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Agreement in principal has been reached to sell the National 1798 Rebellion Centre to Mr John Stafford, Slaney Farms, Tomnalosset, Enniscorthy, for €325,000 subject to planning permission.

The property is to be sold limiting its use to a distillery/visitor centre for a period of 5 years and specifically restricting the construction of housing. The Council will have first refusal to purchase the property at the original sale price if the purchaser decides to sell within the first 5 years.

At the Enniscorthy Municipal District meeting of 26th March, Town Manager Liz Hore confirmed the proceeds of the sale would be ringfenced for tourism.

This tourist season the Centre will function as normal, the following season it is proposed to be in temporary accommodation (possibly at the Athenaeum), and the following season it is hoped the Centre will be in a permanent location as part of a major tourism complex, proposed by Wexford County Council, for the Castle/ Athenaeum area. n

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comment Hope and Dream 10, 2018, is almost upon us. It will be run on 8th April to raise funds and awareness for the Hope Cancer Support Centre in Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford Hospice Homecare Service and the MRI Now project for Wexford General Hospital. Since 2012 an amazing €828,914 has been raised for local charities which has made a huge difference to the quality of life of very many people.

The goal this year is to register 2,500 people and for each participant to raise as much money as possible. All sponsorship money raised will go directly to the three charities (50% to Hope, 25% to Hospice and 25% to MRI Now) and race costs will be paid for by the event’s invaluable sponsors.

And the good news is that there is still time to register by calling into the Admin Office in the Hope Cancer Support Centre at 22 Upper Wafer Street this Thursday (5th April) between 10am and 4pm or at The Presentation Centre this Friday and Saturday 10am to 8pm.

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Our sympathy to the family and friends of Philip “Féily” O’Connor who passed away on 24th March 2018. A staunch GAA man and birdlover, he will be sadly missed by his wide circle of family and friends.

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Enniscorthy snippets… book stages aimed at individual walkers who are quite happy to stay in hostel type accommodation in some of the more remote places.

Contact O’Leary Travel 053-9233178.

illEgAl duMpiNg & liTTER To report illegal dumping. Phone: 053-9196313 / 9196684. Email: environmentalcomplaints@wexfordcoco.ie. Anti-litter Hotline: 1800 386 733 (office hours).

ThE AThENAEuM What’s on? See “Enniscorthy Athenaeum Museum and Historic Theatre“ on Facebook.

E N N i S C o RT h y F l o o d dEFENCE updATE The Environmental Impact Statement and Outline Design have been completed. The scheme was exhibited to the public in 2009 and 2012 and is expected to go on public display again in a couple of months. Advance works are currently underway and further advance construction elements which involve relocation of services and utilities along the Promenade are expected to commence later in 2018. The main construction work is expected to

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Al-ANoN Worried about someone’s drinking? Call the Al Anon confidential helpline 01 8732699, www.al-anon-ireland.org. Local meetings held in St John’s Day Care Centre, Mondays, 8.30pm.

ENNiSCoRThy bypASS Keep up to date on the dedicated website: www.m11gtoe.ie. As at March 2018 the work is progressing on target and the M11, N30 and N80 will open to traffic in July 2019 with minor works continuing up to Nov. 2019. n

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Is pain holding you back? Chiropractic treatment can offer drug free relief! Painkillers may cover up some back pain symptoms but they will not get to the root of the problem.

Chiropractic care treats the pain by treating the cause.

At Fransens Byrne Chiropractic in the Enterprise Centre in Enniscorthy, manual treatment is integrated with dietary advice, postural advice and exercises to get you optimal health results.

We will aim to improve the overall performance of the spine because the spine houses an important part of your central nervous system; the Spinal Cord.

Its optimal function is vital to your health because it connects your brain to the rest of your body.

Chiropractic care consists of a variety of “hands-on” techniques to treat patients of all ages with: ● Lower back pain and/or leg pain (sciatica) ● Neck pain ● Shoulder and/or arm pain ● Headaches ● Muscle/Joint pain ● Sports injuries

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Congratulations to Mahady Breen shoe store in the Market Square, Enniscorthy, winner of the St Patrick’s Day window display competition organised by Enniscorthy Chamber and sponsored by South East Radio. L-R: Liz Hore (Enniscorthy Municipal District Manager), John Walsh (Mahady Breen), Cllr Keith Doyle (Chairman Enniscorthy Municipal District), Catriona Murphy (CEO Enniscorthy & District Chamber).

Enniscorthy’s Delightful Dollies present a cheque for €767.50 to Touched by Suicide group, the proceeds of an organised bazaar held in Bellefield GAA complex.

L-R: Kit Kenny (organiser), Kay Quinn and Josephine Sludds (Touched by Suicide) and Jean Hendrick (organiser).

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Ballymurn Confirmation on 14th March: Confirmation class with Rt. Rev. Mgr. Denis Lennon, Fr. James Finn PP, Maria Brophy (Principal) and Brian Murphy (teacher).

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4 April 2018

ST. SENAN’S CONFIRMATION

Minister Paul Kehoe with the Minister for OPW, Kevin Boxer Moran, examining plans for the Enniscorthy Flood Relief Scheme.

Minister of State paul kehoe Td has said there can be no further delays in the construction of the Enniscorthy Flood Relief Scheme.

Minister Kehoe was in contact with Minister for OPW, Kevin Boxer Moran, who visited Enniscorthy during the recent storms, and confirmed the Scheme has been provided for in the OPW multi-annual Capital Expenditure Budgets, and is one of the major schemes to be financed under the National Development Plan 2018-27.

Minister Kehoe has obtained an update from Minister Moran which confirms that services and utilities along the Promenade are expected to be relocated later this year ahead of the main construction work in 2019.

In his response to Minister Kehoe, Minister Moran said initial site investigations have been completed, along with archaeological and ecological assessments and reports. An advance programme to control and eradicate invasive species of vegetation is currently underway.

Further advance construction elements which involve relocation of services and utilities along the Promenade are expected to commence later in 2018 and main construction expected to start in mid to late 2019.

Minister Kehoe said delivering the flood relief scheme is among his top priorities as minister and that he has urged his government colleagues of the need to ensure there are no further delays. n

Ms. Jenna Kenny’s Class, St. Senan’s Primary School, Enniscorthy, Confirmation 10th March 2018. Adults L-R in front row: Cáit Carr (SNA), Jenna Kenny (teacher), Bishop Denis Brennan, Ms Oona Rackard (Principal) and Fr Paddy Banville.

Upcoming workshops Recovery College South East provides Recovery Educational Workshops around Wellness in Mental Health and Addiction.

There are two such workshops coming up soon in Enniscorthy…

‘Advocacy and Empowerment’ workshop, hosted by Recovery College South East, is taking place on April 20th from 11-2 pm in LINK, Enniscorthy. All welcome. Contact Sarah on 086-4104245, sarahe.lynch@hse.ie for more details.

‘Building Self Confidence’ workshop, hosted by Recovery College South East, is taking place on April 27th from 11-2 pm in LINK, Enniscorthy. All welcome. Contact Sarah on 086-4104245, sarahe.lynch@hse.ie for more details.

LINK Training Services is opposite Treacy’s Hotel in Enniscorthy just by the parking barrier going into the Waterfront Leisure Centre.

St. Senan’s Confirmation Day, 10th March. Paddy Kelly Roberts with his parents Leslie and Katrina.

Ms. Tracy Murphy’s Class. Adults L-R in front row: Emma O'Leary (SNA), Tracy Murphy (teacher), Bishop Denis Brennan, Ms Oona Rackard (Principal) and Fr Paddy Banville.

Mr. Eugene Sheridan’s Class. Adults L-R in front row: Eugene Sheridan (teacher), Bishop Denis Brennan, Ms Oona Rackard (Principal) and Fr Paddy Banville.

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ENNISCORTHY CREDIT UNION – KEY SPONSOR OF HOPE & DREAM At the launch of the Hope & Dream 10 on 21st March, Enniscorthy Credit Union presented the organisers with a cheque €10,000 towards the costs of the event. Enniscorthy Credit Union has been a major sponsor of the costs of this event over the years thus allowing ALL the money raised by the general public to be donated to the benefitting charities. This year’s Hope & Dream event takes place on Sunday, 8th April.

Honouring the flag Easter commemorations in Enniscorthy

Chairman of Enniscorthy Municipal District, Cllr Keith Doyle, laid a wreath at The Patriot’s Flag monument in Enniscorthy’s Abbey Square just before the commencement of the St Patrick’s Day Parade last month. This year is the 170th anniversary of the first flying of the Irish tricolour which took place in both Enniscorthy and Waterford on the same day. Enniscorthy’s place in the flag’s history is acknowledged at the recently opened GPO museum in Dublin.

Cllr Doyle believes Enniscorthy has a special relationship with the flag and he hopes the wreath-laying ceremony on St Patrick’s Day will become an important annual event in the town.

On Easter Monday, 2nd April, 2018, Enniscorthy Municipal District commemorated the 102nd Anniversary of the Insurrection of Easter 1916 by laying wreaths at the 1798 monument and at the Patriot’s Flag monument to honour the memory of all Co. Wexford people who died for Ireland particularly from 1798 onwards. Pictured above L-R: Cllr John O’Rourke, Liz Hore (Enniscorthy Municipal District Manager), Cllr Johnny Mythen, Cllr Keith Doyle (Chairman Enniscorthy Municipal District), Minister Paul Kehoe TD, James Browne TD, John Carley (Wexford County Council).

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Enniscorthy Celebrates International Women’s Day international Women’s day, 8th March, was celebrated in Enniscorthy at The presentation Centre with an event titled ‘Success beyond Wealth and power’, hosted by Enniscorthy Chamber.

I n t ro d u c e d b y To w n Manager Liz Hore and facilitated by TV3 journalist and news reporter, the vivacious Zara King, the event was a huge success with 59 women and 1 brave man in attendance.

Councillor Johnny Mythen was the sole representative of his gender and indeed carried the baton with distinction and contributed well to the overall debate and discussion.

Four key speakers addressed the enthusiastic audience, among them Linda Doran, Director at Baker Tilly Hughes Blake, who advised us to be confident, open to change and adaptable and to be passionate about what we do each day. Education, Linda

said, ‘is your passport in life’ and success for her is to be able to provide her family with options and opportunities.

Joanne Powell, a learning and development professional with QED, introduced the audience to ‘the wheel’, a breakdown of various aspects of life including – home life, family, health, fitness, finance, etc. She urged people to take time out to assess where they were at and where they want to be and she told

L-R: Una Sinnott, Joanne Powell, Councillor Mary Farrell, Councillor Johnny Mythen (Blessed art thou amongst women!), Zara King, Linda Doran and Irene Walker. Pic: Maria Nolan.

them to ‘follow your gut instincts and be brave’. Quoting John C Maxwell, Joanne said, ‘The secret of your success is found in your daily routine, what you do day to day.’

Irene Walker of Soroptimist International Wexford Branch, originally from the Netherlands, shared her interesting and varied life stories with the Presentation audience, working in Foreign Affairs from Jamaica to London and everywhere in between. Irene eventually moved to Wexford where she opened her own Antique business and is now travelling the world with Soroptimist International. Her advice was always to remember when dealing with people, particularly those in trouble, that ‘they don’t choose not to tell the truth they just tell their own version of it’.

The final speaker was the youngest of the panel, UCD Food and Agriculture student and a member of the Wexford Camogie team Una Sinnott, who spoke inspiringly about graspping opportunities and just ‘going for it’. Una attributes her ‘go for it’ attitude to her experience as a camogie player

with Wexford saying that each player has only a certain amount of time in any game to shine so when the chance comes your way you have to go for it 100%.

And the second piece of advice from this inspirational and extremely motivated lady was to repeat the best piece of advice she ever received from one of her teachers, ‘Whatever people say or do try not to take it personally.’

Sound advice indeed from one so young.

The excellent and engaging Zara King then invited participation from the audience and a lively discussion ensued covering a wide range of issues and topics all washed down later by delicious refreshments in the airy Presentation foyer where people continued to mingle and chat.

Well done to Enniscorthy Chamber and CEO Catriona Murphy on a most thought-provoking and informative event and a most fitting way to celebrate International Women’s Day and certainly something that could be repeated going forward.

– Maria Nolan

Róisín Williams, South East TV. Pic: Maria Nolan

Catriona Murphy, CEO, Enniscorthy Chamber.

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€13m for Wexford Social Housing Wexford County Council’s Social housing programme has received a major boost following the news that the dept of housing, planning and local government has approved the purchase by the Council of 57 houses in two social housing turnkey projects.

Wexford Co. Council will purchase 35 units at Ard Uisce, Whiterock, Wexford Town at a total cost of €8,030,000. The houses are part of a larger scheme which recently commenced construction and the units are expected to be com-

pleted in 2018 and 2019.

The purchase by the Council of a further 22 units at Gleann an Ghairdin, Ballytegan Road, Gorey at a cost of €5,225,000 has also been approved and these units are also expected to be delivered over the next two years.

Senior Housing Officer Padraig O’Gorman told the March monthly meeting of Wexford County Council that “In order to fastrack our delivery of social housing, Wexford County Council is seeking to secure turnkey housing devel-

opments in a number of locations throughout the county.”

“I am very pleased that we have received approval for these projects in particular, as the houses will be located in the two urban areas in the county where we have the strongest demand for social housing. I want to congratulate and to thank all my colleagues on the Housing Team for their hard work on these projects and on other social housing initiatives that are also starting to bear dividends.” n

Slippery Green housing project

Wexford Defence Forces personnel who received UNIFIL medals from Minister Kehoe in the Lebanon on St Patrick's Day. L-R: Rev Brian Whelan, Blackwater; Pat Kenny, Monomolin; Richie Kehoe, Wexford Town; Stevey Tyrrell, Enniscorthy; Kealan O'Toole, Gorey.

