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comment The national economic recovery may not have noticeably taken hold in the Enniscorthy region as yet but our readers can be assured there is plenty happening behind the scenes to encourage and facilitate local recovery…

A new state-of-the-art Enniscorthy town website is nearing completion which will have comprehensive local content – shopping, leisure, events, entertainment, etc making it a superb, one-stop website for both tourists and locals alike. It is hoped to launch the site this side of Christmas. The Slaney News is delighted to be represented on the committee overseeing this major new development.

On 24th September Enniscorthy Chamber and the Enniscorthy Business Association organised a successful fundraising Night at the Dogs to help finance the spectacular Christmas planned this year for the town which will benefit locals and visitors alike. Again the Slaney News is delighted to have played its part in the successful outcome through providing free advertising and social media publicity.

On 28th September a LEADER Programme Consultation took place in Enniscorthy in the Riverside Park Hotel. LEADER supports Enterprise and Employment, Community Development and Social Inclusion. The programme will be worth over €9.8m to Co. Wexford between now and 2020.

Bank of Ireland Enniscorthy held a free, social media workshop in its branch on 29th of September to help support local businesses market and boost themselves online.

On 6th October (as we go to press) an economic briefing for businesses in the Enniscorthy region is scheduled to be hosted in the Riverside Park Hotel by the Economic Development & Enterprise Strategic Policy Committee of Wexford County Council in conjunction with Enniscorthy Municipal District and Enniscorthy Chamber.

These are just some examples of the ongoing happenings in the background which will undoubtedly contribute to improved economic activity in the Enniscorthy region over the months and years ahead.

– Frank Corcoran

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Enniscorthy wins bronze medal Congratulations to all involved in securing a bronze medal for Enniscorthy in the National Tidy Towns Competition 2015 – a wonderful achievement. Enniscorthy scored a total of 293 marks out of a possible 450, this was five marks more than in 2014.

The report is very positive in many places referring to “an ethos of enterprise and initiative” and stating that “Enniscorthy’s profile against the sky, rising up to the Castle, the Cathedral and St Mary’s Church is one of the most romantic in the country.”

As always, however, litter and tidiness is a problem and the town scored just 46 marks out of a possible 90 in that section.

The conclusion of the inspector is upbeat: “A town of immense dignity and poise that really seems to have come to terms with the idea of a historic entity that is relevant to modern needs and trends. ‘So much to do!’ you are clearly saying – but you seem to be saying it with a sense of the possible and with a determined look to the future."

Full details in our November issue. n

Fundraiser/Trolley Draw Thank You St. Anthonys St. Patricks Boxing Club would like to thank all who supported their recent fundraiser Trolley Draw outside Pettitts SuperValu Enniscorthy.

The winners of the Pettitt’s Vouchers have been notified and are as follows: 1st place: €100 Pettitt’s Voucher Matt Pepper 2nd place: €25 Pettitt’s Voucher Chris Fox 3rd place: €25 Pettitt’s Voucher Ellen Murphy Again many thanks to all who supported this fundraiser.

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L-R: Padraig O’Gorman (Enniscorthy Municipal District Manager), Jim McCauley (President Enniscorthy Rugby Club), David Shore (Captain, Enniscorthy 2nds), Paddy Kavanagh (Chairman, Enniscorthy Municipal District), Killian Lett (Captain Enniscorthy 1sts), Charlie Kavanagh and Dave Rafter (Enniscorthy Rugby Club).

Civic Reception for Enniscorthy Rugby Club A very enjoyable Civic Reception was held on 11th September to mark the outstanding success of Enniscorthy Rugby Club on the playing fields in 2015.

Both Enniscorthy’s First and Second teams secured

Leinster Provincial Towns Cups in 2015 and the silverware was prominently displayed on the night by both team captains, David Shore and Killian Lett.

Speakers at this most enjoyable sporting and social event included Cllr Paddy Kavanagh

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With the new season now underway let’s hope for similar success for Enniscorthy Rugby Club in 2016. n

Unearthing a Treasure Galway native now living and operating her own business in Enniscorthy, Cathy Keane recently made a most interesting discovery while doing some research on the location of Holy Wells in the county to incorporate into her very informative and thorough Heritage Bus Tours.

Googling ‘Holy Wells’ Cathy stumbled across something called the Enniscorthy Penal Cross and began checking with locals for knowledge

of it. Information was sketchy and Cathy would have been stopped in her tracks had it not been for our excellent Library online service where she unearthed a document by Joseph Ranson CC on Penal Crosses in general and on the Enniscorthy Penal Cross in particular complete with photographs.

Bingo! Cathy had struck gold but Cathy being Cathy wasn’t prepared to just leave it at that and contacted a man

Cathy is keen to stress “that it was the library service of Wexford that made this ‘discovery’ possible.”

who is known for his wealth of information about the town – Paddy Redmond of Urrin Valley who in turn got in touch with the County Archivist, Grainne Doran, who was more than surprised by the story and even more amazed when she was able to locate the very Cross amid the vast array of artefacts and objects in the County Archives. Paddy then asked a local craftsman, Tony Wolfe, to made a replica of the little wooden cross and from this replica it is hoped to make a mould and produce Enniscorthy Penal Crosses for sale to the general public.

Another good news story for Enniscorthy and tremendous credit is due to Cathy Keane who is thrilled to have discovered first the story and then the Cross itself.

And I would have to say that this is the story of an Enniscorthy Treasure unearthed by an Enniscorthy Treasure because since Cathy’s arrival in town she has been a wonderful and resouceful asset to the area and the community and her Heritage Bus Tours is putting Vinegar Hill, Enniscorthy and its environs on the map.

Well done Cathy and we look forward to seeing lots of Enniscorthy Penal Crosses in the town in the near future and who knows what other town treasures will surface in the years ahead.

– Maria Nolan

“What do you think of rosecoloured glasses?”, Anne Gilpin was once asked in 1990. She had vaguely heard about this in the remedial reading teachers’ group she attended and was aware that her Special Education lecturer, Dr. Paul Whiting, had conducted research on the use of coloured lenses as a solution for reading. Since then, she has learnt what an amazing, life-changing solution this can be. Today, it is called Irlen® after Helen Irlen, California, USA, who discovered the solution in 1983.

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Would you like to know more? Can Irlen® change your life? Is it the answer to “what is wrong with me?” You can meet the Irlen® Team in the lobby of the IFA Centre, Millpark Road, Enniscorthy on Sunday 18th October any time between 3pm5.30pm. There is also a social dance to enjoy for €6 if you wish to stay longer! (see ad below).

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Almost everyone assumes that because JavaScript has “Java” in its name they are somehow related.

However the evolution of the two languages took such wildly different paths that the common joke is that Java is to JavaScript as ham is to a hamster. Many programmers groan at this coupling and many even feel that the name confusion is part of a marketing gimmick.

If we travelled back in time about five years or so, this would be a simple comparison: Java is a general purpose programming language, and JavaScript is used on websites to make them animated and interactive.

Now that JavaScript has “grown up”, the comparison is much more complicated. Let’s take a look at some of their similarities and differences: Java code is typically written in an Integrated Development Environment (IDE) and compiled into bytecode. This bytecode is not readable by humans and any Java Virtual Machine (JVM) should be able to run it. JavaScript code is normally executed by a JavaScript engine in the same syntax in which it is written.

Java is compiled before it can be run, so if there are any structural problems with code they become apparent very quickly. JavaScript is not compiled in the same way, so all bugs are found at runtime.

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Yes, we are married and we love each other

Zena O’Brien tuning up for her gigs supporting chart-topper Ryan Sheridan.

on Friday 22 May Ireland came into the 21st century in style putting its best foot forward and voting in favour of the proposed 34th amendment of the Constitution regarding marriage equality.

For those of us interested it passed with flying colours, well done Ireland on becoming the first country in the world to bring in same-sex marriage by popular vote.

We are now all equal, male /female, whether you’re gay or straight we all look the same on the street. But what is gay, what is straight, I don't know, we should hold off on flags and putting our colours on masts. We all look the same and are very human, yes we

are all the same.

I met with two very lovely ladies, Zena O’Brien and Louise O’Brien, both of these girls got married recently and are very much in love. They both came out when they were teens and have no regrets.

Why not? said Louise, there’s nothing to be afraid of. There are so many young people out there still not out because maybe they are ashamed of their sexuality and, why, it’s another part of life.

Zena is a singer-songwriter and I've been a fan of hers for a long time, I just love her videos and lyrics. Zena’s lyrics are very much influenced by her love for Louise, who by the way is a personal trainer and

Louise and Zena on their recent wedding day in White’s Hotel, Wexford.

indeed looks fit enough.

Zena and Louise are very proud to be gay and married, and they say it’s ok to be gay.

I asked them who is the husband and who is the wife, surprise surprise they are equal.

Zena is currently touring with none other then Ryan Sheridan and enjoying every moment of it. Ryan is a real nice guy and is very helpful.

Zena said when she and Louise met the first time their eyes met and they knew they were meant for each other and fell in love right away.

Zena says, “We love who we are and our love has really had an effect on my music, it’s great.”

For Louise and Zena, family and friends are very important. Zena says, “We thought we would lose both when we came out and said we’re gay but no it didn't happen, they were happy for us.”

I love both of these girls, meeting them was a pleasure, they are two of the most wonderful people I have ever met and I wish them luck in the future.

You can see Zena gigging with Ryan Sheridan these days and see her on Youtube also – send her your good wishes, she would love to see your comments.

Thank you Zena and Louise.

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100 years ago An event was held on 26th September 2015 commemorating Pádraig Pearse’s historic visit to Enniscorthy on 26th Sept 2015, when he addressed the Irish Volunteers of Co. Wexford at the Barley Field.

This recent event was addressed by Sean Doyle as follows: on the 26th September 1915 Pádraig Pearse addressed the assembled Irish Volunteers from all over the county at the Barley Field, not far from where we are meeting today.

Almost seven months later, on Easter Monday, 24th April 1916 at 12.45pm, Pearse, from outside the General Post office in Sackville Street, Dublin, read out the Proclamation declaring Ireland a Republic on behalf of the ‘Provisional Government’. Thus began the 1916 Rising – one of the determining events in Irish history. Nine days later, Pearse was dead, at the age of thirty-six, executed by a British Firing Squad.

Dr. Henry Goff’s book, Wexford has Risen, mentions another visit of Pádraig Pearse to Enniscorthy on Sunday, 1st March 1916, when he delivered an oration at the Robert Emmet Commemoration Concert in The Athenaeum and it was clear from his speech that armed rebellion was not far away. After the concert Pearse informed the Brigade Adjutant, Séamus Doyle, that the “Insurrection is near at hand and arranged a code with me to signify that the orders for the Rising were to be put in force”. Within 64 days of his Athenaeum speech Pearse was dead.

The Irish Volunteers, Óglaig na hÉireann, were founded on 25th November 1913 in the Rotunda Rink, in Dublin. They were formed to reinforce the nationalist argument for Home Rule. Ulster Unionists had already formed the Ulster Volunteer Force in the same year to resist Home Rule. The Irish Volunteer numbers reached some 170,000. The Irish Volunteers were established in Enniscorthy in December 1913 by the O’Rahilly and Michael. J. Judge.

With the commencement of World War 1 in 1914, John Redmond encouraged Volunteers to join the British Army and fight the cause of Empire, which resulted in a split in the Volunteer movement which came about in September 1914 when the vast majority of members left and formed the National Volunteers as they were called to distinguish them

from the Irish Volunteers. Of the new organisation, between 35,000 and 40,000 enlisted in the British Army and fought on foreign fields in the cause of a foreign power. The Irish Volunteers were greatly reduced in numbers – some sources give figures of 3,000 to 5,000 which had risen to 10,000 by 1916.

No doubt when Pearse addressed the Irish Volunteers of County Wexford in the Barley Field in September 1915 the split in the Volunteers had a significant bearing on the attendance. Nonetheless, it is still remarkable that County Wexford took part in the Rising when the Irish Volunteers took over the Athenaeum in Enniscorthy as their Headquarters on Thursday morning, 27th April 1916. They held the town and surrounding areas until they officially surrendered at midnight on Sunday, 30th April/1st May. The surrender in Enniscorthy was inevitable after the surrender of the leaders of the Dublin Rising.

The leaders of the Irish Volunteers certainly had a serious interest in Enniscorthy and County Wexford as indicated by the visits of the driving force of the leadership of the Rising who came to Enniscorthy in the months leading up to the historic event. With hindsight we can say that Enniscorthy and County Wexford did not disappoint them. It is fitting that we commemorate the address of Pádraig Pearse to the Volunteers one hundred years ago and no doubt his presence and words imbued his listeners with the necessary fervour to resist foreign rule in their country and that their efforts in no small way resulted in the freedom and democracy we benefit from today.

Standing here ‘neath the shadow of Vinegar Hill, a short distance from the ecclesiastical settlement of Senan, and within sight of a building named after Thomas Weafer, a Shannon man, who lost his life in Sackville Street in 1916, we pledge to honour and commemorate the sacrifices of all who gave their all for the freedom of Ireland during the Centenary Year of the Rising in a dignified and open manner. n

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Tribute to Browne Fianna Fáil leader, Micheál Martin TD, has paid tribute to Deputy John Browne following his announcement that he will retire at the next General Election.

Deputy Martin commented, “On my own behalf and on behalf of the entire Fianna Fáil organisation, I want to thank John for his outstanding service in Dáil Éireann for the last 33 years. John has represented the people of Wexford with passion and unwavering commitment since 1982. He has served under three Taoisigh and has had an impressive impact upon public life.

“John is a talented and dedicated representative who has worked tirelessly on behalf of communities across Wexford.

His election to the Dáil in 1982, and his subsequent re-election in every General Election since then, is a testament to how hard he has worked down through the years and his status as a genuine community champion in the county. So too is the respect and affection in which he is held by colleagues on all sides of the political spectrum.

“John has an impressive track record in public life which is clearly demonstrated by his service in a number of different offices. He served as Assistant Chief Whip, Minister of State in the Department of Agriculture and Food with special responsibility for Food Industry and Minister of State in the Department of Environment with special responsibility for

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Environmental Protection. John also served as Minister of State in the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources with his most recent appointment being Minister of State for Fisheries.

John also served as Chairman of the Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and Marine.

“Throughout his time in Dáil Éireann John continuously highlighted the strategic importance of the agricultural and fisheries industry. He has played an important role in developing the food industry in Ireland and ensuring it became a central part of Government economic policy.

“I want to wish John all the best on what is a well deserved retirement. His presence in the Fianna Fáil parliamentary party will be greatly missed by his colleagues in the Dáil, Seanad and all the staff,” concluded Deputy Martin. n

Sinn Féin (SF) put forward a motion to Wexford County Council last month to reduce the Local Property Tax by 15%.

SF believes this family home tax is a regressive tax and does not take into account the ability to pay. It says there are over 3,000 families in mortgage arrears in Wexford, a figure increasing by the month. To put an extra levy on these families is, according to SF, outrageous. To put a levy on people who have scrimped and saved for years to buy their own homes is of equal disdain, especially when the majority already have paid thousands back through various taxes and duties.

