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Enniscorthy hosts a large number of festivals every year and 2018 will be no exception with plans at an advanced stage for all.

There will be lots of activity based around St Patrick’s Day – before, during and after. We’ll carry full details in next month’s issue of 7th March.

Every June in Enniscorthy, the annual Strawberry Fair & Street Rhythms Festival together with the All-Ireland Farmers' Market, is a family celebration of local food, arts and street entertainment for all the family. This year it takes place from 1st to 3rd June 2018 and incorporates the exciting Strawberry Roots music weekend.

Enniscorthy celebrates its famous history during the Vinegar Hill Battle Re-enactment Festival which in 2018 takes places from 15th to 17th June with live battle re-enactments and all things historical. This is the 220th anniversary of the Battle of Vinegar Hill and it promises to be the best festival yet with related events taking place in the town throughout 2018.

Throughout 2018 there will be various events taking place to remember the start of the Tour de France in Enniscorthy twenty years ago this year. Watch out for related activities particularly in

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March 2018 and also on 15th July which will be a French-themed day.

The Enniscorthy Rockin’ Food Festival promises to be bigger and better than ever. Everything we love most about summer is promised with a Food Market, Marquee, Workshops, Artisan Food, Craft Beer, outdoor music events, rock & roll gig trail, etc. There will be plenty of activities for younger festival goers also. It all takes place on the August Bank Holiday weekend – 3rd to 6th August.

Every year in early September the legendary Blackstairs Blues Festival takes place in Enniscorthy.

The finest Blues can he heard in Enniscorthy's welcoming pubs as the town celebrates Ireland's longest-running Blues festival.

Co. Wexford celebrates its literary heritage with the Wexford Literary Festival that connects, inspires and informs writers and readers of all ages. The festival includes workshops, author talks and writing awards and is held in Enniscorthy every year with the 2018 version scheduled for October.

Finally, the year ends with the Enniscorthy Christmas Festival centred around Santa’s Enchanted Castle, which attracts thousands of visitors to the town every December.

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ST SEnAn’S PARISH BIngo Regular Sunday night Bingo takes p l a c e i n Te m p l e s h a n n o n Community Centre, starting at 8pm.

I R I S H C o n V E R S AT I o n nIgHTS 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 7th February. All are welcome. Phone Pat on 087-1377068 for more details and information.

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Mondays at 7.30-10pm in The Presentation Centre. This class is free to attend. Contact Ellen from Grow at 087-2291718 or southeastregion@grow.ie.

AMEnITy gRAnTS All voluntary, sports and community groups should note that Enniscorthy Municipal District’s amenity grant forms are available from the Council offices in the Market Square. The closing date is 28th of February. Forms are also available for amenity grants for

residents’ associations for works in estates registered with the County Council.

EnnISCoRTHy RETIREMEnT ASSoCIATIon Monthly Meeting on revised date Tuesday 13th February 2017 in the Riverside Park Hotel at 2.30pm.

This is the AGM and elections for new members of committee.

Cheques will be presented to nominated charities.

A Table Quiz will take place in Loreto Village on Wednesday 14th February at 2.30pm.

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Monday – Line Dancing at 11.00am and Bowls at 1.00pm.

We d n e s d a y Wa l k f ro m t h e Riverside Park Hotel at 11.00am.

Thursday Ramblers walking group Scrabble at 10.00am, Craft at 2.00pm all from the Astro Centre, Bellefield.

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Enniscorthy’s newest graduates Templeshannon on the up!

Back row L-R: Neringa Saprynskiene, Denisz Deak, Grainne Kearney, Fiona Franklin and Stephen de Roiste.

Front row L-R: Viktorija Segina, Margaret Kehoe, John O'Connor (Enniscorthy Enterprise and Technology Centre), Ola Adedeji and Patrice Corrigan.

on 30th January 2018, Enniscorthy’s newest graduates celebrated their achievment – gaining a Major Award Level 5 in Practical Skills for SME Employment. at the Enniscorthy Enterprise and Technology Centre (EETC).

This is a full-time training programme run by Co. Wexford teachers whose pupils take part in the annual Texaco Children’s Art Competition, are reminded that the closing date for receipt of entries this year is Wednesday, 28th February.

Last year over 600 pupils from schools in Co. Wexford submitted entries to the Competition.

Enniscorthy Enterprise and Technology Centre, and funded by Waterford and Wexford Education and Training Board. This programme is aimed at students primarily under 35 years of age who do not hold a Level 5 Major Award or Leaving Cert.

Graduates gain an award that is recognised by employ-

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Modules include: Accounting – Manual and Computerised; Business A d m i n i s t r a t i o n ; Wo r k Experience; Digital Marketing; Customer Service; Design Skills; E-Business; Spreadsheets (Excel).

Residential Institutional Survivors Network The risn.ie website is now up and running. RISN stands for Residential Institutional Survivors Network. The website and consultation talks will enable survivors share information and experiences and assist survivors in obtaining appropriate services through survivor-led initiatives. RISN is about a discussion amongst survivors, led by survivors for survivors.

Check out the website risn.ie for the group’s mission statement and other information.

While studying, the students receive a training allowance from Waterford Education and Training Board subject to qualification.

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WEll DONE COláISTE BRíDE! St. Patrick’s School, Enniscorthy, thanks the students and staff of Coláiste Bríde, Enniscorthy, who recently presented St Patrick’s with a cheque for €1,400 for the purchase of sensory equipment.

on our front cover last month we listed ten major positive developments coming down the tracks for Enniscorthy. one is the major redevelopment of Templeshannon. Since that issue some more detail has come ino the public domain as Wexford County Council unveiled its Templeshannon Regeneration Strategy which sets out the ambitious regeneration proposals for the Te m p l e s h a n n o n a r e a o f Enniscorthy over the next 1520 years.

The strategy is intended to provide an urban design footprint for the Templeshannon area that future development proposals can take inspiration from, and integrate with. The main objective of the Strategy is “to enhance the public realm and improve traffic management in the Templeshannon area and develop a plan that would outline the urban renewal development opportunities for the Templeshannon area going forward”.

The strategy proposes to regenerate the area by tackling issues such as poor pedestrian environment, traffic congestion and dereliction and encouraging further private investment and development in Templeshannon by increasing the attractiveness of the area through significant public realm improvement works.

The strategy includes a number of key infrastructural projects:

★ Implementation of Enniscorthy Flood Defence Scheme and the associated Traffic Management Plan, including a proposal within the traffic plan to make Templeshannon one way from the Shannon to the Old Bridge; ★ Improvement of the public realm and streetscape of the Templeshannon area including the the widening of footpaths, enhanced public lighting, undergrounding of services, paving etc; ★ Improving accessibility and l i n k a g e s f ro m t h e Templeshannon area to the rest of Enniscorthy, including the provision of a new pedestrian bridge from Slaney S t re e t to Templeshannon; ★ The progressive transformation of the Waterfront Leisure Centre private car park to create a new civic space and a public car park; ★ I m p ro v e m e n t o f t h e Enniscorthy Railway Station arrival area with emphasis on its connection to Templeshannon and the rest of Enniscorthy.

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Huge turnout for Enniscorthy Credit Union Schools’ Quiz Gaelscoil Open Night

Gaelscoil Inis Córthaidh – winner of a Bord Gais Energy Theatre Award for their show in The Athenaeum last year.

The 2018 Enniscorthy Credit Union Schools’ Quiz held on Sunday 28th January in Coláiste Bríde, Enniscorthy. 51 teams participated watched by over 200 spectators. Well done to Caim NS (U13 Winner), St Senan's PS (U11 Winner), Piercestown NS (U13 2nd Place) and Murrintown NS (U11 2nd Place) on making it through to the next stage of the schools’ quiz.

Enniscorthy Credit Union hosted the 2018 Credit Union Schools’ Quiz at Coláiste Bríde on 28th January. The Credit Union Schools’ Quiz has been going now for over 25 years and is one of the most popular promotions undertaken by the credit union movement.

A huge entry of 26 schools and 51 teams was welcomed by Chairman of Enniscorthy Credit Union, Pat O’Shea, who thanked the teachers and parents for organising the teams for the quiz and getting them to the venue.

To Enniscorthy Credit Union, the schools’ quiz is more than just a promotional event.

One of its operating principles refers to social responsibility and contributing to the education of its members and potential members. With this event, it is encouraging teamwork and education among young schoolchildren.

As a little ‘thank you’ there was a raffle for five €50 prizes for the parents and teachers in attendance at the quiz. These were won by Colman Doyle

of Marshalstown and Niamh Page of Kilrane.

Pat also thanked the volunteers for working on correcting answers, score-keeping, and as quiz assistants collecting answer sheets, and also Pat Jordan of Coláiste Bríde for his help throughout the afternoon.

Liam Waters, who acted as Quizmaster, had everybody under starter’s orders promptly at 3pm. There were two quizzes – one for Under 11s and one for Under 13s. As Enniscorthy St Senan's Primary School, Enniscorthy, U11 Winners, with teacher Ms McManus and Enniscorthy Credit Union Charman, Pat O’Shea.

Credit Union had more than 20 schools represented in the schools’ quiz this year, both the winners and runner-ups in both age categories are sent forward to the next level of the quiz – Chapter level – which will be held in early March. The winners will then move on to National Final in Dublin on 8th April 2018. Enniscorthy Credit Union had a national winner in the Under 11 quiz last year – St Joseph’s Donard.

The quality of answering and level of knowledge

amongst these primary school children was impressive and, after a tie-break to decide 2nd and 3rd place in the Under 13 quiz and 3rd and 4th place in t h e U n d e r 11 q u i z , t h e Adjudicator announced the following winners of the 2018 Enniscorthy Credit Union Schools’ Quiz: UnDER 11 1st Place: St Senan’s Primary School, Enniscorthy.

2nd Place: Murrintown National School, Murrintown.

3rd Place: Oylegate National School.

4th Place: Scoil Naomh Maodhog, Ferns.

UnDER 13 1st Place: Caim National School, Caim.

2nd Place: Piercestown National School, Piercestown.

3rd Place: Murrintown National School, Murrintown.

4th Place: Courtnacuddy National School.

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gaelscoil Inis Córthaidh will hold an oíche oscailte (open night) on Tuesday February 13th from 6.30-8.00pm.

The school is situated at Drumgoold, Enniscorthy, and parents/guardians who are interested in sending their children to the school are welcome to attend. A limited

number of places are still available for September 2018. The closing date for receipt of enrolment forms is Friday March 23rd.

Enquiries can be made to the school secretary by phone 053-9237422 or e-mail gaelscoilinis@gmail.com. Bígí Linn! n

Above: Happy children in class at Gaelscoil Inis Córthaidh.

Below: Féile 2017.

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ATTENTION ALL DRAMA LOVERS! Applications are now being accepted for enrolment of new Junior Infants for September 2018.

Application forms and further details are available from the St. Senan’s Primary School office, Enniscorthy.

Tel: 053-9234169.

Hope & Dream 10 Fundraiser A Promotional Event & Craft Fair to raise awareness and promote Hope & Dream 10, 2018, will take place to help cover the cost of wrist bands for the race. If any additional money is raised it will be put towards other race costs.

Venue: Astro Active Centre, Bellefield, Enniscorthy.

Date: 10th of March.

Time: 2pm - 6pm.

There will be a variety of items available to purchase on the day (just in time to get that all important Mother's Day gift) and a raffle with some spectacular prizes on offer. Your support would be greatly appreciated and of course any donations will be most welcome.

Liz Kavanagh, representing the Enniscorthy Tidy Town Committee, receiving prize sponsorship from Damian Byrne of Byrne’s Bookstore, Enniscorthy.

Prizewinners in the Annual Tidy Town Christmas Raffle: 1st Prize: Ms. Grace Kavanagh, Castle St. 2nd Prize: Ms. Diana Slupska, Árduáin. 3rd Prize: Mr. Tony Fagan, Bellefield Road. 4th Prize: Mr. Tony Culleton, Cromwell’s Fort, Wexford. 5th Prize: Ms. Kate Hudson, Pearse Road.

6th Prize: Niki Fortune, Ballymurn. n

Enniscorthy Drama group has some important dates for your diary for this February.

Following its recent successful performance in the National Opera House, Wexford, Enniscorthy Drama Group will be performing The Beauty Queen of Leenane, written by Golden Globe winner Martin McDonagh, on Thursday 15th, Friday 16th, Saturday 17th of February in The Presentation Centre, Enniscorthy. These home shows come before the group heads off on the drama circuit to represent our town. The group needs the local community behind it and to come out and see this wonderful modern classic of Irish theatre.

Ti c k e t s o n s a l e i n T h e Presentation Centre (tel: 0539233000) so get booking now!

The Beauty Queen of Leenane is set in the mountains

of Connemara and tells the story of Maureen Folan, a plain and lonely woman in her early 40s, and Mag, her manipulative, aging mother. Mag’s interference in Maureen’s first and potentially last romantic relationship sets in motion a chain of events that are as tragically funny as they are

horrific.

Directed by Tom Reddy, the play stars Anne-Marie Whelan, Michele Whelan, Brendan Robinson and Fintan Kelly.

Keep an eye on the Enniscorthy Drama Group Facebook page for updates and news. n

Doing our bit for Kilagoley!

The slaney news is always glad to help our readers in any way we can. So we were delighted to get the letter (below left) from a resident in the Kilagoley area of Enniscorthy crediting us for publishing a recent letter that “stimulated the powers that be to action” over the County Councils’s foul-smelling septic tank adjacent to Kilagoley Terrace. Irish Water is now carrying out major work (see letter below right) which will clear the problem. We’re not sure the Slaney News can claim all the credit but then again every bit helps!!!

The Editor, Slaney News.

9th January 2018.

Dear Editor, I wrote to you some time ago as a resident of Kilagoley on behalf of some people residing in the area regarding the dreadful odour coming from the County Council’s septic tank adjacent to Kilagoley Terrace Housing Estate. I’m not going to rehash the details of the letter which described the experiences of the residents of Kilagoley Terrace living close to such a cesspool for a number of years.

The residents believe the publishing of the letter stimulated the powers that be to action. All the householders living in the general area received a letter from Irish Water notifying them of the closing of the Esmonde Road from Monday, 8th January 2018 to Tuesday, 3rd April 2018. The road closure is to allow the carrying out of the construction of a new gravity sewer along Esmonde Road as part of the ongoing upgrade works to the wastewater network of Enniscorthy.

The Irish Water letter concludes “This €16.3 million project will upgrade the wastewater treatment facilities in Enniscorthy, an investment which will bring significant environmental and economic benefits to the area”.

On behalf of the people living near the offending septic tank I want to thank you for publishing the letter and for your interest and assistance.

– Kilagoley Resident (Name and Address with the Editor).

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Visual Voices - Enniscorthy 2017 An early childhood exhibition called Visual Voices Enniscorthy 2018 is the brainchild of Anne Manning, a local pre-school teacher. The unusual exhibition will see 55 children's faces cast in plaster of paris, and mounted on boards, standing on a cardboard cylinder plinth – and displayed in local shop windows. All of the children attend two local preschools and aftercare service: Carraig Briste and killegney Early years just outside Enniscorthy.

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As ever the Enniscorthy Business Association is open to all creative ideas and has got behind the project actively promoting the exhibition idea to its members and the wider business community. As a result these wonderful pieces of art will go on diplay in up to 20 shop windows for the period Feb 19th to 3rd March.

Among the participating businesses are: Aideen Vonno, Ottiva, Paul's Locksmith, Keycutting and Shoe Repairs, Bridget’s Hair Salon, Toffee & Thyme, Smyth’s Arro,

Vincent's, O’Leary Travel, General Office & School Supplies, Gus Byrne's, Glamour, Frizelle O’Leary Solicitors, etc.

