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comment The latest news on the spread of Covid-19 is certainly not encouraging. New cases nationwide are now averaging around 7,000 daily, the number of dead has exceeded 2,300 and the number is ICU is over 120 (on St Stephen's Day there were just 23 people with the virus in ICU). Some light at the end of the tunnel is the commencement of vaccinations which began last Thursday in Wexford General Hospital and now over 1,100 Wexford healthcare workers have received their first dose. The vaccine rollout will happen in all Co. Wexford’s nursing homes over the course of this month. However, nationwide vaccination of the general public will take time so the tried and trusted rules around wearing masks, social distancing and hand-washing are still critically important. _____________________________________________________ We were devastated to hear on 9th January of the sudden passing of Joe Doyle, our great friend and colleague, here in the Slaney News. Joe, of the well known Doyle's Pub at the Duffry, wrote a very popular column for us every month for the last nine years, never missing an issue. As well as writing and supplying photos to us, Joe voluntarily helped in the physical distribution of the Slaney News around Enniscorthy. It's fair to say that Joe had a huge input into the success of our paper. Joe loved Enniscorthy and the people of Enniscorthy had a soft spot for Joe. Our condolences go to Joe’s family, friends and relations. On a personal level, l will miss our monthly chats over coffee in the Little Spoon and our regular phone calls to catch up with all the local news. Joe I think it's fair to say, "Ní Bheidh a Leithéid Doyle Ann Arís." Rest in Peace, Joe. RIP – Frank Corcoran

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The ‘Shop Enniscorthy – Support Local – Online and on the Street’ campaign is continuing into this new year. If you haven’t done so already please check out the ‘Shop Enniscorthy’ website, Facebook page, Twitter account, YouTube channel, etc. Thanks to all for shopping local at Christmas. Now let’s keep it going in 2021! I think it’s fair to say that Enniscorthy led the way in Co. Wexford in terms of its Christmas entertainment offering. People from all over the county have remarked favourably on Santa's Village in the Market Square, Wheelock's Santa Drive-In, and the Snow Globe experience on Templeshannon Quay. Enniscorthy Town Manager Ger Mackey, Enniscorthy Municipal District Councillors, John and Liam and the Rathnure Panto team, Moira O'Gorman and the team from Enniscorthy Castle, Sinead Cashin of IMPART PR, Cyril and Margaret Wheelock and their staff, and Conor and Paula Swaine and their team in Btwenty7 cafe, all deserve special mention along with Enniscorthy Chamber and Enniscorthy Business Association. – Frank Corcoran

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WELCOME 2021 Well here we are into 2021. Will this year be better than 2020? It really has to be for our wellbeing, economic, health and mental stability. We have seen the end of a horrific year in every regard and it won’t take a lot of effort for this year to be better. With the introduction of a vaccine for the Covid-19 disease, hopefully we will see a rollout which will meet the requirements of the population. I wouldn’t really bet on this to be honest because as usual in this country the vested interests tend to take priority over the real interest which is to get the population protected. Let’s hope that the first quarter of this year will see an improvement in that situation which will allow the economy to reopen, people to get back to work and some form of a decent life to return. POLITICAL YEAR AHEAD The political year ahead will be a quiet one with no elections planned. The present government will stay in office because neither Fianna Fáil or the Greens will dare chance anything which will remotely threaten the stability

2020: “... a horrific year”

of the government. Both these parties would be slaughtered if they went to the polls at this time as the election would be between Fine Gael on the right and Sinn Féin close to the left. In between, Labour, the Social Democrats and a few others would pick up a few seats but the main battle would be between the now natural party of government, Fine Gael, and Sinn Féin which at some not-too-distant point in the future will occupy government buildings. On the home front our TDs, with the exception of Verona Murphy, are not too prominent national media wise. She is play-

New year – same problem!

the Slaney News has been attending enniscorthy municipal district (town council) meetings for ten years and probably the most repeated problem we’ve heard discussed by our councillors and officials in that time concerns littering/dumping in general and dog fouling in particular. The December 2020 meeting was no exception with Cllr John O’Rourke mentioning the Milehouse Road/Enniscorthy Vocational College area as being lacking in dog poo bins. Enniscorthy Municipal District Manager Ger Mackey said there are 12 such bins in the town at present and more will be installed but that “ultimately it’s people’s own responsibility” to bring their dog’s poo home with them if no bin is convenient.

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ing a blinder when it comes to the future development of Rosslare Port and all issues associated with Brexit. She also comes across very strongly, particularly television and radio, and is very articulate in the way she makes her points. Paul Kehoe is working very hard on the ground (as usual to be fair) although he might be advised to stay away from Twitter where he does himself no favours. New Minister of State James Browne’s office in Enniscorthy is beavering away at local issues, something that John inculcated into that office, but he has yet to make a mark nationally as a Minister.

Brendan Howlin’s parliamentary assistant Councillor George Lawlor is keeping the home fires burning for Labour in the Wexford Town area and district, and poll-topper by a mile Johnny Mythen of Sinn Féin has raised a number of pertinent issues concerning Wexford in the Dáil. To be fair to all of them, the present set-up of the Dáil doesn’t allow much scope for normal debate as only very limited numbers of members are allowed into the chamber at a given time. Of course the National Convention Centre is being used at a cost of somewhere between

€15,000 and €25,000 per day (depending on who you believe) but it is totally unsuitable as a parliamentary chamber. Hopefully, as I mentioned at the outset, 2021 will see a return to some kind of normality and democracy, somewhat removed by the present emergency powers being operated by a small coterie of ministers, allowing our public representatives do the job they were elected to do. LEVEL 5 RESTRICTIONS The Level 5 Restrictions are having a devastating impact on many local businesses. Because they are classified as non-essential they have been ordered to close. The long-term result of this is that some may never reopen whenever these restrictions are lifted. The government tells us currently that January 31st will see an end to Level 5 but frankly no one believes that. This could go on for a further month at least. This uncertainty is helping no one. We need transparency at this point to allow people plan ahead. Currently we are not getting it. We need it now. n

ENNISCORTHY PROPERTY ‘A roller coaster 2020’ – Sherry FitzGerald O’Leary Kinsella

Here’s hoping Enniscorthy’s errant dog walkers will make a New Year’s Resolution and use the recently installed dog poo bins around the town. This one is situated opposite the Cathedral.

Under the Litter Pollution Act 1997, it is an offence for someone to allow their dog to foul a public place. A dog owner who fails to clean up after their animal faces the possibility of an on-the-spot fine of €150, with a maximum fine of €3,000 for those convicted after failing

to pay the fine. But the Act re m a i n s a l m o s t e n t i re l y abstract as very few people are ever fined in practice. In the absence of a concerted nationwide effort to enforce the existing law it’s hard to see how this perennial problem will ever get resolved. n

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what a roller coaster year it was in 2020 according to leading enniscorthy property sales firm, sherry fitzgerald o’leary Kinsella, who reported prices slightly rising at the start of the year, then taking a small downturn in the first lockdown but increasing again since June. A c c o rd i n g t o D e c l a n O’Leary, Managing Director of Sherry FitzGerald O’Leary Kinsella, “Getting down to the figures, the Daft end-of-year property report was released on the 18th December and it stated that average asking prices in Wexford have increased by 8.6% from last year to €218,267. An interesting stat from the report is that in Leinster prices are 75% higher than the lows of 2013. This is in line with what’s been reported nationally by the media that prices have started to increase again. Looking closer to home in Enniscorthy, in my last report (October 2020), the average sale price was €148,000, this has now jumped up to €157,000 (myhome valuation analysis), an increase of €9,000 in just three months! “We reported a couple of months ago an increase in our sold properties this year when compared to last year and this has continued with both November and December ahead of last year’s numbers. December saw a large increase with last year just one property closing, while this year we have closed six properties. Looking in comparison from 2017 to 2020 from August to December, you can really start to see the year-on-

year increase, with 12% more properties closed this year than in 2019! “Stock unfortunately is also at an all-time low with just 91 properties available in the Enniscorthy area and districts (as per Daft in December 2020) which is down from the same period in 2019. This is of course due to increased demand for dwellings in Enniscorthy, with the town now having ease of access to Dublin, for people looking for value for money. You can see this in the number of enquires we have had from Dublin people through our Sherry Fitz network which has steadily increased throughout the year. “Another sign of a good strong market is when you see new homes being advertised. We are lucky to finally be able to bring to the market a new homes development called Greenhill in an area which has never really seen a housing development – Clonhaston. This area is ideally situated between the motorway and the town, only a 15-minute walk approx into all the amenities Enniscorthy has to offer, while also being a short drive to the M11 motorway to Dublin. You can check out the n e w d e v e l o p m e n t h e re : http://www.greenhillhomes.ie with a large amount of enquiries already for those looking for an A2 rated home. “The recent covid crisis has brought the need for online auctions and we have conducted a few recently all proving succ e s s f u l . We s o l d l a n d i n Ballinamonabeg, The Ballagh,

achieving nearly €23,300 per acre while we sold a couple of houses, most notably Grove House, Blackwater, advertised for €250,000 and achieving €305,000 by the end after a number of bidders. “I would imagine that most of you reading this who are yet to buy, or are thinking of selling, really want to know what t h e f u t u re h o l d s f o r t h e Enniscorthy area. Unfortunately none of us has a crystal ball as the saying goes, but by looking at the numbers we can tell a lot. With stock continuing to be low and the demand for rental as strong as it’s ever been, demand for second-hand dwellings should maintain its current level and this in turn should mean that again in 2021 you could see some moderate increases. Of course, this comes with a caveat, hopefully we will return to normality by the middle of 2021. “Finally, I would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year, and if you are buying or selling in 2021, do give us a call.” – Declan O’Leary Managing Director Sherry FitzGerald O’Leary Kinsella

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TOWN TALK

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BREATHING NEW LIFE INTO OLD BUILDINGS One big conflict over the years between councillors and officials is what to do with redundant buildings. The public just wants something done about it but the officials do not want to spend big money on what may become White Elephants. This issue is in every town in Ireland and indeed in every country. What transpires is a merry dance which may take years to find common ground. Some work well, some not so much, but one has to keep looking to improve. When I think of all the iconic buildings finding a rebirth I think of the Presentation Convent transforming into an arts and music venue, the Athenaeum, the Castle and the

jects in the pipeline to Courthouse getting evolvA project is in the pipeline to transform lands in transform all the lands ing roles some after and around Enniscorthy Castle for in and around the Castle decades being closed. tourism. Pic: Dee O’Leary. for tourism, and the proThe Municipal Council ject in Templeshannon building in the Market for regeneration, and Square is now repaired the works to St Senan’s dispelling all talk of a Hospital. Please God move to another venue. those projects will be Go back a little further pushed on to complein time and one can see tion. I do understand the Garda Station, the that there is government Fire Station, the Church funding for other venInstitute, St John’s – all tures in this field and most welcome additions we are working on a to the community. The venue for artisan foods common thread is the old and all that goes with it, and I am saying – Horses for Courses. that not all issues in this field can looking forward to favourable One must take particular care to be solved by government or counannouncements in the coming ensure that the project has a good cil funding but in the absence of months. chance of survival in that particuprivate ventures one should try. One venture that I spent a lot lar destination. I do understand We’ve all heard about the pro-

Supporting the ‘Shop Enniscorthy’ campaign

A huge level of support has been generated by the ‘Shop Enniscorthy, Support Local’ campaign. Among those supporting the campaign is Bank of Ireland. Before Christmas, the Enniscorthy branch opened a promotion stand containing carrier bags from many retail outlets in the town and asking all bank customers to support the campaign. L-R: Jimmy Gahan (Enniscorthy & District Chamber), Patrice Byrne (Business Advisor, Bank of Ireland), Andrew Owen (Branch Manager, Bank of Ireland). www.shopenniscorthy.ie https://www.facebook.com/shopenniscorthy/ www.twitter.com/shopenniscorthy https://youtu.be/85Qi5WZbLA8 info@shopenniscorthy.ie

the ‘shop enniscorthy, support local’ campaign got off to a flying start in november and has been a major ‘hit’ since then. so far it has accumulated 2,000 followers on facebook. the campaign is highlighting that enniscorthy has everything you need online or on the street to meet your every retail and service need. The retail showcase videos are also proving very popular, engaging thousands of viewers and the website www.shopenniscorthy.ie now has dozens of Enniscorthy retailers advertising there for free. Local retailers can send information on their business/trading hours/special offers/images etc. by completing the ‘Feature for Free’ form on the website. ‘ S h o p E n n i s c o r t h y, Support Local’ signage has been erected on all approach roads into town and at strategic locations within the town. The overall aim of the campaign is to raise awareness about the importance of spending locally whether buy-

ing online or on the street and to highlight the retailers/service professionals operating in Enniscorthy town and district. Promoted and organised by Enniscorthy and District Chamber of Commerce and Enniscorthy Municipal District Council, and supported by Enniscorthy Business Association through its ‘Enjoy Enniscorthy’ Facebook page, the campaign, which is expertly managed by Sinead Cashin and her team in IMPART PR, will continue for the month of January and beyond. The campaign came in for special praise at the December meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council. contact details: info@shopenniscorthy.ie Tel: 089 4884932 www.facebook.com/ shopenniscorthy www.twitter.com/ shopenniscorthy. www.shopenniscorthy.ie https://youtu.be/ 85Qi5WZbLA8 n

of time on is the Technology Park. I do hope to see some gains there very shortly. The Courthouse will be an incubation venue for an international business shortly as the Council goes back to its home in the Square. I am informed of interest in other grade A offices in the centre of town if we had them. Food for thought for all concerned to find at least one other venue ready for more requests. This side of politics is seldom looked at as a package because of other pressures but it does not mean it is not central and core to a good functioning society. Plan for the future now and implement it. It is a thread to what I believe is the future of Enniscorthy and its people. n

Time for Irish Unity?

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deputy Johnny mythen has recently highlighted the issue of Irish Unity and has posted a video on his Facebook page advocating for it – check it out at ‘Johnny Mythen T.D. Wexford’. He says, “It's time for everyone to have the conversation on Irish Unity. The more it's discussed the more you will realise it makes sense.” n

ST AIDAN’S FIRST HOLY COMMUNION – AT LAST! AFTER A COUPLE OF CANCELLATIONS DUE TO COVID, THE COMMUNION WENT AHEAD IN ENNISCORTHY ON 12TH DECEMBER Far Left: Jaygen Skerritt, Keith Skerritt, Deborah Dunne. Left: Steph Dunne, Sophie DunneO’Connor, Frank O’ Connor, Adrian DunneO’Connor, Wesley O’Connor and Martina Dunne. Right: Twins Aoife and Aine Treacy.

