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As reported exclusively on our Facebook page last month, Homesavers will be opening soon in the old Dunnes Stores building on Rafter Street ending 12 years of a derelict building blighting one of Enniscorthy’s main shopping streets. Homesavers already has more than 20 shops around Ireland. It stocks furniture items, bedding, curtains, soft furnishings, bathroom accessories, kitchen accessories and foodstuffs, storage solutions, toys, etc. Local businessman Martin Sinnott purchased the old Dunnes building several years
ago when nobody else was prepared take a risk on it, and now, despite the difficult times we live in, has secured a wellestablished tenant for the unit which is one of the biggest in Enniscorthy. Work is well underway on the building and between fit-out, branding, etc it is hoped Homesavers will be open within a matter of weeks with a substantial number of local people employed there. The opening of a major retailer in a building that has been unoccupied for 12 long years is being welcomed by the general public and fellow traders in the town. n
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comment Ten Years!!! It’s hard to believe the Slaney News has been in existence that long – starting at a slim 16 pages, but due to the huge support we get from our readers and advertisers we now produce 40 pages per issue and occasionally 48 pages. We invite our readers to contact us with ideas on what changes and improvements you would like to see in future in our paper. You can email us on slaneynews@gmail.com or text us on 0872403310. And of course you can always contact us through our popular ‘Slaney News’ Facebook page. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Up to recently the Enniscorthy Greyhound Track was threatened with closure but now it has got a welcome reprieve. The Irish Greyhound Board (IGB) has announced that, following extensive engagement with representatives of the Enniscorthy track, an agreement has been concluded to allow it continue in operation to the end of 2022 subject to a review in quarter 4 of 2021. The agreement provides for a number of measures to improve the financial sustainability of the track and for local initiatives to complement resources being supplied by the IGB. Racing at the track is open to the public with racing on Mondays and Thursdays in October but numbers limited in line with Covid-19 guidelines. First race at 8pm, gates open at 7.30pm. Not too long ago the National 1798 Rebellion Centre was also threatened with closure, but now, in a welcome development, not only is it staying open but is actually extending its weekend opening times. The Centre will be open on weekdays to visitors, and also from 12pm to 5pm on Saturdays and Sundays (with last admissions at 4.15pm) until late October. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– As I finalise this editorial on Sunday night, 4th October, NPHET has just advised the government that the whole country should move to Level 5 which is similar to the extreme lockdown restrictions experienced in March and April this year. That the country could potentially be “back to square one” having already endured over six months of varying restrictions, is devasting news. Like many others, I await the government’s decision with trepidation. – Frank Corcoran
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5 October 2020 OLDER PEOPLE According to the World Health Organisation (WHO) which we have recently become familiar with as a result of the covid issue, an individual is an older person once they reach the age of 55. This is probably true for most of us as, despite the fact that 50 is the new 30, we do at that age have to seriously think about our retirement from a financial and indeed physical and mental health point of view. Ireland through the last few decades had a great reputation for looking after and respecting its older people, both those who are healthy and well and those not so fortunate. Regrettably, in recent times we have lost that reputation as a result of decisions taken by successive governments which our political leaders of the past would not have tolerated. The 2012 Social Welfare Act which decimated the pensions of thousands of pensioners was the beginning of the erosion of the incomes of older people. As a result of this Act pro-
moted by Joan Burton who was then the Labour Party Minister for Social Protection, the qualifying criteria for a pension was altered in such a way that thousands of those who normally would have qualified for a full pension were denied this. In many cases pensioners got up to 70% less than their previous expected entitlement. (Could any of our older readers even imagine Brendan Corish, the late leader of the Labour Party and Tánaiste, stand over that? Bottom line, he would not have). Then in last year’s budget, pensioners got no increase whatever (other than those living alone). The previous year an increase of a €5 was awarded but didn’t apply until March of 2019. This equated to about €3.75 per week. (How generous at a time when TDs were awarded an increase of €100 per week). Come forward then to the 2021 budget due soon. As this column goes to press, our esteemed Minister for Finance has warned pensioners that they
“Has the time come for older people to field their own candidates in elections?”
may not receive an increase of €5 this year as the economy can’t afford it. If that turns out to be the case, not that €5 is even a decent increase considering that it is years since pensioners actually got a proper uplift in their incomes, then those in the older peoples category (over 55) must look seriously at political alternatives. What are the alternatives? As it seems quite obvious that the current political parties have agendas so broad that the needs of
Hope & Dream 10 – a winner!
Hope & Dream 10, 2020, was run recently to raise funds and awareness for the Hope cancer Support centre and county Wexford Hospice Homecare Service. All sponsorship money raised will go directly to the two charities (60% to Hope and 40% to Hospice). Unfortunately, due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the organisers had to cancel the original race scheduled for Sunday 4th October 2020. This decision was not taken lightly but the safety and wellbeing of all oparticipants, volunteers and the public at large was of primary concern. The good news is that the Hope & Dream 10 event did go ahead but in a reimagined
way. Participants could complete their own 10 mile or 10k walk or run, on any route of their choosing, any time within t h e w e e k r u n n i n g f ro m September 21st to 27th 2020! T-shirts, wristbands and sponsorship cards were posted out to each participant. The goal was to register 2,500 people this year, and that figure was achieved. Prior to this year’s event, an amazing €1,154,224 has been raised by Hope & Dream. This money has made a huge difference to the quality of life for many people. The funding of both organisations has been dramatically cut with the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Therefore they are heavily dependent on sponsorship money in these very challenging times. If you participated and have not yet returned your sponsorshop money, please check out ‘Returning Your Sponsorship Card and Money’ p a g e a t w w w. h o p e a n d dream10.com and, if you have any queries, please contact Race Director, Michael Jordan, on 087-2379035. n
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older people are pushed way back down the line and sometimes ignored altogether, the question has to be asked, “Has the time come for older people to field their own candidates in elections?” In Co. Wexford there are approximately 40,000 people in the over 55 age group. That’s enough to elect 3 TDs if those over 55s would put aside their former political allegiance and vote as a block. That’s obviously expecting a bit much and being unrealistic, but allowing for
those who won’t change or won’t even vote, the power is certainly there to elect one TD with a solid agenda of representing older people who have made such a contribution to this country. This will not arise for a few years but certainly if the established parties continue to mistreat older people they can expect a backlash from a very sophisticated sector of the electorate. AND ON A LIGHTER NOTE... A man accumulated a lot of money in his lifetime by working very hard. His children, alas, were total wasters and spent their lives waiting for him to die so that they could inherit his money. During his older years they did nothing whatever to help him. Much to their annoyance he lived to be 99 before he succumbed. Finally, they got to the reading of his will. It turned out to be very short. The will read: “Being of sound mind I spent all of the money.” Any observations or comments on this column feel free to email: viewcolumn@gmail.com
Time to close the revolving door! local Sinn Féin tD Johnny Mythen has commended the work of his colleagues on new legislation aimed to close the door between government and the interests of big business. Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on Finance pearse Doherty tD and spokesperson on public Expenditure and Reform Mairéad Farrell tD have published legislation to reform lobbying law, which will give the Standards in public office commission powers to investigate and sanction public officials who flout Section 22 of the Regulation of lobbying Act. The Regulation of Lobbying (Amendment) Bill 2020 will also extend the period in which former ministers cannot carry out lobbying activities from one to two years, and give SIPO the power to conduct inquiries into and report on breaches of the Code of Conduct for persons carrying on lobbying activities. Speaking just a couple of days ago, Teachta Doherty said: “The Regulation of Lobbying (Amendment) Bill 2020 will implement recommendations that SIPO made to Leo Varadkar’s Government in 2016 and again in 2019. On every occasion the Government ignored these recommendations, keeping open loopholes that allowed former Minister Michael D’Arcy to become CEO of a financial lobby group only three months after being a Minister in the Department of Finance. “The IAIM, a registered lobby group, lobbied Michael D’Arcy while he was minister regarding generous tax breaks
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worth millions of euros for multinational executives – tax breaks Fine Gael have passed in successive budgets despite Sinn Féin opposition. Fine Gael are determined to keep the door between Government and high finance open. Teachta Mythen said: “The latest debacle regarding the appointment of Michael D’Arcy to the Irish Association of Investment Managers is a wakeup call and highlights what is wrong with this patched-up government. Questions must be answered by former Senator D'Arcy. Who was he properly representing during the last 3 months while still being paid by the Irish taxpayer? How can you regulate an industry as a public representative one day, and become a CEO in the same industry the next day? The old saying is now reversed and it seems this is a case where the gamekeeper has become the poacher. ”This new legislation brought forward by Sinn Fein seeks to close the loopholes in this kind of carry on, and ensure that Ministers, TDs and Senators act in the best interests of the Irish citizens, and not in the interests of big business.” n
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The changing face of Enniscorthy
What Enniscorthy’s new LIDL store will look like.
there have been many changes in the commercial life of Enniscorthy over recent months particularly in the retail trade. on this issue’s front cover we note a major new retailer coming to town – Homesavers. this retailer prides itself on providing value, variety and choice. We wish them well in their new
location on Rafter Street, Enniscorthy. With the opening of J’Adore on that street also, and an occupier lined up for the BurkeO’Leary building, and an interested party looking at the Toffee & Thyme premises, it’s looking like all Rafter Street’s commercial premises will be fully occupied soon – a great
boost for the town. Meanwhile, work on Lidl’s major new store at Bellefield is continuing at pace. The old store closed on 7th June and the new store is scheduled to open late next month. The new stateof-the-art, 1,420sq.m. store will be bigger and brighter, and equipped with an ISO 50001 certified Energy Management
System. This includes the installation of solar panels, sensor controlled exterior sun blinds, heat recovery and energy efficient LED lighting to ensure minimal impact on the environment. Lidl looks forward to re-opening later this year and providing its customers with an enhanced shopping experience. n
New primary care centre approved for Enniscorthy
Estuary primary Healthcare ltd has been granted planning permission for the construction of a three-storey primary care centre at Quarrypark, Enniscorthy, to include general practitioners Surgery, pharmacy unit, Ancillary Medical unit, HSE and tuSlA facilities comprising of waiting areas, consulting and meeting rooms,
Enniscorthy Council seeking to develop vacant building Enniscorthy Municipal District (EMD) Council has identified a vacant building in Enniscorthy which it would like to develop into a centre “to facilitate safetycompliant remote co-working, training and 3rd level student supports”. An additional benefit would be to increase footfall in the town centre and promote greater economic activity in the adjoining area. EMD has applied for funding under the Town and Village Renewal scheme under which there are grants up to €40,000 available. We’ll carry more details in a future issue of Slaney News.
offices and ancillary accommodation. The proposed development will also include a twostorey ancillary store and plant building. Site development works include site clearance, new pedestrian site entrance off the R772 (formerly N11), new site boundary treatments, new vehicle site entrance via
Quarrypark Business Park off the R890, car parking, bicycle shelter, site lighting, hard and soft landscaping, totem signs, wall mounted signage and all associated site works. Wexford TD and Minister of State for Law Reform James Browne has welcomed the approval of planning permission for a new primary
Good news for walkers At the September meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District it was confirmed that the council is commencing a feasibility study on developing an Enniscorthy trails project. the trails would include one from Edermine to Scarawalsh and also from the town up to vinegar Hill. Cllr Cathal Byrne asked that the study also look at creating a loop, as part of the Edermine walk, to include B o r o d a l e Wo o d s . E M D Manager Ger Mackey said it could indeed be looked at. The development of these walks in and around Enniscorthy will be enthusiastically welcomed by locals and the commercial benefit should be significant also as walking tourism is one of the biggest growth segments in the tourism market. n
care centre for Enniscorthy. Deputy Browne explained, “This is a significant step in the right direction towards the provision of a new primary care centre. I’m glad Wexford County Council has granted the planning application subject to some conditions. This is a vital project and one I raised many times during the last Dáil.” n
Enniscorthy to see the light! Enniscorthy is a picturesque town by day and an equally impressive sight when lit up at night. Now the town is to benefit from a new programme of additional floodlighting which will highlight the significant built heritage that exists in the town.
Cllr Cathal Byrne. Congratulations to Cllr Byrne who recently passed his final exams for the Law Society of Ireland and will now officially qualify as a Solicitor later this year – the culmination of 9 years of study!
A technological university for the South East moves a step closer Establishing a technological university in the South East has, for some time, been a central part of government policy and is seen as a key element in the social and economic development of this r e g i o n . R e c e n t l y, t h e programme for government, Our Shared Future, refers to rolling out “the development o f t h e te c h n o l o g i c a l university model, with a particular focus on establishing the technological university in the South East.” To establish a technological university, applicant institutes are required by the Technological Universities Act 2018 to meet very stringent criteria on application. These are a mix of quantitative and qualitative criteria. The former relates to issues involving the qualifications of staff, research fields and the proportion of research students, while the latter relates to the state of readiness of the institutes in terms of managing the academic and corporate affairs of a technological university. In general, the criteria are aimed at ensuring that a TU can operate as a single, coherent institution on its first day, serving the interests of its students and the wider community. In a very positive move, the chairpersons of the governing bodies and the presidents of Waterford Institute of Technology and Institute of Technology Carlow, in a briefing note to business and other community leaders on 23rd September, announced their objective that the Technological University of the South East of Ireland will be established on 1 January 2022. Stating that the institutes are now in the final stages of establishing the TU, the brief-
ing note states that both institutes will apply to the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research and Innovation in late spring/early summer 2021 for an order to establish the university. That application will set off a series of steps, including a review by a panel of international experts, and a formal decision by the Minister next summer. A period of time will then be required to prepare fully for establishment day and to appoint a president for the new university. To support success, the institutes announced a range of structural changes to the project, including the setting up of a Project Office with a Project Executive Director, and the organisation of the project into seven workstreams, each of which will be jointly led by a senior executive from each of the institutes. An eighth workstream will be led by the presidents of the students unions. Wide-ranging staff engagement will be supported and encouraged through a series of working groups in each workstream. A Joint Governing Body Steering Group will oversee the project, as at present. The briefing note ends by committing the institutes to continued interaction with the stakeholders and by stating, “Our objective is that, on 1 January 2022, the Minister will establish the university. We have a high level of confidence that we will achieve TU status within this time. Our confidence is based upon the commitment of our staff and students, who have already contributed so much to its achievement, and to the support directly and indirectly of our most valued stakeholders.” n
Phase 1 will include illuminating many of the town’s historic buildings such as Enniscorthy Castle, St Mary’s Church of Ireland, The A t h e n a e u m , S t A i d a n ’s Cathedral and Enniscorthy Bridge. Enniscorthy Municipal District has received government funding of €4,500 towards the cost of this project.
