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In a joint statement issued

by Board of Directors Chairman, Pat O’Shea, and Credit Union Manager, Liz Cullen, they have acknowledged that the Credit Union did commission a feasibility study in an effort to determine the suitability of the Rafter Street property. The findings of that study, however, have shown it is ‘unsuitable’ and as a result the Credit Union says

it is no longer interested in its purchase.

Its present main office on Abbey Square was officially opened in 1995 and continues to serve the needs of its 30,000 plus members but, because of a lack of parking facilities and expansion opportunities to further extend its present office complex, the Board of Directors of the Credit Union are looking at all credible options going forward as it seeks to meet its ever expanding role in Enniscorthy town and district. Meanwhile the wait for a buyer for the old Dunne’s premises continues. n

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comment The 50th Strawberry Fair & Street Rhythms Festival which ran from 2nd to 5th June was a huge success.

Our congratulations to the voluntary organisers on a job well done and we look forward to many more years of this historic Enniscorthy festival.

Unfortunately, it was not a case of good news for some of our media colleagues as the High Court last week appointed a provisional liquidator to Wexford Echo Limited – the publisher of the Wexford Echo, Gorey Echo, New Ross Echo and the Enniscorthy Echo. The company is insolvent and unable to pay its debts. Counsel for the company said it has been making losses and as at the end of May 2017 had net liabilities of €834,000.

The court was told the provisional liquidator, Kieran Wallace, an insolvency practitioner with KPMG, will keep the Wexford Echo, Gorey Newly crowned 2017 Strawberry Queen, Echo, New Ross Echo and the Enniscorthy Echo Megan O’Shea, open in the hope that a buyer for the titles can will be a great be found. If successful, we sincerely hope as ambassador for many as possible of the 30 people employed Enniscorthy in the there will retain their jobs. year ahead.

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24/7 Cardiac Care for South East is a must - Mythen the recent sad death of mr thomas power has brought home the indispensable necessity for a 24/7 cardiac unit in University hospital waterford according to local Sinn fein Councillor Johnny mythen.

“The Government are basing their policy decisions on the Herity report,” Cllr Mythen said, “This report dismisses the need for a second Cath Lab for the South East, stating “patients arriving to the Emergency Department at U.H.W. should be considered as being within

a 90 minute drive time of Cork University Hospital and so should be transferred there for Primary PCI without delay irrespective of the time, day or night."

“Cardiologist experts have stated that a 90 minute timescale is the critical period before permanent heart damage or possible death occurs.

These vitally important minutes are at the very ‘heart of the matter’. In reality the 90 minutes, when broken down in real emergency terms, is where I feel Mr Herity's report

Local Sinn Fein Councillor, Johnny Mythen (centre), collecting signatures on a petition for 24/7 Cardiac Care for the South East .

fails and the Government should take stock,” says Cllr Mythen.

“Breaking down the 90 minute barrier, into units of actual time, reveals the obvious shortcomings. For example, from the moment a person has a heart attack the clock is running. Firstly, contact with an operator has to take place, followed then by the dispatching of the ambulance crew. Secondly, the time the ambulance actually arrives (usually negotiating roadworks or heavy traffic) and, thirdly, the return journey back to the hospital. Finally, we must account for the time it takes for the patient to be diagnosed and treated.”

“A 24/7 Cardiac Unit is paramount for the South East.

The nearer you are to the source of treatment the better your chances of survival are.

An emergency heart attack is always a race against time.”

“No one should be allowed to play Russian roulette with our lives or play God for that matter. Closing the Cardiac Unit after 5pm puts citizens in the South East at a clear and present disadvantage and decreases their time for vital medical intervention.” n

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by Enniscorthy Credit Union the Irish pilgrimage trust (Ipt) is a registered charity in Ireland, and for over 40 years the trust has been travelling on pilgrimage/holiday to Lourdes with young people with special needs, from all over Ireland.

The Trust has over 1,100 people travelling at Easter time and it is divided into small groups of approximately 10 young people and 12 volunteer carers who stay in one of the many hotels in Lourdes.

In June they bring a group of 110 people to Hosanna House

in Lourdes for a week-long holiday/pilgrimage for what is a unique experience for both carer and guest.

IPT guests and volunteer carers are in the main drawn from the local area. You can check out the work of the Trust at http://www.irishpilgrimagetrust.com.

Enniscorthy Credit Union has been in operation for over 50 years. With offices in Enniscorthy, Ballymurn, Murrintown and Taghmon, Enniscorthy Credit Union’s area covers a large part of

County Wexford. Enniscorthy Credit Union has contributed €3,500 from its Social Fund to assist IPT this year. The Social Fund is dedicated to local worthy causes run by volunteers, charitable in nature, and of assistance to the local community.

The photo below shows Pat O’Shea, Chairman of Enniscorthy Credit Union, presenting the cheque for €3,500 to Eamonn Kelly, Leader of Group 561 of Irish Pilgrimage Trust. www.enniscorthycu.ie n

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The event of the season in Enniscorthy the summer event of the season is the only way to describe the golden Strawberry ball held on wednesday 31st may at the Riverside park hotel, as the fashion-conscious and funloving people of Enniscorthy and beyond came out in both numbers and style to show their support for one of the longest-running festivals in the country.

Such was the popularity of this year’s 50th Anniversary Ball, suffice it to say that the demand for tickets was only marginally surpassed by the demand for tickets for the

Wexford/Kilkenny encounter which took pllace on June 10th, and the Riverside ballroom was packed to capacity.

The Ball dress code was nothing short of red carpet with absolutely fabulous creations on display for the prestigious event. As guests, Princesses and former Queens mixed and mingled at the PreBall Champagne & Strawberries Reception, the Riverside foyer became a magical garden of splendidly fluttering butterflies of every colour, pattern and hue. Long, longer, short and shorter – a stunning ensem-

ble of floral, embossed, sequined and plain gowns sashayed and swirled with elegance and design and all were beautiful.

The Riverside repas of beef or salmon was of the usual excellent standard, preceded by soup or smoked chicken salad and followed by scrumptious strawberry desserts.

The speeches by Cyril Wheelock, Chairman of Strawberry Fair, Oliver Walsh, Chairman of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council, Minister Paul Kehoe and Town Manager Liz Hore were apt, well delivered and concise and

the entertainment by Wrecking Ball was top drawer.

Indeed, a Golden Anniversary celebration to be remembered, MC’d by maestro Jimmy Gahan, it was a wonderful Enniscorthy showcase of fantastic food, excellent entertainment, and stunning style.

A special opportunity that will come our way but once and full credit to the Strawberry Fair & Street Rhythms committee for making it possible and for giving us all a golden memory of Enniscorthy and the Strawberry Fair.

– Maria Nolan

Ciara Byrne and Megan O’Shea. Pic: Maria Nolan.

Left: The twenty-fifth Starwberry Queen, Joyce Nolan, with 2016 Queen, Rebecca O’Connor. Centre: Maria Nolan, Jessica Flood (Wheelock Fruits), Jacqui Murphy and Shannon Dagg (CWCW).

Right: Maree and Michael Lyng. Pics: Maria Nolan.

Keeping the flag flying at Vinegar Hill the 21st June has many connotations and means many things to many people – from the summer solstice or equinox, to midsummer’s night, to the longest day, but for the people of wexford and particularly those from Enniscorthy it is the anniversary of the battle of Vinegar hill when 20,000 poorly equipped United Irish Rebels faced up to the 18,000-strong professional soldiers of the british Crown.

2017 is the 219th Anniversary of the fateful battle and Enniscorthy Castle and Enniscorthy Municipal District Council came together last month with Enniscorthy Historical Re-enactment Society to commemorate and remember the historic occasion with a dignified, inclusive and solemn ceremony on the Hill.

In sultry, summer-evening sunshine, those gathered heard Rory O’Connor of Enniscorthy Castle give a concise account of the event where over 1,200 rebels lost their lives in the

cause of Irish freedom, followed by a beautiful rendition of Seamus Heaney’s emotive poem, Requiem for the Croppies, delivered eloquently

by Seán Óg Doyle.

Rev. David Conkey of the P re s b y t e r i a n C h u rc h , Enniscorthy, spoke of forgiveness and reconciliation as he prayed for all who lost their lives 219 years ago.

Wreaths were laid by Chairman of Enniscorthy District Council, Keith Doyle, and Matthew Murphy of the Enniscorthy re-enactment group and re-enactor, Tim Corrigan, brought the odd tear to the eye with his poignant version of Boolavogue and, in conclusion, local poet John Kelly gave the hillside crowd his own poem specially commissioned for the occasion, The Boy from Monaseed, in memory, John explained, of John Sheehan who fought and died on June 21st 1798 on Vinegar Hill under Myles Byrne. A beautiful and moving tribute to the young rebel.

– Maria Nolan

thE boy fRom monaSEED

By JohN KElly Twas here he died here, held fast and yet, unmarked by the crook of a June hillside above valley and gap, above burning roofs of thatch, and green bloody flag, torn, swept north, smoke spores blown, -twas here he died Presbyterian Minister David Conkey on Vinegar Hill. Pic: Maria Nolan.

Twas here he bled, his last drop, seeped through cloth, ran down stem and foot, to root, forever here his death bed, no mother or any other soft hand to comfort or dead body ever cover -twas here he bled And here he lies under every sinking sun and bright rising moon this boy from Monaseed has died, don’t hesitate or fear to speak of blood and bone from lad and dream that lays beneath -tis here he lies. n

Re-enactors Tim Corrigan and John Goff keep the flag flying on Vinegar Hill. Pic: Maria Nolan.

Poet John Kelly reads his own poem The Boy From Monaseed. Pic: Maria Nolan.

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The Savannah Group at Enniscorthy Castle. Pic: Maria Nolan.

Wexford’s American City wexford’s american City – that is how a group of young students and their professors from georgia University described their hometown of Savannah at a function in their honour at Enniscorthy Castle and athenaeum on thursday evening 8th June.

The group of twelve were here in Wexford, and particularly Enniscorthy, as part of the WexSav Axis to establish the links between our two parts of the world. As Professor Howard Kealy put it, ‘As in the song Boolavogue – the green flag floated from shore to shore. Well the green flag floated from the Wexford shore to the Savannah one and is still flying high there today.’

The 1860 Savannah census shows one in every four of Savannah’s citizens as Irish and no county was better represented than Wexford. All due to one William Kehoe who went from the Monamolin area and ended up owning his own iron foundry employing mostly Irish immigrants and in par-

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ticular Wexford ones, and these visiting students with names like Daly, Brennan, Rossiter, Devereux, Sinnott, Corish, Stafford and more are here researching the family connections between our neighbouring worlds.

T h e We x S a v A x i s Committee – Maree Lyng, Richie Cotter, Jimmy Gahan and Cathy Keane had a full-on programme of events for the visitors beginning with a parade from Market Square to the Castle led by Piper Liam Doyle and Enniscorthy Historical Reenactment Society. At the Castle the re-enactors formed a guard of honour for the group to enter, where they enjoyed a delicious meal catered by The Holy Grail and were presented with gifts b y Vi c e - C h a i r m a n o f Enniscorthy Municipal District Council, Keith Doyle, and Town Manager, Liz Hore.

From there it was on to the A t h e n a e u m w h e re t h e Carrigbyrne Pike Choir, who have visited Savannah in both 2010 and 2012, beautifully per-

formed Carrigfergus, Danny Boy and Poor Wayfaring Stranger before being joined by the Savannah group for an emotional and rousing rendition of Boolavogue. The eloquent Jimmy Gahan then introduced local historian, Aidan Ryan, who said that he wouldn’t speak about his favourite subjects Eileen Gray and Pugin, but rather gave a most informative account of the Norman Invasion of Wexford and the Cromwellian Plantation. Unfortunately, Aidan said, most of our records have either been destroyed intentionally or accidentally making it difficult for the students’ research but there were people in the audience like the Rath sisters who would be most willing to assist in any way they could.

The Savannah students then made a superb presentation on Savannah and its Wexford connection, informing the audience that William Kehoe’s Iron Foundry site is about to be transformed into a

stadium for concerts, seminars and conferences keeping with the Wexford story in Savannah, and his home is about to be opened to the public as it was when he lived there. According to the students, Savannah is driven by heritage tourism with fourteen million tourists visiting per annum – so that is fourteen million hearing about the Wexford story – how bad can that be for us here.

The lovely evening ended with Professor Howard Kealy saying that Savannah is a beautiful and welcoming city and now he knows how that came to be because he says Wexford is a beautiful and welcoming county. Jimmy Gahan replied that the door of Wexford friendship will always be open to Savannah and called on local singer Niall Wall to close proceedings with the fabulous Cuchulainn’s Son. What a truly wonderful project and who knows what amazing things it may bring to all our futures.

– Maria Nolan

Enniscorthy Bypass Site Clearance works are nearing completion in the area from Scarawalsh Roundabout up to the River Slaney which is going to form the new n80 road connecting the mainline of the m11 to the new n30 where works have advanced further.

