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Major new business for Enniscorthy’s eastside The eastside of Enniscorthy has lagged behind over the years in terms of economic development so when a major new business opens up on the eastside of town it is indeed newsworthy. This is particularly the case when new jobs are involved and in this case seven new jobs have come on stream with the recent opening of a new state-of-the-art motor factor business in Clonhaston, just one mile from Enniscorthy’s town centre. Alcast Motor Factors is part of the Donohoe Motor Salvage Group – one of the largest motor salvage operations in Ireland and the sole representative salvage company for AXA Insurance in Ireland. The motor salvage and factor businesses are owned and run by local man, Padraic Donohoe, who has many years of experience in the motor salvage and parts trade. A substantial amount of money has been invested in the Clonhaston premises to make Alcast Motor Factors one of the top motor factor businesses in the country. The front counter at Alcast is headed up by local man James Wilson ably assisted by Davy Canavan. Between them James and Davy have over 50 years experience in the motor
factor trade. They are assisted by Theo Butler and Kenneth Murphy who also have a wealth of knowledge and experience in the trade. While having local, experienced and helpful staff is important, what gives Alcast an extra edge is its “here and now” service. This means it keeps a huge range of parts in stock so a customer rarely, if ever, has to wait for a part and in those rare cases where a part is not immediately in stock it can be got and delivered to the customer within a matter of hours via Alcast’s own delivery service which covers all of Co. Wexford and operates on a daily basis. So what kinds of products does Alcast stock in-house? The range is huge and the brands are the leading ones: Delphi for steering and braking (a range of 450 in brake pads and 120 in brake discs). Gates for fan belts and timing belt kits. Blueprint and Ufi for filters. SNR for wheel bearings. Luk for clutch kits. Bosch for batteries, wipers and heater plugs, etc. And when it comes to lubrication Alcast stocks a huge range of Castrol and Fuchs products. ABS hydraulic products include brakes hoses, cylinders and brake calipers
Sam with his cards from Pope Francis.
Pope responds to Enniscorthy boy Young Samuel McNally from Enniscorthy, who has just turned 8 years of age, made his own Christmas cards this year and sent one off to Pope Francis. In January an envelope arrived from the Apostolic Nunciature in Ireland and inside was a Christmas Card from Pope Francis along with some photo cards of the Pope. Needless to say Sam was overjoyed at the fact that he got a response and was delighted to know that the Pope received his card. According to Sam’s mother, Patricia, “Sam couldn't wait to get into school to show his teacher and and tell his friends that he got a Christmas card from Pope Francis”. Patricia believes the fact that Sam’s card was acknowledged in this way says a lot about the kind of person Pope Francis is. n
The team at Alcast Motor Factors L-R: Theo Butler, James Wilson, Davy Canavan and Kenneth Murphy.
(top 30). For alternator tensioners – the top 50 popular ones are kept in stock. Alcast also stocks a huge range of recycled parts so they can offer customers that as an option. Alcast is both a retail and
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National exhibition for Enniscorthy Castle Exhibition: The Irish Volunteers in Focus 1913–1918. Location: Enniscorthy Castle. Dates: 4th to 27th February 2015. Admission: Free. Wexford County Council and Enniscorthy Castle in collaboration with the Military Archives, Dublin, are delighted to announce the arrival of a travelling exhibition, ‘The Irish Volunteers in Focus 1913 – 1918’, which will be on display in Enniscorthy Castle from 4th to 27th February. The exhibition, developed b y s t a ff a t t h e M i l i t a r y Archives, was unveiled by President Higgins in the Rotunda, Dublin, in November 2013 to commemorate the establishment of the Volunteers. As an action under the Co. Wexford Decade of Commemorations strategy, the exhibition will be launched by Cllr. Malcolm Byrne, Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, on Friday,
6th February next at 7pm in Enniscorthy Castle. Speakers will include Cllr. BarbaraAnne Murphy, Cathaoirleach of Enniscorthy Municipal District and Seán Óg Ó Dubhghaill, chairman of the 1798 Centre Committee and of the 1916 Sub-Committee. Following the launch, a brief presentation will be made by Captain Claire Mortimer from the Military Archives on the Irish Volunteers and on collections in the repository relevant to the revolutionary period. The exhibition will document all major events associated with the Irish Volunteers, including their establishment in 1913, the Howth Gun Running, the Volunteer split, the 1916 Rising, the General Elections of 1918 and the formation of the first Dáil. As an accompaniment, a selection of documents and artefacts from Wexford County Council archive will be on display featuring many of the
Volunteers from Co. We x f o r d who took part in 1916. “This is an invaluable opportunity to reflect on the legacy of the period and to remember those who were at the forefront in the fight for Irish independence. It is also appropriate given the emphasis placed on the preservation of the Irish language by the Volunteer movement that the exhibition is presented in bilingual format”, observes Gráinne Doran, Archivist, Wexford County Council. Acting Manager of Enniscorthy Castle, Rory O’Connor, commented: “We are delighted to host ‘The Irish Volunteers in Focus’ exhi-
bition and are thrilled that Enniscorthy has been chosen as one of the few venues outside of a military setting to display this national exhibition, which is in no doubt due to the significant role that the Irish Vo l u n t e e r s p l a y e d i n Enniscorthy during the 1916 Rising”. For more information, visit www.enniscorthycastle.ie or phone Enniscorthy Castle on 053-9234699. n
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optimal desktop experience, but if you want the classic Windows feel (or just want to skip the modern-style Start screen completely), you’ll need a Start-menu replacement. My favourite is Classic Shell. Of course it goes without saying, use an antivirus. If you're going down the free route both Avast and AVG are very good, but I per-
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An Animated Experience I have just returned from a most enjoyable visit to Belfast with a group of remarkable women – the Cobh Animation Team. These amazing volunteers established in 2012 to coincide with the Titanic commemorations have been doing their bit for Cobh ever since – taking volunteerism and indeed tourism to a completely different level. I met the ladies quite by accident on a visit to Cobh in 2012 and was immediately captivated by the innovative and elegant idea, and we have kept in touch since then. Last year the Animation Team won a trip with Irish Rail for themselves and 6 friends and they decided to head to Belfast and I was one of those fortunate enough to be asked to travel with them. We met at Connolly Station and took the 1.20pm train to Victoria Station Belfast. A most pleasant and scenic journey with the women in excellent spirits and indeed excellent voice as they sang along the carriages accompanied by
famous Cork singer/song writer Jimmy Crowley who was also travelling with the troupe to Belfast. The Animation Team and friends were booked into the Europa Hotel in Belfast’s city centre – the most bombed hotel in Europe in the not too distant past – sure where else would you be inclined to stay? After check-ins and photo shoots and radio interviews it was off across the road to the equally famous Crown Bar for even more photographs. The following morning the women were given a Civic Reception at City Hall and made connections commercial and otherwise between Cobh and Belfast. These charming ambassadors are not just pretty faces and glamorously clad models they are determined women under the tutelage and guidance of the very capable, elegant and polished Cllr Claire Cullinane, who are putting Cobh on the map with a smile. Then it was off to the truly awesome Titanic Experience
where our ladies were afforded a special treat in the form of a photo shoot on the grand Titanic staircase. Interestingly, this is one of only three staircases of its type made – one for Titanic, one for the Vatican and one, believe it or not, for our very own Loftus Hall in Wexford! And the ladies confirmed that they would be agreeable to visit Loftus and have a photo shoot on the staircase there – now wouldn’t that be a nice Wexford connection to both Cobh and Belfast? Accompanied by the Mayor of Cork, Shawlies from Cork and the Dunmanway Ladies, these women are creating a stir and making a mark wherever they go. They are not sitting back waiting for people to come to Cobh they are bringing Cobh to the world in the nicest and most glamorous way and you know something else – they are having a ball doing it. Now isn’t that something that we could all learn from? Enniscorthy – with its new
Maria relaxing with the ladies at the Europa Hotel, Belfast.
Re-enactment group could do well to take a leaf from this book. The ladies are now preparing a new costume look for their next big event – the Lusitania Commemorations on 7th May in Cobh and have indicated to me that they would be more than willing to join us in Enniscorthy for any
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Preparing for 2016 Pic: Maria Nolan
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Enniscorthy Re-enactors looking the part! Although 2015 has only just dawned, Enniscorthy Historic & Re-enactment Society hit the ground running – or should I say marching – as they braved the bitter cold of mid January to join other groups from around Leinster including Ashbourne, Monasterevin and Kilkenny at the very impressive Collins Barracks, Dublin, in preparation for 2016. On Saturday 17th Jan they were put through their paces by drill sergeants from Lord Edwards Own and the Irish Great War Society who took no pity on the would be
Volunteers as they paraded them around Clarke Square for two and a half hours on one of the coldest days of winter yet. After all the exertion it was nice that the groups were invited to participate in some pageantry, organised for visitors to Collins Barracks on the day, depicting the formation of the Irish Free State as members of a British Battalion lowered the Union Jack in the centre of the square and members of the Irish Free State Army watched by a Battalion of Volunteers raised the Tricolour amid cheers for the Republic.
Collins Barracks is a most remarkable collection of buildings housing the National Museum with many very interesting exhibitions including Stories from the Great War and one that I had a particular wish to visit – The Eileen Gray Expo on the 3rd floor with audiovisual details of Eileen’s life as told by herself in an interview in her twilight years. A must for a visitor from Enniscorthy and well worth a viewing. All of the exhibitions are free to the public and enough to spend at least half a day or more there so do put in on your summer calendar.
Enniscorthy Historic & Reenactment Society is presently planning its programme of events for 2015 and beyond and are actively seeking new
Pic: Maria Nolan
Before & After – a hidden treasure The sign says “Before & After” with the motto – “be inspired, be creative, begin…” The purpose – furniture design and re-design, restyling, restoration, upholstery and repair, well that’s the narrative. I found this little gem “Before & After” at the old dance hall down at the end of Redmond Street (behind Pettitt’s) in Enniscorthy. The welcoming proprietor, Elaine O’Brien, told me they stock old and new but “retro” was what sprung to my mind so I mentioned that to the ever helpful Elaine who was of the opinion that, “Retro is whatever it means to you. You can interpret it for yourself.” The furniture on display looked forever young and would definitely have a place in most homes, big or small. I saw child re n ’ s w a rd ro b e s w h i c h reminded me of Punch & Judy huts, very colourful sofas, very comfortable chairs and various units of different colours and sizes. There was this really old farmhouse table I just loved – it had been revamped really
well – if you’ve seen the Late Late Show revamp you’ll know what I’m talking about! The welcome I found in Before & After was lovely and charming. Before & After can be found on Redmond St, Enniscorthy. You can phone Elaine on 087-6004538. Good luck to Elaine and the team in Before & After. – Donal Cullen n
Elizabeth Murray and Elaine O’Brien checking out the upholstery options at Before & After.
