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AthenAeum A hugely successful Open Day was held on 26th March, with the official opening scheduled for 12th April. At a recent meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District it was stated that that date is in the Taoiseach’s diary (whoever the Taoiseach may be!) From 5-8 May the iconic building will host the premiere of local man Paul O’Reilly’s new play ‘A Night on the Hill’ to be performed by

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Hope & Dream 10 – 2016 2016 is the fifth consecutive year for the hope & Dream 10 and it is a great testament to the kindness, generosity and loyalty of the people of enniscorthy, the whole of county Wexford and beyond. the event took place for the first time in 2012 and was the brainchild of John o'leary and tom herlihy who along with Alan maher and teo leacy ran the event with incredible professionalism and poise. After running the event for three years, the men have handed the reins over to the hope cancer support centre, who will hopefully continue to grow the hope & Dream brand over the coming years.

Hope & Dream 10 has raised €532,246 since it began in 2012, which has been divided equally between the Hope Cancer Support Centre and the Share a Dream Foundation in both 2012 and 2013, the Hope Cancer Support Centre and Console in 2014 and 2015 and the Hope Cancer S u p p o r t C e n t re a n d t h e Wexford Hospice Homecare service for 2016. This money has been vital to these charities to continue to offer the fantastic services they provide to the people of County Wexford.

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2016, the Hope & Dream 10 committee wants to make this the biggest year yet and is aiming for 3,000 entrants this year. We aim to pay for race expenses through corporate donations. This is facilitated by either a financial donation or sponsoring a service. We commend you all for the good will you have shown to this event since its inception. Keen to keep things local, we have sourced our t-shirts locally again this year with Hogan Print in Enniscorthy who have provided printing to the event over the years. The t-shirts have been sponsored again this year by the Enniscorthy Credit Union to whom we are extremely grateful for their generous sponsorship enabling us to provide each participant with a unique 2016 tshirt.

So let’s all make a conscious effort to embrace a chal-

lenge, get ourselves healthier and fitter and raise money for two very worthy charities by registering for Hope & Dream 10 2016 and join us on the Promenade in Enniscorthy on April 10th. This year we are again offering both the 10 mile and 10k route to both walkers and joggers over the age of 18. For further information on the event look us up on Facebook, twitter and on the w e b s i t e w w w. h o p e a n d dream10.com.

Why not register now by either completing the application form online at www.hopeanddream10.com or completing the application form in the Echo newspaper.

Please return these forms by either returning to the Hope charity shop, posting to the Hope Cancer Support Centre or it can be dropped into the post box situated at the side of the main door of the Hope Cancer Support Centre. The Centre’s address is 22 Upper Weafer St, Enniscorthy.

A man very close to the Hope Cancer Support Centre once said, "If we do nothing... nothing will happen”, so let’s all embrace these wise words and make something happen for our local charities, our local people and for ourselves.

– The Hope & Dream 10 Committee

St Senan’s Confirmation, 12th March 2016. Ms. Amy Collum’s class, with school principal Oona Rackard, Fr John Byrne, Fr Paddy Banville and Bishop Denis Brennan.

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St Senan’s Confirmation, 12th March 2016. Ms. Jenna Kenny’s class, with school principal Oona Rackard, Fr John Byrne, Fr Paddy Banville and Bishop Denis Brennan.

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St Senan’s Confirmation, 12th March 2016. Ms. Denise Tyrrell’s class, with school principal Oona Rackard, Fr John Byrne, Fr Paddy Banville and Bishop Denis Brennan.

On Proclamation Day, 15th March 2016, all the schools in Enniscorthy raised the Irish tricolour and engaged with the 1916 Proclamation. Our photos show pupils at St Aidan’s primary school, Enniscorthy, who released 900 balloons, one for each child in the school, and below L-R: Cllr Keith Doyle, Cllr Paddy Kavanagh, School Principal Peter Creedon, Very Rev. Odhran Furlong, Adm, Enniscorthy Municipal District Manager Padraig O’Gorman, Cllr Johnny Mythen.

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3. If you're going to be working exclusively on AC power for a week or more, remove the battery first. You don't want it too empty when you take it out. An unused battery loses power over time, and you don't want all the power to drain away, so remove it when it's at least half-charged.

It's a fact of life that sooner or later every laptop battery hits old age. Most do well for between 18 and 36 months, depending on how heavily they're used. A typical battery pack can be recharged between 300 and 500 times before the chemicals inside start to wear out, with the result that a battery that once powered a system for three hours can now run for only an hour or less.

That's when it's time to replace the battery. 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.

Enniscorthy’s largest ever civic event this year’s easter monday centenary celebrations in enniscorthy were the result of years of careful and deliberate planning and the scale, extent and spectacle of these centenary celebrations attracted 10,000 people into enniscorthy’s town centre, in beautiful spring sunshine, for a special day in the town’s long and illustrious history.

The Backroads to the Rising project brought almost 1,000 men and women, walking or cycling, into Enniscorthy to participate in the centenary celebrations, following in the footsteps of the hundreds of volunteers who travelled to Enniscorthy back in 1916 from all over Co. Wexford to join their comrades in support of the Enniscorthy Rising.

The celebrations commenced at 11.30am with the 1916 Centenary Parade from St. Aidan’s Cathedral to the Seamus Rafter Statue, Abbey Square, pausing briefly at the newly re-opened Athenaeum.

The parade was a spectacular affair, with more than 800 participants, including hundreds of pikemen, re-enactors and relatives of 1916 volunteers, supported by a battalion of troops from the Irish Defence Forces, together with other uniformed participants and military bands.

The parade travelled through the town centre before converging on Abbey Square, w h e re a f o r m a l S t a t e Commemoration Ceremony took place including the reading of the Proclamation and the laying of a wreath at Rafter Monument by a representative of the Defence Forces. The wreath-laying ceremony was part of a series of synchronised wreath-laying ceremonies, with wreaths also being laid at significant sites in Dublin, Meath,

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A historic scene from the Easter Monday 1916 Centenary Commemorations in Enniscorthy as the parade passes by Enniscorthy Castle with Vinegar Hill in the background.

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APRIL 27th – DATE FOR YOUR DIARY FaMilies oF weXFord 1916 ParticiPants to be honoured Wexford County Council will host a unique public ceremony in the Riverside Park Hotel Enniscorthy, Wednesday 27th April, 7.00pm, 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 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– John burke o’leary, President of enniscorthy & district chamber, on the new monument…

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The wreath-laying ceremony was followed by the raising of the tricolour at one of County Wexford’s 1916 legacy projects – the new Patriot’s Flag monument. A huge flag, measuring almost 6m by 3m, was raised by a representative of the Defence Forces on the new 16 metre high illuminated flagpole recently erected in the centre of Abbey Square. This spectacular monument symbolises Enniscorthy’s longstanding claim as the first town to fly the tricolour when, on 7th March 1848, a flag of green, white and orange was carried in a parade from the town to nearby Vinegar Hill.

The State Ceremony continued with the playing of the National Anthem by the Military Band, with an Air Corps Fly Past during the closing notes of Reveille. This was followed by the performance of a number of songs specially commissioned by Wexford County Council for 2016, the

reading of a commissioned poem, and the much-anticipated 1916-themed battle reenactment.

As part of the commemorations Ireland’s largest 1916era Battle Re-enactment took place in the Abbey Square carpark as a hundred re-enactors equipped with vintage weapons, uniforms, equipment and vehicles converged to recreate the historic significance of Enniscorthy’s role in the 1916 Rising. Thousands of spectators experienced the sights and sounds of battle as Irish Volunteers and Cumman na mBan members led an assault on an RIC Barracks defended by members of the Royal Irish Constabulary.

During Easter Monday the Promenade Festival took place, with dozens of artisan food and craft stalls located all along the Promenade, adding to the excitement and atmosphere of the weekend. We heard one woman on the Promenade declare that she hadn’t experienced crowds

like this since a visit to Dublin’s Henry Street at Christmas time!

Enniscorthy was the only town outside of Dublin to rise in Easter 1916. And for four days the town was controlled by local Irish Volunteers and Cumann na mBan members, while the tricolour flew over the Athenaeum. Enniscorthy also holds the accolade of being the last location in Ireland to surrender in Easter 1916, only doing so after receiving direct orders from proclamation signatory Padraig Pearse.

Great credit is due to Wexford County Council for catering for the huge attendance on Easter Monday by providing Park and Ride facilities on many approach roads and managing the town centre streets which were closed to traffic, with diversions in place. Large viewing screens and public address facilities in the Market Square and Abbey Square ensured the public could enjoy the various elements of the day’s celebrations in comfort. n

The Patriot’s Flag Monument

“Of course there will be critics and controversy which I see as a good thing and which accompanies the arrival of almost all public monuments in proportion to their scale.

My view is that the Patriot’s Flag… will be an iconic spot and help define and distinguish Enniscorthy.

The Flag will be a useful meeting place for people going for a walk by the river even more so after the construction shortly of the new footbridge across the Slaney.

If you stand back and look at the Patriot’s Flag, with Enniscorthy Castle flanked by two beautiful church towers in the background, you have before you a microcosm of Enniscorthy's history from early Christian settlement represented by the churches, to norman town represented by the Castle, to a town playing its part in a democratic modern Free State represented by the Flag.

I compliment our Municipal District Council and Wexford County Council Weds 27th April at 3.00pm: for commissioning our own Kent Unveiling of The Patriots’ Flag Engineering to manufacture the monument at Abbey Square, Patriot’s Flag thus supporting local enniscorthy. jobs and for a welcome addition to our street architecture… On behalf Weds 27th April at 4.00pm: Opening of the co. Wexford of Enniscorthy and District Chamber of Commerce, I welcome this devel1916 exhibition at the opment." n Athenaeum, enniscorthy.

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Clonhaston Garden Centre re-opens We reported last month on the official re-opening of Burger mac in enniscorthy following severe flood damage. it’s great to report that a second business, which was forced to close

for weather-related reasons – this time wind damage, has reopened in clonhaston, enniscorthy. Welcome back to Drinagh garden centre just in time for the spring season. n

Soccer Blitz in the Astro Centre, Bellefield, Friday 4th March, involving St Patrick’s School, CWCW Ltd Enniscorthy, CBS Enniscorthy and John O’Rourke’s schools soccer coaching scheme coaches.

Enniscorthy Bypass in a nutshell the enniscorthy Bypass (officially known as the m11 gorey to enniscorthy PPP scheme) will allow motorists to bypass the town of enniscorthy.

It is hoped that the new bypass, being built by a consortium called BAM-IridiumPGGM at a cost of €400m approx, will ease traffic congestion in the town and reduce the time it takes to travel from Wexford to Dublin. It is expected to be completed by 2018/early

2019 and will employ between 250-300 people during construction. the bypass will consist of two distinct parts: – A 27km motorway that will run to the east of Enniscorthy. This motorway will connect the N11 road between Wexford Town and Enniscorthy with the M11 motorway.

– 8km single carriageway that will run towards the

west, connecting the new motorway with the N30 road between New Ross and Enniscorthy. motorWAy This part of the bypass will start roughly 2km north of Oylegate; at a new roundabout called Scurlocksbush Roundabout. This roundabout will connect the N11 road that runs between Wexford Town and Enniscorthy with the section of the M11 that bypasses

Clough. This new motorway will allow motorists to bypass the towns of Enniscorthy, Ferns and Camolin. As a result, the time it takes to travel to Dublin could be reduced by 15-30 minutes. cArriAgeWAy The carriageway will connect the new motorway with the Clavas junction and the N30 road that connects New Ross and Enniscorthy. This carriageway will allow motorists travelling from New Ross and Wa t e r f o rd t o b y p a s s Enniscorthy. n

Confirmation – St Aidan’s, Enniscorthy, 5th March 2016

Bishop Denis Brennan, Frs Odhran Furlong, Billy Swan and Brian Broaders, and school Principal Peter Creedon with the various St Aidan’s school staff . Above left: Mary Pender.

Above right: Colm Gallagher. Below left: Geraldine Fenlon, Nicola McDonald, Bertie Gahan. Below right: Sarah Maher, Karolann Tyrell.

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Easter Monday Centenary Commemorations in Enniscorthy

Photographer Dwane Doran captures some of the faces of participants and onlookers at the 1916 Centenary Commemorations in Enniscorthy on Easter Monday, 28th March 2016.

ST PATRICK’S DAy PARADE IN ENNISCORTHy. Above left: Prizewinners – Enniscorthy Hockey Club. Above centre: Proudly displaying the national colours. Above right: Enniscorthy Gospel Choir.

Below left: Prizewinners – Monageer Re-enactment Group. Below right: Sacre Coeur Boxing Club, Enniscorthy.

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Enniscorthy Flood Defence – new dedicated website

Recent Confirmation in Ferns – Scoil Naomh Maodhóg 5th and 6th classes.

A new website (www.enniscorthyfds.ie) dedicated to Enniscorthy’s Flood Defence Scheme has been launched

by Wexford County Council and the flood defence consultants.

The website summarises the scheme as follows: ● The Flood Defence Scheme combines a number of measures to prevent flooding in the town. These include river channel widening, river deepening, bridge relocation, and the construction of extensive, glass-panelled flood walls through the town. ● The proposed construction works will cover a 3.5km stretch of the River Slaney, extending from 1.5km upstream of Enniscorthy

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The main elements of the project include: Construction of flooddefence walls on both b a n k s , u p s t re a m o f Enniscorthy Bridge, through the town, finishing just south of the Promenade.

River channel widening and deepening Construction of a flood diversion channel within the flood plain to the south.

In partnership with Irish R a i l , i m p ro v i n g t h e hydraulic capacity at the railway bridge.

Deepening of the riverbed beneath the Old Enniscorthy Bridge.

Construction of a new road bridge over the River Slaney and railway line, located

to the south of Enniscorthy.

Removal of the existing Seamus Rafter Bridge. ● Construction of a new pedestrian bridge in the town centre.

The main construction work is due to commence early in 2017 and will last 3 years.

