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With some uncertainty over the future location of the 1798 Centre exhibition, it’s nice to see Enniscorthy’s history to the fore in a very positive way this month.

A major 3-day archaeological conference about the Vinegar Hill Battlefield will take place

25-27th May (see details page 19).

This will be followed on 1517th June with the Vinegar Hill Battle Re-enactment Festival.

Meanwhile the town’s industrial history is highlighted in a major new exhibition in Enniscorthy Castle and is highly recommended. See page 10. n

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At the launch of the Enniscorthy Industries Exhibition L-R: Jane Doyle, Jenna Doyle, Liam Doyle. Explore Enniscorthy’s industrial past – a vast array of artefacts from 19th and 20th century Enniscorthy industries and businesses are on display.

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This fundraising event is essential to finance the administration of the Tidy Town Association’s Social Employment Scheme and other commitments. The entry fee is €30 for a team of three. It is a most worthy cause and deserves the support of the town’s businesses and householders. For more information please contact Billy Murphy 087 8298 569 or Seán Doyle at seanogodubhghaill@gmail.com.

The Association is currently engaged in preparing our town for this year’s National Tidy Town Competition and in organising the necessary documentation. It is hoped that with a little more involvement and effort by all, we can improve on the success of recent years when Enniscorthy was awarded a bronze medal in 2015, 2016 and 2017.

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the students of Enniscorthy VtOs held their annual Photography Exhibition at their further education and training centre in Gonzaga house – the former st. John of God’s building on upper Wafer street.

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It is a fundraising project as it essential to have finances to administer the Association’s Social Employment Scheme and other commitments regarding Garden Competitions and endeavouring to keep Enniscorthy tidy and clean.

The entry fee is €30 for a team of three. It is a worthy cause and deserves the support of the town’s businesses and householders. For more information please contact Billy Murphy 087 8298 569 or Seán Doyle at seanogodubhghaill@gmail.com We are engaged also in preparing our Entry Form for

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this year’s National Tidy Town Competition and in organising the accompanying documentation. It is hoped to improve on the success of recent years when we were awarded a bronze medal in 2015, 2016 and 2017.

The Association is seeking a more determined effort from Government to seriously tackle the disgusting habit of some of our population who indulge in illegal dumping all over the country. They must be sought out, named and shamed and dealt with severely by the law.

We are great for passing laws but weak on enforcing them.

We have an attractive historic little town and a scenic countryside which is our heritage and we of this generation should improve it, maintain it, conserve it and pass it on to future generations to appreciate and enjoy.

– Seán Doyle Secretary/Treasurer Enniscorthy Tidy Town Association.

Persistance pays off for St. Patrick’s School the department of Education has confirmed that st Patrick’s special school has moved to the next stage in the tendering process.

According to local Minister Paul Kehoe TD, “That tender was made active yesterday [13th April] and ground could now be broken on the school in around six months.

Minister Kehoe added, “Huge credit to Lee Rogers, the school principal and all of the parents and teachers who have pushed this so hard.

“I myself have repeatedly lobbied the department over St Patrick’s and I very much welcome this positive development.”

Local Fianna Fáil TD James Browne also welcomed the news that, over 700 days after St. Patrick’s was promised a new school would be built, that prices from short-listed tender applicants are due to be submitted by 14th May. He vowed to maintain pressure on the Minister for Education and Skills, Richard

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Sean Doyle’s view on sale of 1798 Centre…

Dear Editor,

RIVERSIDE PARK HOTEL – celebrating 20 years of service

The recent announcement by Wexford County Council to sell the building that accommodates what is known as the National 1798 Centre at Arnold’s Cross has saddened and disappointed me. From the beginning I was involved with Comoradh ’98 and acted as Treasurer throughout its existence.

The origin and development, the optimistic hopes, the cruel desolation of the 1798 Rebellion are vividly depicted in an interactive audio-visual journey, both educational and entertaining.

When opened it received international plaudits from visiting Historians and Professors of History as one of the best historical presentations of its kind and won awards. It cost a lot of money to establish the centre. As Treasurer of Comoradh ’98 I received some £750,000 from individuals who paid £2,000 each to become Wexford Senators. All their names are listed publicly in The Centre. The State and Local Government subscribed generously to the project.

Comoradh ’98 also organised with others the many activities during the amazing year of the Bicentenary of the 1798 Rebellion in 1998.

After the initial few years following the opening of the National 1798 Centre the visitor numbers dropped off. It is my opinion that the trauma of the 1798 Rebellion mainly affected the south-east of Ireland and a Centre interpreting its history and its consequences has a limited appeal. I believe that the 1916 Centenary had more of an impact on the country at large.

There is some debate regarding the Centre and its re-location.

It is my honest opinion; irrespective of its location, interpreting the history of the 1798 Rebellion is not a major attraction for visitors.

Maybe, we should get together some historians and experts on trends to attract tourists and ask them to come up with ideas for an interpretive centre to embrace the totality of our history and literary heritage. Maybe the Courthouse should be considered as a site for such a venture. It is close to a car park and it would make use of a building not in use at present. It would cost an amount of finance to establish such an enterprise. Where there’s a will there’s a way!

The opinions expressed in this letter are solely my own.

Sean Doyle, Chairman, Board of Directors of 1798 National Centre.

23rd April 2018.

Beneath My Angels Wings to host charity walk Cllr John O'Rourke, Chairman of the beneath My angels Wings organisation which supports families bereaved of their children, has been in touch to highlight that the organisation is hosting a 5km family walk in Enniscorthy sports hub on 6th of May at 11am.

It is hoped to raise €3,500 to purchase a cuddle cot for Wexford General Hospital maternity unit.

Beneath My Angels Wings is in partnership with Enniscorthy Municipal District Council for this event and is encouraging everyone to participate on the day. n

Over €2.2 million secured for women’s refuge Minister with responsibility for defence Paul Kehoe has confirmed that over 2.2 million euro has been secured to build 12 new apartments at the Wexford Women’s Refuge in Maudlintown.

The funds will be approved by the Department of Housing and will be administered by Wexford County Council.

Minister Kehoe welcomed the news and said the new apartments will ensure the centre can cater for a growing number of women and chil-

dren that avail of the vital services provided.

“Virtually every single week, the cabinet of which I am a member, discusses the need to continue our efforts to boost the supply of housing,” Minister Kehoe said.

“The services provided

by Wexford Women’s Refuge are vital. We should never see a situation where women are turned away due to a lack of space and hopefully these new apartments will go some way to improving the services available,” he added. n

30th April 2018: Owner, Colm Neville, in the company of some of the hotel’s staff, cuts the cake to celebrate the 20 year anniversary of the opening of the Riverside Park Hotel in Enniscorthy. We’ll be carrying much more on this wonderful success story in our next issue.

More measures to tackle illegal dumping!

Minister of state Paul Kehoe has confirmed that seven projects in Wexford have been included in the Government’s 2018 antidumping initiative.

Over €63,000 has been approved to tackle and address the sources of illegal dumping. Only six counties in the country have received a higher level of funding. ● Drone surveys in Co. Wexford’s four main towns will take place. ● Three warden vehicles will be equipped with dash cameras in order to boost surveillance. ● A mattress amnesty will be

organised in Holmestown.

CCTV monitoring, and clean up works. ● 32 skips will be provided for the Tidy Towns groups across the county. ● A couch amnesty will also be organised. ● Clean up of Gorey town, Ramsfort Park and Trespan Rocks.

The provision of the funding will assist the council in tackling those who commit criminal acts against their communities by wilfully and irresponsibly dumping their waste, Minister Kehoe said.

The Minister said he has been working closely with ●

his Cabinet colleague, Minister Denis Naughten, in developing measures that will target people who are spoiling our natural environment.

“A wide range of clean-up and restorative projects led by community, environmental and sporting groups have been approved for funding,” the Fine Gael TD said.

“Successful applications have included projects that will equip authorities with the latest enforcement technologies including overt and covert surveillance equipment and drone technology to target dumpers.

“The aim is to reduce ille-

gal dumping by providing funding for projects tackling the problem and to develop an integrated and effective combined approach with local authorities, communities and other state agencies.”

“Our communities are central to the success of the Anti-Dumping Initiative.

While they are the victims of this crime they have demonstrated through their active participation with this initiative that they are not prepared to surrender their beaches, mountainside, parks or streets to those amongst us who don’t take responsibility for the waste that they produce.” n

paul kehoe to the fore on cyber safety

Minister with Responsibility for defence, Paul Kehoe td, has received an overwhelmingly positive response from schools and parents to his efforts to highlight the dangers associated with the internet.

Minister Kehoe is supplying schools in Wexford with cyber safety booklets which provide parents and guardians with key advice and information on cyber security.

The Fine Gael TD produced the booklet in response to new research which highlights the ever-prevalent risks to the young online.

A CyberSafeIreland study shows that one in three young people aged between 8 and 13 rarely or never talk to their parents about online safety.

And one in three of these are

in regular contact with strangers on the internet.

The booklet contains some of the language used by online strangers, according to experts.

While some of this language can be extreme and upsetting, the Minister said it is important that parents and guardians are armed with this sort of information.

Several schools have already requested copies of the booklets for parents and guardians, Minister Kehoe said. An electronic version of the booklet can also be supplied from the Minister’s office for any interested parents or school authorities.

Minister Kehoe said, “I will continue to circulate these cyber safety booklets to schools and parents across Wexford. It is

vital that we arm parents, guardians and teachers with the skillset they require to best assist our young generations in dealing with online dangers,” he added.

Minister Kehoe said that consideration will now be given to the recommendations outlined in a report by t h e O i re a c h t a s Committee on Children and Youth Affairs.

The report proposes the appointment of a Digital Safety Commissioner in order to improve safeguards for children.

“It is essential that all stake-

holders work together to tackle the challenges that we as a society face. Society is becoming more and more dependent on technology – but that also brings its own risks. Let’s not bury our heads in the sand over this issue any longer.” n

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Industries Expo at Enniscorthy Castle designed and organised by liam doyle with help from wife Jane and daughter Jenna and County archivist Grainne doran, the Enniscorthy industries Exhibition is an innovative look at the industries that began to grow and prosper in Enniscorthy from the 1600s onwards and for many town natives will be a very pleasant meander down memory lane with artifacts and curios from the milling and malting industries, the pottery, brewing and distilling industries, cutlery manufacturing, the strawberry industry and the carriage manufacturing industry to name but a few.

Opened by Chairman of Enniscorthy District Council Keith Doyle who thanked Liam and Grainne and all the contributors to the Exhibition and

offering to locate a piece of memorabilia from the old Astor Cinema to add to the attractive and inventive collection.

Town Manager, Liz Hore, MC for the proceedings, said that this Enniscorthy Industries showcase was both nostalgic and exciting and will be open to the people of the town to come in and reminisce and recall many of the Enniscorthy icons of the past.

Liz called on historian Aidan Ryan, an expert on all things Enniscorthy, who gave an indepth account of the town`s industrial history telling that Queen Elizabeth 1 gave the town and 10,000 acres to the Earl of Portsmouth in the 1600`s and how many people in the town would remember paying ground rent to the Portsmouth Estate up to recent times and some could be still doing so today.

Cllr Johnny Mythen with Mary Lou McDonald at public meeting in the Talbot Hotel Wexford last month.

“Wexford deserves far better” "Wexford deserves far better," was the message from sinn féin leader Mary lou Mcdonald td following her visit to the county with liadh ni Riada MEP on 5th of april last.

Ms McDonald met with a number of groups including We x f o r d C h a m b e r o f Commerce, Family Carers Ireland, The Collective Sensory

Group and childcare workers.

She said; "Wexford is brimming with talent, brimming with ambition, brimming with potential.

"Unfortunately the county has been badly let down by bad regional development policies from this government and previous administrations.

"The business community is clearly not getting the sup-

County Archivist Grainne Doran, Aidan Ryan, Town Manager Liz Hore, Chairman of Enniscorthy District Council Keith Doyle, Chamber President Maree Lyng and Liam Doyle at the opening of Enniscorthy Industries Exhibition at the Castle. Pic: Maria Nolan.

Aidan also talked fondly of carriage maker extraordinaire Colm Breen, recounting several amusing tales about the well known and extremely talented Enniscorthy character, many involving the drinking establishment known as Stamps.

Aidan concluded saying that it was inspiring to see the Exhibition at Enniscorthy Castle bringing Enniscorthy`s indus-

trial past back to life and he hoped that in time another element would be added to the Castle collections – the Eileen Gray Exhibition presently housed at Collins Barracks, Dublin.

Liz Hore brought proceedings to a conclusion thanking Aidan for his tremendous knowledge and understanding of the town and its people and

port it needs from government.

"Due to lack of business support infrastructure, Wexford has lost out on investment and badly needed jobs from a number of companies that had shown an enthusiasm to locate in the area.

"The quality of the broadband network is a huge part of the problem. It is clear to me that this will only be solved through state intervention.

"It is shocking that Rosslare Port is not included in the Ireland 2040 plan. It requires significant investment to become the economic driver it could and should be for the South East.

"Rosslare is not just a local asset. It is a national asset, especially in the context of Brexit.

"The proper development of the N11 is also critical to this.

Speaking about her engagements with the groups she met in Wexford, Ms McDonald said; "It is clear that the community and voluntary sector in Wexford does amazing work despite a chronic lack of government support." n

Keeping it in the family!

Over 1,200 social houses for Co. Wexford new figures obtained by Minister Paul Kehoe detail the Government’s plans to address the housing crisis in Co. Wexford between 2018 and 2021. in total, over 40,000 social houses are to be delivered nationwide with some 1,222 planned for Wexford over the next three years.

In the short term, Minister Kehoe has established that almost 100 social houses are to be delivered in Enniscorthy in the coming months. The Fine Gael TD has received confir-

mation that the Dept of Housing will shortly sign off on the delivery of 52 units at Greenville Lane. The units are being delivered through a co-operative.

Separately, Minister Kehoe has been informed by Wexford County Council that 46 social units will be rolled out in the Moyne area of Enniscorthy.

Delivery is expected next year.

Minister Kehoe has been in contact with Wexford County Council housing officer Padraig O’Gorman who is spearheading these projects.

While accepting that many people on the housing list are feeling great frustration, Minister Kehoe pledged to put pressure on Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy to ensure projects earmarked for Wexford do not face delays.

The Government insists its housing plan, Rebuilding Ireland, is accelerating all types of housing supply – social, private and rental. The aim is to increase overall annual housing output to over 25,000 homes per annum by 2020. n

Congratulations to the Whitney family in Enniscorthy – a family in which three siblings, seamus Whitney, nuala Ronan and deirdre Parle, have all launched books since the beginning of 2018. seamus Whitney is one of Ireland’s top career guides, and Guide Your Career is a captivating book which will help guide you through the process of making Career Choices.

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thanking all the members of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council for their magnificent support for the project.

Don`t miss this nostalgic, informative and creative look at how our town has developed and grown through the generations. I particularly liked the posters advertising the three films made in the town – Enemy at the Gate (1967), Underground

you towards an inspiring future.

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

––––––––––––––––––––––––––– nuala Ronan, along with husband Matt, is co-founder and co-proprietor of Evolv healthstore in Enniscorthy – celebrating 25 years in business this year. Nuala has a lifelong passion for health, nutrition, and alternative medicines and is an Intuitive, a Spiritual Counsellor, and a ‘Re-Invent Yourself’ course teacher.

Nuala’s new book is called “Shiva Speaks” and is a series of channelled messages of spititual wisdom on topics such as Love, Happiness, Addiction, Pain among many others.

The book is beautifully illutrated by Nuala herself.

Nuala’s book is available in Evolv for €9.95.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––– The third talented member of the sibling trio is deirdre Parle. Deirdre is an Allergy Testing expert, and a staff member at Evolv.

Deirdre is also a former nursery school teacher who has just published her own new book of nursery ryhmes called “The Little Frog and Friends” dedicated to her grandchildren Larry, Anna and Evelyn. Not only is the book written by the talented Deirdre, but all the beautiful illustrations are done by her also.