Earthworks continue at the a re a s a d j a c e n t t o C l o g h , Rockspring, Knockrathkyle, Ballyorril and Templescoby.

Excavation of rock by means of blasting at the locations of Clogh, Knockrathkyle and also next to the River Urrin are ongoing with each blast closely controlled and monitored.

Three roads have already been closed at Rockspring, Monart, and Killaligan, in order

to construct new bridges and more road diversions are due to be in place in the next months.

Interceptor drainage, silt fencing and siltation ponds/settlement lagoons have been installed along the scheme to mitigate the effect of the works on the surface water network.

The works for Access Structures are also progressing well and it is intended to maintain access for the local landowners in the areas where works are ongoing.

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Left: Niall Wall with Prof Howard Kealy at Enniscorthy Castle. Right: Enniscorthy Town Manager, Liz Hore, made a presentation to Dr. Francis Desiderio of Georgia University. Pics: Maria Nolan.

Journey in to the Unknown – A presentation by Jim Campbell Enniscorthy Library, Thurs, July 20 at 7pm–8pm This is a photo presentation about photographer Jim Campbell's travels to the conflict areas of Syria and Iraq where he spent five weeks in Aleppo meeting ordinary Syrian people living among the bombed streets of the city. He also spent some time in Homs and Damascus. His visit to Iraq took him to the destroyed cities of Bartella, Qaraqost and Karemlesh.

Don't miss this opportunity to see and hear about his journey into some of the most dangerous places in the Middle East. Admission is free and all are welcome. If you require additional support to fully participate please contact the librarian on 053-9236055. n

heritage tours wexford, owned and operated by Enniscorthy’s Cathy keane, has commenced a thriceweekly ‘hook highlights bus tour’ ideal for anybody wishing to spend a day visiting Co. wexford this summer.

This new, first of its kind, tour can be booked on a seatby-seat basis and leaves from Wexford Tourist Office on the quay in Wexford town. The tour runs every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday morn-

ing at 9am, returning at 5pm, and takes in the most popular heritage sites in the county including the Dunbrody Famine Ship in New Ross, as well as the Hook Peninsula’s Tintern Abbey or Loftus Hall as well as the iconic Hook Lighthouse. The tour price of €50 includes entrance fees at all locations.

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WEXFORD WALKING TRAIL LAUNCHED Wexford Walking Trail (WWT), the last in a series of tourism trails under the Wexford Trails brand, was launched on Thursday, June 29th, at the Dunbrody Visitor Centre and Famine Ship, New Ross. The launch was conducted by Anne Doyle, former RTE newsreader and supporter of all things Wexford.

The WWT network consists of 18 trails across the county, suitable to a range of abilities and interests. The majority of trails are looped and vary from coast, mountain, riverside, woodland, historic and scenic. n

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www.slaneynews.com In addition to trying new sporting and other activities, summer camps provide children with a wonderful opportunity to develop important life skills that can be difficult to achieve in other environments. So here are just a few of the many benefits your children can gain in summer camps.

1. Summer campers can obtain the life skills needed to become successful adults.

Some of the skills necessary to become successful adults are communication, collaboration, creativity, leadership, socialisation, and problem solving. All of these areas are fostered in good summer camps. Campers are always communicating with

each other, either on the field or off, learning to work together as a team and as part of a community. Campers also learn to navigate on their own and solve problems by themselves.

2. Summer camps educate the whole child.

There is more to learning than

school and exams. Summer camps offers a powerful learning environment and can be a place where a child's social education takes place. It provides children with the opportunity to try new activities.

When children succeed at these activities, they build self-esteem.

3. Summer camps allows kids to unplug from technology!

Today's average child spends too long every day engaged with technology, which often takes the place of vital handson activities and socialisation opportunities.

4. At camp, there's plenty of time for play, which helps children with social and emotional development.

Free and unstructured play is healthy and essential for helping children to reach important social, emotional, and cognitive developmental mile-

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stones. It also helps kids manage stress.

5. Children can reinvent themselves.

Children can reinvent themselves at camp and be who they truly want to be, which helps them to build confidence.

6. Promoting independence.

Separation from one's parents means a camper has to learn to rely more on him/herself.

Children learn to think independently, which builds selfesteem.

Enniscorthy is fortunate in having a huge range of camps available this summer, many of which are shown below. So you are spoilt for choice! n

COmputer skills Camp

A new summer computer camp in enniscorthy for children to learn how to use the computer

Where: Enniscorthy Enterprise Centre, Milehouse Road, Enniscorthy.

When: 31st July to 4th August 10am to 1pm daily cost: €100 per child

Our COmputer COurse Offers the fOllOwing: touch typing – the first hour of the course is dedicated to learning how to touch type. email fundamentals – setting up and using email correctly.

Compose, reply, and forward messages and add attachments.

Word Processing – create, change fonts and size, add page borders, headers, footers Presentation slides – create, animate, insert images, change fonts Uploading, editing and cropping pictures on the Pc. creating own birthday cards, avatars, comic books and collages cloud storage – storing documents on the internet 3D Animation code image design And much more…

Places are limited so early booking is advised!

tel: laura On 087-2102687

GoPaddle.ie Summer Kayak Camps Want to have as much fun this summer as these guys?

All Specialist Equipment supplied. You just need togs, old runners and a towel.

All of our Camps are run by Fully Qualified Canoeing Instructors and have been Garda Veed.

Email: gopaddle.ie@gmail.com Phone: Susan 086 3905642 Facebook: GoPaddle.ie

Summer Camp Dates

Week 1: July 4th-7th.

Week 2: July 11th-14th.

Week 3: July 18th-21st.

Week 4: July 25th-28th.

Week 5: Aug 1st-4th.

Week 6: Aug 8th-11th FULL. Week 7: Aug 15th-18th. locAtion: Edermine Bridge between Enniscorthy and Oylegate. tiMe: 9:30am 12:30pm. sUitAble: Age 8 and up. cost: €90 per child.

Family discounts and day rates available.

PresentAtion centre enniscorthy 11th-14th jUly t: 053-9233000 / 086-0520032 6-12yrs: 2pm-4.30pm __________________________ Wells hoUse & GArDens 18th-21st jUly t: 053-9186737 / 086-0520032 6-9yrs: 10.30am-1pm 9-12yrs: 2pm-4.30pm __________________________ Age exceptions can be made

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Camp 1: 10–14 July Camp 2: 17–21 July Camp 3: 24–28 July Camp 4: 14–18 August Camp 5: 21–25 August

Time 9.30am–12.30pm Ages: 6–10 Years and 11–16 years Cost: Members €50 and Non-Members €60 Book for 2 Camps: Only €80 Discount for families Learn Tennis in a Fun and Safe Environment Fun ✩ Games ✩ Prizes ✩ Competitions to register a place at any of these camps Phone or text Ashley Wynne 087-9730926 Tennis Ireland Level 2 Coach www.wynnetennis.com

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Recording Development Bursaries National title

Orchard Recording in partnership with the Arts Department of Wexford County Council and the Arts Council are delighted to announce that Saidbh Russell and Bloco Garman percussion group are the two successful candidates to receive this year’s Recording Development Bursaries. 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.

Paul Dowling of Orchard Recording said: “We are delighted with the response we received from musicians in the Wexford area to this opportunity. We had an even larger number of applications this year, which shows us that the Wexford music scene is rich with up-and-coming talent, and is growing every year.

“The recording development bursary has been devised to address the need for a greater understanding of professional recording practices/ways of w o r k i n g f o r e m e rg i n g

Back L-R: Brendan Carthy and Paul Dowling of Orchard Recording.

Front L-R: Saidbh Russell (bursary winner), Lisa Fortune (Wexford Arts Department), Kevin Dillon (Bloco Garman, bursary winner).

bands/artists/singer-songwriters. 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, these are the areas we will be looking at”.

Previous successful bursary winners were “Corner Boy” from Killinick in Wexford.

Michael D’Arcy, lead singer with Corner Boy, said: “We believe that the overall process has helped us garner a greater understanding of the production, recording, editing and writing process.”

Lisa Fortune from the Arts Department, Wexford County County Council, said: ‘The Arts Department of Wexford County Council is proud to support the Recording Development Bursaries Programme again this year. Now in its fifth year, this an exciting opportunity for any musician or band to record in a professional studio with the expert support, guidance and production that Orchard Recording provides.

The feedback from previous recipients has been extremely positive and the experience has been highly beneficial to all.”

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Alison Sinnott from Wexford was crowned the 2017 Blue Jean Country Queen at the 30th Anniversary Blue Jean Country Queen Festival on Sunday 4 June in Athboy, Co. Meath.

Alison is a 21-year-old student and member of Kiltealy/Ballindaggin Macra na Feirme, whose sister Julie will represent Wexford at this year's Rose of Tralee. Alison was awarded the top prize by the 30th Anniversary

Festival judges, John Conway (former Macra Leinster Vice President), Geoff Thompson (Ulster Young Farmers) and Samantha Baldwin (1987 Blue Jean Country Queen). Last year ’s winner, Dearbhla O'Connor from Louth, returned to Athboy to hand over the crown at a ceremony which took place following the 2017 Gala Banquet on Sunday evening, 4th June.

Runner-up was Rachel Glennon from Westmeath.

She received €500 from Forefront Nutrition. Third place went to Niamh Howard, from the Avondhu region of Cork who received €300 from M&G Groundworks.

Throughout the weekend, Alison and her 26 fellow Queens took part in a hectic and fun-filled weekend which saw them do everything from take part in on-stage interviews and a fashion show to attending a BBQ with main sponsors, Athboy Credit Union. As well as playing a game of Fancy Dress Football and singing Karaoke with the festival organisers and judges.

On Saturday night, the Queens helped the organisers celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the festival by joining in the anniversary celebrations in the Darnley Lodge Hotel before heading down to the marquee to see Trevor Smith and Friends in Low Places – The Ultimate Garth Brooks Experience.

Speaking afterwards, Alison pledged to represent not just the Blue Jean Country Queen Festival but all the young women who took part this year: “It's such an honour not only t o re p re s e n t m y c o u n t y, Wexford, but the outstanding young women who all participated in the Blue Jean Country Queen 2017. I feel honoured and privileged to have shared the weekend with such empowering Queens.” n

Torn Dreams – sTill Time To see iT!

it's back! Torn Dreams: The Musical, the first original musical penned by john reilly is currently running on the rathnure stage after a 7 year break in Torn Dreams: Revamped! since 2010, rathnure Pantomime society has produced a summer Musical each year, along with their annual christmas Panto, and even an original drama. this year, the society has decided to revisit the music of the 60’s with this brilliant musical. it tells the story of two girls divided at birth, whose paths cross later in life in the most coincidental of ways.

The story begins in World War II, when a mother is forced to leave her two young girls in the care of their aunt, as she has to go to England to find her husband, presumed lost in battle. A bomb attack on the port as she is coming home has fatal consequences, leaving her two girls as orphans. Their aunt can only afford to keep one of them. She decides to bring up Laura, while placing Sue in the care of the Sisters of Mercy in a convent. The girls must never find out that they are sisters, and this is a horrible secret their aunt must carry through her life.

When the girls grow up, they meet as total strangers as they attend St. Mary’s Music and Drama School, where the explosive music of the 1960’s carries them through life. However, coincidence allows both girls to fall for the same boy, and with the Annual Songwriter’s Contest fast approaching, who will win the competition, but more importantly, will their untold secret ever be revealed?

There are over 30 Rock n’ Roll numbers to have you dancing in the aisles, including the original song, Torn Dreams. The show continues on 5th, 6th, 7th and 9th July at 7.45pm nightly and the Box Office is on (087) 0687801 or (087) 6954112. If you missed it first time, book your tickets now, if you saw it first time, then come see it again! This is one show you do not want to miss! n

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Celtic Roots Summer Show starts Tuesday 11th July!

Traditional Irish Group, 'Celtic Roots', will launch their new summer show ‘The Full Irish’ in Bree Community Centre (situated 7 miles from Enniscorthy, and 12 miles from Wexford town) on Tuesday, 11th July at 8.30pm. The evening begins with a freshly baked scone and light refreshments at 8.30pm followed by a full programme of music, song, dance and storytelling at 9pm. These weekly sessions will be open to the general public each Tuesday night from July 18th to the end of August.

This format of show, showing off the best of Irish culture and hospitality provided by Celtic Roots, has been wowing locals and visitors for almost twenty years. Celtic Roots perform weekly sessions from March to October for guests

of Treacy's Hotel in the Hotel in Enniscorthy. The guests join them in Bree Community Centre for the summer season.

Celtic Roots was officially formed in 1998 in Bree with the objective of promoting Irish Culture at home and abroad.

The founders, Kay and Liam McKelvie, brought together a talented cast of Irish dancers, singers, musicians and storytellers and began to producemany exciting shows based on Irish Culture. The show now features All Ireland Singers, Musicians, Storyteller and World Champion Dancers.

