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Wexford County Council reminds the public of the availability of state-of-the-art household recycling centres in the four main towns in the county where a wide range of materials can be recycled. These include electrical items, cardboard, books, magazines, metals, florescent lights, tetra pak cartons, textiles and batteries. In addition, the Council has developed a network of over 110 community recycling facilities in towns and villages throughout the County for the collection of glass bottles, jars and drink cans. The Litter Pollution Act 1997-2009 provides for fines from €150 to €4,000 for littering offences so Dumpers Beware - You Will Be Caught On Camera! Operation Spota Dubh is supported by the Department of Communications, Climate Action and the Environment (DCCAE). n
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comment It may still only be the beginning of November but in this issue we highlight just some of the events and entertainment Enniscorthy has to offer this Christmas – see pages 1819. There’s lots to keep us all amused, young and old, over the Christmas period. In addition to socialising close to home this Christmas we should all try and shop close to home too. The economic future of Enniscorthy and the future employment of a lot of our young people depends largely on the retail/services sector so local spending benefits us all in the long run. One way to spend a bit more locally is to buy and use Enniscorthy Gift Vouchers which are available from various locations in town such as Byrne’s Bookshop, Enniscorthy Credit Union, Frizelle O’Leary & Co. Solicitors, Enniscorthy Chamber, in €10 and €20 units, or directly from www.enniscorthygiftvoucher.ie. The vouchers are great gifts for birthdays, anniversaries etc and, of course, for Christmas. They can be spent in over 70 local businesses. And for employers – they are a great, tax-efficient way to reward employees. – Frank Corcoran
10,000 copies per issue of which 5,000 are distributed door-to-door in Enniscorthy town and 700 in Bunclody. The balance is distributed to over 230 drop-off points: ENNISCORTHY: Doyles Bar, The Duffry Gala Duffry Hope Centre The Wilds Copper Pan The Holy Grail Stamps Cotton Tree Cafe Crew Cuts Vapor Nation George’s Hair Salon Impresso Cafe IWA Charity Shop Bart’s Charity Shop Millstream Fish Shop Butcher’s Cottage / Bakery Bridget’s Hair Salon Hair Salon Inspiration Rackards Little Spoon Coffee Shop Danny’s Barber Shop Karl Martin Cutting Edge Curls Flowercraft South East Animal Rescue Maura Flannery’s Shop Mary Elizabeths My Café Coffee Shop Abbey Centre Bizzy Fingers California Sun Tan Orchard Fruit & Veg Shop Mrs Quinn’s Charity Shop Chernobyl Charity Shop Annette’s Flowers Sandro’s Wickham Bros The Athenaeum Arzaq / Fastech –––––––––––––––––––– Alba Restaurant Shang Hai
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meetings held in St John’s Day Care Centre, Mondays at 8.30pm.
at a special event in The Athenaeum at 7.30pm. All welcome.
st senan’s parish bingo Sunday nights in Community Centre at 8pm. Over €1,000 in prizes every week.
the athenaeum For all that’s happening see Facebook: “Enniscorthy Athenaeum Museum and Historic Theatre“.
ennisCorthy Flood deFenCe update T h e E n v i ro n m e n t a l I m p a c t Statement and Outline Design have been completed. The scheme was exhibited to the public in 2009 and 2012 and is expected to go on public display again late this year. Advance works are currently underway and the main construction work will commence in summer 2018 lasting 3 years. n
team hope Christmas shoebox appeal Smyths Arro is collecting filled Shoeboxes on behalf of Team Hope. Please spread the word and make this year the best ever. More information: Call 053-9233323.
illegal dumping & litter To report illegal dumping. Phone: 053-9196313 / 9196684. Email: environmentalcomplaints@wexfordcoco.ie. Anti-litter Hotline: 1800 386 733 (office hours). al-anon Worried about someone’s drinking? Call the Al Anon confidential helpline 01 8732699, www.al-anon-ireland.org. Local
renua on the ball early Renua is on the ball early when it comes to the next General Election, whenever that might be. Renua’s We x f o rd c a n d i d a t e , G e r a l d O'Donoghue, will be launching his candidacy tonight (1st November)
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Meánscoil Gharman Meánscoil Lán-Ghaeilge do Bhuachaillí agus Cailíní i gCo. Loch Garman
Lá OsCaiLte Open Day
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Tá fáilte riomh dhaltaí bunscoile i ranganna 4, 5 agus 6 agus a dtuismitheoirí, teacht chuig Lá Oscailte i dTeach Coill an Bhrúnaigh, Inis Córthaidh, ar an Domhnach 12ú samhain idir 2.00 i.n. agus 5.00 i.n.
We would like to invite all those who have been touched by cancer, other illness or loss to join us at this special Ecumenical Service . If you are unable to join us in the Cathedral you can still partake by lighting your own candle and listening to South East Radio who will broadcast the service live on air. Candles for the service are €3 each and are available at the Cathedral on the night, or can be purchased in advance from: Hope Cancer Support Centre, 22 Upper Weafer Street, Enniscorthy Hope Charity Shop, Millpark Road, Enniscorthy Michael Wades Pharmacy, 76 Main Street, Gorey Anna Furlong Hairdressing Salon, 53 South Street, New Ross Irish National Heritage Park, Ferrycarrig, Wexford Sam McCauley Chemist, Redmond Square, Wexford Chemco Pharmacy, Supervalu Shopping Centre, Bunclody and other outlets throughout the county.
Meánscoil Gharman welcomes applications for the school year 2018/2019. Students from 4th, 5th and 6th class primary school and their parents are invited to attend an Open Day in Brownswood House, Enniscorthy on sunday 12th November between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Níos mó eolais ar fáil ó/ More information available from: Norah Harpur, Príomhoide, 053 9235796/086 3838378. A LIMITED NUMBER OF PLACES ALSO AVAILABLE FOR TRANSITION YEAR PROGRAMME.
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Cuireann Meánscoil Gharman fáilte roimh iarratais don scoilbhliain 2018-19.
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BLOWDRY: Above the shoulder €18 Below the shoulder €20 Curly blowdry €25 Wash cut blowdry €30 Upstyle €25 Dry Cut €15 GHD Curls €10 GENTS: Beard Trim €3 Dry Cut €10 Wash cut blowdry €15 KIDS (under 12): Girls dry cut €8 Boys dry cut €8 COLOURING: Semi permanent €40 Masking (hairline) €20 Roots €35 All over (from) €45 Balayage (from) €55 Treatments €10 HIGHLIGHTS: Tbar (from) €60 Half head (from) €70 Full head (from) €95
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Lots happening at Irish conversation evenings Enniscorthy Credit Union many irish people have a few words of irish and would welcome more opportunity to put those few words to use and perhaps to learn a bit more of the language. well now’s your chance!
Enniscorthy man, Pat Leacy, is running Irish conversation nights every second Wednesday in The Presentation Centre, Enniscorthy, 8-9pm. This is an informal gathering where everyone has the opportunity to chat
using whatever Irish they have and whatever standard it is at. The next night is 8th November. All are welcome. Phone Pat on 087-1377068 for more details and information. n
Do you have some spare time available to you? Would you like to become a volunteer committee Member of enniscorthy credit union? At the recent announcement of Liz Cullen as the new Manager of Enniscorthy Credit Union: Back row L-R: Sean Millar (Director), Emma Redmond (Board Secretary), Willie Dunne (Director), Mairead Breen (Board Oversight Committee), Trish Doyle (Director), Eileen Murphy (Board Oversight Committee). Front row L-R: Pat O’Shea (Chairman), Liz Cullen (Manager), Nick Cosgrave (Director).
Enniscorthy Credit Union has been in existence now for over 50 years and has become one of the largest Community based credit unions in the country with assets in excess of €165 million employing over 40 members of staff. If you are 18 years or over and you would like to be one of the many volunteer officers that are vital in continuing this success story why not give us a call? As part of the succession process to ensure Enniscorthy Credit Union continues its success into the future, the Nomination Committee is currently seeking expressions of interest from anyone interested in becoming a Volunteer Committee Member. If you are interested please contact our office on 053 9233835 or info@enniscorthycu.ie and an Information Package detailing the sort of time outlay involved, the benefits of volunteering in such an organisation, the fitness and probity requirement etc. will be forwarded to you.
Celebrating International Credit Union Day, 19th October, with a Coffee Morning at Enniscorthy Credit Union, L-R: Sandra Doyle (Enniscorthy Credit Union), Colette Betlejewska, Marian O’Farrell, Carolann McKeown.
Closing date for consideration in this year’s nominations is Friday 17th November 2017. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Enniscorthy Credit Union Limited, Abbey Square, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford tel: 053 9233835 • fax: 053 9236613 • email: info@enniscorthycu.ie Web: www.enniscorthycu.ie • f: facebook.com/enniscorthycu ballymurn • Murrintown • taghmon When acting as an insurance intermediary, Enniscorthy Credit Union is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland as a multi-agency intermediary. Regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.
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Your IdentItY Is Yours. Here’s How to Keep It tHat waY. Have you ever been out with friends, had a little too much to drink, and left your credit card in a bar? It may seem like losing these items is just an inconvenience, but the reality is that simple slip-ups like these can spell disaster for you and your family. Stolen credit, social or other ID cards are just a couple of the ways identity thieves can invade your personal life, dealing major blows to your finances and even your reputation. The culprits behind identity theft can be anyone from family, friends, and neighbours to sophisticated cybercriminals. how to protect yourself from identity theft? we can give you a few tips on how to be safer with your identity: • Don’t send or receive private data over unsecured Wi-Fi networks or in public spaces. • Keep personal data encrypted when stored on devices. • Safely store (or destroy) physical documents that contain your private information, from credit cards to mail. • Freeze your credit. It sounds scary, but it isn’t. Freezing your score makes it harder for a criminal to open a new credit card account or take out a loan in your name. The Banking and payment federation Ireland provides details on their website. • Know your credit score. There are many free services that help you keep track of your credit score, and make sure nothing phishy is going on. • Make sure all your devices are installed with up-to-date cybersecurity that protects you from all known threats in real-time. what if i’ve been a victim of identity theft? The Garda National Economic Crime Bureau (GNECB) can be useful to help you repair the damage and recover from identity theft. The task may seem daunting, but at the end of the day, your identity is yours—and it should stay yours. Ferns Computer Services has been in business in Ferns since May 2007. established by David pohludek, it has a huge clientele base all over Co. wexford and beyond.
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Irish Cancer Society ‘Cups Against Cancer’ coffee morning fundraiser in Centra, Templeshannon, 19th October, €440 raised. Adults L-R: Caroline O’Rourke, Catherine Ennis, Liz Stafford, Paula O’Connor, Fr Paddy Banville and, in front, Keira O’Rourke.
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Enniscorthy Tidy Towns Report – a lot done, more to do! a record number of 870 towns and villages across ireland entered the national tidy towns Competition in 2017, and the good news is that enniscorthy secured a bronze medal – a wonderful achievement. In fact, Enniscorthy scored a total of 303 marks out of a possible 450 which is six marks more than 2016, which in turn was four marks more than in 2015, which in turn was five more than the previous year. So the trend is very definitely upwards. The overall national winner was the village of Birdhill in Co. Tipperary with a score of 332 so there is still plenty of opportunity for
Enniscorthy to improve and hopefully secure a silver medal next year. The adjudicator concludes: “We have no doubt that the work carried out by the Tidy Towns group in Enniscorthy is positive and we hope it reinvigorates the community pride and more residents and businesses will be encouraged to get involved and play their part. As a first-time visitor to Enniscorthy we found your town welcoming and it was enjoyable to spend a day exploring your streets and riverside walkway.” So there’s a lot to be proud of in the report, well done to all involved particularly Enniscorthy Tidy Towns com-
mittee and volunteers, and Enniscorthy Municipal District and its staff. –––––––––––––––––––––––––– howeVer not eVerything in the report is rosy. we asked sean doyle, seCretary/ treasurer oF ennisCorthy tidy town a s s o C i at i o n F o r h i s thoughts, whiCh we reproduCe hereunder: We improved our position by 6 marks which is encouraging. Our weakest category is S u s t a i n a b l e Wa s t e a n d Resource Management where we received only 30% of the total marks available. We are still doing badly under the heading Tidiness and Litter
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Control. We are in Category E, which is for towns of a population from 5,000 to 10,000. Westport was the winner in Category E, with 331 marks which is 28 more marks than Enniscorthy with 303. Actually, we beat Westport under two headings Community Involvement and Planning and Residential Streets and Housing Areas. Westport had significantly higher marks than Enniscorthy under the titles Tidiness and Litter Control, Approach Roads, Streets and Lanes. The Adjudicator specifically mentioned the following in his Enniscorthy Report – Dereliction, Cigarette Butts
in Rafter Street and Market Square, Dog Fouling, Overflowing Bin, Paving at the Fair Green in need of a good sweeping. Road surface markings faint in places, Bollards and Railings along the Quay in need of a coat of paint, a Gable End in Abbey Square in need of embellishment and the façade of Slaney Suites would benefit from painting. With a sustained effort from all involved, Tidy Town Committee and its Social Employment Scheme and dedi c a t e d Vo l u n t e e r s , t h e Enniscorthy District Council and its resources and committed staff, there should be no
stopping the town from dramatically improving its marks and reaching the top within a few short years. We are aware of the problems and they should not be beyond the ingenuity of man or woman to resolve the criticisms pointed out by various adjudicators over the years; and they are inclined to be repeated year after year. It also essential for householders and businesses to become more involved in moving their attractive town forward in the Tidy Town stakes. – Seán Doyle Secretary/Treasurer enniscorthy Tidy Town Association
St Aidan’s school installs defibrillator and trains staff
Beneath My Angels Wings is an organisation which supports families who have lost children. It is holding a Memorial Service in St. Aidan’s Cathedral on 26th November at 7pm. All are welcome.
Footprints in the sands of time at the eleventh hour, on the eleventh day of the eleventh month, enniscorthy historical re-enactment society will hold a series of events to commemorate armistice day and remember and honour all those from enniscorthy and wexford who served in the great war. At eleven o clock on 11th November 1918 the Armistice was signed between the Allied and German Armies at Compiegne, France officially bringing to an end WW1 hostilities on the Western Front, and every year since then commemorations have been held in many countries around the world at that time on that day. Over 800 Wexford men were killed in the Great War, from August 1914 right up to Armistice Day itself when Nicholas Sane from Rowe Street, Wexford was killed in France. Approximately sixty-four Enniscorthy men lost their lives in the war to end wars and the names include Berry, Bishop, Bolger, Breen, Brien, Brooks, Brown, Byrne, Connors, Conroy, Copeland, Cosgrave, Cullen, Delaney, Devereux, Dobbs, Doyle, Dunne, Dwyer, Forrestal, Goode, Gorman, Harris, James, Jones, Jordan, Kavanagh, Kelly, Kirwan, Lacey, Loughlin, McClean, McDonald, Mahon, Mernagh, Merriman, Murphy, Nolan, Henry, Neill, O`Shea, Prendergast, Quirke, Redmond, Roche, Sinnott, Sunderland, Thorpe, Toole,
The Board of Management of St. Aidan's Primary School, Enniscorthy, recently installed a defibrillator in the school. Eight members of staff (pictured above with Mr. Peter Creedon (Principal) and Paddy Redmond (Red Cross) have been trained in the use of the defibrillator by the Irish Red Cross. Hopefully it will never need to be used but it's reassuring to know it's there and staff are qualified to use it in the event of a medical emergency.