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€70 million fund available to clubs and local projects UCIT (Ulster Community Investment Trust Ltd) is a community organisation providing loan finance to other communities across Ireland. Over 15 years, they’ve loaned over €50 million to groups in every province on the island. They now have €70m more to lend via a Social Finance Fund (www.ucitltd.com / www.sff.ie). Here’s an example of a group in Dungarvan who have already accessed this fund: “In installing floodlights at Kilrush Park, the club fell short in raising funds from our own bank and the credit union but UCIT
came to the rescue. Dungarvan United AFC lit up our home ground in January 2015 and couldn’t have done so without UCIT” (David Walsh, Chairman, Dungarvan United AFC). If your group could manage without borrowing, it would! However, despite fewer grants, and restricted access to bank finance, there remains the need to improve or develop community infrastructure. In association with Wexford Local Development, UCIT is hosting a session entitled: “How to Access Social Finance (A
Step by Step Guide for Voluntary Groups).” The event will cover all the basic elements of what an investor looks for when assessing funding applications. The session is low on jargon and assumes your group may never have had to access repayable finance before. It will take place in The Presentation Centre, Convent Road, Enniscorthy, this evening (Wednesday 4th February) at 7.30pm. If you are interested, please confirm attendance by e i t h e r e m a i l i n g w m u rphy@WLD.ie or phoning UCIT on 041-6858637. n
Enniscorthy Guide Unit Catholic Guides of Ireland ’s new guide unit is now firmly established in Enniscorthy and is meeting every Wednesday night in the art room in the FDYS, Island Road. They meet from 7pm to 8.30pm. The unit is currently catering for Guides aged 10 to 14 years of age but if they get additional leaders they will start to look at the other ages. The girls are currently enjoying a great mixture of crafts, games, team-building activities, self-esteem and most importantly fun. Keep an eye out for them as you will see lots more of them over the coming months. The Guides are being run by the very capable and energetic Una, Marion and Rachel. The Guiders are having a great time also and are enjoying spending time with the
girls and getting to know other leaders in the region. If you are interested in joining either for yourself or your daughter please contact Una at 087-965 4479. Guiding is a great expe-
rience for girls and women of all ages so it’s great to see Enniscorthy group expanding. If you would like to know more about Guiding you can check the national website at www.girlguidesireland.ie n
Can you help with Meals on Wheels? Volunteer Drivers are needed to deliver Meals on Wheels to householders who are very much dependant on this service in the Enniscorthy town area. Drivers are asked to be available between the hours of 11.45am–1.00pm Monday to Saturday for one week of the year. Driver schedules will be issued well in advance and can be changed to suit. If interested in participating in this vital community service, please speak to one of the office team in Enniscorthy Community Services Council or please ring them on 053 9233746. n
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debris and spills, on which pests can feed. www.donohoeshardware.ie 5. Interior Gaps. Some ViSiT US TODAy! cracks and gaps will be visible only from inside your home. Check in, Pests and rodents aren't simply a nuisance – they under and behind kitchen cabinets, refrigeracan severely affect your health and the health of tors and stoves, as well as between the floor your family. This is why bug and insect prevenand wall juncture and around pipes, floor and tion is critical in protecting homes, businesses, dryer vents. Seal any gaps found, especially those schools and any other place where human beings of 1/4 inch or greater. live, work or play. 6. Drains. Sink and floor drains often accumulate Here are some general tips to prevent household gunk and debris which can attract pests and propests and rodents from entering your home: vide an ideal breeding site, especially for small flies. Inspect and maintain all sink and wash1. Plants and Mulch. Trim back any tree branches ing machine drains. or shrubbery that touches your home to eliminate pest “bridges” to the house. Mulch, such 7. Recycled Items. It is preferable to store recyas wood chips and pine straw, provide ideal clables outside and away from your home. If harbourage for pests. Instead of using these this is not possible, ensure that all containers in areas that touch your foundation, place less are thoroughly rinsed and that the recycling bin pest-attractive ground cover, such as rock or has a tight-fitting lid. All recycling and rubbish stone. bins should also be rodent proof and cleaned frequently. 2. Doors and Windows. Because pests can wiggle through tiny cracks and gaps, inspect 8. Stored Foods. If opened bags and boxes canand repair any ill-fitting, warped or broken not be completely closed, the food should be doors and windows. put into a resealable bag or plastic container and cleaning out stale or uneaten foodstuffs will 3. Cracks and Gaps. Inspect the entire exterior also keep attractants down. of your home for other cracks, crevices and gaps through which pests could enter. Check for cracks 9. Cleanliness. The cleaner your home, the less in the foundation, loose siding, missing roof shinattraction it will have for pests, the less chance gles, and gaps around incoming utility lines, a pest will have to live and breed – and the less including pipes, electric and cable wiring. Seal likely it will be that you would need to go on the any openings with copper mesh, coarse steel defence and pull out a can of bug spray or call wool, sheet metal or mortar. Expanding caulk a pest control professional. is less applicable as many pests can chew If you follow the above tips you will be less likely through it. to have unwanted visitors in your home. 4. Rubbish and Litter. Keep yards, patios, decks . For more hints & toolbox tips… and garages free of litter, weeds and standing https://www.facebook.com/ water. Ensure trash bins have tight-fitting lids, and clean the bins and area regularly to remove DonohoesHardware
Hope & Dream 10: ‘If you do nothing… nothing will happen’
Hope & Dream 10 Race Director, Michael Jordan
The 2015 Hope & Dream 10 Charity Road Race was officially launched in Enniscorthy’s Presentation Centre on 10th December last. The race will consist of a 10 mile run and a 10k walk
and will take place on April 12th, 10.15am, at The Promenade, Enniscorthy. This year’s event is being organised by Michael Jordan, well known Secretary of the Hope Cancer Support Centre in Enniscorthy. Michael will be assisted by a team of 200 committed volunteers. Michael and the team are encouraging people to register early and to get a family member or friend to join also. Funds raised from the event will go to the Hope Cancer S u p p o r t C e n t re a n d t h e Wexford Branch of Console, the national suicide charity. In
2014, €146,484 was raised for these two charities. This brings the event total to an amazing €389,216 since it was begun in 2012 by local men Tom Herlihy and John O’Leary. To find out more about the 2015 version of the Hope & Dream 10 you can contact: Hope Cancer Support Centre, 22 Upper Weafer Street, Enniscorthy. Tel: 087-2379035. info@hopeanddream10.com www.hopeanddream10.com/ Facebook: “Hope & Dream 10 Mile”. n
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Shamrocks GAA Dinner Dance last month in the Riverside Park Hotel: Mary Connors and Mary Cash.
Julie Wallace and Kathleen Hendricks enjoying the Shamrocks GAA Dinner Dance.
The Shamrocks’ intermediate hurling panel receive their medals at their dinner dance last month in the Riverside Park Hotel.
Over 40 Caim Youth Club members served dinner and entertained over 85 senior citizens at the Caim New Year party in Caim community hall last month. Pic: John O’Gorman.
Stephanie and Graham Denton and Denise Kirwan enjoying the Shamrocks GAA Dinner Dance in the Riverside Park Hotel.
Happy father and son, Henry and Harry Goff at the Shamrocks’ GAA Dinner Dance.
Enniscorthy Golf Club Ladies Committee 2015/16. Back L-R: Terri Talbot, Sheelagh Farrell, Margaret Frayne, Meta Cummins, Marie Duggan, Eimear McGrath, Laura Dempsey. Front: Stellah Sinnott, Connie Doyle, Helen Cosgrave (Lady Captain), Louise Doyle, Maeve McCauley.
OFFICIAL OPENING of the newly renovated
DAWSONS BAR Duffry Hill Enniscorthy 30th Jan 2015 Graham O’Connor and Nicola Stokes.
Conor Roban and Sinead Crotty.
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RTE to do live broadcast with Enniscorthy Enterprise & Technology Centre St Aidan’s Cathedral Folk Group Training Courses 2015
Certificate of Professional Competence in Road Transport Management A Certificate of Professional Competence is a Certificate that is issued by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in Ireland, on behalf of the Department of Transport, to a candidate who has successfully passed the examination at the end of this course.
Looking forward to their upcoming RTE appearance L-R: Fr Billy Swan, Billy Caulfield (seminarian), Colm O’Tiarnaigh and Gráinne Stafford.
The St Aidan’s Cathedral Folk Group are moving out of their comfort zone by taking up an invitation to travel to the RTE studios for a live broadcast of the Sunday Liturgy on the 15th of February. Usually, this group of teenagers sings at the Vigil 7pm Mass each Saturday night of the school year. Featuring young instrumentalists as well as those who play guitar, violin, flute and percussion, the group numbers thirty teenagers with a few adult helpers. Fr. Billy Swan will be the celebrant and he will be supported by Billy Caulfield, a
seminarian, who is assisting in St. Aidan’s parish this year. A team of readers and a small congregation from the Saturday evening Mass will also travel up for the live broadcast. Even though the Mass is being recorded in studio, Enniscorthy will feature strongly in the opening and closing shots as a camera crew were in town recently in preparation for the programme. Colm and Marie O’Tiarnaigh, who run the Folk Group, are really looking forward to the live broadcast although it will be nerve wracking too. The excitement levels
are already building up as they use every Saturday night to re h e a r s e t h e h y m n s a n d arrangements for the special occasion. There has been great support too from people in the congregation in St. Aidan’s and all are very proud of the work being done by the Folk Group in promoting the faith of all ages in this fantastic parish. So make sure to watch your TV on Sunday 15th February 2015 at 11am on RTE 1. The Mass will also be on RTE Radio O n e LW 2 5 2 a n d o n www.rte.ie/live n
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The Riverside Park Hotel – Making your Wedding Day a day for you and your guests to remember… Hidden along the banks of the Slaney River the 4 star Riverside Park Hotel is renowned for its enviable wedding receptions. We offer a unique location and facilities, all combined to ensure your wedding day exceeds your wildest expectations. Imagine sitting at the head table with your closest friends and family in a 4 star hotel where management and crew have just two goals, to make your wedding the happiest day of your lives and to ensure your guests are totally pampered. A hotel where the commitment to really good food, impeccable service and attention to detail is absolute. Let our experienced and dedicated team of professionals guide you through the specially designed packages and the entire planning process and we are certain that if you afford us the opportunity we can prove that our
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Double 21st in Monageer Bookings are going really well for Civil Ceremonies in Enniscorthy Castle. The elegant drawing room is a great location for that special moment (along with some fabulous photo opportunities on the roof). If you are looking for a venue for your ceremony in 2015 you are welcome to call in to Enniscorthy Castle anytime.
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Toasting the renovated Dawsons Bar are Bernadette Cloherty and John Byrne
tHe leGenD of luke kelly Music - 7 Feb Luke Kelly has left an indelible mark on the Irish Folk scene and is considered as being the greatest folk artist of the 20th Century. This powerful performance from Chris Kavanagh bears a remarkable resemblance to Luke while his singing talents capture the depth and passion of the great man. He is joined on stage by accomplished musicians Joe Finn and Michael Howard. Over the past twelve years he has amazed audiences following powerful sellout performances in prominent Irish venues including Vicar Street and Cork Opera House with the regular attendance of Luke Kelly's family. __________________________ claSSic artiStS niGHt – love SonGS Music - 14 Feb Celebrate Valentine’s Night with the 4th Classic Artists Night – Love Songs, interpretations of the best ever top romantic songs with local artists – just the thing to set the mood on February 14th! ___________________________ a Portrait of tHe artiSt aS a younG Man Drama - 19 Feb The New Theatre Dublin and Richard Ryan Promotions present the stage adaptation by Tony
Chesterman of James Joyce's iconic novel “A portrait of the Artist as a Young Man” directed by Jimmy Fay. This powerful production chronicles the early life of Joyce from childhood through Jesuit schooling to his decision to leave Dublin for Paris. This production has been nominationed for this year’s The Irish Times Irish Theatre Awards, which recognise the best performances and productions in Irish theatre in 2014. __________________________ Hairy Molly youtH GiG Music - 20 Feb - 8pm - €5 Music showcasing up and coming young bands with their unique mix of local talent, from around County Wexford, with an eclectic mix of live music from Wexford’s hotbed of talent presented by Hairy Molly Productions. Tickets available at the door. ___________________________ tHe Seafarer with Wexford Drama Group Drama - 25 Feb-1 Mar The Seafarer has wowed audiences’ internationally, winning Olivier and Tony awards, and was voted one of the top plays of the last decade in the Sunday Times Critics Choice. In this darkly humorous and tender story a family examines how we face the demons of our past as we struggle to find redemption.
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Local music store thriving With the sad closure last year of Cloke’s music shop in Enniscorthy the town no longer has a specialist music store. The good news, however, is that ten minutes out of town, in the picturesque village of Ferns, Davitts Music Store is thriving and catering for all music requirements from supplying a huge range of musical instruments and accessories, to speakers, amplifiers, etc. They also hire and install sound and lighting systems for indoor and outdoor events. Davitts Music Store has been in business for over 25 years and is run by Tony and
Derek Davitt who have over 50 years experience between them in the music business. Indeed the Davitt name is synonymous with music in Co. Wexford going back several generations. So whatever your music requirements, whether you’re a beginner or a professional, ring Davitts first on 0539366163. Davitts is located at No. 2 Coolbawn, Ferns, and is open Monday to Friday 10am to 5.30pm and Saturdays 10am to 5pm. Check out their website: www.davittsmusic.com and also follow them on Facebook “Davitts Music Store”. n
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Enniscorthy Musical Society is travelling back in time to the land of oZ in The EMERALD CiTY. Their upcoming production of THE WiZARD oF oZ will take place in Colaiste Bride Enniscorthy from Tues 7th April to Sat 11th April 2015. A show for all the family – not to be missed. The production team is: Director - Clodagh Hunt Cecil; Musical Director - Kevin Kennedy; Choreographer Annmarie Cooney. The cast has also been finalised: Auntie Em - Catherine Gladney. Uncle Henry - Sean O'Brien. Miss Gulch and Wicked Witch of the West - Therese Canavan Bolger. Professor Marvel and Wizard of Oz -Lorcan Dunne. Glinda - Caroline O'Connell. Scarecrow - Graham Finerty. Tin Man - James Dobbs. Lion - Gearoid McCauley. Munchkinland Officials - James Freeman and Rory Cunnea. And the all important role of Dorothy will be played by Roisin Barry. The Society congratulates all the chosen cast and thanks everyone who auditioned. Keep up to date with information on the EMS Facebook page “Enniscorthy Musical Society”. n
Local pubs undergo transformation As reported in last month’s issue, two of Enniscorthy’s iconic pubs have undergone major renovation. D AW S o N ’ S B A R o n Duffry Hill held an official launch night on 30th January and the pub was jammed to the rafters with family, friends and wellwishers to celebrate the occasion. Live music on the night was provided by the very talented The Contenders.
Dawson’s is a real sportlover’s pub with TV coverage of all major sporting events (soccer, rugby, racing, etc) on Sky Sports, BT Sports, etc. The owners are also keen to develop the party side of the business so if you are thinking of having a party or function of any kind drop into Dawsons any time for a chat. Make sure to take advantage of Dawson’s incredible 6-
Nations Promotion starting this weekend – every time a No. 14 scores a try in any 6-Nations match it’s a free drink for everybody in the pub! Wow! The second local pub which has undergone a major transformation is ViNNiE’S on the Island Road which can now seat up to 120 people in its newly renovated function room so is ideal for all occasions such as Christenings, Anniversaries,
Birthdays, Commmunions, Confirmations. Why not drop in anytime this month and fall in love with Vinnie’s newly renovated function room which also features some spectacular and colourful artwork by an Enniscorthy graffiti artist. And while you’re there enquire about their free room hire and how they can organise food and music for all occasions. n
Got a camera for Christmas and not sure what to do with it? Take your camera and yourself along to Enniscorthy Camera Club beginners classes in the Church institute, Castle Hill. You will be most welcome and given help to enjoy taking photographs. The classes run on Tuesdays at 7pm and though you’ll have missed the first night which was on Tuesday 3rd February there are still five consecutive Tuesdays remaining from 10th February and the Club is always glad to welcome new attendees. The cost is only €60 which includes printing from the practical session and membership of Enniscorthy Camera Club. The Club hopes that the classes will help you to understand more about your camera and photography, to take better pictures and most importantly to enjoy yourself. Enniscorthy Camera Club has both a website and Facebook page where you can find more information. n
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Wexford’s Got Phenomenal Talent organisers of the first ever ‘Wexford Has Talent’ competition have reported a showcase of phenomenal talent as just over 100 acts took to the stage to audition for this new competition. The first group of Wexford Has Talent semi-finalists took to the stage at Whites of Wexford on Saturday evening, January 24th, to battle it out for a coveted place in the final on February 14th. Judges on the evening Pat Lawlor, Ian Grey and Vicki Clancy welcomed each act and their vote of 50% combined with an audience vote of 50% decided on the 7 successful finalists who now have a place in the Wexford Has Talent Final on Saturday, February 14. Performers from as young as 10 took to the stage showing skills from Free Running to Ballet to Trad Music and Singer Songwriter performances and lots more, the contestants included 16-year-old Kelly D a v i t t a s i n g e r f ro m Ballycullane, 12 year old Rachel Grace a singer and musician, Lyndsey Tanner a guitarist and singer from Tacumshane, Jennifer Fada Musa a singer from Marshalstown, Bobby Sludds a singer and guitarist from Castlebridge, 10 year old Paul Murphy a singer from Kilmuckridge, ‘Free Running’ group ‘Vyre’ whose members include Andrew Ross, Adam Culleton, Alex Eydt, Ciaran
Paul Murphy, Kilmuckridge, and Emma Murphy,Clonroche, who competed in the first semi-final of Wexford’s Got Talent.
