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All of County Wexford, and particularly the town of Enniscorthy, is looking forward to the upcoming 1916 Centenary Commemorations.

Enniscort hy has b een selected as one of the few locations outside Dublin where a National State Ceremony will take place in commemoration of the 1916 Rising. This reflects the crucial role played by Enniscorthy during Easter Week 1916.

Local events commemorating 1916 have been ongoing for several months but the highlight will undoubtedly be on

Easter Monday 28th March. The day gets under way at 10am and runs to 7pm with the State Commemoration starting at 12.30pm and involving a synchronised wreath laying ceremony at 1.15pm, the time the first shots of the 1916 Rising were fired.

Easter Monday 2016 will be a historic occasion in Enniscorthy with thousands expected to flock to the town to be part of this once-in-a-lifetime occasion. We carry the full programme details on page 18 inside with some additional news on page 6. n

The County Wexford 1916 Centenary Programme of Events – see page 18 inside and check www.enniscorthy1916.ie for updates.

See our general election update on page 4

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comment Congratulations to the five newly elected TDs for Co. Wexford including the two Enniscorthy based representatives – Paul Kehoe and James Brown. A third Enniscorthy man, Johnny Mythen, got within a whisker of being elected. We wish all our TDs well and hope they can help secure badly needed industrial and service employment for the town.

Unfortunately the ‘Brooklyn’ movie didn’t win any Oscars which is disappointing for Enniscorthy. However, a great team of people is working hard to capitalise on the success of the movie and their hard work will no doubt pay off with additional tourists to the town.

Enniscorthy is gearing up for the main events of the 1916 Centenary year which take place later this month. Make sure to check out the programme on page 18 and invite all your friends and relatives to join the hordes flocking to the town on Easter Monday. We are also looking forward to the official opening of the Athenaeum later this month – keep an eye on our Facebook page for updates on the date of the opening.

Finally, don’t forget to come out and support the Enniscorthy St Patrick’s Day Parade – see the full programme on page 17. And let’s all make an effort to leave the town clean and tidy afterwards.

– Frank Corcoran

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The balance is distributed to over 220 drop-off points: ENNISCORTHY: Doyles Bar, The Duffry Gala Duffry Hope Centre Copper Pan The Holy Grail Stamps Serenity Place Storm Hair Design Cotton Tree Cafe Crew Cuts Vapor Nation George’s Hair Salon Impresso Cafe Galo Chargrill IWA Charity Shop Bart’s Charity Shop Millstream Fish Shop Butcher’s Cottage / Bakery Bridget’s Hair Salon Hair Salon Inspiration Rackards Little Spoon Coffee Shop Danny’s Barber Shop Ultimate Nutrition Cutting Edge Curls Flowercraft South East Animal Rescue Mary Elizabeths My Café Coffee Shop Abbey Centre Bizzy Fingers California Sun Tan Orchard Fruit & Veg Shop Put A Bow On It Pet Supplies Mrs Quinn’s Charity Shop Annette’s Flowers Mariu’s Hilltop Dry Cleaners –––––––––––––––––––– Wallace’s Alba

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CLONROCHE: Kavanagh’s Gala Greene’s Shop Post Office Larkin’s Shop.

House of Hair COURTNACUDDY: Kelly’s Shop.

CURRACLOE: Cloney’s Shop Post Office.

FERNS: Beauty by Sarah Centra Applegreen Ferns Barber Post Office Bolgers Hardware Courtyard Rynhart Hair Design Ferns Community Centre Ferns Castle Ferns Computer Services Saints Salon Cre’s Hair Salon Daybreak.

KILMUCKRIDGE: Londis Centra Kates Coffee Shop & Deli Sean Ógs Hotel.

KILTEALY/BALLINDAGGIN: Kiltealy Post Office.

MARSHALSTOWN: Murphy’s.

MONAGEER Monageer Tavern / Corner Shop.

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RATHNURE: Codd’s Shop Pat Murphy Oil WEXFORD: Maldron Hotel O’Briens, Redmond Sq O’Briens, Main St Nosh & Dosh, Redmond Sq Yard Restaurant Wexford Arts Centre Wexford General Hospital Wexford Service Station, Newtown Road.

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AnnuAl Tidy ToWn RAfflE Prizewinners in the Annual Tidy Town Raffle are: 1st Prize: Mrs. Monica Carty 2nd Prize: Mr. Aidan Joe Murphy 3rd Prize: Mr. Seán Millar 4th Prize: Mr. Donal Donovan.

The Little Jobs Service, which is delivered through Tús and Wexford Local Development, provides small maintenance jobs in the homes of older people throughout the County of Wexford.

moynE RAngERs “spoRTs TAblE quiz” Fundraiser on Friday 4th March in Bellefield complex starting at 8.30pm. Table of 4 for €30 (or €20 for U-18s table). Great cash prizes, spot prizes and socialising.

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To qualify the home owner/occupier must be in receipt of either a state pension or non-contributory pension and those qualifying for the service can use it throughout the year for an annual subscription fee of €20.

ConfiRmATions Gaelscoil 26th Feb, St Aidan’s 5th March, St Senan’s 12th March.

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Anti-litter Hotline (Freephone) 1800 386 733 Office Hours. soCCER bliTz Blitz in the Astro Centre, Bellefield, this Friday 10.30am to 12.30pm involving St Patrick’s School, CWCW Ltd Enniscorthy, CBS and John O’Rourke’s schools soccer coaching scheme coaches. All welcome to go along and support. Special thanks to William Doyle, FAI Development Officer, and Ger Mackey of Wexford County Council for their continuing support and to Wexford Sports Active for their continuing financial contributions. n

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www.slaneynews.com Burger Mac has just re-opened its premises on Abbey Quay, Enniscorthy, after spending €50,000 to repair recent flood damage.

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Mac is Back! on 31st december 2015 burger mac in Enniscorthy closed its doors following severe flood damage to its iconic premises on Abbey quay. now, after two months, a lot of hard labour, a major programme of work to ensure the premises and all equipment meets the highest requirements of the health and safety authorities, and €50,000 expenditure, burger mac is back!

Burger Mac has a longer history than most in the fast food business, having set up in 1992 in Wexford town before opening in Enniscorthy in 1998. Since then the Enniscorthy outlet has established itself as the leading fast food outlet in the town serving a huge range of food – Fresh chips, burgers, wraps, chicken and topped fries and of course Burger Mac’s famous chicken fillet burger.

With 15 staff employed between full-time and parttime Burger Mac is also a major employer in the town so the re-opening is a welcome boost to the local economy.

The recent flood damage may have deterred a less committed management and staff from re-opening but as director, Glenda Fortune, explained

to us: “Such was the phenomenal enthusiasm and commitment of the staff that we had no choice but to re-open, I cannot say enough about all the hard work they have put in to make sure we re-opened

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Our local contributor takes a look at the election results in wexford Pic: ©Joseph Doyle

Paul Kehoe – one of Enniscorthy’s two TDs.

As i write this column the position in the Wexford constituency has been decided. Those elected, as predicted in this column last month, are brendan Howlin, James browne, mick Wallace, michael d’Arcy and paul Kehoe.

A recheck called by Johnny mythen, as only 52 votes separated him and paul Kehoe, didn’t put the sinn féin man over the line and the position remained unchanged although the margin was cut down to 31 votes. sinn féin must be as devastated as paul Kehoe is relieved at such a tight outcome.

Great credit is due to all 17 candidates who put themselves before the people. It takes great courage for a person to put their name on a ballot paper and offer themselves to the electorate.

At a local level there were no great surprises but I imagine that

Fianna Fáil will be a little disap-

pointed at an outcome which only gave them one seat. Malcolm Byrne polled well in Gorey but made little impact countywide.

The addition of Aoife Byrne, because of this silly gender quota, put paid to any chance they had of getting the second seat. She did not poll sufficiently strong to make an impact and polled too strong to be any good to Malcolm Byrne on her elimination. She had enough votes to stay in the picture long enough to allow other candidates pass Malcolm and leave him too far down the table.

On the other hand Fine Gael’s D’Arcy and Kehoe were lucky that their vote management strategy worked extremely well with both of them getting almost an equal number of first preferences and had an added bonus that their third candidate

View from the Hill Julie Hogan picked up very few votes and was eliminated just at the right time to keep them where they wanted to be.

Despite the outcome of the recheck Johnny Mythen and Sinn Féin must be really pleased with their performance. They pulled votes from right across the county and despite Johnny being in such a crowded field, in the Enniscorthy District, was in the fight to the very end. He achieved more votes than any Sinn Fein candidate before him and is certainly one to watch in the future.

Unless there is a drastic change in the public mood Sinn Féin will take a seat in this constituency at some stage soon. I believe it will be Mick Wallace’s.

I say this because Mick’s vote dropped hugely this time.

Regardless of what he says publicly he must be a little disap-

pointed but relieved to be back in the Dáil. Of course this was bound to happen with so many other Independent and small party candidates standing when compared to 2011. But more significant is the wearing thin of the novelty factor. The fact that he neither resides or holds clinics in the constituency is bound to have an effect going forward. It is correct for him to say that the job of a T.D. is to legislate and raise issues of national importance in Dáil Éireann rather than do the work of a county councillor. The reality of public life in Ireland is that we expect our T.D.s to be available to assist with everyday problems. If the T.D. is not so available then he or she will become unstuck sooner or later.

The prize for bucking the trend has to go to Brendan

James Browne – one of Enniscorthy’s two TDs.

Howlin who, despite the meltdown of the Labour Party, received a magnificent vote in this election. In fairness to him he has delivered major projects to County Wexford over the past five years and was rewarded by the electorate.

I would imagine that James Browne is more than happy with his performance but in a way this was expected because of the loyalty to his father John over so many years.

D’Arcy and Kehoe must be happy enough to be where they are. Despite the gaffes of the Taoiseach and a kind of sloppiness of the Fine Gael campaign at national level they, as mentioned above, managed the vote very well and despite Fine Gael getting 3,000 less first preference votes than Fianna Fáil captured two seats.

Of the also rans I imagine Ger Carthy must be the most disappointed. Despite running a massive campaign and being Mayor of Wexford, which brings great exposure, he received just over 3,000 first preference votes which is about 1,300 more than his county council total. He was ill advised to contest this election as in political terms he is still a newcomer and possibly should have waited until he had served his time. He kind of jumped the gun and possibly his time would have come at a later election.

To conclude on the elections congratulations to the winners and commiserations to those who were not successful on this occasion. 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!

St Aidan’s Parish news…

Exciting New Arrival

To mark the year of mercy in the diocese of ferns, three days have been set aside (Tuesday 8th to Thursday 10th march) at st. Aidan's Cathedral, Enniscorthy.

Beginning with 10am Mass each day and concluding with a service of reconciliation each evening at 7.30pm, the days will feature an opportunity to pass through the Holy Door; to avail of all day confessions and prayer before the Blessed Sacrament; to experience the blessing of the sick at 3pm and to hear various speakers at all scheduled evening 7.30pm services. You are asked to bring a year of mercy candle (available here in the church) to the Cathedral to be blessed during the three days; to help a neighbour or friend to attend the blessing of the sick; to come walk through the Holy Door; have your own confession heard and to pray with us as a fellow member of our Diocese for the

Recently, i had the pleasure of being introduced to my new neighbour, moira fowler, who has just purchased a beautiful residence at Carrigabruce, Enniscorthy, and is establishing a luxury b&b at the premises.

Moira, born on the Navan Road, Dublin, has spent most of her life in the hospitality trade on the other side of The Pond – 30 years actually in Colorado.

Moira smiles modestly recalling that her B&B – Emerald Manor at Estes Park, Colorado, was awarded a Hospitality of the Year Award. And chatting with her over a cup of coffee one can easily see why. This lovely lady would make the perfect hostess, warm, welcoming and attentive with that wonderful eager to please, nothing-is-too-muchtrouble attitude that would endear her to travellers, visitors and friends.

When Moira’s husband passed away seven years ago she decided to return home to Ireland and has spent the past five years searching for her dream residence in the perfect location, which was proving difficult enough until her path collided with Enniscorthy businessman, Michael Bennett, who introduced her to the town which she immediately liked, now all she had to do was to find

intentions of the Holy Father and of the Church.

Joining with the Church throughout the world, may we hear the invitation of Pope Francis afresh - "It is not easy to entrust oneself to God's mercy, because it is an abyss beyond our comprehension.

But we must!... "Oh, I am a great sinner!" "All the better! Go to Jesus: He likes you to tell him these things!" He forgets, He has a very special capacity for forgetting. He forgets, He kisses you, He embraces you and He simply says to you: "Neither do I condemn you; go, and sin no more" (Jn 8:11). www.staidanscathedral.ie ConfiRmATions take place in St. Aidan’s Cathedral on Saturday 5th March at 11am. We wish all the boys and girls and their families many Blessings and Graces on this Special Day and may the Holy Spirit guide them always. Many thanks to the teachers, priests and Parents

Confirmation Committee for all their help over the past 6 months in preparing the children for this very special sacrament. sT pATRiCK's dAy Thursday 17th March Holy Day. Mass times: 9.30am, 11am, 12.30am.

Wed 16th Vigil Mass 7pm.

Holy WEEK & EAsTER Monday: Mass 10am.

Tuesday: Mass 10am, Chrism Mass 8pm.

Wednesday: Mass 10am.

Holy Thursday: Mass of the Lord’s Supper 7pm, Night Prayer 10pm.

Good Friday: Children’s Service 12 noon, The Lord’s Passion 3pm, Prayer around the Cross 7pm.

Holy Saturday: Penance Service at 12 noon, Easter Vigil 9pm.

Easter Sunday: Normal Sunday Mass Times 9.30am, 11am & 12.30pm.

– Patricia McNally

COMMUNITY TOURISM GRANTS SCHEME LAUNCHED Wexford County Council has announced that applications for funding are now being invited under the Community Tourism initiative for the diaspora, a joint partnership between Wexford County

Council, ipb insurance and fáilte ireland.

The Scheme, now in its third year, provides a national fund of €1m to support local community-based events and festivals.

Contact Wexford County Council’s Tourism Department for an application form. Email: edwina.colfer@wexfordcoco.ie T: (053) 91 96555 / 96556. Closing date for applications: Friday 11th March 2016. n

Moira Fowler.

Pic: Cathy Keane.

a suitable residence. And she feels she has done just that with the picturesque residence at Carrigabruce offering Moira exactly what she wanted.

On four and a half acres with its own stream and walkway, Anam Cara (or Soulmate) will provide the visitor with quality, privacy and elegance.

All of the furniture has been shipped over from the States and the market Moira will be targeting are those who want something different and a luxurious

alternative to a hotel with a friendly, personal touch.

This charming lady is animated about her new home and her plans for the future. She is also animated about our town telling me that Enniscorthy is the most welcoming place she’s been, now isn’t that a wonderful endorsement for us.

A lady full of vision and the energy to make it a reality, Moira has hit the ground running with her new home recently having its grand opening on 18th February and Moira also becoming a member of the Enniscorthy Chamber of Commerce and a member of the newly formed Brooklyn Committee.

This is a woman going places and having worked in Silicone Valley, California, she can include many well known celebrities among her friends and acquaintances and is looking forward to entertaining some of them in her new home.

So one never knows who one might run into in Enniscorthy in the future but one can certainly be sure that this bubbly, enthusiastic lady and her lovely home are going to be an attractive addition to Enniscorthy.

Moira Fowler you are most welcome to Enniscorthy.

– Maria Nolan

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A sincere heartfelt thank you to all the electorate who voted for me, and to all my family and the Sinn Féin team for their dedication to the task.

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– Johnny Mythen

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The more serious causes are usually the more silent or sudden ones such as bad sectors, which are corrupted parts of the hard drive which cannot be accessed. Head crash which is when the read-write head makes contact with the platter (Disk) and cuts right into it (imagine putting a knife to a record spinning at +75mph). Any sudden movements can do this, and the damage can be irreparable for the most part. This is eliminated for the most part by an SSD (Solid State Drive). They are more expensive though, with less data to budget ratio. But they make up for it with ridiculous speeds and all round reliability. Defragmentation is also unnecessary on them. But keep them cool, as temperature affects their lifespan more than anything else.

If you lose your data it’s not necessarily dead and gone. There are ways to get it back using data recovery centres. They have a very good chance of recovering your data. But at €250€1000 for anywhere from 30-500 GB for one hard drive, it’s an option most can’t afford.

There really isn’t any excuse not to keep backups. It would be ideal to keep multiple backups as well as the primary files, preferably keeping small files on the cloud. A suggestion would be Google Drive which offers 15GB of free storage to permanently keep your files. n Ferns Computer Services has been in business in Ferns since May 2007.

Established by David Pohludek, it has a huge clientele base all over Co. Wexford and beyond.

Afternoon Tea & Oscars at Kilcannon in recognition of the day that was in it Cathy Keane hosted a brooklyn Exhibition as part of a most delicious Afternoon Tea served at Kilcannon Restaurant on sunday 28th february – oscar day!

Attendees were treated to a first class Cookery Demonstration by excellent Kilcannon Chef, Anne Croke, who made it all look simple and scrumptious from her wonderful Porridge Bread, Carrot, Ginger and Coconut Soup to L a m b Ta g i n e , C h i c k e n & Broccoli Bake, to Ginger Cake with Marmalade, Baileys Cheesecake to Apple Cinnamon Cake, all the while sharing worthwhile, handy, how-to-do tips. There was also a comprehensive easy-to-understand instruction handout for everyone in the audience.

Those attending then had the pleasure of sampling all the delectable edibles that are part of the Kilcannon Afternoon Tea wonderful display and when we were all suitably sated it was in to view Cathy’s Brooklyn Exhibition which included framed photographs, postcards, keyrings, DVDs and stickers all with the new town logo – Enniscorthy The Home of Brooklyn.

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Kilcannon Chef Anne Croke makes it look easy in front of her large audience. Pic: Maria Nolan.

Galwegian who is determined to put our town on the map. And speaking of maps – the Brooklyn Town Map with be available shortly and people can take walking tours of the Brooklyn sites. And don’t forget Cathy’s

Oscar night on March 16th at the Riverside Park Hotel when Enniscorthy will present its own Oscars to those who were involved in any way in the making of Brooklyn.

– Maria Nolan

Mrs. Porter, Kilcannon, with daughter Edna. Pic: Maria Nolan.

Can you help James trace his family roots?

James A. gee is looking for help tracing his wexford roots. James comes from Liverpool but now lives in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, but still has a lot of family in Liverpool.

