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Following the huge success of the Enniscorthy Street Rhythms Dance Fest, next up in the local summer festival calendar is the 49th edition of the Enniscorthy Strawberry, Music & Food Fest running from 22nd to 26th June. We carry the full programme on pages 16-17. Enjoy!

As always we are very sorry to hear about local business closures particularly long-established, family businesses such as Martin Doyle’s Butchers on Rafter Street. We would strongly encourage everybody to support local businesses by shopping locally whenever possible.

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Enniscorthy snippets… congRaTS To PaDDy Enniscorthy-based Fianna Gael Cllr Paddy Kavanagh has been elected Chairman of Wexford County Council for the first time, replacing out-going Cllr Tony Dempsey. Cllr Kavanagh has served as Chairman of Enniscorthy Town Council on two occasions.

Speaking after his election, the Cathaoirleach said he was looking forward to a very excit-

ing year ahead with many significant projects under construction in the county with a combined investment of well over €1bn. These include the bypasses of Enniscorthy and New Ross, the expansion of operations at Rosslare Europort, the development of Wexford quayfront, development and improvement of public parks, and significant social housing construction projects through-

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out the county. He also pledged his support for the Council’s plans for the construction of high-quality business parks in the four main towns.

He added, “I will… also be keenly focused on a number of projects… my intention is to work with relevant agencies in the development of an appropriate use for St Senan’s Hospital, Enniscorthy, and I will be appealing to my fellow councillors and to the Council’s executive to support me in this endeavour.

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BEEcHDalE coMES To EnniScoRTHy liBRaRy! Thursday, June 23rd at 7pm in Enniscorthy Library: “Putting colour in your garden this summer”. Keith Rothwell from Beechdale Garden Centre will present a gardening workshop on combining seasonal shrubs and plants to produce an array of colour at this time of year.

EnniScoRTHy caMERa cluB 37th Annual Exhibition in Church Institute, Castle Hill, Thurs 23rd to Sun 26th June, 2-9pm. n

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Keeping the spirit alive as a new and innovative tourism event for the town, every Saturday from now until the end of the summer an event will take place at abbey Square, Pic: Maria Nolan

Flag-raising ceremony every Saturday morning at 10am in Abbey Square, Enniscorthy

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Enniscorthy at 10am when members of Enniscorthy Historic & Re-enactment Society will be led by a lone piper from Market Square to abbey Square where the tricolour will be raised, and the Proclamation read followed by the singing of the national anthem.

This new initiative by Enniscorthy Municipal District Council is yet another positive event for the town to be enjoyed by local and visitor alike and Enniscorthy Historic & Re-enactment Society is delighted to be asked to participate and will provide 6/7 Volunteers every Saturday morning. So join us at Abbey Square on Saturday morning at 10am for this unique living history event and be sure to tell all your visiting friends and associates about it.

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New primary care centre for Wexford

Graham Cadogan reads the Proclamation, Abbey Square, Enniscorthy

Pic: Maria Nolan

Fine gael TD for Wexford, Minister Paul Kehoe, has welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Health, Simon Harris, of the commencement order for a new primary care centre in Wexford Town.

“The Minister for Health, Simon Harris, has confirmed to me that the European Investment Bank is to invest €70 million in 14 Primary Care Centres across Ireland, and I am delighted to say that one of them will be located in Wexford.

“This new Primary Care Centre, to be located on Grogan’s Road in Wexford will be a real boost for Wexford and the wider county. Local people will be able to access a wide range of services including GP, com-

munity nursing, dental, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, social work, speech & language therapy, mental health, counselling, home help and nutrition. It is envisaged that they will be open at least five days a week, with extra hours at weekends and evenings for some services.

“The reason the government has been prioritising the delivery of primary care centres is so that people can access top quality health care close to home in their local community.

This is more convenient for the patient and takes pressure off our hospitals.

“Minister Harris has said he wants to deliver primary care in every community in Ireland,

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a goal I fully support.

“With the economic recovery continuing apace, Fine Gael is determined to use the resulting economic resources to deliver better services to create the kind of fair and just society that will improve the lives of everyone.

“I will work closely with Minister Harris to ensure this new primary care centre for Wexford is delivered in a timely fashion and in a way that best serves local people.”

The European Investment Bank is joined in this enterprise

by Bank of Tokyo, Mitsubishi UFG (BTMU) and Talanx, a German based insurance company, who are providing the balance of funding required. n

The Annual Pat Cody Memorial Golf Classic The third annual Pat cody Memorial golf classic will take place on Friday 8th July in Enniscorthy golf club in honour of the much-loved Enniscorthy labour cllr Pat cody who sadly passed away in 2013.

As a psychiatric nurse in St. Senan’s, Pat was a vociferous campaigner on behalf of disability rights, the health service, housing, education and jobs.

The Enniscorthy Golf Club timesheet is reserved on 8th July from 10am to 5pm with teams of 4 costing €160 (incl meal). One can also support the event through sponsorship (€50) or raffle tickets (€5 each).

Prizegiving will be held in the clubhouse at 9.30pm. Proceeds to Hospice Homecare Team and Mental Health Association.

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Strawberry and Still races

35.31. Spot prize winners were John O’Connor and Eric Derr. one of the highlights of the event was a presentation on the night to Joe and Kay o’Regan in recognition for running the cork city Marathon to celebrate their 80th birthday.

Well done to Race Director Tracy Kavanagh and the Kavanagh family for organising a great race and for the excellent catering afterwards.

Special word of thanks to Matt Murphy for the photos and to all the marshalls who gave up their time to help with this race. n

Participants and spectators at the first weekly Patriots Flag Commemoration event, Abbey Square, Enniscorthy, 4th June 2016.

Pic: Maria Nolan.

7th Annual Strawberry Half Marathon and 5 Mile Road Race took place in Enniscorthy on 29th May. Above: Some of the runners. Below: Angela McDonald, Sergeant Brendan Moore and Mary Murphy.

The 7th Annual Slaney Olympic Strawberry Half Marathon and 5 Mile Road Race took place in Enniscorthy on 29th May. The club would like to thank the army of volunteers and marshals – without whose help this event wouldn’t be the great success that it is.

Half Marathon: 1st Myles Gibbons 1.15.54.

2nd David Murphy, Tullamore Harriers, 1.16.51.

3rd Sean Murphy, United Striders, 1.20.36.

1st Kim Hickey, Donore Harriers, 1.27.38.

2nd Annaleigh Hore, Kilmore AC, 1.27.43.

3rd Catherine O’Connor, 1.37.15.

0/40 John Murphy, DMP, 1.21.7.

0/45 David Kehoe, Slaney Olympic, 1.22.14.

0/50 Padraig Moriarty, St Killians, 1.21.33.

0/55 Ado Keitaro, 1.47.45.

0/60 James O’Rourke 1.47.26.

0/65 Jim Boland, 1.51.39.

0/75 Patrick Collins, Kilfinane AC, 2.29.11.

0/40 Fiona Byrne, Wicklow AC, 1.41.45.

0/45 Lillian Lawless, SBR, 1.41.22.

0/50 Mary Graynor, 1.53.21.

0/55 Grainne Grennan, 1.46.13.

5 Mile Road Race: 1st Niall Sheil, St Killians, 27.42.

2nd Peter Francis, 28.18.

3rd Jim Stafford, Slaney Olympic, 29.69.

0/40 Brendan Radford, 30.00.

0/50 Michael Quigley, Slaney Olympic, 33.40.

0/60 Michael Fottrell, United Striders, 56.05.

1st Elaine Cardiff, Kilmore AC, 32.51.

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0/50 Siobhan Doyle, Menapians, 50.34.

0/60 Sheila Kirwan, 43.22. n

The Still 5 Miles Summer league Race kindly sponsored by Donohoe’s Skoda was held earlier this June with a record breaking crowd of 95 runners starting the race.

First man home after a hard fought battle was United Striders John McGrath in 27.55 just ahead of Farmer Monaghan in 27.56. First lady home was Emily O Connor in 34.34 and first Slaney lady home was Mary Gorham in

Kay O’Regan (left), Seamus Jordan, and Joe O’Regan (right) at the Still road race. Pic: Matt Murphy.

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down by PUPs, which Malwarebytes and many other security companies consider malware. constant crashing There are a couple reasons why your applications or system might crash, including potential incompatibility between programs or software and hardware that needs updating. However, some forms of malware, such as rootkits, dig deep into the Windows kernel and latch on, creating instability.

Web browser freezes or is unresponsive Slow Internet could be just that—check your wifi signal or your download speeds with your Internet provider to be sure. But if everything checks out and your browser grinds to a halt, it could be a sign of infection. anoTHER lESS oBviouS Sign oF inFEcTion lots of bounced email We’ve all mistakenly typed in the wrong email address and hit “send.”

But if you’re getting a suspiciously high number of bounces, or emails that return to your inbox undelivered, something else is going on. First, your email address could have been hacked and is now being used to spam the crap out of your contacts list. Or malware could be the culprit. How? An infected computer sends out emails using the addresses it found in your computer. If the “To” address doesn’t work, the message bounces back to the “From” address, which is often yours.

MoBilE inFEcTionS: Battery life drains quickly Oh yes, your cell phone is not immune to malware. If you notice your battery life draining quickly, it could be that you’ve got some hefty programs open, such as games or music streaming services. It could also be that your battery is on its last leg. Unfortunately, the third possibility is mobile malware. unusually large bill This one’s pretty clear-cut. Pay close attention to your cell phone bill.

Are you being charged for messages you didn’t send? Is your data plan getting busted? Are you getting texts from your provider saying you owe money for something you didn’t purchase? Mobile malware is to blame.

STEalTH inFEcTionS no sign at all Is your computer running like a smooth criminal? No issues whatsoever? You still might be infected. Many forms of malware, including botnets and others designed to steal your data, are nearly impossible to detect unless you run a scan. In fact, whether it’s plainly obviously or there’s no real sign of malware, you should be regularly scanning your computer with security programs like Malwarebytes Anti-Malware. 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.

Blue flags for Wexford

Fr John’s Silver Jubilee

Wexford county council has announced that Wexford has recently been awarded 8 Blue Flags; one of the world’s most recognised eco-labels and universally accepted as the mark of excellence for beaches and marinas.

Mr Simon Coveney TD, Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, recently presented a total of 141 awards for beaches and marinas in 14 local authorities around the country. The Blue Flag award is presented to beaches and marinas which have excellent water quality and which achieve high standards across a wide range of other criteria including environmental education, management of the environment, safety and other services.

We x f o rd s u c c e s s f u l l y retained all 5 Blue Flags awarded in 2015 and in addition, received a first time Blue Flag for the

Bishop Denis Brennan celebrated Mass in Barntown church on Saturday 18th June to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of the ordination of Diocesan Secretary and local Barntown curate, Fr John carroll.

An invitation was extended to the people of Barntown to attend and attend they did in huge numbers. A reception was held afterwards in the local school.

Born in Wexford town, Fr. John Carroll went to school at St. John of God (The Faythe), CBS primary and secondary schools.

A clerical student at UCD, (NUI) Maynooth and the Pontifical University (Maynooth), Fr. John Carroll was ordained to the priesthood on 16th June 1991.

A curate at St. Aidan's Cathedral since 1991, Fr. Carroll

popular Ballymoney North Beach. The highly coveted award was also retained for both of Wexford County Council’s marinas at Kilmore Quay and New Ross.

The full list of Wexford awards is as follows: Curracloe, Courtown, Morriscastle, Rosslare Strand, Ballinesker and Ballymoney North Beach, Kilmore Quay Marina, New Ross Marina.

Wexford also received a further 8 Green Coast Awards, having retained the flag at every site awarded last year. The Green Coast Award is given to beaches which have excellent water quality but which may be less developed and less populated than Blue Flag beaches. Green Coast awards were presented to the following locations in County Wexford: Old Bawn, Cahore, Culleton’s Gap, Ballyhealy, Ballymoney, Booley Bay, Grange, St Helen’s Bay. n

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was transferred to the Bishop's O ff i c e i n S u m m e rh i l l i n September 2000 where he currently ministers as Chancellor, Diocesan Secretary, Diocesan Press Officer and representative to Trócaire.

Fr. Carroll has also acted as curate to the Ballagh (2002 to 2006) and at Barntown from 2006 to today. n

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Ability Challenge launched SPONSORED BY TOM DOYLE SUPPLIES

Patrick Doyle (Tom Doyle Supplies) and Liam Spratt (Southeast Radio)

The official launch of the ability challenge charity Event took place in the astro active centre in Enniscorthy on Thursday 26th May. Ben Bernie welcomed everyone to the centre and paid particular attention to the sponsors, Tom and Patrick Doyle from Tom Doyle Supplies and all the patrons who were represented by Paul Mcgrath on the night.

The Ability Challenge is a fully inclusive sporting event and will be held in the Astro Active Centre in Enniscorthy on Saturday 20th August 2016 from 10am to 5pm with ten events in that one day. It will challenge people with or without a disability. It is about inclu-

sion and team work and will push people beyond their limits and promote the different abilities that individuals have.

Can you handle the ‘Challenge‘?

Once registered, individuals will be put into teams.

These teams compete against each other throughout the day in activities that will be physically and mentally challenging.

The points earned during the day can be used to gain extra time in the final event – “Disco Dome of Terror”. Teams will be announced on the morning of the event.

The challenge is an over 16’s event only. However, it will be a family-friendly day with lots of activities for all the

Nicola O’Connor (WTTU) with service user Tracy Young from WTTU.

family including bouncy castles, face painting, buzz challenge, giant Jenga and lots more.

All proceeds raised will go to the Irish Wheelchair Association, Acquired Brain Injury Ireland, County Wexford C o m m u n i t y Wo r k s h o p Enniscorthy and Windmill Therapeutic Unit.

Patrick Doyle from Tom Doyle Supplies said, “It is our pleasure to be part of such a worthy cause and to be able to give something back to those who really need it. We are very proud to be the official sponsors for the event.”

Cllr. Mary Farrell spoke on behalf of the Irish Wheelchair Association and Louise Power

from Acquired Brain Injury Ireland gave everyone an insight into the type of challenges that will take place on the day. From team events to bocce and javelin, there is something for everyone and it will be interesting to see the non-wheelchair users trying to navigate their way around the basketball court in a chair on the day.

Registration is now available online and the organisers are looking for almost 60 volunteers to assist on the day so if you are interested, please contact the committee on 083 8177987. For further information on the event, please check out the Ability Challenge Facebook page or the website www.abilitychallenge.ie n

Back L-R: Tommy Ellis (ABII), Mary O’Connor (IWA), Nicola O’Connor (WTTU), Natasha Horgan (ABII), Paul McGrath (Patron), Ben Bernie (CWCWE). Front L-R: Mary Farrell (IWA), Tom Doyle (Sponsor), Louise Power (ABII).

New barber opens in Enniscorthy The newest barber in Enniscorthy is now open on the old Dublin Road with loads of FREE parking and very competitive pricing.

With extended opening hours Mon-Wed: 10am to 6pm, Thu-Sat: 10am to 7pm and open also on Sundays 12 noon to 4pm, League Barber is open

at a time to suit every customer.

Sebastian and the team at

League Barber specialise in men's grooming with a touch of class. With many young

men looking ahead to their Debs, League Barber can provide the styles required at unbeatable prices.

Call in any time, the premises is next door to the Baked Potato restaurant and the NCT Centre. Or telephone Sebastian on 085 221 9794 for more information. n

MURPHY’S LIQUIDATION FURNITURE Now Open in Wexford

going from strength to strength and responding to a huge demand for their products, Murphy’s liquidation Furniture has opened its fifth shop at unit 2, clonard Retail Park, Killeen, Wexford (beside DiD Electrical and Ken Blacks).

This family-run business brings in container loads of liquidated stock which provides exceptional value and a fantastic choice of all types of new furniture at highly discounted prices. With discounts ranging from 50 -80 % off high street prices on mattresses, beds, occasional furniture, suites of furniture etc it’s no wonder so many people are making their way to Clonard Retail Park to visit the new shop.

Anthony, one of the company directors, told us, ‘We buy the stock at a reduced price and simply pass on the savings to our customers.’ Each item is marked so that you can see the original recommended retail price and (in most cases) hundreds of euros worth of savings.

This family-run company has grown at an unbelievable rate over the past few years with many people travelling from all parts of Ireland to avail of the amazing prices.

When the Slaney News visited the shop in Clonard Retail Park prior to its opening, we asked Anthony about their business success to date.

Anthony told us that there is such demand for their products they can’t but spread the savings to other locations so as many people as possible can avail of the amazing prices. So that’s exactly what they’ve been doing with shops in Gorey,

Tallaght, Naas, Carlow and now in Clonard Retail Park, Wexford (beside DID Electrical and Ken Blacks).