Waterford Institute of Technology – working towards a Technological University in the South East.
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GIVE OUR NEW MINISTER OF STATE A CHANCE TO PROVE HIMSELF Congrats to MINISTER JAMES BROWNE on his elevation in the ranks of politics. We should all wish him well in his endeavours. It is a great honour bestowed on him and his family. I say this, not because of the decades which I soldiered with him and with his father, John. I afforded the same best wishes to his counterpart Minister Kehoe before him, and John Browne and Ivan Yates back in the day. The common theme is they are all Enniscorthy men achieving in their field. All those men will tell you your life is about to change and change utterly. With this honour brings great responsibility. The burden of delivery expected from the public has now intensified. The normal type of representation is not nearly enough from here on in.
The day-to-day parish-pump work from Minister Browne’s office is of the highest quality and has stood the test of time under the capable hands of Stephanie Byrne. Without her at the helm for all these years things may have been different. John still hangs out and helps in the office and with some work at the clinics when James is in Dublin. This side of things is a well-oiled machine. This is a defining moment in James’ career. What changes is that now is the time that the public expects James to step out of the shadows of his father and make his own mark and banish any talk of tailcoat politics. There are many people who think that James is like the reincarnation of John F Kennedy – the ‘great white hope’ of the future. A well
DUTCH COURAGE! citizens of Enniscorthy may have noticed an unusual flag flying with the tricolour over Enniscorthy castle recently, the red, white and blue of the netherlands heralding the arrival of the Dutch Ambassador Adriaan palm to pay a very special tribute to 95-year-old WWii veteran and n a t i v e We x f o r d i a n S a m Kendrick for his most valued contribution to the liberation of the netherlands from nazi occupation. Sam Kendrick, a native of Bridgetown, Co. Wexford, was presented with the Dutch Medal of Remembrance and the Medal of 75th Airborne for his part in the Battle of Arnhem, one of the key battles of the second World War. Sam, who went at the tender age of 14 from his Wexford home to work on a farm in England, joined the Royal Navy when he was 16 and later transferred to the Royal Irish Fusiliers Parachute Regiment who took off from Folkingham on the morning of 17th September 1944 to take part in the attack on Arnhem. Sam, who was only 18 years
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of age at the time, was taken prisoner by the Germans and suffered all the horrors and hardships of a German POW Camp before being liberated by the Americans in April 1945, emerging starved and almost worked to death at a mere six stone. ‘You risked your life for our freedom,’ the Dutch Ambassador told Sam, ‘without you none of us would be here today. Nobody can deny the heroism of the individuals who fought in WWII and very few Irish people seem to know of the role played by Irishmen fighting with the Allied Forces and I am glad we can help rectify this situation a bit today.’ Sam, who returns each year to the Netherlands on annual pilgrimage for his fallen comrades, thanked the Ambassador and the Dutch people for ‘all the generosity and kindness you’ve shown me over many years and the honour you’ve given me today’. Sam’s friend and neighbour Lt. Colonel Ken Martin then gave the gathering of dignitaries an outline of some of the experiences that Sam had
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polished junior barrister. Well versed in the arts of social media. Well able to hold his corner in a debate. Always there for photo ops. Ticks a lot of boxes. However, there are other people who say that he really didn’t ever want to be there and he was talked into it to keep the Browne name and dynasty alive. Others say this is just a stepping stone for big-
Sam Kendrick (right) with his friend and neighbour Lt. Colonel Ken Martin.
witnessed in his lifetime. An emotive tribute to a most engaging, remarkable and courageous Wexfordman, unfortunately scaled down due to Covid-19 restrictions, but
Ambassador Palm said that he hoped to do it all again at a larger and more elaborate ceremony when Sam returns to the Netherlands next year. – Maria Nolan
ger things like being a future judge. The truth, as in everything in life, might be somewhere in the middle. Either way, the expectations for delivery of real and life-changing events to people’s lives are enormous. What I am told is real delivery of real jobs to Enniscorthy is expected. Real delivery of a safe place in Co. Wexford for our people with mental health issues is expected. Real delivery of 24-hour cardiac care in Waterford to stop our people from dying being sent to Cork hospital is also expected. Government funding to assist with the finishing of Enniscorthy’s new Tech Park and the town’s tourism projects is expected. More activity and more ships in Rosslare port is expected. Bringing down companies to view the Tech Park and not just relying on the IDA is expected.
There is a lot expected of James because he was built up over the years as a future minister in waiting. Now walking the corridors of power, it is his turn to show what he can do for his constituency. It is his time to shine. His time to tear off the shackles of his father and show the promise and faith so many people have entrusted in him. If you were to ask James himself I’m sure he would say ‘JUDGE ME ON WHAT I DO AND NOT WHAT I SAY.’ The only problem is this could be a poisoned chalice. There is no room for under performing because of the ever changing political sands. Johnny Mythen is here to stay and with Michael D’Arcy leaving the arena it makes Malcolm Byrne a real contender next time out. Oh the joys of one of the last legal blood sports on earth... politics! n
Urgent need for cancer services investment in September, Sinn Féin tabled a comprehensive motion with proposals to tackle the concerning backlog in cancer screening and treatment services. Speaking after the motion in the Dáil, Wexford TD Johnny Mythen said: “Cancer screening is the main tool we have to diagnose this destructive, invasive, and malignant disease. “A collective approach is needed in dealing with the challenges ahead. Therefore, a collective duty of care to our citizens must be our first and foremost priority. “The only way we can do this is by prioritising cancer screening. “The National Cancer Strategy is operating under stress and strain. Cancer screening has dropped to a completely unacceptable and disproportionate level compared to this time last year. “Fewer than 100,000 people were screened in the first half of this year, compared to a half a million screenings in total for 2019. “We need an organised
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system that can deliver appropriate risk assessments. “We need a system that can ensure screening at recommended intervals. “We need a system that can provide prompt diagnosis and treatment. “We need a system that provides essential transport for cancer patients. “The only way this can happen is to provide additional funding and an immediate review of the National Cancer Strategy. “I was proud to speak in support of this motion on behalf of the people of Wexford who need this service now.” n
New Autism Unit planned for St. Aidan’s Primary School
Caption ???? Dutch Ambassador Adriaan Palm (right) making a presentation to 95-year-old WWII veteran Sam Kendrick.
tenders are being sought for the provision of an ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) unit and associated siteworks at St. Aidan’s primary School Enniscorthy. The project involves the conversion of the old existing hall into an ASD Unit. The works requirements also include external siteworks to the ASD Unit. The total area of the refurbished building is 365 sq.m. The above works will also include adjustment to the existing vehicular entrance and carpark and a new pedestrian crossing at
the main school entrance. ASD Units cater for the needs of children with Autism who are of school-going age and are attached to a mainstream or special school. The pupil-teacher ratio in these Units is 6:1 and pupils are further supported by a minimum of two Special Needs Assistants per class. The project could potentially cost around €1m and would help complete the St Aidan’s campus, the main school building having been completed over three years ago. n
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New schools for Wexford Town
Fortune favours the brave ‘Fortune favours the brave’, they say, and that certainly seems to be the case for Enniscorthy woman Majella Wall who has come back bigger, better, brighter and bolder when many around her are stumbling and falling in the wake of covid-19. Majella, a native of the town, set up her exclusive shoe shop J’Adore on Wafer Street about three years ago and after a short time in business opened another store in Gorey, but like all others had to close her doors when the country went into lockdown. Now, not only has she taken the brave step to move to a bigger location on Rafter Street, but has diversified into the rag trade as well. When I asked Majella about her bold
new venture she told me that Enniscorthy has always been good to her and she is doing well both in the new shop and with online sales. Her new store is a kaleidoscope of colour and a treasure trove of fabulous fashion with excellent brands like Marco Polo, Dolcezza, Oui, Ichi, Frnch, Sofie Schnoor and Rue de Femme in sizes 8 to 18. ‘That’s the marvellous fashion feature of a small town,’ Majella says, ’all of our town’s boutiques carry different brands, making them unique compared to the repetition in many of the larger chain stores.’ With Majella’s twin daughters, Caoimhe and Leah, on hand to provide assistance and advice, along with the
lovely Catherine Nolan and the owner herself, it is both a pleasure and an experience to browse J’Adore and I would encourage all to give your
support when you can to this enterprising Enniscorthy woman who has taken this leap of faith in our town. – Maria Nolan
Above: Caoimhe Wall modelling dress and sneakers. Left: Catherine Nolan modelling dress and boots. Below: Caoimhe Wall with some of the fabulous fashion on display at J’Adore. All pics: Maria Nolan.
Wexford tD and Minister of State for law Reform James browne has welcomed progress in the delivery of a new primary school and secondary school in Wexford town – Selskar college and Wexford Educate together n.S. The Department of Education and Skills has agreed a service level agreement with the Waterford and Wexford Education Training Board (WWETB). “As the Chair of the Board of Management of Wexford Educate Together National School (WETNS), I’m delighted with the progress in the delivery of a new primary school and secondary school in Wexford town. “I’ve been seeking a permanent school building for WETNS for several years. “The shortage of Secondary School places in Wexford town has been a long running issue and a cause of frustration and
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stress for parents and children alike. I’ve attended several public meetings and talked to numerous parents over the years about this. “A new primary and secondary school for Wexford town is a key priority of mine in Government.” It is expected that the schools will be ready to be occupied within three years and hopefully sooner. The location of the schools will be in Clonard, with the exact location still to be disclosed. n
Funding for housing estates in local villages local Minister of State James browne tD has welcomed allocations totalling €577,892 for four housing estates under the new multi-annual Developer provided Water Services infrastructure Resolution programme. The programme is focused on housing estates which are not taken-in-charge by local authorities and do not have their water services connected to the public water services network but rely instead on infrastructure, often temporary in nature, which was provided by developers. Much of this infrastructure, generally consisting of small standalone wastewater treatment “package” plants were put in place in the 1990s and early 2000s. Under the programme, Kyle Close in Oulart has been allocated €80,365; Gleann na gCaor in Monageer has been
allocated €227,159; Mountain View in Ballindaggin €156,012 and Cois Cuan in Arthurstown is to get €114,356. Minister of State Browne said, “This first allocation under the multi-annual programme focuses on estates in towns and villages where the resolution is to connect their water services to the public networks. Co. Wexford has received one of the largest allocations, 17% of the total amount allocated nationally. “The fact that the programme needed to be introduced demonstrates the importance of ensuring that public elements of housing developments such as the roads, open spaces, car parks, and service connections in their estate are completed to the satisfactory standard and maint a i n e d t h e re a f t e r b y t h e appropriate authority.” n
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Carraig Bríste Full Daycare & Montessori School, Davidstown, first day back at the end of August: Ritchie and dad James Donnelly.
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Back from the brink!
Seamus is sadly missed by all in Enniscorthy Credit Union
What a turnaround! Not too long ago the National 1798 Rebellion Centre was threatened with closure, now it is extending its weekend opening times right through to late October. The centre will be open to visitors from 12pm to 5pm on Saturdays and Sundays (with last admissions at 4.15pm) until late October.
From a few years ago, L-R: Tom Kelly, Seamus Comerford, Noel Byrne, Paddy Lennon and Tony Ennis.
All in Enniscorthy credit union are very saddened by the recent passing of Seamus comerford. Seamus was the first full-time employee and Manager at Enniscorthy credit union, after serving in a volUp to recently, Enniscorthy Greyhound Track was threatened with closure but now it has got a reprieve. The Irish Greyhound Board (IGB) has announced that, following extensive engagement with representatives of Enniscorthy Track, an agreement has been concluded to allow the Enniscorthy track continue in operation to end of 2022 subject to a review in quarter 4 of 2021. The agreement provides for a number of measures to improve the financial sustainability of the track and for local initiatives to complement IGB resources being applied.