After a very successful reaction to the show within Ireland, the group embarked on international tours and to date have performed in Norway 1999, Holland 1999, 2006 & 2015, Sweden 2000, Finland 2001 & 2016, Germany 2002, 2005, 2007

& 2012, Brazil 2004, Italy 2008 & 2013, Japan 2009, England 2011 and Lanzarote 2017. The group has also hosted two very successful International Folkdance Festivals at Bree in 2003 and 2008 and hope to do so again in the near future. In 2013, Celtic Roots won the Wexford 'People of the Year Award' for entertainment.

Follow the group 'Celtic Roots' on Facebook for further details.

On each Tuesday night from 18th July to the end August, enjoy a full night's entertainment with Celtic Roots ' T h e F u l l I r i s h ' a t B re e Community Centre. Admission is €10 for adults and there are group and family concessions.

Doors are open from 8pm with light refreshments and the show begins at 9pm. Bookings on 087-7535354 is recommended but is not essential. n

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Enniscorthy Town Manager Liz Hore and Enniscorthy Municipal District Council hosted a most beautiful Afternoon Tea at Enniscorthy Castle on Saturday afternoon 3rd June for former Queens of the Strawberry Fair.

A CASTLE OF QUEENS It was a lovely occasion with many of the Queens coming together for the very first time and the informal gathering giving them the oppor-

tunity to chat and share memories of the Fair.

The Strawberry Street Rhythms Committee had commissioned a small piece of

crystal for each of the Queens as a momento of the 50th Anniversary and Liz Hore and Roisin Williams made the presentations, with Vice

Chairman of the Council, Keith Doyle, welcoming all and remarking that the judges over the years were certainly good at the selection process as any one of the former Queens could quite easily enter this year’s competition.

– Maria Nolan

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Willie Wonka fever at the Castle A bevy of Princesses – real and imagined.

Pic: Maria Nolan.

Wexford well represented in Wales Wexford-based musician Eleanor McEvoy and awardwinning poet Joe Neal have been added to a truly international bill for the 2017 Aberjazz Jazz ‘n’ Blues Festival in Fishguard in Wales running from August 24 to 28.

McEvoy, who lives in Tagoat, will top the bill in a special show at the festival’s main venue, Theatr Gwaun, on Friday August 25, starting at 6pm. The Edenvalebased Neal will give a reading from his work at the prestigious Peppers venue at 8pm on the same evening.

The Aberjazz invitation to McEvoy follows on from her previous performance there two years ago and after her recent Naked Music tour of the UK and Ireland, inspired by her Songbook and CD album of the same name. Her next album, The Thomas Moore Project, is now complete and due for release soon, and showcases McEvoy’s inventive re-workings of Moore’s best-loved songs.

Eleanor says, ”I thoroughly enjoyed my last visit to Aberjazz, especially being invited to play

the fabulous grand piano at Peppers restaurant in Fishguard.

Aberjazz creates such a lively buzz around the attractive seaside town and it’s always gratifying for me to meet so many respected artists from other nations.”

Joe Neal was the recent winner of the Anthony Cronin International Poetry Award, and his Aberjazz reading will focus on The Next Blue Note, published in June. Joe says, “For my Aberjazz reading I will alternate poems with a music theme with ones about Wales. Since the 1950s, Poetry and Jazz have often been linked in performances where each enhances the other, so as a life-long fan of both I’m delighted to have been invited to participate in Aberjazz 2017.”

The Fishguard Jazz ‘n’ Blues Festival, with its proximity to Wexford via Stena Line’s Rosslare-Fishguard ferry link, is an increasingly popular draw for Irish music fans. So for full information re the Aberjazz 2017 programme, prices and bookings, go to www.aberjazz.com n

At a count of seventeen hundred children a halt had to be put on admissions to the Castle for the hugely successful Willie Wonka experience and Golden Strawberry Draw on Sunday 4th June as part of this year’s wonderful Strawberry Fair & Street Rhythms Festival.

All over the Festival weekend the very hard-working Street Rhythms Committee hosted magical events for children of all ages culminating in a most spectacular display at Castle Street and Enniscorthy

Castle on the final day of the Fair.

Mammies and daddies, grannies and granddads, aunts, uncles, sisters and brothers queued in the golden sunshine to take their little treasurers into the Castle and the magical world of Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.

The Castle, wondrous at all times, took on an enchanting, fairytale quality thanks to the theatrical wiles of Willie Wonka himself, aka Liam Sharkey, and his fantastic band of Rathnure Pantomime actors

who gave sterling performances as the Oompa Loompas and other characters from the world of fantasy.

Hundreds upon hundreds of little eyes lit up as the curtain was pulled back to reveal an Aladdin’s Cave of chocolate, sweets, lollipops and bars of every description, colour, shape, flavour and hue – as every child’s dream came true right there in front of them.

Meanwhile, outside in the Castle grounds, there were games aplenty as Princesses, real and imagined, joined with kids

of all ages trying their damnest to win a Golden Ticket.

And over on Castle Street slightly older kids were trying desperately to stay on the Bucking Bronco, or having a go at Sumo Wrestling or doing a Bungee Jump with a difference, while at Market Square there were men on stilts, magicians and acrobats.

The town pulsated with wonder, magic and excitement totally fitting for the 50th Anniversary of our much loved Fair.

– Maria Nolan

DirTY CellO 15 july, Music

From China to Italy, and all over the U.S., Dirty Cello brings the world a high energy and unique spin on blues and bluegrass. Led by vivacious cross-over cellist, Rebecca Roudman, Dirty Cello is cello like you’ve never heard before. From down home blues with a wailing cello to virtuosic stompin’ bluegrass, Dirty Cello is a band that gets your heart thumping and your toes tapping!

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BillY rOChe reD guiTAr TOur 21 july, Music

Billy Roche, award-winning writer, playwright and renowned singer/songwriter continues his red guitar tour with his brand of psychedelic folk. He is joined by the legendary drummer/percussionist Pete McCamley and the multi-instrumentalist Mike Odlum in what promises to be a memorable night of music and song.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– DeClAN siNNOTT WiTh ViCkie keATiNg 22 july, Music “Window on the World” is Wexford man Declan’s second album and was released in May 2015. Despite making music for nearly fifty years his first solo album “I love the noise it makes” was only recorded aged 62. Musician and singer/songwriter Declan Sinnott is accompanied, as usual, by the beautiful voice of Vickie Keating. The duo have played more than a hundred gigs together over the last two years. All the songs on the album are either written by Declan or co-written with his good friend, business entrepreneur, Owen O’Brien, and were recorded at Declan’s own home studio, plus he played all the instruments on the album. All harmonies on “Window on the World” were sung by Vickie Keating. Declan was a founding member of Horslips and Moving Hearts. He guided the career of Mary Black for over thirteen years. He has worked as a guitarist and producer for Christy Moore for over thirty years and regularly appears with him on tour.

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

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tel: (053) 9123764 www.wexfordartscentre.ie

40th Birthday of Teresa Fortune, Bridgemeadows, Enniscorthy, in Cooney’s Lounge, Oulart, with children Anthony and Patricia.

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All venues are in Enniscorthy unless otherwise stated.

WAllis birD saturday, 8th july, 8:00pm (doors open 7:15pm). tickets: https://lantern.ticketsolve.com/ shows/873574375 This is a Standing Show – Balcony seats allocated on a first come, first served basis. Doors and full bar open 45 minutes before the show.

Wallis Bird had been quietly working away on her fifth album for the best part of eighteen months. Home, her brand new album, is a collection that encompasses a vast range of styles and moods without ever sacrificing the indelible character at its centre. From ‘Change’ – the last song she wrote, but nonetheless her favourite – which opens the album in a deceptively downbeat fashion before blossoming into something truly joyous, to the serene reflection of the closing ‘Seasons’; via the celebration of friendship at the heart of ‘That Leads The Way’; and the intimate, almost R&B feel of ‘The Deep Reveal’; Bird appears utterly fearless. She even makes space for friends to join her on the irresistibly jubilant ‘Love’, and yet the album’s title track finds her stripping things right back, singing a cappella in the Irish Sean Nós style. At times, one feels, there’s nothing she’s not prepared to try.

This home gig for Wallis is sure to sell out fast so get your tickets now!

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kUstoM kUltUre exhibition An exhibition of Work by Ger Marum 24th june - 11th August 2017 This unique exhibition of Kustom Kulture artwork is a prime example of blurring creative boundaries. Ger utilises unusual objects and creates fantastic one-off pieces based on a niche market with roots in American Rock & Roll.

2,3,5,6,7,9 torn dreams: Rathnure Summer Musical. See page 12.

Lounge - Bar - Off-Licence Large Courtyard Area ★ Free Pool for customers every

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. ★ Bingo Wednesday Nights, Raffle proceeds to Kilmuckridge N.S. ★ Live Music every Saturday night and Sunday evening ★ All Major Sporting Events shown

Thur 6

Wexford supporters race night fundraiser.

Enniscorthy Greyhound Track.

Fri 7 Fri 7 Sat 8 Sun 9 Fri 14

traditional irish music. Stamps. 9.30pm.

KaraoKe. The Hill Bar. Wallis bird. The Presentation Centre. the revolutionaires. IFA Centre. athenaeum - bastille day. A celebration of France’s National Day. Adm: Free. traditional irish music. Stamps. 9.30pm.

KaraoKe. The Hill Bar. dirty cello. Music. Wexford Arts Centre. celtic roots. Bree Community Hall. See page 13. billy roche red guitar tour. Music. Wexford Arts Centre. traditional irish music. Stamps. 9.30pm.

KaraoKe. The Hill Bar. declan sinnott with vicKie Keating. Music.

Wexford Arts Centre. celtic roots. Bree Community Hall. See page 13. traditional irish music. Stamps. 9.30pm.

KaraoKe. The Hill Bar. southeast country music festival.

Killag, near Kilmore Quay. See page 17. the buddy holly story: July: 30,31 and Aug: 1,2,3 and Matinee on Aug 6.

The Presentation Centre. rocKin’ food festival: Enniscorthy. 4-6th August.

Fri 14 Fri 14 Sat 15 Tues 18 Fri 21 Fri 21 Fri 21 Sat 22 Tues 25 Fri 28 Fri 28 Sun 30

greyhound racing: Enniscorthy Greyhound Track. Every Monday and Thursday night.

Doors open 7pm. First race 8pm. national opera house: For all events see: www.nationaloperahouse.ie

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Please keep an eye on Facebook for updates on upcoming events. https://www.facebook.com/thepresentationcentre. t: (053) 9233000. always lots happening at The presentation Centre, enniscorthy.

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

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

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

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Life Is Good!

Well-known, local singer-songwriter, Donna Marie, is delighted with her brand new, self-penned, upbeat alternative pop single “Life Is Good”. It follows the success of her self-penned hit singles which include: “Right Here, Right Now”, ‘One Bad Girl’, ‘I’m Missin You’, ‘Another Way To Cry’ and ‘Little Angel’.

Donna Marie has been writing and performing on stages, radio and TV for almost 20 years and is currently in the studio recording a forthcoming second album along with her husband Michael J. “Life Is Good” is available now to download from iTunes and all major download stores for just $1.29, so you can go get it now!

Here's the universal iTunes link: http://hyperurl.co/1fhllh Or if you prefer Google Play you can get it here: https://tinyurl.com/yaxxudkm www.youtube.com/donnasludds www.facebook.com/donnamariesluddsofficial n

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TO ADVERTISE ON OUR ENTERTAINMENT PAGES PLEASE CALL 087-2403310 M.J. O'Reilly Memorial Golf Classic held in Wexford Golf Club and run by Donohoe's Golf Society (DGS). L-R: Charlie Kearney (Chairman DGS), Billy Larkin winner (35pts) and Paul O'Reilly (son of the late M.J. O'Reilly). Pic: Ibar Carty.

ColÁiste BrÍde 40th sChool reunion

for all who were students there between 1972-1977 Friday 11th August, 2017, at 8pm sharp the riverside Park hotel, enniscorthy Cost €25 for 3 Course Meal Payable in Advance not later than the 31st July, 2017.

Payments can be made by Bank Transfer or paid directly into Enniscorthy Credit Union A/C No. 41866Z, IBAN No. IE42ENCN9219606217201.

Please ensure your name is used as the reference when transferring payment or paying directly to Teller in Enniscorthy Credit Union.

Looking forward to seeing you on the night For further information please contact a member of the organising committee: Margot Hogan (Banville) 087 7376938, Margaret Murphy (Doyle) 087 1311289, Anne Pepper (Byrne) 086 8409129, Paula McCarthy (Doyle) 086 1000453 or Gloria Ennis (Sinnott) 087 1333447

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Buddy Holly Story – coming soon!