Anthony said, ‘This is not just a store with seasonal bargains, it’s all year round and it has a wide range that can’t be beaten on price.’ And when you buy at at Murphy’s Liquidation Furniture you buy the product off the floor so you don’t have to start assembling flat-pack furniture when you get home. And you don’t have to wait for a similar product to be ordered. You just take whatever it is you fancy the same day and bring it with you or have it delivered.

Anthony also explained that there is a limited number of each item in stock, so turnover is huge and the furniture stock changes every week. He said it’s important to keep dropping into your nearest store to see what other savings you can make as container loads are arriving every week.

So if you are interested in a bargain, and need some indoor or outdoor furniture, why not follow the crowds and visit Murphy’s Liquidation Furniture at Clonard Retail Park soon. n

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Open seven days a week.

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Part of the large crowd at the official opening in Enniscorthy of HIllbrook Lawn Tennis Club's newly refurbished clubhouse and court number 1 on Friday 10th June.

Tom and Kitty Murphy on the new bench dedicated to Kitty’s late husband, Jim, at Hillbrook Lawn Tennis Club,10th June.

Students of Meanscoil Gharman, Brownswood, with teacher David Bennett and Principal, Norah Harpur, under the impressive billboard (top left) in Abbey Square that they created as part of their Young Social Innovators class highlighting the harm caused to young people by their parents’ alcohol consumption.

Jim Donohoe and Seamus Rafter at the unveiling of the 1916 Memorial Monument at Monageer, Sunday 12th June.

The musicians at the Ferns Patron and Field Day. Sunday 29th May.

80th Birthday of Kit Killeen in the Courtyard, Ferns.

L-R: Joe and Kit Killeen and Marie Morris.

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jamie and emma An Offer YOu CAn’t refuse Webster’s Dictionary defines the word perfect as, “having no mistakes or flaws”. For many, many reasons and then some I genuinely feel that The Godfather Part II is nigh on a perfect film. But Jamie, I hear you cry, this has been said many times and many ways, indeed by people a lot more well-versed than you. Why should we buy into that? Well if you will allow me to divulge, dear reader, I will expand and put forward my reasoning. For the purposes of the piece, I will be touching on The Godfather Part I and the much maligned (rather unfairly I feel) The Godfather Part III. A great actor can take material and mine diamonds out of an already pretty solid story and script. The Godfather Part I features a performance by a young, hungry and completely flawless Al Pacino as the Corleone golden child, Michael.

The one that Don Vito (an outstanding Marlon Brando) wanted to be out of the “fam-

ily business”. He fought in Vietnam, settled down with a nice girl, Kay (Diane Keaton, on spectacular form), comes home to see his sister Connie (Talia Shire) marry her wayward fiancée. Vito is ecstatic to have his boy home. (***SPOILER ALERT***)…

Circumstances surrounding an attempt on Vito’s life prompts action from the family, initially and predictably from family hothead Santino (a brilliant James Caan, who originally read for Michael). But the final and deciding is dealt by Michael when he coldly shoots the crooked cop who broke his jaw, McCluskey (Sterling Hayden) and noted heroin dealer Virgil “The Turk” Solozzo (Al Lettieri) in an unassuming public restaurant. In this one scene, Michael has chosen his path and is now deeply involved in the “family business”. This signifies the start of his arc from blue eyed war hero to cold eyed Mafia don. The first film ends with the door being shut

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physically and metaphorically on his long-suffering wife Kay as the soldiers kiss his hand and call him, “Godfather”.

The second movie opens with Michael in full control as Godfather of the Corleone family. And they want to move to Vegas, more importantly to Nevada to get a wedge of the goldmine that is Vegas. There is so much to love in this movie, the Senator ’s disdain of “Michael… and his kind”. Words he slowly regrets when Michael’s “kind” help him dispose of a hooker who dies by the Senator’s hands. The slow, horrible deterioration of Michael’s marriage to Kay, which results in a tough decision by Kay. Tom Hagen (trusted family consiglieri) being removed from power as he is not a “wartime consiglieri”.

There is so much more happening in this movie, but the area that elevates it to near perfect status are the scenes which serve as a back story for Vito (played by Robert De Niro)

and a wistful Michael thinking about his now dead father and mother and the legacy he inherited. These scenes play out in Sicily and show Vito rise from humble shop owner to renowned and indeed feared Godfather. They look amazing and if you think about it, you are watching Robert De Niro playing a young Marlon Brando, who is Al Pacino’s father. Mind…. Blown!!!!

Part III has some decent scenes, apart from Sofia Coppolla and it has Pacino literally chewing the scenery.

It is unfairly maligned but I enjoy it still. It serves a purpose and it wraps up the trilogy as best it could. Leave it alone!!

Back to Part II. You have Pacino and Keaton tearing up the screen, a story sprawling decades and some of the nicest looking scenery you will ever see lest you travel to Sicily itself. Do yourself a favour, take the disc off the shelf, fire up the player and sit back to be enthralled by a film that has no mistakes or flaws…

– Jamie Murphy

While Jamie this time around has gone with a timeless piece of cinema gold, I've taken a slightly different road, with what I think is a timeless (albeit in very different ways, and maybe only to me) piece of cinema that perfectly embodies all that is the 1990s (shout out to Clueless for this also, one of the best 90s movies and another one I will never get sick of watching).

While 10 Things I Hate About You will never win any awards or ever be hailed as a cinematic masterpiece, it's absolutely rewatchable just because it's entertaining, it's intelligent and the jokes still make me laugh every time I watch it.

I am an unashamed lover of rom-coms, and ever since I saw it when it was released in 1999, 10 Things I Hate About You is a movie I go back to again and

again. If I'm ever feeling shitty, this is the movie that I always go for, and yes, I can pretty much quote the entire film.

Like, every line. Based on Shakespeare's play The Taming of the Shrew, the movie perfectly balances both humour and sharp wit to present a film that, while no means having the most original storyline ever, has real heart and a draw-in factor that keeps you entertained for all 97 minutes of it.

This was Heath Ledger's first American film, and he cemented a place in my heart forever through his portrayal of Patrick Verona, the bad boy who gets paid to take out a girl, and only to show us that he's not really that bad at all. My favourite scene in this movie will forever be Patrick Verona singing 'Can't Take My Eyes Off You'

on the bleachers to Julia Stiles character Kat, in an attempt to earn her forgiveness for being an ass. Definitely one of my favourite scenes EVER. Kat Stratford was my first proper introduction to feminism, and her strong opinions and take-no-crap attitude were very inspiring in a genre that wasn't known to have the best female role-models. Kat's utter adherence to her beliefs and her high level of intelligence make her a very strong character, who earns the respect of the viewer almost immediately.

As I have limited space, I cannot rave about how much I love Joseph Gordon Levitt, Larry Miller and David Krumholtz (such a good job as the supporting character best friend), but they were also some of my favourite parts of this

movie. Larry Miller as Kat and Bianca's overprotective father is brilliant and hilarious, and JGL plays a very good boy in love with a girl.

The wit in this movie, and the contrast between the vacuous characters and the intelligent, strong-willed ones is part of what makes this movie so memorable. The characters are wonderful, from the very droll school counsellor (played by the estimable Allison Janney) writing her erotic novel, to the sweet Cameron (Joseph Gordon Levitt), who just wants the pretty girl to fall in love with him, and while the story is a simple redemption story (for a number of characters), it's sharp wit and playfulness are two of the reasons this is such a memorable film for me.

– Emma Morris

Presentation of Amenity, Arts and Resident Association Grants for the Enniscorthy Municipal District on 15th June, 2016, in The Presentation Centre, Enniscorthy.

LEFT: Cllr Kathleen Codd-Nolan (third from right, front row) with some grant recipients from local groups. Back row L-R: Helen Cloney, Sinead Flynn, Gavin Rothwell, Liz Boland, Ann Dreelan.

Front L-R: Griffin Nolan, Michael Nolan, Mary Breen, Ida Bolger, Cllr Kathleen Codd-Nolan, Jutta O’Meara, Lisa Roche.

ABOVE L-R: Billy Murphy and Sean Doyle accept grant on behalf of Enniscorthy Tidy Towns Committee from Cllr Johnny Mythen.

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Local groups nominated for national musical awards The 'Oscars' of amateur musical theatre in Ireland – the national AIMS (Association of Irish Musical Societies) awards – were held in the INEC Killarney on 18th June with four local groups nominated for awards at a lavish ceremony in front of a crowd of over 1,200 musical theatre participants.

Oyster Lane Theatre Group was delighted to be nominated in two categories for last year's show Hairspray which was up against over 45 shows across Ireland. Suzanne O'Leary was nominated in the Best Choreographer category. The adjudicator said she 'made every dance look like a master class.'

Suzanne will also choreograph and direct this year's production of Legally Blonde. Nicola Roche was nominated as Best Supporting Actress for her role as Velma Von Tussle. Nicola is a former Chairperson of the Group and the adjudicator said 'Her

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dialogue was spot on and she commanded every scene she was in – a most wonderful performance.' Chairperson Greg O’Leary said he was delighted with the nominations, particularly for two people who have been with the group since the beginning.

Yvette Walsh was nominated as Best Actress for her role as

Deloris Von Cartier in Sister Act with New Ross Musical Society.

James McDermott was nominated as Best Supporting Actor for Che in Wexford Light Opera's recent production of Evita. Fintan Cleary for Best Musical Director, the whole chorus and Eithne Corrigan for best Chorus and all the people involved in back stage for the Best Technical nomination and Pat Lawlor nominated for the unsung hero award.

Enniscorthy Musical Society received a nomination for its costumes and make-up for its recent production of Seussical the Musical. Joan Fogarty was the costume co-ordinator.

With so many nominations it was always likely that Co. Wexford would take home some of the national awards and so it proved with the Best Musical Director award going to WLOS’s Fintan Cleary and WLOS also winning in the Best Technical category. n

Rathnure’s new musical will be another crowdpleaser Summer 2016 is here which can only mean one thing: It's time for the return of the Rathnure Summer Musical!

"Heavens Above!" is the 7th original musical from Rathnure Pantomime Society, and following the success of the past number of years, the musical has become an annual event in the shadow of the Blackstairs.

Written and produced by regular theatre stalwart, John Reilly, Heavens Above tells the

story of two girls from separate worlds who both have one thing in common, they both write letters to God. When they both arrive at the same school and join forces to win a singing competition, many obstacles land in their way, obstacles which can only be overcome if they work together. Will they ever receive a reply from God? Who is the mysterious man outside the school gates and what secrets does he hold?

There's one thing for certain:

STRAWBERRY ROOTS PUB TRAIL Friday 24th to Sunday 26th

The best of local, na onal and interna onal Roots Ar sts and Bands, including Country & Western, Jazz, Bluegrass, Ska, Folk, Trad and much, much more. 30+ Free Gigs in 15 Venues across Enniscorthy. See separate Gig Brochure for details.

L-R: Martin Cummins, Strawberry Queen Linda Barron and Eamonn Doyle at launch of the Enniscorthy Strawberry Roots Pub Trail which will take place 24-26 June.

A Enniscorthy Strawberry Roots Pub Trail – see the full line-up on Facebook pages: “Strawberry Roots Festival” or “Slaney News” .

You'll Laugh! You'll Cry! You'll Pray!

Featuring a cast of all ages and some great music from all eras and your favourite musicals, this is a show not to be missed. The show runs for 7 nights on July 1st, 3rd, 4th, 6th, 7th, 9th and 10th at 7.45pm nightly. The Box Office is open on 053 92 55429 or 087 0687801.

Book early to avoid disappointment. Heavens Above is the crowdpleaser not to be missed. n

FIonn MacCuMHaIll and MatIlda theatre – Childrens – 23 Jun, 24 Jun Red Moon Children’s Theatre ensemble offer this age-old classic and a modern classic tale for this summer’s entertainment. Fionn Mac Cumhaill (presented by the younger children) is full of the drama of life in Celtic times, while Roald Dahl’s Matilda manages to extract herself from her extremely dysfunctional family at the same time as taking on history’s meanest teacher. Not to be missed!

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– trad SeSSIon with alICe & Sean rattIgan Music – 13 Jul Wexford based guitarist Alice and acclaimed fiddle player Sean Rattigan have delighted many visitors to Ireland with a taste of traditional music at its best for many years and performed with legendary Irish musicians which have included the Clancy Brothers, Tommy Sands, Robbie O'Connell and more. We welcome them back for a return Wednesday session to delight local and non-local visitors alike.

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– tHe Boxty trIo Music – 21 Jul Led by Josh O’Loughlin, the Boxty Trio is developing a profile with a busy career performing throughout Ireland. Their style is Irish traditional with a folk/rock influence. Drawing from influences as diverse as The Damien O' Kane Trio, The Stevie Dunne Band, The Kilfenora Ceili Band, John Doyle, Brian Finnegan, and as far afield as The Punch Brothers and Béla Fleck comes this new group 'The Boxty Trio'. Guaranteed to

make a bang in the Irish Music scene in the months and years to come.

This will be good! Josh O'Loughlin: Banjo, Michael Martin: Guitar, Kevin Meehan: Bodhran/whistle, Rory Costello: Bass guitar.

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Philadelphia Here I Come Drama – 28 Jul to 6 Aug Wexford Drama Group presents Philadelphia Here I Come by Brian Friel. “Boy, when that little ole plane gets up into the skies, you’ll stick your head out of the window and spit down on the lot of them.” The play that established Brian Friel as one of the greatest theatrical voices of the English language, the drama paints a touching portrait of a young man on the verge of a new beginning, searching for the strength to say goodbye. It’s the 1960s and the narrow horizons and limited possibilities of Ballybeg have forced Gar O’Donnell – embodied by the dual personae of Gar Public and Gar Private – to consider emigration. Friel explores the cultural, social and political issues of the 1960s and their impact on the play’s characters. The themes of love, shattered dreams, authority and the nature of language emerge as the action moves from reality to memory to fantasy.

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Congratulations to two stalwarts of Enniscorthy’s theatre scene, Michael Dunbar and Andy Doyle, the duo behind scalder theatre Company which recently premiered Billy Roche’s new play “Of Mornington” in the Jerome Hynes Theatre in the National Opera House, Wexford. Michael was in the director’s chair with Andy threading the boards with Jack Matthews and Gayle Jordan.

The play is a bittersweet story of loves lost, dreams shattered, where characters cling to the promise of a redemptive future. Originally scheduled for a 6-night run (23-28 May) such was the positive reaction to the play that an additional three nights had to be added (9-11 June).

Hot on the heels of their recent success with Paul O’Reilly’s A Night on the Hill Enniscorthy Drama Group are certainly not resting on their laurels as they take to the boards yet again with the hilarious new comedy by Padraic McIntyre – The Lost Weekend.

Five checkout girls, Mary, Ann, Sheila, Sadie and Sue are sent on a team-bonding weekend by their employer.

A bus journey, salsa lessons and several late night encounters with vodka and red bull lead to antics that were most definitely not part of the plan.

This, the first of our summer plays, is about life, loy-

Hannah McNiven, one of the stars of The Lost Weekend.

alty, love and laughter and promises to be an excellent night’s entertainment for all.

Running in The Presentation Centre from 30th June – 2nd July. For tickets call 087-1656976.

– Maria Nolan

VOICES FROM A DRAWING ROOM Presented by Donal Cullen at Enniscorthy Castle, 24 June Featuring the cream of local talent – SINGERS, POETS, BANDS, etc, and special guests, in aid of South East Animal Rescue. Tickets €15 on sale in Enniscorthy Castle or call 087-6299514. Email: donalcullen1953@gmail.com n

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Coming soon – the Enniscorthy premiere of The Nest written and directed by Nic Furlong. The Nest is a feature short film which tells the story of a Cockney gangster named George (played by Ronan P Byrne) who runs his armed robbery business from his pub’s upstairs office. His pub is a front for his criminal activity. His nephew, Ricky (Thomas Connors from Love Hate) and his friend Tony (Nic Furlong) carry out the robberies for George who continues to thwart local detectives Doyle (Sharon Clancy of Irish TV) and Pierce (Stephen Daly).

When George tries to get Tony killed after their next job the film takes on a sequence of twists and turns. The film was shot on location in Enniscorthy but could be set in any rural town in Ireland.

– Joseph Doyle

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Alba Italian Restaurant on Abbey Quay Enniscorthy presents background live music on Thursdays in July and August, 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Jazz, swing and blues.

Check out the Alba Restaurant Facebook page or website: www.albarestaurant.ie/events. Tel: (053) 9239651. &

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JUNE-JULY ENTERTAINMENT All venues are in Enniscorthy unless otherwise stated.

June 22-26 Strawberry, muSic & Food FeSt including the annual all-ireland FarmerS market competition (see pages 16-17).

Greyhound racinG. Enniscorthy Greyhound Track.

June 23 Doors open 7pm. First race 8pm.

June 23 Social dancinG with Stacey breen, louiSe morriSSey, aidan Quinn and band, mikaela bonner, take5.