The book can be bought in Evolv for €8.95 and would make a wonderful gift for any young child. n

(1970) and of course Brooklyn and I am showing my age when I tell you that I remember going over to the Portsmouth Arms Hotel to see famous actress Susan Hampshire filming for Enemy at the Gate.

Perhaps a showing of all three films could be a possibility for a future red carpet town event.

– Maria Nolan

Nuala Ronan

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Slaney News

2nd May 2018

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paddy gordon 1943-2018 St. Patrick’s Day Parade feedback

The 2018–2022 SICAP contract signing: Back row L-R: Ann Marie Laffan, Padraig O’Gorman, Ger Mackey and Michael Sweeney of Wexford County Council.

Front Row L-R: Brian Kehoe CEO and Michael Wall, Chairman, Wexford Local Development, Cllr. Kathleen Codd Nolan, Chairperson of Wexford Local Community Development Committee, Tom Enright, Chief Executive, Wexford Co. Council.

Pic: Wexford Local Authorities Photographic Society.

€10m SICAP funding for Wexford’s disadvantaged an ambitious countywide project to tackle poverty, social exclusion and long-term unemployment in Co. Wexford reached a major milestone on 26th March last when the 2018– 2022 siCaP contract was signed between Wexford County Council, Wexford local Community development Committee (lCdC) and Wexford local development at County hall, Wexford.

The Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP) of €10m will see public sector agencies work in partnership with disadvantaged individuals and community organisations to strengthen communities and improve people’s lives through targeted and innovative, locallyled approaches.

Target groups include children and families from disadvantaged areas, lone parents, new communities (including refugees and asylum seekers)

and people living in disadvantaged communities. The Programme is also aimed at the unemployed (including those not on the Live Register), low income workers/households, young unemployed people from disadvantaged areas and young people aged 15-24 who are not in employment, education or training. People with disabilities are also targeted for support, while prog r a m m e s a n d p ro j e c t s supporting minority groups such as Roma and Travellers are also included.

Speaking at the contract s i g n i n g M i c h a e l Wa l l , Chairperson of WLD, said that WLD will bring its wealth of experience of working in the community to bear in building on the success of the previous SICAP programme and is looking forward to working with the LCDC in supporting disadvantaged communities in Co. Wexford. n

Paddy Gordon was born 21 December 1943. His mother died a few days after, leaving Paddy and his six siblings to be reared by their grandmother Johanna Jordan.

He adored his grandmother very much and in return for all she had done, Paddy looked after her and cared for her.

Paddy met his wife Elsie in the early 1960s, at a dance in the Athenaeum. He then followed her to London, where she was working as a chambermaid. They married 13 July 1963 and returned to live in Ireland in 1965. Paddy got a job at Davis's Mill and worked there for many years.

Paddy enjoyed his sports and participated in many such as hurling, football and later in life, handball. He had a great interest in greyhounds,

bers and Councillors reflecting on her hard work and dedication over her years in Ógra.

Cllr Michael Whelan spoke on how it was good to see young people getting involved in politics and expressed his confidence in the group to make a real difference.

Cllr Barbara-Anne Murphy spoke on her memories of her time in Ógra and how Ógra is a great life experience. Brian Wallace spoke on the importance of social media in

the flappers, hunting rabbits and fishing. Most of all, Paddy enjoyed his few evening pints and a sing-song in Doyle's pub.

Paddy and Elsie settled in 8 Patrick Street, where Paddy had lived with his grandmother and siblings.

Together they had 9 children and also 19 grandchildren, along with 3 great-grandchildren. n

their appreciation of The Army Reserve for providing the C o l o u r P a r t y, A n G a rd a Siochána, especially in their efforts to thwart a small number of young yobs from messing up the Market Square, the Enniscorthy Unit of the Irish Red Cross Ambulance Service, Slaney Search and Rescue, staff of Wexford County Council, Michael and Annette Dunbar, adjudicators of floats etc., Liam Sharkey and John Reilly for providing entertainment and acting as MC on the reviewing stage, and JC Breen Transport, Ferns, and Richey Moore for providing the reviewing platform.

– Sean Doyle, Chairman,Enniscorthy St Patrick’s Day Parade Committee

Wexford Senior Council meets for first time

The first ever meeting of Wexford Senior Council in County Hall last month. Council members with Wexford County Council staff.

Back row L-R: Alice O’Gorman, Sean Kinsella, May Buttimer, John Carr, John Roche, Steve White, Marie Redmond, Michael Shiggins, Mary Kenny and Chairman Kevin Molloy. Front row L-R: Mary Doyle, Betty Breen, John Carley, Catherine McGuire and Ann Marie Laffan.

Ógra Fianna Fáil Wexford AGM

the 2018 aGM for Ógra fianna fáil Wexford took place on 6th april in the Riverside Park hotel.

In attendance was Bill Underwood, Senior CDC Secretary, Eileen Higgins, Assistant Constituency Organiser, senior party Chairman Brian Wallace, Cllr Barbara-Anne Murphy, Cllr Michael Whelan and Cllr Tony Dempsey.

Sinéad Scallan stepped down as Chairperson, she received many thanks and kind words from mem-

Paddy Gordon RIP and wife Elsie

at a meeting held on the 17th april, the members of the Enniscorthy st. Patrick’s day Parade Committee, expressed appreciation of the support for the Parade received from many organisation and individuals. it was admitted that the dire weather forecasts and the cold day that it was had an impact on the numbers participating and on the number of attendees.

It is difficult to determine if the changing of the time of the Parade to facilitate people interested in watching the international rugby match had any great effect on the numbers attending. Apparently, parades held in the forenoon of St. Patrick’s Day were also down in numbers.

The Committee expressed

politics and that the group should use it to its full advantage. Cllr Tony Dempsey spoke on how young people can be the leaders of change.

The newly elected officers are Andrew Bolger Chair/PRO, ViceChair John Kehoe, Sec. Tom Sullivan, Treasurers Patrick Higgins & Cian Sullivan, Membership officer Sean Brady, Youth Officer John Higgins.

If you would like to get involved please contact any of the officers, new members always welcome! n

CHANGED TIMES!

Fr John Carroll, Barntown. with parishioners.

A new Parish APP has been launched in Barntown. The APP has many features – it allows parishioners to receive message updates and it also allows them to access contact details for key parish personnel and services. Commenting on the APP, local curate Fr. John Carroll said, ‘The APP doesn’t just allow for better communication from the parish, it also has a spiritual and catechetical aspect. It allows parishioners to download a daily reflection and the Mass readings, to keep up to date with Church developments at national and international levels and make requests for prayers at times of need and volunteer for service directly.’ Fr. Carroll said that ‘the APP is a small sign of how belief and religion are embracing new technology and the family that is church is connecting in ever new ways - it’s a case of CATHOLIC. COMMUNITY. CONNECTED. as our promotional line states.’ The APP can be downloaded for free at THE APP STORE. Parishioners are directed to YourParish App for downloading. Alternatively just go to www.yourparishapp.ie n

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st aidan’s enniscorthy – confirmation ClOCKWiSE fROM TOp lEfT: 1. Samantha, Michael, Joseph, Joseph Snr, Mia, patrick, Ben and Tracey Kelly.

2. Giovanni ianngetta, federico, Sandro and Enanuole Norcia and paolo fresilli.

3. francis Moorehouse, Mary and Cory Murnane, Tom Moorehouse.

4. Catherine Bright, Jamie Dugdale and Julie McGrath.

5. Aislinn and Érin Carley, Mary Hendrick – 3 generations.

6. Melanie Doyle, Ann O’Brien, Angelique and Ann Marie Schreuder.

7. Michael Moorehouse, Makayla, Bernie and Shanice O’Connor.

Glamour, Gangsters and Gin at Great Gatsby

Roisin Williams, Rebecca O’Connor and James Kearney.

Pic: Maria Nolan.

Well done to South East TV on making the wonderful promotional video to promote this event.

Enniscorthy Strawberry Fair in association with Treacy`s Hotel will host a Great Gatsby Night at DBar on Friday 4th May from 9pm ‘til late as a forerunner to this year’s Festival.

Kick off your May Bank Holiday weekend at the Enniscorthy event of summer 2018 as you lose your inhibitions and immerse yourself in good old Prohibition.

With all the glamour and glitz of the 1920s, DBar will be transformed into a Chicago Speak Easy complete with gangsters, molls, spats, hats, boas and machine guns and dillingers.

And of course there will be lots of Jazz and Gin with music by the very popular Ain’t Misbehavin and complimentary gin cocktails kindly sponsored by Staffords and Beefeaters.

Tickets are €15 and available at Treacy’s Hotel and from members of the Fair Committee.

Enniscorthy Re-enactors Ray Murphy and Tom Boland getting ready for the Great Gatsby Night. Pic: Maria Nolan.

So get out the string pearls and the feather boas and dust off the spats and bow ties and

join in at DBar on May 4th for a great Gatsby night.

– Maria Nolan

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Slaney Entertainment & Leisure

2 May 2018

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Wexford Light Opera Society presents Sweeney Todd Wexford light Opera Society launch of ‘Sweeney Todd’

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l-R: Cllr George lawlor, Brendan Howlin TD, WlOS president Ted Howlin, president of ireland Michael D. Higgins, WlOS Chairperson Joanne flood, Wexford Mayor Jim Moore.

Wexford Light Opera Society (affiliated to A.I.M.S.) is proudly presenting 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 from Monday the 30th April to Saturday the 5th May nightly at 8pm. Months of intensive rehearsals have gone into this production which is currently playing to full houses and standing ovations in the National Opera House, Wexford, and has four more night to run.

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

Booking for the show is at WLOS House, High St., Wexford. Tel: 053-9174808 from 11 am to 3pm daily.

Ticket prices up to and including Thursday 3rd May €22.50.

Friday & Saturday €25.00.

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Magical moments at St. Mary’s Enniscorthy Lions Club, established in 1985, has organised a plethora of excellent events over the years, raising the princely sum of €350,000 for worthy causes in and around Enniscorthy town and district, current Club President Eric Barron announced to a packed St. Mary’s on Sunday evening 8th April at a special concert, the proceeds from which go to the restoration of St. Mary’s Church organ.

The organ is a significant and valued piece of Enniscorthy history built by William Gray, London, in 1815 and was once housed in Dublin Castle. It was installed in St. Mary`s in the late 1800`s and is now sadly in n e e d o f re f u r b i s h m e n t .

According to Rev. Nicola Halford of St. Mary’s, ‘Hymn singing is an important aspect of worship in this church and this beautiful and historic instrument contributes enormously to that. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Lions Club and all the wonderful per-

formers here tonight for giving of their amazing talents free of charge so that our beautiful organ can receive the tender loving care that it now so badly needs and deserves.’

MC for the evening, that distinguished voice of Enniscorthy, Mr. Jimmy Gahan, welcomed Bishop Brennan, Minister Paul Kehoe, James Browne TD, Chairman of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council Keith Doyle, Town Manager Liz Hore and President of Enniscorthy Chamber Marie Lyng, before calling on the young and talented Ciara Cullinane to begin proceedings with Somewhere Over the Rainbow and that beautifully moving piece I Love Him. Ciara sang with a force and confidence that belied her nineteen years and is definitely going to be a talent to watch for as she matures and develops.

Father and daughter combination Colm and Maire O`Tiarnaigh delighted the St. Mary’s audience appropriately

enough with numbers from the Cill Mhuire Suite and the Brendan Voyage which were simultaneously relaxing and stirring.

Angels then appeared on stage in the guise of the Kinsella sisters, Clodagh and Stephanie, of seraphic form and heavenly vocals they delivered breathtaking arias and the most delicious rendition of one of my special favourites The Last Rose of Summer.

Then it was over to the Castlebridge Choir under the talented tutelage of Anita Mahon giving us a delightful and lively mix of Beatle mania and African rumba. This was their first performance in Enniscorthy and as Jimmy Gahan commented, ‘Judging from the reaction of the audience it certainly won`t be their last.’

Slaney Strings opened the second period of the evening with beautiful, melodious, soothing and captivating combinations of violins and cellos that were followed by a delec-

lorna Mahon, Clodagh Kinsella, George lawlor and Eric Hayes lead the St. Mary’s audience in ‘The Holy City’. Pic: Maria Nolan.

table duet from Eric Hayes and Lorna Mahon of that most moving Phantom of the Opera number All I Ask of You. Lorna then went on to astound us with her magnificent talent singing Don’t Cry for Me

Argentina and Time to Say Goodbye and George Lawlor brought the house down with a robust rendition of the Wexford Anthem Boolavogue and the more gentle but equally poignant Cu Chulainn’s Son.

An evening of exquisite Enniscorthy entertainment drew to conclusion with the entire audience launching into that robust favourite The Holy City with gusto.

– Maria Nolan

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COSMIC REBELS CON RAISES €1,300 FOR JACK AND JILL CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION 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 10th and 11th May 2018 at 8pm.

Tickets €20 available on www.nationaloperahouse.ie.

3,000 people in total attended the recent two-day con in the Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy, an amazing achievement. Chief organiser, Ed Doyle, would like to thank the vendors, artists, writers, cosplayers, displayers, speakers and the public who came over the two days in such huge numbers making Cosmic Rebels Con such a huge success. And the good news is that a one-day “mini-con” is in the pipeline for this November.

“Old Fogartys” at Holohan’s raise €3,650 for Hospice On 16th March the cream of local vocal talent came together at Holohan’s on Slaney Place, Enniscorthy, to perform the best songs of Creedance Clearwater Revival. Organised primarily by Karen Franklyn, Roisin Williams and Richard King, and with rehearsals at Orchard Studio, this fundraising event was a wonderful night of music, entertainment and nostalgia.

The House Band performing under the name, The Old Fogartys, consisting of Brendan Carthy on drums, Pat Murphy on bass, Derrick King on acoustic guitar, Vicky Clancy on

saxophone, Eddie Crean and Richard King on electric guitars, provided the backing for a total of twenty-five talented and well known singers who performed all the old Creedence Clearwater Revival favourites.

The various singers raised sponsorship and donations and a raffle was held on the night itself. In total a most impressive amount of €3,650 was raised for Co. Wexford Hospice Homecare. Well done to all involved.

The proceeds were presented to Una Murphy and Mary Walsh on behalf of Co. Wexford Hospice Homecare,

Let them eat cake!

a n d t h e re c i p i e n t s w e re delighted to accept the cheque and to confirm that all the proceeds would be used solely to provide actual services to clients and not for administration or other purposes.

Pictured at the cheque presentation are back row LR: Pat Murphy, Eddie Crean, Richard King, Róisin Williams, Niall Holohan, Nikki Cogley. Front row L-R: Max the dog, Laura Franklyn, Una Murphy (Co. Wexford Hospice Homecare), Patrick Wall, Karen Franklyn, Mary Walsh (Co. Wexford Hospice Homecare). n

Enniscorthy Drama Group aGm tuesday 15th may at 7.30pm at treacy’s hotel.

All are welcome.

Kavanagh’s pharmacy, Enniscorthy, recently took part in the Great irish Bake for Temple Street Children’s Hospital raising an incredible €727 on the day – that’s a lot of cake!!!

Dermot and Mary Kavanagh and staff would like to thank all who supported the event – the bakers and the generous souls who gave into temptation and bought the delicious fare on offer. pictured above: Elsie Roche (centre) draws the winner for a delicious cake baked by Marian O'Brien, with Mary Kavanagh (left) and Jayne Balfe (right).

Below: Jayne with a different Mary Kavanagh!

succEss for WEXforD stuDEnts in 64th tEXaco art compEtition 2018 In the 6-years and under age category, first prize (€150) went to Callum Leonard (6), a pupil at Bunscoil Loreto Gorey, for his work entitled ‘Boy On Skateboard’. Other winners from Wexford are Maya Rubin-Rahn (10), from Gorey Educate Together, Jamie Dunne (7), from Bunscoil Loreto Gorey and Jack Bates (5), from Artmakers, Kilmore. Prizes will be presented at an awards ceremony in Dublin this month to all 126 top prizewinners.