The Buddy Holly Story Rehearsals. Left: Donagh Cadogan. Right: Murt Murphy, Adrienne Murphy, Niamh Crowhurst.

With audiences around the world dancing in the aisles, the legendary BUDDY – The Buddy Holly Story hits Enniscorthy this summer for 6 shows only. It will be staged in The Presentation Centre July 30th, 31st, Aug 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Matinee on Aug 6th.

Buddy is a fringe event for the Rockin’ Food Festival weekend (4th, 5th, 6th August).

Local producer, Adrienne Murphy, has assembled an impressive production team and cast: Buddy - Donagh Cadogan, a professional musician from Kildare.

Joe Maudlin (Cricket) - Pat Murphy.

Jerry Allison (Cricket) - Cameron Cloke.

Hipockets Duncan - Murt Murphy.

Norman Petty - Fintan Kelly.

Vi Petty - Roisin Williams from South East TV.

Maria Elena Holly - Karen Franklin.

Marlena Madison - Funmi Akinyemi.

Big Bopper - Dick Butler.

Richie Valens - Jacob English.

Murray Deututch - Lorcan Dunne.

Decca Producer - Brian Mullen.

MC Clearlake - David Cox (who is also the piano-keyboard player from the Heartbeats).

Jingle Singers - Niamh Crowhurst, Nikki Cogley.

Various parts - Leon Malone (also one of the sax players).

Also various musicians who make up the band for the big Clearlake concert finale.

All proceeds from ticket sales will go directly to the charity, Pieta House.

Adrienne says, “This is going to be one helluva rockin’ show” so check out the “Buddy Enniscorthy” Facebook page for lots more info! n

Oulart’s Bygone Days

Bygone Days Storytelling House in Oulart has been running for 17 years. The house has a special atmosphere all of its own and fundraising events help to ensure its long-term future.

A blast from the past!

A Jumble Sale will be held on 9th July, 2pm-6pm, at Bygone Days Storytelling House, Lower Oulart, as part of a fundraising drive for the Thatching Fund. It is hoped to start thatching in August so funds are needed before then. Your support for the fundraiser would be most welcome and with a big selection of items on display and plenty of bargains up for grabs it promises to be a great afternoon on 9th July. n

Strawberry Fair Medieval Banquet held in The Castle Museum, June 1995. Pic: Ibar Carty.

National prizes for Enniscorthy Gospel Choir

one for the Diary… the Whistling Girl: honor heffernan and trevor knight Friday 13 october courthouse Arts centre tinahely The acclaimed Irish duo, singer and actress Honor Heffernan and composer/ keyboard player Trevor Knight proudly present their new Cabaret/Speakeasy-style show, “The Whistling Girl”.

Trevor Knight has transformed the poems of Dorothy Parker into songs, using her witty, droll and sometimes heart-rending lyrics which are uniquely interpreted by Honor Heffernan with a band of top Irish musicians.

The 12th year of the Enniscorthy Gospel Choir has drawn to a close.

Under the baton of Musical Director Joanne McCabe and the talented pianist Ger Griffin, the Choir finished the season

with two very successful performances in the AIMS Choral Festival in New Ross on May 21st. This festival attracts choirs from all over the country.

Enniscorthy Gospel Choir came away with second place

in the Gospel Choir section and a very creditable third place in the Disney section which was a new and very enjoyable venture for the choir.

The twenty-five-strong membership were delighted with

their achievements and the Choir now possess a very strong line-up of talented singers.

The Choir rehearse on Wednesday evenings in the IFA Centre, Enniscorthy.

They have now taken a well earned summer break and will reconvene early September with a workshop when they hope to attract more members and in particular, men. n

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www.slaneynews.com Ann Doyle opening the 50th Strawberry Fair with Liz Hore, Rebecca O’Connor and Cllr Keith Doyle.

Pic: Maria Nolan.

Former RTE Newsreader and Wexford gal, Ann Doyle, made history on Friday night, 2nd June, becoming the only person in fifty years to open the Strawberry Fair twice.

Ann was introduced by MC Jimmy Gahan as a wonderful Ambassador for Wexford who never refuses the call of her county and gives freely of her time, expertise and talent to all things Wexford. Ann told the Market Square crowd that she was delighted to be back again in Enniscorthy at the Strawberry Fair, having many, many great memories of the Festival through the years. In fact, she said that she was at the very first one in 1967 and did something

Ann Doyle makes history

that she seemed to recall with glee, but wouldn’t divulge despite being pressed by Mr. Gahan, saying that she wasn’t a kiss and tell kinda gal.

Ann went on to interview several of the former Queens, including Nadia Malocca, Gail Gordon Cummins, Ciara Butler, Leanne Hore, Marie Murphy and current Queen Rebecca O’Connor, asking each for their own special memories of their Coronation, as she put it, and their reign as Strawberry Queen and was visibly moved when Maria Murphy told her that her dad always said that it was the proudest moment of his life seeing his daughter crowned Strawberry Queen.

“That certainly puts the Festival in context,” Ann said, “and illustrates just how important it has been to generations of Enniscorthy people over the past fifty years.”

She concluded by asking the people of Enniscorthy to continue to love and support the Festival saying, “Small towns like Enniscorthy need Festivals like this to keep them going, to bring in the tourists and to add a bit of life, colour and culture to our summers and to give the future generations of Enniscorthians their treasured memories to look back on in fifty years to come.”

– Maria Nolan

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All Ireland Farmers Market competition in Enniscorthy The 10th All Ireland Farmers Market local artisan food producers’ competition took place on Sunday 4th June in Enniscorthy which has been hosting this very important event since 2008.

This event is growing in interest, popularity and competitiveness. It’s the national centre and the showcase/platform for local, small, artisan food producers from all over Ireland to come to Enniscorthy and compete for the prestigious award of being the best artisan food producer in the country plus a substantial financial award and the perpetual cup!

It’s a fantastic opportunity for small food producers around the country to enter and showcase their creations.

Enniscorthy Farmers Market alone has many success stories from small beginnings in food production: 1. Killowen Yogurts.

2. O’Neill Foods.

3. Zanna – Owen & Lorna Mullins.

4. Mary O’Hanlon – gluten free breads and cakes.

5. Wild About – Fiona Faulkner.

6. Clodagh Davis – cordials.

The above mentioned food producers are now supplying many large retail outlets throughout Ireland.

This year ’s All Ireland Farmers Market competition winner was the Millstreet, Co. Cork, based Eleanor Leahy, of Nibbles Food Emporium – an award-winning artisan bakery

which specialises in dietary restriction, in particular gluten, wheat, dairy, yeast and egg free produce. This love of good food and good health has resulted in breads and cakes which are a delicious alternative to the longlife products currently available.

The philosophy in Nibbles is to produce real food as nature intended, without any additives, preservatives or improvers, using the best quality and locally sourced ingredients. Nibbles was a very worthy winner of this year’s competition.

It is hoped that the Strawberry Fair and the All Ireland Farmers Market food competition will continue in tandem for many more years to come in Enniscorthy – the home of great food! n

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Prizegiving at this year’s All Ireland Farmers Market Competition L-R: Liz Hore, Enniscorthy Municipal District Manager, Pat Roche, Wexford Farmers’ Markets, Eleanor Leahy of Nibbles, the competition winner, Cllr Keith Doyle, James Kehoe, IFA.

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The Cotton Tree and The Holy Grail are included among those awarded Trip Advisor Certificates of Excellence for 2017.

Congrats to both these popular Enniscorthy restaurants.

L-R: Larry Feeney, Irish Hereford Breed Society Secretary, Rory Fanning, Slaney Foods Managing Director, Liam Casey, Lidl Commercial Director, Enda Rabbitte, Irish Hereford Breed Society, William Branagan, Irish Hereford Breed Society Chairman.

Beefing up Support for Agricultural Students – 5 Bursaries to be Won The Irish Hereford Breed Society, in collaboration with Slaney Foods International and Lidl Ireland, are awarding 5 bursaries of €1,000 each to 5 successful applicants at the 86th National Ploughing Championships which will t a k e p l a c e i n S c re g g a n , Tullamore, Co. Offaly from Sept 19th – 21st 2017.

To be in with a chance of winning one of these bursaries, candidates should submit an assignment entitled: Ireland’s

Green Grass – Our Pot of Gold at the End of the Rainbow.

Discuss. Maximum of 2,000 words. Entries with name, address and contact number clearly displayed on assignments, by e-mail no later than Friday 25th August 2017 to: herefordbursary@gmail.com Learn m o re at http://slaney.com/news/ __________________________ US Government Approves Irish Beef Quality Claims as Wexford Beef Supplier Signs Huge Deal in US Fine Gael TD, Minister Paul Kehoe, has said the US

Government approval of the unique, high quality of Irish beef is great news for beef farmers here in Wexford, and extremely timely considering it came on the same day that Wexford-based Slaney Foods announced that it has signed a deal to supply Irish beef to Lidl in the US as part of the supermarket’s expansion into America. Alongside the announcement by Slaney Foods, this is a real boost for Wexford beef farmers and there is huge potential for job opportunities in this industry for the whole of Co. Wexford. n

Liz Hore, Enniscorthy Municipal District Manager, Cllr Keith Doyle, James Browne TD, Anne Doyle, Richie Cotter and Cyril Wheelock, Strawberry Fair Chairman, enjoying the recent 50th Strawberry Fair & Street Rhythms Festival.

New summer menu in Ferrycarrig The award-winning Reeds Restaurant at the four-star Ferrycarrig Hotel has unveiled a new menu abundant with local produce for the summer season.

Reeds Restaurant has been named the Best Hotel Restaurant in Wexford 2016, 2017 and is listed in the top 5 restaurants in Leinster by the Restaurant Association of Ireland.

Executive Chef Tony Carty says his ethos is to use ‘local, seasonal, quality ingredients’ and the proof is in the pudding as the menu is stacked with suppliers from all across Co. Wexford. Every dish on the menu features locally sourced ingredients.

Reeds Restaurant is set in a stunning, picture-postcard setting overlooking the River Slaney.

The Table D’hôte dinner menu is priced at €37 per person or a superb reasonably priced Early Bird Menu available from 6.00pm - 6.45pm for €27. Reeds Restaurant is open 7 days per week for dinner and also for Sunday Lunch; reservations are recommended via 053 9120999. http://www.ferrycarrighotel.ie/Reeds_ferrycarrig.html n

Ireland’s first Gourmet Food Beach Market

Duncannon Village is set to host Ireland’s first ‘Gourmet Beach Market’ this summer. Taking place from 11am to 5pm every Sunday until August 27th the artisan market will feature wild and organic foods, cakes, chutneys, crepes, fruit, veg, BBQ meat, fish including Cloonagh Smokin Soul otherwise known as ‘the BBQ guys’ who are representing Ireland in the world BBQ Championships in Limerick later this year along with a host of other local food producers and growers.

One of those behind the new concept is Kitesurf

and Adventure School owner Niall Roche who says: “We have placed a great emphasis on artisanal foods, local and gourmet for our market experience.”

Throughout the summer a variety of special guest food stalls will feature from Mexican and Sri Lankan food producers and other artisan producers from the South East.

For further details on the Duncannon Beach Gourmet Food Market see www.facebook.com/gourmetbeachmarket and @Duncannonmarket on Twitter n

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Bunclody Town Team awards €20,000 to local groups Bunclody Town Team, in conjuction with Wexford County Council and Carlow County Council, recently held an Awards night in Bunclody where they presented certificates to 16 local community groups who were recipients of community grants under the government-funded Rural Economic Development Zone initiative (REDZ).

Grants totalling almost €20,000 were awarded to 16 Bunclody-based community groups, including Bunclody Ti d y To w n s A s s o c i a t i o n , Bunclody Day Care Services, Bunclody Swimming Pool and FDYS. Local sporting organisations, including Bunclody GAA and Bunclody Soccer Club also received funding, as well as a number of residents associations from the local area.

The awards night was the culmination of a joint initiative of Wexford County Council,

Carlow County Council and local community groups, business interests and other State bodies from the Bunclody area who recently joined forces to develop a number of local initiatives including community leadership, enterprise support, festival development and tourism. The initiative led to the establishment of the Bunclody Town Team, the organisation that is now responsible for managing the REDZ project in Bunclody and which includes representation from many organisations and businesses from the local area.

Speaking at the event, Chairperson of the Bunclody Town Team, Councillor BarbaraAnne Murphy congratulated all the groups present on their invaluable contributions, individually and collectively, to the local community. Councillor Murphy also outlined future proposals from the very active Bunclody Town Team, includ-

ing the provision of additional training and grant funding for local businesses, additional tourism supports and further town enhancement works.

Councillor Kathleen Codd-

Nolan also congratulated the groups present and thanked those involved for their diligence and hard work in making the REDZ project such an outstanding success.