Anne did another innovative exhibition last year which received great coverage in various newspapers and even featured on RT E ’ s N a t i o n w i d e p ro gramme, and the upcoming exhibition promises to be just as successful. So keep an eye out on the shop windows of Enniscorthy later this month!

‘Visual Voices - Enniscorthy 2017’: Plaster casts of 55 children’s faces.

Young scientists

Fianna Fáil Leader, Micheál Martin TD, pictured with Robbie Mac Giolla Dé and Conor De Rúit from Meanscoil Gharman, Wexford, at the recent BT Young Scientist Exhibition in the RDS in Dublin.

Pic: Conor McCabe Photography.

South-East University one step closer Fianna Fáil TD for Wexford, James Browne, has welcomed the passage of the Technological Universities Bill in the Dáil in January, paving the way for the creation of a Technological University for the South-East.

Deputy Browne said, “The passing of this Bill has been a long time coming and it has been a key priority for Fianna Fáil… In particular, we were very keen to ensure that current levels of course provision be protected in all of the regions and campuses of a Technological University.

The Bill that the Dáil has now passed provides for this.” He added, “No existing Institutes of Technology will have to merge as a pre-condition of seeking Technological University status …

This was a key precondition of Fianna Fáil support for this Bill.”

Enniscorthy Hockey’s charity fundraiser

Enniscorthy Hockey Club held a fundraising hockey tournament for Pieta House over the New Year period and Olive Ruane from the organisation was on hand on January 20th to accept the badly needed funds for the charity.

Mythen on housing crisis When it comes to the national and local housing crisis, the answer according to local Sinn Féin Councillor, Johnny Mythen, is “resources and empowerment”.

Cllr Mythen says, “Wexford County Council is not being provided with adequate funding or resources to satisfy the huge demand for social and affordable housing. Despite the great and admirable efforts of Wexford Co. Co. housing Dept. the facts and figures speak for themselves. There are approximately 2,695 on the housing list, 636 on the transfer list, 439 on H.A.P. and 747 on R.A.S. “In reality, this means the social housing requirement is

4,517 to date… Homelessness figures have also increased by 56%, with 44 cases in 2016 compared to 69 in 2017.

“Increases in private rents

are also adding to our housing crisis, with a 10% increase in the 3rd quarter of 2017.

“House prices have increased by 11% and rising.

The increasing repossessions by vulture funds are leaving young couples financially stranded and in most cases homeless. Young families are being forced out of the housing market once again, with most paying half their wages in rents. Social and affordable housing is the only way forward.

“Councils must be empowered and resourced to provide social and affordable housing as they have done since the foundation of local democracy.” n

Some positive news on the housing front emerged last month when Wexford County Council gave details of the Rebuilding Ireland Home loan Scheme – the new Council Mortgage Scheme which offers low interest rates to first-time buyers which will benefit hundreds of low and middle-income earners in County Wexford.

The Scheme offers loans of up to 90% of the purchase price/ build cost. Interest rate options ranging between 2% and 2.25% are available, fixed over the entire loan term, with a variable rate of 2.3% also available. Applicants must be over 18 years of age and have a gross income of not more than €50,000 for a single applicant or €75,000 as joint applicants.

The house can be new or second hand. Applicants can also selfbuild a property. The purchase price / build cost cannot exceed €250,000 and the floor area cannot exceed 175 sq. metres.

Example: House cost €180,000, Max loan (90%) €162,000, Monthly loan repayment - fixed for 25 years €688.84* * excludes mortgage protection.

Chief Executive of Wexford County Council Tom Enright says he expects there will be strong interest in the loan scheme. “An interest rate of between 2% and 2.25%, fixed for the entire loan period of up to 30 years, means that for the first time in a long time, those with a modest income now have a realistic and affordable opportunity of home ownership”

said Mr Enright. “In addition, many of those who will benefit from this scheme will vacate scarce rental accommodation in every town and village in Wexford, freeing up dozens of properties for those struggling to find rental accommodation for themselves and their families.”

The scheme requires applicants to provide a deposit of 10% of the purchase price / build cost.

The Chief Executive acknowledged this may pose a challenge for some applicants, and says the Council will examine the possibility of developing a scheme, possibly in partnership with local credit unions, that may help applicants to bridge this funding gap.

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Cllr. Johnny Mythen

New online Medical Card system The HSE launched a new national Medical Card online service in January, www.medicalcard.ie. This new service enables people to apply online for a Medical Card quickly and easily using a user-friendly step-by-step process.

Fine Gael Minister, Paul Kehoe, believes the streamlining of applications will greatly benefit those who need medical cards here in Co. Wexford.

€310,000 available for community playgrounds/ adult gyms Wexford Local Development is promoting the availability of €310,000 in grant aid for the development of community playgrounds/outdoor gyms.

For further information on this Leader funding and to download an Expression of Interest form please see www.wld.ie/leader.

The closing date is 12 noon on 14th February so hurry before it’s too late. n

“Users can find out if they are eligible for a Medical Card immediately, and if they are, their application will be processed in 15 working days.

“This online service conveniently allows applicants to scan and upload documents and other information, and no longer requires a visit to a GP to stamp paper forms… This new, streamlined service will bring great benefits for people

in terms of turnaround times, convenience and security.

“Fine Gael is committed to proactively support families in Wexford from our early days to our seniors years and to focus on prevention rather than intervention,” Minister Kehoe said, adding, “I would urge anyone who needs to apply for a medical card to log on to the new system and see how easy it is." n

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Wedding Fair at Riverside Park Hotel on 25th February The Riverside Park Hotel Wedding Fair & Showcase will take place on Sunday 25th February 1-5pm.

On that day you will be able to view the newly renovated Ballroom in all its splendour and meet the hotel’s award-winning Wedding Co-ordinator who will be delighted to show you around.

You will also be able to taste some of the delights the head chef will provide on the day and interact with over 25 local wedding exhibitors who

will be showcasing their services in the Seamus Rafter Suite.

A Fashion Show will take place at 3.30pm with many new-look wedding dresses on show.

The Riverside Park Hotel & Leisure Club looks forward to your company at its Wedding Fair & Showcase on 25th February.

For further information please contact the Conference and Banqueting Manager, Liz Fagan. Email: liz@riversideparkhotel.com or tel: (053) 9237800. n

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'Welcome to My World’’ The Life and Music of Jim Reeves at the Riverside Park Hotel

7 February 2018

Let the Good Times Roll!

the brilliant scottish singer, gentleman al grant, presents an unique insight into the Life and Music of the great Jim reeves with a wonderful concert of Jim reeves classic 'hit' songs. With narration and video screen footage of reeves’ life, this will be a classic evening of song and story. renowned for his classic interpretation of Jim reeves’ songs with unerring similarity to the voice of the 'great Man', this promises to be one of the concerts of the year. al is backed by a band which includes some of ireland's finest musicians and special guest on the night will be renowned singer/songwriter isla grant. Previous irish and UK tours have been complete sellouts. if you are a Jim reeves fan you will love this concert. Don't miss a very special evening. Monday next february 12th. tickets €30 at hotel, tel.053-9237800 and ticketmaster.ie Let the Good Times Roll… and rolling they were on 4th January last at the IFA Centre with Stephen Murphy and his Big Party Rockabilly Band as some of Enniscorthy’s biggest rock and roll fans were on their toes in aid of the MRI Scanner for Wexford General Hospital fundraising appeal.

With fabulous flashes of colour and craft the energetic rockers swiveled and swirled to the sounds of Buddy Holly, Bill Haley, Chuck Berry and many, many more.

A most entertaining fundraiser.

– Maria Nolan

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Enniscorthy’s XFactor

Judges Choice - Quirke It Up Maria Kosanovic.

Pic: Maria Nolan.

Coláiste Bríde’s got talent and oodles of it if the annual Junk Kouture Fashion Show last month was anything to go by.

Once again beautifully coiffured, expertly choreographed and stunning models strutted their stuff on the catwalk showcasing months of blood, sweat and tears and awesome creativity in their dramatic designs.

Teacher Margo Whelan is to be commended for continuing to present a show to equal any which at only €5 a head is remarkable value and a tremendous evening’s entertainment.

B a n k o f I re l a n d J u n k Kouture is a national contest, now in its 7th year, which encourages young designers in second-level education to create striking couture designs and impressive works of wearable art from everyday junk that would normally find its way into the bin.

Students are challenged to create a wearable couture design and submit the photos of their finished outfit online by midnight on January 22nd 2018. A maximum of three students

can work on a single design. The rules stipulate that designs must be made from reworked trash or other used materials that are beyond their intended purpose.

And the coveted prize for the winning school is €2,500 in cash plus the Junk Kouture trophy. The winning team also receives iPad Minis for each member of the team and their teacher along with €500 in cash.

The five Regional winning teams and their teachers will win a trip to the Cannes Film Festival in May and two dresses/outfits and their models will be chosen to attend the Royal Film Premiere in London.

With all this at stake it’s small wonder that the standard was so high in Coláiste Bríde with 40 magnificent works of art on display involving 112 students and made from recy-

Enniscorthy singer Sinead Doyle was one of the participants in the 2018 Wexford Has Talent competition. The grand final will take place on Saturday, February 24th, 2018, at Clayton Whites Hotel in Wexford.

cled shoelaces, cotton wool, keyboards, electric wire, mirrors, curtains, umbrellas, tea lights, playing cards, gun cartridges, eggshells, pheasant feathers, egg cartons, turkey feathers, leaves, paper pins, CDs, sleeping bags, tent pegs, pipes, coins, plastic bottles, coffee cups and lids, Dulux colour palettes, sunflower seeds, teddy bear fur, loofas, q-tips, tissue paper, newspapers, chick peas, wool, sticks, colouring pencils, cardboard, ribbon, milk cartons, vinyl records, exam papers, sport jerseys, plaster paris, cans, guard uniforms, Garda tape, books, food dye, net bags, shoulder pads, tin foil, old suitcase, holiday brochures, duvet, chicken wire, plastic knives, forks, spoons, plates, fishing line, old bras, bed sheets, pillows, old jigsaw pieces, old Christmas tree decorations, an old tram-

poline base, shower sponges, corks from wine bottles, the inside of spent markers and much, much more.

Not alone were the outfits inspiring, many of the titles reflected current social and health issues such as Homeless Not Hopeless, Over the Limit, Bra -Vo – a most elegant ensemble made from over 200 bras to p ro m o t e B re a s t C a n c e r Awareness and La Petite Sirene – raising awareness of ocean pollution.

The head-pieces alone were creations in themselves that would grace any society wedding or indeed any race track on ladies day.

The performances were exciting and expertly executed by the cool, confident and captivating models and the interval acts were professional and extremely entertaining from

Wexford Academy of Dance, Celtic Roots and FRA School of Irish Dancing and last year’s winners Princesa Guevera and The Edge of Excellence.

Trust me this is a show for the annual calendar. This gig rocks!

What a dilemma the Judges Michelle McEvoy, Frances Kervick and Kasia O`Leary had choosing overall winners and of course all 112 girls are winners, but in the end they selected Homeless Not Hopeless – Ellie Jevens, Orla-May Culhane and Mairead Crean, for the most Innovative Material Award; Hair & Make Up Award went to Ildaite – Michelle Doyle, Ebony Murphy and Leah Doran; The Glamour Award to Flare Egg-cellence – Estella Crean, O l g a P i l a re k a n d E v e McCormack; and Best Performance Award to Bra-Vo – Meadhbh Foley, Niamh O’Gorman and Katie-Mai McCabe.

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went to This Is Me – Aoife Whelan, Aoife Kinsella and Bonnie Kinnaird and the Judges Choice Award was Quirke It Up – Anna Burke, Alexandra Giran and Maria Kosanovic.

All outfits have photographed and submitted and the successful designs (regional finalists) will be announced on the 8th of February at 7pm via the BOI Students Facebook page. From the Regional, twenty designs will be progressing to the glamorous Grand Final on the 19th April 2018 in the 3Arena, Dublin.

2018 Judges are Pippa O’Connor, Louis Walsh, Tracy Fahey, Stephen McLoughlin, Jane Leavey.

– Maria Nolan

Some of the winning outfits at the Colaiste Bride Junk Kouture.

Pic: Maria Nolan.

Students Choice - This Is Me Bonny Kinnaird.

Pic: Maria Nolan.

Wexford Has Talent Final this month The countdown to the 2018 Wexford Has Talent Grand Final is now officially on with the competition winner set to walk away with the €2,000 first prize.

Making it through to the Grand Final, which takes place on Saturday, February 24th at Clayton Whites Hotel are: 14 year old singer Aoife Goodison from Wexford town who is sponsored by Enterprise Management Resource; Sean Nós dancer Séana Redmond from Courtnacuddy sponsored

by Nicky Doyle; 15 year old rapper Niks Leo Ziemelis sponsored by Paul Harrington and Sinnotts Bar; 15 year old singer Rachel Grace from Wexford town sponsored by Mooney Furniture; 13 year old singer from Dublin Gwenaelle Noval

sponsored by Boggans Motors; singer Hayley Crosbie from N e w R o s s s p o n s o re d b y Whelan Cleaning; singer Caoimhe Boyle sponsored by KD Garage; dancers from the Wexford School of Ballet, Alex Saunders and Abbey Ormonde sponsored by Wexford Credit Union; Irish dancers Ciara Furlong, Katie O'Connor, Anna Jeffares, Ella Grunt, Michelle Cullen and Annie Kelly all from the Sullivan Academy of Dance in Wexford town sponsored by Hanrahan’s Londis; singer Deirdre Waters from Fethard on Sea sponsored by Sarsfield’s GFC; 17 year old singer from Courtown John Winters sponsored by To p P o r t / F i t z h a r r i s Construction; 13 year old singer Emma O’Leary from Wexford

town sponsored by Menapia Properties; 15 year old singer and songwriter Luke Spellacy Shaw from Wexford Town s p o n s o re d b y K e a r n e y ’ s Undertakers; members of the band ‘Ascension' from Enniscorthy and Wexford town Leon Dunmmigan, Lauren Doyle, Tessa Crosbie, Rian Carty, Emily Dempsey and Patrick Hadrys sponsored by Kellys on the Corner; 11 year old gymnast Caitlin Finnegan sponsored by Allied Training and 17 year old singer from St. Mullins, Jack Gladney who is sponsored by Asples.

MC and host, Cllr George Lawlor, and judges Ian Grey, Yvette Walsh, Vicki Clancy and Edel Quinlan have been hugely impressed with the professional standard of the

acts taking part this year.

Tickets to Grand Final went on sale on February 3rd at Clayton Whites Hotel at €15 each. The Grand Final will take place at 8 pm sharp on Saturday, February 24th.

The competition winner is set to walk away with a €2,000 prize. Two additional prizes of €500 will also be a w a rd e d t o ru n n e r s - u p .

Wexford Has Talent has taken place in Wexford town annually since 2015 and is kindly sponsored by The Wexford People.

For further details and Wexford Has Talent news see www.wexfordhastalent.com or join the event on Facebook.com/WexfordHasTal ent and Instagram or Twitter - @WexHasTalent n

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Are You ‘dancing’, not only in Wexford, but throughout the country, has seen a huge revival in the last decade. Famous dance halls like Adamstown, C a m r o s s , ‘ T h e Ta r a ’ i n Courtown and ‘The Castle’ in Enniscorthy that were packed to the rafters 50 years ago were left derelict gathering cobwebs with parish committees struggling to raise a few bob just to pay the electricity bills.

CEILE & oLd-TIME ‘Ceile & Old-time’ was the general format from the 20's with a group of local musicians sitting down playing mainly fiddles, accordions, mouth organs and surely someone on the spoons.

The dances would mostly consist of ceile, like the ‘Walls of Limerick’ or ‘The Siege of Ennis’ with sets of ‘Old Time

a few friends around to your house for bit of a session. Any dancing had to be done in a parish hall under the watchful eyes of the priest, or not at all.