St Patrick’s tender approved

The official Signing of Contracts for the Slippery Green Housing Project took place in Wexford Borough Council Offices, Spawell Road, on Tuesday, 20th March, 2018. The project involves the construction of 10 residential dwelling units over 3 blocks. The units comprise of the following: 5 two-storey 2-bed houses (terrace). 3 two-storey 3-bed houses (terrace). 2 two-storey 3-bed (semi-detached). The development is an infill one utilising brownfield lands and is bound to the north and south by St. Aidan’s Road and Whitemill Road. Back row L-R: Cllr Lisa McDonald, Cllr Tony Dempsey, Cllr George Lawlor, Cllr Frank Staples, Cllr Thomas Forde, Cllr Davy Hynes, Cllr Tony Walsh, Angela Laffan District Manager, Cllr Ger Carthy. Front L-R: Tony Larkin Director of Service Planning Wexford County Council, Cllr Jim Moore Mayor of Wexford, Paddy Berry Bawn Developments and Padraig O'Gorman Senior Housing Officer Wexford County Council.

it was confirmed last month by the Minister for Education and Skills to Wexford Td James browne that the tender to construct a new school to cater for St. patrick’s Special School Enniscorthy has been approved.

Last month, Deputy Browne raised the issue in the Dáil during a special debate.

The Fianna Fáil TD welcomed the news and vowed to maintain pressure on the Minister for Education and Skills, Richard Bruton, to ensure that construction begins before the end of the year.

“This is a long overdue development that will benefit the

most vulnerable in our community. I welcome the fact that Minister Bruton has acted following persisting delays, which left parents, teachers and students exasperated’, explained Deputy Browne.

‘Over 700 days ago, St. Patrick’s were promised that the new school would be built.’

Deputy Browne praised the efforts of the school principal, Lee Rogers, staff, and the Board of Management for their persistence in getting the school delivered. ‘It’s vital that the Department of Education and Skills push ahead and ensure that no further delays affect the con-

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Support Wexford GAA at the Races Wexford GAA in conjunction with Punchestown Racecourse have combined to offer access to The Social Event of The 2018 Calendar with a “Wexford Go To The Races Day” on Saturday 28thApril 2018.

This event is an excellent opportunity for networking, client entertainment, social club outing or family and friends gathering. Over 700 of the great and good in Co. Wexford will attend for a full day of entertainment to include: n Reserved enclosure admission & race card n Private trackside marquee access

n Private table of 10 with sumptuous 4 course lunch & afternoon tea served n Table service bar facility n Celebrity tipster panel /Sporting Interviews/Best D re s s e d C o m p e t i t i o n /Musical Entertainment.

There will be something for everyone and MC for the event is legendary local sports commentator Liam Spratt. Gates open at 11am with lunch served at 1pm. First race 2.30pm with the card completed at 6.40pm to be followed by musical entertainment till 8.30pm-9pm.

With the rise in performances of the Wexford GAA

teams in recent months, support levels within the county are back to those not seen since the 1990s. Consequently demand for tables at this event has been unprecedented. Tables of 10 are currently available at a cost of €1,600 for the fullday package as outlined.

There are also some other upcoming signage and corporate partnership opportunities becoming available through Wexford GAA. There has not been a better time since the 1996 era to align any business brand with the rising star that is Wexford GAA – in addition to a fanatical fan base through-

out the county, over 32,000 twitter followers and 17,500 Facebook followers.

Wexford GAA is actively encouraging local businesses to consider coming on board to share this window of promotional opportunity and packages can be discussed and tailored to suit all budgets from €500+ up to full corporate sponsorship of the teams.

To book a table for the Punchestown event contact Event Co-ordinator Tom Galway at 087-2887792 or Sarah McGuinness at Wexford GAA 053-9144808. Avoid disappointment – book now. n

ENNISCORTHY CREDIT UNION PRIZEWINNER Cara Doyle (left), winner of the Valentine’s Day Facebook competition prize – a voucher for the Riverside Park Hotel, pictured with Bernie Morrissey of Enniscorthy Credit Union.

Enniscorthy St Patrick’s Day Parade Prizewinners

Best Sporting Group: Davidstown/Courtnacuddy GAA Club.

Best Presented Group: Enniscorthy Historical Re-enactment Society.

Best Marching Band: Northfield Caledonia Pipes & Drums, Birmingham.

Funniest Item: Davidstown Contracting & Landscaping Ltd. Adjudicator’s Choice: Slaney Search & Rescue.

No other prizes were awarded. n

Winner of Best Presented Group at the St Patrick’s Day Parade in Enniscorthy: Enniscorthy Historical Re-enactment Society

Locals rock it for Hospice at Holohan’s St Patrick’s Day celebrations were certainly in full swing on Friday night, 16th March, when a plethora of local talent came together at Holohan’s on Slaney Place to perform a conglomerate of rock and roll greats all in aid of that most worthy of causes – Wexford Hospice.

O rg a n i s e d b y R o i s i n Williams, Richard King and his fellow House Band members Brendan Carthy on drums, Pat Murphy on bass, Derrick King on acoustic guitar, Vicky Clancy on saxophone and Eddie Crean on electric guitar, the Enniscorthy’s Got Talent style event hosted a total of

twenty-five talented and well known performers including Therese Canavan, Benny Redmond, Jamie Murphy, Sean Flood, Martin Sheehan, Paul Hogan, Rob Brady, to mention but a few, and attracted a full house to the popular venue to hear all the old Creedence Clearwater Revival favourites.

Billed as a Creedence Clearwater Rivival charity fundraising event it was a wonderful night of entertainment and nostalgia, my own particular specials were Who’ll Stop The Rain beautifully delivered by the multitalented Fintan Kelly – is there no end to this man’s capabil-

ities, Run Through The Jungle in the gutsy, grainy tones of Myles Mulally, a powerful rendition of Wrote A Song For Everyone by Enniscorthy diva Therese Canavan, Lodi by the versatile and soulful Martin Sheehan, Before You Accuse Me by the singing bar-keeper himself, Niall Holohan, accompanied by the youngest performer of the evening, Niall’s ten-year-old son Patrick on drums, and a mean drummer he is and most certainly destined for bigger things, and one of my all-time favourites Proud Mary belted out brilliantly by chief organiser herself, Roisin Williams.

Tremendous credit to all performers who gave freely of their time and talent to entertain us and raise funds for this most deserving charity.

Well done to all involved.

– Maria Nolan Clockwise from top: Fintan Kelly singing ‘Who’ll Stop the Rain’.

Myles Mulally singing ‘Run Through the Jungle’.

Roisin Williams with ‘Proud Mary’.

The “house band” L-R: Vicky Clancy, Richard King, Derrick King, Eddie Crean, Pat Murphy, hidden behind on drums – Brendan Carthy.

All pics: Maria Nolan.

COSMIC REBELS CON 2018

Cosmic Rebels Con will be taking place in the main function room in the Riverside Park Hotel on the 21st and 22nd of April, 10am to 6pm each day.

It will have loads of vendors selling all sorts of Geeky merchandise from comics to funko pops, retro action figures to handmade geeky and unique items. There will be talks, demos and a cosplay competition with prizes for the best made, best bought and Judge’s choice. 501st will be there along with Rebel L e g i o n , H e ro e s U n i t e d , Ghostbusters Ireland and many more. There will be retro gaming and tournaments to suit all ages and an auction for The Jack and Jill Children's Foundation.

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Sweeney Todd… coming soon from Wexford Light Opera Society

Wexford Light Opera Society (affiliated to A.I.M.S.) proudly presents Sweeney Todd (The Demon Barber of Fleet Street) a musical thriller by Stephen Sondheim, in association with Cut n Shave Barbers of Wexford, for six nights in Wexford Opera House from Monday the 30th April to Saturday the 5th May nightly at 8pm.

Months of rehearsals have gone into this production which boasts a fabulous cast and chorus: Sweeney Todd – Tony Carty.

Mrs. Lovett – Catherine Walsh.

Anthony Hope – Brendan Long.

Joanna – Ciara Cullinane.

Judge Turpin – John Crosbie.

Tobias – Michael O’Gorman.

Beadle Bamford – Mick Farrell.

Beggar Woman – Antonia Close.

Pirelli – George Lawlor.

Fogg – Pat Lawlor.

The story revolves around the evil Judge Turpin who lusts for the beautiful wife of a London barber and transports him to Australia for a crime he did not commit.

Returning after 15 years and calling himself Sweeney Todd,

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the barber vows revenge, applying his razor to unlucky customers and shuttling the bodies down to Mrs. Lovett, who uses them in her meat-pie shop. Though many fall to his blade, he will not be satisfied until he slits Turpin's throat.

The show has won many Tony and West End Theatre Awards and was made into an Oscar-winning movie a few years ago starring Johnny Depp as Sweeney Todd.

The show has an amazing score and promises to be a visual and aural treat from this multi-award-winning musical society and production team led by Director Vi v i a n C o a t e s , M u s i c a l Director – Fintan Cleary,

WLOS MUSICAL EVENING A Spring Musical Evening by Wexford Light Opera Society (WLOS) will be held on Thursday 5th April at Barntown Church, Wexford, at 8pm. All the regular WLOS favourite performers will be taking part. Tickets are €10 for this fundraiser for the Society's forthcoming production of Sweeney Todd and are available from any Society member or via the Society’s Facebook page.

Chorus Mistress – Eithne Corrigan, Choreographer – Debbie Kiernan, Stage Manager – Colin Murphy and Wardrobe Mistress – Anne Reck.

Booking for the show opens to Associate Members and Friends of WLOS on Friday the 13th April at WLOS House, High St., Wexford. Tel: 053-9174808 from 11 am to 3pm daily, with general booking commencing on Monday the 16th April.

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Aileen has ‘A Date with Doris’

West End performer and Rosslare native, Aileen Donohoe, presents ‘A Date with Doris’ celebrating the music and movies of the Hollywood sweetheart Doris Day, spanning more than 30 years of her glorious career, from the big band era to the golden age of Hollywood. The show takes place in the National Opera House, Wexford, on Friday, 11th May 2018 at 8pm. Tickets are €20 and are available on www.nationaloperahouse.ie.

A Date with Doris premiered in 2014 with sell-out shows in the Wexford Arts Centre, the National Concert Hall, Dublin, Cork Opera House and Mill Theatre, Dundrum.

This nostalgic one-woman

show features classic songs such as Que Sera, Sera, On Moonlight Bay, Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps and iconic hits from the Wild West’s most fearsome heroine, Calamity Jane.

Rosslare native, Aileen Donohoe, studied at Trinity College, Dublin and later at

The Royal Academy of Music, London. Her first professional role was Rose in Kurt Weill’s One Touch of Venus at The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, and subsequently: Carmen, La Bohème and Cosi Fan Tutte at the Royal Festival Hall.

In the West End, Aileen per-

formed for five years in the smash-hit musical Wicked at the Victoria Apollo Theatre.

Other West End shows include: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera at Her Majesty’s Theatre, London.

Aileen performed the lead role of Donna in Mamma Mia at The Point, Dublin, as part of the show’s first international tour.

Now based in Wexford, Aileen teaches voice at Wexford School of Music, The Irish College of Music Theatre, Dublin Institute of Technology and American College, Dublin.

She has performed in leading roles with Wexford Light Opera in Chess, Evita and 9 to 5.

For more information visit www.adatewithdoris.com n

CONGRATULATIONS TO KARL & JULIE Karl and Julie Forster, well known proprietors of Stamp’s pub in Enniscorthy, and also Boggan's pub in Kilmuckridge, have just added a third string to their bow! They have taken over one of Enniscorthy’s most iconic pubs – the Antique Tavern at the bottom of Slaney Street.

Karl and Julie are no strangers to success. At the annual Enniscorthy Tidy Town Awards they are regular prizewinners. Our photo shows the enterprising pair with Billy Murphy (centre) at the most recent Tidy Town awards.

We wish them well with their new venture. n

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Riverside Park Hotel continues The musical ‘All Shook Up’– Festival Sponsorship a real treat in Enniscorthy As Enniscorthy prepares to celebrate the 51st Strawberry Fair and Street Rhythms Festival over the June bank holiday weekend, the Riverside Park Hotel has announced its continuation of sponsorship for the festival by kindly sponsoring the Festival Ball.

Traditionally, the festival ball is the main glitz and glamour event of the Fair and Street Rhythms Festival and is used to introduce the Fair Princesses to the general public.

Wo r k i s a l re a d y a t a n advanced stage of selecting the princesses for this year’s Fair with many town-centre businesses having already put forward their choice for the coveted crown which is presently held

by Megan O’ Shea, a member of the teaching staff of St. Patrick’s Special School. Megan has had a busy year in her role as Queen of the Strawberry Fair and Street Rhythms Festival and is looking forward to handing over her crown to her successor who will be selected at an outdoor concert in the Market Square on Sunday night, June 3rd.

Meanwhile, the Riverside Park Hotel will host a champ a g n e re c e p t i o n f o r t h e princesses prior to the festival ball and will also part-sponsor a sumptuous dinner, wine included, for the expected attendance of over 300. The ball will take place on Thursday night, May 31st, with ‘Wrecking Ball’ providing the music.

General Manager of the Riverside Park Hotel, Mr. Jim Maher, in announcing his hotel’s continued sponsorship of the Strawberry Fair and Street Rhythms Festival, said he was delighted to be associated with the event which is now in its 51st year. The Strawberry Fair and Street Rhythms Festival is synonomous with Enniscorthy, he said, and attracts huge crowds to the town. The financial spinoff from the Fair is quite considerable, he added, and as a result all businesses in the town benefit from what is traditionally seen as the start of the summer and tourist season.