Bellefield GAA Complex. Tickets €10. Tel 087-6541323.

June 24-26 Strawberry rootS pub trail.

See “Strawberry Roots Festival” on Facebook.

June 23-24 Fionn maccumhaill and matilda. Childrens Theatre.

Wexford Arts Centre.

June 24 Four in a bar. The Presentation Centre.

June 24 VoiceS From a drawinG room. Enniscorthy Castle.

Featuring the cream of local SINGERS, POETS, BANDS, etc in aid of South East Animal Rescue. Presented by Donal Cullen. declan o’rourke. The Presentation Centre.

June 25 FaShion at the caStle. Enniscorthy Castle. 8pm.

June 25 Wine reception at 7.30pm. In aid of the Women's Refuge Wexford. Presented by Donal Cullen. enniScorthy credit union niGht at the doGS. June 25 Doors open 7pm. First race 8pm.

June 25-26 wexFord maritime FeStiVal & a FeaSt oF wexFord.

Wexford Quays. http://wexfordmaritimefestival.ie Greyhound racinG. Enniscorthy Greyhound Track.

June 27 Doors open 7pm. First race 8pm.

Greyhound racinG. Enniscorthy Greyhound Track.

June 30 Ballyroebuck National School Fundraising Night.

Doors open 7pm. First race 8pm.

Garth brookS tribute niGht with mick comerford.

June 30 Riverside Park Hotel, €10. Special guests Donna Marie and Michael J Cloke. In aid of Marshalstown National School.

30-2 July the loSt weekend. Enniscorthy Drama Group. Comedy.

The Presentation Centre.

July 1,3,4,6,7,9,10 "heaVen'S aboVe!" Musical presented by Rathnure Panto Society. Tel 053 9255429.

July 1-4 iriSh america FeSt 2016. New Ross. Live entertainment along the Quay with a fantastic line up of bands.

Wexford Food Family producers market. Spectacular fireworks at 10.30pm, Sunday. www.irishamericaday.com July 2 adamStown aGricultural, horticultural, trade & VintaGe Show. http://adamstownshow.com July 4 Greyhound racinG. Enniscorthy Greyhound Track.

Doors open 7pm. First race 8pm.

July 7 Greyhound racinG. Enniscorthy Greyhound Track.

Doors open 7pm. First race 8pm.

July 9 ShedFeSt. Buffers Alley Community Arena. Two live music stages and four great live bands.Followed by a DJ set from Nigel Quaid. BBQ and well stocked bar. https://www.facebook.com/WexfordSummerShedFest/ For tickets: www.wexfordartscentre.ie July 11 Greyhound racinG. Enniscorthy Greyhound Track.

Doors open 7pm. First race 8pm.

July 13 trad SeSSion with alice & Sean rattiGan. Wexford Arts Centre.

July 14 Greyhound racinG. Enniscorthy Greyhound Track.

Doors open 7pm. First race 8pm.

July 18 Greyhound racinG. Enniscorthy Greyhound Track.

Doors open 7pm. First race 8pm.

July 21 Greyhound racinG. Enniscorthy Greyhound Track.

Doors open 7pm. First race 8pm.

July 21 the boxty trio. Wexford Arts Centre.

July 25 Greyhound racinG. Enniscorthy Greyhound Track.

Doors open 7pm. First race 8pm.

July 28 Greyhound racinG. Enniscorthy Greyhound Track.

Doors open 7pm. First race 8pm.

28-Aug 6 philadelphia here i come. Wexford Drama Group.

Wexford Arts Centre.

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Enniscorthy Drama takes to the boards again

Four in a Bar. June 24. One of Ireland’s leading male-voice harmony groups.

Declan O’Rourke. June 25. One of Ireland's greatest and much loved singer-songwriters – his hit song Galileo (Someone Like You) has been recently recorded

by Josh Groban.

Enniscorthy Drama Group presents The Lost Weekend – a hilarious new comedy by Padraic McIntyre. 30 June to 2nd July.

Dave Duffy Summer Camp 18 Jul–22 Jul, 4.30pm-6.30pm (adults/teenagers) €85 for the week or €25 per day.

Luan Parle and Clive Barnes.

13 August. Meteor Award Winner, Wicklow born singer songwriter Luan Parle is accompanied by Wexford born guitarist extraordinaire Clive Barnes for a night of great music and chem-

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EVERY FRIDAY: traditional iriSh muSic. Stamps. 9.30pm.

EVERY FRIDAY: karaoke with julie. The Hill Bar.

national opera houSe: For concerts and shows in June/July see www.nationaloperahouse.ie

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

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

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

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

Learn how to draw realistic portraits with local artist Dave Duffy focusing on drawing facial features and hair with a selection of coloured pencils. istry, combines a glossy blend of contemporary and alternative country with a sprinkling of rock and pop. Luan will include songs from her catalogue as well as material from her upcoming EP release. Songs will also include her iTunes no. 1 selling singles ‘Day Is Done’ & ‘Roll The Dice’.

Luan has worked with top songwriters and Grammy-winning producers in the UK & US including Billy Steinberg (Madonna), Chris Kimsey (The Rolling Stones), Hal Lindes (Dire Straits), Stephen Ligroin (Bon Jovi) and Bill Bottrell (Michael Jackson). Enniscorthy man, Clive Barnes, is highly

regarded as one of the finest performers on the roots circuit.

He has recorded and toured with Joe Cocker, Taj Mahal, Bonnie Raitt, The Blind Boys Of Alabama, Rodrigo Y Gabriela, and too many others to mention.

For all upcoming events keep an eye on http://www.presentationcentre.ie/ n

Dave is a published artist from Enniscorthy specialising in coloured pencil.

His portraits of rugby star Paul O’Connell, boxing legend Katie Taylor, MMA star Conor McGregor and a collaborative piece with world renowned photographer William Coupon have gained acclaim from around the world in recent years.

Dave also works in more unusual methods in his popular Facebook viral videos, using perspective and a unique 'Colour-negative' technique.

This workshop will focus on drawing facial features and hair with a selection of coloured pencils. A small set of coloured pencils will be provided but you are welcome to bring your own also. Faber Castell Polychromo pencils are recommended and are available from Spectrum Art Supplies, Wexford town.

The Presentation Centre, Enniscorthy, 18 Jul–22 Jul, 4.30pm-6.30pm (adults/teenagers). €85 for the week or €25 per day. Tel: 053-9233000.

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INVENTIVE SECOND ALBUM FROM WEXFORD SINGER-SONGWRITER Ballycogley-based singersongwriter, Ian Barry, for many years a stalwart of the Wexford Song Club, has released his second album The Adventures of Angel, Slash and Gunga Din on his own label. The official launch took place at Bean and Berry, Wexford Town, on June 2 as part of the venue’s regular Quayside Sessions.

The Adventures of Angel, Slash and Gunga Din is the follow-up to Ian Barry’s debut album Skinstown, and comprises ten tracks composed by Barry. It was produced by Barry himself in tandem with noted local guitarist and producer Michael Egan in Egan’s studio in Piercestown.

The title The Adventures of Angel, Slash and Gunga Din refers to Ian’s wife Marion and two sons Aidan and Pierce who had front row seats while he wrote and did the preparatory recordings of the songs

in the front room of their home in South Wexford. Barry compares the writing and recording processes to journeys that can often lead into unexpected places. For example, he confesses that the title track was

originally a song he worked at for over a decade until he discovered it worked best as an instrumental!

Throughout The Adventures of Angel, Slash and Gunga Din the sophisticated production uses modern layering techniques and string samples that embellish Barry’s songs without ever over-shadowing their musical and lyrical integrity.

The CD also features musical contributions from noted musicians and singers of the calibre of Trish Gallagher (whistle and vocals), Louise Malone (saxophone and vocals), Derek Black (drums), Seamus O’Sullivan (piano), Cat Black (vocals) and Richard King (steel guitar).

The unique album cover was designed by the late Paddy Kehoe, with photography by Marion Barry.

Ian Barry can be contacted on 086-390 0863 or email at: ianbarry@eircom.net n

Some of the people behind the scenes: Simon, Joe and Niall Kavanagh – setting up the stage for the wonderful Street Rhythms Dance Fest which was held in Enniscorthy on 28-29 May.

Rathnure Pantomime Society in rehearsal for their summer musical running from 1st to 10th July – see page 12.

Stunning photographic exhibition A stunning Exhibition of photographs of “Redcoats and Rebels” was recently launched at the 1798 Centre by Councillor Keith Doyle. The work of talented photographer Ken Hayes the exhibition is a collection of photographs of the Battle of Vinegar Hill taken over the past three years.

Many of the photographs on display are portraits of Rebel and Redcoat in the heat of battle and are full of emotion and passion. The images are powerful, graphic and striking and extremely well taken by a photographer with an eye for beauty in the unusual.

Enniscorthy re-enactors were delighted to be part of the launch and enjoyed seeing themselves and many of their comrades in arms, both

exhibitiOn: An iMperfeCt nOrMAlitY

by World renowned photographer tommie lehane is on display in bunclody library, 1st -31st June 2016.

Tommie Lehane is a world-renowned, Dublin-based photographer whose practice is mainly based on a multifaceted approach to the idea of Place. An Imperfect Normality is a retrospective on a Syria that was. Like dozens and more periods throughout Syria’s long history, this period is now consigned forever to the history books. Now ravaged by war and chaos, it is hard to imagine a place that, to those who lived on its territory or crossed its borders, was a relatively normal place to be. The work seeks to document a normality whilst hinting at its imperfections and considering the usefulness of war as a method of change. A change, that may well in the end replace An Imperfect Normality with another, albeit different, Imperfect Normality.

Recording Development Bursary The star of the show, photographer Ken Hayes (left), with fellow photographer David Butler.

home and abroad, in the photographs.

Ken has a style all of his own and these unique photographs can be viewed over the next few weeks at the 1798

Centre and can be purchased for only €40 each and would make an excellent gift, presentation or memory of the Battle of Vinegar Hill Re-enactments.

– Maria Nolan

Enniscorthy Historic & Re-enactment Society with photographer Ken Hayes (centre) at the launch of his exhibition in the 1798 Centre, Enniscorthy.

legAllY blOnDe!

Oyster Lane Theatre Group is holding an information night about this year's musical which will be Legally Blonde. It will take place on Thursday 23rd of June at 8pm in the Gaelscoil, Whiterock Hill, Wexford. Go along and see what this fantastic group is all about and what it is looking for this year. It's not only about being able to sing and dance, they are also looking for people to help out with props, backstage, and front of house. The group looks forward to meeting many new friends as it does every year.

‘liOn King’ At sCOil Mhuire COOlCOtts It’s show time again in Scoil Mhuire Coolcotts and this year’s show is the popular broadway musical, The Lion King. It is shaping up to take to the stage with a mighty roar with approximately one hundred children on stage and almost every member of staff dragged in to help. Dates: 22–24 June, 7.30pm.

More info: Kathy Kane: 087-6726797 e:kkane@coolcotts.com n

Orchard Recording, based in Enniscorthy, in partnership with the Arts Department of Wexford County Council and the Arts Council are pleased to announce the return of the “Recording Development Bursaries” in 2016, for a fourth year running. This award is part of the Room to Record music technology programme initiated by Wexford County Council in 2012, to enhance the opportunities available to Wexford’s emerging musical talent. Bands / Artists / Singer-Songwriters living in Wexford are invited to apply for one of two bursaries to be awarded in 2016.

Paul Dowling, Orchard Recording, says “The Recording Development Bursary has been devised to address the need for a greater understanding of prof e s s i o n a l re c o rd i n g p r a c tices/ways of working for emerging bands/artists/singersongwriters. If you are preparing to record an album, embarking on your first recording experience or looking to increase your skill set within a recording studio environment you should apply.”

Among the past successful bursary recipients is “Corner Boy” from Killinick in Wexford.

The Recording Development Bursaries will run in the Orchard

Recording Studio Enniscorthy.

Applications must be submitted by June 30th 2016. For more info/application form contact: Orchard Recording,

Carrigabruse, Enniscorthy.

E: info@orchardrecording.ie.

Phone: 087-9523253.

Web: www.orchardrecording.ie Facebook: theorchardrecordingstudio

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hi, my name is sarah O’grady, i’m a Makeup Artist and beauty therapist based in bree and in my spare time i enjoy blogging about makeup and beauty products. Over the coming months i look forward to sharing some of my beauty reviews and tips with you all!!

This month’s blog is all about some of my favourite drugstore cosmetics all of which are under €15 and some must-haves for your makeup bags… because let’s face it we all love quality, affordable makeup!!! flormar spider lash Mascara - €4.95 One of my favourite mascaras that adds dramatic length and definition to lashes with just one coat. No need to splash out on false or semi-permanent lashes when you have this product in your makeup bag!! essence long lasting eyeliners - €1.90 At €1.90 each I wasn’t expecting much from these eyeliners… but I was so impressed with the pigment and how long lasting they actually were. They are a soft pencil which makes for easy application.

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On 25th June, Donal Cullen will be at the helm at Enniscorthy Castle producing Fashion at the Castle starting at 8pm preceded by a wine reception at 7.30pm. This prestigious fashion event with a difference is in aid of the Women's Refuge Wexford. Tickets at €15 are on on sale in most of Enniscorthy’s boutiques, or call 087-6299514. Compere for the event is Ms Cathy Devereux.

Taking part are O’Faoláin’s, Sofia’s Choice, Glamour, Put A Bow On It, Mary Elizabeth’s, Millinery Madness and for hair and makeup: Aideen Vonno, George’s, Scissors Sisterz, Serenity Place, Finishing Touches. There will be spot prizes also on the night. n

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As one would expect from a festival based around a food item – the strawberry – there is a large Food element to the Enniscorthy Strawberry, Music & Food Fest 2016 with a home-cook competition, cookery demonstration with Phelim Byrne, All-Ireland Farmers’ Market, as well as the regular Local Farmers’ Market, etc. See the full programme on pages 16-17.

––––––––––––––––––––––––– Food will also play a major role in the next festival on the local calendar – the Rockin’ Food Festival which will take place in Enniscorthy on 29th July 31st July 2016 (August Bank Holiday).

Attracting thousands of foodies, rockin’ rollers, fun lovers and children, Enniscorthy is sure to leave everyone amazed by the choice of events at this year’s festival which includes everything we love so much about Summer.

The town will be alive with: ● Over 40 FREE Live Rock ’n’ Roll, Rockabilly and

Rhythm ‘n’ Blues gigs.

Artisan Food, Craft and Beer Markets. ● Outdoor movie screenings of Brooklyn and Star Wars - The Force Awakens. ● Tapas and Drink Trails including Craft Beer Trails, Trendy Gin Trail and Irish Whiskey Trail. ● Live cookery demo from Celebrity Chef, Edward Hayden.

The younger festival goers will be kept busy with a range of activities including: ● Mad Hatters Afternoon Tea Party. ● Treasure Hunt. ● Magician & Punch and

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Junior 1798 Battle Re-enactment. ● Ancient East Storytelling. ● Art and Craft Tent. ● Bungee Trampolines and Carousels. www.twitter.com/ RockinFoodWex www.rockinfoodfestival.com #rockinfoodfestival n ●

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Wexford seafood companies to benefit from grants Fine Gael TD for Wexford, Minister Paul Kehoe has announced that a number of Wexford based companies are to benefit from grants under the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) Operational Programme for the seafood sector.

Speaking last month Minister Kehoe said: “It has been confirmed to me by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed, that a number of Wexford based companies are to receive grants under the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) Operational Programme for the seafood sector.

Seafood Processing Capital Investment Scheme: O’Flaherty Brothers Ltd. T/A Saltees Fish, Wexford, Total Investment €40,351, Grant Approved €6,052.

Sofrimar Ltd, Wexford, Total Investment €1,674,334, Grant Approved €300,000.

Seafood Scaling & New Market Development Scheme: Jade Ireland Seafood Ltd. (Sofrimar, Carr Shellfish Ireland, McBride Fishing Co. Ltd., Shellfish Ireland) Wexford, Total Investment €120,550, Grant Approved €50,000.

Seafood Innovation & Business Planning Scheme: Sofrimar Ltd, Wexford, Total Investment €40,000, Grant Approved €20,000.

Minister Kehoe said, “It is great to see County Wexford benefitting so quickly from the funding available.

“This funding is really important to our seafood processing and aquaculture sectors, which are so crucial to job creation in County Wexford. These sectors have been prioritised

by Government as growth industries with excellent job creation potential. The grants for the Seafood Processing Capital Investment Scheme alone are expected to create 316 jobs nationally by 2019 and additional sales of €77 million by 2019.

“The funding investments announced today will allow these Wexford based companies to grow and expand, developing new products and new markets; and crucially help them to create jobs in Wexford.” n

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We x f o r d breweries Arthurstown Brewing Company, Clever Man Irish Craft Beer and YellowBelly Beer are teaming up to create a new hub for beer lovers at this year’s Feast of Wexford, which takes place on 25 & 26 June, as part of the Wexford Maritime Festival.