Scheme costs are estimated at between €30m and €40m.

It is important that everyone with an interest in the future of Enniscorthy take a look at this new website and also view the proposed scheme when a public display is arranged again this summer.

To make your views known to Wexford County Council please contact: Mr. Larry McHale. Email: larry.mchale@ wexfordcoco.ie. Tel: (053) 9196838. n ●

1916 Lecture: the deLacy Family

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RTE’s Nationwide programme recently featured the Pram Doctor and the coverage

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Renowned local historian Brian Cleary presented a talk in Enniscorthy Library on 10th March on the role of the deLacy family from Oulart in 1916. One member of the family, Michael, was one of leaders of the Rising in Enniscorthy. He later took part in the War of Independence. L-R front row: Ray Murphy, Pauline Rice (Oulart), Breda Jacob (Oulart), Brian Cleary, Monica Prendergast (Oulart), Eileen Dempsey (Oulart).

L-R back row: Ger Doyle (Oulart), Jarlath Glynn, John Dempsey. Pic: Cathy Keane.

Laugh for Hope & Hospice

Bell Boys from Camross.

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On the Run. Pic: Maria Nolan.

As usual there were lots of good, old-fashioned, belly laughs as drama groups from Marshalstown, Camross and Newbawn/Adamstown took to the stage at Bellefield GAA Complex on Saturday 19th March on the fifth night of their six nights of drama in aid of Enniscorthy Hope Centre, and Hospice.

The Enniscorthy GAA venue was packed to capac-

ity for the event and the big crowd weren’t to be disappointed as the wonderful local talent and acting ability of the performers had them shaking in their seats and clenching their stomachs in merriment.

The evening kicked off with music by On the Run followed by the first sketch The P a t e r n i t y Wa rd , b y t h e Marshalstown contingent

who raised the roof with their hilarious sketch.

This was followed by Male C o n f u s i o n b y C a m ro s s , Farmer ’s Hakka by the Newbawn/Adamstown group, Andy Nolan from Marshalstown, 50 Shades of Grey and Confessional from the Camross Boys and Back to the Blackboard by Newbawn with each of these being amazingly funny, but the final two

sketches, Little Sucklers and Bell Boys, stole the show completely.

It was a hugely enjoyable evening proving two things – one, that people will always come out for causes like Hope and Hospice regardless of recession, and secondly, that people really haven’t altered all that much and in these difficult times are going back to basics and perhaps back to

more simple pursuits which still have the ability to amuse and delight. The entertainment was light-hearted and full of fun and exactly what the doctor ordered.

Before the evening ended Margo Kehoe, Chairperson, thanked Bellefield GAA Complex for the use of their premises and complimented the Bellefield Ladies who play cards every Monday night for

Hospice and presented the Club with framed Certificates of Appreciation in recognition of their contribution.

A most pleasant and worthwhile event, and their final night is on Saturday 2nd April in The Horse and Hound, Ballinaboola, so if you haven’t seen it yet put this date in your diary, you won’t regret it.

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Evita comes to Wexford

The Wexford Light Opera Society will present “Evita”, the well known West End and Broadway smash hit musical written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, in the National Opera House, Wexford, from Monday 25th April 2016 to Saturday 30th April 2016 at 8pm nightly.

“Evita” concentrates on the life of Argentina’s political leader, Eva Peron, following her early life, rise to power, charity work and her eventual death. It is full of hit tunes like the famous “Don’t Cry for Me Argentina” and “Another Suitcase in Another Hall”.

A smashing cast and fabulous Wexford chorus has been assembled for this production with Evita played by Aileen Donohoe who has appeared in the West End and starred as Florence in WLOS’ “Chess” last year. She will be joined on stage by To n y C a r t y – P e r o n ; J a m e s McDermott – Che; Eric Hayes – Magaldi and Ciara Cullinane will play Peron’s mistress.

Rehearsals have been intensifying over the last few weeks for this much anticipated production with the production team the same as recent years, namely John Donnelly – Director; Fintan Cleary – Musical Director; Eithne Corrigan – Chorus Mistress; Nicole McDonald – Choreographer and Colin Murphy – Stage Manager.

Priority booking for the show commences in WLOS House, High Street, Wexford, on Monday the 11th April (telephone 053-9174808) with General booking opening on Tuesday 12th April from 11 to 3pm daily Monday to Friday. Ticket prices are €20 Monday to Thursday, €25 Friday and Saturday, with concessions on opening night and special family tickets and group rates also available, ask at Box Office.

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Toastmasters – a buzz of activity There was a buzz of activity at the Enniscorthy Toastmasters meeting on 21st March as it was competition night. The International Speech and Evaluation Contests took place.

Well done to Jim Doyle, Ulick Stafford, Yvonne Jordan, Maria Sinnott and Regina Cunningham who took part in the Club International Speech contest.

Congratulations to Yvonne Jordan who came in first place. It was a great contest and the standard of speeches was very high.

In the Speech Evaluation contest Kieran McGuinness, Sarah O’Connor, Michael Crotty and Ulick Stafford participated. Congratulations to Kieran McGuinness who came first. Best wishes to the contestants who will now go through to the area final which will be hosted by Enniscorthy Club in the Riverside Hotel on Friday 8th April at 8pm.

Enniscorthy Toastmasters club would like to extend an open invite to anyone who is interested in learning more about our club, to attend a club meeting and experience Toastmasters for themselves.

We meet every second Monday of the month in the Riverside Park Hotel in Enniscorthy at 8pm. For further information please contact Sarah on 087678 2211 or Mairéad on 087-960 2368 or you can visit www.enniscorthytoastmasters.com.

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Toastmasters L-R: Regina Cunningham, Ulick Stafford, Yvonne Jordan, Jim Doyle and Maria Sinnott. Below: Ulick Stafford, Michael Crotty, Sarah O’Connor and Kieran McGuinness.

Presentation Centre Manager Elizabeth Whyte with actors Derry Power and Des Keogh.

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Irish stars at the Presentation Centre Thank you to Elizabeth Whyte and The Presentation Centre for giving us the opportunity to see up close and personal two wonderful veterans of stage, screen, radio and television, Des Keogh and Derry Power, who played Nashee and Eamon in Malachy McKenna's bittersweet The Quiet Land on Saturday 19th March in Enniscorthy.

How marvellous to have such stars on our local stage.

These are men who most of us watched on our TV screens as we grew up and to see them on Saturday evening last performing better than ever with magnificent delivery and recall, in their shall-we-say twilight years, is an inspiration to all.

And Des Keogh was telling us after the show that his next gig is in Charleston, USA, as he begins an American tour.

The play is a lament, albeit a humorous one, for a time and a way of life fast disappearing in modern-day Ireland.

As one of the characters put it, ‘There was a time in rural Ireland when you heard the sound of a car coming up the lane you went and put the kettle on, now you look for your shot gun.'

It laments not just the changing times but the loss also from the Irish landscape of characters like Nashee and Eamon and their simple, uncluttered lives and their inherently witty and humorous sayings and phrases.

Deceptively simple, yet strong and gripping, this play had the Enniscorthy audience

giggling over, 'Well there are pros and cons for and pros and cons against' and ‘I thought it was touch and go with you, I thought I’d have to iron a shirt.’

It almost felt as though we were at a comedy and then gradually the darker elements are introduced – the loneliness and isolation of rural Ireland, the living in terror of being robbed and beaten up or worse ending up as Eamon put it, 'as exiles in our own godforsaken land', the intermittent cackling of the geese a constant reminder of this.

Wind farms are springing up all over the place to provide electricity for domestic use with the surplus to be sold to Britain when as Eamon put it, ‘We can’t cut a bit of turf on the bog for our own fires.’

The dreadful and constant fear of the elderly in modernday Ireland is the theme throughout and we are conscious of the bullhook and even the hurl that Eamon uses as a crutch, and this play makes us all feel a little bit ashamed and saddened by what our society has become – it is certainly a t h o u g h t - p ro v o k i n g a n d poignant work and couldn't have been cast any better with these two icons of Irish drama doing it justice and more, and expertly directed by Michael James Ford and excellent set by Andy Murray.

Manager Elizabeth Whyte was delighted with the turn-out on Saturday night and tells me she plans to bring more of the same to the Presentation stage.

– Maria Nolan

5th-8th May in the Athenaeum Enniscorthy

Gorey Choral Society performing the Songs of ‘16 at Gorey Library. Pic: Maria Nolan.

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––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– The greaT hunger Drama by Patrick Kavanagh - 7 Apr Peter Duffy’s powerful theatrical performance of Patrick Kavanagh’s poetic masterpiece. A large part of the hunger the poem describes is sexual; its protagonist is bachelor farmer Patrick Maguire who has spent years at his mother’s beck and call. When she finally dies aged 91, he himself is 65 and has missed the boat in terms of finding a wife and having a family of his own, a source of acute sorrow and regret to him.

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Society came together with special guests to remember and celebrate the men and women of 1916 through music, song and verse.

Introduced by imaginative Librarian, Hazel Percival, the Choir under Musical Director par excellence Eithne Corrigan began proceedings with the rousing A Nation Once Again followed by the popular favourite Danny Boy. Choral Society member Dan O’Leary gave a moving rendition of the Foggy Dew written by the Parish Priest of Kilcoo, Canon Charles O’Neill circa 1919, which tells the story of the 1916 Rising and ponders the enigma of Britain going to war for the freedom of small nations like Belgium and Serbia while in occupation of a small nation like Ireland.

This set the tone of the poignant afternoon leaden with beauty and culture and packed with emotion as Jaz Stynes read the poem by journalist, barrister and poet, Thomas Kettle, To My Daughter Betty, from the Western Front where he was killed in 1916. Grace was sung by Tom Smith telling the love story of Joseph Mary Plunkett and Grace Gifford who were married in

Foundation. THIS IS A STANDING EVENT. Enniscorthy Vocational College Performing Arts music students present Fusion, previously performed in the Bailey, Enniscorthy to a packed venue. There will be many different genres performed on the night including originals and unique versions of popular songs from varied artists including Amy Winehouse, Ed Sheeran and Guns n’ Roses.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ZraZy Music - 9 Apr Vocalist Maria Walsh and pianist, saxophonist Carole Nelson are promoting their new album The Art of Happy Accidents with their unique amalgamation of soul, pop, jazz, funk and Celtic influences. Two consummate musicians and songwriters at the peak of their powers – musically sophisticated and lyrically smart. They have recorded six albums, toured much of the world and have won an array of awards globally throughout their 20 year career.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Big Maggie Drama - 13 Apr to 17 Apr John B. Keane’s masterpiece performed by Wexford Drama Group. Money, land and secret sex make for a riveting story. Set in 1960s

Kilmainham Jail and had 15 supervised minutes together b e f o re h e w a s e x e c u t e d .

Plunkett’s poem I See His Blood Upon The Rose was read by Thelma Rath followed by The Wayfarer by Padraig Pearse and read by Chris Black.

Michael Fitzpatrick did a 1916 reflection concluding ‘that none of today’s generation realise what we owe the men and women of ‘16’. Meet Me At The Pillar was beautifully sung by Siobhan Browne with Easter 1916 A Terrible Beauty Is Born read by Gorey actor Stephen Acton. Karen Conroy then introduced and sang the very moving Isle of Hope telling the story of Ellis Island and Irish emigrants leaving many in the very large audience with tears in their eyes and that ‘hair standing on the back of necks’ sensation, such was the power of both the singer and the song.

Ounavarra by Blackwater Rebel, Sean Etchingham, was read by Bernie Walsh, and Chairman of Gorey Council Malcolm Byrne read Begin by Brendan Kenneally and went on to thank all who participated, all who attended and all the staff of Gorey Library for the wonderful afternoon conrural Ireland this is a compelling portrait of a woman who is determined to take control of her life following the death of her husband.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– The BlacksTairs Trilogy Drama - 21 Apr to 24 Apr Three one-act (Volunteer, The Wringing, and AllIreland Drama finalist Come Along The Road Until You Stop Dead) telling the story of Wexford people during the revolutionary period, from 1916 to post-Civil War Wexford presented by Raven Theatre and written by award-winning Wexford playwright Eoghan Rua Finn, the trilogy is a heart-stopping blend of tragedy, dark comedy and suspense.

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The trio consists of celebrated jazz pianist Dave Jones (UK), the virtuoso double bassist AshleyJohn Long (UK) and drummer Kevin Lawlor.

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cert. Malcolm said that the 2016 Commemorations were a far cry from the 75th anniversary when as a young student he read the Proclamation on the back of a lorry, followed by the playing of the National Anthem and then everyone went home. He said that it was only fitting that 1916 would be commemorated by music, arts and poetry as they were very important elements in the build up to the Rising and he continued, ‘Ireland is the only country in the world that has a musical instrument as its national emblem.’

Malcolm introduced a member of the Choir, Liam Mc Donagh, who was proudly displaying his father’s medals – 1916, War of Independence and Emergency. Liam’s father was Joseph McDonagh who was stationed at the Four Courts during the Rising.

Malcolm had a special word for both Eithne Corrigan and Hazel Percival for their creativity and ingenuity and for the Enniscorthy Historical and Reenactment Society who added authenticity to the proceedings and who are doing marvellous work for both the town and county. Enniscorthy, he said, has a long and proud tradition of Rebellion with Vinegar Hill synonymous all over the world with the fight for Irish freedom and Enniscorthy being the only town in Ireland to be taken by the Volunteers in 1916.

The splendid event concluded with the Peace Song.

– Maria Nolan

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JMa perform the music of Bob dylan and neil young.

Wexford Arts Centre.

karaoke with Julie. The Hill Bar. Social dancinG at the Monageer Tavern in aid of Diabetes Ireland. 10pm ‘til late. Admission €5 on door. laSt ever upStairS GiG. Holohans. The Gentlemen Callers, Solid Gold Rocketship, Brand New Dead Things, Beautiful Corruption. €5 at door.

1dee. Comedy. Deirdre O’Kane. Wexford Arts Centre.

Sunday SeSSion at the Bailey. From 5pm.