Mr. Maher acknowledged that mid-summer festivals, such as the Strawberry Fair and Street Rhythms Festival, are not as popular as they once were but emphasised that the Strawberry Fair and Street Rhythms Festival has stood the test of time and continues to provide excellent entertainment for young and old alike. He is satisfied this year will be no exception before expressing his delight at hearing the Garda Band and the Army No. 1 band will be making guest appearances during this year’s event.

Acknowledging the contribution the Riverside Park Hotel has made to the success of the Strawberry Fair and Street Rhythms Festival, Jimmy Gahan, Festival Chairman, said that without the wholehearted support of the business community, the Fair could not and would not survive. He lauded the management and staff of the Riverside Park Hotel and said their financial input over many years allowed the Fair to con-

Mr Jim Maher, General Manager of the Riverside Park Hotel

tinue and prosper. Last year’s 50th anniversary event, he added, was an outstanding success due, in the main, to the financial input of local businesses such as the Riverside Park Hotel and, of course, Enniscorthy Municipal District Council.

This year’s festival, he promised, would meet the expectations of visitors to Enniscorthy and if blessed with fine weather, Mr. Gahan was certain attendance figures would surpass last year’s record number of visitors to Enniscorthy over the June Bank Holiday weekend. n

Enniscorthy Musical Society (EMS) is proud to be presenting its 45th production, ‘ALL SHOOk UP’, from Tuesday April 3rd to Saturday April 7th 2018 at 8pm in Coláiste Bríde, Enniscorthy.

And if the audience reaction to the first night’s performance is anything to go by, then audiences for the remainder of the run are in for a real treat.

Inspired by and featuring the songs of Elvis Presley, it’s 1955, and into a square little town in a square little state rides a guitar-playing young man who changes everything and everyone he meets in this hip-swiveling, lip-curling musical fantasy that’ll have you jumpin’ out of your blue suede shoes with such classics a s “ H e a r t b re a k H o t e l , ” “Jailhouse Rock,” and “Don’t Be Cruel.”

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The Flame of Hope

50th Strawberry Queen Megan O’Shea all ready for the 2018 Enniscorthy St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The Strawberry Fair is grateful to Brendan Ryan from UrChoiceLimo for allowing Megan travel in style in his gorgeous white limousine.

St Patrick’s Day in Enniscorthy

Members of Enniscorthy’s Delightful Dollies on St Patrick’s Day in Enniscorthy.

Members of Rapparees/Starlights Committee Maria Nolan and Tom Boland with Brian Higgins, CEO of Pieta House, Kevin Ryan of Electric Ireland and members of Pieta House – Sinead Ronan Wells, Marie Peelo, Olive Ruane and Sally Griffin.

The flame of hope was certainly burning brightly in New Ross on Wednesday evening 28th March as this year`s Darkness Into Light walk was launched at the Dunbrody Visitor Centre.

Ger Tobin of the New Ross DIL Committee welcomed members of the Wexford and Enniscorthy DIL Committees to the launch and Brian Higgins CEO of Pieta House thanked Kevin Ryan of Electric Ireland for their continued and valued sponsorship of the Darkness Into Light fundraiser which now takes place at 180

venues around the world and involves over 180,000 people walking in support of suicide prevention.

Last year, he told the Dunbrody audience, Darkness Into Light raised four and a half million for Pieta House.

36,000 people have to date used the services of Pieta House and it hasn’t cost them a penny to do so thanks, Brian said, to all the magnificent committees and volunteers working all over Ireland and in 12 other countries around the globe.

‘Darkness Into Light’, Brian

said, ‘has replaced the stigma of suicide with acceptance, when you speak about suicide and take it out of the shadows you defeat it.’

Rapparees/Starlights were delighted to be represented at the County launch by committee members Maria Nolan and Tom Boland and look forward to a huge crowd at Bellefield GAA Complex at 4am on Saturday 12th May to walk together from darkness into light.

All registration is done online this year so remember to register online now.

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4 April 2018

Are You Welcome back to all things about dancing in the south east, past and present.

I suppose one of biggest changes involving the social dance scene since the last issue was the change in legislation regarding the licensing laws on Good Fridays.

The Intoxicating Liquor Act of 1927 also banned drinking on St. Patrick's Day, but that was lifted in the early 60's. But it took 90 years to bring about the same change on Good Fridays.

As I've said in a previous issue of the Slaney News, dancing was totally banned by the church during the whole period of Lent so for dancers this decision was a poignant one in so much as it wasn't about being able to have a drink on a Good Friday, but being able to go to a dance in a venue that held a liquor licence, which in truth is most dancehalls across the country.

I often think it was a pity the church felt the need to take such a strong stance against dancing. While preaching that a couple who prayed together, stayed together, (and I'm sure the odd one did!), it was far more likely that a couple who danced together would stay together.

Fri 6th April; Askamore Community Hall has Adrian Ryan.

Camross Ballroom has Peter Burke.

DAncing?

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 contributes a regular music and dance column to the Slaney News.

Sun 8th April; Oylgate Community Centre has Tom Healy.

Fri 13th April; Bellefield GAA has Jimmy Hogan & Lar kenny.

Fri 16th April; Marshalstown Hall has Declan Aungier.

Sun 27th April; kiltealy Hall has Checkers.

On the regular dance scene the Talbot Hotel in Wexford on Sunday nights has Pat Costello/Jimmy Hogan & Lar kenny/Leslie & John for April.

Harney's Ballyedmond have their weekly Sat/Sun/Mon dances with artists such as Liam Mannering/Johnny Mullen/Checkers/Nigel Livingstone/Brendan Lee/Theresa & The Stars/Limelite/Just Two/The Wicklow Man all part of their April line up.

The Ashdown Park Gorey is on Wednesday nights but

Wille Wolfe is holding a dance event from the 29th April to the 1st May. The Brandon House, New Ross, back after renovations with Michael Collins/Theresa & The Stars/Mick Comerford & Michelle Murphy.

It doesn't look like the Monday night dance in The Rising Sun, Mullinavat, run by Bobby Jackman is going ahead for the near future so they will continue in The Springhill Hotel kilkenny until further notice.

Ballykealy Manor also on Monday nights has Fran Curry & Muriel O'Connor/Peter Burke/John Molloy/Adrian Ryan/Brendan Magee for the month of April.

The Woodford Dolmen on Thursday nights has Curtis Magee/Limelite/Checkers/Dave Lawlor for their April line up.

The Ardattin Inn runs every Friday with Frank Nelson/Liam

with Declan Flanagan

Mannering/Peter Burke this month. Good Friday saw its big band night with Cliona Hagan.

The Parkview House Shillelagh has social dancing every Saturday with this month’s line-up consisting of Irish knights/Bernie Heaney/Twice Shy/ T.R. Dallas.

It was with great sadness that we heard the news of the passing of the very popular Bansha accordionist Sam O’Doherty on 23rd of March.

Sam O’Doherty R.I.P.

As one of Ireland’s best known entertainers, having enjoyed success here and abroad, he was fondly known as 'the man from the Glen' to his fans in America and Canada. Sam's music was a regular feature on radio stations across Ireland and at many social dance venues.

If you have a dance coming up in the near future, just let us know here at the Slaney News and I'll be only too glad to include it in this column.

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Enniscorthy Choral Society with Musical Director Donagh Wylde & Guests

Major Toastmasters event for Enniscorthy Enniscorthy Toastmasters will host the Division Final of the International Speech Contest on April 15th in the Riverside Park Hotel in Enniscorthy.

It is an event open to all visitors and promises to be a great contest with representatives from clubs from Clonmel to Wexford’s best entertainers are coming together for what promises to be a night of spectacular entertainment in St. Mary’s Church of Ireland, Enniscorthy, on next Sunday night, 8th April, at 7.30pm.

All are giving their services free of charge in order to help the Church of Ireland community raise funds for the church organ which is over 200 years old and which is badly in need of refurbishment at a cost estimated at a six figure sum.

Organised by Lorna Mahon, lead soloist at St. Aidan’s Cathedral and Director of the Cathedral Choir, and supported

by Enniscorthy Lions Club, the concert will feature some of Wexford’s best talent including Ciara Cullinane, George Lawlor, Des Whelan and Eric Hayes,

Maynooth. There will also be contestants from Enniscorthy and Gorey. Enniscorthy Club has also organised a masterclass in Public Speaking to be given by author and speaker Eric Fitzpatrick.

This will be a highly interactive workshop that will help you create presentations that

will influence and engage your audience.

Eric’s workshop starts at 11am and will cover areas from his book ‘Persuade on Purpose’.

The International Speech Contest and Evaluation contest will begin in the afternoon.

Contestants will entertain from 1.00pm sharp.

For more information about the event call Mairead on 087 2029730 if you would like more details.

Workshop entrance is a mere €5. Admission to the competition costs €10.

Come along and learn the tricks of Toastmasters and how to persuade with purpose! n

The Presentation Centre – Enniscorthy Saturday 21st April 2018 – Concert at 8.00pm Doors open from 7.15pm for Wine Reception Tickets: €12

All is set for St Mary’s Concert all from Wexford town and all well-known for their performances with Wexford Light Opera.

Others include Enniscorthy’s wonderful Lorna Mahon, one of Ireland’s leading Mezzo Sopranos, the talented Kinsella sisters, Clodagh and Stephanie, who have made a lasting impression on audiences throughout the South East with their beautiful voices, and Maire and Colm O’ Tiarnaigh, well known to all music lovers in the Enniscorthy area for their interpretations of musical pieces.

Also taking part are the Castlebridge Community Singers and the newly formed Enniscorthy Strings Group. The

The wonderful Kinsella Sisters – two of the star performers at the upcoming St. Mary’s Concert.

Pic: Patrick Hogan.

Castlebridge Community Singers were formed in 2014 and per-

form a variety of different genres from jazz to pop to tradi-

tional, while the Enniscorthy Strings Group comprises of talented musicians from the Enniscorthy area whose love of music and song is reflected in their performances.

The concert, for which tickets are presently on sale at €10 each, will be attended by the Catholic Bishop of Ferns, Dr. Denis Brennan DD and his Church of Ireland counterpart, Dr. Michael Burrows, Bishop of Cashel Ferns and Ossary.

Tickets are presently on sale from the following outlets: O’Leary Travel, Main Street; Eric Barron, Main Street; Creane and Creane, Main Street; Barrie Sutton, Abbey Square; Eddie

Watchorn, Old Dublin Road; P.E. Kelly Insurances, Slaney Place; and Fr. Odhran Furlong, St. Aidan’s Parish Office. Tickets, if still available, can also be purchased at St Mary’s Church on the Sunday night of the concert.

The organ in St. Mary’s is of significant value both historically and as a musical instrument. It was built by William Gray of London and is one of his few remaining organs still in existence today.

The organ was installed in St. Mary’s Church in the late 1800s and has provided musical accompaniment to church services in St. Mary’s ever since.

It is now in need of major refurbishment, however, and Sunday night’s concert is designed to raise funds to help meet that cost. n

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Your “cut out and keep”

APRIL ENTERTAINMENT All venues are in Enniscorthy unless otherwise stated.

The Scourge

29 Mar – 7 Apr – Drama The world premiere of The Scourge written and performed by Michelle Dooley Mahon (MDM) and directed by Ben Barnes. The Scourge (MDM) re-lives visits to her gentle mother Siobhan in a nursing home while she is suffering with Alzheimers Dementia or what the scourge calls – "death by a thousand cuts". Through her hilarious and moving memories we are introduced to personalities, history, and a nostalgic archive of an ordinary Irish family forced to become extraordinary in their quest to cope.

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MASTer SToryTeller FéliM Ó FlAiThulAch

12 Apr, 13 Apr – Drama Master Storyteller Félim Ó Flaithulach is a new one-man show by Eamonn Colfer, whose last play, The Breakwater, had a successful run at the National Opera House in November 2017.

This new work is an exploration of the Seanchaí tradition in the form of Félim Ó Flaithulach, who, over the course of this one-hour show, tells three stories while also ruminating on the function of story and its place in the modern world. Félim is played by Gary Lombard, best known for his work in Gorey Little Theatre, of which he is a founder and director.

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Kevin lAwlor QuinTeT

14 Apr – Music 2017 was a busy year for Wexford jazz drummer Kevin Lawlor with sell out performances as well as several themed shows focusing on particular iconic jazz artists. This performance will showcase a new line-up of young Irish talent playing new music composed or arranged by Lawlor, with a contemporary sound and approach yet maintaining the values of traditional jazz.

Kevin Lawlor - drums. Pat Molitor - piano / keys. Alex O'Keeffe - guitar.

Adam Nolan - tenor saxophone. Jack Rufus Kelly - bass.

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ScoTT AinSlie

19 Apr – Music As a traditional musician with expertise in Piedmont and Delta Blues as well as Southern Appalachian fiddle and banjo traditions, Ainslie has specialised in performing and presenting programmes on the European and African roots of American music and culture in community and educational settings. His performances present a wonderful palette of sounds and stories that will delight the ear, awaken the mind, and satisfy the heart.

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iMelDA Kehoe AlbuM lAunch "how To be huMAn"

20 Apr – Music The result of a year-long collaborative music project with songwriter Michael Egan featuring full band performance from some of Wexford's finest musicians. A singer of remarkable subtlety and emotional resonance. Imelda's songs are distinctive, delicate powerhouses leaping genres effortlessly, they often embrace unusual time signatures and challenging melodic structures, while managing to appear deceptively simple. She is something special.