His great great grandparents were married in Oylegate and their first two children were born there, John Cooney was from Oylegate and Mary Flinn was from Redmondstown, they moved to Liverpool around 1853 as their daughter was born in Oylegate in 1852 but the next child was born in Liverpool in 1854. James tells us, “My great grandfather was born in Liverpool in 1864, these are my grandmother’s paternal grandparents, her maternal grandparents came from a place called Ballyculter in County Down, so we are trying to find out if we have any distant relatives in either Co. Wexford or Co. Down… When my grandmother died in 1974 we know some family members came over from Ireland to her funeral, but most of the older members of the family have since passed away so we don't know where in Ireland her family came from that attended her funeral. As you can see, our heritage is Irish and we are very proud of that fact…” if you think you can help James, please get in touch with us here in the Slaney News. Tel: 087-2403310.

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1916 CENTENAry THE 1916 ANNuAL CONFErENCE Saturday 5th March 2016 The annual 1916 Conference will have a special significance this year, the centenary year of the Easter Rising, when it takes place in the Riverside Park Hotel Enniscorthy on Saturday, 5 March. The highly-regarded conference has taken place in Enniscorthy each year over the last decade to increase awareness of the 1916 Rising locally and nationally. This year’s 1916 Conference, supported by Wexford County Council through the County Wexford 1916 Centenary Programme, will include a series of interesting lectures such as: • The 1916 Rising in Enniscorthy • The Role of Women in 1916 • Peter Paul Galligan, Commander of the Enniscorthy Volunteers during 1916 • The Planned Insurrection in Munster in 1916.

The series of lectures will be followed by a panel discussion with questions and answers. Speakers will include Dr. Eve Morrison, Dr. John Borgonova, Dr. Henry Goff and Mr. Kevin Galligan. Cost of Conference, including Lunch, is €30.

Booking: simon.byrne@wexfordcoco.ie. Telephone 053 9233540.

Further information: Jarlath Glynn, Executive Librarian, Enniscorthy Library, 053 92 36055 or Bernard Browne, County Wexford 1916 Committee, 051 428666.

FAMiLiES OF wEXFOrD 1916 PArTiCiPANTS TO BE HONOurED wednesday, 27th April 2016, 7.00pm Wexford County Council will host a unique public ceremony in Enniscorthy, to recognise and honour the relatives of those who participated in the 1916 Rising in County Wexford. The Council has embarked on the ambitious task of identifying each relative through a series of printed and social media campaigns. Wexford County Council estimates there may be more than one thousand persons with a family member who participated in the Wexford 1916 Rising. The Council proposes to present each of these relatives with a specially commissioned scroll recognising that person’s unique link to the 1916 Rising in Wexford. n

Wednesday 27th April at 3.00pm: Unveiling of The Patriots’ Flag Monument at Abbey Square, Enniscorthy.

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Great to ‘see’ new businesses in Enniscorthy!

The slaney news is always delighted to see new businesses setting up in Enniscorthy and in February we witnessed the official opening of lisa maher opticians at Kerr’s at the bottom of Slaney Street. The Kerr name is synonymous with eyecare in Enniscorthy and following the retirement of Andrew Kerr the business is now being carried on by Lisa Maher – an optometrist with 20 years of experience, and already the owner of a successful opticians – Focus Opticians in Welingtonbridge which has been in business for the last ten years.

Lisa is renowned for her friendly and efficient service, and her professional approach will be obvious to all who deal

with her in her new Enniscorthy venture. Everyone is welcome – PRSI, medical card and private patients.

Comprehensive eye-testing, a huge range of frames, the highest quality lenses from leading manufacturers, and an industryleading in-house lab are all part of the overall package on offer.

Style is also an important element in Lisa’s armoury so designer ranges such as Jimmy Choo, Woow, Ted Baker, Kate Spade, Carrera, Escada, Police, Carolina Herrera and Pro-Design Denmark are stocked together with leading names in contact lenses and sunglasses.

Safety and VDU eyewear are also included in the services on offer and Lisa can visit

L-R: Lisa Maher and assistant Gretta Brennan.

businesses to advise on and supply suitable eyewear.

Lisa Maher Opticians at Kerr’s can be contacted on 0539233873.

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by Caim woman, Trish Rackard.

See “yellow Rose“ ad on page 9 and more details on page 16.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––– A relatively new business in Enniscorthy is Karl Cullen fitted furniture. Based on the Milehouse Road, Karl has been in business for the last 12 months specialising in building and installing custom-made kitchens, home furniture as well as commercial furniture. Prior to setting up his own business Karl gained 10 years of experience in the fitted furniture business with a market leading supplier. Karl prides himself on top quality craftsmanship and unrivalled service. He can be contacted any time for a no-obligation quote on 086-3313850 or by email: sales@karlcullen.ie, and on Facebook.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Although not a new business, the recent re-opening of burger mac almost seems like a new business having been closed for a couple of months following flood damage. We wish the management and staff the best of luck in their newly refurbished premises. n

Flying the flag for Wexford County Council, L-R: Mick McCormack, Amanda Byrne, Cllr Kathleen Codd-Nolan, RTE’s Miriam O’Callaghan, Caroline Horan, Cllr Jim Moore, Pat Collins.

Wexford Co. Council success Wexford has been recognised as “A model County for Accessibility” and Wexford County Council is the toast of ireland’s local authority services, having been awarded the title “Council of the year” at the 2016 Community and Council Awards, presented by lAmA and ipb insurance, which were held in dublin last month.

The Awards bring national recognition to projects and developments that may otherwise go unrecognised by celebrating excellence in service delivery at local, county and national level.

“Council of the Year” is considered perhaps the most coveted of all the awards available and is a highly prestigious

award which recognises a local authority that has gone above and beyond for the people of the community.

Wexford County Council’s winning submission highlighted the extensive and innovative work being done by the Council in integrating Access and Accessibility issues into every aspect of the Council’s services.

Wexford County Council has been leading the way in recent years in ensuring that accessibility is at the core of local authority service delivery.

Among its recent and innovative initiatives have been the provision of Beach Wheelchairs and the promotion of Accessible Gardens, Parks and Community Spaces. Recently

the Council has introduced the Browsealoud initiative, a web based app which greatly improves accessibility to the Council’s website www.wexfordcoco.ie for those with varying degrees of learning abilities, language differences and literacy skills.

In further good news for Wexford County Council, the Health and Safety Management System within the Council's Fire Services Department has recently been awarded the international quality standard OHSAS 18001:2007. Formal presentation of the highly-coveted OHSAS 18001 quality standard took place on Wednesday 10th February at a ceremony in the County Council headquarters. n

Enniscorthy Credit Union has all the answers!

Enniscorthy Credit union has always been at the forefront when encouraging young people to show their talent through colouring competitions, Cu factor singing competitions, free Third level scholarship draw and lower interest rate on Educational loans at 6% (ApR 6.2%).

Last month Enniscorthy Credit Union held the first stage of the nationwide 2016 Credit Union Table Quiz competition in the Riverside Park Hotel ballroom with 59 teams of 4 participating. There was barely room for the audience of proud parents and teachers as the numbers were unprecedented in recent years.

Credit Union Chairman Pat O’Shea welcomed every-

body and thanked the 26 schools participating for their support of the quiz every year. The Under 11’s competition had 25 teams and the Under 13’s had 34 teams.

Quizmaster Bernie Morrissey from Enniscorthy Credit Union started the first round and competition was fierce from the off. After 10 rounds the Under 11’s competition ended with a very close finish. Scoil Naomh Maodhog of Ferns came out the winners and Gaelscoil Inis Corthaidh were runners up. Marshalstown and Monageer were 3rd and 4th respectively.

In the Under 13’s competition the final scores were even closer with a tie-breaker to decide 3rd and 4th place. The

Members of Scoil Naomh Maodhog, Ferns, Senior (u-13) and Junior (u-11) teams – both teams were Credit Union School Quiz winners.

winners once again were Scoil Naomh Maodhog of Ferns on a margin of just one point over Oylegate National School. St Colman’s Ballindaggin and Oylegate were 3rd and 4th respectively.

Prizes of trophies and cash for the schools and trophies, cash and gear bags for the winning teams were presented by Pat O’Shea, Chairman of Enniscorthy Credit Union, who thanked everybody for a great day.

The first and second placed teams in each competition will now move on to the Chapter Quiz which takes place as we go to print. The national final of the Credit Union Schools Quiz takes place in early April in Dublin.

Enniscorthy Credit Union would like to thank the students, parents, teachers and schools for participating in their Credit Union School Quiz.

The success of it could not have happened without their support and co-operation.

Results: under 11’s – Competition 1st Scoil Naomh Maodhog, Ferns, Orlaith Deegan, John Sinnott, Gerry Sheridan, Elaine Breen.

2nd Gaelscoil Inis Corthaidh, Sadbh Ní Riain, Niamh Ní

Laoghaire, Alex O Ceallacháin, Jack Caomhánach.

3rd Marshalstown National School, Caoimhe Busher, Odhran Tyrell, Nathan Kelly, Brian Lett.

4th Monageer National School, Christopher Keogh, Lauren Miller, Adam Power, Oisín Stafford. under 13’s – Competition 1st Scoil Naomh Maodhog, Ferns, Craig Murphy, Laura Sinnott, Col McGlynn, Laura Brown.

2nd Oylegate National School

2B, Kate Freeman, Katie Hennessy, Conall Byrne, Abi Somers.

3rd St Colman's, Ballindaggin, Jack Cullen, Ciarán Doyle, Hannah Kavanagh, Katie Quigley.

4th Oylegate National School 1B, Joelle O'Connell, Bill Collins, Kate Connolly, Daniel Brennan.

Full results for all teams which took part are now available on Enniscorthy Credit Union’s website: www.enniscorthycu.ie n

Credit Union School Quiz Under-11 winners – Scoil Naomh Maodhog, Ferns, with Bríd Breen and Pat O'Shea, Chairman Enniscorthy Credit Union.

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The Riverside Park Hotel held an Oscars Themed Party Night in White’s Hotel, Wexford on 11th January. All staff had to vote and three nominees for each category were called out on the night. Ten staff achieved “Oscars” on what was a great fun night.

Enniscorthy Drama Group presented The Playboy of the Western World in The Presentation Centre, Enniscorthy, from 4th to 7th February.

Left, Ushers: Tom Boland, Joe Doyle and E.D.G. Chairman Liam Doyle.

Right, Tea Ladies: Anne Doyle, Aine Doyle and Liz Mitchell.

Pics: Maria Nolan.

Frances Black

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Mary Doyle and Myra Weafer

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Kieran Goss

On 4th February, Frances Black & Kieran Goss opened their ‘Reunion 2016’ tour in the Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy, and were very happy to pose for photos with the enthusiastic audience on the night. Pics: Dwane Doran. See report on page 12.

Enniscorthy Musical Society officially launched its upcoming show ‘Seussical the Musical’ in Enniscorthy Credit Union, Abbey Square, on 15th February.

Credit Union Chairman, Mr Pat O’Shea, kindly presented the society with €1,500 in sponsorship.

The show runs in Coláiste Bríde from Tuesday 29th March to Saturday 2nd April 2016.

Tuesday-Friday at 8pm. Saturday Matinee at 3pm See full details on page 14.

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A Woven Silence at Enniscorthy Library Enniscorthy Library continued with its 1916 Series last as month as author Felicity Hayes McCoy spoke about her latest b o o k A Wo v e n S i l e n c e M e m o r y, H i s t o r y a n d Remembrance.

Felicity, who is no stranger to Enniscorthy, began by thanking Librarian Jarlath Glynn for all his help and his kind invitation to speak and said that the concept for this book began with a chance meeting with Yours Truly when Felicity was reading from her first book House on an Irish Hillside at the Wexford Book Store. During the conversation Felicity men-

tioned that she had connections to Enniscorthy through her Grandmother and her Grandmother’s cousin – Marion Stokes who was a member of Cumann na mBan and in the Athenaeum during 1916.

I immediately issued an invitation to Felicity to come along to Enniscorthy Castle as part of the Words In Wexford fringe event of Strawberry Fair 2013. Felicity agreed and was delighted with the large crowd who turned up for Strawberries & Afternoon Tea at the Castle’s elegant Drawing Room to hear her read from her book. During the Q & A session which fol-

lowed a woman in the audience posed the question ‘How do you know what you remember is the truth’? She was one of five siblings, she said, who all shared the same experiences and lived in the same house with the same people, but not one of them remembered anything in the same way!

This comment along with other people in the attendance talking to her about their memory of Marion Stokes prompted Felicity to google her later that day and to her disappointment very little appeared as she had given no witness statement and didn`t appear to be men-

Members of Focal, Cathy Keane, Jarlath Glynn, Caroline Busher and Maria Nolan with Felicity Hayes McCoy.

tioned in others but there was one intriguing mention of her by the well known Enniscorthy author Colm Toibin who said of her ‘...with two other women... she raised the Irish flag over one of the main buildings of the town of Enniscorthy in the 1916 Rebellion’. And spoke of her coming to his home to watch the 1966 Hugh Leonard documentary Insurrection saying ‘she was the least likely ex-terrorist you could imagine, polite and sedate and distantly smiling’.

Felicity, herself, was twelve years old in 1966 and remembered watching Insurrection with her parents in Dublin who never thought to mention that their Wexford relative Marion Stokes had played a part in it and meanwhile Marion, herself, was sitting down each evening for a week with the Toibins watching a drama series about a Rising that, 50 years earlier, she had participated in and according to Colm Toibin noone mentioned it there either!

Intriguing to say the very least.

A Woven Silence – part memoir, part family history, part Irish history and part Enniscorthy history takes us on a journey through a hidden and largely silent Ireland from 1916 almost to the present day. As Felicity expertly

Dr. Maureen Devlin and Enniscorthy re-enactor Tim Corrigan at A Woven Silence at Enniscorthy Library.

Pic: Maria Nolan.

weaves the story of her family and her relative Marion Stokes she also explores the outcome for all of us when memories are either intentionally or otherwise manipulated or forgotten altogether. In a Woven Silence Felicity examines how Irish life today has been affected by the censorship and mixed messages of the past.

Absorbing, entertaining and emotive, A Woven Silence spans two World Wars, a Revolution, a Civil War and the development of the Irish Republic. A most interesting read with its Enniscorthy con-

notations and a book and a story that emerged from an invitation to speak at Enniscorthy Castle. I am deeply grateful to Felicity for mentioning me in her acknowledgements and I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge her contribution to Focal and our 2014 Literary Festival. Felicity tells me that she has another book due out this Summer – so expect to see her in Enniscorthy again soon.

A Woven Silence is on sale at Byrnes Bookstore, Enniscorthy and the Wexford Bookstore.

– Maria Nolan

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'Welcome to My World... A Celebration of the Life and Music of Jim Reeves’ is at the Riverside Park Hotel on Thursday 10th March.

The brilliant Scottish singer, Gentleman Al Grant presents an unique insight into the life and music of the great Jim Reeves with a wonderful concert of Jim Reeves’ classic 'Hit' songs. With narration and video screen footage of Reeves’ life, this will be a classic evening of song and story.

Renowned for his superb writer Isla Grant. Previous interpretation of Jim Reeves’ Irish and UK Tours have been songs with unerring similar- complete sellouts.

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Black and Goss at the Riverside On Thursday the 4th of February, Frances Black & Kieran Goss opened their ‘Reunion 2016’ tour in the Riverside Park Hotel in Enniscorthy with a mixture of solos and duets.

Along with beautifully written and performed songs the pair told some great stories about their tours and experiences within the industry. At one point the duo had the entire audience singing along including our very own Frank Corcoran (Yes we saw you Frank!!!)

There is something special about seeing such talented stars in an intimate, local venue and both Kieran and Frances addressed the audience as if they knew each and every one of them.

During the interval and after the show both artists met with the audience, signed autographs and had photos taken with some of their fans. You can see some of the photos here and also in our Picture Parade on page 10.

Frances & Kieran will continue the reunion tour throughout Ireland in Sligo, Ballincollig, Ratoath, Watergrasshill and more before Kieran moves on to his solo tour of Germany, The Netherlands and the UK with special guest Annie Kinsella.

Don’t despair folks! Kieran will be back in Ireland for the ‘Home for the Summer’ tour with special guest Annie Kinsella, from June to August

2016. A full list of dates and venues can be found on Kieran’s website http://www.kierangoss.com Frances will be playing the Beechmount Leisure Centre Big Tent in Belfast on the 26th of March with Andy Irvine and guests. More details can be found on her website http://www.frances-black.net/ – Dwane Doran

A NIGHT ON THE HILL Following hot on the heels of the very successful four-night run of Playboy of the Western World Enniscorthy Drama go straight into rehearsals for an exciting new play written by local scribe, bard, musician and songwriter Paul O’Reilly, to be staged at the newly refurbished Athenaeum in conjunction w i t h t h e t o w n ’s 1 9 1 6 Commemorations.

A Night On The Hill is a fulllength stage play for three males (characters aged between 20 and 50) and three females (characters aged between 20 and 60), and it begins on the eve of May 3rd, 1916.

In Dublin, the executions of the Leaders of the Rising have begun. In Wexford, British soldiers with the help of others have been rounding up rebels. On Vinegar Hill, two Enniscorthy Volunteers await news from the town below, hopeful that the lifting of the rebels will soon cease.

They talk of their town, the Hill, the Rising, Pearse’s visits, they sing songs, but together with the dusk, a darkness slowly descends upon their camp and with it a stranger appears.

A stranger who will confront, confuse and gradually

draw from them their hidden pasts, their deepest dreams, their deadliest secrets, and their true feelings not just for each other and their families, but for the sacrifices to be made in the fight for a Republic.

Though strongly influenced by witness statements and archives of participants in the Wexford Rising, and by newspaper articles of the time, this is a play of fictitious characters that explores culture and comedy, war and consequence, family and love, as well as the sacrifices both sought and offered by the people of 1916.

Enniscorthy Drama who commissioned the play for the Easter Commemorations in the town are delighted with the script and are deeply grateful to Paul O`Reilly for all his hard work and for his outstanding talent. We are extremely proud that our fledgling group took on this challenge and we look forward to presenting a unique production of the people, by the people and for the people of Enniscorthy and beyond.

This is our contribution to Enniscorthy 2016 and we hope to future generations of Scalders.