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The Songs of ‘16 at Gorey Library

A most excellent commemoration event was held on Saturday 12th March at Gorey Library as Gorey Choral

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Greyhound racinG. Enniscorthy Greyhound Track.

Doors open 7pm. First race 8pm. the Great hunGer. Drama by Patrick Kavanagh.

Wexford Arts Centre.

traditional iriSh MuSic. Stamps. 9.30pm. karaoke with Julie. The Hill Bar. Social dancinG at the Monageer Tavern in aid of Diabetes Ireland. 10pm ‘til late. Admission €5 on door.

FuSion. Music. Enniscorthy Vocational College Performing Arts music students charity event in aid of Share a Dream Foundation. This is a standing event. Wexford Arts Centre.

ZraZy. Music. Wexford Arts Centre. rock ‘n’ roll GiG. The White House.

Sunday SeSSion at the Bailey. From 5pm.

Greyhound racinG. Enniscorthy Greyhound Track.

Doors open 7pm. First race 8pm.

BiG MaGGie. Drama. Wexford Arts Centre.

Greyhound racinG. Enniscorthy Greyhound Track.

Doors open 7pm. First race 8pm. tanGerineS. Movie. In aid of Amnesty. National Opera House. See page 15.

traditional iriSh MuSic. Stamps. 9.30pm. karaoke with Julie. The Hill Bar. loSt in yonkerS. Bridge Drama Group. Dun Mhuire, Wexford.

Sunday SeSSion at the Bailey. From 5pm.

Greyhound racinG. Enniscorthy Greyhound Track.

Doors open 7pm. First race 8pm.

Greyhound racinG. Enniscorthy Greyhound Track.

Doors open 7pm. First race 8pm. the BlackStairS triloGy. 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. evita. Wexford Light Opera Society. National Opera House.

Tickets €20 Monday to Friday, €25 Friday and Saturday.

Concessions available Monday 28 April. Group rates also available. Telephone WLOS directly on 053 91 74808.

Greyhound racinG. Enniscorthy Greyhound Track.

Doors open 7pm. First race 8pm. the reSt iS Silence. Music and Poetry for National Poetry Day. Wexford Arts Centre. traditional iriSh MuSic. Stamps. 9.30pm. karaoke with Julie. The Hill Bar. Brilliant cornerS feat. kevin lawlor. Music.

Wexford Arts Centre. a niGht on the hill. Enniscorthy Drama Group.

The Athenaeum. national opera houSe: For concerts and shows in April see www.nationaloperahouse.ie

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It would be prudent to check all events locally with organisers and/or venues.

Thanks to Joseph Doyle for his help with our comprehensive events guide.

Please email your event details to slaneynews@gmail.com.

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The colourful Circus from Seussical the Musical.

Tickets still available on 085 8342140, online at www.edms.ie, or on the door. See page 14.

The Cat in the Hat from Seussical the Musical.

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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: Online Booking:www.edms.ie www.edms.ie Phone: 085 8342140 //051 between 10am & 5.30pm Phone: 085 8342140 051421255 421255 between 10am & 5.30pm Box Office located in available Stamps Bar, Square.

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

Special for Tues/Wed/Thurs nights only…

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

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, is presenting ‘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 familiar characters including Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and the Grinch along with those miniature citizens of Whoville!

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 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. Also tickets available on the door. n

Last ever Upstairs Gig! The Gentlemen Callers

Nope, it's not an early April Fools gag. After 40-something gigs and 5 years it's coming to an end so join in for one last night of music upstairs in Holohans on 1st April starting 7.30pm.

Bands playing: The Gentlemen Callers, Solid Gold Rocketship, Brand New Dead Things,

Beautiful Corruption.

With more to be added soon. €5 on the door. No outside drinks to be brought in and please be aware that I.D. will be required for the purchase of alcohol at the bar.

Please spread the word about this event to help make this last gig the biggest one ever. n

St Senan’s sing of 1916 Pupils at St Senan's primary school in Enniscorthy have recorded a new CD of 1916 songs. The CD was launched last month by Nick Sheridan, a former pupil at the school, and now a presenter with RTE. The recording was done in February in the school hall which was transformed into a recording studio as the pupils recorded their version of some famous, historic songs.

The singing and recording was under the expert guidance of local, professional singing

teacher, Joanne McCabe, who runs the well known Colla Voce singing school in Enniscorthy and in other towns in Co. Wexford.

The CD, Songs of '16, features rewordings by the pupils themselves of modern songs, alongside traditional songs, and also features a prize-winning poem by Lauryn Cooney entitled The Seven Signatories.

For more information or to get a copy of the CD, please contact the school on (053) 923 4169. n

Nathan draws a crowd!

You have to hand it to Nathan Carter – at the beginning of March he sold out two nights at the Riverside Park Hotel in Enniscorthy – that’s about 1,400 tickets sold and by all accounts he could have sold out another night! We don’t reckon there’s too many other Irish acts that can draw a crowd like that. n

Dancing for a good cause Social Dancing at the Monageer Tavern in April in aid of Diabetes Ireland. Two dates: Friday 1st and Friday

8th of April, from 10pm ‘til late.

Admission €5. Pay at door on the two nights. Go along and dance the night away. n

go greyhound racing - MaJor iMProveMenTs on Track

As the old saying goes, ”Out of sight, out of mind”. So it is with Enniscorthy Greyhound Track – situated in the town but hidden away somewhat in the Enniscorthy Showgrounds on the Ross Road. Like a lot of people in Enniscorthy, the Slaney News sometimes forgets that we have such a fantastic facility on our own doorstep.

And when we do visit we always have a thoroughly enjoyable night. And enjoyment is now guaranteed more than ever thanks to a number of major improvements.

A huge amount of work and money has gone into upgrading

the facilities particularly in the indoor viewing gallery. The emphasis is now, more than ever, on comfort and entertainment making it an ideal venue for a night out for family, friends, and parties of all kinds.

Tea and coffee, snacks and desserts are still provided but now, in addition, a superb range of hot food is on offer thanks to a major investment in a new kitchen area. All the catering staff are employed directly by the track to ensure continuity and consistency in the food on offer.

During the summer months BBQs will be held in order to facilitate an even greater num-

New, state-of-the-art catering facilities at Enniscorthy Greyhound Track

ber of diners with a bigger range of food options. Plans are also at an advanced stage for an outdoor dining area with picnic tables and comfortable seating.

The Bar area has also got a revamp and now offers a greater range of drinks in a more comfortable environment.

For those who like a flutter,

bookmaker betting is of course on offer, and now Tote betting has been made easier with more kiosks available for customers and on very busy nights mobile betting is available so Tote staff can come to you and you can place your bet there and then.

Things have come a long way!

Plans are in place for a number of other improvements including resurfacing of the whole car-park which is due to commence as we go to print.

All of this work is being financed by the track itself through fundraising, raffles, etc and with some support from Bord na gCon for the racing

track itself – sand, railings, etc.

Great credit is due to the staff, management, the Board of Management, the Track Supporters Club and the Enniscorthy Show Committee who have all put their shoulders to the wheel. So it’s no wonder that attendances are up at the track as more and more families, clubs, work colleagues, etc discover the attraction of a night at the dogs in Enniscorthy.

And remember – a Night at the Dogs is a great way for your club or charity to raise money – enquire NOW about available nights as the track diary is filling up fast! n

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BEGA’s Giveaway Enniscorthy’s top kids’ barber, Bega, recently ran a Facebook competition with a top prize of a family holiday in Salou. The winner was Colm Redmond (pictured above). A number of other entrants won cash prizes and free haircuts (see below).

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Volunteers return to reopened Athenaeum It was a both an exciting and poignant spectacle early in March as Irish Volunteers re-entered Enniscorthy’s newly refurbished Athenaeum 100 years on.

Indeed unsuspecting passersby could be forgiven for thinking that they had been transported back in Fintan Kelly and Maria Nolan on the Athenaeum staircase.

Enniscorthy re-enactors with Athenaeum Chairman, Tony McClean, and Secretary Helen Ashdown.

time as members of the Irish Volunteers and Cumann na mBan filtered reverently and in single file into the iconic building.

Organised by the Athenaeum Committee under the guidance of Chairman Tony McClean and Secretary Helen Ashdown, members

of Enniscorthy’s re-enactment group were pleased and privileged to be the first visitors to the historic edifice while the paint was still drying on the walls.

The event was precipitated to commemorate and re-enact the Padraig Pearse speech delivered to the

The ATheNAeUM: A very successful open day was held in the Athenaeum on 26th March with hundreds of locals and visitors taking the opportunity to view this iconic building which has been refurbished at a cost of €900,000 approx to date.

The Athenaeum’s newly refurbished auditorium. Pic: Maria Nolan.

Enniscorthy Volunteers on 1st March 1916.

Fintan Kelly of Enniscorthy Drama Group was commanding in the role of Pearse, authentic in appearance and powerful in delivery as he rallied the Volunteers from the steps of the beautifully restored Athenaeum staircase.

It was a rousing speech and a momentous occasion not lost on those gathered respectfully and proudly to honour and remember the

brave men and women of the town and to acclaim and applaud their achievements, sacrifices and success and the achievements and success of the Athenaeum Committee restoring the famous building to its former glory.

The Athenaeum held an Open Day on 26th March when all and sundry visited this much loved building at the heart of the town and in the hearts of Enniscorthy people everywhere.

– Maria Nolan

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Saoirse Ronan (left) may have missed out on an Oscar but there were plenty of ‘Oscars’ on offer at Enniscorthy’s recent Movie Oscar Night. Among the winners were Cathy Keane and Maria Nolan. See full story on next page.

Marion loses 8 stone so far!

Wexford man taking the fashion world by storm Richard Malone, a young man in his mid-twenties, is taking the fashion world by storm. From Ardcavan in Wexford, Richard graduated with a BA fashion degree from the prestigious Central St Martins (CSM) in London, and is now showing his collections at the world’s top fashion shows.

On 25th March he appeared on the Late Late Show following a hugely successful showing at Paris Fashion Week. Definitely a young man going places! n

A year and a half ago Marion Redmond walked into Edel’s Slimming World Enniscorthy group which meets at Enniscorthy Rugby Club.

Marion had set herself a target to lose 10 stone by the end of December 2016. To date this amazing lady has lost over 8 stone – months ahead of target. Well done Marion and Edel (pictured right).

Edel’s Slimming World Enniscorthy meets in the Rugby Club on Tuesdays at 7.30pm and Wednesdays at 9.30am, 11.30am, 3.30pm, 5.30pm and 7.30pm.

Contact Edel 085-8103336 for more information. n

princess Bride, Church Street, enniscorthy, tel: 089-4825116 princessbride.enniscorthy@yahoo.ie www.facebook.com/princessbridedecor open every Sunday 11am to 6pm and other days by appointment

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Wexford Light Opera Society (WLOS) will be holding a Fashion Show on Thursday 31st March in Whites Hotel. Show will start at 8pm and will feature clothing from Industry, Carrig Donn, Tempted, and will have pieces for both men and women. Live music from 7th Frets and Wexford's own Jersey Boys. Tickets are €10 and are available from any WLOS member and also from Whites Hotel. WLOS looks forward to seeing you all there! n

Wedding Fair at the Riverside

Golf Club style in Enniscorthy Enniscorthy Golf Club assumed the aura of a Hollywood movie set on Sunday 28th February as Oscar fever gripped the Enniscorthy hinterlands and a couple of very special guests paid a surprise visit. Arriving elegantly in pony and trap the lady Captain, Stella Sinnott, looked fetching in an olive green Brooklynstyle costume complete with fur collar, accompanied by her escort, a dashing, military-clad men’s Captain, Liam Dunbar, in an Irish Volunteer uniform.

A large crowd of eager golfers and club members gathered in the sharp February sunshine for the occasion, as Presidents Eugene Doyle and Pauline Creedon welcomed all and called on both Captains to commence proceedings. Posing for photographs complete with 1950s sunglasses, glasses of champagne and Oscar himself, Ms. Sinnott displayed the poise and grace of Saoirse Ronan before teeing off to officially begin the 2016 season, closely followed by Mr. Dunbar.

Enniscorthy Golf Club features in the Brooklyn movie and plans to become one of the stops on Cathy Keane’s Brooklyn Bus Tour.

Enniscorthy Golf Club entering into the Brooklyn spirit. The club plans to become one of the stops on Cathy Keane’s Brooklyn Bus Tour. Lady Captain Stella Sinnott, Presidents Eugene Doyle and Paula Creedon and Men’s Captain Liam Dunbar. Words and Pic: Maria Nolan.

Riverside Park Hotel Wedding Fair on 28th February.

Above left: Top videographer, Noel O’Neill. Above right: Stunning cake by Celestial Cake Creations, Templeshannon.

Below: Murt Walsh with his wedding suit collection.

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Enniscorthy on the Red Carpet A crowd of over 200 people attended the red carpet event at the Riverside Park Hotel on the eve of St. Patrick to celebrate and acknowledge all the local people who played a part in making the movie Brooklyn such a huge success for the town.

Organised by the Brooklyn Committee under Chairperson Cathy Keane – Richie Cotter, Margo Hogan, Maree Lyng and Moira Fowler pulled out all the stops to make this a special and memorable occasion.

The Movie Oscar Night was an eclectic blend of cabaret, music, humour, dance and song with even a little fashion included in the mix – well you can’t have an Oscar Night without a little bit of glitz, glamour and style.

Hosted by Enniscorthy’s Billy Crystal himself – Mr. Liam Sharkey and the lovely Therese Canavan Bolger looking very Oscar - esque in a full length red ball gown complete with sequined bodice.

The evening’s entertainment kicked off with a fabulous display of dance routines by members of Enniscorthy Dancing Academy, Martina Leacy Dance Academy, dancers from Courtnacuddy and as a very special item we had dancers from St. Patrick’s Special

School who brought the house down with their beautiful and well practised moves.

Singer Chris O’Brien charmed us with renditions of She Moved Through the Fair and the very popular Isle of Hope.

