure! The boot is larger than that in the hatchback and has a large opening for a saloon making loading and unpacking easier. Engine options for the new Mercedes-Benz A-Class Saloon include two four-cylinder petrol engines of 1.4-litre and 2.0litre capacity, and a new 1.5litre diesel. Power outputs range from 116 to 224 hp. A 6speed manual and 7-speed automatic gearbox are available, depending on model choice. My test car was an A180d Automatic AMG Line with a list price of €37,889. The 180d uses a 1.5-litre diesel engine, which produces 116 hp and 260 Nm of torque. It can sprint from 0 to 100km/h in 10.5 seconds though it needs to be revved a bit to make such brisk progress. In that regard, it can get noisy though it’s quiet at a cruise. It is extremely efficient however and over a week of driving I averaged 4.9l/100km. There is some audible road noise but it is a comfortable car for the most part. The A-Class is one of the most fun to drive models in the entire Mercedes range and it’s no different in the saloon, being nimble and
sporty. Dynamic Select offers different drive programs including Eco, Sport and Comfort with setting options for the engine, transmission, chassis and steering. The compact models in the Mercedes-Benz range are about attracting more customers to the three-pointed star brand and giving the brand a more youthful image. The AClass Saloon absolutely delivers on that. It’s sporty and desirable with great road presence. The stunning interior is one of the car’s best assets and is packed full of the latest technology features and infotainment. The A180 d offers great economy but the A200 is a slicker engine that suits the refined image of the car better. But regardless of engine choice, Mercedes is on to a winner with this car and I expect in time the saloon will outsell the hatchback. MODEl TESTED: Mercedes-Benz A180d AMG Line Saloon. Price: €37,889 (range from €31,445). Engine: 1.5-litre turbo diesel. Power: 116hp. Torque: 260 Nm. 0-100km/h: 10.6 seconds. Top speed: 206 km/h. Fuel economy: 4.1-4.3 l/100km. CO2 emissions: 110 g/km. Motor tax: €190 per year. n
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Caim Annual Vintage Rally and Road Run at Rackards of Caim, 8th September
A bit of the old-time threshing from the Henry Cosgrave threshing machine, Oylegate.
Joe and Sean Cooper.
Paddy Buckley leads the way after the tractors had their run.
Wesley and Ryan Hatton enjoying a burger.
Maureen Mernagh with her dog Harry.
Camolin dealer welcomes the new Actros Truck
Wexford Volkswagen Stages Car Rally Mano Quigley and James Somers of Somers Commercials Ltd, Camolin, were amongst the guests present at the recent launch of the new heavy-duty Mercedes-Benz Actros truck held in Tattersalls, Ratoath, Co. Meath. Flagship of the Mercedes-Benz trucks range and a multiple Truck of the Year winner, this standard-setter in the field of long-distance haulage comes equipped with a range of high-tech features that make it a driver’s dream machine.
Above left: Starting off at Ferrybank, Wexford, Saturday 7th September, Seamus O’Grady and Edward Roche. Above right: Tommy Kelly and Andy Firman. Right: Tomas O’Rourke and Tomas Scallan in their Hyundai.
P.J. McGrath, Robert Rackard and James Roche enjoyoing the day in Caim.
Jim Murphy and Leo Tector, Clonroche, with their Ford Car.
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ENNiSCORTHy EyE a column by Joseph doyle
successFul Table quiz
Left: Quizmaster Podge Hall. Right: Clare and Marie Louise.
L-R: Mary O’Brien, Clare Buckley, Pa Carty.