Mahon, Jason Busher and Ethan Byrne. Singer Evey Roche took to the stage, 14 year old Lauren Doyle also a singer entertained the audience plus Aisling Reardon from Crossabeg who sang 'I'd Give My Life for You' from Miss Saigon the musical. The band ‘Fit for Kings’ rocked the crowd, the band is made up of drummer: Dylan, bassist: Ronan, on guitar is Conor, on keyboard is Oisin and on vocals, Jordan. 13 year old Eimear Ó Donnagáin from Wexford town sang ‘Free’ by Emeli Sandé. Singer and musician Chris Berry performed Ed Sheeran’s hit ‘Thinking Out Loud’ and 11 year old Emma Murphy perfomed Beethoven ‘s Für Elise on piano. The seven qualifiers from the first semi-final through to
the Wexford Has Talent Final on Saturday, February 14th, are Rachel Grace, Vyre, Eimear O'Donnagain, Lauren Doyle, Fit For Kings, Paul Murphy and Evey Roche. For the second semi-final performers from as young as 11 took to the stage showing skills from trad music and singer-songwriter performances to comedy skills to operatic and classical performances along with rock band music and acrobatic gymnastics. The contestants included Cadence an enthusiastic young rock band, Aisling Busher a singer and guitarist from Wexford Town, 18-year-old Andrew Berry a singer and guitarist from Whitebrook, 14-year-old ballet dancer Emma Nolan from Ardcavan, Colleen Coughlan a 14-year-old singer
and guitarist from Bree, 11year-old Jirat O’Neill a singer from Gorey, stand-up comedian Hazel Devereux from Wexford town, Koloodar a trad music duo and also father and son Diarmuid & Fergal from New Ross. After the interval the band ‘The Wha!’ made up of Luke Hayes, Tiernan Messitt and Rob Donnelly recommenced the show, 16-year -old singer Niamh Murphy took to the stage, Tara Doyle Robinson an acrobatic gymnast showcased her skills during her act ‘Unstoppable’. Tara was followed by singer Kevin Fitzharris from Barntown and Laura Donnelly a singer from Rosslare Strand and closing the show was a young trad group made up of five members ‘T Avenue.’ The seven qualifiers through to the Wexford Has Talent Final on Saturday, February 14th, are Andrew Berry, Jirat O'Neill, H a z e l D e v e re u x , K e v i n Fitzharris, Tara Doyle Robinson, Laura Donnelly and T Avenue. Organisers say that the standard of talent from the audition stage right through to the two semi-finals is ‘incredibly high’ and that the final show which will take place on February 14th is going to be ‘superb’. Energia, Attracta Farrell Property and Letting Service and Whites of Wexford are the sponsors of Wexford Has Talent. Tickets to the final are on sale at Whites of Wexford. For further details see www.wexfordhastalent.com n
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First Friday of every month 9am to 4pm With a range of both new and used clothing and footwear to choose from, there's bound to be something to suit every style and taste. Other stalls offer ornaments and trinkets, children’s toys, jewellery, books and artwork, and an array of delicious homemade cakes. The indoor market facilitates the local community by offering a service for local people by local people. All proceeds go toward the maintenance and upkeep of the Community Centre. The cost of a stall is €10 for one table. To book please contact Bernie or Vicki at the Community Centre reception on (053) 923 7511, or email: reception@templeshannonccc.com
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Duke SpeCiAl Saturday 14 Feb 8.30pm for a romantic St. Valentine’s Night Duke Special is a singer/songwriter based in Belfast. His live performances have a theatrical style, often inspired by vaudeville and music hall. He has been commissioned by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York to write a series of original songs and has performed with the Ulster and RTE Orchestras. Not just a night for couples, it is a night for all those who enjoy great music delivered with style. “…the Duke’s honeyed tones are perfect for these honest, passionate songs about love and loss.” The Independent. “…his live shows are simply astonishing”. London Lite.
Flip, Flop and Fly! The Slaney News has heard great reports about the new Flip, Flop and Fly RnR Club at Toss Kavanagh’s which launched last month. It’s another new idea from the innovative Fintan – a regular Friday night of live Rock n Roll featuring some of Ireland’s best bands. This new night which will happen about every 4-6 weeks is called the Flip, Flop and Fly
RnR Club and the launch night featured the fantastic Mystery Train with new lead singer the one and only Fran Sarsfield. So good were they that they have been booked again to return for the next edition on Friday 27th February, don't miss this gig! Also spinning the discs from the vinyl vault will be the inimitable DJ Lewis Boogie. n
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4 February 2015
The Case for the Prosecution
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by Jamie Murphy HuSTLE iS oN You Sometimes films get swept up in hype and awards nominations. They take on a whole new life and seemingly transcend normality. And to be brutally honest, some of them just don’t measure up and justify their lofty ascensions. american Hustle was one such movie. Much was made of it when it was released and I will freely admit to being mildly intrigued by the trailer when I saw it the first time. The trailer was sadly the sum of its parts and one of the few good things about the movie. Before we get stuck in, there were four other good things. Namely Christian Bale’s gut and woeful wig, Amy Adam’s plunging neckline, Bradley Cooper’s magnificent mini afro and Jennifer Lawrence. All these things stand out like little jewels in an otherwise bland, overlong mountain of slop. The trailer pulled me in straight away. The quick, pacy cuts, the music, the voiceover. All to me appeared to be an homage to the daddy, Martin Scorcese. I was intrigued. However the finished product resembled a first year’s interpretation of one of Marty’s best, Goodfellas. A tastefully done homage is one thing. However, over the course of this overlong movie the director, David O. Russell literally steals trademarks from the daddy and throws a mish-mash of them together hoping some will stick. The most annoying being the constant, over-use of narration. We get it. You need to explain to us what’s going on, but sometimes less is more. A con movie can benefit from exposition but there is too much here. The script to be fair requires the narration as it gets more and more convoluted as it rolls on. And even then, you will be confused and sick of hearing about it. The use of music in a movie, expertly done by the daddy, especially during dramatic or significant scenes is crucial to a good movie becoming a great movie. Imagine watching Jaws with the sound down. It’s basically a small Maine town and Rob Schneider being scared shitless by a huge, mechanical creation. That infamous shower scene in Psycho with the mute button on turns the scene into Janet Leigh being stabbed with a sharp object resembling a toothpaste tube and deathly swirls of chocolate sauce flowing down the
drain. Hustle uses music as well… Terribly. Russell seems to have missed the point of popular music interwoven into a scene. The film is set in the 1970’s so he wheels out relevant tunes. Jennifer Lawrence delivers a magnificent performance in this movie and is possibly the greatest thing about it. She tries really hard to do a good job and she wins. Magnificent. But the director risks this well-deserved accolade in a scene that makes me cringe re-watching it. He gets her to sing Live And Let Die in a scene that is meant to use the song to mirror her current situation. It doesn’t appear this way, it just seems like her character has escaped from a local psych hospital and uses lyrics instead of words. Atrocious. The movie tries and fails on several occasions to achieve that rare moment of cinema gold when a song weaves into a scene and becomes one of the same. The overall feel of the film is one of a disjointed mess. In an attempt to make it seem flashy, cutting edge and fast-paced, it just blurs into a mess. The direction is poor and the film tries to distract you with shiny shots and loads of cleavage. It looks flashy but there is little to no substance behind it at any time. It feels empty and dull once you look at it as a film. But that’s not my biggest bug with this empty, hollow mess. The following paragraph contains MASSIVE SPOILERS. Proceed with caution. What should be the redeeming feature of the movie comes in the last half hour of it where the screenwriters pull out a huge double cross. Irving (Bale) and his partner in crime, Sydney (Adams) pull off a huge con on the very FBI that are chasing them. It is a genius stroke despite it being lifted directly from The Sting. The audience have no idea it’s just around the corner. I was genuinely surprised but the director doesn’t feel the same. When the double cross occurs, it does just that, occurs. No big huge surprise. A wasted opportunity on a marvellous piece of writing. No excuse. As you probably gathered, I was not a fan of this movie at all. If you were left in any doubt, I’ll bullet point a few more problems. •
The whole thing smacks of a load of good, not great ideas strung together by
two writers who didn’t collaborate. Just brought in their best ideas. •
Not to harsh the director ’s buzz or anything but sadly, throwing some great actors into scenes with barely nothing to do but look good in a welllit scene is not art. It’s pretentious and dull as f**k.
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Moving the camera around a lot is not inventive. It is annoying and can lead to vomiting.
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The real life story is far more interesting. Not to go into it, but the FBI conducted a sting over two decades which resulted in the convictions of about half a dozen members of Congress.
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This story seemed to be thrown out the window in an excuse for Russell to get together with some mates, dress them in funny wigs, funnier clothes and have them SHOUT MOST OF THEIR DIALOGUE.
So yes. I plead with you to put this film away. It is a boring, overlong mess. And at the end of the day no matter how hard it tries, it is not Goodfellas. Do yourself a favour and screw this film and watch Goodfellas. You’ll thank me after it, trust me. American Hustle, kindly go fudge yourself… n
There’s a lot of mixed opinions when it comes to american Hustle. it’s a case of people either love it, or hate it. But, if you hated it, i’m here to tell you that you were wrong. David O. Russell is constantly raising the bar with each and every film that he makes, and American Hustle is no exception. Wonderfully written by himself and Eric Warren Singer, with an A-list cast and beautifully shot and costumed, this movie epitomises pretty much exactly what I thought the 70s were like. Down to the dance competition and everything. Tacky in the best way, full of sequins, open shirts, golden medallions, fur coats, hair rollers and slinky bodysuits, it really brings to life the gaudy atmosphere of the decade. The movie is loosely based on the real life FBI Abscam scandal, as pointed to at the beginning with the caption ‘some of this actually happened’. The basic gist of the movie: Irving Rosenfeld (Christian Bale) is a seedy, self-important ‘business man’ who shortly into the film meets Sydney Prosser (Amy Adams). They begin a relationship together, quickly falling in love. On the side of his drycleaning business Irv owns and operates a con business in which he retains a $5,000 dollar fee for people with bad credit to be considered for loans from ‘overseas investors’. He brings Sydney on
The Case for the Defence by emma Morris board who relishes in playing the part of English born Lady Edith Greensly, who has ‘connections overseas’ that can help people out if they really need it. With Edith pulling in client after client their lucrative, albeit rather illegal, business takes off and they’re able to move into nicer offices, and enjoy the finer things in life. Edith gets a little too cocky, bringing in undercover FBI agent Richie DiMaso (Bradley Cooper), who arrests Edith, and offers both immunity in exchange for their help in bringing in five bigger fish, and teaching Richie about conning. Their ploy is a sheik from the Middle East who is willing to invest in pretty much any project. Bring in the brilliant Jeremy Renner who really brings to life the kind, caring but naïve mayor of New Jersey, Carmine Polito. He wants to help Atlantic City back on its feet, and doesn’t mind dealing with some unsavoury characters in order to do so. Enter the mob, and a wonderful cameo by Robert De Niro. Also a great cameo by Louis C.K. as Richie’s boss whom he beats up at one point in the movie. We also get the privilege of meeting Irving’s wife Rosalyn played by my favourite, Jennifer Lawrence. Rosalyn is unstable, manipulative and very damaging at times. Irving wants to leave her, but doesn’t want to leave his adopted son with her. Irving describes her as ‘the Picasso of passive aggressive karate’, and continues by saying that she is the best con he’s ever known, conning him into staying with her. It’s a well-known fact about Russell’s movies that he gets his actors to improvise a lot of their scenes. Described by a critic as an ‘unruly improv party’, it is clear that he is missing the point of the film. Improv is what brings these characters to the forefront of the story. Reportedly Bale said to Russell that, "You realise that this is going to change the plot greatly down track." To which he responded, "Christian, I hate plots. I am all about characters, that’s it." While the film is well put together and runs through the various plot points and tangents, this is a film that is ultimately about its characters and for me that is what makes this movie such a triumph, and deserving of the nine Oscars it was nominated for. The fact that the actors improvised so much of the film is a real testament of the talent that each possesses. Bale as Irving is the perfect
blend of sleazy and charming. An odd combination, but he can charm pretty much anyone (bar Richie). His bad combover, plump belly and bad suits really adds to Irving’s slimy feel. Fun fact: Bale is well known for his method acting, and because of the slouch he gave Irving, he actually herniated a disc in his back which resulted in him losing three inches off his actual height. Sydney is confident, commanding and has both Irving and Richie utterly enthralled with her. Adams was aged for the film, and still manages to look like a total babe, and works those skin-tight clothes she wears. Some critics say that Russell is portraying women in narrowly sexualised ways, but Sydney is the smartest, the strongest, and in reality does most of the conning. She manages to be both sexy and totally badass. Cooper as Richie DiMaso is tightly wound, hyper at almost all times, and sometimes hopped up on cocaine. Like Sydney and Irving’s need for better lives, DiMaso just wants to further himself and his career. You’re never sure whether or not you hate him, and this is what makes Cooper ’s performance as this bipolar character worthy of the various award nominations he got for this role. Jennifer Lawrence as Rosalyn is probably my favourite part of the film. Any time she is onscreen she captures the attention of the audience. She is incredibly damaging to all around her, yet utterly naïve as to what she is doing. She observes so much more than she lets on, and manipulates people through what she knows. Underneath the bravado, she’s just scared of being alone. One of my favourite scenes is where Lawrence sings ‘Live and Let Die’ in her living room – for me, this emphasises her instability and indecision really helps bring the character to light, and while it may seem out of place, I think the film would be somewhat lacking without it. The plot of the movie is convoluted – it goes on tangents that can be confusing, but ultimately they work for the film. It’s deliberately mystifying at times, which may put some viewers off, but this just adds to the suspense. Overall, American Hustle is a testament to David O. Russell’s talent both as a writer and director, and the freedom he gives his actors is what really makes the characters in this film connect with each other. n
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Nathan Carter at the Riverside Park Hotel on Friday February 6th, 2015. SOLD OUT!!!