Enniscorthy historical re-enactors Seamus Corrigan and Richard O’Sullivan promoting Armistice Day 2017.
Walsh and Whelan. 2018 will mark the one hund re d a n n i v e r s a r y o f t h e Armistice and major commemorations will be staged all over the world next year. Very little, if anything, has ever been done in Enniscorthy to mark the momentous occasion and to remember those who fought and died from the town. We would love to see their photographs, read their letters and hear their stories. If you would like to share a memory of your family member in the Great War please c o n t a c t u s a t m a r ianolan007@gmail.com or facebook Enniscorthy Historical Re-enactment Society. This year`s Armistice Day ceremonies will begin with a laying of a wreath at St. Mary’s
Church, Enniscorthy at 10.30am followed by a ceremony at Market Square to mark the 99th anniversary of the Armistice. From 11.30am to 5pm EHRS will be hosting a Living History display at the Athenaeum, with re-enactors, WW1 artefacts and demonstrations. The Day of Remembrance will culminate with a special concert - March Away My Brothers - a medley of Irish soldiers’ stories and music by Brendan Mac Quaile at 7pm at the Athenaeum. All are welcome, please come out to remember these brave men who left their hometown almost one hundred years ago to fight in the Great War and leave their footprints in the sands of time. – Maria Nolan
Mary Carbery’s visit from Lawson House nursing home to Enniscorthy’s Delightful Dollies was a most enjoyable occasion. Mary is pictured front row, right, beside her daughter Helen Wildes. Back row L-R: Nora Tyrrell with Lawson House carers Michelle Roche, Anne Taylor, Diane Glendinning McKie.
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Plaque unveiled the enniscorthy Commemoration Committee recently unveiled restoration work which was carried out on the grave of tom stokes from enniscorthy, on the 100th anniversary of his death in 1917 at the age of 24.
Tom was involved in the 1916 rising in Eniscorthy and was sent to the POW camp in Frongoch in Wales, whilst here he got sick and passed away shortly after his release. Relatives of Tom's, from the Kavanagh family, were present on the day to unveil a new plaque in his honour n
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Gerard Murphy Memorial Run it's been one month since the gerard murphy memorial show and run on 1st october. Now that the dust has settled the Murphy family and organisers would like to say a very big THANK YOU to everyone who came and supported on the day especially all the vehicle owners who make this show the success that it is, and the general public who came out in such big numbers to support. Also thanks to all the sponsors and everyone who helped in any
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way on the day and beforehand – too many to mention! All this support has enabled the Gerard Murphy Memorial show and run to become the No. 1 show of its kind in the country. The organisers are already planning for 2018 and they look forward to seeing everyone again on the first Sunday in October (7th October 2018) so mark the date in your calenders and diaries now. It’s sure to be the biggest and best yet. n
Enjoying the craic at the 2017 Gerard Murphy Memorial Show and Run.
Pic: David Butler Photography
enniscorthy business association (eba) and enniscorthy & district Chamber have introduced a new initiative for the town establishing a town team aimed at re-vitalising and reawakening our slumbering metropolis. Following on from the very successful meeting earlier in the year at Riverside Park Hotel with David Fitzsimons, CEO of Retail Excellence, the new Town Team is a three-pronged programme comprising of Retail Offer, Public Realm and Citizen Engagement. The Retail Offer team is made up of Declan O’Leary, Damian Byrne and Rachel Scully and covers the enhancement of vacant retail outlets and the procurement of tenants for same. The Public Realm group is Anton Treacy, Conor Burke, Pauline Maguire and Helen Byrne with the responsibility for streetscape, foliage planting and the general image of the town. The Citizen Engagement group is Dermot Kavanagh, Mary Hudson, Aideen Kavanagh and Fiona Keegan and involves positively promoting the town while mark e t i n g i t t o p ro s p e c t i v e customers. The new initiative will begin with a concentrated focus on the core of the town at Market Square and the streets that branch from it. Street Ambassadors have been appointed as follows: Market
Square and Main Street – Mary Hudson, Slaney Street and Place – Declan O`Leary, Castle Hill – Rachel Scully, Rafter Street – Pauline Maguire, Court Street – Damian Byrne, Wafer Street – Helen Byrne. As the scheme progresses, further Street Ambassadors will be appointed. The Gardaí, Council, Tidy Towns, E.B.A. and the Chamber all have representation on the Town Team and will all be working together to move the town forward socially, economically and aesthetically. Any suggestions that you, the general public, may have to further enhance, improve or develop your own particular street or the town in general please feel free to contact a member of the Town Team or a Street Ambassador. Remember the old Irish adage ‘air scaith le cheile a mhairin na daoine’ or translated ‘we live in each other ’s shadow’. So let’s all cast a good light on our town! – Maria Nolan Damian Byrne, Chairperson, Enniscorthy Business Association.
Enniscorthy well represented at National Famine Commemoration such is the growing popularity and national recognition of enniscorthy historical reenactment society that a golden invitation was received by each of its members from minister of Culture, heritage and the gaeltacht, heather humphries to attend at the national Famine Commemoration, on 30th september at the Famine warhouse, ballingarry, Co. tipperary. The Enniscorthy Group were privileged to be part of a full Programme of Events organised by the National Famine Commemoration Committee to ensure that those who perished or emigrated during An Gorta Mor are remembered forever. Between 1845 and 1852, approximately one million Irish people died of starvation and disease, while another 1.8 million fled in search of a better life, most of them never to return. An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, complimented the Famine
Pic: Maria Nolan
Committee and all involved in the organising of the solemn, poignant and dignified event. The Famine, he said, not only led to enormous suffering and
loss of life but also changed Ireland`s demographic and cultural landscape, the effects of which can still be felt today. The very moving cere-
monies concluded with a piper’s lament, the laying of wreaths and a Minutes Silence for all those who died, followed by the playing of the Last Post, the
raising of the Tricolour and the National Anthem. All invited guests were then taken for refreshments where they talked and mingled with
many of the Enniscorthy group availing of the opportunity to have their photographs taken with the Taoiseach. – Maria Nolan
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Brian Mullen as Wally and AnneMarie Whelan as Ingrid in Shakespeare’s A Dick
A Shakespearean parody at The Presentation Centre
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the Bard of avon himself would have been well pleased, me thinks, with the performances at the Presentation centre last month, as enniscorthy Drama Group did him proud in the comedy Shakespeare’s a Dick. In fact Wally, aka talented actor Brian Mullen, was spontaneously applauded by the audience, mid stream, so to speak, as he delivered a rather lengthy piece from Romeo and Juliet, word perfect and almost without a breath. The ease with which this actor interchanged from rednecked Wally to an eloquent Shakespearean player and back again is indicative of his theatrical ability. And indeed the same could be said of Raimie, aka Tim Connaughton, who is no stranger to Enniscorthy audiences and can always be relied on for a sterling performance. Newcomer to EDG, Kit Bolger not only has great stage presence but perfect timing and delivery making her the ideal candidate for the comic Doris. And EDG stalwart and extremely talented Annemarie Whelan gives a memorable performance as the orgasmic Ingrid with shades of When Harry Met Sally. With this one, Fintan Kelly has proved himself to be a director of note, choosing an excellent cast and very cleverly written play and should do
Enniscorthy Drama proud on the One Act Circuit. – Maria Nolan Below: Nicky Morrissey, Doireann Morrissey, Leona Maguire and Andrew Foley at Shakespeare’s A Dick. Bottom: Padraig Doyle, Breda Coady, Aine Doyle, Eddie Kelly and Linda Thorpe at the play. Pics: Maria Nolan.
History event and concert Pic: Maria Nolan
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March away My Brothers Enniscorthy Historical Re-enactment Society are hosting an Armistice Day Commemoration at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month beginning with a laying of a wreath at St. Marys in remembrance of all from Enniscorthy and Wexford who lost their lives in WW1, continuing with a ceremony at Market Square, a Living History event at the
Athenaeum and finishing with a very special concert at 7pm called March Away My Brothers. Many families in Wexford and Enniscorthy had fathers, brothers, sons, uncles and nephews who fought and died in WW1 and we would like to invite all those families to join us on the day to remember all those brave men who volunteered to fight for the rights of small nations. – Maria Nolan
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Rathnure Panto – full steam ahead the Festive season is almost upon us once again and rathnure Pantomime society is on full steam ahead for their 23rd christmas show "a Fairytale wedding - and you're Invited!" Featuring a cast of over 70 people, from 5-year-olds up to...well, we won't reveal what age... The Rathnure Christmas Panto has become part of the Wexford Christmas tradition for many. All the usual madness and mayhem ensues, as we arrive at Princess Aurora aka Sleeping Beauty's wedding, where she is about to be married to none other than the King himself, Elvis! However, the evil Maleficent, whom everyone thought was dead, reappears to destroy Aurora's
big day, placing a spell on her, that if one ray of sunshine hits her skin, she will die. So in true Rathnure Fairytale tradition, she must hide in the local blood bank, which is run by Dracula, his countess and a host of weird characters, where there is sure to be no sunlight. So where do the three little pigs, Tarzan and Jane and a Jamaican DJ come into all of this? Call the Box Office now on 087-0687801 or 087-6954112 to book your tickets now. the show ruNs: Dec 10th @ 6.30pm, 11th, 13th, 14th, 15th @ 7.45pm, 17th @ 6pm, 18th @ 7.45pm, 27th & 28th @ 6pm, 29th @ 7.45pm. n
Courthouse Arts Centre - Tinahely Sun 5th Nov @ 8.30pm €22/€20 Máirtín O’Connor & Dave Flynn with Niamh Varian-barry, Matthew berrill, billy MagFhloinn & Aidan Dunphy. Dave Flynn’s Irish Memory Orchestra is the first and only orchestra in the Western world to play exclusively from memory. This thrilling, uniquely Irish phenomenon has brought audiences to their feet at every concert they have played from Dublin to Moscow, focusing purely on the presentation of Irish traditional music, old and new, in contemporary orchestral settings.
ENNISCORTHY DRAMA GROUP ATTENTION!!! VERY EXCITING NEWS... EDG will be going on the full length circuit in 2018 with Martin McDonagh's The Beauty Queen of Leenane. Tom Reddy will direct the play and it will star Fintan Kelly as Pato, Brendan Robinson as Ray, Michele Whelan as Mag and Annmarie Whelan as Maureen. So make sure to keep an eye on the Enniscorthy Drama Group Facebook page.
Barntown’s Mayor, Mr. Tom Dempsey, presents MUSIC AT THE MANOR in aid of Wexford Hospice Homecare and Barntown Parish – Music, Live Bands, Finger Food, DJ’s, Prizes and much more. Slaney Manor, Barntown, on 17th November 2017 – 8pm ‘til late. Tickets are €20 and can be purchased at the Parish Office – 053-9120853.
Bega’s charity day Bega Barber on wafer street, enniscorthy, will be having a charity day in his barber shop on Monday 13th November. This is the latest in a series of such charity days over recent years. As always the takings on the day will be donated to a local charity. After canvassing people’s opinions on which local charity should benefit, it will be decided which one will be supported on this occasion. Keep an eye on Bega’s Facebook page “Bega Barber” for full details and make sure to call in on 13th November to support this great cause. n
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In aid of The Cottage Autism Network A Craft Fair will be held on 12th November in Rathnure Hall with lots of very talented traders. All welcome to attend. Free entry but donations welcome. It's for a great cause – The Cottage Autism Network. If you would like to book a table contact 086-8428848. Every type of craft is welcome. Tables cost €25 each.
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Afternoon Tea at Enniscorthy Castle
Maura’s unique event in The Athenaeum: “Achilles in Achill” enniscorthy’s multi-talented Maura Flannery is producing a musical in 3 parts called “achilles in achill” as part of this year’s wexford Fringe Festival. the story is based on actual events which involved Maura’s parents and is described by Maura as “light and very much an Irish Greek marriage of music and wit”.
The musical takes place in Enniscorthy’s Athenaeum Museum and Theatre, Castle Street, on Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th November at 8pm. Tickets are €15 and €12 for the unwaged and students and are available from the Athenaeum 10-5pm daily and from Maura Flannery at No.18 Slaney Street, Enniscorthy. n
Enniscorthy Castle has teamed up with Oh So Sweet Occasions to offer Afternoon Tea at the Castle! Now taking bookings for groups of 12-24 persons! For further information see: http://enniscorthycastle.ie/events/afternoon-tea or call 053-9234699.
Recalling Fond Memories Maura Flannery
Comhairle na nÓg’s play has a clear message on 6th october, the halls of wexford county council headquarters at carricklawn echoed with a clear message from wexford comhairle na nÓg – Do not be afraid to access counselling services if you need help with your mental health. The young people’s Council presented their short play “STIGMA” to highlight their personal experiences of accessing counselling services. In 2017/2018 they aim to raise awareness on the stigma attached to accessing and attending counselling appointments in a school setting. The play was produced, written and directed by the Wexford Comhairle na nÓg together with Dale Kirwan
who volunteered his time to lead this play to reality. Chairman of the County Council, Councillor John Hegarty introduced the play and highlighted the importance of positivism for young people. Councillor Frank Staples generously spoke of his own experiences of mental health, outlining how difficult an experience it can be to have poor mental health. He spoke of the range of services available to young people and stressed the importance of contacting friends and family if you need help. After the performance, Chairman of FDYS, Marie Diskin said that “the young people of CNN should be very proud of their work. It has a strong message concerning
mental health and people are always welcome to avail of the range of FDYS services that are there to support them”. Minister of State Paul Kehoe TD, who was also in the audience, thanked the young people for highlighting the issue of mental health. He went on to say that “there is an important message in the play for young people and those working with young people”. Young people affected by challenges with Mental Health are asked to contact any member of the FDYS team for support. A full range of contact details is available on www.fdys.ie, or people can contact Kieran Donohoe FDYS Chief Executive on 053 91 23262 who will direct them to an appropriate service. n
Style and beauty masterclass at the library Style and beauty Masterclass Enniscorthy Library Thursday 9th November 7pm Brighten up your autumn with Laura Mullett from Ireland AM who will discuss seasonal trends, how to update your wardrobe, brand awareness and dressing for your age and shape. Jade Byrne, a professional makeup artist, will also take part. This is a free event and all are welcome. If you require additional assistance to fully participate in this event please contact the librarian on 053-9236055. n
In late september I had a call from well known enniscorthian David hasslacher, asking if I would be interested in meeting him at the athenaeum to take a photograph of someone who had performed on the stage there back in the 1940s. The person in question, a lovely, genteel man, Martin White who now resides in England was on a visit to Enniscorthy with his daughter Deirdre Thomas and her husband Keith, and had the good fortune to come across David, son of the late Betty Hasslacher, who had made such an impression on Martin in his youth. In fact one of Martin's abidi n g m e m o r i e s f ro m h i s Enniscorthy schooldays was having been recruited to play a small part as a Roman slave in a production of Caesar's Friend at the Athenaeum theatre, where the star of the show was none other than the same Mrs. Betty Hasslacher ‘a charming and highly attractive lady who helped me through my stage fright’. Martin White, otherwise known as Joseph, or as a boy growing up in Enniscorthy, Joe White, spent much of his boyhood here in the 1940s, where his father William White was the local Customs & Excise officer. His mother Ellen Kavanagh from Killincooley near Kilmuckridge sadly died when he was just four years old leaving his father a widower with seven children. The White family lived in a
town house on Cathedral Street, formerly the Bishop's house. Martin and his two brothers attended the local Christian Brothers School where they were taught by Mr. Michael Tobin, father of the writer Colm Toibin, whilst his sisters attended the Loreto Convent in Enniscorthy. Martin told me that Mr. Michael Tobin was ‘the best teacher he has ever had’. In Enniscorthy Martin spent most of his boyhood spare time fly fishing on the river Slaney and whilst he loves all sports, fly-fishing for trout and salmon remain his favourite. His mother Ellen Kavanagh and her brother John Kavanagh were the seventh generation of the Kavanagh family to have farmed at Killincooley and its adjoining farm at Tinnabearna. The Tinnabearna farm adjoined the sea, and thus the White family had the opportunity every summer of having both a farm holiday and a seaside holiday at the same time. Martin remembers these days as idyllic. On leaving school Martin began a banking career with the Bank of Ireland in Waterford. After two years with the Bank of Ireland he joined Standard Chartered Bank, a British overseas bank based in London. His Standard Chartered career took him to India, Pakistan, Dubai, Sri Lanka, where he told me he enjoyed trout fishing in the mountains and Iraq, where he met and
married an English lady named Patricia. Standard Chartered at that time was interested in business in the Middle East and sent Martin to the Middle East Centre of Arab Studies MECAS, in the village of Shemlan in the Lebanese mountains for ten months to study and learn the Arabic language and culture. Although it is a very difficult language for Europeans to learn, Martin said that when he became familiar with it he found it had ‘some very attractive poetry and prose’. After twenty years with Standard Chartered, Martin was recruited by a large American bank where he looked after the bank's interests in the Middle East and Africa and regularly attended and spoke at the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund in Washington. After all his years away and all his travels around the world, Martin, now a retiree, tries to visit Ireland as often as he can and was hugely impressed with his tour of Enniscorthy Castle especially when accompanied by former Castle resident David Hasslacher, and also with the newly refurbished Athenaeum where he was delighted to once again grace the famous stage over seventy years after his debut there and where I was delighted to photograph him and capture a small snippet of personal history at the iconic theatre at the heart of Enniscorthy. – Maria Nolan
Deirdre Thomas, Martin White (seventy years after his debut in The Athenaeum), David Hasslacher, Lily White and Keith Thomas. Pic: Maria Nolan.