– Maria Nolan

Three top class events eviTA

The multi-award winning Wexford Light Opera Society will present Evita in the National Opera House, Wexford, this April 25-30. 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. The musical includes such memorable songs like ”Oh what a circus!” , “High flying adored” and of course “Don’t cry for me Argentina”. The production team is: Director John Donnelly, Musical Director Fintan Cleary, Chorus Mistress Eithne Corrigan and Choreographer Nicole McDonald. The stellar cast includes Aileen Donohoe, Tony Carty, James McDermott, Eric Hayes and Ciara Cullinane.

WexFord drAmA FeSTivAL

Above: Frances Black (centre) with Patricia Cullen and Anne Redmond.

Right: Ita and Seamus Furlong with Kieran Goss and Frances Black.

Pics: Dwane Doran.

The line-up for the 53rd Annual Wexford Drama Festival 3rd-11th March 2016 at the Dun Mhuire Theatre is: Thurs 3rd Ferns Dramatic Society perform "Steel Magnolias" by Robert Harling. Fri 4th Holycross-Ballycahill Drama Group perform "The Thrill of Love" by Amanda Whittington. Sat 5th Curtain Call Productions Dungarvan perform "The Graduate" by Terry Johnson. Mon 7th Kilrush Drama Group perform "The Far Off Hills" by Lennox Robinson. Tues 8th Bunclody/Kilmyshall Drama Group perform "Moonshine" by Jim Nolan.

Wed 9th Bridge Drama perform "Lost in Yonkers" by Neil Simon. Thurs 10th Kilmuckridge Drama Group perform "Where he Lies" by John Barrett. Fri 11th Ballycogley Players perform "The Cripple of Inishmaan" by Martin McDonagh.

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The Dublin Improv Comedy team return to the Courthouse stage in Tinahely on Saturday, March 5, with the fun kicking off at 8.30pm. The Improv Team is made up of Dermot Whelan (Republic of Telly), Paul Tylak (Roy), Joe Rooney (Father Ted, Kilnascully), Tara Flynn (Moone Boy, Irish Pictorial Weekly), Kevin Gildea (The Works), Danny Kehoe (Republic of Telly, Moone Boy), Sharon Mannion (Ch4’s Trojan Donkey) and Michelle Read (who’s not on telly, but likes watching it). Tickets are priced at €20/€18. Bookings on telephone: 0402 39529; email: bookings@courthousearts.ie. This is comedy play-time with the grown-ups! n

Keeping up with Brooklyn BROOKLYN MOVIE OSCAR NIGHT...

Extras, Extras, calling all Brooklyn Extras!

Once in a while a movie comes along that woos audiences the world over. A movie that tugs on the heart strings. Once in a lifetime that movie is made in Co. Wexford. Nominated for 3 Oscars, Brooklyn is the story of Eilis Lacey who leaves Enniscorthy for a better life in New York. It is based on local author Colm Tóibín’s award winning book.

During the making of the film over 200 local people were cast as extras and many others had supporting roles. In recognition of their contribution to the success of the film the Enniscorthy home of Brooklyn Movie Oscar Night will be held on March 16th at 8pm in the Riverside Park Hotel in Enniscorthy. Tickets are €10.

Billed as a night of cabaret with song, verse, dancing and even a fashion show, Oscars will be awarded to movie extras and people in supporting roles in various categories on the night.

This awards night will be a fun and entertaining way to celebrate the movie and all those who were part of its success.

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ENNISCoRThy hoME of BRooKlyN logo This is the new ‘Enniscorthy home of Brooklyn’ logo which will be used for promoting Enniscorthy as a tourist destination. The movie which has won many awards since it release is a fantastic opportunity to showcase the town and all its rich history. Please feel free to use the logo on your Facebook page. If you would like a sticker or window decal please contact: info@enniscorthyhomeofbrooklyn.com

Nomination forms can be got online on the Enniscorthy Home of Brooklyn Movie Oscar Night event on Facebook.

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nathan carter. Riverside Park Hotel.

Greyhound racinG. Enniscorthy Greyhound Track.

Doors open 7pm. First race 8pm. david o’doherty. Comedian. Wexford Arts Centre.

Wexford drama festival. Dun Mhuire, Wexford. traditional irish music. Stamps. 9.30pm. karaoke With julie. The Hill Bar. the jablokov brothers. Wexford Arts Centre. dublin improv. Courthouse Arts Centre, Tinahely. sunday session at the bailey. From 5pm.

Greyhound racinG. Enniscorthy Greyhound Track.

Doors open 7pm. First race 8pm.

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Despite Brooklyn getting 3 Oscar nominations (Best Actress in a Leading Role, Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay), the Enniscorthybased movie missed out on getting an Oscar at the 88th Annual Academy Awards held on 28 February.

Chairman of Enniscorthy District of Wexford County Council, Councillor Paddy Kavanagh is adamant that the Council will still make the most of the film’s Academy Award nominations to showcase Enniscorthy and to attract shoppers and tourists to “this beautiful and historic town.”

Enniscorthy District Manager Padraig O’Gorman agrees it is an opportunity not to be missed. “We have already seen a welcome increase in visitor numbers and accommodation bed nights in Enniscorthy as a direct result of Brooklyn and we are confident that there will be a significantly increased visitor interest in Enniscorthy throughout 2016 and beyond, as a result of Brooklyn’s continued success” said Mr. O’Gorman.

Plans are proceeding for a Brooklyn exhibition which will open in Enniscorthy Castle late April or early May.

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sister act. New Ross Musical Society. jim reeves shoW With al Grant. Riverside Park Hotel.

Greyhound racinG. Enniscorthy Greyhound Track.

Doors open 7pm. First race 8pm.

flann’s yer only man. Drama. Wexford Arts Centre. traditional irish music. Stamps. 9.30pm. karaoke With julie. The Hill Bar. sunday session at the bailey. From 5pm.

Greyhound racinG. Enniscorthy Greyhound Track.

Doors open 7pm. First race 8pm.

brooklyn movie oscar niGht. Riverside Park Hotel.

See details elsewhere on this page.

the black beats. IFA Centre, Mill Park Road. matt & bull. Dawsons Bar.

Greyhound racinG. Enniscorthy Greyhound Track.

Doors open 7pm. First race 8pm. traditional irish music. Stamps. 9.30pm. the carty sisters. Wexford Arts Centre. karaoke With julie. The Hill Bar. the Quiet land. Drama. The Presentation Centre.

sounds of the south east. Wexford Arts Centre. sunday session at the bailey. From 5pm.

Greyhound racinG. Enniscorthy Greyhound Track.

Doors open 7pm. First race 8pm. mike denver. Riverside Park Hotel. 8pm.

Greyhound racinG. Enniscorthy Greyhound Track.

Doors open 7pm. First race 8pm.

Gamerz. Jazz. Wexford Arts Centre. traditional irish music. Stamps. 9.30pm. karaoke With julie. The Hill Bar. blue lace. Dawsons Bar. paddy casey. Courthouse Arts Centre.

Gordon barry album launch. Wexford Arts Centre. dutch couraGe. Dawsons Bar. sunday session at the bailey. From 5pm.

the screamin’ blue cats. IFA Centre, Mill Park Road.

Greyhound racinG. Enniscorthy Greyhound Track.

First race 6pm.

Greyhound racinG. Enniscorthy Greyhound Track.

Doors open 7pm. First race 8pm. live music. Joe Doyle’s pub.

29-2 April seussical the musical. Colaiste Bride.

Weds 30 madame de markievicz. Drama. Wexford Arts Centre.

Thur 31 Greyhound racinG. Enniscorthy Greyhound Track.

Doors open 7pm. First race 8pm. a niGht on the hill. Enniscorthy Drama Group. national opera house: For concerts and shows in March see www.nationaloperahouse.ie

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Posing elegantly in pony and trap, Enniscorthy Golf Club Lady Captain Stella Sinnott enters into the spirit of ‘Brooklyn’. The club plans to become one of the stops on Cathy Keane’s Brooklyn Bus Tour.

Pic: Maria Nolan

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…

Brooklyn tours… looking up!

Above: Cathy Keane who is heading up the new Brooklyn Committee under Enniscorthy Chamber of Commerce and is also running Brooklyn tours of Enniscorthy.

Left: The first Brooklyn tour of Enniscorthy L-R: Cathy Keane (tour operator), Maree Lyng (Enniscorthy Chamber), James Browne TD, Helene Silver (New York), Sara Forman (West Wales), Padraig O’Gorman (Enniscorthy Municipal District Manager).

 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”

‘Laugh For Hope & Hospice’ There is nothing in the world as irresistibly contagious as laughter and good humour, it can improve any situation and helps us all to forget our troubles for a little while at least.

People love people who make them laugh and tremend o u s c re d i t i s d u e t o Marshalstown/Newbawn/ Adamstown and Camross Drama Groups who come together at this time each year to bring the general public some hilarious belly laughs along with providing essential funding for two very deserving charities – Hope Cancer Support Services in Enniscorthy and Wexford Hospice Homecare.

Now in its fourth year this

is a show of pure comedy, drama and music, and having been in attendance for the past 3 years I would defy anyone not to feel the better of it, as they say ‘laughter is cheap medicine’.

This year’s venues are: Bill Nolan’s Pub, Davidstown on Saturday 5th March, Jordan’s in Ballindaggin on Saturday 12th, Bellefield GAA Complex on Saturday 19th and the Horse & Hound, Ballinaboola on Saturday 2nd April.

So catch them at a venue near you for a marvellous night of entertainment and fun and the knowledge that you are lending your support and assistance to two most worthwhile causes.

– Maria Nolan

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‘Seussical the Musical’ comes to Enniscorthy Enniscorthy Musical Society In Association With

Proudly Presents

MUSIC BY STEPHEN FLAHERTY

LYRICS BY LYNN AHRENS

Coláiste Bríde Sports Centre Tue March 29th - Fri April 1st at 8pm Matinee Sat April 2nd at 3pm

Online Booking: www.edms.ie Phone: 085 8342140 / 051 421255 between 10am & 5.30pm Box Office located in Stamps Bar, Market Square.

Open Fri 18th - Thur 24th March from 3-5 pm daily Tickets €15 adults / €10 U18s.

Special for Tues/Wed/Thurs nights only ... Bookings of 4 tickets or more €10 each.

DIRECTOR: PAUL WALSH -::-

MUSICAL DIRECTOR: KEVIN KENNEDY

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CHOREOGRAPHER: ANNE MARIE COONEY

PAYMENTS OVER PHONE & ONLINE BOOKING KINDLY HOSTED BY ST. MICHAEL’S THEATRE, NEW ROSS.

Enniscorthy Musical Society, in association with Enniscorthy Credit Union, will present ‘Seussical the Musical’ in Coláiste Bríde Sports Hall from Tuesday 29th March to Saturday 2nd April 2016.

Seussical the Musical is based on the books of Dr Seuss, with wonderful songs by Stephen Flahery and Lynn Ahrens, and features many familiar characters including Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and the Grinch along with those miniature citizens of Whoville!

For those of you who are not familiar with the Dr Seuss

stories, Seussical tells the story of Horton the Elephant who lives in the Jungle of Nool.

One day he hears a cry for help which seems to be coming from a clover flower.

Unfortunately after making contact with the tiny community of Whos, who live on the clover and making friends with the Mayor’s son JoJo, the clover blows away and gets lost. While trying to find the clover again, Horton agrees to hatch an egg for his glamourous friend Mayzie La Bird, who is too selfish to sit on it herself. An elephant sitting on an egg looking for a tiny town on top of a

Jablokovs present "Moscow Nights” Wexford Arts Centre is once again delighted to welcome back Violin maestro Vladimir with his equally gifted younger sibling Anton with their brand new show ‘Moscow Nights’, with traditional Russian melodies, popular classical pieces and some singalong evergreens, which they will be recording live and running nightly at 8.00pm on Friday 4th, Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th March.

Completing the gifted ensemble for these concerts will be pianist Adam Kuruc and Peter Vizvari on the double bass.

Celebrating popular classical music pieces by the great Russian composers, including Shostakovitch, Rimsky-Korsakov and Prokofiev, and the rich Russian history of folk and gypsy melodies. Go along and enjoy ‘Moscow Nights’ as these superb musicians explore their storied

clover flower? No wonder the rest of the characters in the show think he is crazy! But in true musical tradition, our hero Horton finds love (and a happy ending) with girl next door, Gertrude McFuzz, who will do anything for her friend. To find out what happens next, you will have to go to the show!

Director Paul Walsh will be familiar to Wexford town audiences through his work with Oyster Lane and Wexford Drama Group but this is his first time working with EMS. A lifelong fan of Dr Seuss, he has thrown himself wholeheartedly into this production by

also taking on the lead role of Horton. Musical director Kevin Kennedy and choreographer Anne Marie Cooney, who have worked together over the last number of years to bring the standard of EMS productions to a professional level, complete the Seussical production team.

There are over 50 adults and children in the show and among the cast we are delighted to welcome a few new faces.

Dylan Walsh is making his EMS debut to play the narrator of the show, the famous Cat in the Hat, but he has appeared with many other neighbouring musical and dramatic groups, many of them within the last 12 months! Gertrude will be played by Wexford based TY student Emily Brazzill, who is also having a very busy year having played lead roles with both Oyster Lane and Wexford Panto recently. EMS regulars Therese Canavan Bolger and Eryn Buckley will be playing the parts of Mayzie and Jojo respectively. Mr and Mrs Mayor will be played by Chris Doyle and Jenny Murphy whilst Marion O’Leary and her daughter Emma will play on-stage mother and daughter duo Sour Kangaroo and baby kangaroo.

Eddie Wilson will take on the role of General Schmitz.

This colourful, feel-good musical will appeal to all ages and is a celebration of friendship, love and kindness with a generous helping of imagination thrown in!

Performance times: Coláiste Bríde Sports Hall from Tuesday 29th March to Saturday 2nd April 2016. Tuesday-Friday at 8pm. Saturday Matinee at 3pm.

Ticket information: Adults €15, Concession €10. TuesdayT h u r s d a y N i g h t s O N LY: Bookings of 4 or more tickets €10 each. PHONE: 051 421255 or 085 8342140 or visit the website www.edms.ie Box office: Operating in Stamps Bar, Market Square, from Friday 18th to Thursday 24th March 2016 from 3-5pm daily. n

Violin maestros Anton and Vladimir Jablokov

musical heritage, including Flight Of The Bumble Bee, Meadowlands (Polyushko-polye), When I Met You (Russian Romance), Adagio from Spartacus (theme to The

Onedin Line) and many more beautiful pieces and songs.

Book online €18 (no booking fee) www.wexfordartscentre.ie or 053 9123764. n

Funding Donna Marie’s new single Donna Marie is making what she believes is her best single yet ‘Life Is Good’. It’s an upbeat quirky song, quite infectious after the first listen!

She is looking to raise the funds for recording/releasing the single along with an EPIC music video and so has started up a FUNDIT page. When you go to the link below you will find all the information about the project. The more you pledge the better the rewards e.g. for €5 your reward would be a signed copy of the finished CD delivered to your door two weeks before the release date.

The pledge options go right up to €1,000 where the rewards include lots of signed goodies, YOUR name (or business name) on the cover of the CD

and on the video credits, a live gig by Donna Marie and Michael J and a featured part in the music video (this option is ideal for businesses).

Donna has only a few more days left to fund this project so log on to http://fundit.ie/project/donna-maries-new-single--life-is-good if you would like to help out. n

The Presentation Centre The Quiet Land. 19th March.

The Presentation Centre, Enniscorthy. €15.

Winner of the PJ O’Connor Radio Drama Award 2014 and starring Des Keogh and Derry

Power. Check out www.presentationcentre.ie for full details.

Book online at: www.wexfordartscentre.ie or 053-9233000 / 9123764. n

The end of an era Last of the Upstairs Gigs at Holohans, Enniscorthy, Friday, April 1 at 7.30pm…

Nope, it’s not an early April Fool’s gag. After 40something gigs and five years the Upstairs Gigs at Holohans are coming to an end. The organisers hope you can join them for one last night of

great music. Bands will be announced soon. €5 on the door. No outside drinks can be brought in and please be aware that I.D. will be required for the purchase of alcohol at the bar.

Wouldn’t it be a fitting farewell if this gig could be the biggest and best ever! n

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view From the nosebleeds

down to the RiveR 1980. Ronald Reagan is elected President of the United States (a celebrity in the biggest job in the world? Mental, that could never happen again right????), there’s gold discovered in the Australian outback causing a Minor Gold Rush, young gamers are introduced to the simple unadulterated joy that is Pac-Man and a generation of youngsters, now slightly older, mourn the loss of a Beatle as John Lennon is gunned down outside his New York apartment

by Mark David Chapman. A then 30 year old Bruce Springsteen is searching deeper inside, looking for more after the commercial monster that is Born To Run, the album that propelled him to superstardom and helped him escape the comparisons to Bob Dylan that were drawn after his first two albums, Greetings From Asbury Park and The Wild, The Innocent & The E Street Shuffle.

Though critically quite viable, and growing an ever increasing fan base, they were not commercially setting the world on fire. Lester Bangs was less than favourable when reviewing his first album saying, “…many of us dismissed it. He wrote like Bob Dylan and Van Morrison and also sang like them, as well as leading a band that sounds like Van Morrison.”

Then Jon Landau stepped in.

Landau was a music critic for Boston’s The Real Paper, and upon seeing a typical fiery, impassioned show by Bruce and the slowly increasing E Street Band (minus Little Stevie, and Nils at this point) was to pen the words, “Tonight, I saw rock and roll’s future and its name is Bruce Springsteen.

And on a night when I needed to feel young, he made me feel like I was hearing music for the first time.” Landau would go on to become Springsteen’s manager and producer and would steer The Boss to his first major triumph.

Born To Run took a monumental fourteen months to record.

The record company pumped money into the production, in a last ditch attempt to finally have a commercially viable record from “the future of rock and roll.”

Springsteen became bogged down in the making of the album and during the sessions, the title track took six months out of the fourteen to record. The frustration stemmed from the writer “hearing sounds in his head” that he could not explain to the band.

Stevie Van Zandt, a long-time friend and collaborator with Springsteen would often wan-

der in the studio and help out, lending his talents to organizing the blistering horn section on Tenth Avenue Freeze Out. Born To Run was a commercial beast, and peaked at Number 3 in the Billboard Top 200. The tour supporting the album spawned some amazing shows, one of which was immortalized for a re-release, Live At The Hammersmith Odeon 1975. The shows at this time showed a seasoned veteran in Springsteen leading a powerhouse band through early tracks and cuts from the album being promoted, which have gone on to become live staples and beyond, Born To Run, Thunder Road and Jungleland.