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Wexford charity serves up 304 Christmas dinners Chef Jimmy Barry (right) and his brother Billy.

Lidl opened its newly rebuilt Enniscorthy store on 26th November. Manager Fran Butler of the new state-of-the-art store welcomed the Hope Cancer Support Centre General Manager, Sean McCarthy, and donated €1,000 to support the Hope Centre’s ongoing work.

in celebration of the opening on 26th november 2020 of its rebuilt enniscorthy store, lidl enniscorthy welcomed sean mccarthy from the hope cancer support centre to accept a donation of €1,000 to support the ongoing work that

the hope centre does in the enniscorthy community, providing emotional support and information to people whose lives have been changed by a cancer diagnosis. The impressive new store is open from 8am to 10pm

Monday to Saturday and 9am to 9pm on Sundays. Shoppers can check quiet times to shop at lidl.ie/quiet. For further information on Lidl Ireland, products, opening hours, careers etc visit www.lidl.ie n

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Well known ‘wet pub’ proprietor, Des Killeen, putting the time created by the Covid-19 lockdown to good use by helping to keep Slaney Street looking its best.

Wishing all our readers a very Happy New Year

local minister James browne td has welcomed confirmation that a new transitional leader programme will begin on april 1st 2021. under the new programme, €894,558 has been allocated for county wexford. “In Government we have been clear that local communities would not be forgotten when the EU funded 20142020 LEADER programme ends this year. While it may be a couple of years before a new LEADER programme from Europe is agreed the Government have introduced a transition programme. “This transition programme will allow Local Action Groups to draw down funding to complete existing projects and begin new projects. The programme will also support job creation, foster and encourage entrepreneurship, and support projects which address the climate agenda, digital transformation and encourage rural communities to build on their existing strengths and assets... This new programme will begin in April and run throughout 2021 and 2022.” n

wexford people helping people (wphp) is a nonprofit charity organisation which was founded by clair malone in 2015. Currently there are nine committee members: Clair Malone – Founder, Ciara O’Farrell, working with the charity through transition year from the Loreto secondary school to complete her Gaisce President’s Award, Lorraine Foley, Carole Gray, Aoife Kells, Lorraine Whitmore, Danielle McDonald, Pops McMahon and Claudia Blaess. Over the last five years the charity has helped numerous people with food, fuel, clothing and other essential items. This year has been the busiest year yet for Wexford People Helping People. 1,000 hampers went out through its outreach programme. The committee thanks Brian and Lynnsie from Enniscorthy food company Fresh Today

for all their help and sponsorship, and is grateful also for all the support from businesses – everything from designing flyers to providing storage space, donations and more. And every year WPHP organises a Christmas dinner, free of charge, for the vulnerable and lonely of the

community. This year was a bit different with Covid-19 lurking around the corner, however that was no reason to give up! So, the format was changed and food was delivered to anyone that needed it by committee members and volunteers. 304 dinners were delivered, more than last year. Jimmy Barry and his brother Billy Barry from local business Jimmy’s Kitchen and his staff made it happen! A spokesperson for WPHP commented to the Slaney News, “Lastly, a massive thank you to the community. It’s been such a tough year and it’s amazing to see the support people give and how willing they are to help, be it with packing hampers, arranging food drives, delivering food on Christmas day, donating food and toys or donations. The generosity we have seen is mind blowing and it gave that rather grim year a little shimmer of hope.” n

Photos from Christmas Day showing participants in the WPHP Christmas Dinner preparation and packing.

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Remembering the late, great Joe Doyle Liam Sharkey:

Enniscorthy Drama Group:

So sorry to hear of the passing of the one and only Joe Doyle.

It is with a heavy heart that we write this message today. Enniscorthy Drama group and indeed the town of Enniscorthy and beyond has lost a wonderful man in Joe Doyle.

He spent many years with us in PLC [Post Leaving Certificate] in Enniscorthy Vocational College, alongside the late Mo Dempsey and myself, and he became a part of the furniture. By the end of it, he could have taught the course himself. But for Joe, the social element was as important as the learning, and that continued for him throughout.

We, as a drama group, were privileged to have Joe on our side and to say he worked hard and gave it his all is an understatement.

His love of theatre and classic comedies on TV shone throughout, and he was always a great friend of Rathnure Panto too. So sorry that you will not get the send off you deserve in these troubling times, but you have left your mark on Enniscorthy for evermore. Rest in Peace Joe.

Nic Furlong: “Joe, I will forever miss your enthusiasm, character and wit. You truly were one of a kind. Enniscorthy won’t be the same without you that’s for sure. Fly high my friend.”

Dedicated to Mr Joe Doyle We never needed Google, information to the cloud, ‘cause Joe’d remember EVERYTHING and repeat it, often, loud! He’d recall a dusty memory, that was usually decades old, and he’d spare you no embarrassment with the details he’d unfold. Never uttered though with malice it was innocent delight if he made you laugh while telling you it would set his face alight You’d get actions and impressions he would live out every scene He’d guide you back to memories lost you’d forgotten that you’d been Joe you take that hard drive with you filled with laughs and fun on file thanks my friend for giving me such a wonderful stockpile. © Mathiese Butler

Joe was one of the founding members of EDG and he devoted himself to stage management, props master and he was also known to tread the boards. He played the priest in "The Tinker's Wedding" and Dr. McSharry in "The Cripple of Inishmaan" and his most recent part was that of Nigel in "Well, anythin quare?" One of Joe's proudest moments was performing the part of Nigel in John B. Keane's pub in Listowel. Joe was a true friend to all in EDG and he showed it by the lengths he went to for each play and each performance. We will miss you terribly Joe. RIP to a true gentleman.

Maria Nolan: “Mr. Enniscorthy is gone from us today, will miss seeing you on the town you loved so well.”

Readers are invited to send in their favourite photo or memory of Joe for publication in next month’s issue. Please email: slaneynews@gmail.com or send via our Facebook page. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.

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Multi-talented Luke launches new book

SITING OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS MAST CAUSES ANGER I read in the enniscorthy Guardian (issue dated 22 December 2020) an article reporting the anger of the residents of Moran Park and Seán Browne Court regarding the proposed erection of a telecommunications mast on the grounds of Enniscorthy United AFC. I t w a s re p o r t e d t h a t Wexford County Council refused it planning permission twice and it was appealed to An Bord Pleanála, who upheld the appeal and granted permission, much to the annoyance and anger of the residents living in the adjoining areas.

We have enough of such masts in Enniscorthy and the one that caused most anger in the town was the mast erected on Vinegar Hill. Many people believed that Vinegar is a National Monument but the only part of the hill that is a National Monument is the Windmill. Many complaints were submitted to the authorities but apparently we were told nothing could be done as the ESB Mast was erected before the Planning and Development Act of 1963 was enacted. The Leinster Milk Board had also erected a mast on Vinegar Hill but removed it when requested. The ESB did

lower their mast during the B i c e n t e n a r y Ye a r o f Commemoration in 1998, but restored it to its full height when the commemoration year was over. The mast was a desecration of our pre-eminent historic Vinegar Hill. There is another ugly mast further out at the back of Vinegar Hill festooned with unsightly appendages. We have another one at the rear of the Main Post Office and it certainly does nothing for the aesthetics of a centre town area or the efforts of the E n n i s c o r t h y Ti d y To w n Association. I’m not capable of com-

menting on the health aspect of mobile telecommunications technology in the community. In this modern age of rapid advances in all forms of technology, satellite phones should be capable of replacing cell phones and that combinations of companies should come together to co-operate in advancing the technology to such an extent that satellite phones can be as cheap and as effective as cell phones and eventually abolish the distress and anger of local communities who resent having foisted on their locality an unwanted ugly mast. – Sean Doyle

Switching on Wexford’s Christmas Lights

The multi-talented Luke O’ Connell, a native of Carrowreagh near Taghmon, has just launched his new book Bygone Dawn – the result of six years of hard work. Luke is a talented singer, musician, actor and is well known for his performances with Rathnure Pantomime Society in particular. Bygone Dawn is now available on Amazon Kindle having been released on New Year’s Day. Whether you are a fan of the wonder and terror of the depths of prehistory, or you just desire a thrilling read that takes you through a story of primal, raw survival, this one is for you! It is a traditional novel in many ways – 444 pages long, and it follows the story of a small group of close friends as they try to survive and adapt when both they and the world around them are transformed into something far more prehistoric, and the land, sea and air become filled with creatures

from ages long since past. The book features action, adventure, mystery, and is quite raw and brutal at many points as characters react in their own ways to the pressures of a survival situation, with the line between humanity and savagery becoming blurred for many of them. In the end, the main focus of the book is about people trying to hold onto their morality, and the dark paths that await those who don't. The book includes some interesting features such as the header images for each chapter which consist of cave paintings that provide glimpses as to what lies ahead. They are not vital for the story, but add a definite visual flare. Luke says, “To everyone who has supported me in this long endeavour, thank you! To be finally able to share my story with you is an honour and a treat...” Check it out on: https://www.amazon.co.uk/ dp/B08QNKQGGQ/ ref=mp_s_a_1_1... n

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Mayor of Wexford Cllr Leonard Kelly turns on Wexford’s Christmas lights in the Bull Ring, 26th Nov, assisted by the man himself – Santa.

Btwenty7 coffee shop on Templeshannon Quay hosted a giant Snow Globe from December 4th. Visitors could enjoy a winter world of Christmas trees, falling snow, festive lights, hot chocolates and warm treats, finished off with a photo opportunity in the giant human Snow Globe. Our photo shows Shona and Cadhla Kavanagh enjoying their visit.

Gearing up for Christmas in Gorey

Left: On Gorey’s Main Street, Skyler Kenny posts her letter to Santa. Above: Willie Rooney keeping Gorey’s Christmas lights up to scratch.

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Hallie is making waves

Officially turning on the new Christmas Lights in Bree village were Cllr Cathal Byrne and Paul Kehoe TD. Bree secured a grant of €5,000 towards additional Christmas Lighting from Wexford County Council under the once-off Town and Village COVID-19 Support Scheme.

Hallie is an Enniscorthy-based singer/songwriter who is starting to makes ‘waves’ in the music scene. Her new single ‘Waves’ has been receiving lots of Hallie national and local airplay and was recently chosen by RTÉ Radio 1 for their RTE Radio 1 Recommends List. It was recorded at Enniscorthy’s Orchard Recording Studios under the expert eye of Brendan Carthy. ‘Waves’ is available on all major streaming platforms now: Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/y2uwqrkf Apple Music - https://tinyurl.com/y63fjfm8 iTunes - https://tinyurl.com/yyywfjtn Amazon Music- https://tinyurl.com/y5uxv43f Youtube Music - https://tinyurl.com/y4cqabcd https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2dmc0UqOzFc n

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ROB IS STILL GOING STRONG... The legendary Blues/Soul singer, Rob Strong, may be 73 years old this year but as the title of his biography suggests, Rob is STILL GOING STRONG! Rob is celebrating a remarkable 55 years on the road and before the Lockdowns in 2020 had soldout concerts scheduled in theatres all over Ireland (including Wexford Arts Centre). Many of these shows are rescheduled for 2021. Many of Ireland’s top musicians who played with Rob, or who knew him personally, are featured in extensive interviews in a fascinating insight into the music scene in Ireland (from 1965 to 1995). Included are household names such as Phil Coulter, Barry Devlin, Johnny Logan, Colm Wilkinson, Brian Coll, Thin Lizzy original guitarist Eric Bell, Paul Brady, Don Baker, Paddy Cole, Brush Shiels, Mary

Coughlan, Frankie McBride, RTE’s Pat Shortt, DJs Dave Fanning and Smiley Bolger, Fr. Brian D’Arcy, Liam Ó Maonlaí (Hothouse Flowers), and Richie Malone from Status Quo. Included in the biography, written by Paul Holland (a teacher, and also Rob’s manager), is Rob’s fascinating account of his life story from humble beginnings in Springtown Camp, in Derry. Friends, family and musicians recall Rob’s early days and his first bands as a teenager. Rob looks back at the Showband era when he moved to Omagh and played with The Polka Dots and fronted the iconic Plattermen, two of the biggest bands in Ireland. Rob also performed with Johnny Logan in The Giants as w e l l a s T h e L a s Ve g a s Showband, The Rockets, The Commitments band and The

Rob Strong Band in a career that has spanned almost six decades. Andrew Strong (Deco Cuffe) and his father Rob Strong give unique insights into the making of the smash hit movie The Commitments in 1991. The foreword is written by Barry Devlin (Horslips) who has also produced many of U2’s videos. The man known as “The Godfather of Irish Soul” once turned down the opportunity to join Deep Purple! Ireland’s top musicians recall many memorable moments of Rob’s career with most agreeing that his voice and bass playing have always been world class. In the early 1970s nobody in Ireland personified the raw energy of rock and blues music like Rob Strong. Rob still has that unique, distinctive voice today, that mesmerised audiences all those years ago. Chad Smith, the legendary American

drummer from The Red Hot Chilli Peppers, played on four tracks of Rob’s album, entitled Hurricane Room in 1992. Rob and his wife Noreen have one son, Andrew, and two daughters, Niamh and Alex, all of whom are interviewed about Rob in the book and their own involvement in music. There is a strong possibility that The Plattermen’s Old Devil Wine album (1972) and previously unreleased material will be released in early 2021. A TV documentary on Rob Strong & The Plattermen is also being discussed. The Rob Strong biography is now available online at www.robstrong.ie. For more updates please go to THE ROB STRONG BAND LIVE page on Facebook or www.robstrong.ie or contact Paul Holland on 087-9630375. n The Rob Strong Biography STILL GOING STRONG by Paul Holland (a teacher and also Rob's manager) is now available from www.robstrong.ie

Rob’s son, Andrew Strong, star of ‘The Commitments’ movie with Mick Jagger and Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones.