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Sci-Fi, Fantasy and Horror Convention Riverside Park Hotel, Saturday November 4th For all things sci-Fi, Fantasy and horror this is for you. Loads of vendors selling everything from comics to handmade geeky items. over twenty artists, writers, exhibitors and guest speakers. riverside Park hotel, saturday November 4th from 11am. The 501st Legion will make an appearance. Gaming Zone with Retro Gaming and tour-
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naments (Yu-Gi-Oh and Magic the Gathering plus Smash Bros and Space Invaders). An auction and raffle in aid of The Jack and Jill Children's Foundation. Predator Celtic Days short movie plus Predators roaming around and loads more. Fun for everyone, young and old alike. So go along to a great weekend of geekiness. Admission is free. n
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WOMan is PresenT: WOMen's sTOries Of WWii, 1 nov, Drama The Woman is Present: Women’s Stories of WWII is a creative re-imagining of moments from the lives of women during WWII recalling stories of bravery, sacrifice and love amidst the horror of war, as women stood up against Fascism and totalitarianism and refused to accept oppression. The performance is followed by a post-show discussion with the artists and invited guest speakers to explore powerful women’s stories in history and themes of gender equality and peace. Suppported by the Dept of Foreign Affairs and Trade. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– kila beag, 2 nov, Music Rónán Ó Snodaigh and members of Kíla present Spirit of Samhain / Meon na Samhna Bodhrán maestro, singer, poet and frontman of Kíla is joined by fellow band members and special guests in a musical celebration of the Celtic festival of Samhain. Co-presented by Loch Garman branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann and Wexford Arts Centre. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– THis liTTle PiggY, 3 nov, childrens Drama This Little Piggy is a new interdisciplinary play produced by Octupus Theatre Company as part of Belltable theatre maker connects programme for children aged 6+, featuring both live action and puppetry with puppets made by Wexford based Caoimhe Dunn. It is a story of overcoming our fears, of exploring the unknown and of the importance of not mollycoddling our children. It is a comedy that can be enjoyed by adults and children alike. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– billY rOcHe reD guiTar TOur, 3 nov, Music Billy Roche, award winning writer, playwright and renowned singer/songwriter returns to the Wexford Arts Centre with 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. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– kevin laWlOr QuarTeT - Music Of JOHn cOlTrane, 4 nov, Music John Coltrane is one of the most iconic figures jazz has ever produced and had an almost instantly recognizable tone and sound on tenor saxophone. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– DOWn anD OuT in Paris anD lOnDOn, 9 nov, Drama A man drifting through life, in 1920’s Paris, scraping by in dead end jobs and generally soaking up the rich underbelly of Parisian life, finds himself falling helplessly short and discovering a very different view of life, looking up from below. With a keen understanding of social inequality and a wry sense of humour, he vividly recounts his experiences while down and out. This powerful performance from Phelim Drew brings Orwell’s classic to the stage with humour, empathy and wit. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– DaviD O'DOHerTY: big TiMe 11 nov, comedy David O'Doherty – the Aldi Bublé, the Ryanair Enya – is delighted to present an evening of his latest jokes and songs. David has spent the last year on tour round America with Flight of the Conchords and performed at the Edinburgh Fringe and Melbourne Comedy Festival. Over Christmas he sold out a record-breaking eleven nights at Whelan's, and has just completed his largest ever UK tour. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– HerOes, 16 nov, Dance Concept / Choreography / Performance: John Scott. Soundscape: Jassem Hindi. Outside Eye: Matteo Fargion. Featuring live music by: Beethoven, Wagner, Puccini. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– curseD MurPHY’s labOraTOrY, 17 nov, cabaret The first of three monthly events at Wexford Arts Centre this winter, supported by Wexford County Council’s Arts Dept. Cursed Murphy’s Laboratory is an evening of public performances from established and emerging Wexford artists, plus guests, operating in all disciplines: music, visual arts, literature, film, theatre, spoken word performance, dance, and more. Curated by Cursed Murphy (aka writer and spoken word performer Peter Murphy). –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– secreT singers cOncerT, 18 nov, Music Our Secret Singer's Concert is a night of fun and inspiration. Singers who only wished to be able to sing before, have taken the challenge and are preparing to sing for you! Each person has picked a song that means something special to them and the styles range from pop, country, folk and rock music. There's definitely something for everyone. Come and be inspired and entertained! Guest artists Imelda Kehoe, Mick Egan, Declan Cosgrove and more. Facilitator Aideen Ni Riada will be performing her new songs also. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– a face in THe crOWD, 23 nov, 24 nov, Drama The real human experience of mental health difficulties, are all around us, but we often don’t see it. It is rarely spoken about and the details of the impact on individuals and families are rarely shared. This project through the sharing of sincere true life stories offers not only a rare glimpse into a hidden world, but also offers enlightenment and hope. This project is a partnership between the HSE Mental Health Services, both the Wexford and Carlow Mental Health Associations and ESB Funds for Generations. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Dubliners WOMen, 25 nov, Drama Immerse yourself in the hidden worlds of Eveline, Clay and The Boarding House, three short stories by one of the 20th Century's greatest writers, James Joyce. Dubliners' Women shines a light on the female narratives in Joyce's iconic collection of stories, and their resonances with Ireland today. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
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Woman is Present: Women's stories of WWii. Drama. Wexford Arts Centre. Kila Beag. Music. Wexford Arts Centre. achilles in achill. The Athenaeum. Musicial. See page 14. traditional irish music. Stamps. 9.30pm. this little Piggy. Childrens Drama. Wexford Arts Centre. four chords at castle hill! Steven O’Brien, Alan Dobbs, Bryan Steacy, and more. Music. See page 16. Billy roche red guitar tour. Music. Wexford Arts Centre. Kevin laWlor Quartet - music of John coltrane. Music. Wexford Arts Centre. cosmic reBels con: Sci-Fi, Fantasy and Horror Convention. Riverside Park Hotel. enniscorthy toastmasters. Riverside Park Hotel. 8-10pm. doWn and out in Paris and london. Drama. Wexford Arts Centre. traditional irish music. Stamps. 9.30pm. the chaPel sessions. The Presentation Centre. Music. Steven O’Brien, Acko Atkinson, Mick Egan. See page 16. Wexford male voice choir plus glenbrien national school choir plus guests. Glenbrien Church. david o'doherty: Big time. Comedy. Wexford Arts Centre. march aWay my Brothers. Music. The Athenaeum. See page 14. Kermie. Toss Kavanagh’s. dereK ryan. Riverside Park Hotel. heroes. Dance. Wexford Arts Centre. cursed murPhy’s laBoratory. Cabaret. Wexford Arts Centre. music at the manor. Barntown. See page 13. traditional irish music. Stamps. 9.30pm. secret singers concert. Music. Wexford Arts Centre. enniscorthy toastmasters. Riverside Park Hotel. 8-10pm. legally Blonde. Musical. St Michael’s Theatre, New Ross. Tel: 051 421255. a face in the croWd. Drama. Wexford Arts Centre. traditional irish music. Stamps. 9.30pm. duBliners Women. Drama. Wexford Arts Centre. the slaPBacKs. The Bailey. See page 13. enniscorthy gosPel choir. Plus guests. The Presentation Centre.
greyhound racing: Enniscorthy Greyhound Track. Every Monday and Thursday night. Doors open 7pm. First race 8pm. st michael's theatre, neW ross: www.stmichaelsnewross.com national oPera house: www.nationaloperahouse.ie social dancing: Check out “Social Dancing in and around Wexford” on Facebook or text your name to 087 2723375 to receive the dates. Wexford festival oPera: National Opera House, 19 Oct – 5 Nov. Wexford fringe festival: 19 Oct – 5 Nov. www.wexfordfringe.ie
Experienced Creative Professional Enniscorthy – T: 087-9523253 E: info@orchardrecording.ie Facebook.com/theorchardrecordingstudio W: www.orchardrecording.ie
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Celebrating her 80th Birthday was Theresa O’Connor, Enniscorthy, in Bellefield GAA complex last month. Theresa (centre) is pictured with her children and their husbands and wives. Left to right: Thomas, Winnie, John and Edel Kenny, Theresa O’Connor, Leo and Ann, Geraldine and Patrick O’Connor.
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1 November 2017
Four Chords at Castle Hill! The Big Rockabilly Party
the live music scene in enniscorthy is certainly on an upward trajectory of late. a good example is an unusual gig taking place on Friday 3rd November at 8pm in a novel venue – a shop premises situated between enniscorthy
c a s t l e a n d t h e h i l l B a r. admission is €5 and the lineup is top class. steven o'Brien has recorded several albums of witty and gorgeously melodic Post-Punk and New Wave under his own name and with
his backing group The Cognitions. Check out tracks like Iceland's Green and I Like to Daydream. alan Dobbs has released an assortment of albums under different guises, ranging in tone from experimental guitar and electronic composition to gothic lo-fi country music. Key tracks include Wolf's Grin and An Occult History. Bryan steacy is a well established musician in Wexford at this stage, from fronting the mighty Gentlemen Callers to playing lead guitar in Senor Fiction, he has proven to be a mercurial performer on the live circuit. Plus Special Guest on the night! n
Band hits the road
The Big Rockabilly Party Band coming to a venue near you! Check them out on Facebook: “The Big Party Rockabilly Band”.
Wild & Native Seafood Restaurant & Wine Bar, Rosslare It's back! 14th, 15th & 17th of December. Prosecco Bellini on arrival, 5 course Wild & Native signature meal followed by a Christmas Cabaret with the fab
Aileen Donohue, Pete McCamley & Robert Scott on the piano. Tickets €65. Book online at www.wildandnative.ie
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Boggans Pub Kilmuckridge Bingo will start at the earlier time of 8.30pm every Weds for the winter. Books on sale from 8.15pm, 8.30pm sharp start. Proceeds to local good causes.
For details of all events in the Wexford Fringe Festival (19th Oct to 5th Nov) see: www.wexfordfringe.ie
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Wexford Style is back! at long last the time has come again for the ultimate, unmissable fashion event of the year, ‘wexford style’! another season, another style extravaganza with wexford county hall set to be taken over yet again by the 6th ‘wexford style’ Fashion show in association with Joyces expert wexford supported by Dyson and driven by Donohoe ŠKoDa. We x f o r d C h a m b e r i s delighted to announce that St. Patrick’s Special School in Enniscorthy has been selected as the charity partner for this year’s show which will help raise valuable funds for the school. The über stylish Darren Kennedy, a popular Television Presenter, MC, Online Influencer and Fashion Writer is the host for this year ’s show. Most recently Darren presented TV’s Dream House, alongside Anna Daly, and Xpose alongside Glenda Gilson. Prior to this he was resident style presenter on ITV 1’s flagship show ‘This Morning’ and presenter of celebrity entertainment series #Trending on RTE! There is a stellar line up for this year’s show and we are delighted to welcome Irish Designer Aideen Bodkin to that line up! Aideen Bodkin’s ladieswear collection is designed
The Ultimate Style Event of the Season – Wexford Style is back for its Sixth Year! using exquisite fabrics in beautifully made garments finished to the highest standards. Aideen’s love of vintage glamour and strong colour inspires her unique range of distinctive tailored pieces. Aideen’s garments are designed to make the women who wear them feel special! The catwalk show will once again be charmed by the magic touch of Creative Director Keith Jordan and it will showcase the very best of the Autumn/Winter Collections by 17 of County Wexford’s most exciting boutiques. Gorey Boutiques featured are Ruby Rouge, Liz Collins Boutique and Place. Wexford Boutiques include Ava Boutique, Empress Boutique, Frock, Millinery Madness, Panache, Pamela Scott, Runaway Bride, Selected, Si Jolie and The Zip Yard as well as Ottiva and Sofia’s Choice from Enniscorthy and Noreen O’Donnell from New Ross. Back again this year is Eden Manor Bridal who will showcase their bridal and men’s formal wear collections. Top models from Assets
Model Agency will showcase the glamour, with award-winning hairdresser Alan Keville and his team making sure there isn’t an unintended hair out of place. And back again to look after the male models will be the team from The Cutthroat Club. The make-up artists from Gainfort Academy will showcase looks for the season ahead! So ladies and gents mark it in your diary, Saturday 11th November 2017 at 7pm (doors will open at 6pm). With the season’s top styles on display as stocked by 17 of County Wexford’s most exciting boutiques and Ireland’s top Irish Designers, the evening is a must for any fashionista’s diary! Last year was a complete sell-out so make sure to buy your tickets early to avoid disappointment! Tickets are €35 (incl. VAT) which includes a complimentary glass of bubbles and chocolates on arrival. Tickets are available to buy online from www.wexfordchamber.ie/shop or in store at Westgate Design. Follow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to stay up to date with all things #WexStyle For enquiries, please email traceymorgan@ wexfordchamber.ie or phone 053 9122226.