Having listened carefully to the pre-budget statement, which was heavily in favour of the Local Property Tax, Cllr Johnny Mythen said, “The concept of no alternative way or accepting the fait accompli is not the way politics should work…

To accept an €11.8 million cut in the local government grant without a challenge, as the local Fine Gael and Labour TDs have done, is not serving the people well. We put forward our alternative proposals, i.e. to call on the government to introduce a national wealth tax, like our European neighbours, to chase up the €11.5 million commercial rates along

with the €24.2 million unpaid development levies that's owed to Wexford County Council, and lastly to sell off some of the 2,500 acres of a land bank worth €53 million.”

Cllr Mythen was disappointed that Fianna Fail rowed back on the statement they made at last year ’s budget meeting “to seek a significant decrease in the local property tax in 2015“.

Sinn Féin's motion in favour of a 15% decrease in LPT was voted down by 24 votes to 6, with only the Sinn Féin C o u n c i l l o r s a n d D e i rd re Wadding voting in favour.

Following the vote Wexford County Council released the following press release: Wexford County Council adopts 0% variation to Local Property Tax. Concern over funding of services influences decision.

At a special meeting of Wexford County Council this afternoon, the Council decided to retain the 2016 Local Property Tax (LPT) at 2015 levels by adopting a 0% variation amid concerns that any reduction in the LPT would lead to a reduction in existing service levels and impact negatively on the Council’s overall financial position.

Following the introduction of the Local Property Tax in 2012, each local authority has a statutory power to increase or decrease the rates of LPT

by up to 15%. The decision by Wexford County to adopt a 0% variation was taken today as the Council commenced the process of considering the 2016 Annual Budget.

Head of Finance at Wexford County Council Ms. Annette O’Neill presented a comprehensive report to the Members setting out the various financial options and implications associated with possible decisions to increase or decrease Local Property Tax in the county. Speaking after the meeting, Ms. O’Neill said “The decision of the Members to retain the rate of LPT at 2015 levels is a reasonable position for the Council to take. It is vital that existing service levels are, at the very least, maint a i n e d a t c u r re n t l e v e l s .

Reducing the LPT would have directly impacted on the ability of the Council to do this. In making their decision the Members carefully considered all aspects of potential increases and decreases and their decision, I believe, was based on a need to strike a balance between the impact on property owners and the overall financial impact on Council services.”

In her presentation to the Members of Wexford County Council today, Ms. O’Neill pointed out that a reduction of 15% in LPT rates would reduce the Council’s income by approx €1.8m while the corresponding impact on approx 93% of the 62,800 reg-

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istered property owners in County Wexford would have been a reduction of €0.91 per week or less.

LPT income to Wexford County Council amounts to approximately €11.9m per annum, representing more than one-eighth of the Council’s total annual income.

The decision by Wexford County Council to adopt a 0% variation in the Local Property Tax will now form the backdrop to the Council’s 2016 Budget preparations. The Budget will be prepared over the coming weeks and will be considered in detail by Members of the Council at a Special Meeting in November. n

Eamonn calls time Eamonn McDonald, SVI at the Department of Agriculture local office Enniscorthy, called time o n F r i d a y n i g h t 11 t h September on an illustrious career spanning almost 40 years of dedicated and loyal service to the farming community and agricultural interests of County We x f o r d a n d b e y o n d .

Surrounded by a large gathering of family, friends and colleagues at the Riverside Park Hotel Eamonn celebrated a working career of distinction and sterling service.

MC Paul Doran VI began proceedings by calling on speakers from the various groups represented at the event including Peter Murphy on behalf of the private veterinary practitioners from the county and beyond. Nicholas Morrissey DS represented Technical Staff at Department of Agriculture, Catherine Stafford spoke on behalf of the Department of Justice, Peter Griffin on behalf of the Department of Agriculture, Dublin, with Morgan Lyons SVI, John Cushen VI and Frank Ennett VI on behalf of all the veterinary inspectors, agri-

cultural officers and administration staff at the local Vinegar Hill District Veterinary Office.

And each and every one of the speakers had the same thing to say about a man who believes that people and service are the two most important ingredients of any job. Eamonn McDonald was first of all a gentleman and secondly a boss. He was kind, courteous and gregarious with both staff and clients. His policy of always putting people first was commended time and again by all of the speakers along with his tremendous work ethic and his uncanny ability to always get the job done with the minimum of fuss and hassle. Eamonn ran an efficient and happy ship, as one speaker said that ‘he is the type of boss that everyone should have at least once in their working lives’. A man of principle with a most pleasEamonn McDonald with wife Sinead, son Darragh and daughters Niamh, ant disposition and natural gentility, Orla and Siobhan. Pic: Maria Nolan.

Dept of Agriculture Vets Enniscorthy with Eamonn McDonald at his retirement function at Riverside Park Hotel. Back L-R: Frank Ennett, Idris Naji, John Cushen, Bill Mernagh, Maurice Delaney, Paul Doran. Front L-R: Brigit O’Brien, Dorothy Bailey, Eamonn McDonald, Teresa MacWhite and Mary Greene. Pic: Maria Nolan.

the accolades were expansive and genuine.

When Eamonn was called on to speak he began by saying that he was humbled by the large number of people in attendance and thanked everyone for coming, his family and all those he worked with throughout his career both inside and outside the Department. Eamonn said that he had enjoyed all his years in Agriculture and had faced some very difficult times

with both BSE and Foot and Mouth but everything had been handled well due to the calibre of people he had working with him. He had always found people in the Department to be hard working, dedicated and genuinely interested in all aspects of agriculture in the county and beyond and had never had a problem motivating them to do their job. He paid tribute to all and wished them well and said that whilst he was

looking forward to his retirement he would miss the people he had worked with and thanked them and his family for the marvellous support he had always received from them.

Presentations of appreciation were made to Eamonn

by Brigit O`Brien VI and Frank Ennett VI and a bouquet of flowers was presented to his wife Sinead by Margaret Sinnott.

– Maria Nolan

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ATHENAEUM Work has commenced on restoring Enniscorthy’s Athenaeum using a local contractor. The restored Athenaeum is due to open early in the new year in good time for the major events planned around the Easter 1916 centenary celebrations.

SHAMRoCKS x 2 Shamrocks GAA and Shamrock Rovers (soccer) will benefit from an allocation of €10,000 announced at the Sept meeting of Enniscorthy

Municipal District to repair the road surface as far as the entrance to the GAA complex.

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SAM McCAUlEy Several news outlets have been reporting that the US-owned Lloyds Pharmacy group is lining up a purchase of Sam McCauley Chemists, one of Ireland’s largest, independently-owned pharmacy groups.

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MENTAl HEAlTH To celebrate world mental health week you are invited to attend a talk sponsored by Wexford Mental Health Association “Nurturing Happiness and Contentment” presented by Mr. John Lonergan and Ms. Caroline Crotty. This enlightening free public talk has a positive focus and highlights many things which help or hinder our own happiness and contentment. The event will be held in the Seamus Rafter Suite, Riverside Park Hotel, on Wednesday 14th October starting at 7.30pm sharp. n

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Civic Reception in Enniscorthy Castle on 25th September to honour high achievers. L-R: Rebecca Twomey, Adam Twomey, Sam Twomey all winners of various UK and Ireland archery championships at underage levels. Pic: Dwane Doran.

Pic: Maria Nolan.

L-R: Cllr Keith Doyle, Cllr James Browne (Leas Cathaoirleach Enniscorthy Municipal District), Cllr Barbara-Anne Murphy, Padraig O’Gorman (Enniscorthy Municipal Dictrict Manager), with Alex and Dylan Nolte at the Civic Reception for high achievers. Pic: Dwane Doran.

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Cllr James Browne congratulates the remarkable Marie Chapman – in 2014 she ran a minimum of 5km every day including 32 marathons. Pic: Dwane Doran.

Left: Caroline Busher and Carmel Harrington enjoying the Focal Live Mic night at The Presentation Centre on Saturday 3rd October.

Right: Signing the contracts on 5th October for the renovation work on the Athenaeum, Enniscorthy.

Back L-R: John Carley (Wexford Co. Co.), Bill Walsh (C.J. Falconer & Assocs, Architects), Very Rev. Odhran Furlong (St Aidan’s Parish), Padraig O’Gorman (Enniscorthy Municipal District Manager), Leonard Healy (Leonard J. Healy Chartered Quantity Surveyors).

Front: Tom Enright (CEO, Wexford Co. Co.), Tony McClean (Athenaeum committee), Cllr Paddy Kavanagh (Chairman Enniscorthy Municipal District), Minister Brendan Howlin TD, Nicholas Byrne (Byrne & Byrne, Building Contractors).

The Kavanagh Family Reunion on 23rd August at The Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy (the family is originally from Greenane, Killanne).

Paula Archbold and Pat Deegan in Robbie’s Pub at Blackstairs Blues Festival September 2015.

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Laura Mullett is a top Irish Fashion Stylist and Journalist who styles Ireland’s hottest stars for TV and magazine spreads. The Enniscorthy native also works as a red carpet radio reporter for RTE, as a Personal Shopper and showcases all the latest beauty and fashion trends on her blog ‘Lipstick Gossip’. Laura will be giving her fashion tips monthly in the ‘Slaney News’.

As we come into the throes of Autumn/Winter, it's normal to start tugging at last season's Winter wardrobe. We are now attempting to layer up and it can make you crave a wardrobe update.

October whisked around the corner which means it really is time to get cracking!

My style advice would be to invest in pieces that blend seamlessly in to your existing wardrobe. Soft knits, waterfall style cardis and colours such as oxblood rust, warm sand, muted grey and royal navy work with a lot of Irish complexions and won't drain your pallor but will suit it.

The high street versus luxury brand debate can be navigated by finding the balance. Will the €30 version wash well? It's literally Winter 75% of the year here so by investing in staples, and washing and caring for them correctly, they can last you years upon years, so not only are you are saving money in the long haul but creating a capsule wardrobe in the process.

Mixing pieces from Warehouse, Vila, New Look or Wallis can be complemented by going for pieces from www.mintvelvet.co.uk. You can shop their high quality winter wear online but it is also available in House of Fraser in Dundrum and there is also a Mint Velvet shop on their ground floor. They are loved for their minimalist design, flattering silhouettes, high quality textures and overall effortlessness.

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ICONIC 1970s BRITISH ROCK BANDS… JIMMY MURPHY CONTINUES WITH PART 4 OF HIS LOOK AT…

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Sharon Arden (later Sharon Osbourne), daughter of Black Sabbath manager Don Arden, suggested former Rainbow vocalist Ronnie James Dio to replace Ozzy in 1979. Don Arden was at this point still trying to convince Osbourne to rejoin the band, as he viewed the original line-up as the most profitable. Dio officially joined in June, and the band began writing their next album. With a notably different style from Osbourne’s , Dio’s addition to the band marked a change in Black Sabbath’s sound. They were totally different altogether as Iommi explains, “Not only voice wise, but attitude-wise.

Ozzy was a great showman, but when Dio came in, it was a different attitude, a different voice and a different musical approach, as far as vocals. Dio would sing across the riff, where as Ozzy would follow the riff, like in the Iron Man. Ronnie came and gave us another angle on writing.”

Geezer Butler temporarily left the band in September 1979

Black Sabbath!

HEAVEN AND HELL AND MOB RULES for personal reasons. According to Dio, the band initially hired Craig Gruberon on bass to assist with writing the new album.

Gruber was soon replaced by Geoff Nicholls of Quarts. The new line up returned to Criteria Studios in November to begin recording work, with Butler returning to the band in January 1980, and Nicholls moving to keyboards. Produced by Martin Birch, Heaven and Hell was released on 25th April 1980, to critical acclaim. Over a decade after its release Allmusic said of Heaven and Hell, “the album was one of Sabbath’s finest records, the sounds reborn and re-energised throughout.”

Heaven and Hell peaked at number 9 in the UK charts, and number 28 in the U S, the bands highest charting album since Sabotage. The album eventually sold a million copies in the U.S., and the band embarked on an extensive world tour, making the first live appearance with Dio in Germany on 17th April 1980.

The band toured the U.S.

throughout 1980 with Blue Oyster Cult on the Black and Blue tour, with a show at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale. On the 26th July 1980, the band played to 75,000 fans at a sold-out concert at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum with Journey, Cheap Trick, and Molly Hatchet. The next day, the band appeared at the 1980 Day on the Green at Oakland Coliseum. While on tour, the band’s former label in England issued a live album culled from a seven-year-old performance, titled Live at Last without any input from the band. The album reached number 5 on the British charts, and saw the re-release of Paranoid as a single.

On the 18th August 1980, after a show in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Ward quit the band, saying of this time, “It was intolerable for me to get on the stage without Ozzy. I drank 24 hours a day, my alchoholism accelerated.” Geezer Butler stated after the show, “Ward came in drunk, talking about the things where he might as well be a Martian.

The GO Show An exhibition that gathers numerous elements, focusing on issues, challenges and joys of

Growing Older

Ward then got angry, and decided to pack his things, and get on a bus to leave.” The group then brought in drummer Vinny Appice to replace Ward.

The band completed the Heaven and Hell world tour in February 1981, and returned to the studio to begin work on their next album. Sabbath’s second studio album produced by Martin Birch and featuring Ronnie James Dio as vocalist.

Mob Rules was released in October 1981, to be well received by fans, but less so by the critics. Rolling Stone reviewer J. D. Considine gave the album one star, claiming, “Mob Rules finds the band as dull-witted and flatulent as ever.” Like most of the band’s earlier work, time helped to improve the opinions of the music press, a decade after its release, Allmusic’s Eduardo Rivadavia called Mob Rules “a magnificent record. “ The album was certified gold and reached the top 20 in the U.K. charts.

The album’s title track, The Mob Rules, which was recorded at John Lennon’s old house in

England, also featured in the 1981 animated film Heavy Metal, although the film version is an alternative take, and differs from the album version.

Unhappy with the quality of 1980s Live at Last, the band recorded another live album titled Live Evil—during the Mob Rules world tour, across the United States in Dallas, San Antonio, and Seattle, in 1982.

During the mixing process for the album, Iommi and Butler had a falling out with Dio. Misinformed by their then current mixing engineer, Iommi and Butler accused Dio of sneaking into the studio at night to raise the volume of his vocals. In addition, Dio was not satisfied with the pictures of him in the artwork. Dio says of this time, “Live Evil is when it all fell apart. Ronnie wanted to do more of his own thing, and the engineer we were using at the time in the studio didn’t know what to do, because Ronnie was telling

Aileen’s Mini Maestros West End singing star and Co. Wexford native, Aileen Donohoe, together with her husband, Peter McCamley, have started a new music class for Under 5's at The Presentation Centre every Thursday at 10.30am. It's a fun class similar to the couple’s established class running successfully at Wexford Arts Centre. So mothers (and toddlers) in Enniscorthy take note. The cost is €8.50 per child and €2.50 for additional children in the same family. n

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Some of the issues that will be covered are…

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him one thing and we were telling him another. At the end of the day, we just said, that’s it the band is over. When it comes time for the vocal, nobody tells me what to do. Nobody. Because they are not as good as me, so I do what I want to do, I refuse to listen to Live Evil, because there are too many problems. If you look at the credits, the vocals and drums are listed off to the side. Open up the album and see how many pictures there are of Tony, and how many there are of me and Vinny.”

Ronnie James Dio left Black Sabbath in November 1982 to start his own band, and took drummer Vinny Appice with him. Live Evil was released in January 1983, but was overshadowed by Ozzy Osbourne’s platinum selling album Speak of the Devil.