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Michael points the way for Wexford Quay The always creative Michael Way has put forward three imaginative proposals for a dramatic transformation of Wexford’s Quay... The Ballast Bank facing Wexford Quay Michael’s first proposal is for a water feature consisting of three fountains on the Ballast Bank f a c i n g We x f o r d Q u a y. T h e 'Frederick Douglass Freedom Fountains' would be a waterfront structure to permanently enhance the current social, leisure and cultural life of the town, Michael says.

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“The Ballast Bank has been a focus of my attention since I first laid eyes on it in 1968!!! How could such an amazing opportunity for joining the past and the present of maritime history be left mouldering in the middle of the harbour? “A fountain for sure... “So, earlier this past summer, the accompanying proposal came together. “The passive energy sources in competition with each other to see which is the stronger at any particular time could be a source of endless fascination – for me anyway.” The second proposal involves a ‘Longhouse Pavilion’ – a beau-

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Wexford is a place of convergence of ancient and modern history – maritime development – invasion, occupation and liberation. A place of arts and crafts, philosophy, literature, sports, achievement, civil society, service, tenacity and vision. Recently the name of Frederick Douglass has risen to the surface of our consciousness – a remarkable individual representing the best that any mortal could hope to achieve. Ballast Bank Proposal The Ballast Bank has a long history of service to the town and though now derelict still serves the needs of local fishermen and much as the Saltee Islands do for the coastline around Kilmore Quay, provides a visual stepping stone out towards the horizon – and beyond. It has been a challenge for many years to know what may be recommended as a fitting realisation of all the visual potential offered by the Ballast Bank. Tempting to think Celtic or Viking but why look back when we may look forward?

The fountains, powered by tidal, solar and wind energy, would reach for the sky from the Ballast Bank in the middle of Wexford Harbour. Michael says, “It is architecturally and functionally feasible and as a landmark and unique facility will enhance the reputation and social, recreational and cultural life of the town.

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Frederick Douglass Freedom Fountains Funded entirely by business and public contributions, supervised by the Engineering Department of Wexford County Council and the Department of the Marine and costing in the region of €1m, this proposal suggests the reconstruction of the above-Spring-High Water ballast bank mass as a stone and brickwork low-level structure with a fountain towards each end and a cascade water feature in the middle.

Crescent Quay tiful bijou theatre on the waterfront where the Spiegeltent is usually sited. Michael says: “It will combine the verandah look of the Viking Longhouse with the spectacular circus style of the Spiegeltent in a piece of signature contemporary maritime architecture. Serving as a day-time library-linked reading room and outer verandah cafe and displaying Wexford's maritime history while serving the needs of the Spiegeltent Festival, other annual waterfront events, the drama festival, etc. “The liveliness of the Waterfront since the [refreshment] stalls were opened just goes to show what could be possible...”

The third proposal involves the the “Crescent Quay Arena”. The Crescent Quay would be “dredged and cleaned down to the cobblestone base and a sluicegate system installed to maintain a depth suitable for the public to use the pool for model boating. A walkway extending from one side to the other beside and below the railway bridge with a semi-circular stage in the middle for public amenity and small-scale concerts.” Overall, Michael says, “Investment in the town's potential has been very slow coming forward over the years but now seems to be a good time to put markers down... as Wexford moves into the third millennium.”

The cascade will serve as a screen after sunset for the projection of maritime abstractions. This and each of the other two fountains would be subject to a design competition for suitably qualified artists/sculptures/engineers. Renewable Energy Each fountain will be powered by one of three different energy sources – solar, wind or wave. There will be a water quality monitor which will cut out supply to the fountains if water quality falls below safety levels. There will be passive energy storage on the Ballast Bank for special occasions when conditions are not conducive to power generation. The two fountains will reach to heights determined by their power source at any particular time. This is a feature which will provoke engagement. All three features will switch to rest at midnight and switch on at 8 a.m. to allow for a break. With lighting, projection and the fountains themselves this development will create an arresting focal point for the waterfront and an inclusivity, equality and social justice link from the past to the future. Local Fishermen It is essential that the traditional usage of the Ballast Bank be respected. If feasible, part of the above surface re-development will cater for the fishermen but the fountains may be too much of an impediment in which case, and anyway, compensatory works would be invested in the Maudlintown Harbour and also either at the marina or at the wharf across the river. Longhouse Pavilion Proposals will be announced shortly for a Longhouse Pavilion on the Quay which reflects contemporary maritime architecture, the tradition of the Viking Longhouse and the multi-functionality of the Spiegeltent. There will be provision for outdoor and raised-verandah catering, observation balconies, weekday reading room, Saturday morning Children’s Cinema and all the usual mixture of musical and theatrical events. With input from the principal stake-holders in providing arts and entertainment in Wexford it will provide all the necessary facilities for the regular waterfront events but with on-going year-round indoor and outdoor public facilities which will keep the quay as busy as it has been in recent times. ‘Quay Foundation’ is entirely voluntary, bringing forward visions for the future of Wexford Town and County and answering community needs as and when they may arise and can be satisfactorily responded-to. The above concepts and plans for the Freedom Fountains and the Longhouse are copyrighted in the name of Michael Fitzalan Way © November 2020

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Wexford’s reputation as a centre of literary, visual, musical and performing arts excellence continues to grow. Wexford’s waterfront serves as a multi-purpose centre for casual social and leisure activities, exhibitions, festivals, concerts, sports and the fishing industry. The Spiegeltent Festival has highlighted four core factors: a theatre on the quay can be financially viable; a theatre on the quay can be technically viable; a theatre on the quay enhances the day to day vitality of the quay; a theatre on the quay allows for other events which require open space. Currently the performing arts in Wexford are served year-round by the National Opera House, Wexford Arts Centre and Crown Live along with Community Centres, Pubs and Hotels. All the above stage work ranging from local amateur to world-class professional and from original art-form to popular entertainment.

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PREAMBLE The Crescent Quay, an endearing feature of Wexford’s waterfront, was completed in 1824. It is lined with cobblestones. A railway bridge spanning the entrance to the Crescent was constructed and the line connecting Wexford to Rosslare opened in 1882. The bridge was subsequently replaced and in 2001 the new waterfront was opened. It includes a breakwater pier which arches around the inflow to the Crescent and provides safe anchorage for a small number of craft. Local fishermen moored their cots in the Crescent until recently. The Crescent was always subject to silting but since the new waterfront was constructed silting has increased and the marina area is also now silting heavily. Prior to any new works the Crescent and marina would be dredged and the cobblestones sluiced.

The Viking Longhouse was one example of a form of community housing which was common around the world. No two longhouses were the same. A veranda often surrounded the longhouse as sheltered outhousing and to stabilise the structure.

There are seven spans accessing the Crescent under the new waterfront/railway bridge. This proposal suggests constructing barriers across four of them and over and under sluice gates across the remaining three. In order to alleviate silting in the marina area a drainage portal and sluice gate could be introduced under the walkway along the new pier. The recent explosion of vitality on the waterfront resulting from the opening of refreshment outlets has bridged the gap between the previously underused amenity and the wonderful potentials of the waterfront The Longhouse Pavilion will be a multi-purpose venue situated where the Spiegeltent is usually sited. There will be sheltered verandah catering daily. The interior will function as a reading room linked to the library service weekday mornings and Saturday mornings will be dedicated to a children’s cinema club. It will be a flexible performance space ideal for theatre, musical theatre, pantomime, all types of music, conferences and open space as a substitute for marqee accommodation for Festivals and other annual events. Architecturally the Longhouse Pavilion will be an interweave of a Viking Longhouse and a Spiegeltent with an emphasis on visual vibrancy. A fitting reflection of the town’s ancient Viking heritage and contemporary cultural blossoming. The Longhouse Pavilion will be a valid substitute for the Spiegeltent and made available to Lantern Productions for their year-round programme. Also on offer to the annual Pantomime and Drama Festival along with other town-based live performance interests.

Water level would be maintained at a level just below the lower part of the walkway around the Crescent by setting the upper levels of the sluice gates. Every second Spring Low Water the lower sluice gates would be opened and the Crescent drained to the lowest point allowed by the tide and a small team of qualified volunteers would sluice out any silt accumulated over the previous month. The constant water level would allow for model boat enthusiasts to exercise their hobby, always an attraction to members of the public. A walkway approximately 2m wide would span the width of the Crescent just below but physically separate from the railway bridge and at the centre point a semi-circular observation platform/stage would allow for public amenity. The walkway and stage would be edged with open steel railing. The stage would also allow for occasional concerts with the public lining the current walkway around the Crescent. The concepts and proposals for the Freedom Fountains. Longhouse Pavilion and Crescent Quay Arena are copyrighted in the name of Michael Fitzalan Way © November & December 2020

14 Slaney Entertainment & Leisure Blessing of the Tree of Hope at Carraig Briste Early Years Learning Centre, Davidstown.

11 January 2021 Rev Nicola Halford (third from left, back row), Orlagh Doyle (Carraig Briste proprietor, centre front row), with educators and children of Carraig Briste’s Beech and Oak Rooms, 18th December 2020.

Cameron hits No.1 on iTunes An original song, lose My Mind, penned by Enniscorthy’s Cameron Allan hit No.1 on the iTunes Rock Charts in December. It follows similar success for his debut hit single letter To you. Teenager Cameron Allan, educated at St Aidan’s Enniscorthy and Meanscoil Garman, is the son of music star Donna Marie Sludds, so he is following the family tradition in the music business, embarking now on a solo career with his original music. Lose My Mind was produced, arranged and recorded by Cameron Allan and Brendan Carthy at The Orchard Recording Studios in Enniscorthy, and can be downloaded at https://music.apple.com/.../losemymind-single/1541805322 One can follow Cameron’s rise in the music industry on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter and all social media platforms. n

Enniscorthy Castle now closed

Co. Wexford’s libraries remain closed to the public from 26th December 2020 in line with government guidelines. However there is still access as follows: Online library 24/7 Free eBooks, eAudiobooks, eNewspapers, eLanguage learning, online courses, comics and graphic novels, business and company research and more can be found at www.wexfordcoco.ie/libraries/ebooks-and-eresources Delivery Book Call Service for elderly or vulnerable citizens. You can request a bag of books and it will be delivered directly to your door. Phone: 053-9196566 between 9.30am-5.30pm Monday to Friday.

An Aladdin’s Cave at Carrigabruce Just before Christmas at Carrigabruce, Enniscorthy, Liam and Jane Doyle, aka North to Madness, opened their pop-up Aladdin’s Cave and gave us a flavour of their unique compilation of antiques and collectables to whet our appetites for what they purpose will be a regular feature of 2021. Liam and Jane are well known in the Enniscorthy area and have worked on a great many projects around the town i n c l u d i n g t h e B ro o k l y n

Exhibition at Enniscorthy Castle and the 1916 Exhibition at the Athenaeum, they are also in the business of providing sets and props for films and events and had on view a 1950s shop for hire to the film industry. Over the years and in their travels they have come across a great many pieces of interest and note including a prison door from Enniscorthy Castle, a life-size polar bear, an oriental chess set, a rare antique Indian wedding chair, a seat used by Eva Green in the TV

series Penny Dreadful, an early 1900s Buddha carved from a single piece of wood, a circus poster from 1942 advertising a circus in Clongeen, an antique African medicine bowl from the 1800s and a 1950s bust of Our Lord by C.P. Bull of Dublin. Just like Aladdin’s Cave, you could wander through this varied and curious collection at length unearthing little treasures with every footstep including some of the quirky and intriguing upcycling projects created by North to Madness.

Left: Indian wedding chair. Above: African medicine bowl. Right: Upcycled lamp by North to Madness. Far right: 1950s shop. Check out ‘North Two Madness’ on Facebook and view the video posted there on 30th December showing some of the shop’s stock.

Well done to Liam and Jane and I am very much looking forward to their next showcase. Trust me you could do worse than pay them a visit to view this amazing and extensive collection and who knows you may even uncover a Genie. – Maria nolan To contact ‘North Two Madness’ Tel: 086-2516450 and see their Facebook page and Instagram also. n All pics: Maria Nolan

With current Covid-19 restrictions in place, Enniscorthy Castle is closed until further notice. The managemnt there thank you for your understanding and support during this difficult and challenging year and look forward to welcoming you back soon to Enniscorthy’s beautiful Castle. Until then, they hope you all stay safe.

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Tom has time for dash around Lidl

The IVY Sisters – in a league of their own The IVY Sisters are a Wexford-based trio of talented singers comprising Aileen Donohoe, Sharon Clancy and Jilly Cox who came together in 2020 as a vocal harmony group. With the various members having a wealth of experience on stage in the West End, London, as well as performing with award-winning choirs and musical groups such as Wexford Light Opera Society, it’s no surprise that success has been almost immediate. In December the talented trio won the Aldi Christmas FM Song Contest 2020 with their version of Mele Kalikimaka

which gained huge airplay as a result. The song is a Hawaiian-themed Christmas song written in 1949 and recorded by Bing Crosby and the Andrews Sisters among others. Mele Kalikimaka means ‘Merry Christmas’. To hear their winning entry and to hear more of their precision harmonies, check out their Facebook page “The Ivy Sisters”. The trio are hopeful that as Ireland emerges from lockdown in 2021 that they will have the opportunity to do more live performances so keep an eye out for them at a venue near you. n

LIDL TROLLEY DASH FOR FERNS MAN... It was a Happy Christmas in the Breen household after Tom (from Clone, Ferns) did a recent successful Lidl Trolley Dash in Enniscorthy. Tom is pictured with his daughter, and with John Lynch of Lidl. Pics: Ibar Carty.

Christmas came early this year for Ferns man, Tom Breen, who won the 6th and most successful annual Lidl Trolley Dash competition. Tom managed to grab almost €700 worth of Christmas shopping at the Lidl Enniscorthy store a week before Christmas! Tom was one of 167 Lidl shoppers across the country who won the opportunity to dash around their local store in a Supermarket Sweep style competition! Each winner had

two minutes to fill their trolley with as many quality Lidl products as possible from festive flavoured soups to mince pies to turkeys. With fundraisers compromised this year due to the pandemic, the funds raised from initiatives such as Lidl’s Trolley Dash are paramount to charities and their service users. The €1 Trolley Dash tickets were sold in Lidl stores across the country from 16th to 29th November with all proceeds being donated to

Jigsaw, Lidl’s charity partner. In Co. Wexford alone more than €5,500 was raised for the charity with a total of €310,000 being raised nationwide. Lidl Trolley Dash is an annual fundraising initiative which has raised more than €1.7 million for Irish charities over the past six years with this year being the most successful in terms of funds raised. Jigsaw is the National Centre for Youth Mental Health in Ireland. Since its

establishment in 2006, Jigsaw has directly supported over 38,000 young people and offered supports to over 250,000 in schools, communities, workplaces, clubs and more across Ireland. Lidl Ireland has been partnered with Jigsaw since 2018 and has pledged to fundraise €1.25 million throughout the partnership, which was recently extended to include a fourth year, and to spread vital awareness of youth mental health in Ireland. n

A dusting of snow in Enniscorthy 7th January

Left: Church Street. Above: Eve May Walsh, Moran Park, 7th January 2021, wishing it was snowing more!