The law had a devastating effect on Irish cultural traditions and music. But as for putting a reigns on the will of the people who wanted to dance, it was like trying to keep the tide out.

CHAnGE In THE AIR After the Second World War change was in the air. People were tired of scrimping and saving. Although we weren't directly involved as a nation in the conflict, rationing was enforced here the same as our neighbours across the pond.

Returning immigrants and war veterans had seen and experienced new styles of music and dancing. Jitterbug, Boogie Woogie, Swing, the 'cursed'

The Clipper Carlton Show Band – breaking the mould.

Waltz's’ in between. They were held for the most part in parish halls run by the local clergyman.

Dancing too close would result in him intervening and making sure you kept a safe distance.

And when the dance was over it was common for the priest to patrol the lanes and fields for anyone that might be ‘company keeping’. Dancing posed a serious threat to the grip the Church had on their communities. It was a loose cannon and had to be tied down.

Dancing was banned during Lent, Advent, certain holy days and any day that coincided with a Church event. In 1935 the ‘Dancehall Act’ was passed in the Dáil without debate. ‘Jazz’ it was decided

by Church and state, was an instrument of the Devil himself.

It was now illegal to even have

Jazz and of course Rock 'n' Roll.

Dance licences were secured for new, bigger halls that were not attached to the Church.

The Clipper Carlton broke the mould by getting rid of their music stands, standing up and shaking it all about! The scene was set, and the Irish Showband era was born, and nobody could stop it.

It was like the dam had burst with a flood of showbands and dancers gushing through. For the next 25 years dancing was what most people lived for. Whether you shared a car, biked, shared a bike or walked, you got there, somehow. Unless you wanted to be left on the shelf for the rest of your days, the dancehalls were the places to be, to meet the person of your dreams and to leave your troubles behind.

ThE PRESENTaTioN CENTRE Enniscorthy - 24th February

DAncing?

with Declan Flanagan

DeclaN FlaNagaN is the South east’s leading dance teacher specialising in Irish country Jiving & Ballroom, 1950s Rock ‘n’ Roll, line Dancing, etc.

He is also well known as a music broadcaster on elite country Radio 7.30am-9.00am Monday-Friday.

He will be contributing a regular music and dance column to the Slaney News in 2018.

THE SWInGInG SIxTIES A number of factors put the writing on the wall for these once famous dance venues.

The swinging sixties had arrived. People were more liberated, they had more money in their pockets, and with that came a lot more alcohol. Most of the dancehalls here in Wexford and throughout the country weren't licensed to sell alcohol. They didn't need to be. In 1956 the Pioneer Association had 360,000 members. Most people just couldn't afford to drink. But that was quickly changing and the arrival of the ‘Lounges’ was the first big nail in the coffin of the dancehalls. I remember when Barney Murphy opened one of the first such ‘Lounges’ here in Castlebridge in 1968 and the question was being asked, "What is a lounge?" to which one man explained that, "It was a place where a woman could go for a drink."

THE End oF THE SHoWBAndS On 31 July 1975, while returning home from Banbridge in Co. Down, ‘The Miami Showband’ were stopped at a bogus military checkpoint and two members of the UVF attempted to plant a bomb on their minibus.

It exploded prematurely killing both of them but the remaining UVF men opened fire on the band, killing three of them and wounding two more. The glorious days of the showbands never recovered. The lounges were now attached to most pubs and dance floors were getting smaller. You see, you had to be able to dance up to now as it was a long walk across a dance floor to ask a girl up to dance, but twice as long coming back if she said no. But

now, with everyone packed into the ‘Lounge’ and a few drinks to give you some Dutch courage, the need to be able to dance was fast becoming a thing of the past. The Church in the meantime was scrambling desperately to hold on to their flock, but it was like trying to keep sand in a sieve.

And so the fate was sealed for the once famous dancehalls here in Co.Wexford… or so it seemed. Funny thing about recessions, you know, besides all the bad things with the money disappearing and the end of the breakfast rolls, it has always brought people back together, helping each other out. We have more time for each other when the rat race slows down. nEW GRoWTH I liken a recession to a good, hard frost. It kills off all the excess growth, diseases and even the last of the wasps! But from that comes new growth.

And the new growth in the last recession came in the form of a resurgence of the then forgotten dancehalls. Kiltealy was one of the first, followed by Camross, Marshalstown, Oylegate, Ballykelly, Askamore, Ballycullane, Adamstown and our neighbours in Rahanna and Drumphea. All mineral bars. Who'd have ever believed it.

History has a habit of repeating itself it seems. There was once again very little disposable income to spare for alcohol, and people were becoming more conscious of their health and their weight.

The introduction of stricter drink-driving laws, and even the smoking ban, all brought about the decline of the bars and lounges. So people started look-

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ing back to the dances. Seven or eight euro to see a live band with tea, tart and loads of curney bread included, and hours of good, healthy dancing with no worries about blowing in the bag on the way home. Meeting lots of new friends, where there's no rows and you can leave your phone or handbag on the table and it will be there when you come back. You see Irish people always loved music and dancing. It's in the blood.

PARISH dAnCES So if you would like to support one of the parish dances, they run monthly. The 1st Friday is Camross & Askamore. The 2nd is Ballykelly & Bellefield GAA C o m p l e x . T h e 3 rd i s Marshalstown. The last Friday is Kiltealy. The 2nd Sunday is Oylegate and Rahanna. The 3rd Saturday is Adamstown and Drumphea. These are all mineral bars with refreshments at the interval.

Harney's Ballyedmond have dances every Saturday, Sunday and Monday and some Fridays. The Ashdown Park Hotel, Gorey, has a regular Wednesday night dance but also do big bands monthly.

The Ashfield House, formerly known as the Danby, is being renovated at the moment but hold their dances on a Sunday night. The Brandon Hotel in New Ross is every Wednesday night. On the borders of the county The Rhu Glenn, in Slieve Rue, and The Parkview House in Shillelagh are on Saturday nights and The Rising Sun in Mullinavat and Ballykealy Manor in Ballon are on Monday nights. The Woodford Dolmen Hotel in Carlow and Murphy's Hotel in Tinahely are on Thursday nights. The Ardattin Inn is every Friday night.

If you don't dance, and want to learn a nice easy and quick way, just give me a call or a text on 085-7089128 to book a private lesson or come to one of my classes.

I will be doing a monthly column here covering all aspects of dancing in and around the Wexford area with what’s happening, happened and some stories from the past too, so I hope you enjoyed my first ever article in a paper and I'll see you again, same time, same place, in the March edition of the Slaney News. n

caLLing aLL buskeRs and face-PainTeRs

Enniscorthy Farmers Market is looking for buskers and face-painters for its market in Abbey Square every Saturday 9am to 2pm.

Singers are more than welcome throughout the day – a great opportunity to test your vocal skills.

For more information just ring or text 087-3632098.

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FEB ENTERTAINMENT All venues are in Enniscorthy unless otherwise stated.

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1 feb — 3 feb, drama Raven Theatre Group returns to the Arts Centre stage with their production of Waterford playwright Jim Nolan's critically acclaimed 2010 play 'Brighton'. Set in the Sisters of Calvary Nursing Home in London, 'Brighton' follows elderly Irishwoman, Fulham FC supporter and 'Terror of the Third Floor' Lily Thompson on her last great adventure. She delights in her daily pilgrimage to the shopping mall at Hammersmith Tube Station and enjoys the friendship of young Care Assistant and passionate Arsenal fan, Dave. However, the arrival of a new resident, a famed actor who has been confined to a wheelchair following an accident, brings unexpected challenges and new horizons. Brighton is a poignant, witty and, ultimately, uplifting play about friendship, hope and the resilience of the human spirit.

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8 feb, Music Tim Edey, a BBC Musician of the year, multi-instrumentalist and singer, has toured the world and recorded with all of the major names in Irish/Roots music including; The Chieftains, Christy Moore, Sharon Shannon (for whom he wrote the popular piece “Little bird”), Natalie MacMaster, Altan, Capercaillie, Brendan Power, Michael McGoldrick, Seamus Begley, Dougie Maclean, The Barra MacNeills, JP Cormier, Shaun Davey, Session A9, Lunasa, Vinnie Kilduff, Mary Black, Session A9, Julie Fowlis, Frankie Gavin to name but a few... He is rated by many to be one of the world's finest ever Melodoen and Guitar players in the folk & contemporary scene! He has lived in Ireland but now resides in Perthshire, Scotland. Tim's live solo shows are a stunning mix of world music, inspired instrumental virtuosity, and passion with a strong Celtic theme. A highly entertaining night of musical genius is promised.

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9 feb, Music There is something special about two musicians in unison, so it’s good news that the harmonyladen Lost Brothers – Irish songwriters and musicians Oisin Leech and Mark McCausland – are back. The past ten years has disappeared in the blink of an eyelid. Their 2008 debut album, Trails Of The Lonely, was produced in Portland, Oregon, by Mike Coykendall. Their latest, Halfway Towards A Healing (recorded in Tucson, Arizona, overseen by Giant Sand linchpin, Howe Gelb), is another step on the right road. Over twelve superb tracks, location and emotion are softly suggested. The songs reach out like fingers across a warm night to calm a troubled brow. The lyrics match the intimate, tender moods, and reference sorting out life’s minor irritations, engaging with life’s major upsets, dealing with sorrow and embracing happiness.

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15 feb – 24 feb, drama, Wexford drama group Wexford Drama Group present the award winning and very beautiful American play “Proof” by David Auburn which premiered on Broadway in October 2000. It received national attention, earning the Drama Desk Award, the Pulitzer Prize, and the Tony Award for Best Play. The play concerns Catherine, the daughter of Robert, a recently deceased mathematical genius in his fifties and professor at the University of Chicago, and her struggle with mathematical genius and mental illness. Throughout, the play explores Catherine's fear of following in her father's footsteps, both mathematically and mentally and her desperate attempts to stay in control. Directed by Paul Walsh and featuring Phil Lyons, Danielle Reck, Stephen Byrne and Patrice Mcgillycuddy.

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

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Enniscorthy Castle hosts Murder Mystery Nights for groups! (suitable for groups of 16 to 25 participants). If you are seeking an evening of entertainment that offers you the opportunity to channel your inner Poirot, then this is for you!!! Check out http://enniscorthycastle.ie/events/murder-mystery.

For further information or bookings contact 053-9234699/ info@enniscorthycastle.ie

THE ATHENAEUM

Some years ago a Standing Order initiative was set up whereby benefactors could donate €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 high so any help would be greatly appreciated. Standing Order forms are available at The Athenaeum or phone 0872637178.

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Following on from a hugely successful inaugural event last year, Ireland’s got curves is returning to dublin for a second time on Sunday 25th March from 11am to 4pm at the super cool Chocolate Factory venue on King’s Inn Street.

And one of our own, Enniscorthy mum of two, Lorna O’Gorman, has submitted an entry to become the Social Media Face of Ireland’s Got Curves and is looking for our votes.

The Face of Ireland’s Got Curves competition is in two parts. The Social Media Face of Ireland’s Got Curves is a fringe contest run to raise awareness of the main event and promote the ethos of the competition, being to celebrate yourself whatever size or shape you are.

The Face of Ireland’s Got Curves 2018 will win a Modelling Package including a 12-month contract, training and photo portfolio with KSV Model Agency.

The event itself is a Curvy Convention presenting a funfilled and empowering day out, with catwalks, stands, and shops including Plus-size Bridal Wear and Plus-size Business Awards.

An impressive and inspiring lineup of speakers has been assembled.

I spoke recently with organiser SharonD (as she is known), who brought Ireland’s Got Curves to Dublin for the first time last April. Sharon is an award-winning hair & makeup artist, plus-size model and has the honour of being the first ever Miss Curves Ireland in 2016.

Our own Lorna O’Gorman strongly believes in the ethos of Ireland’s Got Curves and is putting herself forward for the Social

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Brighton. Drama. Raven Theatre Group returns with its production of Waterford playwright Jim Nolan's critically acclaimed 2010 play. Wexford Arts Centre. traditional irish Music. Stamps. 9.30pm.

Brian Kennedy in concert. Hook Lighthouse.

For further details and tickets see www.hookheritage.ie or call 051 397055. Tickets: €30. enniscorthy toastMasters. Riverside Park Hotel. 8-10pm. the Big Party rocKaBilly Band. Mernaghs Pub, Oylegate. tiM edey. Music. Multi-instrumentalist and singer.

Wexford Arts Centre. the lost Brothers. Music. Wexford Arts Centre. traditional irish Music. Stamps. 9.30pm. little FolK on tour. A fun filled exploration of music and movement perfectly suited for energetic under 6’s. Join Kyle Riley as he leads children and their adults through a variety of music that gets you singing, jumping and shaking. Make big sounds with percussive instruments, move with colorful scarves and float with the bubbles in this hugely engaging musical session. The Presentation Centre, 2pm. a celeBration oF the liFe and Music oF jiM reeves.

Starring Al Grant. Riverside Park Hotel. the Beauty Queen oF leenane. Drama. By Martin McDonagh.

Enniscorthy Drama Group. The Presentation Centre.

ProoF. Drama. Wexford Drama Group presents the award winning and beautiful American play “Proof” by David Auburn.

Wexford Arts Centre. traditional irish Music. Stamps. 9.30pm.

Kevin lawlor trio. The Sky & The Ground Wexford. gavin Povey and the FaBulous oKe-she-MoKe-she-PoPs. Valentine’s Special. The Bailey. 9pm. enniscorthy toastMasters. Riverside Park Hotel. 8-10pm. johnny Mcevoy. Music. Riverside Park Hotel. traditional irish Music. Stamps. 9.30pm. wexFord has talent grand Final.

Clayton Whites Hotel, Wexford.

Billy roche – the red guitar tour. With Mike Odlum and Pete McCamley. The Presentation Centre. 8.30pm.

greyhound racing: Enniscorthy Greyhound Track.

Racing will be on Thursday Nights Only until the end of February, then it will be back running Monday & Thursday Nights.

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.

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

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

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

FOR LOCAL ENTERTAINMENT NEWS…

Lorna O’Gorman

Media side of the competition because she says, ‘Social Media is a fantastic way to get the message out there and I feel I could use it in a very positive way.

After having two children in my early twenties and married, some women might just settle into daily life and focus on family, putting themselves last and I am certainly guilty of that. But I feel why not put myself out there and stretch my boundaries and do my best to represent women of all ages and sizes and urge them to get up every day and be the best possible version of themselves, and most of all encourage them to smile and appreciate themselves and feel good and confident in their own skin.’

The vivacious Lorna went on to say, ‘If I can encourage even one other woman to be a little more confident and happy about herself then I will have succeeded.’ What a wonderful and commendable sentiment, so come on ladies let’s get behind this assertive Enniscorthy lass and start voting for her on Ireland’s Got Curves Facebook page.

– Maria Nolan

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Courthouse Arts Centre – Tinahely the Drummer & the Keeper Date: Thurs 8th February Time 8.00pm Admission €6/€5 The Courthouse Arts Centre is pleased to show Nick Kelly’s film, winner of Best Irish First Feature at Galway Film Fleadh 2017 and whose short film SHOE was shortlisted for an Academy Award. It tells the story of the unlikely friendship formed between two young men; Gabriel, a reckless young drummer who revels in rejecting society’s rules and Christopher, a 17 year old with Asperger’s Syndrome, who yearns to fit in. This heart-warming story shows the strength of the human bond, in the face of adversity. _________________________________________________

carole nelson trio

Date: Saturday 17 February Time: 8.30pm Admission: €14/€12 Carole Nelson is one of Ireland’s most regarded jazz pianists and composers. Her trio’s debut CD, One Day in Winter, was inspired by the South County Carlow landscape where she lives.