A legal battle with his former manager, Mike Appel kept Springsteen out of the recording studio, so he toured, toured and toured some more. This argument was settled in 1977 so the studio was now an option. The subsequent sessions produced what was to date his most inward and personal record, Darkness On The Edge Of Town. The songs were pointed, personal and less rapid fire than previous outings, with hints of his early life and troubled relationship with his father hinted at on tracks such as Adam Raised A Cain and the folk-like dirge, Factory, in which Springsteen laments the “working life”. An amazing couplet sums up his view on the life of the average working man: “Through the mansions of fear, through the mansions of pain. I see my daddy walking through them factory gates in the rain. Factory takes his hearing, factory gives him life. It’s the working, the working, just the working life.”

Darkness would see a shift from the idealism of Greetings and the romanticism of Born To Run. It turned inwards and towards the grown up issues facing people of Springsteen’s age and indeed the people he spent most of his time with, the members of the E Street Band. Issues such as marriage, growing up, growing apart and other human tendencies that are everywhere to be found, these explorations would be all found on the new album, the double LP The River.

Of the album Springsteen himself has said, "Rock and roll has always been this joy, this certain happiness that is in its way the most beautiful thing in life. But rock is also about hard-

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ness and coldness and being alone ... I finally got to the place where I realized life had paradoxes, a lot of them, and you've got to live with them." This outlook is strewn across 20 tracks, veering from the throwaway fifties joy of cuts such as Sherry Darling, Cadillac Ranch, Ramrod and I’m A Rocker. In between these celebrations of rock and roll and all that comes with that joy, there are dark themes. And for my money, these tracks are the standouts of this album and indeed Springsteen’s best work.

Tracks such as Independence Day which is a thinly veiled,

direct almost approach to his decision to finally leave home and the troubled home life he had with his father, hinted at in Darkness. Killer lines such as, “There’s a darkness in this house that got the best of us, there’s a darkness in this town that got us too.” The song drips with anguish, heartbreak but ultimately freedom, which is always a huge theme in the work.

Two other standout tracks are again slow burners, but epic burners. Drive All Night is a pure love song in which the protagonist promises to “drive all night just to buy you some shoes”, and why you might ask? Well for the simple, unabashed reason that the lady in question has “got his love, heart and soul.” The Price You Pay is a sprawling tale of searching, finding and surviving for love, possibly acceptance of your situation. And again freedom, this time it could be a father

/ mother / boyfriend / loved one saying goodbye to a special person, “So let the game start, you better run you little wild heart.

You can run through all the nights and all the days, but just across the county line. A stranger passing through put up a sign that counts the men fallen away to the price you pay. And girl before the end of the day, I'm gonna tear it down and throw it away.”

The album, according to Springsteen was, “a record that was sort of the gateway to a lot of my future writing. It was a record we made after Darkness on the Edge of Town. It was a record made during a recession— hard times in the States. Its title song is a song I wrote for my brother-in-law and sister. My brother-in-law was in the construction industry, lost his job and had to struggle very hard back in the late 70s, like so many people are doing today. It was a record

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where I first started to tackle men and women and families and marriage”.

He has always been described as a “people’s poet” and while I can’t speak for the man himself, this has never been truer an assumption than on The River.

When listening to it you can almost see the small town, the people trudging to work, telling their loved ones they love them, they’re leaving or when they’ll be home after work. Like your town, come to think of it just like our town and hell for that matter every small town that has ever existed!!! The dramas that unfold between closed doors and twitching curtains. Do yourself a favour and put the album on, and if you cannot identify with at least one of the characters in this sprawling musical opus, check your pulse because you might as well be dead.

– JAMIE MURPHY

A celebrAtion of the life And Music of JiM reeves thursday March 10th 8pm

Enniscorthy, Presents 2 spectacular concerts:

A celebration of the Life and Music of JiM reeves starring Al Grant Thursday 10th March 8pm –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

MiKe denver

Wednesday 23rd March 8pm –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

tickets at hotel (tel. 053-9237800) and ticketmaster.ie

Wednesday March 23rd 8pm

niscorthy Riverside Park Hotel, En Thursday 10th March

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Yellow Rose blooms in Enniscorthy Congratulations to Caim's Trish Rackard on her new boutique "Yellow Rose" on Main Street, Enniscorthy.

Trish has loads of experience in the fashion trade having worked for many years in Pam L Fashions in Bunclody and for the last five years with Av i s B r e s l i n i n U n i q u e Boutique in Enniscorthy before Avis retired some months ago.

Working in the shop with Trish is the affable Gabrielle Whitty who also worked with Avis in Unique Boutique.

Trish's shop stocks a wide range of styles and at prices to suit all budgets. Stocking leading labels such as Jensen, Stehman, Kate & Pippa, Lady Laura, Tivoli, More & More, Cecil, Ariana, and exclusive stockists in the South East of Coconuda, and more leading labels on the way! There is something to suit everybody from casual wear to wedding wear, in sizes 8-20.

Plus top quality fashion accessories, bags, fascinators, jewellery, etc.

Trish is keen to thank all her relatives, friends, neighbours, and all who helped her in any way to get "Yellow Rose" up and running. The goodwill towards Trish is evident from the huge numbers of cards and flowers in the shop from well-wishers all over Ireland.

Make sure to check out "Yellow Rose Boutique" on Facebook.

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Trish Rackard and Gabrielle Whitty in the new Yellow Rose shop.

Riverside Park Hotel staff party

Above and below: The Riverside Park Hotel held an Oscars Themed Party Night in White’s Hotel, Wexford on 11th January.

With over 150 staff on its books, the night was a fun-filled occasion for all the staff of the Riverside Park Hotel.

Holistic Fair A Holistic Fair organised by Roscommon woman Anna Holian had over 20 stands filling the Seamus Rafter Suite at the Riverside Park Hotel on 21st February and practioners of everything from Gold Massage to Pranic Healing, to Sound Therapy to EFT to Crystal Healing, to Reiki were on hand and only too delighted to explain, enthuse and demonstrate their respective alternative treatments to all.

Admission was free and each of the holistic therapists, some local and others from all parts of the country, was eager to expound on the virtues and benefits of their treatments on conditions such as migraine, colds and flu, back problems, stress, depression and metal and emotional trauma, with many claiming that their holistic and energy healing therapies

can bring deep levels of peace, tranquility and healing.

Not a bad way to spend a Sunday afternoon in February and definitely worth approaching with an open mind.

– Maria Nolan

Marie Murphy and Margot Banville Hogan at the Holistic Fair. Pic: Maria Nolan.

‘LAdy grey' CLoSeS in enniSCorThy, AS oWner reTireS… A few weeks ago we called in to see Pauline in 'Lady Grey', Templeshannon, to wish her well on her retirement from business.

She asked us to pass on her sincere thanks to all her loyal customers over many years of successful trading in Enniscorthy.

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Major new music venue for Gorey?

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A new 1,500 seater music venue, along the lines of Dublin’s Vicar Street, is a possibility for Gorey at the old Market House, involving music entrepreneur Harry Crosbie working together with Wexford County Council. Mr Crosbie has been quoted as saying: “If we are chosen by Wexford County Council we will build a 1,500 capacity multi-purpose venue at the Market House, in collaboration with Wexford County Council.” The multipurpose venue would be suitable for concerts, comedy shows, exhibitions, trade shows, etc. Mr. Crosbie's submission is one of several received by Wexford County Council in relation to the 300-year-old Market House now that it no longer serves as Gorey’s Town Council Chamber. n

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Traditional Music after racing in the bar.

Easter Racing: Thursday 24th March First Race - 8pm.

Easter Sunday - 27th March - First Race 6pm - featuring the Final of The Storm Control at Stud Unraced 525 - Total Prize money fund €6,060.

Easter Monday - Bank Holiday - First Race 8pm Fundraising Night for the Power School of Irish Dancing.

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Junk Kouture regional finalist from Carnew with Bank of Ireland (sponsors) staff.

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St Patrick’s Day in Enniscorthy St. Patrick’s Day Enniscorthy Parade 2016 PROGRAMME: ThurSdAy 17th mArCh 2.00pm market Square entertainment: Music, dance and children's entertainment with free face-painting.

3.00pm Street Parade Commences from St Senan’s Church.

GROUPS INCLUDE: United Nations Veterans’ Association, Organisation of National Ex-Servicemen, Athletic, GAA, Rugby, Hockey, Soccer and Boxing Clubs, Ferns Diocesan Youth Service, Scouts, Guides and Brownies, Dancing Schools, Gymnasts, Town Festivals, Plus Various Floats, Vehicles and Vintage Machines.

MARCHING BANDS: Northfield Caledonia Pipes & Drums, Birmingham. Finglas Concert & Marching Band, Dublin. St. Colman’s Pipe Band, Ballindaggin.

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

ENNISCORTHY PARADE ROUTE

Floats and vintage machines will assemble on The Promenade from 1.30pm.

Marchers assemble at St. Senan’s Church from 2.00pm. mArCherS depart St. Senan’s Church led by the Army Reserve Colour Party at 3.00pm.

They will proceed along Templeshannon Quay, cross Séamus Rafter Bridge, past the Reviewing Platform, turn left into mill Park road at the Post Office, take first right up Friary hill, turn right into Court Street, continue down rafter Street, turn left into Weafer Street, then along Pig market hill, turn right at Doyle’s Corner into duffry Street (Cathedral Street), pass St. Aidan’s Cathedral, into Main Street and the market Square, where the Marchers will be diverted to Weafer Street.

FLoATS and vehicles will join the Parade at Séamus rafter Bridge after all the Marchers pass by and turn left at the Post office and proceed along mill Park road to Arnold’s Cross where they turn right at the 1798 Visitor Centre and proceed along Parnell road and rejoin the Marchers on duffry hill.

Also, this year HGVs and Buses will be diverted onto the Nunnery Road at Doyle’s Corner, Duffry Gate, to relieve traffic congestion in Market Square. due to health and Safety regulations, insurance implications and advice from An garda Siochána, horses/ animals will not be allowed to take part in the Parade this year.

Adults are requested to ensure children are supervised at all times SPECIAL THANKS:

ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE COMMITTEE:

The St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee would like to thank the following for their support in helping to make our Annual Parade possible: An Garda Siochána, The Army Reserve, Enniscorthy Unit of the Irish Red Cross Ambulance Service, Slaney Search & Rescue, Staff of Wexford County Council, Stewards, Liam Sharkey and John Reilly, Michael and Annette Dunbar, Adjudicators of Floats and Marching Groups, and J.C. Breen Transport, Ferns, for providing the Reviewing Platform.

Chairman: Seán Doyle Secretary: Margaret Kavanagh-Casey Treasurer: Pat Casey Committee: Martin Murphy, Pádraig O’Gorman and Liam Doyle. Sergeant Jarlath Duffy attended meetings representing An Garda Siochána. Senior Executive Engineer, Mr. Tadhg Ó Corcora, and Mr Fran Breen, Town Foreman, advised the Committee on technical issues.

Please keep Enniscorthy Tidy and Litter Free NATIONAL 1798 REBELLION CENTRE & ENNISCORTHY CASTLE Celebrate our national holiday with a visit to enniscorthy Castle which will be open from 12 noon to 5pm on St Patrick's Day (last admission at 4pm) and the national 1798 rebellion Centre which will be open from 12 noon to 5pm (last admission at 4pm).

Enjoy some of our family activities as part of your visit.

OUR SPONSORS:

Wexford County Council, Enniscorthy Credit Union, Colm McDevitt.

The Enniscorthy Chamber of Commerce Shop Window Display Competition is sponsored by Allied Irish Bank.

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1916 Centenary Programme CEREMONIAL January 2016: Enniscorthy Restoration of the original 1916 Enniscorthy Irish Volunteers 1st Battalion Flag.

1.03.16 – 30.04.16: Gorey Ceremony to commemorate all Wexford men and women who took part in the 1916 Rising.

28.03.16: Abbey Square, Enniscorthy Co. Wexford Easter Monday Commemoration (nationwide synchronised wreath-laying ceremony) and associated parade and celebrations.

27.04.16: Enniscorthy Ceremony of Respect to the Irish National Flag.

27.04.16: Enniscorthy Presentation of scrolls to the relatives of the Irish Volunteers and Cumann na mBan who took part in the 1916 Rising in Enniscorthy.

1.05.16: Enniscorthy Ceremony dedicating a Memorial Garden to all Wexford men and women who took part in the 1916 Rising.

May 2016: Brennan’s Lane off South St., New Ross Ceremony to Commemorate Michael O'Hanrahan, born in New Ross, an active Irish Volunteer in 1916 who was executed in Dublin.

25.06.16: O’Hanrahan Station, Wexford Unveiling of a specially commissioned portrait in memory of Michael O’Hanrahan together with details of his life.

TBC: Wexford Town Ceremony to Commemorate Robert “Bob” Brennan, an Irish Volunteer leader in Co. Wexford in 1916, who later was appointed Ireland’s First Plenipotentiary (Ambassador) to the USA in 1938.

TBC: Castle Street, Enniscorthy Ceremony officially re-opening the Athenaeum, headquarters of the Irish Volunteers in Enniscorthy during Easter Week 2016.

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historical reflection October 2015: Enniscorthy Library Revolutionary Wexford—a glimpse into the 1916 period in County Wexford through extant documents and artefacts in Wexford County Archives.

27.10.15: Wexford County Library Historical Lecture: William Butler yeats: where myth, history and lived experience battle it out with dramatic intensity by Dr. Derek Coyle, Carlow College.

12.11.15: Enniscorthy Library Historical Lecture: The Other Rising Enniscorthy in 1916, by author Helen Ashdown.

03.02.16: Gorey Library Irish Lives: 16 Lives. A discussion, led by a panel of historians who will talk about the planning of the Rising; the organisations involved in the Rising; the women of 1916 and literature and the rebellion.

Participants.

09.02.16: New Ross Library Historical Lecture: Michael O’Hanrahan & 1916 with Conor Kostick. Conor Kostick, author of the biography of Michael O’Hanrahan from the ‘16 Lives’ series will discuss his research into this fascinating life story and examine the factors that brought them together on April 24, 1916.

09.02.16: The Athenaeum, Enniscorthy Opening of a new 1916 Exhibition, celebrating all aspects of the 1916 Rising in County Wexford.

11.02.16 @ 7pm: Bunclody Library John Redmond and the Easter Rising, Chris Dooley, Foreign Editor with The Irish Times and author of “Redmond A Life Undone” will talk about John Redmond, focusing on Redmond and the Irish Party’s response to the Easter Rising. Redmond described the Rising as “wicked” and “insane” and regarded it as a major setback to the cause of Irish independence. Those views appear very odd now and out of step with majority thinking, but at the time Redmond was reflecting the popular view. Chris will place Redmond’s life and times in context.

25.02.16: Enniscorthy Library Historical Lecture: with Gráinne Doran, County Archivist, entitled ‘Keeping it in the family: the collective effort of a number of families during the Rising in

County Wexford in 1916’.

25.02.16: County Library, Wexford Historical Lecture: The history of the Irish tricolour with Dr Pat Callan, historian and lecturer at NUI Maynooth.

01.03.16 - 30.04.16: Gorey Civic Offices and Gorey Library, Gorey, Co. Wexford Opening of a 1916 exhibition in Gorey Library titled “1916 in Gorey and Beyond”.

03.03.16: Bunclody Library Illustrated Historical Lecture: The 1916 Rising – a seminal moment in Irish and world history, by Hugh McShane, Historian.

05.03.16: Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy Co. Wexford 1916 Conference: This event to commemorate the date on which P.H. Pearse last visited Enniscorthy will include a series of lectures on 1916 by leading academics in the field.

24.03.16, 25.03.16, 26.03.16, 27.03.16, 29.03.16: Enniscorthy Public 1916 Walking Tours with themed tour guide presenting the history of the 1916 Rising in Enniscorthy at the locations where these events unfolded. Times and routes to be confirmed on website: www.enniscorthy1916.ie.

19.03.16: Bunclody Library Historical Lecture: ‘The art of Sean Keating: an Irish artist’s response to revolution and the creation of the Irish Free State’ by Elaine Hoysted, University College Cork.

28.03.16: Abbey Square, Enniscorthy 1916 era Battle Re-enactment: This event will gather 1916 era battle re-enactment groups from across the country and recreate the events that transpired in Enniscorthy during the Rising 100 years previously.

17.04.16: Enniscorthy Castle, Castle Hill, Enniscorthy Eat, Sing, Celebrate! Enlist with the women of Cumann na mBan to enjoy an afternoon of poetry and song that inspired a generation. Food typical of the fare provided in the Athenaeum during Easter Week 1916 will be served.

27.04.16: The Athenaeum, Enniscorthy Opening of a new 1916 Exhibition, celebrating all aspects of the 1916 Rising in County Wexford.

28.04.16: Enniscorthy Library 1916 oral history recordings of descendants of the Volunteers and Cumann na mBan will be presented to interviewees. The recordings will be available to podcast from www.enniscorthy1916.ie, and www.wexford.ie/library.

10.09.16: Enniscorthy Library Historical Lecture: Indomitable Revolutionaries: The women of Easter Week, 1916 by Dr. Conor McNamara.

25.09.16: County Hall, Wexford and Vinegar Hill, Enniscorthy Launch of County Wexford Commemorative Programme of Events: Scheduled to coincide with the date on which P.H. Pearse visited Enniscorthy in 1915 where he addressed the Local Irish Volunteers on Vinegar Hill. This event will include a small historical re-creation of Pearse’s visit to Enniscorthy.

08.10.16: Enniscorthy Library Historical Lecture: The Rise of the Irish Volunteers - The Enniscorthy Experience

by Dr. William Murphy, Mater Dei Institute, Dublin.

13.10.16: Wexford County Library Historical Lecture: British Intelligence and 1916 by Eunan O’Halpin, Professor of Contemporary Irish History and International Integration Studies, Trinity College Dublin.

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the living language 02.12.15: The Presentation Centre, Enniscorthy, www.enniscorthy1916.ie Launch of County Wexford Schools Pack: This teaching resource will enable students both primary and secondary level to learn and understand the events of the 1916 in their own county.

01.01.16: St. Aidan’s Cathedral, Enniscorthy CD’s available, www.enniscorthy1916.ie Cherish the Children: A New year’s Day choral concert involving choirs from all

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE COUNTy WExFORD 1916 CENTENARy PROGRAMME INCLUDE: Saturday 5th March 2016: The 1916 Annual Conference, Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy.

Sunday 6th March 2016: Remembrance event – Ferns. Parade starts from Ferns Castle at 3pm.

Unveiling of commemorative feature.

TBC March 2016: Official Reopening of The Athenauem, Enniscorthy.