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Slaney Christmas Feature
1 November 2017
Christmas in Enniscorthy
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SWITCH-ON OF LIGHTS & SANTA ARRIVAL IN ENNISCORTHY ON SATURDAY 2ND DEC AT 6.15pM Full details in our next issue of 29th November.
FOR SOMething diFFeRent FOR yOUR chRiStMAS PARty, Why nOt tRy A night At the dOgS. RAce nightS eVeRy FRidAy in deceMBeR. MUSic cAn Be ARRAnged.
SANTA’S ENCHANTED CASTLE ‘Santa’s Enchanted Castle’ is a magical Christmas experience set in a world of fantasy at Enniscorthy Castle. Online bookings started in August and some dates are almost sold out! Tickets available online at www.santasenchantedcastle.ie. Running from Nov 26th - Dec 23rd 2017. Tickets from €15 per child (including gift) and €10 per adult. Printed and email photo only €5.
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Christmas Group Deal Menu
€15 per person (for groups of 10 or more people) Includes Admission, Race Card, €1 Tote betting Voucher and following selection of finger food: Canapes on Arrival – Ham & Cheese Wraps, Smoked Salmon on Brown Bread. Hot Food platter: Spring Rolls, Cocktail Sausages, Spicy Wedges, Onion Rings, Chicken Wings (hot food selection is subject to slight variation). Selection of Desserts platter: Mini Mince Pies, Mini Muffins, Assorted Belgian Desserts.
For more information please contact samantha at enniscorthy Greyhound track 053 9233172
Christmas Club now open
SENSITIVE SANTA TOUR 2017 On some very special dates there will b e a n e w l y d e s i g n e d S a n t a ’s Enchanted Castle Sensitive Santa Tour. With a maximum of 8 children per group, this tour has been specially designed and adapted for children with special needs. Three dates have been set aside especially designed to support the sensory, physical and (other) developmental needs of children so they can enjoy a magical Santa visit. Each child will have the opportunity to fully experience the magic of Santa’s Enchanted Castle including a visit to Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory, The Trolls’ Garden, The Elves’ bedroom, The Frozen Room, Mrs Claus’ Traditional Sweet Shop and a private
visit with Santa. There will be a qualified Special Needs Assistant as part of the experience to support the children and help them to grow in confidence throughout the magical tour. Very limited availability on Thursday 30th Nov, Thursday 7th Dec a n d Tu e s d a y 1 9 t h D e c . https://www.santasenchantedcastle.ie/trail-products/sensitive-santacastle-2017/
pARTY NIGHTS If you are looking for a great night out in Enniscorthy this Christmas then there is nothing quite like the buzz of greyhound racing. Contact Enniscorthy Dog Track on 053-9233172 for details of their Party Nights this December. Treacy’s Hotel is famous for its Christmas Party nights with a difference and this Christmas is no exception. These nights always fill up fast so get in touch with Treacy’s now on 053-9237798 before it’s too late! ENNISCORTHY bUSINESS ASSOCIATION GALA CHRISTMAS DRAW The Enniscorthy Business Association (EBA) Annual Gala Christmas Raffle with several thousand Euro worth of valuable prizes will be running again this Christmas season. For every €10 (or alternative amount in some shops) you spend in a participating business you will get a token or stamp on a Raffle Card and when you collect 10 tokens/stamps to fill the card, the card will be entered in the Draw. Full details,
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updates etc will be on the ‘Enjoy Enniscorthy’ Facebook page soon.
CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL Due to popular demand the Christmas Tree Festival will take place again this year in St. Mary's Church over two weekends – from Friday 1st-Sunday 3rd December and Friday 8th -Sunday 10th December. The opening service of thanksgiving will take place on Friday 1st at 7.30pm with a reception afterwards in the Church Institute. All are welcome. Last year there were over 40 Christmas Trees and the level of creativity was fantastic. Organisations and businesses who would like to take part should contact Rev. Nicola. There is no cost to taking part and it is a great opportunity to highlight your business or group. Admission to visitors is free and donations can be made (if desired) to raise funds for St. Vincent de Paul and St Mary’s own church funds. CHRISTMAS CLUbS Many Enniscorthy retailers run Christmas Clubs to allow customers spread the cost of Christmas over a longer period. One such business is Gus Byrne Electrical. you can join their club now and while there check out their great range of gaming and PC accessories in stock now. ENNISCORTHY GIFT VOUCHERS Support local businesses and jobs – see information on page opposite. n
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large range of gaming and pC aCCessories in store now! DENvER BALANCE SCOOTER SONy PS4
TRUST GAMING CHAIR MODEL RESTO GXT-707
XBOX ONE
FITBIT/GARMIN WATCHES
DRONES
MINT iPHONE 5 @ €249 MINT iPHONE 6S ONLy €389
GREAT RANGE OF DASHCAMS
gus byrne electrical – wafer street – enniscorthy phone: 053 923 3387 – email: gusbyrne1@eircom.net find us on facebook
gus byrne electrical is a family-run business which has been serving the people of co. Wexford for over 50 years.
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eNNIscorthy GIFt Vouchers
Vouchers are available to purchase from various locations in town such as enniscorthy chamber, Byrne’s Bookshop, enniscorthy credit union, and Frizelle o’Leary & co. solicitors, in €10 and €20 units, or from www.enniscorthygiftvoucher.ie. the vouchers are great gifts for birthdays, anniversaries etc and, of course, for christmas. they can be spent in over 70 local businesses. and for employers – they are a great, tax-efficient way to reward employees. n
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CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
In The Church Institute, Church Street, Enniscorthy On Saturday 25th November 2017, 11am-2.30pm
Bottle Stall MAIN RAFFLE Raffle for Country Produce Christmas Cake Bric-a-Brac & Christmas Hamper Books & Toys BUTTER MAKING BUT TER MAKING Cake Stall DEMONSTRATION DEMONSTRATION Lucky Dip Envelope & DISPLAY D I S P L AY
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Gaelscoil Bazaar
All are welcome to visit Bazaar na Nollag in the Gaelscoil, Enniscorthy, on Sunday, November 26th, from 12 noon to 4pm for a fun-packed day for all the family including Daidí na Nollag, Mrs Claus, Face Painting, Arts & Crafts for sale, Cake sale, Bouncy Castles, an Auction and lots more! As well as all that there will be Christmas Trees for sale, a DJ playing the Christmas tunes and lots of raffle prizes! Admission is free. n
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Slaney News
1 November 2017
Media moguls visit Enniscorthy
Creative Ireland Press Group with Enniscorthy representatives and re-enactors. Pic: Maria Nolan.
Between 3rd–5th October over 650 media moguls including journalists, bloggers, vloggers, travel writers and new media content creators converged on Killarney Convention Centre for the prestigious TBEX Europe 2017 Conference, hosted by Failte Ireland. These visitors have an online output which reaches an audience of over 300 million people, a hugely significant event for our tourism industry. A range of pre-Conference familiarisation trips were organised for attendees many of whom were in Ireland for an average of nine days. These trips featured all that Ireland has to offer including Dublin, Ireland’s Ancient East and the Wild Atlantic Way, helping
Sr Rita Clare celebrates 100 years Sr Rita Clare recently celebrated her 100th birthday in Valentia Nursing Home in Camolin. Sr Rita Clare was born in Tinahely and taught in Coláiste Bríde and St Senan’s primary school in Enniscorthy among others. Top left: Sr Rita Clare receiving the President’s Letter, to mark her 100th birthday, with Sr Miriam Kerrisk, Provincial, and Bishop Denis Brennan. Pic: Jim Campbell Photography. Top right: Sr Rita Clare with Bishop Denis Brennan, Fr Cushen, and members of her family at her 100th birthday celebrations in Valentia Nursing Home in Camolin. Pic: Jim Campbell Photography. Opposite: Sr Rita Clare with the Sisters of Mercy. Pic: Jim Campbell Photography. n
Ireland go viral as these delegates posted, tweeted and shared their experiences. On one of these trips twelve of the visitors descended on our town to view our assets and attractions and what we might have to offer potential visitors. Escorted by Cathy Keane of Wexford Heritage Tours, the Creative Ireland Press Group was welcomed by Liz Hore, Town Manager, John Carley, Director of Services, Council Chairman Keith Doyle, Chamber President Maree Lyng and Chamber CEO Catriona Murphy and Enniscorthy Historical Re-enactment Society. The group that included Journalists, Bloggers and Vloggers from Belgium, The Netherlands, Italy, Austria,
Canada, USA and UK was taken on a whirlwind tour of the town visiting the Cathedral, the Athenaeum, the Castle and Paddy Furlong’s Pub in Templeshannon. Inclement weather conditions prohibited a visit to Vinegar Hill but the group seemed to be well pleased with all they saw being particularly impressed with the re-enactors dressed as Redcoats and Pikemen for 1 7 9 8 , I r i s h Vo l u n t e e r & Cumann na mBan for the Athenaeum and Norman Knights and 1950s for the Castle and Brooklyn. Those I spoke to had the height of praise for EHRS who brought the colourful history of the town to life for them and were equally impressed with the
Afternoon Tea provided for them in a Norman Castle by The Wilds Restaurant and the Castle staff, and delighted with the warmth of the welcome extended to them by all in Enniscorthy. They also had an opportunity to view some local crafts at the Castle including Ceadogan Rugs, Gilly Thomas Sculpture and Mairead Stafford Pottery. This can only augur well for the town and its marvelous potential as a travel destination going forward as they share their experiences and photographs with hundreds of millions of travellers all over the world through their blogs, YouTube, traditional media and social media channels. – Maria Nolan
A major honour for Enniscorthy man Enniscorthy native, John Ringwood, presented recently as Chevalier des Palmes Académiques by the French Ambassador, Mr. Stéphane Crouzat, for his contribution to education. John is a son of the late Jim and Mary Ringwood, Templeshannon, and is Professor of Electronic Engineering at NUI Maynooth.
Country Market Fundraiser for Wexford Women’s Refuge The Enniscorthy Country Market is held in the IFA Centre every Friday morning between 9am and 12 noon. The members of that market are very active not just in selling their homemade food and crafts but are also very active in the wider community. The group will be holding a collection for the Wexford Women's Refuge every Friday morning during the month of November. Donations very welcome – money, foodstuffs, new children’s toys, etc. So now you can purchase the best in homemade produce and help a great local cause at the same time.
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EnniScOrThy VTOS Enniscorthy VTOS will celebrate College Awareness Week by holding an Open Week November 20th to November 26th 2017. All are welcome to drop in to learn more about VTOS and how we can help you progress to third level education. The week includes “Pop-up Lectures” on 23 November 2017, 11.30am – 1.00pm, by Carlow Institute of Technology Wexford Campus covering a range of diciplines.
Enniscorthy VTOS wishes to promote third level access for all. Students who complete our General Studies QQI Level 5 will be eligible to compete for places on most full-time degree courses in Ireland. Many of our former students are now undertaking third level degree courses. One such student is Gavin Larkin who has embarked on a new journey at University College Cork and, according to Gavin, “This journey is only possible through the character building I have gone through at Enniscorthy VTOS.”
Enniscorthy VTOS Co-ordinator, Eithe Agar, says “We are delighted to be part of a nationwide campaign to promote the importance of post-secondary education. There are lots of options out there and College Awareness Week encourages people of all ages to consider further education as part of their future.” CAW aims to inspire and inform all students about the importance of having a post-secondary education plan. It advocates for students to have the choice to pursue the course best suited to their interests, abilities and dreams, whether that is a PLC qualification, an apprenticeship or a university degree. Gavin Larkin, second from left in back row, with fellow srtudents who received their QQI Awards in Enniscorthy VTOS 2017.
For more information on CAW, visit www.collegeaware.ie
cOllEgE awarEnESS & OPEn wEEK aT EnniScOrThy VTOS – nov 20th to nov 26th Including 'Pop-up' Lectures on 23 November 2017, 11.30am – 1.00pm. Enjoy sample lectures in a range of disciplines from Carlow Institute of Technology Wexford Campus. Hear from VTOS graduates of the Enniscorthy Further Education and Training Centre who have flown the nest and succeeded in their chosen area of expertise.
whaT iS VTOS ? VTOS (Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme) is an educational opportunities scheme for unemployed persons which is funded by the Department of Education and Science. The Scheme is operated through the 16 Education & Training Boards countrywide and provides a special range of courses designed to meet the education and training needs of unemployed people.
iS VTOS FOr mE ? Our VTOS Centre in Gonzaga House is very much an adult learning environment with a learner centred approach. The social atmosphere and the forming of new friends is an important component to our success. Participants organise their own photographic exhibition and other activities every year.
whErE iS VTOS ? VTOS is situated in the Enniscorthy Further Education and Training Centre at Gonzaga House, Upper Wafer Street, beside the Wilds Restaurant and opposite the old Social Welfare office. Tel: 053-9237224.
hOw dO i qualiFy ? If you are over 21 and have been in receipt of a Social Welfare payment for an average 6 months
you may be eligible for one of the excellent courses on offer.
cOurSES On OFFEr ? Courses include a range of vocationally relevant qualifications with accreditation from QQI Level 3 (Junior Certificate standard) to QQI Level 5 (Leaving Certificate standard). This represents a great opportunity for those who wish to upskill, prepare for employment or pursue further studies.
iS iT FrEE? All courses are FREE to eligible participants.
hOw dO i EnrOl? To express your interest in the upcoming courses please email: enniscorthyvtos@wwetb.ie, or call 053-9237224, or call in after we re-open on 28th August, and speak to Eithne Agar, Co-ordinator.
arE ThErE any SuPPOrTS aVailablE ? Yes. Childcare costs can be covered for eligible participants. Also meal and travel allowances are payable. Please contact VTOS Enniscorthy for full details.
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If you would like to apply for college this programme would be for you!
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Dine in the dark New jobs in Wexford’s food industry at Alba!
DINE IN THE DARK – CHARITy DINNER WITH BACKGROUND LIvE MUSIC Feast your imagination, not your eyes, challenge your palate! Alba Restaurant will be challenging its customers to dine in the dark to raise awareness and vital funds for
life-changing sight loss services in Ireland. It takes place on Friday 10th November in Alba at 8pm. This immersive experience allows people to challenge their palate and their thinking around sight loss and the people affected by it. For more information call Alba on (053) 923 9651.