Wexford tD and Minister of State for law Reform James browne has welcomed irish greyhound board’s decision to engage with Enniscorthy greyhound track to keep the track open until at least 2022. Following an Indecon report, the Irish Greyhound Board announced its intention to withdraw funding for Enniscorthy greyhound track, a decision which would force the track’s closure. In January 2020, Minister Browne met Irish Greyhound Board CEO Gerard Dollard to fight for the retention of the Enniscorthy Greyhound Track. Significant engagement resulted in the
Irish Greyhound Board conducting a review. Both the Irish Greyhound Board and Enniscorthy Greyhound Track have agreed a memorandum of understanding to keep the track open until the end of 2022, subject to a review in the final quarter of 2021. “I’m delighted the Irish Greyhound Board has reversed its decision on Enniscorthy Greyhound Track. Enniscorthy’s track has a long tradition as a sporting hub of County Wexford. When I met the Irish G re y h o u n d B o a rd C E O Gerard Dollard, I left him in doubt about the importance of the track and how
Enniscorthy Greyhound Track is engrained in the community’s heritage and culture. The campaign to keep the track open confirmed the strength of support behind Enniscorthy Greyhound Track. “This is a terrific success story and I commend the Enniscorthy Greyhound Track company that preserved and stressed the need to keep Enniscorthy Greyhound Track open for racing”, Minister Browne concluded. Racing at the track is open to the public (numbers subject to Covid guidelines) and takes place Monday and Thursday evenings starting at 8pm, with doors open at 7.30pm. n
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Ejoying Wells House & Gardens just before it closed at the end of September for the Winter season were, above left, Jean Henry and Liam Stacey and, above right, Ailish, Kadu and Johnny Hutchinson.
untary capacity for many years. A gentleman who was part of the fabric of Enniscorthy Credit Union, Seamus was dedicated to the guiding principles of the Credit Union movement over the 40 plus
years he served its members. Enniscorthy Credit Union closed its doors for a number of hours last month as a mark of respect to Seamus. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. n
Enniscorthy’s ‘wet’ pubs reopen Most of Enniscorthy’s pubs which don’t serve food (the ‘wet’ pubs) reopened last month much to the delight of their customers. Left: Jessie Farrell and Jake Cowman enjoying a drink in Toss Kavanagh’s. Below: Behind the bar in Stamp’s are Kristan Buckley and Elaine Dunbar.
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GAELSCOIL INIS CÓRTHAIDH First day in school for Junior Infants at Caim national school, 5th September, with teacher Aine Murphy.
Gaelscoil Inis Córthaidh Junior Infants first day at school, 5th September. Above left: Jaxon Kennedy had his sister Lexie with him. Above right: All set for their first day were Andrea and Brooke Howard and Ross O’Sullivan. Below left: Shea Friseal, Bree, was all smiles. George Kavanagh (left) had all the support he needed as school time approached with his sister Anna and brother Henry in tow.
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St. Joseph's NS, Bree, Junior Infants enjoying their new school. Clockwise from far left: We’re in good hands, Fionniúr O’Dowd with her mum Anna who is Vice Principal and brother Aodhan. Emmet and Mia Cathcord. All smiles ready for school is Allana Weafer. What are big sisters for only to walk you to school! Tom Grannell accompanied by his big sister Issy. Aodhan Hanley says goodbye to mum Sinead. Anna Kate Murphy with mum Roseanne.
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Enniscorthy Covid culture night Despite Covid restrictions and adhering to all Covid guidelines, Enniscorthy did its bit for Culture Night 2020 with events at Enniscorthy Castle and The Presentation Centre. Author and former member of the Wexford Literary Festival Committee Cat Hogan was Ambassador for this year’s night of culture as events took place all over the county to celebrate culture, creativity and the arts. Sponsored by the Arts Council and in conjunction with Wexford County Council, all artists taking part in the extensive and innovative programme were paid for their contribution to help defray some of the hardship imposed on them and their source of income by Covid-19. Most of the events were available online with all donations going to the very worthy Peter McVerry Trust, the charity committed to reducing homelessness and the harm caused by substance misuse and social disadvantage. In the magnificently atmospheric surrounds of Enniscorthy Castle, musician and singer Michael Buggy gave beautiful renditions of many old
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favourites beginPic: ning appropriately Maria Nolan with the very popular 1974 classic by Bob Dylan – Shelter from the Storm. A most excellent choice to kickstart Culture Night with Bob, who was awarded the Nobel prize for Literature in 2016 for ‘having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition’. Lisa Byrne, Mandy Galvin and Edith Juhasz at The Presentation Centre. From there it was on to The Presentation who could take part, the mate- worth viewing. It is so important to conCentre for its showcasing of rials used, or how many art submitted weekly via Keep sketches submitted and all tinue to support arts and culwere showcased on the night ture in these extremely difficult Sketch Wexford. Keep Sketch Wexford, born online and on a big screen at times and congratulations to all out of the creative frustration The Presentation Centre where w h o m a n a g e d t o m a k e from the recent Covid-19 lock- visitors observing Covid guide- Enniscorthy Culture Night 2020 both an occasion and a down, and a desire to cele- lines could call in and view. An innovative, remarkable spectacle. brate the beauty and – Maria Nolan uniqueness of Wexford, invites and unique collection and well participants to use Google Pic: Maps Street View, with a difMaria ferent location within Wexford Nolan chosen each Sunday, artists are encouraged to explore the nooks, crannies, laneways and alleys of these locations to find unique viewpoints to sketch. There were no limits to
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Above left: Michael Buggy at the Castle. Above right: Dick Donaghue and Marja van Kampen at The Presentation Centre.
Pubs now open for business
At your service in TJ Murphy’s pub, Templeshannon: Roiseen Kavanagh-Murphy and Elaine O’Brien. TJ Murphy’s was one of the first pubs to reopen in Enniscorthy when Covid restrictions eased.
Wedding Fair at the Riverside Pic: Maria Nolan
Recently, the Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy, hosted its annual Wedding Fair. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, this couldn’t be the same spectacular event as in previous years but Marketing & Sales Rep Angela Devitt assured me that the welcome to wedding couples and their guests at the hotel is as warm as ever as they continue to do all in their power to ensure that wedding couples have a day to remember despite the new normal that we must all now embrace. Nestled on the banks of the Slaney and with stunning views from its floor to ceiling windows, the Riverside Park Hotel offers a fantastic location and facilities to make your wedding day exceed your wildest expectations. The Hotel was awarded the South East Wedding Venue of the year award for 2017 and 2018 and it is easy to see why, refurbished in 2018, the splendid ballroom is an incredible space complete with a colourchanging ceiling that allows the client to put their own exclusive touch on the room. Tables are decorated with plush linens, fresh flowers and crystal globes that make the room sparkle and shine and there is a choice of chair covers with the sash of your choice or you can opt for the modern elegance of the Chiavari chair, all combining to create that unique ambience on your special day. The Arrival Reception will now take place in the Seamus Rafter Suite where you and your guests can mingle in safety, comfort and privacy. While the hotel can cater for weddings with up to 400 guests and are hopeful that larger weddings can take place
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again in the future; they are mindful that people must now reduce numbers significantly. With this in mind they have created the intimate wedding package with minimum numbers of 40 with a cap of 100, depending on government restrictions that may occur. The ballroom can be adapted to size to create that intimate space, with their attentive team on hand with full table service allowing you to relax and enjoy the occasion. Despite restrictions, this year’s Wedding Fair which took place on Sunday 20th of September, was a great success with a lot of wedding couples booking dates for 2022 and 2023. The ballroom was beautifully set for a wedding with appointments for each couple, making it a very safe and welcoming environment. The fabulously decorated Penthouse suite, a luxurious two-level suite located in the stone tower of the hotel was also available for viewing, and I was blown away with its magnificent views of our historic town of Enniscorthy and the meandering River Slaney. You can now host your entire wedding at the Riverside Park Hotel, with the Edwards Suite the perfect setting for your religious blessing or civil wedding ceremony, and you can start your planning today with t h e R i v e r s i d e ’ s We d d i n g Coordinator Liz who will be there with you every step of the day. Trust me, the Riverside Park Hotel and its wonderful management and staff will not disappoint and will give 110% to make your day a treasured memory always. – Maria Nolan
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€300,000 skate park for Wexford –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– TEN OUNCE MOUSE. 16 Oct 2020. Please note that show starts at 7pm sharp - Doors open 6:30pm. Ten Ounce Mouse are a 4-piece Indie Pop/Rock outfit from Wexford comprised of JeanLuc Power (vocals), Brandon Murphy (guitar), Syzmon Dobrowolski (bass) and Michael O’Connor (drums). Currently working on their debut album, they are quickly making a name for themselves in the Irish independent music scene. Check out “Echoes”, their debut single release, on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/ten-ounce-mouse-echoes
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CAROLE NELSON TRIO. 17 Oct 2020. The trio is centred around Carole’s composition and piano work accompanied by Cormac O'Brien on bass and Dominic Mullan on drums. Carole Nelson is “'one of Ireland's more original jazz composers' – Irish Times. See: carolenelsonmusic.com. To listen go to Youtube or Spotify.
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Mayor Leonard Kelly (centre) turns (throws!) the sod on the new Skateboard Park at Wexford’s Min Ryan Park, watched by Tom Enright, Chief Executive Wexford Co. Council (left), and Peadar Murphy, Sole Sports and Leisure, contractors (right).
Wexford Mayor, Cllr Leonard Kelly, was delighted to do the Sod Turning for the new Skate Park which will be a wonderful addition to the town’s new Min Ryan Park.
At the ceremony were many who are helping get the facility built including Wexford Co. Council CEO Tom Enright, the project team led by Sean Myler, and Peader Murphy of
Sole Sports and Leisure (based in Drinagh). Also present were Alice and Jeff Miller (relatives of Min Ryan), as well as campaigners for a Skate Park (past and present) including Cllr
Davy Hynes, Hanru van Aswegen, Ethon Mahon, Joshua Whelan, James Doheny and the founders of Wexford Sk8tr Kids – Lily Whyte Weaver and Kevin Weaver. n
THE IVY SISTERS. 23 Oct 2020. Three sensational ladies with vintage vocals will take you on a journey back to the era of the Silver Screen. An exquisite and tantalising performance will set hearts racing with their unique form of vocal seduction. Prepare for a night of fun as they get you “In the Mood” to “Sing Sing Sing” and “Roll out the Barrel”. Join Sharon Clancy, Jilly Cox and Aileen Donohoe stars of the West End, TV and stage for an evening of suave song from the age of swing.
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THE SELFISH GIANT & THE HAPPY PRINCE. 28 Oct 2020. The Happy Prince and The Selfish Giant are probably the best loved and most enduringlypopular of all Oscar Wilde’s stories. In the former, Michael James Ford’s highly energised and physical performance has been acclaimed as a virtuoso piece of storytelling. The new production of The Selfish Giant is devised and performed by actress Bairbre Ni Chaoimh and Michael James Ford and three endearing puppet children, created by Martin Cahill.
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ACCORDING TO SYDNEY. 29 Oct 2020 Rose Henderson plays Ruth, a law graduate who has been married for twenty-five years to the opinionated Sydney... something had to give!
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MELANIE O'REILLY & TRIO: LET ME OFF UPTOWN - THE ANITA O’DAY STORY. 30 Oct 2020. Please note that the show starts at 7pm sharp - Doors open 6:30pm. Devised and performed by jazz singer Melanie O’Reilly with Kevin Lawlor – Drums, Cian Boylan – Piano and Adrian Jackson – Bass. Melanie O’Reilly celebrates the legendary jazz singer Anita O’Day, capturing the essence of an exceptional musical talent.
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DOCTOR HORRIBLE'S HOUSE OF HORROR. 31 Oct 2020 — 1 Nov 2020. Wexford Arts Centre presents frolicking frights for all the family. Come and visit Dr Horribles house of horror, a wacky walkthrough experience that delivers fun and frights where the family will meet wizards, vampires and magical monsters . Be sure to wear your halloween masks too and dress up so the ghouls think you are one of them! Must book in advance.
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Mayor Leonard Kelly (centre) with skateboard enthusiasts Josh Whelan (left) and Lily Whyte Weaver (right) at the turning of the sod on the new Min Park Skateboard Park on 15th September.
Wexford Festival Opera – ‘The Festival in the air’ This October, audiences across Ireland and around the world will have a chance to experience a taste of the magic of Wexford Festival Opera at home. Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, this year’s reimagined Festival ‘Waiting for Shakespeare …The Festival in the air’ will be an online celebration, starting on 11 October and running over eight consecutive days. This reimagined Festival aims to bring together audiences and the wider worldwide Wexford community through the power of music. Wexford Festival Opera, RTÉ and ARTE have joined forces once again to ensure that every magical moment will be available for audiences to enjoy for free from the comfort and safety of their own homes.
Check out the final concert by the singers of the WEXFORD FACTORY, a young artist development programme for young Irish/Irish-based singers. Capturing the glorious acoustics of the National Opera House, viewers can enjoy the performances of these young singers from the comfort of their own home on the ‘Wexford Festival Opera’ YouTube Channel.
Details have been announced of how audiences can access at home unforgettable events and performances to be streamed/broadcast across RTE.ie, lyric fm, arte.tv and Wexfordopera.com. For full
festival details and to download the brochure go to wexfordopera.com. And subscribe to WexfordFestivalOpera on YouTube. Wexford Festival Opera Artistic Director Rosetta Cucchi says: “This has been a very
challenging year but sometimes from hard rocks come beautiful flowers and the partnership between WFO and RTÉ will bring this flower into every house waiting for our return to theatre and to be together in Wexford again.” n
Starring Naoimh Penston, James McDermott, Tony Carty, Amy and Leah Penston and the wonderful Eithne Corrigan on piano. Gorey Little Theatre, Gorey, 9th and 10th October at 8pm. The National Opera House, Wexford, 24th October at 8pm. Simple and unpretentious, this Tony Award-winning musical is a perfect introduction to the work of this contemporary master and a must for diehard fans. Stephen Sondheim has been the leading composer of musical theatre for the past fifty years. His work is timeless. Now, with this award-winning revue of his work, some of the most lush, unforgettable songs from this musical theatre master are presented in one magical evening. Minimal sets and costumes, a small but incredibly talented cast and one piano allows the brilliant songs to shine. n
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Christmas in Enniscorthy...