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MONDAy 28TH MARCH 2016: Easter Monday 1916 State Centenary Commemorations 10.00am 11.00am

Celebration of Mass at St. Aidan’s Cathedral, Enniscorthy.

Arrival in Abbey Square of the participants in the ‘Backroads to the Rising’ community walking project.

11.30am 1916 Centenary Parade departs from St. Aidan’s Cathedral, Enniscorthy.

12.00pm Parade assembles at Seamus Rafter monument, Abbey Square, Enniscorthy.

12.30pm State Commemoration begins.

1.15pm Synchronised Wreath Laying / Minute of Silence / Piper’s Lament / Last Post / Raising of Flag at new Monument / Reveille / National Anthem.

1.40pm County Wexford 1916 commemorative songs and poem.

2.30pm 1916 Battle Re-enactment in Abbey Square Car Park, Enniscorthy.

10am-7pm The Promenade Festival.

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Wednesday 27th April: 3.00pm Unveiling of The Patriots’ Flag Monument at Abbey Square, Enniscorthy.

4.00-5.00pm Opening of County Wexford 1916 Exhibition at The Athenaeum, Enniscorthy.

7.00pm Presentation of Commemorative Certificates to relatives of participants involved in the 1916 Rising in Co. Wexford at Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy.

Thursday 28th April 2016: Launch of County Wexford 1916 Oral History Recordings – Enniscorthy Library.

Sunday 1st May 2016: Unveiling of Plaque and Dedication of Memorial Garden – The Presenation Centre, Enniscorthy.

24-29th March and 26-28th April 1916: Trail / Walking Tours from Enniscorthy Castle.

See details on www.enniscorthy1916.ie.

ALL ENqUIRIES TO ENNISCORTHy MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OFFICE, MARKET SqUARE, ENNISCORTHy. TEL: 053 92 33540.

over the county and including the debut of a commissioned 1916 choral piece.

(Choirs will sing in English and Irish).

14.05.16: The Presentation Centre, Enniscorthy 1916 Song Project: is a research and performance project devised and produced

by Michael Fortune and Aileen Lambert.

Elements of this project will focus on songs in the Irish language. www.enniscorthy1916.ie www.the1916songproject.com.

26.08.15, 17.10.15, 07.11.15, 28.11.15: Wexford and Enniscorthy Libraries Historical Workshops: Reading the Rising: an examination of the literature of 1916 will include elements addressing literature of 1916 written in the Irish Language.

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youth and imagination October 2015: Co. Wexford www.enniscorthy1916.ie Launch of County Wexford Schools Pack: This teaching resource will enable students at both primary and secondary level to learn and understand the events of 1916 in their own county.

First quarter 2016: The Presentation Centre, Enniscorthy, www.enniscorthy1916.ie www.the1916songproject.com

1916 Song Project: The 1916 Song Project is a research and performance project devised and produced by Michael Fortune and Aileen Lambert. The project features ten traditional singers from throughout the island of Ireland who will research, compose and present a body of traditional songs based on the 1916 Easter Rising and the events surrounding it.

11.02.16 - 12.02.16: All library branches, County Wexford Author reading: Children’s author Brian Gallagher will read from and discuss his book “Friend or Foe” which is set around the 1916 rising, with children from local schools. More information available from individual libraries.

March 2016: Athenaeum, Enniscorthy A documentary film about Cumann na mBan created and produced by Terence White with the County Wexford youth Film Project which will form part of the Co. Wexford 1916 Exhibition.

10.03.16 - 11.03.16: All library branches, County Wexford Author reading: Children’s author Sheena Wilkinson will read from and discuss her book “Name upon Name” which is set in Belfast in 1916, with children from local schools. More information available from individual libraries.

21.04.16 - 22.04.16: All library branches,

County Wexford Author reading: Author and illustrator, Gerry Hunt will discuss his graphic novel “Blood upon the Rose” which tells the story of the 1916 rising, with children from local schools. More information available from individual libraries.

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Cultural expression 27.02.16, 12.03.16: Bunclody Library Reimagining Ireland – 1916 Commemorative Creative Writing Workshops with Dr. Derek Coyle, Carlow College.

01.03.16: Enniscorthy Publication of a Commemorative Poem by Wexford poet, Anthony Cronin. The commissioned poem will be published in March 2016 and read in public during the ceremonies on 28th March.

12.03.16: Gorey Library Commemorative Concert comprising music and readings, by Gorey Choral Group and guests.

28.03.16: National Opera House, Wexford Macalla 1916: A new suite of music composed by Michael Rooney, presented and performed by Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann.

28.04.16: Enniscorthy Library 1916 oral history recordings of descendants of the Volunteers and Cumann na mBan will be presented to interviewees.

The recordings will be available to podcast from www.enniscorthy1916.ie, and www.wexford.ie/library.

26.09.15, 17.10.15, 07.11.15, 28.11.15: Wexford County Library and Enniscorthy Library Historical Workshop: Reading the Rising: an examination of the literature of 1916,

by Ciara L. Murphy, University College, Galway.

06.10.15, 20.10.15, 03.11.15, 17.11.15, First quarter 2016: Gorey and Enniscorthy Libraries, Wexford County Library Historical Workshop: Easter 1916: An examination of its literature by Marie Duffin, MA. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Community Participation October 2015: www.enniscorthy1916.ie Launch of dedicated website to promote the Co. Wexford 1916 centenary commemorative programme with links to the National 2016 website.

First quarter 2016: Co. Wexford Unveiling of a series of 1916 commemorative plaques throughout Co. Wexford.

First quarter 2016: Co. Wexford Unveiling of 1916 commemorative flags, banners and bunting throughout Co. Wexford.

First quarter 2016: Co. Wexford Range of locally held 1916 commemorative events throughout Co. Wexford coordinated through the Borough and Municipal Districts.

30.01.16: Bunclody Library “Letters of 1916”. Collection day with Neale Rooney. This drop-in event will include an introduction to the “Letters of 1916” digital humanities project by Neale Rooney. Neale will also assist the public using internet PCs and a high powered camera to digitise their letters. Members of the public are invited to bring family letters from the period 1 November 1915 to 31 October 1916 relating to any aspect of life in that period, but particularly the 1916 Rising and World War One. February 2016: South East Radio Station every Monday at 8.30pm Radio Programmes: During the month of February Jarlath Glynn will host a series of five programmes about 1916 in County Wexford commencing on February 1st.

March 2016: The Athenaeum, Enniscorthy 1916 Stories: Events artist Michael Fortune has been commissioned to produce a new body of short films based on the personal and undocumented histories and stories of the 1916 Rising in Wexford. Many of these stories have been lost in the midst of time or only known by immediate relatives, however Michael is charged with the task of ani-

The 1916 Centenary Programme of Events can be accessed at www.enniscorthy1916.ie

mating and bringing this new material to life for the 2016 Commemoration. The completed films will form part of the Co. Wexford 1916 Exhibition. www.1916stories.com March 2016: Wexford County Libraries Researching the Rising: A series of workshops across County Wexford for teachers, local history enthusiasts and second level students to learn more about research and information sources on the 1916 Rising locally and nationally. Check with your local library for dates and times.

03.03.16: Bunclody Library Hugh McShane Illustrated talk on 1916 Rising. In his talk, Hugh will speak about the background to the Rising, the main personalities involved, the events and the short and long term consequences for Ireland.

28.03.16: Enniscorthy Backroads to the Rising: is a community walk project devised by artists Aileen Lambert and Michael Fortune. Through community involvement, walkers and cyclists will travel on four different routes – north, south, east and west – to converge in Enniscorthy for Centenary Celebrations on Easter Monday. Five routes will lead into Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford.

Route 1. Gorey/Ferns Route 2. Bunclody/Ballindaggin Route 3. Kilmuckridge/Blackwater/ Oulart Route 4. Raheen/Adamstown Route 5: Wexford/Oylegate www.backroadstotherising.com.

Easter Week 2016: The Presentation Centre, Enniscorthy Enniscorthy in 1916: A commissioned play depicting life in Enniscorthy in 1916 by local playright Paul O’Reilly.

Easter Week 2016: Jerome Hynes Theatre, National Opera House, Wexford Co. Wexford 1916 Pageant and Tribute: Incorporating drama, dance and poetry and will include an audiovisual display of 1916 related events and dramatic recreation of many of the key speeches of the time.

05.05.16: Bunclody Library Art History Lecture The art of Sean Keating with Elaine Hoysted. This art history talk will explore Irish art in the revolutionary period of Irish history with an examination of the art of Sean Keating.

25.08.16: Bunclody Library Talk on WWI Battle of the Somme with Neale Rooney. Neale Rooney will talk about the Battle of the Somme, whose 90th anniversary we commemorate this year. It began on 1 July 1916 in the high expectation of a major victory that would bring the carnage of the First World War to an end.

Fourth quarter 2016: Co. Wexford Co. Wexford Personalities of The 1916 Rising: A booklet by Bernard Browne, Historian.

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global and diaspora 28.03.16: Abbey Square, Enniscorthy Easter Monday Commemoration (nationwide synchronised wreathlaying ceremony). For this event, representatives from the Wexford Diaspora will be invited to take part in Easter Monday Commemoration (e.g. London-Wexford Diaspora).

27.04.16: Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford Presentation to the descendants of the Irish Volunteers and Cumann na mBan who took part in the 1916 Rising. Known descendants of the Irish Volunteers and Cumann na mBan living abroad will be invited to participate in this event.

March 2016: Co. Wexford Towns from across Co. Wexford will participate in the nationwide gathering event in 2016 of USA and Irish twin/sister cities.

Fourth quarter 2015, First quarter 2016: Various locations nationally and internationally. www.enniscorthy1916.ie Cherish the Children: the music of this new choral work by Wexford composer, Liam Bates, will beavailable from October 2015 and will be offered to choirs nationally and internationally for inclusion in their Easter 2016 contributions. Sheet music from october 2015, full recording from January 2016. n

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For budding food entrepreneurs Food Works ireland is calling out to all budding food entrepreneurs across Wexford, if you have a big idea for a food business or you could create a successful and scalable global food business then Food Works could be the ideal opportunity for you. it is an intensive business development and accelerator programme designed for food and drink start-ups and is jointly run by Bord Bia, enterprise ireland and teagasc.

This is the fourth year of the programme and over the last three years some of Ireland’s most successful food start-ups have taken part in Food Works.

Previous Food Works programme participants are local sisters Karen and Natalie Keane who run their premium luxury chocolate company ‘Bean and Goose’ producing luxury chocolate products at their farm in Ferns since 2014.

Encouraging other food producers to apply to take part in Food Works 2016 and speaking of their experience with the programme Karen said, “We launched our choco-

late products at farmers markets and we got wonderful positive feedback, our business was growing and we felt that applying and doing food works would be wonderful to help us scale our business.

We were delighted to be selected to take part in the programme and without it we would not be in the business position that we are today.

The expertise on the financial side of the business, through to seeing your business in a very practical and meaningful way, for us it was a total baptism of fire but it was so invaluable. Our products are now stocked at 25 independent stores in Ireland in the artisanal sector and we are now ready to move onto the next stage focusing on the export market, which we will be doing next year.”

a winning food product with global export potential.The available supports provided

by Bord Bia, Teagasc and Enterprise Ireland, include consumer market research, business plan development, technical advice, commercial viability testing in addition to access to fast track R&D facilities and possible investors and state funding. Over the past three years, following a competitive process attracting in excess of 250 proposals, a total of 60 start-ups from all food sectors have participated in Food Works. The Food Works team have revealed that 60% of these businesses are now trading which is deemed extremely positive given the high rate of start-up failures within the first 12 months of launching, while 32% of them have started exporting.

hoW it Works Through a series of workshops and one to one mentoring, successful participants are given an invaluable range of practical business supports required to develop an initial concept into

Meet the Food Works teaM Introductory meetings are now being held with candidates interested in being a part of Food Works 2016. These meetings will help to establish

Perfect Mother’s Day treat

the four-star Ferrycarrig hotel located on the waters-edge just outside Wexford town has just unveiled a stunning new afternoon tea room right in the nick of time for Mother’s day on sunday, March 6th.

A delightful space complete with plush sofas, a warming fireplace plus a wonderful menu also filled with treats from an extensive range of local suppliers is the perfect treat for any busy mum.

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Enjoy a delicious range of tea sandwiches including Meyler’s Smoked salmon on Ferrycarrig Guinness brown bread, Bella Hen free range egg and cucumber mayonnaise, Pat O’Neill’s baked ham and We x f o rd c h e d d a r a n d Ferrycarrig chicken liver pate on sage and onion toast along with a selection of classic cakes and pastries including individual fresh fruit tarts with crème patisserie, chocolate

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Afternoon Tea is priced at €17 per person for one or €30 per couple. Open Sunday – Thursday; for reservations call 053-9120999 or see ferrycarrighotel.ie n

if the Food Works programme is the right support for you and your business at this stage of development. Ideal applicants are ambitious food or drink entrepreneurs, or companies trading for less than 3 years that wish to target export markets and scale their business.

Interested participants are invited to register online for an introduction meeting in Dublin, Fermoy or Athenry via www.foodworksireland.ie: ● Tu e s d a y, 8 t h M a rc h , Teagasc, Moore Park, Fermoy, Cork ● Thursday, 10th March, Enterprise Ireland, Eastpoint Business Park, Dublin ● Tuesday, 22nd March, Enterprise Ireland, Eastpoint Business Park, Dublin ● Tuesday, 5th April, Teagasc, Athenry, Galway Following this, companies will be asked to complete a formal application for Food Works bootcamp on 26th and 27th May from which up to 15 companies will be selected to progress through to the programme which begins on 14th June 2016. n

JOyCES KENWOOD KIDS BAKING ACADEMy Are your kids showing flair in the kitchen from a young age? Want to get your kids into cooking but never have the time?

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The Easter Special is on 1st & 2nd April, a two-day course, class times are 10.30am-12noon or 1.30-3.00pm. Cost is €25 per child. For further information or to book a place please email: marketing@joyces.ie n

GLANBIA ON THE DOUBLE!

Glanbia Ingredients Ireland in Wexford town has applied for planning permission for a major expansion of its Wexford cheese plant.

The proposed €35m investment is supported by Enterprise Ireland and will double peak milk processing capacity at the plant on the outskirts of Wexford town. The plant currently produces about 20,000 tonnes of high-quality cheddar cheese per annum, as well as a valuable stream of high-quality whey for further processing at GIanbia’s Ballyragget, Co. Kilkenny, facility.

Glanbia originally acquired Wexford Creamery in May 2014.

Glanbia says the investment will secure the future of the plant’s 48 employees, as well as generating 60-70 jobs during the construction phase. It will also sustain a large number of indirect jobs in the local economy. n

Pictured are previous Food Works Programme participants Karen Keane of Bean and Goose based in Ferns, County Wexford, Roisin Hogan of HIRO based in Louth and David Carey of Nutraplenish, Kildare. The programme is now open for 2016 applications and interested participants are invited to register online for an introduction meeting in Dublin, Cork or Galway via www.foodworksireland.ie

Call 087-2403310 to enquire about advertising on our Food Pages

Enniscorthy food businesses in the news… n Congratulations to Via Veneto celebrating 10 years on Weafer Street serving the finest Italian food. n Congrats also to Justin Doran who recently opened his own butcher’s shop at Chapel Lane service station, known locally as Jimmy Gahan’s. He is selling a wide variety of fresh meat, eggs, frozen foods, dips and sauces in his impressive new premises. n We’re delighted to see Burger Mac in Enniscorthy open again after being forced to close on 30th December due to flood damage. We wish the management and staff the best of luck in their newly refurbished premises. n

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Atkinson & Co. Accountants, Tax Advisers, Statutory Auditors Slaney Place, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford, y21 F6KO. Tel: +353 (0) 53 9143085 Fax : +353 (0) 53 9143082. you can also contact us through Facebook, Twitter or Mobile – Bridget Atkinson 087-2870012.

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Our first hour consultation is FREE! We work to provide all of our clients with a personal and pro-active service and make ourselves available all year round to offer advice on problems encountered and also proactive advice on how you can improve your business and personal finances.

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Start trading online now! the trading online Voucher is a great way to get your business trading online or to upgrade your current eCommerce system. help your business grow by using the voucher to reach out to a global online marketplace.

Under the scheme, a qualifying business may apply for matched funding to a maximum value of €2,500 or 50% of eligible expenditure (exclusive of VAT), whichever is the lesser.

To help you understand h o w t h e Tr a d i n g O n l i n e Voucher can help your business, the Local Enterprise Office Wexford is organising some FREE seminars about the scheme. The next one will be held in the Wexford County Council building in Carricklawn, Wexford, on Thursday 19th May. eligibilty Criteria The vouchers are targeted at businesses with the following profile: – Limited or no online trading presence;

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Less than 10 employees; Turnover of less than €2m; Applicant business must be trading for at least 12 months; Business must be located in County Wexford.

important points about using the trading online Voucher – Vouchers will be available to a maximum value of €2,500 or 50% eligible expenditure (exclusive of VAT), whichever is the lesser;

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For more information or to apply for a Trading Online Voucher call Caroline on (053) 919 6021 or email caroline.mccrea@leo.wexfordcoco.ie n

For business training events, workshops, clinics, etc organised by the Co. Wexford Local Enterprise Office: https://www.localenterprise. ie/Wexford/TrainingEvents/Online-Bookings/

Local Enterprise Week the first ever Local enterprise Week takes place around the country from 7th to 13th March. organised by the Local enterprise offices, the week will feature events useful to new start-ups, growing sMes and even those just thinking about starting a business.

Local Enterprise Office Wexford has a selection of events organised for Local Enterprise Week: Monday 7th March: 2.00pm - 'Website in an Hour' Workshop (Wexford County Council, Carricklawn, Wexford) tuesday 8th March: 9.30am - Business Planning Workshop (Wexford County Council, Carricklawn, Wexford) 2 . 0 0 p m - M i c ro f i n a n c e Presentation & Clinic (Wexford County Council, Carricklawn, Wexford)

Enniscorthy to the fore

Wednesday 9th March: 9.00am - Online Marketing Clinic (Wexford County Council, Carricklawn, Wexford) 9.30am - Start Your Own Food Business (Wexford County Council, Carricklawn, Wexford) 2.00pm - Tech Founders Summit (Amber Springs Hotel, Gorey) 7.00pm - Start Your Own Business - Gorey (Ashdown Park Hotel, Gorey)

thursday 10th March: 1.30pm - Twitter for Business (Wexford County Council, Carricklawn, Wexford) Friday 11th March: 1.30pm - Facebook for Business - Advanced (Wexford County Council, Carricklawn, Wexford) 3.00pm - National Enterprise Awards - County Final (Wexford County Council, Carricklawn, Wexford) n

Maria Nolan (left) with the lovely ladies from West Jet – Eileen Penrose, Janette Yetman and Marie Manning.

in January, enniscorthy reenactors were invited to be part of the Visit Wexford stand at the holiday show at the rds, dublin, along with representatives from the major hotels in the county and representatives from popular Wexford attractions like Wells house, kia ora Farm, tintern abbey, Wexford Walking trails and staff from the tourism office at Wexford County Council, and Cathy keane of Wexford heritage tours.