The annual Table Quiz for the Wexford Branch of Cystic Fibrosis Ireland was held on 13th Sept in Doyles of the Duffry organised by Joseph Doyle with the expert assistance of Podge Hall who set the questions and acted as Quizmaster on the night, which was enjoyed by customers and staff alike. A great success. Music on the night was provided by DJ Devin. The overall amount raised was €543 – a great achievement. Joseph Doyle would like to thank Cystic Fibrosis Wexford Branch for all their
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help and support and also Cystic Fibrosis Ireland, Doyle’s Bar, DJ Devin, Anne Ryan, Denise Gordon, Sandra McKeown and Delphine Richie, the customers of Doyle’s Bar, Slaney News, Pettitt’s SuperValu, Grants P h a r m a c y, M c C a u l e y ’ s Pharmacy, David Garahy, Riverside Park Hotel, Mary Dobbs and a big thank you to Sean and Podge Hall. Next year’s quiz will be in the same venue with the same quizmaster and entertainment will be provided on the night. – Joseph doyle
besT wishes & coNgraTs ☺ Put A Bow On It, Main Street, Enniscorthy, recently celebrated its ninth year in business. Well done Aoife, and best wishes for the future. ☺ Among the winners at The South East Radio Hospitality Awards for 2019 were Enniscorthy’s Riverside Park Hotel picking up three awards on the night. Popular General Manager, Jim Maher, was named Best Hotel Manager of the Year while the ‘Hotel of the Year’ was also won by The Riverside. In addition, the hotel also took the accolade for ‘Best Business Hotel’. Congrats to Jim and to owner, Colm Neville, and to all the staff. ☺ Congrats also to Karl Forster and Julie Mullally of Stamp’s Pub on being named ‘Pub Managers of the Year’ and to The Courtyard, Ferns, on winning the ‘Best Bar Food’ award. ☺ Best wishes to some new businesses in town: R&T
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Beauty on Castle Hill and Cut & Shave barbers on Court Street. Congrats to The Wilds on yet another major food award – see story page 24. Happy Birthday wishes to John Ryan, Anne Ryan, Lillie Rose Dobbs, Clare Carty, and Delphine Richie. Congrats on their recent weddings to Alan Dobbs and bride Cira, and to Kevin Tharpe and bride Nicola Canavan. Best of luck to the Rapps in the county semi-final. Best wishes to Enniscorthy Rugby Club in the new season ahead in the All Ireland League. Best wishes to the team behind the new Enniscorthy Halloween Festival starting on 25th October. Prepared to be scared! Good luck to Ireland in remainder of the Rugby World Cup. – Joseph doyle
scary ‘scorThy Prepare to be scared – to be very scared this Halloween Bank Holiday weekend in The Presentation Centre, Enniscorthy, as Enniscorthy Drama Group presents Blood of Nosferatu – a two-act play by Darryl Pickett freely adapted from Bram Stoker’s novel, Dracula.
With a cast of 16, this will be an exciting and challenging production under the expert direction of Tom Reddy. The show will run from 29th October to 2nd November. Tickets €15. See Enniscorthy Drama Group Facebook page for updates. – Joseph doyle
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At the 24-mile Head to Head Walk in Dublin in September were Julie Mullally’s dog, Orlath, and above right, Shauna Hever and friend. Below: Claire Merrigan (centre) with her Team Mason.
Chairperson of Wexford Branch of CF Ireland, Claire Merrigan (left) at the 24-mile Head to Head Walk in Dublin last month.
REgulAR EVENTS:
Traditional irish Music night every Friday at Stamps. Treacy’s Hotel – Live music every Fri (Davitts), Sat and Sun nights in main bar. Sunday Night Sessions at Benedicts, plus disco. Benedicts Disco – Friday, Saturday, Sunday. DBar – Saturday night DJ – 70s & 80s night. Holohan’s Pub – Live music every Tues, Weds, Thurs. 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. 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. Bingo: Sunday Nights (except bank holidays) in Community Centre, Templeshannon, Enniscorthy, at 8.00pm. The local Bar: Live Music every Friday, Saturday & Sunday Night.