Dan and Mary Morrissey are pleased to announce the sale of The Bailey bar and restaurant as a going concern to Mr Thomas o’loughlin. Dan and Mary wish to thank their loyal customers, staff, suppliers and all who helped make The Bailey the thriving business it is today, and also wish Mr o’loughlin every success with The Bailey in the future.
isla Grant
Isla Grant live at the Riverside Park Hotel on February 18th, 2015. Dinner, B&B & Tickets just €85pps.
With the sale of The Bailey the Morrisseys are looking forward to concentrating on their construction businesses particularly with the upturn in the local property market.
Christy Moore
Christy Moore live at the Riverside Park Hotel on February 26th, 2015. Dinner, B&B & Ticket packages available.
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Annual Wedding Fair
National Opera House highlights ––––––––––––––––––––––––– ToMMY FLEMiNG Live in Concert 6th February. ––––––––––––––––––––––––– EiLiSH o'CARRoLL LiVE, LoVE, LAuGH Thursday 19 February 8pm B e s t k n o w n a s Wi n n i e McGoogan in her brother Brendan’s successful BBC sitcom, Mrs Brown’s Boys, Eilish comes into her own here with this reflective look on an eventful life that includes a strict Catholic upbringing, two failed marriages (one of them abusive), and coming out as a lesbian at the age of 50. This show had rave reviews at the 2014 Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Tickets from €20. ––––––––––––––––––––––––– uLTiMATE EAGLES Live in Concert 21st February. ––––––––––––––––––––––––– FiNBAR FuREY Live in Concert 28th February. ––––––––––––––––––––––––– LiTTLE GEM Friday 20 March 8pm
Three generations of women tell us their story of one extraordinary year. Party girl Amber has brutal indigestion that the sambuca’s won’t shift. Lorraine loses it at work and is shipped off to see the ‘head doctor’. While Granny Kay ‘toys with the idea of Kermit’ scratching an itch that Gem no longer can. Be prepared to be enthralled and entertained in this revealing, poignant and hilarious play which The Guardian describes as "gurgling and giggling with life". Tickets from €18. ––––––––––––––––––––––––– THE TRiALS oF GALiLEo Saturday 28 March 8pm After a successful tour of the US, a sold-out run at the Brighton Fringe Festival and Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, RSC veteran Tim Hardy follows a highly successful transfer to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and multiple four-star reviews, by bringing his solo show The Trials of Galileo to a more extensive audience as part of an Icarus tour. Tickets from €18.
––––––––––––––––––––––––– ToM CREAN: ANTARCTiC ExPLoRER, Friday 1 May & Saturday 2 May 8pm, looks at the journey made by the adventurer Tom Crean into the icy cold Antarctic over 100 years ago. The performance is written and performed by Aidan Dooley and has won many awards including a prestigious Fringe First Award at the 2006 Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Hear the riveting true stories of Tom Crean’s Antarctic explorations as one of the few men to serve with both Scott and Shackleton and survive the three famous expeditions: Discovery, (1901–1904); Terra Nova (1910–1913); and Endurance (1914–1916). Tickets from €20. ––––––––––––––––––––––––– The 2015 Wexford Festival opera takes place 21 October to 1 November 2015. Priority booking opens Saturday 28 February 2015 for Friends. ––––––––––––––––––––––––– For more information on all upcoming events call (053) 912 2144. n
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Pygmalion by george Bernard Shaw. Presented by Bridge Drama. National Opera House, Wexford. nathan Carter. Riverside Park Hotel. SOLD OUT!!! tommy fleming. National Opera House, Wexford. touCh of ClaSS. Temple Bar, Treacys. KaraoKe. Castle Bar. traditional iriSh muSiC. Stamps. 9.30pm. BeeS KneeS. Temple Bar, Treacys. the legend of luKe Kelly. Wexford Arts Centre. tranSmitter. Benedicts. inmate. Temple Bar, Treacys. miCK CloKe. Temple Bar, Treacys. KaraoKe. Castle Bar. traditional iriSh muSiC. Stamps. 9.30pm. new addition. Temple Bar, Treacys. Valentine roCK & roll madneSS with riley & the moonroCKerS & dJs. IFA Centre. See page 15. ClaSSiC artiStS night – loVe SongS. Wexford Arts Centre. max and Bull. Joe Doyle’s. mmr (incl. our own Jamie Murphy). Antique Tavern. the KilKennyS. Benedicts. liVe muSiC. Temple Bar, Treacys. iSla grant. Riverside Park Hotel. eiliSh o'Carroll - liVe, loVe, laugh. National Opera House, Wexford. a Portrait of the artiSt aS a young man. Wexford Arts Centre. hairy molly youth gig. Wexford Arts Centre. deS Browne. temPle Bar, treaCyS. KaraoKe. Castle Bar. traditional iriSh muSiC. Stamps. 9.30pm. liVe muSiC. temPle Bar, treaCyS. ultimate eagleS. National Opera House, Wexford. the JumPtoneS. IFA Centre. Blue mooSe. Benedicts. liVe muSiC. Temple Bar, Treacys. Pygmalion by george Bernard Shaw. Presented by Bridge Drama. National Opera House, Wexford. the Seafarer with Wexford Drama Group. Wexford Arts Centre. ChriSty moore. Riverside Park Hotel. myStery train. Toss Kavanagh’s. Presented by Flip, Flop and Fly RnR Club. aCouStiC heart. Temple Bar, Treacys. KaraoKe. Castle Bar. traditional iriSh muSiC. Stamps. 9.30pm. Been there done that. Temple Bar, Treacys. finBar furey. National Opera House, Wexford. wexford drama feStiVal. Dun Mhuire Theatre, Wexford. See page 11.
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Sunday March 1st. Over 30 local wedding suppliers and spectacular fashion show. n
There are some really exciting events lined up over the next few months at the National opera House, Wexford. ––––––––––––––––––––––––– Jerome Hynes Theatre, National Opera House, 5-7th Feb and 25-26 Feb. Bridge Drama's festival play for 2015 is: George Bernard Shaw's PYGMALioN When Henry Higgins, a phonetics professor, meets Liza Doolittle, a cockney flower seller, he embarks on a bet to take "a human being and change her into a quite different human being". However the outcome of the bet has far reaching, and unexpected, consequences for all involved. 'Pygmalion' is a spirited and witty comment on women's independence, the importance of language in class distinctions and the complex business of human relationships. The successful musical My Fair Lady was based on this Bernard Shaw classic. Tickets €15.
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It would be prudent to check all events locally with organisers and/or venues. Thanks to Joseph Doyle for his help with our comprehensive events guide. Please email your event details to slaneynews@gmail.com.
FEBRUARY ENTERTAINMENT Eilish O’Carroll National Opera House 19th Feb.
Finbar Furey National Opera House 28th Feb.
Tommy Fleming National Opera House 6th Feb.
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Slaney Food & Drink
Local food producer features in new TV programme A new children’s cookery show, Bia Linn which aired on TG4 on 13th January featured a local business, Ballyminane Mills, Ballindaggin, Enniscorthy. The episode showed viewers how to bake brown bread with Coco, Ireland’s newest celebrity chef. At Ballyminane Mills, Coco saw how flour is made, the key ingredient of delicious bread. Each programme in the series takes a key ingredient and Coco learns all about it. In learning where our foods come from, we gain respect for the environment and cultures that create it for us.
Viewers can recreate the recipes used on Bia Linn in their own kitchens. All the recipes are at www.bialinn.ie and have been designed to be easy to do at home. Bia Linn is an Indee Production for TG4 made with funding from Northern Ireland Screen’s Irish Language Broadcast Fund and the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland’s Sound & Vision Scheme. Ballyminane Mills is no stranger to televsion having featured on Dragon’s Den among other programmes in recent years. n
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Coco, Ireland’s newest celebrity chef (second from left) visits Ballyminane Mills with L-R: P.J. Dunne, Kathleen Murphy and Aidan Murphy.
Operation Transformation The Annual Wexford County Council Operation Transformation Walk took place in Bunclody Golf & Fishing Club on Saturday January 17th after which there were refreshments, a free draw, a basic healthcheck and some surprises. Operation Transformation dietician Aoife Hearne and John Treacy, former Irish Olympic medallist and currently head of the Irish Sports Council were in attendance. Operation Transformation Bunclody Walking Group meet at 7.00pm on weeknights, Monday to Friday, at Half-WayHouse\Bunclody GAA Club, Church Road, to walk the walking track at the club grounds. All are welcome to join the walk/jog with local Operation Transformation Leader Eilish Kavanagh and encourage her in her programme. Contact Barbara-Anne Murphy 087-6736966 for details of walks and see Operation Transformation Bunclody on Facebook. And remember they walk every week night whatever the weather! n
The Irish Times last month ran a front page ad for the .ie Domain Registry featuring Nicholas Dunne of Killowen Farm Yogurts in Coutnacuddy. Killowen is rarely out of the news! Check out their own website: http://www.killowen.ie/
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The Demise of Co. Wexford Community Forum Back L-R: Ger Mackey, Dave Ormonde, Brian Toomey, Lorcan Gaffney, Sean Quirke. Front L-R: Maria Nolan, Kevin Molloy, Lucy Medleycott, Pat Rath, John O’Brien
‘The olde order changeth making way for the new and God fulfils himself in many ways lest one good custom should corrupt the worlde.’ And so was the case on Thursday 15th January at the Enniscorthy Presentation Centre when the Executive of the County Community Forum met for the very last time to formally dissolve the popular organisation. Outgoing Chairperson Lucy Medlycott said that since it`s inception in 2002 the County Wexford Community Forum had advised and assisted most of the voluntary and community groups in the county and could boast of a membership of over 600 organisations. Those representing the community on the Executive of the Forum sat and played their part on a
wide variety of committees and boards including: ● We x f o r d Local Development ● Local Community Development Committee ● County Childcare Network ● Local Sports Partnership ● South East Drugs Task Force ● The Economic and Social Task Force ● Social Inclusion Measures Task Group ● Joint Policing Committees They gained a wealth of expertise and knowledge over the past 12/13 years which these representatives duly put to use in their own areas and for their own areas and districts. Lucy went on to say that since her election to the Chair in May 2013 she had striven to ‘invigorate the Community
Forum with a range of different initiatives and activities, as well as ensuring that effective communication permeated the organisation, while maintaining appropriate committee structures and due compliance’. In that period from May 2013- January 2015 the Executive met on 17 occasions. At the 2014 AGM – guest speaker Ms Rita Fagan delivered an impressive keynote speech to 68 attendees , highlighting the importance of community action and the relevance of using creativity to enhance and communicate your message, while inspiring the whole community. Communication and Committee Skills workshops were held in the four areas – Gorey, Enniscorthy, Wexford
and New Ross with two sessions in each rolled out to 28 participants. Social Media Workshops were held in each of the four areas with two sessions in each rolled out to 81 participants. Dr Fergus Heffernan delivered a very informative talk 'Managing your life by managing your mind' in the four areas delivered to 147 delighted attendees. Vo l u n t a r y A r t s a n d Community event held in Wexford Opera House with speakers from Voluntary Arts Ireland and various local artists, participants, patrons and practitioners, 35 attendees and three County Councillors. Social Inclusion Grants were distributed to the value of €5,600 to 16 groups across all four areas.
Local Government Alignment – the Executive oversaw the smooth transition from County Wexford Community Forum to Public Participation Network under the directives of the current ongoing Local Government reform. Before wrapping up and bringing the hammer down on t h e C o u n t y We x f o r d Community Forum Lucy thanked the members of the Executive and in particular the four Area Chairmen Pat Rath – Gorey, Maria Nolan – Enniscorthy, Lucy Medleycott – Wexford and Rosemary Butler – New Ross for their active participation and engagement over the years and acknowledged the tremendous work achieved by the members of this Executive as
well as each of the four area committees in what has undoubtedly been exceptionally challenging times. She paid tribute to Wexford County Council and its staff for the ongoing relentless support at all hours of the day and night and concluded with good wishes for the incoming PPN’s – ‘The secretariat of the PPN is now officially in place and we look forward to the rolling out of the new structure within the coming months. I would like to wish them the very best in their future tasks and I have every faith that they will keep a firm hand on the tiller going forward with the best intentions of the greater community and in particular those who are less well represented at heart.` – Maria Nolan
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Local Enterprise Office bringing quality business training to County Wexford When people think of training, it doesn’t always have to be about lengthy courses, high tuition fees or far away educational institution. Recognising time is money for business owners and their staff, The Local Enterprise Office – Wexford puts on a wide selection of business-related clinics, training courses and workshops every year. 2015 is no different for aspiring entrepreneurs, established owner managers and key staff in a small business. The Local Enterprise Office - Wexford has just released its Spring 2015 Business Training Courses, Workshops, and Clinics brochure. Available to view online at www.localenterprise.ie/wexford, and to pick up in many public places. The team at the Local Enterprise Office can also post one out to people who think 2015 is the year to up their game. “We have divided our train-
Tom Banville, Head of Enterprise at LEO Wexford ing into four strands: Training for Start Ups, Clinics for Small Business, Social Media Workshops for Small Business, and Workshops for Small Business,” says Tom Banville, Head of Enterprise at LEO Wexford.