Supported by Cormac O’Brien on bass and Dominic Mullan on drums, Carole’s music is a journey through a human landscape as much as a physical one – meditation, wonder, playfulness, contemplation of ageing and death, human warmth and companionship. __________________________________________________

KíLa

Date: Saturday 24th Feb Time: 8.30pm Admission: €24/€22 Kíla are no strangers to the heady heights of the music world having produced 10 critically acclaimed studio albums since their first one – the quirky named Handel’s Fantasy set ears twitching some twenty years ago. In 2008 they recorded the song ‘The Ballad of Ronnie Drew’ with U2, The Dubliners, Glen Hansard and a host of other artists. The song spent two weeks on top of the Irish Charts. __________________________________________________

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early bird Menu nightly

book now for valentine’s day

7 February 2018

love is in the air ❤

bring your own alcohol – no corkage charge!

enniscorthy has lots of great restaurants to choose from over the Valentine’s period, none better than alBa ReStauRaNt which is offering a special Valentine’s Menu from Friday Feb 9th to Sunday Feb 18th.

Indian Restaurant co. Wexford’s authentic indian restaurant:

Or try enniscorthy’s Indian restaurant, aNaR KalI, where great food can be accompanied by your own wine or beer with NO corkage charge!

sTaRTeRs from €4.50 Main couRses from €10.95

Tandoori Main Courses from €13.95. All Chef’s Specials €13.95.

Spinach dishes from €12.95. Biryani from €11.95. Indian Desi Curry from €10.95.

Kebab main courses from €12.95. Mix ‘n’ Match dishes from €10.95.

Vegetarian dishes from €10.95. Plus Set Menu Options.

Want to look your best for Valentine’s? then there’s no shortage of options. Buí HaIR SalON and tHe uNIque eScape in Ferns have joined forces to offer an incredible deal – hair and make-up for just €40.

eaRLy biRd Menu – JusT €15.95

Starter of your choice + Main Course of your choice + Rice / Naan / Chips + Tea or Coffee. Every day until 7pm.

Meanwhile in enniscorthy at SeReNIty place / Zelca MaSSage there’s lots of unbeatable value in beauty and massage treatments.

TakeaWay Menu:

Over 100 options to choose from! free Rice, Naan or Chips with every main dish.

Home delivery available. open: 4pm to 11pm, 6 days a week (closed tuesdays).

Download and order using the app: ‘anar Kali indian restaurant enniscorthy’ Outside catering service for all occasions – Gift Vouchers available

anar kali indian Restaurant 11 Rafter street - enniscorthy 053 923 9625 - 086 446 0160

and for the man in your life, a voucher for Bega BaRBeR always makes the ideal gift.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

The perfect gift for your Valentine…

A Bega Barber Gift Voucher Bega Barbers Gift Voucher So, go on… treat that special someone this Valentine’s

Relax and enjoy a Facial Mask and Cut-throat Shave

Bega Barber, 64 Weafer St, Enniscorthy Tel: 087-060 9400 Open Mon-Sat 9am-6pm except Fri 9am-7pm

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Serenity PlaceandNails & Beauty

Zelca Massage Therapy 24 Court Street, Enniscorthy.

Treatments for the Body, Mind & Soul Valentine’s / Communion / Confirmation Specials: Shellac nails, Full Body Tan & Makeup €65 Free children’s nail painting with every Shellac Nails booked for the months of Feb, March, April, May.

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Serenity Place for all your beauty needs: Waxing, Threading, Nail Treats, Facials, Tanning, Makeup.

Check out our great fashion accessories, cosmetics, fascinators, handbags, etc.

We offer a wide range of Massage and Holistic treatments: Swedish Hot Stone deep Tissue Indian Head Hopi Ear Candling Reflexology

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special valentine’s set Menu available friday feb 9th to sunday feb 18th

Live Music

opening hours: 5pm - late (tuesday - sunday)

alba italian Restaurant, abbey square, enniscorthy T: 053 92 39 651 www.albarestaurant.ie

THINKING OF TREATING YOUR LOVED ONE TO THEIR HAIR AND MAKE-UP FOR VALENTINE’S DAY? Why not call into Buí and The Unique Escape to avail of our offer of hair and make-up The Unique Escape for just €40. and Buí Hairsalon – sharing the Love!

Find Buí and The Unique Escape next door to each other on Main Street, Ferns, with loads of FREE parking!

FOR MORE INFO OR TO BOOK, CONTACT: BuÍ Unisex Hairsalon Main Street, Ferns Tel: 053-9372842

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Wexford’s Fittest and Finest

Kevin Foley doing the Box Jump. Pic: Maria Nolan.

Twelve teams took part in the Wexford Fittest Superstars Challenge in the Clayton Whites Hotel on Friday 29th December 2017.

Now in its second year, this most excellent fundraiser for Wexford Senior Hurlers and Ladies Footballers introduced by Matthew O`Hanlon and Anthony Masterson and devised and supervised by Davy Fitzgerald and his Fittest Family Crew.

The 12 teams, each comprising 2 Senior hurlers and 2 Ladies footballers were put through gruelling challenges to ascertain who should go on to the Grand Final.

As teams led by Mark Fanning, Kevin Foley, Matthew O’Hanlon, Jack Guiney, Aaron Maddock, Jack O’Connor, Lee Chin, Simon Donohoe, Damien Reck, David Dunne and celebrity jockeys Mikey Fogarty, David Mullins, Rachel Blackmore and Katie O’Farrell tested their stamina, strength and fitness levels on exercise bikes, the hang-tough challenge and the box jump challenge, there was little or nothing between them with fractions separating the teams indicative of the fantastic fitness stan-

dards already attained by these young athletes in preparation for the 2018 season.

Six teams were eliminated after the first 3 challenges with the remaining 6 going forward to complete an arduous obstacle course that would test the very fittest of them in the Grand Final.

Hoisting themselves over 6-foot walls, swivelling on monkey bars, balancing on raised beams and tunnelling under wire mesh while moving 15 and 20 kilo bags of sand around a sweltering function room watched by several hundred people wasn’t easy but provided wonderful entertainment for the large crowd who got behind their favourites with shouts of encouragement and support.

Just watching these remarkably strong, fit and determined young people compete with each other was enough to wear most of us out but they continued in the heat and restricted space to give the very best of themselves and are truly a credit to their respective managers.

In the end there had to be one winner and the laurels went to Lee Chin and his team

€160,000 for rural recreation projects in Co. Wexford In early January just under €160,000 in Government funding was allocated to rural recreation projects in Co. Wexford according to Fine Gael Minister, Paul Kehoe TD. “This funding of €159,116 for Wexford comes from the Outdoor Recreational Infrastructure Scheme, and is part of a €2.2 million allocation for 32 rural recreation projects nationally. The funding comes in addition to the €11.4 million which was made available to 219 projects under Measures 1 and 3 of the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme last year.

“This funding is a really

important part of the Government’s Action Plan for Rural Development and is designed to to improve walking trails, greenways and other recreational amenities, with grants of up to €100,000 being awarded.

“In Wexford the projects to benefit from this latest round of Rural Recreation Scheme funding are the N11 Cycle Way Project to the tune of €100,000 and €59,116 for the Wexford Trails project for the installation of a Signage Programme throughout Co. Wexford.

“The maintenance of our trails, greenways and recreational amenities is hugely important for tourism across

Ireland. With a number of policy measures, Fine Gael has overseen successful growth of visitor numbers since we entered government in the dark days of the recession in 2011. 2017 was a record year for tourism, with overseas visitors up by 3.7% to the end of N o v e m b e r, a n d w e w i l l endeavour to keep this trend going.”

“Furthermore, funding and improving rural recreation projects in this way is hugely important for the health of the nation. I encourage everyone to get out and enjoy the fantastic free amenities in our communities all across Wexford.” n

– Eoin Moore, Niamh Moore and Bernie Breen who completed the course in the fastest time. Lee also led last year’s winning team to victory which says so much about this young man’s physical and mental stamina and ability.

A major fundraiser and an exciting beginning to the new year and the new season.

We l l d o n e t o D a v y Fitzgerald, Anthony Masterson and all the athletes and continued good luck to all our Wexford teams in 2018. Go mbeidh an tá libh go léir.

– Maria Nolan

Lee Chin’s winning team Eoin Moore, Bernie Breen and Niamh Moore.

Pic: Maria Nolan.

A Lacey Legacy What an exciting time it’s been for Oulart/TheBallagh’s camogie star, Margaret Lacey, being chosen as one of the recipients of the 2018 GAA President’s Awards in light of her outstanding contribution to camogie and GAA, as well as receiving accolades at local level as a Sheana Ghael Loch Garman recipient in the Ferrycarrig Hotel last month.

The President’s Awards are organised and presented on an annual basis to honour those who go above and beyond the call of duty in their commitment and dedication to their chosen

Browne calls Dáil debate to discuss Co. Wexford special schools Wexford TD James Browne called a special debate in the Dáil to urge the Department of Education and Skills to prioritise the development of St Patrick’s Special School, Enniscorthy, and Our Lady of Fatima N.S., Wexford.

A tender for the construction of a new St. Patrick’s Special School has yet to be awarded while the space at Our Lady of Fatima N.S. restricts the school’s impact on children’s education.

‘I called the Dáil debate to force the Minister to intervene for

the sake of the schools and their teachers, who are doing the most fantastic work in dreadful circumstances. Persisting delays have left parents, teachers and students exasperated’, according to Deputy Browne.

‘At St. Patrick’s, it’s been over 700 days since the promise was made that the new school would be built. Meanwhile, Our Lady of Fatima in Wexford has been told that at a very minimum they won’t be considered for alternative accommodation until 2021. This is in spite of the fact that a modern

extension to a HSE building on Grogan’s Road, which adjoins Our Lady of Fatima School, is due to be demolished… the Department of Education should engage with the HSE with a view to giving this building to Our Lady of Fatima, at least until a new school is provided, Deputy Browne explained.

‘We know what needs to be done. It’s time the Minister acted.

A tender needs to be awarded for St. Patrick’s. Minister Bruton needs to engage with the HSE about Our Lady of Fatima N.S.’, concluded Deputy Browne.

Managers Anthony Masterson and Davy Fitzgerald at the Fittest Superstars.

Pic: Maria Nolan.

Margaret with daughters Mary, Ramona and Una and husband Matty.

Pic: Maria Nolan.

field within the wider GAA community.

And Margaret has certainly done that, winning 3 All Ireland medals in 1968, 1969 and 1975, plus an All Ireland 7-a-side title, 5 All Ireland Club medals along with being named on the 1904 – 2004 Camogie Team of the Century.

‘We are all so proud of Margaret and what she has achieved’, said Liz Ormonde Freeman, PRO of Oulart/The Ballagh. ‘She has been a wonderful ambassador for our club and young people everywhere.

We are delighted to see her get these awards and the recogni-

tion she deserves.’ Margaret is also the mother of current camogie stars Mary and Una Lacey who, following their mother’s footsteps, have also given Trojan service to the county and TG4 were here in Wexford recently recording footage of Margaret with her family and the wonderful legacy she has passed on to them.

Margaret will be presented with her Award at a Banquet in Croke Park on Friday 9th February at 6.30 pm and The Oulart/The Ballagh Camogie club are organising a bus and tickets to attend the event.

– Maria Nolan

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Luxurious new Bar unveiled at Monart Destination Spa A luxurious and stylish new bar renovation has just been unveiled at the worldrenowned five-star Monart Destination Spa near Enniscorthy.

Monart is located in over 100 acres of woodland and the Garden Lounge Bar exudes an air of relaxation, as the interior designer Patricia Carr has created a transition between its natural surroundings and the new lavish interior, featuring plush hand-knotted rugs made from 100% wool, natural colours and light greens throughout along with a stunning Irish oak bar. Ms. Carr sourced pieces from around the world as well as fused-glass pieces created by a local artisan. The space is simply one of complete serenity.

Designed to blend seamlessly with the signature style of tranquillity at Monart Destination Spa, the floor to ceiling windows have been draped with bespoke handmade textiles and the space has been finished with ambient soft lighting demonstrating that

The Wexford Food Summit 2018 will take place on 21st February at the Riverside Park Hotel in Enniscorthy from 9am to 1.30pm and includes a showcase brunch provided by the Wexford Food Family.

The theme of this year's summit is "Making Innovation the Key Ingredient in Your Business". Julie Sinnamon, CEO Enterprise Ireland, will be the keynote speaker at the event.

Attendees will also hear case studies from Danone Nutricia, Trudie's Kitchen and Drew Fox Brewing (Clever Man Beer).

every detail has been considered at the ultimate five-star retreat.

Villeroy and Boch, the world’s oldest supplier of crockery, is delighted to have created exclusive hand-fired porcelain for Monart. The new décor is also accompanied by a brand-new food and tailormade drinks menu.

Speaking at the Destination Spa, Michael Griffin said, "We are

Coffee Kiosk now open at the National 1798 Rebellion Centre A Coffee Kiosk is now open at the National 1798 Rebellion Centre, Mill Park Road, serving hot and cold drinks and

Wexford Food Summit

snacks. It’s the ideal place to buy a coffee and enjoy the free wi-fi. Loads of free parking also. n

delighted to continually invest in the world renowned Monart Destination Spa… The Griffin Group is delighted to have chosen local trade professionals to create this wonderful environment. Monart is proud to use premium suppliers to provide the best dining experience and our new menu will continue to feature fresh, local ingredients of the highest quality.”

The multi award-winning Monart is an adult-only Destination Spa recognised as one of the leading destination spas in the world and has just been named Ireland’s favourite spa 2018 in the Independent Reader Travel Awards.

For further information on Monart Destination Spa, check out its website: www.monart.ie n

WWETB Hospitality Course Beginning in mid-February, the Waterford and Wexford Education and Training Board (WWETB) will be running a 12-week, part-time course, on Thursdays and Fridays from 10am to 2pm, in Wexford Town for those interested in working in the hospitality

This event will be of great benefit to food producers of any size, people running businesses serving the food industry, hospitality and catering sector businesses and indeed anybody interested in our indigenous food industry.

Tickets can be booked online for just €49 on www. localenterprise.ie/Wexford.

Members of the Wexford Food Family can book their tickets at a special price of €39.

Supported by the Local Enterprise Office, Wexford County Council. n

industry. One can register interest for this course by emailing Liz Duffy (BTEI County Coordinator) on lizduffy@wwetb.ie n

The Wexford Food Family presenting Tony Carty, Executive Head Chef of the Ferrycarrig Hotel, with the ‘Eat Wexford’ official supporter plaque. Tony tells us that 75% of his produce now comes from the Wexford Food Family... now that's what you call supporting local food producers!

Congratulations also to THE WiLDS restaurant, Enniscorthy, for supporting local food producers and becoming an official supporter of the Wexford Food Family.

GET KIDS COOKING IN JOYCES EXPERT WEXFORD

Little Birds Bake Cookery Classes start on February 10th in Joyces Expert Wexford and run for 4 weeks until Saturday 3rd March.

The classes are fully interactive and over the 4 weeks, the children will learn how to bake, make and decorate!

Some of the recipes include;

Brown Bread, Fruit Scones, Quiches, Pizzas, Lemon Drizzle Cake, Breakfast Muffins and lots more!

There are two classes available, a morning class which starts from 10.30am until 12.30pm or an afternoon class which starts from 1.30pm until 3.30pm. Due to the popular-

ity of the classes, there is limited space available. The classes are suitable for children aged between 7 and 12 years old and the cost of the 4-week course is €80 per child.

For more information or to book, please email: marketing@joyces.ie or call 053-91 70500 n

ENNISCORTHy FOOD MARKETS: FARMERS’ MARKET: Saturday mornings, Abbey Square.

ENNISCORTHy COuNTRy MARKET: Friday mornings in the IFA Centre, Millpark Road.

Let’s Talk Nutrition!

On Thursday 15th February at 7pm in Bunclody library, dietician Rachel Shean will talk about the nutrition you need to stay well. The talk will also discuss how our lifestyle can affect our health and will give simple tips that can make us feel better physically and mentally. All ages are very welcome. n

To advertise on our Food Page contact: 087-2403310

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WEXFORD COUNTY COUNCIL Wexford County Council invites applicants for the following post

I.S. ANALYST/DEVELOPER 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, 22nd February 2018.