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See main entertainment listing page 19. VIBES. Dance And Live Art Night with DJs and VJs for adults with arate disabilities, Kid. intellectual families and friends. The Presentation Centre. Friday 4 Oct, 7pm. €5, Carers/P.A.s It’sle onEntry Youtube stream- go Free! Enniscorthy ing. Drama Group Table Quiz, IFA Centre, 4 Oct. South East Rock ‘n’ Roll– Club dance marathon and record hop for 15 Joseph doyle hours IFA Centre, Millpark Road. Sat 5 Oct. See page 15. Strictly Come Dancing for Slaney Search and Rescue. Riverside Park Hotel. Sun 13 Oct. Michael English, Riverside Park Hotel, 23 October. Halloween Festival, Enniscorthy, 25-31 October. Strictly Come Dancing for Slaney Search and Rescue. Riverside Park Hotel. Mon 28th Oct. Enniscorthy Drama Group presents Blood of Nosferatu – a two-act play by Darryl Pickett adapted from Bram Stoker’s novel, Dracula. 29 Oct - 2 Nov in The Presentation Centre, Enniscorthy. Howie the Rookie. Starring Fintan Kelly. 15-16 Nov. The Presentation Centre. Blackstairs Mountain Theatre will present A Skull in Connemara in The Presentation Centre, Enniscorthy, from 5 to 8 December. Rathnure Panto Society annual panto Dec 2019. Details next month. – Joseph doyle
TV. Now & TheN. T.V. – Now aNd TheN
Welcome to my new section in this paper or as they used to say, “hello out there in happy television land“. I will be reviewing every month TV programmes from the past, the present and the future! And we’ll also be looking ahead to Christmas TV in next month's column. I have picked 55 TV programmes from the past and present and put them a ll in the Slaney News time machine, so let's start at the beginning shall we? Sunday morning. TV. Yes reader, to start off with I have picked The Waltons. This programme has had its fair share of criticism in the past but it gave me endless hours of fun, so where do I start. Well it revolves around a family living in the small town of Walnut Grove on the side of a mountain, called Walton’s mountain, and tells the story of the family and their day-to-day lives during the time of the Great Depression in America when people had no jobs. So who’s who in the Walton family? Well there’s Ma, Pa, Grandma, Grandpa, John Boy, Jim Bob, Mary Ellen, Erin and a few more I can't remember! Each episode was narrated by John Boy telling the story and writing in his journal. He
also wrote a column in the Walnut Grove newspaper. The programme was sad yet funny. Every time you saw them they were eating dinner and there was always a few extra strays that were brought in and welcomed by the family. Each episode would end with the family saying goodnight to each other by calling out each other’s name. The series lasted for several years and is still shown on TV every now and again. Your best bet is to get it on dvd or if you have a sky box you can catch it during the day on Sky Family or Sky Retro. Next month I’ll be reviewing another nostalgic TV show set in America that also had its fair share of tears and laughter – Little House on the Prairie. – Joseph doyle
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Keeping his strength Enniscorthy Rugby up in Japan! Club is making
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Paula Ronan of the Wexford Food Family presents Tadhg Furlong with a hamper of Co. Wexford’s finest foods.
The secret to Tadhg Furlong’s incredible strength could be due to the high quality food produced here in Co. Wexford! The New Ross man, currently performing in the World Cup in Japan, was recently pre-
sented with a Wexford Food Family hamper stuffed with the finest food and drink produced in Co. Wexford. Tadhg and his colleagues will need all their strength following their recent loss to Japan! n
Enniscorthy’s historic first fixture in the All ireland league (Ail) will be at home in Alcast Park, Enniscorthy, on this Saturday 5th October at 2.30pm versus Midleton. The build up has been positive with a good win against Wanderers in a high quality match, and a defeat to Barnhall, who are operating two divisions above Enniscorthy in the AIL, which was a taster of what senior rugby is all about. The club is hoping for huge home support in Alcast Park to support the local team who have brought AIL rugby to Enniscorthy and the South East – a magnificent achievement by the panel and coaches. On the day there will be a fundraiser for girls rugby
with barbecue food, cakes, coffee and goodies so go early, enjoy the atmosphere, have your lunch on site, and support this historic occasion. Ail Fixtures for 2019: 5th October - Enniscorthy V MIDLETON. 12th October - BRUFF V Enniscorthy. 19th October - Enniscorthy V SKERRIES. 2nd November - OMAGH V Enniscorthy. 9th November - Enniscorthy V SUNDAY’S WELL. 16th November - CLONMEL V Enniscorthy. 30th November - Enniscorthy V TULLAMORE. 7th December - CITY OF DERRY V Enniscorthy. 14th December - Enniscorthy V BANGOR. n
Cairde loch garman are holding an "On The Ball" fundraisi n g e v e n t a t We x f o r d Spiegeltent on Thursday 10th of October which is sponsored by Molloy Metal Recycling ltd. This event will again play a role in continuing to generate funds for all Wexford GAA activities from underage participation and development right up to our senior teams. This is a live panel discussion reviewing the sporting year of 2019 and much more with special guests including
new Wexford Senior Football Manager Paul Galvin, Kevin Doyle, Nick Popplewell, Ursula Jacob and Liam Og McGovern. The event will be hosted by Damian Lawlor of Sky Sports and promises to be a great night’s entertainment. If you are interested in this event, tickets are €20 and are on sale from the GAA office at Innovate Wexford Park or online from https://wexfordspiegeltent.com/event/onthe-ball/ or from me, Maria Nolan, at 087-6644603. – Maria Nolan
Ladies Golf news...