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Enniscorthy Christmas 2020 Having a good time!

Lending a helping hand at Santa’s Post Box in the Market Square, Enniscorthy, were Cllr Jackser Owens and Minister James Browne TD.

Some well-known figures were on hand to help switch on Enniscorthy’s festive lighting on 27th November. L-R: Cllr Barbara-Anne Murphy (Chairperson, Enniscorthy Municipal District), Santa and Olaf.

Left: Santa’s Village in Market Square L-R: Bridget Owens, a well known local Elf! and Sheila Barrett. Right: Enjoying Santa’s Village in the Market Square were Annie and Pamela Doyle.

Elf Lily at Wheelock’s Drive Thru-Christmas Experience in Enniscorthy.

Btwenty7 coffee shop on Templeshannon Quay hosted a giant Snow Globe from 4th December where visitors could enjoy a winter wonderland of Christmas trees, falling snow, festive lights, hot chocolates and warm treats, finished off with a photo in the giant human Snow Globe. Left: The Leacy family visited straight after St Aidan’s Communion. Above: The Butler family.

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Christmas 2020 Market Square, Enniscorthy Santa’s Village in Market Square. Clockwise from top left: Jimmy and Alfie O’Connor. Visitors Marilga and Angelica pose with Mickey and Minnie. The O’Connor family. Karen Byrne, Sarah Butler and Shelley Roche shopping at the Kilcannon stand in Market Square. Oran King at the Kilcannon stand.

Lauren, Calum and Jesse Kells relax in Wheelock’s after visiting Santa.

Christmas 2020 wheelock’s Drive-Thru Christmas Experience, Enniscorthy

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Aine Gunning enjoying her visit to Wheelock’s ‘Drive-Thru’ Christmas Experience, Enniscorthy. Wondering what’s it all about – Susan Lawton and a bewildered Ella Prendergast at the ‘Drive-Thru’. Santa gives the “thumbs-up” to another happy family. Teegan and Ryan Gillespie enjoying their visit.

The man himself in Wheelock’s.

Mrs Claus gets a visit from Prancer at the ‘Drive Thru’ Christmas Experience at Wheelock’s.

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Children, proprietor Orlagh Doyle and staff of Carraig Briste Early Years Learning Centre held an outing on 27th November to Wheelock’s Christmas Tree Farm near Davidstown, to find Christmas trees for their school. Also in photo is Mrs. Mary Wheelock of Wheelock’s Tree Farm.

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Carraig Briste early years learning centre children visit Wheelock’s Christmas tree Farm

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Children and proprietor Orlagh Doyle of Killegney Early Years Learning Centre on their outing on 26th November to Wheelock’s Christmas Tree Farm to find Christmas trees for their school. Also in photo is Mrs. Mary Wheelock of Wheelock’s Tree Farm.

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A Glorious Obsession The ﬁrst in an occasional fashion series by Maria Nolan

For as long as I can remember I have had a love affair with fashion, looking forward each year and each new season to viewing what the designers and style trend setters have in store for us. I look forward with relish to seeing the season’s colours, fabrics, shapes and styles and I delight in the mixes and matches and the myriad of ways the top designers blend materials and hues and forms to come up with the latest new look. I love the collection launches of the various famous fashion houses

and a visit to the celebrated Fashion Week in Milan has been on my bucket list for a very long time, and with current Covid restrictions and dangers will have to remain there. However, one of the beneﬁts of the dreaded virus has been online access to almost every event and occasion around the globe and I believe Milan Fashion Week to be no different. So for those of you who have an interest watch out for it online between 18th and 24th February coming from the Palazzo Serbelloni and featuring the world`s top fashion houses includi n g Pra d a , G u c c i , Armani, Versace, Fendi, Missoni, Dior, Louis Vu i t o n , G r i m a l d i , Chanel, Givenchy and many, many more. Now all that is a very far cry from Enniscorthy you might say, and the reach of the Slaney News, but it is a lot closer than you think because no sooner will the Milan models have strutted their stuff on the Palazzo Serbelloni than variations and pared down versions of their ostentatious outﬁts will begin to appear in all our High Street stores for fractions of the cost, and if you have been paying

attention to the Fashion world you will recognise them immediately and even better you will know how to wear and accessorise them to create that exclusive designer look. Already, fashion gurus are telling us that 80s shoulder pads are making a big comeback for 2021 and whilst I’m not advocating the Sue Ellen version (for those of you who remember Dallas) I have to say that they do give deﬁnition and structure to a blouse, a dress or a jacket and create the illusion of a slimmer waistline. This year the thinking in the fashion business is wellbeing coupled with style. Footwear is practical and comfortable and clothes are easy wear and loose, gone are the days of the exaggerated heels and ﬁgure-hugging dresses, as we embrace our enforced casualisation we are truly appreciating how versatile, inclusive and stylish loungewear and sportswear can be. Almost everything is oversized and if you are not wearing something that is at least two sizes too big for you then I’m afraid you are not really on trend. Large and in charge blazers are a stable for your 2021 wardrobe. The boyfriend jacket, oversized and shoulder-padded, will create a long line silhouette, which will clinch the waist and elongate the

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leg and you can really rock this look by teaming it up with a pair of straight-leg trousers or jeans. Your Boyfriend Jacket can come in any colour but to get maximum beneﬁt from it choose a colour than will lend itself to many mixes and matches.

leggings to produce that chic tapered effect.

with sneakers or the ever popular doc martens.

For obvious reasons, face protection in all its guises has become a fashion statement and that is set to continue for the foreseeable future , so certainly for the Spring and Summer of 2021 the bolder

Colour is the key element of fashion in 2021. The past year has been all about isolation so the fashion world believe that it’s time to stand out even if not in a crowd, and what better way to do so than enveloped in the bright and soothing hues that take their inspiration from nature.

It`s a look that can easily be dressed up or down, in fact nothing looks more classic than a navy jacket paired with a plain white shirt or tee-shirt and a pair of jeans – it will take you anywhere, and give it a splash of colour by adding matching shoes and bag in red, yellow or royal blue and you have made a statement.

2021 colour is all about hope, optimism and the refresh that many of us are desperately seeking right now. So explore and embrace the 2021 pallette of the warming yellow and golden orange of marigold, the s e re n e s ky b l u e o f cerulean, the rich and soothing autumn leaf shades of russet and the joyful, illuminating, optimism of refreshing primrose. Champagne, gold and dark green are also big on this year`s colour wheel.

Change the colour of your shirt or tee-shirt to match your shoes and bag and drape a beautiful scarf nonchalantly over the ensemble and you will have created a completely different outﬁt. This classic has endless potential and can be an impressive and relatively inexpensive rigout and even better still can be sourced in our local bout i q u e s r i g h t h e re i n Enniscorthy.

Another fashion beneﬁt of the pandemic has been the wonderful videos produced and presented by many of our innovative shop owners who bring their clothes into our kitchens, sittingrooms and bedrooms giving us size and price and sharing their own individual ﬂair and expertise demonstrating how items can be worn, matched and accessorised, this I think has been invaluable throughout Covid 19 and I hope has been a lifeline for many of our treasured stores around the county.

I have a particular penchant for scarves believi n g t h at t h e y c a n transform any outﬁt into a unique creation and we are very lucky in Enniscorthy to have outlets like Glamour, Stoc and Sophia’s Choice who carry large and very beautiful ranges. Because of the year we`ve just been through, the key to 2021 style is comfort with an elevated twist. Loungewear has really come into its own and items are practical, statementmaking and preferably loose. The secret is – don’t overthink it, buy tops in one or two sizes too big, the more oversized the better for making loungewear look as luxurious as possible, and we all want to look beautiful and stylish even if we are only cosy-ing up at home. Remember to pair your oversized tops with perfect ﬁt

and brighter your facemasks the better. I think that it is safe to say that in these times of pandemic – the old rules no longer apply, that double XL shirt in the wardrobe no longer belongs to your husband or father or son, it’s yours, all yours, and can be worn with or without just about anything. It`s all about billowing silhouettes that can be worn with jeans, leggings or on their own as dresses

I hope I have given you a ﬂavour of what to expect fashion wise in 2021. I will be continuing with a monthly fashion/beauty feature throughout the year, after all we may be staying at home more but it just goes to prove that we women love our style and dress up in the main for ourselves and our own wellbeing and not, as we might often be told, to be seen or to attract the opposite sex. – Maria Nolan

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there will be up to 30 direct services to and from rosslare to the Continent weekly in 2021 with new stena line Cherbourg sailings cementing rosslare’s status as Ireland’s Gateway to europe. Rosslare Europort General Manager Glenn Carr has warmly welcomed the latest new business for Rosslare, including Stena Line’s additional vessel on the Rosslare Europort to Cherbourg route and the doubling of weekly sailings. This will bring Stena Line frequency on the route from three to six times weekly each way direct services from January 2021. This follows the announcement just two weeks ago by DFDS of a new six-timesweekly each way direct service between Rosslare and Dunkirk. The newly enhanced Stena Line service sees Stena Line add an additional freightonly vessel to its Rosslare to Cherbourg route from 4th January 2021. The Stena Foreteller will join the Stena Horizon which already operates on the route, doubling the freight capacity as well as the frequency of Stena Line sailings between Ireland and the Continent. The Rosslare to Cherbourg service is an increasingly important freight link between Ireland and Europe. Stena Foreteller will provide an additional 3,000 lane metres of freight capacity per trip and can accommodate a mix of accompanied and unac-

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DFDS – Welcome to Rosslare!

The DFDS ship Optima Seaways departed Rosslare Europort at 2pm on Saturday 2nd January, the first operation of DFDS’ six-times weekly direct service to Dunkirk in Northern France. As well as offering a vital alternative to the UK landbridge for Irish industry, Dunkirk represents a key strategic location, with easy access to the Paris region, and close to the French / Belgian border and onward access to the Netherlands and Germany.

c o m p a n i e d t r a ff i c w i t h onboard facilities for up to 12 freight drivers. The new service will give Irish industry a vital postBrexit connection, with congestion-free access to Rosslare Europort, and landbridgefree access to the continent of Europe. G l e n n C a r r, G e n e r a l Manager, Rosslare Europort, said, “The commitment of Stena Line reinforces our ambitious commitments to continue the development of port facilities, infrastructure and technology under the Strategic Plan and Masterplan for the port. Rosslare Europort i s n o w f i r m l y I re l a n d ’ s Gateway to Europe and a central strategic link connecting the country and the European continent.” Carr continued, “As well as a partnership with our

shipping line customers – Stena Line, DFDS and Brittany Ferries – on the fifteen direct services each way to the Continent in 2021, the role of the port is to partner with Irish industry, for whom this is a hugely exciting development. In the context of Brexit, our new business announcements have illustrated the work we have done with the haulage industry, representative bodies, shipping operators and ports in Europe to identify strong offerings for the sector, and ensure that Irish business has Brexit-proof options for trade.” “We continue to be supported in our ambitious plans by... Wexford County Council, its Chief Executive Tom Enright and his team, and all our local elected representatives.”

rosslare europort masterplan Iarnród Éireann – the Port Authority for Rosslare Europort – has recently secured planning permission for a major transformation of Rosslare Europort, as part of its Port Masterplan. The Masterplan, together with initiatives under the strategic plan for the port, will see over €30 million invested by Iarnród Éireann in Rosslare Europort over the next five years. It will ensure that Rosslare will be equipped with the capacity, facilities and technology to facilitate major growth for the benefit of the region and the wider national economy. Major changes in the Europort will be: – New configuration of the port aligned to maximise future growth of the port and support regional and

Christmas at Kia Ora Mini Farm, Gorey

Christmas at Kia Ora Mini Farm near Gorey. Clockwise from top left: Jake Reck with Neddy. Lucy Higgins, Jean O’Connor, Sarah and Michael Higgins. The O’Donnell family – Ross, Scott and Zoe. Cameron and Grace Byrne, with some fluffy rabbits. Centre pic: Sophie Roche.

national development. Significant new facilities and infrastructure to develop Rosslare Europort to its full potential as Ireland's gateway port to the UK and Europe. – Design and develop a Sustainable, Seamless and Smart Port that will be best in class internationally. The development under the Masterplan will be completed over a number of phases over a five-year timeframe to enable the port continue to operate all services and activity during construction. Rosslare Europort is the closest port to the UK and mainland Europe and offers numerous daily/weekly direct services to the UK, France and Spain. As well as the port masterplan, further substantial investment will also take place both at the port and the sur–

rounding area with the following further developments being completed during the same timeframe. – Construction of the New N25 Rosslare Europort Access Road by TII and Wexford Co. Council. – Development of the Rosslare Europort Business Park by the Dutch company XELLZ targeting the future Offshore Wind Market. – Delivery of the existing, and construction of the future permanent extensive facilities to meet all customs and Brexit requirements for state agencies at the port, making Rosslare the only port outside of Dublin with the required Border Inspection Post. The combined developments will see the largest ever investment in the port and surrounding area, and will position Rosslare Europort to become the leading gateway for the country to both the UK and Europe. This investment, which has been warmly welcomed by the Cathaoirleach of Wexford C o u n t y C o u n c i l G e r a rd Carthy, coupled with the development of the new N25 Rosslare Europort Access Road and a new Business Park will, according to Cllr Carthy, “make Rosslare a highly desirable area for further investment and is sure to bring much needed job opportunities to County Wexford in the coming years”. n

New second level school places needed in Enniscorthy

Ministers James Browne TD and Norma Foley TD

local minister James Browne tD has welcomed confirmation of educate together patronage for new secondary school to be constructed in Gorey, and will now be concentrating on the need for additional enniscorthy secondary school places following his meeting in December with minister for education norma Foley. He commented, “I am delighted to confirm the Educate Together patronage of the new school in Gorey. This is another important step in the development of the new school build and a matter I raised directly with Minister Foley when I met her.” “While the project to develop a new school progresses in Gorey, equally, the

demand for second level school places in Enniscorthy increases. The Minister has been made aware of the need for an increase in second level places for Enniscorthy CBS and is examining possible long-term and short-term solutions, including providing emergency accommodation. The Minister also confirmed that the Department is examining site solutions for a new school for Meanscoil Gharman in Enniscorthy. “Covid-19 has shone a light on the importance of education and our school system. I look forward to working with Minister Foley and her Department to see progression on these new school projects in 2021,” concluded Minister Browne. n

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What did you do during Covid, Granny? Ferns-based author mary Cotter sent a piece to the Slaney News some months ago called What Did You Do During Covid, Granny? It was written in summer 2020 but unfortunately it is still relevant today. mary has grandchildren in new Zealand and a new grandchild was due in early august 2020 and all she and husband richie wanted to do was to go out and visit and see the new arrival. this is an imagined letter to elsie, the five-year-old grandchild, who refers to mary as ‘Granny lala’ as mary’s own mother always sang 'lala lala’ to mary’s kids if she was carrying them in her arms. mary started to do the same thing when elsie was tiny so elsie began to call mary ‘Granny lala’. What DID you Do DurInG CovID, Granny? Well Elsie, I thought of how far away you are in New Zealand.

