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ExCITIng nEW CyCLIng EvEnT On THE EnnISCORTHy CALEnDAR: The Dragon Sportive in association with Slaney Cycling Club and the Enniscorthy Strawberry Festival will take place on Sunday 30th June this year. Cycle either the 75km or 130km route with all proceeds to the Society of St Vincent de Paul.

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In these times when good news is often hard to come by it always amazes me how we can so easily fill 28 or 32 pages in this newspaper with positive news and developments. We lead on our front page with a great new charity cycle event which will see 500 cyclists take to the roads around Enniscorthy during this summer’s Strawberry Festival with all proceeds benefiting the St Vincent de Paul. The main sponsor is Future Nutrition, an Enniscorthy success story which we will be looking at in next month’s business page. And don’t forget the other great local charity event – The Hope & Dream 10 is on 24th March. There is still time to enter but please move fast – log onto www.hopeanddream.com for all the details. ......................................................................................................

This issue of the Slaney News has not one but three new regular contributors on board – Caroline Kidd on motoring, Michelle Dooley Mahon with news from Wexford Town and a health-related column from Evolv. I’m sure you will enjoy all their contributions. ......................................................................................................

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CWCW dancers got talent

We’ve had several requests from readers for us to print the words of Eamonn Doyle’s recent poem on Enniscorthy which appeared on the 2013 calendar he produced.

I AM A TOWN I am a town, both ancient and ambitious, I am the walls of the castle keep, I am my writers both fact and fictitious, I am the salmon king of the river deep My history tells the story of a nation’s birth, My farmers tend Ireland’s best earth, My sloping streets echo battles lost and won, My berries are the fruit of the south east sun I am hill after hill after hill, I am the Shannon, I am the Duffry, I am Jameson born at the Still, I am Byrne, Sinnott, Doyle and Murphy My twin is Gimont, the jewel of South France, My summer festivals bring music and dance, My traditional pubs, good beer and fine wine, My restaurants, celebrations both yours and mine I am old, I am young, I am Starlight, Shamrock and Rapparee, I am poems and ballads sung, I am you, I am WE! I am a town, I am Enniscorthy n

We wish new Town Clerk, David Minogue, well in his new role in Enniscorthy. The Slaney News attended a recent meeting addressed by Mr Minogue and we were impressed by what we heard and the plain-speaking manner in which it was delivered. Mr Minogue also showed an openness to new ideas and suggestions put to him at the meeting and this augurs well for the future.

CWCW dancers at The Presentation Centre, 22nd February. Pic: Gavin Doyle Photography.

Twenty-eight keen dancers f r o m t h e C o . We x f o r d Community Workshop have been taking part in contemporary dance workshops run

by Myriad Dance since September 2012.

The project was funded by the Arts Department of Wexford County Council under the Artist in the Community Scheme.

Each week two groups of dancers met for an hour to be put through their paces and learn how to express their world of emotions through movement. The project inspired the dancers to explore their creativity and develop their confidence week by week. There was a great sense of pride and achievement from the group as they showcased their choreographed dance on Friday 22nd Feb. in the Presentation Centre, Enniscorthy. n

Enniscorthy Tidy Town Association news Enniscorthy Tidy Town Association wishes to thank all who supported their recent Raffle and Table Quiz.

The prizewinners were: 1st Donal Minnock – weekend break Tullamore Court Hotel sponsored by the Riverside Park Hotel. 2nd Eithne Harkin – weekend break Osprey Hotel, Naas,

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3rd Rory O’Connor – one year membership Enniscorthy Pitch & Putt Club, sponsored by the Pitch & Putt Club. 4th Seán Carroll – Bottle of Brandy and 5th Pat O’Connor – Bottle of Whiskey. We would also like to thank our sponsors of the Table Quiz – Mervyn Cooney of Mervyn’s Bakery and Albert O’Callaghan,

Centra Supermarket, Templeshannon, and also The Whitehouse for providing an excellent venue for the quiz.

It is the intention to continue with fundraising throughout the year and we are now preparing our entry for this year’s National Tidy Town Competition. After last year’s impressive improvement in our marks it is hoped

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Celebrating one year of sharing his technology expertise in the Slaney news

blocking internet ads One of the biggest annoyances on the internet has to be the constant stream of annoying ads that appear on the vast majority of websites we use. While I can understand it’s these ads that enable websites to provide us with free content, it doesn’t mean I have to like it.

This is where Adblock Plus comes in; an extension for Chrome, Firefox, Opera and even comes on Android that stops these ads dead in their tracks. Whether you block internet ads or not, ad-blocking extensions are pretty handy. Not only can you use them to block offensive material, rickrolls, malicious software, and other unpleasant things but the newest version can even block in-video ads so you don't need to wait around to watch YouTube.

While Adblock Plus is probably my favourite ad blocking extension, unfortunately it isn’t perfect, sometimes being a little too aggressive and blocking content on a website you actually want to view. If this does happen though, it’s very easy to turn it off for a particular website by clicking on its icon (a stop sign with the letters ABP). Any

Heritage & Gathering Presentations Members of local community groups from around the county who had successfully completed their training under the Wexford Local Development Heritage & Gathering Programme received their Certificates from Chairman Pat Rath at the Riverside Park Hotel on Thursday 21st February.

Pat congratulated all those receiving Certificates not just on completing the training programme but on all the terrific work they are doing in and for their local communities and environment. Pat said that Wexford Local Development was proud to be associated with the programme and with all the wonderful projects that are evolving around the county with the potential not just to enhance local areas but to encourage tourism, create employment and contribute to the economy. Pat made particular reference to Wells House and Loftus Hall – two marvellous enterprises that have been funded by Wexford Local Development.

Pat introduced WLD Chief Executive Brian Kehoe who expressed his concern about the future of Wexford Local Development and the tremendous work being carried out by the WLD team in association with all the local communities throughout the county. Brian said that this tried and tested hands-on approach was working exceptionally well and i n d e e d We x f o rd L o c a l

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Development has been heralded as a model of best practice with its Board of Directors comprising representatives from the community groups, the social partners and the farming and business communities liaisoning closely with the WLD team of evaluators whose local knowledge and expertise is second to none.

Tutor John Cronin of Arcon congratulated all again saying that it had been a most enjoyable experience to work with the group and said that since coming to Wexford he has been hugely impressed with the energy, expertise and flexibility of the local groups and with the quality of their projects. He was amazed he said with the interest that Wexford people have as custodians and guardians of the heritage of their county and he hoped that We x f o r d Local Development might find a way to continue with further

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Best Heritage Project The annual LAMA (Local Authorities Members Association) awards celebrate local authorities and communities working together. On 26th January this year (the sixth year of these awards) twenty-three awards were presented on the night.

M.C. Miriam O’Callaghan presented the award for a project that has restored a historical site, or has been historically/culturally significant, and which had been completed in the past three years, to Manager of Enniscorthy Castle, Jacqui Hynes and Cllr. Keith Doyle, Chairperson of Enniscorthy Town Council.

Maria Nolan receiving certificate from WLD Chairman Pat Rath

training for the group into the future.

Dr. Yvonne Byrne said that it had been a lovely journey to date and she looked forward to continuing to work with the group focusing on marketing, information, education and awareness and perhaps even creating an image that could be replicated around the heritage sites throughout the county.

Helena Dempsey of WLD wrapped up proceedings by thanking tutors John Cronin and Dr. Yvonne Byrne for delivering the Programme and the Stanville Lodge for providing the venue and all who participated. The group then enjoyed a viewing of photographs of the exquisite Castleboro provided by owner and course participant James Kehoe, followed by an invitation to all to visit the beautiful ruin. n

In November Enniscorthy Castle won the Excellence in Local Government award in the Supporting Tourism category by Chambers Ireland.

Well done to Enniscorthy Town Council and Jacqui and all the team in Enniscorthy Castle.

Important information night On March 26th an information night will be held in the Riverside Park Hotel for the entire Co. Wexford to highlight the work that Visit Wexford are carrying out and to give all interested parties a voice in respect to what is being done as well as what more could be done to promote tourism and related business in the county. All are welcome to attend.

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The Slaney News is delighted to see five new dog-foul litter bins in place along the Prom and on Rafter Street. Let’s hope people start to use them! The sooner we see some people being fined the regulatory €150 the better as that would surely act as a deterrent. In the Slaney News we normally avoid reporting on court cases but if we ever hear about a case involving dog-fouling we will gladly make an exception, so all pet owners – you have been warned!

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From Enniscorthy to View From The Carnegie Hall

Nosebleeds TakE a Look inSidE Along with inventing the “slasher” genre, turning a simple everyday task like taking a shower into a traumatic experience and making an eternal legend of Janet Leigh and Anthony Perkins, Psycho has a number of themes running through the film,, most prominent being the themes of voyeurism and imprisonment.

In reality there are only four or five jolty, “jump” scares.

The rest of the fright and dread comes from what the cameras let us the viewer see. These themes are set up from the off as we see Janet Leigh’s character Marion Crane carrying on with a married man Sam (John Gavin). There is nothing erotic about this meeting, it has an almost desperate feel to it.

They are both snatching moments of unbridled passion but they are both “imprisoned” by separate circumstances. He is paying alimony to an existing wife and she wants marriage and security with Sam. We then cut back to the interior of the real estate office where Marion works and a wealthy land owner, after doing a bit of boasting / flirting decides to purchase some land and waves a roll of $40,000 in front of her, lustily declaring that he doesn’t get unhappy. “I buy it off, are you unhappy?” Her manager instructs her to lodge the money, but Marion sensing a chance to break free of the “imprisonment” of her existence absconds with the money and takes off across country.

She pulls into a car lot and looks to buy a new car, because she has the money and ultimately to cover her tracks. All the time she is pursued by a persistent traffic cop who has already pulled her over but let her on her way. The salesman is not at all perplexed by her insistence on having the car now and paying for it in cash.

She buys the car and speeds off and we are left looking through the eyes of the cop and the

salesman. They’re suspicious of her behaviour and we are left watching her leave, just like the two men.

When Marion lands at the hotel, we first meet Norman Bates. Played by a superb Anthony Perkins he is a character that is homely, sweet and very Apple Pie Americana.

He has the air of a malevolent boy scout and is extremely polite, he even offers Marion a sandwich. She accepts the kind offer and they exchange pleasantries over said sandwich. Her admissions during this exchange are cautious and she never gives much away.

Bates on the other hand is very open about his own demons all the time careful not to let anything slip out but all the time he is malevolent and somewhat sad.

Then, after a long day, Marion decides to take a shower perhaps to wash off the sins or indeed the interactions of the day. Bates has offered her Cabin Number One which works out well for him as he can spy on her through a peep hole. He likes to watch does Norman, but then again so do we. We all like to watch don’t we?

Let’s veer away from the film for a bit and get down to the crux. Now I am not suggesting for a second that we’re all ruined mummy’s boys with a fetish for cross dressing and murdering women who stay in hotels. But we are voyeurs

in many different ways. From simply spreading a little neighbourhood gossip to twitching the curtains to see “your man across the road…. He looks dodgy.” You don’t know his name, age or status but you heard he was dodgy and you have to have a look. You’re eating a meal in a restaurant and there is a couple having a fight at the opposite table. “Go over and ask your one for a menu.” You don’t want a menu you have to know what’s going on. All of these and many more incidents like it are nothing compared to the mother of all voyeuristic ventures. They all pale in comparison to the Big Kahuna. The nosiest, most obnoxious watcher of all we do say and think. Facebook.

I am a Facebook user, have been for nearly five years now.

Recently they have been asking me and the billions of other users, “Jamie, what are you thinking?” At the minute that’s none of your business, and why is it so important to you.

Can I not just come on here and have a look to see what everyone else is doing at my own leisure? No, I’m serious. I need to see the picture of the meal you just ate, play the ground breaking games Candy Crush and Zooville. I am also very excited to find out what way you got out of the bed and how many biscuits you ate.

My life is so empty!!!!

Was that too sarcastic? I apologise but look in everyone else’s defence no one makes me watch either so I suppose I’m my own worst enemy. So in conclusion why do we like to watch? And again it could be worse, at least I don’t peep through a hole while people shower and wear an old woman’s dress while stabbing that person. Do you? Don’t rush to answer because I’m sure I’ll find out on Facebook before it reaches the press…….

TOTES OMG!!!!

– Jamie Murphy

South East Wedding Collection

WEdding Fair

in Enniscorthy Castle on 14th april We will have full details in next month’s issue.

There was a treat in store for the large crowd who attended the Presentation Centre on Saturday 9th February as Wexford Choir, Vocare, took to the Centre’s exquisite stage and delighted all with their ultra modern Carroll Bennett`s Bluegrass Mass.

This was the Kyria, Gloria and Credo like you have never heard them before.

Vocare’s wonderful blend and range of voices with precision timing, energy and passion is spirited, lively and uplifting accentuated by their most vigorous and animated conductor – Sue Furlong.

Sue is both Founder and Musical Director of Vocare and injects life and power into every piece. Her vitality and enthusiasm is infectious and her dynamism coupled with her inspiring arrangements has the ability to carry all along on the crest of her wave.

She is hugely excited and rightly so about the Choir’s invitation to perform the debut of Carroll Bennett`s Bluegrass Mass at the renowned Carnegie Hall, New York, at the request of Distinguished Concerts International and does nothing to conceal it. What an honour and what an achieve-

Trish Goggins goes solo. Pic: Maria Nolan.

ment for Sue and Vocare and so well deserved.

This is a choral group par excellence having won many prestigious competitions since their inception in 2007 including the Cork International Choral Festival and the National Competition for Light Jazz and Popular Music. They have performed at many notable venues like the Wexford Opera House and have appeared on the RTE Late, Late Show but no doubt their impending debut at the landmark New York venue tops the bill!

After the interval the Presentation patrons sampled a selection of Irish pieces artistically arranged by Sue including well known favourites

Remaining Plays:

Dun Mhuire Theatre, Wexford.

Beidh Aonach Amarach and Mo Ghile Mear.

Trish Goggins who will also debut as a soloist at the Carnegie Hall concert gave a hauntingly beautiful rendition of Down by the Sally Gardens. Other solo artists included Sheila O`Connor, John Stafford, Paula Cox, Nick Day, Sarah Mechan, Terry Morrissey and Billy Powell and the enjoyable occasion culminated with the Choir performing that lovely old air - Danny Boy. A night to remember and treasure – this week the Presentation Centre – next week Carnegie Hall – and every good wish to them from all in Enniscorthy.

– Maria Nolan

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The Wexford Scene Michelle Dooley Mahon has the attention span of a flea. This has manifested throughout her life in an abundance of appointments, abodes and amours. Born in Wexford in Aul God’s time (when people still stepped off paths for priests) – she has variously been employed as a gynaecological receptionist / breakfast chef / au pair / pub landlady / tourist information officer / hostel warden / café owner / ship’s stewardess / film production assistant and hotel manager. She appears to have forgotten the remainder. She is an introverted socialite and conducts her assault on humanity through her facebook posts (http://facebook.com/michelle.d.mahon) and a Blogger account (Shellakeypookey@blogspot.com), and is the admin on the Facebook page she created to document the progression of Alzheimers in her beloved mother, Siobhan (“Alzheimer Association of Ireland”).

The antonym of Uproar is Tranquility.

Coming from a place of u p ro a r, I a r r i v e i n t o t h e Tranquility Spa at Whites Hotel and am given a warm welcome by the delicious and beautiful Susan Passfield.

Pausing only momentarily to check-in to FB on the stairs, I draw my ragged breath scoping out a few of the random sporty men who are leaving with their freshly showered heads.

I am wearing my only casual gear.

A green hoodie, black track suit bottoms and Mini Slippertons.

I have taken the liberty of donning my sister’s bathing suit in the privacy of my own kitchen, which apart from a minor incident of almost toppling naked onto a super-ser was uneventful.

Susan gets me to register and fill in my name, email, and any or all of a multitude of life threatening conditions that I may or may not suffer from. I scribble quickly as I am most anxious to be enveloped by the water.

Not since Hippocrates first prescribed bathing in spring water for medical conditions has a person been so anxious to get wet.