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An evening wiTh liAM MerriMAn AnD JoDy McSTrAvicK

27 Apr – Music A unique musical experience, bringing together for the first time in over 10 years in this country, two of Ireland’s finest singer-songwriters, Liam Merriman, and Jody McStravick.

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

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Courthouse Arts Centre – Tinahely Music Highlights…

Concert: Pilgrim St. (Bluegrass, Old Time Country, Folk) Date: Friday 13th April. Time: 7.30pm. Admission: €14/€12.

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Concert: Aoife Doyle Band (Jazz) Date: Saturday 21st April Time: 8:30pm Adm: €14/€12

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GerrY QuiGleY Band Blackstairs Blues Fest Promo Show

29 Mar–7 Apr The Scourge. Drama. The world premiere of The Scourge written and performed by Michelle Dooley Mahon and directed by Ben Barnes. Wexford Arts Centre.

3-7 April All Shook up. Musical Comedy. Enniscorthy Musical Society.

Colaiste Bride.

Wexford lighT operA SocieTy – MuSicAl evening.

Thur 5 Barntown Church. See page 14.

TrAdiTionAl iriSh MuSic. Stamps. 9.30pm.

Fri 6 lAugh for hope & hoSpice. Millennium Bar, Davidstown.

Sat 7 See details elsewhere on this page. declAn o’rourke. Greenacreas, Wexford.

Sat 7 concerT in ST. MAry’S. Enniscorthy. See page 16.

Sun 8 enniScorThy ToASTMASTerS. Riverside Park Hotel. 8-10pm.

Mon 9 in beTWeen. Amnesty movie fundraiser. National Opera Tues 10 House, Wexford. See page 14.

MASTer SToryTeller féliM Ó flAiThulAch. Drama.

12-13 Wexford Arts Centre.

TrAdiTionAl iriSh MuSic. Stamps. 9.30pm.

Fri 13 kevin lAWlor QuinTeT. Music. Wexford Arts Centre.

Fri 14 lAugh for hope & hoSpice. Mernagh’s Bar, Oylegate.

Sat 14 See details elsewhere on this page.

The blindboy podcAST hosted by Blindboy of the Sat 14 Rubberbandits. The Presentation Centre, Sold ouT! ToASTMASTerS. International Speech and Evaluation Sun 15 Contest at the Riverside Park Hotel, 1.00pm.

ScoTT AinSlie. Music. Wexford Arts Centre.

Thur 19 TrAdiTionAl iriSh MuSic. Stamps. 9.30pm.

Fri 20 iMeldA kehoe. Album Launch: "How To Be Human". Music.

Fri 20 Wexford Arts Centre. enniScorThy chorAl SocieTy. The Presentation Centre.

Sat 21 lAugh for hope & hoSpice. IFA Centre, Enniscorthy.

Sat 21 See details elsewhere on this page. enniScorThy ToASTMASTerS. Riverside Park Hotel. 8-10pm.

Mon 23 TrAdiTionAl iriSh MuSic. Stamps. 9.30pm.

Fri 27 An evening WiTh liAM MerriMAn And Jody McSTrAvick.

Fri 27 Music. Wexford Arts Centre. gerry Quigley bAnd. blackstairs blues fest promo Show.

Sat 28 Holohan’s Pub. lAugh for hope & hoSpice. Horse & Hound. Ballinaboola.

Sat 28 See details elsewhere on this page.

30–5 May SWeeney Todd. Musical. Wexford Light Opera Society.

National Opera House, Wexford. See page 14. youTh gig AT holohAnS. 7-9pm, featuring 4 bands with May 7 headliners: Ten ounce Mouse. holohAn’S pub Weds nights: Informal music session with Loose Arrangement.

Thurs nights: Casual acoustic fireside session. greyhound rAcing: Enniscorthy Greyhound Track.

Racing on 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…  Check the listing above  Check out our pages 14-19 See Joseph Doyle’s column page 32  Check www.wexlive.com for updated listings.  Facebook:“Slaney News” and “Enjoy Enniscorthy”

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Saturday 28 april 2018 Holohan’s Pub, Slaney Place, enniscorthy, 10pm With jaw-dropping performances at his Blackstairs Blues Festival debut in 2017, along with another packed house at Holohan’s on his return to Enniscorthy in mid-October 2017, this Dublin boy is definitley back!

Guitar wizard Gerry and his band will be returning to Holohan’s bar on Saturday 28th April for another captivating show, where a brilliant night’s entertainment is guaranteed!

Prepare to be captivated once more as Gerry Quigley and his band create another blues rock spectacular in his ma’s ancestral hometown of Enniscorthy!

Experience mesmerising originals, along with classic blues and original blues rock. If you love the best of blues and unmatched instrumental wizardry, don’t miss this show!!!

"Unique brand of Celtic hard-edged blues rock…

Phil Lynnott & Thin Lizzy. Quigley is one of that rare breed."

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Coming… Bank Holiday Monday 7th May… Youth Gig… 7-9pm featuring 4 bands with headliners: Ten Ounce Mouse nOT TO Be MiSSed!

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Slaney Home & Garden

4 April 2018

HOMe iMPrOveMenTS With the arrival of longer and warmer days, many of us have started home and garden improvement projects as well as routine maintenance work.

At this time of year, the todo lists may seem endless but whatever job needs doing – from simply cutting the grass to renovating or extending your home, there’s a local business

which can provide all the expertise, tools and supplies you will need. In addition to shopping locally, it’s also important to use local contractors and service providers.

Some of Enniscorthy’s many businesses geared at home and garden improvements are included on this page and the following one.

So as springtime projects arise,

please look at working with local professionals and businesses so as to keep your money circulating locally and helping create and maintain local employment. n

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Confirmations

Fr Chris Hayden and his nephew Brian Lett at Marshalstown Confirmation, 9th March 2018.

Marshalstown Confirmation, 9th March 2018: Michelle O’Neill (Principal), Fr. Brian Broaders, Fr Danny McDonald and Fr Chris Hayden.

JUMPING FOR JOY! Bree Confirmation. Young Sam Twomey, a student of Bree National School, not only made his Confirmation but he did it in the snow – how rare is that!

Bree Confirmation Thursday 8th March: Bishop Denis Brennan, Mark Kelly (Principal), Fr Michael Byrne and Larry Coffey (Teacher).

Ballyhogue Confirmation: Bishop Denis Brennan, Roisin Dawson (Principal) and Fr Ken Quinn.

Galbally Confirmation: Bishop Denis Brennan, Siobhan Doyle and Fr Ken Quinn.

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All welcome to visit Photography Exhibition at Enniscorthy VTOS

Local Gardaí in the spotlight Gardaí in Enniscorthy were in the headlines last month as they successfully foiled a gangland hit by arresting two men in the Gorey area.

The men, who both have Dublin addresses, were detained in Enniscorthy and Gorey Garda stations under the provisions of Section 30 – Offences Against the State Act 1939/98. Three cars and two handguns were seized by the Gardai in the incident which is believed to be linked to the Hutch-Kinahan gangland feud.

A Garda spokesman said: "As a result of an intelligenceled operation conducted by Garda Detectives from Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford, assisted by Armed Support Units from the South Eastern Region and Special Crime Operations, two men have been arrested and firearms and ammunition seized.”

The incident has strengthened local Sinn Féin Councillor, Johnny Mythen’s call for the government to reverse the downgrading of Gorey Garda District. "These arrests highlight once again why the

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downgrading of Gorey Garda District must be reversed and garda numbers restored to adequate levels.

“Gorey's superintendent was cut; its Garda numbers went from 55 in 2010 down to 46 at present; Courtown station was closed down despite some major crime lords moving from Dublin to North Wexford, particularly to the coastal areas. In November we had co-ordinated CAB raids in both Gorey and Dublin. At present we are seeing the heroin problem in Gorey becoming worse…

Garda resources must be prioritised here as a matter of urgency." n

Slaney Search and Rescue Calendar 2018 is a huge success Slaney Search and Rescue has announced that the profit from its Slaney Search and Rescue 2018 Calendar is just under €5,000.

With running costs in the region of €10,000 each year, this is a massive boost for the group which would like to thank once again the photographers who kindly allowed the use of their photographs and also the group’s sponsors for their generosity.

And of course the group thanks every one who purchased the calendar – “Your support for our organisation never ceases to amaze us and for that we are so grateful.”

L o c a l L i n k We x f o r d i s delighted to announce a new five-day bus service operating between Bunclody and Enniscorthy serving the three villages of Castledockrell, Kilmyshall and Marshalstown. Ideal for travelling to training, education, work or enjoying a trip to town.

There are two services in each direction Monday to Thursday and four services in each direction on Fridays.

The service connects with other bus services in Bunclody including Carlow, Enniscorthy and Dublin or Wexford.

Extended timetable on Route 368 Tullow – Ballon – Kildavin – Bunclody – Enniscorthy – Clonroche – New Ross.

The new schedule service begins on April 1st. This service operates seven days a week with services from 06.40am.

Route 368 connects with a number of bus services in Tullow, Bunclody, Enniscorthy and New Ross offering connections to Dublin, Wexford and Waterford.

There are also evening services available.

For full information call 053 9196276, visit the website www.locallinkwexford.ie or visit the Facebook page.

Annual Photography Exhibition @ Enniscorthy VTOS, Gonzaga House, Wafer St, 19th April 2018.

With spring approaching , the students of Enniscorthy VTOS have been busy preparing for their Annual Photography Exhibition at their further education and training centre in the former St. John of God’s building on upper Wafer Street. All are welcome to view the display and visit the iconic building with the green roof, and see its transformation into a modern Adult Education Centre.

As part of their QQI level 3 Digital Photography module, the students were asked to take a range of photographs covering topics from portraits to landscapes and macro to abstract.

From taking the pictures to editing and printing, the class gives the students the ability and confidence to take interesting pictures and communicate visually.

The students learn the workings of their cameras (or the ones provided). From there they look at how to compose a photo, with tips and ideas of how to improve.

They also edit their photos and discover what can be done with a computer to enhance the images.

To get inspiration, the students research the masters of visual communication, from Robert Capa to Bresson and Dali to Banksy.

In this digital age, with social networking and advertising, we are all bombarded with photos and images. The skills and ideas required to work in these fields are valued, but in our private lives the ability to capture a moment in time, with confidence, can be priceless. The aim and goal of the class is to get the students to record their lives and the things they like to see, and to share them, and to be able to look back in the future and say, ‘I took that.’ So go along on 19th April and escape the everyday. n

Basic Payment Scheme The Tuskar Rock tragedy Clinics around the county will be held to help Wexford farmers with their online applications for the Basic Payment Scheme, according to Minister of State Paul Kehoe.

Further to existing supports available, such as telephone help-lines, how-to guides and instructional videos, staff f ro m t h e D e p a r t m e n t o f Agriculture will be available to meet with farmers on a one-toone basis to assist them in making their applications.

Clinics will be held at the Department of Agriculture at Johnstown Castle from 9am12.30pm on Thursday, April 5th and The Millrace Hotel,

Bunclody, from 4pm-7.30pm on Thursday, April 12. There will also be a clinic held at the Arklow Bay Hotel from 4pm7:30pm on Thursday, April 5th.

Should farmers wish to contact the Department in relation to their online application they can do so at: 076 1064424 in relation to queries on registering for www.agfood.ie – for example queries on lost passwords, how to register etc., or 076 1064420 in relation to queries on actually completing the BPS application once registered on www.agfood.ie or to enquire about the one-to-one clinics. n

24th March 2018: Marking the 50th anniversary of the Tuskar Rock tragedy, in which 61 passengers and crew of Aer Lingus flight EI 712 died on board the plane which left Cork bound for London. L-R: Tom Bishop from Rosslare, Brian Wickham (crew of the RNLI Lifeboat on duty at the air tragedy), Enniscorthy’s Pat Murphy (a member of the Red Cross who attended at the tragedy) and Pat’s wife Brenda.

St Patrick’s School goes close to winning the Easter Egg Cup!

St Patrick’s School, Enniscorthy – the gallant runners-up.

St Patrick’s School, Enniscorthy, were 14 matches unbeaten going into the game with the school soccer coaching scheme coaches last month, level on points, and with the Easter Egg Cup up for grabs.

St Patrick’s were hoping to go the season unbeaten but found themselves 4-3 down at half-time with a hat-trick from Dylan Larkin for St Pat’s and two for Larry Shannon and one each for Jake O’Rourke and

Ryan Dwyer of the coaches.

There was an energetic start to the second half with St Pat’s forging 7-4 ahead without reply with four goals from Ned Connors. Johnny Whelan was sent off for the coaches which

The coaches – winners of the Easter Egg Cup.

gave urgency to the coaches play as they forged ahead 107 with no reply from St Pat’s as Craig Dwyer scored a hat-trick as did Daithi O’Brien.

In the last ten minutes St Pat’s scored 3 from Holly

Levingston which left it level.

But it was not to be for St Pat’s as Jamie Fox broke their hearts by scoring from a freekick in the last minute to take the title 11-10 and claim the Easter Egg Cup.

Sincere thanks to the staff and students of St Patrick’s, the coaching scheme, Wexford County Council and FAI development officer William Doyle.

The event co-ordinator was Cllr John O'Rourke, head coach. n

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4 April 2018

Wexford Cheese – €35m investment In March Minister for Agriculture, Michael Creed TD, along with Glanbia Group Chairman, Henry Corbally, officially re-opened Glanbia Ireland’s Wexford cheese plant following a major capital investment programme.

The €35m investment in the facility, just outside Wexford town, has been supported by the Government of Ireland through Enterprise Ireland since 2014 and has doubled peak capacity at the plant.

Speaking at the event Minister Creed said: “I’m delighted to be here to mark the official reopening of Glanbia Ireland’s Wexford Cheese Plant.