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New release by Podge Enniscorthy’s leading rapper Podge Dwyer’s new album "Nuthin But A Boozehound" is coming soon. In the meantime you can check out his latest release “Lies”. https://www.facebook.com/podgeboozehound https://soundcloud.com/podgedwyer/podge-dwyer-lies twitter.com/podgedwyer (Twitter) www.instagram.com/podgeboozehound (Instagram) n

A young Wexford man, Sam O’Shea, has been offered a place at one of L o n d o n ’s top Performing Arts Colleges – Doreen Bird College of Performing Arts in Sidcup.

Sam, who is from Coolcotts, will study for his BA Honours Degree in Musical Theatre & Dance for three years. He will also be studying for a Diploma in Dance Instruction and Education while at college.

Sam recently completed his Foundation Diploma in Musical Theatre at the Irish College of Music Theatre in Dublin. While living in Dublin he had the great opportunity of performing with Take That at their recent sell-out concerts in the 3Arena in Dublin and he also worked on numerous episodes of Fair City. He also won a Silver and Bronze medal for Singing at the World Championships of Performing Arts held in Los Angeles last July. n

BLACKSTAIRS BLUES FEST 2015

Eamonn and Ethan Doyle enjoying the Blues in Alba Restaurant.

Enniscorthy’s own Clive Barnes performing in Stamps.

Pistol Pete Wearn performing in the Antique Tavern

Dermot Byrne performing in Alba Restaurant.

Knitting Classes Are you looking to do something over the winter months that’s a bit different, constructive and with the potential to earn you some additional income? If so, then knitting could be the answer.

Local expert, Cathy Murphy, is starting up knitting classes and would like to hear from anyone interested in learning this traditional skill.

Cathy can be contacted by tel 086-3128095 or by email: cathmurph2000@gmail.com.

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Win a pair of tickets to Corner Boy in Wexford’s fabulous Spiegeltent.

See page 16 for details.

A Feast of Singing On Sunday 25th of October at 8pm St. Aidan’s Cathedral will be hosting a Gala Concert called ‘A FEAST OF SINGING’ in aid of the Cathedral Organ Restoration Fund. Special guests are The Curraghgower Singers from Limerick city, Des Willoughby (Tenor) and Wexford Ladies Choir, all of whom promise a programme of Classsical and Folk favourites.

The Curraghgower Singers, A Company of Voices, are a secular choir from Limerick that sing and perform songs and choral pieces containing Inspirational words from all over the world. They also perform Hymns in Latin (Sacred), and folk songs from Canada, England, Poland, Spain, France and Ireland.

Their first performance together was in July 2011 – they sung at The National Day of Commemoration Ceremony in Limerick City Hall. After this performance they were invited to Krakow, by the Teachers Chamber Choir of Poland and toured there the following year in July 2012 and amongst their repertoire sang two songs in the Polish language.

D e s Wi l l o u g h b y i s regarded as having one of the finest tenor voices in the country and is making a big impression on the national and international music scene.

He has toured extensively in Ireland, the UK and the United States as a soloist, as a member of The Three Irish Tenors, and most recently with h i s f i v e b ro t h e r s a s T h e

Des Willoughby (Tenor)

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Croke Park has provided the stage for some of the highlights of his career to date having sung the National Anthem at a number of All-Ireland Finals. He has performed on numerous TV and radio shows all over Ireland.

Wexford Ladies Choir was formed nearly thirty ago by Jean Callaghan, President, and Nicholas Clancy who remains musical director. Nicky has been director since its inception.

Wexford Ladies sing in three parts and perform at concerts, and sing regularly for masses both in Wexford town and all through Wexford county. The choir were invited to Limerick City last year to perform with The Curraghgower Singers and are returning the compliment by inviting them to perform as a fundraising event for The Cathedral Restoration Fund.

Tickets for this fantastic concert are only €10 (€8 concessions) and are available in the Parish Office, Creane and Creane Insurances and The Duffry Stores. n

Enniscorthy Drama Group Presents two one act plays:

Fri. 1 6 th & Sat . 17t h Oct ob e r The Presentation Centre 8pm

COME ALONG A ROAD UNTIL YOU STOP DEAD

by Eoghan Rua Finn Ronan P Byrne Fintan Kelly Roisin Barry

Director: Jimmy Kavanagh

THE DONOHUE SISTERS

by Geraldine Aron

Annemarie Whelan Greta Carley Gemma Delaney

Director: Annemarie Whelan

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Brooklyn Enniscorthy premiere Stars of both stage and screen will converge on Enniscorthy on Wednesday October 28th for the Wexford premiere of ‘Brooklyn’, the film adaptation of Colm Toibin’s best-selling novel of the same name.

Enniscorthy has been chosen by the film distributors, Lionsgate U.K., to host the first public screening of ‘Brooklyn’, after its national premiere in Dublin, because of Mr. Toibin’s strong associations with the town and also because much of the movie’s content was filmed in Enniscorthy.

Wexford County Council and Lionsgate U.K. will jointly host the premiere in Enniscorthy’s Riverside Park Hotel, the ballroom and reception area of which will be transformed into a magnificent cinematic auditorium for the Wexford premiere complete with tiered seating, cinematic screen and lighting and wraparound sound system. GFD Conferencing, Dublin, has been contracted by Enniscorthy District Manager, Padraig

O’Gorman, to technically and visually transform the transmission area into an cinematic auditorium worthy of hosting such a prestigeous event.

Saoirse Ronan who plays the lead role of ‘Eilis’ in ‘Brooklyn’ has already confirmed her attendance at the Enniscorthy premiere where she will be joined by the book’s author, Colm Toibin, who is flying in from New York for the event.

An Taoiseach Enda Kenny, A r t s M i n i s t e r, H e a t h e r Humphreys, Public Expenditure Minister, Brendan Howlin and Government Chief Whip, Paul Kehoe, are all expected to attend.

Adapted from Colm Toibin’s international bestseller

by Nick Hornby (Oscar nominee for ‘An Education’) and directed by John Crowley (‘Intermission’, ‘Boy A’) 'Brooklyn’ is produced by Finola Dwyer and Amanda Posey (‘Quartet’, Oscar nominees for ‘An Education’). The film is set in the early 1950s and tells the story of a young

Young local stars Conor Sinnott and Ben Kavanagh appeared as wedding guests in Brooklyn.

woman, ‘Eilis’ (Saoirse Ronan), who moves from small town Ireland to Brooklyn, New York, where she has an opportunity for a future – and love, in the shape of Italian American ‘Tony’ (Emory Cohen). When a family tragedy brings her back to Ireland, she finds herself absorbed into her old community, but now with eligible ’Jim’ (Domhnall Gleeson) courting her. As a result, ‘Eilis’ finds herself confronting a terrible dilemma – a heartbreaking choice between two men and two countries.

The Enniscorthy screening will be preceded by a blacktie champagne reception, hosted

by J. Donohoe Beverages Ltd., and a drinks reception hosted

by Diagio (Ireland) Ltd., which will be attended by the film’s leading stars and representatives of both Lionsgate U.K. and Wexford County Council, along with Mr. Toibin and other invited guests.

Due to the huge numbers who unsuccessfully sought tickets for the premiere, a second showing later on the 28th has now been organised.

The Wexford premiere is designed to acknowledge Colm Toibin’s contribution to the written word and which has made him a household name throughout the English speaking world. The premiere provides Wexford County Council and Lionsgate U.K. with an ideal opportunity to acknowledge the work of this Enniscorthy born author, while at the same time allowing the people of the town and district an opportunity of expressing their appreciation of an artist who has very firmly placed Enniscorthy at the centre of the literary stage.

Lionsgate U.K. have announced that ‘Brooklyn’ will go on national release throughout Ireland on November 6th. n

EMS chooses Seussical the Musical Enniscorthy Musical Society (EMS) is delighted to have chosen Seussical the Musical as its show for 2016.

Seussical is based on the works of Dr. Seuss and weaves together his most famous tales and characters from at least fifteen of his books. The show follows the adventures of Horton, an elephant who one day hears voices coming from a speck of dust. He soon discovers that within this tiny speck exists the smallest planet in the universe! On this tiny planet live a tiny race of creatures known as Whos. Although ridiculed by the other animals in the Jungle of Nool for believing in something he cannot see, Horton stubbornly persists in his belief that the Whos exist.

Traveling everywhere from the Jungle of Nool to McEligott’s Pool, some of the characters

fall in love, some have desperate adventures, and some even save the world.

EMS is also delighted that Paul Walsh is joining the production team. Paul is well known to local audiences through his work with Oyster Lane in Wexford town as well

as on the drama circuit but this will be his first time working with EMS. He is a lifelong Dr. Seuss fan and has lots of great ideas for the show. He will be working alongside EMS regulars: Musical Director Kevin Kennedy and Choreographer Anne Marie Cooney. n

Lead roles and children's auditions will take place on Friday 9th October in the IFA C e n t re , M i l l P a r k R o a d , Enniscorthy. Children's auditions (age 7 and up on the day of the audition), will commence at 7pm for both chorus and the lead role of Jojo. Jojo will be in the age range 9 to 12 years old and could be played by either a boy or a girl. Auditions for adults will commence at 8pm.

There will be a workshop for all those wishing to join the senior chorus on Thursday night 26th November, venue to be arranged. In particular EMS is seeking men for some of the beautiful harmonies that are in the Seussical score, so if you're interested, please put the 26th November in your diary now and keep up to date on the EMS Facebook page: “Enniscorthy Musical Society”.

New release from Donna and Michael J. Local talented duo Donna Marie and Michael J recently released their brand new cover version of an old country classic, Just Someone I Used To Know from their forthcoming album.

Donna Marie has been performing for the past 19 years with names such as The Furys, Brian Kennedy, Derek Ryan, The Saw Doctors, Jeannie Sealy & Moore & Moore and many others.

Donna Marie’s self-penned hit singles include Right Here, Right Now, One Bad Girl, I’m Missin You, Another Way To Cry and Little Angel.

Michael J is a singer-songwriter whose self-penned singles include All Because Of Yo u , Tro u b l e d M i n d , T h e Volunteers, Going Home To Ireland and Reach Out Your

Hand (with Gerry Carney).

Donna Marie & Michael J have been writing and performing together on stage, radio and TV for thirteen years and are currently in the studio to record their forthcoming country album.

Just Someone I Used To Know is available to download from iTunes and all major download stores.

You can contact Michael on 086-8630264 or email mick_cloke@hotmail.com www.donnamarieand michaelj.com www.youtube.com/ donnasludds www.youtube.com/ michaelcloke, www.facebook.com/ donnamariesluddsofficial www.facebook.com/ michaeljcloke n

“Lanna Busker” Alannah Simmonson aka Lanna Busker is a singer-songwriter. From Dublin originally she moved to Enniscorthy some years ago and loves it.

Recently Lanna took to the stage at the Riverside Park Hotel for a talent show and performed one of her own songs with acoustic guitar and she got a standing ovation. Among the judges were Mary Byrne and Kayleigh Cullinan. Since then Alannah and Kayleigh have been in contact and maybe who knows what will come out of it.

You can catch Alannah most weeks busking in Enniscorthy’s Rafter Street. Good luck Lanna.

– Donal Cullen

Calling all teeenagers Calling all Teenagers. Stressed out? Overwhelmed? Looking to do something different?

We x f o r d Artists Community Theatre (WACT) are building a new senior youth theatre group in Enniscorthy.

If you are interested in performing, backstage, make up, costume or just want to work on public speaking you can go along and join the

movement, make new friends and become more confident.

It’s easy, fun and the personal benefits can be huge.

WA C T m e e t s i n T h e Presentation Centre on Thursday evenings. Places are limited so call now. Tel: WACT 086-4413181. Some places are still available in the Junior classes also on Thursday, call the number above for more details. n

10 years of Santa Train Rathwood in Tullow is celebrating 10 years of its Santa Train this Christmas. In that time more than 250,000 visitors have enjoy the Santa Experience in Rathwood.

In its first year the Santa Train attracted just 4,000 people. Over the decade it has grown in popularity and last year more than 45,000 chil-

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dren and their parents visited Santa and Mrs Claus in the specially converted grotto complete with elves, reindeer, toys and magic, lots of magic. This year a staggering 180 elves will be needed to run the busy Santa Train.

To find out more or to book tickets visit www.rathwood.com before all the tickets are gone!

Brennan, Ruth Ni Eoin. Musical Director is Fintan Cleary, Chorus Mistress – Eithne Corrigan and it is directed by Stephen Acton.

Tickets for this fabulous night in the heart of Wexford during the Festival are €20 and will go on sale in Wexford Light Opera House, High Street, Wexford, from Wednesday 14th October, tel: 053-9174808.

In early November the Society will travel to the Carrick on Suir to take part in their Music Theatre Festival.

Looking ahead to 2016 Wexford Light Opera Society is delighted to announce that its show in the National Opera House from Monday 25th April

to Saturday 30th April, will be… EVITA! Evita is the smash hit West End and Broadway musical with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice.

It concentrates on the life of Argentine political leader Eva Perón, the second wife of Argentine president Juan Perón.

With such memorable songs like Oh What a Circus!, Another Suitcase in Another Hall, Salve Regina and of course Don’t Cry For Me Argentina it is bound to be a hit with Wexford audiences in the National Opera House with great music, big choruses, plenty of dancing and stunning production values.

The production team will be the same as for the Society’s recent hit shows including The Witches of Eastwick and Chess.

Director: John Donnelly, Musical Director: Fintan Cleary, Chorus Mistress: Eithne Corrigan, Choreographer: Nicole Mc Donald.

An information night on Evita with details of auditions, parts, etc., will be held after the Festival Opera in November and details of this will be released to press and on Facebook.

For further information on the Society their website is www.wlos.ie and they are also on facebook and twitter. n

Enniscorthy Drama Group presents Two BRoTheRS - VladimiR and anTon JaBlokoV - 8 OCT For lovers of classical music and singalongs, then you will not want to miss our favourite "Two Brothers" who are once again gracing our stage. Vladimir and Anton Jablokov return, celebrating traditional Russian tunes, popular classical pieces, themes from movies and musicals, as well as singalong favourites. Guaranteed to be a great night out! __________________________________ a SecReT life - 15 OCT Cabaret setting.

A theatreworkshop production.

Eva was a runaway at fourteen. From when she was very young, she had found solace and refuge in the music of David Bowie. 'A Secret Life' is her story. This is a powerful interpretation of Bowie's work by Secret Life.

Non-stop live music, visual art, performance and film make for compelling entertainment.

Bowie's singular and eclectic vision fires this memorable theatrical event. __________________________________

Heart”, “Sophie”, “Harbour” and “The Secret Of Living” – performs her moving ‘ALONE’ show. Eleanor McEvoy achieved star status in Ireland in 1992 when her song "A Woman's Heart" inspired the title for, and appeared on, the A Woman's Heart anthology album. A Woman’s Heart has since gone on to become the best-selling album in Irish history. __________________________________ The 39 STepS - 21 to 25 OCT Wexford Drama Group presents the hilarious Westend wonder comedy directed by AllIreland award winner Paul Walsh. __________________________________ The BuSquiToS - 23 OCT at 1.00pm.

The Busquitos play high octane jazz 'n' lounge (ok it's a noisy lounge!) starting as far back as the 'roaring twenties' and taking in Hot Club, Jazz, Pop and Rock&Roll along the way.