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Strawberry Fair Pub Talent The provisional schedule for 2018 Pub Talent… friday 18th may: The Sawdust: 9pm Mernaghs Oylgate: 10.30pm saturday 19th may: The Slaney Inn: 7.45pm Monageer Tavern: 9pm Dunbar’s Ferns: 10.30pm sunday 20th may: Davidstown Millenium Bar: 8pm Conran’s Rathnure: 9.30pm

friday 11th may Dawsons Pub: 10pm Treacys Hotel: 11pm saturday 12th may Holohans: 8.30pm Doyles Pub Enniscorthy: 9.30pm Antique Tavern: 10.30pm sunday 13th may: The Holy Grail Ballindaggin: 8pm Doyles of The Still: 9.30pm

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Slaney Entertainment & Leisure

2 May 2018

Are You Welcome once again to all things past and present on the social dance scene in the south east.

Ta k e n o t e t h a t B o b b y Jackman is back again in The Rising Sun Mullinavat with his Monday night social dance and the dance in Bellefield has now moved to the IFA Centre.

There is a new dance started in Foulksmills in The Oaktree on Sunday nights and this month they have Dave Lawlor/Jason Travers/Tom Healy/Shaun Loughrey. We wish them the best of luck.

It was with great sadness that we lost the father of all country music and dances last month, Big Tom McBride. He opened the famous Un-Yoke in 1980 and closed the Galtee Mor in 2008. He packed the marquee so much at the ploughing championships in Rosegarland Wellingtonbridge in 1973 that the sides had to be taken down to accommodate the massive crowd that turned up to see him. He played in numerous marquees around the county with his band The Mainliners and later The Travellers. "Gentle Mother" was his signature song and the song that catapulted him to fame. A fame he found hard to adjust to, and indeed could never understand for a long time why so many people turned up to hear him sing. It was in London where I saw Big Tom in the Galtee Mor. He was absolutely loved to bits by all us emigrants and would nearly have us all heading for the ferry by the time he was finished. It was in London where he heard the song Gentle Mother sang by two emigrant brothers who only knew half the song, but Big Tom persisted at them so much for the full version that they wrote home to their sister in Ireland who then sent it over to them. The two main things that Big Tom did-

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.

n't like doing was concerts and flying. When he had to take a trip to America, he went by boat, and he couldn't bear playing to an audience who were sitting down. He was a humble, home loving countryman who just loved playing and singing to people who got up on the floor and danced to his music and songs, and that's why he holds a special place in my heart.

Also in April, the great Bob Ormsby whose band The All Stars played for social dances since the 60's, passed away peacefully in Rosslare. Bob gave a lot of local musicians work around here down through the years and is credited with popularising the Taxi Dance. This

is where the women queue up on one side of the dance floor, and the men on the other side.

They meet in front of the band and dance one round of the floor, the woman then being dropped off and the end of her queue, (often with a twirl!) and the man rejoining his queue, to eventually reach the top of the queue again and dance with a different woman (not always!)

The women to the right and the men to the left, facing the band is how Bob Ormsby had it, but here lies a bone of contention as in Carlow, Laois and other counties they queue the opposite way and each party insisting their way is the best way! You also have the likely lads with the roving eyes tak-

ing certain ladies around twice, much to the the discontent of the ladies waiting in the queue.

And then there's the lads who are cunningly counting and calculating to see who they are going to end up with and bending down to pretend to tie their shoelaces so as to heighten their chances of getting the dolly bird!

Oh there's a lot more to the taxi dance than meets the eye you know!

Fri 4th May; Askamore Community Hall has John Flood.

Camross Ballroom has Michael Collins.

Fri 11th May; IFA Centre Enniscorthy has KJO. Sun 13th May; Oylgate Community Centre has Glenn Flynn.

Rahanna has Cupla.

Fri 18th May; Marshalstown Hall has Pat Daly.

Sat 19th May; Adamstown has Liam Mannering & Maria.

Drumphea has Mick Comerford & Michelle.

Fri 25th May; Kiltealy has Peter Burke.

On the regular dance scene this May the Talbot Hotel in Wexford on Sunday nights has Michael & Philomeana / Unity / Dave Lawlor.

Harney's Ballyedmond have their weekly Sat/Sun dances with Teddy & Cathal B a r r y / A d r i a n Ry a n Showbud/Pat Costello - Just 2/Update - Muriel & Fran/Done & Dusted making up the weekend slots and The Wicklow Man playing every Monday.

The Ashdown Park Gorey is on Wednesday nights with The Images/Paul Molloy/Jason Travers/Adrian Ryan/Muriel & Fran starting on the 2nd May. The Brandon House, New Ross, also on Wednesdays has Checkers/Declan Aungier/Michael Collins/Pat Costello making up their May

line up starting on the 2nd.

The Rising Sun, Mullinavat on Monday nights has Liam Mannering & Maria/T-Bone C o u n t r y / O l i v i a Douglas/Michael Collins starting on the 7th May. Ballykealy Manor also on Monday nights has Brendan Magee/Brendan & Patricia Lee/The Images/Michael Collins for the month of May. The Woodford Dolmen on Thursday nights starting on t h e 3 rd o f M a y i s D a v e Lawlor/Mick Comerford & Michelle/John Molloy/Brendan Magee/Liam Mannering & Maria.

The Ardattin Inn runs every Friday with Olivia Douglas/Jim D e v i n e / D e c l a n Aungier/Michael Collins/Pat Costello making up this month.

The Parkview House

with Declan Flanagan

Shillelagh every Saturday with this months line up consisting of Dave Lawlor/Mick Comerford & Michelle/Done & Dusted/The Images/Shane Owens.

The Rhu Glenn has Declan Nerney 5th, Cliona Hagan 12th and Lisa McHugh on the 19th.

The Willoughby Brothers hold a concert in the Ashdown Park Hotel on the 11th & 12th of May with special guests including Mick Flavin, Louise Morrissey, Red Hurley and many more and I will be doing a dance workshop from 122pm on the Saturday.

Well that's all the news from me for the merry month of May and I hope to see you all here, same time, same place, in the next edition of the Slaney News.

– Declan Flanagan

GREAT LINE-UP OF ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE 2018 STRAWBERRY FAIR Carmel Harrington, the renowned international novelist, will open the 51st Strawberry Fair/Street Rhythms and Roots Festival in Enniscorthy on June 1st, the organising committee confirmed this week.

Ms. Harrington is the latest in a long line of well known politicians and celebrities to have opened the Fair since its inception in 1967 and her pending appearance on the bandstand in the Market Square is certain to attract a very large crowd.

The author of six best-selling novels to date, Carmel is well known to TV audiences both at home and abroad and regularly appears on TV3’s

‘Midday Show’. Her books, all regular chart-toppers, have captured the hearts of readers worldwide and have been translated into eight languages to date. Her latest offering “A Thousand Roads Home” is due for release in October and pre publicity strongly suggests it will be another best-seller.

Plans for the 51st Strawberry Fair/Street Rhythms and Roots Festival are now at an advanced stage. The appearance of the Garda Band and the Army No. 1 Band are particular highlights of the programme, while the visit of Willie Daly, the internationally renowned match maker from Lisdoonvarna, is certain to create no end of excitement. He will

be making his first appearance at the Fair and will be ‘plying his trade’ at an afternoon tea dance in The Athenaeum Hall on Sunday, June 3rd.

Music will play a major part in this year’s Fair with the Roots element hosting upwards of 30 gigs at venues throughout the town over the three days of the festival. This is in addition to live music every day, evening and night in the Market Square where the Bob Marley Tribute Band “Natty Wailer” will bring an international dimension to this year’s Fair when they appear on the bandstand on Sunday night, June 3rd. Other top musical attractions include ‘The Gentlemen Callers’, ‘The

Remedy Club’, ‘Raglan Rodeo’, ‘Two Time Polka’ and ‘JMA’.

The Street Rhythms offering this year is even better than last year in that it is more creative and imaginative and full of fun for all the family to enjoy.

As part of their programme, the Martina Leacy Dance Academy will link up with St. Patrick’s Special School for an exhibition of ballroom dancing on Friday night, June 1st, while on Saturday, June 2nd, their day-long programme of entertainment will commence at 11.30am and continue right through to 5pm with many new innovations and the return of some old favourites including ‘The Wonderful Corvenios’ an incredibly talented magi-

cian of note. On Sunday, June 3rd, the Street Rhythms programme will extend from The Market Square to Castle Street and Enniscorthy Castle where there will be something for all age groups to enjoy.

The 2018 Strawberry Queen will be crowned on the closing night of the Fair with the Strawberry Princesses having been interviewed the previous night by Liam Sharkey and Willie Daly on the bandstand in the Market Square. They will be guests at the Strawberry Ball in The Riverside Park Hotel on Thursday night, May 31st, when all 12 ‘Princesses’ will make their debut before what is anticipated will be a sellout crowd.

Who’ll be crowned Strawberry Queen for 2018?

All in all, the 2018 Strawberry Fair/Street Rhythms and Roots Festival promises to be an event not to be missed and if favoured by fine weather, Enniscorthy should really rock to the sound of music, song and dance over the June Bank Holiday. n

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MAY ENTERTAINMENT All venues are in Enniscorthy unless otherwise stated.

Snowpoet

4 May – Music Thought You Knew is the second album from Snowpoet, the London based band led by writing duo of Jazz FM Vocalist of the Year (2016) Lauren Kinsella and multi-instrumentalist Chris Hyson. The band also features Josh Arcoleo on saxophone, Matt Robinson on keys, Nick CostleyWhite on guitar and Dave Hamblett on drums. Born out of a deep musical friendship and understanding, their acclaimed eponymous debut Snowpoet have garnered rave reviews and a devoted audience for their compelling sound, drawing comparisons with Bjork.

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MrS. DoubtfIre

6 May – Musical Drama One of the all-time favourite family films is getting the Musical treatment in Wexford Art Centre.

Wexford Campus presents their adaptation of the classical movie Mrs. Doubtfire on the 6th May 2018 by a talented group of students and children that were brilliantly casted for this musical.

A heart-warming stage production, everyone will absolutely fall in love with this classically funny story for both children and adults.

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VlaDIMIr & anton “SongS of the people”

10 May – Music Vladimir and Anton are Slovakian sibling musicians with a shared rare gift – mastery of the classical violin. Following the great success of touring with 'Russian' repertoire across Ireland and UK, Vladimir & Anton are back with their new show. This time focusing on the melodies that we all know and grew up with. Hear simplicity and beauty of songs like Que Sera Sera, Danny Boy, Tarantella Napoletana or Roll Out The Barrel re-composed to Vladimir & Anton's classical virtuosic style.

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local fIlMS for local people - Down wexforD way 15 May – film A programme of films preserved in the IFI Irish Film Archive. See www.wexfordartscentre.ie –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Experienced Creative professional

18 May – launch of new album Billy Roche, award-winning writer, playwright and renowned singer/songwriter continues his red guitar tour with his brand of psychedelic folk. He is joined by the legendary drummer/percussionist Pete McCamley and the multi-instrumentalist Mike Odlum in what promises to be a memorable night of music and song. A copy of the new album 'Dead Man Shoes' will be included in the ticket price.

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bIlly roche reD guItar tour

county wexforD youth theatre preSentS 12 angry pIgS and the lIontaMer

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24 May – 26 May Double Bill of plays.

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27 May – comedy-Drama Back by demand to Wexford after successful run in The Presentation Centre, Enniscorthy. WeighingIn is a fast-paced comedy play about life, love, and dieting - and how we all need to adjust the scales to find the right balance. This topical play deals with the modern obsession of dieting.

Set in the Easi-Slim diet club we meet the highly driven Pam (Isobel Mahon) and the motherly Breda (Rose Henderson). Both attend the weekly clinic for the weigh-in and strike up an unlikely friendship.

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It seems Enniscorthy is going crazy for the Backbeats (Billy, Sean and Michael) who play the next South East Rock ‘n’ Roll Club Bank Holiday Special on Sunday 6th May in The Bailey, Enniscorthy, at 9pm.

With DJ “Corky” also providing music on the night, it’s a Rock ‘n’ Roll night to really look forward to!

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Enniscorthy musical society Date for your diary… the aGm takes place on WEDnEsDay 6th JunE at 8pm in thE church institutE. ALL members are encouraged to attend.

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

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Cathy Keane at The presentation Centre, 14th April, with Blindboy.

Cathy was on stage with Blindboy for over an hour talking all things Vinegar Hill.

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JMa - a night of rock legends - neil young & bob Dylan friday, may 11th, 8.30pm. adm €10.

After a sold out show last December in Wexford Arts Centre, JMA are bringing their Bob Dylan/Neil Young tribute night to The Presentation Centre.

In a stunning show JMA will pay homage to Bob Dylan and Neil Young’s greatest music featuring performances of classics such as: ”Like A Rolling Stone”, ”Baby Please Stop Crying”, “Senor”, “Cortez the Killer”, “Hey Hey My My”, “Needle and the Damage Done”, "Cinnamon Girl" and so many more (including some slightly lesser known album tracks!) JMA take the songs of the masters and add their own unique edge to the mix. Their sound is based around excellent vocals with tight harmonies coupled with superb guitar work and driving rhythms. JMA are James Meyler, Michael Egan, Anne Meyler, Mick O’Brien on bass and Keith Devereux on drums.

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please keep an eye on www.presentationcentre.ie for updates on upcoming events. tel: (053) 9233000.

Always lots happening at The Presentation Centre, Enniscorthy.

FOR LOCAL ENTERTAINMENT NEWS…

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.  Check the listing above  Check out our pages 14-19 Please email your event details to slaneynews@gmail.com.

See Joseph Doyle’s column page 32  Check www.wexlive.com for updated listings.  Facebook:“Slaney News” and “Enjoy Enniscorthy”

31 May – gypsy Swing, Jazz & blues The Remi Harris Trio take Gypsy Swing characteristics and infuse them with influences from Jazz, Blues, Rock'n'Roll, Funk, World Music and more. They play an eclectic mix of original compositions, jazz standards and new arrangements of music from Django Reinhardt, Jimi Hendrix, Wes Montgomery, Charlie Parker, Peter Green and more.

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There’s sixty thousand euro post office robbery money up for grabs and scandal knows no bounds, as six women gossip intermittently in the smoking area of a Dublin pub, leaving a trail of personal information behind them. As the innocent along with the guilty suffer the stings of innuendo and the lashes of sharp tongues, a hilarious tale of crime and its consequences unfolds. A comic drama by Paddy Murray, full of sharp Dublin wit, this story of Larry, the cash, the camper van and the deceased husband are all performed with ease by acclaimed actress, Mary Murray (Love/Hate).

sweeney todd. Musical. Wexford Light Opera Society.

National Opera House, Wexford. See page 14.

JestFest. Comedy festival. Various venues in Wexford town.

3-6 www.jestfest.ie. no smoke without Fire. The Presentation Centre.

Fri 4 traditional irish music. Stamps. 9.30pm.

Fri 4 Gatsby niGht in dbar. See details page 13.

Fri 4 mrs. doubtFire. Musical-Drama. Wexford Arts Centre.

Sun 6 swanky men. Joe Doyle’s, The Duffry.

Sun 6 the backbeats. South East Rock‘n’Roll Club Bank Holiday Sun 6 Special in The Bailey at 9pm. With DJ “Corky” also providing music on the night. liVe music. Holohans.

Sun 6 youth GiG at holohans. 7-9pm, featuring 4 bands with Mon 7 headliners: ten ounce mouse.

Vladimir & anton. “songs of the People”. Music.

Thur 10 Wexford Arts Centre. traditional irish music. Stamps. 9.30pm.

Fri 11 Jma. bob dylan/neil young tribute night.

Fri 11 The Presentation Centre. strawberry Fair Pub talent. See page 15.

11-20 strawberry Fair Pub talent PLuS the Gentlemen Sat 12 callers. Holohans. enniscorthy toastmasters. Riverside Park Hotel. 8-10pm.

Mon 14 local Films For local PeoPle - down wexFord way.

Tues 15 Wexford Arts Centre. traditional irish music. Stamps. 9.30pm.

Fri 18 billy roche red Guitar tour. Music. Wexford Arts Centre.