WEXFORD COUNTY COUNCIL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WEXFORD COUNTY COUNCIL Amenity & Arts Grant Scheme 2018 This funding scheme is aimed at providing small-scale support to community & voluntary based groups and is designed to assist with a wide variety of projects that promote social inclusion and building strong communities e.g.

• Small Scale Village Improvements.

• Community Development Initiatives.

• Promoting Local Heritage.

• Planting of trees, shrubs, landscaping.

• Promoting an interest in the Arts – e.g. Stage Productions, Arts & Crafts Exhibitions, Public Recitals, Performances & Arts Workshops, Participatory Arts Projects etc.

Residents Association Grant Scheme 2018 Projects will be considered within private housing estates which are designed to improve community facilities or enhance the appearance of the area concerned.

Works that will qualify include, but is not limited to:• Planting of trees, shrubs, landscaping.

• Community Development Initiatives.

• Promoting Social Inclusion.

• Promoting Local Heritage.

The maximum grant payable is €600.

Application Forms and Full Particulars are available from your local Municipal/Borough District Office, details below, or from our website at www.wexfordcoco.ie, where you can also make an online application.

Enniscorthy: Phone 053-9233540 or Email enniscorthy@wexfordcoco.ie Gorey: Phone 053-9483800 or Email gorey@wexfordcoco.ie New Ross: Phone 051-421284 or Email newross@wexfordcoco.ie Wexford: Phone 053-91-66900 or Email wexfordborough@wexfordcoco.ie The latest date for receipt of completed Application Forms is: Tuesday, 20th February, 2018.

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Are you planning to run an event in County Wexford?

Wexford County Council encourages events across the county. We support events such as, St Patrick’s Day Parades, food festivals, fundraisers and sporting events like runs, cycle races and triathlons. Specialist advisors provide guidance so that these events are safe and fun for all in attendance. We check that there are no clashes between events or other council operations, such as roadworks.

Anyone seeking to hold an event in a public space, at a Wexford County Council facility or on Wexford Roads, must apply online for prior permission. The application form can be found at the main website www.wexfordcoco.ie under the link to Events Management.

The form must be submitted in good time prior to the event, in line with the Wexford County Council Events Management Guide. This is also available on our website or can be provided in hard copy from the Council offices.

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WEXFORD COUNTY COUNCIL SECTION 75 OF ROADS ACT 1993 TEMPORARY CLOSING OF ROADS Wexford County Council has decided to extend the temporary road closure set out below to vehicular traffic to facilitate the installation of water mains along these roads.

Road Closure Phase 2 Road Closure: L5082-1 (The Mill Lands Road from its junction with the R742 to the Knockduff Roundabout).

Dates: February 16th 2018 to April 6th 2018.

Alternative Route: From the R742/Mill Lands Road junction to the Courtown Road Roundabout to the Raheenagurren East Roundabout (Junction 23) to the Raheenagurren West Roundabout (Junction 23) to the Knockduff Roundabout via R742 and R761.

Timeframe may vary depending on progress and weather.

Roads will be open at weekends.

Alternative routes will be signposted. Local access will be facilitated.

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WEXFORD COUNTY COUNCIL SECTION 75 OF ROADS ACT 1993 TEMPORARY CLOSING OF ROADS

Wexford County Council has decided to extend the temporary road closure set out below to vehicular traffic, to facilitate works in connection with the New Ross Bypass.

Road Closure: L8144-3 at Lacken South.

Dates: From March 23rd 2018 to June 29th 2018.

Alternative Route: The diversion will be by way of a newly constructed temporary road at Lacken South.

Alternative routes will be signposted.

Local access will be facilitated.

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WEXFORD COUNTY COUNCIL SECTION 75 OF ROADS ACT 1993 TEMPORARY CLOSING OF ROADS

Notice is hereby given that Wexford County Council proposes to close the roads listed hereunder to vehicular traffic from 08.00 to 18.00 Mondays to Fridays, from Monday, March 20 to Friday, June 15 2018, to facilitate the laying of new water main.

Road Closure: L 7091-3/2/1, from Bridgetown Village to Ballask via Tullabards Cross Roads.

Alternative Route: Bridgetown Village to Tenacre Cross Roads to Ballask via R736 and R739.

Timeframe may vary depending on progress and weather.

Alternative routes will be signposted. Local access to restricted areas will be facilitated.

Roads will re-open at week-ends.

Any person wishing to object to the closing of this road should lodge the objection in writing, to the County Secretary before 12.00 noon on Monday, February 12 2018.

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WEXFORD COUNTY COUNCIL SECTION 75 OF ROADS ACT 1993 TEMPORARY CLOSING OF ROADS Notice is hereby given that Wexford County Council proposes to close the public roads listed hereunder to vehicular traffic on Sunday, March 4 2018 from 12.00 to 17.00 to facilitate the hosting of a Civic Ceremony of Commemoration and Wreath Laying to commemorate the Centenary of the death of John Redmond, MP, at John Street Graveyard.

Road Closure: Lower John Street, Wexford, from its junction with Upper George’s Street Upper to its junction with Rowe Street Upper.

Alternative Routes: Eastbound - From George’s Street Upper to Abbey Street to Cornmarket to Mallin Street to Rowe Street Upper.

Westbound - From Rowe Street Upper to Rowe Street Lower to Church Lane Car Park to Custom House Quay to Common Quay Street to The Bullring to Cornmarket to Abbey Street to George’s Street Upper.

Local access will be facilitated as far as possible.

Any person objecting to the closing of this road should lodge the objection, in writing, to the County Secretary before 12.00 noon on Monday, February 12, 2018.

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€1.5m of LEADER Grant Aid available for Wexford Businesses in 2018 During 2017, LEADER grant aid of almost €1.6 million was allocated to innovative enterprise and community projects throughout County Wexford. During 2018, a further €1.5m is available for niche start-up and expanding businesses across a range of sectors to include tourism, food, creative industries and general enterprise. Grant aid of up to 50% of eligible costs is now available to both micro and small businesses – those with between one and fifty employees and annual turnover or balance sheet less than €10 million.

The LEADER Programme is 63% funded by the EU and 37% by the Irish Exchequer and focuses on “promoting

social inclusion, poverty reduction and economic development in rural areas”.

Wexford Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) in partnership with Wexford Local Development (WLD) has responsibility for the delivery of the funding in the county under the remit of the Department of Rural and Community Development.

The funding is focused on key areas in need of the greatest support and will benefit a wide range of businesses throughout the county, including those in the Wexford town area which was excluded from the previous LEADER Programmes.

The LEADER Programme now offers a great opportunity

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Make it happen in 2018 with a little help from your Local Enterprise Office Whether you are already up and running or just considering setting up a business, the Local Enterprise Office (LEO) in Wexford County Council can help you to achieve your entrepreneurial ambitions in 2018.

Head of Enterprise in Wexford County Council, Tom Banville

The LEO has unveiled its newest programme of courses, clinics and workshops running from the end of January to the end of April. This Spring 2018 programme contains a mix of half-day, day-long and multi-session courses and workshops about many different aspects of running a business. Everything from tax to tendering to Twitter are all covered by the Local Enterprise Office’s training programme.

Head of Enterprise in Wexford County Council, Tom Banville says, “Following the trend in recent years, we have a lot of social media courses available this Spring and these can be useful to any business operating today. We also provide courses that will be of use to entrepreneurs working in specific industries in the county such as the tourism and food sectors. Our ‘Start Your Own Business’ course

provides potential entrepreneurs with a really strong understanding of what goes in to starting and running any business – it’s a great first step for those seriously considering starting a business. Being an entrepreneur is not easy but completing some training with us can help you to tackle the challenges of running a business more confidently.”

If a group course is not for you, the LEO also offers some topic-specific clinics. These clinics allow participants to book a private one-to-one session with an expert in a particular field.

All the LEO’s training and clinics are available at heavily subsidised prices. Further reductions are available for social welfare recipients who wish to take part on a course.

County Wexford is thriving with SMEs and microenterprises across many different sectors. From tech to

food and media production to consultancy, many Wexford people have decided to take the leap, become entrepreneurs and run their own businesses.

Past clients of the Local Enterprise Office include all sorts of enterprises from international software successes Scurri and Sonru, to members of the Wexford Food Family and local craftspeople who now sell their products internationally and many, many more.

Go online and visit www.localenterprise.ie/Wexfor d to see a full list of training opportunities currently available with LEO Wexford. You can book your place on a course on their website too.

You may also spot the LEO’s Spring 2018 Training brochure around the county so be sure to give it a read and pass it on to any potential or current entrepreneurs in your life. n

Double celebration at the Riverside The Riverside Park Hotel in Enniscorthy has double-cause for celebration: Winning the European Luxury Family Friendly Hotel 2018 award from the Luxury Travel Guide, and putting the finishing touches to its newly-renovated ballroom which will be on show at the hotel’s wedding fair which is being held on Sunday 25th Feb, 1-5pm. So if you’re planning a wedding – make sure to go along that day and see all that the Riverside Park Hotel has to offer. n

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ENNISCORTHY CHAMBER EVENTS: 7th Feb AIB Wake Up Wednesday – Enniscorthy & District Chamber Offices at Portsmouth House, Enniscorthy with Catriona Murphy CEO of Enniscorthy & District Chamber, Chamber Membership Networking Opportunities in 2018.

23rd Feb Networking Lunch – Kilcannon Garden Centre Restaurant with Peninsula Ireland.

7th March AIB Wake Up Wednesday – Enniscorthy & District Chamber offices at Portsmouth House, Enniscorthy with Guest Speaker Patricia Delaney of Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection.

22nd March Chamber Membership Team Building Event – Riverside Park Hotel, an exciting team-building event you don't want to miss, save the date today.

4th Apr AIB Wake Up Wednesday – Enniscorthy & District Chamber Offices at Portsmouth House with AIB SME Specialist.

19th Apr Data Protection Compliance Training with Wexford Skillnet – Enniscorthy & District Chamber Portsmouth House.

27th Apr Annual Golf Classic – Enniscorthy Golf Club.

2nd May AIB Wake Up Wednesday – Enniscorthy & District Chamber Offices at Portsmouth House.

18th May Networking Lunch – Kilcannon Garden Centre Restaurant, CSR for SME's with Chamber Ireland’s Policy Council Expert.

6th June AIB Wake Up Wednesday – Enniscorthy & District Chamber Offices at Portsmouth House.

4th July AIB Wake Up Wednesday – Enniscorthy & District Chamber Offices at Portsmouth House.

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Wexford’s wait for Broadband Fianna Fáil TD for Wexford James Browne has described as “appalling” the fact that it will be 2023 before the Government manages to connect 21,553 rural homes and businesses in Wexford to broadband under the National Broadband Plan.

I n re s p o n s e t o a Parliamentary Question the Communications Minister Denis Naughten confirmed that “network rollout will take 3-5 years following contract award” under the NBP. The contract is expected to be awarded in 2018, meaning it will take up until 2023 to connect over half a million homes and businesses covered by State intervention.

“It’s almost impossible to believe that more than a decade after the National Broadband Plan was first launched, tens of thousands of premises in Wexford will still not have a high speed broadband connection”, said Deputy Browne.

“The rollout of the NBP by successive Fine Gael-led governments has been a disaster.

They have repeatedly missed

their own deadlines for delivery and kicked the can down the road in the run-up to elections. This is having a detrimental impact on rural communities which rely on broadband for connectivity.

“How can we encourage people to expand existing business or attract entrepreneurs to come and set up business and create jobs in rural Ireland when they are disadvantaged due to poor broadband speeds? Rural areas need proper broadband infrastructure in order to remain competitive in the years ahead.

“Successive Ministers have failed to address broadband wastelands and continued to shift the goalposts on delivery.

These blackspots are costing jobs, threatening rural sustainability and creating a digital divide between urban and rural Ireland. This government’s neglect of rural Ireland cannot be allowed to continue and commitments must be made to ensure that all premises in rural areas are connected to essential broadband services as a matter of priority.” n

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Enniscorthy retail units to be converted to housing?

A very interesting planning application was received by Wexford County Council on 2nd January 2018. It relates to two adjoining units on Slaney Street, Enniscorthy.

For many of us interested in the future well-being of the town, a utopian ideal would be a Slaney Street full of craft, design, giftware and antique shops that could act as a tourism driver for the whole town. In the last year or so an antique shop and a flower shop have opened and closed there within a short period. For a couple of recent Christmases, pop-up, gift-type shops have opened there but none has put down permanent roots. The

street has regretably declined from a retail viewpoint. In the planning application covering letter, the architects state: “It has proven impossible to let the units for retail use and currently both units lie vacant.

The owner understands from local auctioneers that this location can prove difficult if not impossible for retail units to survive.”

So comes the news that two adjoining, small retail units may end up as housing. This is a welcome development in several ways – it will give a lessderelict look to the street, it will help bring some life back to the town centre particularly in the evenings when most

people head out from the town centre to their homes on the outskirts and further afield, and it will also, in the words of the architect, help with “the current housing and homelessness crisis”.

So while there are undoubtedly merits attached to the application one can’t help but feel an opportunity will be lost to the town if Slaney Steet ends up becoming a residential street and the possibility of it becoming a quaint retail street is lost.

It will be interesting to see what view Wexford County Council takes of this planning application and if it approves it will lots of other similar applications follow? n

Rosslare Europort’s future?

Fianna Fáil TD for Wexford James Browne has accused Minister for Transport Shane Ross of putting the future of Rosslare Europort at risk by failing to deal with the outstanding ownership issues affecting the port.

Deputy Browne made the comments after receiving a confirmation from Minister Ross that he failed to even raise the issue at a recent meeting with British Secretary of State for Transport, Chris Grayling.

When debating the issue of Rosslare Europort with Deputy Browne in the Dáil in December, Minister Ross, according to Deputy Browne, undertook to speak to Mr Grayling about the port’s complicated ownership.

Deputy Browne said, “The ownership situation of Rosslare

Europort is historically complicated. Effective ownership is held by the British and Irish Governments with two operators over the port. This precarious ownership structure is significantly inhibiting the development of Rosslare Europort. This is deeply troubling, especially when you consider the strategic importance of the port as a vital piece of national infrastructure.

“I have raised this issue with Minister Ross on a number of occasions and have called on him to negotiate with his British counterparts with a view to overcoming these difficulties. Unfortunately Minister Ross has failed to act on this issue to date. I am deeply disappointed that he did not even bother to raise the issue with

Coming to a letterbox near you soon!

Wexford Co. Council has produced a document entitled ‘Our Ambition, your Future’. It outlines the Economic & Community Investment Programme for Co. Wexford 2018- 2022 and is being delivered to every home and business in the county via An Post commencing Monday 12th February and will be completed by Friday of that week.

Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, John Hegarty, says: “The Members of Wexford County Council, working alongside the Executive, have developed this ambitious and targeted Economic and Community Investment Programme which will see the delivery of dozens major infrastructure projects, job-creation opportunities and flagship community facilities across Co. Wexford.

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his British counterpart Chris Grayling when he had the opportunity to do so at a meeting last month at the EU Transport Commission. This is simply inexcusable considering Minister Ross undertook to raise the issue with Mr Grayling at the earliest opportunity.

“Minister Ross needs to get to grips with the challenges facing Rosslare Europort. It is a port with massive potential for further development, particularly in light of Brexit whereby Ireland will need new transport connections to the rest of Europe and beyond.

“This is a matter that I will continue to raise with the Minister until it is satisfactorily resolved,” concluded Deputy Browne. n

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ANIMAL WELFARE GRANTS

VET DIARY FOR FEB

with the Moyne Veterinary Hospital This month, Joe Kavanagh welcomes Springtime.