‘THE GUEST LIST’ – BOOK REVIEW Being a huge fan of English author Lucy Foley’s book The Hunting Party, which I reviewed for Slaney News earlier this year, I was totally looking forward to reading her latest novel and The Guest List certainly didn’t disappoint. Even from the title which I love, one can deduce that this is going to be another classic ‘whodunnit’ with Lucy Foley fast proving herself to be a modern day Agatha Christie. Picture the scene - a celebrity wedding on a remote Island off the West Coast of Ireland, with no other inhabitants apart from the wedding party, no way off the Island except the boat they all arrived on and the threat of an impending storm, imagine the cast - the Groom a handsome, charming TV personality, the Bride a beautiful, successful glossy magazine publisher, the perfect couple, with the not-so-perfect, unstable Bridesmaid, the super efficient, professional Wedding Planner, the unpredictable, feckless Bestman, the boisterous, wolf-pack Ushers and the suspicious, anxious Plus 1. As the weekend unfolds, secrets and lies are revealed as Lucy Foley’s complex characters interact with each other. Past histories, hidden traits, grudges, jealousies and skeletons in the cupboard emerge as hilarity fused by alcohol and more turns vicious, vindictive and even violent. The storm rages as murder most foul is committed and a body is found. The stage is now set for a Hercule Poirot or Miss Marple entrance but Lucy Foley has made you, the Reader, the detective in this very cleverly put together ‘whodunnit’ with wily clues dispersed throughout. Ms. Foley is a master of suspense, actual and psychological, leading us chapter after chapter to the story’s central mystery. In this intriguing tale all the main characters are suspects, all reveal that they have motive to murder and all appear to be quite capable of it, leaving you, the Reader, absorbed and turning pages right to its captivating end. No hesitation recommending this one as a fantastic read – ideal for long, cold, Covid nights. The Guest List by Lucy Foley is available at Easons Bookstore here in Enniscorthy. – Maria Nolan
The Presentation Centre, Enniscorthy, is open... The gallery at The Presentation Centre, Enniscorthy, is open, and the theatre at the centre can now be booked again. To find out about dates and rates just email: presentationcentreenniscorthy@gmail.com
CuRRENT ExHIbITIONS: The 5th Annual Open Call Exhibition Celebrating Creativity... No Matter What! September 4th - October 30th.
Murmuration Artwork by Nicola Anthony Featuring Fáilte Uí Dhonnchú by Louis de Paor July 2nd - October 30th
Tom and Caroline Lantry enjoying a recent visit to Wells House and Gardens.
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A REIMAGINED CHRISTMAS EXPERIENCE SAFELY WRAPPED UP FOR ENNISCORTHY... Enniscorthy Municipal District in partnership with Enniscorthy Castle, Enniscorthy Chamber and local hoteliers and traders are delighted to confirm that planning for Christmas in Enniscorthy is well advanced. A re-imagined Santa's Enchanted Castle event will return to the Castle for Christmas 2020 despite the challenges of Covid-19. Running from November 21st, the popular children’s event will operate Thursdays to Sundays over twenty one days until Dec 23rd. General sale tickets went live on 25th September on www.santasenchantedcastle.ie and, incredible as it may sound, there are only a small number of tickets left. “Come to Enniscorthy this Christmas for a ‘Santastic’ time. We have re-imagined our seasonal experience for 2020 so although it will be different you are guaranteed Christmas cheer at a safe event and indeed a great atmosphere and offering all around the town,” says Ger M a c k e y, E n n i s c o r t h y Municipal District Manager. “Covid-safe, hotel ‘sleep over’ packages are currently on offer and selling well, it is important we attract visitors to the banks of the Slaney to bolster the local economy
while lifting the spirits of our townspeople too. Event and patron safety will be our number one priority. The magic of Christmas can’t be lost to Covid-19.” Visitors and locals alike can check-in for Christmas at Santa HQ on Castle Street to be entertained theatre style at the children’s live Character & Carol Show. Patrons will be entertained by members of Rathnure Pantomime Society from the stage in The Athenaeum before the Enniscorthy Elves escort each individual group pod of six down Castle Hill to Santa’s Enchanted Castle. There a socially-distanced Santa and Mrs Claus will greet and gift each group from their ground floor winter garden wonderland. The forty-five minute tour is priced reasonably from €15 and will finish with a leisurely trip on the Tinsel Town Train from its Church Street base around Enniscorthy's main streets. New for 2020, train passengers are sure to enjoy commentary from the ‘Conductor without a Claus’ driving up front and the winter-themed windows throughout the town centre and log-house shopping cabins which are planned for Market Square. Cllr Barbara-Anne Murphy, Chair of Enniscorthy
ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS… Please check with local venues in case of any upcoming cancellations or postponements.
Ger Mackey, Enniscorthy Municipal District Manager (left) and Jimmy Gahan, Enniscorthy & District Chamber, inspecting the Tinsel Town Train which is pictured above also.
Municipal District, commented, “Christmas is more important this year than ever before and I am heartened to see so many groups working together with the Council, Chamber and traders to have Enniscorthy light up for Christmas.”
Festival organisers urge all to keep an eye on local press for further announcements, and during the countdown to click on to the Santa's Enchanted Castle website or Facebook page for event competitions and festive previews. n
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The Bailey – the home of great Irish food The bailey bar & Eatery in Enniscorthy has built up a reputation for great food over many years, but in the past few months the standard has risen another notch under the concerted leadership of General Manager James Ryan and Head Chef James Hayes. Together with a welcoming and friendly
staff of 23 mainly local people, The bailey is now offering unrivalled fare for locals and visitors alike. The Bailey may be an historic building, well worth a visit in itself, but the food on offer is modern, fresh, locally sourced, and exceptional value for money. The Bailey has ambitions
to be an award-winning Gastro Pub and there’s no doubt that will be achieved soon such is the obvious commitment of the whole team to their food offering. MENuS: The Bailey opens seven days a week at 9.30am, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner throughout the day, as well as being the perfect spot for a mid-morning coffee or an afternoon snack. breakfast Menu: 9.30am to 12 noon daily, 7 days a week. Lunch Menu: Monday to Saturday, 12 noon to 4pm. Sunday Lunch: Available all day 12 noon to 9pm. Evening Menu: Monday to Thursday 4pm-9pm, Friday and Saturday 4pm-10pm.
JAMES HAYES – HEAD CHEF AT THE BAILEY. James has over 13 years experience in the industry having worked at Westgate Design, Simon Lambert’s, The Farmer's Kitchen, Da Paulo and Robertino's. He is deeply passionate about locally sourced produce and good quality home-cooked food.
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Midweek Special Menu: Monday to Thursday 4pm8pm. Choose any two courses from the Midweek Special Menu for just €17.95 or add a Glass of Wine or Cocktail for €21.95. Takeout Service: Food can also be ordered for collection.
James Ryan has been at the helm in The Bailey for one year now, but he has a world of experience in all areas of the hospitality and licensed trades having owned the famous Chaz Bar in Wexford for many years, as well as working with the Talbot Hotel group, and in several 5-star hotels and cruiseliners. James is particularly keen to make sure The Bailey is at the cutting edge of Covid19 safety. In preparation for coming out of Lockdown, the management and staff spent three weeks adjusting the internal layout, installing perspex screens and signage, training staff, and drawing up health & safety plans. Given the substantial size of the premises, The Bailey can cater for 100 seated customers at a time, while maintaining a strict 2-metre distance between everyone. In addition to the normal, intensive cleaning of tables etc, The Bailey also uses a state-ofthe-art electric disinfectant sprayer which uses sterinova – a hospital grade disinfectant used by many of the top hospitals in the world. Music has always been a big part of James Ryan’s life, having enjoyed huge success over the years with
his various Wexford premises competing in the Guinness Singing & Swinging Pubs competition. James is keen to bring live music back to Enniscorthy through the dedicated music venue at The Bailey. He is working with well-known local music promoter, Eamonn Doyle, so one can expect top class live music once Covid restrictions are sufficiently eased. Since taking over The Bailey, James has seen at firsthand the great co-operation and goodwill that exists in Enniscorthy between the businesses in town. And since Covid-19 struck, he sees “an even greater desire to help one another”. He firmly believes that by everyone promoting each other and cross-selling “we can all come out of this in good shape”. So keep The Bailey in mind when considering your next meal out, and ideally book ahead but walk-ins are assured of a very warm welcome also. And as an added bonus there’s lots of FREE parking for all customers! browse the menus at www.thebailey.ie and Follow on Facebook & Instagram to keep up to date on all the latest special offers. n
The Bailey: famous for its mouthwatering burgers.
The Bailey, Barrack Street, Enniscorthy. Tel: (053) 923 0353 www.thebailey.ie Facebook: ‘The Bailey Cafe Bar’ Email: info@thebailey.ie Breakfast, lunch and dinner served daily. Opening Hours: Mon - Thurs 9:30am - 11:30pm (Food Served to 9:00pm) Fri & Sat 9:30am - 11:30pm (Food Served to 10:00pm) Sunday 9:30am - 11:30pm (Food Served to 9:00pm) Browse the menus at www.thebailey.ie
Two Co urses O NLY €1 Two Co 7.95 urses + Glass o f wine or Cock tail ONLY € 21.95
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OYLEGATE FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
Oylegate National School First Holy Communion at Oylegate Church, 20th September 2020. Top L-R: Grace Shaughnessy and V Rev John Byrne PP. Marie, Grace and Brian Shaughnessy. Mia, Rose, Chris and Isabelle Taralski. The Girls Communion group. Above L-R: Soairse, Aoife and Abitheann Nolan. Aidan, Patrick and Laura Farrell. Boys Communion group.
Putting a spin on it!
The Ford Counselling & Psychotherapy Centre Cyclathon at AIB Bank, North Main Street, Wexford, on 18th September 2020. ABOVE L-R: Two gorgeous Georges – George Lawlor, former Mayor of Wexford and George O’Connor, former All Ireland hurler were outdone by a young Cally O’Leary, with MC Jimmy Gahan in the background. Wexford solicitor and County Councillor Lisa McDonald takes her turn. Republic of Ireland soccer star Kevin Doyle. Far left: All-star hurler Lee Chin on the bike. Left: Full steam ahead! Cllr Barbara-Anne Murphy, Chairperson of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council. Right: Chief organiser Maree Lyng, AIB. Far right: Minister James Browne does his stint watched by Derek Fehily having a cuppa after his 15 minutes on the bike.
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CROSSABEG FIRST DAY AT SCHOOL St Patrick’s National School Crossabeg Junior Infants first Day at school, September 2020. Far left: Principal Philip Kennedy welcomes the junior infants. Left: Lisa Marie Doyle and Daisey Kehoe. Right: Quinn Murray. Far right: “This schoolbag is heavy!” as Aoife Cloney goes to school. Below far left: No bother to Ollie Pettitt as he makes his way to school. Below left: “It’s alright for you, you’ve been here for years, it’s my first day!” Eve Carroll accompanied by brother James. Below: Saoirse, James and Clodagh McCarthy. Below right: Deirbhile and Phil Hynes.
BOOLAVOGUE FIRST DAY AT SCHOOL
Boolavogue National School Junior Infants, September 2020, clockwise from top left: Isabelle and Nina O’Brien. Mairead, Aine and Fiadh Daly. Cian and Sophie Quinn. Kai and Isabel Brioiley. Boolavogue National School Junior Infants Class. Brian and Lucy Hearne.
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Housing adaption grants on the way Local Minister of State James Browne has welcomed funding allocated by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage for the Disabled Persons Grant Scheme and the Improvement Works in Lieu of Local Authority Housing Scheme. The Department has allocated €432,947 with the County Council allocating €48,105 meaning €481,053 will go towards extensions and adaptations and enhancements of homes for older people and those with a disability. The DPG scheme provides funding for extensions and adaptations to existing social housing stock for older people and people with a disability such as grab rails, disabled access ramps, wet rooms, downstairs bedrooms etc. The scheme also provides extensions in cases of overcrowding. The Improvement Works in Lieu of social housing scheme (IWILs) allows local
Leak repairs saving Enniscorthy’s water
authorities to improve or extend privately owned accommodation, where the applicant has been approved for social housing. It allows those who are otherwise eligible for social housing to remain in private housing and for enhancements to that housing. Commenting Minister Browne said, “This funding is a clear demonstration of the Government’s commitment to improving the lives of older people and people with a disability. “The funding goes towards improving housing conditions and providing accessibility ramps or downstairs bedrooms etc. They really are minor improvements which would make a major difference in a person’s life. “They have a huge impact on the quality of life of many beneficiaries and play a big role in helping people to live independently in their own homes,” he concluded.” n
New funding will improve assessment of need waiting times Wexford TD and Minister of State for Law Reform James Browne has welcomed the allocation of additional funding to improve the waiting times facing children awaiting disability assessments of need. €7.86 million has been allocated nationally while €693,000 will be specifically granted to CHO5, which includes County Wexford. “Many concerned parents have contacted me over the unacceptable delays in obtain-
ing an assessment of needs for children with a disability. During the last Dáil, I often highlighted the issue of these unacceptable waiting times for children requiring assessments of need. These measures will help to improve the lives of children with disabilities in Wexford. “Timely intervention is key for children awaiting assessment of need. Hopefully this recent allocation will help children secure access to early intervention supports.” n
Working in partnership with Wexford County Council, I r i s h Wa t e r ’s L e a k a g e Reduction Programme ‘Find and Fix Scheme’ was stepped up in Enniscorthy in late June in a bid to tackle leakage levels around the town. The size and scale of the leakage challenge around the country is well documented, however this work, carried out as part of Irish Water’s Leakage Reduction Programme, will see €500m invested nationally to tackle problematic pipes and leakage in Ireland’s ageing water network. Speaking last month about the Enniscorthy water savings, Irish Water's Network Programme Regional Lead, Joe Carroll, said: 'In Enniscorthy, the teams have intensely investigated and repaired 29 leaks on the town’s network in the last two months which is saving 25,000 litres per hour in night leakage flows. These savings are further
demonstrated by a reduction of 100,000 litres of water per day treated at the Edermine borehole, a reduction of 400,000 litres of water per day treated at the Vinegar Hill Water Treatment Plant, the pumps operating at 22 hours per day instead of 24 hours per day, and the town’s reservoirs are now continuously maintaining their storage capacities. To contextualise these figures, a standard
sized domestic wheelie bin would hold approximately 240 litres of water. The amount of water being saved at the Vinegar Hill WTP is close 1,600 wheelie bins worth a day. There would have been some short water shut-offs during the times of the repairs and we understand this was an inconvenience but we are confident this short term inconveniece will be beneficial in the longer
term. We would like to thank the homes and businesses of the town for their patience as we delivered these vital water network improvement around the town. I would also like to thank our crews for their hard work to achieve these fantastic results.' Irish Water is working at this time, with its Local Authority partners, contractors and others to safeguard the health and well-being of both staff and the public and to ensure the continuity of critical drinking water and wastewater services. Irish Water would like to remind people to follow the HSE Covid-19 advice and ensure frequent handwashing. For more information, please see the website https://www.water.ie/projects-plans/national-projects/leakage-reduction-progra mme/ For customer queries, please contact 1850 278278 or @IWCare n
Have your say in the Mythen raises speech future of your county! & language issues in Co. Wexford, in the Dáil
The Public Consultation Process on the Draft Wexford County Development Plan 2021-2027 has commenced.