Almost €400,000 in LEADER grant aid has recently been approved for eleven niche food and beverage businesses located in Co. Wexford. This is the first allocation of money from the current EU and Exchequer funded LEADER Programme in the county. According to Cllr Kathleen Codd-Nolan, Chairperson of Wexford Local Community Development Committee (LCDC), the grant aid is anticipated to result in the creation of up to twenty five new fulltime jobs and fourteen parttime jobs in the county during the next three years. The businesses to benefit from the grant aid are as follows: Simon Lambert & Sons Ltd – trading as Yellow Belly Beer is a recently established micro brewery in Wexford town which has already gained national recognition for craft beer quality, innovation and branding. Greenhill Fruit Farm Ltd – based in Davidstown near Enniscorthy, is among the few remaining fruit production sites where fruit continues to be grown in the soil using a direct feed system responsible for the unique flavour. n
Fresh Today Catering Ltd – operating from Enniscorthy, the business supplies approximately 8,000 school lunches to over forty schools in the south east region on a daily basis. Wexford Home Preserves – based in New Ross, this award winning producer of handmade jams, marmalades, fruit and savoury preserves supplies many of the large supermarket outlets nationwide. Naturally Cordial Ltd – located near Enniscorthy is an awardwinning producer of a range of whole fruit cordial drinks with no artificial sweeteners, flavorings or enhancers. Cluain Ard Meats Ltd – trading as “The Saucy Butcher”, this long established Wexford business produces niche high protein, extra lean meat prod-
ucts and ready meals in the “Gluten Free” and “Free From” sector. Wild About Food Ltd – produce multi-award winning preserves, pestos, salad dressings and snacks from native, seasonal ingredients sourced locally in the wild and from their own p e r m a c u l t u re g a rd e n i n Monamolin. Liam Byrne – trading as Macamore Buffalo, meat from Wexford’s first herd of water buffalo, located in Ballygarrett will soon be a new and unique addition to the county’s food industry. JOLK Ltd – a new company based in Blackwater is examining the feasibility of producing hand-cooked crisps from Wexford potatoes. Ciara’s Artisan Foods Ltd –
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Lego Birthday Parties at Byrnes and Toffee & Thyme! Enjoy a birthday party with a difference at Byrnes, Court Street, Enniscorthy. The format for each 2-hour party is as follows: • 90 minutes of supervised Lego fun in the Build Zone at Byrnes. • 30 minutes supervised in Toffee & Thyme (T&T) restaurant for food.
Menu options are: • Chicken goujons and chips • Sausage and chips • Soup and roll/bread • Sandwich of child's choice • All served with juice or bottle of water. You can bring a cake to T&T and they will serve it or you can order a cake from T&T and pay for this separately.
Enniscorthy winners!
Last month we included a photo of Jim Maher representing the Riverside Park Hotel at the South East Radio Hospitality Awards at which the hotel won two awards. The other Enniscorthy winners on the night are pictured here… Right: Karl and Julie Forster from Stamps Pub – Best Sports Bar. Below left: Anton Treacy, Sean McDonald, Yvonne Treacy from D Bar – winner Best Modern Bar. Below right: Rosaleen Burke, Paula Asple and Audrey Somers of The Wilds – Best Organic Restaurant.
The parties run on the following days: Over the years, David and S Saturdays 10am to 12pm and 12.30pm to 2.30pm. Weekdays 3pm to 5pm. Cost €12 per child. Booking: Call Byrnes on 053 9233822. Email: sales@byrnesonline.ie Message at Facebook Page "Byrnes Stores". n
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Wednesday 22nd 22nd November November 2017 2017 Wednesday at 7 .00pm at 7.00pm Riverside P ark Hotel Hotel Riverside Park TICKET €20pp €20pp TICKET
Get your tickets TODAY: • Online: www.enniscorthychamber..ie/happypear • In store: Enniscorthy & District Chamber on 053 9232006 or by emailing admin@enniscorthychamber..ie • At the venue: Riverside Park Hotel Reception Enniscorthy Enniscorthy & District EVENT SPONSORS
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produces a range of salad dressings, jellies and chutneys from its base near Inch, Co Wexford. The Tasty Parlour – from a base in Campile, this artisan food business uses special blends of gluten free ingredients to create the ultimate food experience for those who have gluten and wheat intolerance. Wexford LCDC in partnership with Wexford Local Development (WLD) has responsibility for LEADER under the remit of the new Department of Community & Rural Development. The LCDC is the decision making body for all LEADER funding allocations. During the next three years, a further €7.5m in grant aid will be allocated to innovative businesses and community groups throughout the county. n
Return of the Happy Pear Thanks to Enniscorthy & District Chamber of Commerce, the Happy Pear duo will return to the Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy, on Wednesday 22nd November, 7pm, sponsored by Pettitt’s Supervalu, for what promises to be a funfilled night with fine food tastings and lots more! The duo will talk about the benefits and nutritional value of eating more veg, whole-foods and healthy alternatives even at Christmas. Ever since its humble beginnings as a veg shop, The Happy Pear’s mission has always been to start a food revolution, of motivating and inspiring people to eat healthy and live healthy. Over the years, David and Stephen’s simple message (eat more veg), contagious passion, and knowledge about what to eat to become healthier and how to prepare food so that it tastes great, has led to them becoming educators and thought leaders about eating and living healthy lives. Tickets available in following four ways: 1. www.santasenchantedcastle.ie/shop 2. Email: admin@enniscorthychamber.ie 3. Phone: Chamber Office 053-9232006 4. Riverside Park Hotel Reception n
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FARMERS’ MARKET: Saturday mornings, Abbey Square. ENNISCORTHy COUNTRy MARKET: Friday mornings in the IFA Centre, Millpark Road.
To advertise on our Food Page contact: 087-2403310
L-R: Dylan Redmond, Lavigne Rusu and Finn Redmond would like to thank everyone who sponsored them for the Shave or Dye in the Cotton Tree Café. They raised €1,400 to go towards the fight against cancer. Also a big thanks to Tom and the girls in Turkuts for doing the dying.
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SECTION 75 OF ROADS ACT 1993 TEMPORARY CLOSING OF ROADS
SECTION 75 OF ROADS ACT 1993 TEMPORARY CLOSING OF ROADS Wexford County Council gives notice of its intention to close the roads in Enniscorthy Town listed hereunder to vehicular traffic from 16:00 to 20:00 on Saturday, December 2 2017 to facilitate the Switching On of the Christmas Lights. Road Closures: Wafer Street, Market Square, Slaney Street, Rafter Street, Main Street and Castle Street (R702) (between the junction of Duffry Street and Main Street with Irish Street and the junction of Castle Street with Church Street and Castle Hill) and additionally HCV Traffic are excluded from Castle Hill, Duffry Street and Main Street. Alternative Route: HCV Traffic (Eastbound) Duffry Hill to Parnell Road to Arnold’s Cross to Mill Park Road to Abbey Square Roundabout via R890 and N30. Alternative Route: HCV Traffic (Westbound) Roundabout on Abbey Square to Mill Park Road to Arnold’s Cross to Parnell Road to Duffry Hill via N30 and R890. Alternative Route: Local non-HCV traffic (Eastbound only) Junction of Duffry Street and Main Street to Irish Street to Island Road (N11) to Old Bridge, The Shannon Quay to Seamus Rafter Bridge to Abbey Square Roundabout to Castle Hill. Alternative Route: Local non-HCV traffic (Westbound only) From Junction of Castle Street/Castle Hill to Church Street to Hospital Hill to Parnell Road to Duffry Hill. Alternative routes will be signposted. No Vehicular Access will be facilitated. Any person wishing to object to the closing of this road should lodge the objection in writing, to the County Secretary, Wexford County Council before 12.00 noon on Monday, November 13 2017. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
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Planning and Development Act, 2000 (as amended) Planning and Development Regulations, 2001 (as amended)
NOTICE OF PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT BY A LOCAL AUTHORITY (LAC1710) King Street Upper, Wexford Pursuant to Part XI of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) and in accordance with Part 8, Article 81 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended), notice is hereby given that Wexford County Council proposes to carry out the development, particulars of which are set out hereunder. Proposed development of a three storey apartment block consisting of three number two bedroom apartments and ancillary site development works. Plans and particulars of the proposed development will be available for inspection, or purchase, at a reasonable fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, during office hours at the following locations: • Wexford County Council Planning Department, Carricklawn, Wexford. These documents will be available for public inspection from Tuesday, 31st October, 2017, to Tuesday, 12th December, 2017 Submissions or observations with respect to the proposed development may be made in writing to: Reference LAC1710, Planning Department, Wexford County Council, County Hall, Carricklawn, Wexford on or before Thursday, 4th January, 2018. Pat Collins, County Secretary.
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Wexford County Council has decided to close the roads set out below to vehicular traffic from November 7 2017 to December 21 2017 to facilitate works in connection with the dredging of Courtown Harbour. Road Closure:
L5040-2 (Burrow Road, Courtown) and L5040-1 (road to North Pier, Courtown).
Alternative Routes:
There are no alternative routes.
The road to the North Pier will be open at weekends. Local access will be facilitated. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
WExFORD COUNTY COUNCIL Wexford County Council invites applicants for the following post:-
Senior Executive Engineer (4 Year Contract) Selection will be by means of interview and candidates may be shortlisted based on applications submitted. A panel may be formed from which future vacancies may be filled. Qualifications, application forms and further particulars are available from, Reception (Block F), Wexford County Council, Carricklawn, Wexford. Phone (053) 9196273 or visit our website at www.wexfordcoco.ie
Closing date for receipt of completed application forms for the post is 5.00 p.m. on Thursday, 16th November 2017. WEXFORD COUNTY COUNCIL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
WExFORD COUNTY COUNCIL Community Employment Scheme Wexford County Council has vacancies in the following areas of our Community Employment Scheme Job Description
Location
Environmental Operative
Gorey area
Please note that persons applying for these positions must satisfy the Department of Social Protection criteria to participate in the Community Employment Scheme. To apply for positions and for further information please contact: Jimmy Wickham, Roads Department, Wexford County Council, Carricklawn, Wexford Phone 0539196330 Email james.wickham@wexfordcoco.ie The closing date for applications is 4.00pm Friday November 3rd 2017 Wexford County Council is an Equal Opportunities employer. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
SUBMISSIONS OF INTEREST Building Contractors for Housing Maintenance Division Wexford County Council is now inviting applications from suitably experienced Building Contractors for inclusion on the Small Building Works Panel for Housing Maintenance. Pre-qualification questionnaires for the Small Building Works Panel may be obtained by searching and registering interest on the etenders.gov.ie website. Instructions for submissions and documentation to be submitted are available to download. Contractors will be assessed based on prequalification questionnaires and supporting documentation submitted. Wexford County Council will hold an information evening at County Hall, Carricklawn, Wexford on the 15 Novembner at 7.30pm to demonstrate how to complete the prequalification questionnaires and answer any queries relating to the forming of the panel. Please email the Procurement Unit at procurement@wexfordcoco.ie to confirm attendance or by telephone on 053 919 6243. The closing date for receipt of completed submissions is Friday 1 December, 2017.
Outside office hours call: 1890 666 777 Register on www.mapalerter.com for free text and email alerts about service disruptions in your locality
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Major international forum for Wexford Ireland’s inaugural World Forum on nearly Zero Energy Buildings (nZEB) will take p l a c e i n We x f o r d o n Wednesday and Thursday, the 15th & 16th November. More than 400 delegates from Ireland and overseas are expected to attend. Almost half of the 24 expert speakers will be from outside Ireland. Wexford County Council will host a series of pre-forum workshops at County Hall in Carricklawn, Wexford Town o n We d n e s d a y 1 5 t h
November. The Forum itself will take place in Clayton White's Hotel in Wexford Town the following day. nZEB will become mandatory in Ireland and across the EU for all public buildings from the end of 2018 and for all other structures from 2020. The two-day gathering is being organised by consulting and education firm nZEBRA, a firm with strong Enniscorthy connections and which is based in Ireland but operates globally. n
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Businesses that wish to have their details uploaded or updated on
Enniscorthy Tourism website please contact: admin@enniscorthychamber.ie or call 053 9232006. Also if you are organising any interesting events please pass the details on and Enniscorthy Tourism will help promote them for you!
EBA goes scary for Halloween The Enniscorthy Business Association (EBA) has a Halloween Scarecrow competition running at present. The participating businesses have Halloween scarecrows in their windows or shopfronts and photos of each are on the “Enjoy Enniscorthy” Facebook page. The general
public are invited to check out the photos and then visit the various premises to view the creations, and then vote. One lucky voter will win dinner for 4 in Treacy’s Hotel with a bottle of wine, kindly sponsotred by the hotel. But you better hurry, you need to vote by midnight on 4th November. See page 16 for more information. n
ENNISCORTHY CHAMBER EVENTS: Nov 1 Wed 7.30am AIB Wake Up Wednesday: Enniscorthy & District Chamber with Guest Speaker Daniel O’Reilly of Busimind Topic – Inbound Marketing. Nov 8 Wed 9am – 11am Energy Reduction Workshop Enniscorthy & District Chamber with PJ Henry. Nov 22 Wed The Happy Pear Cooking Demo with Pettitt’s Supervalu. A fun-filled night with fine food tastings and lots more! In Riverside Park Hotel. Dec 6 Wed AIB Wake Up Wednesday Enniscorthy & District Chamber Office with Guest Speaker Mark Rodgers – Innovation and New Product Design Vouchers. Dec 8 Fri Spirit of Christmas Music Save the Date: Enniscorthy & District Chamber brings a special music event, more details to be announced soon. Dec 15 Fri 12.30pm Christmas Networking Lunch Kilcannon Garden Centre Restaurant. Gather ahead of the Christmas break and hear from motivational speaker. Enniscorthy & District Chamber of Commerce. Portsmouth House, Templeshannon. Tel: 053-9232006. Mon to Fri 9.00am – 5.30pm. admin@enniscorthychamber.ie www.enniscorthychamber.ie
ENNISCORTHY BUSINESS ASSOCIATION – ALL buSInESSES ArE wELcOmE TO jOIn! Contact: e.b.a.enniscorthy@gmail.com or contact: Slaney News, 087-2403310, slaneynews@gmail.com
New resource for businesses
Wexford County Council’s Local Enterprise Office has published areabased socio-economic profiles containing a wealth of information which will be very useful to anybody developing an enterprise strategy and/or business plan or researching the potential market for their business in Co. Wexford. The up-to-date statistical information has been produced under 7 headings: 'Demography', Education, Economy Status, 'Industry & Occupations', 'Housing’, ‘Transport’ and Connectivity'. All the information can be easily accessed by visiting the Wexford LEO website www.localenterprise.ie/wexford or the Business section of Wexford County Council’s website, www.wexfordcoco.ie. The data within each profile has been extracted from the 2016 Census.