Let's just call it HAPPY MUSIC. __________________________________ RuBy BackdRop - 26 OCT - Film - 3.30pm In 1991, Barrie Dowdall’s documentary RUBY BACKDROP screened in the Westgate Tower to celebrate 40 years of the Wexford Opera Festival. The documentary was inspired by a piece, written by Barrie, while working as a volunteer at the Festival. __________________________________

fRankenSTein BolTS - 16 OCT "Frankenstein Bolts" are Justin Cullen and Dan Comerford. Two Wexford artists who play their very own brand of dreampop and folk.

Early this year they received three days recording in any studio of their choice from Guinness Amplify which they used to record their debut single 'Up To The Root' and Hotpress magazine hailed them as ones to watch for 2015. __________________________________

The cRipple of iniShmaan 28 to 31 OCT Presented by Bridge Drama. Written by Martin McDonagh. This very funny and touching 3act tragi-comedy depicts the young life of ‘Cripple Billy’ on the Aran Islands in 1934. __________________________________

eleanoR mceVoy - 17 OCT Irish songstress, multi-instrumentalist, bewitching live artiste, writer of classics “A Woman’s

plus lots of workshops, classes, and childen’s activities – see www.wexfordartscentre.ie for details.

www.wexfordartscentre.ie Tel: (053) 9123764

Local theatre lovers will be delighted to hear that on Friday 16th and Saturday 17th October drama will return to The Presentation Centre as Ennsicorthy Drama Group takes to the stage with two OneAct plays.

Come Along The Road Until You Stop Dead – now there’s an unusual title for a play and having seen some of the rehearsals I can confirm that the play is every bit as unusual as its title!

A new play by Dublin born playwright Eoghan Rua Finn who now resides in Wexford, Come Along The Road Until You Stop Dead is set in the Blackstairs Mountains and has Civil War connotations.

It is a passionate play about “the weight of guilt, escaping a sorry past, and the legacy of one of the most tragic periods in Irish history”.

An intriguing story directed by the talented Jimmy Kavanagh with Ronan P Byrne, Fintan Kelly and Roisin Barry this is a powerful production that we hope will do well for

Enniscorthy Drama on the OneAct Circuit in late October.

The Donahue Sisters – our second one-act could also be described as an unusual play exploring the darker aspects of sexuality and violence in three young girls and exposing the dangers in the supposedly secure private domestic space.

The Donahue Sisters – played by Annemarie Whelan, Greta Carley and Gemma Delaney is set in the attic of their childhood home as the sisters come together to await the death of their father and relive their unhappy childhood including a rather bizarre and sinister incident from their past.

Yet another powerful and intriguing tale.

The Donahue Sisters is written by Galway native Geraldine A ro n a n d d i re c t e d b y Annemarie Whelan.

Both of these productions are explosive and we can promise to have you on the edge of your seats with twists and turns and robust performances. So put

Your “cut out and keep”

OCT ENTERTAINMENT All venues are in Enniscorthy unless otherwise stated.

Thur 8

Two BroThers - Vladimir and anTon JaBlokoV. Wexford Arts Centre.

Thur 8 Greyhound racinG. Enniscorthy Greyhound Track.

Doors open 7pm. First race 8pm.

Fri 9 TradiTional irish music. Stamps. 9.30pm.

Sun 11 sunday session at The Bailey. From 5pm.

Mon 12 Greyhound racinG. Enniscorthy Greyhound Track.

Doors open 7pm. First race 8pm.

Wed 14 ray lynam & The oriGinal hillBillies.

Riverside Park Hotel. spieGelTenT FesTiVal. Wexford. See page 16. The best in 14-26 music, comedy, opera, theatre, film and kids shows.

Built around the magnificent 1920s Spiegeltent.

Thur 15 a secreT liFe. Wexford Arts Centre.

Thur 15 Greyhound racinG. Enniscorthy Greyhound Track.

Doors open 7pm. First race 8pm.

Fri 16 FrankensTein BolTs. Wexford Arts Centre.

Fri 16 TradiTional irish music. Stamps. 9.30pm.

16-17 come alonG The road unTil you sTop dead and The donahue sisTers. Two one-act plays presented by Enniscorthy Drama Group. The Presentation Centre.

16-31 siFT. Exhibition. The Church Institute. An open view on Friday Oct 16th, at 7pm, with written responses by Caroline Busher, a performance event by Peter Murphy and a choral response by Enniscorthy Choral Society. The Exhibition then continues until the 31st of October 2015.

Opening Times: 10am – 5pm Daily (Excluding Mondays).

16-1 Nov wexFord FrinGe FesTiVal. See www.wexfordfringe.ie.

17 days of fantastic fringe events running alongside the famous Wexford Festival Opera and Spiegeltent Festivals.

Sat 17 eleanor mceVoy. Wexford Arts Centre.

Sun 18 sunday session at The Bailey. From 5pm.

Mon 19 Greyhound racinG. Enniscorthy Greyhound Track.

Doors open 7pm. First race 8pm.

The 39 sTeps. Wexford Drama Group. Wexford Arts Centre.

21-25 21-1 Nov wexFord FesTiVal opera. See www.wexfordopera.com for full details. Rarely performed and unjustly neglected operas.

The festival will open with a giant fireworks display.

Thur 22 Greyhound racinG. Enniscorthy Greyhound Track.

Doors open 7pm. First race 8pm.

Fri 23 The BusquiTos. Wexford Arts Centre. 1.00pm.

Fri 23 TradiTional irish music. Stamps. 9.30pm.

Sun 25 sunday session at The Bailey. From 5pm.

Sun 25 ‘a FeasT oF sinGinG’. St Aidan’s Cathedral. See page 13.

Sun 25 swanky men. Joe Doyle’s Pub. Mon 26 ruBy Backdrop. Film. Wexford Arts Centre. 3.30pm.

Mon 26 Greyhound racinG. Enniscorthy Greyhound Track.

Doors open 7pm. First race 8pm.

26-29 hiTs From The musicals. Wexford Light Opera Society.

Whites of Wexford.

Tues 27 The Go show. Exhibition focusing on the issues, challenges and joys of growing older. Riverside Park Hotel.

12 noon to 5pm.

Wed 28 Brooklyn. Movie. Premiere in Riverside Park Hotel.

The cripple oF inishmaan. Bridge Drama Group.

28-31 Wexford Arts Centre.

Thur 29 Greyhound racinG. Enniscorthy Greyhound Track.

Doors open 7pm. First race 8pm.

Fri 30 TradiTional irish music. Stamps. 9.30pm.

Sun 1 Nov monsTer BinGo. Astro Active Centre. See page 13.

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WLOS – hitting the high notes Wexford Light Opera Society (WLOS) will stage their Wexford Festival Opera fringe presentation of Hits from the Musicals at Whites of Wexford for the very first time. The dates for the event are from Monday 26th October to Thursday 29th October (4 nights) starting at the new time of 8pm nightly.

Following upon the Society’s recent smash hit musical “Chess” the cast for the show includes Tony Carty, Siobhan Fawsitt, George Lawlor, Maggs Jacob, James McDermott, Niamh Penston, Eric Hayes, Catherine “Biddy” Walsh, Pat Lawlor, Michelle Thomas, Tony

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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.

FOR LOCAL ENTERTAINMENT NEWS…  Check the listing above  Check out our pages 11-17 See Joseph Doyle’s column page 28  Check www.wexlive.com for updated listings.  Facebook:“Slaney News” and “Enjoy Enniscorthy”

GREYhounD RACinG

Every Mon and Thurs night at Enniscorthy Greyhound Track.

Telephone: (053) 9233172. Doors open 7pm. First race 8pm.

the dates in your diary and be sure to book your tickets now at The Presentation Centre Box Office.

ALL IRELAND DRAMA CIRCUIT: Enniscorthy Drama Group will present Come Along The Road Until You Stop Dead by Eoghan Rua Finn on the All Ireland Drama Festival Circuit

in a bid for the coveted national title. We wish our actors and director every success as they compete in the Open Section at the following venues: 21st October........Coolgreaney 25th October.......Birr TBD......................Kiltimagh 6th November.....Ballina 19th November...Gorey 21st November....Goresbridge – Maria Nolan

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The magical Paradiso Spiegeltent returns to the Wexford Quay from 14th to 26th October, bringing you the best national and international entertainment in a unique and captivating venue. So whether you like trad, folk or contemporary music, great comedy or just want to do the Time Warp again, the Wexford Spiegeltent Festival has it all and more in a unique and enticing atmosphere, blending the Olde Worlde feel of the Spiegeltent with the best in popular entertainment. The Spiegeltents are as rare as

they are beautiful, lovingly designed and built by Flemish Master Craftsmen in the early 1920s. Only a handful of these unique and legendary “halls of mirrors” are left in the world today, each with its own unique personality and style. The beautiful circular venues feature intimate booths, ornate bars and Art Nouveau chandeliers. Since Marlene Dietrich sang “Falling in Love Again” on the stage in the 1930s, their magic mirrors have reflected thousands of artists, audiences and exotic gatherings.

A dress made by Katie Fenlon, Bozanna Kosanovic and Emma O’Dowd, Transition Year students from Coláiste Bríde, Enniscorthy, took pride of place at the entrance to the Wedding Journal Show in Belfast which ran from 18th to 21st September.

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The dress called ‘Made in China’ was originally made by the students for the national competition Junk Kouture.

While researching unusual dresses to exhibit at the Ireland’s Wedding Journal show, the team came across Kate, Bozanna and Emma’s creation. The dress was one of only three dresses selected nationwide to be displayed at the show.

The student’s dress took four and a half months to make. It is made from old fabric, net curtains, plaster of Paris, a willow patterned tea-set donated by Stella - the school's 'tea-lady'! The china tea-set was partly the inspiration for the piece as well as Downton Abbey and Alexander McQueen designs. Alice J Kelly Millinery in Blackwater in Co. Wexford offered advice on how to make the head-piece.

Wedding Journal magazine editor Tara Craig said: “The Wedding Journal show is known for showcasing wellknown fashion designers’ dresses and we wanted to provide a platform for students to showcase their designs also.

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Christmas in Enniscorthy complimentary Visit to Santa’s Grotto and a Gift from Santa with every child’s meal purchased (children’s lunch value minimum €8.95).

This offer runs on Sat 12th, Sun 13th, Sat 19th and Sun 20th december from 1-5pm. phone 053 92 30353, email info@thebailey.ie or call into The Bailey for more information.

The Annual Christmas Craft and Gift Fair at the IFA Centre in Enniscorthy will take place on december 4th (10.30am to 5.30pm) December 5th (10.30am to 5.30pm) December 6th (12 noon to 5.30pm) Stalls available for handmade crafts and confectionery only.

Tel: Maura or Marie on 087-3550085, 086-0785181, 085-1609953.

The Enniscorthy Gift Voucher Enniscorthy Gift Vouchers are available to purchase from Enniscorthy Credit Union, Byrne’s Bookshop, Waterfront Leisure Complex and Frizelle O’Leary & Co. Solicitors, in €10 and €20 units and can be used in over 70 shops and businesses in Enniscorthy.

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This Christmas you will be able to visit and explore Santa’s Enchanted Castle in Enniscorthy.

Santa’s merry elves have been busy transforming the Castle into an enchanted Castle and toy workshop for your family to enjoy with state-of-the-art animation and spectacular lighting.

Check out the Slaney News Facebook page for regular updates.

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For new and potential food businesses…

A new six-week course aimed primarily at those who have a food product already and those about to set up a food business will commence later this month in Wexford County Council, Carricklawn, Wexford.

It’s called “Food Academy START and the commencemnt date is 27th Oct 2015. It will run for six afternoons 1.30pm to 5.30pm. The cost is €150.

The objectives are: – To provide participants with the tools required to start up successful food businesses, working to a standardised format as established by Bord Bia, LEO's and Musgrave Retail – To give participants an indepth knowledge of the tools to analyse the market, understand the consumer and routes to market – To train participants on Core Technical Issues including raising and managing funds for business,

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aspect to this programme. One mentor visit (approximately 1 hour) will take place for each participant after each module delivered. The course material is delivered in three modules and covers all of the aspects of researching, launching and growing a successful food business.

how to price food products, food safety and food labelling and packaging requirements – To work with participants on growing sales for their product range through branding and pack design and identifying the routes to market suitable for the product range.

By the end of the programme participants will have all of the tools and knowledge necessary to launch and build a successful food business in Ireland and to start looking at the export market.

Module One: Market Background and Understanding the Consumer 1. Understanding consumers 2. Market background 3. Research and data 4. Marketing strategy and segmentation

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Module Three: Growing Sales 1. Routes to market 2. Buyer meetings 3. Marketing plans 4. Promoting with confidence 5. Public Relations Dates: 27th October 2015 24th November 2015 8th December 2015 12th January 2016 9th February 2016 15th March 2016 Tutor: James Burke www.jamesburke.ie Book online at: https://www.localenterprise.ie/Wexford/TrainingEvents/Online-Bookings/FoodAcademy-START-27-10-15.html

Spiegeltent Festival – Wexford Food Day On Monday 26th October the Wexford Spiegeltent Festival hosts “Wexford Food Day” 12pm to 5pm and admission is free. You can enjoy the festival atmosphere and munch your way around more than 20 food stalls courtesy of the Wexford Food Family group supported by Wexford County Council. There will also be street theatre and entertainment at the event.

On 17th October at 12 noon celebrity chef Susan Jane White will do a nutritional recipe demo (with food tasting) based on her newly launched second book “The Virtuous Tart” – sinful but saintly recipes for sweets, treats and snacks. She’ll also be signing copies of her new book and answering healthy cooking queries.

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and many more items at wholesale prices ✔ Focus on Quality… ✔ Focus on Service… ✔ Focus on Value…

Local retailer, Caulfield’s SuperValu group, has been shortlisted for the annual National Q Mark Awards 2015 in the Business Group of the Year category. The group operates supermarkets in Enniscorthy and New Ross as well as Kilkenny, Warerford, Bandon, Tipperary, Malahide and Cork.

The awards are presented Anne Marie Caulfield by the Excellence Ireland Quality Association which has been the Irish National Quality Association since 1969. EIQA currently audit the standards of thousands of organisations and businesses both in Ireland and internationally. The Q Mark Awards are indelibly associated with Quality and Excellence and is the only system which allows businesses to monitor 100% of their processes and procedures 100% of the time.

This is the second year in a row that Caulfield’s SuperValu has been shorted listed for this award. The Group took home the Business Group of The Year title in 2014.

Director of the group Anne Marie Caulfield said “We are delighted and honoured to receive the news that we have been shortlisted for the national awards again this year, it was a fantastic to win the overall title in 2014, its recognition yet again that of how hard we work to offer our customers the very highest quality and excellence in everything that we do. To win it again in 2015 would be fantastic but there are many other deserving recipients out there so let’s see what happens, either way we are proud to be have been shortlisted again.” n

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Killowen Yogurts – sharing their success On 1st October Pauline Dunne, Killowen Yogurts and Tom Banville, Head of Local Enterprise Office (LEO), Wexford, spoke at a public event in Bunclody Library.

Pauline told the story of her family-owned business based in Courtnacuddy, near Enniscorthy, and about the importance of branding, the challenges of running a family business, new product development, the logistics of distributing a short-shelf-life product and much more. Tom spoke talk about the supports available for startups and existing small businesses in the county and how his team could help everybody to become the next Killowen Farm.