The experience at Tranquility Spa begins from the moment you push open the door. It is quiet. It is lushly carpeted. It is lit with pillar candles.

A team of professional people greet you at the desk. There are beautiful things to buy – gift wrapped in cellophane and curled ribbons. People are gliding silently around in belted robes and slippers like a procession of devotees.

I am beside myself to join their number.

In the changing rooms I am unrecognisable from the wideeyed ingénue in Kelly’s Resort.

Here I have to man up and look after my own locker and I tear the clothes off myself and don the robe and slippers and wonder where on my person I can keep the rubber band with the key on. It is too big on my childsize wrist, and probably too small for my dowagersized cankle. I do

Serenity NOT want to resemble some spanner in the water but am unaware of poolside etiquette. In the end, I put it in my pocket. Who knew?

One has to sit in an armchair and ring the bell to be escorted into the Thermal Suite. The seconds were like hours. One has also been aware for the last 20 minutes or so of a vague humming of distant machinery. One’s feet also don’t reach the ground and I sit swinging them while looking hopefully at the door like a dog waiting to be walked. There is a sense of tension building.

Finally (about 3 mins actually) the lady comes to lead me in.

The Noise, the WATER, the NOISE. I don’t know which I love more.

One is assaulted instantly when the door opens by a positive wall of heat and steam.

You’ve been hearing the water for a long time. You’ve been hearing it forever if truth be told. But when you are inside and you can hear and see it then you just might want to jump up and down a little bit. My guide is talking and explaining but I am gone. I have morphed into Homer Simpson and in my head a monkey is playing cymbals. All I want is to be walking down the steps. I take in nothing of her explanations of saunas, showers, plunge pools etc. She tells me to enjoy and I am walking down the steps into the warm pool.

The Thermal Suite is what Heston Blumenthal would do with water should he be “trippin’.”

The roaring is like white noise. It is a combination of the machinery and the thunderous spray of the water both from overhead and below. It makes everything recede. I am lost in a world of myself and the water and the delicious anticipation of what does what, where and for how long.

I am lost in the aqua marine.

I am buffeted, tickled, sprayed, massaged and melted. Under the massive flume in the very centre – as what looks like a giant metallic chamber empties endlessly – I laugh out loud like a small child as the spraying foam around me changes colours – from white to midnight blue, Seville orange, lime green, shocking pink as it is lit from underneath. It makes me want to clap my hands and do a little dance.

I lie floating on the current of air and the gush of water. My ears are submerged and the roaring of the machinery and the water fills me. I am in the water, lying under it and floating over it simultaneously. I am braced by the tips of my wrinkled fingertips on the lip of the pool. The noise is like the impossible frenetic roar of a plane as its wheels finally leave the ground, like the sound of a ship’s engine turning, like a washing machine on max spin. I am lost and alone in this roaring silence. I am spent. I am saved. I am rescued. I surrender.

I am in love with this water.

I AM this water.

I decide to check out the showers and saunas to delay my return to the pool. The blind man from Howth knows I am getting back in here in a minute. If not sooner. If the Neath rugby squad arrives in here I am getting back in. The showers are a revelation. An enclosed mosaic wall turns in on itself like a shell and I am inside. There are buttons on the wall. Tropical or Fresh? It’s a no-brainer. First the walls glow pink and then a fine mist scented with frangiapani, orchids and coconut coats your skin. Then tiny stars light up the ceiling and then you are doused in cold water smack in the face as you glance up. Oh, how I laughed.

At the saunas and lyconium I was like Goldilocks. One was

too hot, one was too cold, and one was just right. (They were ALL amazing actually, but I was racing around as the clock was ticking and I was compelled to return to the water for one last session).

In the water the pains and aches I hold are absent. The stiffness and dull throbbing are but a distant memory. I can MOVE. I am agile, and supple. I am Ethel Merman (I have visions of attaching flowers to a swim cap and singing show tunes in a strident manner).

I am leaving the water, and walking up the seven steps to land as if I was Bo Derek sans beads.

My hair resembles Patti Smith post hedge and dragging whilst backwards. By the third step, I am conscious of the weightlessness leaving me as the water drags away from me. I am as heavy as someone who has just taken off anti-gravity boots. I weigh 40 stone.

I feel a) I have just run a marathon, b) I have just had a major workout, c) Fabulous.

They take me to a reclining leather armchair with remote controls, a cushion, a soft fleece throw and a stack of glossy magazines in a candle lit room to “recover”. I am brought a tray with coffee, biscuits, fresh fruit salad and fresh orange juice by the delicious Susan again. I do not want to leave this place.

Ever.

For years this beautiful space has been around the corner from my house. I have quaffed hundreds of coffees and cake in its foyer, ordered numerous Caesar salads in its Library Bar, stayed in its guest bedrooms, and attended expo’s and weddings in its function rooms too numerous to mention. And yet I had never darkened the door of The Tranquility Spa. I intend to rectify this situation immediately and forthwith. It is an amazing TREATment. You can check out their page on facebook. Mention my name by all means but please, I beg of you, do not be in the water at the same time.

– Michelle

Readers can email Michelle at: mchllmahon@yahoo.ie

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The Sinnott Siblings The Kennedys have Bobby, Teddy and John. The Earps have Morgan, Virgil and Wyatt. The Gods have Hades, Poseidon and Zeus. The Sinnotts, however, have Maurice, Declan and Frank.

Born in Wexford in 1948, 1950 and 1951 the Sinnott Siblings are a hotbed of genius and artistic temperament with exceptional ability. A Trinity of Irish brothers both separated and irreparably bound by their dysfunctional upbringing in a small town. The Wexford these men were born into does not exist anymore. It is a myth, extant only in nostalgia and recall. It precedes them and us in its mawkish sentimental way, while we lag behind following its trail of smoke. It may as well be Brigadoon.

Childhood is the only chapter of one’s life that is not overwhelmed by one’s childhood.

Wexford is the place where people call me Deccie says Declan Sinnott on the dot of nine am. He is as punctual as his brothers. You could set a Swiss watch by them.

Shaped by their environment they retain an almost Dickensian deference to timekeeping. With the recent launch of his first solo album - after 42 years Declan Sinnott of songwriting and collaboration - (from Tara Telephone, through Horslips, Moving Hearts, Mary Black, Sinead Lohan, and Christy Moore) Declan is prepared to converse.

“I am the least infamous of my brothers, that title is Franks” he continues. At the age of ten Declan was a discomfited little boy - one who would escape the confines of the smothering house to wander the narrow streets, spending hours on the sodden woodenworks at the misty quayside - watching boats and flattening pennies on railway tracks, a rite of passage then. Mrs Sinnott would often be driven to alert the Gardai as her middle son’s absence became apparent. He played endless games of soccer with pals and entreated his Mother to purchase a Grundig tape recorder so he could listen to music. This was to become both his raison d’etre and his deliverance. Maurice - the eldest - and by general accord the white headed boy - at twelve, was already becoming absorbed and immersed in the world of literature and the arts that he still inhabits today. English and History were the subjects he took Honour degrees in at U.C.D. , achieving the highest points ever recorded.

He subsequently lectured there. Maurice leads a quiet life now lost in thought, a solitary walker, philosopher and film buff, who sits companionably with his nonagenarian Mother, drinking tea and discussing his brothers’ exploits. This favour is then immediately returned when he leaves the building, by the baby, Frank.

At the age of eight, Frank was only vaguely aware of the sounds of teh -teh -teh - as Declan played Keepy-Uppy in the yard. He was commandeering the dining-room table, annexing one corner of the living room and masterminding a wholescale assault on the hall with his Lego town. He was still a number of years away from hearing the melodic sounds of The Beatles, or picking up Declan’s still warm guitar - or flicking through the pages of Maurice’s cricketing almanac where it lay abandoned, page neatly folded on the tousled bed. Not one, but ALL of these things would change his life immeasurably. In them he has found comforting solace, an outlet for his outlandish talents and a connection to a world that he somehow does not intrinsically feel part of. By turn he has been a Music Promoter/ Journalist/ Author/ Guitar Teacher / Bingo - Card Vendor / Press Baron and Raving Loon. He was sectioned and diagnosed with Schizophrenia at the age of 36, has rubbed shoulders with Bob Geldof and Phil Lynott, had a knife pulled on him in Mountjoy Gaol for being weird, and lives with a tiny Prince Charles tri-colour spaniel named Alabama, on whom he dotes. He has recently published View from A Bridge 2 - his hilarious, satirical lampooning of humanity - as observed by his unflinching eye.

The Sinnott Brothers are in their 60’s now. How Tempus Fugit, and how it has mellowed them. They seem to have a better handle on themselves, their relationships and their space in the world - an awareness and a detachment that comes from half a century of scrutiny and analysis. All three - interviewed separately - describe the consequences of their upbringing and how the wisps of smoke still blacken the edges of their memories.

“My Father wanted a girl. And he got Frank. I am Declan Francis and he is Francis David. But he called him Frank from the off. Maybe he wanted all of his children to be called Frank“ laughs Declan.

Ultimately comfortable now in their own skins and with their assorted personae fully formed and at ease on them like softened cotton shirts, the Sinnott men have achieved a level of peace and some closure over long remembered events from their personal Brigadoon, a past that although shrouded and hidden in the receding mists has irrevocably shaped their consciousness and their destiny.

– Michelle

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In these recession heavy times it is important to try and grab a glimmer of any kind of hope you can, a slice of happiness just to keep the blues at bay.

And quite a few local people felt the same when Keywest came to town last month. I saw these boys at last year’s Strawberry Fest and I was pleasantly surprised. They were melodic, harmonious and I had a thoroughly enjoyable experience watching their set.

They were inside this time around and ensconced in Benedicts. I felt watching them last year that they were better suited to an indoor, smaller venue. And well it worked a treat! The boys came on to a warm applause and delivered a set of tasty covers of Rihanna’s Stay and a nice Adele number.

Their tried and tested popular

Now Serving Our Exciting New Menu

tunes proved the biggest hits and if played correctly they c o u l d e n d u p o n G r e y ’s Anatomy. They have that quality. The most popular tunes on this night were In The Fight For Love and Replay. It must have felt good hearing their

lyrics being sung back to them by a mostly female audience, they won’t go longing.

The night was a success and this was good as it was a fundraiser for the Enniscorthy Strawberry Festival 2013. I can’t reveal any plans at the minute

but I have it on good authority that there will be music to brighten the town a bit and indeed people’s spirits!! Good show. www.keywestofficial.com www.facebook.com/ Keywestonline n

Music for Wexford Music for Wexford will host their second concert of the year on Friday March 8th, at St Iberius Church, North Main St, Wexford at 8pm.

Music for Wexford is celebrating it's 20th birthday this year and has a packed programme of first class classical music and performers lined up for events throughout this year.

F e a t u r i n g b o t h t h e RT E Vanbrugh Quartet and the Con Tempo Quartet (Galway's Ensemble in residence since 1993) the concert offers fans of classical music a rare opportunity to hear a selection of classical pieces played by Quartet, Sextet and Octet.

The programme for the evening is as follows: ★ Britten (1913-1976): String Quartet No. 2 in C major Op. 36 ★ Brahms (1833-1897): String Sextet No. 1 in B-flat Major Op. 18 ★ Mendelssohn (1809-1847): String Octet in E flat major Op. 20 Tickets €20/15 (Conc) and €5 for students. To book call 086 363 6080. Tickets on the door also.

You can now follow Music for Wexford on Facebook and Twitter also - keep up to date with all the latest news on the best in classical music concerts in Wexford. n Vanbrugh Quartet

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ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE kindly sponsored by MAD Bar & Restaurant All venues are in Enniscorthy unless otherwise stated.

Feb 28-Mar 8 50Th AnnuAl WExford drAMA fESTivAl. Dun Mhuire Theatre, Wexford. See page 8.

Fri 8 ToM SAWyEr. Temple Bar, Treacy’s.

Fri 8 KArAoKE with Julie. Castle Bar. Fri 8 MuSic for WExford. St Iberius Church. See this page.

Fri 8 iriSh nighT with Tony MccAbE & co. Millbar, Millrace Hotel, Bunclody.

Sat 9 Sound fx. Temple Bar, Treacy’s.

Fri 9–Sat 10 ThE PicTurE of doriAn grAy. Drama.

Wexford Arts Centre.

Sat 9 PAT ShorTT: "i am the band". Riverside Park Hotel.

Sat 9 ThE EPicS. Millbar, Millrace Hotel, Bunclody.

Sun 10 STrAngE bEhAviour. Temple Bar, Treacy’s.

Sun 10 ThE PAddiES. Benedicts.

Sun 10 "on rAfTEry'S hill" by Marina Carr.

Yellow Moon Theatre. KMH. Kilmuckridge.

Wed 13 dinny dAviTT. Doyles the Duffry.

Thur 14 ouT of ordEr. Bridge Drama. Comedy.

Jerome Hynes Theatre, Wexford Opera House.

Fri 15 TéAdA and SEAMuS bEglEy. Presentation Centre.

Fri 15 bull & MAx. Temple Bar, Treacy’s.

Fri 15 ThE "livE" lAST WAlTz. White's Hotel, Abbey St, Wexford. Tel 053 9122311.

Fri 15 iriSh nighT with Tony MccAbE & co. Millbar, Millrace Hotel, Bunclody.

Fri 15 KArAoKE with Julie. Castle Bar. Sat 16 JoE 90. Temple Bar, Treacy’s.

Sat 16 ThE rocKETS. Toss Kavanaghs. Templeshannon.

Sat 16 colM o'rEgAn. Irish Mammies. Comedy.

Wexford Arts Centre.

Sat 16 gEorgiA. Millbar, Millrace Hotel, Bunclody.

Sat 16 ThE rocKETS. Rock n Roll. Toss Kavanaghs.

Sat 16 dJ JoE. Doyles the Duffry.

Sun 17 KicK ASS cocKoo. Temple Bar, Treacy’s.

Sun 17 livE dJ. Castle Bar. Sun 17 Phil hAlEy & ThE coMMEnTS. St Patrick’s Day Rock 'n' Roll Party. The Bailey.

Sun 17 duffry SToMPErS. Doyles the Duffry.

Sun 17 Tony MccAbE & the KilMyShAl SET dAncErS (12-2).

AbhAinn dubh (5-7). hillbilly PorTEr (10 ‘til late).

Millbar, Millrace Hotel, Bunclody.

Thur 21 ThE fAnTASiST. Drama. Wexford Arts Centre.

Fri 22 dES broWnE. Temple Bar, Treacy’s.

Fri 22 iriSh nighT with Tony MccAbE & co. Millbar, Millrace Hotel, Bunclody.

Fri 22 KArAoKE with Julie. Castle Bar. Sat 23 bAcK To bAcK. Temple Bar, Treacy’s.

Sat 23 JouruM. Millbar, Millrace Hotel, Bunclody.

Sun 24 bEEn ThErE donE ThAT. Temple Bar, Treacy’s.

Sun 24 STArMAn. Benedicts.

Sun 24 JoAnnE MccAbE (Soprano) and ElSPETh hAyES (Mezzo Soprano). Presentation Centre.

Fri 29 ToMMy g. Temple Bar, Treacy’s.

Fri 29 iriSh nighT with Tony MccAbE & co. Millbar, Millrace Hotel, Bunclody.

29-30 TuESDAyS WITh MORRIE. Drama.

Wexford Arts Centre.

Sat 30 SoMEThing bluE. Temple Bar, Treacy’s.

Sat 30 dinny dAviTT. Doyles the Duffry.

Sat 30 An AMEricAn cElEbrATion of MuSic. Wexford Opera House. Tel 053 9122144.

Works by major American composers.

Sat 30 JoE fury & ThE hAyridE. Treacy's Hotel.

Sat 30 EMPTy PocKETS. Millbar, Millrace Hotel, Bunclody.

Sun 31 KiSS ASS cocKoo. Temple Bar, Treacy’s.

Sun 31 livE dJ. Castle Bar. Sun 31 ThE ThrEE TEnorS livE in concErT. Riverside Park Hotel.