A new feature, The Wexford Beer Garden, will host the three breweries and allow festival-goers to sample some of Ireland’s finest craft

beer - made right here, in Wexford. There will be an exciting range of award-winning beers to choose from such as Arthurstown’s Red Ale, Clever Man’s 'Ejector Seat Turf Smoked Stout', YellowBelly's Pale Ale, and much, much more.

The Wexford Beer Garden will be open to the public throughout the weekend. Each brewery welcomes those who are attending the festival to come and discover why

L to R: Neal Donnelly (Arthurstown Brewing Company), Danny Trappe (YellowBelly Beer) and Malcolm Molloy (Clever Man Irish Craft Beer).

Wexford is firmly placed on the map for producing some of Ireland’s finest craft beers.

The Feast of Wexford is organised by the Wexford Food Family – the-not-for profit group dedicated to promoting the food and drink industry in County Wexford.

The Wexford Food Family currently has 41 members, including Arthurstown Brewing Company, Clever Man Irish Craft Beer and YellowBelly Beer. n Understanding Natural Farming with Larry Korn Wexford Library, Mallin St, Wexford, Thurs, June 23 at 7pm. This is the latest talk in the Wexford Library / Future-Proof Wexford series.

Acclaimed American natural farming expert, Larry Korn, will speak on the philosophy and practise of natural farming and permaculture.

This is a free event but advance booking is recommended.

Tel 053 9196760.

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Strawberry Gin The last weekend in May saw the launch of Wexford Strawberry Gin at the Wexford Food Festival.

The producers, Blackwater Distillery in Cappoquin, say that “taste, not marketing, lies at the heart of Wexford Strawberry Gin”.

Each and every strawberry used is grown in Wexford by Susan Kearns, they are frozen, shipped to the gin producers and macerated in alcohol for 48 hours to fully extract their flavour. The berries are then minced and the whole lot added to the still. After distillation they add even more strawberries to the gin, along with some blackcurrants; which gives the Wexford Strawberry Gin its wonderful nose and rose tint.

For more information: Blackwater Distillery, Unit 3 Cappoquin Enterprise Park, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford. Phone: (058) 52621. Email: hello@blackwaterdistillery.ie n

Cookery demo at Joyces Joyces of Wexford held a very successful in-store, summer cookery demo on Saturday 4th June with Chef Ruth Wassel from Siemens. Ruth spent a number of years as a tutor at Ballymaloe Cookery School and in the past few years, she has been working with Siemens, Bosch and Neff doing demonstrations all over the country. Keep an eye on Joyce’s Facebook page (Joyces of Wexford) for info on upcoming food events.

 Lots happening on the food front at Smyths Arro in Enniscorthy. First up on Saturday 25th June there’s a Children’s Birthday Cake Icing Demo. Learn how to cover a cake and achieve a smooth finish. Decorate using different cutters and hand-painting. Tickets are just €10 so don't be disappointed as places are limited. And in July there’s a Kids/Teens Summer Camp from 18-21 July, 10am to 1.30pm: Cake Pops - Cupcakes – Cookies – Modelling – And lots more fun! All supplies provided and kids take home what they make each day. Booking essential. For full details enquire at the shop, ring 053-9233323, follow “Smyths Arro” on Facebook.  Congratulations to Hammad and the team at their new takeaway – Fast Food Cottage which is opening today (22nd June) at Templeshannon (opposite Toss Kavanagh’s Pub and just 50 metres from Treacy’s Hotel). For the first week there’s 25% OFF everything for a whole week! (in-store and collection orders only, FFC deals not included).  If you would like to know more about Wexford's premier food producers network, the Wexford Food Family, or if you would like to stock some of its members' delicious products, then email paula@wexfordfoodfamily.com  The Food Village at the recent Bloom 2016 was home to over 100 food stalls including Ferns chocolatiers Bean and Goose, farmhouse cheesemakers Carrigbyrne, Wild About from Gorey, Enniscorthy’s Killowen Farm and O’Neill’s Dry Cure Bacon, as well as Mr. Jeffares Blackcurrants, Wexford Preserves based in New Ross and Zanna Cookhouse from Broadway.  The Feast of Wexford Food Village will be part of Wexford Maritime Festival 25-26 June. Join the Wexford Food Family in the Food Village on Saturday and Sunday where they will be showcasing the best of Wexford produce.

Sample some of their delicious products and meet the faces behind these well known Wexford brands.

The food exhibitors include: La Cuisine, Brendan Stafford, Silver Fox, Richie Doyle and Son, Jimmy’s Kitchen, Wexford Home Preserves, Tasty Parlour – The Gluten Free Kitchen, Greenhill Fruit Farm, Killowen Farm, Atlantis Seafood, Featherbed Farm, Paddy Reville, Kelly’s Resort Hotel.

Enjoy your food at the outdoor seating area with a full view of the main stage where Co. Wexford’s finest performers will play live all weekend. See more at: http://wexfordmaritimefestival.ie n

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Finding the friendliest business in the South East!

Ireland is famous all over the world for its one hundred thousand welcomes (Céad Míle Fáilte) and now JCI South East is on the hunt for Waterford, Wexford and K i l k e n n y ’s F r i e n d l i e s t Business. Do you know a business that makes you smile every time you use their service? If you do, don’t keep it a secret, nominate them for the JCI South East Friendly Business Awards Competition, sponsored by Audi Wexford.

The JCI South East Friendly Business Awards seeks to recognise the important role played by small businesses in the continuous development and improvement of our economy and local communities. The competition aims to award businesses that go the extra mile and provide an outstanding service to their customers and their community at large. It is particularly important in this economic environment to highlight businesses that don't allow their standards to slip and continue to provide quality services.

The Friendliest Business

in the South East will be judged on the following criteria: Community Impact, Customer Care, Disability Access, Digital Experience, Eco-Friendliness and Shop Layout and Design.

These six categories are the foundations of a business that has the customer at the centre of their business.

The awards were recently launched on the 10th of June in conjunction with Audi Wexford, the main sponsors of the JCI South East Friendly Business Awards; at the Audi We x f o r d Te r m i n a l i n Crosstown, Co. Wexford.

Barry Devereux, Audi Wexford Marketing had this to s a y, “ A u d i We x f o rd a re delighted to sponsor the JCI South East Friendly Business Awards 2016. It is fantastic to see Junior Chamber International return to the South East and we were thrilled when Conor and Olivia approached us to partner with them for their upcoming Friendly Business Awards.

Audi have a strong proven history of supporting and nurturing young, innovative and

Pictured L-R: Conor Hartley (JCI South East), Olivia McDonald (JCI South East) and Barry Devereux (Audi Wexford) progressive individuals and we look forward to assisting JCI South East in the coming months.”

The closing date for nominations is the 10th July 2016.

To nominate a business please email Conor Hartley, JCI South East Director of Business at

jcisoutheast@gmail.com with the details of the business and why you think they should be crowned as JC South East’s Friendliest Business for 2016 or you can submit your nomination online at http://jciireland.ie/friendly-business-no minations/n

JCI Ireland is part of the largest personal and leadership development organisation for young people in the world Junior Chamber International.

It provides a range of activities and projects in 4 areas: Individual, Community, International and Business.

JCI Ireland runs activities throughout the year, including The Outstanding Young Person award, Friendly Business awards and Active Citizenship Week. For further information please see - www.jciireland.ie

“I refuse to be shamed into silence”- Emma Morris The lack of attendance in the Dáil at the end of April for the mental health debate feels like a slap in the face to those of us suffering mental health problems.

The fact that our own politicians didn't care enough to show up for a debate that affects a huge percentage of Irish people shows just how out of touch this government really is. The thousands of tweets that went up at the end of that April night under #IamAReason show just how prevalent an issue it is on this small island of ours, and just how let down people feel.

Thousands of people suffer with their mental health, and in a country where we are told that 7% of young people aged 17-25 have attempted suicide, this lack of respect is totally unacceptable from those responsible for policy making and funding in our mental health sector.

While the number of attending TDs at the Dáil wasn't as dismal as it was widely reported to be, there was still well over half of the government who didn't show up for the debate.

Ten people commit suicide per

week in this country, and each year there are 11,000 cases of selfharm admitted to A&E services. Our government needs to wise up about the issues that are really affecting people in their daily life, and show that they are listening to what we have to say.

A report from the Children’s Rights Alliance found that we had the highest rate of female youth suicides and the second highest rate of male youth suicides in the EU between 2009 and 2011. These statistics are extremely worrying, yet looking at the mostly empty Dáil chamber, it seems that our politicians lack perspective on what that really means. It means that the people of Ireland need help, and they're not getting it. The services are widely unavailable, and that makes a lot of people unwilling to actively look for help. Cutting funding and removing services isn't beneficial in a country where 1 in 4 people experience issues with mental health in their lifetime.

As someone from Wexford, which had the highest rate of suicide in the country in 2015, to learn that only one local TD

Emma Morris

showed up for the mental health debate is utterly baffling. Both the suicide and self-harm rates in Wexford are higher than the national average, and not one of the TDs from the major parties showed their face at the 3hour-long debate. They constantly talk about how important mental health services are, but when it matters it seems that they are not there.

Our politicians are paid to decide what is best for us, both in individual counties and in the country as a whole, but how is that possible if they refuse to pay

attention to what is affecting us most as a nation?

Wexford's mental health system is a bleak one. With no dedicated 24 hour psychiatric service in the county after St. Senan's Hospital was shut down in 2013, the people who suffer after hours or at the weekends have no choice but to present t h e m s e l v e s a t We x f o r d Hospital's A&E, where there isn't really any help for them.

Those who are lucky enough to be seen are then referred to University Hospital Waterford, where they may have to wait to be seen in the A&E again and there is no guarantee of a bed for them in the unit.

Even recently it was reported that a young man from Wexford who was admitted to Waterford Hospital, then put on suicide watch in the acute ward, still managed to take his own life. We have to ask, how do things like this happen in what is supposed to be one of the best mental health facilities in the country? How is possible for this to happen at all?

For those of us who are still coming to terms with our mental illnesses, seeing the blatant

disregard for the mental health services among those who are supposed to be leading our country is harmful. We're still afraid to talk about what we're going through, and this just increases the perceived stigma that we see surrounding mental health. A survey from St. Patrick's University Hospital proves that even today there is still a massive stigma towards mental health. 67% of those surveyed agreed that Irish people view being treated for a mental health difficulty as a personal failure, while a mere 21% believe that Irish employers would be comfortable employing someone with mental health issues. This is utterly bewildering, and extremely worrisome for those of us who are suffering and currently unemployed.

People are angry. The lack of solidarity from our government officials shows us that they aren't paying attention to the major issues. Ireland has the fourth highest suicide rate in the EU, suicide is the leading cause of death among young people in the country, and yet here we are, politicians not car-

ing enough to show up for the debate, and €12 million being diverted from the budget for mental health to 'more politically sensitive areas'. As proved in the debate at the end of April, our politicians are being wilfully negligent when it comes to the mental health sector, and they are only increasing the stigma surrounding mental health in this country.

Though we're trying, the sense of shame that surrounds those of us suffering with our mental health is hard to fight off. While it is slowly becoming less stigmatised, there is still that sense of judgement, and 'ah, sure won't it be grand, just have a cup of tea and go out for a walk there, you'll be grand in the morning.' And that is part of the attitude that makes people who suffer with their mental health afraid to come forward and talk about it, why people feel ashamed because of it, and part of the reason why it takes years for people to finally admit that they are having problems.

Well I suffer from mental health issues, and I refuse to be shamed into silence anymore. n

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Enniscorthy & District Chamber news…

The monthly meeting of the Enniscorthy Chamber of Commerce was held at Riverside Park Hotel on Wednesday 8th June where new Chamber CEO Catriona Murphy was introduced to the members. As CEO at Enniscorthy & District Chamber Catriona will be representing the interests of all business sectors, ensuring continued prosperity and community co-operation.

Enniscorthy & District Chamber is the largest business representative organisation in the area and is affiliated to the Chambers Ireland, working for the interests of business and for the economic development of the town and county. It is the stated vision of the Chamber to make Enniscorthy a better place to do business and a better place to live.

As Chief Executive Catriona said her principal duties include: – Managing the Chamber, its office, its staff and its business on a day-to-day basis.

– Working with the President and the Board of Directors to develop the overall strategic plan of the Chamber and coordinate its implementation.

– Coordinating committee meetings and developing innovative plans to increase Chamber membership.

– Delivering all aspects with a personal "can do" attitude and mind set.

“We are the first point of contact for business people seeking

information on the area and we are the voice of business in the town & district” said Chamber President John Burke O’Leary. ”We represent the full spectrum of business from manufacturing to sole traders. Catriona comes highly commended from a strong marketing background and we are delighted to have her on board and as we move towards exciting times for the town we look forward to working with her promoting Enniscorthy as the ideal location to work and reside.”

Becoming a member is easy, just complete an online application form at www.enniscorthychamber.ie.

Enniscorthy Chamber of Commerce AGM will take place on Wednesday 29th June with guest speaker James Kiernan of Chambers Ireland.

– Maria Nolan Catriona Murphy is the newly appointed Chief Executive at Enniscorthy & District Chamber.

Having spent her career to date in the area of senior management sales & marketing development roles based in the South East region, Catriona has worked in variety of industries post qualifying with a degree in Business Studies Management with Marketing at Cork Institute of Technology. Over this time she has honed her skills and gained experience of managing brands and developing creative, multi-

Chamber CEO Catriona Murphy

layered business partnerships.

More recently she has completed the Digital Marketing Institute Diploma so as to stay up-todate and relevant in today’s digital world.

Now is a very progressive and exciting time for Enniscorthy & District with a major injection of state investment of just under €350m with the extension of the M11 motorway and imminent flood relief scheme.

Enniscorthy offers investors great opportunity for growth and expansion.

As Chief Executive, Catriona Murphy is responsible for driving the future growth and strategy development of the organisation as it seeks to promote the competitiveness of business in Enniscorthy & District, representing the interests of all business sectors.

Catriona can be contacted at (053) 9232006, email: catriona.murphy@enniscorthychamber.ie n

High Court quashes vulture fund veto Kerry O'Neill, Personal Insolvency Practitoner at R Hendy & Co, has had a successful appeal against a veto on a PIA made by a Private Equity fund in the High Court. This is the first appeal made in the High Court under section 115 of the Personal Insolvency (Amendment) Act 2015.

In the first ever Section 115A appeal to come before the High Court, Ms Justice Baker approved the application by R Hendy & Co which sought to overturn the rejection of a PIA proposal by Pepper as agent for Pentire Property Finance Limited.

The appeal was taken by Kerry O’Neill of R Hendy & Co on behalf of the debtor and represented by Alan McGee and Keith Farry BL Eric Hendy of R Hendy & Co and chairman of APIP, The Association of Personal Insolvency Practitioners, said the ruling “is a great result. It shows that the Personal Insolvency mechanism works.” Mr Hendy described the

Kerry O’Neill Personal Insolvency Act as “the only protection for citizens of the state against Vulture Funds”.

In her judgement Ms Justice Baker commented that: ● The Personal Insolvency Act 2015 was a unique piece of legislation designed by the Oireachtas with the intent to limit the veto of creditors in order to retain a family in their PPR where the mortgage is sustainable. ● Pentire Property Finance Limited was an investment fund. ● Decided that the Family

Home Secured creditor was a distinct and separate class of creditor. ● Decided that the amount outstanding on the mortgage was sufficient in this case to satisfy the proportionality requirement. ● Approved the service of the Notices on Creditors who were financial institutions/investment funds by e-mail and individual creditors by registered post. ● Accepted that the individual proofs required to be satisfied under Section 115A were in order. ● Made an order for costs to be a cost of the arrangement.

The decision of Ms Justice Baker has now established that the Family Home Secured Creditor is a distinct and separate class of creditor.

If you have any queries in relation to personal insolvency please do not hesitate to contact Kerry O’Neill at 0402 29376 or kerry@rhendy.ie n

LOCAL COMPANY REACHES NATIONAL ENTERPRISE FINAL The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Mary Mitchell O’Connor TD, recently commended the Irish small businesses that reached the National Enterprise Aw a r d s F i n a l . T h e C o .

Wexford representative was Hentech Fabrication Ltd – a local company from Ballymurn, Enniscorthy.

Thousands of small businesses from across the country were supported by Local Enterprise Offices in the Local Authorities Network last year and 32 of those businesses reached the National Final. The nominee from Wexford County Council’s Local Enterprise Office was Hentech Fabrication Ltd, a family run company from Ballymurn, which engages in steel fabrication, employing 18 full-time staff.