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Scaloppine of pork loin cooked in white wine sauce side roasted potatoes.

Pollo Roma Tender chicken breast sautéed with onions, bacon, mushrooms in a succulent brandy sauce, side roasted potatoes.

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Bresaola is air-dried, salted beef that has been aged for up to three months until it becomes hard and turns dark red. We serve with peppers and scamorza cheese in a bed of vegetables cream.

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Pesce del Giorno (H) For the fish of the day ask Diana.

Full a-la-carte menu also available

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Young Enniscorthy chef, Holly Murphy, will be contributing some of her recipes to the Slaney News over the coming months.

Holly is a culinary arts student in Waterford Institute of Technology and is a passionate chef who believes in honest, good food and wants to share that passion with as many people as possible.

For the past year she has been running her own food blog which in the first month alone received over one thousand views. Visit Holly’s blog at http://hollyskitchenxx.blogspot.ie.

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The Bailey – getting into the Christmas spirit!

Having just launched the Malt House Restaurant on the mezzanine floor of The Bailey, the new management team at Enniscorthy’s landmark premises are looking forward to their first Christmas serving the people of Enniscorthy and beyond and have a number of mouth-watering options on offer.

There will be four “Christmas Ball” nights on Friday 4th, Saturday 5th, Friday 11 t h a n d S a t u r d a y 1 2 t h

December. These nights include a 4-course candlelit meal and DJ until late all for just €20 per person.

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The Bailey has a novel offering – a “Complimentary Visit to Santa’s Grotto and a Gift from Santa with every child’s meal purchased” (children’s lunch value minimum €8.95). This offer runs on Sat 12th, Sun 13th, Sat 19th and Sun 20th December from 1-5pm.

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Cllr Keith Doyle, Cllr Barbara-Anne Murphy, Cllr James Browne (Leas Cathaoirleach Enniscorthy Municipal District), Padraig O’Gorman (Enniscorthy Municipal Dictrict Manager), with award winners at the Civic Reception in Enniscorthy Castle on 25th September to honour high achievers. Pics: Dwane Doran.

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Bank of Ireland Enniscorthy hosts social media workshop The Enniscorthy branch of Bank of ireland hosted a successful social media educational evening for local businesses on 29th September. Branch Manager Helena Kirwan, Digital Customer Advisor James Foley and Direct Relationship Manager Paula Connellan welcomed all before the presentation began.

Paula delivered key notes on how to post as a business, what to avoid, different platforms and why all businesses should evolve with social media particularly as we learned that ‘more people own a mobile phone than a toothbrush’. A shocking fact!

Bank of Ireland say they are changing with the times and with their customers by keeping in touch on Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin and other popular social platforms.

And on the subject of Social Media why not follow Slaney News on Facebook at: “Slaney News”.

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Successful festival fundraiser Enniscorthy & District Chamber and Enniscorthy Business Association in association with Wexford County Council recently held a major, joint fundraiser for Enniscorthy’s upcoming Christmas Festival 2015.

The fundraising event took place on 24th September at Enniscorthy Dog Track. The huge crowd on the night was treated to a wonderful evening of racing as well as a tasty BBQ which was included in the reasonably priced €15 admission charge.

Great credit is due to the management and staff at the track for facilitating the organising committee.

The funds raised will help with the Christmas festivities in Enniscorthy including a wonderful extravaganza planned for Enniscorthy Castle which will make the castle one of the top Christmas attractions in the South East.

The financial success of the night was helped enormously by the very kind sponsorship provided by the Riverside Park Hotel. The hotel’s owner, Colm Neville, expressed his delight at being able to assist with bringing extra festivity to the town this December.

The Bank of Ireland team at the successful social media educational evening held in the Enniscorthy branch on 29th September, L-R: Branch Manager Helena Kirwan, Digital Customer Advisor James Foley and Direct Relationship Manager Paula Connellan. Pic: Dwane Doran.

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South East Action Plan for Jobs Does your business need a lift ?

Wexford County Council welcomed the launch last month of the Government’s South East Action Plan for Jobs.

The new South East Plan covers counties Carlow, K i l k e n n y, Ti p p e r a r y, Waterford and Wexford, and targets job creation in key sectors including agri-food, tourism, life sciences, manufacturing, retail and financial services/business services.

The Plan identifies 194 actions to be delivered over the period 2015-2017, with a range of initiatives including supports for startups, pursuit of multinational investment, a campaign to encourage Dublin-based MNCs to establish satellite offices in the South East, and a ‘quality of life’ campaign marketing the South East as a good place to live and work.

Supports aimed at growing jobs in the Manufacturing, Engineering, Agrifood, Business Services, Pharma / Medtech, Tourism and Retail sectors are included, while a Regional Skills Forum is planned to promote closer cooperation between employ-

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ers and training/education bodies. The Plan also emphasises the need to progress the development of a Technological University for the South East and also seeks to boost the number of apprenticeships in the region.

Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, Councillor Tony Dempsey, welcomed the launch of the South East Action Plan for Jobs. “I welcome a regional emphasis on job creation as an integral part of the government’s overall jobs strategy and look forward to the actions and targets of the South East Jobs Plan bearing further fruit, especially here in County Wexford” said

Councillor Dempsey. “While jobs are growing right across the country, it is clear they are growing faster in some regions than in others. Each region has its own particular challenges and opportunities and that is why actions and supports must be put in place within each region that are specifically tailored to meet those challenges and exploit those opportunities” added Councillor Dempsey.

Director of Economic Development and Planning Services at Wexford County Council, Mr. Tony Larkin, attended the launch of the Action Plan in Waterford.

“This Plan will further build on the strong track record of job creation that has been achieved in County Wexford to date” said Mr. Larkin.

“Wexford County Council will continue to play its part in supporting that track record of success by ensuring that the necessary land, infrastructure and enterprise supports are in place to further generate economic growth, boost investor confidence and create jobs”. n

Enniscorthy Business Association To continue to promote, support and represent the businesses of Enniscorthy, the EBA needs all local businesses to join up and express their views at the EBA’s regular meetings.

You can get in touch by emailing the EBA at: e.b.a.enniscorthy@gmail.com or contacting the Slaney News 087-2403310, slaneynews@gmail.com.

The next meeting of the Association will be held on Weds 4th November.

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Construction jobs on the rise Fine Gael TD for Wexford, Minister Paul Kehoe, has welcomed recent figures which show an increase of 18.5% in the number of jobs in the construction sector since this time last year.

“The latest CSO figures show that 126,000 people are now employed in the construction sector, that’s an increase of almost 20,000 in twelve months. These are national figures but the jobs are distributed across the country, including here in Wexford. “… A healthy economy must have a vibrant and sustainable construction sector.

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“In Wexford we have many highly skilled construction workers who for too many years have struggled to find work. We have also lost many to emigration due to the property-fuelled bubble propped up by the previous government. Now we are starting to see growth again in this area and opportunities for Wexford workers.” n

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1,500 attend Wexford Business Expo The 2015 Wexford Business Expo delivered a strong message that the county is a serious place in which to do business. “With over 1,500 attendees interacting with almost 100 exhibiting businesses, the amount of business that was generated on the day was very impressive” said Martin Doyle, President o f We x f o r d C h a m b e r.

Referring to Wexford County Hall, where the event took place on 10th September, he added, “The state of the art venue was ideal for an event of this scale, a sentiment which was shared by both exhibitors and attendees.“ Based on the theme of Capitalising on the Recovery, attendees were able to participate in interactive workshops with leading entrepreneurs across a broad spectrum of sectors and to access practical advice that could aid their company's specific growth objectives. One of the many highlights of the event was the 'Angels' Den', which saw three high-potential start-up businesses pitch for investment in

front of a panel of Business Angels.

The keynote speaker at the event was the Wexford born genius and founder of Scorpion Computer Services, Walter O’ Brien. Walter spoke about the the highly successful Scorpion TV show and then focused on how the world is changing.

From self-driving cars to the impending release of Oculus Rift, virtual reality technology, Walter provided us with an insight into what the future will look like.

Walter was presented with a We x f o r d C h a m b e r ‘Outstanding Achievement’ Award by Karl Fitzpatrick, Vice President of Wexford Chamber.

The award was a beautifully crafted 1916 commemorative pin, which was produced by Martin's Jewellers of Rowe Street, Wexford. The limited edition pin was number 197, which happens to be Walter’s IQ. Speaking after the event, Madeleine Quirke, CEO Wexford Chamber, said “It is now up to businesses and visitors to take our enthusiasm away with them

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and pass it on to their staff and their customers. All in all, this was an extremely successful and attention-grabbing Expo and a source of inspiration for continuing to play an active role in all that is good about Wexford business.”

The 2015 Wexford Business Expo was the result of months of collaborative work between We x f o r d C h a m b e r a n d Wexford County Council. Tom Enright, Chief Executive of Wexford County Council, commended everybody involved in bringing an event of this calibre to the local business community. n

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This one voucher works in over 70 shops and businesses in Enniscorthy. The vouchers are in €10 and €20 denominations and are on sale in four outlets: Enniscorthy Credit Union, Byrne’s Bookshop, Waterfront Leisure Centre and Frizelle-

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For a huge range of business-training events, workshops, clinics, etc organised by the Co. Wexford Local Enterprise Office over the coming months, check out: https://www.localenterprise.ie/Wexford/ Training-Events/Online-Bookings/

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building was the perfect space for over 100 stands featuring business in Wexford from Food to IT and Social Media, to Banking, Insurance, Finance and Enterprise, along with Local Development, Heritage and Tourism. There was definitely something for everyone and Enniscorthy Re-enactment Group depicting the 1798 era with Pikemen and women were joined by Knights from Tintern

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Following on from appearances at the Hollywood Vintage Fair, Co. Wicklow and a Commemoration at Newtown, Co. Kildare, Enniscorthy Re-enactment Group was delighted to be asked to once again add colour and pageantry and a little bit of fun to the Visit Wexford Stand at the 2015 Business Expo on Thursday 10th Sept.

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enced speakers including Liam Griffin, Jim Hughes CEO with Innovate, Tom Enright CEO Wexford County Council, Annemarie Tierney La Roux Regional Manager of IDA Ireland, Tom Banville Head of Enterprise at Wexford County Council, with keynote speaker Walter O’Brien CEO with Scorpion Computer Services.

The Chairman of Wexford Co. Council performed the opening ceremony for this most innovative, interesting and interactive event in the amazing space of the Council Offices with easy access for all and offering wonderful opportunities to Wexford businesses to liaise and network with each other.

Enniscorthy Re-enactment Group were happy to be part of this initiative and welcome all invitations to participate in gatherings, functions and events – it is all about working together to make Wexford a better place to live and visit.

– Maria Nolan

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This month, Joe Kavanagh looks at a number of important and topical pet issues at this time of year.

The Autumnal air has arrived… that bit of a chill in the mornings and evenings.

Each season brings its own challenges and its own magic too. The colours of the trees, harvested fields and melded mesh of amber to gold, all a celebration of Nature's bounty.

With this comes challenges too. It's from now on that the number of dogs presenting to us with leptospirosis (jaundice as it's commonly known) will escalate. This is because this particular organism, a spirocite, is activated by the cold. It is commonly spread by rats and has the highest zoonosis of any disease, that is it is the disease most commonly spread from animal to humans.

The unfortunate part about most of the cases of this disease that present to us is that it can be so easily prevented.

An initial vaccination programme must always include two innoculations of Leptospira at least two weeks apart, followed by a booster vaccine once a year. Of all the diseases that we vaccinate for, this particular disease is very difficult to treat but is very easily prevented. If your dog is overdue their initial or boosters don't put it on the long finger. Now is the right time.

Yet another extremely busy period for Enniscorthy Historic & Re-enactment Society as they recently travelled to Newtown, Co. Kildare, to commemorate the Battle of Ovidstown on 19th June 1798 where approximately 200 Wexford Pikemen lost their lives. The people of Newtown presented Enniscorthy’s Rory O’Connor with a beautiful piece of Bog Oak to mark the occasion.

The Enniscorthy re-enactors were at Ferns Castle for the end of Heritage Week adding colour and pageantry to the tours on the day.

Then it was off to Redmond’s of Scarawalsh to meet the beautifully restored 18th century travelling Coach that would have made its last official stop at Redmond’s in 1820. A magnificent travelling vehicle, the property of Mr. Paddy Hanly of Limerick, it is now used for weddings,

funerals and shows both around Ireland and the U.K. On Saturday 26th September the group commemorated the 100th anniversay of Padraig Pearse’s historic visit to Enniscorthy on 26th September 1915 where he made a speech to the Irish Volunteers at the Barley Field. Now exactly 100 years later Fintan Kelly of Enniscorthy Drama played the ALL ABOARD! Pic: Maria Nolan.

Enniscorthy re-enactors at Ferns Castle during Heritage Week.

Pic: Maria Nolan.

Maria Nolan tries out the old stagecoach

Another big risk this time of year is dogs and cats arriving either after eating rat poison itself or a rat that has been poisoned. The ingredient is dicoumarin and is still active in these dead rats. It affects the clotting factors in the blood and these animals tend to bleed either internally or externally. They can be treated if got to in time but it depends on how much they've eaten and how long it's in their system. The active ingredient is effective for a full month so signs can be pretty insidious initially… off food, lethargic, soft swellings on their body....

Keep the poison stored safely, lay it into pipes, nailing it down in them as rats often carry it from where it is initially placed and hence how dogs come to be affected too.

Sometimes vigilant owners realise very early in play that their dog may have eaten it and we can help them 'vomit' it back up hopefully before anything has been absorbed in their system.

If you are unsure or notice anything slightly off with your pets this time of year get them checked out. Time is of the essence for these conditions. It can be quite difficult to determine in the very early stages of both these conditions but they become more distinctive quite quickly.

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part of Padraig Pearse inspecting the assembled Volunteers at Market Square at 2pm and then giving Pearse’s oration at 3pm at the Barley Field.

Enniscorthy Historic & Reenactment Society is delighted with the success of this event as we celebrated and commemorated yet another piece of the town’s history.

– Maria Nolan

THE WILD WEST ! Cllr Paddy Kavanagh (centre), Chairman of Enniscorthy Municipal District, welcomes the stagecoach to Redmond’s of Scarawalsh.

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If a picture tells a thousand words… Ibar Carty chronicles the 20th century in Enniscorthy & beyond Ibar Carty has opened up his vast photo archives to the Slaney News.

In this 51st of a series, Ibar shares more photos taken in the Enniscorthy area over 60 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 at slaneynews@gmail.com. Thank you.

Photos from Easter Parade 1951, pictured on the Island Road.

Copyright © Ibar Carty. P.A. Crane Collection.

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A local contributor looks at life today in Enniscorthy and beyond Pic: ©Joseph Doyle

View from the Hill Paul KeHoe t.D. Continuing our look at local T.D.s coming up to the next general election this month it is the turn of Minister of State, Government Chief Whip and Enniscorthy based T.D. Paul Kehoe.

Paul was first elected to the Dail back in 2002 and returned in each election since. In fairness Fine Gael had an easy ride last time out with a passionate detestation of the outgoing government and they succeeded in getting both Kehoe and Liam Twomey elected. Their third candidate Micheal Darcy of Gorey almost made it but of course the entire picture was thrown off beam with Mick Wallace pulling over 13,000 votes out of the grasp of

the political parties. Despite his profile as a sitting T.D. Kehoe received less votes than any of his Fine Gael running mates. This was probably because of the massive push by the party to get Liam Twomey elected (he had lost his seat in the previous election).