This was followed by the fashion interlude bringing us a taste of what some of the boutiques in Enniscorthy have to offer for Spring/Summer 2016.

Mary Elizabeth’s, Glamour, O`Faolain’s and newly-opened Yellow Rose delighted with splashes of colour and class all beautifully modelled and accessorised with charming fascinators, bags and jewellery and most importantly all reasonably priced. Just a small sample of what Enniscorthy has to offer in the line of fashion.

Enniscorthy rock ‘n’ roll dancers strutted their stuff in stunning outfits creating a kaleidescope of moving colour as they glided

around the dance floor.

Then it was on to the business of the evening with 50 nominations for 15 categories and the winners were…

Best photo: Liz Wildes.

Best video: Annette's Flowers - Annette & Nessa Byrne.

Best cartoon caption: Mark Kavanagh.

Best Movie Extra Actor: Ed Doyle.

Best Movie Extra Actor in a supporting role: Damien Smullen.

Best Movie Actor Child: Ben Kavanagh & Conor Sinnott.

Best Movie Extra Actor Child in a Supporting Role: Aidan Leacy.

Best Movie Extra Child in Supporting Role: Evan & Joseph Somers.

Best Movie Extra Actress: Mary O'Leary.

Best Movie Extra Actress in a Supporting Role: Sue Tobin.

Best Costume: Jade Murphy.

Best Media Coverage: Maria Nolan.

Enniscorthy & District Outstanding Personal Contribution Aw a rd : Enniscorthy Municipal Council.

Enniscorthy Home of Brooklyn Outstanding Award for Personal Contribution Relevant to Brooklyn Movie: Michael Bennett.

With a very special Oscar going to Cathy Keane herself for her massive individual contribution to all things Brooklyn - she has photographed it, videoed it, spoken about it on both television and radio, she has produced a Brooklyn book, she has established a Brooklyn Committee, created a Brooklyn Town Map and a Brooklyn Bus Tour and by and large is responsible for organising the Brooklyn Oscar Night.

L-R: Aidan Leacy, Richie Cotter.

Pic: Maria Nolan.

L-R: Best Costume Winner Jade Murphy, Cathy Keane.

Pic: Maria Nolan

Although a ‘Blow In’, Cathy Keane’s heart and soul are in and about Enniscorthy and she most definitely deserves her Oscar and much,

much more.

Another excellent night for Enniscorthy – the Home of Brooklyn!

– Maria Nolan

John Burke O’Leary, Cathy Keane and Michael Bennett.

The Ross Road Remembers The Ross Road has come to the forefront once again to honour and remember all those Enniscorthy men and women who took part in the 1916 Easter Rising. Thomas O’Rourke, Patrick O’Rourke, John Dugdale, and the residents have proudly decorated the street in memory of those people. The Ross Road volunteers were May Hearne, Tom Hearne, Tom Doyle, Tom (Smut) Murphy, John Murphy, John Courtney, William Courtney, Jimmy Murphy, M. Cullen, B. Murray and Michael Murphy.

Decorating the street for special occasions was started back in the 1990s by the late Anthony O’Rourke. Credit is also due to Anthony who, along with the late Tommy Donnelly among others, helped to re-launch the St

“Look what’s behind you!”

A scene from the Easter Monday Centenary Commemorations in Enniscorthy. Pic: Dwane Doran.

Patrick’s Day parade – a tradition which is still going strong to this day.

As a former Ross Roader myself, I can say it is a street of great neighbours who filled it with laughter, tears, happiness, sadness, all that life has

to offer and above all the rarest of rarities, community spirit.

Thomas would like to thank the following people who contributed to the decorating of the street: Lou Brooks, Paul H. Keogh,

Enniscorthy Municipal District for the allocation grant of €500, Philomena Milbourne and Martin Kirwan for the paintings and signs. To the people of the Ross Road thank you!

Words & Pics: Jimmy Murphy

Flying the Wexford Flag on Moore Street

Annette Moran and John Byrne from Enniscorthy participated in the "Save Moore Street" campaign.

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Local food network initiative Wexford Library was bustling with activity on 10th March as food producers and consumers gathered from all around the county to exchange ideas on best practice for setting up a local food network.

The aim of the meeting was to explore viable commercial avenues for local producers while providing consumers with direct access to fresh, seasonal and locally sourced food.

Sheep farmers, herb and vegetable growers were among some of the producers who spoke about how they farm and the challenges of getting their produce direct to their customers.

Possible solutions put forward by the group included vegetable box schemes, community supported agriculture and online ordering with a dedicated weekly pick-up point

where customers could not only stock up on their weekly provisions but engage with producers and fellow shoppers.

A number of customers stressed that it was not just about buying a bag of veg or a side of lamb and more about a sense of community and the social value of buying local food. The importance of spending our money in Wexford was reiterated. A robust local economy, it was agreed, would ensure that farmers and growers could earn a fair income from their family farms.

Others appreciated the hands-on and nature-friendly way of farming that small producers adopt and trust that what they are buying has been ethically and sustainably raised.

The group also heard from local businesses in the town

who gave an insight into the needs and wants of customers for fresh, local produce.

We x f o rd Local Development representative, Tom Bermingham, spoke positively about the potential of such an initiative to receive support from a LEADER programme coming on stream in the following months. He felt confident that funding made available for the county could well be directed towards a network of this kind.

The organisers of Wexford Food Matters will now take time to collate all the information gathered and consider the next steps in driving the proposed ideas forward. For those unable to attend the meeting but would like to register their interest please email wexfordfoodmatters@gmail.com with your details. n

LIDL’S FUNDRAISING

Lidl Gorey store celebrates Lidl’s fundraising L-R: Darius Kacinskas (Store Manager), Tomasz Korzeniak, Stephen Redmond, Michael Nolan. Pic: Ger Carty.

Lidl staff in Co. Wexford were celebrating in early March as they revealed they had raised a fantastic €35,036 for their chosen charity, Barretstown. This has helped the retailer smash their national fundraising target by raising €1.2 million for Barretstown, €200,000 more than their initial target of €1 million in 3 years. The funds will go towards providing programmes that are medically endorsed and designed to give children back their confidence and self-esteem.

Lidl would like to thank all their customers who supported this great cause.

STARTING SOLIDS ‘Starting Solids’ information sessions will run on the second Tuesday of every month at 10am in the Barnardos

Centre, Castle Hill, Enniscorthy. It’s run by a public health nurse and it’s free!

So go along to learn more. n

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

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

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

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Local foodies in the news n Killowen Farm has just launched a new 4-pack Killowen Farm yogurt in all SuperValu stores nationwide.

Flavours include Strawberry, Raspberry & Blueberry. Same great taste but now in a handy 4-pack case. n Wexford dairy and bakery, Paganini, has just launched the new Coolhull Farm range. Tomas Murphy began making ice-cream on his family dairy farm in Wexford in 1990. More than 25 years later and all the milk for the ice-cream, cheesecakes and dairy desserts is proudly sourced from the family farm in Coolhull. The Coolhull Farm range is a tribute to Paganini’s origins and it showcases Coolhull’s nutrient-rich grass-fed milk and Paganini’s baking expertise in new and innovative ways. n Congratulations to Paula and the team at The Wilds café (pictured below) in Enniscorthy on being voted Best Newcomer in Co. Wexford at the annual Irish Restaurants Association Awards 2016. n

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Re-enactors putting Enniscorthy on the map as easter loomed enniscorthy re-enactors were doing their bit and playing their part in generating interest and excitement in all that was happening up to and including the commemoration ceremonies.

What they did for the town is priceless – in one week alone they attended five events all relating to 1916. padraig pearse speech Beginning with the Padraig Pearse speech on 1st March at t h e n e w l y re f u r b i s h e d Athenaeum (see story page 15). the Life & tiMes of seaMus rafter After the Athenaeum event the re-enactors continued on to the Riverside Park Hotel where an amazing crowd of over 300 had turned up to fill the Seamus Rafter Suite for the launch of The Life & Times of Seamus Rafter written by his nephew and namesake Seamus Rafter.

As Enniscorthy re-enactors lined the back of the room, Niall Holohan in full Irish Volunteer uniform introduced the night saying that the book was a credit to its author and did exactly what it said on the tin chronicling in great detail the life of a great Irish man and the turbulent times he lived in. Niall called on Fr. Fintan Morris to launch the book and Fr. Fintan told the large audience that this was a most important piece of local and national history and a must-read for anyone interested in the Rising in Wexford and in particular Enniscorthy.

Seamus Rafter was an integral part of the Rising as he said, ‘I helped to wind the clock I would now like to hear it strike.’

An emotional Seamus Rafter then took the podium saying how delighted he was with the turnout and thanking all who had helped bring this project to fruition. It had taken almost eight years he said to complete the task which he had taken on because of the huge interest in his uncle. ‘I was constantly being asked for information on Seamus Rafter’s life and times, especially by young people preparing to write a thesis or an essay.’

‘The 1916 Easter Rising in Enniscorthy was regarded by the British Authorities as the most dangerous threat outside Dublin’ Seamus went on and ‘I am extremely proud of the part my uncle played in it.’ the 1916 annuaL conference On Saturday 5th March the reenactors were out bright and early to form a Guard of Honour for the 130-strong guests booked for the 1916 Annual Conference at the Riverside Park Hotel.

Now in its seventh year this has proved itself to be a popular event with excellent speakers over the years and this year was no exception with Dr. Eve Morrison of UCD delivering her address, ‘Where were you in 1916’ and strongly recommending that an Easter Rising Roll of Honour be compiled; followed by local and well known historian Dr. Henry Goff who gave an account of the Rising in Wexford; Dr. John Borgonovo of UCC delivered a talk titled Holding the Shannon Line which was an account of the planned Insurrection in Munster, and last but by no means least a man dear to the people of Enniscorthy the grandson of Peter Paul Galligan – Kevin Galligan – who spoke about his grandfather and his involvement in the Rising and i n p a r t i c u l a r h i s ro l e a s Commandant of the Enniscorthy Volunteers.

The conference began with a welcome from Keith Doyle who was standing in for Chairman of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council Paddy Kavanagh, with Keith proudly wearing his grandfather’s medal telling how he had played his part in the Rising in the town, and was arrested and sent to Frongoch and was actually one of the last 36 Irish rebels to be released.

Librarian and member of the 1916 Committee Jarlath G l y n n t h e n i n t ro d u c e d Chairman of the 1916 Trust, Eddie Breen, saying that Eddie had read the Proclamation as part of the 1966 Commemorations. On behalf of the 1916 Trust Eddie wel-

comed all to Enniscorthy and the conference and wished them a good day and interesting interaction.

Jarlath Glynn then called on Wexford Ambassador and former RTE newsreader Anne Doyle to officially open the conference saying that Anne has been and continues to be a wonderful Ambassador for Wexford.

‘Every time she opens her mouth’, Jarlath said, ‘she speaks lovingly and proudly of her home county and promotes it everywhere she goes.’

Anne Doyle was her usual playful and eloquent self and brought a smile by saying that she was going to be ‘as general as Napoleon and almost as short’. She spoke of her very fond memories of Enniscorthy, as a child growing up in Ferns she said Enniscorthy was town to her. That’s where she came on a treat for the ‘bag of chips and the glass of orange’. And she is e x t re m e l y p ro u d t h a t Enniscorthy and Wexford are getting due recognition for their role in the Rising.

She spoke of the wonderful week she had here in October making her television documentary saying that she never misses an opportunity to come to events in the town and county and was fortunate to be at the prestigious Wexford GAA Player of the Year Awards just the night before.

Anne complemented the very well turned out re-enactors saying that she now had to assume the duties of a commander and lead the troops out of the room as they were scheduled to attend another event in Waterford. She wished all an interesting and enjoyable day and declared the 7th Annual 1916 Conference open. enniscorthy re-enactors storM Waterford Saturday was indeed a busy day for Enniscorthy re-enactors. Following the Guard of Honour at the 1916 Conference it was on to the Deise where they were to be part of the Irish Volunteer forces participating in a re-enactment of the taking of the GPO and the subsequent

Enniscorthy re-enactors with Cllr Johnny Mythen, James Browne TD and Cllr Keith Doyle at the Ferns Commemoration. Pic: Maria Nolan.

s u r re n d e r. O rg a n i s e d b y Waterford County Council to mark the first ever flying of the Tricolour in March 1848, the reenactment took place on the streets of the city and was watched by over 2,000 spectators and involved over 80 reenactors from around the country.

Narrated by James Doherty, the well co-ordinated and executed spectacle captured not just the imagination of those present but national media attention as well with a clip of the reenactment shown on both the 6 o’clock and the 9 o’clock RTE news programmes.

Enniscorthy re-enactors are certainly doing an amazing PR job for the town and county informing everyone they meet about Enniscorthy and its unique involvement in the 1916 Rising and our upcoming events at Easter. ferns ceLebrations On Sunday at 3pm the re-enactors were part of the Ferns celebrations as they unveiled a commemorative plaque to the men and women of the area who were part of the 1916 Rising.

In his speech Councillor Pip Breen said that the onus was now on the newly elected politicians to continue what had begun in 1916 saying that we are all proud to be Irish, now we need to be proud of Ireland – a noble sentiment indeed. and More…

The Enniscorthy re-enactors travelled to Carlow to participate in their commemoration

Re-enactors at the recent Songs of ‘16 event in Gorey Library.

See more on page 13.

Pic: Maria Nolan.

Enniscorthy Re-enactment Group at the Waterford Re-enactment.

Pic: Maria Nolan.

event. On Saturday 20th March they headed to Delvin in County Westmeath for a reenactment and on Saturday 26th March they were part of the Monasterevin ceremonies, on Sunday 27th March at New Ross for the Michael O’Hanrahan commemoration and of course on Easter Monday 28th March at Abbey Square, Enniscorthy.

I think considering all of the above we could safely say that Enniscorthy re-enactors are flying the flag for the town!