In March 2016 Hentech was selected by Wexford

John Hennessy of Hentech

County Council’s Local Enterprise Office as the winner of the County Enterprise Awards, and nominated to go forward to represent Wexford at the National Finals held at the Aviva Stadium on 9th June.

The competition has a prize fund of €40,000 and was set up to celebrate Ireland’s small businesses and

micro-enterprises. Twelve awards were presented on the night including eight new regional trophies and the overall winner received €10,000 to invest in their business – unfortunately it was not Hentech on this occasion.

Head of Enterprise at Wexford County Council Tom Banville paid tribute to Wexford’s small business community, saying: “Small businesses such as Hentech Fabrication are becoming the heroes of the economic recovery locally and we want to celebrate their successes and talents. The Local Enterprise Offices, through the Local Authorities Network, support thousands of small businesses in the community every year and the National Enterprise Awards are a fitting way to recognise their remarkable achievements.” n

10 signs of Green Shoots?

Despite the recent closure of a long-established family business, Enniscorthy could at last be seeing some “green shoots” if we were to look at all the following …

1. The old Sheehans premises on Rafter Street is undergoing major repair. Could its Chinese owner be opening a retail business here in the near future?

2. The Antique Tavern is seeking planning permission for a major extension into an adjoining premises. When was the last time we saw any pub expanding?

3. Peugeot main dealer, Doyle’s of Courtown, has purchased the old O’Leary’s car premises on the Old Dublin Road. When car dealers are investing that is usually an indication of greater disposable income.

4. Planning permission has been granted in relation to the

Daybreak retail development at Drumgoold. The owners are seeking to construct an off-licence area within the existing shop unit to sell wines, beers and spirits; and permission for change of use of existing offices and storerooms to use as takeaway unit with modifications to side facade of existing building; to change an existing window to a door and window system, and permission for associated signage for the takeaway; and permission to change the canopy of the existing forecourt service station, etc.

5. A site at Clonhaston of c. 40 acres just 1.5km from Enniscorthy town has been sold at auction.

With full planning for 150 residential units, plus creche and retail units on just 14 acres, the site could potentially hold over 400 residential units! Guiding at €800,000 a sale was agreed Repair work at the old Sheehan’s shop Rafter Street, May 2016.

after being withdrawn at €730,000, after 20 bids starting at €550K. A Co. Wexford based developer is the new owner.

6. There are several wind-farm applications for the Enniscorthy area going through the planning process at present.

7. Preparatory work on the Enniscorthy Flood Defence scheme has commenced.

8. The Enniscorthy By-pass construction has commenced. The bypass was a factor in the successful sale of the Clonhaston site (above) as it will be just 2km from the new motorway.

9. The passive house development

by Michael Bennett at Madeira Oaks has got off to a good start with three sold as at 13th June, all to local buyers. With many 3bed semis in Enniscorthy selling for around the €120,000 mark these new passive houses are selling at a premium of 50% above that price which is a good sign that the property market in town is in recovery mode.

10. Several new businesses have opened their doors in recent weeks: A new flower shop on Slaney Street (John McGrath), League Barber on the Old Dublin Road (Sebastian), an engraving shop at the top of Slaney Street (Diarmuid Heffernan), the Fast Food Cottage takeaway at Templeshannon (Hammad). Best of luck to all these entrepreneurs. n

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A vision for tourism in Co. Wexford Visit Wexford Tourism hosted a tourism networking and information day on Monday, May 30th, at the Riverside Park Hotel, for the tourism industry and all of those interested in growing tourism in Wexford.

Chair of Visit Wexford, Colm Neville of the Riverside Park Hotel, invited everyone in the room to engage and work with Visit Wexford and to get in touch via hello@visitwexford.ie. “We are working hard to collaborate and promote Wexford and to cross-sell all that we have to offer.

We want to highlight all that is good and all that there is to do in Wexford and we are inviting all of you involved in tourism or interested in growing tourism in Wexford to come on board and join us in this mission.”

Colm outlined the details of the 2016 marketing campaign planned to raise the Wexford profile further this year. Visit Wexford

will roll out a national television campaign early this summer promoting Wexford as ‘the’ place to visit. The thirty-second TV advert was hugely successful in its airing and reach numbers during 2015, promoting Wexford as a number one choice for a holiday in Ireland.

Two new publications produced for the county by Visit Wexford promoting details of the festivals taking place during 2016 and also detailing the Wexford offering under Ireland’s Ancient East and more were unveiled.

These guides have been distrubuted at the Glance Promotional stands in Dublin Airport, Rosslare Port, Waterford Airport along with stands across the entire Southeast region and across Dublin. A number of national radio competitions will also take place along with a multi-site billboard campaign at high traffic areas in Dublin plus a new Visit

Wexford welcome billboard at Rosslare Port. Wexford will also feature extensively on the TV3 national events guide.

A focus is also placed on digital marketing, building on the users visiting the website www.visitwexford.ie. An extensive campaign is being rolled out on donedeal.ie with a reach of over 400,000 people per day it is one of the most used websites in the country. The number of visitors to VisitWexford.ie has increased by 20% over the last 12 months and plans are to grow this further.

Visit Wexford also outlined details of a campaign to the value of €165,000 which was rolled out in conjunction with Tourism Ireland, Rosslare EuroPort and Irish Ferries which saw Wexford promoted to markets of over 9 million people in the UK. Tourism Officer, Siobhan O’Neill said, “Wexford tourism is booming in the domestic mar-

ket, Wexford is leading the way in the Southeast region and is currently the county attracting the highest number of domestic visitors. Wexford has room to grow in terms of attracting more international visitors and it is thought Ireland’s Ancient East is the ideal tourism product, which will enable Wexford to attract more international visitors.”

Orla Woods of Failte Ireland presented the ambitious plans of Failte Ireland and how Ireland’s Ancient East is being received by the domestic and the international tourism markets. She said Ireland’s Ancient East is the compelling proposition which will motivate international visitors to come to this region in particular, “It is what we will use to convert Ireland’s Ancient East from a transit zone to a tourist zone… We are investing €18 million in promoting Ireland’s Ancient East during 2016.” n

Paul Finegan (Gorey Area Tourism), Orla Woods (Fáilte Ireland), Colm Neville (Chairperson Visit Wexford), Siobhan O’Neill (Tourism Officer, Wexford Co. Co.), Teresa Delaney (New Ross Area Tourism), Paul Mernagh (Wexford Area Tourism), Sinead Casey (New Ross District Manager).

Pic: Patrick Browne.

WEXFORD BUSINESS AWARDS WINNERS 2016

Wexford customer service Excellence Award sponsored by AiB: Runner-up: Chapz Barbers Ltd, Winner: Pettitts SuperValu Saint Aidans.

Wexford ecommerce & social Media Award sponsored by EsEt ireland: Runner-up: Joyces Expert Wexford. Winner: Scurri.

Wexford Logistics Award sponsored by rosslare Europort: Joint Runner-up: Scurri and Irish Sea Contractors. Winner: Rochefreight Group.

Wexford Large company of the year Award sponsored by Pwc: Runner-up: Sam McCauley Chemists Group. Winner: Danone Nutricia Early Life Nutrition (Wexford).

Wexford innovation Award sponsored by riKon: Runner-up: O’Connell Marketing, Sales & Communications. Winner: Scurri.

Wexford sME of the year Award sponsored by Waters technologies: Runner-up: Wexford Home Preserves. Winner: Carragh Paving & Landscapes. county Wexford Food Producers of the year Award in association with the Wexford Food Family sponsored by Danone nutricia: Runner-up: O’Neills Dry Cure Bacon. Winner: Wexford Home Preserves.

Wexford Green Business Award sponsored by Environmental Protection Agency: Runner-up: Irish Country Meats. Winner: Retrofit Ireland.

Wexford retail Excellence Award sponsored by Zurich insurance: Runner-up: Ferrybank Motors. Winner: Natural Health Store.

Wexford operational Excellence Award sponsored by Datapac: Runner-up: All In One Event Hire. Winner: Talbot Hotel Wexford.

Wexford training & Development/Excellence through People Award sponsored

by Wexford chamber skillnet: Runner-up: Gorey Institute of Beauty. Winner: Gainfort Academy.

Wexford tourism Award – Attractions & Activities sponsored by rosslare Europort: Runner-up: Loftus Hall. Winner: Mary Barry’s Seafood Bar & Restaurant.

Wexford corporate social responsibility Award sponsored by Wexford Bus: Runner-up: Guardian Fire & Security. Winner: BNY Mellon.

Wexford Micro Enterprise Award sponsored by Wexford Local Development: Runner-up: Kia Ora Mini Farm. Winner: Morriscastle Strand Holiday Park.

Wexford start-up Business of the year Award sponsored by Local Enterprise office Wexford: Runner-up: Aroma Beauty Pod. Winner: The Nail Boutique.

Wexford Business Ambassador of the year Award sponsored by Monart Destination spa: Conor Brennan – Zurich Insurance.

Wexford chamber’s President’s Award sponsored by clayton Whites hotel: Bert Allen. overall Wexford Business of the year Award sponsored by Wexford county council: Scurri. n

Co. Wexford Live Register down 30% C o u n t y We x f o r d ’s L i v e Register is down 29.62% since the launch of the Action Plan for Jobs in 2012, according to Fine Gael TD for Wexford, Minister Paul Kehoe TD. Minister Kehoe says that a drop of 5,778 in the Live Register in County Wexford since the launch of the Action Plan for Jobs in early 2012, is a strong indication that Fine Gael is continuing to deliver on its pledge to prioritise job creation and reduce unemployment.

“The annual decline in the Live Register from May 2015 to May 2016, in County Wexford, was 11.67%, while the drop since the launch of the Action Plan for Jobs in February 2012 was 29.62% “This is very positive news and proof yet again of Fine Gael’s commitment and success in creating the environment to get people in County Wexford back to work.

“Unemployment has decreased in every region of the country in the last 12 months.

155,000 new jobs have been created since the Action Plan

for Jobs was launched in early 2012 and the Programme for Government has reaffirmed the Action Plan for Jobs as the best way to implement ideas on job creation across Government. With 15,400 new jobs created in the first three months of 2016 we are off to a great start in meeting Fine Gael’s target of 200,000 new jobs by 2020.

“Each new job created in County Wexford is another family looking forward to a brighter future and each new job created by a business is a sign of returning confidence and growth. In fact each new job created here in County Wexford leads to more resources which Fine Gael is committed to using to fix the many challenges we face as a society.

“Fine Gael in Government continues to prioritise job creation because we believe that only a strong economy, supporting people at work, can pay for the services needed to create a fair society here in County Wexford and around the country.”n

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This month Joe Kavanagh looks at pet allergies.

It's summer time, exams are almost done, school’s out and people are getting in the holiday mode. Happy Days!!!

It gives us a pep in our step, the long days, sunshine and warmth.... well we'll keep hoping for that!

With the warmth comes its own challenges. Some dogs are prone to allergies and these can vary from flea bite allergies to more insidious ones like pollen or dust mites. For each it's an overload of histamine release and there are various ways to combat it depending on the type of allergy.

Working on the underlying problem is usually the best approach, going with the old adage "prevention is better than cure".

Cathy Keane of Heritage Bus Tours and Enniscorthy Historic & Re-enactment Society are certainly doing their bit for tourism in the town.

Over the June Bank Holiday weekend the re-enactment group participated in re-enactments in Kilcoole over a 2-day 1916 Programme of Events and on Bank Holiday Monday they travelled to Clonmel where they were part of the 1916 Parade and the unveiling of a monument to the 43 Clonmel Volunteers, bringing Enniscorthy with them wherever they visit and establishing contacts and connections everywhere.

On Saturday 11th June they travelled out to Monageer to be part of the unveiling of the 1916 Monument and the Proclamation Stone and were delighted to meet the grandson of James Connolly - James Pearse - who read the Proclamation signed by his grandfather to the large crowd who gathered in the village for the wonderful event. Monageer pulled out all the stops with many locals dressing in 1916 period costume and indeed the PIc: Cathy Keane

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Minister of State at the Department of Defence pulled out all the stops as well to have the armoured car, Slieve na mBan, brought in specially for the occasion. It was a marvellous evening with entertainment from Paul O`Reilly who sang his 1916 Song Project contribution ‘The Rise of the Wexford Volunteers’, Padraig Sinnott who played a lament on the uilleann pipes and the Kehoe twins, grandsons of the late Christy Kehoe, who delighted the crowd with a rousing rendition of The Foggy Dew. On Sunday, the re-enactment group staged a small 1798 reenactment on Vinegar Hill for a group of students and their professors from Savannah who were bused to the hill by Cathy Keane as part of her town tour. The Savannah group are here researching their Wexford connections.

20% of the population of Savannah, Georgia, are of Irish extraction and of that 20% – 68% of them are of Wexford extraction.

The students were suitably impressed with the re-enactors and spent time talking to them about the history of 1798 and

Pic: Maria Nolan

James Pearse, grandson of James Connolly, at Monageer.

1 9 1 6 . Ti m C o r r i g a n s a n g Boolavogue for them at the summit as they enjoyed a picnic lunch in the beautiful Wexford sunshine.

An invitation was extended to the re-enactors to be part of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Savannah which is the second largest parade in the United States. Now wouldn’t that go a long way to cementing the Wex/Sav Connection and promoting Enniscorthy and Wexford as a major tourist attraction for the future.

Well done to Cathy Keane for organising the tour and the re-enactment and well done to Enniscorthy Historic & Re-enactment Society who are always willing and available to promote the town, the county and its history.

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Mrs Doyle with grandaughter Sinead and husband Tom McCarty and her great grandson Aaron, at Monageer.

Ger Furlong from Oulart at Monageer.

Pic: Cathy Keane.

On the education front…

ENVIRONMENTALISTS IN LOCAL SCHOOLS Minister Kehoe has congratulated students of FCJ Bunclody and St Colman’s National School, Ballindaggin for their participation in the Young Environmentalist Awards 2016. The event represents Ireland’s largest celebration of Youth ECO-Action which promotes conservation and recognises the contribution of young people to the environment.

In congratulating the students on being chosen as finalists in the event, Minister Kehoe praised; ‘The ability of the students from both schools to identity the importance of recycling and water conservation, as key actions which can have a real and lasting positive impact in responding to the challenges of climate change.

“I want to wish them well and encourage them together with their teachers, to continue their interest in conservation and protection of the environment.”

TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY FOR THE SOUTH EAST Minister Paul Kehoe has stated that the establishment of a Technological University for the South East remains a key ambition for this current Government and that he will work closely with all stakeholders to ensure that this ambition is realised.

“In Government we believe the South East has the potential for huge economic growth and even greater job creation. A strong technological university in the South East will help support these plans and we need to push forward with this now.”

FUNDING FOR WORKS IN LOCAL SCHOOLS Minister Paul Kehoe has welcomed the recent announcement

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modation and emergency works.

The following schools have been approved for funding under the Emergency Works Scheme, which will allow them to carry out works: – St Colman’s National School: Mechanical Works.

– Ramsgrange Community School: Mechanical Works.

– St Fintans NS, Mayglass, Bridgetown: Mechanical Works.

– Gorey Community School: Access for All. – Boolavogue National School: Structural Improvements.

– Scoil Iosagain, Coolgreany: Mechanical Works.

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– Enniscorthy Vocational College: Roof Repair.

"Each school is being contacted directly by the Department of Education’s School Building Unit with details on the relevant projects and the funding amounts awarded.” n

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Ibar Carty chronicles the 20th century in Enniscorthy & beyond Ibar Carty has opened up his vast photo archives to the Slaney News. In this 61st of a series, Ibar shares some photos taken twenty years ago. 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.

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A local contributor looks at life today in Enniscorthy and beyond defeat by putting forward legislation and the opposition will block anything which suits their political agenda. We are in a sad situation rather than an era of new politics which we were promised.

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View from the Hill the New GoverNMeNt The General Election took place on the 26th of February last. That’s a full four months ago. Since then the Dail has been a political institution crippled by political inaction. The main reason for this is that the government is in a minority position and is unable to have any legislation passed. The promises, after the formation of the government, that now we have a new dispensation legislation would be agreed by consensus, are not coming to pass. We have seen a few opportunist motions approved by the Dail but this was more about scoring political points than achieving anything concrete.

No one in the Dail, since the

election, has instigated any piece of legislation which might be of value to the country. Many issues are crying out for attention but from the looks of things it will be some time before any kind of programme will be put in place.

Realistically we are now looking at September before any system to get government-promoted bills through the Dail will be put in place. Even then problems will arise as the emphasis at that point will be on the budget which is due in October and the Finance Bill which will have to be approved immediately after that.

It appears that we are in for a long period of inaction as the government is not prepared to risk

NewsPaPers We all know that the newspaper industry is going through a difficult period. Social media, 24 hour news coverage available on smartphones computers etc, all have an effect. However, it’s great to see that our Taoiseach is doing his utmost to singlehandedly keep the industry alive. In the past year his department, using our money, has spent €72,000 on the purchase of newspapers for the great man to read. How in the name of (I’ll leave the next word to your imagination) could anyone spend €72,000 in a year on newspapers.