Since the election Paul has found himself at the centre of power as Enda Kenny’s righthand man and can be seen sitting behind the Taoiseach each day in Dail Eireann. The big question for the people of Co.Wexford and his power base in the Enniscorthy area is whether he has used this position to benefit his constituents.

Like every other area of the country people have suffered

terribly at the hands of those who have followed vicious policies of austerity over the past eight years. People are well aware that every Fine Gael and Labour T.D., including Paul Kehoe, voted for policies which have wreaked havoc on the living standards of the majority of the population. As I pointed out in previous articles people tend to vote on these personal and micro issues rather than the fact that in general the economy has improved slightly over the past year or so.

Has Paul Kehoe contributed directly to the improvements we have seen in the Co. Wexford constituency over the past few years is the next question? I would argue yes. There is no question that his position as a Junior Minister has greatly assisted in the large investments that we see in St. Aidan’s, St. Senan’s and St. Patrick’s schools.

Cynics may say that, “Oh these things would have happened anyway.” Well anyone who knows anything about Irish politics will be well aware that these things don’t happen anyway.

There is no doubt that without Paul Kehoe being where he is we would possibly still be waiting for those projects to get the green light. Also Kehoe has worked extremely hard ensuring that smaller projects within the county received their full enti-

Paul Kehoe, T.D.

tlements and he was active in pushing for the extension of the natural gas pipeline to the Wexford Town area.

On a one-to-one level he runs a number of clinics throughout the county and has full-time offices in Enniscorthy and New Ross with very helpful and courteous staff.

On a personal level Kehoe has never lost the run of himself despite his positions of power.

Some people did think that he let himself down a little laughing and sniggering at Mick Wallace during a Dail debate when Enda Kenny, trying to be a smart ass, answered Wallace’s question in Irish knowing full well that Wallace was not fluent in the language. This is not the Paul Kehoe we know in Enniscorthy and I’m sure won’t affect his vote one way or the other but even

children know that we shouldn’t mock the inadequacies of others. We are not all geniuses.

The question then is, “Will Paul Kehoe be re-elected?” I would say yes. With Liam Twomey not standing and Fine Gael putting forward only two candidates it would be a miracle if he wasn’t. However stranger things have happened and with Johnny Mythen of Sinn Fein bound to pull an extremely strong vote in the Enniscorthy area and the Fianna Fáil position not clear at the time of going to press he will need every vote he can hoover up to be sure of a return.

Next question, “Should he be re-elected?” Well in fairness he has delivered to the Enniscorthy area in particular and if Fine Gael are in government with whatever partners after the election it’s highly likely that Paul Kehoe will have some position in government. It certainly would be Enniscorthy’s loss if he wasn’t.

Mental HealtH Currently there are many campaigns being run in relation to the mental health of our people.

Those involved in these campaigns are to be complimented on their efforts. To be aware that you or someone close to you has a problem or potential problem and to seek help without fear or

stigma is certainly part of the battle. To know who to approach is also essential and this could be a family member, friend or a professional agency.

There are many reasons which cause people to suffer from depression and entertain thoughts of ending their lives.

Only those in professional practice can get to the bottom of the problems which beset some but it is clear that the horrific recession and the financial implications it has had is responsible for a considerable extent of the increase in reported cases. Therefore it is incumbent on those in positions of power who interact with the population in relation to financial matters, such as the Revenue Commissioners, banks, local authorities and solicitors acting on behalf of such agencies who have relentlessly pursued people in debt over the last few years to stand back and give a little breathing space to debtors. Before a threatening letter is sent out the individual signing it should stop and think. Is this the final straw for the recipient and likely to drive them to utter despair. I leave them with that thought. n

We are often asked: Who is the “View from the Hill” columnist? All we can say is that the author’s surname is NOT Doyle!

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BUNCLODY… €50,000 announCeD FoR BunCloDY / CaRRIGDuFF Following a joint application to the Department of Environment

by Wexford County Council and Carlow County Council, the Bunclody/ Carrigduff area has been successfully designated a Rural Economic Development Zone (REDZ) and has been allocated a grant of €50,000 to fund a programme of economic revival in the area.

REDZ acknowledges that rural communities know best what they require to boost economic growth within their own areas.

The Carrigduff/Bunclody project application consists of the development of a speciality food laboratory for the production of innovative food

products linked to the highly fertile agricultural land in the Blackstairs area. The aim is to support new entrants and existing speciality food producers in the region so that they can increase sales and employment opportunities in this sector. This initiative will also foster closer collaboration between food enterprises and develop synergies with the farming, retail and tourism industry.

Director of Housing and Community at Wexford County Council John Carley praised the local community for their work in producing a successful project application. “This innovative project is a perfect example of an entire community working together to identify and exploit local economic opportunities.”

Lucy Wall Murphy, with her colleagues in Bunclody Library (left to right) Yvonne Kelly, Bridget Hayden, Mairead Kavanagh and Josephine Kehoe.

luCY RetIReS aFteR 35 YeaRS SeRVICe Lucy Wall Murphy retired on 31 August 2015 after 35 years of service to Wexford County Council at Bunclody Library, working for three

county librarians: Ms Nora Connolly, Ms Catherine O’Rourke and Ms Fionnuala Hanrahan.

Lucy worked in a ‘Children of Mary Library’ in the FCJ convent school, also referred to as the

‘Carnegie Library’, with books supplied by the council, prior to joining the council in 1980 when it established a part-time library in Bunclody, initially located in the old dispensary, then later in a premises off Main Street, and subsequently in her family premises in Irish Street. Extended library premises in Irish Street were officially opened in January 1988 by Michael Sinnott, Chairman of WCC with councillors Rory Murphy, John Browne and Brendan Howlin present.

Lucy moved to the new library in Millwood, Bunclody, when it opened in June 2007. Lucy recalled that the children that were library members years ago are now married and their children are visiting the present library. Her only regret is “that there was ever a computer invented!”

Lucy’s was a much-loved, funloving colleague, who wore her years of experience lightly and was dedicated in her service to Bunclody

Library. Her colleagues wish her a long, happy, healthy retirement.

For a full listing of events see: Bunclody Library’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Bunclo dyLibrary/events where you can sign up for the monthly what’s on e-newsletter. Also see website: http://www.wexford.ie/wex/Depa rtments/Library/WhatsOn/ St VInCent De Paul Local Confidential helpline 0873696883. There is a newspaper recycling bin beside SuperValu in aid of S.V.P. WHISt Every Monday Night in St. Aidan’s Hall.

SlaneY CountRY MaRKet Open every Saturday from 10am to 1pm in St. Aidan’s Hall, Irish Street, Bunclody. Tea and coffee, local produce, baking and crafts. All are welcome to drop in. n

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Sunshine and hurling!

Sunshine and hurling were once again the magical combination for the Michael Foley u-15 leinster Hurling tournament which took place in late august at Farmleigh and Pairc Garman with the Cup Final at Bellefield.

15 teams from all the counties in Leinster participated along with Antrim, with Kildare winning the Plate, Wexford winning the Shield and Kilkenny North winning the Cup. In its 8th year this competition just goes from strength to strength and tremendous credit is due to the organising committee especially Phil and Jim Kearney and Wexford County Board especially Joe Sheehan, Eoin Morrissey, Angela Furlong and Bobby Goff.

And well done to the field management of Farmleigh, Pairc Garman and especially Bellefield where conditions underfoot were pristine and conducive to the wonderful hurling witnessed.

This is a wonderful tribute each year to the memory of Michael Foley and means the world to his family and friends and long may it continue as a prestigious hurling event.

– Maria Nolan

Kevin foley, the son of the late Michael, presents his father’s cup to Kilkenny north Captain Liam Grant. Pic: Maria Nolan.

Members of the foley family – wife Terri, daughter Michelle, son Kevin and daughters Eimear and Meadhbh (daughter Ciara is missing from the photo). Pic: Maria Nolan.

Enniscorthy Ladies Golf news… last month was a roller-coaster of mixed emotions when our Senior Foursomes and Junior Cup teams did battle for national titles in the a.I.G. ladies' Cup and Shield, the venue being Knightsbrook Golf Club in Co. Meath.

Thursday 24th saw our Senior Foursomes, under the management of Lucy Healey, take on Castle in a fiercely fought contest with the win going to Castle after a long day

of brilliant golf. Ladies, we are so proud of you.

However, in what is fast becoming known as the Miracle of Knightsbrook, our Junior Cup team, managed by Jenny King, came back from the jaws of defeat to the gateway of success. A win on the 15th was the catalyst to galvanise a tiring team who went on from five down and four down to clinch the final victory. A 25 foot putt on the 19th, pulled off by Lady

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President, Connie Doyle, had spectators reeling and when Margaret Mooney sank her final putt on the 13th, the victory was clinched for Enniscorthy.

Many congratulations to team members Stellah Sinnott, Connie Doyle, Triona Hogan, Eimear McGrath, and Margaret Mooney. Thanks also to their caddies and to all their loyal supporters who showed the purple on such a great day.

– Terri Talbot

Schools soccer coaching scheme Halloween Camp for children 6yrs to 13yrs in Gaelscoil, Drumgoold, Enniscorthy, from 27th October to 30th, 10.30am to 2.30pm, €30 per child.

Contact John O’Rourke 086-8420609.

Congratulations to the Wexford Youths men’s soccer team on winning their division and earning promotion to the premier division of the Airtricity League of Ireland.

Promotion was secured with an impressive 3-0 victory over Athlone Town last month.

Tennis news…

The Senior Club Championships of 2015 were recently held at Hillbrook Lawn Tennis Club. 30 players competing across 6 different events turned out to be the making of a very successful week of tennis. The Ladies A event was won by Jacinta Kinsella who overcame Carrie Clifford 3-6 7-5 6-1 in the final and in the Men's A event our club chairman Noel Devereux was victorious overcoming Louie O'Neill in the final on a scoreline of 6-2 6-4. In the Ladies B singles final Therese O'Kane defeated Nicola Jacob 6-2 6-3 and Gaetano Pernagallo defeated Alan Doyle 6-1 6-4 in the Men's

B singles event. The Men's Doubles was won by Stuart Copeland and John Duffy who overcame Alan Doyle and Seamus O'Connor 6-0 6-4 in the final. The Ladies doubles event saw Jacinta Kinsella win her second event of the night alongside her partner Ann Wall as they defeated Liz Hadley and Aileen O'Neill 7-5 4-6 6-2 in the final. Congratulations to all those who took part and made the event so successful.

The Singles Box League now takes centre stage in the club with 40 players scheduled to play in 8 different categories over the coming months. n

Slaney Olympic…

Johnstown Castle Parkrun Slaney Olympic's Kevin Murphy was first home this week in the Johnstown Castle Parkrun in a great time of 16.57. Kelly Long was the second lady across the finish line in a great time of 21.05. Also running from the club was Dooley French 24.01 and Michael Thorpe in 25.41. Well done everyone.

Monaghan Marathon Mag Sludds, Ger Dempsey and Marie Chapman all completed the Monaghan Marathon today.

Well done folks.

Galway Bay Half and Full Marathon Joe and Kay O’Regan took part yesterday in the Galway Bay Half Marathon with Kay crossing the line in 2.06.32. Annis Kehoe and Marie Chapman took part in the full marathon with Annis finishing in 4.41.17 and Marie in 3.54.48. Well done everyone. athlone 3/4 Marathon Lynda Murphy was in action again this week, this time taking part in the Athlone 3/4 Marathon and finished in 3.51.19.

Well done Lynda.

County novice Cross Country adamstown 04/10/15 The County Novice Cross Country races took place in a new venue hosted by Adamstown AC in ideal running conditions today.

First off at 12.00 was the ladies 3k, representing the club was Emily

O’Connor, Annemarie Nolan, Alison Storey, Ciara Kearney, Sabina Sweeny and Greta Tyrell.

All the ladies put in excellent performances on a challenging course. Well done ladies.

Pending an incident during the race, a County Board Meeting is to be held before the results of the Ladies Novice will be known.

Next off was the Mens 6K race which consisted of 4 laps of the double field. Brian Maher held the lead for the entire race just to be passed on the final lap t o f i n i s h o n S i l v e r, B o b b y Redmond also put in a heroic performance to finish in Bronze Medal position. The men's teams also went on to win Team Gold for the Club. Representing the club today on the Men's team w a s B r i a n M a h e r, B o b b y Redmond, David Kehoe, Jessie O’Connor, Paul Browne, Pudgy Hyland, John O’Connor, Fergus Murphy, Will Doyle, Sean Doran and Dooley French. Well done lads. Go Slaney Go!!

Many thanks to all the supporters, photographers, little cheerleaders and to Slaney Catering for helping make all these races a little bit easier..

Date for the Diary Intermediate XC next Sunday in JFK Park, New Ross.

Senior XC hosted by Croghan on Sunday 13th December. n

Enniscorthy’s lady golfers – a double cause for celebration

A vERY PROuD DAY fOR EnnISCORTHY! Lady President, Connie Doyle and Lady Captain, Helen Cosgrave, pictured with the Senior foursomes and Junior Cup winning teams and their trophies following their recent victories in the Mid-Leinster finals in Tullamore Golf Club. Pics: Cashman Photography.

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Caroline gets motoring renault Captur review

by Caroline Kidd

the Renault Captur is easily one of the most visible compact crossovers on the road. It’s been a sales success on the Irish market, but the other reason for its visibility is the Captur’s very colourful presence. there’s an array of colour palettes to choose from, ranging from the bright and bold, to the sleek and sophisticated, with the car pictured being a particular success with its red body and black roof combination.

There is an element of fun to the way the Captur looks and it continues inside. There are a lot of hard plastics in the cabin, but the look is modern and funky as opposed to cheap and nasty. It’s the little touches however that single the Captur out.

Some models have removable seat covers that you can zip off and wash. You can slide the rear bench forwards from a lever in the boot, or from the cabin, to increase boot space. The boot has a false floor and when you place that in the very bottom of the boot, and push the rear seats forward, you’ve boosted the boot space from 377 litres to 455 litres.

Combine all this with the fact that the Captur is 6cm longer and a bit higher than the Clio hatchback it’s based on, and you have a small car that is surprisingly practical.

On the road, the Captur is

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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: www.changinglanes.ie.

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Paddy and Brid Murphy with James Wilson (Alcast Motor factors) at the Official Launch of the Gerard Murphy Memorial vintage & Classic Car Road Run which took place at Alcast Motor factors, Clonhaston, Enniscorthy on 19th September.

solid and planted, and with a 1.5dCi diesel engine in my test car, it’s well set up for motorway driving too. The steering and pedals are light so it’s a very easy car to drive and the compact dimensions make it easy to manoeuvre and park.

The light controls do work a little bit against the Captur on a rural road because the steering can feel a bit vague as you turn in for the corner at speed, and the body roll will put you off driving fast around them.

The engine range is simple with a small 0.9-litre turbocharged petrol unit or a 1.5litre diesel to choose from, and both produce 90bhp. I thought

the 1.5 diesel was a real high point for the car because it’s so refined, you’re not even thinking you’re driving a diesel it’s so quiet on the move. It’s not hugely powerful on paper, but it’s not sluggish either and rarely feels out of its depth.