Enniscorthy Business Association needs you! The association has produced an attractive brochure outlining what it has achieved to date and what work it will be doing in the months and years ahead. To continue their activities and to promote, support and represent the businesses of Enniscorthy, the association needs all local businesses to join up (€30 for a year) and express their views at the EBA’s regular meetings. The brochure and membership form can be got by emailing the EBA at: e.b.a.enniscorthy@gmail.com or by contacting the Slaney News (tel: 087-2403310, slaneynews@gmail.com). n
AspIrInG EnTrEprEnEurs: “A very important first stop for people at the early stages of a business or who would like to become their own boss is our highly popular Start Your Own Business courses. These run in Wexford, Enniscorthy, Gorey and New Ross, one night a week over 10 weeks.” MArkETInG And soCIAl MEdIA MIx: Of course, staying up to date with the latest trends in growing, managing and promoting a business are key to success. “Marketing and particularly online marketing are very important for all businesses today and so we have a range of social media workshops and one-to-one clinics,” adds Tom. These include: Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube. There are also clinics in public relations techniques, and working on your Blog and Sales techniques.
FInAnCIAl FoCus: Cash flow and financial management is such a major concern for businesses of all sizes, LEO Wexford has a Book-keeping Course on its training schedule as well as workshops on Take Control of your Finances in Ten Immediate Steps and Excel for Business – Intermediate Level. BusInEss GroWTh: Recognising the importance of productivity, LEO Wexford is also running courses in Time Management and Lean Management as well as Sales Skills. “It’s vital that we meet the demand for training in Wexford in order to keep businesses starting up, growing and creating jobs. There really is something for everyone in our new Programme which is available to book online at www.localenterprise.ie/wexford.“ says Tom. n See ad on page 3 for Courses, Workshops, and Clinics.
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Salt grotto unveiled at Monart A next generation high-tech Alpine salt Grotto has been unveiled at Monart destination spa – the worldclass award winning, adultsonly, destination spa located just outside Enniscorthy. A brand new custom built and designed Natural Alpine Salt Grotto, which features a newly developed innovative micro-particle aerosol salt system, has been installed at the five-star Monart Destination Spa in County Wexford. The healing properties of salt infusion has been known for centuries; with many spas providing salt grotto experiences throughout the world. However the challenge with the conventional salt grotto experience is the production of salt molecules that are fine enough to travel deep into the lungs rather than remain just in the sinus and upper trachea. This next generation aerosol technology now in Monart was produced by leading international spa innovators and was sourced and customised for Monart through consultation and development between Michael and Liam Anthony Griffin and Klafs of Germany.
A brand new, custom-built and designed Natural Alpine Salt Grotto, which features a newly developed innovative micro-particle aerosol salt system, has been installed at Monart Destination Spa, Enniscorthy. Rugby international Gordon D’Arcy was on hand to launch the Grotto at the 5 star Spa.
Monart’s specially developed process produces tiny salt particles in the air from specially sourced Natural Alpine Salt that can now penetrate the entire respiratory tract from nose to sinuses, the throat area and on into the deepest recesses of the lungs; exerting the full salt infusion benefit throughout. The hi-tech Salt Grotto
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Water Fluoridation Wexford County Council recently voted to end water fluoridation. Speaking following the unanimous backing of Wexford County Council for the party's motion on ending water fluoridation, Sinn Sinn Féin Féin councillor Cllr Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin said: “I’d like to welcome the unanimous backing of our motion calling on the government to end this state’s policy of what amounts to ‘medication without consent.’ This practice has been discontinued all across Europe, due to health, environmental, legal or ethical grounds. “There appears to be considerable scientific and medical evidence linking higher incidences of Alzheimers, depression and certain forms of cancer with water fluoridation. Also, the levels of all of these are lower in the 6 counties where the practice has been discontinued (of course there is also the longrunning, popular debate on claims that it makes people docile and whether it was or wasn’t used by both Stalin and the Nazis in the concentration camps!) “Co. Wexford now joins with 16 other county and city councils which have called on the government to discontinue the fluoridation of our water supply and bring us into line with best international practice.” n
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This month, Joe Kavanagh, looks at the intelligence of animals. The intelligence of animals never ceases to amaze me. They show it in so many 'everyday ways'. Some owners tell me of the subltle little things their pets do to almost let them know… that they know! My own dog Mac is an example… We often play a game of 'fetch' down the fields. It's got to be fairly challenging for him or else he's back 30 seconds later ready to go again. Today my son threw the stick across the mill race into a wood. To go straight across he'd have to go through the deepest part of the water and up the steepest bank along that stretch. So Mac assessed the situation, ran off in the opposite direction up our bank to a shallow spot in the channel but at a place where he knew he could get up the embankment easily too! Then on he raced back down the far bank and hey presto… collected the stick in his mouth and a pep in his step… he'd beaten the challenge! Yesterday we watched the hunt pass down the road by us . The hunt was over but they were still missing one hound… he'd got separated from the rest of them. One of the riders was down off his horse chatting to us and said… 'don't you worry that fella will land back to the 'meet' in no time, they always know their way back'… and sure enough within a few minutes we spotted the lone hound toddling his way back down the road to the waiting pack! As for the rider and his horse… well the rider being a fairly relaxed sort of fella jumped down off his horse and began throwing the rugby ball with my son. The horse must have taken offence as he began walking back up the yard onto the road, much to the dismay of the rider the horse broke into a trot (as the rider broke into a sweat) and landed back up the road to his own horse trailer and waited for the red faced rider/runner trotting after him. He too knew exactly where to go and how to get home! All these instances happened within 24 hours and just got me thinking how little we really know of their magnitude and potential. While waiting at the airport a few weeks ago I picked up a book where the author claimed his dog knew more than 1,000 words! The jist of it I think (coz I didn't buy the book) is the owner would ask him go fetch the bowl and the dog would go get it. He stepped it up asking him to bring little more obscure things like a pen and sure enough he'd land back with one (maybe wrecked the office getting it – bit like me sometimes!!) but again and again he'd turn up with the item requested. So the next time you think your pet is reading your mind… chances are... so be careful of your thoughts! If they were to give us a few lessons on how to live I'm sure it would begin with trust… Trust in the better side of people and life. Trust is something they give us everyday. They 'walk the talk' as the yanks would say. Allowing nature and her kin to educate us just a little every day will help us to live a simplier and more happy-go-lucky life. Allow your little one guide you a little today and see where it leads you… hey maybe to our door! n
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recent media reports have confirmed what we in rescue are all too aware of, our dog population has increased and the number of unwanted pets is out of control. One media source estimated that a fifth of all dog owners allow their pet to produce a litter, with many of these unwanted and unplanned. It is very difficult nowadays to find good homes. There are simply too many dogs bred for the amount of good homes out there. Spay or neuter your pet. It is better for their health and is a relatively straight forward procedure. Consult your local vet who will be more than happy to advise you. If you cannot afford the whole amount in one week, put away a small some of money each week and it will soon add up. In the long run, a litter of pups will cost far more. If you are really struggling financially, we may be able to assist with some of the cost. Please email enniscorthyspca@mail.com or talk to your local vet for contact info. n
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Lauryn’s Assistance Dog Just before Christmas young lauryn Tracy from oulart, who had been told she would never be able to walk, took her first steps with the help of her new assistance dog, Graham. Lauryn and Graham were trained to walk with each other during a week-long stay at the Dogs for the Disabled HQ in Cork. Lauryn, who suffers from cerebral palsy, can now bear her own weight with Graham at her side to ensure she maintains her balance. Our photo shows Lauryn and Graham with Lauryn’s dad, Gavin, and Irish soccer legend Paul McGrath. n
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If a picture tells a thousand words… Ibar Carty chronicles the 20th century in Enniscorthy & beyond 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 premises on Castle Street (beside Athenaeum). And if you mention the Slaney News he’ll give you 20% OFF the price! And don’t forget: IbAr specIAlIses In recopyIng And restorIng old photos. cAll In Any tIme for more InformAtIon.
Above: St. Anne's Pre Play School class, Enniscorthy, June 1984. Left: FCJ Bunclody 6th year class of 1984. Pics: © Ibar Carty.
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Ibar carty has opened up his vast photo archives to the Slaney News. In this 43rd of a series, Ibar shares more photos taken in the enniscorthy area over 30 years ago. If you can supply the names of any of the people featured in these photos, Ibar and the Slaney News would be delighted to hear from you. please email the names to: slaneynews@gmail.com. thank you.
Ibar would love to get some information on the above photo. It was taken around the 1920s in Enniscorthy district. A very interesting picture of a funeral of a possible civil war victim.
A local contributor looks at life today in Enniscorthy and beyond in ordinary jobs and indeed those of us who have no jobs. Smaller towns like Enniscorthy are still finding it extremely difficult to see these green shoots of recovery. It’s a big challenge for those in power and they know that delivery is expected. The next few months will be very interesting indeed.
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View from the Hill grEEk ElEction The people of Greece in the recent election rejected the mainstream parties and put into government a party which is of the far left and totally opposed to the policies of austerity followed by previous governments. This is a reaction from the electorate to the years of hardship imposed, principally by the infamous Troika, which have severely cut living standards for most people in that country. It will be interesting to see how the rest of Europe responds to effectively being told where to get off to by this new Greek government. We in
Ireland will pay particular attention to what the outcome will be. I have no doubt that all political parties here are keeping a close eye on events. It would be a mistake to think that the Irish electorate, come 2016, will automatically do something similar. We have a very politically sophisticated public in this country who will be able to differentiate between a dream and reality. Having said that, the government parties in particular will have to ensure that the slow recovery which is undoubtedly taking hold starts to find its way down to those of us slogging away
tribunalS The Flood/Mahon Tribunal which cost us taxpayers €159m seems to have got something remarkably wrong. In recent times the Tribunal has had to withdraw findings of wrongdoing which it previously had made against such people as George Redmond, Ray Burke and many others. This is a result of a Supreme Court ruling that the Tribunal withheld vital evidence when dealing with the people concerned. The Supreme Court, the highest court in the land, has deemed that this Tribunal acted inappropriately, at the very least. It now appears that this entire farce which ran for 15 long years and made millionaires out of a pile of our bewigged friends was all for nothing. What I want to know is: “When will these millionaire barristers be asked to return
the millions in fees we paid them for this job.” If a tradesman does a job which fails he has to either do it again or make a refund or if an unemployed person is overpaid from social welfare they have to repay it. So now let’s see the demands for return of fees to the Learned Ones. Wishful thinking , no doubt. 20% DEpoSit The proposal by the Central Bank that those wishing to purchase a house should put up a 20% deposit is far too severe. Young couples in particular, trying to start out in life, will find it totally impossible to meet this demand. Any half decent house in Enniscorthy or similar sized town is going to cost €130,000 plus which will require a deposit of €26,000. That’s not to mention the other costs such as legal, trying to furnish it, etc. Only people with jobs which pay hundreds of thousands a year could come up with a scheme such as this. Too much I say. As we go to press with this column this is not yet finalised. Hopefully common sense will prevail here and we will see a climbdown on this proposal.
aEr linguS As this column is being prepared it looks that our national airline Aer Lingus is to be sold off to a major airlines g ro u p o f w h i c h B r i t i s h Airways and Spanish Iberia are major parts. As a result of this proposed sale, this country may lose its national airline. This would be a national shame. Most Irish people are very proud of our airline and in my opinion would object strongly to any outside party having control of it. On top of this there will be about 1,200 jobs lost if this takeover goes through. The principal decision makers with regard to this proposed sale will be the government which has a 25% shareholding and Ryanair which has 29%. No one else has enough influence to stop this sale. A worrying feature of this entire deal is that if the takeover goes ahead the half dozen people at the top of the airline, some of them who have only been there a wet day, will divide €30m between them. Hopefully that incentive will not persuade those advising the shareholders as to what decision should be made.
Supporting EnniScorthy As mentioned in previous columns the general economy of this country seems to be improving. The big difficulty for smaller towns like Enniscorthy is the length of time it takes for the uplift to reach us. However, we can all play our part in this recovery by, insofar as is possible, supporting the frontline of economic activity which is our retail and catering sectors. Without a strong retail and service dimension any town is lost. The numbers of jobs it provides far exceeds anything else in the area. Whether we are going for a night out or thinking about buying some garden equipment or materials for home improvement or indeed a new suit let’s think Enniscorthy first. We must all play our part in lifting our own areas out of recession. This applies equally to the villages in the district, many of which have excellent restaurants and retail outlets. The recovery begins with us and before we start blaming everybody else, although it’s hard not to point fingers sometimes, let’s play our own part in the recovery. n Words by: “View from the Hill” Vinegar Hill pic by: Joseph Doyle
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BUNCLODY… buncloDy library: harry potter book night for 912 year olds Thurs 5 Feb 6.30pm -7.30pm – Fun and games on the night for Harry Potter fans. Fancy dress optional. Come along and share the magic! introduction to microsoft Word with Yvonne Sat 7 Feb and Sat 21 Feb 10.30am – 12.30pm. Computer tutor Yvonne Kelly will give a two-part introduction to Microsoft Word – a word processing programme used for producing documents for personal, educational or business use such as CVs and covering letters, assignments and projects. tidy towns talk with Dr Betsy Hickey Sat 7 Feb 2.304.00pm. Dr Betsy Hickey, an adjudicator and consultant for Tidy Towns in Co. Carlow, will provide a workshop on Tidy Towns. Engineers Week – Schools Event Fri 13 Feb – An introduction to Structural Engineering with Pascal Harte, Lecturer with Carlow IT. Valentine's Day children's crafts Fri 13 Feb 2.30-3.30pm Join Ilva Krama to create and decorate a Valentine’s present box using decorative card and paper cups. Suitable for children 5-7 years old. Wexford county council arts review public consultation Day will be held
at the Library on Thurs 19 Feb 10.30am-2.00pm. If you wish to take part, please drop in and give your comments. book to Screen Film Showing for children – Sat 21 Feb 2.30-4.30pm, see Facebook for details. biodiversity in our bogs Thurs 26 Feb 7.00-9.00pm Ecologist Mark McCorry will give a talk on the general ecology and biodiversity of bogs and other peatland habitats in Ireland. book to Screen Film Showing for adults – Sat 28 Feb 2.30-4.40pm , see Facebook for details. Booking essential for all events. Tel: 053 937546 regular adult Events: Adult Reading Circle will meet monthly on Fridays at 11.00 am. ‘Drop of Ink’ Creative Writing Class will resume in the spring. regular children’s Events: Toddler Story Time, Fridays at 12-12.30pm. Junior Book Club, resumed 25 September and will meet monthly on Thursdays at 4.00 pm. For a full listing of events see Bunclody Library’s Facebook page: https:// www.facebook.com/BunclodyL ibrary/events where you can sign up for the monthly what’s on e-newsletter. Also see website: http://www.wexford.ie/
FERNS… FErnS Dramatic SociEty Congratulations to Ferns Dramatic Society on their successful panto run. ‘DO YOU BELIEVE IN MAGIC' ran for three nights: Thurs. 29th, Fri. 30th and Sat. 31st January in Ferns Community Centre and was a huge success.
wex/Departments/Library/W hatsOn/ buncloDy horticultural SociEty: Quiz Night on Friday February 6th in Redmonds Lounge at 8pm, €20 for table of four. Committee Meeting on M o n d a y 9 t h F e b r u a r y, Redmonds, 8pm.