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Jean Pierre got quite emotional as he made his Bon Voyage speech, saying that he had a very happy and fruitful four years here making many, many friends all over the country particularly in Wexford and Mayo and he thanked Stephen Dunford and his team, and Ray Murphy and his group, for joining him as he bade farewell. He said the links between Ireland and France have traditionally been strong and he hoped he had solidified them even more during his tenure. He thanked the people of Ireland for their amazing solidarity and compassion during France’s most recent tragedies, saying he would never forget their kindness and empathy.

He concluded by thanking his wife and family for their support and love over the four years and his team at the embassy for their hard work and tremendous loyalty.

funds, saying the initial investment is matched many times over in local support and goodwill, while the cumulative benefits to the local community are immense. n

Bunclody Town Team, in conjunction with Wexford County Council and Carlow County Council, recently held an Awards Night in Bunclody where grants totalling almost €20,000 were confirmed to 16 Bunclody based community groups.

French Ambassador says Au Revoir

It was a major honour for Enniscorthy Historical Reenactment Society to be among the invited guests to 36 Ailesbury Road, Dublin, on 7th June to say Au Revoir to Jean Pierre Thebault – the French Ambassador.

Over three hundred guests enjoyed the wonderful hospitality of the Ambassador at his palatial residence for his ‘Going Away Party’ as he is recalled to France after four years of service as Ambassador to Ireland. Many friends and associates from Dail Eireann were present including our own James Browne TD and Tanaiste Frances Fitzgerald along with Wexford’s Malcolm Byrne and John Carley, Director of Services at Wexford County Council.

The guests were treated to champagne on arrival and guided to a large marquee in the Rose Garden where they partook of a delicious French buffet accompanied by excellent wines and of course thirty-

Councillor Charlie Murphy from Carlow County Council, who also attended the event, described the provision of grants to community groups as one of the best ways to spend public

It is a pity for Enniscorthy to lose Jean Pierre who has been a most valued friend with a keen interest in all things ‘98 and has even, on occasion, enjoyed a pint or two in the White House, Templeshannon ABOVE: Margaret O’Neill, Tom Boland, Ray Murphy, French Ambassador Jean Pierre Thebault, Seamus Corrigan, Bridget Murphy, Graham Cadogan and Billy Heffernan.

RIGHT: Mr & Mrs John Carley at the French Ambassador’s residence.

Pics: Maria Nolan.

Funding for older people and people with disabilities €1,794,000 funding has been made available for older people and people with disabilities in Wexford for adaptation of their homes.

That’s according to Minister Paul Kehoe, Fine Gael TD for Wexford, who is encouraging local people to apply for the grants to help them stay in their own homes.

“Grants of up to €30,000 are available for an adaptation of a home.

Up to €8,000 is available for housing aid for older people and up to €6,000 is allocated for mobility aids.

“These types of schemes are also good news for the construction sector, helping to create jobs in that sector which of course also has a knock-on positive effect for the local economy here in Wexford.”

May we say, ‘Thank you Jean Pierre for remembering us as you prepare to take your leave and until we meet again may you and your family and the people of France remain safe and free from terrorist attacks.’

– Maria Nolan

Wexford Co. Council’s new Chairman Cllr John Hegarty has been elected as Chairperson of Wexford County Council.

Minister Paul Kehoe has congratulated his Fine Gael colleague saying, “It is a great and well deserved honour for John, his family and the Gorey district.

“I have known and worked

with John for many years and have always been impressed by his dilligence, dedication and hard work, all of which I know he will bring to this role.

“I also wish to pass on my congratulations and thanks to Councillor Paddy Kavanagh, after his year in office.” n

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Wexford Business Awards 2017 The Wexford Business Award winners were announced at a Gala Dinner in Clayton Whites Hotel on Friday 26th May. Some of the winners and runners-up on the night were: Des Pettitt, The Irish National Heritage Park, Kia Ora Mini Farm, Wexford Spiegeltent Festival, Marlfield House Hotel and The Duck Terrace Restaurant, Mary Barry’s Seafood Bar &

Restaurant, Dulann Limited, Lantern Events, Greenacres, Pettitts SuperValu (Saint Aidans, Wexford), Baker Tilly Hughes Blake, Fortune’s Pharmacy, Nolan Transport, Pettitt Group, Griffin Group, The OmniPro Group, Halo Tiles & Bathrooms, Tom Doyle Supplies, Scurri, Rochefreight Ireland Limited, Tweeting Goddess, Graphedia Limited, Powerhouse PR, Fergus

Flanagan Architects Ltd, Clayton Whites Hotel, Datapac, Wexford Marine Watch, CRI Wexford, Future Nutrition, Summit Scaffolding Limited, Talbot Suites a t S t o n e b r i d g e , We x f o rd Community Services Council, Kilmuckridge Community & Family Resource Centre.

Wexford overall Business of the year Award: nolan Transport. n

Riverside Park Hotel – bigger and better than ever 15 new jobs have been created for Enniscorthy with the renovation of the Prom Bar and the opening of 22 new bedrooms at the four-star Riverside Park Hotel which originally opened its doors in 1998. A launch event was held in conjunction with Enniscorthy Chamber on 15th June and was a huge success with Minister Paul kehoe doing the official opening.

The 22 new luxurious bedrooms (bringing the total number to 100) consist of 5 couples deluxe rooms, 2 junior suites overlooking the town and Enniscorthy Castle, 6 large family rooms that can cater for 2 adults and up to 3 and 4 children in one room, and 9 new deluxe rooms including 2 accessible rooms.

The inclusion of extra family rooms is in response to the ever-increasing demand from families. Such rooms are not regularly available in hotels traditionally and the Riverside is delighted to be providing more of them to add to the six such rooms already in the hotel.

Mr Neville is quick to point out that while the Riverside Park Hotel is well renowned as one of the premier wedding celebration venues in the South East, it is also very popular for families and leisure breaks, with Enniscorthy proving a fantastic growing destination for tourists exploring Wexford and the South East.

The new couples deluxe rooms and junior suites brings

the level of bedroom luxury to a whole new level, with jacuzzi baths, power showers, colour changing led lighting, 50” flat screen TVs and unusual design of glass walls between bathroom and bedroom, all creating a very distinctive unique selling point.

The Prom Bar has been extended to hold an extra 40 seats. It is now one of the most stylish hotel bars in the entire South East with a complete glass wall overlooking the beautiful River Slaney and with rich colour tones, comfortable sofas, divided areas, large TVs, outdoor seating area and offering its customers an extensive bar food menu as well as extensive whiskey, gin, craft beer and cocktail selections.

The hotel has seen a huge investment over recent years with the opening of its second function room, the Seamus Rafter Suite, and the last expansion of 20 bedrooms in 2014.

The expansion of the Riverside Park Hotel comes off the back of two further significant investments Mr Neville has made in the hospitality industry in the recent past, having with his brother, Anthony, purchased and fully refurbished the four-star 115 bedroomed all new Midlands Park Hotel & Conference Centre (formerly the Portlaoise Heritage Hotel), as well as having purchased and re-developed the popular Crown Bar in Wexford town in 2015.

The Riverside has seen

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strong growth in the tourism sector over the past two years due to the upturn in the economy, the growth of overseas visitors to the country in general, the promotion of our area from both Visit Wexford and Enniscorthy Tourism, and Enniscorthy & District Chamber of Commerce, as well as the significant investment made by the Local Authorities in tourism in general.

The entire new extension will create an additional requirement for 15 new jobs at the property, bringing the total number of staff employed at the Riverside Park Hotel to 194.

From local feedback the effect of the last expansion of 20 bedrooms was felt by businesses on the streets of Enniscorthy town, from retailers and tourism suppliers alike, and the hotel anticipates that this expansion, being an additional 30% more bedrooms, will equally benefit the town significantly.

The entire team at the Riverside Park Hotel & Leisure Club have a proven track record and will continue to offer their customers an impeccable, high level of accommodation, service and standard of personalised care.

Mr Neville, together with the Hotel’s General Manager of 19 years, Mr Jim Maher, are confident that the public will be pleased with this further investment and they thank their loyal customers for their continued business and support down through the years. n

Natalie Flanagan, Emma Furlong, Leona Breen, Katie Wright, Stephanie Tyler at the Wexford Business Awards 2017. Pic: Patrick Hogan.

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Martin Naughton speaks in Gorey A public interview with one of Ireland’s leading businessmen, Martin naughton, was held on 24th June in the new and impressive Hatch Lab in Gorey. This is a world class innovation and technology space and the event provided a wonderful opportunity for people to enjoy this stunning new venue.

The University of Notre Dame, Ireland Gateway to Europe, The British-Irish C h a m b e r o f C o m m e rc e , Wexford County Council and the Byrne Perry History and Heritage Festival hosted the occasion.

Martin Naughton is among the outstanding Irish entrepreneurs of this genera-

tion. His leadership, wisdom and business insights are much admired across the spectrum of Irish society, north and south.

The Gorey interview was moderated by Kevin Whelan of Notre Dame and Robert Mac Ghiolla Phádraig, cofounder of Ireland Gateway to Europe. n

Datapac wins Wexford CSR Award

ATTENTION BUSINESS OWNERS and LOCAL EVENT ORGANISERS! Businesses that wish to have their details uploaded or updated on the Enniscorthy Tourism website please contact: admin@enniscorthychamber.ie or call 053 9232006.

Also if you are organising any interesting events please feel free to pass the details on and Enniscorthy Tourism will do its best to promote them for you!

Pictured at the announcement that Datapac won the Corporate Social Responsibility Award at the Wexford Business Awards 2017 are L-R: Madeleine Quirke, CEO, Wexford Chamber; Karen O’Connor, General Manager Service Delivery, Datapac; Tim Greig, BNY Mellon; and Karl Fitzpatrick, President, Wexford Chamber.

Enniscorthy-based Datapac, Ireland’s leading ICT solutions provider, has won the Corporate Social Responsibility Award at the Wexford Business Awards 2017 in recognition of its commitment to community enhancement and

empowerment, and its development of an internal culture of CSR involving all its employees. The CSR category provides businesses with a chance to highlight their efforts to contributing to a better society.

Datapac’s commitment to supporting the local business community, its charity partnerships, skills development and enviro n m e n t a l re s p o n s i b i l i t y, impressed the judges and helped earn them the award. n

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Official launch of the Enniscorthy Further Education and Training Centre

The official launch of the Enniscorthy Further Education and Training Centre at Gonzaga House, on Wafer Street, Enniscorthy, took place on Friday 26th May with Minister for Education & Skills, Richard Bruton TD, performing the official opening. Above left: Students Michael Ryan, Gavin Larkin, Aoife Doyle, Sarah Kelly and Nicola McDonald attended the launch.

Above right: Students Iwona Gablas, Lorraine Breen, Robyn Lawlor, Sinead Breen and Margaret Larkin at the launch. Pics: James Quirke.

At the 2017 Strawberry Fair Ball in the Riverside Park Hotel, back L-R: Kim Moran, Allison Murphy, Sorcha Murphy and Tara Buckley. Front L-R: Danni Rooney and Niamh Foley.

New air services welcomed Wa t e r f o r d A i r p o r t h a s announced the resumption of scheduled services to three cities in the Uk beginning on July 24, with a service to London Luton at 7.15am.

The services to London Luton, Manchester and Birmingham will be operated by a new airline, Aer Southeast, an Irish aviation start-up with registered offices at Waterford Airport, who have very considerable experience in regional aviation and the backing of Irish and Scandinavian investors. The service will use a Saab 340 aircraft that will be based at Waterford Airport.

Bookings can be made via the Waterford Airport website www.flywaterford.com as well as the direct link www.aersoutheast.com

Desmond O'Flynn, CEO, Waterford Airport

Aer Southeast will operate six flights a week to London Luton from Waterford as follows: Mon depart at 07h15 arrive at 08h45.

Tues/Wed/Thur depart at 09h30 arrive at 11h00.

Fri and Sun depart at 17h00 arrive at 18h30.

Three flights a week to Manchester: Wed depart at 14h00 arrive at 15h15.

Fri and Sun depart at 13h00 arrive at 14h15.

Three flights a week to Birmingham: Mon depart at 13h00 arrive at 14h15.

Tues & Thurs depart at 14h00 arrive at 15h15.

Ticket prices to all destinations will start from €79 oneway.

Welcoming the announcement, Desmond O'Flynn, CEO, Waterford Airport, said: “I am delighted that Aer Southeast will resume three scheduled air services to the UK, all of which have proved their worth and their vital importance to the South East over many years.” n

Deputy Browne criticises Revenue decision to downgrade Wexford

Ógra Fianna Fáil A young member recounts a recent trip to Leinster House

Fianna Fáil TD for Wexford, James Browne, has criticised Revenue’s decision to change the customer service system at the Wexford Public Enquiry Office on Anne St in Wexford town.

‘From 26th June, appointments with Revenue staff in Wexford must be booked in advance. The loss of the drop-in service is totally unacceptable. This will have a negative impact on people across the county’, Deputy Browne stated.