Springtime is generally acknowledged as arriving on the 1st of February, St. Brigid's Day, with it comes a flurry of life on the farm and this time round a flurry of snow too!

For a mixed practice, as ours would generally be considered, it means we look after "small animals" as in dogs, cats, and gerbils etc. and the larger animals – cows, sheep, horses, etc. We once had to treat an elephant… when the circus was in town!

Springtime on the farm generally means one thing... Busy.

Cows are calving down now and whether it is a dairy herd or beef herd the work load increases dramatically. Similarly with sheep farmers. This is often when complications happen, whether before or after birth and that’s where we step in. This can entail animals getting sick before calving/lambing or more often than others during the birth process.

Depending on the individual case, the difficulty giving birth can be because the calf is presenting wrong, or is possibly too big or in some cases has already died. Each case brings its own challenges and you've got to bring all your skills to the table to navigate the best way of working it. This often entails operating on the cow or ewe, doing a c-section and, with a bit luck, both mother and offspring go ahead fine. It’s very satisfying to see a live calf or lamb on the ground after putting in some heavy graft.

As modern society becomes more urbanised, many have less and less contact with what’s happening on the farms anymore other than what we see on TV. It’s the culmination of a lot of work for these farmers, and it’s night and day with not a lot of sleep… and could be the same for us if it’s been a tough night on duty!!!

As the days stretch and nature bursts into life a new cycle of life begins and it’s great to be a part of it all.

For pet owners, it’s the time that cats become more "active" too. Cats are what’s referred to as "long day" breeders i.e. as the days get longer they start to come into heat. So if you were thinking of spaying your cat pretty soon is probably the optimal time to go for it. Otherwise, like the farmers, you could have your own flurry of life landing on your door!! n

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At the end of December 2017, Minister Michael Creed announced funding of €2,560,000 to 111 animal welfare organisations nationwide.

The payments are being made with immediate effect.

Six Co. Wexford animal welfare groups will receive over €100,000 between them.

The largest amount goes to Wexford SCPA, Distillery Road, Wexford town, which receives €43,000. North Wexford SPCA in Gorey receives €21,000, while Seal Rescue Ireland in Courtown Harbour receives €12,000. Chippers Sanctuary in Gorey receives €6,000, Homes for Unwanted Greyhounds in White Mountain, Ballindoney, receives €4,000, New Ross SPCA €14,000 and Sunset Appeal, St Martin's Park, Ballycullane, receives €3,000.

The Minister said that “these bodies provide a great service to the community in their work in safeguarding animals. Many of today’s recipients provide facilities for neglected animals that sadly in a large number of instances have been abandoned by irresponsible owners and the

increased funding being awarded is evidence of my Department’s on-going commitment in protecting animal welfare and a recognition of the important role played by the many organisations throughout the country in safeguarding animals particularly pet and companion animals”.

“We are fortunate in Ireland in having a voluntary sector dedicated to animal welfare and the organisations in receipt of today’s funding and their staff and volunteers provide great support and commitment to protecting surrendered, abandoned and at-risk animals”.

In many parts of the country, particularly urban areas, indiscriminate breeding particularly of dogs and cats has led to an oversupply of these animals which has led to an increased abandonment and the Minister went on to say, “I would remind recipients of funding of the importance of having in place neutering programmes for cats and dogs and all animals being re-homed should be neutered unless veterinary opinion advises otherwise”.

moyne veterinary hospital If you are a farmer with a valid herd or flock number, please call the clinic for more information on the Dogs Trust farm-dog neutering and chipping scheme.

Dogs Trust also offers a subsidised neutering and microchipping campaign for people in receipt of means-tested Social Welfare payments. There are a limited number of subsidised vouchers available. Call the clinic for more information (053) 9233187.

The Minister said that “owning a pet imposes a massive commitment including a high financial cost and while gifting animals may be well intentioned unfortunately the reality for such pets is that they are often abandoned by their new owners once the novelty wears off and it is left to the animal welfare bodies to deal with the consequences of abandoned animals which places unnecessary pressure on their resources”.

The Minister urged those who are considering getting a pet to consider adopting an animal from one of the many reputable rescue organisations.

He advised those considering investing in a pet to heed the advice of the Irish Pet Advertising Advisory Group (IPAAG) and to make themselves fully aware of where their new pet has originated from.

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Historical tokens and coins of Co. Wexford

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Woodcock’s Bank ½ penny token of 1800

Tavern Scrip token for 2 pence issued by Boyce’s Bar

In the seventeeth century, the availability of coinage issued by the English treasury specifically for circulation in Ireland was very much a hit and miss affair, depending on relations between the two countries, and subject to the whim of the monarchy and government. In fact, for some years no official small denomination coins whatever were made available, and some Irish local authorities, shopkeepers, innkeepers and traders undertook to have their own individual tokens minted.

Made from copper mined at Avoca, this currency became so popular and in some cases so necessary that in that one century

Johnson’s Commercial House non-denomination token

alone, over 800 Irish tokens were in circulation. About twenty were issued in County Wexford, strangely enough for use by traders with surnames no longer associated with the Model County – Whiteare, Naeon, Delahyd, Quarme, Huddle, Linnington, Trevill, Olliver, Alferi, Wakefield, Lovell, Low. Their occupations included Cordwinder (ropemaker), Apothecary, Innkeeper, Distiller, Baker, Shipowner, Wheatsheaf (miller), Ferry Owner (from Ferry Carck), Mercer (dealer in fabric and cloth.)

It wasn’t until the appearance of the finely minted Woodcock’s Bank ½ penny token of 1800

that we have a presentable sample, followed by the excellent Johnson’s Commercial House non-denomination token which equals any Treasury minted coin. The last Enniscorthy token to be minted was a Tavern Scrip for 2 pence issued by Boyce’s Bar, a family which incidentally still had a presence in Enniscorthy within living memory.

Of course, it wasn’t necessarily public-spirited generosity that motivated traders to go to the expense of having coins minted. Once a customer accepted a token as change, it could only be spent in the same premises. There’s always a catch.

– An Enniscorthy Collector

PUGIN – A MAN OF GENIUS

I recently attended a wonderful talk at Enniscorthy Library delivered by local historian and Pugin expert, Aidan Ryan, on the celebrated architect, Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin, once described as ‘a man of genius’ which according to Aidan was a most accurate and correct depiction.

Born in London on 1st March 1812, by the time Pugin was 14 he was making sketches of churches and other elaborate buildings despite having very little formal schooling, and at the time of his death in 1852, at the early age of forty, he had designed over 100 buildings, written 8 books along with producing metalwork, furniture and stained glass designs and acquiring 3 wives.

He is best known in England as one of the designers of Westminster Palace and the iconic Clock Tower known as Big Ben. In Ireland and particularly in Wexford he is revered for his wonderfully ornate churches, cathedrals at Enniscorthy and Killarney, churches at Gorey,

Tagoat and Barntown and the seminary at Maynooth. It is reckoned that he was producing 1,500 to 2,000 drawings per year of his working life.

His Wexford connection came through the patronage of John 16th Earl of Shrewsbury, Waterford and Wexford. The Earl’s wife being a native of Blackwater and connected to the influential Talbot and Redmond families in the area.

Aidan Ryan spoke knowledgeably and lovingly of our Enniscorthy Pugin gem, St. Aidan’s, telling the captivated library audience that the stone

to build the Cathedral was taken from the collapsed Friary Tower and drawn up the hill by local farmers with their horse and carts. It cost £8,000 and took 30 years to build. The pulpit was carved from Austrian oak and it takes 7 flights of ladders to get to the top of the steeple. St. Aidan’s was completely restored in its original Pugin style using authentic colours, materials and techniques in 1994 by expert crafts people from all over the country and is now one of the most visited sites in Co. Wexford.

The restoration cost €1m.

– Maria Nolan

Librarian Jarlath Glynn (left) with Pugin expert, Aidan Ryan. Pic: Maria Nolan.

A local contributor looks at life today in Enniscorthy and beyond REuSABLE coffEE cuPS The reusable coffee cup is the latest wheeze of the environmental lobby. Quite frankly I would have reservations about that. The idea of people walking into restaurants and handing over used cups to staff to fill gives me the creeps.

We don’t know where it’s been or what it has been used for and we expect staff to handle this.

Besides the health issue in any restaurant or coffee shop of these things being handed over the counter would cause concern. The answer is that environmentfriendly, disposable cups should, over a time, be made mandatory.

Much prefer it to someone’s dirty cup being passed around.

out of elderly and impressionable people and are achieving nothing but stressing out a large percentage of the population.

Furthermore, anyone who is computer literate will access the Met Eireann app and see, now on a regular basis, this sign in red – National Warning. When you actually click on to the warning more often that not it applies to a region of the country rather than the entire island. Therefore, it is not a National Warning.

Is it beyond their capabilities to, if they have to do it at all, give Regional Warnings and only give a National Warning if something applies to the country at large.

WEAThER WARNINgS Is it just me or are people getting a little bit tired of these Met Office colour weather warnings. We always had mixed weather in this country particularly in the autumn and winter months. I fully understand as to the reason they introduced this, what I regard as a silly system, copying someone else.

However, in the old days they simply told us that we were going to get heavy rain or storm-force winds or whatever and people knew what it meant.

These colour systems are frightening the living daylights

WomEN T.d.s ANd BABIES I see that a group of our women T.D.s are complaining that they get no maternity leave from the Oireachtas. They say that this is discrimination. I, for one, can’t figure out what they are complaining about.

When they stand for election they know what the job is. They are not employed by the Oireachtas but by those who elect them and expect full and proper representation for the period that they are in office. If they are intending to start a family during the term they will be in the Dail or Senate the elec-

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View from the Hill torate should be made aware of this in advance.

Furthermore, all Oireachtas members including women who cannot attend the Dail after giving birth are paid in full, from the date of their election to the date they permanently leave. On top of that they all have offices and staff paid for by the taxpayer to do the tasks they cannot do themselves during the time they are not available.

Add to that the creche in Dail Eireann, subsidised by you and me, exclusively for the use of the children of Oireachtas members.

Compare that to a woman who is self-employed and running a small business. Not only

does she not get maternity leave but in most cases has to pay someone to come into her business to cover while she is out. In most of those cases the woman is back at work within weeks to try and keep her head above water.

I think our privileged Oireachtas members have enough without us giving them any more. coNTRIBuToRy oLd AgE PENSIoNS I see that the Minister for Social Protection has promised to solve the anomalies caused by Joan Burton’s pension cuts in 2012.

Regina Doherty, the present minister, is in fairness making some

headway in relation to this. The bottom line is that what Ms. Doherty is proposing will not solve the problem.

On January 25th last Councillor Michael Sheehan of New Ross, who has campaigned on this issue from day one, held a public meeting in Ballinaboola to discuss the so-called solution being offered.

That meeting was attended by Age Action Ireland and Active Retirement Ireland representatives as well as over 200 pensioners. The organisations representing older people and Michael Sheehan, all who have studied this in detail, are totally adamant that Regina Doherty’s proposals will not solve the problem for everyone affected.

They say that nothing short of a full return to the pre 2012 position will give pensioners their full rights.

They also warn that the government intends to introduce drastic changes to the pension system in 2020 which will have a significant effect on people who are now coming up to pension age.

Anybody over the age of 62 could be adversely affected. I would strongly advise anybody with concerns to contact either of the representative groups mentioned above or indeed Michael Sheehan whose details can be found on the web.

SocIAL WELfARE fRAud Social Welfare Fraud is wrong and is indeed a crime. Sometimes however when you see the punishment meted out by our courts for such fraud, as against what occurs in relation to white-collar crime which has cost this country billions, the mind boggles.

I saw a case in Dublin recently where a mother of four children was jailed for ten months on being convicted of defrauding the Department of Social Protection.

Now this woman did commit a crime. She claimed disability allowance while working as a cleaner in a hospital. And she did use a false I.D. to cover her tracks.

So, therefore, there is no doubt that she committed a crime. But when you look closer at the case you see that her wage as a cleaner was €161 per week. She used this money to pay her mortgage and certainly didn’t live the high life with it. Now she’s in jail. Four children are without a mother and other than further hardship on that family nothing is achieved.

But then she didn’t come from a home in the leafy suburbs and help cripple this country. 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 for updates on all happenings in Bunclody’s dynamic art scene.

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.

A GREATER VOICE FOR OLDER PEOPLE…

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.

BuNcLody cREdIT uNIoN The credit union has launched its new Christmas Savings Club for its members. It will run until 30th November 2018 and withdrawals cannot be made until that date. You must be at least 16 years of age and the maximum you can save is €2,000 per person. This account will help members plan for Christmas so that Santa is the only one in the red. Terms and conditions apply. Call in to any of the branches in Bunclody, New Ross or Ramsgrange. New members always welcome.

NEW vENTuRE Siobhan Kehoe’s Bunclody Health and Wellness Centre is now open on the first floor of the old AIB bank building on Main Street, Bunclody. 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

ALcohoLIcS ANoNymouS Archers Local Meetings are heldDunbrody on at the Hook.

Tuesdays & Saturdays at 8.30pm Pic: Maria Nolan. in Brennan’s Market Square.

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hundreds turned up to the hook Peninsula on a wild and wonderful New year’s day to witness the 800-year-old tradition of shooting arrows into the sea to symbolically claim sovereignty over the estuary for New Ross and ‘throw down the gauntlet’ to our Waterford neighbours across the water.

The centuries-old Arrow Ceremony dates back to 1687 when the Mayor and Corporation of New Ross Town Council claimed their authority over the Lighthouse Tower and Estuary by casting arrows into the sea at the point of the Hook Peninsula.

The Taking of the Waters Ceremony was revived by

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Councillor Ingrid O`Brien in 2006 and this year’s ritual drew the biggest crowd ever to the Hook to marvel at the magic, the wonder and the allure of this ancient Wexford custom.

People of all ages, balanced precariously on the aged, jagged rocks in front of the oldest intact operational Lighthouse in the world, with sea spray whipping and whooping and adding a tempestuous element to the wondrous spectacle.

The piercing wail of the bagpipes rang out over the primeval seascape as the Dunbrody Archers raised their taut bows and shot a volley of arrows into the estuary joined by the

Older People’s Council Executive Committee, accompanied by Members and Staff of Wexford County Council. Back Row L-R: Jacqui Eydt (Wexford County Council – WCC), Ger Mackey (WCC), Madeline Quirke, Sean Kinsella, John Roche, Michael Shiggins, Cllr. Barbara-Anne Murphy, Marie Redmond, John Carr, Padraig O’Gorman (WCC), and Ann Marie Laffan (WCC). Front Row L-R: Mary Doyle, Kevin Molloy, Betty Breen, May Buttimer, Laura Rowe, Mary Kenny, James Sinnott and James Whelan.

Enniscorthy’s Riverside Park hotel was the venue on Thursday 16th January 2018 for the inaugural meeting of Wexford’s older People’s council, hosted by Wexford county council under the We x f o r d A g e f r i e n d l y Programme.

The purpose of the Older People’s Council is to put the voice of older people at the centre of decision-making when it comes to matters that affect their everyday living.

Elections were held on the day to elect fourteen represen-

The Taking of the Waters at The Hook

Chairman of New Ross District Council, Willie Fitzharris, in flowing cloak.

A short, precise, olden ceremony straight from the pages of Wexford history, to the bow a panorama as old as time itself and to the stern a tower that was built by the son-in-law of Strongbow – William Marshall, Earle of Pembroke, to guide ships into New Ross in the 12th century, sure why wouldn’t it capture the collective imagination.

Well done to all those at the Hook and to New Ross District Council for reviving this wonderful piece of Wexford heritage in Ireland’s Ancient East.

– Maria Nolan

tatives to sit on the Executive Committee. Those elected will represent the Older People’s Council at meetings including the Age Friendly Alliance while they will also monitor the progress of Wexford’s Age Friendly Strategy and Action Plan and report back to the Older People’s Council.