Sun 31 MAriA MuldAur & hEr hoT bluESiAnA bAnd. Colfer's, Carrig on Bannow. 5pm.

Sun 31 ThE ShAMrocKErS. Millbar, Millrace Hotel, Bunclody.

Apr 2-6 ThE Sound of MuSic. Enniscorthy Musical Society.

Colaiste Bride.

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The Picture of Dorian Gray Drama - 9 Mar, 10 Mar Oscar Wilde’s "The Picture of Dorian Gray" (drama) with dinner. Presented

by Wonderland Productions. Indulge in a sumptuous D'Lush Café 3course banquet dinner on Saturday night, or afternoon tea at the Sunday performance, all while actors perform around you.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Colm O'Regan - Irish Mammies Comedy - 16 Mar Comedian, humorist, writer and broadcaster, Colm O'Regan has stood up and made people laugh all over the world. His debut book Isn’t It Well For Ye, the Book of Irish Mammies is already a bestseller and was nominated for an Irish book award.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––– "The Fantasist" Drama - 21 Mar Suit Adult/young adult age 12 + A seductive stranger opens a fantastical world to a tormented woman. But everything comes at a price... Spinning together puppetry, physical theatre and original music… to explore the murky depths and glorious heights of bipolar disorder.

Tell Me It Isn't True 27 Mar FREE Wexford Children’s Theatre Ensemble. A group of children find themselves isolated and unsafe.

What follows is a conflict between common-sense, reason and calm on the one hand and the forces of chaos on the other hand.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Out of Credit Drama - 28 Mar Wexford Youth Theatre Ensemble.

A web of intrigue is woven between inter-connecting plays which examine where young people find themselves in today’s grand scheme of things.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Tuesdays with Morrie Drama - 29 Mar, 30 Mar Based on the No 1. International bestseller autobiographical story of Mitch Albom, an accomplished journalist driven solely by his career, and Morrie Schwartz, his former college professor who is battling Lou Gehrig's Disease. Mitch is reunited with Morrie, and what starts as a simple visit turns into a weekly pilgrimage and a last class in the meaning of life. It is a heart warming exploration of friendship and life.

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As errors may occasionally occur or event details may change, it would be prudent to check all events locally with the organisers and/or venues. Check www.wexlive.com for updated Co.Wexford listings.

Thanks to Joseph Doyle for his help with our comprehensive events section. Please email your dates to Joseph at doyleduffry@gmail.com.

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The Presentation Centre bain triail as – Márta 2013 Seachtain na Gaeilge (WEEK 11TH – 17TH MARCH) Mon 11th

Conversation as Gaeilge (7.30-9pm)* Tar agus bain triail as cúpla focail le linn Seachtain na Gaeilge Absolute beginners welcome. FREE.

Tues 12th Maidin Chaife leis an Meánscoil Gharman (10.0012.00noon). Ceol, Comhrá agus Caife. Money raised ar son 'The Street Children of Bucharest'.

Fri 08 Mar: International Women’s Day celebration with the Delightful Dollies 11am-7pm Come and join in this local community celebration - Everyone welcome Admission FREE. See full programme page 18.

Sat 16 Mar: Room to Record Auditions Due to the success of this project in 2012, The Presentation Centre is delighted to offer more Room to Record programmes in 2013. The first of these courses will take place during the Easter holidays 02-06 April 2013. Auditions to be held in The Presentation Centre Enniscorthy on Saturday 16 March. Places are limited to 10 participants aged 15-18yrs.

Wed 13th Sean nós singing & dancing workshop with Enda O'Cathain (7.30-8.30pm). Casfaidh Enda amhráin ar an sean nós, seinnfidh sé an fidil agus déanfaidh sé rinnce ar an sean-nós freisin. Followed by informal singing session with singers from across the county, an enjoyable night in store for all.** FREE. Bring an extra pair of socks!

Fri 15th

St Patrick’s Weekend Concert – Téada featuring Séamus Begley (8.30-11pm). Téada has appeared as a frequent headliner throughout the US, Canada, Europe, Africa and Australia, more info on www.teada.com.

Now also featuring accordionist, singer and raconteur Séamus Begley - TG4 Traditional Singer of the Year 2013.

Doors Open 8pm. Great tunes, great songs and great laughs in store. Admission €15.

The course is free of charge. To book an audition or for further information please contact info@orchardrecording.ie or facebook.com/theorchardrecordingstudio.

The course will be facilitated by The Orchard Recording Studio, Enniscorthy, and will guide participants through the following: Recording in a studio environment; Microphone placement techniques; Rigging a stage; Tuning a PA; Conducting a live performance; Exploring modern music production; Recording and mixing a live performance. This is a “hands on” course where participants gain invaluable experience and training using top spec IT and hardware. Supported by the Arts Office, Wexford County Council, The Presentation Centre and Enniscorthy Town Council.

20-23 Mar: Proud sponsor and host to hope & Dream 10 Registration Wednesday 20 & Thursday 21 Mar 10am-3pm, Friday 22 & Saturday 23 Mar 10am – 8pm.

Sun 17th: St Patrick’s Day Parade Watch out for members of Wexford Artists Community Theatre (WACT), Creative Kidz (Myriad Dance) and Enniscorthy Youth Theatre (Red Moon Theatre) as they participate in St Patrick’s Day Parade.

Also in March…

Sun 24 Mar: An Evening of Classical and Irish Favourites (8pm) with local soprano Joanne McCabe, Mezzo Soprano Elspeth hayes, plus guests from Wexford School of Music.

Admission €12 (see page 12).

Mon 25 Mar: Storytelling Eve with Timire, Co. Wexford ICA. FREE. Glac páirt ann.

Más maith libh.. for those who may be interested in more, the following introductory courses will be offered after Easter: *An ADuLT COuRSE In COnvERSATIOnAL IRISH 6-8 weeks, subject to demand. ** An 8 WEEk COuRSE In nATuRAL vOICE SIngIng with renowned singer Jennifer Bryne. With an emphasis on traditional/folk and Irish language songs, this series of workshops is designed for those who like to sing but are lacking in confidence or experience.

Please register your interest on 92 33000 or email: thepresentationcentre@gmail.com.

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Tues 26 Mar 9.00am-4.30pm: Graveyard Memorials Recording Seminar – Conservation Officer, Wexford County Council.

The seminar will be of interest to graveyard committees, community groups, parish groups, local historical societies, historians, genealogists, elected members, local authority staff and interested individuals interested in the conservation and care for our historic graveyards.

Places limited – to reserve place, please contact: 053 91 96101. €10.

Tues 26 Mar 6.30pm-9.00pm: Waste Minimisation Seminar – in conjunction with Environment Officer, Wexford County Council, Enniscorthy Tidy Towns and Wexford Local Development. For householders as well as business and community groups. Admission FREE.

Wed 27 Mar: Co Wexford Garden & Flower Club host a lecture "New Season, Same Garden"

by James Alexander Sinclair

Coming up in April…

NEW Exhibition – Oonagh Latchford The Language of Light, an exhibition of paintings by Wexford based artist Oonagh Latchford, explores the depiction of light and in particular, the effects of high contrast and over saturation produced both by strong sunlight - and by artificial lighting at night. Her work is inspired by a curiosity with Bokeh photography.

By incorporating figurative elements into these investigations with light, Latchford continues to develop work in an area that has been the main subject of her recent practice.

Oonagh Latchford graduated from Wexford Campus School of Art & Design, Carlow IT, with a BA (Hons) in Art. Her work has been featured in Studentzine, an online publication for contemporary art and her writing has been published in Paper Visual Art Journal. Her paintings are in the collections of Wexford VEC, IT Carlow and in many private collections.

Oonagh works with The Wexford Arts Centre facilitating both adult and children’s workshops and is on the current panel of artists with Wexford County Council’s Artist in the Community Scheme.

Runs to end April.

Thur 04 Apr 8pm: An Evening with Róisín Dempsey & Friends Concert in aid of Enniscorthy Tennis Club featuring a selection of spiritual, contemporary, classical and traditional pieces. Admission: €12 (€10 concessions). See various outlets or contact: The Presentation Centre on 053 92 33000.

Mon 08 Apr: Public Display of Enniscorthy Tidy Towns Plan in Foyer, by day.

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Sat 13 Apr 9.00am-4.00pm: 1916 Conference ‘A Decade of Commemorations’ Speakers include Dr Ferarghal McGarry, Dr Eve Morrison, Kevin Galligan and Kieran Costello. Cost: €100 (Councillors/Officials), €30 (Members of the Public). Contact: 053 92 37596 or info@1798centre.ie.

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Fri 19 Apr: 2000 The Dragon Tree: A new folk story for the West Wales Coastline Imaginative film by award winning singer, songwriter and author Cheryl Beer. Part of the Coracle Ireland Wales cultural exchange.

Includes live performance.

James is a renowned Garden Designer, Writer, Blogger and TV Presenter and Enniscorthy is one of just three venues he will visit on this trip to Ireland. Non-members welcome. Admission €5.

Sat 20 Apr 8pm: Vladamir’s Classical Twist Vladimir Jablokov along with his peerless band of exemplary classical musicians will perform his unique,3HWHU 3DXO *DOOLJDQ 2I¿FHU RI WKH (QQLVFRUWK\ 9ROXQWHHUV fresh

hybrid of music old and new he calls Saturday 13th 13th April April 2013 Saturday ‘Classical Twist’. From Bach to Beatles, The Presentation Presentation C entre The Centre The Stones to Strauss – Vladimir’s superb performances Enniscortvirtuoso rd h Co. o Wexford Enniscorthy, will delight. In conjunction with Lantern Events.

Sat 30 Mar 2-4pm: Children’s Easter Arts & Crafts Workshop Suitable for ages 6-11years.

Tel: 053 92 33000.

Sat 27 April 8pm: Ain’t Misbehavin’ ‘how high the Moon’ Classics from the jazz/swing era of the Thirties and Forties. It’s feelgood music - romantic, optimistic and engaging. Cabaret style.

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On March 24th The Presentation Centre is proud to present an evening of Classical and Irish favourites featuring well known Wexford Soprano Joanne McCabe and Kilkenny based Mezzo Soprano Elspeth Hayes. The special guests will be the students of the County Wexford School of Music. And for those unaware here’s a little potted history on both artists.

Joanne is a singing teacher at the Co. Wexford School of Music, Wexford School of Ballet & Modern Dance. This concert is a double whammy for Joanne as she will be launching her brand new Irish Song Album ‘Send Me a Song’. Eagle eyed readers will recognise Joanne from her lead role in last year’s Enniscorthy Musical Society’s production of The Music Man. This performance

Elspeth Hayes

Joanne McCabe

was followed up by a St.Patrick’s trip to Georgia, USA, where Joanne performed at a number of events to celebrate all things Irish. And it was over here that the album was recorded although other vocal commitments have delayed its local launch until now! Back on home soil now, Joanne is currently preparing to play Mabel in Kilkenny Musical Society’s production of Pirates of Penzance.

Elspeth, who graduated from Exeter University, England with a BA (Hons) in Music and

German has since made Kilkenny her home. And in Kilkenny she is heavily involved with many choirs having performed with Christchurch Cathedral Choir, the RTE Philharmonic Choir and with the chamber choir In Caelo. Both performers have performed in many of Ireland’s most prestigious venues such as Wexford Opera House, National Concert Hall & University Concert Hall, Limerick, having performed together for the first time at a c o n c e r t i n C h r i s t c h u rc h Cathedral, Waterford, to honour composer William Wallace.

Joanne is hoping to complete her Associated Board of Royal Schools of Music Diploma this year while Elspeth has recently obtained her Licentiate Diploma. Elspeth and Joanne are also experienced competitors both winning many awards in national competitions and enjoy performing a wealth of music.

The concert on the 24th will focus on light classical and popular crossover ballads as well as some beautiful duets.

So why not go along and enjoy a relaxing evening of song.

Tickets are available from The Presentation Centre 053 9233000 and are priced at €12.

– Jamie Murphy

ENtErtaiNMENt SNippEtS: Magic of the Musicals: Starring Tony Carty, James McDermott, Maggs Jacob and Naoimh Penston is back in the Riverbank Hotel on Friday 15th March, 8.30pm. Tony’s lounge music quartet, Blackjack, are in the Ferrycarrig Hotel on Saturday 16th March. Two great opportunities to hear Tony Carty, Wexford’s finest singer, up close and personal.

Blackstairs Blues: Just six months to go to the 19th Festival on 13-15th September. The recent Blackstairs Blues Buddies event in Treacy’s Hotel was a great success with the next event scheduled for The Cotton Tree on 28th April.

Keep an eye out for Dermot Byrne playing the Blues in Treacys Hotel on 31st May. And watch this space for regular updates.

Pic: Lee Robinson

Classical & Irish favourites

Wexford’s witches woo Rehearsals are well underway for Wexford Light Opera Society’s upcoming product i o n o f T h e Wi t c h e s o f Eastwick. The hilarious comedy musical will take place in Wexford Opera House from 22nd to 27th April.

The show stars George Lawlor, former mayor of Wexford as the devil - Darryl Van Horne. The three leading ladies/witches are as follows: Siobhan Fawsitt, multiple AIMS awards winner as Alexandra, Wexford-born TV star Sharon Clancy as Jane, and former Eurovision contestant Naoimh Penston as Sukie.

Other principal parts feature more tremendous talent and familiar faces with Catherine (Biddy) Walsh taking the role of Felicia along-

side Pat Lawlor as Clyde, James McDermott as Michael alongside Catriona Brady as Jennifer, and Maggs Jacob as “the Little Girl”.

This fantastic cast is being skilfully directed by John Donnelly, musically directed

by Fintan Cleary, and choreographed by Nicole McDonald.

The show features a large chorus with big musical numbers throughout, led by Chorus Mistress Eithne Corrigan.

Tickets for the Witches of Eastwick will be available from the Society’s box office at 38 High Street, Wexford (tel: 053 9174808), opening for Priority Bookings from Members and Friends on 8th April, with general bookings starting on 10th.

For more information you can email info@wlos.ie. n

Join MC George Lawlor and his co-hosts for an evening of fun and men and women's Spring/Summer 2013 fashions.

Clothes and accessories will be from Carraig Donn, Tempted and Charles Pierce. Tickets only €10, available from the stores involved or from WLOS members. This is a fundraising event to enable their production of the Witches of Eastwick in April. All support is greatly appreciated.

Rock n Roll on the way Tony Carty

Roisin Dempsey: Roisin will be doing a concert in The Presentation Centre, Enniscorthy, on April 4th at 8pm. Roisin was Choir Director in Enniscorthy Cathedral from 1991to 2001 and also sang with Anuna, Riverdance, Fr Liam lawton and Celtic Woman over the years and has recorded two solo albums. She is a music teacher in Gorey Community School.

This concert will bring together a selection of classical, Irish and contemporary songs all with a spiritual focus. The band will include Roisin’s husband, Nicky Bailey, on percussion (Extreme Rhythm and soon to be Eurovision star!), Colm O Tiarnaigh on fiddle, Brian Connor on piano (National Concert Orchestra) and Mark Redmond on uilleann pipes.

Sounds like a great line-up.

Rock For Kenny: 22 March at Riverbank Hotel, Wexford. A fundraising musical event to celebrate the life of Kenyon Meyler who died tragically in Perth last month. This will be a major musical celebration of his young life. There will be music (lots of it), spot prizes (lots of them) and there will be Kenny's family and friends (lots of them too). The bands scheduled to perform on the night are: DIVINE INVENTION - Wexford's hottest cover band, THE URBAN MOJO BLUES BAND - A great blues outfit from Dublin, BULLS ON PARADE - A fabulous Rage against the Machine tribute band, GRAHAM MURRAY & THE RUSTY STRINGS - Wexford's brilliant country band, JMA - Bob Dylan/Neil Young cover band. Admission €10.

Sunday 17th March – St Patricks Day Rock n Roll Party featuring “PHIL HALEY & THE COMMENTS” from the UK. The world’s No.1 Bill Haley tribute and just a wonderfully talented RnR band in their own right. The Comments return to Enniscorthy after last year’s sell out show. This is not to be missed, in newly renovated venue upstairs in The Bailey.