The Fianna Fáil TD views Revenue’s decision to deal with the public only by appointment and only in circumstances where the Revenue is agreeable to an appointment as unfair and unreasonable.

‘The Revenue office opened in the early 1990s to make Revenue staff available to deal with taxpayers’ issues. This downgrade of access is a retrograde and undemocratic decision’, Deputy Browne explained.

‘It’s completely unsatisfactory for Revenue to expect comprehensive tax returns but to close their doors to people who go to the Wexford office for help with their returns. I intend to bring this to the attention of the Minister for Finance’, Deputy Browne concluded. n

An enjoyable day in the Dáil was had by all in attendance when Ógra Fianna Fáil was greeted by Deputy James Browne at the gates of Leinster House.

Firstly, we were sitting in the gallery of the lower house listening to leader’s questions. We all found it fascinating to see all the big names in the Dáil chamber. FF Leader Micheál Martin was present which was great for our members to see. It was a huge benefit to see the chamber in practice which added to our knowledge of the running of politics and how much work is done by elected members. We were then given a tour of the house. We saw the impressive portraits of former Taoisigh. Then we headed into the upper house, Seanad Éireann.

We then went for a meal within the house, an impressive restaurant to say the least. This meal was of huge benefit to our members as Deputy James Browne joined us and spoke to us about the ins and outs of politics. It was great to hear how James goes about his day. On the previous day he told us that he was occupied with mental health and agriculture. James was open to us asking him questions.

We’re all in agreement that it was a great experience and maybe the next time we enter the house one of us will be an elected member answering questions for the next generation! Ógra as always is open to new members and ideas. Don’t be shy! Contact any of our members or find us on Facebook. n

The Norman Way launched

Wexford unveiled a fascinating story of Norman descent, with the official launch of The Norman Way heritage and cycling trail on 24th May, 2017, by then Minister of State for Tourism and Transport, Patrick O’Donovan TD, at Our Lady’s Island, Co. Wexford.

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with the Moyne Veterinary Hospital Joe Kavanagh pays tribute to a staff member who has recently left the practice for a new career in Dublin.

Enniscorthy Library, Thursday, July 6, 11am-12pm Dogs Trust Education and Community Officer, heather, accompanied by her dog, Ted, will be talking about what it means to be a responsible dog owner, what kind of career you could have with dogs, and how to stay safe around dogs!

Admission is free and all welcome. If you require additional support to fully participate please contact the librarian on 053-9236055. n

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If a picture tells a thousand words… Ibar Carty chronicles the 20th century in Enniscorthy & beyond Ibar Carty has opened up his vast photo archives to the Slaney News. In this 73rd of a series, Ibar shares two photos taken in 1959 and 1970. 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.

Ibar Carty can provide high quality prints of all photos in this series. Simply ring Ibar on 087-6729969 or email: ibar_carty@yahoo.ie or call into his premises on Castle Street (beside Athenaeum) and if you mention the Slaney News he’ll give you 20% OFF the price!

doN’T forgeT: Ibar SpeCIalISeS IN reCopyINg aNd reSTorINg old phoToS. Call IN aNy TIme for more INformaTIoN. above: 1970 Legion of Mary (Junior) taken in The Manse by P.A. Crane. Copyright: Ibar Carty.

Left: Enniscorthy boys camp going to Mass in Kilmuckridge, after walking from Morriscastle.

July 1959. Photo: P.A.Crane.

Copyright: Ibar Carty.

A local contributor looks at life today in Enniscorthy and beyond Kehoe anD D’arcy The new government, if we can call it that, has been formed.

Wexford has benefited by being given an extra Minister of State in that Michael D’Arcy has been appointed to the Department of Finance. Paul Kehoe remains as the effective Minister for Defence and has proven himself to be a political survivor in more ways than one. In the last general election it looked that his career was over but he pulled himself over the line like Lazarus coming back from the dead. By all accounts he is now a senior politician with a bit of weight to throw around.

Very few would have predicted that Wexford would get two ministers in Leo Varadkar’s reshuffle seeing that so many political favours had to be repaid to those who had supported him. Many of Leo’s supporters must feel miffed that not only have they been overlooked but entire regions of the country have been left without as much as a smell of a minister, senior or junior, while Wexford gets two. This is more down to Kehoe’s strength than anything D’Arcy did for Varadkar.

Both supported Leo, with D’Arcy being in there from the beginning and Kehoe falling in line at a later stage. The natural fall of events would have been that

D’Arcy would have been promoted and Kehoe (who has been a junior minister since 2011) dropped to make way for a candidate from some other constituency. It is fairly obvious that Varadkar didn’t feel strong enough to take on Kehoe in this way therefore leaving him in situ and being prepared to upset others elsewhere. All in all it is good for Wexford that Kehoe remains at the Cabinet table as a Super Junior Minister and that D’Arcy has been elevated to the junior ranks.

And yes, by predicting that Wexford would not get two ministers, View from the Hill got it wrong by underestimating Paul Kehoe’s ability to survive. Fair dues to him.

Michael D’arcy One of Michael D’Arcy’s responsibilities at the Department of Finance is to look at the question of the huge increases in the cost of car insurance. It will be a difficult task with many strong forces lined up against him. Many reasons, ranging from profits of multinational insurance underwriters to false claims by unscrupulous people, have been given for these exorbitant costs.

Most of these reasons are not without foundation but will take years to solve therefore leaving the

Pic: ©Joseph Doyle

View from the Hill average driver being penalised for probably decades to come.

However, there is one area directly within the control of our own government which can be looked at immediately. That is the cost of car repairs, under an insurance claim. I have written about this here before. The practice is the well rehearsed question when you turn up at a garage with your damaged vehicle: “Is this an insurance job?” The minute you say “yes” the price escalates into the horizon beyond the stratosphere. This happens all the time and should be investigated

by D’Arcy and his department. I personally had the experience of

a driver striking my car and doing some damage. I was quoted €398 for the job and when the other driver decided to go the way of insurance rather than pay personally the quote jumped to €995.

This is the type of thing which must be stamped out. It should never be necessary for a garage to ask as to how a job is going to be paid for until the first true quote has been accepted. It’s an area that Michael D’Arcy should immediately turn his sights to.

Driving on Motorways I have no idea how some people pass their driving tests. Driving back from Croke Park last Sunday

the traffic was, as expected, fairly heavy. This should not normally cause a problem given the good roads we now have. That is provided those who drive know how to use the road. My experience on Sunday was that one idiot, driving a small white car, got into the outside lane and travelled at 80km per hour in that lane virtually all the way from the M50/M11 junction to the end of the motorway or dual carriageway north of Camolin. The chaos that this idiot caused had to be seen to be believed. Cars were bunged up in both lanes for miles behind him, and there was nothing but clear road for miles in front of him (and yes it was a him) with the more impatient ones darting back in to the inside lane to try and get past. It was an accident waiting to happen and in fairness to the literally hundreds of drivers that this fool discommoded it was their patience which prevented a disaster occurring. What more can I say other than these fools should simply not be on the road. local elections 1967 Fifty years ago, in June 1967, local e l e c t i o n s w e re h e l d . T h e Enniscorthy District of the County Council had 5 seats. The outcome of the election was that the following were elected: Andy Doyle

of the Labour Party, Sean Browne and Rory Murphy of Fianna Fail, Jim Bowe and John Quirke of Fine Gael. I had the pleasure of meeting all these gentlemen, and that’s what they truly were, over the years. I would have known John Quirke, Rory Murphy and Sean Browne quite well and would have, as I say, met the other two men on occasions. They had one thing in common, regardless of their political differences, and that was the good of Enniscorthy District. They worked as a team inside the county council to ensure that the best was delivered to their area.

Many of today’s politicians could learn from these men. All have now gone to their eternal reward. I think that our more senior readers will remember them with fondness and I believe that their families will appreciate them being remembered fifty years on from that election.

The present Cllr Keith Doyle is of course a son of the late Andy, and Cllr Barbara-Anne Murphy a daughter of the late Rory, while James Browne TD is a grandnephew of the late Sean Browne TD, Senator and Councillor. 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… inDoor MarKet Bunclody’s indoor market with over a dozen local food producers, artisans and craftspeople comes together every Saturday to offer their wares at St. Aidan's Hall in Irish Street from 11am to 2pm. Part of the appeal for those attending is the availability of tea and coffee in a fireside setting allowing locals and visitors alike to meet up, relax and and have a chat.

BuncloDy liBrary For a full listing of events see Bunclody Library’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook. com/BunclodyLibrary/events where you can sign up for the monthly what’s on e-newsletter. Also see the website: http://www.wexford.ie/wex/De partments/Library/WhatsOn/ art BanK BuncloDy Follow ARTBANK on Facebook for updates on all the happenings in Bunclody’s dynamic art scene. whist Monday nights St. Aidan’s Hall.

KilMyshall annual FielD Day Kilmyshall Annual Field Day takes place next Sunday 9th July.

All the usual attractions, Bottle Stall, Wheel-of-fortune, Duck

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Racing, BBQ, Children’s Races, Children’s Art Competition, Home Baking. Your Support is very much appreciated. alcoholics anonyMous Local Meetings are held on Tuesdays & Saturdays at 8.30pm in Brennan’s Market Square. st vincent De Paul Local Confidential helpline 0873696883. Newspaper recycling beside SuperValu in aid of S.V.P. Patrons: Ryland Hill , on Friday 21st July at 7:30pm.

Chapel Graveyard on Saturday 22nd July (Feast of St. Mary Magdalene) at 7:45pm.

BuncloDy Burial grounD A new ride-on lawnmower for Bunclody Burial Ground has been presented by Wexford County Council marking the completion of a new footpath to the cemetery.

BuncloDy tiDy towns Bunclody Tidy Towns would like to thank all those who contributed to their recent churchgate collection. The total sum raised was €423.64. They are holding a bucket collection on Saturday 8th July. Your support would be greatly appreciated. n

Pictured at the launch of the 2017 Kennedy Summer School in New Ross town were Presidents ‘John f. Kennedy’ and ‘Donald trump’. Pic: Mary Browne.

2017 KenneDy suMMer school PrograMMe Ian Paisley MP, Bertie Ahern, Director of Speech Writing for President Obama Cody Keenan, Bob Shrum, RTE’s Washington Correspondent Caitriona Perry, Ryan Tubridy, Bressie, politicians, news correspondents and leading global academics will all join in the discussions billed for the annual Kennedy Summer School which is set to take place in New Ross, Co. Wexford, this September 7th to 9th 2017.

The 2017 Summer School will discuss topical issues in Irish and U.S. politics with expert speakers from both sides of the Atlantic. More than 35 guest speakers will participate on a wide range of different subjects and organisers say that Brexit and Ireland’s relationship with the U.S. will obviously feature prominently.

For further details and tickets for the 2017 events see kennedysummerschool.ie or call St. Michael’s Theatre on 051 421255. n

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HOOK... worlD’s olDest lighthouse gets tech savvy with new online tour BooKing Following the busiest year yet at the lighthouse on the tip of the Hook Peninsula, management is alleviating queues for visitors by making advance booking of guided tours for Hook Lighthouse available online.

Commenting on the launch of the new Hook Lighthouse website (www.hookheritage.ie) and online booking, Manager of Hook Lighthouse Ann Waters said, “In 2016 we saw year-on-year growth of 10% with visitor numbers of 250,000 and in the month of August alone we welcomed 38,617 visitors. Some of those who visited particularly during the peak summer period waited for over two hours to avail of a tour of the 800-year-old lighthouse, so we wanted to alleviate that inconvenience for our visitors and allow them to book a specific tour date and time online in advance of their visit to us.”

Earlier this month, Failte Ireland published its annual

list of Ireland’s top tourist sights, with most attractions registering strong growth in the last year and Hook Lighthouse also seeing year-on-year double-digit growth on par with Ireland’s other top attractions.

“As an 800-year-old protected medieval structure of limited size, with a maximum capacity for each tour of 30 persons, the ability for visitors to book online in advance of arriving at the lighthouse will provide huge benefits not only to our visitors but also for our team,” Ann said.

Hook Lighthouse is the most popular tourism attraction in Co. Wexford and the third most popular in the South East region after the Rock of Cashel and Kilkenny Castle respectively.

Tours of the ancient lighthouse are available from 9.30am daily all year round and tour tickets are sold for fiftyminute tours of the lighthouse tower.

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seaT ibiza review

by Caroline Kidd

the new seat ibiza is arriving in dealers around now and goes on sale from €14,995. this all-new model sits on a new small car platform that will also underpin the new volkswagen Polo.

Current Ibiza owners won’t get too much of a shock when they visit their dealer because the new design is more evolutionary than revolutionary.

B u t t h e S E AT I b i z a h a s matured well with more lines and contours for an edgier and sportier look. The car has not grown in length, but it looks more elongated and elegant in the metal when compared to the previous model.

There is a choice of seven body colours including Desire Red, Mystery Blue and Mystic Magenta.