– Maria Nolan For RTE News footage of Enniscorthy’s re-enactors in action in Waterford, see: https://www.facebook.com/ rtenews/videos/1252316884 797311/

Re-enactor Margaret O’Neill with Seamus Rafter at the launch of his book ‘The Life & Times of Seamus Rafter’.

Pic: Maria Nolan.

Cllr Keith Doyle at the Enniscorthy 1916 Conference with his grandfather’s medal.

Pic: Maria Nolan.

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Enniscorthy Enterprise Town Community Meeting enniscorthy has been chosen as one of bank of ireland’s enterprise towns for 2016. this bank of ireland initiative will see boi and the local business community working together to support local enterprise. the wider community and local schools will also be involved through a range of different activities. everyone is encouraged to go along to the launch event in the riverside park hotel on thursday 7th april at 6.00pm to find out more about this initiative which could be a major boost to the town. n

Local firm is personal insolvency specialist r hendy & co is an accountancy firm based in enniscorthy and Wicklow, specialising in personal insolvency.

The firm recently had two major arrangements approved, we now take a look at one of these cases to see the kind of service being offered by R Hendy & Co. personal insolvency arrangment (pia), court approval 8 feb 2016.

Kerry O’Neill from R Hendy & Co negotiated a PIA for an individual in their 50s.

He was self-employed with access to a vehicle. He had one child living with him and supported another child in third level education.

He had a mortgage with Start Mortgages of €220,000 on a property worth €90,000. He also had a credit card debt of €4,000.

In the PIA proposal, the mortgage was restructured to

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a Capital and Interest Mortgage of €105,000 over 20 years with a warehoused amount of €90,000 to be paid at the end of the 20 year period.

The Credit Card company will receive a dividend of 3% over the course of the arrangement, with the remainder writ-

ten off. Once the PIA period ends, there will be more available to pay the mortgage and so payments will increase for the remainder of the 20 year mortgage term negotiated.

This plan was accepted by 100% of the overall vote, 100% of the secured creditors and 100% of the unsecured creditors.

This person will be returned to solvency, within 12 months, in a transparent, fair, and equitable manor, short of bankruptcy.

This is a very positive case, as this is the first split mortg a g e a g re e d t o b y S t a r t Mortgages in Ireland. They agreed that the debtor was b e t t e r o ff i n a P e r s o n a l Insolvency Arrangement than in bankruptcy.

If you have any queries in relation to personal insolvency you can contact Kerry O’Neill at 0402 29376 or kerry@rhendy.ie n

Keep yourself informed reading the business pages in the Slaney News is a great way to keep informed about local business developments. another great way is to receive the weekly, informative email newsletter from the Wexford Local enterprise office (Leo).

LEO understands that all of you are extremely busy, working hard to make your businesses prosper, and opportunities within the broader business network in the county can be easily missed. The LEO

newsletter is a convenient way for you to keep informed about opportunities for networking, funding, up-skilling and more at a local, regional and national level. If you do not already receive this newsletter and would like to be kept up to

date with news from the Wexford LEO then please contact the Local Enterprise Office - Wexford. Phone: 053-9196020.

Email: info@leo.wexfordcoco.ie Address: Wexford County Council, Carricklawn, Wexford Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm. n

Enniscorthy Gift Vouchers the enniscorthy gift Voucher scheme has proven to be a great success and vouchers are available to purchase from various locations in town

such as the bookshop, credit union, Waterfront Leisure centre and frizelle o’Leary & co. solicitors in €10 and €20 units.

The vouchers are great for birthdays, anniversaries and for that someone special. And are also a great, tax-efficient way to reward employees. n

Clever Wexford company is brewing up a storm! drew fox brewing, producers of the 'clever Man' range of craft beers, was invited by bord bia to attend the drinks event “spirit of sharing” at the irish embassy in London on March 9th. it was the first time clever Man beer was introduced to the uK Market and the drew fox brewing company has just recently celebrated a year in business.

Georgina Campbell’s Ireland guide recently featured the company’s Clever

Man Ejector Seat Turf Smoked Stout as their beer of the month.

As Wexford Food Family members, it has been a great first year in business for owners Malcolm and Andrea Molloy who have been able to showcase their brewery and what Wexford has to offer as a food destination.

The range is available in many outlets in Co. Wexford including Pettitt’s SuperValu Enniscorthy and O’Reilly’s SuperValu, Bunclody. n

Andrea and Malcolm Molloy.

Contact: andrea@cleverman.ie Drew Fox Brewing Company Unit 8, West Point Business Park, Clonard, Wexford.

Enniscorthy 1916 Centenary Draw the enniscorthy business association and the enniscorthy & district chamber of commerce, with substantial financial support from Wexford county council (and with a little help from the Slaney News) put! together a free draw to coincide with the 1916 centenary commemorations, with a prizefund of €2,016 in

enniscorthy gift Vouchers, as a ‘thank you’ to everybody for supporting local businesses for the last 100 years. top prize is worth €1,016, second prize is worth €500, third and fourth each worth €250. as we go to press the organisers are in the process of contacting the four winners and we’ll carry full details in our next issue. n

Council seeks investment, jobs & tourists!

Jobs, economic investment and tourism development are expected to result from a visit by two Wexford county council delegations to the united states during the st patrick’s festival period.

The Council used the opportunity of the Festival to

Enniscorthy Business Association All businesses are welcome to join.

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

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market Co. Wexford to target groups in New York, and also in Savannah and Atlanta, Georgia, holding meetings with organisations including the Ireland Fund, Irish in America, Chambers of Commerce and the IDA as well as local tourism, cultural, and educational groups and local business leaders. The New York delegation

met formally with represent a t i v e s o f t h e We x f o r d Association of New York.

The two deputations will submit reports on the trips to the Council. The cost of the two delegations, inclusive of flights, accommodation and expenses is estimated at €19,000. Let’s hope for a good return on that investment! n

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The Enniscorthy & District Chamber of Commerce office is now in Enniscorthy Castle

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

Tel: 053 9232006.

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Enniscorthy Chamber update… tourism was high on the agenda of this month’s enniscorthy chamber meeting as newly appointed chairman of Visit Wexford colm neville reported that the enniscorthy tourism Website has now gone live and he paid tribute to the work of all involved particularly angela devitt and frank corcoran for their tremendous input.

Colm also reported about his meeting with the Three Sisters 2020 Currents of Culture Committee in relation to the bid to win the title of European Capital of Culture for Ireland in 2020, with the three counties of Kilkenny, Waterford & Wexford coming together to transform the South East region and collectively focus our creative and cultural energy. Colm said that the Committee expressed inter-

est in our Focal Festival and in Brooklyn in particular.

Richie Cotter told the meeting that Sean Mythen was ready to roll out his Skillnet Training Programme to Enniscorthy employers and employees and indeed to the general public.

The idea behind Skillnet is to provide training in Customer Care for local businesses and the tourism sector, equipping people with details of our history and what our town and surrounding areas have to offer thus transforming everyone into Ambassadors for E n n i s c o r t h y. A S c a l d e r s Certificate will be presented to all who complete the course.

Chairman John O’Leary proposed a poster for every business premises in town with five things to do in Enniscorthy

listed on it, and suggested that the Skillnet Training Programme be launched in April.

Cathy Keane gave a detailed account of the progress made by the Brooklyn Committee on their Oscar Night scheduled for the Riverside Park Hotel on Wednesday 16th March saying that 50 nominations had been received in the 15 categories and all kinds of entertainment had been planned for the event including music, song, dance, drama and even a fashion show on the night. Richie Cotter complimented Cathy on her excellent interview with South East Radio saying that she was doing a Trojan job of selling the Brooklyn dream for the town. Enniscorthy Home of Brooklyn stickers are now in all shops in the Enniscorthy area.

Chairman John O’Leary said that with all the 1916 activity in the town for Easter and with all our festivals scheduled for the summer months including Street Rhythms, Focal, Strawberry Fair, Rockin, Food and Rebellion Fest, Blackstairs B l u e s a n d B ro o k l y n – Enniscorthy, he went on, is fast becoming a tourist hub and he thanked and complimented those doing all the work on the ground.

Before the meeting concluded John complimented Secretary, Margo Banville Hogan, on successfully completing an online training course with the World Chambers Federation and presented her with her International Certificate of Origin.

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Enniscorthy & District Chamber President John O’Leary presents Secretary, Margot Banville Hogan, with her World Chambers Federation International Certificate of Origin.

Steamy happenings in Monart!

EXPLORING THE WEB IN WEXFORD the Webluvr expo will take place in clayton Whites hotel, Wexford, april 2nd & 3rd. it is a two-day event for the public to discover new online products and services and for providers to share what they do in a real life environment.

This free, family-friendly event explores the web from the consumer/user perspective too.

Products and services on exhibit include food, fashion, web design, music, art, technology, film, animation, 3D printing, coding, employment services, education, presentations, start-up advice and more.

Having a website or social page is one thing, achieving their full potential is another. Any business hoping to expand needs an online presence – it’s that

simple. Online sales in Ireland are projected to quadruple by 2020 bringing the online spend to eleven billion, but the Web is a complicated space and very often your potential audience doesn’t even know you’re there.

So now you have an opportunity to explore “all things web” – build your online and offline audience and grow your business. n

Monart destination spa recently unveiled one of the world’s first glass steam rooms.

A brand new, hi-tech steam room has been unveiled at Monart Destination Spa – the custom designed and custom built steam room is one of the world’s first all-glass designs and it is now available to guests at the Spa’s extensive Thermal Suite.

The Monart Cumulus Steam Room has been designed by Michael and Liam Anthony Griffin with technology from a leading German manufacturer.

The exceptional benefits from the all-glass design ensure greater thermal control as the proper-

ties of glass provide a great conduction of heat and insulation. The Cumulus Steam Room also incorporates leading technology with bespoke eucalyptus infusion through the use of extra fine mist valves in order to enhance the ‘expectorant effect’.

This new technology enhances the existing known health benefits to its users over that of existing steam room technology.

The new, all-glass Cumulus Steam Room is available for Monart guests to use freely as part of the Thermal Suite experience.

Liam Anthony Griffin of

Monart Destination Spa commented, “Hi-tech innovation is at our core and is essential to constantly raise the bar in delivering results for Monart guests. We are delighted to continue to offer guests to Monart unique and world-class experiences and to unveil our custom designed steam room.”

The world-class, award-winning Monart Destination Spa is an adults-only destination spa located just outside Enniscorthy.

Conde Nast Traveller has previously named it in the Top 3 Spa Resorts in the world.

For further details see Monart.ie n

Award for Ballymurn company the county final of the 'national enterprise awards' competition was won by hentech fabrication Ltd during the recent Local enterprise Week. the company will now go on to represent Wexford at the national enterprise awards The Ballymurn company run by John and Martina

Hennessey, which was set up in 2004 and now employs 10 people, will now go head-tohead with thirty other high-

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Browne supports SMEs and self-employed newly-elected fianna fáil td for Wexford, James browne, has said supporting the self-employed and small to medium sized businesses will be one of his top priorities in the months ahead.

Deputy Browne pointed out that Fianna Fáil has a detailed jobs plan which aims to create 250,000 new jobs by 2021 by supporting Irish enterprises. “I believe much more needs to be done to support self-employed people in

creating employment in communities across Wexford. To help achieve this we plan to equalise tax treatment of the self-employed by increasing the earned income tax credit by 300% to €1,650.

“I will also work with my colleagues to reform commercial rates to make the system work for small businesses. At the moment commercial rates are prohibitively high and are preventing start-up businesses

from expanding.

“Fianna Fáil is also pushing for a move towards a social welfare safety net for self-employed people.

“Fianna Fáil is proposing a significant programme of investment in infrastructure… We are committed to the appointment of a Minister for Rural Affairs who will have responsibility for attracting new jobs and investment into rural areas.” n

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

achieving businesses from all over the country, all aiming to win a share of the €20,000 national prize fund. n

Business Training Services digit training is a new business started by robbie Mccabe, well known in enniscorthy in the area of business training, with 17 years experience in business, financial and administration training.

Digit Training is offering the following training courses this April in Enniscorthy: Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Payroll (Manual & Computerised).

Courses are also in the pipeline for Gorey. For more information check out: www.digitstraining.com or tel: 087-8799250. n

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the cbs students carried the flag from the cbs school to Vinegar hill on tuesday 15th March and then continued in procession to the athenaeum where the tricolour was flown during the rising in enniscorthy in 1916. the flag was the centre point of the proclamation day ceremony in st Mary’s cbs where it was raised at 12 noon followed by a reading of the proclamation by three students who have achieved many public speaking plaudits over the years, namely, pierce sinnott, david Manley and colm corcoran.

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This month Natasha O’Malley-Moore looks at Microchipping You may have heard already that microchipping for all dogs in Ireland will be compulsory by the end of March 2016. And if you haven’t, here’s some more information about it…

Every dog in Ireland has to be microchipped and registered with an approved database by the 31st March 2016, which has been welcomed by veterinary surgeons, welfare groups and pet owners alike. It is widely accepted that microchipping of dogs greatly reduces the number of lost dogs in shelters and pounds, as has been shown to be the case in other countries.

Sweden is an excellent example: in Sweden, all dogs are required to be permanently identified and registered with their owner from four months of age.

As a result, over 90% of stray dogs are reunited with their owners within 24 hours of being picked up by the authorities in Sweden, which I think we’ll all agree is a fantastic result!

In the Moyne Veterinary Clinic we have experienced the benefits of microchipping first hand, on numerous occasions. We have had dogs reunited with owners from other parts of the country, and witnessed some heart-warming reunions of pets with their very worried owners. We had a case where an owner had their beloved dog taken from their garden in Carlow. A year later the dog was found on the side of the road near our clinic. We scanned for a microchip and thankfully she was microchipped, and as a result they managed to get their dog home after a year of missing her dearly.

Students on Vinegar Hill L-R: Ken Doyle, Seighin Murphy, Adam Maher, John McWey, Dean Doyle, Martin Ryan, Robert McGuinness, Ivan Rothwell.

Pic: Eddie Nangle.