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Sat 4th May – In a special bank holiday weekend show “THE MADCATZ” from Belfast will visit The Bailey for their first appearance at SERNR. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Sun 2nd June – Another bank holiday special featuring UK band “THE RED HOT TRIO” visiting The Bailey featuring Andy from Furious on lead guitar.

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Other related events: Sun 3rd March – The Nervous Breakdowns @ Toss Kavanaghs for Eamonn Doyle son’s christening, all welcome.

Sat 16th March – The Rockets from Dublin play Toss Kavanaghs.

Sat 30th March – Basia’s Birthday Bash in Treacy’s Hotel featuring Joe Fury & the Hayride.

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All gigs feature resident club DJ’s as well.

Riverside Jump Festival will take place form 12th to 14th July this year

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Gentleman Jim – This is Your Life A large gathering from both the GAA and racing fraternities turned up to the Ferrycarrig Hotel on Sunday 3rd March to pay their respects to one of Wexford’s most famous, most successful and most popular sons as South East Radio’s Alan Corcoran presided over what was a truly lovely evening and an excellent event for the Wexford Supporters Club.

The name Jim Bolger is synonymous not just in Wexford but throughout Ireland and around the world with hard work, commitment, determination, discipline, integrity, courage, success and loyalty and all of these attributes were applauded by the wonderful plethora of guests who showed up on the night to pay tribute to Jim including Willie Mullins, Christy Roche, Colm O’Rourke, Damien

Fitzhenry, Matt Browne, Brian Cleary, Adrian Fenlon, Dan Quigley, Oliver Hopper McGrath, Paul Nolan, Dave Bernie, Kevin Manning, Dr. Tom Foley, Dr. John Fitzpatrick (Irish Cancer Research), Catriona McCabe, Cyril Farrell, Paddy Kehoe and sporting legend and Olympian Ronnie Delaney. There were messages from both AP McCoy and Aidan O’Brien who couldn’t be with Jim on the night due to work commitments – AP had the last race at Huntington on the day and couldn’t make it back in time.

But all expressed their mammoth admiration for a man who has been an inspiration from his earliest days at school in Oylegate as recounted by his very proud teacher Tom Tynan, who detected an element of greatness about him even at that stage. Jim McGovern from Enniscorthy CBS

expressed the school’s deepest appreciation for their celebrated past pupil and thanked him profusely for his continued sponsorship of their debating teams and a member of the current team Martin Breen told the large audience that it was Jim’s inspiration and support and his ethos that through hard work and commitment anything is possible that encouraged them to achieve success in their recent quest to become All Ireland Debating Champions.

Alan Corcoran welcomed Jim’s wife Jacqui and his daughter Una and his grandchildren along with brothers Paddy and Matt and nephew Ken. Una and Ken spoke warmly of a man who has been a great father, son, uncle, brother and grandfather and told how Jim has always been there for each and every member of his

Wexford Supporters Committee with Alan Corcoran presenting the ‘This is Your Life’ book to Jim Bolger at the Ferrycarrig Hotel on Sunday night 3rd March.

family – in true Godfather style he has looked after them all through the years and continues to do so. Jim was also heralded as a loyal and lifelong friend by Matt Browne, Dave Bernie, Paddy Kehoe, Brian Cleary and many, many more who despite his busy lifestyle and manic work ethic always makes time for those close to him.

Willie Mullins, Paul Nolan, Kevin Manning and Christy Roche showed their appreciation for Jim’s guidance and advice and delighted the audience with some very amusing tales of racing exploits and daring feats on the race track. Dr. Tom Foley and Dr. John Fitzpatrick were expansive in their praise of Jim and what he has done for Irish Cancer Research saying that what Jim does is always done in a quiet way. Ronnie Delaney and Colm O`Rourke both spoke of a generous man a loyal friend with tremendous confidence in his own ability without arrogance.

The accolades kept pouring in for a man who has bought and trained horses for some of the wealthiest men in the world including the renowned Sheik Maktoum and at one stage even sold horses to a very young Colonel Gaddafi but has never forgotten his family, his friends and his roots. Jim Bolger is a man with a tremendous sense of place and Wexford has always been that

Willie Mullins, John Walsh and Jim Bolger

place and that part of his heart not occupied by family and friends has always been purple and gold and in fitting tribute Councillor George Lawlor gave a ro u s i n g re n d i t i o n o f Cuchulainn’s Son and Adrian Fenlon, Damien Fitzhenry and Cyril Farrell recounted many occasions when Jim made an quick exit from the Winners Enclosure to be on a sideline or sit in a dugout and watch Wexford play – a true Wexfordian and a great Gael whose support both financially and through his passion for excellence has inspired many young hurlers over the years and encouraged them to

give that 110% on the field of play.

His contribution to Wexford GAA has been outstanding and Wexford Supporters Chairman Arthur Quinn thanked him for the opportunity of gathering so many together on the night to celebrate what has been an exceptional life and he wished him many more years of success and called on Supporters PRO Maria Nolan to present a bouquet of flowers to Jim’s wife Jacqui before calling on Alan Corcoran to present Jim with the Big Red Book and say – ‘Jim Bolger – This is Your Life’.

– Maria Nolan

Colm O’Rourke, Jim Bolger, Kevin Manning and Cyril Farrell.

St Patrick’s Day in Enniscorthy Enniscorthy Parade Route

Floats and vintage machines will assemble on the Wexford Road from 1.30pm. Marchers assemble at St Senan’s Church from 2.00pm.

MARChERS: Depart St Senan's Church led by the Army Reserve. Walk along Templeshannon Quay, across Seamus Rafter Bridge, past the Reviewing Stand, left to Millpark Road, past the Post Office, first right up Friary HiIl and right along Court St, Rafter St, up Weafer St, Pig Market HiIl, down Cathedral St through Market Square, down Castle HiIl and back along the Quays.

FLOATS: Once floats go past the Post Office, they will continue along Millpark Road to Arnold's Cross, turn right past the 1798 Centre to Parnell Road and rejoin marchers to follow down Cathedral Street, through Market Square and finish along the Quays.

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PROGRAMME: 2.00pm Market Square Entertainment Music, dance and children's entertainment with free face-painting 3.00pm Street Parade Commences 4.30pm Prizegiving Market Square Eight categories awarded plus Chamber Award for best St Patrick's themed window display.

Enniscorthy Castle and the 1798 Centre will be open from 12 noon to 5.00pm on the day.

GROUPS INCLUDE: Athletics, GAA, Rugby & Soccer Clubs, Ferns Diocesan Youth Service, Buí Bolg Characters, Scouts & Guides, Town Festivals & Events, plus Various Floats and Vintage Machines.

Northfield Caledonia Pipes & Drums – Bermingham.

Ballindaggin Pipe Band, St Patrick's Fife & Drum Band.

THE REVIEWING STAND The Reviewing Stand will be located at Abbey Square.

Prizes for the best floats and groups will be presented in the Market Square following the Parade at 4.30pm approx.

St Patrick’s Weekend Concert – Fri 15th March – The Presentation Centre

Téada featuring Séamus begley

Téada – one of the most popular Irish acts on the festival and theatre circuits – will play The Presentation Centre on Friday 15 March at 8.30pm. Téada has appeared as a frequent headliner throughout the US, Canada, Europe, Africa and Australia. More info on www.teada.com. Now also featuring accordionist, singer and raconteur Séamus Begley – TG4 Traditional Singer of the Year 2013. Some great tunes, great songs and great laughs in store...

Admission €15.

Enniscorthy Castle will also host a free storytelling event "Irish Myths and Legends" for all the family, starting at 1.30pm in the Drawing Room at the Castle.

Plus children's art competitions with a St Patrick's Day theme.

Seamus Begley

And for the day that's in it, children will be invited to search for Ireland's last remaining snake which is rumoured to be hiding somewhere in the Castle!

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5 March 2013

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Out and About in Enniscorthy and beyond

The Morrisseys at the Vocare concert in the Presentation Centre on 9th February: Tim and Bridie, and Ray and Geraldine. Pic: Maria Nolan.

L-R: Marie Carroll, Marie Frizelle, Dympna Gartland at the table quiz on 15th February in The Bailey, Enniscorthy, in aid of the Enniscorthy Street Rhythms Festival.

Liz Murphy, Maria Nolan and Anne Doyle at the Glen Fuels Player of the Year Awards night in the Amber Springs Hotel, Gorey, on 16th February.

Ellen Morris with Vocare’s Paula Cox. Pic: Maria Nolan.

L-R: Áine O’Neill and Eve Morrissey at the table quiz in aid of the Enniscorthy Street Rhythms Festival.

Bob and Oonagh Rackard with Maura Corcoran at the Vocare Concert last month. Pic: Maria Nolan.

L-R: Jessica Jacob, Niall Kavanagh, Katie Wise and Robert Doran at the table quiz last month in The Bailey in aid of the Enniscorthy Street Rhythms Festival.

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Breda Curran Ladies Football, Kevin Keyes Glen Fuels, Diarmuid Devereux County Chairman, Alan Keyes Glen Fuels, Sadie Howlin Camogie. Seated – Patsy Murray Handball, Dominic Murphy Ferns, Paddy Wickham Davidstown/Courtnacuddy. Pic: Maria Nolan.

The Corner Boy debut EP launch last month in the Greenacres Gallery, Wexford.

L-R: Joe Harpur, Michael Sutherland, Matthew O’Brien, Michael D'Arcy (Corner Boy) Karen O'Connor, Leo Staples. Pic: Patrick Hogan.

For lots of other great local pics check out: www.facebook.com/ LizWildesPhotos

Anne Doyle, Sarah Kehoe, Alan Keyes and Keith Rossiter at the Best Dressed Couple Award presentation at the Glen Fuels Player of the Year Awards night in the Amber Springs Hotel, Gorey, on 16th February. Pic: Maria Nolan.

Members of Oulart ICA at recent 50th party including founder members Sally Doran, Gertie Rath, Kathleen Devereux and Kathleen Roche. Pic: Patrick Hogan.

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AGM of Wexford Supporters Club The Annual General Meeting of the Wexford GAA Supporters Club took place on Tuesday 26th February at the Riverside Park Hotel.

In his opening address the Chairman Arthur Quinn complimented his Committee for the trojan work done throughout the year on the various fundraisers – Golf Classic, Race Day, Turf Cutters Walk and the most recent and very excellent Black Tie Awards Night which was a tremendous success and a most prestigious event, however he said it was all a very difficult sell in these challenging times.

Arthur went on to pay tribute to our victorious camogie team and their marvellous 3in-a-row achievement. He stressed the importance of Supporters Club Membership and invited people to come forward with suggestions on how to make the membership more appealing to the ordinary punters.

Before concluding Arthur made a presentation of flowers to outgoing Secretary Mary Kennedy and thanked her profusely for all her work on behalf of the Supporters Club over many years.

Treasurer Larry Ryan presented the accounts saying that t h e re w a s € 1 5 , 0 0 0 i n t h e Supporters Club coffers at the present time with monies still coming in for the Awards Night.

Ben Bernie gave an account of funds with Club Wexford at €17,000 – bringing the joint total to €32,000.

Des Croke looked for support for the upcoming Golf Classic on 3rd May at Wexford Golf Club saying that he envis-

Newly elected Wexford Supporters Club Committee: Bill Mernagh (Racing Committee), Una Bird (Asst. Sec.), Denis Nolan (Membership), Breda Curran (Ladies Football), Rose Breen (Camogie), Tom Boland (Secretary), Des Croke (Golf Committee), Maria Nolan (PRO), Ben Bernie (Club Wexford).

Seated: Mary Kennedy (Outgoing Secretary), Arthur Quinn (Chairman), Larry Ryan (Treasurer).

aged this being a most lucrative venture if everyone put their backs to the wheel.

PRO Maria Nolan reminded all present of the Jim Bolger This is Your Life event at the Ferrycarrig Hotel on Sunday 3rd March saying that this will be a most entertaining and enjoyable event with a wonderful line up of celebrity talent from both the racing and GAA worlds including AP McCoy, Kevin Manning, DJ Carey, Ronnie Delaney, Willie Mullins and Colm O`Rourke to mention but a few. Maria went on to inform members that there would also be a terrific draw at the event including prizes of two Annual Subs to Lepardstown Racecourse valued at €350 each, two tickets to the Cheltenham Gold Cup valued at £90 sterling each, €500 in Paddy Power bets along with lots more.

Maria also said that the Awards Night had been a great occasion and expressed sincere thanks to Alan Keyes and Glen Fuels for their overall sponsorship and for their contribution to the success of the evening

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and said that through the process she now had access to a new database that could prove invaluable to both Wexford Supporters Club and County Board.

On behalf of Club Wexford Ben Bernie thanked Creane & Creane for their very generous sponsorship towards our county underage teams and thanked Pat Farrell for his work in the Chair during the year and Rose Breen for her tremendous work selling tickets at the Ploughing Championships.

Bill Mernagh on behalf of the Racing Committee gave an account of the Race Day saying that although money had been lost due to the rescheduling of the event because of bad weather we still came out with a profit and all who attended had a great day out – he thanked Wexford Race Course, Phelim Byrne, Liam O`Connor and all who were involved with the fundraiser.

County Secretary Margaret Doyle apologised for the absence of the Chairman Diarmuid Devereux and put on record their sincere thanks for the vital work being done by Wexford

Supporters Club – all funds raised going towards the welfare and development of our county teams.

New camogie manager Martin Lynch gave his thanks to all for the support financially and otherwise received from the Supporters Club and outlined some of his plans and ambitions for the coming season as did new football manager Aidan O`Brien.

The election of officers went as follows – Arthur Quinn returned as Chairman for 2013, David Kent returned as Vice Chair, Tom Boland elected as new Secretary, Una Bird returned as Asst. Secretary, Larry Ryan returned as Treasurer and Maria Nolan returned as PRO. Chairman Arthur Quinn formally concluded proceedings by thanking both Aidan and Martin for attending and addressing the meeting and he wished all incoming officers and committee the very best of luck in 2013 - `The work goes on and the cause continues`.

– Maria Nolan, PRO, Wexford Supporters Club

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Monart Destination Spa wins SPA Traveller Awards 2012 Monart Destination Spa, situated just outside Enniscorthy, has been announced the winner of the SPA Traveller Awards 2012, winning the Best SPA in Ireland category.

The winners were chosen by the public as readers around the world were asked tovote on the Spa Traveller website for their favourite wellness spa in their region, most romantic spa and best spa cuisine, with voting taking place online from July to December in 2012.

Commenting on the award win, Liam Anthony Griffin, Marketing Director for Monart Destination Spa said, “We are delighted with this award win. It is wonderful to have the very hard-working team at Monart commended again and I would like to thank all of the team for their continued effort and hard work and for the pride theytake in customer satisfaction. It is not by chance that Monart continues to achieve such worldwide recognition” According to Spa Traveller votes flooded in from the four corners of the world for the winners in each category.

Director and Managing Editor of The SPA Traveller, Janet Brice, said these awards are becoming a new benchmark for excellence within the spa industry. “The SPA Traveller team visit the finest spas around the world each year and, once again, I am delighted to see our readers have selected the best of the best from mountain retreats, beachside escapes to chic urban day spas,” she said.

The five star Monart Destination Spa in Enniscorthy offers an exclusive adults-only environment completely focused on health enhancement, wellbeing and selfrenewal. For further details see www.monart.ie. n

Adrian Doyle (Wexford County Manager), Sinead O'Gorman, Padraig O'Gorman and Tony Larkin (Enniscorthy Town Manager) at Padraig’s appreciation dinner last month in the Riverside Park Hotel. See page 18. Pic: Liz Wildes.

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Slaney Motoring

5 March 2013

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Caroline gets motoring BlACk IS THE MoST PoPulAR ColouR Henry Ford famously said “any customer can have a car painted in any colour he wants so long as it is black”.

According to data on new car sales from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI), Irish car buyers would be quite happy with this limited choice of colour! So far in 2013, black has been the most popular colour choice for new cars, followed by silver and grey in 2nd and 3rd place respectively.