I hoped I had sent the gifts for your birthday on time. It takes a long time for boxes to get to Auckland. And Ronan’s birthday too in March and your mummy’s. You had to have a family party but grandad and I saw you blowing out the candles and we sang Happy Birthday to you. We saw you doing the assault course set up in the garden and we saw Ronan playing with his cars. Wow! You two made such a big racetrack on the top of the table and we were able to see the pile of stones for the excavator. Ronan can say that word very clearly. I know you wanted to start Big School in April, but everything changed because of Covid. New Zealand has done very well and I think you might get to start school soon. Your uniform is so clever – a skirt at the front and shorts at the back! Grandad and I have to stay at home most of the time. We go to Aldi for the messages – but only one of us can go. We

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take it in turns. I love when it is my turn. I can see the river at Ballycarney and all the fields with the corn growing. I feel like a bird the day I go to Aldi. I feel free. You know how big our garden is so you know we can have a lot of fun in it. We have a hare in the garden at the moment. He is a cheeky fellow and sometimes stands on his

hind legs and looks around. Sometimes we bring our coffee to the new patio and have a chat there. Grandad painted the kitchen and the sunroom and it all looks lovely. We did another thing as well – decluttering. That’s when you look at stuff you never use and decide to send it to the charity shop. But we can’t because they

are all closed. You know how much I like charity shops. Sometimes I go to My Café and have coffee with my friend. Then we go to the new NCBI shop for a good root. We stop at Vincent’s where I look at the books – 3 for €1 Elsie! I can’t do any of this now at the moment. You know how much I love dancing. I can’t go to my dancing class. But that is not so bad. I can put the music on Youtube and dance in the kitchen if I feel like it. I love The Slosh. I haven’t played Bridge for ages and miss my friends. But again I can play Bridge online and I do. I love when we all Facetime together. I can see all of you and Shell and John and Jess. John and Jess are still in Ireland but we can’t visit them. They sent us a lovely card from An Post saying how much they missed us and promising us lots of hugs when it is safe. Jess put a heart on the card. I like cards with hearts.

You don’t know John Prine, but he died because of Covid. Grandad and I were sad. We really liked his music. But we can listen to it all the time so we still have him in our hearts. I can’t wait for your new baby to come. I hope you will be able to come to Ireland for Christmas. You, Ronan and the new baby will be the best Christmas presents ever. Today is my day for Aldi. I am so excited. They will have tubs for the garden. I hope some will be left when I get there. We don’t need any toilet roll because I got 40 in a pack in Bolger’s weeks ago. When I get home from Aldi, I will do a bit of planting. Then I will have coffee and read a bit of my book. I have to finish a blanket for the new baby so I might do a few rows. Your dancing yesterday on the video was brilliant. I will talk to you again soon. Love from Grandad and myself. Granny Lala. n

The fight for Irish freedom – one man’s story Eamonn Sheridan of Glenbrien has sent us in this interesting piece of reseach undertaken by his son Philip about his grandfather James Sheridan (Eamonn’s father). Philip, who is a keen student of military and family history, lives with his family in Kilmyshall. Just over 100 years ago on 11th october 1920 at 3.00am the occupying Crown Forces raided 61 upper Dominick street, Dublin (coincidentally the birthplace of arthur Griffith, the founder of sinn Féin) to arrest 20-year-old James sheridan. he was suspected of being a member of the Irish republican army and being in possession of a number of guns. No weapons were found during the search. The front page of the newspapers reported it that morning, there was a series of raids that night across Dublin (you can read about it in the accompanying extract). He was arrested under D.R.R. – Defence of the Realm Regulations or Martial Law as we know it today allowing arrests and detention without trial. He was taken to Mountjoy Gaol and imprisoned with other IRA men. Among the IRA men in Mountjoy at the same time was 18-year-old Kevin Barry. Barry had been captured in possession of a gun during an IRA ambush on a British Army lorry that resulted in the death of British soldiers. He was sentenced to death. During that time Michael Collins had attempted to break out Barry and other IRA prisoners from Mountjoy but this failed. On 1st November 1920 he was taken from his cell

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and hung. This further inflamed the situation and Michael Collins escalated operations against the British Forces. James Sheridan was instructed by the IRA Commanding Officer in the prison to comply with having his photograph and fingerprints taken which would secure his release to take urgent messages to the IRA Command. He had to prove he did this under orders to convince the IRA that he wasn’t a collaborator. He delivered the messages and returned to his activities with E Company, 1st Battalion, Dublin Brigade, IRA. As it turns out there were weapons hidden in number 61. James was the Company Dumpkeeper. Weapons were hidden behind the stair risers and buried in the garden. Had these been discovered his fate may well have been that of young Kevin Barry.

James was a steward (usher) at the first Dáil in 1919 and he continued to fight during the War of Independence taking part in ambushes and attacks on Crown Forces and installations including that of collaborators and those seen as aiding the British occupation. After the Treaty of 1922 he remained opposed or AntiTreaty and then fought against his former brothers in arms in the newly established Free State Army. During the Civil War, James was again stationed at his Company HQ, 44 Parnell Square, as a machine gunner. They launched several raids from here on Capel Street, O'Connell Street and the surrounding areas to try and relieve the pressure on the IRA-occupied Four Courts but were unsuccessful. 44 Parnell Street is today known as Kevin Barry Memorial Hall and is the current office of Sinn Féin. James would later be arrested again this time by Free State Forces. He was taken to Wellington Barracks (later to become Griffith Barracks and latterly Griffith College). He was taken before the Commanding Officer who turned out to be his brotherin-law who on seeing he wasn’t wearing any shoes got him some boots. James asked his brother-in-law to let his wife Catherine know he was alive

and well which he did. He was transported by lorry to Kingsbridge Train Station (Heuston) where he would be taken by train to Maryborough Gaol (Portlaoise Prison), one of the Free State guards on the escort was his uncle. This brief condensed piece of history is that of my grandfather James Christopher Sheridan. It is men like him and countless others we have to thank for fighting for our country's freedom even when that meant fighting your own friends and family to achieve it. I am proud of my heritage and grateful that events favoured him and the bullets

didn’t find him. This account is full of coincidences and without those my dad, Captain Eamonn Sheridan who recently celebrated his 82nd birthday, would not be around and I consequently wouldn’t be here either. Fate was kind to James and I hope in these strange times we can remember that we can all do our part to help each other without the need to fight family or friends and dodge bullets. Thank you grandad for being part of something that gave us this great little country. n

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11 January 2021

National award for Wexford producer

Winter Nutrition By Oonagh Trehin BSc MSc ANUTR

new ross-based Wexford home preserves recently won the supplier of the year award in the Irish Quality Food and Drink awards 20202021. The Sinnott family team at Wexford Home Preserves produce an award-winning range for the Simply Better brand at Dunnes Stores. Check out their website at https://wexfordpreserves.ie Due to restrictions around

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.

As the seasons change and winter sets in, there are bound to be changes to our eating habits. Here are some key areas of nutrition we should focus on during the winter months: Water: When it is cold, it is hard to want to drink water, but it is so important for our health! Aim to have a glass of water before and after your main meals and add 1-2 glasses mid-morning and mid-afternoon. Remember that caffeinefree teas, squash and juice count towards your 8 glasses/day.

Caffeine: We tend to have more tea and coffee during winter. Especially if you are sitting at a desk working from home, a hot drink can warm you up. But be sure not to over-do it. Limit your cups of tea and coffee and try some decaf options. Fruit: Fruit intake tends to reduce in the cold weather, but remember that fruit is a brilliant source of vitamins, minerals and fibre. Aim to have 2 portions every day. To improve fruit intake try to: include a banana with break-

fast, either on cereal, porridge or toast, try stewed apple or pear on porridge or with custard for dessert, and include some dried fruit as a snack with yogurt or nuts. Comfort foods: On dark, cold evenings, it is normal to crave a comforting dinner. Lean into the seasonal changes and make the most of the vegetables that are in season by making stews, soups, casseroles and curries. Remember that eating should nourish your soul as well as your body, and

enjoy cosy, comforting meals!

the Covid-19 pandemic the Irish Quality Food and Drink Awards had to make the difficult decision to cancel their product awards for 2020. But felt it important to continue to celebrate the great work being done in the industry by individuals and businesses who have shown commitment to their communities during the pandemic. The 2021-2022 awards will be launched in February. n

The Sinnott family at Wexford Home Preserves.

vitamin D: From October until April, we should all take a 10microgram supplement of vitamin D. You can buy these in all pharmacies, and many supermarkets now. Remember to take your supplement at the end of a main meal to get the best from it. If you want more nutrition advice, go to www.littleonutrition.com, or contact oonagh on 083-3260216 or littleonutrition@gmail.com n

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Flour power in Ballycarney andrew and raymond kavanagh, two brothers from enniscorthy, say their plan to construct a stateof-the-art flour mill at Ballycarney near the town is still going ahead. The brothers have been working on the project for the past five years, carrying out research and design work and achieving full planning permission. At present 4,000 tonnes of flour are imported every

Did you know? Food waste is estimated to generate over 1 million tonnes of waste in Ireland with over one third of the average household’s waste consisting of food waste. Over 70% of food waste is preventable by small changes in shopping and meal planning. Cost savings to the average home could be up to €700. www.stopfoodwaste.ie n

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week from the UK. Now that the UK has left the EU single market, it means that flour here is now being imported from a non-EU country as there is no commercial flour mill left running in the Republic of Ireland. The proposed mill in Ballycarney will process 300 tonnes of wheat daily

to produce 235 tonnes of plain white every day. The new state-of-the art facility will lead to 30 new jobs for Enniscorthy once operational and is expected to create around 200 jobs during the construction phase of the project which could commence as early as the middle of 2021. n

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Selection for the post will be by means of interview and candidates may be shortlisted based on applications submitted. A panel may be formed from which future vacancies may be filled. Qualifications, application forms and further particulars for this post are available from our website at www.wexfordcoco.ie

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Enniscorthy Municipal District We are giving notice about the relocation of the Enniscorthy Municipal District Offices from the Courthouse back to the Market Square, Enniscorthy. The following is the planned timing for the move – •

The Courthouse Office will close at 1.00pm on Friday, 8th January, 2021; services will be maintained up to 1.00pm on this day.

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Offices in both locations will be closed on Monday, 11th January, 2021 all day to facilitate the relocation, transfer of phones and computers.

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The Market Square Office will open for business on Tuesday, 12th January, 2021 at 9.00am, normal office hours will resume.

We would like to thank the public for their co-operation and patience during the relocation and we will endeavour to minimise disruption before and after the relocation. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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Duties to include: General maintenance, cleaning and planting etc. To apply for these positions and for further information please contact: Bernie Lennon, CE Scheme Supervisor, Wexford County Council at 087 6575743 during office hours 9am – 5pm or email: bernie.lennon@wexfordcoco.ie regarding Gorey and Ferns positions. Sean O’Neill, CE Scheme Supervisor, Wexford County Council at 086 9478001 during office hours 9am – 5pm or email sean.oneill@wexfordcoco.ie regarding Duncannon, Wexford, Holmestown, Rosslare and New Ross positions. The closing date for applications is 4.00pm Friday, 29th January, 2021. Please note that persons applying for these positions must satisfy the Department of Social Protection criteria to participate in the Community Employment Scheme. Wexford County Council is an Equal Opportunities employer. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Grants under the COVID-19 Emergency Fund (round 2) Wexford County Council in conjunction with Wexford Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) on behalf of the Department of Rural and Community Development invites applications for funding submissions under the COVID-19 Emergency Fund (round 2). A total fund of €59,396 is available from Wexford LCDC to support community groups adapt their services and operations to fit the new COVID-19 reality and to become more involved in the Government's 'Keep Well' campaign. The grants may also be provided to support groups (including those involved in the community call) with day to day running costs if needed.

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The maximum grant aid per project is €3,000, with a percentage of grants also ring-fenced for grants of €1,000 or less. Match funding is not required. All projects must be delivered by 31st August, 2021. Applications can be made on line at www.wexfordcoco.ie/Community/supports-grants-and-awards Programme guidelines are also available at this web address or by phoning 053 919 6000 or emailing community@wexfordcoco.ie Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 12th February, 2021.