More than 60 older people and representatives of older people’s groups from across County Wexford attended the meeting where they heard presentations from Tom Enright, CEO Wexford County Council,

Hook Lighthouse named No.1 in Irish Independent Reader Travel Awards 2018 The 800-year-old Hook Lighthouse stands proudly at the tip of the Hook Peninsula in We x f o r d o v e r l o o k i n g t h e Waterford estuary; today it is standing just a little bit taller as the visitor attraction has been named Ireland's number one ‘Hidden Gem' plus it is listed in Ireland’s Top 10 favourite attractions, in the Irish Independent Reader Travel Awards 2018, which were published on January 20th, 2018.

The Manager at Hook Lighthouse, Ann Waters and her team, are ‘thrilled' with the win. "It really is fantastic recognition for the hard work that everyone at Hook puts in year-round to ensure all of our visitors enjoy a wonderful day out and experience at the ancient lighthouse."

Hook Lighthouse and Heritage Centre opened to visitors in 2001 and today it is an integral part of Ireland's Ancient East offering guided tours every day all year around. It is the most popular visitor attraction in Wexford and the third most popular in the South East.

Visitor numbers to the lighthouse peaked in 2017 with over 250,000 people enjoying the ancient attraction, and Manager Ann Waters says that the team has a clear plan to grow this number into the future. For further details see www.hookheritage.ie

Cllr. Barbara-Anne Murphy, Leas-Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council and Mary D e e r y, A g e F r i e n d l y C o Ordinator from Louth County Council – the first county in Ireland to set up an Older People’s Council.

Wexford County Council Chief Executive Tom Enright, who is Chair of the County Wexford Age Friendly Alliance, addressed the meeting and congratulated all those in attendance for their keen interest in supporting the concept of an Older People’s Council.

Leas Cathaoirleach of Wexford Co. Council, Cllr.

Barbara-Anne Murphy, encouraged those present to get involved in the Older People’s Council where their voice can and will be heard by the County Council.

In addition, she stated that they can make a difference to how amenities, services and other factors that affect people as they age will develop, pointing out that participation in the Older People’s Council will help to create a Co. Wexford in which all citizens can be happy to grow old and live out their lives. n

GREENWAY Wexford county council announced in January that it has appointed Roughan o’donovan consulting Engineers to undertake the preliminary design and associated studies for the development of a 56km greenway, costing €12m, along the existing rail corridor from Rosslare to Waterford city with a link from Rosslare to Rosslare harbour.

The proposed greenway will provide an off-road cycle and walking path from Rosslare Harbour to Waterford City, taking in the towns and villages of Kilrane; Rosslare, Killinick, Mayglass, Bridgetown,

Wellingtonbridge, Ballycullane, Campile in Wexford, Belview in Kilkenny and Ferrybank in Waterford.

“The Rosslare to Waterford greenway will be a fantastic amenity right here on our doorstep, attracting domestic and international visitors to come, explore and stay in the region” said Cllr John Hegarty, Chairman of Wexford County Council. “It will connect with existing and planned greenways and blueways across the South East region and link to other cycling and walking trails, tourism attractions / experiences and towns and villages along its route.” n

ROSSLARE fianna fáil Td for Wexford James Browne has said the dublin–Rosslare rail line could be forced to close in the years ahead unless the government deals with the issue of coastal erosion.

Deputy Browne said, “A report carried out by the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport has highlighted that the Eastern rail corridor, which serves the coast from Dublin to Rosslare Harbour, is experiencing ongoing and

gradual erosion. The problem is particularly acute on the approach to Rosslare Harbour where the coastline has receded by approximately 2m each year.

“Unless corrective action is taken there is a real and worrying prospect that the rail line could be forced to close as soon as 2030.

“The rail line is a strategic piece of national infrastructure and it is important that the government takes steps to protect it,” added deputy Browne. n

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The new Skoda Karoq has just arrived in Skoda dealers and goes on sale from €27,715. This new midsize Suv slots in below the 5/7-seat Skoda Kodiaq and is an exciting new model for the czech brand.

Skoda finished as the sixth bestselling brand in Ireland in 2017 with sales driven by the octavia, Superb and Kodiaq.

The Karoq is a brand new model and replaces the popular Yeti but carries the fashionable shape of a more conventional SUV. Styling-wise, the new Karoq is like a scaled down Kodiaq and it’s discreet but classy.

LED daytime running lights come as standard, while the

level 2 trim ‘Style’ comes with full LED headlamps.

17” alloys and roof rails also come as standard.

Inside the new Karoq, the interior design is simple and understated, while the material quality looks and feels really good in all the important places. Entry ‘Ambition’ models come with an 8” touchscreen, while Style models have a really cool 9.2” screen with navigation. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard on all models.

The Karoq is a five seat SUV with generous passenger room and plenty of Skoda’s famed ‘Simply Clever’ features including an umbrella under the pas-

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Headroom is excellent while there is more shoulder and elbow room for passengers when compared to the Yeti that the Karoq replaces.

Skoda claims a best in class boot for the Karoq of 521 litres. There is an optional ‘VarioFlex’ seating system, which allows the seats to be adjusted in a number of ways (or removed completely). With VarioFlex seating, the standard luggage capacity increases to 588 litres.

The Skoda Karoq range kicks off with a 1.0-litre TSI turbo petrol unit with 115hp, while there is also a 1.5-litre TSI turbo petrol with 150hp.

Diesel power is provided via a 1.6TDI with 115hp or a 2.0TDI with 150hp. A six speed manual gearbox comes as standard while there is also the option of a 7-speed DSG automatic gearbox. 4×4 is available with the 2.0TDI. The best for fuel economy is the 1.6-litre TDI 115hp DSG, which consumes a quoted 4.3l/100km with motor tax of €200 per year.

At the recent Irish launch of the new Karoq in Navan I sampled the two petrols (1.0TSI and 1.5TSI) and the 2.0TDI. The petrols are smooth, quiet and refined, with the 1.0-litre being more than capable for the job.

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There are two trims for the new Karoq: Style and Ambition. Ambition trim has features including 17” ‘Ratikon’ alloy wheels, 8” touch screen ‘Bolero’ infotainment system, Climatronic air-conditioning, cruise control, Skoda Connect with driver assistance features like emergency call and remote access through an app, rear parking sensors, and chrome roof rails and window surrounds. The Style trim adds 18” ‘Mytikas’ alloy wheels, 9.2” ‘Columbus’ infotain-

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The Karoq range starts at €27,715 for a 1.0-litre TSI in Ambition trim. Style models start from €30,315 for the same engine.

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New car registrations down

Slaney Search & Rescue was one of the big beneficiaries of the Gerard Murphy Memorial fundraising in 2017. Above: Cheque presentation for €5,021.50 by Brid Murphy to Slaney Search & Rescue. In total €10,043 was raised by the 2017 Gerard Murphy event, the remaining €5,021.50 was donated to The Local Hub in Glenbrohane (photo below). The organisers wish to thank everyone who donated in 2017. The 2018 event takes splace on 7th October, see poster below.

The Society of the Irish motor Industry (SImI) has released the official new vehicle registration figures for January 2018. New car registrations are down 4.8% to 37,125 compared to January 2017 when 39,003 new cars were registered.

Light Commercial registrations are currently up 6.3% to 6,728 compared to January last year (6,329), while HGV (Heavy Goods Vehicle) registrations are down 11.84% to 402 compared to January 2017 (456).

Alan Nolan, Director General SIMI, commented: “2017 finished down 10.4% as anticipated and also recorded a shift in the marketshare of diesel cars from 70% to 65%. The same trends have

been apparent in January’s new car sales, which have delivered a steady start to the 181 registration period but Brexit has continued to impact with new car sales down 4.8%, while used car import registrations are up 20% compared to January last year. Diesel continues to be the choice of engine for over half of Irish new car buyers however the noticeable trend towards petrol and hybrid vehicles which started last year has continued in 2018. We expect this pattern of sales mix to continue for the rest of the year. While the number of Electric cars registered in January (104) shows a decline on January 2017 (168), this is a timing issue with supply and later new model delivery dates. The

sector remains confident that EV registrations will increase significantly in 2018.”

The top five selling car brands in the month of January were: 1. Toyota 2. Hyundai 3. Ford 4. Volkswagen 5. Nissan The top five selling models in January were: 1. Hyundai Tucson 2. Nissan Qashqai 3. Ford Focus 4. Volkswagen Golf 5. Ford Fiesta Ireland’s bestselling premium brand was Mercedes-Benz, while the bestselling premium car was the Mercedes-Benz E-Class.

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ENNIScoRThy EyE a column by Joseph Doyle

foCus oN TV Derry Girls

TV3 has a new show called Ireland’s Got Talent. It’s their version of Britain’s Got Talent with Louis Walsh as a judge with Denise van Outen, Michelle Visage and Jason Byrne and, no, it’s not hosted by Kathryn Thomas, thank God, but by Lucy Kennedy.

The thing about this show is it’s entertaining but it has too many dance acts and not enough singers or bands. So, sorry, I’d give this show ‘four Xs’ but judge for yourselves.

I do recommend on RTE The Young offenders based on a big drug seizure in Cork a few years ago. This six-part drama made by the BBC and RTE is sure to have you in stitches. It stars well-known Irish comedian PJ Gallagher as a schoolmaster. PJ played a disabled drug dealer in the original smash hit film version of

this series. Alex Murphy and Chris Walley reprise their roles as two young lads, best friends Conor and Jack, who steal bicycles and a bail of coke! I suggest you watch the film version first, and judge for yourself.

Derry Girls will have you in stitches laughing. It is set in Derry during the ‘troubles’ and tells the story of a girl called Erin who lives with her grandad, auntie, mother and father (played by Tommy Tiernan), along with her cousin Orla and her best friends – the nymphomaniac Michelle and the straight-laced Clare. Erin has to deal with going to an all-girls school with Michelle’s cousin, James, who is an English boy in a girls’ school run by nuns.

Derry Girls is written by Lisa McGee and is on Thursdays at 9pm on Channel 4.

– Joseph Doyle

CoNGrATulATIoNs  Best wishes for the future to Martin White and Trish Leacy who were married on 19th January 2018 in Enniscorthy Castle and held their reception at the local rugby club pavilion.  Congrats to Majella Wall with her new shoe shop, J’Adore, opening mid-Feb on Wafer Street.  Best wishes to Jill Booth with her new Beauty Booth business at The Duffry.  Congrats to Mick Larkin and his wife, Liga, on their recent wedding.  Wexford hurlers are on a

Trish Leacy and Martin White

roll! They’ve now beaten Kilkenny, Waterford and Cork so far this year!  Congrats to Ireland on their victory over France in their first match of the 6 Nations.

– Joseph Doyle

CYsTIC fIbrosIs NEws ● ● ● ●

Keep an eye out for the Cystic Fibrosis churchgate collection later this month Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Week starts 13th April.

The Malin2Mizen Cycle4CF from May 10th - 13th 2018.

4 days. 602km. 1 cause. Are you up for it?

For more CF events throughout 2018 – check out the website: www.cfireland.ie

Lauren Doran celebrating her 18th birthday recently with her father, Ed, who celebrated his 60th on the same day.

ENNIsCorThY DrAMA Enniscorthy Drama Group will be presenting The beauty Queen of leenane on Thursday 15th, Friday 16th, Saturday 17th of February in The Presentation Centre, Enniscorthy, following

their recent performance in the National Opera House, Wexford.

Thanks to Treacy’s Hotel for coming on board this year as a main sponsor for the group.

– Joseph Doyle

known as the ‘Busby Babes’ including the legendary Duncan Edwards and Ireland international, Liam Whelan.

– Joseph Doyle

sEAMus’ NEw CArEEr GuIDANCE booK Congrats to Enniscorthy’s Seamus Whitney on the launch of his new book. Seamus is one of Ireland’s top career guides, and Guide Your Career is a captivating book which will help guide you through the process of making Career Choices. This book will benefit any person involved in making career decisions or advising or helping others making career choices.

The book is particularly suitable for the following: ● Adults who feel stuck and are considering a career change in the near future. ● Parents guiding and supporting their children through the important CAO

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 7th February. Phone Pat on 087-1377068 for more details.

St Senan's Parish – Bingo in Templeshannon Community Centre every Sunday night at 8pm.

Enniscorthy greyhound Track. Racing will be on Thursday Nights Only until the end of February, from then on it will be back running Monday & Thursday Nights. Doors open 7pm. First race 8pm.

LooKINg AhEAd:

 See main entertainment listing page 17.  Little Folk on Tour. A fun filled exploration of music and movement perfectly suited for energetic under 6’s. The Presentation Centre, Saturday 10 Feb at 2pm.  A celebration of the Life and Music of Jim Reeves starring Al Grant with special guest Isla Grant. Riverside Park Hotel 12th Feb.  Photography for Beginners. Enniscorthy Camera Club. Weekly class for seven nights starting 13th Feb, Church Institute, 7pm. See page 13.  The Beauty Queen of Leenane. Drama. By Martin McDonagh.

Enniscorthy Drama Group. The Presentation Centre. 15-17 Feb.  Johnny McEvoy, Riverside Park Hotel, 22nd Feb.  Wexford Has Talent Grand Final. Clayton Whites Hotel, Wexford.

Saturday 24 Feb.  Billy Roche – The Red Guitar Tour. With Mike Odlum and Pete McCamley. The Presentation Centre. Saturday 24 Feb. 8.30pm.  The Riverside Park Hotel Wedding Fair & Showcase will take place on Sunday 25th Feb 1-5pm.  St. Patrick’s Special School, Enniscorthy, 5K Fun Run. Sunday 4th March. Register at Kilcannon Garden Centre from 10am. Run at 11am. €10.  Mike Denver, Riverside Park Hotel, 22nd March.  Rapparees-Starlights Dinner Dance, Riverside Park Hotel, 9th March, 7pm. Music by American Heart, plus DJ ‘til late. €30.  New Ross Musical Society’s show is Top Hat running 5-10th March.  All Shook Up - A Musical Comedy. Presented by Enniscorthy Musical Society. 3-7th April.

– Joseph Doyle

hopE & DrEAM 2018

rEMEMbErING 60 YEArs AGo Tuesday last, 6th of February, marked the 60th anniversary of the plane crash in Munich which killed eight of the Manchester United team

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Guide your Career will help you understand how the process of making career choices works and will help you get in touch with the real you. It will give you the confidence to make the decisions which support the unique person that you are. In Guide your Career Seamus lays out a path●

way for you to follow which is guaranteed to propel you towards an inspiring future.

To purchase a copy of the book just email Seamus on whitneymail1@gmail.com and he’ll take it from there.

– Joseph Doyle

The 2018 version of the hope and dream 10 was launched at a very enjoyable event kindly hosted by Enniscorthy credit union in their premises on 7th december 2017. The run/walk will take place on Sunday 8th April 2018.

The website for the 2018 event is now LIVE! And the advice from the organisers is to “Get your entries in early.” You can now enter online at www.hopeanddream10.com and entry forms will also be printed in the local People and Guardian newspapers.

This year’s four leaders, David Doyle, Bernadette Kehoe, Marie Bohan and Stephen Byrne are really looking forward to the challenge ahead.

The seven-yearold Hope & Dream project is just €171,086 away from reaching the €1,000,000 mark – what an incredible achievement it would be to hit that target this year.

The beneficiaries in 2018 will be the Hope Cancer Support Centre, Co. Wexford Hospice Homecare Service and the MRI Now project for Wexford General Hospital.

The 2018 event t-shirts will be in the county’s purple and gold colours as modelled on the launch night by the 2018 official race starter Darragh Jordan.