The ace card for the Captur is that it’s so well-equipped, even in standard ‘Life’ trim - four electric windows, Bluetooth, alloys, daytime running lights, cruise control and climate control.

The Captur lacks sharp steering and handling characteristics, but in the crossover market, comfort, refinement a n d e c o n o m y a re h i g h l y

regarded and the Captur scores on those fronts. It’s a small car but Renault has packaged the space really well and with so much competition, the Captur stands out among compact crossovers for its style and customisation – without being weird-looking. So if you don’t fall for the space, you will certainly love the way it looks!

Model Tested: Renault Captur 1.5 dCi 90 Signature Price: €23,990 Engine: 1.5-litre diesel Power: 90bhp 0-100km/h: 13.1 seconds Economy: 74.3mpg CO2 Emissions: 95g/km Motor Tax: €180 per year n

Great action shot of grasstrack racing in Curracloe last month.

Pic: Declan Roche Photography.

A note on the Volkswagen Group Emissions Scandal The Volkswagen Group in Ireland has released the numbers of vehicles here that have the software at the centre of a worldwide recall over false emissions data: Volkswagen Passenger Cars (34,387), Audi (16,485), SEAT (4,365), ŠKODA

( 1 6 , 0 0 4 ) , Vo l k s w a g e n Commercial Vehicles (8,107), which amounts to 79,348 Irish vehicles in total. The number of affected used vehicles imported to Ireland is still under clarification, but is believed to be an additional

30,000 cars. It’s important to note that models affected are exclusively diesel. New vehicles with EU6 engines are unaffected, as are all petrol models, as well as V6 TDI and V8 TDI models. Volkswagen Group Ireland has said that

Caim Vintage Club Rally

Tractors on parade at the 2015 Caim vintage Club Rally. Pic: Dwane Doran.

The weather held out well for the 2015 Caim Vintage Club Rally on 13th September. There was a good turnout to see the collection of vintage tractors and to enjoy a cuppa in the tea-rooms and to take a punt at the raffle.

On show at the event were Massey Ferguson, Fiat, Ford, Zetor and David Brown tractors. Some classic cars and motorcycles also joined in the fun with plenty to see and do for everyone.

– Dwane Doran

affected customers will be contacted in the near future, with details of a process to get their vehicles corrected.

But in the meantime, all vehicles are technically safe and roadworthy.

– Caroline Kidd

Motor racing action from Ballindaggin on 12th September.

Pic: Declan Roche Photography.

Motor enthusiasts support Motor neurone associations Ford Cortina Enthusiasts Ireland, South East Honda 50 Club and local vintage vehicle enthusiasts have been fundraising for the Motor Neurone Disease Associations for the past number of months. They organised vintage vehicle road events and also organised collections at supermarkets in counties Wexford and Waterford. A member of the Cortina Club and a member of the Honda Club suffer with Motor Neurone.

On Sunday August 30th at a classic car show in Kilkenny €6,996 was presented to the associations. The money was divided equally between the Northern Ireland Association and the Republic of Ireland Association. Thanks to all who helped in anyway with this venture. n Local motor enthusiasts present almost €7,000 to Ireland’s motor neurone associations.

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ennISCoRtHY eYe a column by Joseph Doyle

CONgrATulATIONS

HISTOry DOeS repeAT ITSelf Padraig Pearse’s historic visit to enniscorthy was relived last month by enniscorthy Historic & Re-enactment S o c i e t y. to s a y t h a t enniscorthy has now kickstarted its 1916 Centenary programme would be a fair comment. It’s definitely off to a flying start.

It was exactly the same time and to the day that Pearse visited Enniscorthy all those years ago on 26th September 1915 to a guard of honour of the A and B companies of the Irish Volunteers. To say that Pearse was recruiting an army to fight alongside him is a true fact. He inspected a guard of honour of uniformed volunteers and non-uniformed volunteers. He then gave a heroic speech to the assembled volunteers and was greeted with “here, here” and a round of applause. He was treated to the Soldier’s Song which was sung by Tim Corrigan. Tim then sang A Nation Once Again. There was a great turnout of volunteers in emerald green uniforms and peaked caps with guns by

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their side as they faced the flag. The volunteers were represented from the Enniscorthy re-enactment group, both uniformed and non-uniformed volunteers, plus the non-uniformed volunteers IRB, these were made up of men from Enniscorthy Historic & Re-enactment Society, Cumann na mBan, men from Lord Edward’s Own, Kilkenny’s flying column, etc.

It was a well-put-together re-enact ment event and Enniscorthy’s first taste of what’s to come next Easter. The crowd that had gathered were dumbfounded at what they saw. Enniscorthy Historic & Re-enactment Society would like to thank Fintan Kelly for playing Pearse plus for his hospitality in Toss Kavanagh’s afterwards. Thanks also to Jimmy Gahan for doing MC and Sean Doyle for his speech and also a big thank you to all the photographers who captured this historic event – the start of a very busy year for the group.

– Joseph Doyle

Cystic Fibrosis Ireland would like to thank Stamps Pub, toss Kavanaghs and Joe Doyles for taking part in the Raise the Bar event, plus the Village Inn in Coolgreaney.

Raise the Bar is a fundraiser for CF Ireland where the pub landlord or bar manager or staff member sings a song and then a bucket is passed around, the singer then nominates another pub to take up the challenge.

Well done to all involved.

 Recently Impresso Café in Enniscorthy celebrated its first birthday. Well done to Joy and Brendan Doyle on one year in business. Call in and enjoy a snack, a light lunch, or a take-out. The surroundings are comfortable for a nice cup of coffee, warm and friendly atmosphere Above left: Paul staff. Congratulations. and welcoming  Congratulations to Wexford’s under 21 hurlers on reaching the All-Ireland final before losing to Limerick.  Well done to… Galway, Dublin, Kilkenny, Limerick, and Cork who all achieved recent All-Ireland successes.  Congrats to Wexford Youths – League of Ireland Division One Champions.  Starlights under 12 footballers.  Rathnure who defeated Shamrocks to stay up in the relegation play-off.  Congratulations to Owen Tyrrell on his significant birthday.  Also congratulations to Elaine and Dave Quinn on their recent marriage.  Well done to everyone who got engaged, married or celebrated a birthday recently.

– Joseph Doyle

eNNISCOrTHy DrAMA the Presentation Centre enniscorthy presents two one-act plays with enniscorthy Drama on Friday 16th & Saturday 17th october 2015 at 8.00pm €10.

Come along the Road until You Stop Dead: A new play by Dublin born Playwright Eoghan Rua Finn who now resides in Wexford is set in the Blackstairs Mountains and has Civil War connotations, and follows the story one of the most tragic periods in Irish history.

Directed by Jimmy Kavanagh with Ronan P Byrne, Fintan Kelly and Hanna McNivitt. the Donahue Sisters – an unusual play exploring the

Clive Barnes getting ready to play the Blues. Pic: © Joseph Doyle.

darker aspects of sexuality and violence in three young girls and exposing the dangers in the supposedly secure private domestic space. Set in the attic of their childhood home the 3 Donahue Sisters played by Annemarie Whelan, Greta Carley and Gemma Delaney gather for a family funeral and relive a sinister incident in their past. Gemma Delaney is a sister of Padraic Delaney of The Wind That Shakes the Barley fame.

Booking at www.wexfordartscentre.ie or 053-9123764.

This promises to be another great night of drama.

On Saturday 10th October in Cafe Fusion, Wexford, Enniscorthy Drama Group will present the two one-act plays at 8pm.

Later in October Enniscorthy Drama Group will present Come Along The Road Until You Stop Dead on the All Ireland Drama Festival Circuit in a bid for the coveted national title. We wish our actors and director every success as they compete in the Open Section at the following venues: 21st October - Coolgreaney 25th October - Birr TBD - Kiltimagh 6th November - Ballina 19th November - Gorey 21st Nov - Goresbridge n

DIAry DATeS Tues 8th Sept to Dec 8th: 10am to 12noon, the A to Z of acrylic painting. €15 per session including tea and coffee. Contact Oonagh Latchford on 087-6751316, oonaghlatchford@gmail.com.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Saturday 10th Oct: 1985 Class Reunion – Colaiste Bride, Enniscorthy, in the Riverside Park Hotel 8.30pm. Tickets and info from Liz 0860708014, Hilary 087-2685634, Breda 087-7659817.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 14th-26th Oct: Spiegeltent Festival, Wexford.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 16th and 17th October: The Donahue Sisters and Come Along the Road Until You Stop Dead. Two one-act plays presented by Enniscorthy Drama Group. The Presentation Centre. 8pm. Tickets from Presentation Centre box office.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 21st Oct - 1st Nov: Wexford Opera Festival.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Thursday 22nd Oct: Family and friends of the late Willie Rackard Gala Fundraising Dinner Dance in Riverside Park Hotel in aid of Oesophageal Cancer Fund and Enniscorthy Hospice Home Care Branch. Tickets €40.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Sunday 25th Oct: Joe Doyle’s Pub - Swanky Men. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Wednesday 28th Oct: Brooklyn premiere in Riverside Park Hotel plus second showing later that evening.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Friday 30th Oct: Jamie and Kerry in the Antique Tavern.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Thursday 26th Nov: Cookery demo with Phelim Byrne in aid of Enniscorthy Drama and Focal.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ReGulaR eVentS: traditional Irish Music night every Friday at Stamps. live Band every Saturday night at Wilson’s Bar. Video 80s Disco every Friday and Saturday at DBar. treacys Hotel – Live music every Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights in the main bar.

Sunday night Sessions at Benedicts. toss Kavanaghs: Live music at weekends. the Bailey: Sunday Sessions from 5pm.

Rock ‘n’ Roll Jive Classes every Weds at The Bailey. Beginners at 7.30pm, Advanced at 8.45pm. Freestyle after with DJ Lew Boogie from 10pm. Admission €5.

Greyhound Racing every Monday and Thursday night at Enniscorthy Greyhound Track. enniscorthy Historic & Re-enactment Society: Meets the first Wednesday of every month at the 1798 Centre at 7.30pm.

New members always welcome.

Yoga in The Presentation Centre every Monday and Thursday.

And Slimming World there every Saturday morning. Tel: 053-9233000 for details.

– Joseph Doyle

If you would like Joseph to mention an upcoming event or would like to send in pics of any occasion (weddings, birthdays, etc) for inclusion on this page then please email both doyleduffry@gmail.com and slaneynews@gmail.com. The closing date for receiving material for this column is always the Thursday before our publication date which is usually the first Wednesday of every month. Our website (www.slaneynews.com) carries our publication dates for 2015.

Recently Impresso Café in Enniscorthy celebrated its first birthday – congratulations. Pic: © Joseph Doyle.

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Pics Around Town by Patrick Hogan WEXFORD the 64th Wexford Festival opera takes place Wednesday 21 october to Sunday 1 november 2015.

The Festival will have three mainstage operas: Koanga by Frederick Delius, Guglielmo Ratcliff by Pietro Mascagni and le Pré aux clercs by Ferdinand Hérold. n

Marion Doyle O’neill and frank Doyle, organiser of Breathe Deep for Cystic fibrosis, in Wexford Arts Centre, September 2015. Pic: Patrick Hogan.

Calling all Crafters Wexford Arts Centre’s 4th Annual Christmas Craft & Gift Fair starts Saturday 28th November 2015 from 11.00am to 5.00pm.

The full list of dates is as follows: Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th November 11.00am to 5.00pm.

Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th December 11.00am to 5.00pm.

Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th December 11.00am to 5.00pm.

Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th December 11.00am to 5.00pm.

Elizabeth Whyte, Davie Philip and Trevor Sargent at future-Proof Wexford in Wexford Library on 8th September. Pic: Patrick Hogan.

Winners in the Wexford Buskers and Street Performers competition, August 2015, The Gallivants with Elizabeth Whyte (Wexford Arts Centre, third from left) and Jackie Hayden (competition judge, first on left). Pic: Patrick Hogan.

Cannonball Run in Wexford by Dwane Doran the Cannonball arrived on the quay in Wexford on Sunday, 13th September, in spectacular style. a huge crowd, in their thousands, came out in strength to see the now annual event for themselves.

Along with jet-skies and aeronautical stunt planes showing off their skills, there was a huge selection of top of the range cars from Ferrari to Porsche, Lamborghini, Bentley, Mustang, Audi and many more – there was something for everyone’s tastes.

The young and old, boys and

girls, were there and all had a great time.

Once they arrived all the cars parked along the quayside for everyone to get up close to and some even got inside. The contestants were very involved, dressed in costume and partying with the crowds.

As well as being great entertainment the Cannonball was run as a large, charity event and all funds went to ‘Make-A-Wish Ireland’.

According to Cannonball's Facebook page there were 180

Dancer at the official launch of the Spiegeltent festival last month. Pic: Patrick Hogan.

The allocation of space is limited and is therefore subject to a successful application. To apply, please send your name, email address, mobile, product description, price range and three photos of your products to craftfair@wexfordartscentre.ie by Friday 13th November 2015. n

The Wexford Buskers and Street Performers August 2015. Pic: Patrick Hogan.

Pic: Dwane Doran.

cars, 500 cannonballers, and 150,000-plus spectators over the three days. Day 1 the cars left Dublin for Sligo stopping in Carrick-On-Shannon, Day 2 was Sligo to Killarney stopping in Killaloe and on the final day the cars left Killarney for Wexford stopping in Cahir. That adds up to one serious event! n

Pic: Dwane Doran.

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Focal goes to the Mansion House Focal Wexford literary Festival was delighted to be involved with the release of Crime Writer louise Phillips’ new book The game Changer at the beautiful Mansion House, Dublin, on thursday 10th September.

Members of Focal were invited to be part of a Q&A session at the historic Oak Room hosted by one of their own - local author and Focal committee member Caroline Busher.

As part of this year’s Focal Festival in June Caroline hosted a panel discussion with Louise Phillips, Claudia Carroll, Rachel English and Carmel Harrington and Louise was so impressed with Caroline’s confident manner and warm personality, along with her knowledge as a writer and her ability as an interviewer that she invited her to host an exclusive event in the Oak Room of the magnificent Mansion House for the release of her 4th novel - The Game Changer.

Caroline had no hesitation accepting and interviewed Louise in front of an audience of eighty people at this prestigious, invitation-only event in the ornate Oak Room built in 1715 and steeped in history.

Louise spoke openly and honestly about her experience as a writer and read a section from her novel along with taking a variety of questions from the

Members of focal Wexford Literary festival Cat Hogan, Caroline Busher and Maria nolan with Louise Phillips at her Book Launch at the Mansion House.

floor about herself, her writing and of course The Game Changer, which is already receiving critical acclaim from both critics and readers. Louise also spoke of her admiration for Caroline and recalled her time spent in Enniscorthy earlier this year at the Focal Literary Festival calling it ‘a wonderful literary event’ and one that she would certainly look forward to attending again.

Louise presented Caroline with a bouquet of flowers and thanked her and the other members of Focal for attending and the evening closed with a private Reception at No.37 Dawson

Street where refreshments were served and goodie bags were given to all who attended.

Caroline, one of Focal’s upand-coming writers, lives in Wexford with her husband and three children. She is the recipient of the 2014 Literature Bursary from Wexford County Council and is currently completing an MA in Creative Writing at UCD. She recently had a short story published by O’Brien Press as part of RTE Book Show 100 words, 100 books competition and her poetry was shortlisted for the Bare Fiction Literary Journal. Caroline’s

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work was also in the final of the Bord Gais Energy Book Club Short Story Competition, which was held in conjunction with TV3.