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Karen – ‘Women in Tech’ finalist Congratulations to Datapac’s Dr. Karen O’Connor on being a finalist in the 2017 Women in Technology awards. The prestigious awards celebrate diversity in business and recognise women in business for their outstanding and inspiring contributions. Karen has earned and enjoyed many successes in her role at Datapac – Ireland’s leading ICT solutions provider. In her time as General Manager, Karen has transformed the managed services division at Datapac, driving growth and innovation for the company as
evidenced by a recent €2.1m investment leading to the creation of 35 new jobs at its Network Operations Centre in Enniscorthy. Karen recently successfully completed her Doctorate in Business Administration at Waterford IT. She is a huge advocate of corporate and social responsibility programmes and is deeply involved with Datapac’s work with various charities, community groups and local businesses. This recently culminated in the awarding of the Wexford CSR 2017 award earlier this year. n
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Good growth at the Griffin Group The Irish tourism business is showing continued recovery. In this upward trend, the Griffin Hotel Group (which comprises Ferrycarrig Hotel, Hotel Kilkenny and Monart Destination Spa) demonstrated another good year with recent filing of their 2016 accounts. The hotel group’s 2016 accounts show revenue growth of 9% for the year over 2015 with turnover growing to €22.8 million. The group contributed 77% of this turnover, approximately €17 million, back into
The Cube CEO of Wexford County Council, Tom Enright, last month launched The Cube at Wexford Enterprise Centre – an incubation and co-working space specifically designed for concept and early stage start-ups. The Cube was conceived and spearheaded by Wexford Enterprise Centre Group Chief Executive Brendan Ennis. The Cube consists of ten fully fitted state of the art business cubicles within an open plan space, a separate meeting room, a social area and private storage facilities for peace of mind. For a small charge, members can secure their cube and enjoy high speed broadband, electricity, public liability insurance, free car parking and security. In addition, they will also receive access to Wexford Enterprise Centre facilities such as reception, café, meeting rooms and outdoor exercise zone. Tenancy ranges from 3 months to a maximum of 12 months. Not only are the cubicles available to emerging businesses but a small number are suitable for remote workers wishing to be based within minutes of Wexford Town or those who require satellite office space. Those who rent the spaces will receive start-up training and mentoring support from Wexford L E O a n d We x f o r d L o c a l Development. The Cube is now accepting applications. For more information just email info@wec.ie referencing ‘THE CUBE’, phone 053 9141711 or visit wec.ie/thecube n
the local economy through staff wages and direct supplie r s w i t h i n We x f o rd a n d Kilkenny. In 2016 the Group had an average of 446 employees for the year increasing this figure to over 475 during peak periods. Operating profit excluding exceptional items was €3 million representing a growth of 12% on 2015; assets that had been severely written down during the recession were revalued in 2016 creating an exceptional item of €13.7m. n
Michael Griffin CEO and Liam Anthony Griffin, Director, of the Griffin Hotel Group.
Welcome to Rafter Street Vision by vila is a new fashion shop on Rafter Street where SportsSavers used to be. It opened on Thursday 5th October and immediately
created a huge buzz as large crowds gathered to witness the opening and avail of the great bargains on offer. In the four weeks since, man-
agement report that business has been brisk and they are looking forward with confidence to the Christmas season ahead. n
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The Vision by Vila team at the opening of their new store on Rafter Street, L-R: Sinead (Merchandiser), Nicola (Manager), Fiona (Owner), Sharon (Assistant Manager), Shannon, Catherine, Catriona (Blogger).
Exciting new venture for Bunclody The beautiful interior of Bunclody Health and Wellness Centre
Siobhan Kehoe’s Bunclody Health and Wellness Centre will be opening next week on the first floor of the old AIB bank building on Main Street, Bunclody. Full details in next month’s issue and on the ‘Slaney News’ Facebook page. The entrance to the Centre is through the archway at the side of the building. Siobhan has a number of rooms available to rent to professional therapists – phone 053 9270725. n
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Limerick City and County Council has secured its first court conviction relating to dog fouling. A dog owner was successfully prosecuted before Limerick District Court last month relating to an incident in the city on January 6th this year. The man, who is aged in his 60s, was initially issued with an on-the-spot fine after his dog was seen fouling by two local authority workers. A court prosecution under the provisions of the Litter Pollution Act was initiated by the local authority over the summer after the man, who owns a black Labrador dog, failed to pay the initial fine.
The man pleaded not guilty to the charge and following a contested hearing, Judge Marian O’Leary convicted him and imposed a fine of €80. The defendant was also given six months to pay the costs of the council associated with the prosecution which totalled €380. It is open to the man to appeal the conviction and the severity of the penalty to the circuit court. While not commenting on the specific case, a spokesperson for Limerick City and County Council renewed an appeal to all dog owners – across the city and county – to clean up after
their dogs if they foul on public footpaths, roads or green areas. The local authority says every complaint which is received from members of the public in relation to dogfouling is followed up on and investigated. Where appropriate, action such as the issuing of fines will be taken in cases where a culprit is identified. With Wexford County Council now implementing “Operation Spota Dubh”, an anti-dumping initiative which targets litter and waste blackspots throughout Co. Wexford, let’s hope the issue of dog fouling gets the attention it deserves. n
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Their assistance dogs are specially trained to assist physically disabled children and adults to carry out a range of practical tasks in order to achieve greater independence. Every dog is trained to help with simple everyday tasks such as opening/closing doors, picking up dropped items, emptying the washing machine, sending for help or even helping a child with severe walking difficulties to walk with greater ease and balance. Each dog is trained to cater for the needs of the specific client to enable them to live life with greater independence. The calendar can be bought online from https://dogsfordisabled.ie/shop/lead-a-puppy/ For more info contact Dogs for the Disabled on 021 431 6627. E: info@dogsfordisabled.ie
The peregrine and the pinscher On Saturday 7th October the annual blessing of pets took place in front of St Aidan’s Cathedral, Enniscorthy. The timing of the blessing of pets and animals is to coincide with the Feast Day of St Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and the environment. Francis had a special love for animals as God's gift to us and our companions in life. n Pics: Courtesy of Jim O’Connor.
A peregrine and a pinscher get intorduced to each other at the blessing at St Aidan’s.
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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 77th of a series, Ibar shares two photos taken in 1969. If you can identify any of the people featured in these photos, the slaney news and Ibar would be delighted to hear from you at slaneynews@gmail.com. thank you.
above: Judo Team, 1969. Photo by P.A. Crane. Copyright: Ibar Carty. LeFT: Opening of St Patrick's School, Enniscorthy, 1969. Photo by P.A. Crane. Copyright: Ibar Carty.
Ibar Carty can provide high quality prints of all photos in this series. Simply ring Ibar on 087-6729969 or email: ibar_carty@yahoo.ie or call into his premises on Castle Street (beside Athenaeum) and if you mention the Slaney News he’ll give you 20% OFF the price! don’t forget: Ibar specIalIses In recopyIng and restorIng old photos. call In any tIme for more InformatIon.
A local contributor looks at life today in Enniscorthy and beyond PensIons Many are now aware of the campaign launched by Councillor Michael Sheehan of New Ross to reverse Joan Burton’s cuts to old age pensions in 2012. This campaign reached the Dáil in the last couple of weeks by way of a motion from the Fianna Fail party calling for the reinstatement of the previous qualifying criteria. The motion was passed by 85 votes to 44 votes. In the course of the debate Sheehan got honourable mention as an individual who was doing a tremendous work in this regard. However the bad news is that because of our peculiar system of democracy it doesn’t matter a whit that this motion was carried. Nothing will happen in relation to righting this wrong. Any change in this will only come about if the government or some of the opposition parties successfully push legislation through the Oireachtas to change the current pension system. For the record the Wexford deputies in favour of changing the system to correct the injustice: Mick Wallace, James Browne and Brendan Howlin (Yes, Brendan Howlin whose party actually brought in the cuts. They
must have been reading my last column where I pointed out that the time had come for Labour to put their hands up and admit that they got this wrong. Their spokesman Deputy Willie Penrose accepted this in the Dáil debate. Incidentally Joan Burton wasn’t in the Dáil to vote either way on this. Probably would have been a bit embarrassing.) In favour of retaining the present system: Paul Kehoe. Absent: Michael D’Arcy. In fairness to D’Arcy he may have been elsewhere on official business and have been paired with an opposition deputy. I bet that Paul Kehoe wishes that he could have been so lucky. In the meantime Sheehan’s campaign is continuing and no doubt we will hear a lot more about this. ClImate Change After the recent storms many are now seriously discussing the issue of climate change. Met Éireann, who it has to be said kept those of us who could still access them, well up to scratch as to what was happening, are not pinning any flags to the mast on this one. Their view is somewhat one swallow does not make
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View from the Hill a good summer as in a couple of bad storms every few years does not yet indicate permanent climate change. While being a bit sceptical myself, not to the extent of Danny Healy Rae, it has to be said that something is happening. How small countries like Ireland can solve this I don’t know. We hear a lot of talk about fossil fuels and what we must do to alleviate the perceived or real problem. But the bottom line is that if Ireland went back to the stone age, got rid of all our cars and livestock, travelled only on bikes and totally eradicated the burning of anything which might
remotely harm the environment the overall global effect would be virtually nil. Unless there is a global change in attitude, which is highly unlikely, climate change if it’s real, is going to happen and the human race will just have to adapt or go under. I was going to conclude by saying that we shall wait and see but methinks this body will be contributing to the pollution of the earth long before there is a conclusion to this. the sIngle market We hear a lot of talk nowadays about the European Single
Market. This is effectively an area consisting of the 28 current members of the European Union plus such countries as Iceland, Norway and Switzerland. The purpose of the Single Market is to allow free trade and access to each country without restriction to those who want to do business with each other. Sounds great doesn’t it. Yep it is until you or me try to do a bit of free trade with regard to getting a mortgage or business loan from a European bank rather than our own (and I’m being charitable here) bankers. The reason that you or I might want to do this is that on average throughout Europe banks charge an interest rate of approximately 1.6% to maybe 2%. Our lads here charge anything (think of a number) between 3.9% and 6%. How they justify this scandal I don’t know nor care to be honest. The bottom line is that we should, if the Single Market works for the population at large, be able to go to a European based bank and apply for a loan or mortgage as we are citizens of a country which is in the Single Market. But guess what? We can’t. Us mere mortals are compelled by law to only obtain ripoff finance from our local boyos
without any recourse to the Single Market. On top of that Sparkhassen Bank of Germany is trying to get a licence to set up in Ireland and is finding the going particularly tough. Many obstacles are being put in the way by official Ireland so it looks as if us lowly citizens of this state will have to wait a long time before we can benefit from the so-called Single Market. Ireland’s PlannIng laws The planning laws in this country need to be reviewed urgently. The Apple saga in Athenry is an example of how not to do business when trying to create jobs and improve the economy generally. This episode is dragging on for years while similar projects by Apple in other European countries commenced at the same time are actually up and almost running. While the public must have the right to have a say as to what type of development will proceed in their area it is essential that the system be speeded up significantly. 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/D epartments/Library/WhatsOn/
art bank bunClody Follow ARTBANK on Facebook. whIst Monday nights in Day Care Centre. bIngo Every Weds night in River’s Edge at 9.00pm. €200 donated each month to a local charity. st vInCent de Paul Local Confidential helpline 0873696883. Newspaper recycling is beside SuperValu in aid of S.V.P. bunClody Parent and toddler grouP Every Wednesday 10-12pm in St. Aidan's Hall, Irish Street, admission €3. A place to meet other parents in a relaxed atmosphere.
bunClody day Care St. Mary's Centre, Ryland Road. Go along and brighten up your Monday mornings. Entrance Fee: €4 which includes Tea/Coffee & Light Lunch. This Club will suit the 60+ age group. Transport not provided. new venture oPenIng Siobhan Kehoe’s Bunclody Health and Wellness Centre will be opening next week on the first floor of the old AIB bank building on Main Street, Bunclody. Full details in next month’s issue and on the ‘Slaney News’ Facebook page. The entrance to the Centre is through the archway at the side of the building. Siobhan has a number of rooms available to rent to professional therapists – phone 053 9270725. n
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Cllr barbara anne-Murphy and local historian brian Cleary.
a fine monument dedicated to the volunteers of 1916 was recently unveiled in oulart village. Local historian, Brian Cleary, and members of the Oulart Hill Development Group played a pivitol role in the design of the monument which takes the form of an ancient Irish burial ground, with the 1916 Proclamation and symbols of today including DNA, which represent our past present and future. With members of various re-enactment groups and the defence forces present on the day, it was a great event and yet another attraction to see in the historical village of Oulart. n
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Standing proud at oulart. Pic: James Quirke.
FERNS New member of the Catholic Church! on Saturday, october 7th, abigail Nye (13) was received into the Catholic Church by receiving the sacraments of baptism, Confirmation and Holy eucharist. The ceremony took place at the Most Holy Trinity Church in bunclody, Co. Wexford. L-R: Father Lar o'Connor P.P., godmother Shelby, abigail Nye, her father Simon, grandmother Jean, and godfather Liam.
FUNDING FOR LOCAL VILLAGES… at the beginning of october, €1,157,525 in funding was allocated to 14 groups in Co. wexford under the town and village renewal scheme and was welcomed by minister Paul kehoe td. The 2017 Town and Village Renewal Scheme, which was launched in April this year, focuses on projects which can help to enhance and develop rural towns and villages, with a particular emphasis on stimulating economic development. Speaking following the announcement, Minister Kehoe stated: “This funding will go a long way towards improving local facilities and demonstrates this Governments commitment to Rural Ireland.
“Here in Wexford we have placed a particular emphasis this year on projects which have the capacity to support the economic development of rural town and villages as well as their neighbouring townlands. “Projects approve range from employment initiatives to tourism amenities and other measures aimed to help make small towns and villages a more attractive and sustainable places in which to live and work.” “This is a clear indication of the Government’s commitment to making rural Ireland a more vibrant and sustainable place to live.” ballcogley: Public Realm €100,000. ballindaggin: Construction of
Recent work at Market Square in bunclody. €100,000 has been granted now to develop a food hub and loop walk/ cycle way (signposting).
a walking/running track and maintenance equipment €97,125. bree: Digital/Training hub in community centre, develop a heritage walk etc. €100,000. bridgetown: Development of an action plan to include a health check €60,000. bunclody: Develop food hub and develop loop walk/cycle way (signposting) €100,000. Camolin: Biodiversity Recreation Park €48,000. Foulkmills village: Funding sought for health check and town plan €20,000. gorey: Heritage Trail, establish a creative hub & develop a marketing programme for Gorey €100,000. kilanerin: Business centre in an existing community centre €54,000. kiltealy: Village enhancement, digital woodwork hub and feasability study €100,000. new ross: Develop a marked medieval town trail€100,000. newbawn: Extend and renovate existing community centre €100,000. our lady’s Island: Publin Realm with ecomonic benefit to the area €98,400. rosslare harbour: Health check and town plan €80,000. total: €1,157,525. n
Ferns received an extra 9 points in this year ’s Tidy Towns Competition increasing its score from 280 to 289. Well done to
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everyone involved for all the hard work which is so evident to anyone living in or passing through the village. n
ROSSLARE…
Sinn Fein Deligation including Liadh NI Riada M.e.P., Cllr. anthony Kelly, Cllr. Mick Roche, Cllr. Johnny Mythen, Cllr oisin o’Connell met with Glen Carr and his team at Rosslare europort.
sinn Féin meP liadh ní riada met with management from rosslare europort in october to discuss plans for the port's future. the Ireland south meP was joined by councillors from across wexford, including enniscorthy Councillor Johnny mythen, for the meeting where they discussed the possibility of eu funding. “We had an excellent meeting with the management in Rosslare Port. While the port, like every other sector in Ireland, is bracing itself for the impact of Brexit, there are definite plans in place for the mainte-
nance and expansion of the port,” she said. “In Europe I put a number of questions to the Parliamentary Research Service about possible lines of funding for the port. They sent me a lengthy reply which I have given to management to digest and to see if it contains anything of use. “I have also assured them of my office's full support if they require help setting up meetings or accessing funding from Europe. “As Dublin becomes ever more crowded there is huge
potential for Rosslare and the South East to benefit and I will be on hand to help that in any way I can.” Sinn Féin Councillor Anthony Kelly has been active in promoting the port in the region. “Rosslare is not just the South East's gateway to Europe but Europe's gateway to the South East,” he said. “A vibrant and thriving port is good for Rosslare as a whole and indeed the entire region. The community here can continue to count on Sinn Féin's support locally, nationally and in Europe.” n
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Prius Plug-in Hybrid reView by CAroline Kidd
toyota has enhanced the Prius hybrid range in Ireland with the addition of a new toyota Prius Plug-in hybrid. While the concept of using a petrol engine assisted by an electric motor to boost efficiency and lower CO2 emissions is the same, the Prius Plug-in Hybrid gives customers the option of driving their Prius on pure electric power for a range of up to 50km. Buyers can charge their Prius like an electric vehicle, meaning that for drivers travelling short distances regularly and access to the facilities to charge the car, they could be dipping into that tank of fuel very little. The Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid uses the same 1.8litre petrol as the regular Prius Hybrid, with a lithium ion battery located under the rear load space. The two models can be distinguished by different light clusters front and rear, and the Prius Plug-in Hybrid is also slightly longer than a regular Prius. The car is futuristic looking b u t t h a t re a r c a n l o o k ungainly from some angles. Getting into the Prius can be a bit of a surprise as the dashboard layout is anything but conventional. The large digital screen to your
every month bunclody native Caroline kidd brings you the best from the world of motoring, including car reviews, news and more. Caroline is a member of the Irish motoring writers’ association (Imwa) and a jury member for Irish Car of the year. you can follow her blog Changing lanes at www.changinglanes.ie.