Representing the South East U-16 hockey team at the interprovincial competition in Garryduff Sports Centre, Co. Cork, were members of Enniscorthy Hockey Club, L-R: Ivanna Yates (manager), Ava Chammey, Abbie Byrne, Alan Smith (coach), Anna Flood (assistant coach), Rebecca Doyle and Leah Kidd.
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The Slaney News would like to wish Davy Fitzgerald all the best as he takes to the altar later this month for one of his biggest occasions to date – his wedding! We wish him and his wife-to-be all the best in the future. We are delighted that Davy is staying at the helm of the Wexford ship for another two years, let's hope for an All Ireland in 2020. – Joseph doyle
Established in 1959, Enniscorthy Town Football Club this year marks its 60th anniversary. To celebrate six decades of success and growth, Enniscorthy Town F.C. will hold a Dinner Dance in the Riverside Park Hotel on Friday October 25th. Tickets €25 including 3-course meal and entertainment. The club would appreciate your support.
Congratulations to the Enniscorthy ladies Junior Cup team who, for the 4th time, brought home the All ireland trophy and pennant to the local club at the end of September. The super team consisted of Stella Sinnott, Mag Mooney, Triona Hogan, Eimear Mcgrath, Nicola Jacob, liz Browne, Mary O’Shea, Margaret Franey, Manager Connie Doyle and assistant Ann Banville. The team travelled to Knightsbrook Golf Club in Trim Co. Meath where they met the Armagh ladies in the semi-finals on Friday 27th Sept. Enniscorthy got off to a good start but it soon developed into a really tight match. Eimear McGrath was ahead in her match all the way but her opponent fought back and Eimear needed a good putt on
CONgRATS TO OuR All-STAR NOMiNEES Congratulations to Wexford’s 8 nominees for this year ’s hurling AllStars: Matthew O'Hanlon Liam Ryan Paudie Foley Diarmuid O'Keeffe Kevin Foley Lee Chin Rory O'Connor Conor McDonald
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the 18th for the win, which she did. Stella Sinnott was ahead all the way and won her match on the 15th. Nicola Jacob had a rocky start and was down 4 after 4 but made a brilliant fight back to secure a win on the 16th. With these three wins in the bag it put Enniscorthy into the AllIreland final on Saturday against a very strong Limerick team. The final was another tight match, Limerick were very strong and it could have gone either way. Thankfully Nicola Jacob secured a win on the 16th, Triona Hogan secured the second win by very clever play on the 18th, and wonderful play by Eimear McGrath on the 19th secured the third and deciding win. Enniscorthy Golf Club is very proud of another success for its talented ladies. n
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Slaney Arts & Heritage
2 October 2019
Take a tour around Co. Wexford The Wexford Festival Opera Tours have been part of the Opera Festival Fringe since 1951. Originally organised by Dr george Hadden and Nicholas Furlong, the tours take visitors to sites of historical, social or cultural interest throughout Co. Wexford. The tours have been organised by Bernard Browne on behalf of Wexford Historical Society for a number of years. To mark the 850th anniversary of the Normans in Ireland, several tours will visit sites associated with the Normans. The tours are open to everyone and are free of charge. The tours leave the Talbot Hotel car park at 10:30am sharp and are scheduled to return to Wexford at 1:00pm, in time to enjoy the afternoon Festival events. If you don’t have a car, don’t worry. People with cars make room for those without; an opportunity to explore Co. Wexford’s ‘Hidden Gems’ and make new friends. ––––––––––––––––––––––––– Wednesday October 23 Foulksmills with special concentration on the Corach river and Redmond's mill. This beautiful unspoilt village with a rich heritage of listed buildings and a number of picturesque sites is unveiled by guide Peter Miller, Chairman of the Irish Agricultural Museum (43 km round trip). ––––––––––––––––––––––––– Thursday October 24 Bannow: from the 1169 landings to the demise of the rotten borough. On May 1st, 1169 Diarmait Mac Murchada joined a group of Anglo-Norman adventurers and mercenary soldiers to reclaim his kingdom. Author and historian Greg Walsh explores the legacy of this event and the rich history of this unique site and its lost medieval town (62km round trip). ––––––––––––––––––––––––– Friday, October 25 A walk around the perimeter of Lady’s Island, a site of long-
Foulksmill Tour, 23rd October.