Fri 18 county wexFord youth theatre presents 12 angry Pigs 24-26 and the liontamer. Wexford Arts Centre. traditional irish music. Stamps. 9.30pm.

Fri 25 weiGhinG in. Comedy-Drama. Wexford Arts Centre.

Sun 27 enniscorthy toastmasters. Riverside Park Hotel. 8-10pm.

Mon 28 remi harris trio. Gypsy Swing, Jazz & Blues.

Thur 31 Wexford Arts Centre. strawberry ball in The Riverside Park Hotel.

Thur 31 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.

30–5 May

cathy Keane’s hook highlights tours kicked off the new tourist season on the 1st of may. the bus tour runs 3 days a week from Wexford town and visits the Dunbrody famine ship, tintern abbey, Loftus hall and hook Lighthouse, etc. check out www.heritagetourswexford.ie for more info.

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slaney place, enniscorthy 6th may: Live music ___________________________________________ BanK hoLiDay monDay 7th may: youth Gig 7-9pm featuring 4 bands with headliners: ten ounce mouse. ___________________________________________ 12th may: strawberry fair pub talent plus the Gentlemen callers. ___________________________________________ 3,4,5th JunE: Live music by strawberry roots festival acts – friday: Kiss my Grass, saturday: two time polka, sunday: hank Wedel Band. __________________________________________ Weds nights: Informal music session with Loose Arrangement.

Thurs nights: Casual acoustic fireside session.

Courthouse Arts Centre – Tinahely Music Highlights…

Kevin Lawlor Quartet – 4th may the cyclones – 5th may heidi talbot, Breanndán Ó Beaglaoich, John mccusker and paul meehan – 11th may Woody pines – 18th may the Don Baker and rob strong Band – 26th may

remy harris trio – 1st June

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Slaney Summer in Enniscorthy

2 May 2018

SUMMER IN ENNISCRTHY open Day Come have a go at Canoeing and Kayaking. Normally our Open Day is Free but this year we have decided to charge €5 per person and all proceeds raised will be donated to Slaney Search and Rescue.

Where: Edermine Bridge between Enniscorthy and Oylegate.

When: 20th May. Drop in anytime between 11am-3pm.

Just text to let us know what time you will be coming at.

What to Bring: A full change of clothes and an old pair of runners. contact: Susan 086 3905642. Email: gopaddle.ie@gmail.com Fun day for all the family so come along and say hi !!

learn to canoe courSe

Only 6 places available start Date: Tue 8th of May 7pm.

Duration: Every Tue for 6 weeks.

Location: Edermine Bridge close to Enniscorthy. course cost: €165pp (€150 if two book together).

All specialist equipment provided, you just need old runners, togs and a towel. No experience needed.

Canoeing Ireland Level 2 Canoe Skills assessment included.

All courses are run by qualified Canoeing Ireland Instructors. contact: Susan 086 3905642. Email: gopaddle.ie@gmail.com

aDult KayaK SKIllS courSe start Date: Tue 8th of May 6:30pm. Duration: Every Tue for 6 weeks.

Location: Edermine Bridge close to Enniscorthy. course cost: €165pp (€150 if two book together).

All specialist equipment provided, you just need old runners, togs and a towel. No experience needed.

Canoeing Ireland Level 2 Kayak Skills assessment included.

All courses are run by qualified Canoeing Ireland Instructors.

Once you have completed your Kayak Skills course you are welcome to come and join us on our weekend river trips. Locations include the Slaney, the Barrow, kayak surfing in Tramore, the Suir, the Nore in Kilkenny city and many more. contact: Susan 086 3905642. Email: gopaddle.ie@gmail.com

tel: susan 086 3905642 Email: gopaddle.ie@gmail.com

Rathnure Summer Musical!

Summer is (allegedly!!!) on the way and that can only mean one thing: The Rathnure Panto Society Summer Musical is back. Since Torn Dreams in 2010, the group have continued their run of original Musicals, taking hits from across the decades and producing unforgettable stories to these soundtracks. Now with their 9th Musical, it’s time to go back to the Awesome 80's with Uptown Girl: The Musical!

It tells the story of two girls, Rita, a poor hardworking shoemaker struggling to raise her family after their parents passed away. Carol, a rich, sophisticated girl who becomes a World Irish Dancing Champion. And a young local garage boy Mickey who they both fall for. As their paths cross during the difficult recession, each character, with the help of a 1980's soundtrack, has to rise above it.

So if you rocked to Sweet Child of Mine, felt crestfallen on a Manic Monday, or cheesed it out with Sister Sledge and Frankie, then this is the show for you.

The show runs for 6 nights: June 15th, 17th, 20th, 21st, 22nd and 24th at 7.45pm nightly.

Call the Box Office on 087-0687801 or 0876790354. You can also find more information on our Facebook page.

Uptown Girl: The Musical! A show not to be missed!

Gopaddle.ie

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Major conference to highlight Vinegar Hill Battlefield findings WHaT lIeS BeNeaTH.....

The results of recent surveys on the Vinegar Hill Battlefield.

At the end of May, Enniscorthy will host an Archaeological Conference to report on the recent surveys of the Vinegar Hill battle site which will provide the most up to date information on the activity of the fateful day of 21st June 1798.

The conference will be held from 25th to 27th May, with

speakers on such diverse topics as history and folklore, metal detection results, the architectural and geophysical landscape and the results of the Slaney underwater survey.

This promises to be a very interesting and informative event and there is considerable interest from historians, archaeologists and students.

The results will provide a more complete story of the Battle of Vinegar Hill, a tragedy which

cost up to 1,500 lives and provided much of the inspiration for the 1916 Easter Rising. It is appropriate that the Conference will be held in Enniscorthy where, to this day, historical commemorations are held annually and exhibitions attract thousands of visitors each year.

Tickets €25. For more information/booking see www.vinegarhill.ie. Places are limited so early booking is advised. n

ENNISCORTHY – Summer Festivals and Beyond Strawberry faIr / Street rhythMS anD rootS feStIVal 1st to 3rd June 2018

The annual strawberry fair / street rhythms and roots festival is a family celebration of local food, music, the arts and street entertainment for all the family. See page 16 for more information. facebook: strawberry festival

all-IrelanD farMerS MarKet 17th June 2018

The 2018 All Ireland Farmers Market competition will take place on Sunday, 17th June, at Abbey Square, Enniscorthy. Some of the best food producers in the country will compete for very valuable prizes including a perpetual cup for first prize. Competitors are also welcome to join the regular Saturday Farmers Market the day beforehand to sell their produce. The big market on Saturday 16th June will start at 9am until about 5pm. The food stalls will open at 9am on Sunday 17th until approx 5.30pm. Craft stalls are also invited to display and sell crafts both days. Application details available from the Enniscorthy Municipal District offices, Market Square.

The 1798 re-enactement (see below) will also take place on the 17th June and approx 100 marchers, plus some on horseback, will arrive from Vinegar Hill to Abbey Square. The winners of the All-Ireland Farmers Market will be announced shortly after the marchers reach Abbey Square around 3.45pm.

This will be a family-friendly event with lots to see and enjoy including good food available to eat both days plus lots of entertainment for children.

Enquiries to Enniscorthy municipal District 053-9233540 or 087-7948830.

VInegar hIll battle re-enactMent feStIVal 15th to 17th June 2018

archaelogIcal conference enniscorthy, 25th-27th May 2018

in 2014 Wexford county council commissioned an investigation to be carried out on the Vinegar hill battlefield. this may, in Enniscorthy, at the presentation centre, a major archaeological conference will take place to discuss the results. for more details, and to book online, please see www.vinegarhill.ie. places are limited, early booking is advised. tickets for entire event: €25 each. friDay 25th may: 19.00 Drinks reception, welcome address and key note speech. saturDay 26th may: 09.00 Registration.

09.30 Introduction to the Vinegar Hill Battlefield project by Dr. Ronan O’Flaherty.

09.45 The History and Folklore of the Battle of Vinegar Hill by Jacqui Hynes.

10.30 The Architectural Landscape of Enniscorthy in 1798 by Edmund Joyce.

11.15 Tea / Coffee.

11.45 The Underwater Survey of the River Slaney by Dr. Niall Brady.

12.30 Questions and Answers Session.

13.00 Light lunch.

14.15 The Geophysical Survey of Vinegar Hill Battlefield by Cian Hogan.

15.00 The Metal Detection Surveys of Vinegar Hill Battlefield by Damian Shiels.

15.45 Question and Answers Session (full panel).

14:30 Close of day lectures – Tea / Coffee. sunDay 27th may: 11:00 Field Trip to Hill. for more details please call us at 053 9234699.

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

A three-day archaeology conference on research carried out during the Vinegar Hill Battlefield Archaeology study will be held in advance of the Festival on 25-27th May in The Presentation Centre.

Booking for this conference is recommended. Tickets are €25pp to include booking fee & light refreshments and can be booked on www.vinegarhill.ie facebook: “Vinegar hill Battlefield”

Enniscorthy Track at The Show Grounds, Enniscorthy

tour De france celebratIonS

Racing Monday & Thurday Nights @ 8pm A Great Family Night Out !!

14-15th July with related activities throughout the summer.

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Tour de France cycle race commencing in Enniscorthy in 1998. Celebrations will be held with 14th and 15th July being the key dates – the 14th is Bastille Day and the 15th is the actual anniversary date of the tour commencing in town. Enniscorthy Castle will devote one floor to the celebrations with photos and memorabilia and expect to see staff there suitably dressed to mark the celebrations with French cuisine and wine tasting. facebook: “french connection competition”.

ennIScorthy rocKIn’ fooD feSt 3rd to 6th august (Bank holiday weekend)

The annual Enniscorthy Rockin’ Food Festival promises to be bigger and better than ever. Everything we love most about summer is promised with Food Market, Marquee, Workshops, Artisan Food, Craft and Beer, outdoor music events, rock & roll gig trail, etc. There will be plenty of activities included for younger festival goers also such as Mad Hatter’s Tea Party, Mini Chef Cookery Class, Ancient East Storytelling and lots more family fun. www.rockinfoodfestival.com

blacKStaIrS blueS feStIVal 7th to 9th september

We now cater for:-

Work Nights Out - Special Rates & Deals for Groups of 10 or more Enjoy the racing in the comfortable surroundings of our Bar or move out to the Stand and soak in all the atmosphere as the racing heats up coming to the line.

Every year in early September the legendary Blackstairs Blues Festival takes place in Enniscorthy. The finest Blues can he heard in Enniscorthy's traditional and modern pubs as the town celebrates Ireland's longest-running Blues festival. www.blackstairsblues.ie

wexforD lIterary feStIVal 2nd to 4th november

Wexford celebrates its literary heritage with the Wexford Literary Festival that connects, inspires and informs writers and readers of all ages. The festival includes workshops, author talks and writing awards and is held in Enniscorthy every year with the 2018 version from 2nd–4th November, utilising all Enniscorthy’s beautiful venues. See more info on page 34. www.wexfordliteraryfestival.com

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Slaney News

4 April 2018

Student Enterprise Awards 2018 Three budding Wexford teenage entrepreneurs have been selected to represent their Local Enterprise Office and their county at the Student Enterprise Programme National Finals in Croke Park today (2nd May).

Every September, entre-

New Bus Service 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.

preneurial secondary school students across the country begin brainstorming, creating and running their own businesses. In 2017 over 23,000 stud e n t s f ro m 4 8 0 s c h o o l s nationwide did so with the help of their teachers and their Local Enterprise Office (LEO).

At the Co. Wexford Final on 22nd March 2018, which was held at the National Opera House, Wexford, an estimated 1,300 students from 20 participating schools took part.

The following companies sponsored the Awards: PwC, BNY Mellon and the EPA. The

overall programme was delivered in association with Wexford Enterprise Centre and was coo rd i n a t e d b y t h e L o c a l Enterprise Offices nationwide.

The competition is the most successful student enterprise programme of its kind in the country. n

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

Junior Category. Representing Co. Wexford at the National Finals: Jack Barron from Tweet This from Colaiste Abbain, Adamstown.

Intermediate Category. Representing Co. Wexford will be Sean Bennett from Picture Perfect Prints. Ramsgrange Community School.

Senior Category. Representing Co. Wexford will be Ben Handrick from Little Elephant at Creagh College, Gorey.

6TH ANNIVERSARY DINNER OF ENNISCORTHY’S DELIGHTFUL DOLLIES The Riverside Park Hotel Friday 20th April.

Left: Bridget Major and Eileen Coady.

Right: Margaret Doyle and Dympna Fletcher.

Below left: Philomena Murphy, Cathy Murphy and Jackie Larkin.

Below centre: Annette Muldoon, Peggy Dillon and Anne O’Brien.

Below right: Lil Murphy, Maura Murphy and Mary Lacey.

TAKING PART IN THE HOPE & DREAM 2018…

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London club celebrates in Enniscorthy Pic: Maria Nolan.

Above: Minister Paul Kehoe, County Chairman Derek Kent and Larry Byrne at the Fr. Murphy’s 60th Anniversary Dinner Dance at the Riverside Park Hotel.

Below: Chairman Enniscorthy Municipal District Council Keith Doyle with Chairman and Treasurer of Fr. Murphy’s Hurling & Football Club, Jim Holohan and Paddy Doyle.

Pic: Maria Nolan.

Pic: Maria Nolan.

Above: Maria and Seanie O’Leary, parents of TV Presenter Dermot O’Leary, with members of the well known Kelly family of the Shelmaliers.

The Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy was the rather curious venue for the 60th A n n i v e r s a r y o f t h e F r.

Murphy’s Hurling & Football Club, London, on Saturday 31st March.

Formed in 1958 to keep exiled Wexford men in touch with their roots, the Club is still very much the first point of

contact for Wexford people in London providing them with excellent assistance to locate and secure work and accommodation as well as the opportunity to play regular competitive games of hurling and football.

Over 300 attended the gala event at the Riverside along with County Chairman Derek

Kent, County PRO PJ Howlin, Chairman of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council Keith Doyle, who made a p r e s e n t a t i o n t o t h e F r.

Murphy’s on behalf of the Council, Minister Paul Kehoe, Michael D’Arcy TD, Councillors Barbara Ann Murphy, Larry Byrne, County Engineer Eamonn Hore and

a plethora of former Fr. Murphy players now residing in Wexford, indeed one or two former players even flew in from the States for the occasion, a marvellous endorsement of the Club and the esteem in it which it is held by former players.

TV presenter and guest speaker Dermot O`Leary was

unable to attend due to other commitments but his parents Sean and Maria were among those present.

The newly refurbished Riverside Park Hotel function room looked resplendent in purple and gold balloons and crowned with a purple and gold ceiling and a great night was had by all and cap-

tured by London PRO and Chair of London Ladies Football Lucia Butler for the London sports pages.

Thank you for choosing Enniscorthy for your 60th birthday and we hope that all of the visiting Fr. Murphy`s had a wonderful time here and will return to us soon.

– Maria Nolan

Remembering our Easter dead We have been remembering our Easter dead for a very long time in Enniscorthy, indeed long before the 100th Anniversary of the 1916 Rising our Easter Monday commemorations were an annual event.

This year’s commemorations began with Mass at St. Aidan`s Cathedral, celebrated by Fr. Billy Swan who remarked that as long as he lives he will never forget the wonderful events of 2016.

This is the 4th Commemoration Mass celebrated by Fr. Swan for all who took part in the 1916 Rising in Enniscorthy and he had a special mention for Fr. Joseph Malin, son of

Pic: Maria Nolan.

1916 leader Michael Malin, who passed to his eternal reward on Easter Sunday, saying ‘Coincidence or not I can see the hand of God in the passing of the last surviving child of a 1916 leader on Easter Sunday.’

Prayers were read by Town Manager Liz Hore and Chairman of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council Keith Doyle, with Prayers of the Faithful from Paddy Murphy and Martin Whelan, music and singing beautifully performed

by Niamh Crowhurst and PJ O`Connor with dancers from the O`Connor School of Dancing and the Army Colour party bearing the Tricolour to the

altar for the Consecration.