Have your say! You can access the online consultation portal here: https://consult.wexfordcoco.ie/
Trees for Wexford! Wexford County Council has a limited supply of trees / hedging for distribution under the Trees for Wexford campaign. The number of trees allocated to each group will depend on budget and number of applications received. Trees must be planted in a public place. The planting and maintenance of the trees will be the responsibility of the group. Who can apply?
• Voluntary Community Groups • Residents Associations • Schools An Application Form for Trees for Wexford Campaign is available on the Council’s website: www.wexfordcoco.ie Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday October 16th 2020. If you require further information please do not hesitate to contact the Environment Section at 053-9196684. n
Sinn Féin Deputy Johnny Mythen has raised the issue of waiting lists for Speech and Language therapy for the Co. We x f o r d a r e a w i t h t h e Taoiseach Micheál Martin. Deputy Mythen said: “There are over 1,000 people awaiting an assessment and speech and language therapy in Wexford. 606 of them haven’t even had their assessment yet. 460 are awaiting their therapy. 179 of them have been waiting over a year for their therapy to start. “I know that the Covid-19 emergency has slowed down services, but that does not explain people waiting over a
OUR LADY’S ISLAND PILGRIMAGE Our Lady’s Island Pilgrimage closed on 8th September, the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Left: Papal Nuncio Archbishop Jude Thaddeus Okolo (centre) was assisted by Bishop Denis Brennan (right) and Fr. Jim Cogley PP. Right: Martin and Mary Quinlan, married 41 years, and Martin celebrated his 70th birthday that day. Far right: Mary Francis Fogarty and Liz White.
year. Speech and language therapy is a vital service that supports people, from those who have had a stroke to children with additional needs, to communicate. “I raised this matter with an Taoiseach Micheál Martin this week in the Dáil as absolutely unacceptable, and asked him to address the staffing shortfall in Co. Wexford without delay. “In many cases, delays lead to people seeking therapy in the private sector with huge unaffordable costs. “That is why I raised this issue with the Taoiseach and I will be watching the situation closely.” n
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Wexford’s new state-of-the- Wexford people urged to go art pothole repair machine “Up the Hill” for Jack & Jill As part of its ongoing commitment to maintaining the county’s roads and ensuring a world-class fleet, Wexford County Council has invested in a state-of-the-art pothole repair machine. Following a competitive tender process, a Roadmaster 295 Velocity Patcher was purchased from Archway Products Ltd. The new machine provides a number of efficiencies for the Council. It is completely operated by only one person. It cleans out the pothole using compressed air, and fills the hole with a computer-calibrated mix of hot material. It can carry twelve tonnes of chippings and two tonnes of bitumen which enables it to work a full day without refilling. The machine also has a built-in GPS which allows it to hold records of all repairs carried out. Wexford County Council’s Fleet Manager Hugh Russell said, “It is essential that we maintain a modern fleet that is fit for purpose to ensure
all works can be carried out in an efficient and effective manner. As an organisation, ongoing investment into our fleet of 250 units is a top priority.” Abraham Dunne, Senior Executive Engineer with Wexford County Council, said, “With limited financial and human resources it is a challenge to maintain the county’s road network of over 3,700km, particularly during the win-
ter months. This new machine will certainly improve performance as it can repair significantly more potholes on a daily basis than the machine it replaced.” He said, “The new machine will enhance the Council’s existing pothole re p a i r re s p o n s e , w h i c h includes a second Velocity Patcher and thirty smaller pickup-mounted road patching machines.” n
€100,00 investment in Wexford Library Wexford TD and Minister of State James Browne has welcomed the announcement of €100,000 in funding for Wexford town’s library. The grant will go towards general lighting energy effi-
ciency upgrade works at the Mallin Street facility. “I welcome today’s announcement of €100,000 in funding for Wexford town library. These works will strengthen the library’s posi-
tion as a community hub. Works will commence in Wexford town’s library over the coming weeks and will be completed by end 2020/early 2021”, Minister Browne concluded. n
Will you climb a hill for those who can’t? The Jack & Jill Children’s Foundation is asking people to support local, and donate local, by going “Up the Hill for Jack & Jill” this October. Funds raised will go towards the home nursing care of Jack & Jill children around the country with highly complex medical and life-limiting conditions, including 26 children in Co. Wexford. The fundraiser is part of an SOS appeal underway to fill a €200,000 funding gap and to extend the age range of children supported by the charity from five to six years of age. Jack & Jill’s frontline home nursing care and end-of-life care is more important than ever, given the lack of respite options in the community for the extra-special children it supports. “Up the Hill for Jack & Jill” will be very different this October compared with previous years. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 restrictions, there are no big hill events being organised. Instead, participants must keep their challenge small, safe and local. People can walk, skip, jog, cycle or climb their chosen hill. Some are even opting to climb the stairs and count their steps at work throughout the month – the most important thing is to observe public health advice at all times. Jack & Jill support is not
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just for a week or a weekend, but a vital and ongoing connection throughout the child’s early years, with the charity providing an average of 40 hours support a month to 362 children nationwide, increasing to 80 hours for end-of-life support. This encompasses a range of tasks as per the child’s unique needs, and may include peg feeding, monitoring of vital signs and medication management. The service operates seven days a week, with no waiting list.
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Oylegate National School Junior infants, September 2020. Clockwise from top left: Fiona Nolan. Andrea, Abbie and Alex Moriarty. Jack and Kate Moulton. All set for action was Paddy Connelly. Making her way to school was Guilia Barron. Saoirse, Peader, Aoibheann and Caoimhe Nolan. Cora Lafferty, Sarah and Lucy Hayden.
People can register today at www.jackandjill.ie for €16 which funds one hour of home nursing care and end-of-life care. No sponsorship card is required. Funds Raised Locally, Stay Locally. Every €16 raised will make a real difference to the family of a child being cared for: Joanne Doyle, Jack & Jill Specialist Children’s Liaison Nurse for Wexford says: “Every day our families have their own hill to climb at home. With ‘Up the Hill for Jack and Jill’, we are asking people to physically climb a hill in solidarity with those who can’t. It’s about neighbour helping neighbour, friend helping friend and that community support really means so much to our families and our nurses. It’s very simple to get involved this year, and the hill you climb can be whatever you want it to be – a gentle slope, a mountain peak, or a simple walk with a friend. We are determined that this is one fundraising event that Covid-19 won’t flatten!” For more information on the work of the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation, visit www.jackandjill.ie. The Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation can also be found on Instagram @jackandjillcf, on Twitter @jackandjillcf, and on Facebook @jackandjillfoundation. The campaign hashtag is #UpTheHill2020 n
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Probiotics & fermented foods By Oonagh Trehin BSc MSc ANUTR 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.
Gut health is a top trend in #wellness that has resulted in many of us consuming more probiotics and fermented foods. But what are they and do they provide any health benefits? Firstly, let’s clear up the misunderstanding that all fermented foods are probiotics – this is not the case. Fermented foods are produced by controlled microbial growth, while probiotic products contain microorganisms that have promoted health benefits when consumed.
Probiotics are thought to provide health benefits by improving our gut bacteria or flora. Our gut bacteria is important for health, and can become unbalanced for a number of reasons, including taking antibiotics, having a gut illness, havi n g s u r g e r y, f o l l o w i n g gastroenteritis and as we age. There is good evidence that probiotics can help in these circumstances to get our gut bacteria back in balance. Generally, probiotics are taken in liquid or capsule form, and as such have a controlled
“Probiotics are thought to provide health benefits by improving our gut bacteria or flora.”
amount of bacteria per dose. This means researching the health benefits is easier than assessing foods, which can be prepared differently each time. It is thought that fermented foods can also have an impact on our gut flora; however, the evidence for fermented foods providing health benefits is limited. There is some emerging evidence to suggest that sourdough bread and kefir, a fermented milk drink, do provide health benefits for the gut, and other fermented products such as miso and
sauerkraut may provide benefits too. But, I wouldn’t recommend relying on eating more fermented foods to improve your gut health. When we look at the research on gut health, it would actually be most sensible for us all to try to include more fibre in our diets, try probiotics if we have a specific need and only eat fermented foods we enjoy! Need help with your nutrition? Contact Oonagh on 083-3260216 or go to www.littleonutrition.com n
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Slimming World Groups Reopen The Salt n Pepper Pot Community Workshop Enniscorthy Tuesday: 6pm & 7pm New Members 8pm Saturday: 9am, 10am & 11am New Members 12pm Booking is Essential Call Tony on 087 1785384
12 local producers on shortlist for national food awards Blas na hÉireann, the Irish food awards, has announced this year’s finalists and the list includes an impressive 12 food producers from the Wexford Food Family. This is a huge achievement given this year’s unprecedented challenges. Members of the Wexford Food Family will be very well represented at these prestigious awards with a total of 30 products through to the final stages of judging. This is a huge acknowledgement of the quality of the food and drink produced in our county. Members through to the final are: ➤ Fancy Fungi Gourmet Mushrooms ➤ Jackford Gin ➤ Irish Country Meats ➤ Isle of Crackers ➤ Killowen Farm ➤ Naturally Cordial ➤ O’Neills Dry Cure Bacon ➤ Scúp Gelato ➤ Tara Hill Honey ➤ Wexford Home Preserves ➤ Wild About ➤ Zanna Cookhouse. Also representing Co. Wexford are Krishna Foods,
S e a n S t a ff o rd B a k e r i e s , Staffords Bakery and YellowBelly Beer. The Blas na hÉireann team have been working tirelessly since March to make sure that Blas 2020 goes ahead and that they maintain their commitment to celebrating the very best in Irish food and drink. The award winners will be announced online on Saturday 3rd October. The Wexford Food Family congratulates all of its Wexford finalists, and encourages all residents of, and visitors to, Wexford to seek out the produce of its fabulous producers in the best food shops, restaurants and hotels. The Blas na hÉireann awards are the biggest blind tasting of produce in the country. Judges come from all backgrounds, including chefs, academics, trade, buyers and home cooks. This is the 13th year of the biggest competition for quality Irish produce. For more information check out the website h t t p s : / / w w w. i r i s h foodawards.com/n
Slimming World Enniscorthy with Tony McCann, is back with a bang! In March, Tony had to close his Slimming World groups in Enniscorthy due to Covid 19. Now that restrictions have eased the groups have returned to the real-world and members have come back with a BANG, since returning they have lost an astonishing combined 93 stone in weight. With lots of social distancing safety measures in place to keep members safe, you can rest assured that returning to group is as safe as it can be. The groups run on Tuesday evenings and Saturday mornings in the Salt n Pepper Pot in the Community Workshop. New members are always welcome. Below is a recipe that you can try for yourself, enjoy. BURGER IN A BOWL... Ingredients: n Low-calorie cooking spray n 500g lean beef mince (5% fat or less) n 1 onion, finely chopped n 2 garlic cloves, crushed n ½ iceberg lettuce, roughly shredded n 8 gherkins, sliced n 1 small red onion, finely chopped n 2 tomatoes, roughly chopped For the SW super sauce: 3 level tbsp extra-light mayonnaise 5 tbsp fat-free fromage frais 1 level tbsp American-style mustard 2 tbsp tomato purée 2 tsp white wine vinegar ½ tsp garlic salt ¼ tsp onion granules ¼ tsp sweet smoked paprika Method: Spray a large, heavy-based non-stick frying pan with low-calorie cooking spray and place over a
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high heat. Add the beef, onion and garlic and stir-fry for 7-8 minutes, or until the beef is cooked through and the onions have softened. Take the pan off the heat and drain any fat from the mixture. Season lightly. Meanwhile, put all the SW super sauce ingredients in a bowl with 4 tbsp water and whisk until well combined. Mix together the lettuce, gherkins, onions and tomatoes and divide between 4 wide bowls. Spoon the beef mixture on top, divide the SW super sauce between the burgers and serve hot. n
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School Meals Scheme 2020/2021 Tenders are invited for the supply of approximately 230 school lunches to the Gaelscoil, Drumgoold, Enniscorthy, Co.Wexford. A single lunch will comprise each of the following items; a) b) c)
One 250ml bottle of water. One sandwich/main filler. One piece of fruit/healthy snack.