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left displays your speed and other information regarding the hybrid system. It also shows you scores related to how eco-friendly your driving is and encourages you to do better! While the Toyota Prius Hybrid starts from €31,450, the Prius Plug-in Hybrid is significantly more expensive at €37,125. Equipment from base includes four electric windows, auto lights and wipers, keyless entry and start, 15" alloys, touchscreen, adaptive cruise control, heated front seats, Pre Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Road Sign Assist and rear view camera.
There is also a Solar grade (from €39,550) that includes a solar panel roof (!) that helps to recharge the battery and a Luxury grade (from €40,390) that includes front and rear parking sensors, JBL premium sound system and parking assist. There are a few caveats to this car however aside from the steeper list price. The larger battery means that boot space has been reduced to a shallow 360 litres and there are only two seats in the back: the Prius Plug-in Hybrid is a strict four seater. In terms of charging the car, it's very simple. There is an additional flap on the
side of the car and a cable included to charge your car at a public charging point or at home using a wall mounted charger. Charging takes about two hours and then you can drive the car as a pure electric vehicle for up to 50kms, especially useful if you are an urban driver with a short commute. Elsewhere, the Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid is a large, comfortable car that is super smooth to drive. The car is heavier than the regular Prius so it doesn't feel as nippy or agile in corners, but the car's most redeeming features are its refinement and fuel sipping character. The Toyota Prius
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Enniscorthy Golf Club – never a better time to join! if you’re new to the game of golf or thinking about playing, getting started can seem a little daunting – but it doesn’t have to be. There is a pathway through from your first lessons to playing and then joining which you can take in Enniscorthy Golf Club. The first step to becoming a golfer is to sign up to one of the Beginner courses in the club. All you have to do is wear something comfortable, including flat shoes, and turn up. If you have your own golf clubs bring them along, but equipment will be provided if necessary. You will meet new people and have fun while learning the basics of the game from the PGA Professional, Stephen. It doesn’t matter how good you are or if you prefer to learn slowly or fast, you can simply take it all at your own pace. If you’ve enjoyed it, you might want to progress to the four months’ Get Into Golf membership or some other option that might suit you better. Players often meet like-minded people on beginner courses who then continue together and meet up for social practise sessions, such as on the driving range, followed by a coffee in the club house. The key is to learn in the best way that suits you and to do it in your own time. Once you have learnt the basics of the game, you might want to head out onto the golf course with some friends and start playing a few holes, so starting with 5 or 9 holes
is ideal. The Club has thriving sections for men, ladies, seniors and juniors who are always willing to help and support new golfers by taking them out on the course and introducing them to other like-minded golfers. Once you start to play regularly it’s best to consider joining the club and get to take part in more events which suit your golf level. You will then get your handicap and start entering the main competitions. Building on your skills will help you improve and enjoy the game further. Among the many benefits of membership in Enniscorthy Golf Club are: GOlF 1. Members have full access throughout the year to a superbly manicured golf course, with mature, tree-lined fairways, excellent greens and great natural beauty in the foothills of the Blackstairs Mountains. “The course is challenge enough for anyone while giving hope for good things” - Pat Ruddy, European Club. 2. Free practice facilities for members include a driving range, putting greens, chipping area, pitching and bunkers area. Our on-site Golf Professional, Stephen Fitzpatrick, runs a friendly, well stocked shop and is happy to offer members a 10% on purchases over €20. Buggies are also available for hire at a very competitive price.
3. At the busy weekends you can book your preferred tee time and know you’ll get a game. Online tee-time bookings are from the comfort of your own home or office. 4. As a member you can play whenever you want, as many holes as you want. It doesn’t always have to be 18 holes. Come over after work on a sunny summer’s evening and enjoy a few relaxing holes followed by refreshments in the 19th hole. ou can choose to play social golf with friends or take part in competitions, eg monthly medals, weekly stableford, club championships or team competitions. 5. Enniscorthy Golf Club gives you the option to be competitive by participating on teams. The Club has a very successful competitive history in both the ladies’ and men’s sections. In the last 10 years accolades include the Barton Cup (3 times), Provincial Towns’ Cup, All-Ireland Mixed, Irish Ladies’ Junior Cup (twice), Irish Ladies’ Intermediate Cup, Irish Ladies’ Junior Foursomes and numerous provincial titles. You might also get to play some of Ireland’s best courses absolutely free - in the name of ‘team practice’. 6. Introduce your kids to the game in the Club as everything they need is available, from the pro,
to coaching, practise facilities and the restaurant. We have a very active Juvenile and Junior section with coaching provided and the current lowest handicapper in the club (+2) came through our Junior section. Golf is a game that the whole family can start and enjoy together. 7. The Club has an excellent location in the Sunny South East just over one hour from Dublin. 8. It takes less time to play 18 holes and with less walking between holes than other golf courses - average time is less than 4 hours! 9. Lockers are available to members so you don’t have to lug your golf clubs around with you in the car. FiNANCiAl 10. Easy payment plans are can be availed of for your 2018 membership. Players joining in November will even get a couple of extra months for free. 11. Being a member means you are committed to the game and you will make the effort to play on a regular basis. 12. Members can avail of reduced greenfees to bring out guests so you can invite your friends to join you for a round. And maybe they’ll invite you back!! Midweek, mixed, senior, junior and weekend competitions are offered which vary in format and interest. 13. There is a range of discounted
membership options as follows: Juvenile, Juniors and Students Age 19-25 Age 26-35 Distance and Overseas Loyalty Bonus 14. Beginner programmes for both ladies and gents allow new golfers to try the game before committing to longer-term membership options. hEAlTh 15. Golf is good for your physical and mental well-being. Golfers live on average five years longer than non-golfers, regardless of gender, age and socio-economic status. 16. Along with the amount of walking involved, the golf swing itself provides a full body workout, exercising arms, legs, back and abdomen. As golf is low impact, the joints are not subject to the stresses and strains of more energetic activities, like tennis and running, or the dangers of cycling. 17. Golf helps to reduce anxiety and stress, maintains mental alertness and provides vital human contact. 18. Golf is a sport than can be played from 4 to 104 and by all genders, it’s easy to learn but impossible to master. It’s a healthy habit that can last you a lifetime. SOCiAl 19. Members have full access to a
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very comfortable bar, restaurant, function room and meeting rooms with free Wifi. Bar Manager Adrian will offer you a friendly welcome and a 10% discount can be availed of by members when purchasing beverages. The cost of food and beverages is very competitive for members and their guests. Members form strong, lasting friendships and get to know new, like-minded people. Enniscorthy is a vibrant and active club with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere and golf is a very social game. There’s no better sport to bring people together, combining conversation, fun and a healthy dose of competition. Play golf and you will never be short of friends. If you play regularly, you will get to know people and will always find somebody to play with you if you turn up on your own. Golf is the ideal game for all the family to enjoy and spend quality time together. Members enjoy a number of other social activities including Poker, Bridge, Bowls, Gaeilge, Book Club and Choir. As Enniscorthy is a members’ club, you are entitled to have your say and voice your opinion. You are also welcome to share your knowledge and expertise. n
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ennisCOrthy drama enniscorthy drama group’s play for the festival one act Circuit is shakespeare's a dick by mark kenneally and directed by Fintan kelly. The cast is as follows: Brian M u l l e n a s Wa l l y, Ti m Connaughton as Raimie, Kit Bolger as Doris and Annemarie Whelan as Ingrid. The group is on circuit at present and recorded a cred-
itable second place finish on its first outing. Looking ahead, the group will be presenting The Beauty Queen of Leenane early in the new year before going on circuit once again. The cast is Michele Whelan, Annmarie Whelan, Brendan Robinson and Fintan Kelly. It will be directed by Tom Reddy. – Joseph doyle
90 years yOung! doyles Pub, the duffry, celebrated its 90th birthday recently with a party. It’s 90 years since Joe Doyle and his wife, Bridget, bought the pub from Jordan’s of Ballindaggin. Joe served his time as a messenger boy, potman and barman before he took it over. The pub dates back to the 1700s when it was known as the Beaver Hat Coach Inn. Joe bought it and turned it into a bar and grocery. Now his children, John and Mary, run it. Joe’s grandson, Joe, works there also, as does Anne Ryan, John’s niece. The longest running bar person is Sandra Hore with 30 years. The locals would tell you it’s the best pub in town. It is a great sports pub and win or lose the Rapps, Starlights and
Enniscorthy Rugby Club supporters frequent the pub. At the 90th celebrations, there was a great atmosphere with everyone enjoying the craic and music with Reilly’s Men. Doyle’s Bar would like to thank ABC Restaurant for the food, the customers and Reilly’s Men for a great night. Here’s to the next 90 years. – Joseph doyle
Niall Kennedy and anthony Joshua
Congratulations to the Starlights – county football senior title winners. Congrats to Rebecca with her new hair and beauty salon on the Old Dublin Road. Gorey’s Niall Kennedy, a man with strong Enniscorthy connections, can claim some of the credit for Anthony Joshua’s recent heavyweight title defence having done a lot of sparring with him in the runup to the fight. Well done Niall. Congrats to Mick Comerford on his recent music successes and best of luck with his new CD with Michelle Breen. – Joseph doyle
neighBOurhOOd watCh a note from st. aidan's neighbourhood watch: We are writing this letter to ask you to be careful this coming winter. A few points that we would ask you to follow: 1. When you are going out make sure that you lock all windows and doors. Turn on alarms where possible. 2. If you are going away for a couple of days let someone know that you won't be home for a while. 3. It is also important to keep an eye out for the elderly people in the area. 4. If you are going out do not put it up on Facebook as anyone can see that you are not at home. We are also looking for
some new recruits to help us out over the winter nights. We have been doing patrols for the last 3 years and we have found that the amount of break-ins have fallen. We would be grateful if we could get a few more people involved in our group and help us to keep up the nightly patrols. If you are interested please contact any of the following. Bernard O’Leary on 085 1088163. Hugh Kelly on 0877648045. Frank O’Connor on 087-1364512. In case of emergency contact Garda Station 053-9242580 or 999. Looking forward to hearing from you. – Bernard O’Leary Chairman
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 – see “Alba Restaurant” on Facebook. 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 website. Irish Conversation evenings – Enjoy learning and practising your spoken Irish every second Wednesday night in The Presentation Centre, Enniscorthy, 8-9pm. Next night is 8th November. Phone Pat on 0871377068 for more details. st senan's Parish – sunday bingo at 8pm in the Community Centre every Sunday 8pm. enniscorthy greyhound track. Racing every Mon and Thurs evening.
lookIng ahead:
John Doyle
Shakespeare's a Dick, L-R: Kit bolger, brian Mullen, annemarie Whelan, Tim Connaughton.
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Ladies night out at Doyle’s 90th celebrations.
See main entertainment listing page 15. Maura Flannery’s new musical called “Achilles in Achill” takes place in Enniscorthy’s Athenaeum on Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th November at 8pm. Tony Doran will be signing copies of his new autobiography on Saturday 4th November in Byrne’s Bookshop, Enniscorthy, at 2pm. Irish country music superstar Derek Ryan will be playing in the Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy, on the 12th of November. Tickets are €30 and are available from hotel reception and ticketmaster. Happy Pear Cooking Demo. Riverside Park Hotel. 22nd November. Santa’s Enchanted Castle: 25th November – 23rd December 2017. Rathnure Panto Society will present “A Fairytale Wedding” in December in Rathnure. See page 13 for full details. Ferns Dramatic Society will be presenting Beauty and the Beast. Dates to follow. Wexford Pantomime Society has announced that their 50th anniversary show will be Cinderalla. Clonroche Pantomime Society will be presenting a new Christmas Show called Devine Intervention from 5-9th Dec. New Ross Musical Society’s show in March 2018 will be Top Hat. all panto societies are invited to submit details of their shows for inclusion in this column – email: doyleduffry@gmail.com – Joseph doyle
Shauna Redmond, enniscorthy (centre), recent all-Ireland TaeKwonDo winner in belfast.
The friendly staff at Doyles of the Duffry. L-R: Joseph Doyle, Denise Gordon, Sandra Hore (nee McKeown), anne Ryan.
If you would like Joseph to mention an upcoming event or would like to send in pics of any occasion (weddings, birthdays, etc) for inclusion then email both doyleduffry@gmail.com and slaneynews@gmail.com. The closing date for receiving material for this column is always the Thursday before our publication dates which for the rest of 2017 are: Weds 1st Nov, and Weds 29th Nov.
deLight fOr mOyne rangers Congratulations to Nathan O'Connor on being selected as part of the Leinster U-18 squad for recent matches against Munster, Ulster and Connacht. This is a great achievement for Nathan as he becomes the first player ever from the club to represent Leinster. – Joseph doyle
CystiC fiBrOsis news bob’s bar kindly donated €550 recently to Cystic Fibrosis Wexford branch proceeds of a successful bingo night in the bar.