A parade to Market Square followed Mass where Chairman Keith Doyle gave a brief account of Enniscorthy 1916, followed by the Proclamation read eloquently by Principal of Enniscorthy Gaelscoil Judy H e ff e r n a n , a n d t h e n t h e poignant Last Post by bugler Anthony Cronin and Amhran na bhFiann by the Ballindaggin Pipe Band.

In torrential rain a wreath was laid by Chairman Keith Doyle and Minister Paul Kehoe at the Market Square Monument and the marching party of Enniscorthy Historical Re-enactment Society and Army Colour

party along with dignitaries including James Browne TD, Councillors Johnny Mythen and John O`Rourke, former TD John Browne, Director of Services John Carley and descendants of the Enniscorthy Volunteers continued to Abbey Square where wreaths were laid at the Seamus Rafter Monument and the Patriot Flag.

Well done to the faithful who once again turned out in extremely unfavourable weather conditions to remember those who went before us and celebrate their enormous contribution to the Enniscorthy we know and love today.

– Maria Nolan

Pic: Maria Nolan.

Pic: Maria Nolan.

Above: Minister Paul Kehoe and Chairman of Enniscorthy Municipal District, Cllr Keith Doyle, lay a wreath at Market Square.

Below: Enniscorthy Historical Re-enactment Society, Easter Monday.

Below left: Paddy Murphy, Town Manager Liz Hore, Martin Whelan, Director of Services John Carley, Jimmy Gahan, James Browne TD, Minister Paul Kehoe at the Seamus Rafter Monument, Abbey Sq.

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Slaney Food & Drink

4 April 2018

The first strawberries of 2018

First strawberry of the 2018 season picked by Minister Paul Kehoe at Kearns’ Fruit Farm Curraghgraigue, Ballindaggin, on 7th April. L-R: Peter Donnellan, Susan Kearns, James Browne TD, Jimmy Kearns and Minister Paul Kehoe.

ENNISCORTHy FOOD MARKETS:

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

FARMERS’ MARKET: Saturday mornings, Abbey Square.

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

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

Thursday May 24th to Sunday May 27th Keep an eye on the Facebook page and website. www.wexfordfoodfestival.ie Facebook: Wexford Food & Wine Festival

Conscious Cup Campaign launched Enniscorthy & District Chamber launched the Enniscorthy Conscious Cup Campaign at its offices on 18th April 2018.

The Chamber has teamed up with the National Conscious Cup Campaign, Southern Regional Waste Management O ff i c e a n d l o c a l C l i m a t e

Ambassadors to promote the campaign to cafes and service stations, and anyone who serves takeaway coffee and tea.

The aim of the campaign is to reduce and eventually eliminate single use cups in Ireland.

At the Enniscorthy launch businesses learned about the Conscious Cup campaign,

signed up with an agreed discount, and took away window decals/posters and all they needed to start participating.

Impresso Café was the first to sign up and is now offering a 15c discount per cup.

For more details check out www.consciouscup.ie or contact the local Chamber office. n

Focus on food at Bunclody Library Thursday 3rd May, 7pm, Food Choice & Planning Healthy Meals: This talk will deal with controlling child obesity with good planning & food choices with Betty O’Neill. Betty O’Neill is a nutritional therapist and is a member of Nutritional Therapy of Ireland.

She will explore how diet impacts on energy levels, sleep patterns and digestive systems.

Booking essential.

Thursday 17th May, 7pm, Informative Talk: Gorse Farm is a market garden run by Jenny Watkins and Janet Power, both organic enthusiasts with a passion for healthy natural foods. The vegetable garden operates within the Organic standards and will receive full Organic Certification in 2018. Join Jenny Watkins and Janet Power for an informative talk. Booking essential.

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

Slaney Foods to enter the Chinese market Minister Paul Kehoe has welcomed the inclusion of Slaney Foods International in the announcement from the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed TD, of the opening of the Chinese beef market to exports from Ireland.

The Minster said: “Slaney Foods International, based in Clohamon, Bunclody, is a large employer in Wexford and the opening of this new market will present an excellent opportunity for this sector, from farmers through to processors. Opening and developing new markets is a vital part of the response required to the uncertainties arising from Brexit. ”This decision also represents a powerful endorsement of Slaney Foods International and indeed Ireland’s high standards by the Chinese Administration, for

which food safety is a prerequisite for trade.”

“There has been a huge e ff o r t b y Te a m I re l a n d ; Ministers, Departmental and agency officials as well as the food industry and farmers over several years to get beef market access to China over the line. Our agri-food exports to China have increased roughly five-fold from around €200 million in 2010 to nearly €1 billion last year. This has been a remarkable achievement and underlines the importance of the Chinese market.

The Minister said: “I firmly believe that our beef industry can and will compete effectively in the Chinese market and I look forward to the opportunities that this access will bring to both Slaney Foods International and all in the sector in Wexford and beyond.” n

All Ireland Farmers Market set for Enniscorthy again Enniscorthy is setting out its stall as one of Ireland’s leading food destinations by once again hosting the All Ireland Farmers Market competition which will take place on Sunday, 17th June 2018, at Abbey Square, Enniscorthy.

Some of the best food producers in Ireland will compete for valuable prizes. Competitors are also welcome to join the regular Saturday Farmers Market the day beforehand to sell their produce. The big market on Saturday 16th June will be from 9am to 5pm approx. The food stalls will open at 9am on Sunday 17th until approx 5.30pm. Craft stalls are also invited to display and sell crafts both days. The winners of the AllIreland Farmers Market will be announced around 3.45pm on Sunday 17th June.

Great food will be available to eat both days plus lots of children’s entertainment.

Enquiries to Enniscorthy Municipal District 053-9233540 or 087-7948830. n

Jayne Balfe of Kavanagh’s Pharmacy, Enniscorthy, selling cakes in-store for the Great Irish Bake for Temple Street Children’s Hospital. Kavanagh’s raised €727 on the day.

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notice of ProPosed develoPMent By A locAl Authority development of a cycle and Pedestrian Access route (Greenway) from wexford town to curracloe.

In accordance with Part 20, Article 249(c) of the above Regulations, Wexford County Council intends to apply to An Bord Pleanála for permission for the development of a greenway in the townlands of Ferrybank South, Ferrybank North, Tincone, Burgess, Ardcavan, Crosstown, Craanagam, North West Slob, Big Island, North East Slob and The Raven.

The development consists of a shared cycle/pedestrian path with three sections; 1. The main greenway is a substantially off-road 10.7km long 3m wide macadam path along the northern fringe of Wexford Harbour from Ferrybank in Wexford Town to Culleton’s Gap near Curracloe. The route traverses agricultural land, the Wexford Wildfowl Reserve, lands adjacent to the North Slob sea wall and the Raven Wood.

2. The Ferrybank loop is a 3m wide path with a total length of 6.1km. It consists of 2.6km on the main greenway, 1km on or adjacent to Ardcavan lane, 0.9km through Ardcavan Business Park and 1.6km of a segregated cycle track on the R741 Regional Road from Ardcavan to Ferrybank.

3. An additional 1.4km section of the existing Raven Wood Loop will be upgraded to a 3m wide off-road shared cycle/pedestrian path with a macadam surface.

There will be no access onto the mid-section of the main greenway from 15 September to 15 April annually. The mid-section extends from the Visitors Centre at Wexford Wildfowl Reserve through the North East Slob to the edge of The Raven. Access control measures include a 1.8m high secure fencing along this section of the greenway, secure gates and a series of other measures as detailed in the application. The proposed works also includes the construction of a boardwalk across the Burgess wetland, screened viewing platforms on the greenway route at the Wildfowl Visitor centre and Curracloe Channel, a 25 space carpark at Ardcavan Lane, culverts, fencing, signage and associated works.

The proposed development impacts on a number of designated European sites and a Natura Impact Statement (NIS) was prepared for this planning application.

The application together with the Natura Impact Statement will be available for inspection free of charge or purchase, at a reasonable fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at • An Bord Pleanála’s offices during the public opening hours, from 4th May 2018 until 22nd June 2018 Inclusive (except on Public and certain Holidays) • Planning Department, Wexford County Council, County Hall, Carricklawn, Wexford, Y35 WY93 between the hours of 9.00a.m. to 1.00p.m. and 2.00p.m. to 4.00p.m. Monday to Friday from 4th May 2018 until 22nd June 2018 Inclusive (except on Bank and Public Holidays) • Wexford Town Library, Mallin Street, Wexford, Y35 AY20 from 4th May 2018 until 22nd June 2018 between the hours of 10:30a.m. – 5:30p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday and 10:30a.m. – 9:00p.m., Tuesday & Thursday (except Mondays and Saturdays on Bank Holiday weekends).

The application may also be inspected online at the applicant’s website: www.wexfordcoco.ie/community/recreational-and-community-development-projects/proposed-wexford-to-curracloe-greenway.

Submissions or observations may be made in writing to An Bord Pleanala, 64 Marlborough Street, Dublin 1, D01V902 on or before 5:30pm on 22nd June, 2018 relating to: (i) the implications of the proposed development, if carried out, for proper planning and sustainable development in the area or areas concerned, (ii) the likely effects on the environment, and (iii) the likely effects on a European site of the proposed development, if carried out.

Submissions or observations duly made will be considered by An Bord Pleanála in making a decision on the application. Such submissions or observations must also include the following information: (a) the name of the person, authority or body making the submission or observation, the name of the person, if any, acting on behalf of that person, authority or body, and the address to which any correspondence relating to the application should be sent, (b) the subject matter of the submission or observation, and (c) the reasons, considerations and arguments on which the submission or observation is or are based.

An Bord Pleanála may grant permission for the development as proposed, or may grant permission subject to such modifications as it specifies in its decision, or may grant permission in part only, with or without any other modifications it may specify in its decision, or may refuse to grant permission for the proposed development. An Bord Pleanála may attach to a grant of permission, such conditions as it considers appropriate.

Any enquiries relating to the application process should be directed to An Bord Pleanála (Tel. 018588100).

A person may question the validity of a decision of An Bord Pleanála by way of an application for a judicial review, under Order 84 of the Rules of the Superior Courts (S.I. No. 15 of 1986), in accordance with sections 50 and 50A of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (No. 30 of 2000), as amended. Practical information on the review mechanism can be found in the Judicial Review Notice on the An Bord Pleanála’s website: www.pleanala.ie or on the Citizens Information Service website: www.citizensinformation.ie.

Pat Collins, County Secretary.

Date of publication: 1st May 2018

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wexford county council tenders Wexford County Council is currently running the following tender competitions. If you wish to obtain further information and make a submission for any of the tenders please visit www.etenders.gov.ie Tender Description

Tender Reference

The service provider will be required to create 5/SP/2018 a detailed plan for the development of Enniscorthy.

Closing Date 11/05/2018 @ 17.00

Concession contract to re-develop, extend and operate a service concession from the Gorey Market House.

9/SP/2018

18/05/2018 @ 15.00

Repairs and Maintenance of Actuated Windows in Wexford County Council Headquarters and Gorey Civic Offices.

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notice of Abandonment of a Public road and extinguishment of the associated Public right of way in accordance with section 12 And 73 of the roads Act 1993

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT Wexford County Council in pursuance of its functions under Sections 12 and 73 of the Roads Act 1993, and as a Reserved Municipal District Function under schedule 3 part 1 of the Local Government Reform Act 2014 has, at the Enniscorthy Municipal District Meeting of 16th April 2018, made an order to abandon a Public Road and to extinguish the associated Public Right of Way. Location and Description of Public Road and associated Public Right-of-Way: A 233 metre section of the road adjacent to Clearstream Technologies, Moyne Upper, Enniscorthy, Co.Wexford.

A copy of the map showing the section of the above Public Road that has been abandoned and showing the associated Right of Way that has been extinguished may be inspected at any of the following locations. (a) Wexford County Council, Roads Department, Carricklawn, Wexford. (b) Enniscorthy Municipal District Offices, Market Square, Enniscorthy, Co.Wexford.

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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 road closures listed hereunder to vehicular traffic on a phased basis, as outlined in the following schedule, to facilitate the laying of new water main from Poulpeasty to Rathpaudin.

Phase 1 Closure Road No: L 8013-1 in the townland of Pollpeasty Alternative Route: From Pollpeasty towards Donard to Killegney to Pollpeasty via L4004, L80121 and L8012.

Dates: May 4th 2018 to June 1st 2018 Phase 2 Closure Road No: L 8012-4 in the townlands of Killegney, Melgarrow and Rathpaudin.

Alternative Route: From Killegney to Pollpeasty to Donard to Ballygalvert to Aughteigemore to Rathpaudin via L8013, L4004, L8009, L8008 and L8011.

Dates: May 4th 2018 to June 1st 2018 Timeframe for each phase of closure may vary depending on progress and weather. The above timeframes are window periods to facilitate the construction works. However the actual closures will be in place for shorter periods.

Note: the two closures will not take place concurrently.

Alternative routes will be signposted. Local access to restricted areas will be facilitated. Roads will remain closed at weekends.

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sPorts Active wexford GrAnt oPtions 2018 now oPen PhysicAl Activity ProMotion scheMe 2018

This annual funding scheme is aimed at providing small-scale support to clubs and organizations and is designed to assist with a wide variety of projects to include: introduction of new physical activity projects/initiatives for target groups; projects which reflect a wide geographical and socially inclusive remit.

Please note that this is not for funding capital projects (e.g. construction work) The closing date for applications is 4.00pm Thursday 14th June, 2018.

Application Forms and Guidelines are available from: Sports Active Wexford, Community & Sport, Block E, Wexford County Council, Carricklawn, Wexford. Tel: 053-919 6557/6552 Email: sports.active@wexfordcoco.ie or visit us on our Facebook Page Web: http://sportsactivewexford.ie/

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Hurry, all local golfers!

Enniscorthy & District Chamber ’s Annual Golf Classic which was scheduled for April 27th had to postponed due to inclement weather conditions. The new date is Friday 4th May which means golfers have very little time left to enter this major social and business networking event.

Resource for businesses

Wexford County Council’s Local Enterprise Office has published area-based socio-economic profiles containing a wealth of information which will be very useful to anybody developing an enterprise strategy and/or business plan or researching the potential market for their business in Co. Wexford. The up-to-date statistical information has been produced under 7 headings: 'Demography', Education, Economy Status, 'Industry & Occupations', 'Housing’, ‘Transport’ and Connectivity'.

All the information can be easily accessed by visiting the Wexford LEO website www.localenterprise.ie/wexford or the Business section of Wexford County Council’s website, www.wexfordcoco.ie. The data within each profile has been extracted from the 2016 Census.

The feedback from previous years is that the fun is in the partaking more so than in the winning, although the range of prizes is always exceptional, thanks to the many prize sponsors.

The entry fee is €200 for a team of four, which includes golf, supper at the evening prizegiving event and lots of valuable prizes.

Venue: Enniscorthy Golf Club.

Entry Fee: Team of 4 for €200 (includes golf, supper and lots of prizes).

Tee Sponsor: €100.

Team and Tee Sponsorship: €300.

Tee times need to booked in advance so to confirm your tee time please email admin@enniscorthychamber.ie or call 053 9232006 as tee times have to be allocated by the Chamber team. n

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Congratulations to Niamh Hogan (left), CEO of Enniscorthybased Holos Ltd – creator of the Holos Skincare range. Niamh is thrilled that Holos won the most innovative Irish brand at the Image Business of Beauty awards last month. n

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please contact: admin@enniscorthychamber.ie or call 053 9232006.

Also if you are organising any interesting events please pass the details on and Enniscorthy Tourism will help promote them for you!

Big improvement in jobless numbers

The number of people signing on the Live Register in Wexford has dropped by 12% in the last year, according to figures realeased early last month.

There are now 10,614 people signing on in the county – compared to 12,032 this time last year.

Nationally, unemployment in Ireland has fallen steadily from a peak of 16% in 2012 to 6%. When compared with this time last year, there are now 20,000 more people back to work.

Welcoming the figures, Minister with responsibility for Defence Paul Kehoe said: “It

is very positive to see that the number of people signing on the Live Register in Wexford has reduced by 12% in the last year.

This equates to 1,418 more people back in work.