Ah! Who cares anyway, it’s only taxpayers’ money.

BreNdaN howliN Congratulations to Wexford T.D. Brendan Howlin on being elected Leader of the Labour Party. He is the second Wexford man to lead the oldest party in the State. The late Brendan Corish led the same party with great distinction from 1960 to 1977. Let’s hope that the second Brendan, who inciden-

tally was called after Brendan Corish, who was a personal and political friend of his late father, will fill the role with the same dignity and dedication. We wish him luck in his new role. aPPeal to farMers This country would not survive without our farmers. They work hard in sometimes difficult conditions, due to bad weather etc., and indeed some have a lonely enough existence spent on their farms for long hours at a time.

One crib I have with our agricultural friends is their total lack of consideration to road users when they emerge with their heavy, slow-moving vehicles onto the public road. Most of them, not all I emphasise, totally ignore the fact that large numbers of cars, delivery vehicles, buses and anything you can think of are building up behind them. It wouldn’t take a minute for them to pull in now and again to free up the traffic logjam. In other words think of the other people on the road. irish soCCer faNs The Irish soccer fans abroad at the moment are a credit to this country. Unlike a large percentage of the followers of the English team, who quite frankly are criminals and thugs, our lads and girls

have not put a foot astray. Let’s hope that their trip is boosted by a good performance from the team against Italy tonight. irish Courts The Irish Judicial system never fails to amaze me. Our courts sometimes hand down bizarre sentences and this habit of sentencing some thug to a number of years imprisonment and then suspending up to a half of the sentence enthrals me. The inconsistency shown by the courts is another matter of grave concern. For instance, a pervert who rapes a down’s syndrome child gets 3 years and a guy who raped his two daughters gets 4 years. By the same token a Dublin man gets 3 years for claiming social welfare under a false name and a Wicklow man got 6 years for a vat fraud involving the importation of garlic. A woman in Cork got 2 years for social welfare fraud.

While I’m not suggesting for one moment that any of the frauds were justified or to be condoned or should go without punishment, the message from the courts seems to be that financial fraud is treated more seriously by the state than the rape of a child.

The fact is that our judges seem to live in another world and are apparently removed totally

from reality. Anyone who frequently visits the courts, particularly the higher courts, will see the bowing and scraping which goes on amongst the legal profession.

It’s less of this and more everyday common sense we need in the courtroom.

Murder of British M.P. The appalling murder of Labour M.P. Jo Cox in such a savage manner has shocked Ireland as well as Britain. Public Representatives, by their very nature, must be very accessible to the public at large.

They are vulnerable to physical and constant verbal attack from every nut-case and dissenter out there.

The one thing we must always remember is that all public representatives are elected by us as our representatives at both council and national level. It is their right to be treated with respect and be allowed to do their work free from threat and intimidation. By all means let us be vigorous in our criticism but remember at all times to ensure that our words do not encourage some unstable or evil person to take some drastic action which could result in harm or worse. n We are often asked: Who is the “View from the Hill” columnist?

All we can say is that the author’s surname is NOT Doyle!

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BUNCLODY… New GardeN CeNtre for BuNClody Glanbia Agribusiness in Bunclody is expanding and has put the finishing touches to its new CountryLife garden centre, which opened at the end of May. The new garden centre will be open all year round with a full range of Irish plants, pots, garden chemicals and outdoor furniture. The outdoor plant area is fully covered so shoppers can browse in comfort whatever the weather with horticulturist David Wallace on hand to give practical advice and information.

The new centre is the 14th CountryLife garden centre, each of which operates alongside Glanbia Agribusiness outlets, selling a range of products for farm and rural life, including animal feeds and farm supplies.

BuNClody liBrary some upcoming events: ‘An Imperfect Normality’ Photo Exhibition by Tommie Lehane for the month of June. This is a retrospective on a Syria that was.

JUN 23: Family History Research Advice Clinic with Celestine Murphy.

5.35pm.

JUN 25: Direct Provision talk with Ellie Kisyombe, Irish Refugee Council.

2.30pm JUN 30: Making A Will with Ethel Deacon. 7.00pm.

JUL 6: Dogs Trust Workshop with Heather. 11am. regular adult events: Adult Reading Circle – new members always welcome.

“Drop of Ink” Creative Writing Group – new members always welcome.

Computer Classes have resumed. If you wish to be considered for future classes, please contact Bunclody Library.

Morning craft classes for adults with Mandy continue at the Library – contact the Library for future classes. regular Children’s events: Toddler Story Time - Fridays at 1212.30pm Junior Book Club for 9-12yr olds Next meeting in June, new members always welcome.

Childrens Craft Classes with Mandy weekly on Fridays at 3.15-4pm for 6-9yr olds and fortnightly at 11.15am for 3-5yr olds.

Booking essential for all events. tel: 053 9375466.

art BaNK BuNClody Follow ARTBANK on Facebook. slaNey CouNtry MarKet Open every Saturday from 10am to 1pm in St. Aidan’s Hall, Irish Street.

Tea, coffee, local produce, baking, crafts, etc. st viNCeNt de Paul Local Confidential helpline 0873696883. 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. whist Monday nights in St. Aidan’s Hall.

KilMyshall field day Sunday 3rd July. n

CO. WEXFORD IN BLOOM… Morrissey visited the school to check in on the progress to date and record a segment for the Bloom Live TV show, for airing on RTE One. On the horticulture side, Camolin Potting Shed, Drinagh

BLACKWATER…

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 our monthly what’s on e-newsletter. Also see our website: http://www.wexford.ie/wex/Depar tments/Library/WhatsOn/

Pictured at Glanbia CountryLife Bunclody are branch manager Mark Morrissey, operations manager Robert Kehoe and horticulturist, David Wallace. Photo: Pat Moore.

Bloom 2016 ran for five days over the June bank holiday weekend in the Phoenix Park, dublin, from thursday 2nd to Monday 6th. the show continues to grow each year and is now widely regarded as ireland’s largest garden, food and family festival, attracting over 100,000 visitors each year.

There were lots of exhibitors hailing from Wexford this year, including Clolgue National School, Camolin, who created a postcard garden entitled ‘The Seasons.’ Postcard gardens are small gardens developed by amateur gardeners, clubs and schools nationwide and only a small selection are chosen to exhibit at Bloom each year.

Clolgue National School’s ‘The Seasons’ has been designed and brought to life by the schoolchildren and principal Beth Higgins.

This garden explores the magic of the four seasons as seen through the eyes of primary school children. Using recyclable materials, the pupils have made representations of plants and animals to show the magnificence of each season.

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Garden Centre, Kilmurry Nursery, Landbarn Nursery and Springmount Garden Centre all took part in the Floral & Nursery Pavilion, which showcases the very best of plant nurseries in Ireland. n

Blackwater Macra members Fiona McCabe and Mairead McCabe pictured with National Macra na Feirme Present Seán Finan at recent farm safety and wellbeing event.

Blackwater Branch of Macra na feirme took part recently in a first of its kind farm safety event to help highlight farm safety and mental wellbeing as part of Mental health awareness Month.

This unique event covered a wide range of topics including the dangers of working on, living on, or visiting a farm; and child safety, fire safety, machinery safety, and general health and wellbeing.

The event was held at John and Margaret Earles farm in Cullentra, Ballycanew, Gorey, where life-like demonstrations and replicas were on show to illustrate some of the key dangers on farms, including machinery and slurry safety.

During the farm safety event Blackwater Macra helped highlight that by controlling the risks, identifying the hazards and putting con-

trol measures in place, there is the opportunity to reduce and eliminate risks.

A wide range of organisations and individual speakers were also on hand throughout the event including the Health and Safety Authority, Embrace FARM, Teagasc, IFA, Grow, Samaritans and Aware.

The event was well attended and was opened by Anna Marie McHugh from the NPA, GAA legend Tony Doran and George Graham. Everyone was asked to put their hand on the shoulder of the person next to them.

Speaking at the event Tony Doran said, "We all need to take a little bit more time out and to have extra care around the farmyard."

Macra na Feirme President Seán Finan, who also spoke at the event, told everyone that farm safety and mental wellbeing are not independent of each other and that in a time where farmers are under pres-

sure due to low incomes it becomes even more imperative to look after your mental health.

Connecting with people around you is the key to maintaining your mental wellbeing and Macra na Feirme provides a great outlet for local communities. Macra however is not just for farmers but is open to the wider community to get involved. Macra provides a great social aspect with opportunities to travel and meet new people. Farmers can also benefit from a range of development opportunities and up-skilling programmes. With 22 national competitions, and a wide range of activities and events including sports, public speaking, farm skills, drama and Capers which is an annual variety show.

If you are looking for a social outlet or interested in learning more about Blackwater Macra contact 087 9585376. n

MONAGEER… Monageer Re-enactment Group at the 1916 Memorial Monument unveiling on 12th June.

FERNS… RTE’s Marty Morrissey visits Clolgue National School, Camolin.

Pic: PJ Browne Photography.

PatroN aNd field day On Sunday 29th May, glorious sunshine helped make the annual Patron and Field Day a memorable occasion in Ferns.

Our photo (right) shows father and son, Sean and Tommy Davitt. ferNs Castle Make sure to pay a visit as the Castle is now open for the summer season. n

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caroline gets motoring volkswageN touraN review by Caroline Kidd it’s hard to beat an MPv for practical family transport. volkswagen currently has three in their line-up – the Golf sv, which is more of a mini MPv, and then the new touran and sharan.

T h e n e w To u r a n w a s launched here at the beginning of the year and is a 5 + 2 – five full size seats and then two pull up seats in the boot for children or occasional use.

Like most MPVs, the Touran isn’t sexy – more like a mini bus to ferry kids, but Volkswagen has had a go at making it more stylish. It’s that bit more chiselled compared to the old one and looks quite upmarket compared to rivals.

This car has practicality at its core. It’s spacious and family-friendly on the inside with wide opening doors and cubby holes where you didn’t know cubby holes could exist. All Tourans for the Irish market come with the seven seats as standard, though remember leg room is tight in those extra two seats, so they are more suited to children.

The extra seats fold neatly into the floor when not needed to reveal a large, square boot (743

Volkswagen Touran litres) that can be easily stacked to the roof. With the third row of seats in place, boot space is minimal at 137 litres, but there is still room for a few bags.

Interior space has been improved thanks to a longer wheelbase and there is also a bit more headroom all round. It will please parents to know that there are three individual, fullsize seats in the second row and five Isofix fittings (second and third row). The second row

of seats can be slid forward and back individually to give those in the very back a bit more leg room.

One of the most impressive features of the new Touran is the plushness of the interior. In terms of fit and finish, it’s a match for a premium rival. The driving is easy behind the wheel of the Touran – all the controls come easy to hand, the seats are comfy and supportive, and visibility is great all round. The

square shape of the car won’t make it the prettiest in the car park but it does make it easy to manoeuvre and park.

On the road the Touran belies its size – it’s agile, grips willingly and the steering is really good so you can confidently get in and out of those corners with relative stability and minimal roll for something so big. It would be a bit far to say it’s fun to drive but driving this daily won’t be a drag. Above all

New Jaguar lauNched the Jaguar f-Pace is one of the most anticipated new cars of recent years. it’s the first suv Jaguar has ever built. the luxury suv segment is booming with the likes of Bentley and Maserati bringing out their own versions, so it was about time that Jaguar joined in.

Jaguar Ireland is pitching the new F-Pace as the ‘practical sports car’ and the sporty BMW X4 and Porsche Macan are the core competitors. The F-Pace has a considerably lower entry price – 2.0-litre diesel rear wheel drive models with a manual gearbox start from €44,100, all wheel drive models from €47,800.

Models with automatic gearbox or high performance V6 engines are pricier.

Engine options include the 2.0-litre 180PS Ingenium diesel, 300PS 3.0-litre V6 diesel and 380PS 3.0-litre V6 petrol from the F-Type sports car.

The 2.0-litre diesel will meet the needs of most buyers and on a short test drive it was quick, smooth and quiet.

Mated to a manual transmission on RWD drive models,

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by Caroline Kidd emissions are just 129g CO2 per km (motor tax €270 per year).

Inside there is seating for five and a huge boot of 650 litres. The cabin is modern luxury with a sports car feel.

There are four trim levels – SE,

Prestige, Portfolio and RDesign – and standard equipment levels are high including 18” alloys, keyless start, cruise control, halogen headlights with daytime running lights, front fog lights, space saver spare wheel, four electric win-

dows, dual zone climate control, analogue dials and 5” TFT full colour display, rear parking sensors, hill start assist, autonomous emergency braking, emergency brake assist, lane departure warning and electronic hand brake. 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. it’s smooth and comfortable and the 2.0-litre diesel with 150bhp I drove is perfect for tugging a full family on board.

It’s a bit noisy under hard acceleration but settles down well for cruising, and road and wind noise is well suppressed to make it mostly a serene cruiser.

Other engine options include an entry level 1.2-litre TSI or 1.6-litre TDI, both with 110bhp.

The diesels have similar economy figures - up to 64mpg and €200 for annual motor tax for both the 1.6- and 2.0-litre.

There are three trim levels (Trendline, Comfortline and Highline) and petrol models start at €29,725. Diesel models start at €31,970. A six speed manual comes as standard with the option of a seven speed DSG automatic transmission on diesels.

Important for a family car, the new Touran has a five star EuroNCAP safety rating and safety equipment includes a forward collision warning and city emergency brake as standard.

Equipment on base Trendline models includes 5” touchscreen, air con, and Bluetooth. Comfortline adds

16” alloys, front fog lights, parking sensors, 6.5” touchscreen and cruise control. Highline models include adaptive cruise control, 17” alloy wheels, sports suspension, and 3 zone climate control.

The new Touran has taken a leap forward in quality and sophistication. A versatile, spacious interior with two extra seats in the very back might be all you think you need; the Touran gives you that but also manages to be good to drive.

Some rivals have more flair in terms of style and some are that bit more exciting to drive, but the Touran has an edge on rivals because it feels like a truly premium offering in the mid-size MPV segment.

Model tested: Volkswagen Touran 2.0-litre TDI 150bhp Highline Price: €38,485 (Range starts at €29,725) Engine: 2.0-litre turbo diesel Power: 150bhp 0-100km/h: 9.3 seconds Economy: 64mpg (4.4l/100km) CO2 emissions: 117g/km Tax band: A4 (€200 per year) n

Motor insurance Premiums up 60% since January 2014 fianna fáil td James Browne has been very vocal on the issue of rising motor insurance premiums with a 60% rise in premiums recorded since January 2014 placing a huge burden on family budgets.

James Browne says, “Motor insurance is one of the fastest rising costs being experienced by personal and business customers alike. And because it is a compulsory cost for motorists, they are bearing the brunt of these extortionate price hikes. I am hearing stories every day from people who are seeing their premiums jumping by hundreds of euros and they are extremely worried about being able to afford the cost.

“Businesses are also being affected. Substantial price hikes are heaping financial pressure onto small and medium businesses, and in some cases are forcing them to consider their future. One taxi firm saw its motor insurance costs shoot up from €7,000 in 2013 to €56,000, despite having an 11 year no claims bonus. These spiralling premiums are making it unsus-

tainable for smaller companies which depend on a fleet to keep going and could force them out of business.

“Fianna Fáil believes there is an obligation on the State to tackle these soaring costs. We want to see the re-establishment of the Motor Insurance Advisory Board to examine all the relevant issues that impact on insurance premiums. The information that is currently available is vague and forces customers to fork out these extortionate prices.

“Action is also needed to combat false claims. These bogus pay-outs push up the cost of insurance across the board and people who make these claims must be properly penalised.

“A motor insurance database could compile information from insurance companies about premiums and claims settlements.

This would increase transparency in the industry without breaching commercial confidentiality.

“This suite of measures has the potential to open up the insurance industry to ensure that private and commercial customers get a fair deal.” n

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tv3 star picks up new seat in enniscorthy tv3’s anna daly recently collected the keys to her allnew 7 seater seat alhambra se 2.0 tdi 150hP. To c o l l e c t h e r n e w Alhambra, the Saturday/ Sunday AM host visited her l o c a l S E AT d e a l e r s h i p , Enniscorthy Motor Company, which is the latest SEAT dealer to unveil an impressive new look following the installation of a host of new signage and design features.

It couldn’t have come at a better time for the busy mum of two as she has just announced she is expecting a new arrival to the family later on this year! This familyfocused car ensures passengers are in the safest hands when travelling thanks to its hightech features, which put protection and comfort at the forefront of the driving experience. A testament to its firstc l a s s d e s i g n , t h e S E AT Alhambra has received the maximum five-star recognition in the Euro NCAP safety rating. Safety-focused features include Blind Spot Detection, Emergency Brake Assistance and Drive Profile which allows you to adapt your car to your driving mood.