Note: Bookings can be made online – https://pay.easypaymentsplus.com/feepay1.aspx?id=179

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‘Look for Local’ is working 88% noW lIkely to ‘look For loCal’ In Co. WeXForD there has been a surge in support for local businesses following recent campaigns by t h e C o . We x f o r d l o c a l enterprise office among others. research carried out on behalf of the local enterprise offices as part of their “look for local” campaign has shown that 92% of Co. Wexford consumers were now more likely to buy local, either online or in-store, in 2020, compared to 2019, as a result of recent campaigns to highlight local businesses. Of those surveyed 8 out of 10 said that they were aware of campaigns, including that of the Local Enterprise Offices, encouraging individuals and businesses to look locally when buying goods or services. 96% of respondents in Co. Wexford said they were more likely to

shop locally online this year. In addition, 88% of Co. Wexford respondents said they would look to support local in-store. Nationally, 85% of those surveyed felt there were more local businesses trading online than in 2019, while 83% plan to support more local businesses in 2021. The Local Enterprise Offices have approved over 11,000 Trading Online Vouchers this year, an increase of over 800% from 2019. The Voucher enables small businesses to get established online or improve an existing online presence. The “Look for Local” campaign is being activated by each of the 31 Local Enterprise Offices nationwide including Local Enterprise Office Wexford and the Look for Local hub on LocalEnterprise.ie/LookforLocal has over 4,400 businesses listed. The research was released in December to coincide with “Look for Local Day”, where the

L o c a l E n t e r p r i s e O ff i c e , Enterprise Ireland and Wexford County Council supported a national campaign to put an increased online focus on local businesses. This included online promotions, offers and giveaways as part of the Look for Local campaign. The research by Amarach Research, sampled over 1,900 Irish consumers, and highlights the surge across Ireland for consumers and businesses to support those in their own area. The Local Enterprise Office’s Look for Local campaign is being run with Enterprise I re l a n d a n d t h e L o c a l Authorities. It is backed by the Government of Ireland. Minister for Business, Employment and Retail, Damien English TD, said; “It has been a year like no other for many small local businesses who employ over one million people in Ireland. The Look for

Liz Hore, Head of Enterprise, Wexford Local Enterprise Office

Local campaign has provided a significant boost to many companies across the country and builds on the upsurge of support by consumers for local businesses when looking to buy goods or services. “It’s great to see that people across the country are supporting local businesses at the heart of our communities by shopping locally and safely in store, by phone or online; for home delivery or collection. L i z H o re , H e a d o f Enterprise, Wexford Local

Datapac enables Combilift to reach for the cloud Datapac, Ireland’s leading technology solutions and services provider, based in e n n i s c o r t h y, r e c e n t l y announced that it has enabled warehouse solutions and forklift manufacturer Combilift to move to a digitised environment with a number of bespoke cloud and disaster recovery solutions. Combilift is the largest global manufacturer of multidirectional forklifts that optimise how businesses manage their warehouse storage and load handling. Based in Monaghan, it employs 650 people and has sold more than 50,000 units in over 85 countries across the globe. Technology has been at the heart of Combilift’s success and also its ability to maintain services throughout the Covid19 pandemic. The company evolved its free warehouse design and layout service to a virtual system, using purpose built technology and video calls to help customers around the world resolve warehouse problems and maximise space. Overall, Combilift has seen a

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Enterprise Office, said; “This research has borne out the huge groundswell of support of local businesses we have seen... With so many initiatives ongoing including our Look for Local and Wexford Welcomes You Safely campaigns, to try and support local businesses, the impact has been significant and the response from businesses has been outstanding. Many have had to completely change the way they do business this year and it’s great to see people across communities supporting them.” Nationally, LEOs have helped over 11,000 businesses this year with Trading Online Vouchers and they can now trade 24 hours a day as opposed to just 9-6pm. In Wexford, the Local Enterprise Office team hit the €1 million mark in December supporting local businesses with e-commerce grant aid. Ms Hore said, “Those who Look for Local can be assured that if they are buying locally they will get a premium prod-

uct that can be delivered at short notice and with that they are supporting their local economy. Hopefully this continues long into 2021 and beyond.” Cllr. Ger Carthy, Chairman of Wexford Co. Council, said, “Wexford Co. Council are delighted to throw our support behind the ‘Look for Local’ campaign... it’s important we encourage everyone in Wexford to back small businesses and retailers in their communities. Wexford County Council are doing everything they can to support businesses, and we know from research from the Local Enterprise Office network that there is a strong desire among the public to shop locally. We would urge consumers across the country to Look for Local when they shop, and invest in local jobs and enterprise in the weeks and months ahead.” local enterprise office Wexford: www.localenterp r i s e . i e / We x f o r d , info@leo.wexfordcoco.ie, tel 053 9196020. n

Ifac wins at Irish Accountancy Awards 2020 Food & Agribusiness Team Scoops Advisory Team of the Year. Ifac, Ireland’s farming, food and agribusiness specialist professional services firm has won a top award at the recent Irish Accountancy Awards 2020 with its Food and Agribusiness team led by David Leydon being named Advisory Team of the Year 2020. The fifth annual awards recognise excellence in the accountancy profession in Ireland and celebrate firms and individuals who have provided the highest quality of service and value to their clients. Ifac’s Food and Agribusiness Advisory Team was established in January 2018 to address a gap in the food and agribusiness sector for a specialist professional services provider with a deep understanding of the farming, food and agribusiness environment. Having already established a major footprint within the farming community across Ireland over the past 45 years, ifac now covers all aspects of the supply chain from primary production right through to the consumer.

Datapac helps Combilift’s 650 staff to stay connected with cloud-based infrastructure.

50% increase in enquiries for its products and service over the period of Covid-19. As part of its digital transformation journey, Datapac equipped Combilift with a cloud-based productivity and collaboration infrastructure, as well as implementing disaster recovery solutions to protect Combilift’s data and systems. Datapac deployed Microsoft 365 Enterprise for Combilift, managing the migration of over

400 mailboxes and associated applications from on-premise infrastructure to the cloud in a period of 48 hours, with minimum disruption for users. Through the full suite of 365 cloud applications, Combilift’s staff can stay connected and maintain services to customers during the pandemic. Using file sharing and anywhere access, staff can work securely on company documents from home and have replaced face-

to-face meetings with Microsoft Teams. In addition to managing and updating these cloud services, Datapac also implemented a full VMware disaster recovery cluster to replicate Combilift’s existing server site. T h i s e n s u re s t h a t a l l o f Combilift’s services, including design, sales, finance and accounts, are fully backed up and protected. www.datapac.com n

Ifac works with a range of established and early-stage food and agribusinesses within the sector helping them to navigate a pathway for sustainable and profitable growth. These growth ambitions are met by assisting companies with securing funding, state and private, strategic consultancy, business growth backing and strategic marketing consultancy. Ifac can be contacted in Enniscorthy at Mill Park Road. Tel: 053 9233792. Email: enniscorthy@ifac.ie

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

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Enniscorthy Credit Union: ‘Appy’ new year!

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with the Moyne Veterinary Hospital An eagle has landed!

Enniscorthy Credit Union is delighted to have launched its new App which is available to download now from the App Store or Google Play. This fantastic new app gives you everything needed for day-to-day banking with Enniscorthy Credit Union. Members can even use thumbprint or facial recognition to login! If you are registered as an online user you can just use the same details to login. If you would like to register just download the app and register using it! Not a member? That’s no problem. If you are eligible to join, you can join through the app too. Enniscorthy Credit Union loves offering improved freedom, flexibility and choice. If you need any help just email: online@enniscorthycu.ie or call 053 9233835.

It’s 80 years since Simon Kavanagh opened up his doors for business in Templeshannon back in 1941. Practice has seen huge changes since that time. It was during the 'war years' as he used to term it and no one had anything. Most of the animals were dying of starvation as much as anything. It was tough times on man and beast. They were formative years for a young aspiring vet though and through hard graft and grit he slowly built up the practice. It was mainly farm animals being treated back then but Simon had a huge interest in greyhounds and greyhound racing and so developed a name for treating dogs in a time when small animal practice was almost unheard of in Ireland. Nowadays, it’s a very different world and although we face a year of uncertainty like they did during the war, we do have the creature comforts and high on that list is our fourlegged furry or hairy friends, dogs and cats. But as we diversify as a nation so too are our companions and we see everything from gerbils to snakes, African grey parrots and wild birds. People are becoming much more caring for animals in general and a case in point was just a few days ago... A client arrived at the counter with an animal wrapped up in a blanket that the nurse took into the hospital. When we took off the blanket, there was a most magnificent bird of prey, an eagle that had been found just standing on the road. The kind person stopped, got out and put a blanket over him and arrived in to us. We examined his wings, body and legs for broken bones but he seemed ok. He certainly was shocked and we treated him with pain meds and did some energy work for him too. Most of it showed around his head and he seemed a bit stunned but responded well to us. We held onto him, gave him some food, and overnight he seemed to have made a good recovery. After a few phonecalls to our go-to wild bird expert he suggested releasing him ASAP... so the lads took him out to see what he could do and with that he took flight and headed on his way. It was just brilliant to see such a magnificent animal be able to take off onward and upwards... Sometimes, between all the routine work, a case like this literally lands on your door and it does feel great even if in some small way to be able to be part of the bigger cycle of life. The regal majesty of this animal was stunning. In shamanism the eagle represents spirit, oneness, vision and foresight. The vision and foresight that Simon Kavanagh showed 80 years ago to forge ahead, despite the bleakness of the war years, still guides us in the uncertain times now. The eagle landed on his anniversary. Coincidence? Who knows... In these uncertain times it’s hope and trust that carries us through. It’s discernment of the right path ahead is what true leaders bring. Media and political agendas can whip up a frenzy of fear. There's a poster of John Wayne, the great actor, sitting on his horse with the caption, 'Courage is being scared as hell but saddling up anyhow!!' When we keep a vision of a bright and healthy future and keep our heads focused on a new dawn... it will come to pass. May 2021 be a wonderful and healthy year ahead for you all. Thanks for your continued support. Keep the vision!! 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 108th of a series, Ibar shares two photos he took in 1985. If you can name 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: Slashers Horseshoe Team, Fair Green, Enniscorthy, July 1985. Back right is Enniscorthy Town Councillor Jackser Owens, front left is Brendan Earle, an All-Ireland Horseshoe Champion. Pic: Ibar Carty. Below: Local pony camp, July 1985. Pic: Ibar Carty. All pics: Copyright © Ibar Carty.

Ibar Carty can provide high quality prints of all photos in his series to date. Simply ring Ibar on 087-6729969 or email: ibar_carty@yahoo.ie or call into his premises on Castle St (beside Athenaeum) and if you mention the Slaney News he’ll give you 20% OFF the price! DON’T FORGET: IBAR SPECIALISES IN RECOPYING AND RESTORING OLD PHOTOS. CALL IN ANY TIME FOR MORE INFORMATION

THE LATEST EDITION OF THE JOURNAL OF THE UÍ CINSEALAIGH HISTORICAL SOCIETY IS NOW AVAILABLE IN LOCAL SHOPS The 34th edition of ‘The Past’ is now available in local bookshops including Easons, Court Street, Enniscorthy; Easons, Wexford; Book Centre,

Wexford; Easons, Gorey and the Book Café, Gorey. It is the Centenary issue. The first issue of ‘The Past’ appeared in November 1920 and the first meeting of the Uí Cinsealaigh Historical Society took place on 8th January 1920 in The A t h e n a e u m , Enniscorthy. At present, with the restrictions due to Covid-19, it is not possible to have a public launch of the Journal, but it is hoped to do so later in 2021. Edition 34, the new edition, contains numerous articles An image of Fr John Murphy included in the new issue of ‘The Past’. dealing with many

aspects of Wexford’s history and should be of interest to anyone even with a modicum of interest in the county’s storied past. At €20 it would make an ideal present for a friend or family member, especially for members of the Wexford diaspora. It concludes with an Index of all the articles contributed to the thirty-three previous issues of ‘The Past’. It is a rich storehouse of many elements of the county’s past enshrined forever in the archives and endless gratitude is due to the originators of the Society and all who contributed their expertise and professionalism to its creation. n

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BUNCLODY… BUNClodY lIBrArY The following resources are available: Online library 24/7: Free eBooks, eAudiobooks, eNewspapers, eLanguage learning, online courses, comics and graphic novels, business and company research and more can be found on the eBooks and eResources section of the library website. Not a library member? Join today at www.wexfordcoco.ie/libraries - it’s free and easy. Delivery: Book Call Service for elderly/vulnerable and cocooning citizens. You can request a bag of books and the Library will deliver directly to your door. Phone: 0539196566, 9.30am—5.30pm, Monday to Friday.

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FERNS by Mark Murphy has been launched and is available in shops around the town. 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. It will reopen as soon as possible.

The Wexford County Council Environmental Awards 2020 were announced in december and Ferns Tidy Towns won the Best Environmentally Aware and Presented Town / Village Award and came Joint 2nd in the Best Community Project to reduce the Impact of Climate Change category. Well done to all the volunteers for their continued support and dedication especially in 2020 which made things a little more difficult to

complete. The group would like to thank the CE and RSS scheme workers, Wexford County Council, Enniscorthy Municipal District Council, local businesses and everyone else who supported them in any way. Wexford County Council has produced short videos highlighting all the groups and projects that achieved a first place in the awards. The Ferns Tidy Towns video can be viewed at https:// youtu.be/23q3Pli9TYg n

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SIGNACArE NUrSING HoME SignaCare Bunclody is a new, state-of-the-art, 62-bedded nursing home, in the heart of Bunclody. Contact SignaCare in Bunclody, email: info@signacare.ie, tel: 053 93 76222.

PlAYGroUNd & TENNIS Please use your own sanitiser before entering these facilities and adhere to social distancing rules. 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. SVP 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. CAlENdAr The new ‘Beautiful Bunclody 2021 Calendar’ with photos

ToUrISM BUNClodY Make sure to visit the Tourism Bunclody Facebook page to view the great images which are posted there daily. n

There will be up to 30 direct services to and from Rosslare to the Continent weekly in 2021 with new Stena Line and DFDS sailings cementing Rosslare’s status as Ireland’s Gateway to Europe. See full story on page 24.

PIERCESTOWN & MURRINTOWN… The switch-on of Murrintown Christmas Lights on Saturday 5th December with Cllr Lisa McDonald, Vice Chairperson of Rosslare Municipal District. Left: Trisha and Erin Jordon. Right: Santa. Far right: Cllr Lisa McDonald, Lochlann Doyle who switched on the lights and his mam Danielle.

KILMUCKRIDGE… Kilmuckridge Castle Christmas Market, Saturday 5th December. Far left: Everyboy’s dream as Casey O’Leary samples the goodies at the "Oh My Goodness" stand. Left: Nuala Kavanagh of the Woolly Hat Swimmers group celebrates her birthday with four candles! Right: Penelope Darcy at the Kilmuckridge Market.