To be delivered, individually packaged and labelled, to the school each school day during the 2020/21 school term, commencing on Monday 2nd November, 2020. Sealed Tenders marked “School Meals” will be received by the undersigned up to but not later than 5.00pm on Wednesday, 21st October, 2020. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. David Minogue, County Secretary, Wexford County Council, Carricklawn, Wexford. 6th October, 2020. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
‘Trees for Wexford’ Campaign 2020 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 16th 2020. If you require further information regarding this scheme, please do not hesitate to contact the Environment Section at 053 919 6684. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
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Swimming in unsupervised areas can be extremely hazardous. Potential Hazards include
Please come along to one of our information nights on Tuesday 20th October, 2020 at times indicated below, where Fire Service staff will be available to answer queries and explain the position of a retained firefighter in more detail. Enniscorthy, New Ross & Gorey Fire Station: 18:00 – 20:00 Bunclody Fire Station: 19:00 – 21:00 Wexford County Council is an equal opportunities employer.
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Local company secures Aldi listing Aldi, since 13th September, has been supporting a family-run business from Co. Wexford, with listing on shelves of 143 stores nationwide. Fancy Fungi is run by Nikk and Catherine George from Galbally. The family started the business in 1998 and currently employ 5 full time and 5 part time staff. Aldi are stocking Fancy Fungi’s award-winning Forest Mix Mushrooms (€3.49/150g) and Grey Oyster Mushrooms (€3.49/150g). Fancy Fungi started out as a hobby 20 years ago, when Nikk and Catherine would pick jumper-fulls of wild mushrooms off the ditch down in the forest while out walking their dog. At the time, they also grew herbs for the local restaurants which they would deliver in on a Saturday morning. One particular morning Nikk brought in a selection of their foraged wild mushrooms to a local chef who had a restaurant at the time and asked his advice about how to cook them. The chef threw them on the pan and cooked them up there
and then and discovered they had a delicious variety of wild mushrooms which of course he was delighted to put on his menu. After that, more and more restaurants wanted the mushrooms which of course are seasonal so Nikk and Catherine started looking into cultivating them themselves so they would be available all year round. Fancy Fungi was born! The mushrooms are grown under carefully controlled conditions in tunnels. Unlike many others, they are not treated or sprayed with pesticides, herbicides or fungicides ensuring zero chemical content. Catherine says: “Back in
February, Fancy Fungi travelled to Laois to make a pitch for the Grow with Aldi programme for which we were accepted with two of our range; Forest Mix Mushrooms and Grey Oyster Mushrooms. The opportunity couldn’t have come at a better time. Even though the restaurants were reopening from the end of June it was a time of uncertainty. The opportunity to have our mushrooms available in all Aldi stores nationwide will open up a whole new market for us at a time when more people are cooking at home and experimenting with new recipe ideas. Aldi for us, is the light at the end of the (mushroom) tunnel!” n
National Women’s Enterprise Day
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“We’re stronger together” is the message from Local Enterprise Office Wexford at the announcement of events to mark National Women’s Enterprise Day on Wednesday, October 14th. The Local Enterprise Office initiative, now in its fourteenth year, was launched by An Tánaiste and Minister for E n t e r p r i s e , Tr a d e a n d Employment, Leo Varadkar T.D., and is being funded by the Government of Ireland in partnership with Enterprise Ireland and Local Authorities. Figures released by Local Enterprise Offices to coincide with the launch reveal that 20,551 female participants took part in training programmes with the 31 Local Enterprise Offices in the first
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six months of 2020, an increase of 58% over the same period last year. There is also greater demand for mentoring support this year, with 3,567 female entrepreneurs taking up the support between January and June 2020, an increase of 19%. The interactive events on October 14th for National Women’s Enterprise Day are moving online to LocalEnterprise.ie/NWED and the big themes this year are resilience, self-care, innovation and opportunity. All events in the programme are free of charge and include workshops with experts, panel discussions, a virtual marketplace and facilitated networking to connect more entrepreneurs with each other.
Entrepreneurs who will be sharing their insights and journeys include Olympianturned-company-founder Derval O’ Rourke, Sonia Deasy of the Irish global skincare brand, Pestle & Mortar, Pamela Laird of Moxi Loves who was a finalist on BBC’s The Apprentice and Áine Kerr, the co-founder of Kinzen and RTÉ broadcaster, who is also the M.C. for the day. The Tánaiste, Leo Varadkar, will deliver the opening address on National Women’s Enterprise Day. Elizabeth Hore, Head of Enterprise with the Local Enterprise Office in Wexford County Council said: “On National Women’s Enterprise Day on October 14th, we want to show businesses that we’re
‘Stronger Together.’ We also want to show how small changes can make big impacts, how we can learn from each other, how small businesses can cultivate innovation and how international markets can offer new opportunities. Registration is now open and events are free to join so I would encourage local businesswomen and aspiring female entrepreneurs to join us online for a day of education, inspiration and motivation!” Other contributors on the day include Siobhan Kinsella of Chambers Ireland, Alison Richie of Polar Ice, Joanne Hession of LIFT Ireland, Tracy Keogh of Grow Remote, Larissa Feeney of Accountant Online, Deirdre Parkinson of Microfinance Ireland as well as Sheelagh Daly, Anne Lanigan and Marina Donohoe of Enterprise Ireland. For more information on National Women’s Enterprise Day and to pre-register for the free events, go to www.LocalEnterprise.ie/nwed or search #NWED on social media. n
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The Slaney News motoring correspondent Caroline Kidd has been in touch to let us know that Audi Wexford has recently been appointed an official Audi Sport dealer. The Wexford dealership now has authorisation to display and sell the German brand’s high performance RS models including the new RS Q3 and RS7. Stephen Redmond, Sales Manager, Audi Wexford, said: “This is a very exciting time for Audi Wexford and we are delighted to be offering local customers the Audi RS expe-
rience. We are constantly looking to expand our customer service offering and becoming an RS dealership certainly does this. We look forward to welcoming customers into the dealership in Crosstown and provide the full experience taking new guidelines and measures into account. We have some exciting plans to welcome our first Audi RS models later this year and will be looking forward to announcing these shortly.” Congratulations to Audi Wexford on achieving this new status. n The Wexford Local Enterprise Office (LEO) is a great source of information and help for local businesses particularly in relation to Covid-19. Visit www.LocalEnterprise.ie/ Response and see ads on page 21.
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Joe Kavanagh writes about teamwork with both clients and work colleagues. This day 22 years ago we moved out to the Moyne. We opened our doors to a new era in the practice, coming from Templeshannon which many of you might remember was started by Simon Kavanagh MRCVS at the beginning of October 1941. From humble beginnings the practice has grown from farm-based veterinary medicine to incorporate equine, dairy, beef, sheep, and a thriving small animal division. Each aspect of veterinary medicine presents its own set of challenges and needs its own level of expertise. Clients build up a rapport with their vet and this often generates a level of confidence and trust in their ability to meet those challenges. As in all walks of life, things don't always go to an exact plan and it’s when this happens that that trust makes all the difference. It's part of what makes the job worthwhile when clients back you knowing there's hard calls to be made. Sometimes there's risks to go ahead and operate and there's risks if you hang back and treat conservatively... The dog or cat might be deteriorating but the owner is reluctant to let them undergo an anaesthetic... Being able to guide them the best route and give them the most informed understanding of the pitfalls of each decision makes it a collective decision by both practitioner and client. Being a mixed practice, this is true for farmers and small animal clients alike. We enjoy the variety of the work and no two days are ever the same. If it’s a beautiful day it’s lovely to be out in the countryside but when its teeming rain, cold and miserable, it’s not quite as appealing. Each part has its ups and downs. Multi-tasking isn't something that is accredited to fellas but in this line of work it often becomes a necessity. You often are juggling different balls in the air and it’s great to have a good team around ye to help... that might be to give a helping hand, a word of advice or a listening ear. Having a team you can rely on is everything. We are very happy to welcome a new vet to that team... Ben Hughes started with us just a month ago and already he's like part of the family. He has slotted in brilliantly and we're very happy to have him onboard. And thanks to you, our valued clients and customers, who put your trust in us. If it wasn't for you we wouldn't be who we are. The practice is entering its 80th year and we've new ideas afoot to help bring it to another level... watch this space!!! n
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If a picture tells a thousand words… Ibar Carty chronicles the 20th century in Enniscorthy & beyond Ibar Carty has opened up his vast photo archives to the Slaney News. In this 106th of a series, Ibar shares two photos – one from 1925 and one from the late 1970s. If you can help identify any of the people in these photos, Ibar and the Slaney News would be delighted to hear from you. For our convenience we would ask you to email: slaneynews@gmail.com. Thank you.
Right: Admin staff photo at Roadstone, Brownswood, Enniscorthy. Can anyone put names to faces and exact year (around the late 1970s)? Photo by Ibar Carty. Below: Camolin Ladies Poetry Class of 1925. Just look at all the lovely hats! Photo by Geraldine Crane. Alll pics: Copyright © Ibar Carty.
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Highlighting our built heritage Enniscorthy is a picturesque town by day and an impressive sight when lit up at night (as the beautiful photo on the right by Dee O’Leary shows). Now the town is to benefit from a new programme of additional floodlighting. Phase 1 will include illuminating many of the town’s his-
St Mary’s Church, Enniscorthy, one of the buildings to be illuminated. Pic: Dee O’Leary
toric buildings such as Enniscorthy Castle, St Mary’s C h u rc h o f I re l a n d , T h e Athenaeum, St Aidan’s Cathedral and Enniscorthy Bridge. Enniscorthy Municipal District has received government funding of €4,500 towards the cost of this project. n
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BUNCLODY… buNcLODy Library See Bunclody Library’s Facebook page to see what events are coming up. Open for browsing! From Monday 28 September advance bookings are no longer needed. All County Wexford library branches are open to the public for browsing with limited capacity and a recommended visit duration of less than 30 minutes. Library browsers are welcome to call in during regular opening hours. Please note there may be a short waiting time to enter during busy periods.
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Oylegate National School First Holy Communion at Oylegate Church, 19th September. L-R: Michael Murphy, Mary Morrissey, Michael, Donota and Janoslaw Bialko.
PLaygrOuND & tENNiS Please use your own sanitiser before entering these facilities and adhere to social distancing rules.
St Vincent De Paul charity shop Bunclody is looking for volunteers to help in store. If you’re interested please contact Zoe at 085 8705670 or email vincents.bunclody@ svp.ie for more information.
St ViNcENt DE PauL Local Confidential helpline 087-3696883. SVP request box is now located at back of shop. There is a newspaper recycling bin beside SuperValu in aid of S.V.P.
NEW LOcaL buSiNESS WEbSitE www.bunclodybusiness.com – a new online hub promoting business in the Bunclody area. And a great way also to
keep up to date with what’s happening in the town. On the site you can get a FREE listing to promote your business. buNcLODy Day carE SErVicES Due to Covid-19, Bunclody Day Care remains closed and is not opening for Monday C l u b , o r Tu e s d a y a n d Thursday Day Care Services. It will reopen as soon as possible.
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tOuriSm buNcLODy Make sure to visit the Tourism Bunclody Facebook page to view the great images which are posted there daily. n
FERNS… Cllr Ger Carthy, Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council (right) with Minister Patrick O’Donovan on his recent visit to Rosslare. Pic: Mary Browne.
Some of the Scoil Naomh Maodhóg Ferns Junior Infants getting used to the new playground with school Principal John Halford and teacher Catherine Mahony.
Scoil Naomh Maodhóg Ferns Junior Infants in the new playground with school Principal John Halford and teacher Theresa Shanahan.
approval has been granted for €7 million in funding from the Office of Public Works (OPW) to further enhance coastal protection and flood relief works in the rosslare area. the minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Wo r k s ( O P W ) , P a t r i c k O’Donovan tD made the announcement during a visit to rosslare on Wednesday 2nd September. The County Wexford coastline has been subject to significant erosion over the past number of years, particularly in light of the increasing number of severe weather events and flood damage in recent years. This is welcome news for residents, businesses and tourists in the popular coastal town of Rosslare which has proudly hosted a Blue Flag beach for many years. The funding comes on foot of extensive studies and report-
ing by RPS Consulting Engineers detailing the exact nature of erosion and flood works that are required. The OPW has now agreed to fund the project, the next stage of which is the detailed design and planning phase. These works will include rock armour, rock groynes and beach nourishment measures, in addition to flood defence measures and will supplement the already extensive works that have taken place since the 1950’s. Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, Councillor Ger Carthy welcomed the news, “The coastline of County Wexford is a unique amenity enjoyed by locals and visitors alike, and it is our responsibility to protect it into the future. Our local economy is intrinsically linked with beach tourism and this funding will ensure we can protect the future of Rosslare for generations to come.” n
CEO of Wexford County Council Tom Enright (right) pointing out some of the erosion issues to Minister Patrick O’Donovan on his recent visit to Rosslare. Pic: Mary Browne.