Inside there is a new cabin design that is a big improvement over the outgoing model.

The material quality has i m p ro v e d a n d t h e l a rg e expanse of grey dashboard

Seat Ibiza

has been broken up with a new decorative moulding that stretches the width of the cabin. A large touchscreen with glossy black surround is the focal point in the centre of the dash.

The SEAT Ibiza is sold now as five door only. The new Ibiza is a significant 87mm wider than the car it replaces

and there is more shoulder room between you and your passenger. The rear seating space in the previous generation always felt a little on the small side but there is now more leg room and headroom for rear seat passengers. Boot space has increased by 63 litres to 355 litres, which is excellent for this class of vehicle.

In Ireland, the new SEAT Ibiza will be available at launch with a non-turbo 1.0-litre (75hp) petrol engine and a new 1.0-litre TSI turbo petrol with 95 or 115hp. Joining later will be a new 1.5-litre TSI 150hp four cylinder turbo petrol and 1.6-litre diesels (80 and 95hp). A DSG automatic gearbox is available paired

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. with the new 1.0-litre 115hp engine.

I’ve driven the new 1.0litre 115hp turbo petrol engine and this engine is fast and nippy. It’s great around town but also flexible enough to be taken out on the bigger roads.

The Ibiza now strikes a better balance between sharp handling and comfort in the road, and the steering has also been improved. There is an excellent feeling of grip and it tightens perfectly going into turns.

At motorway speeds, the Ibiza is stable, quiet and refined.

The all-new SEAT Ibiza is available in four trim levels in Ireland: S (from €14,995), SE (from €17,335), XCELLENCE (from €18,745) and FR (from €19,465). Entry level equipment includes Front Assist, remote central locking and touchscreen. SE cars add 15“alloys, front fog lights, LED DRLs, rear LED lights, air con and Bluetooth. Xcellence

adds a leather pack, cruise control, rear parking sensors, keyless entry and start, and folding electric mirrors. FR is the sporty one and features 17“alloys, dark tinted rear windows, SEAT Drive Profile, and updated styling.

The SEAT Ibiza will be up against it this year with plenty of new competition coming from new or refreshed models like the Toyota Yaris, Renault Clio, Nissan Micra, Ford Fiesta and Kia Rio. But the SEAT Ibiza’s confident stance and style on the outside is matched to a new found maturity on the road.

Model tested: SEAT Ibiza 1.0TSI XCELLENCE. Price: €20,185.

Engine: 1.0-litre turbo petrol.

Power: 115hp.

0-100km/h: 9.3 seconds.

Economy: 4.7l/100km.

CO2 emissions: 108g/km.

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the society of the irish Motor industry (siMi) has hosted its 4th annual women@siMi event in Dublin – a special gathering of women working in the motor industry in ireland.

Over 140 professional women from around Ireland attended the 2017 Women@SIMI event, representing different sectors within the motor industry in Ireland.

Women@SIMI is about recognising the dynamic role played by women within the motor industry. The theme of this year’s event was the importance of entrepreneurship and seizing opportunities in business and career.

Women @SIMI

This year’s speakers included Michelle Spillane, Director of Global Marketing, RTÉ, Anna May McHugh, Managing Director National Ploughing Association (NPA) and Paula Fitzsimons, Managing Director of Fitzsimons Consulting.

Speaking at the event, Gavin Hydes, President of SIMI, said, “In my view, a critical objective for the industry is to communicate the exciting and dynamic career opportunities that are

available in so many diverse sectors SIMI represents. It is important that we are able to attract the very top talent our businesses require going forward.

It is a cutting-edge, fast-paced and ever-changing industry that has lots to offer those seeking a rewarding career”.

Karen Kennedy, Marketing Manager of Bank of Ireland Finance, Sponsor of Women@SIMI, said, “Since its inauguration, we are delighted to support Women@SIMI. It is important to recognise both the female role models and mentors within the motor industry and we are proud to play a part in this event”.

– Caroline Kidd

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The all-new SEAT Ibiza arrives in Enniscorthy

Pic: aidan oliver.

L-R: Gillian fanning, Serfac Ltd, teresa Noone, SIMI, Mary Kennedy MC, anna May McHugh, Managing Director National Ploughing association, Michelle Spillane, Director of Global Marketing, RtÉ, Paula fitzsimons, Managing Director, fitzsimons Consulting, Karen Kennedy, bank of Ireland finance.

the all-new Seat Ibiza has arrived at enniscorthy Motor Company, old Dublin Road, enniscorthy.

Pictured are Philip Murphy (Seat brand Manager) and Kevin brady (Seat Sales executive).

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enniscorthy eye a column by Joseph Doyle

business news… over recent months several new businesses have opened their doors in enniscorthy including Beautique – a new beauty shop on wafer st, M&M Meats – a new butcher’s shop on rafter st, two new mobile phone/computer shops – Fix Me and Ms Phone, etc.

A new butcher’s shop will be opening shortly at The Duffry – The Saucy Butcher in the premises which used to be Storm Hairdressing and will be under the management of Eugene Doyle.

Pet Depot will be a new pet

shop taking over the vacant Duffry Stores which closed recently due to the retirement of Micheal Doyle.

On the negative side, we are saddened to hear of the loss of two businesses in town – Petopia at Abbey Square, and the shock news that The Echo group of newspapers has gone into liquidation with the potential loss of 30 jobs. The Echo has been in Enniscorthy for over 150 years, we hope a buyer can be found who will keep the paper running well into the future.

– Joseph Doyle

Congratulations  Happy upcoming birthdays to Colm Redmond and Donal Cullen. Happy belated birthday wishes to Michael McGrath, Jorge Ova, Jackser Owens and Maria Nolan.  Anniversaries: 219th anniversary of the Battle of Vinegar Hill. 115th anniversary of Wimbledon Tennis Open – new balls please!

Riverdance – celebrating 22 years.  50th anniversary of Lawlers of Morriscastle holiday home park. Ann and John Doyle – 50th wedding anniversary. Joe

and Fiona Doyle – wedding anniversary.  Well done to the Wexford hurling team on a great performance in the Leinster Final against the best team in the country at the moment – Galway.  Congrats to Ferns/St Aidan’s on winning the Junior B title and Oulart on winning the senior league.  Congrats to all involved in the ambitious project to stage The Buddy Holly Story in The Presentation Centre on 30 and 31 July and 1,2,3,6 August.

– Joseph Doyle

weDDing bells…

David and Laura o’Connor

 Congrats to Brigid Carley and husband,

 angelo and Katia bonfirraro

brigid Carley and husband, Martin Swannell,

Martin Swannell, who got married on 3rd June in The Athenaeum – the first couple to tie the knot at that historic venue.

Congrats to David O’Connor and his wife Laura. David is well known in local music and equine circles, and to Angelo and Katia Bonfirraro, owners of Alba Restaurant in Enniscorthy, who were also married recently.

– Joseph Doyle

Left: Claire Merrigan’s “team Mason” from Co. Wexford pictured at the vHI Women's Mini-marathon on behalf of Cystic fibrosis Ireland.

Well done all!

RIGHt: Ciara brennan and Claire Stacey from enniscorthy pictured at the vHI Women's Minimarathon on behalf of Cystic fibrosis Ireland.

t h e v h i wo m e n ' s M i n i marathon is one of cystic Fibrosis ireland's biggest annual fundraising endeavours, and aims to raise €100,000 for cystic fibrosis (cF) services, including support

for dedicated cF staff in hospitals, patient support grants, and research.

More than 600 women from all over Ireland hit the ground running on the June bank holiday for

CF Ireland in this year's VHI Women's Mini-marathon.

Cystic Fibrosis Ireland depends on voluntary fundraising and public donations to fund 95 per cent of its services, and the

mini-marathon is one of its biggest annual fundraising endeavours.

For Amanda Donohoe, San Francisco Rose at the Rose of Tralee Festival, taking part was personal: “My cousin lives every

regular events: traditional irish Music night every Friday at Stamps. treacy’s hotel – Live music every Fri (Davitts), 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 weekend. alba restaurant: Background live music this summer – “Alba Restaurant” on Facebook. the hill Bar: Music every weekend. Karaoke on Friday nights.

Popovici’s: Live music or DJs at weekends. rock ‘n’ roll Jive classes every Weds at The Bailey. Beginners at 7.30pm, Advanced 8.45pm. Freestyle after with DJ Lew Boogie from 10pm. €5. the Presentation centre – See their Facebook page.

looKing aheaD:  See main entertainment listing page 15.  Rathnure Panto Society presents Torn Dreams The Musical – Revamped in Rathnure Hall July 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 6th, 7th, 9th.  Summer Drama in Gorey Little Theatre every Thursday and Tuesday at 8pm in July. A Life by Hugh Leonard directed by Micheal Dunbar.

Cast: Veronica Lombard, Andy Doyle, Amanda Shiel, Karen Dunbar, Naoise Dunbar, Seamus Bracken and Katy Ann Murphy.  Wexford Supporters Club annual night at the dogs fundraiser - 6th July at Enniscorthy Greyhound Track.  Ichthyosis Coffee Morning in Bellefield GAA complex, 7th July, 10am to 1pm.  Wallis Bird. The Presentation Centre. 8th July.  Bastille Day. The Athenaeum 14th July. French music, dance and song with Maura Flannery and Pat Donohoe. Bottle of wine for best dressed lady and best can can dancer.  Social dance in Bellefield GAA complex on Friday 14th July. Call Alan 087-2617446.  The Buddy Holly Story runs in The Presentation Centre on 30 and 31 July and 1,2,3,6 August. See page 14.  Rockin’ Food Fest. Enniscorthy. August 4th to 6th.  Barn Dance in Byrnes of Bree Grainstore. 26th August. 10pm ‘til late.

Music by Wrecking Ball and DJ.  Enniscorthy Drama Group will present Hair of the Dog in September, with Brendan Robinson in the director’s chair. Dates to be confirmed.  The Field by John B. Keane, St Michael’s Theatre, New Ross, 12-13 October. reMaining Festivals in enniscorthy 2017 Rockin’ Food Festival: 4th, 5th, 6th Aug 2017 (Bank Holiday Weekend).

Trad Fest: Treacys Hotel, 25th, 26th, 27th August, 2017.

Blackstairs Blues Festival: 8th, 9th, 10th September 2017.

Santa’s Enchanted Castle: 25th November – 23rd December 2017.

– Joseph Doyle

CystiC fibrosis news

head 2 head walk 2017 - Sunday 24th September, in aid of Cystic Fibrosis Ireland. The 24 mile route will take in the beautiful surrounds of Dublin Bay, starting at Howth Dart Station and finishing in Bray at The Royal Hotel. Team Mason from Co. Wexford will be taking part. riverdance is 22 years old this year and it has teamed up with Cystic Fibrosis Ireland this year to give one young girl with Cystic Fibrosis the chance to dance on stage with the Riverdance troupe so the best of luck to Jessica Cassidy – we hope you have a wonderful time.

day of his life with cystic fibrosis and I see the challenges. I'm delighted to be able to show my support to him and to the wider CF community, and to hopefully raising lots of funds for much-

needed cystic fibrosis services."

Ireland has the highest prevalence and some of the most severe types of CF in the world. For more info, visit www.cfireland.ie – Joseph Doyle

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Moyne Rangers are pleased to announce that their popular Penalty Kings competition is back for the 5th year running on July 15th. Just €50 entry for a team of five, including your goalkeeper, for a chance to win €500! Entry forms available soon or for more info email: moynerangers@gmail.com.

Slaney Olympic news… the Donohoe skoda summer league returned on 23rd June with the popular still 8K race on a more scenic route!

71 runners in total took to the start line just outside Doyle’s Pub at 7.30 and headed out along the course towards Caim before taking a sharp left turn uphill for some scenic running.

First to cross the finish line in a blistering time of 28.28 was Conall Cooper and first Slaney man home was David Kehoe in 29.05. Emily Waldron O’Connor continues her winning ways with a first place time of 33.32 and first Slaney lady home was Mary Gorham in 34.19. Spot prize winners were Annis Kehoe and Ian Rochford. Congratulations to Race Director Tracy Kavanagh on another well organised race. Thanks to Kathleen Kavanagh for the great cuppa, all the marshals and to the Still Team for baking and helping put this race together. n

Enniscorthy tennis hillbrook lawn tennis club will be a hive of activity over the next couple of weeks as it hosts the Junior and senior open championships.

The Junior Open started on Monday 3rd of July and runs until Saturday the 8th.

This is kindly sponsored by Kitty Murphy in memory of her late husband Jim Murphy and

by Enniscorthy Credit Union.

This is followed by the

S e n i o r O p e n Te n n i s Championships of Co. Wexford which will take place from Saturday the 8th to Saturday the 15th of July. Entries will be accepted by logging into www.hltc.ie or ti.tournamentsoftware.com.