Furthermore, the new SEAT Alhambra ensures that the road ahead is enjoyable for all involved with a host

TV3’s Anna Daly with her all-new 7 seater SEAT Alhambra SE 2.0 TDI 150HP at Enniscorthy Motor Company.

of technological advantages to look forward to. The incredibly spacious vehicle is available with a complete range of advanced add-ons including a Multi-Media System, Massage Seat, Rear View

Camera, and Bi-Xenon Headlights.

On receiving her new 7 seater SEAT Alhambra, Anna said; “I am delighted to continue my role as brand ambassador for SEAT in 2016 and to

be driving away today in this hugely impressive model. I have two little boys and we’re delighted to be expecting our third child later this year! As anyone with young children knows, they don’t travel light!

As well as a buggy we now have two small bikes that come with us on our day trips and this car has no shortage of space. The boys absolutely love all the little storage areas to hide their toys and gadgets

and their tables on the backs of the seats in front are a big hit; they are really having no end of fun with the new car”.

Neil Dalton, Head of Marketing at SEAT Ireland, commented; “We are thrilled to have Anna on board again as a brand ambassador for SEAT Ireland. The Alhambra is a great fit not just for Anna but for the whole family and we know they will enjoy it”.

Speaking about the major signage upgrade at the Enniscorthy Motor Company premises, Neil Dalton said, “Enniscorthy Motor Company’s enhanced interior and exterior design comes at a fitting time for the dealership as it prepares to launch its cutting-edge 162 range and awaits the arrival of the a l l - n e w S E AT A t e c a i n August. We have no doubt customers will be impressed by the revamp which shows SEAT’s commitment to investing in its dealership network.”

P r i c e s f o r t h e S E AT Alhambra start at at €38,990.

The full 2016 range is now available to test drive and order at any of SEAT’s 21 strong dealer network nationwide. to book your test drive visit seat on the old dublin road in enniscorthy or call 053-9233337. n

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eNNisCorthy eye a column by Joseph Doyle

Shauna to Fight For irelanD! shauna redmond from Bellefield springs, enniscorthy, will represent ireland once again in the ta e K w o n d o wo r l d Championships. shauna will be heading to Birmingham in July with her fellow teammates and coaches tom thornton and Caroline Nugent of leinster tae Kwon do club to represent ireland and compete at the biggest tae Kwon do competition in the world at the Barclaycard arena olympic stadium where over 2,000 competitors from around the world take part.

At the age of 7 Shauna joined Leinster Tae Kwon Do winning her first medal at age 8 having competed in the Best of The Best All Ireland Championships in Dublin and from there on Tom Thornton and Caroline Nugent took her under their wing to have Shauna compete in so many competitions nationwide as well as the Coventry World Championships 2013, Cardiff British National Championships 2014 where she has won medals at every competition. She recently competed in the All Ireland Championships held in Dublin in February 2016 bringing home a silver medal in sparring.

Shauna Redmond

Shauna also was one of the lucky ones to have had a sparring seminar with the 19-time World Tae Kwon Do Champion Warren Vice who travelled from Liverpool and visited Leinster Tae Kwon Do club last year.

Shauna and her teammates are training very hard every week under the guidance of head coach Tom Thornton who was awarded his 5th degree black belt only recently. Tom has also competed at World and European level Championships over the years and he brings great experience, dedication and also fun to his students.

Everyone at Slaney News wishes Leinster Tae Kwon Do the very best of luck.

– Joseph Doyle

reGular eveNts:

you CaN MaKe a BiG differeNCe to CystiC fiBrosis irelaNd

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, plus disco.

Benedicts disco – Friday, Saturday, Sunday. dBar – Saturday night DJ – 70s & 80s night. toss Kavanaghs: Live music every Friday and Saturday. the Bailey: Sunday Sessions from 5pm. alba restaurant: Background live music – “Alba Restaurant” on Facebook. the hill Bar: Music every weekend. Karaoke with Julie Friday nights. 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 Mon and Thurs. Enniscorthy Greyhound Track. yoga every Tuesday night IFA Centre with Anna Mae Mahon. enniscorthy historic & re-enactment society will be raising the Patriot’s Flag at 10am every Saturday for the summer and reading the Proclamation.

Karl Forster (Stamp’s Pub) and a group of friends are doing a skydive soon to raise much needed funds for Cystic Fibrosis Ireland which does invaluable work for the CF community so please give whatever you can. https://give.everydayhero.com/ie/karls-skydive-forcystic-fibrosis-ireland. Due to cloudy weather the original scheduled sky dive had to be postponed so the jump will take place at a later date.

Cystic fibrosis ireland wexford Branch fun table Quiz will take place in Joe Doyle’s on Friday 15th July at 8pm.

Table of 4 for €20. Raffle on the night. the vhi women’s Mini Marathon was held in Dublin recently with Co. Wexford’s Team Mason taking part for Cystic Fibrosis. Well done to all the participants.

looKiNG ahead: 22-26 June: strawberry festival incl. strawberry roots festival.

22nd June: strawberry Ball with American Heart in Riverside Park Hotel.

23rd June: Bellefield GAA complex, stacey Breen’s night of social dancing. Stacey will be joined by Louise Morrissey, Aidan Quinn and his band, Mikaela Bonner, Take 5. Adm €10. Fantastic night of entertainment and dancing.

23 June: Putting colour in your garden this summer. 7 pm in Enniscorthy Library. Keith Rothwell from Beechdale Garden Centre, Clonroche, will present a gardening workshop on combining seasonal shrubs and plants to produce an array of colour at this time of year. All welcome.

24 June: voices from a drawing room. Enniscorthy Castle. Featuring the cream of local SINGERS, POETS, BANDS, etc in aid of South East Animal Rescue. Presented by Donal Cullen.

25 June: fashion at the Castle. Enniscorthy Castle. 8pm. Wine reception at 7.30pm. In aid of the Women's Refuge Wexford. Presented by Donal Cullen.

26 June: Joe doyle’s pub. dJ Joe, beer garden, 3-6pm weather permitting. reilly’s Men 9pm.

30 June 30 – 2 July: the lost weekend. Enniscorthy Drama Group.

Comedy. The Presentation Centre.

30 June: Garth Brooks tribute night with Mick Comerford. Riverside Park Hotel. Special guests Donna Marie and Michael J Cloke. In aid of Marshalstown National School. Adm €10.

1,3,4,6,7,9,10 July: "heaven's above!" Summer musical presented by Rathnure Panto Society in Rathnure Hall. Tel 053 9255429.

2 July: the remember emma heffernan 10k road race. 4pm. Registration from 2pm. Race starts from Oylegate-Glenbrien GAA. Sponsorship cards from Carol 087-7921098 or 087-4396753. All money raised by the €15 entry fee and sponsorship cards will go to the Jack and Jill Children's Foundation in memory of Emma who passed away in October 2013.

15 July: Joe Doyle’s pub. table Quiz in aid of Cystic fibrosis ireland.

Table of 4 for €20.

29 July to 1 August 2016: rock ‘n’ roll festival.

30 July: Joe Doyle’s pub. swanky Men. 9-11 Sept: Blackstairs Blues festival. see full entertainment listing on page 13.

– Joseph Doyle

congratS & beSt wiSheS  Congratulations to the women’s soccer team from St Cormac’s who won the women’s cup recently.  Happy 40th birthday to Eddie Breslin and Emily and Peter Coady.  I hope all dads had a happy Fathers’ Day on 19th June.  Best of luck to Amy Fenlon who works in Pettitt’s SuperValu and is representing Pettitt’s in this year’s Strawberry Queen competition. Best of luck also to Rachel Mitten of McCauley’s Pharmacy and, indeed, best of luck to all the girls in this year ’s Strawberry Queen competition.

 The Slaney News always likes to see new businesses start up in town and hopes they do well. Some that have recently started are Inspire Garden Design flower shop at the bottom of Slaney Street and Crystal Script which has reopened in Mrs Dwyer’s old shop at the top of Slaney Street. Best of luck to both shops and to the new Fast Food Cottage takeaway in Templeshannon opposite Toss Kavanagh’s pub. Also best of luck to Joann O’Brien and her sister who are opening up their own hair salon called Buí in Ferns.

– Joseph Doyle

katie to loSe her lockS For cancer charity!

Strawberry rootS FeSt young Katie Cloke is only 8 years old but is already very conscious of doing her bit for charity.

Katie says, “I have been growing my hair for the last few years so I can donate it to the Rapunzel Foundation to make wigs for people who have lost their own hair to cancer.

My hair is very long now and I think it's ready to make someone very happy.

“As well as donating my hair I want to try help raise money to send with it to help the Rapunzel Foundation with the amazing

St. Aidan's Pastoral Council and finance committee members met up on Wednesday night 15th June for final meetings before the summer holidays. The Pastoral Council reflected on the work done over the past year and were oozing with enthusiasm when next year’s plans and ideas were discussed.

Both the Pastoral Council and the Finance Council break for the summer and meetings resume again in September. A big thank you to members from both committees for their commitment, time and a big well done on all achieved. Check out our facebook page St. Aidans Cathedral for whats on over the summer months and, remember, you are very welcome to pop into the Cathedral any time to pray, to light a candle, join us for Mass or Adoration or leave a suggestion in

work they do.” So Katie is inviting everybody to make a donation and is encouraging your friends and family to help out too. Katie says, “I believe it's nice to be nice because you never know when you'll need the kindness of a stranger yourself!”

When Katie reaches her target of €1,000 she will set a date to cut her hair.

According to Katie, “No donation is too big or too small, every cent is very much appreciated. You can make a donation at http://www.gofundme. com/275t2us.

– Joseph Doyle

the strawberry roots free Gig trail in enniscorthy runs between 24-26th June and features over 40 free gigs celebrating roots music in all its forms. for the full listing see our facebook page “slaney News” or see “strawberry roots festival” on facebook. you will find local, national and international roots artists and bands including country & western, jazz, bluegrass, ska, folk, trad and much more. highly recommended.

Pictured opposite is the legendary Niall Toner who will be playing at 6pm in Alba Restaurant, Abbey Quay, Enniscorthy, on Friday 24th June.

– Joseph Doyle

ST AIDAN’S PARISH…

our suggestion box at the back of the church.

Below are some of the highlights of the activities undertaken by the Pastoral Council for year ending 2015/2016: • In-service day for Pastoral Council in Ballyvalloo in Sept 2015.

• Commissioning of the Pastoral Council at the 11am Mass in Oct 2015.

• Planning of the Jubilee Year of Mercy, liased with diocesan groups and the Diocesan Pastoral Council.

• Members took part in the ‘God among the pots and pans’ seminar in Wexford in October.

• Parish pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi.

• Parish Baptism Team was established. New copies of the Rite of Baptism were designed and printed.

• Folk group annual visit to Carne.

• Folk/youth group visit to Church St. in Dublin for shopping trip and workshop with Meabh Carlin in Jan 2016.

• Annual Parish Pilgrimage to Our Lady’s Island.

• Annual Parish Walk in solidarity with Persecuted Christians.

• ‘Hearts on Fire’ Youth Mass with Ms. Colette Doherty, Vigil of Pentecost.

• In-service day for Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist on 30th Jan. • Visit of the Icon of Our Lady of Perpetual Help with all-night vigil

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– the 24 hours with the Lord for the year of mercy.

Conference on the family in Red Cow Hotel Dublin, attended by Pastoral Council members, Jan 16.

Taize Prayer meetings and ecumenical contact.

Greater progress this year in the area of ‘digital evangelisation’.

Our Parish Council took part in the Bank Of Ireland ‘Enterprise Day’ in the CBS at the beginning of May. Visit of Antoinette Moynihan (National Co-ordinator for Children of the Eucharist, Ireland) to work with Confirmation candidates.

Coffee Morning – Outreach to Prisoners for Year of Mercy. A coffee morning was organised to raise funds to purchase Catholic literature to send to those in prison.

– Patricia McNally

Enniscorthy Neighbourhood Watch is looking for new members to patrol the area of Bellefield, Moran Park, Ross Road, St Aidan’s Villas.

Hope Cancer Support Centre, 22 Weafer Street, Tea Party

Open Day 1pm to 4pm Sunday 26th June, including teddy bears’ picnic and music

by Martin Codd and guests.

Free admission. Please go along and support.

– Joseph Doyle

Safeguarding training for Primary Principals took place recently in the Diocese of Ferns. L-R: Colm Ó Tiarnaigh, Principal in Ferns Primary School, Norma Flood, Principal in Clonroche Primary School, Hazel O’Connor, CPSMA and Colette O’Doherty, Safeguarding Coordinator for the Diocese of Ferns.

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www.slaneynews.com t h e o ff i c i a l o p e n i n g o f enniscorthy’s hillbrook lawn tennis Club's renovated clubhouse and court number 1 took place on friday 10th June in the presence of a large crowd.

N o e l D e v e re u x , C l u b Chairperson, opened proceedings by welcoming Minister Paul Kehoe, Deputy James Browne, Councillor Paddy Kavanagh (Chairman of the Enniscorthy Municipal District of Wexford County Council), the Rev Billy Swan, Rev Nicola Halford, current and past members, neighbours and guest of honour Kitty Murphy.

He first called on John Dempsey (Club President) to say a few words. John thanked Herbie Murphy Cash & Carry and Pettitt’s SuperValu for their generous sponsorship of the night. John also thanked the neighbours for putting up with the noise and disturbance during the works.

Noel spoke then about the

Enniscorthy’s new tennis facilities history of the club and the various fundraising activities undertaken. He then continued: “Each year Hillbrook organises the Championships of County Wexford for seniors and juniors and other tournaments throughout the season.

“We remember tonight Jim Murphy who was club captain, honorary secretary, PRO, chairman and finally our club president.

“Not only was Jim a true tennis champion,winning many tournaments and memorably captaining the club to triple back-to-back victories in the class 1 provincial towns cup in 1971/1972/1973, Jim was also champion of tennis in that he actively promoted tennis everywhere he went.

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“Jim was active in the club from the very start until he died a few years ago and we are delighted to have his wife Kitty here tonight.

“We acknowledge the work of all committees down through the years that have made Hillbrook one of the best tennis clubs in the South East.

“Our current Club President John Dempsey was the previous Chairman instrumental in the securing of the Capital Sports Programme Grant to the tune of of €100,000 and many thanks must go to the work of his committee and the current committee in following through with the project.

“Thanks also to Synti Green Sports Surfaces Ltd who laid the new court 1 and Belcon

Enniscorthy’s Hillbrook Lawn Tennis Club: Cutting the ribbon at the refurbished clubhouse and court no.1 L-R: Anne Wall, Pat Kelly, John Dempsey, Kitty Murphy, Noel Devereux, Ashley Wynne.

Enniscorthy Ltd and Tony and Aidan O 'Brien who completed the build works including the new dressing rooms.

“There are many people who donated their time and own resources to the project including Keith Sheehan who donated materials and the new floor in the function area, Hermes Parker and Pat Kelly who co-ordinated the project

from start to finish and Malcolm Pimm helped out with his architectural services.

“I know that Pat Kelly will be relieved that the project is now complete as he has spent a lot of time up here over the past year. Indeed, Pat along with John O’Leary, spearheaded the committee in the 1980s organising many social and competitive activities."

Noel then called on Kitty Murphy to cut the ribbon and then John Dempsey presented Kitty with flowers.

Finally in memory and as a mark of respect to Jim Murphy RIP the Jim Murphy Memorial Bench was unveiled.

Music was provided later that evening by the talented trio of Eddie Crean, Richard King and Paddy Kehoe. n

FAI Summer Soccer Schools

The official opening and dedication of the club’s building on Pearse Road to Paddy Murphy and the Founding Committee of the club was performed by Pat Ryan, IABA President, on Saturday 4th June. n

Curracloe United, Curracloe, July 4th - 8th.

St Cormacs AFC, Boolavogue, Ferns, July 11th - 15th.

Enniscorthy Town, Pearse Road, July 25th - 29th.

Ajax Athletic AFC, Daphne View, Aug 8th - 12th.

Bunclody AFC, Bunclody, Aug 8th - 12th.

The camps cater for players of all abilities and participants are grouped according to ability and age.

The camps run from 10.30am-3pm Monday to Friday.

Rosslare’s new sport

Niall Roche has opened a new watersports centre in Rosslare. See: www.hookedonrosslare.ie

wexford man Niall roche is one of pioneers of Kite surfing in ireland and owner of the country’s first dedicated Kite surf school. Now Niall is taking the leap again with the opening of a new watersports centre in rosslare.

‘Hooked on Rosslare’ officially opened on June 13th and offer camps and instruction in Sailing, Kayaking, Windsurfing, Stand-up Paddle-boarding, Bodyboarding and Kite-surfing as well as hosting an innovative floating Water Park.