IRISH CARS ARE GETTInG olDER The average age of the Irish car is now 8.25 years. That’s according to figures released

by Cartell in February that show that the cars on our roads are getting older.

Speaking on the new figures, Jeff Aherne, Director of

to the data released by Cartell, the average age of a car in Co. Wexford is 8.66 years.

In Europe BMW has seen a 9.8% increases in car sales and so far in 2013 black is the colour of choice for Irish car buyers.

Cartell, said, “It’s remarkable how fast the fleet is now aging.

In July 2012 we noted the average age had tipped 8 years for the first time – now we are significantly older again. This is proof of the impact the recession is having on vehicle owners: people are holding their cars for longer, and when they are buying, they are buying

used vehicles in large numbers, instead of new vehicles.”

The figures were also broken down on a county by county basis. Cars in counties Leitrim, Longford, Carlow, Mayo and Kerry had an average age of over 9 years. The oldest cars are to be found in Co. Leitrim, where the average age of a car is 9.34 years. According

luxuRy CAR MAnuFACTuRERS BuCk THE TREnD European car sales hit an alltime low in January 2013 with 885,159 cars registered, an 8.7% decrease in car registrations compared to the same period in 2012.

Some of the casualties are Ford, with a fall in sales of 25.5%, and Toyota, who have experienced a 16.8% drop in sales. Peugeot and Citroen had a combined fall in sales of 16.3%.

But the luxury end of the market is still doing well.

The Jaguar Land Rover group has noted a 19% increase in sales, while BMW has seen a 9.8% increase in car sales and sales of Mercedes cars are up 4.7%. n

Every month Bunclody native Caroline kidd will be bringing you the best motoring content, including features, car reviews, news and more.

Caroline has been a car enthusiast since her teens. She now combines her love of cars and writing and contributes a weekly column to www.wheelsforwomen.ie. She has also published motoring content in The Sunday Independent and Irish Country Magazine. Caroline’s dream car is a Porsche 911, but she will settle for any hot hatch!

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The Popularity of the MINI This month in her new column in the Slaney News, Caroline kidd looks at the enduring popularity of the MInI. The Mini is a cult classic.

Loved by all and owned by many, the Mini even has a place in cinematic history.

Reinventing an icon was never going to be an easy task, but BMW did a great job when they launched a brand new version of the MINI in 2001 (written in capitals by BMW to differentiate it from its predecessor). Twelve years on and with only a few styling changes over the years, the MINI is still highly desirable. It is the world’s favourite retro-styled car.

Along the way the car has gained several siblings – the Clubman, the Countryman, the Convertible, the Coupé and the Roadster – but the original MINI hatchback still remains popular. The car also retains its value on the used car market which is further proof of its desirability.

But the motoring landscape has changed a lot since 2001; there are a host of rivals trying

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to steal the MINI’s crown. How does the MINI manage to hold its own in a highly competitive car market and retain its popularity?

At the root of its success is the strength of the MINI brand.

“Since the Mini first came on the market in the early sixties, it connected with the public. As the Mini popularity grew, it became very fashionable to own a Mini. They became very individual as owners wanted a car that stood out from the crowd,” says Tommy Davitt, Sales Manager at J Donohoe Motors in Enniscorthy.

Despite its small dimensions, even the original Mini has still got presence on the road.

There is something about the

sight of an old Mini that can incite a nostalgic smile from other motorists. “The other reason for the MINI popularity is their appeal to people of all ages. We have customers who purchased a Mini in the sixties or seventies and are back buying them again,” says Tommy.

Cementing its image as the small and nimble car of choice, the original Mini was the only car for the 1969 heist film The Italian Job. It was perfectly suited to being manoeuvred and manhandled around the streets of Turin. The MINI starred again in the 2003 remake of the film, giving BMW’s new car a convenient boost of publicity.

The continued popularity of the car can also be attributed to its looks. Though bigger than the original, the MINI still has the same sporty, squat position. BMW was careful not to rid their MINI of its retro character, both inside and out.

The car has the same grinning, wide grille and circular headlamps as the original. The retro interior with trademark large, centrally located speedometer was also retained. And with endless options for customisation, from the colour of the roof, to the decals on the wing mirrors and choice of wheels, there is a little bit of individuality about each MINI. Other car makers have tried to emulate the MINI’s success.

The Citroen DS3, Chrysler Ypsilon and Opel Adam are all trying to take a slice of the MINI’s market. From bi-colour exterior options to quirky interiors, it’s easy to spot where the inspiration is coming from.

But the MINI has the character, heritage and universal appeal to keep itself one step ahead of its rivals. n

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Dragon Sportive launched What is a Sportive?

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A short to long distance, organised, mass-participation cycling event, typically held annually.

Future Nutrition (a member of the J Donohoe Beverages Group), Kennys for Bikes, Enniscorthy Town Council, Massi Bikes, and The Gathering. Check it out on Facebook and visit www.kennysforbikes.com to find out more and to register online.

A large and enthusiastic crowd gathered in Enniscorthy’s impressive Presentation Centre on 13th February for the official launch of The Dragon Sportive in association with Slaney Cycling Club and The Strawberry Festival.

This major new charity cycling event will take place in Enniscorthy on Sunday 30th June 2013 starting at 9am.

Participants can choose from 2 options – a 75km route (Little

L-R: Adrian Fenlon (Celebrity Cyclist), Paul Nolan & Tom Clifford (Organisers) and Stella Sinnott (Celebrity Cyclist).

L-R: Cllr Tom Moorehouse, Rory McCauley (South East Regional President, St Vincent de Paul), Tom Brennan.

L-R: Marie Chapman and Bernie Miller at the official Launch of The Dragon Sportive in Enniscorthy’s Presentation Centre.

Dragon) and a 130km route (Big Dragon). Participants can enjoy spectacular scenery on the way including such famed beauty spots as Inistioge in Co. Kilkenny and Mount Leinster.

The nominated charity is the Society of St Vincent de Paul. Celebrity Cyclists for the event will be well-known GAA and sporting figures – Adrian Fenlon and Stella Sinnott.

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The main sponsor:

Future Nutrition is part of the J Donohoe Beverages Group – an Enniscorthy success story dating back to 1876. The company’s soft drinks brands Bubble Up, Big Brother and Skipper are well known but the company has now become very active in the functional drinks market through its own branded Little Dragon drinks and through producing functional drinks and powders for third parties in Russia, Spain, Malaysia, etc. This is a major success story for the J Donohoe group which we’ll examine in more detail on our business page in our next issue.

The Dragon Sportive is very appreciative of the sponsorship being provided by the J Donohoe Group. Staff members will be out in force on the day helping out and providing free samples.

L-R: Jim Delaney, Fergal Redmond and Mary Martin at the official Launch of The Dragon Sportive on 13th February.

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Padraig O’Gorman Appreciation Dinner International Women's Day ments, but it would be true to (IWD), originally called say that in some areas the I n t e r n a t i o n a l Wo r k i n g focus of the day is still to highWomen’s Day, is marked on light the struggles of women worldwide and to get them out March 8th every year.

The focus of the celebra- into the public arena to be tions on the day range from examined and debated. The general celebration of respect, 2013 International Women`s appreciation and love towards Day theme is the Gender women to a celebration for Agenda.

This year Enniscorthy is women's economic, political taking its place among the and social achievements.

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on 7th February Enniscorthy Chamber welcomed over 60 guests to the Riverside Park Hotel to celebrate seven years service of Padraig o’Gorman as Town Clerk.

Guests on the night included Chairman of the Town Council Mr. Keith Doyle, Minister Paul Kehoe and his wife Brigid,

County Manager Adrian Doyle and his wife Abina, Town Manager and his wife Tony and Adrienne Larkin and Town Clerk and his wife, David and Ann Minogue.

The Chamber were keen to mark the exceptional working relationship they enjoyed with the Town Council in general

and with Padraig, in particular.

Mr Eric Barron spoke at length on this topic in a warm and amusing manner. Padraig was commended on the number of major accomplishments that have been achieved over the past seven years. A presentation of a cut crystal table lamp was made by Mr. Colm Neville,

President of the Chamber, to Padraig as a commemorative token of his seven years in Enniscorthy working closely with the Chamber of Commerce at all times.

The Slaney News wishes Padraig well in his new role in the Economic Development Service of Wexford Co. Council.

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EvEnT PRoGRAMME 11.00 am

Welcome and Opening Address by Wexford County Council Chairperson: Kathleen Codd Nolan & County Wexford Community Forum Chairperson: Mary Farrell.

11.30 am St. Patrick’s Special School Dance Performance.

11.45 am St. Mary’s National School Choir.

12.15 pm Gaelscoil Inis Córthaidh Drámaíocht (Drama).

12.45 pm St. Aidan’s Primary School.

1.15 pm Author: Niamh Greene Presentation and Reading.

1.45 pm Ceramic Sculpturist Demonstration: Anne Manning.

2.15 pm Woodturning Demonstration and Talk: Anne Murphy.

3.00 pm Kilcannon Garden Centre Container Planting Demonstration: Margaret Mahon.

3.45 pm Martina Leacy School of Dance.

4.15 pm Ballyelland Pottery Demonstration: Mairéad Stafford.

5.00 pm Scoil Rince Aishling.

5.30 pm Fashion Show: Mary Elizabeth’s Boutique and The Berkley Boutique. Commentary by: Maureen Byrne.

6.30 pm St. Senan’s Parish Choir: (Closing Performance).

Faith Festival A Faith Festival will take place in our diocese from 31st May to 2nd June 2013.

Following on from the theme of the International Eucharistic Congress ‘In Communion with Christ and with One Another’ the parishes of St Aidan’s and St Senan’s in Enniscorthy town have joined together in organising their first ever Faith Festival. The festival is being led by Fr. Billy Swan and the Eucharistic Gathering Committee.

The celebrations will be officially opened by Archbishop Diarmuid Martin and closed by Bishop Denis Brennan. During the weekend Enniscorthy Castle

will play host to an exhibition of various religious artefacts and photographs showcasing the celebration of faith in the diocese throughout the ages.

The weekend will also be packed with a wide range of events including witness talks by top speakers Mr John Waters and Mickey Harte (Tyrone Football Manager) and Meabh Carlin. We will also have youth events and school programmes.

The aim of the Eucharistic Gathering is to reach out to everyone not only in our own diocese but further afield and encourage them to join with us as we celebrate our faith.

Walter & Mary Burke, James Morrissey.

Padraig O’Gorman, David Minogue.

Michael & Mary O'Leary, Maree & Michael Lyng.

Enniscorthy Retirement Association The March meeting of Enniscorthy Retirement Association will take place at the Riverside Park Hotel this Tuesday 5th March 2013 at the usual time.

Membership renewals and also names of people wishing to join the Association will be taken. Names and deposit €100.00 will also be taken for the holiday in Donegal. Why not visit their website www.enniscorthyretirement.com.

Seachtain na Gaeilge (Irish language Week) is running from 4 – 17 March 2013 as part of the celebrations for Bliain na Gaeilge and The Gathering 2013.

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Ger Carty, Michael Mahon.

Keith Doyle, Padraig O'Gorman, Minister Paul Kehoe & Norman Buttle.

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Enniscorthy Enniscorthy Co. Wexf Wexf exfoord Co. Wexford

a WiLD RaPPaREE Last turbulent life chapter drew to its end As reverently laid in his place of rest High on broad shoulders of teammates and friend Coffin clad proudly in club coloured vest From torture and anguish at last to be free Our own wild Rapparee A passionate Gael of talent and skill A kind and gentle soul, afflicted With mountains to climb and demons to kill Yet thoughtful and decent unrestricted Full of sporting tales and joie de vie Our own wild Rapparee The final whistle now sounded on all of his strife A loyal team in dignity surround And walk with him that last journey of life By hurling honour all inexplicably bound To remember him who will always be Our own wild Rapparee.

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√ 1916 confErEncE in Enniscorthy Talks will include: ‘Lost revolution: the Abbey Theatre and Easter 1916’ by Dr. Fearghal McGarry, ‘Who were the Enniscorthy Rebels in 1916?’ by Kieran Costello, ‘Peter Paul Galligan – One of the Most Dangerous Men in the Rebel Movement’ by Kevin Galligan, ‘The Bureau of Military History and the Easter Rising’ by Dr. Eve Morrison. Cost: Members of the public €30 per person.

Councillors/Officials €100 per person. For more information: The National 1798 Rebellion Centre on 053 9237596 or email info@1798centre.ie. This conference is presented by The National 1798 Rebellion Centre and supported by Enniscorthy Town Council.

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Riverside Park Hotel investment Having rebranded and introduced an exciting menu in The Alamo Steakhouse, part of the successful Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy, Colm neville proprietor decided to invest in updating and enhancing the interiors of the Alamo Steakhouse, Millhouse Carvery, Promenade Bar & Moorings Restaurant.

Colm recognises that decor can go a long way towards defining the customer experience, “We were very excited about this transformation, which will help us create an even more memorable experience for our guests and, in turn, trust they will return. The new design incorporates a brighter, more luxurious environment, incorporating traditional tartan carpet and limed oak flooring. It’s an entire change but we believe it’s one our loyal and regular customers will be pleased with.”

The Alamo Steakhouse and Millhouse Carvery con-

tinue to play a central role in the social and business communities of Enniscorthy since opening in 1998 serving as a venue for birthdays, anniversaries and social outings.

"In redesigning the Alamo Steakhouse and Millhouse Carvery, we forged a delicate balance between the original features and elements of this unique grain mill interior with a modern flair, creating a relaxed and cosy atmosphere perfect for any social or special occasion" said interior designer Liz Harte.

The brief based on the goals and aspirations of the team at The Riverside Park Hotel and the uniqueness of this property was to create an interior that would blend the original stone walls with contemporary materials and finishes. The hotel is extremely proud of the completed interiors and are confident that these recent renovations build upon the hotel's premier status as a

popular dining venue in Enniscorthy and further afield.

The Millhouse Carvery renowned for its quality of food and friendly service continues to deliver fabulously fresh dishes from the newly extended Carvery Counter, Salad Bar & Dessert Counter. Dave Anderson, Head Chef, is delighted to be able to serve a wider choice of options of roast joints to chef’s specials which change on a daily basis, endeavouring to maintain a coeliac friendly menu at all times. The contemporary feel

o f t h e a l s o re f u r b i s h e d Promenade Bar, provides the perfect place to relax, unwind and enjoy our delicious food and friendly service.

The Moorings Restaurant has been redecorated in a modern style incorporating luxurious new carpets and wallcoverings. The crisp linen tablecloths, the dramatic red and charcoal colour palette creates an exciting dining experience serving delicious contemporary and classic dishes to satisfy all tastes.

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The newly refurbished and revitalised Alamo Steakhouse, Millhouse Carvery and Moorings Restaurant.

LOCAL MAN EXPANDS HYPNOSIS SERVICE

BunCloDy BEEF IS BEST

A good news beef story has emerged amid all the controversy over horse meat.

Beef from Slaney Foods was top of the menu recently when it was chosen as both the meat for a gala dinner and as an ingredient in the World Chefs’ competition in France.

Following rigorous assessment and taste-testing, Slaney Foods was selected as the supplier of the beef for the dinner which was attended by over 1,300 guests.

The achievement represents a massive international endorsement for Slaney which is among the leading exporters of prime Irish beef to Britain and continental Europe. Slaney is a major purchaser of cattle from farms in Wexford and surrounding counties and from farms as far afield as Clare and Kerry. With a workforce of 350 it is one of the largest employers in Wexford. A further 200 are employed by its sister company Irish Country Meats in Camolin.

FuTuRE WExFoRD InvESTMEnT In DouBT AS HoGAn ABAnDonS ITS HuB STATuS – BRoWnE Wexford Fianna Fáil TD John Browne has said the decision by the Environment Minister Phil Hogan to abandon the national Spatial Strategy means that Wexford’s status as a Hub town has been lost, jeopardising future investment.

The National Spatial Strategy was originally designed to promote balanced regional development to offset dominance by the Greater Dublin Area and to help foster economic growth nationally by utilising our national resources effectively. Wexford is one of 18 hubs and gateways that benefited. However, Environment Minister Phil Hogan has announced plans to scrap the strategy with no replacement planned for at least another year.