This investment supported by Enterprise Ireland is another example of the potential of the Irish agri-food sector to create and sustain jobs across the country. Combined with today’s announcement on further substantial investment in Glanbia’s Belview facility it is clear that the future of dairy in Ireland is a very bright one indeed. I’d like

Among those at the official re-opening last month of the Wexford Cheese plant were Michael Creed TD (Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, second from left) and Henry Corbally (Glanbia Chairman, second from right).

to congratulate Glanbia for their continued commitment to supporting the growth ambitions of their suppliers and ensuring that Ireland remains at the forefront of dairy innovation for the global marketplace.”

Award-winning cheese from Glanbia Ireland’s Wexford

facility is supplied to a number of global food companies and is also widely available in the ‘Wexford’ branded cheese range which can be bought here in Ireland and in a number of overseas markets.

As well as increasing Glanbia Ireland’s cheese pro-

ENNISCORTHY FOOD MARKETS:

The Wexford Food and Wine Festival is back for May 2018!

FARMERS’ MARKET: Saturday mornings, Abbey Square.

ENNISCORTHY COuNTRY MARKET: Friday mornings in the IFA Centre, Millpark Road.

A wonderful weekend of excellent food and drink as well as live music and entertainment and fun for all the family.

Friday May 25th to Sunday May 27th Keep an eye on the Facebook page and website for events, news and updates throughout the year.

Facebook: Wexford Food & Wine Festival

Co. Wexford for foodies County Wexford is now recognised nationally as a top food destination. Food plays a key role in many of the county’s Festivals such as the following: Wexford Food and Wine Festival: 25th - 27th May (Wexford Town).

Enniscorthy’s The Wilds café wins another food award

Enniscorthy Strawberry Fair: 1st - 3rd June (bank holiday weekend).

All Ireland Farmers Market Competition: Enniscorthy: 17th June.

Wexford Maritime Festival: 23rd - 24th June.

Irish America Festival:

6th - 8th July (New Ross).

Kilmore Seafood Festival: 11th to 14th July.

Streams of Bunclody: 20th - 22nd July.

Enniscorthy Rockin' Food Festival: 3rd - 6th August.

Gorey Market House Festival: 3rd - 6th August. n

cessing capacity, the Wexford investment will deliver an additional whey stream for the sports nutrition sector, which is one of Glanbia’s key market sectors.

For more information on the Wexford product range: www.wexfordcreamery.com n

Food focus The founder of the GIY (Grow It Yourself) movement, Michael Kelly, is currently presenting a 7-part TV series on RTE 1 called GROW COOK EAT. The series brings viewers on a plot-to-plate journey through the growing year.

Michael Kelly is joined in the series by co-presenter, the Head of Community Development at GIY, Karen O’Donohoe. GIY is a not-forprofit social enterprise that supports people to grow some of their own food at home, school, work and in the community (www.giy.ie) The show travels across Ireland showcasing some of the brilliant GIY groups’ work and sharing stories of Ireland’s food heroes. n

The Wilds, during the recent snow storm.

The multi-award-winning The Wilds café & deli in Enniscorthy was the winner of the Best Cafe Wexford Award at the Restaurants Association of Ireland Awards held last month in Dublin’s Clayton Hotel.

Our congratulations to Paula Asple and her team – very deserving winners of this prestigious award.

Congratulations to all the

other County Wexford winners also including: Best Gastro Pub Leinster – Mary Barry’s Bar, Best Casual Dining Leinster – Wild and Native on Rosslare Strand and Best Wine Experience Leinster – Greenacres, Wexford.

Congrats also to Sha-Roe Bistro in Clonegal, not too far from Bunclody, winner of the Best Restaurant in Leinster award. n

The Wilds café hosts major art exhibition Not content with producing great food and winning major food awards, The Wilds Café under dynamic owner, Paula Asple, is now also displaying great art.

A new exhibition of work is on display upstairs on the mezzanine by local artist John Busher, showing large scale charcoal works, and a series of woodblock prints.

Working in a range of media, the artist explores a bodily response to social space.

The work was made over a sixmonth period which saw the artist work in charcoal and develop a number of single and multicolour prints. A special limited edition was made for the show. 'John Busher: Drawing & Prints’ will be on view to Saturday April 21. n

Going bananas!

National Banana Day – the day when Ireland can officially go bananas, all in aid of a good cause – will take place on Wednesday, April 18th next.

Being promoted nationwide by fruit importers Fyffes, activities being held on the day will be geared towards raising funds for Temple Street Children’s Hospital. Those in Co. Wexford wishing to make a donation of €4 can do so by texting the word BANANA to 50300. Temple Street Children’s Hospital will receive a minimum of €3.25.

To advertise on the Slaney News Food Page please contact: 087-2403310

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

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COMMUNITy EMPLOyMENT SCHEME Wexford County Council has vacancies in the following areas of our Community Employment Scheme Job Description

Location

Duties to include

Environmental Workers

Enniscorthy area – 2 positions

General maintenance, cleaning and planting

Library Support Worker

Ardcavan – 1 position

Research and file retrieval.

Good computer skills necessary

Please note that persons applying for these positions must satisfy the Department of Social Protection criteria to participate in the Community Employment Scheme.

To apply for positions and for further information please contact the following; Jimmy Wickham, Roads Department, Wexford County Council, Carricklawn, Wexford.

Phone 053 919 6307 Email james.wickham@wexfordcoco.ie The closing date for applications is 4.00pm Friday April 20th 2018.

Wexford County Council is an Equal Opportunities employer.

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SECTION 75 OF ROADS ACT 1993 TEMPORARy CLOSING OF ROADS Notice is hereby given that Wexford County Council has decided to extend the closure of the road listed hereunder from April 6 2018 to May 31 2018 to facilitate construction works in connection with the Enniscorthy Bypass.

Road Closure: Alternative Route:

L2011-2, at Tinnacross/Tomsallagh.

From Tinnacross Cross Roads to The Harrow to Milltown to Doran’s Bridge to Greenhall Cross roads to Tomsallagh via L1036, L1023, L6071 and L2011.

Dáil, European and Local Elections POLLING SCHEME 2018 In accordance with ELECTORAL ACTS 1992 – 2016 and the ELECTORAL (POLLING SCHEMES) REGULATIONS 2005 Notice is hereby given that a Polling Scheme dividing the County into Polling Districts and appointing a Polling Place for each Polling District for the purposes of Elections and Referendums has been made by Wexford County Council. The scheme was adopted by the Council on 12th March, 2018 and will come into operation on the 15th February, 2019.

Copies of the scheme are available for public inspection during office hours at the following locations:Wexford: County Hall, Carricklawn & Borough District of Wexford, Spawell Road, Wexford.

New Ross: New Ross Municipal District, The Tholsel, New Ross.

Enniscorthy: Enniscorthy Municipal District, Market Square, Enniscorthy.

Gorey: Gorey Municipal District, The Avenue, Gorey.

A copy of the scheme may be purchased from any of the above County Council Offices at a cost of €5.00.

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ARTS DEPARTMENT UPCOMING OPPORTUNTIES The Arts Department of Wexford County Council is pleased to announce several upcoming opportunities:

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Creative Communities Programme in partnership with Creative Ireland provides 50% matched funding, up to a maximum of €3,000, to enable meaningful collaboration between artists from our artist panel and all community groups affiliated to Wexford Public Participation Network for arts projects of 1 intensive week to 5 months in duration.

Storm Emma – Council to host Recognition Event

Drama League of Ireland Scholarship provides two scholarships for the Drama League of Ireland’s 53rd Residential Summer School which takes place at the University of Limerick from 28th July – 4th August, 2018. Local amateur participants and members of drama societies are invited to apply for this scholarship.

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

County Secretary

Wexford County Council will host an Outside Broadcast by South East Radio at County Hall, Carricklawn on Monday 9 April from 10.00am to 12 noon.

The event will recognise the outstanding response of all communities of County Wexford to the recent challenges of Storm Emma. It is a welcome opportunity for Wexford County Council to say Thank You to those who contributed in such a generous and effective manner to the overall response to this extreme weather event.

Wexford County Council extends an open invitation to every community across County Wexford to send representatives to this recognition event so that we can properly express our appreciation of your contribution.

Light Refreshments served.

Tyrone Guthrie Centre Bursary enables two artists who are resident in County Wexford to spend two weeks at the Tyrone Guthrie Centre at Annaghmakerrig, the artists’ workplace in County Monaghan. Each bursary covers all board and lodging expenses for a two-week period, contribution towards expenses plus the use of a studio if necessary.

All application forms and further information can be downloaded from https://www.wexfordcoco.ie/arts-and-culture The deadline for receipt of all applications is Thursday 12th April, 2018 on or before 4.00pm.

Late and / or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

For further information on any of the above opportunities, please contact The Arts Department, Wexford County Council, County Buildings, Carricklawn, Wexford.

P: 053 919 6441 E: arts@wexfordcoco.ie W: https://www.wexfordcoco.ie/arts-and-culture

Please RSVP to Wexford County Council (Customer Services) 053 919 6000 by 5.00pm Friday 6 April.

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Outside office hours call: 1890 666 777 Register on www.mapalerter.com for free text and email alerts about service disruptions in your locality

Planning app. lists available at www.wexfordcoco.ie/planning

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Wexford Local Enterprise Office Rosslare Europort ‘abandoned’ helped create 143 jobs in 2017 Minister Heather Humphreys and Minister Pat Breen have welcomed the 2017 employment and performance figures from the 31 Local Enterprise Offices nationwide.

2017 highlights show that collectively: n 7,135 new jobs (gross) and 3,760 jobs (net) created by LEO-backed client companies, with jobs growth across every county. n 30,373 people participated in LEO business training programmes. n 8,393 mentoring assignments were provided to small business owners to give guidance and advice around key business issues. n 1,179 business projects received direct financial assistance from LEOs. In County Wexford, 143 net new jobs were created by local companies in 2017, all backed

by Local Enterprise Office Wexford. In addition, 1,112 local people took part in LEO Wexford-run training programmes last year and 216 mentor sessions for local entrepreneurs and businesses were facilitated and subsidised by LEO Wexford.

A further 20 business projects received direct financial assistance from LEO Wexford,

Head of Enterprise in LEO Wexford, Tom Banville

such as business priming and expansion grants to help start and expand their operations.

Nationally, the results from the Annual Employment Survey, compiled by Enterprise Ireland, show that there are now 37,485 people employed by 7,182 small businesses and start-ups that have received s u p p o r t f ro m t h e L o c a l Enterprise Offices.

30,373 people participated in 1,891 different training programmes with the LEOs, including ‘Start Your Own Business’ and ‘Management Development’ courses.

8,393 mentoring assignments took place between small

business owners and a panel of 713 business mentors in 2017.

A total of 1,179 business projects were approved for direct financial assistance.

The 31 LEOs nationwide, run in partnership by Enterprise I re l a n d a n d t h e L o c a l Authorities, provide a ‘first stop shop’ for the supports available to entrepreneurs, startups and small businesses.

Speaking during ‘Local Enterprise Week,’ Minister for Business Enterprise and Innovation Heather Humphreys said: “This Government has a clear focus on regional jobs and investment, and the LEOs play a crucial role in this effort, particularly through the Regional Actions Plans for Jobs.

I am delighted that the job results for 2017 are so strong, and look forward to further collaboration with the LEOs in 2018.”

Tom Banville, Head of Enterprise with Local Enterprise Office Wexford said: “The key message we would like to get across is that if you want to either start or grow your own business in 2018, come and talk to your Local Enterprise Office.

For more information on LEO’s range of supports for local businesses, visit www.localenterprise.ie/Wexford n

Local business features twice on RTE! Regular viewers of the popular TV programme Room to Improve will have seen a young Enniscorthy entrepreneur feature twice over recent weeks.

Karl Cullen’s fitted furniture business, situated a couple of miles outside Enniscorthy on the Kiltealy road, first worked on a cottage overlooking the sea in Portrane. Karl fully fitted out the house with a kitchen, wardrobes, bootroom and more. In a programme since then, Karl featured in a renovation project in Stillorgan fully fitting out a home with a kitchen, utility, bootroom, bathrooms, bookcase and wardrobes.

Karl is definitely a rising star in business, and now on TV also! Check out www.karlcullen.ie n

ENNISCORTHY CHAMBER EVENTS: 4th Apr AIB Wake Up Wednesday – Enniscorthy & District Chamber Office 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 Office 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 Office at Portsmouth House.

4th July AIB Wake Up Wednesday - Enniscorthy & District Chamber Office at Portsmouth House.

Enniscorthy & District Chamber of Commerce.

Portsmouth House, Templeshannon. Tel: 053-9232006.

Mon to Fri 9.00am – 5.30pm. admin@enniscorthychamber.ie www.enniscorthychamber.ie

Speaking in relation to the government’s Project Ireland 2014, local Sinn Féin Councillor Johnny Mythen says, “Rosslare Europort is abandoned in the 2040 plan.”

Cllr Mythen says the ports projects mentioned in the government’s 2040 plan include the Alexander Basin Redevelopment Project at Dublin Port, redevelopment of existing port facilities at Ringaskiddy, and capacity extension works at ShannonFoynes Port. Not a mention of Rosslare port?

This is an economic blunder of the highest order, according to Cllr Mythen, not just for the future of Wexford but for the whole country.

Ports are a pivotal vessel by which import and export markets throughout the European Union operate and function.

Rosslare port is strategically and geographically well

Enniscorthy Sinn Féin Councillor, Johnny Mythen

placed to Europe and England.

Rosslare is the second largest roll-on-roll-off port, and is the second largest for passenger carriage in the country.