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hWh buncloDy gaa club: HWH Bunclody GAA club has officially opened its newly constructed Indoor Arena at the GAA grounds, Church Rd, Bunclody. Minister Paul Kehoe TD did the honours opening this fantastic facility. Well done to all concerned. alcoholicS anonymouS Local meetings are held on Tuesdays and Saturdays at 8.30 pm in Brennan’s, Market Square, Bunclody. WhiSt Every Monday Night in St. Aidan’s Hall. St VincEnt DE paul Local Confidential helpline 087 3696883, please call if you need help. There is a newspaper recycling bin beside SuperValu in aid of S.V.P. n
50 Years On! Classmates of Bishop Denis Brennan and members of the St. Peter's College Leaving Certificate class of 1964 visit with Bishop Brennan at Summerhill to mark 50 years since secondary school.
NEW SCHOOL IN BARNTOWN
Michael Brazzill chats with school principal Louisa O’Brien on the first day.
Parents enjoy a cuppa in the new Barntown primary school after assisting with the move from the old school.
BLACKWATER MACRA… macra indoor Soccer & intercounty hurling/ camogie blitz 2015 Blackwater Macra are currently on a recruitment trail to encourage the youth of the local community to get involved in Macra na Feirme. Blackwater Macra, celebrating 60 years, is the oldest Macra club in County Wexford. Blackwater Macra is not solely based in the immediate parish but has members from the wider surrounding areas and the club moves
around the county regularly. Macra na Feirme is an organisation for young people between the ages of 17 and 35 who are interested in meeting new people and getting involved in sports, travel, drama, debating, or just want to meet new people and have some fun! This will open the door to new friends and new activities. There are hundreds of clubs across Ireland bursting with activity who always welcome a new face.
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We have competitions to suit everyone and you don’t need to be an expert to take part. You will meet young people from all over the country and can get involved in a wide variety of areas including agriculture, sport, travel, public speaking, performing arts and community involvement. Blackwater Macra na Feirme has enjoyed great success at both local and national levels in a variety of competitions over the years and is
excited about 2015. Busy months are ahead with variety of competitions, social events, travel opportunities and preparation for men and women's indoor Soccer and Intercounty Hurling/Camogie Blitz 2015. Anyone interested in getting involved please contact the club secretary on 0879585376, email blackwatermacra@gmail.com or visit https://www.facebook.com/Bl ackwaterMacraClub Pic: Blackwater Macra Secretary, Mairead McCabe, at the launch of Macra events and competition calendar. n
One of the new high tech classrooms in the new Barntown primary school.
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Slaney Sport & Leisure
4 February 2015
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Enniscorthy’s U-15’s nail Naas at the start of the year Enniscorthy's u-15s made the away trip to play naas in the leinster league and suffered a 24-7 defeat. to have a chance of progressing to the knockout stages of this league Enniscorthy needed to avenge that defeat when the sides met for the return fixture in Enniscorthy on 24th January. The first half was a close affair with both defences on top throughout and only one score registered in the opening 25 minutes – a penalty scored by Naas from in front of the posts. That looked like being the only score of an evenly contested half until a quickly taken tap penalty by Enniscorthy ten metres out was fed to Niall Parker who muscled his way over the tryline to put Enniscorthy ahead 5-3 at half time.
Enniscorthy were caught napping at the beginning of the second half as a clever chip over Enniscorthy's defence by Naas' inside centre was collected by the kicker who scored to give Naas an 8-5 lead. The home side bounced backed brilliantly two minutes later with the best move of the match beginning in midfield and the ball being fed through the hands of backs and forwards to reach centre Conor Nolan who did what he has been doing all season – eluding would-be tacklers on his way to the tryline and with the successful conversion by Fiachra Hourihane the home side now led 12-8. Enniscorthy were now dominating the game and looked like stretching their lead but an unfortunate defensive error on 20 minutes fol-
lowing a hopeful kick in behind Enniscorthy's defence led to a simple try for Naas which they converted and then just three minutes later they scored another penalty from 30 metres to establish an unlikely 18-12 lead against the run of play. With the Naas defence looking as solid as ever it was going to take something special for Enniscorthy to rescue the match and thankfully star forward Niall Parker produced a trademark try with just two minutes left on the clock. He got possession in midfield following another good combination of passes and showed his speed as well as his power in a successful burst for the tryline. A pressure kick followed for Fiachra Hourihane which he successfully slotted through the posts to give Enniscorthy
a deserved one point victory on a scoreline of 19-18. The Enniscorthy team has now completed its Leinster League run undefeated at home all season and if Gorey manage to defeat Naas in the last match in this group Enniscorthy will qualify for the Leinster semi-finals. Enniscorthy U-15 Rugby Squad: Danny Ryan, Fiachra Hourihane, Eoghan Herlihy, Adam Gethings, Niall Parker, Brian Corcoran, Luke Harrington, Ryan Cahill, Cameron O'Leary, Michael McGinty, James Rothwell, Ryan Askins, Joe Atkinson, Stephen Coady, Seamus Doyle, S t e p h e n H a d l e y, S t e v e n Hickey, Ryan Hodge, Jordan Kelly, Conor Nolan, Adam Pepper, Cian Rochford, Robert Scanlan, Cian Wickham, Seanie O’Neill. n
Enniscorthy U-15 rugby squad and management. Pic: Brian Hodge.
Slaney Olympic news An Open Letter… Slaney olympic members were out in force on 1st February with 28 club members taking p a r t i n t h e J o h n tr e a c y Dungarvan 10 road race. after the cold spell over the previous couple of days, "what to wear or what not to wear" on race day was on everybody’s lips. thankfully the weather behaved and saw perfect running conditions for the well organised event. First man home for the club was Bobby Redmond in 1.02.31 and first lady for the club was Mag Balfe in 1.20.51, well done to everybody and congratulations to all who got a pb. Full club results: Bobby Redmond 1.02.31 Brian Maher 1.02.39 Pudgy Hyland 1.02.51 John Roban 1/03.09 John Foley 1.03.12 Donnacha Walsh 1.03.18 Jessie O Connor 1.03.23 Conor Hyland 1.05.09 Brian Murphy 1.05.12 Malo Roban 1.06.22
Mick Nolan 1.06.55 Declan Ivers 1.07.28 John Moorehouse 1.11.12 Brendan Dillon 1.11.32 Tom O Shea 1.11.47 Eddie Kenny 1.13.43 Mag Balfe 1.20.51 Ger Murphy 1.22.34 Michelle Murphy 1.27.38 Jean Mernagh 1.28.10 Tracy Kavanagh 1.29.19 Stephanie McKenna 1.29.20 Patrick Tull 1.34.36 Karen Tull 1.34.37 Deirdre Bowers Kavanagh 1.35.38 Sabina Sweeney 1.35.40 Paul Browne 1.35.52 Lynda Murphy 1.46.15 This week the Winter League continued on the track with a 3k time trial on Tuesday night followed by 2 x 100m race on Thursday night, next Tuesday is the last night of the league and all members are welcome to participate. A warm Slaney welcome to new members Ben Hill and Ed Tobin. n
Newyearsresolution2, 5k There’s a new running group in Enniscorthy geared at beginners (Facebook page "Newyearsresolution2, 5k"). Its for people who have never run before and don’t know where or how to get started. The group is organised by Mag Dunphy and meets every Monday 8-9pm and Friday 8-9pm on the running track at Enniscorthy’s new Sports Hub. Check the Facebook page and watch this space for more information. n
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The Three Tenners Slaney Olympic AC is celebrating 10 years of the Enniscorthy P10K with a super low !10 entry fee! This annual event attracts participants ranging from the country’s top runners to club runners, fun runners and walkers. Online entry (only !10 + handling charge) is available on Runireland.com or you can pick up an entry form at My Sport, Castle Street, Enniscorthy. There will be limited entry on the day for !15 but remember to pre enter early to get your free hat! Race registration is at Shamrocks GAA Club in Clonhaston in the shadow of the iconic Vinegar Hill. This will be signposted from all approaches to the town. The race starts at 12 noon. Prize giving and the legendary Slaney Olympic post race refreshments will be in St Sennan’s School adjoining the GAA Club. Further information from Jane Porter 0876799490
Shamrocks GAA news the Shamrocks gaa club celebrated its dinner dance onP Saturday the 24th of January in the riverside park hotel. it was a wonderful night and was very well attended. club and county officers, players, club members and guests were welcomed by club chairman John hendrick who then handed over to Derek kent who was the county board representative on the night to present the intermediate hurling team of 2014 with their winner’s medals. The main awards of the night were very well deserved. ‘Player of the Year ’ was awarded to Anthony Wallace and ‘Score of the Year’ went to Karl Cullen. These were followed by the first two inductees into the Shamrocks ‘Hall of
Fame’. Anne O Connor proudly accepted the award on behalf of her late husband John O Connor, past player and whom was the first chairman of the club when it was reformed in 1981. The second award was greeted with a large round of applause and plenty of cheers when it was presented to Patrick “Batty” Brooks for his outstanding contributions to the Shamrocks GAA Club. Special mention must go to the Riverside Park Hotel for the splendid surroundings, John, Aoife and the committee for their work in organising the event, Derek Kent for presenting the medals and his kind words, and to all of the guests who attended and made it a memorable night. – Mick Weafer, PRO
A Chara, Rapparees/Starlights GAA is in the process of developing a Five Year Strategic Club Plan, which will map out the future direction of our Club.
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This is a key development for us as we aim to build on our past as we build for the future. As part of this process, we are holding a Consultation Club Planning Forum on Tuesday 17th February at 7.30pm for all our members, officers, players and all in the Community.
racing 795 has started the year with a bang hosting two very successful training days in the past couple of weeks. The first was Watt Bike Test and training tips held on the 10th and 11th January from Bike expert Jonathan Gibson. The following Saturday we hosted a run coaching session hosted by James McAssey. Both events were well attended by members and they gained valuable information to help improve their racing. Our club open night is being held on Saturday 7th February at 8pm in the Rivers Edge Bunclody. so if you are interested in running, swimming or cycling? Fancy having a go at triathlon? Or mountain biking? Come along and have a chat with us and hear the inspirational story of our special guest Marie Casey Breen.Let us know at racing795@gmail.com if you’re coming. This year our Club train-
The purpose of this Forum is to give everyone in our Community the opportunity to have their say in our future. The Forum will be a workshop based event and will take no longer than 2 hours. Those present will discuss various topics in small groups, including Coaching & Games Development, Communication, Facilities, Development, etc. Everyone present will have ample opportunity to input and it will be facilitated by two facilitators appointed by County Board. Your attendance at this important event for our Club will be greatly appreciated and I would also ask you to encourage others to attend. We look forward to your input into our future – Is air scaith le cheile a mhairin na daoine – loosely translated ‘We live in the shadow of one another’ – so what is good for us is good for you. So please come along and help us create a good future for all. Maria Nolan, Club PRO
Official Opening in Bunclody HWH Bunclody GAA club has officially opened its newly constructed Indoor Arena at the GAA grounds, Church Rd, Bunclody. Minister Paul Kehoe TD did the honours opening this fantastic facility. Well done to all concerned. n
ing duathlon will take place Sunday morning 8th March, starting at 10am, If you are interested in joining us, please contact us at racing795@gmail.com for more information. The cyclocross boys have been busy. David Furlong and David Conway competed in t h e N a t i o n a l C y c l o c ro s s Championships in Swords on January 11th and the following weekend Frank Burke joined them for The Muddy cup race in Cashel. Well done to you all. Meanwhile in Punchestown last Sunday , we had Nigel and Trish McCord along with Mick Foley competing in their first ever Duathlon. All three did very well on a cold morning with Mick taking the honours in a time of 1:14. Don't forget TRI 795 takes place on Sunday 17th May in Carlow and is now open for entries @ https://www.triathlon ireland-newserver.com/localraces.html. n
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caroline gets motoring morgan cars come to camolin by Caroline Kidd
kirwan’s of camolin has been awarded a prestigious morgan dealership for ireland, currently the only one in the country. the occasion was marked with an official launch last month at kirwan’s premises on camolin’s main Street. The Morgan Motor Company based in Malvern, UK, has been making these bespoke sports cars by hand for over a hundred years. A Morgan is a car with a very unique, niche market but it’s a car that Donal Kirwan is very happy to sell from his Camolin showroom. “I’ve always had an interest in Morgan cars. It’s a family owned business and has been for a hundred years and their ethics and values are very similar to our own,” says Donal. The launch at Kirwan’s revealed a lively Morgan scene in Ireland, with many enthusiasts and collectors defying the January cold to drive to the event and display their cars outside. Also in attendance was Mark Ledington of Morgan Motor Company, who flew into Ireland that morning to help to officially launch the new dealership. Speaking at the event, he said how delighted Morgan were to have a representation in Ireland at Kirwan’s, “for hopefully decades to come”. “At Morgan we choose our dealers carefully and we do not appoint dealers for volume sales,” said Mark. “We were impressed with the attention to detail and level of customer service at Kirwan’s. It’s a long running family busi-
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Every month bunclody native caroline kidd brings you the best from the world of motoring, including car reviews, news and more. caroline loves writing about cars and she has been published in the Sunday Independent, Irish Country Magazine and online at wheelsforwomen.ie. you can follow her blog changing lanes at www.changinglanes.ie.
motor news motor inDuStry conFiDEnt For nEW yEar Figures released last month from SIMI (Society of the Irish Motor Industry) show that the total new car sales for 2014 (96,338) finished-up 30% ahead of 2013 (74,367).