Deputy Browne continued: “Under the National Spatial Strategy, Wexford had a central role in attracting infrastructural investment and acting as an engine of growth for the surrounding area. Now that the strategy has been completely abandoned by Fine Gael and Labour, the future role of Wexford is bleak.

“The government needs to start taking job creation in John Browne, TD Wexford and the South East seriously. We have already seen through information supplied to Fianna Fáil last week that the IDA only achieved 3 investor visits in Wexford over the past two years compared to dozens in some other counties, they have benefitted enormously as a result. This latest news is another blow to hopes of investment in Wexford,” Deputy Browne concluded.

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Census 2011 figures have revealed that County Wexford has the third highest rate of unemployment amongst 15–24 year olds in the country.

We x f o r d H y p n o s i s , r u n b y Enniscorthy man, Rory McCauley, from a premises next to the IFA Centre on Mill Park Road, has now opened a second clinic near Killinick.

Rory was also recently featured on South East Radio. We wish him well with his new clinic. Rory can be contacted on 053-9239549.

48% oF FARMERS HAvInG no HEIR IS THREAT To AGRI SECToR - o'SúIllEABHáIn

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Tuckmill Transport wins national award Well done to Brendan Morgan and the team at Tuckmill Transport on Enniscorthy’s old Dublin Road on recently winning the Haulier of the year Pallet network Member

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Award at a major ceremony in the City West complex in Dublin.

Tuckmill was establised in 1995 by Blackwater resident, Bredan Morgan, and

now employs 13 staff in its parcel, full load and pallet business. This courier and haulage company specialises in next day nationwide delivery to all parts of Ireland oper-

ating out of its local 12,000 sq.ft. warehouse. Tuckmill also do UK and European import/export.

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A recent study by Macra na Feirme has revealed that 48% of Irish farms do not have an identified successor.

Fionntán O' Súilleabháin, a spokesperson for local Sinn Féin, has said that the findings are startling and define a clear threat to our nation’s agri sector. Mr O' Súilleabháin accused the government of not giving the sector the support it needs in order to meet the targets laid out in the Food Harvest 2020 document.

"These new figures show that Irish farming is in the midst of a social and economic crisis," Mr O' Súilleabháin said.

"Only half of Irish farms have an heir apparent. Only 6.2% of Irish farmers are under 35. Contrast that with the fact that 26.3% are over 65 and you realise that our whole farming sector is under threat."

"Successive Irish governments have neglected the agriculture sector and rural communities. The last Fianna Fail administration allowed agricultural output to collapse.

In 2009 our output in that sector was less than it had been two decades earlier which resulted in farm income falling by 30%. Nationally the number of farms has fallen from 228,000 in 1975 to 128,000 in 2006. It is projected that this decline will continue, reaching 105,000 in 2015, as more small farmers are forced off the land." n

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In each issue the Moyne Veterinary Clinic deals with various issues relating to pets. In this issue they ponder the question: Do Animals Have Feelings?

Do Animals Have Feelings?

It's not a question that is posed very often is it? We often will feel sorry for their plight, whether it's when we hear or see them abandoned and left to fend for themselves in the elements or hear about puppy farms where they're sometimes reared in cramped, overcrowded conditions.

But what if we turn the tables around and try to understand the situation from the animal's point of view? Being abandoned and left to survive on their own is a huge challenge in its own right. The cold, no shelter and hunger are the obvious threats. Being knocked down by passing traffic or preyed on by other animals are other considerations that we are less likely to factor in, but probably the least likely one is "how are they feeling?" The brilliant work that the animal shelters do goes unheard of most of the time. They nurture these traumatised little creatures back to trusting us humans again. Some of these shelters are overloaded with strays of every shape and make and so have to humanely euthanise these perfectly healthy dogs as there is no other option left for them. Up to 25 dogs are "put to sleep" in some of these places each week. This has to stop.

We learn in church and school that man has dominion over the animals. What is meant by this is that like children they are in our care for us to look after, not do whatever we feel like doing with them.

We should not abandon these fellow creatures of the earth which are under our guardianship. It behoves us to be more responsible and caring to these wonderful creatures that trust us to look after them. They reward us in so many ways.

To be left abandoned to die must be the most callous act we can inflict on an animal. They are entrusted to our care. Collectively we need to be more understanding and proactive of (a) the dog warden's dilemma, (b) the huge burden on our ISPCA and (c) our own attitude to looking after our animals.

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David Bowie has been a relative recluse in recent years, having released no new music since his last album in 2003 Reality, and not having performed live since 2006. All is about to change with the release of his new album The Next Day. Donal Cullen took the opportunity to talk with Enniscorthy’s colourful Claragh Carty – Bowie’s no.

1 Fan… Donal: I’ve never met David Bowie in person but I have met the next best thing (Ziggy) or should I say Claragh Carty – a splendid, contemporary, new wave, liberated, spirited, young lady of the moment. Sid Vicious, Johnny Rotten, Malcolm McLaren, Siouxsie and the Banshees are all here in spirit.

Claragh introduces herself as David Bowie’s No.1 Fan, a big thing to say. I’m not going to argue with that – it’s settled in stone – Claragh Carty is definitely Bowie’s No.1.

Claragh has met Mr Bowie and offered him a fag and her allegiance, so no going back now Claragh. Claragh discovered Bowie through her dad’s records (vinyls) and she told me she has seen him four or five times in concert. She knows all the lyrics and stuff, has all the CDs, DVDs, books, everything Bowie, and even echoes his sense of dress.

Is Bowie important? Yes of course. I love him and so does the planet. Give me Bowie any time. Claragh’s love for David Bowie doesn’t end with her image and her liking the man, she even called her hairstyling business after his aka – Ziggy. But enough of that for the time being. Claragh is in love with Bowie’s appearance, his art, his music, as far as it goes he can do no wrong. Well I think I’ll agree with that. It’s all good Mr Bowie.

I can say that I was kind of aware of Claragh since I returned to Enniscorthy a decade ago but never spoke with her – I don’t know why, maybe because I had long hair like an ex-Beatle and didn’t need her hairdressing services. However, I now regret not meeting her sooner. What a lovely person she is and trendy too. Maybe I can con-

vince her to give me a new hairstyle. I hooked up with Claragh one day at Ziggy’s, she gave me a cup of coffee and I turned on my tape machine, took some photos and what follows is the result.

Donal: Why David Bowie?

Why not Paul McCartney, Mick Jagger or Elvis? Why Bowie?

Claragh: Because there’s only one David Bowie, you’ll never

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Claragh: Not mad about it but I liked his jumpsuits and hair.

Donal: What age were you when you met him?

Claragh: I was 19 and I remember he was shorter than I imagined but I was in awe, I was very excited and I wanted to touch him. I said, “I’m your biggest fan.” He was great.

Donal: What’s your favourite album of Bowie’s.

claragh carty.` Pic: Donal Cullen.

get another Bowie, the rest are copycats. David’s real.

Donal: What age were you when you discovered music?

Claragh: I was about six years of age.

Donal: Was there anyone else in the pop world that you liked besides David Bowie?

Claragh: Yes, I’d say The Clash and the Sex Pistols, Boomtown Rats, that kind of stuff, you know.

Donal: What attracted you to Bowie, was it his music or his style?

Claragh: Both.

Donal: When did you discover Bowie?

Claragh: After his Ziggy period, actually it was during his Tin Machine time. I suppose I came in at the Ashes to Ashes period.

Donal: What about his makeup?

Claragh: Hunky Dory because there’s everything on it – rock, pop, ballads, punk, everything.

Hunky Dory is like a menu of David Bowie, it’s what Bowie is all about, everything about him is on that album. I also like The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars – it’s all good.

Donal: Claragh loves all things Bowie and will engage any time with you when you mention Bowie. I loved my time with her and her fantastic memory of meeting Bowie. Claragh is one of Enniscorthy’s great characters, a great businesswoman and a pleasure to talk to.

You will find Ziggy’s in the town’s Templeshannon area. Get a hairdo and tell her Donal sent you. Maybe you’ll meet Bowie there!

– Donal Cullen

To Celebrate the Official (Irish) Release of David Bowie's new album (The Next Day) and their own 6 Year Anniversary, on this Friday March 8th Ziggy’s will be giving 30% off all colour for one day only!!

Tel: 053-9237906 for appointments. Rock On!

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Ibar Carty chronicles the 20th century in Enniscorthy & beyond

Left: Sacred Heart procession day in the Market Square, Enniscorthy, June 1955.

Photo: P.A. Crane (Copyright: Ibar Carty).

Above: Smithwick Cup presentation to the Museum by Ted Morrissey in 1990. Pic: Ibar Carty.

Ibar Carty has opened up his vast photo archives to the Slaney News. In this 20th of a series, Ibar shares two photos – one taken in 1955 and one in 1990. If you can supply the names of any of the people in the 1955 photo, Ibar and the Slaney News would be delighted to hear from you.

For our convenience we would ask you to email the names to: slaneynews@gmail.com. Thank you.

oH ! THE youTH oF ToDAy How often have we said it.

And then followed up with “In our day blah blah blah.”

Well let me say this. In my days of youth (50 years ago or more) if I had been asked to get out of my bed on a cold Sunday m o r n i n g a n d g o a ro u n d Enniscorthy with a refuse bag and pick up litter I would have considered the request for about two seconds and then said no.

Regardless of what we say now, I know that the vast majority of my generation would have reacted in a negative way to such a suggestion. Not the youth of today. They are not afraid to muck in and get their hands dirty . This was brought home to me recently while on an early morning walk on the Promenade in Enniscorthy. The Tidy Towns volunteers were out in full force as usual and I couldn’t help but notice that amongst their members was a considerable number of young teenagers. These young people were giving of their valuable spare time to assist in the c l e a n u p e ff o r t t o m a k e Enniscorthy a better place for all of us to live in and visit. I take off my well worn cap to them and hope that by their actions they will encourage more of us older folk to help in the future. So the next time I hear the comment “Oh the youth of

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population 63 million) and even after the new proposed reductions an Irish Minister (population 4.4 million) will be paid €146,200 per year. There is no justification whatever for this and if they expect the ordinary low paid worker in the public and private sector to take more reductions they should start by reducing ministers pay to €100,000 and TDs to €75,000 at most.

will suffer most as a result of this debacle. They are the people who depend as part of their weekly shop on such items as frozen burgers etc. and they now cannot be blamed for being skeptical when they pick up a packet to examine its so-called contents. Let’s hope that when investigations are complete that those involved, regardless of their standing in society, will feel the full brunt of the law.

View from the Hill

HoRSEMEAT SCAnDAl The recent and ongoing horsemeat scandal is a disaster for the genuine beef industry in Ireland.

This is so because foreign purchasers of this great Irish product will be inclined to tar all suppliers with the same brush and be suspicious of any of our products. The only consolation, if it is one, is that the problem is not confined to Ireland.

It is Europe wide at least and maybe worldwide. In fairness to the Minister for Agriculture and the I.F.A. and other farming organisations they have gone into overdrive throughout the world to convince all consumers that Irish beef is perfectly safe and correctly labeled. For us at home we must, where we can afford to, continue to support our local butcher who will always guarantee us quality and service.

Like all these situations it is the lower income families who

AnD FInAlly…

St Patrick’s Day is just around the corner. Let’s hope for good weather and a good turnout for the Enniscorthy parade.

Days like St. Patrick’s lift spirits and for a short period at least take our minds off our other everyday tasks and worries. I for one will be down from the Hill to see what’s happening around town on the day. Let’s all enjoy. n

today,“ I will respond, “Yes where would we be without them?”

PRoMISSoRy noTE DEAl The Government has to be complimented on obtaining the concession in relation to the promissory note deal. This deal will mean a significant extension to the repayment period in relation to the massive bank debts to which the previous government committed all of us.

The fact is that we as citizens should not be responsible in any way for these debts but the reality is that the last government committed us to this without any mandate from the people of the country and now we are stuck with it. So the present crowd probably made the best they could out of a bad hand which was dealt to them.

The annoying thing about the deal is that the billion euro a year saved by this will not benefit us as citizens in any way whatever. According to our masters in the EU it is to be used to reduce the deficit and not to be put into services such as Health, Education, Social Protection or creating jobs through upgrading county roads, replacing prefabs in schools, etc. This is a disappointment as we still face at least three more savage budgets which will come after the imposition of the property tax

Ibar Carty can provide high quality prints of all photos in this series.

Simply ring Ibar on 087-6729969 or email: ibar_carty@yahoo.ie or call into his new premises on Castle Street (beside Athenaeum). If you mention the Slaney News he’ll give you 20% OFF the price!

A local contributor looks at life today in Enniscorthy and beyond. and before the implementing of water charges which will be imposed in the early part of 2014. So therefore it’s as you were. We still pay.

CRokE PARk DEAl As this column is being prepared news is emerging of an agreement in relation to public service pay and conditions. It would appear on the surface that the new deal, if accepted by the union membership, will mean that those on wages of more than €1,250 per week will have their wages reduced by 5.5% with the reduction increasing to 10% for those on higher levels. Some might say that this

is reasonable, and maybe it is.

The sting in the agreement, in my view, is the unfair freezing of increments to the lower paid public service workers. Already this year the government has taken an extra fiver a week out of the pay packets of every worker in the State and now they are going to deprive their own employees of an increment to which they are entitled. At the same time, even after these reductions are implemented, our TDs and Ministers are paid far in excess of their counterparts in the much larger countries in Europe. For instance a Minister in the French Government is paid €119,000 per year (France

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Glen Fuels/Wexford GAA Awards Excellence The cream of Wexford GAA congregated in large numbers last month to celebrate all that is unique and great about our organisation and to honour the heroes and heroines of our games.

Sponsored by Glen Fuels and organised by Wexford Supporters Club this was a night of appreciation, splendour and glamour from sophisticated fashionista Anne Doyle who hosted the evening to our wonderfully stylish All Ireland winning camogie team and indeed the men did us proud too.

Beginning with a champagne reception at 7.30pm the evening commenced with Chairman of the Wexford Supporters Club Arthur Quinn thanking all for coming and asking all to be upstanding to welcome our 3-in-a-row All Ireland Camogie winners who entered the room to tremendous applause led by manager JJ Doyle. Arthur paid tribute to sponsor Alan Keyes and Glen Fuels not alone for their most generous sponsorship but for their huge contribution to the event itself and he called on Alan to address the 350 strong gathering.

Alan thanked Arthur and the Supporters Club for all their hard work and before introducing Anne Doyle Alan added a bit of fun to the proceedings asking everyone to stand to play Heads & Tails - the winner received a weekend for two in

Nominees at the Glen Fuels Wexford GAA Player of the Year Awards Night. Pic: Maria Nolan.

the luxurious Druids Glen. Alan then told everyone to look beneath their seats for a €50 voucher for Glen Fuels - there was one lucky person at each table. Alan concluded by saying that he intended to stay with Wexford GAA over the next 5 years and hoped that our Gala Awards Ball would grow and develop with him.

Anne Doyle got straight down to business and announced the nominees for the Senior Football Award and in true Oscar style the footage for each appeared on four large screens placed strategically around the function room after which Anne opened the white envelope and declared the St. Anne’s clubman, Redmond

THE GATHERING… By now the Gathering Ireland 2013 concept is familiar to most Irish folk and even those overseas. Wexford has collated a wonderful programme of Gathering events for the year with some 88 in total taking place, this is the highest number of Gathering events in any county in the Southeast.

The Gathering initiative is led by the government with the assistance of Failte Ireland to help tourism by attracting the Irish Diaspora home for 2013.

The Wexford Gathering team believe it’s not just about bringing people home but it is also about regaining some of the pride of place from where you were born, where you live and about your county putting its best foot forward.

The team at the Wexford Gathering are assisting the 88 events in any way possible to make 2013 a successful year in tourism. Currently two months into 2013 it’s not too late to be a part of it, if you have not already done so.

The first Gathering event in Co. Wexford was actually held at the end of 2012 (Saturday December 29th). It was a HWH Vs Central Coast Sydney charity match in aid of Enniscorthy’s Hope Centre and organisers have reported that this was a huge success.