“Unemployment was arguably the worst consequence of our economic crisis as it caused terrible financial and personal stress in households across the country. Driving down unemployment is part of our overall goal to support families and strengthen communities’ right across the country.”

Minister Kehoe said while the figures are welcome, he

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wants to see a further drop in the number of unemployed people in the coming months.

“We are working hard to ensure that the economic recovery is felt across every region.

Despite what the Opposition would have you believe, four out of every five jobs created in the past year were outside of Dublin. And these are not just in the commuter belt, with seven out of every 10 jobs created outside of Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow. In fact unemployment has decreased in every region of the country since the current Government was formed in early 2016. n

Credit Guarantee Scheme Wexford businesses should consider availing of the Government’s Credit Guarantee Scheme after a new report detailed its effectiveness in job creation.

Minister Paul Kehoe welcomed the latest report on the scheme for SMEs, which covers Quarter 4 of 2017.

He also encouraged businesses in Wexford seeking finance to consider whether the Scheme might be for them.

Minister Kehoe: “I warmly welcome this report on the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Irish SMEs, which tells us once again that the Scheme is working.

“The Scheme is a Government initiative that was set up to encourage additional lending to SMEs which, under normal lending criteria, are not able to access new or additional facilities from their bank.

“In Quarter 4 of 2017, loans were agreed with 28 SMEs, for a total of over €4.9 million in funding. According to the report, this finance will create or maintain 125 jobs.

“Since we started the Credit Guarantee Scheme October 2012, 530 loans worth €84.4 million have been granted. Overall, 3,290 jobs have been created or maintained in the lifetime of

the Scheme.

“I am very pleased to see that the Scheme continues to support SMEs in every region, and across 16 sectors of the economy.

“I would encourage SMEs in Wexford seeking finance to consider whether the Credit Guarantee Scheme is the right option for them to grow their business.

“The Scheme is operated for the Government by the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland, so any local businesses interested in finding out m o re should visit www.sbci.gov.ie.” n

Planning permission for local business Planning permission has been granted for a major extension at Mace-Maxol on the Bellefield Road, Enniscorthy.

The works will include: The demolition of the existing bungalow (125 sq.m) and out-

houses adjoining the existing site. The extension of the filling station forecourt including revision to site boundaries to include new customer parking and four electrical car charging points.

Extension of 100 sq.m. to the

existing building (236 sq.m.) to include new deli and food counters, customer rest and seating area, new customer toilets. Relocation of the existing company sign and any ancillary and contingent works. n

Rosslare Europort on the agenda Minister with responsibility for Defence, Paul Kehoe, hosted a recent visit to Wexford by his Cabinet colleague, Transport Minister Shane Ross.

The two ministers first met the Chief Executive of Wexford County Council, Tom Enright, during which the impact of Storm Emma on the road network was discussed.

Minister Kehoe said Wexford was worst hit by the storm and that there was a deterioration in roads as a result.

The future of Rosslare Europort and the potential to develop Waterford Airport was also on the agenda.

The ministers travelled to the port where they were briefed by general manager Glenn Carr and chairman Frank Allen on the challenges and opportunities posed by Brexit.

And the ministers also met local business people who have a business relationship with the port.

Speaking after the visit, Minister Kehoe said he intends to follow up with Minister Ross in relation to the the transport issues in Wexford.

Minister Paul Kehoe, Anne Carthy, Minister Shane Ross and Cllr.Ger Carthy in Ladies Island Community Centre.

“It was extremely useful for Minister Ross to visit the constituency so that he can hear first hand our desire to bring more investment to Wexford,” Minister Kehoe said.

In relation to the Rosslare Europort, Minister Kehoe said it is vital that all measures are taken to ensure the port is Brexit-proofed.

“The meeting involving Minister Ross was focused on how we can work with all the relevant stakeholders to develop the port effectively.

“Brexit has thrown up new challenges that will require joined up thinking from all parties involved.

Minister Kehoe said Rosslare Europort will now undergo a strategic review, adding that it plays a crucial role in maintaining links with EU markets.

It was noted that Project Ireland 2040 promises to improve connectivity to Rosslare Europort and to complete the development of the N11 from Oilgate to Rosslare. n

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Well May has arrived and brought some sunshine with it. I often think it’s the most magical month of the year. The leaves are coming out on all the various deciduous trees, there's a vibrant green to the whole countryside although we were a long time waiting for it this year!.... well we'll appreciate it all the more now that it is finally arriving.

Everything seems to have a bit more life to it this time of year, lambs jumping and playing in the fields. Just coming up the road this evening seeing cows and calves out in the fields lying off as content as anything... finally made it through probably the longest winter in living memory.

On the small animal side of the practice there have been some interesting cases in recently. One client brought in their 8-year-old Lab, Jess, with cruciate ligament damage. They were reluctant to have her operated on and asked about alternatives... We spoke to them about using the kinesiology to help with her alignment and give her a course of cartrophen too and they decided to run with it. She arrived back in for her last injection on Friday and was almost back to full weight-bearing on the leg and in great form. Conventionally these cases would require surgery almost every time but exploring new, less invasive avenues is what we're about to get the animal back on track as quickly as possible.

Each case is different and it depends on the individual animal and how they respond, but it’s great to be able to offer a possible alternative to surgery… and if it doesn't work there's still the option to use the surgery too.

There is a Veterinary lecturer in the U.S. who does voluntary work in a poor area of his city and who has used homeopathy and alternative therapies in similar instances and has achieved very good results too... so it’s good to see that the profession is opening up to embracing new ways of working for the betterment of our truly magical fourlegged companions.

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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 by him in 1988.

Above: Adamstown Panto, Feb 1988.

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A local contributor looks at life today in Enniscorthy and beyond miLLRAce HoteL buncLody As this column is being written the future of the Millrace Hotel in Bunclody is in some doubt.

The local community is up in arms at the rumour that the hotel has been or is about to be disposed of and closed down. The rumour mill, which may be incorrect, indicates that this much-needed facility will disappear in the near future. This would be a disaster for the town of Bunclody.

Local businesses and local people benefit enormously from this hotel. Local jobs are at stake not only directly in the hotel but in many of the businesses which will suffer if the Millrace closes.

The story doing the rounds is that the building will be converted into a nursing home. While, in itself, such a development would not be undesirable, it has to be recognised that for the town it would be a huge economic blow.

Local politicians, led by Barbara-Anne Murphy and supported by her colleagues on the Enniscorthy Municipal District Council, have made it clear that they will strongly object to any change of use for this building.

By the time you read this, local public meetings will also have taken place at which, I assume,

strong opposition to any proposed change of use and loss of the hotel, and all that goes with it, will be voiced. Hopefully common sense will prevail and whatever needs to be done to retain the hotel will be done and Bunclody will continue to recover from the recent recession and indeed go on to prosper.

Pensions Once again, we return to the question of the contributory state pension, which for many people who had worked hard all their lives, was slashed by Joan Burton when she was Minister for Social Protection. In a recent interview Ms. Burton refused to apologise for cutting the pensions and in fact stated that in her view it was the correct thing to do.

As we know, a campaign to reverse the cuts was launched

by Councillor Michael Sheehan of New Ross which involved the holding of public meetings across the county and his gathering of as much information as possible from individuals affected by the cuts, which in some cases amounted to a savage 30% reduction. He also put strong pressure on the current Minister, Regina Doherty, on the issue and used every available platform to espouse the cause of reversing the

And sPeAking of Pensions and the like isn’t it maddening to see these bankers again talking about bonuses because they reckon that they are worth it.

Also, to see that a minister has to serve only two years to qualify for a pension while, even under the new proposed scheme, the rest of us have to work for 40 years.

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View from the Hill cuts. The campaign was subsequently taken up across other counties and eventually the pressure on the government became unbearable and they had to act.

In the last few days Regina Doherty has announced a change in the system of assessment for the contributory pension. This system will give credit to those who had to leave the workforce for family reasons and ensure, we are told, that no person will be disadvantaged. As usual the devil will be in the detail. People currently affected will not know how they are going to fare until their pensions are reviewed later this year. Any monies owed will

be backdated to March 30th 2018 and any increases due will be paid in the first three months of 2019.

In the meantime, I am reliably informed that Sheehan is not giving up his campaign for fair pensions. He will, I believe, hold further public meetings during the next few months to explain whatever details of this reversal are available and to ensure that no backsliding occurs.

As a footnote I think that it is ironic that a left-wing Labour minister introduced the cuts and a right-wing Fine Gael minister is trying to reverse them. Just saying.

RefeRendum This column has decided not to take any particular position with regard to the forthcoming referendum on the question of the Eight Amendment. Reason being is that this is a deeply personal matter for people. I will comment, though, on the viciousness of the debate being carried out on social media. There are obnoxious people on both sides of this debate who, quite honestly, should not be allowed out in public. Furthermore, I tend to agree with those who say that some, not all, of the posters are objectionable.

As to the outcome, I predict that this will be a lot closer than anyone thinks.

Lobbying of ministeRs The recent uproar over Minister Denis Naughten taking a direct phone call from a lobbyist demonstrates that, as we all knew any-

way, it’s not what you know in this country but who you know.

The fact that certain people can have this access on matters of crucial importance is simply scandalous. How many times over the years have we seen local councillors, who are elected to represent us, attempting to get meeting with ministers to discuss issues such as housing and other vital infrastructure only to be told that the minister is too busy.

And yet lobbyists who represent economic interests simply have to make a phone call.

There is of course a place for lobbyists. That is provided that they, and the ministers they are lobbying, stick to the rules which means entering details of the discussions on the lobbying register.

When this register was introduced we were told that this was the be all and end all of a system which would wipe out any potential corruption. But it doesn’t, simply because there is no obligation on the individual being lobbied to record anything. In other words, anyone can tackle a minister about anything and if they say nothing about it then the minister won’t either. But isn’t that just the usual in this country. n We are often asked: Who is the “View from the Hill” columnist?

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

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BUNCLODY… indooR mARket Bunclody’s indoor market with over a dozen local food producers, artisans and craftspeople comes together every Saturday to offer their wares at St. Aidan's Hall in Irish Street from 11am to 2pm. Part of the appeal for those attending is the availability of tea and coffee in a fireside setting allowing locals and visitors alike to meet up, relax and 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. wHist Monday nights in Day Care Centre.

HeALtH & weLLness Siobhan Kehoe’s Bunclody Health and Wellness Centre is now open on the first floor of the old AIB bank building on Main Street, Bunclody. The entrance to the Centre is through the archway at the side of the building. Siobhan has a number of rooms available to rent to professional therapists – phone 053 9270725. 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. fiRst HoLy communion First Holy Communion takes place on 12th May at 11am.

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HONORING FRONTLINE WORKERS A co. wexford contingent was present at a special ceremony in dublin castle last month organised by taoiseach Leo Varadkar, Housing minister eoghan murphy and minister Paul kehoe.

The event was arranged to honour the efforts of all frontline workers – from the Defence Forces to ambulance staff – who were involved in

responding to the recent storms – Storm Ophelia and Storm Emma.

In his address at Dublin C a s t l e , t h e Ta o i s e a c h announced that the first Saturday of September will now be known as National Frontline Services Day. Among the workers present at the event were staff from Wexford County Council, the

Defence Forces, Civil Defence, National Ambulance Service, Irish Water, the Coastguard, An Garda Síochána, the HSE,the ESB, the fire service and other volunteer groups.

Speaking after the event, Minister Kehoe said the decision to hold an annual day in recognition of the frontline personnel was a fitting tribute to their public service. n

buncLody Vc sPLit tHe Pot dRAw The next draw is on Friday 11th May. buncLody tidy towns AGM in Redmond's loft at 8pm on May 3rd. All are welcome. miLLRAce HoteL See our “View from the Hill” columnist on the previous page to read all about the Millrace Hotel. n

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L-R: Gerald Fleming, Declan Cunningham, Paul Kelly, Minister Paul Kehoe, Garda John Haley and Cllr Ger Carthy.

CONFIRMATIONS…

Davidstown Confirmation group 2018.

Cutting the tape at the Bree ICA Memorial Garden redevelopment was Deirdre Connery, ICA Federation President, with local and national ICA representatives, Caroline Horan, Access Officer Wexford County Council, and Wexford Mayor Jim Moore.

bree community hosted an information evening in early April to outline plans for the €100,000 funding investment under the town and Village

Renewal scheme awarded last year.

The local community has gone on to secure additional funds for their project – and

Minister Paul Kehoe TD (left) and David Minogue (right) with some of the attendees at the recent Bree Community information evening.

are working to double the investment to €200,000 which is no small ambition.

The project includes a number of aspects to enhance the village by providing the community with a place to meet for recreational, cultural, training and economic activities. Their voluntary efforts will see the delivery of projects such as the: • Creation of an amenity park and playground, • Walking trails, • Community picnic area, • Extension to the community centre including a new digital hub. n

Barntown Confirmation class, 14th April 2018, with Bishop Denis Brennan, Fr Paddy Stafford, Fr John Carroll, Principal Louise O’Brien and Teacher Damien Barron.

FERNS… feRns tidy towns F e r n s Ti d y To w n s h a s requested that no referendum/election posters be erected along the green areas or within the town limits on all approach roads to the village or in the designated pollinator

areas which are clearly signposted. By supporting this initiative campaigners can demonstrate their respect for the residents of the village. feRns cAstLe Ferns Castle will be re-open-

ing on 10th May. Guided tours available every day of the summer and admission is free. scoiL nAomH mAodHog Well done to all the school children who recently raised €1,080 for Bóthar. n

Courtnacuddy Confirmation group 2018.

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mercedes-benz has been enjoying something of a renaissance and boost in popularity in ireland in the past couple of years. buoyed by some excellent new product like the eclass and an aggressive market strategy that has seen a reduction in price and more equipment, mercedes-benz is bringing a tough challenge to competitors.

The Mercedes-Benz CClass is the brand’s evergreen mid-size executive

saloon but it’s looking better than ever. I recently took the C200d model for a test drive. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class has an extensive engine line-up of petrol, diesel and even hybrid in the form of the C350e.

Under the bonnet of the C200d there is a 1.6-litre diesel with 136hp. The 8speed automatic ‘Avantgarde’ model I was driving has a list price of €42,715, but there was no sense of ordinariness about this car. Mercedes-Benz

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Ireland offers the option of adding a sporty ‘AMG’ Line look to an already well-equipped Avantgarde model for about €1,100.

My test car also had 19” AMG multispoke alloy wheels adding a further €1,279.

The Mercedes-Benz CClass has a neat saloon profile and is a very cohesive member of the Mercedes family in terms of design.

Inside, there is one of the best interiors in this premium segment against the

likes of the BMW 3 Series, Jaguar XE and even the Audi A4. The ‘silk beige’ interior with black detail is very classy and the material quality is good everywhere.

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wheel drive rivals, the middle passenger will have to tackle a large transmission tunnel. Still the cabin of the C-Class is a lovely place to spend time in. The boot is a competitive 480 litres and the boot lid lifts electronically from the key or a switch in the cabin.

The infotainment system includes navigation but if I’m to be picky, the graphics are a little oldfashioned. But you get used to scrolling through menus from the rotary controller on the centre console after some time.

The Mercedes-Benz CClass range kicks off at €35,225 with diesels available from €37,570. My C200d with a 1.6-litre diesel engine and 136hp doesn’t sound like a match for a large saloon like the C-Class on paper, but it has plenty of power on the road while returning good economy.

There is some diesel engine noise at idle but it fades into the background once cruising.

There is also the opportunity to switch between driving modes like Comfort, Sport and Sport +. The Sport mode adds more urgency

to the throttle response, so the C200d does not ever feel at a loss for power. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a fine car to drive with sharp steering, agile handling and good refinement.

The large 19” wheels did make for a harder ride over mixed road surfaces so stick with the standard wheel size for more comfort.

The Mercedes-Benz CClass has evolved into a mighty competitor in its segment, with one of the best premium, contemporary interiors and sharp driving dynamics.