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Caroline gets motoring REVIEW BY CAROLINE KIDD

Ford Kuga The Ford Kuga was the brand’s first SUV in Europe and launched in the market back in 2008. It quickly became popular as buyers began to abandon large family saloons in favour of SUVs. Ford has sold more than 1 million Kugas in Europe since 2008. Ford’s form in SUVs has been a bit hit and miss ever since, but the Kuga has always maintained its position as one of Ireland’s favourite new and used family cars. But even the mighty Kuga is not immune to changes in market trends. 2020 saw Ford really get their act together in terms of hopping on the back of electrification and launching mild hybrid vehicles, with more exciting models to come in 2021. The Ford Puma launched in 2020 is a return to form for the Ford

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brand in Europe. Mild hybrid versions of the Fiesta and Focus are now available, while next summer will see the arrival of the new allelectric Mustang Mach-E. The third generation Kuga, launched in 2020, continued the brand’s renewal. The new Kuga is available with a diesel engine or as a plug-in hybrid for the very first time, with a full hybrid to join the Kuga range in 2021. The Kuga diesel is available from €34,581, while the Kuga plug-in hybrid is available from €43,017. The Ford Kuga really needed some attention as it was languishing behind newer rivals in terms of design and quality, as well as those all-important electrified powertrains. Ford has bounced back with a nicely styled mid-size SUV that

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bears their new design language. It loses the awkwardness of the previous version, instead morphing into a more athletic SUV that’s much easier on the eye. The theme of brand renewal continues inside with a new interior. It’s a big improvement in design with a slimmer and more lightweight feel to the dashboard layout. It’s quite similar to the Focus inside, with now familiar apparel like the touchscreen perched on the dash, and an indigo backlit digital driver ’s display. Quality is nothing special for the class with almost a too generous hand with the hard plastic, but it’s great to see the Kuga going in a more modern direction at last. The Ford Kuga is sold in four trim lines: Titanium, ST-

Line, ST-Line X and Vignale. The ST-Line is the pick of the range (from €36,723) with a sportier exterior finish including 18” alloy wheels with red brake calipers, more aggressive body kit, black roof rails, and rear spoiler. Inside there is a flat-bottomed steering wheel with red stitching, alloy pedals, and ST-Line sport seats. The Ford Kuga ST-Line also gets the full digital 12.3” instrument cluster as standard. The ST-Line X model tested here adds full LED headlamps, automatic high beam and a B&O premium audio system. As a family SUV, the Kuga still performs very well with a spacious interior and seating for five. Footwells in the rear are generous and the doors open out wide. The rear bench also has good

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width for the middle passenger to get a decent amount of wriggle room. The new Ford Kuga is 44 mm wider and 89 mm longer than the outgoing model. The second row of seats can be moved backwards to improve legroom or forwards to increase boot space. It’s a huge boot either way. At launch, the range is based around the 1.5-litre EcoBlue diesel with 120 hp and the new 2.5-litre petrol electric plug-in hybrid with 225 hp. The diesel is a wellproven Ford powerplant that appears in other models too. On paper, its performance credentials look a little lacklustre but it feels more powerful on the road than 120 hp. In Ireland diesel manuals are sold, with automatic transmission reserved for the hybrid. Diesel has always been the default choice for SUVs like this and it’s easy to see why. The Ford Kuga diesel returns excellent economy and over a week of driving my average fuel consumption was 5.3 litres per 100 km. It’s smooth and refined on the road, and the Kuga works well with the manual gearbox. You can exploit that surprisingly sporty feel behind the wheel. Ford has once again done a great job with the Kuga’s handling. There are selectable drive modes included and I would recommend a stint in Sport mode. On a twisty road the more responsive throttle and stiffer suspension make for an entertaining drive. I was having far more fun than I should have in a diesel SUV. There’s loads of front end grip and quite weighty steering. Comfortable too though there is some road noise over coarser asphalt at motorway speeds.

For buyers ready to try hybrid the Kuga plug-in hybrid will offer them the opportunity to plug in and charge the battery to exploit up to 56 km pure electric drive. CO2 emissions are rated at just 32 g per kilometre, while there is potential to run the car very cheaply indeed with regular charging. The 2021 Kuga hybrid won’t come with a plug, but it looks still to offer a fuel efficient drive. The new Ford Kuga was one of 2020’s big releases. Along with the Ford Puma, these two new models are a return to form for the brand in Europe. The Kuga has a great customer base, and meets the needs of a lot of people in a real sweet spot of the market. This is a much improved car now with a modern interior update and all the latest technology features. It’s got a cool new look and is still amazing fun to drive. It stands out among rivals for this character trait. The Kuga is also one of the most spacious SUVs at its price point. While I’m yet to test the Kuga hybrid, this Kuga diesel delivers great fuel economy. Quality could be better in the Kuga so as long as you’re not expecting the last word in luxury, the Kuga is back in the game. Model tested: Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBlue ST-Line X. Price: €39,134 (range starts at €34,581). Engine: 1.5-litre turbo diesel. Power: 120 hp. Torque: 300 Nm. 0-100km/h: 11.7 seconds. Top speed: 180 km/h. Economy (WLTP): 5.1l/100km. CO2 emissions (WLTP): 127 g/km. Motor tax: €200 per year. n

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Minister Browne’s first Cllr Byrne critical of decision legislation signed into law to turn down Ferns housing A recent decision by the department of Housing has been heavily criticised by Enniscorthy district Councillor Cathal Byrne. Speaking following the December meeting of Wexford County Council, Cllr Byrne said, “I am very disappointed with the news that eight Ferns families who have applied for a social home are going to lose out on getting houses after the Department of Housing have turned down Wexford County Council’s application to build an additional eight social homes at Rosemary Heights in Ferns village.” “I regularly meet families at my monthly clinic in Ferns who wish to rent a home in Ferns from Wexford County Council. These are local families who grew up locally in

Minister James Browne at the Dept of Justice in Dublin.

In early december, local Minister James Browne Td saw his first piece of legislation signed into law since becoming a Minister for State at the department of Justice. Minister Browne commented, “I am delighted to see my first Act signed into Law as a Minister of State in the Department of Justice. President Higgins has signed

The Criminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of Decisions on Supervision Measures) Bill into Law. “I will shortly be bringing forward legislation which deals with money laundering and terrorist financing, am in the process of drafting legislation on gambling reform and I am preparing to publish the new N a t i o n a l Yo u t h J u s t i c e

Strategy.... we have a full legislative plan for 2021. “It is a privilege and honour to see this Bill become Law as my first piece of legislation as a Minister of State. I will continue my work in the Department of Justice and Government to improve the Laws and regulations from my Department,” concluded Minister Browne. n

Wexford County Council wins national excellence award Chambers Ireland has announced the 2020 winners of the Excellence in local Government Awards with Wexford County Council’s Special Projects Team winning the award in the disability Services Provision Category, for the inclusive Communications Board in Min ryan Park in Wexford Town. The collaboration between Wexford County Council, Inclusion Ireland, the InterAcT initiative of Trinity College, The Speech and Language Therapy Unit of the Central Remedial Clinic, Dublin and the HSE resulted in a first of its kind board that has received numerous requests for replication across the country.

The communication board is based on a number of factors, including: • Acknowledging the variations in people and how they may communicate; • Offering an alternative communications method; • Taking time to listen by sight using symbols, gestures and pictures. The means to communicate is essential for people’s physical and mental well-being. For a child, the ability to communicate is vital for their development, health, safety and wellbeing. The communication board supports this necessity and it does so in a fun, inclusive and practical way. Min Ryan Park, an amenity that embraces play, imagination,

creativity, nature and a sense of community, is an ideal location to engage elements that are at the core of any child’s development. Since the opening of the park, there has been a massive outpouring of interest in the boards from across the country and beyond. Several Local Authorities and community agencies now propose to install the boards in a variety of public locations, to assist those with additional communication needs. Wexford County Council believes that providing this facility at Min Ryan, along with the Changing Places unit, is about inclusion and making the park fully accessible for everyone in Wexford. n

€108k awarded to animal welfare organisations

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Ferns and want to continue to live locally.” “In a village of 1,500 people this was the sole social housing project that Wexford County Council had applied to the Department of Housing for approval to build directly. This rejection means that Wexford County Council will

now have to go back to the drawing board to look at a new project.” “It is very disappointing... to have to ring people in Ferns as a local Councillor and tell them that this housing project which they have been waiting on will now not be built in Ferns because the Department of Housing has turned the project down.” “At this month’s meeting of Wexford County Council, I urged the Council to contact the Department of Housing and Minister Darragh O’Brien and request that they reconsider their decision and allow the project to be reassessed.” “I understand that Wexford County Council are now looking at alternative options including turnkey projects in Ferns,” concluded Councillor Byrne. n

North Wexford SPCA fundraiser book

Local Minister James Browne TD has welcomed confirmation that €108,000 has been awarded to animal welfare organisations in Co. Wexford. The funding has been issued by the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine. Minister Browne commented, “Like nearly all sectors, the charity sector has struggled during the public health emergency as fundraising opportunities are limited. Today’s announcement by the Minister for Agriculture that €108k will be provided to animal welfare organisations in Wexford is very welcome. “I have had the pleasure of visiting Seal Rescue Ireland before and some of the other animal welfare organisations in the county. The work they all do is paramount to the safety of animals. “The Programme for Government my Party colleagues and I entered into is committed to the robust enforcement of the Animal Health and Welfare Act. I have been working with my colleagues in Government on the matter of pet theft and animal welfare. This work is only possible when underpinned by the dedication of animal welfare organisations,” Minister Browne. Chippers Sanctuary 2 The Village, Clonattin Village, Gorey, €2,000. New Ross SPCA, Ballyclemock, Foulksmills, €15,500. North Wexford SPCA, 13 Rafter Street, Gorey, €24,000. Seal Rescue Ireland, Courtown Harbour, Gorey, €16,500. Wexford SPCA, C/o The Vet Centre, Distillery Road, €50,000.

Author Caroline Kidd raising money for North Wexford SPCA with her new children's book While You Were Sleeping. Pic: Paula Malone Carty.

A new children’s book was launched last month to raise money for the North Wexford Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (NWSPCA). Called While You Were Sleeping, the book is set in the NWSPCA animal welfare centre in Gorey, Co. Wexford, and aims to engage children with the work of the charity and spread a message of the value of being kind to animals. The book has been written by Caroline Kidd and illustrated by Petra Curtis. While You Were Sleeping is a charming tale of fun and friendship, featuring a familiar cast of cats and dogs, led by long-standing resident cat Tom ‘The Boss’, as they embark upon an unexpected adventure.

The story was inspired by author Caroline’s experience as an animal care volunteer with the charity. Caroline, who comes from Bunclody, is also a journalist, copywriter and the editor of the online motoring magazine Changing Lanes. While You Were Sleeping is her first book for children and combines her love of animals with a passion for storytelling. While You Were Sleeping is available to buy from the NWSPCA Charity Shop, Rafter Street, Gorey; Kavanagh’s Newsagents, Wexford Road, Arklow; Deegan’s, South Street, New Ross; The Village at Wheelocks, Finchogue, Enniscorthy; and Art Bank, Bunclody. It’s also available to b u y o n l i n e t h ro u g h t h e NWSPCA Facebook page. n

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Vaccinations have commenced in Wexford Covid-19 vaccinations commenced in Co. Wexford on 7th January 2020. one of the first to receive his dose was frontline Ambulance officer/ Advanced Paramedic with the National Ambulance Service

Ger Carthy receives his Covid-19 vaccination on 7th January, 2020.

MIRACULOUS PRAYER Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked for many favours. This time I ask you this very special one (mention favour). Take it dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your broken Heart where your Father sees it. Then, in his merciful eyes it will become your favour not mine. Amen.

Ger Carthy who is also Chairman of Wexford Co. Council. All Co. Wexford’s nursings homes will be vaccinated later this month commencing with Kerlogue Nursing Home and ending with Castlebridge Manor Nursing before the end of this month. n

Say this prayer for three days. Promise publication and favour will be granted. Never known to fail. – SOD

Wexford General Hospital: Covid-19 vaccinations have commenced, and a new extension is underway for the Emergency Department which is due to ready by March this year. The additional space will assist with social distancing and help keep patients separated.

Wexford projects to receive almost €800,000 funding local Td Paul Kehoe has welcomed the announcement that seven Wexford towns and villages are to receive funding of almost €800,000 from the 2021 Town and Village renewal Scheme, providing some good news in these turbulent times. The Town and Village Renewal Scheme, first introduced in 2016, has previously delivered over €3,563,528 to 39 different projects spread across Co. Wexford and this latest tranche will serve to improve facilities in our rural communities even further. Welcoming the funding, Deputy Kehoe stated: “After this most difficult 12 months, we are realising more and more the value of local, community spaces. With many of our eyes opened now to the possibility and opportunity of working from home, we need to invest into our rural amenities and this funding

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will continue to build on the funding that has gone before. For example, in Boolavogue, who are to receive €97,934, the funding will be used for the restoration of the vacant National School into a digital hub and community centre and creating an onsite landscaped garden. “These applications are largely driven by committees from within these local communities, supported by Wexford County Council. A huge amount of effort, time, imagination and creativity goes into preparing these applications so huge credit must be given to all involved. There will be great disappointment too for groups whose applications have not been successful, but I would hope they will have the opportunity to reapply in future rounds. “I look forward to seeing each of these projects com-

Cllr Jackser Owens’ very kind offer With the daily case numbers rising as they are, Cllr Jackser owens has made a very kind offer through his popular Facebook page. Cllr Owens says, “We all at this stage know someone who is currently positive or is awaiting results and isolating. Not everyone has family or friends living near them, so I am offering, in the strictest of confidence, if anyone is isolating and needs any essential items please pm my page or ring me on 087-6989033, and I will do my very best to get these items to you. I can leave these items on your door step.” n

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ing to fruition and seeing the improvements that they will make to the quality of life to

those living in these communities, just as the projects from prior years have done.” n

An Garda Síochána has recently released some details on the enforcement of Covid19 travel restrictions and it makes interesting reading. While many people have received fines of up to €1,000, three people have actually received jail sentences... • In Dublin, a man was found in breach of travel restrictions without reasonable excuse, 30 days imprisonment. • In Leitrim, a man was found in breach of travel restrictions without reasonable excuse, two months imprisonment. • In Meath, a woman was found in breach of travel

restrictions without reasonable excuse, non-resident at property, four months imprisonment. So the message from the Gardaí is clearly to obey the law, abide by the current restrictions, and stay safe! n

Enniscorthy Technology Park

Great to see the building contractors on site over recent days despite some snow!