Caroline said that it was an honour to be asked to host this special occasion for such a well known and respected crime writer as Louise Phillips.

Caroline has recently been longlisted herself for the RTE Guide Penguin Ireland Short Story Competition and took part in a publishing event following the Mansion House.

Focal is thrilled that local writers and members of their committee like Caroline are becoming well known and nationally recognised and are thrilled that Caroline’s book was discovered at our very first Focal Literary Festival in 2014

by American Agent Tracy Brennan who has forwarded it to several publishing houses in the States and is awaiting a positive response. Focal are also delighted that acclaimed writers like Louise Phillips are seeing our Festival as a ‘wonderful literary event’ and are both willing and anxious to attend.

It seems Focal Wexford Literary Festival is doing something right! So let’s keep it up!

– Maria Nolan

EXHIBITION BY NICK MILLER Selected Works 2004-13 – A solo exhibition by Nick Miller at Wexford County Council 19th October – 20th November, 2015 Opening hours are 9.30am-5.00pm from Monday to Friday Opening Reception: Friday 23th October at 7pm The Arts Department of Wexford County Council in partnership with Wexford Arts Centre are delighted to host an exhibition of work by renowned and celebrated Irish based painter Nick Miller. The exhibition in the County Buildings will present a selection of Miller’s larger scale landscape works from 2004 to 2013 from both the acclaimed Truckscapes and Yard series, including a number of works not seen in Ireland before.

For further information on the artist or exhibition please contact Philip Knight, Assistant Staff Officer, The Arts Department, Wexford County Council, Carricklawn, Wexford on 053 9196369 or email philip.knight@wexfordcoco.ie n

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Check out the great new Autumn/Winter programme for the Courthouse Arts Centre in Tinahely at http:// courthousearts.ie/wp-content/uploads/programme/ courthouse-programme.pdf

Yeats & Son - John and Jack Butler Yeats Selected works from The Niland Collection, Sligo

18th October – 21st November 2015 in Wexford Arts Centre Opening Reception: Saturday 17th Oct, 4pm, Speaker: Megan Johnston

Learing to paint at Oonagh Latchford’s acrylic painting workshops

Wexford Arts Centre in association with Wexford County Council and Visit Wexford are delighted to present an exhibition featuring work from two of Ireland’s major artists, Jack and John Butler Yeats. This exceptional collection of work is presented in collaboration with The Model, home of The Niland Collection in Co. Sligo.

The Niland Collection was named after Nora Niland, the County Librarian, who began collecting this critical body of over 300 works in the 1950’s. For further information on the artists or exhibition please contact Catherine Bowe, Visual Arts Manager on 053-9123764 or email catherine@wexfordartscentre.ie n

Wexford’s uilleann pipes history

Fun, relaxed and informative weekly acrylic painting workshops - facilitated by professional artist oonagh latchford.

VenueS, DateS & PRICeS: 1. Present at ion Cent re, Enniscorthy, Tuesday Mornings Sept 8th - Dec 8th,10am - 12pm €15 per session inc tea/coffee.

(10%discount available to those who wish to make advance monthly payments).

2. Wexford Arts Centre, Wexford, Wednesday Nights, Sept 2nd - Dec 15th, 7pm-9pm €15 per

session inc tea/coffee.

(10% discount available to those who wish to make advance monthly payments).

The workshops are suitable for both the beginner and for those with experience in painting, who wish to not only improve on their skills and ideas - but to learn more about the different types of acrylic paint, gels, pastes, grounds and mediums available - and their applications. You will work at your own pace and will be encouraged to develop your own ideas and interests, but at the same time, the sessions will walk you through

some exciting, easy and practical ways to use acrylics. In addition to traditional techniques, topics covered will include: Subtractive techniques, acrylic transfers, creating texture with gels, watermedia effects, acrylic skins and more.

Oonagh, holds a BA (Hons) in Art and in addition to her own painting practice is a Golden Artist Educator, certified by Golden Artist Colors, New York.

Please do not hesitate to c o n t a c t O o n a g h a t We b : Oonaghlatchford.com. Email: oonaghlatchford@gmail.com.

Tel: 087-6751316. n

the remarkable contributions of the Rowsome family, descendents of Wexford musician Samuel Rowsome, to the 300year history of the uilleann pipes, are detailed in a new book entitled The Wheels of The World by Irish authors Colin Harper and John McSherry.

Samuel Rowsome was a popular piper in the 1820s who lived in Ballintore in the barony of Scarawalsh, Co. Wexford. His grandson Leo Rowsome is regarded as one of the mainstays of the uilleann pipes tradition in the middle of the last century, alongside such other celebrated stalwarts as Seamus Ennis and Willie Clancy. Leo married Helena Williams from Taghmon, and Harper acknowledges Leo as one of the best pipers of the 20th and 21th centuries. He compares his dexterity to that of guitar heroes such as Jimi Hendrix, and believes that the famous Italian composer Vivaldi would have

Leo Rowsome in the early 1950s.

composed for a player of Leo’s superior talent. Harper also makes several references to Leo’s father, Samuel’s son William, who learned music from a German teacher in Ferns, started making pipes in Dublin and impressed many with his playing when he returned to Wexford.

Other descendants of Wexfordman Samuel Rowsome covered in The Wheels of The

World include Ciaran, Kevin, Leon, Thomas, Helena and Tom Rowsome.

The book also concedes that there was a time when the uilleann pipes, once known as “the Irish organ”, were “not always welcome in the Irish tradition”, so there’s little doubt that the five generations of the Rowsome family played a major role in re-establishing the instrument as a major force in Irish music.

This mammoth survey also reveals how the uilleann pipes came back into prominence in the Irish folk scene in modern times thanks to the playing of Liam O’Flynn, Davy Spillane, the book’s co-author John McSherry, Paddy Moloney, Paddy Keenan and Finbar Furey, all of whom helped popularise the instrument, both at home and far beyond these shores.

The Wheels of The World – 300 Years of Irish Uilleann Pipes

by Colin Harper and John McSherry is published by The Jawbone Press. n

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Revolutionary Wexford Cllr Johnny Mythen, Grainne Doran County Archivist, Cathy Keane, Jarlath Glynn, Executive Librarian, at the lecture on 1916 in Enniscorthy Library. Pic: Patrick Hogan.

an excellent 1916 lecture was given at enniscorthy library on 27th august to an interested audience of about 50 people. the presentation was the first in a series of Commemorative lectures in Wexford libraries on the 1916 period in Co. Wexford. the talk ‘Revolutionary Wexford – a glimpse into the 1916 period through extant documents and artefacts in Wexford County archive’ was delivered eloquently by Gráinne Doran, archivist with Wexford County Council.

A slideshow of images featuring a selection of documents, photographs and artefacts from the county archive’s 1916 collection were showcased. The photographs, many of them taken by Enniscorthy Photographer A.E. Creane, included several groups of Vo l u n t e e r s a s s e m b l e d i n Enniscorthy, a postcard photograph featuring a group of Cumann na mBan and Volunteer

members at a first aid lecture, the s u r re n d e r o u t s i d e t h e Athenaeum along with the image of the unique Enniscorthy flag – this emblem sets Wexford apart from other counties – Enniscorthy being the only town in Ireland with their own flag, which is at the moment with a textile company being preserved.

Reference was made to the assent by Colonel G.A. French, commander of British troops in County Wexford, to facilitate the conveyance of Adjutant Séamus Doyle and Captain Seán Etchingham to Dublin to seek a meeting with Pádraig Pearse in Arbour Hill prison – a significant historical coup in itself at such an advanced stage in the Rising, and given that Dublin had already surrendered. The initial letter written

by Robert Brennan to Colonel French and signed by the six rebel leaders seeking permission for two of the leaders to visit Pearse in prison was shown as

was Pearse’s order of surrender.

A significant element of the 1916 collection in the county archive is centred on the aftermath of the surrender on 1 May 1916 and the subsequent arrests and internment of the rebels.

Some of the handwritten letters from prisoners writing home to their loved ones were shown, as was a selection of prison craftwork which ranged from pieces of macramé to elaborately designed bone crosses and bone carvings. A safe pass for a Miss Mary Hanrahan to return to her home in St. Stephen’s Green Dublin was displayed, with Grainne explaining that no-one knows who this woman was or whom she was visiting in Enniscorthy and if anyone can shed any light on it she would be most grateful for the information.

The Archivist remarked that the wealth of 1916 archival material in the county archive helps to document the memorable

New Slaney Writing…

I aM a naZI

SYRIan CRISIS

by Martin Joseph Byrne

by ronald St george Smith

Hitler built concentration camps to imprison the Jewish community He did so for economic reasons outside hatred Today Africa is a modern day concentration camp Africa; rape, famine, murder for the economic balance of the world Desertion without razor wire and high voltage fences Africa is Auschwitz and we are all Nazi’s I am a Nazi. n

Have you got a present for Syria?

A gift which the world cannot hold.

We've pushed aside our indifferences And grasp a migrants hand - is it cold?

tHe GIRl WItH tHe BIGGeSt SMIle

by Donal Cullen The girl with the biggest smile The sweet and pleasant one.

A rose is no compare For the sunshine to dare.

The craft is a flower Has lost its power.

Ain't no sunshine When she's gone.

But her smile lingers on Waltz sing Matilda Waltz sing Matilda. n

At the edge of the beach we see bodies As they're gently washed in by the waves.

They've lost the ability to communicate And no longer need to be saved.

But the immigrants that still remain living And turn to receive National Aid Are more impressed by personal donation Than a gift from a country – that'll fade.

So turn your hearts out and give with abundance, Never minding the price that is paid.

We all can give with heartfelt indifference And not consider the peace that is made.

So if we give a room to a migrant Or a teddy bear to a snuffling child, Our God – who is in Heaven above us, Might give a retribution that's mild.

Like it or not, we here in this country Have more than we need to survive.

So with national hearts and open-mindedness We give and declare "We're Alive". n

contribution to Ireland’s struggle for national Independence that the ordinary men and women of County Wexford made, many of whom otherwise would have gone undocumented. The collection is of historical interest to a diverse audience ranging from the academic to the local historian, and from the family history researcher to the student.

She appealed to those present to contact Wexford County Archive if they have any documents or family memorabilia relating to the 1916 period in County Wexford that they wish to share for possible inclusion in next year’s extended 1916 exhibition which will open in the newly refurbished Athenaeum.

A particular appeal was made for any photographs of women who were members of Cumann na mBan. After a brief question and answers session Enniscorthy Librarian Jarlath Glynn thanked Grainne for her most interesting and informative talk telling those present that the next in the series would take place at the Library on Thursday 10th September and would be focusing on Cumann na mBan`s role in Enniscorthy before, during and after the Rising.

Jarlath also mentioned that the Enniscorthy 1916 Programme was almost finalised and would be in the public arena in the next few weeks including details of a special 1916 Conference in March of next year.

Further details available from Wexford County Archive at 053 9196572 and email: archivist@wexfordcoco.ie.

– Maria Nolan

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Around the World in 80 days – From Wexford with Love From Wexford with Love weaves a tale of adventure, taking the readers on a fast paced journey from Wexford, around the world and back home again. The book is an anthology of stories from some of Wexford’s well known and loved authors. The theme of the book is no matter where you wander, there’s no place like home, and Wexford. The book is priced at €10 and all proceeds go directly to the Alzheimers Society of Ireland.

Not satisfied with simply compiling a book of around the world stories for charity, Focal Literary Festival has decided to send From Wexford with Love ‘Around the World in 80 Days’ – thanks to the power of social media. The competition runs for 80 days, from Monday October 12th until Wednesday December 30th.

The competition consists of a Facebook and Twitter campaign to have photos of From Wexford with Love in the most obscure and farflung places in the world: from the Rocks of Maudlintown to Ayers Rock in Australia, posted to Focal’s Facebook page or Twitter account. The participants also have to add a quote about Wexford.

The winner will be announced on New Year’s Eve, and a hamper of Wexford goodies and books will be sent to them.

From Wexford with Love is a beautiful gift, particularly for those away from home and it would make a lovely Christmas present. So why not send a copy to your nearest and dearest around the world and tell them to enter our competition. Postage is free of charge, anywhere in the world, when ordered from www.focalliteraryfestival.com and every cent goes to the Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland.

For more information on the competition, go to www.focalliteraryfestival.com, or Facebook at www.facebook.com/Focal WexfordLiteraryFestival or Tweet us @FWexfordLitFest n

Silent Film + Piano The Wexford County Council Arts Department and New Ross Municipal District Office are hosting a video art exhibition, “Silent Film + Piano”. The exhibition runs from 21st of September to 23rd of October at various locations throughout the town centre. The exhibition salutes the bond between silent film and the piano when cinemas would employ pianists to accompany their films. Animation, video art and primarily silent films will help celebrate the special relationship between silent film and the piano. To coincide with the exhibition a talk/musical performance has been organised with Matthew Nolan of the silent film scoring band 3epekano and Trinity College film lecturer. This will take place on 10th October at 2pm in Café Voilá, St Michael’s Theatre, New Ross. Entrance is free and all are very welcome.

Further details of this exhibition are available at www.wexford.ie/arts.

Sift Contemporary Painting Project Sift is a contemporary painting project co-curated by visual artist John Busher and trudi Van Der elsen. exhibiting artists include John Busher, trudi Van Der elsen, noelle Gallagher, Will o’Kane, Kate Murphy and Joan Sugrue.

The project began through a common link in their painting practice, mostly through themes of memory and place, and the body and space. Early stages of the project stemmed from a member’s show Essays for the House of Memory, that took place in Ormston House, early 2014.

‘The Institute’ in Enniscorthy was considered as a venue to present the project, bearing in mind its long history as a focal point in the community of the town.

Caroline Busher had previously made a written response to works in the state art collection, and was invited to respond to the artists’ work. Discussing how the artists worked over a number of weeks, she eventu-

ally wrote a series of short stories. Place became an important backdrop to the writing; a collaboration with writer Peter Murphy was formed in an effort to explore this notion from the context of ‘The Institute’.

Independent research was carried out on the building using the local studies service at County Wexford Library.

Microfilm was used to examine early editions of the Enniscorthy Guardian. Part of this research informed how the artists responded to the building. The upper floor of ‘The Institute’ originally served the purpose as an event hall, providing lectures, choral recitals and entertainment to the local community.

Most of the research involved examining town notes to reference any events that may have been held there. The idea of reimagining the dance hall became a focal point for the p ro j e c t . F o l l o w i n g t h i s , Enniscorthy Choral Society was invited to take part in the project; director Donagh Wylde

made a selection of works based on the central themes of the project.

The project is planned to coincide with Wexford Opera Festival, as an out of town event through the Wexford Fringe Festival programme.

The project was conceived as a community endeavour that attempts to rekindle people’s memory of ‘The Institute’.

All artists have a diverse and contemporary approach to painting practice; they have exhibited nationally and internationally and received many awards and residencies to support their work. an open view is planned to take place on Friday oct 16th, at 7pm, with written responses by Caroline Busher, a performance event by Peter Murphy and a choral response by enniscorthy Choral Society. the exhibition then continues until the 31st of october 2015. opening times: 10am – 5pm Daily (excluding Mondays). n

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