What a spectacle it will be to see to see the display of purple and gold on the starting line on April 8th. Loch Garman Abu. – Joseph Doyle

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Creane & Creane – €10,000 to Wexford hurling fund

The newly elected Executive Committee for 2018 at Rapparees/Starlights AGM. Back Row: Richie Peare, Pepi Coady, Seamus Doyle, Podge Hall, John Browne, Pat Tobin, Ronan Furlong, Ed Doran and Hugo Kelly. Seated: Maria Nolan, Ger McVeigh, Michael Doyle, Larry Byrne, Kathleen Miller and Tom Boland. Missing from photo – Tomas McVeigh.

ENNISCORTHY HOCKEY Right: Alan Smith on the ball for the men's second XI who are currently vying for promotion from Leinster Division 7.

Left: Enniscorthy's under 16 girls are having a strong season. Hannah Sweeney is shown on the ball in the Junior Jacqui Potter Cup Plate win over Wexford.

Creane & Creane, main sponsor of Club Wexford, recently presented a cheque for €10,000 to assist with training the county hurlers this year. Back row L-R: Liam Spratt, Arthur Quinn, Aidan O’Leary, Ben Bernie, Jim Byrne. Front row L-R: Conor McDonald (Player), Tony Doyle (Creane & Creane), Davy Fitzgerald (Wexford Senior Hurling Team Manager), Tom Doyle (Club Wexford).

GAELSCOIL INIS CÓRTHAIDH 5K/1M Tá sé ar ais arís. Preparations are well under way for the gaelscoil Inis córthaidh 5k/1m run/walk to be held on Sunday, 11th march, 2018. for 2018 an alternative route has been chosen due to a road closure on the previous years’ route while construction of the new by pass is underway. The 2018 route can be viewed on facebook @ gaelscoil Inis córthaidh.

Registration for the 5k run is from 9.30–10.30am at the Gaelscoil, Drumgoold,

Enniscorthy and the entry fee is €10. The run commences at 11.00am.

The 1 mile walk will commence from the school at 11.10am. Sponsorship cards for the walk are available from the Gaelscoil office during school hours or, if you wish, a small donation could be given on the day.

Once again the committee look forward to seeing everyone for what will be a fun morning of exercise, refreshments, prizes and hopefully

sunshine! Last year the fine weather brought the runners out in large numbers with many of the Gaelscoil students also participating. For more information please contact Shelly O' Reilly 086 3216779 and/or Clodagh Connolly 086 8351702 and follow on Facebook @ Gaelscoil Inis Córthaidh. n right: Junior winner 2017, Jake o'rourke, first male junior home in a time of 23:41.

The 2018 golfing year is gradually getting under way at Enniscorthy Golf Club. L-R: Outgoing Lady Captain Mary McCauley, new Lady Captain Mary O'Shea, new Lady President Maeve McCauley and new Lady Vice-Captain Liz Browne.

Presentation to under 12s at Bellefield Under 12 Team with Mentors Pat Tobin, Sonny Hyland, John Horan, Ian Dwyer and John Canavan.

Pic: Maria Nolan.

on 5th January Bellefield gAA complex was buzzing as parents and mentors came in numbers to see their young charges enjoy an end of season celebration of a most successful 2017.

The talented young Rapparees/Starlights U-12 hurlers and footballers were presented with medals and club tops by

two of club’s Senior and U-21 stars Dillon Smiley Redmond and Darragh Pepper and congratulated by all for their work rate and commitment over the past year. Pat Tobin on behalf of all the mentors, Sonny Hyland, Ian Dwyer, John Horan and John Canavan said that it was a pleasure to work with all of the play-

ers saying that they were a credit to their parents and the homes they came from and he looked forward to seeing them progress through the years and emerge as stars of the future for both club and county.

A fundraising Table Quiz followed with a plethora of sponsors including Pettitt’s, John Leacy, L

& M Motors, Tesco, Dunne’s Stores, Gaelic Stores, Smyth’s, The Book Shop, My Sport, Centra, Jason Sheridan, Sonny Hyland, Bill Kervick, John Horan and John Browne. All proceeds raised going towards the further enhancement and development of the Under 12 teams for 2018.

– Maria Nolan

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Somewhere to Live 2.30 on a Saturday afternoon is an unusual time for the launch of an art exhibition but all the better to see the wonderful work of Eilish mc cann in the natural daylight that streamed through Reception at The Presentation centre in Enniscorthy.

The sylph like artist Eilish, originally from Cavan but now living in Enniscorthy, packs a major punch with her powerful images and has been shortlisted for the Hennessy Portrait Prize at the National Gallery, Dublin where her work is on display until 25th February.

Launching the exhibition at The Presentation Centre, local writer Peter Murphy said how he loves Eilish’s images and was honoured and

delighted to be asked to open Somewhere to Live and went through each piece of work beginning with his favourite piece The Boatman. ‘All of Eilish’s images are ambiguous’, Peter said, ‘leaving space for us to interpret as we see fit, the Boatman, for instance, could be a refugee or a fisherman; Expedition could be a journey to the Artic or a scene of exodus from the Old Testament; Evacuation could be from war, famine or natural disaster. That’s the beauty of it. Each piece of work is a mystery allowing us to build our own story around it.’

Peter had a special mention for the piece The Youngest Stayed describing it as a poem or a novel condensed into a single image. Peter concluded by

7 February 2018 Lisa Byrne, Eilish McCann, Peter Murphy at The Boatman Pic: Maria Nolan.

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saying that he has been inspired by the exhibition and the artist and would encourage all to study the individual images and the stories that will unfold from them.

Eilish McCann thanked Peter profusely for opening her exhibition and The

Presentation Centre where it will run until 9th March. She thanked all for coming particularly those who traveled from Cavan including her mother, Brenda, and her father Brendan McCann, writer and playwright.

– Maria Nolan

Dick Donaghue and Marja van Kampen admiring Protesting In Squares and Waiting.

Pic: Maria Nolan.

Eilish McCann, Brenda McCann, Brendan McCann.

Pic: Maria Nolan.

The Drummer & The Keeper I wasn’t quite sure what to expect when attending the screening of Nick Kelly’s debut film The Drummer and The Keeper at The Presentation centre last month.

I was attending primarily to ascertain the level of intere s t i n s c re e n i n g s a t T h e Presentation Centre and to see how the issues of mental illness were handled in the production acclaimed as the Best Irish First Feature at this year’s Galway Film Fleadh.

And I have to say I was blown away by this amazing tale of two young men living, coping and not coping with their mental health issues. What could have been a grim enough story is instead a charmingly warm, funny and optimistic account of a friendship that develops and grows between a young man with bi-polar disorder and a young man with Asperger’s Syndrome.

Gabriel, superbly played

by Dermot Murphy, is a drummer with a Dublin rock band who is struggling to come to terms with his mother’s suicide and his own mental health having been diagnosed with Bi-polar disorder and delu-

Weighing In, the fast-moving comedy written by ger gallagher, directed by caroline fitzgerald, had the almost allfemale audience at The Presentation centre in stitches as well-known actresses Isobel mahon ( The clinic & glenroe) and Rose henderson ( fair city & father Ted) delivered laugh after laugh in this amusing look at life, love and above all the modern obsession with dieting.

A funny play, very suitable for a Ladies Night out, indeed I think I spotted only 3 males in the almost-full auditorium.

Anyone who has ever gone to Weight Loss Classes or been on a diet, and which of us hasn’t at some stage, will identify with Val and Breda or will have met someone like them. The sylph like Val who appears to have the perfect life, the perfect husband, the perfect kids and above all the perfect body and has just joined the Diet Clinic to maintain her fabulous figure

and the motherly Breda who is a bit of a slob and likes nothing better than a takeaway and a bottle of wine in front of the telly with hubby on a Friday night and ergo is constantly struggling to lose weight.

The two strike up a friendship with Val intent on inspiring Breda to lose those pounds and get herself into shape and improve her life. Interesting to see how that comes out.

The two ladies are marvellous characters, with witty oneliners and hilarious facial expressions and the audience immediately takes to them and the hour-long, lighthearted production which is a most enjoyable evening’s entertainment.

Lovely to see a play like this at The Presentation with actresses we have seen many times on TV and very nice of both actresses and writer, Ger Gallagher, to mingle and chat with people as they left the theatre.

– Maria Nolan

L-R: Writer Ger Gallagher, actresses Isobel Mahon and Rose Henderson, and Manager of The Presentation Centre, Elizabeth Whyte. Pic: Maria Nolan.

ENNISCORTHY LIBRARY What's on at a glance…

8th February: Social Media Safety For Children: A Workshop For Parents.

10th February: Storytime For Kids.

15th February: The Enniscorthy Bypass: An Illustrated talk with Eamonn Hore.

17th February: Bricks4kidz Workshop.

22nd February: Make Your Own Embroidered Greeting Card.

24th February: Storytime For Kids.

Pugin Exhibition: An exhibition on the architect August Welby Pugin is on display in Enniscorthy Library to Thursday February 15th.

CALLING ALL YOUNG ARTISTS… Marie and Tom Coffey at The Presentation Centre. Pic: Maria Nolan.

sional episodes. Christopher, expertly portrayed by Jacob McCarthy, on the other hand seems to understand very well his Asperger’s but is struggling to come to terms with how other people are dealing with it, in particular his mam and his stepfather who have placed him in an Institutional facility. As he explains, the difference between the two eventual friends is, ‘Gabriel understands people but is out of control, while I am in complete control but don’t understand people at all.’

A remarkably well written, well directed and well acted piece of work that gives

a sympathetic and sensitive insight into both mental health issues where Gabriel explains that as a person with Bi polar, ‘When you are up you can do anything, you believe anything is possible, you feel like Superman, and when you are down you can do nothing, nothing is possible, everything seems hopeless.’ While Christopher’s expressionless, matter-of-fact, dangerously truthful statements and his total avoidance of eye contact coupled with his possessive obsession with his own space have been described as realistic depictions of Asperger’s Syndrome.

Both lead actors are superbly cast and give sterling performances. They are chalk and cheese as Christopher succinctly put it, ‘We each have a part that the other is missing’ and together they could have a chance to have one complete life instead of having two lost ones apart.

The Drummer and The Keeper is a powerful, moving, warm, thought-provoking, charming and fearless look at mental illness and a really interesting, entertaining and enjoyable film and I would strongly recommend people to go and see it.

– Maria Nolan

SEARch To fINd 2018 TEXAco chILdREN’S ART comPETITIoN WINNERS LAuNchEd The search to find the young artists who will excel in this year’s Texaco Children’s Art Competition has begun. Last year two students from Co. Wexford won prizes in the event which is now in its 64th year and widely acknowledged as the longest-running arts sponsorship in Ireland. The closing date for entries is Wednesday, 28th February 2018, with judging to take place in March. Winners will be announced in mid-April, with prize giving to follow in May. Details are available through Texaco service stations and online at www.texacochildrensart.com

‘SOMEWHERE TO LIVE’ EXHIBITION Eilish mccann, somewhere to live, The Presentation centre 26th January 2018 - 9th march 2018.

An exhibition of paintings and print work by Eilish McCann.

Eilish's work examines the concept of movement in a personal and political sense from the search for a physical and psychic ‘home’ to migration and exploration.

PHOTO EXHIBITION IN BUNCLODY 15 – 28 February in Bunclody Library. Hook Tourism Photography Exhibition. This exhibition is organised by Hook Tourism, a community organisation which has been in existence for over 50 years.

Its aim is to promote the Hook Peninsula as a premier tourist destination and to protect its unspoiled natural landscape and built heritage. n

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Local Artist to Exhibit in London Local artist martina furlong, residing at the Paintbox Studio, oulart, kick-started her New year with no less than a London exhibition.

Martina, who has previously had solo and group exhibitions in America, London and here at home was part of the ‘Unity in Variety V111’ Exhibition, held at the King’s Road Gallery from 23rd to 31st January.

Four of Martina’s fabulously colourful and beautifully textured landscape pieces featured in the exhibition.

Originally from just outside the village of Galbally, Martina was always interested in fields, forests, hills and nature, indeed as she says herself the only thing she loved more than being outdoors was painting and drawing.

After studying Fine Art at the Limerick School of Art and Design, Martina headed to London where she spent 16 years honing her craft before returning home and setting up the Paintbox Studio.

Her work, she says, is inspired by the beauty, ruggedness and magical quality of the Irish countryside mingled with her love and fascination for Irish mythology and folklore, and her paintings, both abstract and landscape, marry all of that together in an explosion of colour and depth of texture.

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Government needs to harness full potential of national opera house Wexford TD James Browne has called on the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Josepha Madigan, to harness the full potential of the National Opera House in Wexford town within the Creative Ireland programme.

Challenging the Minister in the Dáil chamber, Deputy Browne highlighted the importance of the Wexford venue for celebrating the county’s culture, arts and drama. “The National Opera House in Wexford is a hugely important cultural icon. It represents the legacy of the selfless people who had the vision to drive on and to create a purpose-built opera house in Ireland”.

“It’s important that the Government doesn’t lose sight of the significant public investment in the construction of the opera house with €31 million provided by Fianna Fáil-led governments.”

“That’s why I called on Minister Madigan to take advantage of this first-class venue’s potential to attract national and international events and audiences and to promote County Wexford as a whole. In light of the recent launch of Irish National Opera, the National Opera House should be at the forefront of the Creative Ireland programme”, explained Deputy Browne.

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Wexford Festival opera 2018 repertoire confirmed

Martina Furlong prior to exhibiting in London. Pic: Maria Nolan.

memories and imagination and paint my own interpretation of it’, Martina explains.

Her work is interesting, reflective, evocative and thought-provoking but most of all visually stunning and vibrant. I particularly like her many and varied ‘views of The Hill’ and ‘The Hook’ and her titles which are either totally explanatory like ‘The Hill in Springtime’ and ‘The Hook in

Purple & Gold’ or completely open to interpretation like ‘The Darkest Shadow I Ever Encountered Was My Own’ and ‘A Memory Of Lifetimes To Come’.

This well-known Wexford artist has paintings in many private collections around the world including America, Australia, Belguim, Bulgaria, Canada, France, Ireland and the UK and it is easy to see

Wexford’s new courthouse, Davitt Road, Wexford. Solicitors making themselves at home – L-R: Lisa McDonald, Helen Doyle and Catherine O’Connor .

why – there is life, vitality, energy, depth, perception, passion and feeling in her work.

Her intensive use of colour makes each piece pop, whilst the concentration of texture draws the eye deep within – a truly unique and visually pleasing combination, to brighten and enhance any space in any home or office.

Well done Martina.

– Maria Nolan

THE mAiN EvENiNG OPERAS ARE: Double Bill: Mala vita by Umberto Giordano (1867–1948) L’oracolo by Franco Leoni (1864–1949) Dinner at Eight William Bolcom (1938–) European Première A co-production Minnesota Opera il bravo Saverio Mercadante (1795–1870) Creative teams, cast etc will be announced in the coming months.

The 67th Wexford Festival Opera will run over 17 days, Friday 19 October to Sunday 4 November 2018.

Priority booking for Friends of Wexford Festival Opera opens on Saturday, 24 March and on Saturday, 31 March (depending on level of membership). General booking opens on Saturday, 14 April 2018.

For more information on how to become a Friend of Wexford Festival Opera and avail of priority booking plus many other benefits throughout the year, visit www.wexfordopera.com/friends

Making the hard decisions! L-R: M.C. George Lawlor with Wexford’s Got Talent judges Vicky Clancy, Edel Quinlan, Yvette Walsh, Ian Grey.

The Frank Sinnott Memorial Snooker Exhibition, January 11th, in the Riverbank House Hotel, Wexford, with six-times World Champion Steve Davis, in aid of two local charities – NCBI and The Collective Sensory Group. Above left: Nicky Cahill and Steve Davis. Above right: Teo Valadez (Uncle Sam’s, organiser), Cllr Lisa McDonald, Jiri Rygol (NCBI), Steve Davis, Mayor Jim Moore, Anne Redmond (NCBI), and Maurice McCarthy (organiser).

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