Mercedes-Benz Ireland’s pricing and equipment strategy makes it difficult to ignore in its segment so there’s never been a better time to check out the CClass. model tested: Mercedes-Benz C200d Automatic Price: €42,715 (Range from €35,225) Engine: 1.6-litre turbo diesel Power: 136hp Torque: 320Nm 0-100km/h: 10.2 seconds Top speed: 216km/h Economy: 4.2-4.6l/100km CO2 emissions: 119g/km Motor tax: €200 per year n

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The Hook of Faith A new website in the Ferns diocese is about to be launched.

It’s called The Hook of Faith and it came about from a group of people who did a pastoral theology course in St. Peter's College and then went on to form a group called Ferns C.A.F.E. from which this website emerged. It has a local, national and global outreach.

Bishop Denis Brennan will be launching the new website on 8th May in the Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy. Everyone is most welcome.

Music will be provided on the night by Wexford based Christian band 'The Mustard Seeds'.

Get Architects' advice and help the homeless Rosslare-based isabel barros Architects are delighted to announce their participation in this year’s “RiAi simon open door 2018”.

Anyone hoping to build, renovate or extend their home may be interested in this initiative. Isabel Barros Architects will offer an hour-long consultation in return for a donation of €90 towards the work of the Simon Communities of Ireland.

The Simon Communities of Ireland work with people who experience homelessness and housing exclusion.

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A €90 donation could: Provide 9 people with a warm bed for the night. · 5 counselling sessions. · Provide Simon's rough sleeper team with 4 emergency packs for those sleeping on the streets. · Provide a home starter pack for those moving to their own homes. · 6 weeks of art/literacy classes.

You can sign up for an appointment with Isabel Barros Architects between May 14th to 20th 2018, just log in at www.simonopendoor.ie. ·

South East Radio Customer Excellence Awards 2018 in the Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy, 20th April. Ger Hore Photographic Studio Wexford was the winner of the photographic section.

L-R: Andrew, Claire, Mary, Rebecca and Johnathon Smith, Frances Ryan, Jackie Hore, Mick Smith and Ger Hore.

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 involves over 180,000 people suicide with acceptance, when burning brightly in new Ross on walking in support of suicide you speak about suicide and take wednesday evening 28th march prevention. it out of the shadows you defeat as this year’s darkness into Light L a s t y e a r, h e t o l d t h e it.’ (diL) walk was launched at the Dunbrody audience, Darkness Rapparees/Starlights were dunbrody Visitor centre.

Into Light raised four and a half delighted to be represented at Ger Tobin of the New Ross million for Pieta House. the County launch by committee DIL Committee welcomed mem36,000 people have to date members Maria Nolan and Tom b e r s o f t h e We x f o rd a n d used the services of Pieta House Boland and look forward to a Enniscorthy DIL Committees to and it hasn’t cost them a penny huge crowd at Bellefield GAA the launch and Brian Higgins to do so thanks, Brian said, to all Complex at 4am on Saturday 12th CEO of Pieta House thanked the magnificent committees and May to walk together from darkKevin Ryan of Electric Ireland volunteers working all over Ireland ness into light. for their continued and valued and in 12 other countries around All registration is done online sponsorship of the DIL fundraiser the globe. this year so remember to register which now takes place at 180 ‘Darkness Into Light’, Brian online now. venues around the world and said, ‘has replaced the stigma of – Maria Nolan

IN PRAISE OF TRAVEL AGENTS!

some weeks ago while ireland shivered, shuddered and shook in the wake of storm emma under several feet of snow, we were in seville and, while not quite basking in sunshine, we at least were able to get around with ease and enjoy reasonably mild weather if a tad on the damp side.

When booking the trip with local travel agent, Mackin Travel, Enniscorthy, just before Christmas, I considered myself lucky to get a four-day trip to Seville – flights and accommodation in The Derby Hotel in the exact centre of Seville for €280 per person – but I never

envisaged quite how lucky it would turn out to be.

Seville, the Queen of Andalucia, a title that rests easily and aptly on this most beautiful and magnificent city of light, blue skies, orange blossom and flamenco, was all that I expected it to be.

Her beauty is regal, her history varied and vibrant, her people colourful and helpful, her shops classy and reasonable, her cafes and restaurants plentiful and pleasant, her food varied and wholesome and her wines full bodied and most flavorsome.

Maria in Seville.

There is so much to do and see with a lot of the city`s attractions in the historic centre which houses the Royal Palace, the Alcazar, the official residence of the Royal family, Seville`s mammoth and magnificent cathedral, St. Elmo’s Palace, official residence of the President of Andalucia, the Basilica of the Macerena, the ancient and lively Triana Quarter, the actual quay where Majellan set out on his journey around the world and the Monastery where Christopher Columbus prepared for his second voyage to the New World.

One of my quests was to find

the great explorer’s final resting place in Seville’s Golden Cathedral.

Almost everything glitters here and much of the wealth coming from the new world was responsible for this most ornate and glistening edifice so it is only fitting that it should now preserve the memory of Columbus, the man who made it all possible, as thousands flock to his tomb each year to pay their respects.

It was a wish fulfilled for me and at his sepulchre I got a sense of being in the presence of greatness. But ah, the Grand Cathedral although magnificent is a bit too gold and gilded for my tastes I never find God in these grandiose, ostentatious places – only men.

We take the opportunity to climb the Giralda – the great tower and are rewarded with fantastic views out over this most exquisite and ancient city with its glorious past.

We also availed of the chance to visit the famed Italica, just outside Seville which was founded in 206 BC by Roman General Publicus Cornelius Scipio and was the birthplace of no less than 3 Roman Emperors – Trajan, Hadrian and Theodosius.

Italica is one of the oldest Roman settlements in Spain and well worth a visit and is free admission to all European citizens. Italica`s Amphitheatre was once the third largest in the Roman Empire, seating 25,000 when the population of the city at the time was approximately 8,000.

On our third day in Seville we decide to take a day trip and head to the coastal city of Cadiz.

10 minutes in a taxi from our

hotel to Seville`s massive train station costs all of €5 for four of us and the all round trip to Cadiz is €33 each and takes approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes each way, giving us the opportunity to see some of the Spanish countryside and this lovely city founded by Phoenician sailors around 45BC and quickly became the metropolis of the, then known, world and later still it became the third most important city of the Holy Roman Empire.

On day four, instead of heading back to Dublin we are headed to Córdoba thanks to Storm Emma.

Ryanair flight FR 7147 has been cancelled due to inclement weather conditions closing Dublin airport. So instead of sitting in a drafty, crowded airport waiting to get a flight to Dublin, we were contacted by our most accommodating travel agent, Mackin Travel, and the very pleasant and extremely helpful Marie who tried, under extreme circumstances to get us a flight home through Seville, Malaga and Faro, only to discover that all flights were fully booked.

Luckily for us, Seville’s excellent transport system services a great deal of the country and we are able to go by train to Madrid where the very efficient Marie got us seats on a flight to Dublin on Monday 5th at 5.30pm at no cost, I mean how good is that!

And our lovely hotel, The Derby, is able to provide us with 2 extra nights accommodation at the very reasonable rate of €80 per room per night. And could I also say that our hotel and its friendly personnel could not have been more helpful. They printed off

Frank Mackin of Mackin Travel

the train times to all of the above airports for us should we manage to get a flight out of any of them.

How incredibly simple and hassle free it has all been due to the fact that we had a travel agent, otherwise we would be sitting miserable in an airport waiting for a cancellation, or for Ryanair to fly us into another airport where we could pick up a connection to Dublin. Not for me I’m afraid, I don’t do hardship terribly well and thanks to Mackin Travel I didn’t have to.

I cannot speak highly enough of them nor compliment and praise the marvellous customer service afforded us by Mackin’s and in particular by Marie who couldn’t have been more helpful whilst under severe weather conditions herself here in Enniscorthy.

In over 20 years of travelling together this is the first time we have ever had a problem and it has taught me a valuable lesson that when things go wrong it is so important to have experienced and competent backup.

Full marks Marie and Mackin Travel for top class customer service – take a well deserved bow.

– Maria Nolan

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eNNiscorthy DraMa enniscorthy drama group (edg) performed well on the drama circuit with the beauty Queen of Leenane winning lots of awards but just falling short of qualifying for the Allireland finals. the popularity of the play led to two additional performanaces in the Presentation centre in late April to appreciative audiences on both nights.

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.

The group’s AGM will be held in DBar at 7.30pm on 15th May. A summer play is also on the agenda. Watch this space for details.

– Joseph Doyle

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Congrats to Ed Doyle and all the team involved in the highly successful Cosmic Rebels Con in the Riverside Park Hotel.

Over the two days, 3,000 people attended and €1,300 was collected for the Jack and Jill

Children's Foundation. A spec i a l w o rd a l s o f o r N o e l McCormack for his incredible replica of Riverside Park Hotel which he made over a 5-month period out of recycled material.

– Joseph Doyle

Pic: © Joseph Doyle

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DeFibrillators Paddy Redmond, the local Red cross and the ger devereux memorial fund are to be congratulated for arranging four defibrillators so far around enniscorthy including at the milehouse, the still pub, and mace bellefield.

In addition 20 people have been trained in their use free of charge by the local Red Cross.

The intention is to have

many more of these potentially life-saving devices installed around town so there will always be one nearby if needed in an emergency.

Paddy tells us that he will do an audit on any existing defibrillator free of charge and recommend any action needed.

Paddy Redmond can be contacted on 087 0626751.

– Joseph Doyle

Cairde Loch Garman – see story on next page. Back row L-R: Hurlers Mark Fanning and Kevin Foley, Vice Chair Miceal Martin, Commercial Manager Eanna Martin, Chairman Derek Kent, Footballers Daithi Waters and Michael Furlong. Seated – Supporters Club Arthur Quinn, Des Croke, Tom Boland, Maria Nolan and Rose Breen and County Secretary Margaret Doyle.

coNgrats…  Congrats to Enniscorthy United winners of the 3rd Division League – first league win in 32 years. Best of luck to the club in the Gwen Jones Cup Final.

A limited amount of tickets on sale now for the 50th anniversary of Enniscorthy United. Contact Jackser Owens on 087-6989033, Gammy Farrell on 0876747197 or Dylan Cloke on 087-6211238. Tickets can't be bought on the night so contact one of the above asap to buy your ticket.  Best of luck to Shamrock Rovers and Moyne Rangers who meet shortly in the semi-final of the Wexford Cup.  Congrats to Lawlers of Morriscastle – winner of Best Takeaway at the South E a s t R a d i o Aw a r d s .

Congrats also to all the Enniscorthy winners including Glow Beauty Rooms at the Riverside Park Hotel.  Congrats to Caitlyn Redmond, Morriscastle, who made her Confirmation re c e n t l y a n d t o C o l m Redmond, Enniscorthy, who’ll be making his First Holy Communion later this month and to Shauna Redmond who is going for h e r b l a c k b e l t i n Ta e KwonDo soon.  Happy birthday to John Murphy, Mick Carty and Paul Mitchell who all have birthdays around this time.  Congrats to Enniscorthy Rugby Club – Provincial Towns Cup Champions

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Best wishes to Jane Doyle with her new business ‘Rejuvination by Jane’ offering relaxing treatments at 54 Wafer Street.

Best wishes also to Natalia with her new fitness studio at Abbey Square shopping centre.

Congrats to Body Blox Fitness, Old Dublin Road, Enniscorthy, winners in the South East Radio Customer Excellence Awards 2018.

Best wishes to all involved in the Vinegar Hill Battle Re-enactment Festival 1517th June.

Congrats to the 3 Wexford hurlers chosen on the Team of the League by the website www.sportsjoe.ie: P a u d i e F o l e y, R o r y O'Connor and Enniscorthy’s Kevin Foley who is described as “the most industrious hurler in Wexford”.

– Joseph Doyle

ReguLAR eVents: traditional irish music night every Friday at Stamps. treacy’s Hotel – Live music every Fri (Davitts), Sat and Sun nights in main bar. sunday night sessions at Benedicts, plus disco. benedicts disco – Friday, Saturday, Sunday. dbar – Saturday night DJ – 70s & 80s night.

Holohan’s Pub – Weds nights: Informal music session with Loose Arrangement. Thurs nights: Casual acoustic fireside session. 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.

Looking AHeAd:            

See main entertainment listing page 17.

Open Call Art Exhibition. Currently running in The Presentation Centre.

Friday 4th. Gatsby night in DBar. See details page 13.

No Smoke without Fire. The Presentation Centre. Friday 4th May. Comedy-drama starring acclaimed actress, Mary Murray (Love/Hate).

Swanky Men. 6th May. Joe Doyle’s, The Duffry.

Youth Gig at Holohans. 7-9pm, featuring 4 bands with headliners: Ten Ounce Mouse. May 7th.

JMA - A Night of Rock Legends - Neil Young & Bob Dylan. Friday, May 11th, 8.30pm. Adm €10. The Presentation Centre.

Saturday 12th May. Strawberry Fair Pub Talent plus The Gentlemen Callers. Holohans.

Thur 31st May. Strawberry Ball in the Riverside Park Hotel.

Enniscorthy Musical Society AGM takes place on 6th June at 8pm in The Church Institute. All members are encouraged to attend.

Rathnure Panto present their summer musical Uptown Girl starting on 15th June. See page 18.

Rescheduled Christy Moore concert. June 27th in Riverside Park Hotel.

Tickets from cancelled show valid for show on 27th.

– Joseph Doyle

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.

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DarkNess iNto light

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Best of luck to all taking part in this year’s Darkness Into Light event at Bellefield GAA complex. A huge crowd is expected at 4am on Saturday 12th May to walk together from darkness into light. All registration is online this year so remember to register online now.

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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 The local branch of CF held its AGM recently. No changes on the committee etc.

Slaney Sport

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Wexford GAA paving the way wexford gAA is paving the way in relation to corporate management, sponsorship and marketing, county chairman derek kent announced at the launch of a new initiative at innovate wexford Park on monday 9th April – cairde Loch garman.

Cairde Loch Garman is the amalgamation of Club Wexford and the Wexford Supporters Club under one new and unified brand with the objective of providing support, financial and otherwise, to all levels of Wexford GAA activity from Hurling 365 to our senior hurling and football teams and everything in between.

The new initiative is being spearheaded by newly appointed Commercial Manager Eanna Martin. ‘Eanna is of course a member of the current senior hurling panel and will be bringing his passion for all things GAA along with his marketing expertise to this new venture’, Derek said in his introduction. ‘Wexford is one

of the first to appoint a Commercial Manager and I have no doubt that other counties will follow suit in the very near future.’

‘I want to pay tribute to the work of both Club Wexford and Wexford Supporters Club over the years, some of them very lean years indeed but somehow these groups managed to gather much needed funds for Wexford GAA and the county owes them a debt of gratitude,’ Derek concluded before introducing new Commercial Manager, Eanna Martin.

Eanna Martin welcomed everyone to the Launch of what he hopes will be a new departure for Wexford GAA and he thanked everyone for their tremendous contribution in the past and looked forward to working with them all on the many projects already planned going forward. ‘It is my remit to get everyone working together under the one umbrella – Cairde Loch Garman for the

Maria Nolan with Commercial Manager Eanna Martin

betterment and enhancement of all things GAA in Wexford.’

Supporters of Wexford GAA can sign up online via the Wexford GAA website at the dedicated Cairde page: http//www.wexfordgaa.ie/cair de-loch-garman/ The cost of membership is €25 per calendar year for which you get: ● Advance access to purchase tickets for Wexford`s Intercounty Championship matches.

Ladies golf news… weather conditions once again interfered with the competition in enniscorthy golf club on tuesday 24th April and it had to be cancelled. this competition will be played at a later date.

The monthly presentation of prizes took place on 24th April for the Breast Cancer and Burke O'Leary's competitions. The ladies were delighted to raise €500 for the Breast Cancer Research Fund.

This week’s stroke medal competition is sponsored by

Walter Bourke's.

The Intermediate team played Waterford in Kilkenny on Saturday 28th April and had a fantastic win. The winning streak continued for the Junior Cup team who played Callan in Mt Juliet.

Congratulations to the managers, players and caddies.

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

● Advance notification of senior team selections. ● Discounts in selected stores around the county. ● Car sticker.