The object of the exercise was naturally to sell Wexford as a holiday and short break destination to the thousands of people who come to the hugely popular event each year seeking new and exciting horizons or places to visit nearer to home with things to do and places to see in comfortable and friendly surroundings. And Enniscorthy re-enactors in their 1916 attire proved to be the perfect magnet attracting people to the Wexford stand to have their photos taken with the group or to ask the question ‘what are you dressed up for’. Why even the Minister for Tourism, Michael Ring, dropped by the stand to be photographed with us.

The Holiday Show is a wonderful opportunity to put all your good news stories out there and find out what others are doing and find out what people want. I was amazed

with the level of interest in all things to do with the 1916 Commemorations and surprised by the amount of people who wanted to tell us about their 1916 connection to Wexford – from mams and dads, to grans and granddads to great aunts and uncles who were involved in the struggle here.

I also had the pleasure of calling in on the Newfoundland/Labrador s t a n d a n d re n e w i n g m y acquaintance with the lovely people from West Jet who will be flying daily direct from Dublin to St. John’s, Newfoundland, from May onwards. After discussing the Irish/Newfoundland Wexford connection with them along with the lack of information on

Newfoundland and Labrador in many of the travel agents in the South East I was delighted to hear from West Jet representative Eileen Penrose that she will be sending brochures and leaflets to the agents within a matter of days.

Eileen also told me that she would be delighted to come to Wexford this year and be part of the Ireland/Newfoundland Festival happening in Wexford, Waterford and Carlow in August.

Perhaps this is the beginning of something with huge potential for Wexford and the sunny South East, which will go to prove that the Holiday Show is all about networking and making that initial contact.

– Maria Nolan

Minister Michael Ring at the Visit Wexford Stand with re-enactors Pat and Alan Jones, Edel Kelly and Moira O’Gorman. Pic: Maria Nolan

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It’s all happening at Enniscorthy Chamber

the monthly meeting of enniscorthy & district Chamber was held at the Millrace hotel, Bunclody, on Wednesday 10th February and Chairman John Burke o’Leary began proceedings by welcoming the Bunclody business contingent and called on Councillor Barbara anne Murphy to give a brief update on developments in the area, which included confirmation that the new pathway was about to commence on the N80 from the town to the cemetery, the opening of two new funeral homes, a Walking Festival scheduled for september and a shop Window Competition which will take place with the st. Patrick’s day Parade on March 17th.

With the Oscars imminent a lot of discussion focused on Brooklyn and the Enniscorthy connection. The newly established Brooklyn Committee requested that a letter be sent from the Chamber along with a Brooklyn Book of Best Wishes to Saoirse Ronan, signed by the Chamber, well-wishers and the community. The book, very kindly donated by Moira Fowler, would be first taken to FCJ, Bunclody where Saoirse went to school to be signed by pupils and staff and from there to AIB, Enniscorthy, and other locations in the town to be signed by the general public.

The very hard-working, enthusiastic Brooklyn Committee chaired by Cathy Keane reported that approximately 20 entries had been submitted for the Enniscorthy Home of Brooklyn Logo Competition from which a stunning winner had been chosen to appear on stickers for shop windows, shopping bags or indeed any other means of promoting Enniscorthy as the home of Brooklyn. Cathy jovially told the Chamber that she had put one on the Taoiseach Enda Kenny during his recent visit to the town.

The Committee is hosting an Enniscorthy Home of Brooklyn Oscar Night for local extras and the general public on March 16th at the Riverside Park Hotel, including music, song, drama, fashion and Oscar like presentations, in short a wonderfully diverse evening of entertainment and celebration all for only €10 per ticket. With several built-in surprises this one promises to be an occasion not

to be missed. So book your ticket early to avoid disappointment.

Cathy also outlined details of a Brooklyn Movie Bus Tour Map for visitors to the town being developed through Council funding and excitedly told the meeting that she had her very first Brooklyn Bus Tour booked in for the following day - an American lady coming all the way to Enniscorthy because she loved the movie. How cool is that? As part of the Bus Tour a room at Enniscorthy Castle will be transformed into a Brooklyn museum.

Eric Barron, Chairperson of the Retail sub-committee, outlined plans by Enniscorthy businesses to promote the 1916 Centenary celebrations by offering Enniscorthy Vouchers to the total value of €2016. And a shop window competition was agreed as part of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade with AIB sponsoring prizes.

Chairman John Burke O`Leary outlined some of the scheduled events for Easter Monday in the town and said that a crowd of between 5,000 and 10,000 was expected saying that it was a wonderful opportunity to present ourselves and our town in the best possible light.

Sean Mythen will be rolling o u t a S k i l l n e t Tr a i n i n g Programme in customer care for businesses and the tourism sector with a Scalders Certificate being issued to attendees. John O`Connor told the meeting how the same had worked so well in Killarney, saying that if every person in Enniscorthy knew 5 things in relation to places to visit and things to do it could make a major difference to how we are perceived and turn each and every citizen into a town ambassador.

S o t h e n e w s f ro m t h e Chamber is energetic, upbeat and positive with all looking forward to a wonderful 2016 in Enniscorthy.

– Maria Nolan

Wexford’s Tech Summit

the Local enterprise office in Wexford County Council is holding a tech Founders summit at the amber springs hotel in Gorey on Wednesday 9th March from 2pm to 5pm.

Organised as part of Local Enterprise Week, the Tech Founders Summit will feature panel discussions and Q&A sessions with the county’s top technology entrepreneurs – including panellists from Innovate, Sonru, Scurri and more. There will also be a keynote address given by one of Ireland’s most successful tech businessmen.

There will also be information about the many different supports that are available from the Local Enterprise Office to entrepreneurs looking to start and build their own tech-

nology businesses in the county.

Tom Banville, Head of Enterprise at the Local Enterprise Office in Wexford County Council has organised this summit as a way to bring together and encourage the growing technology business community in County Wexford.

Ti c k e t s f o r t h e Te c h Founders Summit are €25 (including some post-event food and refreshments). Tickets can be booked online through the Local Enterprise Office’s website, www.localenterprise.ie/Wexford n

Bank of Ireland – Supporting creativity in the community Bank of Ireland are the sponsors of the national Junk Kouture competition. Our photo shows Enniscorthy branch manager, Helena Kirwan (left) and Student Co-ordinator, Eimear O’Connor (right) presenting a “Silver Ticket to the Regional Final” to the creative team from Meanscoil Gharman – Ruadhan Maher, Marc Bolton-Lee and Anne Sinnott – who created “The Button Thief”.

Hotelier Colm Neville is new Chairperson of Visit Wexford enniscorthy hotelier Colm Neville has been announced as the new Chairperson for the Visit Wexford tourism group. Colm is no stranger to the tourism industry being the owner and operator of the riverside Park hotel in enniscorthy and the newly opened Crown Bar in Wexford town. Colm has ambitious plans for the tourism group and industry in 2016.

Commenting on taking up the new voluntary role Colm said, “I’m very proud to take the position of chair of Visit Wexford and indeed very proud of all the good work done to date by the combined effort of the Hospitality Trade, The Attractions of Wexford and the County Council through Visit Wexford.”

2015 was a very successful year for tourism in Ireland and in Wexford. Nationally there was a 12%growth in overseas visitor numbers and it continues to rise; through Visit Wexford a media spotlight to the tune of €2.5million was placed on Wexford and its tourism industry.

It is the new Chairman’s goal to help grow these figures even further, “My main goal is to build greater engagement of the various stakeholders involved in, and affected by, tourism in County

Wexford. It’s my genuine belief that individually we can achieve very little but together we can accomplish so much. It’s this co-operation and collaboration between the various stakeholders that will achieve the obvious principal goal of Visit Wexford of exposing all that is so great about our county to those outside it. This will attract more visitors and greater expenditure to improve the fortunes of our county’s people and generating more employment for all.

An extensive marketing campaign is set to be rolled out by Visit Wexford for 2016 with activities devised to promote the county nationally and internationally; Wexford County Council and the tourism industry in Wexford

have jointly funded this campaign. It includes a number of national radio competitions along with a multi-site billboard campaign at high traffic areas in Dublin and Cork cities, a new Visit Wexford welcome billboard at Rosslare Port, features on the TV national events guide, TV advertising, attending key trade and consumer shows promoting Wexford, a n d p ro d u c i n g t w o n e w brochures for Wexford which will be distributed at over 500 locations across Dublin, the Southeast and at Dublin Airport, Waterford Airport and the Ferry Ports.

Over 50 festivals took place in Wexford during 2015 and it is expected that 2016 will also be a significantly busy year f o r t h e s e c t o r. T h e VisitWexford.ie website had over the course of 2015 traffic of over 150,000 unique visitors with those visitors browsing the site for over 3 minutes on each occasion. 60% of the website users are from Ireland with the remainder coming from overseas.

VisitWexford.ie is encouraging everyone involved in the industry in Co. Wexford to ensure their business is listed on the website; a free listing can be created online, see www.visitwexford.ie or get in touch via hello@visitwexford.ie n

WExFORD BUSINESS AWARDS 2016 Now in their 8th year, the Wexford Business Awards are countywide awards recognising the entrepreneurialism, innovation, diversity and talent of businesses across all sectors. The awards honour Wexford’s industry leaders through the acknowledgement of innovative business processes, product development, enterprise, sustainability and overall business success.

Central to the ethos of the Wexford Business Awards is sound environmental and green business practices, as the awards take into consideration the green credentials of all entries, across all categories.

Broadcaster Pat Kenny will announce the winners in each of the award categories and the overall winner of Wexford Business of the Year Award at a black tie gala awards ceremony on Friday, 27th May in Clayton Whites Hotel, Abbey Street, Wexford. Tickets may be bought from Wexford Chamber by calling 053 9122226 or emailing traceymorgan@wexfordchamber.ie n

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Golden Celebrations for Mick & Eileen Mick and Eileen on their wedding day in 1961.

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VET DIARY FOR MAR. with the Moyne Veterinary Clinic

This month the clinic looks at spaying and neutering Spaying and neutering are considered the routine operations that a small animal surgeon carries out each week.

The fact that it is a routine operation does not diminish the fact that it is a full blown operation, full general anaesthetic and is not a simple procedure.

Here at the Moyne Veterinary Clinic we aim to keep high standards using the safest in the pre-medication sedations, and the same gaseous anaesthetics that are used in the top hospitals in the country. Each animal receives pain relief before/during the operation and this can be topped up if necessary depending on the recovery of the patient.

Fifty years, seven children and 13 grandchildren later Michael and eileen Furlong were still smiling as they gathered with family, neighbours and friends at the riverside Park hotel to celebrate their 5 0 t h G o l d e n We d d i n g anniversary.

It was a glorious evening of treasured memories and golden moments as daughter Fionnuala recited a poem she had composed for the occasion recalling many of the special events in the lives of her parents who met at Adamstown Ballroom in 1961, married in February 1966, had their wedding breakfast in the Talbot Hotel, Wexford, and spent their honeymoon in London, and the rest as they say is history.

Michael complimented his lovely wife Eileen for having the grace and tenacity to put up with him for all those fifty years and thanked his children for organising the wonderful gathering and all those who had turned up to share this momentous time in their lives.

In today’s changing times and shifting values this was indeed a unique occasion, enjoyed by all and I would like to wish Mick and Eileen many, many more happy years together.

Below: Mick, Eileen and children.

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Each animal is monitored during recovery too and we keep them hospitalised until they have recovered fully from the anaesthetic.

Like people, animals are all different and some react differently after the operation. Some may gain weight post operatively over the months and years so if there is a possibility of this we'll advise on a specific change in their diet to prevent the onset of excess weight gain, obesity and all the related problems it can bring.

Some animals can resent the fact that their 'crown jewels' have been docked and we very often have the situation where we'll use alternative remedies that help alleviate and ameleriate the situation, bringing them back to their happy go lucky selves.

We aim to give the best service we can and follow up each case making sure they are 100% before, during and after their procedure.

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Memorable Mass at Bellefield GAA on thursday evening last Fr. odhran Furlong celebrated Mass at Bellefield Gaa complex for all the deceased members of the rapparees/ starlights Club. it’s been years since Mass was celebrated in the Clubhouse and Fr. Furlong told the 60 strong congregation that in all his years in the priesthood and all his involvement with numerous Gaa clubs around the county he had never before been asked to say Mass at a club.

The request came from several of the hard-working and regular female members of the club who are to be seen every Monday and Wednesday night operating at the weekly club fundraisers – Lotto and Bingo and some of them were delighted to be called upon to bring lotto, bingo, and savings books to the offertory altar along with younger members who brought football, jersey, hurl, sliothar and cups – all symbols of what the club

is about and what it means to its members.

Well attended and with participation from the young to the not-so-young this was a special club occasion with all of the deceased members being remembered with fondness for their loyalty, dedication and hard work through the years on behalf of the Rapparees/Starlights and a sincere thank you to all those who read prayers and Prayers

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of the Faithful, those who prepared the hall, those who brought up the gifts and in particular to Fr. Odhran for making it all possible.

As the faithful gathered after Mass for refreshments concurring that it was a lovely evening and a unique event it was agreed that it would once m o re b e c o m e a n a n n u a l occurence on the club calendar.

– Maria Nolan

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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 57th of a series, Ibar shares some photos taken in 1957. If you can identify any of the people featured in these photos, the Slaney News and Ibar would be delighted to hear from you at slaneynews@gmail.com. thank you.

Above: Cardinal D'Alton in Irish Street, June 1957.

Left: Band in Athenaeum in 1957 for production of "Simple Simon". Included in the photo are Jim Bourke O'Leary, Tom Askins and Toddy Hennessy. Possibly Eileen Redmond also.

Can anyone supply the missing name?

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Three days of prayer at St. Aidan's In response to the invitation of Pope Francis to mark the Year of Mercy in every diocese throughout the world, Bishop Brennan has invited the people, religious and priests of the diocese to engage in three days of prayer at St. Aidan's Cathedral, Enniscorthy from 8th to 10th March 2016.

In the coming weekends, specially designed mercy candles will be distributed at all Masses in the diocese of Ferns and a pastoral letter written

by Bishop Brennan will be made available. Priests will be explaining The Year of Mercy in Churches and encouraging their flocks - and those beyond - to come and to participate.

Over the course of the three days - which will begin with Mass at 10am and conclude with a service of reconciliation at 7.30pm daily - the people of the diocese are invited to come and walk through the Holy Door at the Cathedral, to avail of the sacrament of reconciliation or simply to chat with a priest, to participate in the anointing of the sick (Tuesday 8th and Wednesday 9th at 3pm) and to pray for the intentions of the Holy Father and of the Church.

Drawing on a line of Pope Francis which was offered recently in a talk to Capuchin monks at Rome - "Don't beat up the penitent" - Bishop Brennan has met this week with the priests of the diocese and encouraged them both to energetically encourage the people to come along and secondly to offer them a warm welcome when they arrive, conscious that for some, they may not

Brother Kevin Crowley, the renowned founder of the Capuchin Day Centre in Dublin which daily feeds 1,000 of the capital’s homeless, will come and speak at the three days of prayer (8th to 10th March) at St. Aidan's Cathedral in Enniscorthy to mark the Year of Mercy.

The 79-year-old monk will be guest speaker on the evening of 8th March.

An invitation to come along and hear him speak about the need for mercy in today’s world has been issued at all Masses in the Diocese of Ferns.

have been in church for years, others may wonder what reception they might receive should they wish to return.

"In approaching God for His mercy this year, may we be gifted with ever bigger hearts and minds - apologising to each other where needed - and in graciously accepting an apology offered to us by another," said Bishop Brennan - for "In a world that can at times get cold and dark, we the disciples of Jesus are invited to become warmer and brighter - a beacon of hope and kindness that reflects the light of Heaven "being merciful to others as our Father in Heaven is merciful to us."

Various invited speakers have been allotted to the different services and events over the three days and the priests of the diocese have agreed to be available throughout.

The Bishop has asked the priests of the diocese to offer suggestions as to how best the Year of Mercy might be celebrated in the diocese, in parishes, in groups or as individuals.

The Pastoral Letter of the Bishop was available in Churches on the weekend of Sunday 28th February. n

Keeping it in the Family

Relatives Seamus Deegan and Monica Prendergast with County Archivist Grainne Doran. Pic: Marai Nolan.

There was another fantastic talk on Thursday 25th February at Enniscorthy Library in the very popular 1916 Series titled Keeping It In The Family.

Delivered eloquently by County Archivist Grainne Doran whose passion for all things 1916 is well known. This lecture had mega local appeal focusing mainly on three families in the Enniscorthy area who had major involvement in the Rising in the town, with several members of each family, male and female, participating.

The three families featured were the Morans of Church Street, the Keegans of 10 Irish S t re e t a n d t h e Ry a n s o f Tomcoole. Grainne paid tribute to the selfless involvement of complete family units where every member was involved in some way – sons and daughters, and were described as ‘a menace to British Rule in the town’ and whose homes were constantly under surveillance and oft times raided.

Men and women she said who put ‘Ireland first, Ireland last and Ireland over all.’

Enniscorthy brothers and sisters stood shoulder to shoulder, members of Cumann na mBan and the Volunteers ready to fight and die for Irish freedom.

Many relatives of those who participated were present for Grainne’s lecture and anxious to speak with her afterwards to share photographs, letters and stories of their heroic ancestors.

Another successful event at Enniscorthy Library in the lead up to the 1916 Commemorations.

– Maria Nolan

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your own bottle. Thursday Art Workshop 7.00pm - 9.00pm. Follow the adventures of ARTBANK on Facebook.

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.

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.

PARISh COFFEE MORNING On Saturday 5th March after 11.00am Mass.