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Slaney Motoring
5 October 2020
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bunclody native caroline Kidd brings us reviews of the latest new cars to arrive in ireland. caroline is the founder and editor of the online automotive magazine changing Lanes and a jury member for irish car of the year. Find out more about her editorial and commercial copywriting services at www.changinglanes.ie.
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REVIEW BY CAROLINE KIDD bmW returns with an allnew generation of the 1 Series. bmW’s compact hatchback has roots back to 2004, when it was first launched to attract younger buyers to the brand. in recent years it’s become a tech race for the 1 Series against the audi a3 and mercedes-benz a-class as digital natives become the target audience. Pricing kicks off from €33,864 in Ireland for the new 1 Series range, but it has been sufficiently reworked for it to feel like new beginnings for the German hatchback. For a start BMW has controversially switched the 1 from a sporty rear wheel drive layout to a less exclusive front wheel drive layout. As a result there is now more space inside the vehicle. But will the 1 Series lose its fun to drive character?
The 1 Series now shares a platform with other front wheel drive BMW Group p ro d u c t s l i k e t h e M I N I Countryman and the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer. Being related to an MPV doesn’t sound exceptionally glam, but you can be sure BMW has some tricks up their sleeve for the sporty 1. In Ireland the new 1 Series comes to market with a range of petrol and diesel engines, including a high performance 300 hp M135i. The entry into the range is a 118i powered by a three cylinder turbo petrol putting out 140 hp. Diesel variants are also available with power ranging from 116 hp to 190 hp. There’s a 6 speed manual gearbox and a new 7 speed Steptronic automatic available. BMW has applied its lat-
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est design language to the 1 Series with emphasis on a large kidney grille at the front and an epic rear end with new horizonal light clusters. The new 1 Series looks its best in M Sport trim (from €37,715), which sits lower to the road with a more aggressive body kit, 18” alloys, and satin aluminium struts in the kidney grille. The new interior takes all the best bits from the 3 Series with a few new additions such as backlit trim elements. Quality is impressive for a compact, with all of BMW’s latest digital technology at your fingertips. It’s in its best iteration with the BMW Live Cockpit Professional incorporating a digital instrument panel and 10.25” Control Display. Another neat feature is the BMW Intelligent
Personal Assistant, which allows you to alter the car’s settings, ventilation or find a list of local restaurants for example using a simple summons of ‘Hey BMW’. The previous generation of the 1 Series was very cramped in the back but this new model feels a lot more spacious thanks to the space saving front wheel drive layout. The boot capacity has been improved by 20 litres to 380 litres, with a wider opening than before. An electrically operated tailgate is now optionally available for the BMW 1 Series for the first time. BMW has shaved up to 30 kg off the weight of the new BMW 1 Series compared to its predecessor but increased the rigidity. This is thanks to an aluminium bonnet and
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boot lid, combined with highstrength steels. Much has been made of the switch to a front wheel drive layout. But BMW engineers have worked hard to ensure the 1 Series drives like a classic BMW saloon. ARB technology first used in the BMW i3 comes as standard on the 1 Series to improve traction, reduce wheel slip and understeer. In fact, it’s the first time it has been used in a combustion engined BMW. The result is good. The 1 Series can take on corners with an impressively tight turn in and stability while doing it. It is a very good front wheel drive hatchback. It lacks the dynamic fluidity of a rear wheel drive BMW, for example the larger 3 Series, because the steering just doesn’t translate the same sensations to your fingertips. This car covers the tarmac well despite the firmer suspension of the M Sport model. The 118i also does a fine job here for a three cylinder petrol engine, somehow feeling livlier than what the 140 hp power output might have you believe. Modifications to this 1.5-litre petrol engine have cut CO2 emissions by 29g/km, at the same time boosting maximum power output. Over a week of driving my fuel consumption aver-
aged at 6.5l/100km, which is competitive for a petrol engined hatchback of this size. The BMW 1 Series has grown up, becoming a better prospect despite a somewhat more muted drive. The rear wheel drive playfulness is gone but BMW has created a good front wheel drive hatchback. The boost in practicality and space inside the vehicle will make more sense for more buyers. The cabin experience is now one of the most successful features of this car. While there are a good selection of trims and engines available, the 118i M Sport combines a sporty look with affordability and quiet petrol power. The 1 Series has always been an aspirational car that gets you on the ladder and theoretically *should* convert you to BMW for life. For that BMW has created a fine hatchback for the 2020s that its younger buyers will love! model tested: BMW 1 Series 118i Automatic M Sport Price: €37,715 (from €33,864) Engine: 1.5-litre turbo petrol Power: 140hp Torque: 220 Nm 0-100km/h: 8.5 seconds Top speed: 213 km/h CO2 emissions: 122g/100km Motor Tax: €270 per year n
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www.slaneynews.com this month it gives me great pleasure to feature one of Enniscorthy’s leading lights in the business arena, the very affable and approachable mark redmond, Wexford ambassador and cEO of the american chamber of commerce in ireland. mark is very proud of his Enniscorthy roots and Wexford heritage and takes his role as ambassador of the county very seriously. i have met mark on several occasions at Enniscorthy castle where he was endorsing and promoting all things Wexford. Mark has been the CEO of AmCham or American Chamber of Commerce in Ireland since 2014, before that he was a Director of PwC and CEO of the Irish Taxation Institute. He is a member of the Board of the Clinton Institute, UCD and is a graduate of Trinity College and Dublin City University. In his role as CEO at AmCham he advocates strongly for Ireland as the global location of choice for US business investment and transatlantic trade investment. AmCham is the voice of over 700 US companies in Ireland whose members employ directly over 170,000 talented people who are creating products and services that are saving and enhancing lives all over the world. AmCham’s members also include amazing Irish companies who now employ as many people in the US as American companies do in Ireland. In the severity of both the Covid and Brexit climates, it was never more important for us as a country to nurture, enhance and increase our transatlantic relationships and having someone of the calibre of Mark Redmond with his vast experience and wealth of business knowledge is invaluable, and recently I caught up with Mark to ask him about his work, his life and his influences. tell me a little about your current position and what you do.
SLANEYSIDE SUCCESS STORIES A series by Maria Nolan
I am CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce in Ireland which is the membership organisation for the Irish operations of US multinationals and Irish companies with US operations. We are a nonpartisan and not for profit organisation and 2021 will be the 60th anniversary of our foundation.
the slaney news is running a series featuring slaneyside natives and those who live and work here. each month, maria nolan will be talking to a person who is excelling in their chosen field be it sport, Literature, Business, entertainment, the arts, fashion, Beauty and who is either slaney born and bred or has a connection to here. the focus of this new endeavour is to shine a light on those from our town who are doing well in their respective careers and life paths, emphasising their influences and motivations with a view to inspiring and encouraging other enniscorthians to emulate their success.
What path led you to your current position.
What do you dislike most about yourself. I can’t hit the high notes in “Danny Boy” like I used to when I sang in the school choir in Ferns. What do you dislike about others. When their decision to give somebody respect or a fair hearing is on the basis of their so-called status.
I grew up in Ferns and Enniscorthy, went to college in Dublin, trained with PwC and also worked for the Irish Tax Institute.
if you could live in another time, when would it be.
Who and what motivated and influenced you along the way.
how would you like to be remembered.
I have been very fortunate to work with some very inspiring people throughout my career – and to work for organisations that take gender balance and inclusion seriously. My first two bosses were women. In my current role I have been fortunate to meet with some amazing people on both sides of the Atlantic – from a US perspective I was fortunate to meet with the late Congressman John Lewis – a towering figure in the struggle for civil rights in America and last year we had the honour of hosting the Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi during her visit to Ireland to support the Good Friday Peace Agreement.
He wasn’t here to be someone – he was here to do something.
has it been a difficult or enjoyable journey. Everybody’s journey has a combination of the difficult and the enjoyable – but personal circumstances dictate which of them dominates. I have been really fortunate to have the support of a wonderful family and great colleauges.
When the global community can breathe freely and give our loved ones a hug again.
What’s the one thing about you few people know. Well… until now… that I used to sing “Danny Boy”. if you could change one thing in your past what would it be. A few All-Ireland results from the 1970s.
mark redmond: doing the Business Both sides of the Pond! Who were your childhood heroes.
influence people.
As well as Tony Doran? And Anne Doyle? Steve Heighway; Kenny Dalglish; Kevin Keegan; Emlyn Hughes (you may notice a c o m m o n t h re a d h e re … #YNWA).
By doing my best to create the opportunities for them to do interesting work, that creates value, helps them learn new skills while doing it and making sure they are recognised and appreciated.
how would you describe yourself.
What are you most proud of.
as a child what did you want to be when you grew up.
Well it used to be the tall, darkhaired chap from Enniscorthy but not all of that remains accurate!!
Tony Doran!!
how do you motivate and
My family (Elaine, Maeve, Michèle and Joe), my colleagues at AmCham and the resilience and social solidarity consistently shown by the people of Ireland.
What do you think is the best thing about Enniscorthy/ Wexford/ireland. Enniscorthy has so much going for it – really friendly people, an incredible history, really picturesque location and a strong business track record (my grandfather used to own what is now Kehoe’s pub; my Auntie Kathy and Uncle Paddy Bourke owned Bourke-Roches on Castle Street and my Uncle Dr Bob Bowe’s practice was on Main Street – my maternal grandmother Jane Dunbar at one stage ran the family pub in Ferns – no mean feat for a young woman at the start of the 20th century, and my paternal grandmother’s family business was Bolger’s – across the street from Dunbars. When he
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was 15 my paternal grandfather cycled from his home place – a farm at Mullawnree – to Dublin to get a job. Many years later his son – my father Joe Redmond – ended his career with the Bank of Ireland in Ferns. All branches of my fami l y a re f i e rc e l y p ro u d o f Wexford. What do you think is the worst thing about Enniscorthy/ Wexford/ireland. Not sure about a “worst thing” but one thing we definitely n e e d i s a Te c h n o l o g i c a l University for the South East. What do you like most about your job/career. I get to meet with the unbelievably talented women and men that are creating products and services – from medical technology to medicines – that are saving and enhancing lives around the world. They include the teams in Waters Corporation in Wexford and BD in Enniscorthy. Ireland has 0.06% of the world’s population but we are the fifth biggest producer of Covidrelated products from ventilators to medicines. What was the best day of your life. Too many family ones to choose from so I will opt for 1 September 1996! (with apologies to the good people of Limerick). if you could be or do anything else what would it be. I met a man once whose job was to be the roving Ambassador in Ireland, the United Kingdom and the Isle of Man for Taittinger Champagne…. Seriously. this very successful and well respected man with his unashamed passion for his own traditions and heritage and his deep-rooted pride of place is an inspiration and encouragement to all of us, and i would like to take this opportunity to thank him sincerely for taking the time in his very busy schedule to share some of his ideas, advice and values with us. – maria nolan
St John of God The Faythe School First Holy Communion Ross Murphy and Shirley Flood, Bride Street Church, Saturday 19th Sept, St John of God The Faythe First Holy Communion .
Christine Kelly, Kyle and Jamie Gordon.
Anna and Sophie Brennan and Simon Cummins.
Christy, Conal and Amanda O’Gorman.
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5 October 2020
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congrats & Best wishes...
town talk spoke to cllr Jackser Owens recently and he said that he is over the moon about homesavers coming to town. it’s great, he said, for the town that after twelve years lying idle the old Dunnes building will have a business going into it again, and it will also be a great boost for rafter Street, he said. I won't be supporting any possible naming of any public park at Turret Rocks after Eileen Gray – no way should she ever be honoured in this town as she did not care for this town at all, and she once said that she couldn’t wait to see the back of this town and start a new life in France, so why should she be considered for that honour? Doyle’s Bar, The Duffry, is to stay closed for the time being at least. I will bring you any updates in future columns. There has been a lot of vandalism done to the grotto in Moran Park of late. I plan to deal with this issue in a future edition of this paper. I am pleading with the people selling fireworks to please stop selling to teenagers. They don't know how to use these properly and fireworks are illegal in Ireland and should only be used by a pyrotechnician – a person that is specially trained to do so. Also a lot of pets go missing around this time leading up to Halloween. So if you have pets please keep them in this
☺ A brilliant weekend for Rapparees/Starlights winning the U-13 Shield hurling title, the Ladies Junior Footballers winning the County title and, of course, the Senior Footballers making it a treble. ☺ Congrats to the Shamrocks – Junior A Football Champions. ☺ Happy birthday to Lillie Rose Dobbs, John Ryan, A n n e Ry a n , S h e e l a g h O’Leary, Owen Tyrrell.
☺ Congrats on recent successes to the Ballygarret under 16 football and under 14 camogie teams. ☺ As we go to press, Co. Wexford’s heavyweight Niall Kennedy will be fighting 29-year-old Alen Babic in Newcastle on 4 October live on Sky Sports. Kennedy will face a stern test against Babic who has won his last four fights. – Joseph doyle
Cllr Jackser Owens
Halloween as the fireworks will scare them and they could run off. I know my own pets are scared stiff of fireworks so please leave them to the professionals and let’s avoid also young people ending up in hospital from fireworks misuse. Works are to start soon at Duffry Gate to include a new pedestrian crossing, raising of existing ramp, bollards to be installed along the edge of the footpath to prevent motorists from driving onto the path, and another disabled parking bay. Thanks to a motion brought by Cllr Jackser Owens, a memorial stone is to be erected near the slipway at The Prom to honour all those who have lost their lives in the River Slaney. This plaque will be e re c t e d b y E n n i s c o r t h y Municipal District and Slaney Search and Rescue. – Joseph doyle
hoPe & dream 10
Well done as always to all involved in this year’s Hope & Dream 10 for two amazing charities – the Hope Cancer Support Centre and Wexford Hospice Homecare. You can read all about it elsewhere in this issue. A special word of thanks to Enniscorthy Credit Union for their ongoing sponsorship, this year including a cheque for €10,000. If you haven't donated already you can do so online here: https://www.hopeanddream10.com/pay-online/ and there are also some collection boxes in the Enniscorthy branch.