standing and significant importance for several aspects of Wexford’s rich heritage, with author and local naturalist Jim Hurley (38 km round trip). ––––––––––––––––––––––––– Saturday, October 26 A walking tour exploring the hidden gems of Wexford, the Hiberno-Norse town known as Veisafjǫrðr with veteran guide Monica Crofton and retired businessman, Ray Corish. ––––––––––––––––––––––––– Monday, October 28 Why did William Marshal build New Ross? Former C h a i r m a n o f We x f o r d Historical Society Brian Matthews looks at the strategically important Norman river port town and the legacy of William Marshall and his wife Isabella, granddaughter of Diarmait Mac Murchada (72 km round trip). ––––––––––––––––––––––––– Tuesday, October 29 A visit to some Anglo-NormanCastles in South County Wexford including Butlerstown and other Norman sites in the Barony of Forth. County Wexford has a number of superb medieval castles and A u t h o r, H i s t o r i a n a n d Librarian Jarlath Glynn visits a number of these important south Wexford sites (30 km round trip).
“Glass Half Full” glass half Full is a new exhibition of vibrant paintings by Oonagh latchford and lauren Breatnagh. Breatnagh, working with both traditional and non-traditional materials explores the natural environment. Latchford’s work is predominately figurative and she introduces the idea of place with identity and memory. Both share painterly concerns with colour, shape and light, and their lush painting surfaces are myriads of bold brush strokes and intuitive mark making. Both see their role as that of the visual storyteller, and their artworks, rich in colour and economical in
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detail, act as catalysts for the viewer to delve into their own memory banks.
––––––––––––––––––––––––– Wednesday October 30 The Lost Town of Carrig Built in 1169 AD by Robert FitzStephen, Carrick was the first recorded Anglo-Norman fortification in the country. The site developed as an important borough in the thirteenth century and was home to one of the first Marshal castles (and Anglo-Norman Deerparks) in the south-east. This tour explores the history of Carrick detailing recent archaeological findings from the site with author and archaeologist Denis Shine (11 km round trip). ––––––––––––––––––––––––– Thursday October 31 A return visit to mark the 50th anniversary of the Wexford Wildlife Reserve. The 200hectare Reserve home to thousands of migratory birds is part of the North Slob lowlands ten feet below the highwater level with tour guide Helen Greenhalgh (13km round trip). ––––––––––––––––––––––––– Friday, November 1 Musical Wexford, Thomas Moore’s visit, the Assembly Rooms and the Presentation Convent where Tom Moore p l a y e d t h e o rg a n i n t h e Convent Chapel – Michael William Balfe’s and William Telford, the leading organ
builder Wexford connections. The tour will also look at the churches, and their part in the musical life of the town, a leisurely stroll looking at Wexford’s musical heritage, a walking tour with the Wexford Festival Opera Board member Ger Lawlor. ––––––––––––––––––––––––– Saturday November 2 Rathmacknee Castle and Church. Rathmacknee Castle is a tower house and National Monument built in the 15th century by the Rossiter family. A centre of political and religious importance from the earliest times. A church has stood on this site for hundreds of years with the added presence of a venerated well. William Marshall bestowed the Church of Rathmacknee and all that pertained to it to the Augustinian Priory of All Hollows. The story is told with history teacher John McCormack (18 km round trip). ––––––––––––––––––––––––– Wednesday, October 23rd, 8pm. Dr george Hadden Memorial lecture. St. Michael's Community Centre, Green Street, Wexford. 'Those who die for Ireland have no need of prayer': Liam Mellows, love, betrayal and the Irish Revolution. Dr. Conor McNamara. n
Both artists’ practices are informed by a keen interest in photography. Latchford uses as source images her treasuretrove of new and old family photographs. Breatnagh, in addi-
tion, takes inspiration from poetry and borrows elements from collage, resulting in paintings that could also be described as sculptural wood pieces. n
The 68th Wexford Festival Opera takes place in the National Opera House, Wexford, from 22nd Oct to 3rd Nov. Full details on: www.wexfordopera.com n
Anne Doyle to launch Noel’s book
Noel Culleton with his new book ‘Classical Connections’ at the organ in St Iberius Church, Wexford town.