The Morgan Plus 4
SkoDa SKODA’s Octavia 4x4 range is more affordable than ever thanks to the addition of a Hatchback version, which starts at just €27,995. The new ŠKODA Fabia has won the prestigious What Car? Car of the Year 2015 award, at a glittering ceremony in London, having also been named ‘Best Small Car’, while the ŠKODA Octavia has been named ‘Best Family Car’. auDi Audi Ireland has announced a 15.5% year-on-year increase in sales for 2014. The total number of units sold in 2014 was 4,259 units compared to 3,687 in 2013 representing an overall market share of 4.4%.
ness and a good match for us,” he added. Kirwan’s are selling the full portfolio of Morgan cars. The event was an opportunity to get up close to some beautiful samples of some of the range, including the Morgan Plus 4 and a modern take on the iconic Morgan 3 Wheeler. Donal says a Morgan 3 Wheeler will sell from roughly €42,000, a Morgan 4/4 will sell from roughly €52,995 and a Morgan Plus 4 from around €60,000, all depending on the level of specification. For that you get a true sports car. A Morgan is light, fast and looks like nothing else on the road, with a distinct vintage style exterior, but with a modern drivetrain and underpinnings. Be in no doubt - in a Morgan you will turn heads. The Morgan Plus 4 in Kirwan’s weighs less than a
tonne at 927kg, has a 2.0 litre petrol engine producing 154bhp, a top speed of 189km/h and will accelerate from 0-100km/h in 7.5 seconds. CO2 emissions are 164g/km and the manufacturer quotes 40mpg for fuel economy. For comparison, the Volkswagen Golf GTI, one of the current crop of hot hatches, weighs 1351kg, also has a 2.0 litre petrol engine but it produces 220bhp with the aid of a turbocharger, has a top speed of 246km/h and will accelerate from 0-100km/h in 6.5 seconds. CO2 emissions are 139g/km and the manufacturer quotes 47mpg for fuel economy. But that’s comparing apples to oranges. The Morgan is an entirely different beast offering a much more basic and visceral driving experience that’s not just about out-
right speed. The Golf GTI is powerful and loaded with tech – but you drive a Morgan, it doesn’t drive you. Each car is handbuilt to the highest standards of craftsmanship and Morgan builds just 1,300 cars each year at its factory in Malvern. Morgan will tailor your car exactly to your specification with a range of options and upgrades available, from the paint colour and upholstery, to even the piping on the carpets! Donal says these cars are “real fun to drive” and we can believe him. While many owners just use them for six months of the year, some will drive them all year round. It’s not for everyone but in a world of mass produced identikit cars, there’s something special about a Morgan. n
SEat SEAT Ireland has announced significant year on year sales growth having amassed 2,419 vehicle registrations in 2014. This figure marks an 11% increase on last year’s figures with SEAT having achieved 2,190 registrations in 2013. citroEn Just 12 months on from its UK and Ireland launch, the Citroën Grand C4 Picasso has been crowned ‘MPV of the Year’ for the second year in succession at the prestigious What Car? Car of the Year Awards 2015. It also topped the sales charts as Ireland’s top selling 7-seater family car in 2014. The New Citroën C4 Picasso is a real market success across Europe claiming the No. 1 spot in the Irish and European MPV segment. In 2014, Citroën and DS sold 2,259 new cars and LCVs in Ireland, delivering a sales increase of 18.6% on 2013 thanks, in part, to its growing range of award-winning products. ForD According to figures released by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI), the Ford commercial vehicle (CV) range has retained its position as Ireland’s favourite van range in the booming 2014 CV market. n
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Slaney News
4 February 2015
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DateS fOR yOuR DIaRy
a column by Joseph Doyle
CyStIC fIBROSIS
Rob Kelly and Podge Dwyer. Pic: © Joseph Doyle.
a SPeCIal NIgHt fOR SPeCIal NeeDS 3 Special needs 3 hits the high notes… a night of club mashing dance DJs upstairs in benedicts night club and the cream of local talent downstairs made the third annual fundraiser on 23rd January for special needs and childline a great night. now in its third year it is now marked in stone on the calendar. this is the brainchild of local man ciaran Doyle. Downstairs on stage were local band Elemeno who did their usual full cover set. They were followed by what I can only describe as two of Ireland’s best rappers. Rob
Kelly did his set which featured Jack the Ripper, Sharon Curley and Georgie Burgess. He was then joined by Enniscorthy’s own Podge Dwyer who ripped Benedicts out of it with his set, finishing with Demons II, and including Remember You dueting with Sinead Haze. Podge also did a song which he co-wrote for Childline with Pa Doyle called The Rise which is not yet recorded. It was a great night for two good causes with a lot of money being raised. Roll on number 4 in this annual event. Well done to everyone involved.
We are holding our cystic Fibrosis event this year at the riverside park hotel, Enniscorthy, on the 21st of april 2015. We are holding a variety show including singers to entertain throughout the evening together with a fashion show with a difference where we have three shops holding a competition including a makeover and the latest fashion clothes and four independent judges and a co-host from South East Radio. Door prize of a hamper full of goodies and raffle tickets throughout also. Tickets are available on the door and from participating shops (Unique/Put A Bow On It/Mary Elizabeth’s) and from Stamp’s Pub! Tickets cost €5 per person. Come on down and join in for fun, laughter and endless glam not forgetting our three singers – Myles
Myles Doyle
Doyle (tenor), Sharon Sara Rooney and Sinead Haze. Your support will make all the difference. A press launch night will be held in Joe Doyle’s pub on Tuesday 24th February and we would ask all the fashion show particpants to come along also on that night. – Joseph Doyle
ReMeMBeR tHe yeaR?
The Rapps celebrate in Doyle’s pub in 1978 with a young Joseph Doyle holding the cup!
CONgRatulatIONS Elemeno. Pic: © Joseph Doyle.
Sinead Haze. Pic: © Joseph Doyle. Pa Doyle. Pic: © Joseph Doyle.
Happy birthday Timmy Dwyer, Caroline McCrea and Murt O’Brien. Happy 88th birthday to Joe Doyle’s pub, the Duffry.
Congratulations to local man Adam Nolan on winning another national senior boxing title. – Joseph Doyle
Adam Nolan.
Every Friday at Stamps – Irish night. –––––––––––––––––––––––––– Every Friday at Castle Bar – Karaoke. –––––––––––––––––––––––––– Every Wed, The Bailey, 1950s rock n roll jive classes with Anto: Beginners 7.30pm, advanced 8.45pm. Freestyle after 10pm with DJ Lew Boogie. Adm €5. –––––––––––––––––––––––––– Upcoming dates for your diary in the Riverside Park Hotel: Nathan Carter, February 6. Isla Grant, February 18. Christy Moore Feb 26. Mike Denver, March 26. Pat Shortt, April 17. –––––––––––––––––––––––––– Annual Wedding Fair - Sunday March 1st at Riverside Park Hotel with local wedding suppliers and fashion show. –––––––––––––––––––––––––– DBar: Every Friday is Funky Friday. Every Saturday is 80s Night. Every weekend – music in Temple Bar, Treacys. Every Sunday night – live band in Benedicts. See full listing page 17. –––––––––––––––––––––––––– Toss Kavanagh’s live music: Check out “Toss Kavanaghs” on Facebook. –––––––––––––––––––––––––– Wilsons Bar. Live bands every Saturday night. –––––––––––––––––––––––––– Max and Bull, 14th Feb in Joe Doyle’s. –––––––––––––––––––––––––– MMR on 15th Feb in Antique Tavern. –––––––––––––––––––––––––– Yellow Moon Theatre Co. presents DANCING AT LUGHNASA in the Dun Mhuire Theatre, Wexford on Thursday 19th February and again on
Saturday 21st in Kilmuckridge KHM Hall. Both performances begin at 8pm. Directed by Jimmy Kavanagh. –––––––––––––––––––––––––– Rock ‘n’ Roll: Sat 14th Feb in IFA Centre – the return vist by Riley & The Moonrockers. Doors 9pm and admission €10. Sat 21st Feb also in the IFA Centre is a new band called The Jumptones with members from Dublin and Wexford. Admission is also a tenner and as always there will be a supporting record hop with club DJs. The Bailey is the venue for the annual St Patrick’s night rock ‘n’roll show and dance featuring all the way from London, Johnny & The Jailbirds. Very special admission price of €10 for this great act in The Bailey with support from club DJs. –––––––––––––––––––––––––– Upstairs Gigs at Holohans, Enniscorthy, Friday, February 27at 7.30pm. Rocking out this month: The Analog Society (Wexford Garage) https://www.facebook.com/m arkrocheandtheanalogsociety The Gentlemen Callers (Enniscorthy - Rock) https://www.facebook.com/pa ges/The-GentlemenCallers/712476382114188 T h e M o t i v e s ( We x f o r d Alternative) https://www.facebook.com/Th eMotivesMusic With more to be added soon! Also an open mic night the night before. –––––––––––––––––––––––––– Enniscorthy Musical Society’s upcoming “The Wizard Of Oz” in Colaiste Bride, Enniscorthy, Tues 7th April to Sat 11th April. – Joseph Doyle
If you would like Joseph to mention an upcoming event or a birthday, anniversary, etc, then please email both doyleduffry@gmail.com and slaneynews@gmail.com. Emailing both these addresses maximises the chances of your notice being included. The closing date for receiving material for this column is always the Thursday before our publication date which is the first Wednesday of every month. Our website (www.slaneynews.com) carries our publication dates for 2015.
Star Zone
Enniscorthy has got a huge amount of unsigned talent on its doorstep. on thursday 29th January Enniscorthy musician and front man with the gentlemen callers, bryan Steacy, held one of his series of open mic nights upstairs in holohan’s bar. The crowd was relatively small but enthusiastic. First up was Sinead Haze who is a great singer and has a bright future in the music business. She sang three songs from her unnamed ep and then she did a duet with local rapper Podge Dwyer called Remember You. She later did an excellent cover of a Britney Spears’ song among others. Well done Sinead. Next up was a guy who loves cats called Bubbles from the trailer park – he had us all in stitches, actually it was Jamie T Murphy doing his stand-up. It was a great night with some great songs and comedy. Well done Bryan and all involved. – Joseph Doyle
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Pics Around Town by Patrick Hogan Extreme Rhythm and The Urban Voodoo Brass Ensemble at Selskar Under the Stars, 27th December 2014. Pic: Patrick Hogan.
In Wexford Arts Centre: Kenny Ruttledge, Paula Cox, Alexandra Caulfield and Ian Doyle. Pic: Patrick Hogan.
Loch Garman Junior Band at Selskar, Wexford, Dec 2014. Pic: Patrick Hogan.
Ferrycarrig Five Mile Road Race Fundraiser Success neighbours, friends and top athletes alike embraced a fit start to the new year when they gathered at the Wexford youths F.c. grounds for the third annual Árachas Ferrycarrig Five mile road race. Popular for its fast course and community spirit, the event run as a Crossabeg-Ballymurn Community Centre fundraiser in conjunction with St. Killian’s AC, Crossabeg, is now a firm fixture on the Athletics Ireland calendar and attracted support from clubs across the country as well as a strong local showing. Dublin’s Mick Clohisey of Raheny Shamrocks A.C. proved self-discipline over the Christmas period pays off when he was first to cross the line for the second year in a row, completing the course in a recordbreaking time of 23:58. “I’ve done a fair few races over Christmas just to keep the discipline up”, the runner admitted. “It’s good to have some races on around this time of year because it’s easy to slip up”, he said. Following closely behind was winner of the 2013 Dublin
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City Marathon, Seán Hehir, who completed the course with a time of 24:54. Bernard Roe and Daragh Bell, also of Raheny Shamrocks A.C., helped ensure a clean sweep for Dublin in the top four placings when they finished 3rd and 4th with times of 26:50 and 27:12 respectively. Wexford’s Jackie Carthy, of Kilmore A.C., meanwhile, was the first lady to cross the finish line and also set a new course record, coming in with a time of 29:37. Carthy is now gearing up to take part in masters crosscountry championships this coming weekend, while winner Clohisey has his sights
firmly set on completing the Rotterdam Marathon in April. Fortunately, the rain and wind which featured on race day 2014 held off this year to make for excellent running conditions on the popular looped route which follows in an anti-clockwise direction from the complex. “Last year was just a washout”, Carthy said, adding “whereas this year you had ideal conditions for running. There was no wind, no rain and it’s a lovely course”. This year’s race also saw the i n t ro d u c t i o n o f Á r a c h a s Insurances as headline sponsors, as well as the addition of a new corporate challenge
competition which was won by a team from Delaware Life. A sense of community spirit shines through at the event, with participants coming together to enjoy warm drinks and food in the Wexford Youths F.C. complex following the race. Local man Conor Shovlin, who appeared in last year’s hit RTÉ TV show ‘Ireland’s Fittest Family’, finished the race with a time of 34:25. He said he enjoys the positive atmosphere at the race which helps motivate him to return to sporting activity after Christmas. “It’s great, you see people you haven’t seen in a while
and you know the roads around too”, he said. Participant Niall Reck was similarly full of praise for the event. “The weather was brilliant, I’ve done harder ones and I train on harder hills so this is a great one”, he said. Race director Pádraig Moriarty was keen to show his appreciation for the support received from event sponsors including DHD Construction, Ferrybank Motors, Hertz, Keelon Ltd., Datapac, Eoin O’Gorman Solicitors, Tesco, Killowen Farm and Raceprint.ie. Full race results listings are now available on www.actiontiming.ie.