The container form of transportation of goods has revolutionised the world markets. Therefore the tooling up for future development and modernisation of Rosslare Port will be a major factor in determining the commercial success of the region and has the best potential to stimulate real growth and provide real jobs Post Brexit, he says, this port will be a vital economic and commerce connection because it is geographically the main doorway to the south east and west of the country.

The fact that the government’s 2040 plan has not included Rosslare port as one of its main projects is alarming. “In my opinion this decision must be challenged because to leave such a vital port out is failing our county, our country and is contrary to good sound economics,” concluded Cllr Mythen. n

Wexford Live Register down 14% In February this year the number of people on the Live Register in Co. Wexford was down 14% on the previous year according to Minister with responsibility for Defence Paul Kehoe TD. Nationally, unemployment has fallen steadily from a peak of 16% in 2012 to 6% in February 2018. In Wexford, the number of people on the live register now stands at 10,737, compared to 12,511 in February last year. This represents an annual decline of 14%.

There are now almost 9,000 fewer people on the Live Register in Wexford since the

Action Plan for Jobs was launched in 2012.

Minister Kehoe said, “We can see clearly that the Action Plan for Jobs is continuing to work. Recent jobs data indicates that there are 48,100 more people at work since this time last year. Our enterprise-based economy is now creating over 900 jobs a week.

“This good news for Wexford comes as the CSO revealed that the Live Register has fallen below 234,000 nationally, the lowest since 2008. This figure represents a year on year decrease of 14%.

“But we must not be com-

placent. I want to see more initiatives that result in the numbers falling even further here in Wexford.

“Jobs are also growing in rural Ireland, with 9 out of every 10 jobs created in the past year outside of Dublin.

And these are not just in the commuter belt, with 7 out of every 10 jobs created outside of Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow.

“We are moving towards full employment and we will ensure that all parts of Ireland can share in our prosperity and economic growth, including here in Co. Wexford.” n

COATEK LTD WINS COUNTY ENTERPRISE AWARD

ENNISCORTHy BUSINESS ASSOCIATION All businesses welcome to join!

Contact: e.b.a.enniscorthy@gmail.com or contact: Slaney News, 087-2403310, slaneynews@gmail.com

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L-R: Tom Banville, Head of Enterprise, Martina & Hugh Kenny, Coatek Ltd, John Hegarty, Chairman, Wexford County Council, Breege Cosgrave, Senior Enterprise Development Officer.

A manufacturing business from Gorey has won the County Enterprise Award for 2018.

The top prize of €2,500 went to Hugh Kenny, owner of Coatek Ltd in Gorey, who will now represent Local Enterprise Office Wexford at

the National Enterprise Awards.

Coatek is a family-run business which specialises in the supply and installation of Solar/Anti-Glare window film, Privacy, Energy Saving, Safety & UV Window Films and Privacy/Decorative films for

both commercial and residential settings nationwide. They employ 10 full-time staff.

Coatek will be competing against 30 other finalists from every local authority area for a share of the €40,000 prize fund. n

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If a picture tells a thousand words…

Ibar Carty chronicles the 20th century in Enniscorthy & beyond Ibar Carty has opened up his vast photo archives to the Slaney News.

In this 81st of a series, Ibar shares two photos taken 30 years ago.

Below: Anco girls making costumes for cast of Oklahoma, February 1988.

Right: CBS students getting ready to paint mural 1988. Pics © Ibar Carty.

If you can identify any of the people featured in these photos, the Slaney News and Ibar would be delighted to hear from you. Thanks. slaneynews@gmail.com

While we often get replies identifying individuals in our photo series, we seldom get a reply identifying everybody in a photo. So many thanks to Marie Kinsella for supplying a full set of names for last month’s photo of Bree United.

In the photo were back L-R: John Kehoe, Jack Spratt, Davy Cosgrave, Patsy Greene, Denny Tyrrell, Paddy Walsh, Michael Jordan, Bill Walsh.

Front L-R: Dylan Doyle, Billy Cosgrave, Brendan Martin, Peter Spratt, Des Kehoe, Jimmy Ennis.

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A local contributor looks at life today in Enniscorthy and beyond The flood Relief sCheme T h e p re s e n t s t a t u s o f t h e Enniscorthy Flood Relief Scheme seems to be that we are getting there. According to our public representatives, exploratory works should begin very shortly.

This is to be welcomed.

While on the face of it the getting to where we are now has taken quite some time it has to be recognised that these processes are very complicated. Every stage has to be presented for public consultation and the rights of those who wish to make submissions – for or against – must be respected. With most of that behind us now I assume that we will shortly see activity close to the river.

Of course, this major operation will lead to some disruption when the works are being carried out and patience will be needed, particularly for those who operate businesses close to t h e r i v e r. P a r k i n g a t t h e Promenade is bound to be affected when the main works commence, and alternative spaces will have to be found. The main thing is that this scheme is long overdue, and the end result will justify any temporary disruption to our lives when works are in progress. Credit is due to

our local authorities, councillors and TDs, for doggedly pursuing this most important project.

The RussiAns So, our government has decided to join with the rest of Europe and other parts of the world in ganging up on the Russians. At the time of writing it apparently has been agreed by the Cabinet to expel at least one diplomat in retaliation for the chemical attack in Britain. It is difficult to assess what effect this action will have with regard to future relationships between Ireland and Russia. The expelling of one diplomat will, in the overall, have little international effect but may have other consequences for this country down the line.

Double standards are common in international relations with governments totally ignoring blatant crimes by so-called allies and then reacting adversely to mere suspicions when it suits the mood of the day. The well known journalist, Vincent Browne, posted on Facebook as follows: “If expulsion of Russian diplomats is ok because of the SUSPECTED involvement of Russia in two attempted murders, what then the appropriate response to the ACTUAL Britain’s

Pic: ©Joseph Doyle

View from the Hill involvement in the ACTUAL murders of 33 people in Dublin and Monaghan bombings in May 1974?” Must say I couldn’t agree more.

Pensions AgAin People on Contributory Old Age Pensions will have received a massive increase of a fiver a week by now. Well some of them will. Those affected by Joan Burton’s 2012 pension cuts will receive a lot less. These cuts in 2012 were mean and disgraceful.

They attacked people in society when they were at their most vulnerable.

Ironically the people attacked

by the cuts were those who in the 1970s and 1980s paid tax at the highest level and kept this country going during very difficult times. The government in office in 2012 made up of Fine Gael and Labour decided to thank those people by cutting their pensions.

Apologists for those politicians argue that despite the cuts Irish pensions are still higher than pensions paid in other countries. So, therefore, the affected pensioners should suck it up as they say. The same politicians never point out that in comparison to other countries the salaries of our Dáil Deput ies and Ministers are much higher than

their counterparts in countries with far greater populations than ours.

I saw recently published figures to demonstrate this as follows: Slovakia - Population 5.4m, Prime Minister’s salary €45,000.

Spain - Population 46m, Prime Minister’s salary €78,000. Italy - Population 58m, Prime Minister ’s salary €115,000.

Ireland - Population 4.8m, Prime Minister’s salary €185,000. I suppose it’s because Leo says he’s worth it.

And these are the same people who are too mean-spirited to give the Old Age Pensioners of this country, the people who built it, a straight fiver across the board. They should stand with bowed heads.

CondiTion of CounTy RoAds The condition of our secondary and county roads is appalling.

The recent spate of very bad weather certainly has not helped those trying to maintain them.

The outlook for improvement any time soon is bleak as the funds are not available.

Thirty years ago the return time for any major works on secondary or county roads was about eight to ten years. In other

words we could expect resurfacing once each decade approximately. The present return time is estimated at forty-five years.

That’s not a misprint. The reason for this is that it is impossible for local authorities to raise the finance to carry out the necessary works. Their ability to raise funds is limited. There is only so much weight that the ratepayers can carry. Local Property Tax revenue is somewhat capped for the same reason that property owners can only pay so much.

The usual response of local politicians is to complain that the roads grants have been reduced by central government and should be increased. The bottom line here is that central government is not some monolith which prints money to throw around like confetti. Central government gets the money from you and I and we are not keen to give them any more. So other than bringing Solomon back, it’s difficult to see as to how this can be solved. In the meantime, get used to driving on substandard roads. 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 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 ARTBANK gallery, open every Tuesday to Saturday, 2pm to 5.30pm Do drop in! Follow A RT B A N K B u n c l o d y o n Facebook for updates on all happenings in Bunclody’s dynamic art scene.

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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.

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

BunClody dAy CARe St. Mary's Centre, Ryland Road.

Go along and brighten up your Monday mornings 10am to 2pm.

Entertainment, crafts, guest speakers, etc. Entrance Fee: €4 which includes Tea/Coffee & Light Lunch. This Club will suit the 60+ age group. Transport not provided.

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BALLyMuRN CONFIRMAtION WedNeSdAy 14tH MARCH: top left, Carlyle Family. top right, Whelan Family: Sarah, Rachel, PJ and Karla Whelan and Jim Whelan.

Left, Kelly Family: David, Abbie, Patricia, Donal Kelly, Samantha and Dooley Kelly and Reniea Shiggins.

Below right, Crofts Family: Juliette Lawlor-Cotter, Emma Lawlor and Michael Crofts.

Below left: O’Farrell-O’toole Family: Sandra Farrell, Caroline O’Toole, Margaret, Shay Hodnett, Leah, and Amy and Kyle O’Toole, Margaret Farrell, Aidan O’Toole and Sean Farrell.

FERNS At the ferns Tidy Towns Agm at the end of march the following officers and committee were elected: Chairperson: Mary Gethings.

Secretary: Helen Davitt.

Treasurer: Teresa Bailey.

Committee members: Angela Breen, Kathleen Denby, M a r y C o t t e r, M a r g a r e t Plummer, Catherine McPartlin, Bernie Doyle and Phil Murphy.

The group has an exciting year ahead with major new plans and projects that will

delight and surprise the local community. By putting people at the centre of their ideas the group believes it can build a very vibrant, energetic and sustainable community. But to see its projects and ideas come to fruition they need more help.

So watch out for announcements regarding dates and times that the group is meeting to work on projects and please go along to help. The group would love to see some new faces coming on board. n

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Monamolin Confirmation Class with Fr. Frank Murphy, Fr. Willie Howell, Fr. Séamus Larkin, Brendan Roche (Principal) and Ceire Prendergast (teacher).

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seat arona The seAT Arona is seAT’s new compact crossover based on the excellent seAT ibiza supermini. sporting a raised ride height and gruffer offroad looks, the Arona range starts from €17,995 in ireland and is sure to attract a lot of fans.

For buyers looking for a larger SUV, SEAT already offers the Ateca. But the new SEAT Arona slots neatly into

the burgeoning B-SUV segment. The Arona uses the Volkswagen Group’s new small car platform and has been honed and tweaked to make it a formidable competitor in its segment where the Renault Captur currently reigns supreme.

Though compact in size, SEAT has really made great use of the space available.

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est of its ilk and the footwells in the rear are generously sized so it feels anything but cramped back there. The Arona can house a good 400 litres in its boot and the flat loading sill makes it practical for every day use. The rear doors also open wide.

Inside the dashboard design is similar to the SEAT Ibiza supermini so there is a clear, logical layout and a nice

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Infotainment is provided via a 5” or 8” touchscreen depending on model, with Apple Car Play and Android Auto available on all but the base model.

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Buyers looking for more equipment and individuality can select and Xcellence or FR model. Both are similarly priced from €22,815, with the Xcellence being pitched as the more upmarket one and the FR pitched as the sporty one with the SEAT Drive Profile Selection to spice things up behind the wheel and sportier styling.

My Xcellence test car was very well equipped with keyless entry, some updates to styling including special alloys, chrome trim and chrome roof rails, parking sensors and camera, park assist and a special interior finish. Equipped with SEAT’s excellent 1.0TSI turbo petrol engine with 115hp, this model has a competitive list price of €22,815.

This model is cheap to run with motor tax costing €200 per year. My fuel economy was 6.5l/100km over a week of driving.

Other engine options include the 1.0TSI petrol with 95hp, 1.5TSI petrol with 150hp and a 1.6TDI diesel with 95hp.

But the 1.0TSI really is a star performer in the Arona: it’s

nippy and refined with a perfect spread of power whether driving on motorway, town or country roads. Add on top of this the Arona’s agility, quick steering and supple suspension and you have one of the best compact crossovers to drive.

It’s fair to say the compact crossover market in Ireland is loaded with competitors but if you go to check out the SEAT Arona you will find a fantastic all-rounder.

The Arona offers great space and practicality on board for this class of vehicle. It’s compact, agile and fun to drive making it a great small family car.

The Arona is competitively priced with lots of equipment and technology available so deserves to do very well in its segment. model TesTed: seAT Arona Xcellence 1.0Tsi 115hp Price: €22,815 (Range from €17,995) Engine: 1.0-litre turbo petrol Power: 115hp Torque: 200Nm 0-100km/h: 10 seconds Top speed: 182km/h Economy: 4.9l/100km CO2 emissions: 113g/km Motor tax: €200 per year n

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CONFIRMAtIONS 2018 Above left: CLOLOGue SCHOOL. L-R: Fr. Richard Redmond, Catherine Mahoney (teacher), Shauna Byrne, Bishop denis Brennan, Kevin doran, elizabeth O’Sullivan (Principal) and Fr. Paddy Cushin PP. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Above right: tOMBRACK NAtIONAL SCHOOL. With Margaret Kelly (teacher) and Alice doyle (Principal).

––––––––––––––––––––––––––– SCOIL NAOMH MAOdHOG FeRNS 20th April 2018.