Proclamation Day at CBS In a further link with the past the flag was raised in the school by two students who have a direct family connection with the participants of the Rising in Enniscorthy.

Ronan O’Leary, a first year

student, had a great grandfather, John Doyle, in the Rising while sixth year student, Diarmuid Byrne, also had a great grandfather, James Doolan, involved in the Rising.

The ceremony at noon was

witnessed by all the students and teachers in the school and was attended by local dignitaries James Browne TD, and Cllrs Paddy Kavanagh, Keith Doyle and Johnny Mythen. n

There is no need to worry about the actual implantation of the microchip. It is as small as a grain of rice, and most dogs don’t even notice it being placed under the skin. It is much the same as their annual vaccinations, and can be done during any of our walk-in clinics. We will also complete the registration on a database for you.

If your pet is already microchipped but you are unsure as to whether or not the chip is registered in your name, please check www.fido.ie and type the microchip number into the “chip checker”. Under the new laws you will also need to have a certificate to prove that the chip is registered and that your contact details are up to date. It is very frustrating to find a microchip in a pet that isn’t registered as it is impossible to know who owns the dog without registered details.

We hope this has answered any questions that you may have about the new laws. If you have any other queries, please contact the clinic for more information.

– Natasha O’Malley-Moore MVB MRCVS

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CBS Enniscorthy students with, in the foreground, L-R: Deputy Principal Brendan O’Sullivan, James Browne TD, Cllr Keith Doyle, Cllr Paddy Kavanagh, Cllr Johnny Mythen and John Ryan Principal.

a transition year class in our Lady of Lourdes, new ross, is currently doing great work to make a change in our local community. they are partici p a t i n g i n yo u n g s o c i a l innovators – a competition for transition year students nationwide.

Their aim is to raise awareness of Carbon Monoxide poisoning. Carbon monoxide is a colourless, odourless and tasteless gas that kills over 40 Irish people every year. It is commonly known as the silent killer. They believe that these unfortunate deaths are com-

pletely avoidable if stricter legislation is put in place. Their main aim is to give Carbon Monoxide alarms the correct status by making it compulsory for every home and public building in Ireland to have a carbon monoxide alarm installed and to make sure that this law is enforced. n

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If a picture tells a thousand words…

Ibar Carty chronicles the 20th century in Enniscorthy & beyond

Ibar Carty has opened up his vast photo archives to the Slaney News.

In this 58th of a series, Ibar shares some photos taken in 1996. 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: The Cavalcaders performed by Enniscorthy Theatre Group, 1996.

Left: L&N Personnel, 1996.

All pics copyright © Ibar Carty.

Ibar Carty can provide high quality prints of all photos in this series. Simply ring Ibar on 087-6729969 or email: ibar_carty@yahoo.ie or call into his premises on Castle Street (beside Athenaeum).

And if you mention the Slaney News he’ll give you 20% OFF the price!

And don’t forget: IbAr speCIAlIses In reCopyIng And restorIng old photos.

CAll In Any tIme for more InformAtIon.

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

View from the Hill Conning the elDeRly In recent years we have become almost used to the criminal attacks on our elderly who live in isolated rural areas. Regrettably, despite the efforts of the Gardaí, community alert schemes and watchful neighbours, this trend continues. Hopefully, in time, the lowlifes who perpetrate this kind of crime will be wiped out and put behind bars for long periods of time. However, there is another kind of crime against the elderly which is more difficult to detect.

This is the area of cowboy tradesmen or total chancers who travel around the country in their vans intimidating our older folk into getting so-called repair jobs done and then rip them off.

We all know the scene where a knock comes to the door and a guy is standing outside and informs the vulnerable resident that, “Your gutters need to be cleaned Mrs or Sir”. Of course these guys have no interest whatever in the gutters or any other part of the property. Their only concern is, “How much money can I extract from this sucker.” They then throw a ladder up against the wall, inform the resident that they have discovered numerous other problems on the roof and that having fixed them they are now owed two or three grand. They are so intimidating that most older people will give them whatever money they can lay their hands on to get rid of them. This type of des-

picable crime is rampant and is very difficult to combat because sometimes it’s very difficult to prove that a crime has been committed.

It’s up to the younger members of families and communities to watch out for our elderly in cases like this. Warn our older relatives and friends not to allow any stranger near their property and if work needs to be done contact a local tradesman.

Furthermore, if any strange vehicles, vans in particular, are spotted in areas do not hesitate to check them out. Don’t be fooled by the fact that the van may have writing or a logo on it as these guys have become very sophisticated.

In other words, “If in doubt check them out.”

none. But, But, But. Yes there’s always a But. To look for a wage of €440 per week to do something which is supposed to be a service to the public on a part-time basis is disgraceful. They will argue that the job is now almost full-time and therefore should be paid as such. Well it’s not full-time and was never intended to be so.

If current councillors haven’t the time to do the job they should resign and allow those who have the time be co-opted in their place.

It will be very interesting to see if any of the 34 councillors in County Wexford stand up and say, “We don’t need this. The €16,500 a year plus other expenses we get is enough”. Then we will know who the real “PUBLIC” representatives are.

CounCilloRs’ Wage DemanDs I see that our councillors are seeking a 40% pay rise. This will bring them from approx. €317 per week to about €440 per week. Now this column has always been very supportive of our public representatives on the basis that if we didn’t have them officialdom would walk all over us. Some people say that we don’t need them but if that tier of public representation was removed only then would we realise the valuable service which is provided by our councillors of all parties and

litteR Litter is still a big issue. I have to say that I have never seen so much dumping on our public roads. Whether you travel a county road or a main road the margins are full of dumped bags of all kinds of litter. Those who do this are enemies of the people. Excuses such as we can’t afford bin charges just don’t wash. The majority of what I see in these bags is actually recyclable. If those dumping it were not so bone idle, dirty and lazy they could bring it for free to any of the recycling centres

Still a huge problem – rubbish on our roadsides.

around the county. The County Council are not to blame for this as they try their best to enforce the litter laws and then, at great expense to us the taxpayer, have to clean up the mess. We all have a role to play insofar as that if we see anyone involved in this despicable practice it is our duty to report them to the authorities.

Phone: 053-9196313 / 9196684.

Email: environmentalcomplaints@wexfordcoco.ie. Antilitter Hotline (Freephone) 1800 386 733 Office Hours.

DiffeRenCe betWeen Dogs anD Cats A dog thinks: Hey, these people I live with feed me, love me, provide me with a nice warm dry house, take me for walks, and take good care of me… They must be Gods.

A cat thinks: Hey, these people I live with feed me, love me, pro-

vide me with a nice warm dry house, pet me and take good care of me… I must be a God. 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!

Calling it Right!!!

Our eminent columnist was on the ball, as always, regarding the outcome of the recent general election in Co. Wexford.

For months beforehand the ‘View’ was the only writer in any paper in the county emphasising that Paul Kehoe would have to hoover up every single No.1 vote to stay in the race. The ‘View’ even predicted that he, rather than D’Arcy, would be fighting Johnny Mythen for the last seat while others were saying that he was safe.

Well done to the ‘View’ – Ed.

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BUNCLODY… bunCloDy libRaRy For a full listing of events see Bunclody Library’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Bunclo dyLibrary/events where you can sign up for the monthly what’s on e-newsletter. Also see our website: http://www.wexford.ie/wex/Depa rtments/Library/WhatsOn/ n eW ! C lassi C al m usi C listening gRouP Classical Music Listening Group fortnightly in Bunclody library on Mondays at 11.30-12.30pm. No classical music background or knowledge of music theory required.

Booking essential. Tel: 053-9375466. bunCloDy i.C.a.

Bring and Buy Sale on Saturday 9th April from 10am to 1pm. aRt bank bunCloDy Friday 1st April: Opening of Marja Van Kampden’s Exhibition at 7:00 pm. 8:00pm Foolish Table Quiz,

table of 4 for €40. Winning table €100.

Saturday 2nd April: Children’s Art Camp from 12:00 to 1:30pm.

Follow the adventures of ARTBANK on Facebook. bunCloDy histoRiCal soCiety Meeting to organise the local 1916 commemoration in Redmond’s Lounge on Thursday April 7th at 8:00pm. For more information contact Barbara Anne Murphy on 087 6736966. 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.

alCoholiCs anonymous Local Meetings are held on Tuesdays & Saturdays at 8.30pm in Brennan’s Market Square.

Vtos PhotogRaPhy exhibition Bunclody Library will host a photography exhibition by students of VTOS Bunclody 19 April – 3 May. inteRnet safety Sharon Hayden, National Parents Council Primary, will discuss internet safety for parents of primary school children, such as parental involvement in your child’s online life, the impact of cyber bullying & recommended websites for children. Bunclody Library, Saturday 9 April at 2.30pm. Booking Essential for all library events. Tel: 0539375466.

Whist Every Monday Night in St. Aidan’s Hall. n

Ballyduff Confirmation Class, 2016.

Tombrack Confirmation Class, 2016.

Clologue Confirmation Class, 2016.

FERNS

Ferns Senior Citizens Party in the Courtyard at the end of February.

Above left: Mary and Kerri Fortune. Above right: Kit Killeen and Terence Blayton.

Below left: Peg Fortune, Sarah Breen and Mary Roche.

Below right: Charlie and Mary Christopher, and Fred and Mona Warren.

Above: On 6th March, Ferns remembered 1916. Enda Killeen, Bernadette Moulds, Mary Ffrench, Martin Dunbar and Bob Mackey.

Ferns: The colour party.

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Caroline gets motoring opel astra review

by Caroline Kidd

the new opel astra was one of the most eagerly anticipated new cars of 2015 and last month the astra sealed its intention to disrupt the compact class when it was awarded the prestigious title of european Car of the year 2016.

The humble hatchback fought off competition from far more expensive and premium motors like the Volvo XC90 and Audi A4, with the judges praising the Astra for being good value for money.

This new Astra is a car transformed, with Opel designers going for a lighter and more athletic look for the new hatchback. While almost 5cm shorter than its predecessor, the new Astra is actually bigger on the inside. There’s now more legroom for rear seat passengers and boot space has been boosted to 370 litres.

The interior in the outgoing model was really starting to show its age but Opel has addressed the criticism and reduced the amount of control switches and buttons on the centre console in the new

model. It’s a cleaner and more modern look, all with a high quality finish. The introduction of the Intellilink infotainment system and touchscreen on all but entry level S trim cars allows for easy integration with smartphones and access to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto apps.

The new Astra is lighter than the car it replaces by up to 200kgs and that’s not just some abstract figure that doesn’t mean anything: on the road, right away, the car feels lighter and more agile. ‘Lightness’ seems to permeate the whole driving experience and it’s a pleasant feeling. The new Astra has a lovely easy driving quality, well-modulated brakes and a satisfying feel to the gear shift. It feels sharp and tidy through the bends and will please the more enthusiastic driver.

My test car had Opel’s 1.6litre CDTi ‘whisper diesel’ with 136bhp and the engine note really is quite subdued.

It’s got plenty of power and torque to make speedy progress and comes in two states of

tune, 110bhp and 136bhp. The lower powered version is marginally more efficient returning up to 78mpg.

Yes, marginally! The 1.6litre CDTi 136bhp diesel I tested returns up to 76.4mpg and with the 16” wheels on the test car, the emissions are just 99g CO2/km so motor tax will be €180 per year.

If it’s petrol you’re after, there’s a naturally aspirated 1.4litre (100bhp) engine, but the most exciting ones are the brand new 1.0-litre (105bhp) and 1.4-litre (150bhp) turbo petrols, with the smaller of the two engines offering up to 66mpg.

P e t ro l Ast r a s st a r t a t €19,995, with diesels starting at €21,995. There are four trim levels, S, SC, SRi and Elite.

Entry level S cars have air con and Bluetooth but you will want to step up to SC for 16” alloy wheels, cruise control, four electric windows, steering wheel mounted audio controls and Intellilink touchscreen infotainment.

The new Astra also debuts with Opel OnStar, standard

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The new Astra is clearly a

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Wexford’s firm adds to its Mercedes-Benz fleet Taghmon base in Wexford, servicing daily routes across Ireland, the UK and mainland Europe.

Established in 1998 and now with offices in Ireland, the UK, France, Belgium, Holland and Poland, Perennial Freight is widely recognised as one of the largest transport companies in Ireland with a fleet of over 750 trailers and a further 130 trucks based across continental Europe operating transport services Europewide including Turkey and Russia. n

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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having taken delivery of four new mercedes-benz actros trucks in early 2016, taghmon-based Perennial freight has ordered a further 15 new units to be delivered on a phased basis over the next 18 months.

Once delivered, the new order will bring to in excess of 70, the number of Actros tractor units in the company’s fleet.

Finished in Perennial's distinctive cobalt blue livery, the trucks will be put to work at the company's

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really viable alternative in the compact class for its good looks, well-finished, connected cabin, engaging drive and access to new efficient and powerful petrol and diesel engines. A full-scale disruption of the compact class might be ambitious, but the new Astra will certainly cause a ripple among its competitors!

model tested: Opel Astra SC 1.6-litre CDTi 136bhp Price: €24,495 (Range starts €19,995) Engine: 1.6-litre turbo diesel Power: 136bhp 0-100km/h: 9.6 seconds Economy: 76.4mpg CO2 Emissions: 99g/km Motor Tax: €180 per year n

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Fabia R5 Rally Car is now on sale in Ireland! following significant interest from motorsport fans, ŠkoDa ireland confirmed this march that the fabia R5 Rally Car is now officially for sale to irish customers.

Based on the third-generation Fabia, the race-spec R5 is equipped with a 1.6-litre turbocharged engine that produces approximately 280bhp. With 0-100km acceleration times estimated at less than four seconds, the Fabia R5 can rub shoulders with some of the world’s best supercars, and delivers 4.7 miles per gallon!

Depending on specifica-

tion, the Fabia R5 can be purchased from €221,000 (inclusive of taxes). At the end of March Skoda reported that three Fabia R5 vehicles have already been delivered or ordered for customers here in Ireland.