The next Gathering in Wexford was the successful Celtic Link Ferries Duncannon 10K Run on February 24th.

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HWH Bunclody Vs Central Coast Sydney charity match in aid of Enniscorthy’s Hope Centre.

Barry, as the winner. Red was presented with his award by C o u n t y B o a rd C h a i r m a n Diarmuid Devereux and interviewed briefly by the one and only Liam Spratt.

This set the pattern for the remainder of the presentations which continued between courses and beyond with the Senior Hurling Award going to Keith Rossiter, U-21 Hurling to Matthew O`Hanlon who had flown home from Madrid specially for the event, U-21 Football went to the dual player Lee Chin, Ladies Football went to Catriona McCabe and Camogie player of the year was Katrina Parrock.

This year Handball was also included in our Awards Night

and there was a very special w e l c o m e f o r o u r Wo r l d Champions and when Darren O`Toole was announced as the winner he was overwhelmed and paid tribute to Glen Fuels and Wexford GAA for bringing all codes together in this wonderful celebration.

Clubs had also been asked to nominate a Volunteer of the Year and the five very deserving nominees in this category w e re P a d d y Wi c k h a m , Davidstown/ Courtnacuddy, Dominic Murphy, Ferns, Breda Curran Ladies Football, Sadie Howlin Camogie and Patsy Murray, Handball. And the winner was the retiring Sadie Howlin who did a runner to the little girls room when her

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name was called out but was quickly followed by the ever vigilant Liam Spratt who escorted her up on stage to receive her award.

County Chairman Diarmuid Devereux then took centre stage and complimented Anne Doyle for her wonderful coverage of the evening and said that Anne was a great Ambassador for Wexford GAA, it was obvious that her heart was in it and it was great to have her on board.

Diarmuid called on Maria Nolan to present Anne with a bouquet of flowers and JJ Doyle who presented her with a hurl signed by the camogie team. Diarmuid thanked the Wexford Supporters Committee and Chairman Arthur Quinn for all their work

BUNCLODY NOTES… ST. PATRICk’S DAy PARADE Bunclody’s Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade will take place on Sunday March 17th and will start at 10:30am. All voluntary groups, sporting organisations, schools, businesses etc that plan to take part should contact Barbara-Anne Murphy at 087-6736966. All are welcome to take part. If you can help out with stewarding on the day please contact Barbara-Anne Murphy as soon as possible.

Thomas Tobin, Brendan Tobin, James Doyle and Fiona Doyle, Craanford, help launch the inaugural Cuisle Cheoil Traditional Music Festival in Gorey. Pic: Patrick Browne.

The inaugural Cuisle Cheoil Traditional Music Festival was held in Gorey on the weekend of February 22 to 24. The festival was officially opened by Gorey’s Paralympic Gold Medallist, Darragh Mc Donald.

A major festival highlight was the Cuisle Cheoil Festival Concert featuring All-Ireland championship winners including accomplished fiddle player MacDara Ó Raghallaigh, champion accordion player John

Connolly, outstanding flautist Catherine McEvoy, international renowned singer Karen Casey and accomplished seannós dancer Una Ni Fhlatharta and compered by RTE’s Áine Hensey. The weekend also included lectures, set dancing and sean nos dancing workshops, a monster trad seisiún and a Traditional Irish Mass in St. Michael’s and the festival closed with a céilí mór on Sunday night. n

on this one and looked for support for their upcoming events - Record Breaking Quiz on Thursday 21st February, Jim Bolger This is Your Life on Sunday 3rd March, and the annual Golf Classic on May 3rd, with more to come. Diarmuid said that it was an exceptionally well executed and enjoyable evening and thanked Alan Keyes and his IT people for the thoroughly professional show.

The Waterford band, the Hee Bee Jee Bees, provided the entertainment and had the crowd on the floor immediately and kept them there until the end of the totally successful and prestigious event - the culmination of our achievements in 2012.

– Maria Nolan

BunCloDy DAy CARE SERvICES Annual Holy Thursday BRING & BUY SALE 28th March 2013 in St. Mary's Ryland Road at 10.30am - Lunch. Come and look around the facilities. uSInG A CoMPuTER Would you like to know how to use the Internet?

This course will explore topics such as: Using a Computer Email Web Search Using Skype Shopping/Travel Online

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Starting 14th March 2013.

Thursdays 12.30pm—2.30pm for 8 weeks in Bunclody Adult Learning Centre.

For more information contact Anne McDonnell, (VEC), on 086 8533667. This course is free and places are limited.

To register your interest please return a completed registration form to: Bernie Downes, Bunclody Adult Learning Centre, Ryland Road, Bunclody.

CHARITy RACE nIGHT In aid of Bunclody and District Home Care Cancer, in Redmond’s Lounge, Main Street, Bunclody on Friday 15th March.

First race at 9pm.

BunCloDy Cu FACToR 2013 The Bunclody Credit Union singing competition will be held on Friday, March 8th at 8.00pm in the Millrace Hotel, Bunclody. The top 3 singers on the night will go on to compete in the Chapter 9 CU Factor. n

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The new season begins…

The grass has been cut, the pitches have been marked, the balls pumped and the jerseys washed and ready for the new season.

The Coiste na nOg Loch Garman 2013 season has commenced with Minor Football.

Can the Shells retain their title?

Will it be 3rd time lucky for the Starlights in Division 1?

This year sees a new competition for the minor hurling and football teams, from the end of April to the middle of June there will be a 13-a-side league run on a district basis.

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Between now and the end of September we will see over 6,400 young GAA stars take to the pitches of Wexford playing on 344 teams with 46 underage clubs. Over the coming season ahead including quarter-finals, semi-finals and finals there will be over 2,150 fixtures plus the even younger U-8 and U-10 members who will be busy over the next couple months participating in club run blitzes and coaching.

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The 8th Slaney olympic Enniscorthy 10k took place on Sunday, 10th February.

There was an entry of over 600 runners. There was a quality field with some of the top road racers from around the country taking part.

The race was won by Thomas Fitzpatrick of Tallaght AC. Last year’s winner, Brian Maher of KCH was second with Sean Hehir of Rathfarnham in t h i rd p o s i t i o n . M a r i a McCambridge took the ladies title ahead of Barbara Sanchez of Raheny Shamrocks. Catherine Conway of Mayo AC was third.

Tommy McElwaine of SBR was 1st male over 40. Jason O’Connor was 2nd over 40 and first man home for the host club. Suzanne Foot of Sli Cualann won the female over 40 prize. Other category win-

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ners were Eddie Walsh M50; Helen Ingram F50; Sean Clifford M60; Kathleen Walsh F70; Aaron O’Neill, Male Junior; Rebecca Furlong, Female Junior. Raheny Shamrocks comfortably won the men’s team prize with six finishers in the top ten. The Slaney Olympic women’s team

of Siobhan O’Shea, Sabina Sweeney, Mag Dunphy and Marie Chapman won the ladies title.

Slaney Olympic would like to thank St Senan’s Primary School and Shamrocks GAA Club for the use of their facilities and also their sponsors

Creane & Creane Insurance, Audi Enniscorthy and Enniscorthy Motors for sponsoring the race.

This was the best year yet for the race which continues to grow in popularity. Full re s u l t s a re a v a i l a b l e o n www.slaneyolympic.com. n

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Centre of Excellence news Wexford GAA County Board has secured immediate access to internal GAA infrastructural grants which, when combined with other non borrowed funding, will enable construction works on the Ferns Centre of Excellence to proceed with immediate effect.

Investment by Wexford GAA in the Centre will amount to approx €1.3m over the coming 18 months and provide a minimum of 50 construction related jobs on the site.

The Centre of Excellence will include 6 full size training pitches, two of which will include full lighting systems to best international standards and be supported by ancillary gym, changing and dining facilities. Staged access to the facility will become available from 2014 for use by all County squads, including Ladies Football and Camogie.

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First three Ladies across the line: Maria McCambridge, Barbara Sanchez and Catherine Conway. Pic: Liz Wildes.

Jesse O’Connor, Ray Hutchinson, Trevor Swaine and Mike Roche.

Pic: Liz Wildes.

Hockey: Enniscorthy Firsts demolish Gorey Enniscorthy Firsts (3) vs Gorey firsts (0).

Enniscorthy firsts cast aside their late season blues on Sunday 24th February to open their South East Cup campaign with a formidable demolition of arch-rivals Gorey, securing a 3-0 victory.

Enniscorthy had previously lost out to Gorey in the first round of the Irish Hockey Challenge in a nail-biting battle on November 25th, thus making Sunday’s victory all the more poignant.

Despite the overnight snow flurries, the pitch was in decent condition. The game opened on an even footing with both sides competing aggressively for possession. Enniscorthy’s midfielder, Jane Peppard, proved a powerhouse on the pitch, distributing the ball and applying the pressure effectively. Twenty minutes into the first half, a string of well placed passes found Lisa Frayne, who struck a beauty in the Gorey circle to put her team 1-0 up.

A stalwart defensive line, Galavan, Clifford, Flood and Boyne, assured the confidence and composure of their team-

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mates to carry off a predetermined attacking game plan.

Despite a few missed opportunities in the early stages of the second half, Leah Chapman made no mistake and throttled a well positioned pass into the Gorey back board, thus notching a second for the home side. Five minutes before the close of the game, a long corner pass into the Gorey circle found the stick of Denise Nolan

who swept the ball past the Gorey keeper.

Commendable performances all round for Enniscorthy firsts.

Enniscorthy Seconds (1) vs Wexford Seconds (2) The Seconds team were less fortunate in Sunday’s game against Wexford Seconds suffering a 2-1 defeat. The sole goal for Enniscorthy came from

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Niamh Rochford who capitalised on a short corner.

Notable performances were put in by Emma Kidd up front, with her impressive stick work and speed, whilst attacking team-mates Shannon Crean and Emer O’Leary kept the Wexford defenders on their toes. The dynamic duo of Ruth Harrington and Katie Owen in the back line also produced a positive display. n

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Hope & Dream The Hope & Dream 10 is a walk/run in aid of the Hope Cancer Centre and the Share A Dream Foundation and takes place this year on S u n d a y, M a r c h 2 4 t h i n Enniscorthy.

In preparation for the Home & Dream 10, Jason O’Connor has organised walk/jog sessions every Tuesday and Thursday night at 6.30pm, meeting outside Bellefield. Other sessions continue around the county in the major towns. For more

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They are opening a new class on Thursday nights 7.008.00 in the Community Centre, Main St., Ferns starting the 7th of March, 2013. For further information visit www.weighlighter.ie or call Elaine on 087-6669874. n

New Basketball Club Basketball returns to Enniscorthy after 20 year gap…

A new sporting choice is been offered to the kids in the greater Enniscorthy area.

Underage basketball has recently begun a new lease of life following a hiatus of almost 20 years. An off-the-cuff remark to one of the coaches, Pat Morris, by his son who asked “Why is there no basketball for kids in town?” was the spur for this endeavour. Pat enlisted the services of some colleagues and the idea took shape. A 6 person committee was set up and the ball literally started to roll.

Following some initial meetings, the services of the Colaiste Bride hall was sourced and the call went out to local boys and girls in late 2012.

The response to date has been nothing short of superb with a full hall for most sessions. While no official age limits were given, the enthusiastic players are mainly in the 10 – 13 age bracket and are an almost equal mix of girls and boys.

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every Saturday afternoon from 3 – 4.30pm in Colaiste Bride’s sportshall. The indoor venue makes an ideal setting and it isn’t affected by Ireland’s changeable climate. The cost is a very resonable €3 per session. The training is made up of general fitness, specific drills in improving basketball skill and always finish with a game to practise those newly learned skills.

The club recently ran its first official outing and 20 kids made the journey to the National Basketball Arena in Tallaght for the Ladies and Mens National Cup finals. An exciting and enjoyable evening was had by all with University of Limerick pervailing in the Ladies and Neptune coming out on top of the Mens decider.

If any child would like to give basketball a try, they are most welcome to drop into Colaiste Bride any Saturday afternoon.

For any queries or questions please contact Pat Morris on 087-6523209 or Pat O’Leary 085-1311890. n

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Still not over that dose?

This year we've seen some of the most persistent and perhaps dangerous respiratory ''flu's and viruses'' of recent years. One thing that they all seem to have in common is that they are extremely difficult to shake off.

In order to determine – ''what do I do now'' – a few pertinent questions come to mind:

1. Is it really over yet ?

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If you been battling it out alone and unaided is it quite possible that you've been making progress but are starting to run out of steam for the fight.

Constantly I am seeing people who are not able to take quite enough rest, two days in bed can do an enormous amount of good work for your immune system to fight and defeat a virus. If that's not possible for you then we need to really get some proper support for your ability to recover.

More about such things later.

2. Do you need a second opinion ?

If your chest has been severely affected then it might be wise to get a medical opinion – pneumonia has affected the fittest and the strongest of us this year – don't take any chances with this one!

3. What have you done so far ?

You really need to engage with your own recovery – don't just wait for it to go away, this strategy can be a recipe for a prolonged period of very poor energy and possibly a different dose. Remember a weak immune system will always hold your energy down.

Nitty Gritty…

If you think you are still battling the virus then don't overlook the obvious virus fighter which is vitamin c . There is also a particularly effective form of it which is called Ester-C. Taken in high doses we find this to be a fantastic weapon for turning the tide in a bad situation. There has also just recently become available a new high dosage version of the famous plant Echinacea. When taken as directed this can make a huge impact also.

Elderberry has of course some very well researched anti viral qualities and we have seen this having a wonderful effect for both adults and kids.

Another product which is very helpful for dealing with childhood respiratory problems is a substance called Propolis. Produced by the honey bee this is a powerhouse for fighting coughs and colds.

If you have chosen to do the antibiotic thing, then it is essential to put some friendly bacteria back into your digestive, and indeed immune system – I'm not a great believer in the yoghurt system for doing this as I find most of them compromise on strength or are ''sugared up'' to make them taste nice. Good high strength probiotics in capsule or powder form would usually have a more measurable effect in my experience.

Never too young (or old) for golf: Sean and James Buckley at Enniscorthy Golf Club.

Soccer trip to Scotland The Wexford and District Schoolboy league's u-14 team (this year’s kennedy Cup side) are heading to Edinburgh at the invitation of Hibernian FC a n d i t s H e a d o f yo u t h Development Bill Hendry.

The team and mentors will leave Wexford on Wednesday 27th March returning on Monday 1st April.

Their first game will take place in Edinburgh Midlothian on Thursday against one of the top schoolboy clubs, Hutchinson Vale, who have produced such players as John Collins, Gary and Steve Caldwell, Kenny Miller and Steve Whitaker of Norwich.

On Friday they play Hibs at their training centre in East Lothian and on Saturday morn-

ing they play Hearts at the Heriot-Watt University.

As guests of Hibs they will be taken to their game with Inverness Caledonia and then on Sunday they will do a tour of Edinburgh taking in all the sights.

The committee would like to thank Tesco and Dunnes Stores for allowing them to bag pack in their stores, they would also like to thank Harcourt Bookmakers, Kildara Betting, Nolan Coaches, Macron, the Redmond family, the Gouldson family, the Wall family, and Fetherd Par 3 for their generosity towards the golf classic. Without all the help from the sponsors and the families the trip would not be possible. n

B vitamins are important in this situation also but these can often be incorporated with a good tonic which is often needed after a prolonged dose.

Regaining Energy… A.B.C. A – keep taking all of your remedies etc until the dose is definitely gone – get advice with what is the best thing for you at your particular stage.

B – an appropriate tonic is often an important element for most people to get back on their feet properly, again get advice.

C – try to at least get to bed an hour or two early this can also work wonders!

As most situations have their own individual characteristics don't hesitate to get your own tailored advice by dropping in to the store and asking us for a little help in getting you back on your feet and feeling 100 percent.