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www.slaneynews.com the starlights gaa Club is celebrating one hundred years in existence this year, being formed in 1917 at the height of Ireland’s struggle for freedom and wexford’s supremacy in gaelic football. Wexford hosted the first ever football championship match in Ireland when Taghmon and Kilmannon met in the inaugural Wexford Football Championship in February 1887 and that was followed by a remarkable period of football dominance, culminating in the county`s 4 All Ireland Senior Football titles in-a-row between 1915 and 1918. The timing was just right for the formation of a new football club for Enniscorthy. There are many theories about the origins of the name Starlights - but as we approach the 100th Anniversary, the most
ON A STARRY, STARRY NIGHT popular and the most romantic version seems to be that on a starry night 100 years ago, at No. 3 Lower Duffry Gate, Jimmy Murphy and his friend Joe O`Brien were standing in Murphy`s doorway discussing the idea of starting a football team for all the lads on the Duffry. It had been the main topic among them for some time and the big issue was what they would call themselves. As Jimmy and Joe talked excitedly about starting this new club it came to them suddenly like a bolt from the Heavens above that the new club should be called the Starlights - and the rest as they say is history. Well at the very least it`s our story and we`re sticking to it and
ENNISCORTHY GIRLS RUGBY u16s girls Enniscorthy v Portlartington at home
An excellent start for the girls – in the second minute of the game Katie Whelan got over the line for Enniscorthy’s first try of this Leinster Premier 1 division 1 qualifier A. In the 10th, 16th and 24th minutes, Enniscorthy’s Katie Whelan scored try after try and two were converted by Aoife Codd. Just coming up to half time with a great pass and some quick hands and even better side-stepping moves Erin Cahill scored Enniscorthy’s fifth try of the day also converted by Aoife Codd leaving the score at 31-0. There was just no stopping these girls, their team work was exceptional. Second half started with Enniscorthy showing no let-up on the Port side, the opposition could not get to grips with the strength of this great group of girls. The game was abandoned shortly after the second half started as a Portarlington girl got injured, we wish her a speedy recovery. Enniscorthy team consists of Aoife Codd, Ava O’Connor, Ciara Boland, Ciara O’Leary, Eabha Farrell, Erin Cahill, Eva Greene, Katie Foley, Katie Whelan, Kaci O’Connor, Lara Freeman, Lauren Delaney, Lucy Egan, Mia Kelly, Maria O Dowd, Ruth Bolger, Taragh Cooper, Ellen Rogan, Eimear Fitzgerald, and Faye Larkin. Next fixture is on 4th November – a friendly against Gorey in Gorey.
sure in truth the bright yellow star emblazoned on the jersey certainly does add credence to it. A romantic name no doubt for a football club and almost unique, there are very few clubs around the country called Starlights, in fact I found only one at Santry in Dublin which was formed in the 1950`s and according to their Secretary there could well be a Wexford link to their name. Established, as I said, in 1917 the Starlights won their first ever title in Junior in 1921 and less than a decade after their formation they moved up into the senior ranks and did a remarkable hat-trick winning the senior championship in 1927/28 and 1929.
In 1933 they beat the Sarsfields in the senior decider and won titles back to back in 1936 and 1937. In 1961 they were beaten by their old opponents the Sarsfields and were beaten again two years later in 1963 by Ballyhogue. In 1971 Bellefield GAA Grounds – the home of the Starlights became the home of the newly formed Rapparees/Starlights – with the amalgamation of the Starlights and Emmets footballers and the St. Aidan’s and Shamrocks Hurling Clubs. The name Rapparees was chosen for the hurling team from the legendary Enniscorthy side, the Red Rapparees 1904-1914. Under the new regime the
Starlights had to wait until 1983 to capture their next Senior County title defeating the Wexford District, and were back in the final again in 1988, but were beaten by a great Duffry Rovers side. In the nineties it was very much the case of you step out and we step in again as the Rapparees and the Starlights contested 6 County Finals between them from 1993 to 2001 – Rapparees appearing in the 1993, 1996, 1998 and 2001 finals and Starlights contesting the 1994 and 2000 finals, alas all to no avail until, finally, after all the heartbreak, trial and tribulation the Starlights beat Duffry Rovers in the 2002 Final and brought the coveted trophy back to Enniscorthy
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and Bellefield to major scenes of joy and jubilation. The Stars repeated that triumph in 2004 beating the Sarsfields in Wexford Park and in 2007 were back in the Senior Football Final again only to lose out to Clongeen. The Starlights Club has been synonymous with Bellefield, the town of Enniscorthy and indeed Wexford football for a whole century now, and with their brilliant history, it is only fitting that they are back once again as county champions in their 100th year. I would like to take this opportunity to wish them well with their anniversary celebrations and ask the people of Enniscorthy to show their support and appreciation for the wonderful sporting entity that is – THE STARLIGHTS. – maria nolan
Enniscorthy Ladies’ Golf news… the ladies competitions were concluded for the 2017 season with the end of season scramble on tuesday 24th october. The Awards for Order of Merit for 2017 were also presented to a full house where
the ladies enjoyed a beautiful lunch! The results are as follows: 1st Eimear McGrath, Helene Daly, Jane Whelan 49.3. 2nd Maeve McCauley, Liz Askins, Helen Murphy 50.9. 3rd Julie McCarthy, Bernie
Delaney, Josie Gahan 51.2. Order of Merit 2017 Golfer of the Year: Ciara Sharkey. Silver Spoon: Ciara Sharkey. Silver Medal: Ciara Sharkey. Bronze Medal: Kay Ryan. Club Singles Matchplay:
Pauline Rogan. Club Fourball: Mary O'Shea and Mary McCauley. Gill Leo: Louise Furlong. Congratulations to all the winners and to the winners throughout the year. n
Enniscorthy hockey season in full swing
1st and 2nd class girls. Pic: elaine Hickey. The girls U-16 and U-18 hockey interprovincial tournaments took place in belfast in late october. Following their performances for South east, four enniscorthy players have been selected to take part in trials for the Irish U-16 national side. Ciara Kelly, Niamh ogilvie, Nora McGinty and Leah Kidd will hope to be among those chosen for the Six Nations to take place next summer. Pic: Mary Ogilvie.
the hockey season is well under way and for the members of enniscorthy hockey Club, it has been a busy time.
The ladies 1st and 2nd XIs are now plying their trades in Leinster divisions 7 and 12 respectively, while the 3rd XI represent the club in the
Sunday League. Following last year's league win, the men's first XI are playing in division 4 while our second XI continue in division 7.
At underage level the club has almost a dozen sides – boys and girls – taking part in competitions throughout Leinster. n
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Slaney Arts & Heritage
1 November 2017
Wexford Mental Health Art Expo I was delighted to be asked to attend the launch of the first ever art exhibition of the wexford mental health association, a fringe of the opera Festival, at henrietta street on Friday 20th october. And such was the success of this inaugural event that national Mental Health Association CEO Martin Rogan told the Wexford organisers that they were not to be surprised to see the rest of the country following suit and running with this most excellent idea. MC for the special occasion, Alice Doyle, Director, outlined the purpose of the project to use art as a means of creating awareness of and promoting mental health, and went on to say such is the calibre of the work on display
that even the National Gallery would be envious of the exhibition. Eoin Barry read a wonderfully emotive piece by Jayden Byrne expressing what art and the project has meant to him and the difference it has made to his life. Very eloquently he said that it has given new meaning and reason to his life and has given him a place in the world and a feeling of being part of something. Dr. Kieran Moore, who works mainly with human suffering, said that the difference between illness and wellness is simply pain and how the human being expresses that pain is hugely important, particularly when it is a pain that can’t be seen or easily diagnosed. ‘Art’ he continued ‘allows a person to express
feeling and the human experience beyond words’. James Browne TD, Fianna Fail Spokesperson on Mental Health complimented the organisers for coming up with the innovative project and all the contributors on the marvellous pieces on display saying ‘All the contributors possess an incredible talent turning all that is going on in their lives into fabulous art’. Comedian Al Porter, arriving late due to heavy traffic and poor weather conditions, was on his way to perform at the Spiegeltent but said he just had to stop by and applaud the inspiring project and admire the art. His message was to ‘Always talk, don`t be afraid to say what you are feeling’. One of the great things he said about being a stand up comic is that
‘you get a chance to go on stage under the guise of entertainment and say just about whatever you want’. ‘Do talk, do mind yourself, not everyone can wake up positive and delighted to be alive but that’s ok too’. Before he left for the Spiegeltent, Al purchased one of the beautiful pieces on display called ‘Hidden Gem’. My own favourite, I have to say, was the exquisite Billy Roche portrait by Sarah Prendergast, which has been donated by Sarah and is for auction for the duration of the exhibition which runs for the weekends of the Opera Festival from 11.00-17.00 daily. Do call into Wexford Mental Health on Henrietta Street and view this most interesting and excellent exhibition. – maria nolan
Enniscorthy Library what's on In oCtober at a glanCe… NOV 2 at 7pm: Upcycling Furniture Demonstration. NOV 9 at 7pm: Style and Beauty Masterclass. NOV 14 at 10.30-11.30am & 11.45-12.45pm: Science Week: Making Big Problems Small with Paul Hickey. NOV 15 at 3.30-4.30pm: Science Week: Micro:bit Challenge – Get Creative, Get Connected, Get Coding with Paul Hickey. NOV 16 at 7pm: Physics Workshop with Brendan Wallace. NOV 23 at 7pm: Sheila Forsey Mending Lace reading. NOV 30 at 7pm: History of Enniscorthy Castle with Mary Brickley.
The Athenaeum 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 Athenaeum 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 phone 087-2637178.
Mick Fortune – Inhabit – Solo Show 6th oct - 20th nov - the Presentation Centre, enniscorthy A selection of Micheal's video pieces will be on display. Inhabit is a show which voyeuristically explores found, forgotten and unusual spaces and their inhabitants, or lack thereof.
Bare Root
art exhibition of the Wexford Mental Health association. above Left: annette Wall WMHa and artist Sarah Prendergast with her portrait of billy Roche. above Right: Theresa Goff WMHa. Pics: Maria Nolan.
you are warmly invited to "you are meant to be here" an exhibition of sculptural and photographic works by the artist Conchúir macdhomhnuill, currently running at 23 wafer street, enniscorthy. the official opening took place on 28th october.
You are meant to be here Conchúir is a graduate of the renowned Environmental Art Department, Glasgow
School of Art, and is currently undertaking postgraduate studies at the National College of
Art & Design, Dublin. The work on show explores notions of usefulness. Taking Eileen Gray’s iconic "Non Conformist 1926" chair as its starting point, Conchúir explores and experiments "to find the point where living becomes form, form becomes function and function defies use". n
New Gallery exhibition Space at Hook Lighthouse and Heritage Centre.
a new gallery exhibition space was launched in october at hook lighthouse and heritage Centre. The gallery space opens with an exhibition from the award-winning artist Martina Furlong. Martina is based in Wexford, and she says , "I paint abstracts and landscapes and works in oils and acrylics. My landscapes are inspired by the beauty, ruggedness and magical quality of the Irish countryside. My abstracts are influenced by my surround-
New Exhibition Space at Hook Lighthouse ings and the things I encounter every day." Martina received a BA (Hons) in Fine Art Painting from Limerick School of Art and Design in 1996. She has had solo and group exhibitions in America and London. The Martina Furlong exhibition is the first in a series of
month-long exhibitions planned for the space. Manager of Hook Lighthouse Ann Waters says that, "For many years Hook Lighthouse has attracted artists who you will often find sitting painting along the shoreline and it also attracts visitors who appreciate art. So we are delighted to open our gallery
exhibition space not only for our visitors to enjoy but to also offer a platform to the very many talented artists in the South East and beyond." Team member at Hook Lighthouse and artist herself Anne Tweedy is curating the monthly exhibitions. If you would like your art to be considered for an exhibition, contact Anne on 086 234 1060, email annetweedymolloy@gmail.com. For further details on upcoming exhibitions see www.hookheritage.ie n
The Arts Department of Wexford County Council in partnership with Wexford Arts Centre are delighted to present Bare Root, a group exhibition exploring rural and farmyard environments, and the points where nature and the man-made intersect. Situated in County Buildings, Bare Root features the work of eleven artists: Frank Abruzzese, Michael Canning, Els Dietvorst, Michael Fortune, Janet Mullarney, Rosie O’Gorman, Helen Robbins, Blaise Smith, Brigitta Varadi, Michael Wann and Katie Watchorn. The term Bare Root refers to a technique of arboriculture whereby a plant is removed from soil in a dormant state, from which it can more rapidly acclimate to new soil conditions. This diverse exhibition recognises the sensibilities surrounding land and labour, illuminating the nuances and materiality of Irish rural farming, capturing the traditional and common place in a profoundly uncommon yet relatable way. Bare Root is in Wexford County Council Buildings until Friday 1st December 2017, and opening hours are Monday to Friday from 9am - 5pm. The exhibition, due to unavoidable circumstances, will be closed from Monday 6th - Friday 10th November (inclusive).
Orla Barry – Breaking Rainbows Installation at wexford arts Centre in association with wexford Festival opera. 22 october - 18 november 2017. The genesis of Breaking Rainbows began as a conversation between artist Orla Barry and Wexford Arts Centre curator Catherine Bowe. Initially conceived as a solo exhibition, Barry and Bowe's conversations developed over time into something much more. Two years later, Barry's ambitious performance/installation Breaking Rainbows began its national and international tour and was first shown at Temple Bar Gallery & Studios and premiered as part of the Dublin Theatre Festival (29 Sept - 5 Nov 2016). Breaking Rainbows uses the relationship between wo/man and animal, and the cannibalistic, symbiotic tension between (Orla Barry) the artist and (Orla Barry) the shepherd to reflect on the primal and poetic and unpredictable bond we have in the natural world. Endearing, humorous and challenging, Breaking Rainbows reflects on both our interdependence and disconnection from the natural environment. Made up of a series of vignettes, Barry's work brings us into a journey through time, conceptualisations and effects: from the realms of sheep farming traditions, ancient Greek shepherd's singing competitions, contemporary consumerism and gender roles, to the intimate relationship of caring for a sheep about to give birth. n
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Supporting the ArtS Wexford Arts Centre: 053-9123764. the presentation Centre, enniscorthy: 053-9233000. the Courthouse Arts Centre, tinahely: 0402-38529.
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Around Wexford Town with Patrick Hogan Left: ann McCafferty, Nicola Reddy, Mayor Jim Moore, Frank Flanagan, Martin Doyle, at Wexford Camera Club exhibition. Pic: Patrick Hogan.
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Dr. Sean Moran at recent talk in Wexford Town Library. Pic: Patrick Hogan.
Pic: Patrick Hogan.
emma Kelly, Meabh o'Connor, Jennifer o’Keeffe at the recent Laurie Shaw and the boys gig in Sky & the Ground. Pic: Patrick Hogan.
Richard Farrell and Lorraine Sheridan at the recent Masquerade ball in the Talbot Hotel.
‘oscar Wilde’ with Clodagh Dowling and Melissa Waters at the recent Masquerade ball in the Talbot Hotel. Pic: Patrick Hogan. Pic: Patrick Hogan.
Pic: Patrick Hogan
Pic: Patrick Hogan Pic: Patrick Hogan.
James bierney and barry o’Neill in Wexford arts Centre.
Jenny Kennedy, Niamh bolger and Caroline o’Connell at oyster Lane Theatre Group’s ‘Footloose’.
Roisia Sinnott and Lorraine byrne at the Wexford Mental Health assocation art exibition.
Wexford Mental Health Association Exhibition Wexford Mental Health Association’s exhibition – Promoting Positive Mental Health – was launched on 20th October in the Association’s premises on Henrietta Street, Wexford. Guests on the night included James Browne TD, Fianna Fáil spokesperson on mental health, and well known comedian and TV/radio personality, Al Porter. n
Lots to see! above: al Porter, who opened the Wexford Mental Health association exhibition, with Mary beary who presented him with her book of poetry entitled "Healing". Left: Ciaradh Walsh, annette Wall and Theresa Goff.
above: Local artist, Mary Carberry, Ferrybank, Wexford, with Mary Doyle, Wexford RNLI, at her Landscapes and Seascapes on display in White’s hotel lobby. above right: Mary Carberry with Eleanor and Bob Quilty. right: Jackie and Ger Hore, Hore Photographers, South Main Street, Wexford, where Ger has a photographic exhibition on his premises. n
Luke Jackson in Maggie May’s Singing & Swinging Pubs Competition.
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