Each model is hand-built by three specialist mechanics over a ten-day period and only 60 units are produced each year. n

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the ford mustang is now on sale in ireland and the first few cars have been delivered to their irish customers. this is a big occasion because it’s the first time the mustang has officially been sold here in right hand drive. ford ireland launched the car to the motoring media a few weeks ago in Palmerstown house so it was time to take this pony for a gallop.

The Mustang looks racy from every angle – long, muscular bonnet, big, upright grille and classic fastback slop-

ing roofline and short rear deck. Sitting into the Mustang for the first time, I was hoping it wouldn’t feel just like a Mondeo but the only part that’s familiar is the touchscreen for the Sync 2 infotainment system. The centre console has some lovely big chrome switches and there’s a small plaque on the dash to remind you that the Mustang has been galloping since 1964.

First up is a yellow coupé and it’s the V8. The engine produces 410bhp with 524Nm

of torque and will hit 100kmh in 4.8 seconds. The V8 idles with a rich rumble but you can conduct it like an orchestra with your right foot. The power and noise is incredible.

There’s Mustang-lite available in the form of a more economical 2.3-litre EcoBoost four cylinder turbo petrol with lower CO2 emissions and €750 for annual motor tax if you can’t stomach the €2,350 for the V8! It’s still powerful - 313bhp, 434Nm of torque and 0-100kmh in 5.8 seconds. It just doesn’t

sound as good or authentic as the V8.

So how much for this slice of Americana? The Fastback (coupé) starts at €49,000 for the 2.3-litre EcoBoost with a standard manual transmission. The V8 comes in at €65,000 for the same configuration. The convertible starts at €55,000 for the 2.3-litre EcoBoost, while the V8 version is €73,000. Ford Ireland had pre-orders for 40 Mustangs at launch and is already predicting complete sales for 2016 of 100 units. n

congratulations caroline!

We are delighted to be able to remind readers of the Slaney News that Caroline kidd is now a member of the irish motoring Writers’ association (imWa). the imWa consists of sixteen motoring writers who work across the online and print media in ireland, and members vote annually for irish Car of the year and irish Van of the year. Caroline is looking forward to being part of the jury for next year’s awards. n

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ennisCoRthy eye a column by Joseph Doyle

‘a Night oN the hill’

Shauna Redmond and James Reville, Enniscorthy TaeKwon Do Club, both finished second in recent All-Ireland championships and were part of the Irish underage team which finished second in the world championships.

coNgratulatioNS  Congrats to Enniscorthy Historic & Re-enactment Society on winning an award in the Enniscorthy St Patrick’s Day Parade for the third year in a row.  Congrats on the double to Monageer Re-enactment Society which won the Best Presented Group category in the Enniscorthy parade and also won the Mayor’s prize in the Wexford parade.  Enniscorthy Rugby Club is on an amazing run of success – their most recent win was the Leinster League Division 1.  Well done to Maria Nolan on winning an ‘Oscar’ for her media coverage of Brooklyn.

Well deserved Maria.  Congratulations to Patrick Doyle (formerly of Joe Doyle’s pub, Duffry Hill) and Greta on their recent 50th wedding anniversary.  Happy 50th Birthday to John Gough.  We l l d o n e t o S h a u n a Redmond and James Reville, see photo and caption above.

 Congrats to Colm Redmond – winner of the Bega Barbers family holiday competition.  Well done to Ballyboden St Enda’s on winning the AllIreland club football title recently and to Na Piarsaigh, Limerick, on winning the hurling All-Ireland.  Wishing Ursula Jacob well on her retirement from the Wexford camogie team.

Ursula will be a big loss to the Wexford girls.  Bon voyage to Annie Gilpin who is leaving Enniscorthy for sunny Spain. Annie will be a huge loss to the Strawberry Fest committee, Enniscorthy Tourism committee and lots more. Best of luck, Annie.  Delighted to see a new antiques shop (‘Brocante’) open at the bottom of Slaney Street. Best of luck to James.  Best wishes to the new Cystic Fibrosis Co. Wexford comm i t t e i n c l u d i n g C l a i re Merrigan (Secretary), Julie Mullally (Chairperson), and Fiona Bodells (Treasurer) – 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 dates which are for the rest of 2016:

On 16 April Lanna–Busker will launch her new CD entitled ‘For Me’ at The Presentation Centre.

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Commissioned by enniscorthy Drama group for the Co. Wexford 1916 Centenary Commemorations, ‘a night on the hill’ is an original, fulllength stage play written by enniscorthy native Paul o’Reilly. it will take place on 5th to 8th may in enniscorthy’s historic athenaeum.

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 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.

1916 iN eNNiScorthy one of the leaders of 1916 in enniscorthy was Robert brennan. he was one of the few from the south of the county who made their way to enniscorthy. he arrived by hitching a ride on a mail train.

Others made their way to Enniscorthy by bicycle like the six members of the Gorey volunteers – James Gleeson, Joe Funge, Sean O’Byrne, Sean Etchingham, Eddie MacDonagh and Sean Doyle who cycled into Enniscorthy on April 25th and were billeted in the republican club called ‘Antwerp’, their guns and ammunition were carried by a young member of Fianna Éireann Tom Dwyer of John Street.

The actual takeover of the town took place early on April 27th. The volunteers mobilised at Pat Keegan’s house in Irish Street, marched to the

Robert Brennan

Athenaeum – a large complex of buildings housing a theatre, skating rink and various other rooms in Castle Street. Robert Brennan says about 300 men reported for duty. The volunteers made the Athenaeum their headquarters and raised the tricolour on a flag pole on the roof.

R o b e r t B re n n a n l a t e r became the Irish Free State's first minister to the United States.

RegulaR eVents: traditional irish music night every Friday at Stamps. treacys hotel – Live music every Fri, Sat and Sun nights in 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 (except 4th April).

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

1 April: Last one ever - Upstairs Gig at Holohans.

6 April: Enniscorthy Historic & Re-enactment Society monthly meeting at the White House at 8pm.

10 April: Mass in St Aidan’s and balloon release as part of Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Week (10-15 April).

16 April: The Presentation Centre. CD launch by Lanna–Busker, entitled For Me. Special guests on the night.

17 April: Eat, sing, celeberate and enlist with the women of Cumann na mBan to enjoy an afternoon of poetry and song at the Athenaeum.

21-22 April: 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.

24 April. Republic Day. 27 April 3pm: Unveiling of Patriots’ Flag, Abbey Square, Enniscorthy.

27 April 4pm: Opening of Co. Wexford 1916 Exhibition at Athenaeum.

27 April 7pm: Presentation of Commemorative Certs to relatives of participants in the 1916 Rising in Co. Wexford, at Riverside Park Hotel.

28 April: Launch at Enniscorthy Library of 1916 oral history recordings of descendants of the volunteers and Cumann na mBan. Recordings will be presented to interviewees and will be available to podcast from www.enniscorthy.ie and www.wexford.ie/library.

1 May: The Presentation Centre unveiling of plaque and dedication of memorial garden.

5-8 May: Enniscorthy Drama Group presents A Night on the Hill by Enniscorthy’s Paul O’Reilly, at the Athenaeum.

14 May: The Presentation Centre. 1916 Song Project – 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. the1916songproject.com 27-29 May: Focal Literary Festival.

27-29 May: Street Rhythms Dance Festival.

21 June: Vinegar Hill Day. 22-26 June: Strawberry Festival incl. Strawberry Roots Festival.

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

9-11 Sept: Blackstairs Blues Festival. see full entertainment listing on page 13.

– Joseph Doyle

thomaS wafer - Book lauNch Captain thomas Wafer, while taking part in the easter Rising as part of the gPo garrison, was killed in action in the hibernian bank building (less than 100 metres from the gPo) on Wednesday 26th of april 1916. he had been in command of the troops in and adjoining the bank building. he was 26 years of age and a native of enniscorthy but was married and at the time lived in north Dublin. a new book on Wafer, by author mark o'brien, was launched by historian and librarian, Celestine murphy, at an event in enniscorthy library on 27th february.

It is not surprising that he really only comes to prominence during the Rising itself.

If he had been executed, as happened to the surviving Rising leadership, or had he survived to tell the tale, his life and exploits would certainly be better known to a wider community.

Mark O’Brien’s book puts “some meat on the bone” as to who Thomas Wafer was and readers will be very impressed by a man who compressed a huge amount into his 26 years in this life.

Even though his surname is "Wafer", Weafer Street, in Enniscorthy, which is named in his honour, is clearly spelt

incorrectly. The Wafer Hall in Springvalley, The Shannon, Enniscorthy, has the correct spelling. This hall was built in the late 1940s and extended and renovated in 1976. A plaque on its gable end indicates that it was built in memory of Captain Thomas Joseph Wafer. The last line on the plaque states: "Erected by the People of Enniscorthy".

On Easter Sunday 1936, two plaques commemorating his death, one in Irish and the other in English (in the name of Captain Thomas Wafer), were placed at the location (currently a branch of Permanent TSB), where he died and these are visible to

this day on the front of the building in O'Connell Street, Dublin.

This informative book is available in many locations throughout Enniscorthy and also in Byrne’s Bookshop in Enniscorthy and Wexford.

– Joseph Doyle

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GAA Awards – Oscar Style oscars and style were certainly the order of the evening as the Who’s Who of Wexford gaa arrived to the Riverside Park hotel on friday 4th march for the fourth annual gaa Player of the year awards sponsored by glen fuels in association with the Wexford supporters Club.

With over 300 in attendance this Oscar-style event has become the place to be on the Wexford GAA social calendar and is a fitting tribute to our extremely talented young men and women who give us so much in entertainment and passion each season.

Wexford GAA is fortunate to have Glen Fuels on board as sponsor for this most prestigious occasion and even more fortunate to have Managing Director Alan Keyes and his lovely wife Julianna who put so much into the organisation and exquisite execution of the event. No stone is left unturned in their precise and detailed preparation and that was evident in the spectacle presented to guests and nominees alike on Friday night.

The wonderful Wexford trio of the beautiful, playful and elegant Anne Doyle, the eloquent, witty and spontaneous Tom Dempsey and that knowledgeable, off-the-cuff wizard Liam Spratt would add to any occasion and certainly added priceless entertainment value to Friday night’s Awards. And priceless is the exactly the word as each of these three give of their time, their talent and their expertise free of charge every and any time called upon by Wexford GAA and that is certainly what I call priceless.

Junior Football Champions were the first up to receive their Leinster medals led by Captain, James Breen, followed by the Senior Football Award that went to the very deserving Brian Malone. All Star Kate Kelly won the Camogie Award and the handballer of the year went to the young and extremely talented Mark Doyle. Simon Donohoe is the U-21 Footballer of the Year with Paudie Foley taking the U21 hurling honours. Brid Byrne was successful in the Ladies Football category and Sean

Murphy of Oulart took the coveted Senior Hurling Award. A special presentation was made to Chairperson of Oulart, Mary Doyle, in recognition of the unique achievement of the Club in 2015 winning Leinster titles in hurling and camogie. Our U-21 three-in-a-row Leinster champions were led up on stage by Captain, Eoin Conroy, to receive their medals from sponsor Alan Keyes and Ambassador Anne Doyle and the Best Dressed Couple prize went to David Redmond of Oulart and his beautiful Lady in Red. Des Croke, Chairman of the Wexford Supporters Club, and Chairman of County Board, Diarmuid Devereux, brought the formalities to a close thanking all for coming, complimenting Alan Keyes for a wonderful night and paying tribute to all our excellent players male and female.

With 11,000 votes coming in for players and 2 or 3 votes separating nominees in some cases this competition is fast becoming more popular than a General Election!

– maria Nolan

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Slaney Olympic

Strawberry Half Marathon & 5 Mile Road Race

An elevated Liam Spratt interviews U-21 Hurler of the Year Paudie Foley. Pic: Maria Nolan.

this is the seventh year of the event which comprises a half marathon and a 5 mile road race. the race takes place at the height of the strawberry season. the race is hosted this year exclusively by slaney olympic ac as a club fundraiser. entry fees have been kept to a minimum while retaining the usual high standards of the race. up to 27th May entry fees are: half marathon €25; 5 mile race €15. the event attracts everyone from the country’s top athletes to the club and fun runners. there are pacers for the half marathon at 1.30, 1.45 and 2.00 to help participants achieve their goals. there will be prizes (more details later) in the open races and in junior and all veteran categories. all runners receive a special finisher’s strawberry Mug and tea/coffee and sandwiches at the riverside park hotel. the races start and finish on the banks of the river slaney in the centre of enniscorthy. the half marathon runs along the river, through the town and past the castle before heading out on treelined roads through the pastoral county Wexford countryside in all its summer glory. all water stations supply 250ml bottles. the event is renowned for its festive and friendly atmosphere with music and race commentary and a start /finish area which is second to none.

Start Time: 10am for Half Marathon and 11am for 5 mile race

hope & Dream make sure you get registered for the hope and Dream 10 at www.hopeanddream10.com

Sponsor Alan Keyes with Senior Hurler of the Year Sean Murphy of Oulart. Pic: Maria Nolan.

Winners David Redmond, Mark Doyle, Brian Malone, Simon Donohoe, seated Kate Kelly, Paudie Foley and Brid Byrne. Pic: Maria Nolan.

Enniscorthy Golf Club – ladies notes… the ladies looked resplendent in pink for the breast cancer fundraiser on 22 march with 24 teams of 3 participating.

The team of Bernie Whelan, Julie McCarthy and Eimear McGrath won the spoils with a score of 52.2. Second were

Junior members who competed in the ILGU Schools' Cup Mid Leinster qualifier in Athy: Aileen Brophy, Lily Mahon and Aoibhe Donohoe with their teacher Ms Niamh Duggan from Colaiste Bride, Enniscorthy.

Margaret Mooney, Marie Dunphy and Joan Dunbar with a score of 53.2 followed by Joan Kavanagh, Helen Warren and Ann McGibney with 54.2.