Anne Doyle, television personality and journalist, and native of Ferns, will launch Noel Culleton’s new classical music book at Wexford Town library on Thursday 10th October at 7.00pm. Noel’s new book titled Classical Connections and subtitled 50 Fateful Encounters that Shaped the World of Music, is illustrated by David Mahon, also from Wexford, who is an architect working near Fiji island. The book is a sequel to Noel Culleton’s first book They Made Great Music –The Literary Inspiration for 33 Literary Giants of Music, also illustrated by
David Mahon, and launched a year ago. Classical Connections tells the stories of 50 composers from the past 250 years most of whom struggled against great odds to survive. All had one common trait – they had fateful encounters with people who helped them to follow their dreams. Dr Noel Culleton, former CEO of Johnstown Castle, has held a life-long interest in the composers and classical music. The book is published by Three Sisters Press and is available in good bookshops nationwide and through www.books.ie n
Wexford Fringe ‘Blue’ by Lauren Breatnagh.
Ice cream sundays by Oonagh Latchford.
Now in its 67th year, Wexford Fringe is an annual openaccess arts festival which will run in parallel to Wexford
Opera Festival from Friday, 18th October to Sunday, 3rd November 2019. For details see: www.wexfordfringe.ie n
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Wexford Order of Malta 80th Anniversary
Culture Night in Wexford Town with Patrick Hogan
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Pic: Patrick Hogan
Wexford Order of Malta 80th Anniversary Dinner Dance in the Talbot Hotel on 20th September.
Pic: Patrick Hogan Culture Night in Wexford Town 20th September, 2019. Top: Dimitry Diamond, Deirdre Barker, Ed Barker. Above: Valda performing in Selskar Abbey.
Above L-R: Declan Dunne, Deirdre Kent and Tom Hanley. Right: Cllr Lisa McDonald and husband Richard Simpson. Below: Fiach Webber O’Connor, Liam Bohan, Thomas McMahon, Amber McGuire and Asha Harpur. Bottom: Ger Meyler, Mary Thompson, Theresa Carley and Dylan O’Connor.
Left: Sheila Grace Dance Company at the National Opera House.
Pic: Patrick Hogan
Below: Castlebridge Gospel Choir and Le Cheile Choir in St Iberius Church.
Pic: Patrick Hogan
Ladies at Lunch
Cllr Lisa McDonald, Fianna Fáil Election Candidate, hosted a Ladies Lunch in the Talbot Hotel on 7th September. L-R: Ann Walshe, Cllr Lisa McDonald, May Buttimer and Margaret O’Connor.
At Cllr Lisa McDonald’s Ladies Lunch in the Talbot Hotel L-R: Aoife Byrne, Bernie Malone and Theresa Kirwan.
At Cllr Lisa McDonald’s Ladies Lunch L-R: Cllr Lisa McDonald, Melanie Ní Dhuinn and Muireann Nic Corcrain, Bunclody.
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