Ashley Wynne, the club’s tennis coach, will be holding summer tennis camps so check out the dates at www.wynnetennis.com n

Samuel McNally, evan McNally, fiachra busher and tiernan busher enjoying the superb facilities at Hillbrook tennis Club, enniscorthy.

Schools soccer coaching scheme

the annual schools’ blitz was held in the shamrocks astro centre on 9th of June where local schools – Davidstown, caim, gaelscoil, st senan’s, Marshalstown, Donard, courtnacuddy competed for the Davey carthy Memorial cup and the sinnott Brothers Memorial shield.

The cup final was contested between Marshalstown A and

Gaelscoil A which Marshalstown won 3-2. The shield final was won by Gaelscoil B on a scoreline of 21 against Caim D. A great day was had by all in beautiful sunshine which coincided with Ice Cream Fun Day in aid of Down Syndrome Ireland which raised €270.

Thanks to Albert O’Callaghan of Centra in Templeshannon for

the ice cream. And special thanks also to the voluntary coaches and referees on the day and the committee of Shamrock Rovers AFC for the use of the facilities.

Sincere thanks to Ger Mackay of Wexford County Council for the continuing support of this voluntary scheme and Wexford Sports Active for their financial support.

Thanks also to the various sponsors – Deputy James Browne TD, Minister of State Paul Kehoe TD, the Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy United AFC, Wexford Football League, Enniscorthy Cabs, Enniscorthy Credit Union and Fresh Today. Without their support it would not be possible to hold this annual event. n

Wexford GAA is still on track

on sunday last wexford’s hurling renaissance hit a bit of a roadblock in the shape of a physically powerful and superbly fit galway team who continue to justify their favourites tag for this year’s all-ireland.

To be competitive for most of the game, and to run Galway a lot closer than current AllIreland champions Tipperary could do in the League final, was no mean feat and while defeat is never easy to accept we can take pride in a season

that has so far exceeded all expectations and we’re not finished yet!

One way to show your appreciation and support for all our county teams is to attend the annual Supporters’ Club Greyhound Race Night at

Enniscorthy track on Thursday, 6th July. This fun event has become a major source of funding for the Supporters Club and Wexford GAA with all proceeds going towards the further development and enhancement of all our Wexford teams. n

Players and Supporters Club stand united to promote the Supporters’ Club Greyhound Race Night at enniscorthy track on thursday, 6th July.

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Slaney Arts & Heritage

5 July 2017

The Athenaeum is SO appealing The Athenaeum Museum and Historic Theatre has been rejoicing and revelling since her timely renaissance last year for the 1916 Easter Rising centenary commemorations.

The invocation of the spirit of County Wexford’s Irish Volunteers by the townspeople in 2008, ensured their military headquarters’ perpetual place in the history of Enniscorthy, and Ireland.

The inestimable benevolence of locals and well-wishers, followed at the highest level by County Wexford TDs Paul Kehoe and Brendan Howlin, the significance of the Athenaeum was brought to the attention of Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Heather Humphreys. The backing of the 1916 Commemoration Committee was the crucial factor and sealed the restoration deal.

A grant from central government of €900,000 was forthcoming and The Athenaeum was designated one of nine national flagship projects and

permanent reminder of the Rising.

Once the money was received, Wexford County Council was cardinal to the enterprise and made available the best personnel and expertise in the county to bring the project to fruition. And when

the finish line was within sight, the Council made up the shortfall in funds required to make The Athenaeum fully functional and make the theatre fit for purpose.

Now, one year on, The Athenaeum needs a regular income to sustain it. All per-

sons working there are volunteers – duties include curatorship of the museum and taking admission fees, ticket sales, function room set-up, administration, advertising and promotion, bookkeeping, cleaning and being on call.

The only paid member of staff is a Tús worker.

The Athenaeum is a registered charity and it is open to the public seven days per week.

Some years ago a Standing Order initiative was set up whereby benefactors would sign up to donating €5 per month through their bank account. This was of great benefit to the charity as it guaranteed a set income.

The Athenaeum is now asking people to sign up again and help keep the long-awaited and integral asset to the town alive. Constant bills, standing charges and insurance are very high and any help would be greatly appreciated.

Standing Order forms are available at The Athenaeum or by phoning 087-2637178. n

Enniscorthy Library What's on at a glance…

4th & 19th July: creepy tales and library ghosts – creative Writing Workshop.

6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th July from 4-5pm: coding For Kids Workshop for 8-12 year olds which lasts over 4 dates in July. Participants MUST attend all four workshops!

To book a place please call on 053-9236055 or call in to the Library.

6th July: Dogs trust talk.

13th July: art Demonstration and Workshop with tomás King.

8th-22nd July: story time for Kids with esther.

19th July: Reading Relay Family Fun Day. 20th July: Journey In to the Unknown – Presented by Jim campbell.

27th July: skin care Demonstration.

If you require additional support to fully participate please contact the librarian on 053-9236055.

Texaco Award Winners Two Wexford students have been presented with top awards in this year’s 63rd Texaco Children’s Art Competition.

Pictured is Tommy Kehoe (6), from Artmakers, Kilmore, who received a Special Merit Award. He is pictured with his mother Melinda receiving his prize from James Twohig, Director Ireland Operations of Valero.

Another Wexford winner was Amy Boylan (14), from Gorey Community School, who won second prize in 14-15 years age category of the Competition.

They received their prizes at a ceremony held in Dublin recently.

The Athenaeum hosts first wedding

3rd June 2017 – An historic day for the Athenaeum in Enniscorthy – the very first wedding ceremony.

Congratulations to Brigid Carley and Martin Swannell.

If you’d like to consider The Athenaeum as a venue for your wedding, please email: enniscorthyathenaeum1892@gmail.com

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A short new year’s email, bearing a simple enquiry, led to the most beautiful day in the Athenaeum last month.

Enniscorthy girl, Brigid Carley, sent an email wondering if there was “a suitable space at The Athenaeum to hold a wedding ceremony?”

Since the re-opening of the historic theatre in 2016, there have been a number of shows, concerts and gatherings in the auditorium, but there has never been a wedding. The idea of marriage ceremonies was an aspiration of The Athenaeum directors down the line, but Brigid’s question was the catalyst that made it happen sooner rather than later.

Several emails later, and a visit to view the venue, and the deal was done. Saturday 3rd of June was set as the date and all things led to that bank holiday weekend.

Brigid and husband-to-be Martin Swannell, an English man, have been together for ten years. They had one son, Jack, who passed away last winter. They live in England and travelled here for their big day.

The marriage was in some ways ironic as it was being held in the headquarters of the Irish Volunteers’ forces during the 1916 Rising. The ceremony took place in what was the field hospital.

The secular Humanist service was celebrated by Teresa Graham from Waterford, a member of the Humanist Association of Ireland.

Humanism is defined by the Association as an ethical philosophy of life, based on a concern for humanity in general, and for human individuals in particular. This view of life combines reason with compassion. It is for those people who base their interpretation of existence on the evidence of the natural world and its evolution, and not on belief in a supernatural power.

O n e h u n d re d g u e s t s attended and were met on the steps of The Athenaeum by Enniscorthy Historical Re-enactment Society in full 1916 costume.

The bride and her father were met by Ray Murphy who guided them up the staircase in solemn procession to the awaiting groom in the theatre. The room was decorated with tables and chairs from the 1916 museum and floral displays created by Julie and Nancy Ashdown.

The board of directors expresses its delight at having had the honour of playing a small part in the story of Mr and Mrs Swannell.

The Athenaeum is now available for weddings.

E: enniscorthyathenaeum1892 @gmail.com n

Supporting the ArtS Wexford Arts Centre: 053-9123764. the presentation Centre, enniscorthy: 053-9233000. the Courthouse Arts Centre, tinahely: 0402-38529.

Ron’s new novel Congratulations to local author, Ron St. George-Smith, on the publication of his fourth book – a novel called Fairy Child, which is a tale of mystery and intrigue. It is available in Wexford town from the Book Centre on Main Street, Selskar Bookshop, and Readers Paradise; and in Enniscorthy from Kilcannon Garden Centre.

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Around Wexford Town with Patrick Hogan

CloCkwISE froM Top lEfT: 1. wreath laying ceremony for Irish Service personnel who died both in Ireland and in the service of the United Nations overseas.

2. Then Mayor frank Staples, Dr Mary Green, Jarlath Glynn, Angela laffan at launch of Memorial to william redmond Mp in redmond Garden, wexford.

3. Memet Ulidag, Tony walsh, Cllr Deirdre wadding at the welcoming of Syrian refugees and tackling racism in St Joseph’s Club, wexford.

4. Brendan Howlin TD, Mayor frank Staples, Brenda kavanagh, Trish Staples, Cllr paddy kavanagh, wexford Business Awards 2017.

5. New Mayor of wexford Cllr Jim Moore with lucy Moore.

6. Dr Sean Moran in wexford Town library giving talk on: Do we have minds and souls or just brains.

7. Joe Neal, winner of the wexford literary festival poetry Award 2017, at the launch of his book ‘The Next Blue Note’ in The Book Shop, wexford . All pICS: pATrICk HoGAN.

Warm Wexford writer gets cold feet Selling fast The upcoming Wexford Festival Opera production of Medea has garnered exceptional interest from the public and media not least because the opera will be directed by the acclaimed Irish actor and director Fiona Shaw, but there is also keen anticipation to hear the brilliant Norwegian soprano Lise Davidsen in the title role.

Demand for tickets for the four scheduled performances of Medea has been unprecedented.

Therefore the Festival has decided to present an additional performance of Medea on Tuesday, 31 October at 8.00pm.

Tickets for this extra performance went on public sale on 24 June. You can purchase tickets for this extra performance online at Wexfordopera.com or by phone on (053) 912 2144, (053) 912 2400 Mon – Sat, 9.30am – 5.30pm or in person at the Festival Box Office in the National Opera House, High Street, Wexford, Mon – Sat, 9.30am – 5.30pm. n

Carmel Harrington, Chairperson of Wexford Literary Festival and author of Beyond Graces Rainbow, Every Time A Bell Rings, The Things I Should Have Told you and The Life you Left, has just launched her fifth book, The Woman at 72 Derry Lane.

Set on a leafy street in Dublin, the novel explores the unlikely friendship between two neighbours. Cleverly interweaving two storylines, Carmel Harrington has done it again with a hugely evocative, heartwarming story of two families surviving trauma and desperately trying to find a way forward. Domestic abuse, grief and agoraphobia are handled with great sensitivity as well as humour and readers will laugh and cry as they turn the pages, so much so that Harper Collins are issuing a pack of tissues with every copy!

The Woman at 72 Derry Lane is of particular interest to yours truly as my good friend Carmel has created a character in the book called Maria

Carmel Harrington sipping gin cocktails at Enniscorthy Castle.

Nolan. Based on me or not I have no idea and cannot wait to read this latest novel from the ‘Queen of Emotional Writing’ as described by Woman’s Way. And that is not Carmel’s only piece of news, methinks this lovely lady and gifted writer has truly found gold at the end of her rainbow having been chosen from a myriad of

authors to write Cold Feet: The Lost Years.

Anyone who was watching TV in the 1990s and early noughties will remember the hugely popular Cold Feet drama on ITV. We loved it for being both funny and heartbreaking, for presenting warm, honest, flawed-but-real people who felt more like our mates than characters on a screen.

In autumn 2017, Cold Feet comes back on our screens for a seventh series and alongside it will be published an original Cold Feet novel – Cold Feet: The Lost Years written by our very own Carmel Harrington in collaboration with the show’s creator Mike Bullen.

And how cool is that?

The novel will be set between the old and new series, filling in the gaps – ‘It’s the missing piece of the puzzle that the show’s millions of fans have been waiting for.’

ITV Producer Mike Bullen says, ‘I’m delighted that a writer of the calibre of Carmel Harrington is taking on the challenge of joining the dots between the original Cold Feet and its recent incarnation. Like other fans of the show, I’m excited to catch up with the characters lives in the intervening years.’

Carmel Harrington, who beat off stiff competition to be chosen, said, ‘I’ve been a diehard fan of Cold Feet from that first electric pilot episode in 1997. It’s a joy to write fur-

ther adventures for these beloved characters, created by the incredible Mike Bullen.

I’m honoured and excited to work with him and the team at ITV.’ Cold Feet: The Lost Years will publish in hardcover and eBook on 5th September and will be supported by an innovative and far-reaching marketing and publicity plan.

All at the Wexford Literary Festival are delighted for our esteemed Chairperson and excited about the future possibilities for her and indeed the Festival. Could we perhaps be looking at another red carpet event here in Enniscorthy – well who knows!

The Woman at 72 Derry Lane was launched in Dublin on Thursday 15th June at at Dubray Books on Grafton Street and at The Book Centre, South Main Street, Wexford, on Friday 16th June. This amazing local lady is putting Wexford on the global literary map in more ways than one.

Well done our gal.

Watch this space.

– Maria Nolan

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