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The Kite-surfing, Coasteering and Stand-up Paddle-board instructor opened ‘Hooked on Duncannon’ seven years ago and plans to run both operations in tandem. “It’s a really exciting time for the business, we are delighted to be opening a full offering Water-sports centre at Rosslare. I have been giving lessons in Rosslare each summer for a number of years now and it is a stunning beach, really safe with good opportunities for the right wind directions in order to teach kite-surfing too.”

Niall will have 6 instructors working with the camps, groups and individuals booked for lessons at ‘Hooked on Rosslare’ and three staff will work at the ‘Hooked on Duncannon’. He has invested €15,000 in order to get the 1,000 square foot centre located on Rosslare beach up to standard and put in place the innovative and novel Waterpark which will be buoyed off the beach for the summer season.

Outside of running two watersports centres Niall, along with his wife Christina, will be doing his bit for local tourism as he heads up the organisation of the annual Irish National Kite Surfing Championships, which will take place in Duncannon on August 14th. The competition will see men, women and junior category kite surfers demonstrate their skills, airs and speed in a series of Course racing and Hang-time competitions over the weekend.

Hooked on Rosslare will cater for groups of up to 25 at any given time and will offer summer camps in all of the watersports catered for at the centre on a weekly and a daily basis from June 2016. For further details see www.hookedonrosslare.ie n

The Still 5 Miles Summer League Race kindly sponsored by Donohoe’s Skoda. One of the highlights of the event was a presentation to Joe and Kay O’Regan in recognition of running the Cork City Marathon to celebrate their 80th birthday. Pic: Matt Murphy.

Enniscorthy ladies golf prizewinners with Rosaleen Casey of competition sponsors – Pettitt's SuperValu.

Peter’s Park!

Football men: L-R: Richard Millar, Nobby Moorehouse, Tom Carty and the man of the moment, Peter Quinn.

Enniscorthy man, Peter “Puck” Quinn, has been honoured for his tireless work on behalf of Shamrock Rovers AFC since 1978. The club has officially

renamed their ground Peter Quinn Park to thank him for his endless work over the years to get the club to the top on the playing field, in its facilities and

in its fundraising. Over the years Peter has managed teams, served on the committee, acted as Club Chairman and is presently Club President. n

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Slaney Arts & Heritage

22 June 2016

A FEAST OF SUN, FUN & FOCAL what a splendid weekend of colour, culture and climate in enniscorthy as our streets vibrated with rhythm, music and dance and our venues pulsated with poetry, prose and song as the first of our summer festivals swung into action. street rhythms providing us with outdoor, energetic entertainment for the body and the soul and focal wexford literary festival providing indoor, energetic entertainment for the mind and the soul – yes we had it all covered in enniscorthy!

The Focal Festival has gone from strength to strength in three short years in the main due to the creativity, vision and dedication of a small, hard-working Festival Committee and to the commitment to the Arts of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council and Wexford County Council.

The Festival was opened on Friday night at The Presentation Centre by Chairperson Carmel Harrington with an Open Mic event featuring a plethora of talented artists, both local and imported, who entertained the full house with an eclectic literary mix that delighted all.

The talented line-up included poets Joe Neal and John Kelly and authors Imelda Carroll, Tom Mooney, Ruth Long, Carmel Harrington, Christine Masterson, Andrew Hughes, with two very special visitors from across the pond – authors and poets Diane Cook and Betty Smith, with Paul O’Reilly and the lovely Maura Flannery providing the musical interludes.

Saturday morning kicked off with an Author Talk on Historical Fiction by Hazel Gaynor at the newly

refurbished Church Institute titled One Foot In The Past followed by a Panel Discussion of Industry Experts – Carmel Harrington, Madeleine Keane, Margaret Madden, Mary McCauley a n d C l a i re H e n n e s s y t i t l e d Demystifying the Publishing World – a must for all who have books written and want to know what to do next.

There was huge interest among the large audience in this topic with many of them being new and aspiring writers.

That was followed by an Author Panel Discussion of Debut Novelists – Cat Hogan, Joan Brady, Frankie Gaffney, Catherine Ryan Howard and Caroline Busher – the new faces of Irish fiction who gave the inside scoop on what it is like to publish their first book.

Following lunch, Young Adult Children’s Fiction authors – Claire Hennessy, E.R. Murray and Ruth Long spoke about writing in this genre which has never been more popular. That was followed by star Crime Writers – Jax Miller, Ava McCarthy and Andrea Carter, sharing insights into the dark world of Irish crime fiction writing. And the final event for the day was a discussion on Self Publishing with Carolann Copland, Pat Fitzpatrick, Siobhan Davis and Karen Power who have all successfully navigated their way through self publishing and shared their considerable knowledge with the appreciative audience.

Approximately seventy people a t t e n d e d t h e S a t u rd a y P a n e l Discussion most of them writers from different parts of Ireland and the UK and most of them staying in Enniscorthy for the weekend and

saying that they plan to make a return visit to our beautiful town adding that much needed tourism potential to our Literary Festival.

Sunday’s Grande Finale was held at that Enniscorthy icon – the Athenaeum – where the winner of the 1916 Poem for Enniscorthy and the winner of the Colm Toibin Short Story Award were announced.

Chairman of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council Paddy Kavanagh was lavish in his praise of the Festival and the organising committee saying that it was uplifting to see such a crowd gathered for the event of people he didn’t know – people who were not from the town, indeed some of them had flown in specially from the UK for the event, that can only augur well for the Festival going forward. Whilst the Festival is all about sourcing and encouraging literature and new and aspiring authors and poets, the Council’s business is to be interested in what it can bring to the town, and ‘as far as I can see looking around me here today – this literary festival is fulfilling its obligation to both’. Paddy went on to speak about Colm Toibin and the high regard he has for Enniscorthy and that Enniscorthy has for him.

Poet John Kelly called on the four poets shortlisted to come on stage and read their poems and announced Maria Clifford the winner of the 1916 Poem for Enniscorthy Award – a magnificent piece of sculpture by local artist Julie Moorehouse valued at €1,500 in the name of John’s late father Jack Kelly. Maria then read the winning poem – Republic in Enniscorthy 1916.

Caroline Busher then introduced Independent Judges Lisa Coen, founder of Tramp Press and Vanessa Fox O`Loughlin, founder of the Inkwell Group and Writing.ie, for the Colm Toibin Award, who told the audience how difficult it was to pick the winner from over 300 extremely good short stories. They were thrilled they said with the standard and quality of the writing and looked forward to some of the writers going on to write more short stories and perhaps even novels. In third place was Dads Lost Soul by Lourdes Mackey from Cork, in second place Winter 1963 by Judith Wilson who came all the way from the UK, and the first ever winner of the Colm Toibin Short Story Award was Skunk and Beastie by Holly Atkinson also from the UK who couldn’t be present.

The prizes were presented to the winners by Nuala Stack, sister of Colm Toibin, who made Colm’s apologies saying that he was sorry he couldn’t be with us but sent this message: ‘These are well crafted stories, filled with well chosen detail and a wonderful use of voice and rhythm.

I want to congratulate the writers.’

Nuala said that she was delighted to be there on his behalf and presented cheques to the three winners.

Chairperson, Carmel Harrington, closed the Festival by thanking all who attended, the Athenaeum for the use of the historic venue and her own very hard-working Festival Committee saying that it had been a most informative, successful and enjoyable weekend and she hoped to see everyone again at next year’s event.

– Maria Nolan

Winner of the 1916 Poem for Enniscorthy:

RePubliC in enniSCoRTHy 1916 A nucleus of separatist believers Armed action loomed, yet an air of indecision prevailed 200 assembled in full war kit, impatient at their inactivity.

Sober in mind and body, public houses silent in readiness.

The germ of rebellion awakened in their bellies.

Grace’s preliminary shot rang out followed by desultory fire.

The Boro bridge blown, stemming the flow of foes.

The besieged isolated in the barrack.

A bloodless blow for independence against foreign rule.

The tricolour fluttered freely o’er the Athenaeum.

Premature whispers of surrender befell their ears.

Pearse, exhausted in body, triumphant in spirit, briefed Captains Etchingham and Doyle.

Face to face, heart to heart, shoulder to shoulder.

With profound regret orders were executed.

Unconditional surrender.

Thus ended the few days of Republic in Enniscorthy.

– Maria Clifford

Poem for Enniscorthy winner Maria Clifford and sponsor John Kelly. Pic: Maria Nolan.

Paul O’Reilly with crime writers Jax Miller, Ava McCarthy and Andrea Carter.

Pic: Maria Nolan.

New Slaney Writing…

3 words for the euros win, lose, or draw

Servings of old blarney Flood flowing Lands Down crooked Paths Reflects from shiny Spire

by liam ryan

To level up that playing pitch Could we ever possibly Be introducing Three word representations of our own Letting my chosen three Proposals be Perspicacity of loquacity Embedded in Mendacity n

For France they flaunt Their prime words three Oui liberte Oui egalite Oui Oui fraternity They’ve Paris, Louvre and Seine Flair, Fleur-de lis Bastille Even an old bloodsucker Madame le Guillotine But home here in cold Hibernia Where trefoil Shamrocks grow With kicking cans Round Harps and Fiddles

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

Authors E.R.Murray, Joan Brady and Andrew Hughes.

Pic: Maria Nolan.

rise

by Jer ennis We will be Ourselves alone We will rise To stand To make our own mistakes We will rise To salute the new three shades We will rise To have the old enemy A friend anew For this we will rise n

JohNstowN-he's the QueeN of the silver dollar

by Martin Joseph byrne Is looking at the camera the same thing as waving to one? n

Focal Literary Festival Chairperson Carmel Harrington with author Sue Lannigan. Pic: Maria Nolan.

They All Fall Down

by Cat Hogan Cat Hogan’s “light is shining” with the launch of They All Fall Down…

Wexford writer, Cat Hogan’s much anticipated debut novel will be released by Poolbeg Press on July 6th – a psychological thriller exploring the depths of flawed human nature, the thin line between love and obsession and the destructive nature of addiction. The book will be launched by Rick O’ Shea in The Gutter Book Shop in Temple Bar on July 6th and

by Eoin Colfer in the Sky and the Ground in Wexford on July 7th. All are welcome. n

Slaney Wexford Scene

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ARTS SNIPPETS… WHAT if We goT iT WRong?

At Wexford County Council headquarters, Carricklawn, Wexford.

In association with Centre Cultural Irlandais, 10th June - 29th July 2016.

A group exhibition presenting fifteen artists whose work explores the impacts on the environment of our society and globalised economy.

This exhibition features the work of Irish, or Irish-based artists, engaged in issues of climate change and was curated by Nora Hickey M’Sichili, Director of the Centre Culturel Irlandais, Paris, in the lead up to the international COP21 Climate Conference in December 2015. The artists included in the exhibition are Emily Robyn Archer, George Bolster, Mark Clare, Alice Clark, Blaise Drummond, Seamus Dunbar, John Gerrard, Andrew Kearney, Susan Leen, Ruth Le Gear, Selma Makela, Anna Macleod, Christine Mackey, Seamus Nolan and Brigitta Varadi. lAunCH of ebook And eReSouRCeS by WexfoRd PubliC libRARieS Gorey Library was a hub of activity on 2nd June when Cllr Malcolm Byrne launched Wexford Public Libraries’ new service – eBooks, eAudio Books, eMagazines and a whole suite of online resources available to enjoy for free, from the library’s website. Library card holders can borrow popular digital media anytime, anywhere by visiting the website at www.wexford.ie/library. Library users can now borrow titles with a valid library card, and read or listen to them on all major computers and devices, including iPhone®, iPad®, Nook®, Android™ phones and tablets. eBooks can be read immediately on any device with an internet browser and all titles will automatically expire at the end of the lending period. There are no late fees! Also part of the new suite of e-resources is an online education service offering online courses and an online language learning service. Over the coming months there will demonstrations of the service in the library branches across the county. Visit www.wexford.ie/library.

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Pics Around Wexford Town by Patrick Hogan Don Baker at Wexford Arts Centre.

Pic: Patrick Hogan.

Cllr David Hynes, Gino Kenny TD, Cllr Deirdre Wadding, and Tony Walsh at recent mental health meeting in St Joseph's Club. Pic: Patrick Hogan.

Kamila Radej and Nikola Szopinka at Wexford Military Show, June 2016. Pic: Patrick Hogan.

Rachel Grace performs at her album launch in Wexford Arts Centre.

Pic: Patrick Hogan.

goRey SCHool of ART – neW building offiCiAl oPening & end of yeAR exHibiTion 2016 The official opening of the new dedicated facility for creative education on Mary Lane in Gorey took place on June 3rd together with the 2016 graduate show where over 60 students exhibited. The new building marks a major turning point for the future development of creative education in the southeast of Ireland. This project was kindly supported

by Wexford Local Development.

23 WexfoRd And CARloW ARTiSTS exHibiT TogeTHeR The Summer Solstice Exhibition at the new gallery at Artbank in Bunclody has attracted 23 Co. Wexford and Co. Carlow artists. The theme of the exhibition “The Turning of the Sun” was chosen to celebrate the Summer Solstice with a view to letting artists freely interpret the theme in their chosen artistic medium. The idea was that as Bunclody straddles the borders of both counties, at the same time the artists from the neighbouring counties would exhibit as the sun turns on the Tropic of Capricorn. The exhibition opens on Tuesday 21st June with special guest speaker, gallery owner and poet, Denis Collins, and runs until Saturday 16th July. Open Tuesday to Saturday 2–6pm.

CouRTHouSe ARTS CenTRe, TinAHely “Clay Journeys - Pots and Snapshots” is the title of an exhibition of ceramics and photography by Jane Jermyn which will be opened on Sunday, July 3 from 4.00pm to 6.00pm by Liz McManus. The exhibition will run until Friday, July 29.

WexfoRd feSTivAl oPeRA For more information or to download the Festival brochure and listen to samples of the repertoire, visit www.wexfordopera.com foRTHComing exHibiTion AT WexfoRd ARTS CenTRe Beyond Violet, a new exhibition of installation and video work by Sibyl Montague, Emerging Visual Artist Award Winner 2012. In association with Wexford County Council and the Arts Council. Opening Launch: Saturday 25th June at 3pm. The exhibition will run from 27th June to 13th August at Wexford Arts Centre.

The Emerging Visual Artist Award is a joint initiative between the Arts Council, Wexford County Council and Wexford Arts Centre which acknowledges and supports the development of committed visual artists in Ireland, providing funding to produce and exhibit a body of work.

Beyond Violet refers to the light situated beyond the visible spectrum - violet being the colour of the highest frequency of visible light.

Beyond Violet will run in the upper and lower galleries of Wexford Arts Centre from Monday 27th June to Saturday 13th August 2016, and gallery hours are Monday to Saturday, from 10am-5pm. For further information please contact Catherine Bowe, Visual Arts Manager on (053) 9123764 or email catherine@wexfordartscentre.ie.

GuilTy buT iNsANE by WexfoRd AuTHoR JAmeS TAyloR lAunCHed in belfAST Guilty but Insane by James Taylor was officially launched at the Royal Ulster Rifles Museum on Sunday 12 June by Richard Doherty, Chairman of Irish Regiments Historical Association.

For the past 100 years Captain John Bowen-Colthurst, a member of the Royal Irish Rifles, a man who was proud to call himself Irish, has been portrayed in Irish history as an evil or deranged British officer who murdered or caused to be killed at least six people during the 1916 Rising. It is commonly believed that the British government perverted the course of justice by initially covering up the murders then arranging a verdict of insanity in order to avoid a death sentence. Or did they simply fail in their duty of care to an employee?

In Guilty but Insane. J.C. Bowen Colthurst: Villain or Victim?

James Taylor uses military records and previously unseen family papers to explore the life and actions of Captain Bowen-Colthurst and allows the reader to decide for themselves whether he was a reallife villain, or a victim of what is now known as PTSD. Published by Mercier Press Guilty but Insane. J.C. Bowen Colthurst: Villain or Victim? is available nationwide and online, RRP €19.99. n

Deirdre Delaney, Karl Fitzpatrick, Madeline Quirke, Mags Boland at the launch of Blaise Brosnan’s new book in Wexford Library. Pic: Patrick Hogan.

Wexford success in Texaco awards three wexford students have been presented with top awards in this year ’s 62nd texaco Children’s art Competition.

Pictured below is Lucy Fahy ( 1 4 ) , a p u p i l a t G o re y Community School, who won a Special Merit Award in the competition. Presenting her with the award is James Twohig, Director Ireland Operations of Valero.

Other Wexford winners, both of whom also received Special Merit Awards at a ceremony held in Dublin recently, were Gintare Povilaityte (15), from Enniscorthy Vocational College and Jack Duggan (13), f ro m S t . P e t e r ’ s C o l l e g e , Gintare Povilaityte from Summerhill. n Enniscorthy Vocational College

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