Evolv healthstore

2 Castle Hill Enniscorthy 053 9236009 www.evolv.ie evolvhs@gmail.com

– MATT RONAN

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Slaney News

5 March 2013

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EnnISCoRTHy EyE

CONgRATulATIONS

a column by Joseph Doyle

ENNISCORThy ‘fAIRyTAIl’

gREyhOuND

you’ve heard of great greyhounds winning great races and you’ve heard of the great dogs that have won big races like the great Spanish Battleship and Mick the Miller and the great Master McGrath. Well I can tell you readers this story is one that will go down in the history books of greyhound racing – this is the story of…

Well first you remember the film Man About Dog which told the story of three best friends and their greyhound who beat all the odds and the punters and the crooked bookies gave ‘em no chance and the underdog came out on top, well that was a fictitious story but this ‘fairytail’ folks left the whole of Enniscorthy celebrating and some punters and bookies with their mouths open.

This is the ‘fairytail’ of two Enniscorthy chaps and their dog Carricktobin Lad who went to Limerick as the underdog but Carricktobin Lad came home as the 2013 J.P. McManus Irish Cup champion.

For Enniscorthy trainer Billy Kehoe and his co-trainer Jim Sugar Connolly and their dog Carricktobin Lad they

were laughing all the way to the bank as for the first time in the history of the JP McManus trophy for coursing the title went to Leinster.

This had never been done by a Wexford dog before and Carricktobin Lad was the underdog in this but like the great Master McGrath and Sea Biscuit and Cerberus (Man About Dog) Carricktobin Lad won and left with a trophy worth €84,000.

Billy and Sugar and Carricktobin were all very happy going home. This was a truly remarkable event for a dog that no one wanted to back. The dog proved everyone wrong – a great victory for a Wexford dog to beat off some of the best coursing dogs in Ireland. So Carricktobin Lad is Leinster and All Ireland champion and the biggest thing to come to the county since Tain Mor won the Derby.

Local publican John Doyle said it was like Wexford winning the All Ireland.

Billy Kehoe works the nightshift for CIE and walks 8 to 10 miles every morning with the dog before going to bed. It’s great to see such dedication paying off.

– Joseph Doyle

l-r: jim connolly, billy kehoe and pauline murphy, owner.

Pic © Joseph Doyle.

Congratulations to CHARlIE MuRPHy (Siobhan in RTE’s love Hate) who won an IFTA for best actress for her role in the crime drama.

Charlie Murphy is daughter of well known Scissors Empire owners Pat and Breda Murphy. She won best actress beating off stiff competition from Amy Huberman and 3 other nominees. Charlie was well chuffed as she collected her award and she wasn’t the only Love Hate winner as her co-stars also picked up awards.

Best Actor went to Tom Vaughan Lawlor (Nidge), Susan Loughnane took home the gong for Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of junkie hooker Debbie and the crime drama also won Best Drama and Best Director for David Caffrey.

Love Hate will be back next November for season 4 but unfortunately Dazzler Darran will

All CounTy quIz

The winning team from Bellefield GAA - Podge Hall, Pat Kearney, Damien Mahon and Billy Morrissey. Pic: Maria Nolan.

There was tremendous support for the GAA/ South East Radio All County Quiz on Thursday 21st February as 487 tables participated around the county in an effort to make the Guinness Book of Records.

Unfortunately, it fell short of the UK record of 2,648 people in 39 venues, despite having 46 venues the local event only managed 2,000 people approx – but didn’t they do well! The final will take place on 7th March with the winning team in each venue participating in the final. n

not be back as he was whacked

by RIRA hit woman Lizzy at the end of last season so in the words of my colleague Jamie Murphy – Darren is brown bread.

PHIl HAlEy returns to The Bailey after last year’s sell out show on this Saint Paddy’s night. Last year’s show was a great night so this Patrick’s night get down to The Bailey and rock around the clock with Phil Haley and his Comments. See next month’s Enniscorthy Eye for gig report and pictures.

Please note due to space restrictions some articles get put back to a future issue. This is at the editor’s discretion. If you have any article you want included please email it to Joseph Doyle (doyleduffry@gmail.com).

Happy St Patrick’s Day and don’t forget Mother’s Day is Sunday 10th of March.

– Joseph Doyle

There is a long birthday list this month and due to space restrictions unfortunately I cannot fit everyone in.  March 19th Barry and Ken Murphy (Nero), Damien Byrne, Kieran Kinsella.  celebrity birthday: Bruce Willis (actor) 19th March, march 2nd John Bon Jovi  March 23rd Imelda Cloke, Eamon Ellis, Tony Bolger, Mary Morrissey, twins Bridget and Sara Carley, Ger and Louise Davin.  5th of March Padraig Doyle (Dublin), Patrick MacGough (Dublin).  St Patrick’s Day birthday Lindsey Pitman.  Lordy Lordy look who’s 40, Cathal O’Leary (6th March), Joseph Doyle (19th), Ger Tyrrell (2nd), twins Noel and James McCormack (26th), Dougie Murphy (20th), Declan Merrigan (3rd March).

Welcome to the 40s club.

 Wedding bells: Declan Merrigan and Stephanie Nobbs who were married in Arklow and held their wedding reception in Sean Ogs, Kilmuckridge.  Christening: Stephen O’Brien and his wife Patty on the christening of their son Joey.  Celebrity baby – congratAmy ulations to Huberman and (bod) Brian O’Driscoll on the birth of their baby Sadie.  New baby congratulations to Lisa Collins who gave birth to a baby girl Sara Elizabeth recently.  Happy birthday Basia Dunio who is also known as DJ Honey. She is the big 30 on the 30th of March.  Happy belated birthday to Orla Furlong, John Furlong, A m y F u r l o n g , f a t h e r, daughter and grand-daughter – 3 for the price of one!

– Joseph Doyle n

Well done to three Wexford men who won an All Ireland last Saturday with their college Thurles – the first ever for Thurles – Kevin Foley Rapparees/Starlights, Dean O’Connor Oulart, and Anthony Roche Rapparees/Starlights. Well done lads it’s a great achievement to win an All Ireland title.

Water Charges will force low income families into poverty - o' Súilleabháin A local campaigner against the family taxes and spokesperson for Sinn Féin has renewed his call for the government to invest in water infrastructure instead of water charges.

Fionntán o'Súilleabháin warned that the government’s proposed water charges bill will force low income families into poverty and will do little to increase water conservation.

Mr O' Súilleabháin said: "The current draconian proposals for water charges will do little to increase water conservation in this state. Installing water meters will cost money. The government initially estimated that it would cost €500 million but a more likely final cost is €1 billion. This money could be used to deal directly with water waste instead."

"Up to 58% of treated water is being lost through leaks in our antiquated water supply system. A flat rate tax, or the introduction of water meters, will not fix these leaking pipes. Sinn Féin is

protest last month in gorey.

calling for investment in water infrastructure beginning with counties that lead the unaccounted for water tables.

County Wexford is near the top of this list, losing about 38% every year due to leaking pipes.” "The average Irish adult uses 150 litres of water per day (or 100 litres if you choose to accept the Fine Gael figures). Why then are 450 litres of water being produced per person per day in this nation? It's costing the state €700 million a year to produce

clean drinking water and nearly two thirds of this is being wasted due to our inefficient water supply network."

"The government needs to stop trying to sell their new tax as a water conservation policy when clearly it is not. Sinn Féin is calling for the axing of the proposed water tax and a €500 million investment over four years aimed at fixing and upgrading our water pipelines, focusing on reservoir loss and the distribution network.” n

Slaney Arts

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Opportunities for Artists and Community Groups The Arts Department of Wexford County Council invites applications from individual artists and community groups for a number of opportunities, including the Tyrone Guthrie Residency Award, the Drama league of Ireland Scholarship and the Artist in the Community Scheme.

The Arts Department will award two bursaries to artists to enable them to spend two weeks at the Tyrone Guthrie Centre at Annaghmakerrig, the artists’ workplace in County Monaghan. Applicants should show significant achievement in their chosen field or be in a position to demonstrate a high degree of promise.

The Arts Department will also award two scholarships to attend the Drama League of Ireland’s 48th Residential Summer School which takes place at the University of Limerick from 27th July to 3rd August 2013. With an exceptionally exciting line up of tutors this year, this scholarship is a wonderful opportunity for

people involved in County Wexford’s amateur dramatics sector to access top class professional tutors both from Ireland and abroad.

The Artist in the Community Scheme is a highly popular programme, where community groups access funding of up to €3,000 to work with a professional community artist. Projects range across art forms, and have included film, visual arts, creative writing, music and dance.

Nineteen projects received funding in 2012 and it is hoped to at least match this number in 2013.

For further information, guidelines and application forms please contact The Arts Department, Wexford County Council, County Hall, C a r r i c k l a w n , We x f o r d .

Telephone: 053 9196441 / 053 9196369 / Email: arts@wexf o r d c o c o . i e / We b s i t e : www.wexford.ie/arts The closing date for receipt of applications is 4pm on Monday, 8th April 2013. n

See: www.wexford.ie/wex/Departments/ library/Whatson/ for details of what’s on in your local library.

Artistic alliance

John Banville, author, with Eileen Morrissey, Wexford Library, on left and Anne Veronica Banville-Evans, sister of John, on right, at public reading last month in Wexford Library. Pic: Patrick Hogan.

Free art collection tour A free guided tour of the Wexford County Council Art Collection will be given by local art historian Mairead Furlong under whose guidance and expertise the collection has been nurtured since its inception.

The tour of the art collection will begin at 3pm on Wednesday, March 6th 2013, at the new County Council Headquarters, Carricklawn.

All are welcome.

The collection contains pieces by such noted artists as Neil Shawcross, Louis le Brocquy, Colin Davidson and

New Slaney Writing…

A GooSE-ly GATHERInG

9/11

by Maria Nolan

by Martin Joseph Byrne

In soft, serpentine sand staring skyward At stars emerging among shifting clouds Camouflaged, patient, expectant waiting For an ethereal early evening Gathering Frantic flaying, flapping and caucus cackling Heralding that timeless twilight tirade Upward uproarious unison into sable, sombre skies Fervent V formations filling ancient flight paths Numbing, numinous noise on the nebulous night Perpetual pilgrim passing in resonant, resolute ritual Over the Wexford Slob.

This is it then, Heaney said, ‘anything can happen.’

Well it can and in a debauched claw at Hells heart it does.

THE BAllAD oF EnnIo MoRRIConE

by Donal Cullen Hombre with the stare in his eye Sits astride the pale pony.

One eye shut, one finger On the trigger, the smell of fear Surrounds the white adobe town, Bandidos mucho pistolaros, As the sun comes up, Cover their sombreros.

A pistol rises high, the time, The place, the sun gets higher.

The bandidos fall, hombre rides Dust at his heels, sun over head.

Now comes the Ballad of Ennio Morricone The ballad of a small boy To blaze his trail from Rome To spaghettiville, The Ballad of Ennio Morricone.

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I found myself holding council with Caracalla as he gorged on Christian Flesh. Mankind primed as two Unfathomable winged dogs sat in Waiting by Franz Ferdinand’s shaving Bowl. Hatred is here again. It’s not easy to Say what happened: I record what didn’t.

I sat in a pub as the barman Explained bombing campaigns, how They were a different thing, ‘a systematic Tribal trait heartfelt, deep in each Irish Patriot.’ I say it was the same thing, same Hurt, same loss, same blood.

The 2013 Wexford Festival Opera will run for 12 days from Wednesday, 23 October until Sunday, 3 November.

Full details: www.wexfordopera.com.

This year’s programme includes Il Cappello di Paglia di Firenze (The Florentine Straw Hat) by Nino Rota, a double bill of Thérèse/La Navarraise by Jules Massenet, and Cristina, Regina di Svezia

by Jacopo Foroni.

Priority booking for Friends of Wexford Festival Opera opens on Tuesday, 7 May, with general booking commencing on Tuesday, 4 June. www.wexfordopera.com for further updates.

Mary Swanzy. Wexford County Council is one of only a handful of local authorities to establish such a body of work and is proud to be able to showcase a further seventeen pieces currently on loan from the AIB Collection of Modern Irish Art and the Arts Council under its highly successful partnership scheme.

For further information, please contact the Arts Department, Wexford County Council, Carricklawn, Wexford.

Ph: 053.9196000 Ext. 6369 / 6440. E: arts@wexfordcoco.ie.

W: www.wexford.ie. n

Dún laoghaire Institute of Art Design and Technology (IADT) and Wexford Festival opera have signed an important Memorandum of understanding in the company of the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Jimmy Deenihan TD. This formal agreement signifies the implementation and development of exciting new substantive educational and artistic collaborations between the two parties that sets out areas of partnership focusing on the establishment of an internship programme during the annual Wexford Festival Opera. Following the agreement, IADT students will have an opportunity for gaining practical and observational firsthand experience in the areas of stage craft such as; makeup, prosthetics and wigs; costume and dressing; stage technician; properties, light-

ing and sound; and audio visual.

Ger Lawlor, Chairman of Wexford Festival Opera said, “For 62 years Wexford has been recognised as presenting opera to the highest international standards and for providing a springboard for young arts practitioners at the beginning of their careers. This collaboration with IADT will expose their students to technical, visual and musical excellence, working side by side with some of the most talented and well respected artists in the industry, giving them a comprehensive insight and practical experience in the building, staging and presentation of highquality large and small scale operatic productions.”

The 62nd Wexford Festival Opera runs from Wednesday 23 October to Sunday 3 November, 2013. For more info visit www.wexfordopera.com n

supporT The arTs in co. wexford wexford arts centre 053-9123764. see page 11 for details of what’s on in enniscorthy’s impressive presentation centre.

Pictured at the signing of the partnership agreement between IADT and WFO are 2nd Year Costume Students Connor Dalton from Waterford and Sophie Shannon from Monkstown, Dublin with President of Dún Laoghaire Institute of Art Design and Technology, Dr Annie Doona, Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Jimmy Deenihan TD and Chairman of Wexford Festival Opera Ger Lawlor.

Pic: Nick Bradshaw, Fotonic.

Wexford Festival Opera nominated for major award Wexford Festival opera, long considered one of the finest opera festivals in the world, has been nominated in the Festival opera category in the inaugural International opera Awards, announced recently.

This oscars of the opera-world aims to bring its biggest stars of the art-form to an even wider audience.

The International Opera Awards, in association with Opera Magazine, will see top tenors Jonas Kaufmann and Joseph Calleja, British bassbaritone Bryn Terfel and sopranos such as Nina Stemme and mezzo Joyce DiDonato among the major names battling for honours.

Gearing up for a major award?

Wexford Festival Opera will be hoping to win the Festival Opera Award at the all-star ceremony to be held in the Hilton Hotel in London on 22 April. Wexford will be vying

Please send your poetry, prose, pics, reviews etc to: slaneynews@gmail.com

for this prestigious award along with the 4 other major international opera nominees consisting of Aix-en-Provence, Garsington, Salzburg and Santa Fe Opera. n

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Slaney Picture Parade

5 March 2013

Out &About

Concert held in Enniscorthyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Presentation Centre on Friday 15th Feb 2013. all proceeds to Enniscorthy Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to animals.

Kathleen Browne, Margaret Doyle, Kathleen Fitzgerald.

Pic: Liz Wildes.

with Liz Wildes

Agnes Fenlon, Joan Healy, Sinead Brennan.

Pic: Liz Wildes.

Murphy School of Dancing Clonroche. Pic: Liz Wildes.

Stephen Murphy, Lorcan Dunne, Bernie Murray Ryan.

Pic: Liz Wildes.

Cloughbawn Choir. Pic: Liz Wildes.

Lots more great pics by Liz throughout this issue plus check out: www.facebook.com/LizWildesPhotos Charity fundraising event in the Harrow last month to raise funds for two worthy causes â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Hope Cancer Support Centre and Hospice.

Marshalstown Drama group and Boolavogue Drama group provided the entertainment.

Andy Hughes and Tommy Kelly. Pic: Liz Wildes.

Domo Davin, Mick Kehoe, Tom Murphy. Pic: Liz Wildes.

Margaret Power, Mary Owens, Kathleen Donohoe. Pic: Liz Wildes.

Anna Nolan, Dick Butler, Paddy Morris taking part in the show. Pic: Liz Wildes.