ARTBANK BUNCLODY Art Quiz on Friday 4th March at 7pm in the Art Bank. Table of 4 – €40. Winning table €100. Bring

ALCOhOLICS ANONYMOUS Local Meetings are held on Tuesdays & Saturdays at 8.30pm in Brennan’s Market Square. n

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BUNCLODY… Bunclody VTOS offers a wide range of qualifications and awards to adults in subjects such as computers, photography, communications, teamwork and English. For more information, why not drop into the Adult Learning Centre on Ryland Road.

Right: Recent QQI awards ceremony at Bunclody VTOS. L-R: Maija Pupola, Theresa Rellis, Terry Doherty, John Murphy, Zdenk Slama and Colin Byrne (front).

Below: Some of the students and staff of Bunclody VTOS, with Mary Walsh AEO of WWETB, Cllr. Barbara Anne Murphy, Chairperson of VTOS Board of Management WWETB and Mary Waters, Acting Coordinator of Bunclody VTOS. Pics: James Quirke. n

BARNTOWN… In response to television pictures showing the plight of children abroad – brothers James a n d J a c k Wa l l a c e decided to make loom (wrist) bands and sell them to raise funds. The thoughtful and generous pair raised €60 for Trócaire.

They are pictured at the giant Trócaire box in Barntown, Co. Wexford, making their generous donation. n

Game of Thrones in Ferns!

Gaelic kings and Norman warlords will be the subject of a major conference to be held in Ferns on March 12th - 13th. The conference is entitled 'Gaelic Capital and Norman Stronghold - Ferns and the transformation of Ireland'. The two day symposium will explore Wexford's transformation from Gaelic kingdom to Norman lordship.

Ferns was central to the events which took place in the 12th century and which transformed the ancient Gaelic kingdom of Leinster and changed the course of Irish history. “This was a real Game of Thrones,” according to Catherine MacPartlin, one of the organisers of the conference. “A King of Leinster elopes with (or kidnaps!) a rival king’s wife and ends up ousted from his realm by the High King of Ireland. Hungry for revenge, he sails overseas to enlist the help of yet another King, Henry II of England, and returns with an army of Norman mercenaries.” The Norman Invasion had begun and Ireland was

French Ambassador to attend Ferns Conference The French Ambassador, Jean-Pierre Thébault, is no stranger to the north Wexford area, having visited the area on more than one occasion in the past year. An engaging speaker with a keen interest in history, he will speak on the Norman influence on Ireland’s social, infrastructural and cultural landscape.

BREE The Bree Macra Capers Team had great sucess in Mallow, Co. Cork, last month with the All Ireland final of the FBD Macra Capers Competition, hosted by the Avondhu region.

The Wexford Team were competing against five other teams – Whitechurch, Clonakilty, Banteer, Donoughmore and Enfield. It was a tough competition with all the teams putting on entertaining performances for the audience of over 700.

changed forever.

The Conference is being organised by local community group Ferns Heritage Project, a sub-committee of Ferns Development Association.

Archaeologists and historians from Ireland and Scotland, all experts in their individual fields, will deliver papers on topics ranging from Gaelic royal landscapes to Anglo Norman settlement and William Marshal, the greatest knight in Christendom. Speakers will include Dr. Edel Bhreathnach, CEO, The Discovery Programme; Gerard Dowling, also of The Discovery Programme, who led the recent geophysical project in Ferns; Professor Elizabeth Fitzpatrick, University College Galway; Dr Stephen Harrison, University of Glasgow; Dr Adrian Empey, an expert on William Marshal, and Dr Eamonn McEneaney, Waterford Museum

of Treasures. Question and Answer sessions will give conference attendees a full opportunity to participate.

The conference will take place in Ferns Castle Visitors Centre on Saturday, March 12th. With just 50 seats available, booking is essential, seating will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

Conference fee €25 (including lunch). Optional extras include a Conference Dinner on Saturday evening at a cost of €25 and Field Trips on Sunday €15. For more information and to book your place email: fernsheritageconference@gmail.com or ph 0874189740. If people would like to attend the Dinner, but not the Conference, places must also be reserved in advance by email or by calling the number above.

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With an All-Ireland title and prizewinner's trip up for grabs all the teams pulled out the stops.

There was great excitement when the Bree Team were announced as the winners of the Best Scene award for their performance of the 1916 Rising and The Foggy Dew and this was followed up by the announcement of Sinead Fortune and Sinead Long as the winners of the Best Producer Award. The overall title however was not to be and the team

from Donoughmore, Cork, were announced as the overall winners with Bree in second place.

Well done to the team of Mark McKelvie, Kate Byrne, Chris Sludds, Sinead Doyle, Cait Doyle, Michelle Allen, Aine Doyle, Stephen Donohoe, Mark Waters, Marie Doyle, Ciara McKelvie, Conor Long, Johanna Wickham and Fionn Rochford as well as their producers and family and friends who travelled to support them. n

Back Row L-R: Mark Waters, Mark McKelvie, Stephen Donohoe, Sean Finan (Macra President), FBD Representative, Fionn Rochford, Chris Sludds, Conor Long, Sinead Fortune. Front Row L-R: Ciara McKelvie, Johnanna Wickham, Marie Doyle, Michelle Allen, Kate Byrne, Aine Doyle, Sinead Doyle, Cait Doyle.

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by Caroline Kidd

Audi A4

Every month Bunclody native Caroline Kidd brings you the best from the world of motoring, including car reviews, news and more. Caroline is a member of the Irish Motoring Writers’ Association (IMWA) and a jury member for Irish Car Of The Year. You can follow her blog Changing Lanes at www.changinglanes.ie.

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Audi A4: “A more chiselled and defined version of its former self”

There’s a new Audi A4 in town and if you passed one on the road you might doubt its newness as, in terms of design, it’s just a more chiselled and defined version of its former self…

But the new A4 sits on a new platform with technology, lightweight construction and

efficiency at its core. This is such a classy and sophisticated car: the surfaces are so perfectly formed and every crease and line is cut like an expensive tailored suit. It’s strong, Germanic and unmistakably Audi.

Things only get better when you sit inside. The A4 has a

brand new interior that’s beautifully light and simple, but so intelligent and artistic in its design. There are a mixture of surfaces and materials, and all are really quality and feel great to touch. A longer wheelbase makes the A4 a bit more spacious inside than before, while a 480 litre boot is on par with

rivals. On board technology is impressive with infotainment provided via the MMI system that can be operated using steering wheel mounted controls, a rotary dial on the centre console, conveniently placed shortcut buttons or by voice.

A 1.4-litre turbo petrol with 150bhp is the entry point into

the A4 range and there’s also a 2.0-litre petrol with 190bhp.

The 2.0-litre diesel comes in two power outputs (150 or 190bhp) and there are two range-topping 3.0-litre V6 diesels (218 and 272bhp) for purists.

There are manual and automatic transmissions, and of course the option of quattro

all-wheel drive. The A4 has the best drag coefficient in its class at 0.23 and small design tweaks like moving the position of the side mirrors mean that the A4 can slice through the air for maximum efficiency.

My test car had the entry level diesel (2.0-litre with 150bhp) and it’s got enough

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www.slaneynews.com power to keep your average driver happy. Audi has shaved up to 120kg off the A4’s weight and on the road for a big car it feels remarkably light. In terms of steering and handling it’s precise and predictable: you turn into a corner and it grips.

It’s not the kind of car that’s going to egg you on down a back road but a relaxed and confident pace leaves little to complain about. Ride comfort has been much improved and the softness matches this car’s luxury feel. It’s also exceptionally quiet in the cabin. A true premium driving experience!

There are three trim levels for the new A4: Attraction, SE and S Line. Standard spec on entry level Attraction models includes alloy wheels, keyless start, rear parking sensors, climate control and electric lumbar support. Step up to SE for cruise control, twin leather upholstery and navigation. Top spec S-Line models have a lowered sports suspension and special S-Line styling. Pricing starts at â‚Ź35,800 for the entry level 1.4-litre petrol in Attraction trim, SE models start at â‚Ź37,750, while S Line models start at â‚Ź41,250.

Head to the options list and you could transform your A4 into a technological tour de force very quickly but it all comes at a cost. Much has been made of Audi’s virtual cockpit, a 12.3 inch LCD screen that replaces traditional instrument dials in the driver’s line of sight. It’s exciting to look at but must be added as a cost option for ₏2,500 as part of a Technology Pack.

Other technological highlights include optional Audi Matrix LED headlights, the Bang & Olufsen Sound System with 3D sound, the Audi phone box with wireless charging, Audi Smartphone Interface, the head-up display, and new driver assistance systems and Audi connect services. The Business Package adds driving aids like lane departure warning, automatic high beams, adaptive cruise control and traffic sign recognition for â‚Ź2,100.

But options or no options, the new Audi A4 will leave an impression. It might not look all that different from the outside, but Audi has made their A4 even more desirable than before with an artistic cabin that’s a reason to elevate this car above its rivals. The A4 is a dream to drive, with the quality, comfort and refinement that marks a true premium driving experience. The A4 is back and it’s ready for business.

Model Tested: Audi A4 2.0TDI 150 S Line Price: â‚Ź44,200 (Range starts at â‚Ź35,800) Engine: 2.0-litre diesel Power: 150bhp 0-100km/h: 8.9 seconds Economy: 70.4mpg CO2 Emissions: 106g/km Motor Tax: â‚Ź190 per year n

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small CaR buying tips by Caroline Kidd Last month we looked at some of the best of what’s out there in terms of small cars. If you’re trying to evaluate a number of different small cars, here are five things to think about before you buy.

1) RIDE COMFORT You don’t have to settle anymore for an uncomfortable small car. Some are better than others however. On a test drive check to see what the car is like over speed bumps and rough, uneven surfaces in town, and if you will do a lot of driving out of town, take it out and see what it feels like as you cruise along at speed. Is it comfortable, settled or do you feel like you’re being bounced around a lot?

2) EQUIPMENT What are your must haves and nice to haves? Make sure you examine the specification to find out what you’re getting. If you do a lot of long journeys, cruise control could make driving less tiring. If you’re all about the look of the car, check it has alloys! Does it have electric mirrors? Some will have these as standard, some won’t, and they’re really useful for parallel parking if there are kerbs involved.

3) ENGINES Many small cars have what appears at first glance a bewildering choice of engines. There could be two or three petrols, some turbo charged and some not, and there might be a diesel thrown in there too. Your small 1.0-litre petrol might look cheap and be fine around town, but could be out of its depth very quickly once out of town. Test drive it to see if it’s enough fun for you! Petrol is the obvious choice for a small car but if you’re doing a long commute daily then there are plenty of good, small diesels on the market too.

4) PRACTICALITY Cars have grown over the years and use space more efficiently, but what’s out there still varies in terms of space. The areas to watch out for are rear seating space if you carry passengers regularly, and boot space. Most small cars are competitive among their rivals in terms of what’s on offer, but some will really excel, while others may feel more cramped.

5) RUNNING COSTS Generally these are low for small cars but do check and compare the figures between models. Sportier models with larger alloy wheels can affect CO2 emissions and push similar cars into different tax bands, so check that you know the data for the actual car you are buying to avoid any nasty surprises. – Caroline Kidd

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ENNISCORThY EYE a column by Joseph doyle

‘a Night oN the hill’

re-eNaCtMeNt News It’s a busy time for the Enniscorthy historic & Reenactment Society who will be attending…

1st March: Padraig Pearse commemoration.

5th March: Waterford re-enactment.

6th March: Ferns.

15th March: Raising of tricolours at various schools around Enniscorthy.

17th March: St Patrick’s Day Parade, Enniscorthy.

20th March: St Patrick’s Day

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Parade away.

27th March: New Ross.

28th March: Enniscorthy – Parade and Re-enactment.

27th April: Unveiling of Patriots’ Flag, Abbey Square, Enniscorthy.

The Enniscorthy re-enactment group meets the second Wednesday of every month in the White House and Holohan’s Bar. Next meeting is in the White House on 2nd of March – general meeting.

All members in full uniform.

Commissioned by Enniscorthy Drama Group for the Co. Wexford 1916 Centenary Commemorations, ‘A Night on the hill’ is an original, fulllength stage play for three males and three females written by Enniscorthy native Paul O’Reilly.

It begins on the eve of May 3rd, 1916. In Dublin, the executions of the Rising leaders have begun. In Wexford, British soldiers with the help of others have been rounding up rebels. On Vinegar Hill, two Enniscorthy Volunteers await news from the town below, hopeful that the lifting of the rebels will soon cease.

They talk of their town, the Hill, the Rising, Pearse’s visits, they sing songs, but together with the dusk a darkness slowly descends upon their camp and

with it a stranger appears.

A stranger who will confront, confuse and gradually draw from them their hidden pasts, their deepest dreams, their deadliest secrets, and their true feelings not just for each other and their families, but for the sacrifices to be made in the fight for a Republic.

Though strongly influenced by witness statements and archives of participants in the Wexford Rising, and by newspaper articles of the time, this is a play of fictitious characters that explores culture and comedy, war and consequence, family and love, as well as the sacrifices both sought and offered by the people of 1916.

There are no dates scheduled for performance just yet but it could be the end of this month.

REGULAR EVENTS: Traditional Irish Music night every Friday at Stamps.

Treacys hotel – Live music every Fri, Sat and Sun nights in the main bar.

Sunday Night Sessions at Benedicts.

Toss Kavanaghs: Live music every Friday and Saturday.

The Bailey: Sunday Sessions from 5pm.

Alba Restaurant: Background live music – see “Alba Restaurant” on Facebook.

The hill Bar: Music every weekend. Karaoke with Julie every Friday night.

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. Adm €5.

Greyhound Racing: Every Monday and Thursday and some additional nights also. Enniscorthy Greyhound Track.

Enniscorthy historic & Re-enactment Society: Meets the second Wednesday of every month. New members welcome.

Yoga in The Presentation Centre every Monday and Thursday. And Slimming World there every Saturday morning. Tel: 053-9233000.

LOOKING AhEAD: Wexford Branch Cystic Fibrosis AGM: 9th March. Venue tba.

St Patrick’s Day: 17th March.

Laugh for Hope & Hospice: March 19th Bellefield GAA Complex.

Helen Ashdown book launch: 24th March.

Battle Re-enactment and Parade in Enniscorthy, Easter Monday, 28th March.

Seussical the Musical, Colaiste Bride, Enniscorthy, 29th March to 2nd April.

Upstairs Gig at Holohans: 1st April (last one ever).

Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Week. 10th April Mass and balloon release and refreshments afterwards in Joe Doyle’s.

Unveiling of Patriots’ Flag, Abbey Square, Enniscorthy, 27th April.

Focal Literary Festival: 27-29 May. Street Rhythms Dance Festival: 27-29 May. Vinegar Hill Day: 21st June.

Strawberry Festival incl. Strawberry Roots Festival: 22-26th June 2016.

Rock ‘n’ Roll Festival: 29th July to 1st August 2016.

Blackstairs Blues Festival: September 9th to 11th 2016.

See full entertainment listing on page 13.

– Joseph doyle

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Mother’s Day is Sunday 6th March. Don’t forget your mother on moters day!

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L-R: Mary Chambers, Noeleen Williams at recent concert in Enniscorthy Castle. Pic: © 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.

1916 Centenary – Unveiling in Ferns Together with Wexford County Council the Ferns 1916 Commemorative Committee is planning an official event for the 6th March 2016.

The purpose of the event is to remember the 1916 Easter Rising as it occurred in Ferns village and also to remember that generation of people who were involved.

Over the past number of months work has been ongoing on a commemorative piece for Ferns Village, which will be unveiled on 6th March.

It is hoped that all groups in the community will participate in the day’s events.

2.00pm Reception and viewing of local exhibition to be held in Ferns school for invited guests.

3.00pm Parade from Castle

to unveiling site.

3.15pm Unveiling ceremony and prayer service.

3.45pm Exhibit of photographs and other relevant material open to the public.

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Fundraising for your club?

Looking to fundraise for your club? Enniscorthy Greyhound Track's Fundraising Brochure for 2016 is now available.

With almost all of the fundraising groups from 2015 booked in already for 2016, and new groups booked in as well, dates are filling up fast. So if your organisation is interested in raising anything from €5,000 to €25,000 contact the

track for all the insider information on how to get the best from a Fundraising Night at the Dogs.

Call Lorraine on 053 9233172. Email: enniscorthy.track@gmail.com or send a message on Facebook page: www.facebook.com/enniscorthygreyhound.track/ and they will fill you in on everything you need to know. n

WEXFORD COUNTY COUNCIL LAUNCHES COMMUNITY COACHING COURSE 2016 The Community Coaching Course is a 14 week training programme developed by the Irish Sports Council and supported by Wexford County Council’s Sports Active Department.

The course will give participants opportunity to experience a variety of sporting activities with the aim of developing specialised coaching skills. The course will deliver coaching skills in such sports as Rugby, Soccer, GAA, Outdoor Adventurous Activities, Cycling and many more.

The Course is aimed at persons aged 18+ with an interest in sports and currently in receipt of a job seekers social welfare payment.

The 14 week course will be held in Innovate Wexford Park 10am – 4.30pm Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, commencing in March or early April.

Closing date for receipt of completed applications is Wednesday 16th March, 2016. Further particulars and application forms available from: Sports Active Wexford, Wexford County Council, Carricklawn, Wexford. E: sports.active@wexfordcoco.ie. T: 053 9196557. W: www.wexfordcoco.ie/sportsactive n

Austin Codd of sponsors Donohoe SKODA, presents the Ladies race winner Lizzie Lee with her prize with Race Director Jane Porter as MC.

ENNiSCORthy 10K ROAD RACE A total of 462 runners started with a staggering 68 members from Slaney Olympic taking part on 14th February 2016.

The race was won by Dublin man Killian Mooney in 30.56 and the Ladies race was won by Olympic hopeful Lizzie Lee from Cork in 33.00. First Slaney man home was Farmer Monaghan in 34.08 and first lady for the club was Julie Kirwan in 40.32 who was also 4th lady home and Catherine Murphy was 5th lady home. The ladies team of Julie Kirwan, Catherine Murphy, Emily O’Connor and Kelly Long were the winning ladies team. Farmer Monaghan, Billy Reck, Kevin Murphy and David Kehoe won the men's second team prize. Also winning for the club was Farmer Monaghan 0/40, Kevin Murphy 0/50 and Annis Kehoe 0/60 category. n

hope & Dream Make sure you get registered for the hope and Dream 10 at www.hopeanddream10.com The event takes place on April 10th 2016 at 10.15am.

Hope and Dream 10, 2016 will raise funds and awareness for the Hope Cancer Support Centre and County Wexford Hospice Homecare Service.

This race has been held annually since 2012 raising an amazing €532,246.