Left: 5th Class with Orla doyle (teacher) and Colm O tiarnaigh (Principal), with Bishop Brennan, Fr. Richard Redmond, and Fr. Paddy Cushin PP. Below: 6th Class with John Halford (teacher) and Jane Spratt (teacher), Colm O tiarnaigh (Principal), with Bishop Brennan, Fr. Richard Redmond, and Fr. Paddy Cushin PP.

Upcoming Dates in Enniscorthy gaelscoil inis Córthaidh: First Holy Communion is Saturday 12th May 2018 at 11am. st. senan's Primary school: First Holy Communion is Saturday, 28th April 2018. st Aidan’s Primary school: Confirmation date is 13th April 2018.

First Holy Communion is Saturday 26th May 2018. st Patrick’s special school: No Confirmation this year.

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ennisCoRThy eye a column by Joseph Doyle

RegulAR eVenTs:

ENNIScorTHy Drama enniscorthy drama group (edg) performed well on the drama circuit winning lots of awards but just falling short of qualifying for the All-ireland finals.

But never ones to rest on their laurels, the group is busy looking ahead at potential new plays to perform in the future and YOU could be part of that process.

Every second Wednesday night, the group meets in

Treacy’s Hotel at 7.30pm to discuss drama and plays in a fun and friendly environment. All welcome. No acting or drama experience needed.

See the group’s Facebook page ‘Enniscorthy Drama Group’ for more information or ring 086-0263713 or talk to any EDG member.

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

– Joseph Doyle

c.F. NEWS

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Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Week starts 13th April.

The Malin2Mizen Cycle4CF from May 10th - 13th 2018. 602km.

Are you up for it?

Watch out for an Enniscorthy concert fundraiser for CF taking place on 21st Sept. Full details in future issues of Slaney News.

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

TV NEWS…

TV NEWS… There’s not a lot of good stuff on the TV so far this year but if you, like me, like to relax in front of the TV then here’s a couple of series you should watch – both of them are really funny.

Now in its fourth series, Hardy Bucks is set in the fictional town of Castletown in Co. Mayo and tells the story of two happy-go-lucky lads who are best mates. Buzz, played

by Owen Colgan, and Eddie, played by series creator, Martin Moloney. Then there’s Eddie’s girlfriend, Ciara, who would turn on you in a minute and I tell you I would not like to cross her – I saw this come to light in episode two in the chip shop and her language was a little blue! Let’s just say poor Eddie, like all us men, can’t get a word in edgeways when herself is in a bad mood!

Ciara is played by Aoibheann McCaul who plays Caoimhe Dillon in Fair City.

Being in both series means she has to do a lot of toing and froing between sets and shows.

When Eddie tells Buzz he’s

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moving out of the cottage, a series of mishaps follows with a funny drug scene involving Eddie when he buys what turns out to be Johnson’s Baby Powder! Hardy Bucks will have you on the floor in stitches laughing.

It’s written by Mick Cockayne, Martin Maloney and Chris Tordoff. It’s on Thursdays at 10.45pm on RTE. Damo and Ivor is another TV show containing typical Dublin humour. It stars creator, Aidan Quirke, as both Damo and Ivor. Damo is a ‘how’s it going bud’ type living in a housing estate with his grano.

He dresses with a tracksuit and big-peaked baseball cap and loads of bling while his twin brother, Ivor, was brought up by posh folks in a big house in dublin and has a D4 accent and dresses with a neat pair of trousers, polo shirts, and with a Robbie William’s haircut.

The series follows the fortunes of these two contrasting Dublin stereotypes. It’s on Mondays at 9.30pm on RTE. – Joseph Doyle

Congrats to enniscorthy u-16 Girls’ hockey team – Leinster winners of the Junior Jacqui Potter Plate.

Plan B – one of the many young bands that get an opportunity to perform to a live audience thanks to Holohan’s Pub putting on early evening gigs.

coNgraTulaTIoNS  Congrats to popular St. Senan’s Parish Secretary, Linda O’Rourke, on reaching the big 50 milestone recently. Happy birthday.  Well done to Enniscorthy Rugby Club who finished in second place in the Leinster League. With a little more luck on a couple of occasions throughout the season they could have been champions again.  16-year-old Ferns country music sensation, Stacey breen, has topped the iTunes chart yet again, this time with her latest single Whose Bed Have Your Boots Been Under? Best of luck Stacey with your music career.  Hard luck to the Wexford hurlers who came up just short against rivals Kilkenny in this year ’s National Hurling League semi-final.  Congrats to Enniscorthy Archery Club on being chosen to host the All-Ireland Field Archery Championship for 2018 on Saturday the 21st and Sunday the 22nd April at the woods in Bree just outside of Enniscorthy.

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registration at 9am on each day followed by equipment inspection at 9.15am.

Shooting will start at 10.15am and each day’s shooting will end around 5pm.

Best of luck to the Antique Tavern and T. Doyle’s – existing pubs but now under new management.

Best of luck to Enniscorthy’s leading man of dance, Alan O’Brien, who we believe will be dancing the whole way of the Hope & Dream run on 8th April.

Congrats to Caroline Busher on the launch of her new book The Girl Who Ate The Stars and to husband, John, whose art is currently on display in T h e Wi l d s c a f é i n Enniscorthy.

Enniscorthy United AFC is celebrating 50 years in existence and will be marking the occasion with a function in the Riverside Park Hotel on 3rd June 2018. Congrats to all involved in running the club over those 50 years.

– Joseph Doyle

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. st senan's Parish – Bingo in Templeshannon Community Centre every Sunday night at 8pm. enniscorthy greyhound Track. Racing on Monday & Thursday Nights. Doors open 7pm. First race 8pm.

Alan o’Brien (The dance man) – see his Facebook page for full details of dance classes and his local social dancing events. doreen’s. Live music every weekend.

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 See main entertainment listing page 17.  All Shook Up – A Musical Comedy. Presented by Enniscorthy Musical Society. 3-7th April.  Hope & Dream Run/Walk. 8th of April.  Concert in St. Mary’s. Enniscorthy. Sun 8th April. See page 16.  Benedicts, Treacy’s, Sunday 8th April. The Kilkennys.  The Blindboy Podcast to be hosted by Blindboy, of the Rubberbandits, in The Presentation Centre, Enniscorthy, on Saturday 14 April 2018 is… SOLD OUT!!!!  Benedicts, Treacy’s, Sunday 15th April, Superbass.  Enniscorthy Choral Society. The Presentation Centre.

Sat 21st April  Cosmic Rebels Con, main function room, Riverside Park Hotel on the 21st and 22nd of April, 10am to 6pm each day. Adm: FREE.  Gerry Quigley Band. Holohan’s. 28th April.  Table Quiz, in aid of Hope Centre, in Monageer Tavern 28th April.  No Smoke Without Fire. Drama. The Presentation Centre. May 4th.  Youth Gig at Holohans. 7-9pm, featuring 4 bands with headliners: Ten Ounce Mouse. May 7th.  JMA play a night of music by legends Neil Young and Bob Dylan.

11th May. The Presentation Centre.  Rescheduled Christy Moore concert. June 27th in Riverside Park Hotel.

Tickets from cancelled show valid for show on 27th.

– Joseph Doyle

A ‘Thank you’ to geraldine english Thanks to Geraldine English for donating a painting to be used in an upcoming local Cystic Fibrosis fundraising raffle.

Geraldine’s paintings are on display and for sale in the River Restaurant, Market Square, Enniscorthy. Drop in any time and talk to John or Geraldine.

If you would like Joseph to mention an upcoming event or would like to send in pics of any occasion (weddings, birthdays, etc) for inclusion then email both doyleduffry@gmail.com and slaneynews@gmail.com. The closing date for receiving material for this column is always the Thursday before our publication date which is usually the first Weds of every month.

enniscorthy Credit union’s Anna, Janet, Bernie, teresa and Sinead presenting a cheque for €385 to the daffodil day ladies, Jennifer and eileen, at their recent collection day.

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Club sponsor makes major announcement at dinner dance Rapparees/starlights gAA Club celebrated in style on friday night, 9th march, at the Riverside Park hotel and in truth they had a lot to feel happy about.

The large crowd of 270 plus were enjoying the presentation of county medals to no less than three teams – Junior Camogie, U-21 Football and Senior Football and also remembering 100 years of the Starlights football club.

MC’ed by former Chairman John Browne, who was actually in the Chair when the county titles were won, he first called on County Chairman Derek Kent to address the audience of players, members and friends.

Derek was lavish in his praise of the club and all those working in a voluntary capacity for it, saying that it was in safe hands under the careful guidance of Chairman Michael Doyle and his hard-working committee. Derek had special mention for those in the club who were also involved at county level – players Kevin Foley and Liam Ryan who he said are leaders with the county senior hurling team and Nick Doyle, Pa Doyle and Darragh Pepper who are putting in trojan work with the county senior footballers, Maria Nolan, Tom Boland and Adrian Fenlon who are deeply involved with raising funds at Wexford GAA. Medals were presented to the Junior Camogie team by Adrian Fenlon and Declan Skippy Ruth, while playermanager Sarah Murphy said what a privilege it had been to work with a great bunch of girls in 2017 and she looked forward to progressing a step further this year.

Current Chairman Michael Doyle had the height of praise for the U-21 and senior footballers and in particular manager Joe O`Hagan and selector Purt Doyle, complimenting the latter on his major contribution to the club over many years, coming through the ranks at underage and making it all the way to senior level.

Michael said that he was also

L-R: Manager Joe O’Hagan, Captain tom Wall and Selector Purt doyle at the Rapparees/Starlights GAA dinner dance.

Pic: Maria Nolan.

convinced that the introduction of Joe O`Hagan to the club was the catalyst needed to deliver success in 2017.

Purt Doyle and brothers Jayo and Anto Russell then made the medal presentation to the victorious U-21 team.

Manager Joe O`Hagan spoke from the heart of his team and his fellow selector Purt Doyle, saying that his job was made easy having a man like Purt beside him, who knew not only his own players and all their strengths and weaknesses but also knew the strengths and weaknesses of any and all opposition. Joe was both humorous and passionate when mentioning each of his players and also had a word of thanks for physio Joe Cullen, John Browne and Michael Doyle. He thanked Maria Nolan for her help during the 2017 campaign and said that the photographs of the aftermath of the County Final, both on the billboards and running on the loop in the function room, were treasured memories to have and to keep over the years.

Joe said that he was looking forward with relish to the

coming season and has no doubt with the talent available in the club that it won’t be 13 years before it wins its next title.

A framed collage of the county final was presented by Captain Tom Wall to both Joe and Purt, saying that he was indeed privileged to be chosen as captain of the team in the 100 anniversary year of the Starlights and delighted to work with both men and lead a fantastic bunch of lads to a county title. In 2017, Tom said, ‘The boys became men and the men thought they were boys again.’

He thanked all those who had gone before and worked over the years in the club, without whom the victory wouldn`t have been possible.

C l u b s p o n s o r, S a m McCauley, praised all the work that was being done at Bellefield resulting in the 2017 success.

He had a special mention for former Club President, Martin Doyle, and said that it was lovely to see all his family present for this most special occasion.

Sam said that although

Camogie Captain Leah Walsh makes presentation to Player/ Manager Sarah Murphy.

Pic: Maria Nolan.

himself and wife Leslie were now retired he had handed over to another staunch GAA man from County Meath. Tony McEntee, the new CEO of the McCauley Group, has already confirmed that the company is happy to sponsor the club for the next three years and Sam brought the entire Riverside audience to their feet announcing a most generous sponsorship from Leslie and himself to complete outstanding and necessary work at the Bellefield venue.

Player, Jack Kelly, then read a poem written by himself titled Starlights 2017 and a presentation of a framed copy was made to both Joe and Purt.

What a way to finish the formal part of the evening and what a wonderful way to begin out new season and our most sincere and grateful thanks to Sam and Leslie for their long, constant and continued support of Rapparees/Starlights.

The dancing and merriment continued into the early hours with those present contending that it was one of the best Bellefield nights ever.

– maria Nolan

Ladies golf in full swing!

The ladies golf season in enniscorthy got into full swing on 13th march. it was a beautiful spring day and the ladies were all delighted to embrace the new golf season!

The first competition was sponsored by Yellow Rose Boutique and was a team-oftwo event. The results were as follows: 1st Teresa Bailey (18), Ann Nolan (19) 37 Pts. 2nd Marie Dunphy (17), Lori Whitney (16) 36 Pts. Despite a cold start and the return of frost and snow the previous weekend, on Tuesday 20th March the ladies were delighted to play in a singles stableford competition. The competition was sponsored

by Liam Spratt's Logo Centre.

The results were as follows: 1st Teresa Bailey (18), 24 Pts Back 6.

2nd Margaret Crotty (24), 24 Pts. 3rd Annette Cullen (14), 23 Pts Back 6.

Cat 6 Josie Gahan (38), 21 Pts. The high winds and heavy

underfoot conditions did not deter our ladies on Tuesday 27th March for their competition. It was sponsored by Hair by Aine. This was a Scotch Foursomes competition and the results were as follows: 1st Mary Breen (24), Catherine Lawless (17), Playing H/C 20, 31 Pts. 2nd Ann Banville (14), Lizzy Browne (13), Playing H/C 13, 30 Pts. The ladies teams are in place and under the guidance of their managers they are busy practising and getting ready to meet their opponents. The first of the teams to play their match will be the Minor Cup team on April 8th a g a i n s t Wi c k l o w i n Woodenbridge. The club wishes the team, managers and caddies the best of luck.

Keep up to date with activities and results on facebook.com/enniscorthygolfclub .com, Twitter @enniscorthygolf or Instagram enniscorthygolfclub n

INTODUCTION TO GOLF FOR CHILDREN Enniscorthy Golf Club Saturday Apr 21st to May 26th.

6 weeks – one hour week – limited to first 30 children.