Ballygarret U-14 camogie county champions.
Book news bOOK NO.5 FOr Pat Local man, Pat Doran, has launched his fifth book of poetry which he wrote during lockdown. Pat lives in Enniscorthy with his wife Lorraine, his son Sam and dog Bruce. Some of the poems deal with the effects on people and society that this pandemic has had. Others deal with childhood and love, loss and nature. The book entitled Observations in Isolation was launched online by local TD Johnny Mythen. It is available in Delaney’s newsagents on Rafter Street priced at €10. I’m not a big fan of poetry but this book has a lot of great poems in it that grab your attention and hold it. Slaney News wishes Pat all the best with his new book and in the future. Slaney News has also heard that following on from last month’s issue that book No. 3 from Christine Sinnott – A True Irish Fairy Tale is available from her directly or from Amazon and might even be published later this year across the pond in England. A True Irish Fairy Tale is available now
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heaLth news... While covid-19 has dominated health news over recent months, there have a been a couple of welcome developments locally. On page 8 we report on a new Primary care centre for Enniscorthy which has just received planning permission. and in the last few days Wexford tD and minister of State for Law reform James browne has been in touch with news that a tender process for a second cath lab at university hospital Waterford has been launched. Minister Browne made the comments in light of written confirmation from the HSE that the second cath lab went to tender. Minister Browne said, “This is a positive step for people in Wexford and the South-east. While in opposition, I actively pursued the provision of a second cath lab i n U H W. M a n y C o u n t y
Minister James Browne TD
Wexford people have contacted me, expressing their concern and their desire to see the expansion of cardiac services there. “Wexford and the southeast relies on UHW’s diagnostic and cardiac intervention care service. I will be closely monitoring the provision of a second cath lab and I look forward to seeing the tender process get underway”, Minister Browne concluded. – Joseph doyle
staying warm this winter
Pat Doran with his new book.
from Amazon priced €10. I haven’t read this one yet but if it’s like Christine’s other book, An Irish Girl, I bet it is good. I will get back to my TV slot in next month’s issue, in the meantime folks keep wearing your masks and washing your hands, sanitising them and keep safe. – Joseph doyle
c.f. news & fundraisers There will be no more Cystic Fibrosis fundraisers until further notice. Please check www.cfireland.ie for updates.
Smokey coal may be a thing of the past in Enniscorthy, but many will still welcome the arrival of the 2020/2021 means-assessed Fuel allowance season. The Fuel Allowance will be paid for 28 weeks to an estimated 352,000 households nationwide to help towards the cost of heating oil, electricity, gas or solid fuel. Many in Enniscorthy will be warmer this winter as a result of the weekly payment of €24.50 (or two lump sum payments of €343 each). Only one Fuel Allowance is paid
per household. Those who qualified for the Fuel Allowance payment last year will automatically receive the payment again this year, if they continue to fulfil the eligibility requirements. They do not need to re-apply. Co. Wexford people who have not received the payment previously and who wish to apply for the Fuel Allowance can contact James Browne’s office for assistance in making an application by emailing jamesbrownetd @oir.ie or phoning 053-9235046. – Joseph doyle
ross road amenity a plot of council land at ross road is to be made available to four soccer clubs in town for use as a training facility. but first it has to be “decontaminated” due to dog fouling!
The amenity area is expected to be in use by the soccer clubs by the middle of October. A fence will be erected to prevent further dog fouling issues. – Joseph doyle
Just a reminder folks to shop local and keep money circulating in our town. keep safe and keep washing your hands!
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WEXFORD GAA UPDATE Wexford gaa are to be complimented on the way they conducted business under covid-19 restrictions running a very successful championship in both hurling and football. indeed the hurling championship has been heralded as one of the best campaigns ever producing some champagne hurling displays and indeed the football semi-finals between St. martins and castletown, and the Shelmaliers and the Starlights were both nail-biting affairs with the narrowest of margins – a single point separating the first two and the second game only producing a winner in extra time. The Final on Sunday 4th October, although I may be accused of bias, between Castletown and the Starlights was a cracker with no one quite sure how it would go until the very end with Starlights winning on a margin of two points 1.11 to 1.9 to emerge as deserving County Champions. Getting off to a great start
with Starlights member Stephen Murphy giving a rousing rendition of Amhrán na bhFiann, Starlights were slow to start and received a bit of a blow just before half time relinquishing a goal, going in at the half 1.4 to 3 points down, but once again they dug deep and pulled out all the stops in the second period to bring off the epic win and see Rory O’Connor the first Captain to lift the new Seamus Keevens Cup to joyous roars of Up the Starlights from the restricted gathering of the faithful. It has been a most rewarding year for us at Rapparees/ Starlights with most or all of our underage teams getting to semi-final and final stages of their respective competitions and winning the U-13 Shield hurling title over the weekend. Our Ladies Section had one of its most successful seasons to date with both Camogie and Ladies Football flourishing and our Ladies Junior Footballers winning the County title over the week-
end and then our Senior Footballers making it a treble with their classic win on Sunday, not a bad weekend or a bad year by any standards and well done to the club, the players, the mentors and all who work hard day in and day out for the Rapparees/ Starlights. Congrats to our enterprising County Chairman Derek Kent and hard working Secretary Gearoid Devitt and thorough County PRO PJ Howlin who have been largely responsible for the smooth and efficient 2020 campaigns. All games now completed, Shamrocks are the Junior A Football Champions beating Ballyhogue, Naomh Eanna beat Monageer to win the Junior Football, St. Anne’s are back up in the senior ranks beating Ferns in the Intermediate Final and Starlights have gone top of the Wexford Football Roll of Honour claiming 11 titles jointly with St. John’s Volunteers – it doesn’t get much better than that. – maria nolan
Above and below: The Starlights senior footballers celebrate winning the 2020 Co. Wexford Senior Football Championship. Pics: Maria Nolan.
ANNE CONTINUES TO Enniscorthy Hockey Club news... BREAK ALL RECORDS! in addition to a number of recent friendly matches, Enniscorthy hockey was delighted to feature as part of the club Focus feature run by Sports beat Xtra on beat 102 103 last month. beat's Kevin galvin called out to visit a club training session and to chat with club PrO muireann Nic corcráin. Enniscorthy Hockey is also delighted to announce the launch of its club Euro Millions Lotto Syndicate! The Syndicate is one of the main fundraisers
this year, one that all members should get involved with. Entry to the syndicate is €40, which entitles members to 104 lotto draws. 100% of the entry fee stays with Enniscorthy Hockey to allow the club to buy tickets and hopefully see someone win a nice prize through the Euro Millions. It's really that simple! Anyone can enter, you do not have to be a member of Enniscorthy Hockey Club. Details about the syndicate agreement can be found at
h t t p : / / w w w. e n n i s c o r thyhc.com/lotto.html, along with the payment platform for people who wish to put their name into the draw. The closing date to enter is the 11th of October. You must be over 18 to be eligible to join the syndicate. Proof of ID is required. Enniscorthy Hockey Goalkeeping Coach, George Smyth, will be running a twohour goalkeeping clinic on Wednesday 28th of October, aimed at more experienced goalkeepers aged 15+. With
specialist coaching and a max of 5 goalkeepers for the session, it’s a no-brainer! But places are limited so please email the goalkeeping coordinator at ehcGKcoordinator@gmail.com Alan Smith is also hosting a Halloween Hockey Camp for those who are between 5th class and 4th year from the 28th to 30th of October. Day rates are available. If you have an interest in booking a place contact Alan at smitha69@icloud.com or phone 086-2538991. n
Funding boost for Wexford sports Enniscorthy and physical activity measures Golf news...
anne gilshinan of Enniscorthy's Slaney Olympic club is back competing and has just smashed another record! competing in the irish Life National masters championships at morton Stadium on 6th September, anne SmaShED the National record by 26 seconds for the Over-55s Women’s 3000m with a time of 10:36.26. This National Record builds upon earlier Indoor World Records set by Anne before Covid-19 brought com-
petitions to a standstill. On 11 February at the NIA Live Meet, Anne clocked a World Record in the 1 mile with a time of 5:13.90 and on 22 February at the Leinster Masters she clocked a World Record in the 1500m with a time of 4:46.10. Anne was only warming up as she followed up these stellar runs with a World Record in the 800m on 8 March at the National Masters with a time of 2:20.10. We expect Anne to smash many more records in the months and years ahead. n
€34,962 has been allocated to Sports active Wexford through the Dormant accounts Fund to boost a wide range of sport and physical activity measures. the allocation comes as part of a total investment package of €7.3m in Dormant accounts Funding recently announced by Sport ireland. The investment is for communities across the country and in particular for people with disabilities, people who are educationally disadvantaged and from disadvantaged communities. Included in the allocation to Sports Active Wexford is €17,462 for Sports Inclusion Disability project; €12,500 for the Volunteer Support Programme and €5,000 for Youth Leadership. I n re s p o n s e t o t h e announcement of the funding,
Fran Ronan, Coordinator of We x f o rd L o c a l S p o r t s Partnership, said: “We are delighted to have the support of this funding to enhance the opportunities for people with disabilities and youth and volunteers to participate in sports and physical activity.” Minister for Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht, Catherine Martin TD, said: “A key priority for Government is the targeting of resources at programmes that seek to address inequalities in sports participation, in particular socio-economic disadvantage. Similarly, we are keen to ensure that interventions are in place to boost participation levels among people with disabilities. The range of measures funded through the
Dormant Accounts Fund is helping to make sport and physical activity more inclusive and accessible for many people right across Ireland.” As with previous funding announced, the investment is closely aligned with the National Sports Policy and the National Physical Activity Plan. A particular emphasis is placed on implementing programmes to promote physical activity, making sport and physical activity accessible to people with a disability and the development of programmes to address transitions and drop out from physical activity. For further information contact Eimear Kennedy, Wexford County Council, eimear.kennedy@wexfordcoco.ie n
On thursday 24th of September, the weekly ladies singles s/f was kindly sponsored by maloccas Fine Food Enniscorthy. 66 ladies took part and the standard scratch was 34pts. 1st Jane Mernagh (29) 34pts b9. 2nd Catherine Creane (39) 34pts. 3rd Nicola Jacob (13) 33pts (b9). 4th Yvonne Moulton (40) 33 pts. 9 hole Qualifier: 1st Ita Connolly 18pts. 2nd Kathleen Walsh 17pts. tuesday 29th September, ladies weekly s/f singles kindly sponsored by baker tilly accountants. 70 ladies took part and standard scratch was 36 pts. 1st Mary Delaney (29) 38pts. 2nd Geraldine Mackey (13) 37pts b9. 3rd Margaret Franey (11) 37pts. 4th Maureen McCafferty(40) 35pts. 9 hole Qualifier: 1st Kathleen Walsh 18pts. 2nd Dorothie Richardson 16pts.
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MERCY SCHOOL
Mercy School, St John’s Road, first day in school, 10th September. Above L-R: Ria and Kaidan Butler. Leo and Brian Byrne. Hannah, Kayle and Gemma Murphy. Ali, Scott and Robin Wilson.
KENNEDY PARK NATIONAL SCHOOL
Kennedy Park National School, Wexford, Junior Infants first day in school. Above L-R: Anneka Kelly and Hannah Kelly-Kavanagh with dog Lily. Dowta and Dorion Leslecki. Sanusha and Skyla Duke. Kaml Kyiznigh and Alicja Kryinocska. Laura and Kai Dempsey. Below L-R: Tanya Healy, Kyrn and Eoin Crosbie. Maria and Amy. Yvonne, Rory and Stephen Hankey. Harry and Paul O’Dowd.
PIERCESTOWN FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
Piercestown Communion, St Martin’s Church, 12th September. Above L-R: Jessie, Leo, Shane, Rose, Yvonne and Julian Ryan. Ronald, Seamus and Sharron Shenkwin. Domonach, Kelan, Triona and Bobby Crosbie.
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St John of God Primary School, The Faythe, first day at school, 8th September. Above L-R: Craig Lucey, junior infants, with his sister Lauren Lucey and his gran Mary O’Brien whose birthday was on Craig’s first day at school. Dylan Murphy, Lavson and Mason Kearney Phillips and Ciara Louise Murphy – the latter two were going to school for the 1st time. Below L-R: Emma Still, Scott Gabbitt Colfer. Julia, Elzbieta,and Suzmon Sulis.
St John of God The Faythe School, First Holy Communion in Bride Street Church Saturday 19th September. Above L-R: Kylie Hunt, Paddy Taylor and Ethan Cullen. Katie, Zaira-May and Mark Healy. Below L-R: Arek, Anna and Emilia Wnuk. Meteusc, Mouikei and Julia Shanbck.
WEXFORD CBS PRIMARY SCHOOL Wexford CBS Primary School Junior Infants first day in school, 9th September. Left: Sophie Scallan with her dog as she walked to school. Right: Good friends Tiffany and Maria as they set off for school. Far right: Niamh Geoghegan and Harry Connelly. Below L-R: Lily May and Devon Kennedy. Nessa Mulligan. Peter and Clare O’Leary. Calum Campbell on his scooter.
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