Junior members Aileen Brophy and Aoibhe Donohoe from Colaiste Bride, Enniscorthy, played in the ILGU Schools' Senior Cup Mid Leinster qualifier in Athy Golf Club recently.

Lily Mahon played in the Schools' Junior Plate. All three girls played really well and the club was delighted that Aileen won the Senior Cup Individual Net prize with a fabulous 42 points! (and lost 3 shots). Very well done to all three girls and we look forward to following their progress, and the progress of our other Junior girls, in 2016.

Tuesday 29 March, just as we go to press, sees the first 18 holes singles competition of the year which is sponsored

by Liam Spratt’s Logo Centre.

It’s also the first day playing with the new ladies’ indices.

Don’t forget that if you have any special event coming up, e.g. birthday, christening, confirmation, retirement, etc that our clubhouse provides a wonderful facility with full bar and catering provided.

New research from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) has found that regular walking is more effective at keeping weight down than vigorous activities such as going to the gym. The walking needs to be brisk and the research applies to men

over the age of 50 and women of all ages. The research showed that one of the most effective ways for people to regularly walk briskly is via playing golf several times a month. Now is a great time to join the club, get walking and meet new people. There are a range of categories for Ladies as follows: Full Membership is €709.

Senior Intermediate Membership, if you are aged between 26 to 35, is €583.

Intermediate Membership, if you are aged between 19 to 25, is €383.

Distance Membership is €439.

5 day Membership is €515.

Overseas membership is €260.

Student Membership is €176.

Junior Membership is €100.

Juvenile Membership is €53. n

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

Enniscorthy Rugby Club blaCk tie DinneR DanCe The club will be holding a celebratory Black Tie Dinner Dance in The Riverside Park Hotel on Sunday June 5th (June Bank Holiday Sunday).

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Athenaeum opens with aplomp the athenaeum opened its doors for the first time in twelve years on thursday night last, 24th march, as large numbers thronged into the newly refurbished building for the launch of the much anticipated the last Surrender, by helen ashdown.

The long wait was over and the excitement and expectation was palpable as those entering got their first glimpse of the restored Enniscorthy icon. How appropriate that the first event in this resurrected, historic monument would occur at Eastertime with not only its 1916 connections but also its religious connotations.

The ambience and significance of the occasion was not lost on the attendees as they arrived at the top of the ornate staircase to be greeted with a Guard of Honour by Enniscorthy Historic & Re-enactment Society in full Volunteer and Cumann na mBan uniforms, indeed many admitted to goose bumps as they were surrounded by history.

The momentous occasion was duly acknowledged by MC for the evening, Chairman of the Athenaeum Committee Tony McClean, who welcomed all to this first event of many he said at this much loved and nostalgic building at the centre of Enniscorthy. He thanked all who had made the night pos-

L-R: Helen Ashdown, Nicky Furlong and James Browne TD at Helen’s book launch in the Athenaeum.

Pic: Maria Nolan.

sible including Ministers Brendan Howlin and Paul Kehoe and John Browne TD for all their help and financial assistance. He had a very special word of thanks for Town Manager Padraig O’Gorman who had worked tirelessly on the project and indeed the very hard-working Directors of the Athenaeum who had given much of their time and energy since 2008 to bring it to fruition.

He paid tribute to Architect Michael Walsh for his care and diligence in restoring the building to all its former glory.

Before introducing Helen Ashdown, Tony complimented her on producing a wonderfully accurate and detailed account of the Rising in County

Wexford and in particular Enniscorthy, and he was lavish in his praise for her as Secretary of the Athenaeum Committee.

Helen began by thanking many who had helped her on her journey through the past including her editor Michael Freeman, her publishers Three Sisters Press, her design team Rosbui Media of Wexford, her family and many friends especially historian and genealogist Gretta Browne for her contacts and her ‘invaluable advice and insight when I needed it’.

Helen expressed a wish that people would find her book an easy read and would refer to it often for facts and statistics on the Rising in Wexford and she

called on long-time friend, the well known author, journalist and historian, Nicky Furlong, to launch her book.

Nicky in his usual seanachai way brought the house down with a story about another book he was asked to launch once about the history of a particular parish in the county and when he arrived to launch the book there was no book – so he had to think quickly on his feet and gave a long and detailed talk about a very well known bishop who was buried in the parish and carried the night as only Nicky could, only to find that when the book was eventually published there was no reference at all to the very well known bishop who Nicky had spent the whole night talking about. Anyway he said that wasn’t going to be the case with Helen’s book The Last Surrender – it being that comprehensive and detailed that it contained ‘more names than the telephone directory’.

Nicky paid tribute to the author who had put such a wonderful amount of work and research into the publication and encouraged all present to purchase The Last Surrender as a unique and remarkable book giving Enniscorthy and Wexford their rightful place in the 1916 Rising.

– maria Nolan

Wexford Festival Opera news...

general booking for Wexford festival opera 2016 opened on 19 march with tickets available online at www.wexfordopera.com or by ringing the box-office at the national opera house on (053) 912 2144. the festival brochure and audio samples of the evening operas are also available on the website.

This year ’s programme includes dramatic and diverse evening opera productions: – herculanum by Félicien David (1810-1876), an epic tale of for-

bidden 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, an ageing woman, not wanting to acknowledge the many years that have passed since her former lover’s departure, discovers when he returns that he is not who he appears to be.

– maria de Rudenz by Gaetano Donizetti (1797-1848), tell the story of a scorned woman’s

determination to destroy her former lover and his new intended bride.

The Festival also includes three daytime ShortWorks operas, concerts, lunchtime recitals, lectures, talks and more, in total 56 events over the 12day Festival. other events include: – The 2016 Dr Tom Walsh Lecture which this year will be given by writer/broadcaster John Julius Norwich. – – A special concert with the RTÉ CONTEMPO QUAR-

New Slaney Writing insuRReCtion

by Donal cullen

It’s in the news And on the streets, Almost everywhere, insurrection, insurrection.

There is no letup, it’s in the air and in the news.

Insurrection, Insurrection, The crowed chant for more, From 1916 to 2016 Who could ask for more.

They remind us of our past here at last, When Ireland's sons and daughters stood up For Ireland's freedom we fight or Die. Our dead ones, speak to us from heavens above, From Dublin town to Vinegar hill The freedom is a BETTER.... Pill It’s insurrection on the hill.

The barley is shaken not stirred, The hands of freedom are stained with blood, sweat and tears, Insurrection, is in our hearts and in our bones.

The floods on the quays of our garrison town Tempts us like a clown with its frown, Take it in and let out, like the enemy we put them out The time is right, the time is now, We remember for them the ones gone before us Never again shall we sleep on our watchtowers.

It’s Ireland's freedom we'll fight or die On Easter Monday we stand and salute our past The insurrection came at last. n

Rain biRDs by martin Joseph Byrne Small birds approach like a swirling mist Rain birds forecasting Glide in an enigma of shape & sound Low haul & keel haul over shadow trees Ellen understands the skeleton of nature & as the rain falls she smokes inside Beside a wet window, smoke climbing The glass like a mist of rain birds. n

TET one of today’s most exciting and vibrant chamber ensembles.

– A recital by Irish pianist Barry Douglas.

Wexford Town also hosts a vibrant Fringe Festival to coincide with the Opera Festival, which includes art exhibitions, drama and musical performances, historical tours, and of course the Singing and Swinging Pubs competition. Full details: www.wexfordfringe.ie up to date information on: www.wexfordopera.com n

Behind the Margin behind the margin – a group exhibition featuring work by John busher, Pat byrne, Riin kaljurand and helen Robbins in the Presentation Centre, enniscorthy, to 8th april. n Donal Cullen with his new poem ‘Insurrection’ Pic © Joseph Doyle

Arts Snippets…

Major nominations for Wexford Festival Opera Wexford Festival Opera has been nominated in two major categories for the highly prestigious International Opera Awards: Best Festival, alongside other leading international opera festivals including Aix-enProvence, Glyndebourne, and Santa Fe; and Best Rediscovered Work for Wexford’s production last year of Mascagni’s Guglielmo Ratcliff.

In addition, two artists from last year’s Festival were also nominated. South Africa soprano Nozuko Teto, who sang in the Delius opera, Koanga, was nominated in Nozuko Teto the Best Young Female Singer category, and Fabio Ceresa, who directed Guglielmo Ratcliff, was nominated in the Best Young Director category. Fabio Ceresa will return to Wexford this autumn to direct Maria de Rudenz by Donizetti.

The winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on Sunday 15 May which will be held in London. Further details on www.operaawards.org n

Bryan Dobson opens exhibition RTE News’ Bryan Dobson recently launched Rod Coyne’s exhibition of paintings, “1916 Portrait Collection” in the Courthouse Arts Centre, Tinahely. The exhibition will run at the Courthouse until April 8, 2016.

Rod Coyne has created an exclusive series of portraits remembering key faces of the 1916 Easter Rising. The artist blends contemporary and classical painting to draw together the vastly diverse photographic sources. The unity of style he achieves underlines the diverse nature of the Rising’s protagonists and how they bound together in common purpose. www.courthousearts.ie n

Wexford well represented in Texaco Children’s art competition Amazing artworks by two Wexford students are amongst entries being presented to adjudicators who will select winners in this year’s 62nd Texaco Children’s Art Competition.

P i c t u re d i s Va l e ro (Texaco) Marketing Manager Bronagh Carron with an entry entitled ‘The Hare’ by 16-year-old Róisín Byrne and ‘Arrivals’ by 16-year-old Sarah Costello, both of whom are pupils at Gorey Community School.

Winners of the Competition will be announced in mid-April with prizes being presented in May. n

Artlinks bursaries for South East The Arts Offices of Carlow, Kilkenny, Waterford and Wexford Local Authorities are pleased to announce the awarding of their annual bursary support to artists of over €50,000. Artlinks is an initiative of the Arts Offices in these partner counties which is supported by the Arts Council/An Chomhairle Ealaíon to facilitate professional development opportunities for artists in their communities and across all artistic disciplines. the recipients for Wexford were: Literature: Caroline Busher, Enniscorthy; Suzanne Power, Clonroche, Enniscorthy; Mary O’Brien, Wexford.

Visual Arts: Mary-Claire Kehoe, Clonattin, Gorey; Richard Carr, Ramsgate Village, Gorey; Alanna O’Kelly, Brian Hand and Orla Ryan, Wexford & Carlow; Orla Bates, Kilmore.

Dance & Film Making: Tammie Vivian Caroline Busher Brody Hayes, Barntown, Wexford.

Philip Knight, Assistant Staff Officer, Arts Department, said, ‘This represents a significant investment in artists from the ArtLinks partner regions. These busaries provide the means for artists to expand their practice and develop their skills base.’

More details are available on www.artlinks.ie. Artists in the partner counties in all art forms can register free of charge on this website to avail of supports. n

libRaRy neWs

Check out: www.wexford.ie/wex/ Departments/library/Whatson/ for details of what’s on in your local library. you can also check your local library on facebook.

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Pics Around Wexford Town

by Patrick Hogan Rachel Murphy, Breda Hayes, Deputy Mayor Jim Moore at Simon’s Place for the 53rd Wexford Drama Festival. Pic: Patrick Hogan.

Cllr Davy Hynes, Margaret Hynes, Marie Kehoe, Margaret Williams at recent It’s Good 2 Talk quiz in Talbot Hotel, Wexford. Pic: Patrick Hogan.

Fintan Murphy and Carmel Harrington in Simon’s Place for the 53rd Wexford Drama Festival. Pic: Patrick Hogan.

Jacintha Roche and Kathleen Molloy at It’s Good 2 Talk quiz in the Talbot Hotel, Wexford. Pic: Patrick Hogan.

RTE Contempo Quartet: Bogdan Sofei (violin), Ingrid Nicola (violin), Andreea Banciu (viola), Adrian Mantu (cello) at St Iberius Church, Wexford. Pic: Patrick Hogan.

Tony Robinson and Deputy Mayor Cllr Jim Moore at Patricia Roche's exhibition 'Nautical Abstractions' in the Pigyard Gallery, Wexford. Pic: Patrick Hogan.

Aisling Ormonde, Lisa Kenny, Linda Brennan at Who Wants to be a Thousandaire for Piercestown NS Parents’ Association. Pic: Patrick Hogan.

WExFORD YOUTHS – WOMEN'S REFUGE €1,000 DONATION

Mike Stanton from Wexford Youth's new principal sponsor SBOBET.com travelled from the UK to Ferrycarrig Park on Friday 4th March to attend the Youths’ Premier Division season opener against Longford Town. Mike also generously handed over a cheque in the amount of €1,000 to the Youths’ nominated charity – the Wexford Women's Refuge. Everybody at Wexford Youths FC and the Wexford Women's Refuge would like to thank Mike and all his colleagues at SBOBET for their generosity.

Pic: P. Doyle Photography.

NEW SECONDARY SCHOOL FOR WEXFORD? minister Paul kehoe stated before the recent general election that the provision of a new secondary school for Wexford would be a priority for him in the next Dáil, saying, “this is one of the most pressing issues in the Wexford area and is one that must be resolved.”

Speaking on the matter, Minister Kehoe stated, “The education of our children is a priority for me. It

is the key to the success of our county and strong investment in education will serve to improve the lives of our children into the future.

“Over the term of this Government, there has been unprecedented investment in capital expenditure in Education projects throughout the country – €64,779,214 – but this needs to continue.

“We are seeing a situation that has grown over the years where sixth class students are facing uncertainty when it comes to their secondary school choices. In addition to places, I also agree that the admissions system needs to be reformed to end the confusion and multiplicity which currently exists.

“The provision of a new secondary school would serve to strengthen the already excellent

offering by the existing schools in Wexford. Another previously stated priority of mine, will be the establishment of a Technological University for the South East, to ensure that Wexford has an accessible option for our children to continue their education in their own county.”

Unfortunately the current impasse in forming a new government does not help Wexford’s case for a new second level school. n

Patrick, Ann and Tom Hogan at the Parle, Crean and Hogan Memorial.

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