And this is just the beginning, watch this space for details of all upcoming events, and queries please to Eanna Martin at 087-9911027. So Come On, Come On – get behind all The B o y s o f We x f o r d f o r Championship 2018.

– Maria Nolan

Enniscorthy Hockey Club successes

Back row L-R Helen Cosgrave, Teresa Bailey, Ann Banville, Ann Nolan, Mary McCauley. Front row L-R Mary Breen, Lady President Maeve McCauley, Lady Vice Captain Liz Browne, Laura Dempsey.

Enniscorthy Athletic Club

the last few weeks have seen enniscorthy Hockey club claim a number of pieces of silverware, while Leah chapman has been once again selected for interprovincial honours with Leinster.

This season has seen unprecedented success for the underage section of the club, with three separate titles being claimed. The under 16 girls won the Junior Jacqui Potter Plate; the second year girls beat Malahide Fingal 3-2 to win the Leinster Minor B league, while the under 14 boys defeated Dublin side Railway Union in the final of the Leinster under 14B cup.

The men's first XI have once again claimed league honours, capturing the Division 4 title on the last day of the season. There was similar final day drama for the men's second XI who won promotion after a 6-1 win over St James' Gate. The ladies 3rd XI defeated local rivals Wexford to claim the South East Shield. n

Enniscorthy Athletic Club (EAC) trains Tuesday and Thursdays 6-7pm at

Enniscorthy Sports Hub. All ages 6+ and abilities catered for. n

Enniscorthy Rugby Club After a most impressive win in the Provincial Towns Cup semifinal against league winners, Ashbourne, on a scoreline of Enniscorthy 36 Ashbourne 5, Enniscorthy faced Tullow in the final on 29th April in Wicklow. Enniscorthy emerged victorious by 20 points to 13. The clubhouse on Ross Road was heaving with supporters and

Creane and Creane Insurance, Enniscorthy, recently announced sponsorship for the ladies first XI and for club umpire jackets. L-R: Elaine Smith, Creane and Creane, ladies players Julie Watchorn, Leah Chapman (recently selected for the Leinster Masters side), Laura O'Leary, and Andrew Rothwell from the men's first XI.

well-wishers as they welcomed the victorious champions home for a night of celebrations. dates for your diary: Thursday 3rd May at 8:30pm Annual General Meeting in Clubhouse on Ross Road.

Sunday 6th May at 7:00pm Annual Club Fundraiser at the Enniscorthy Greyhound Track. n

Strawberry 10 Mile

Schools Soccer Coaching Scheme

ENNiSCORThy hOCkEy CluB AGM on Thursday May 10th at 8pm in the iFA Centre, Mill Park Road, Enniscorthy.

and 5 mile Run & Walk

Sunday June 24th. The Promenade, Enniscorthy. 10 Mile at 10am.

5 mile at 10.30am. Enter at: www.slaneyolympic.com Chip timing * Prizes in all categories Medal for all finishers Tel: Pat 087 2820043, Gretta 087 9407978

Body Blox Fitness, Enniscorthy, winners in the South East Radio Customer Excellence Awards 2018 held in the Riverside Park Hotel on Friday 20th April.

L-R: Liz O’Brien, Richie Hendrick, Louise O’Brien, Yvonne Sludds, Leanne Delaney and Nicola Brady.

schools soccer coaching scheme hosted a camp in the gaelscoil, drumgoold, e n n i s c o r t h y, f o r e a s t e r attended by children from 5 years to 13 years.

All sporting activities were played but the most fun was had by all on a trip to Play Zone in Wexford which was

funded by Wexford County Council LCDC and Ger Mackay as well as funding from an Enniscorthy Municipal District amenity grant.

Special thanks to Judy Heffernan and board of management for use of the Gaelscoil facilities and equipment. Special thanks also to the

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volunteer coaches and the community for their continued support.

The event was organised

by Cllr John O'Rourke and supported by Wexford Local Development and TUS participants. The next venture will be a camp in June and a schools’ blitz also in June. n

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Slaney Arts & Heritage

2 May 2018

A Diamond of a Festival in Enniscorthy As a founder of wexford Literary festival, now celebrating its 5th birthday, i was extremely proud and gratified to hear it described as ‘a diamond of a festival’ by chairman of enniscorthy municipal district, keith doyle, in his address at the launch of this year’s event at enniscorthy castle on 26th April. ‘this little gem’, keith continued, ‘adds a bit of panache, quality and class to our town’.

High praise indeed from Enniscorthy’s First Citizen and thank you most sincerely Keith for your very kind and uplifting words.

The graceful ambience of the Castle’s drawing room lent itself beautifully to the elegant occasion as Chair of the Festival, Carmel Harrington, welcomed notable guests Keith Doyle, James Browne TD, Councillors Willie Kavanagh and Kathleen Codd Nolan, Town Manager Liz Hore, President of Enniscorthy Chamber Maree Lyng and Fr. Odhran Furlong and special guest Billy Roche and wife Patti, saying that a lot of hard work and commitment had gone into making the Festival what it is today internationally recognised on the literary calendar.

Pic: Maria Nolan Wexford Literary Festival launch L-R: Liz Hore (Enniscorthy Municipal District Manager), Cllr Keith Doyle (Chairman of Enniscorthy Municipal District), James Browne TD, Billy Roche (author).

Open Call at TPC friday 13th is unlucky for some but it certainly wasn’t for me as i attended the 3rd Annual open call Art exhibition at the Presentation centre, enniscorthy, and having attended all three i can say unequivocally that it was the most successful and the best to date.

Cllr John O`Rourke officially opened the Exhibition complimenting Lisa and the Centre and indeed all the artists who contributed to the colourful and creative exhibition. He said not only is the exhibition a wonderful opportunity for the artists, it is also an opportunity for all to call in and see the wonderful Centre.

John’s own particular favourite was Cots on the Slaney and he presented the prize to the artist Martin Kirwan.

The large crowd, viewing the artistic showcase, was akin to people moving through a very exotic and splendid garden, stopping long and often to admire and immerse themselves in the beauty all around.

Each year the standard of Open Call is improving, the numbers of those exhibiting expanding and the variety and diversity of the work producing greater interest and hopefully increased sales.

This is a win, win situation for all and full marks to The Presentation Centre which once

A trio of artists Dick Donaghue, Marja van Kampen and Martina Furlong. Pic: Maria Nolan.

LibRARy news

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

‘We have come a very long way’, Carmel continued, ‘from the evening myself, Maria Nolan, Richie Cotter and Annie Gilpin decided that we were going to establish a Literary Festival in Enniscorthy to celebrate existing Wexford writers and give them a platform for their work and inspire, connect and support potential local writers. And I think we have done exactly what we set out to do with many of our local writers participating in our Festival over the past 5 years and many from our Festival Committee and Festival attendees going forward to have their own work published like Caroline Busher, Cat Hogan, Adele O’Neill, Sheila Forsey and Tina O’Callaghan to name but a few.’

‘We also honoured and celebrated our well known Wexford literary talents naming our Literary Awards ‘The Colm Toibin Short Story Award’ and ‘The Anthony Cronin Poetry Award’ and last year we had entries from across the globe for both of these competitions including Israel, America, UK, Belgium and

Germany. This year the Festival is delighted to announce that one of Wexford’s finest and best loved author / playwright / singer/ songwriter Billy Roche has very kindly agreed to lend his name to our One Act Play Award and in an effort of establishing gender balance we are adding the name of an extremely talented and inspiring lady to the mix calling our Vintage Window Display competition the Eileen Gray Award.’

Billy Roche said that he was deeply honoured to have an Award in his name and delighted to be asked to launch this year ’s Festival in Enniscorthy as he had many fond memories of the town and one in particular being ‘carried shoulder high by a slightly inebriated Andy Doyle from the Duffry down to Murphy Flood’s Hotel in 1996’ after Enniscorthy Drama won the All Ireland with Billy’s famous play Poor Beast in the Rain.

‘Embrace what you have in Enniscorthy’, Billy went on, ‘it is something special, you know the old adage – eat local honey because that’s what cures you`.

Sound advice indeed from a man who knows what he is talking about.

Carmel concluded by thanking Wexford County Council and Enniscorthy Municipal District Council and Byrne’s Bookstore for their generous sponsorship saying that this year’s Festival is happening in Enniscorthy from 2nd 4th Nov to coincide with the Wexford Opera Festival utilising all our beautiful Enniscorthy venues and will include the Billy Roche One A c t P l a y Aw a rd a t T h e Presentation Centre on Friday 2nd November with Enniscorthy Drama, Panel Discussions and Workshops on Saturday 3rd at Riverside Park Hotel with such well

known authors as Paul Williams, June Caldwell, Hazel Gaynor, Catherine Ryan Howard, Shane Dunphy, Paul Berry, Jane Casey, Andrew Cartmel, Sinead Gleeson, Dr. Sarah Cleary and our own Carmel Harrington and Caroline Busher, A Candlelit Evening at Enniscorthy Castle with Carmel Harrington and Liz Nugent and Sunday 4th November Awards Ceremony at The Athenaeum.

We are open now for submissions and before we took our leave of the Castle the resident ghost Sir Writesalot made an appearance to encourage all to get writing.

Exciting times ahead for this jewel in Enniscorthy’s crown.

– Maria Nolan

Cat’s creative craft

Pic: Maria Nolan.

John O’Rourke with Cots on the Slaney artist Martin Kirwan.

again has excelled itself hosting this wonderful initiative that allows local artists, internationally known, nationally known, locally known and known only to themselves, the opportunity to exhibit their work and have it viewed over a six-week period against the backdrop of this aesthetically beautiful venue.

Credit must go to Manager, Elizabeth Whyte, for her vision for the Centre and indeed for local talent of all genres and to Curator of the Exhibition, Lisa Byrne, who not only organised and MC`d the event but is also displaying some of her own very distinctive art in the Exhibition, a gal of many talents.

Could I suggest that you

Two of the Wexford Literary Festival founders Carmel Harrington (left) and Maria Nolan (right) with Cllr Keith Doyle (Chairman of Enniscorthy Municipal District).

would do worse over the coming weeks than spend some time viewing this creative endeavour on our own doorsteps.

– Maria Nolan

on thursday evening 12th April i had the pleasure of attending and enjoying a creative writing class at enniscorthy Library with friend and former wexford Literary festival colleague cat Hogan.

The waif like Cat is passionate about her craft and speaks animatedly about her writing and her very clear message was simply ‘Go for it’.

‘There is probably at least one book in all of us, so stop procrastinating and step into that space and actively take ownership of it’, she told the Library audience.

Irish Times best-selling author of They All Fall Down and There Was A Crooked Man confided that her motivation to sit down and write was her burning desire ‘to write a novel that would keep someone up all night reading it’.

‘Writing’, she went on, ‘is simply a tool used by storytellers to spin a yarn’ and potential writers shouldn’t be afraid to ‘go for it’. ‘If you make writing a priority you will find the

time to write and if you sit down and write a thousand words a day you will have the bones of a novel in three months’.

‘For me’, Cat said, ‘writing has to evoke all the senses, it has to take the reader right there, they have to feel it, hear it, see it, touch it and smell it’.

She had lots of useful tips for those present putting special emphasis on ‘knowing your characters’. ‘If you know your characters you will never have writers block’, according to Cat. And this talented and enthusiastic lady certainly hasn’t with her third novel already well on the way.

A most informative, interesting and enjoyable evening and one that will hopefully be repeated as Librarian Jarlath Glynn announced that a sixweek Creative Writing Class will begin at Enniscorthy Library this September. So no excuse for any potential writers in the Enniscorthy area not to ‘go for it’.

– Maria Nolan

Artist Frank Ennett.

Pic: Maria Nolan.

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

Author Cat Hogan (second from left) with some of her Creative Writing class at Enniscorthy Library. Pic: Maria Nolan.

Slaney Arts & Wexford Scene

www.slaneynews.com Wexford Light Opera younger cast members with President Michael D. Higgins at the official launch of ‘Sweeney Todd’ last month.

Patrick Hogan.

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Around Wexford Town with Patrick Hogan

Commemoration on the 100th Anniversary of the death of John E. Redmond, 1856-1918. L-R: Wexford Mayor Jim Moore, President Michael D. Higgins, Dr Mary Green, great grand-daughter of John E. Redmond and Minister Paul Kehoe TD . Pic: Patrick Hogan.

Meeting of Sinn Féin members in the Talbot Hotel,Wexford, last month. L-R: Cllr. Mick Roche, Cllr Johnny Mythen, Anthony Kelly, Mary Lou McDonald TD (President of Sinn Féin), Cllr Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin, Cllr Oisin O'Connell and Cllr Thomas Forde. Pic: Patrick Hogan.

Art in the Open cheque for Friends of Wexford General Hospital, L-R: Ann Hynes, Tony Robinson, Mary Kerry, Niall Reck, Madeleine Quirke, Kevin Feeney. Pic: Patrick Hogan.

100th anniversary of the death of John Redmond

Centenary Commemoration Ceremony and Wreathlaying at St. John’s Graveyard to honour the centenary of John Edward Redmond M.P. Above: President and Mrs Sabina Higgins,with members of the Redmond Family.

Below: President and Mrs Sabina Higgins with Mayor Jim Moore, John Hegarty, Chairman Wexford Co. Co., Superintendent Jim Doyle, members of the Borough Council, staff of Wexford Library and members of Wexford County Council.

John Redmond, one of ireland’s greatest parliamentarians, died on 6th march 1918 and was remembered in his home town, wexford, on sunday 15th April with a full and informative programme of events organised by wexford county council and our excellent Library service under the meticulous and edifying guidance of eileen morrissey and Jarlath glynn.

The Opening Address of the Redmond 100 Centenary Commemoration was given by Úachtarán na hÉireann, President Michael D. Higgins, attending with his wife Sabina, indicative of the level of importance nationally for the event. President Higgins said that it was indeed a pleasure for him to be in Wexford for the historic occa-

sion and a particular pleasure to meet members of the Redmond f a m i l y, i n c l u d i n g J o h n Redmond`s two great granddaughters and his great great grand-daughter, who travelled from England to be in Wexford for the memorial ceremonies.

MC Eileen Morrissey called on Chairman of Wexford County Council, John Hegarty, who formally welcomed President Higgins and Sabina to Wexford saying that they had already attended a wedding and the Light Opera Launch so they seemed to be getting great value from their trip to the county.

John was lavish in his praise of John Redmond, a great Wexfordman and one of the most prominent Irish politicians ever. He spoke about the many thousands who lined the streets of Wexford for his funeral in 1918, telling the large library gathering that `all the shops were closed and all the windows in Wexford had their blinds drawn`. `A patriot, a politician and a great Wexfordman,` John concluded.

C h i e f o rg a n i s e r a n d Redmond expert Jarlath Glynn i n t ro d u c e d t h e s p e a k e r s : Redmond biographer Dermot Meleady author of From Parnellite to National Leader, Ronan McGreevy author of John Redmond and World War I and Martin O`Donoghue author of The Legacy of John Edward Redmond.

At 3pm at St. John’s Graveyard, Mayor of Wexford Jim Moore and Minister Paul Kehoe spoke of the significant contribution made by John Redmond with Minister Kehoe quoting from John Dillon`s Oration at his burial in Wexford in 1918: `Time will do justice to his work and to his statesmanship and all the people of Ireland, even those who misunderstand him today, will in time come to understand the greatness of his life and of his work and of the unselfishness of his career.’

Well it seems that finally that time has come as his great granddaughter Dr. Mary Green thanked all in Wexford for the wonderful reception and the welcome recognition for her great grandfather saying that up to now he had been essentially written off the pages of Irish history.

Well it seems that no more will John Redmond and his contribution to Irish history be forgotten as wreaths were laid in his memory by President Higgins, Mayor Jim Moore, Minister Paul Kehoe and great grand-daughter Dr. Mary Greene at the impressive Redmond crypt at St. John`s Graveyard, his final resting place.

A truly enlightening, emotional and historic day and very well done to all in Wexford County Council and Wexford Library who contributed to this momentous occasion.

– Maria Nolan

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