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Enniscorthy Hockey news The Enniscorthy Hockey Club club newsletter is now available to read on the club website at www.enniscorthyhc.com. one can read all about the things achieved this season, with some extra special

Christmas snaps at the very end of the newsletter! The newsletter has been put together to give a snapshot of the season so far, with some great pieces from different sections of the club and a Q & A

session with three of the clubs’ coaches, along with a piece from Chairperson, Irene Doyle. Club members are invited to send on photos or stories for inclusion to enniscorthyhockeypro@gmail.com n

More success for Kiltealy’s Colin Kiltealy racehorse trainer Colin Bowe was the winner of the Point-to-Point Award for the second year running in the Horse racing Ireland annual awards held in december, so continuing the domination of Co. Wexford in that category. Colin won his eighth leading point-to-point handler

award last season and three horses, Envoi Allen, Samcro and Ferny Hollow, that he brought up through the ranks triumphed at the Cheltenham Festival in March. His fellow countymen – jockeys Barry O'Neill and Jamie Codd are also recent winners of the Horse Racing Ireland Point-to-Point Award. n

Doing 50k on his 50th birthday! rosslare man, Andrew o’Brien, recently organised a novel fundraiser for The Wexford Special olympics Club. He ran 50km for his 50th birthday, from Ferrycarrig Bridge to the top of Mt leinster, the lowest point to the highest point in the county. 794m of elevation, with most of that in the last 15km. He set a target of raising €3,000 but as we go to press the amount raised is €5,900. Andrew’s daughter Jennie, born with Down Syndrome in 2004, has had years of enjoyment at the Wexford Special Olympics Club which has 110 athletes, coaches and helpers. Early last month, Andrew told his and Jennie’s story on his fundraising page: “So, the big 50 has caught up on me and will become a new number in my life on December 18th. It’s true... 2020 does suck . But I'm a believer in age being just a number. Health is more important. Which brings me to my challenge to raise funds for the Wexford Special Olympics Club. I'm going to "try" to run 50km for my 50th birthday, from the Ferrycarrig Bridge to the top of Mt Leinster... “However, more important than the birthday challenge, are the funds I hope to raise for the Wexford Special Olympics Club. My daughter Jennie, born with Down Syndrome in 2004, has had years of enjoyment, learning and achievements, along with meeting some of her best friends from being a member of this great club. “Starting my 50km run at the lowest point and finishing at the highest point in Wexford is a symbol of how life starts for the kids and adults in this club. From day 1, their life is more complicated and difficult than for most people. They have to fight harder to achieve the simple things we all take for granted. The climb ahead of them is steep, much steeper than mine on Dec 19th. “Jennie left hospital 8 months after she was born having undergone major heart surgery... her climb was only beginning. After

Andrew and Jennie O’Brien

a further 3 months of tube feeding at home, she began to fight back. She grew stronger. Grew more independent. Went to preschool. Then joined the magnificent Kilrane mainstream national school, and is now in Our Lady of Fatima school. Aged 8, she joined the Wexford Special Olympics club. From her first class spent on my knee, she grew in confidence and I was kicked out. She learned new sports. Rhythmic gymnastics, floor gymnastics, bocce, basketball, athletics. Performed in countless competitions. Then got selected to perform at the All Ireland games, representing Leinster 2 years ago. An incredible experience for Jennie, and all the athletes in the club. “This summer, Jennie did her first mini triathlon, using a paddle board to swim in the sea, followed by a bike and run. It was mini... but she felt like she did an Ironman. She wants to do an Ironman. I moan about having to swim... Jennie is 5 years learning, is not there yet, and WILL NOT give up. She will swim unaided. “Now aged 16, she has won 13 gold medals, 7 silver and 8 bronze. These are testament to what she has achieved so far with

All the 5’s! Raising over €5,000 on his 50th birthday by running 50k.

her Special Olympics Club. However, more importantly than the medal count, she has had countless hours of fun with the club, and met best friends for life. I can only tell you the story of Jennie’s climb, from her lowest point to her highest point... but I assure you that all her friends in the club have had a similar climb. They never complain. They never miss a session. They love it. “Clubs don't work without volunteers, coaches, committees and money. Every cent spent is raised by the club. They have to raise thousands to send athletes to world games, All Ireland games, and provincial games. This group of people deserve so much recognition, but they do it because they love it. Week after week they give up their time. Their passion and commitment is extraordinary. I thank them from the bottom of my heart. “I'm just honoured and lucky that I can give something back. Please support me with what you can. Every cent counts. Thank you so much.” Andrew’s fundraising page: https://www.gofundme.com/f/ wexford-special-olympics-club or call him about donating on 086 0107385 n

Crossing the Atlantic Ocean in a rowing boat! As we go to press, a young man with Co. Wexford connections is getting close to completing his journey across the Atlantic in a rowing boat having set out for Antigua from the Canary Islands on 12th december! Rauri Hadlington is the son of Chris and Eileen Hadlington who operate the Archways award-winning Bed & Breakfast in Rosslare (www.thearchways.ie). Eileen is from Edenderry, Co. Offaly, and met English man Chris when he worked in Ireland in the late 1970s. They married and lived in the UK until retirement in 2010 when they returned to Ireland, settled in Co. Wexford having bought the Archways. Rauri is 33 years of age and an elite sportsman who, when he visits Rosslare, maintains his fitness running the roads of Wexford and loves nothing better than cycling the return route from Rosslare to Mount Leinster. At 11.18am on the morning of Saturday 12th December, 21 rowing boats and their crews, including Rauri and his team called ‘On Shoulders of Giants’ set off on their epic journey to row across the Atlantic Ocean – 3,000 miles from the Canary Islands to Antigua. They’re doing this partly in

Rauri Hadlington

the spirit of adventure but predominantly to raise funds for charity organisations. Rauri is dedicating this challenge to his late great friend Steph, and to raise awareness and funds for his chosen charity ‘MyName5Doddie’ which is the foundation set up by Doddie Weir, the famous Scottish and Lions rugby player, to raise funds and awareness for Motor Neurones Disease. Steph died from this terrible disease which is Rauri’s inspiration to complete this challenge. Due to Covid-19, Rauri says it was a torrid time for all the participating teams who started their preparations two years ago and have been on tenterhooks right up to the start

of the race as to whether it would go ahead or not! “Thankfully we are now on our way.” Because of the pandemic, raising funds has been a nightmare for Rauri. Many of the main sponsors dropped out leaving the team very short of money to the point where they have had to fund the majority of the trip themselves. Rauri and his family are therefore appealing directly to the people of Co. Wexford and beyond to support Rauri’s endeavour by donating whatever you can to his worthy cause. The Slaney News wishes Rauri and the other participants well and hope they arrive safe and sound in Antigua over the coming days. donations: https://uk.virginmoney giving.com (and search for On Shoulders of Giants) The teams website: https://www.onshoulders ofgiants.net/ Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ osog2020/ The Atlantic Challenge page with Computer Tracker: https://www.taliskerwhisky atlanticchallenge.com/ The YB race tracker for android (free for this race): www.ybtracking.com n

FUNDING FOR THE WATERFRONT A government grant of €9,966 was approved in december for the Waterfront Pool & leisure Centre to assist with the financial impact of Covid19.

The news has been particularly welcomed by Cllr Cathal Byrne who worked in the Waterfront as a lifeguard and swimming instructor for seven years while at college and

doing his law exams. “I very much welcome the funding and know how important the Waterfront Swimming Pool is to the people of Enniscorthy,” he said. n

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BOOK REVIEW: ‘HOME STRETCH’

Home Stretch, the third novel by TV broadcaster and celebrity chat show host Graham Norton is a very fine read indeed. An extremely sad tale set in 1987 Ireland about a car crash in Mullinmore, a fictional town in Norton’s home county of Cork, where three young people lose their lives, a fourth is left paralysed and confined to a wheelchair for the rest of her life and the driver and one other passenger escape miraculously unhurt. The three people who have died include a couple due to be married the following day and their bridesmaid. This is a terribly tragic story that has become common to all of us in recent times and we know and feel the utter devastation inflicted on the shocked rural community of Mullinmore. Things can never be the same in this small town ever again. As the community struggles to come to terms with its loss and support the families of the deceased, it endeavours not to apportion blame, nevertheless the young driver Conor, his parents and his sister Ellen are wracked with guilt and shame feeling rightly or wrongly that people are watching them and talking about them, until it becomes almost unbearable and Conor takes the decision to leave and head to Liverpool. Conor’s suspicions about his own sexuality are confirmed for him in Liverpool and after a rather dangerous encounter he leaves there for London and eventually for New York where he builds a life for himself as a gay man. Conor severs all contact with family and home constantly carrying the remorse and guilt of the car crash now coupled with the additional shame of being gay. In 1995, eight years after leaving, circumstances dictate a return home journey for Conor who is not just pleasantly surprised by the change in Irish society and in attitude and tolerance in that space of time but is totally shocked by them. This is a great story with a marvellous sting in the tail but more than that it is almost documented evidence of the progress of a nation and a people from the dark ages of prejudice, narrow-mindedness and bigotry, where homosexuality was punishable by law to acceptance, forgiveness, kindness and charity. Graham Norton has done a wonderful job with this easy to read, absorbing page-turner, managing to paint 1980s Ireland just as it was, not a country for those who were different, but neither does he paint London or New York as a marvellous solution for them either. Life is hard for his main character Conor in both big cities, clearly showing emigration as not being the answer to all our ills. This is an extremely balanced and sensitive account of how a whole town was forever altered by one devastating accident and how concealing the truth through shame, guilt or design can waste and destroy entire lives. – Maria Nolan

Voices from the Courthouse Voices is a new anthology of short stories written by the six writers in the Tinahely Writers Group who meet monthly in the Courthouse Arts Centre in Tinahely. Among the writers is Lucy Gahan – a primary school teacher from Ferns and Liz McCollum-Ryan – a veterinary surgeon from Wicklow but now living in Gorey. The book is available through the website: www.courthousearts.ie n

Some of the writers in the Tinahely Writers Group (photographed prior to Covid-19).

Temple Street fundraisers

Orlagh Doyle and Charlotte Wilson, organisers of Killegney and Carraig Briste Early Years Learning Centres’ Halloween parties in aid of Temple Street Hospital, presenting the proceeds. L-R: Charlotte Wilson, Orlagh Doyle, and Angela Mernagh representing Temple Street Hospital.

Fianna Fáil Liam Mellows Commemoration in Castletown Cemetery

Above: Lorcan Allen laying a wreath on the grave at the commemoration on 6th December 2020. Below: Some of the attendees at the commemoration.

Clean Coasts Ocean Hero Recognition Awards In december, Clean Coasts recognised the work of some outstanding coastal volunteer groups across Ireland through their ocean Hero recognition Awards. Each year, these awards honour the invaluable contribution Clean Coasts volunteers, groups and communities have made towards conserving our spectacular coastline. The awards were conceived in 2006 and since then the Clean Coasts’ programme has grown to engage over 1,200 Clean Coasts groups and celebrate many Ocean Heroes nationwide. The work of these dedicated groups and individuals was highlighted in a week of online celebrations from 14th–20th December. It has been an unusual year and, like everyone, Clean Coasts and their volunteers have had to adapt to the situation. Many Clean Coast volunteers around the country made a great effort to carry out beach cleans while following government guidelines and restrictions. In Wexford, three groups were recognised: Wexford Sub Aqua Club under the ‘Longterm Commitment’ category, Wexford Estuary Clean Coasts Group under the ‘Against the Odds’ category, and Sean Ferguson under the ‘Dedicated Individuals’ category. n

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A deserted St John of God Primary School, Wexford, closed due to current Covid-19 restrictions.

LEFT: Wexford Mayor Cllr Leonard Kelly planting apple trees in the Clonard area as part of Urban Orchards in Wexford in conjunction with Wexford County Council. Also in photo is Stephen Kennedy of Wexford County Council. BELOW: Wexford Mayor Cllr Leonard Kelly helping Santa switch on Wexford’s festive lighting.

Wexford Working Men’s Club, Spawell Road, with Wexford Local Development award winner Brendan Tormey second from left. L-R: Wexford Mayor Cllr Leonard Kelly, Brendan Tormey, Conor O’Sullivan, Traynors Wexford, and Marie Louise Byrne, Wexford Local Development.

Cllr Leonard Kelly, Mayor of Wexford, launched Paintbox Wexford on 28th November on Wexford Quay. L-R: Lar O'Toole, Nirman Kadel, Aoife Power, Cllr Leonard Kelly, Kitt Paterson, Mick Mulcahy, Al Kinsella and Tony Robinson (Spectrum Art & Framing).

Full steam ahead at Rosslare

Rev Canon Arthur Minion, Wexford and Kilscoran Union (right) and Very Reverend Aodhán Marken (ADM Wexford Parish) on their recent 4-day fast in aid of local charities.

There will be up to 30 direct services to and from Rosslare to the Continent weekly in 2021 thanks to Stena Line and DFDS. See full story page 24.

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ST AIDAN’S FIRST HOLY COMMUNION – AT LAST! AFTER A COUPLE OF CANCELLATIONS DUE TO COVID, THE COMMUNION WENT AHEAD IN ENNISCORTHY ON 12TH DECEMBER

Graham, Grayson, Emily and Denise Askins.

Kaelen Sinnott with his gran Ann Sinnott.

Mathew, McKenzie and Liz Flynn, and Craig Kinsella.

Teresa, Anthony and Patricia Fortune.

Mary Connors, Luke Moorehouse and Kate Connors Moorehouse.

Roisine Leacy.

Raman and Manuel Neago, Maria and Linda Petrovici.

Ryan, Nadia, Alex and Michael Donohoe.

Mikaela O’Leary, Sinetta Fortune, Justin Breen Fortune and Jason Breen.

Kella, Mary, Molly and Kieran Brady.

Jessica Petrovici.

Garry, Cian, Stacey and Ava O’Rourke.

Sofija Aleksanandrova and Kristina Naprojenno. Bridget Byrne, Abbey Byrne-Brennan, Shane Brennan.

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