Would you like to introduce your children or grandchildren to golf in Enniscorthy Golf Club. The Club Pro, Stephen, is running a golf camp starting in April. Give the Pro Shop a ring on 053-9237600 for more details. The camps are open to non-members, boys and girls.

Enniscorthy Girls Rugby WiCKloW 34 ennisCoRThy 7 enniscorthy u-16s travelled up the n11 on good friday evening hopeful of causing an upset against all conquering Wicklow in this leinster girls u16 Premier division semi-final but it was not to be.

Six tries to one doesn’t tell the whole story. Enniscorthy battled from first minute to last with the territory and possession stats pretty even but the Wicklow girls

were just that bit more clinical in defence and more decisive in attack.

A 27 point defeat is hard to take and while the girls left everything on the pitch, they all made a couple of small errors that a top team like Wicklow, who are by a long way the best team in the province, will always punish.

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Strawberry Half Marathon Please note that due to circumstances outside the race committee’s control, the date for this year’s race has had to be changed to June 24th.

Funding to support participation in sport A total of €159,027 in funding has been allocated to Co. Wexford to support Local Sports Partnerships, according to Minister Paul Kehoe.

Chairman Michael doyle makes presentation to Club Sponsor Sam McCauley.

Pic: Maria Nolan.

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The funding will be allocated to support the core work of the local LSPs; including the delivery of National Programmes, Education & Training initiatives, Strategic Development, Community Sports Development Officers, the Sports Inclusion Disability programme, Women in Sport Programmes and general participation programmes.

Minister Kehoe said: “The role of the Local Sports Partnerships in increasing participation, particularly among those sectors of society that are underrepresented in sport, cannot be overstated.”

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Wolves, Stars & Cupcakes at the Castle it was a pleasure to be present at the launch of The girl Who ate the Stars on friday 16th march at enniscorthy Castle, written by my dear friend and Vice-Chair of Wexford literary festival, Caroline Busher.

Caroline is the Sorceress of magnificent tales and her second novel The Girl Who Ate The Stars is the imaginative adventure of Lottie and Albert, evacuated from wartime Manchester to rural Wexford, where not everything is as it seems.

A mysterious and chilling tale of a German bomb exposing an ancient and menacing underworld of wolves, stars and mystic menace.

Launching the intriguing tale Tomm Moore, filmmaker, animator, illustrator, comic artist and co-founder of Cartoon Saloon, Kilkenny, said that Caroline was a wonderful storyteller who writes beautifully and isn’t afraid to explore the

dark side, making her work both interesting and creative.

Caroline, looking vintage and charming in buttercup yellow, said she was thrilled with the turnout on the night and delighted that someone of the calibre of Tomm More had agreed to launch for her. She thanked her husband, John, her children and her parents and friends for their constant support, she was lavish in her praise of the talents of Superstars Stage Academy who had performed several excellent musical numbers for the Castle audience and Damian Byrne and Byrne’s Book Shop for their continued belief in her and her work, Art Bank Bunclody for the papier-mâché wolf that sat quietly by the Castle fireplace throughout proceedings without as much as a wuff, the staff of the Castle, her daughter Caoimhe for the delicious, ornate and colourful

Caroline with filmmaker, illustrator, comic artist and co-founder of Cartoon Saloon, tomm Moore.

Pic: Maria Nolan

cupcakes and Wexford Literary Festival Committee for all its help and encouragement. She advised all would-be writers to attend this year’s Festival in November saying its success rate over the past five years has been phenomenal.

Caroline spent the rest of the evening signing her book for the large crowd and conversing with many of her young fans.

Caroline has worked as the Reader in Residence with Wexford Libraries and is a heritage expert with the Heritage Council of Ireland. She has an MA in Creative Writing and is presently the Festival Manager of Towers and Tales book festival in Lismore Castle and the Vice-Chair of Wexford Literary Festival.

– maria Nolan Pic: Maria Nolan

THIRD KILMORE QUAY LITERARY FESTIVAL ANNOUNCED The third annual Write By The Sea Literary Festival is set to take place in Kilmore Quay, Co. Wexford, from Friday, September 28, to Sunday, September 30, at the Stella Maris Centre in the picturesque fishing village.

Confirming the details, Lucy Lucy Moore, Chairperson, Write By the Moore, chair of Write By The Sea Festival and Mary Byrne, Sea 2018, says, “Although Committee Member. we’re still putting the finishing touches to this year’s exciting programme, we’ve already received a considerable number of requests for tickets from our most loyal supporters, so we’ve decided to make a limited number of Early Bird weekend tickets available ahead of announcing our full programme.”

Write By The Sea has already become a big hit with readers, aspiring writers and published authors, and among those who contributed over the past two years are such respected writers as Dervla Murphy, Donal Ryan, Billy Roche, Cat Hogan, poets Thomas McCarthy, Jim Maguire and Joe Neal, travel writer Geoff Hill, Marcus Billy Roche and Cat Hogan at the Connaughton of RTE, Sarah Write By the Sea Festival.

Webb (children’s fiction author), John Curran (editor of Agatha Christie’s Complete Secret Notebooks), and novelist Peter Murphy.

Write By The Sea 2018 will feature over 20 different events, including workshops, interviews and talks. Early Bird Weekend tickets can be booked now on www.writebythesea.ie.

The Write By The Sea 2018 committee have expressed their gratitude to their sponsors, including Bord Iascaigh Mhara, Wexford County Council and Wexford Arts Centre, for their generous support.

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Brian Clery, historian, at Enniscorthy Library Pic: Maria Nolan Right: Caroline with author and friend Carmel Harrington and Carmel’s son Nate and daughter Amelia.

Above: Caroline with author Sheila Forsey and director of Services Wexford County Council, John Carley.

Arts Minister launches Wexford Arts Plan on 12th march, minister for Culture, heritage and the gaeltacht, ms Josepha madigan Td, launched Wexford County C o u n c i l ’s A r t s P l a n – ‘Advancing the Arts’ 2018-2022.

The launch took place at the Council’s headquarters at Carricklawn, Wexford.

The ambitious and visionary five-year Arts Plan came about following an extensive consultation process throughout Co. Wexford in 2017.

Spearheaded by the Council’s Arts Officer, Liz Burns, and supported by independent arts consultant, Mary McAuliffe, this consultation process involved meetings with artists, arts organisations, community groups and Elected Members throughout Wexford County

Minister Josepha Madigan td

as well as senior Council staff, programme partners and other key stakeholders.

‘Advancing the Arts’ ensures the centrality of the arts in the work of the Council by aligning itself to the key goals of Wexford’s Local Economic and Community Plan (LECP) 2016 – 2021, where the Arts con-

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www.wexford.ie/wex/departments/library/ Whatson/ for details of what’s on. check your local library on Facebook.

tributes to the key areas of education, well-being, urban and rural regeneration as well as cultural tourism and economic development.

The Plan also recognises the intrinsic value of art and the distinct role of artists in Wexford and their unique contribution to our quality of life.

'Advancing the Arts' will complement the Council's forthcoming Culture and Creativity Strategy being developed in partnership with the Creative Ireland Programme and the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht.

This is Wexford County Council’s fifth Arts Plan since the Council first established an Arts Office more than 24 years ago – an initiative that has

resulted in the Arts being firmly embedded in the work of Wexford County Council.

According to Wexford County Council Chief Executive, Tom Enright: “Since the establishment of the Arts Department in 1994, the Council has firmly committed to developing a strong arts programme and cultural infrastructure capable of meeting the artistic needs of local people and visitors alike”.

For further information or to get a copy of this Arts Plan please contact Susan Murphy at the Arts Office, Wexford County Council: 053 9196000 or email susan.murphy@wexfordcoco.ie ‘Advancing the Arts’ 2018 – 2022 is available to read and download at www.wexfordcoco.ie n

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

L-R: Jarlath Glynn (Librarian), Liz Hore (enniscorthy Municipal district Manager) and Brian Clery (historian). Pic: Maria Nolan.

on Thursday evening, 22nd march, at enniscorthy library, the celebrated local historian and 1798 expert Brian Clery gave a detailed account of the Battle of Vinegar hill to a packed audience.

The very knowledgeable Mr. Clery whetted the appetite with background information saying that from 1792 onwards Wexford was ‘heaving with revolution’, with the ideals and aspirations of the 1789 French Revolution reverberating strongly throughout the county.

Brian went on to give detailed movements of Generals Lake, Needham, Loftus, Dundas and Duff, Eustace and Johnston as they made their approach towards Vinegar Hill on that fateful day, 21st June 1798, from Oulart, Solsborough, Carnew, Bunclody and New Ross respectively and peppered his account

with many little anecdotes including some about his own ancestors the McCauleys.

He had tremendous praise for the Wicklow men who fought bravely and well with the Wexford men on Vinegar Hill saying that at that time there wasn’t the same county divides that we know today.

The casualties of the day he said were 70/80 on the Crown Forces side and anything up to 1,500 rebel dead.

Vinegar Hill was the first time explosive shells were used in Ireland and even though it was the 11th battle of the Rising, with 21 battles in total, 10 before and 10 after it, and it was a major defeat, it is the battle of Vinegar Hill that has echoed through the generations and is synonymous the world over with 1798.

– maria Nolan

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Joyces Expert Wexford to host Coffee Morning for the Irish Cancer Society

Around Wexford Town with Patrick Hogan Helena Mulkerns, Maev Kennedy, and elizabeth Whyte at recent event in Wexford Art Centre. Pic: Patrick Hogan.

Con Crean: doing a 600km charity cycle

Niamh Hogan and Mel Hogan at the recent Women’s day event in Greenacres, Wexford. Pic: Patrick Hogan.

Rosemary Palmeira, deirdre McGarry at launch in Wexford town Library of Causeway – a collection of poetry on Spiritual themes. Pic: Patrick Hogan.

Rev Canon Arthur Minion with Mick Mulcahy at the opening of Mick’s painting exhibition in Pigyard Gallery, Wexford. Pic: Patrick Hogan.

Ian doyle performing at the recent Caca Milis Cabaret in Wexford Arts Centre.

Pic: Patrick Hogan.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade Winners

Wexford St. Patrick’s day Parade Winners in Macken’s Lounge were presented with their prizes by Mayor Jim Moore and members of the committee. Also in photo is eddie Macken of Wexford Vintners.

On Saturday 7th April from 10am–2pm, Joyces are hosting a Coffee Morning to raise funds for the Irish Cancer Society. As part of the Coffee Morning, they have a Cycle-aton in-store and there are a number of local personalities taking part in this including Alan Corcoran, George Lawlor, Larry O’Gorman to name but a few.

There will be coffee, cakes and lots of giveaways on the day including a Dyson V6 Cordless Vacuum, a Philips Air Fryer, Morphy Richards Vacuum, A DeLonghi Coffee Machine, George Foreman Grill and lots more. There will also be a Face Painter and treats for the kids!

Joyces are doing this in conjunction with their colleague Con Crean who is cycling 600km from The Lewes Arms in Lewes UK to Cleeres in Kilkenny, arriving back just in time for the Kilkenny Roots Festival in May. This trip is in memory of his good friend Willie Meighan who unfortunately lost his battle with cancer last November Call in to Joyces this Saturday and help support this worthy cause. n

WRITE FOR YOUR LIFE WORKSHOPS FOR KILMORE QUAY Following the success of similar workshops in arts centres in Wexford, Ballina and elsewhere, Wexford-based author Jackie Hayden will host a three-part series of Write For Your Life workshops at the Stella Maris Centre in Kilmore Quay.

The workshops will take place on three consecutive Tuesdays from April 17th at 7.30pm.

Jackie Hayden.

As Hayden points out, “More and more people Pic: are seeing the value of writing down their life expePatrick riences, and not necessarily for publication. Some Hogan want to do it for the pleasure of writing, while others see a therapeutic value in putting their memories and feelings into words. Unfortunately, many find it difficult to get started. The Write For Your Life workshops are intended to help them overcome those initial difficulties.”

Hayden will demystify the writing process using his considerable experience as a writer, editor and journalist. He has written ten books, mostly of a biographical nature, including the number one best-seller My Boy. He has also edited autobiographies for other writers, and written thousands of articles, reviews, and news items. He has published interviews with a variety of subjects, from Bob Geldof, The Corrs, Sinead O’Connor, Eleanor McEvoy, Christy Moore, Gerry Ryan, Liam Clancy, Pierce Turner and Mary Black to Michael D Higgins, Johnny Giles, David Norris and Gerry Adams.

Write For Your Life places are limited to 15 participants, and the cost is €20 for a participant’s first workshop and €10 for each of the remaining two. All participants will be entitled to a later one-to-one free consultation with Hayden. Booking details are available on www.stellamariscentre.ie or by email to jachay@eircom.net n

100th ANNIVERSARY OF THE DEATH OF JOHN EDWARD REDMOND 1856-1918

3rd Battalion Army, Kilkenny, at the Wexford Ambulance Service during the recent snow in Wexford L-R: Captain Steve Byrne, Major General Kieran Brennan, Ger Carthy, declan Cunningham, Captain Steve Holloway, Anthony Byrne Assistant Chief Ambulance Officer, Lt Col Mark Brownen and Captain dave Murphy.

Redmond Seminar in Wexford Town Library: Sunday 15th April 9:00am-1:30pm.

This event is free but booking is essential. Phone: 053 919 6760.

Email: wexfordlib@wexfordcoco.ie Official Ceremony of Remembrance: The Redmond seminar will be followed by an Official Ceremony of Remembrance at St John's Graveyard, John Street, Wexford at 3:00pm.

John e. Redmond John E. Redmond Exhibition: An exhibition describing the life and legacy of John E Redmond will be on display in Wexford Library until the end of April 2018. n

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