the ‘Ferrycarrig 5’ 2015 roll of honour: men - 1st Mick Clohisey (Raheny Shamrock) 23.58, 2nd Sean Hehir (Rathfarnham) 25.54, 3rd Bernard Roe (Raheny Shamrock) 26.40, 4th Darragh Bell (Raheny Shamrock) 27.12. ladies - 1st Jackie Carthy (Kilmore AC) 29.37, 2nd Sue Finn 30.35, 3rd Dena Hogan (Sliabh Buide Rovers) 30.57, 4th Sally Forristal 31.14 men over 40 Martin Monaghan (Slaney Olympic) 27.30 ladies over 40 Jennifer Murphy 34.26 men over 50 Jim Stafford (Slaney Olympic) 28.22 ladies over 50 Ann Sullivan (DMP) 32.26 men over 60 Vinny Clohisey (Raheny Shamrock) 33.27 male Junior Eathan Anderson 34.50 Female Junior Leona Reville 49.01 team - men - Raheny Shamrock (Mick Clohisey, Bernard Roe & Daragh Bell) team - ladies - Kilmore AC (Jackie Carthy, Annaleigh Hore & Sinead O'Brien) corporate challenge Winners Delaware Life – Sarah Bermingham
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Slaney Arts
4 February 2015
Bon Voyage Colum on monday 26th January Enniscorthy Drama bade farewell to chairman, Director, founding committee member, actor, colleague and friend – colum coomey who is leaving Enniscorthy to head off into the wild blue yonder. Colum first came to Enniscorthy from his native Cork over almost 4 years ago to work as Personal Assistant to Chief Whip and Minister M r. P a u l K e h o e a t h i s
Constituency Office at lower Weafer Street. A keen thespian, Colum has acted in and directed a number of plays and has written a play that was short listed for an RTE PJ O’Connor Radio Awards in 2013. On his arrival in Enniscorthy Colum immediately showed his interest in the Arts and became the driving force behind the re-establishing of a Drama Group in the town several years after the
first very successful Enniscorthy Group had disbanded. Colum became Chairman of the new group in May 2013 and set about putting Enniscorthy back on the theatrical map directing our very first play JM Synge’s A Tinkers Wedding, this was followed by Ritual For Dolls directed by Siobhan Duggan which we took on the One Act Circuit in 2013. Last year the group produced 2 summer plays – the
hilarious Tom, Dick & Harry again directed by Colum who also played one of the characters Boris a Russian gangster and Glenngarry Glen Ross directed by Jamie Murphy. In November Colum directed James McLure’s Pvt. Wars and took it on the One Act circuit to great acclaim. Colum has also performed with Wexford Drama Group, Gorey Little Theatre and New Line Theatre. Colum is heading off on his travels taking in India, Australia and New Zealand and it is unlikely that he will be back again to Enniscorthy. On behalf of the Drama Group
the Vice Chairman Liam Doyle made a presentation to Colum of the Enniscorthy tie pin as an expression of thanks for all the work he has done for drama and culture in the town. We wanted to get Colum something light enough to carry with him and something profound enough to remember us with and the Enniscorthy tie pin designed by Stephen Bourke of Bourke’s Jewellers, Enniscorthy fitted the bill perfectly, depicting the town`s most famous icons – St. Senan, Vinegar Hill, the Castle and the Pike. Colum Coomey will be a
loss not just to Enniscorthy drama but to the town itself – he is talented, committed and active and never asks ‘who is going to do that’ he just ups and does it himself – no job is too big or too small for Colum – he is of a rare bred and on behalf of Enniscorthy Drama Group I would like to publicly thank him for re-introducing drama to the town and wish him well on his around the world journey and ask only that he remembers his friends in Enniscorthy when he is rich and famous and on the red carpet! – Maria Nolan, PRO
Vice Chairman Liam Doyle makes presentation to outgoing Chairman Colum Coomey
Enniscorthy Drama gathers to say goodbye to Colum Coomey
Dave to star in new movie Brooklyn movie rave reviews Dave Bresnahan
irish-american actor David bresnahan, who has strong Wexford connections with some of his relations living in gorey, will have a major supporting role in the international film famine, set in the 1800s in ireland. Dave says he is honored to play the role of an Irish Catholic priest in the film which tells the story of the devastation that took place in Ireland because of the famine of 1847. “I am happy to be a part
of a project that will show the true heartache and immense loss of life caused by the Irish famine, unlike others who are endeavouring to turn this story into a subject of comedy, which news stories have recently detailed in the Irish news media. The Irish famine is nothing to laugh at, and I am proud to be a part of this historic film,” said Bresnahan. The movie Famine will be directed by Omer Sarikaya,
who is also the screenwriter. Famine is based on the true story of how Turkey was the only country to come to the aid of Ireland during the famine of 1845-47. It depicts the devastation and tragic loss of life through a story of love and jealousy. Filming will take place in Ireland, England, and in Turkey in the summer of 2015. It is tentatively scheduled for release in 2016. Information about the film, cast, and crew can be found at http://www.imdb. com/title/tt3529820. There are presently an estimated 50 million IrishAmericans, many of whom come from families who came to America to escape the devastation of the famines in Ireland during the 1800s. Bresnahan has cousins in Gorey who he stays in contact with and he continues to visit them with his own family as often as possible. He currently lives with his wife and four children in the Salt Lake City, Utah, area. Dave’s detailed biography can be found at http://www.IMDb.me/davebresnahan. n
the irish film Brooklyn which was memorably made in Enniscorthy last year has earned rave reviews at its initial screening at teh f am o us Sundance F ilm Festival in the u.S. based on colm tóibín’s bestselling novel, Brooklyn tells the story of a young irish woman who moves to brooklyn to start a new life. The film is directed by Irish man John Crowley who is best known for his movie Intermission, and stars the wonderful Saoirse Ronan,
Domhnall Gleeson, Emory Cohen as well as two of Brtain’s finest – Jim Broadbent and Julie Walters. The Hollywood Reporter in its review described the film as “beautiful and moving” and continued, “Classily and classically crafted in the best sense by director John Crowley and screenwriter Nick Hornby, this superbly acted romantic drama is set in the early 1950s and provides the feeling of being lifted into a different world altogether, so transporting is
the film’s sense of time and place and social mores.” Not only has it proved a critical success at Sundance but commercially it has been reported that the film has just been acquired for distribution by Fox Searchlight for $9 million – one of the biggest deals at this year’s festival. A release date has not yet been confirmed but all of Enniscorthy will be hoping it opens soon here in Ireland but unfortunately not in our own town as we no longer have a cinema! n
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The self-publishing option
FOCAL Chairman Jarlath Glynn, Secretary Maria Nolan and Anne Gilpin with author Miriam Walker.
Tony Fagan at the self-publishing event.
Retreat & Other Stories – she self published with Create Space – doing all of the work herself including calling to bookshops and asking if they would put her book on their shelves for a couple of weeks. The difference in cost between the two options is considerable but then so is the effort. However, for authors who do not want to wait for traditional Publishing Houses to either accept or reject their beloved manuscripts self publishing is definitely the way to go. Miriam has a third book coming out this year and will go down the self publishing road with it as well she told the Library gathering.
states that most, like herself, do it for the sheer love of writing. Well done to Miriam and to Jarlath Glynn and Enniscorthy Library and wonderful to see yet another local author about to publish her third book confirming once again that Wexford’s literary talent is alive and thriving. And FOCAL are delighted to announce that Miriam has promised to return to Enniscorthy to be part of our Programme of Events for the 2015 FOCAL Literary Festival on the last weekend in June in conjunction with the Enniscorthy Strawberry Fair. – Maria Nolan
a new voice among Wexford writers, miriam Walker, gave a most interesting and informative workshop at Enniscorthy library on thursday 15th January on the pros and cons of self publishing. A must for would be authors – and there were many in the Library audience. Miriam who lives in Wexford town, has written two books – The Cautious Man – which she self published using Original Writing who did most of the work for her such as designing the cover and distributing copies of her novel to bookshops in the Dublin area. Her second work – a novella titled The Holiday
Pleasant, friendly and easy to listen to Miriam says that we are in a ‘golden era’ of self publishing describing it as a welcome challenge, but she cautioned all potential authors in the attendance not to expect their lives to miraculously changed once they are published. There are so many writers and so many books coming on stream everyday making it an extremely competitive and almost impossible market, unless you get as lucky as E.L. James author of 50 Shades of Grey – which Miriam says she read for research purposes only, you will not make your fortune at writing. Very few writers are in it for the money, Miriam
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library nEWS check out: www.wexford.ie/wex/ Departments/library/ Whatson/ for details of what’s on in your library. you can also check your local library on Facebook.
Wexford Arts Centre: 053-9123764. The Presentation Centre, Enniscorthy: 053-9233000.
New Slaney Writing… tEarS
JournEy
by Martin Joseph Byrne
by Caitlin Clauson
Take these cold amphibious tears, I cry them for none other than my own side, Kiss them hesitantly and cry for them, For now they are none but your own. n
(transition year student fCJ Bunclody)
liVing in thE paSt by Donal Cullen Living in the past Goes by so fast Living in the now Is such an awful wow. Life goes by so fast One day here, next day there Tomorrow never knows And so the story goes I’m living in the past. A breeze fly by A lover comes on in The winds of change I’m living in the past. n
Concealed in a school with windows and a roof Are hundreds of young adults who all love to goof From all different backgrounds and all different races Glasses, or no glasses, straight teeth or braces We are all so different and yet all the same We have something in common, we all play the game I'm not talking about Monopoly or Cluedo or Snap It's the journey of life of each girl and each chap It's a long road ahead and it sure is not easy There's good times and bad times and times you'll feel queazy You will have your ups and you will have your downs You will meet some jokers, you will meet some clowns There will be many weddings and funerals to attend Meeting new people making new friends. But the part to remember and never forget Is that life is a journey, so have no regrets. n
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Courthouse Arts Centre news… FEbruary: First art exhibition of the year is of works by Irish artist Joan Sugrue. Duke Special. A special Valentine’s performance by a very cool and smoochy performer! http://youtu.be/ GSlCxJE4CHI, on 14th Feb. First film of the year on thursday 19 February is the hilarious the 100-year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared. “An outrageous delight”Glasgow Film Festival 2013. We continue to show work by local film makers, and The Pure Mile (Ian Davis, ed. Terence White) will also be screened on the night. courthouse cafe Friday 27 Feb featuring brian Whelan, John o' neill and cua.
march: Comedy with pJ gallagher. The return of Woody pines. The exhibition by Wicklow born artist cecil king. The launch of bill mccormack/hugh maxton’s latest book. april: photographic exhibition from tinahely resident Ferdinand Vo n k o r f f S c h m i s i n g . Ferdinand was the winner of The Irish Times Amateur Photographer of the year award Portraits section in 2012. may: mark geary. Mark has played with the likes of Jeff Buckley and supported artists including Elvis Costello, The Pretenders and Coldplay. http://youtu.be/v4Q_Z5Bf1Q
Focal Book Trailer Competition Focal, Wexford’s literary festival, in conjunction with Strawberry Films, has announced a new exciting competition which aims to get students in every national and secondary school in Wexford reaching for a book to read and then depicting its story and characters by developing their own unique book trailer. What is a book trailer? A book trailer is an advertisement for a book that can use still images, video, typography and voice over or any combination of these elements. A great book trailer will present the book's key events without giving too much of the storyline away. It will be bold and capture an audience’s attention from the very beginning, and by the end of the trailer it should have captured their curiosity to the extent that the viewer feels compelled to read the book. For examples to get your imaginations going, take a look at Strawberry Film’s book trailers: http://www.strawberryfilms.ie/ Strawberry Films are a boutique film production company that specialises in a wide variety of films including corporate events and advertising. They are based in Killurin, Co. Wexford. The judges for the competition: Eoin Colfer, best selling author (Artemis Fowl series), John Donohoe, CEO, Strawberry Films, Fionnuala Hanrahan, County Librarian - Wexford, Paul O’Brien, author and playwright, Carmel Harrington, author. how to submit an entry: Schools should upload their videos to the FOCAL account on YouTube and then send the following information to focalliteraryfestival@gmail.com: Name and address of school; Name
and age of students involved; Name of teacher; Contact Information (phone number and email address); Title of the book depicted in the book trailer. the selection committee will judge the book trailers on the following criteria: Creativity - The originality of the book trailer concept. Message - How perfectly is the message of the book portrayed? Hooks - The book trailer’s ability to capture an audience’s attention from the beginning, and its ability to encourage the viewer to read the book by the end. Technical - The quality of the cinematography, soundtrack, acting and editing of the book trailer. Who can enter the competition: Students in any national or secondary school in Wexford can enter. Entries will be accepted in three age categories; 10 - 12 years old, 13 - 15 years old and 16 - 18 years old prizes: The prize in each category is €250.00 of book tokens for your school, plus a trophy. competition rules: Students may produce a book trailer in any of the age categories and entries are welcome from individuals, pairs or groups. However, no more than one entry per student. Book Trailers must be under two and a half minutes in length. The deadline for entries to the competition is 30th April 2015. The winning entries will be announced at Focal Literary Festival in June 2015, and the date and times of the prize giving to be advised at a later date. Further information: For more information: www.focalliteraryfestival.com or contact Roger Harrington at 087-6532020.
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