See more at: http://www. hopeanddream10.com

Players, pitch and playing gear With the three “P”s now in place – players, pitch and playing gear, Wexford Youths are all set to take on the top soccer clubs in the country in the Premier division of the SSE Airtricity League.

Manager Shane Keegan has been strengthening his squad ahead of the team’s debut in the Premier division with the recent addition of another eight names to his 2016 squad. Conor O'Keeffe joins the Youths from Belgrove Home Farm following a successful trial. Stephen Last, Conor Whittle, Chris Kenny and John Peare have renewed their contracts, and Paul

Brennan, Daryl Power and Adam Dunbar are all promoted from Wexford Youths U19s to the senior squad.

On the Pitch front the Football Association of Ireland recently completed a deal to purchase Ferrycarrig Park, Wexford, from the receiver.

Under the new structure, the facility will be jointly owned by the FAI and the Wexford Football League with Wexford Youths continuing to use the facility for SSE Airtricity League, SSE Airtricity underage league games and FAI Continental Tyres Women's National League fixtures.

FAI CEO John Delaney

commented: "This transaction was very important to ensure Wexford football continues to have a home and a focal point for the game in the South East.”

Wexford Youths FC chairman Mick Wallace added: "It's certainly a good day for football in Ireland, now that the Wexford Youths Football Complex is assured of staying in football.”

On the Playing gear front Wexford Youths are thrilled to be partnering with Wexford c o m p a n y B o d i b ro H i g h Performance Sportswear which is based in Gorey Business Park and is the brainchild of former

Wexford Youths & Wexford County GAA footballer Ben Brosnan. Ben says, "As a proud Wexford man and a former Wexford Youths player… I'm delighted that Wexford Youths have chosen Bodibro as their official kit supplier for 2016. Mick Wallace is a passionate Wexford person and is a big supporter of people in the county in all walks of life. It's great that Mick and the club have chosen to link with a Wexford company like Bodibro, who are equally passionate about our support of sport in the county. We look forward to a long association with Wexford's premier soccer team." n

Last chance to vote for GAA Player of the Year The Glen Fuels Wexford GAA Player of the Year Awards is an exciting opportunity for all supporters of Wexford GAA to recognise and celebrate the talent, skills and achievements of all of our playing members at both club and county level.

Five nominations are selected by an independent panel of judges from local press and media in the categories: Senior Hurling, Senior Football, U-21 Hurling, U-21 Football, Camogie, Ladies’ Football and Handball.

ThIS YEAR’S NOMINEES: Senior hurling - 1. Shaun Murphy, 2. Keith Rossiter, 3.

David Redmond, 4. Lee Chin, 5. Liam Ryan.

Senior Football - 1. Ciaran Lyng, 2. Matthew O`Hanlon, 3. Brian Malone, 4. Nevin Rossiter, 5. Kevin O’Grady.

U-21 hurling - 1. Liam Ryan, 2. Paudie Foley, 3. Andrew Kenny, 4. Conor McDonald, 5.

Cathal Dunbar.

U21 Football - 1. Simon Donohoe, 2. Robbie Vallaejo,

3. Syl Byrne, 4. Eoghan Nolan, 5. Adam Parle.

Camogie - 1. Stacy Kehoe, 2.

Shelly Kehoe, 3. Stacy Redmond, 4. Claire O’Connor, 5. Kate Kelly.

Ladies Football - 1. Maria Byrne, 2. Niamh Moore, 3. Katriona Parrock, 4. Aishling Traynor, 5.

Brid Byrne. handball - 1. Keith Armstrong, 2. Mikie Berry, 3. Mark Doyle, 4.

Daniel Kavanagh, 5. Galen Riordan.

The voting lines close tomor-

row midnight – 3rd March, so get voting quick on www.wexfordgaa.com, www.glenfuels.com, www.facebook.com/glenfuelservicesltd, www.facebook.com/wexgaa.

The voting public will ultimately decide who takes home the Glen Fuels Wexford GAA Player of the Year Award in his and her respective category.

So go on, get voting for your Player of the Year 2015 – the lines are now open.

– Maria Nolan

Enniscorthy rugby news ERFC- ALL IRELAND JUNIOR CUP ChAMPIONS 2016 Huge congratulations to all involved in Enniscorthy’s second ever AIL Junior Cup victory, this time over Ulster’s Instonians who are the reigning Ulster Senior League Champions. The win cements Enniscorthy’s position as the best Junior side in the country for 2015/2016 so far.

The Second XV have just won the Leinster League Division 1A – congratulations.

With Enniscorthy’s underage teams performing well also it has been a great season so far for the club. n

Enniscorthy Rugby Club under 17s – one of the club’s underage teams performing well this season.

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Slaney Arts & Heritage

2 March 2016

Arts Snippets…

Paying lip service to the arts

Yet another success for EDG Enniscorthy Drama Group would like to express its thanks and appreciation to the people of Enniscorthy and beyond for the massive support of their latest production the Playboy of the western world. With four full houses and several standing ovations the response from the thespian public couldn’t have been better, with many proclaiming that this has been our best production to date.

Certainly, many of our young, up and coming actors have cut their teeth on the Synge classic, with excellent performances all round. The jovial, carousing duo of James Freeman and Brendan Robinson as Jimmy Farrell and Philly Cullen and the four highly excitable, entranced females Anne Marie Whelan as Sara Tansey, Julie Fox as Susan Brady, Gemma Delaney as Honor Blake and Roisin Barry as Nelly, with their witch-like appearances, madcap antics and piercing peals adding life, vitality and fun to this most energetic and captivating interpretation.

Indeed, Director Jimmy Kavanagh has outdone himself with this one, the almost over

the top performances, exaggerated facial expressions and electrically charged atmosphere really drawing in the audience and making them feel part of the tale - in fact one lady said of the race scene that she felt the performers were about to jump off the stage into the audience at any time.

Michelle Whelan, the opportunist Widow Quin who makes a play for the young Playboy, is a most likable schemer and makes you believe that she could well have done away with her husband or indeed reared a black ram at her breast.

Her body language as she makes her moves on the young Christy is superb and gives the audience lots to giggle about.

Both fathers in the play Pegeen Mike’s played by Myles Mulally and Christy’s played by John O’Gorman are expertly cast - the rotund and hearty Michael Flaherty - father of Pegeen who seems to spend all his time at wakes where liquor and talk flow freely - has all the signs of it and Old Mahon definitely comes across as the ‘crusty’, contrary, dirty old devil described by Christy in his tale

of murder. John O’Gorman has powerful delivery and wonderful stage presence and Myles Mulally is a revelation to all in only his second ever stage performance.

Shawn Keough is a weasel of a man, dull and spineless, and Michael Whelan depicts just that. His mealy-mouthed demeanor, his hesitant stuttering, his constant cap-wringing all help us to despise the little man who seems to fear Fr. Reilly more than God himself.

Margo Whelan as the spirited, sharp-tongued, quick-witted Pegeen Mike does an excellent job making us like her and loath her, empathise and sympathise with her as she goes from being the beautiful heroine of the piece to the tragic figure at the end of the play when she declares ‘Oh my grief, I’ve lost him surely, I’ve lost the only Playboy of the Western World’.

All the cast portrayed deep understanding and empathy with their characters and gave excellent performances throughout but centre stage belonged to the Playboy. Fintan Kelly as the tale-spinning Christy Mahon

New Slaney Writing OSCAR FEVER

GOOD-BYE

by donal Cullen

by Martin Joseph Byrne

So here we are, the moment, the sweat.

Is it going our way, is it going the other way, I'm not looking or listening it’s all too much.

The envelope arrived, you see the Whites of their eyes, All you hear is best Picture, best Director, best Actress.

So here it is, and the Oscar goes to...?

Oscar fever is right so we are now up there.

In the Hollywood, I've never been to Hollywood.

Eight AM, cloudy Sour coffee, nicotine

The lights go up, the big night so bright, Big hair, green Dresses Makeup, makeover to beat the band, Oscar fever is in sight.

They say it was filmed by the Slaney Others say it was done in Canada Whatever they say I'll drink Canada dry To shed a tear not a dry eye.

I've held her hand looked into her eyes, Her hand to hold the golden calf, Take the prize on our behalf Oscar fever is here, Oscar fever is here and the contraption goes to A room with a view. n

She said ‘If you use drugs you don’t know the person that you fall in love with & they don’t know the real you’ The washing needed doing The flat needed vacuuming When I returned from the post office She was gone I remembered the words she said. n

Supporting the ArtS Wexford Arts Centre: 053-9123764. the presentation Centre, enniscorthy: 053-9233000.

was surely the Playboy of the Western World. His talented tongue, his command of stage, his captivating and distinct delivery, his ease of movement and gesture, his agility, energy and ability all go to making Fintan Kelly a natural. Fintan was born to be on stage and Playboy I think is his best performance to date - can’t wait to see what he’ll do next because he just continues to get better and better and Enniscorthy Drama is so proud to have made the discovery.

The feedback as people left The Presentation Centre after each of the shows was uplifting, to fill the auditorium for four nights in a row is an achievement in itself and a most significant endorsement of Enniscorthy Drama - its cast, crew, director, chairman and committee and its beautifully attired tea-ladies and ushers.

D r a m a i s g o i n g f ro m strength to strength in the Cathedral town and will be back to its former glory in the very near future if the acting displayed over the recent weekend is anything to go by.

– Maria Nolan

Poetry at Cafe Fusion The next poetry gathering at Cafe Fusion, Wexford, will take place on Friday 4th March at 7.30pm with MC Denis Collins.

The night will focus on our bi-lingual tradition and will feature poems in both Irish and English.

Special guests will be Kevin Connolly and Mary O'Brien whose poetry is firmly rooted in both language traditions. The reading is being organised as part of Seachtain Na Gaeilge.

Beidh ár chéad bhailiú filíochta ag siúl ar an Aoine 4 Márta ag 7.30pm. Beidh an oíche ag díriú ar ár dtraidisiún dátheangach agus beidh dánta i nGaeilge agus i mBéarla. Mar is gnáth beidh fáilte roimh filí agus léitheoirí a léamh a gcuid dánta féin agus dánta ag scríbhneoirí eile.

Good listeners are always most welcome and genial host, Gerrie North, will be serving up the best of tea and coffee for your delight.

If you would like to read all you have to do is put your name on the reader's list and you will be called on in good time.

Following the revelation of the Arts Council’s investment approach for 2016, in which traditional musicians face a 41% cut to their funding, Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada has called for extra support for traditional musicians.

A member of the European Committee on Culture and Education, Ms Ní Riada said, "Although I welcome the Arts Council allocating additional funding from previous years, it's shameful that traditional musicians have been dealt such a huge blow by a 41% cut in their funding.

"This isn't about the Arts council… it's about the Government’s continuous lip service to the sector. Year after year we see huge cuts inflicted on the industry as consecutive Arts, Heritage and Gaeltacht Ministers sit back and allow our heritage to be sliced.

Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada

"Whilst the arts sector is an economic commodity, it also has a huge cultural importance with regards to identity and expression of culture.

"In a year of celebration of our history, we need to invest more in our traditional artists in order to help them to continue not only with their work but also in preserving our cultural identity and heritage, both locally and nationally." n Marie Foley at the Oscar event in Kilcannon in February.

Pic: Maria Nolan.

COURTHOUSE ARTS CENTRE – TINAHELY

Winter Spring Programme 2016: www.courthousearts.ie

New mobile library Wexford County Council is to receive grant aid of €250,000 to fund a new mobile library for the county. The new vehicle will house up to 3,000 new books and will offer multimedia and modern IT facilities that are accessible to all.

The new state-of-the-art mobile library will allow for many of the new literacy promotion initiatives that are being provided by the library service to be made available to preschools and primary schools around the county. Its arrival will be welcome news to the 4,000 users of the mobile library service in villages and communities throughout the county.

Wexford County Council has two mobile library units, one based in Enniscorthy to serve the North of the county and one based in Wexford serving the South. Together they provide a

vital library service to rurally isolated areas, serving over 50 community stops. More than 90,000 items are issued by the mobile service every year.

The new mobile library will be 100% grant funded by the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government and will replace the previous mobile library which has been on the road since 1997.

Acting County Librarian, Eileen Morrissey, says “The new mobile library will provide us with the ability to provide enhanced stock selection and other services to rural communities and promote reading, literacy and learning.”

Timetables for the Mobile Library Service can be downloaded from www.wexford.ie or contact your local branch library for more information. n

ENNISCORThY LIBRARY – WhAT'S ON 2nd March: Anna Heusaff author visit.

3rd March: Researching 1916 with Celestine Murphy.

5th March: The Annual 1916 Conference will take place in the Riverside Park Hotel. Full details on www.enniscorthy1916.ie.

9th March: Storytelling & Easter arts and crafts for St. Patrick's School.

10th March: 1916 Lecture with Brian Cleary.

10th March: Sheena Wilkinson author visit.

19th March: Minecraft papercraft with Esther & Harry.

24th March: Internet Safety Workshop with Yvonne Smith.

5th & 19th March: Storytime for under 8s.

Contact the library on (053) 923 6055 for more details.

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Pics Around Wexford Town

by Patrick Hogan

Catherine hogan and Catherine Richard enjoying the launch of the 53rd annual Wexford Drama Festival in the Riverbank house hotel.

Pic: Patrick Hogan.

At the launch of the 53rd annual Wexford Drama Festival: Fintan Murphy, Pat Whelan, Deputy Mayor Jim Moore, Festival Chairperson Aoife Byrne, tommy Doyle, Michael Byrne. Pic: Patrick Hogan.

Catherine Spencer, Dr. Liam Clarke, Sinead Davies at the the launch of Dr Clarke’s book ‘Light in the Darkness’ in Wexford Book Centre.

Pic: Patrick Hogan.

Launch of Wexford St. Patrick’s Day Festival 2016 with Mick O’Reilly, Chairperson Wexford Credit Union, Cllr. David hynes, Mayor Ger Carthy, Commandant Enda McDonnell, Chief Executive of Wexford County Council, tom Enright. Pic: Patrick Hogan.

65th Wexford Festival Opera 26 Oct – 6 Nov 2016 Priority Booking opened 27/2/16 General Booking opens 19/3/16 Wexfordopera.com –––––––––––––––––––––––––– Herculanum by Félicien David (1810-1876), an epic tale of forbidden love between Pagan royalty and Christian slaves, set against the backdrop and ultimate eruption of Mount Vesuvius.

–––––––––––––––––––––––––– Samuel Barber’s (1910-1981) first opera, Vanessa, tells the story of an ageing woman, not wanting to acknowledge the many years that have passed since her former lover’s departure, waiting with tense anticipation for his return, only to discover that he is not who he appears to be.

–––––––––––––––––––––––––– Maria de Rudenz by Gaetano Donizetti (1797-1848) centres around a scorned woman’s determination to destroy her former lover and his new intended bride.

–––––––––––––––––––––––––– This year’s programme also includes three daytime ShortWorks operas, concerts, lunchtime recitals, lectures, talks, parties, buffets and lunches: 56 events over the 12-day Festival.

There is a range of ticket prices for the evening operas beginning at just €25, while daytime events range from just €10 to €30.

tony Robinson, Elizabeth Whyte, Patricia Robinson at the opening of 'insert title here' at Pigyard Gallery. Pic: Patrick Hogan.

MAJOR RENEWAL PLANNED FOR TRINITY WHARF Wexford County Council Chief Executive Tom Enright has announced ambitious plans for the large scale re-development of a 10 acre brown-field site in Wexford Town.

Trinity Wharf overlooks Wexford Estuary and is close to the Crescent and Wexford Town centre. Wexford County Council has recently acquired the entire site for €800,000, which is understood to be around 10% of its cost 10 years ago. The Council will shortly appoint consultants to prepare an overall masterplan for its comprehensive re-development.

Since taking up his position in Wexford County Council in 2014, Mr Enright has expressed the need to develop a high-quality business park for the town which would provide large-scale clustered corporate office space and sees the iconic Trinity Wharf site as an ideal location for such a venture. The overall design concept for the site is at an early stage, but the proposed development is likely to include a mix of modern office space, hotel accommodation and residential units. Total investment is estimated at some €35 million.

Wexford County Council Chief Executive tom Enright Minister Brendan Howlin has welcomed the announcement, describing the proposed re-development of the site as a “gamechanger” in on-going efforts to increase office-based employment opportunities in County Wexford.

Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, Councillor Tony Dempsey, also praised the initiative and promised the full support of the elected members in advancing the project.

CEO of Wexford Chamber of Commerce, Madeline Quirke, also

endorsed the re-development of Trinity Wharf and expressed strong support on behalf of the business community for the project.

Mr Enright acknowledges that to create the right environment to attract and retain employment, a mix of uses is required on the Trinity Wharf site. This mix could include public amenities, a marina, a hotel, restaurants and a modest level of residential accommodation located alongside the large-scale corporate office development. Mr Enright believes that the iconic Trinity Wharf site has the potential to be a location where in excess of 1,000 people could be employed over the next 5 to 10 years, possibly in internationally traded services such as finance and insurance. Mr Enright confirmed that the development will be delivered through a publicprivate-partnership arrangement and that the Council has already had initial discussions with a number of potential investors and the IDA. Mr. Enright also agrees that the Council’s decision to lead the development of high-quality office accommodation will attract further jobs to Wexford. “We need to create the space for existing local

companies to expand into. The very high demand and cost of office accommodation in Dublin also provides a unique opportunity for Wexford to attract new companies here, as the significantly improved road access brings us very close to the capital. More often than not, companies are under time pressure to establish their presence quickly and get up and running. They require readily available, attractive, cost-effective, large-scale modern office facilities and Trinity Wharf will meet all of those criteria” said Mr. Enright.

Mr Enright sees the Trinity Wharf development as one of a range of measures that Wexford County Council is leading to provide property solutions for business and says other developments are planned. “We are currently at an advanced stage of developing proposals in each of the key towns of Enniscorthy, Gorey and New Ross and we will be outlining our plans for these in the coming weeks.”

He added, “Each proposal will be different and will meet specific business needs which the Council has identified from research it has undertaken”. n

Wexford Light Opera Society – helping three local charities On 4th February at SIPTU Coolcotts, Wexford Light Opera Society made a generous presentation of cheques to three local charities – the proceeds of their Christmas 2015 carol singing ventures.

The charities which benefitted were: Meals on Wheels, South East Radiotherapy Trust and Friary Heating Fund.

The Society is now in rehearsals for their production of Evita which runs from 25-30th April in the National Opera House, Wexford.

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