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comment The main construction work on the Enniscorthy Flood Defence Scheme will commence next year. Prior to that, services and utilities along the Promenade are being relocated this year – ahead of the full construction in 2019. A public display of the plans is running in Enniscorthy Library until Saturday 7th July. Everybody interested in the future of our town is strongly encouraged to attend. If you can’t make it along to the library you can check out a great video of what the scheme will look like when complete – search “Enniscorthy Flood Defence Scheme” on YouTube. Our congratulations to Cllr Willie Kavanagh on being chosen to be the new Chairman of Enniscorthy Municipal Dictrict and to the previous incumbent, Cllr Keith Doyle, on his elevation to the Chairmanship of Wexford Co. Council. Cllr Willie Kavanagh – Frank Corcoran

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Enniscorthy on the cusp i was delighted to attend at the official launch of the enniscorthy Flood defence scheme by minister of state for the office of public works & Flood relief, kevin boxer moran, on monday 11th June at the athenaeum. Minister Moran was welcomed to Enniscorthy by Chairman of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council, Keith Doyle, who also welcomed other dignitaries who had taken time from their busy schedules to be present in Enniscorthy ‘on a most exciting day for the town’ – Minister Paul Kehoe, Deputy James Browne, Councillors Kathleen Codd Nolan, Barbara-Anne Murphy, John O`Rourke, along with Tom Enright CEO of Wexford County Council, John Carley Director of Services, and the Minister’s OPW team. ‘Enniscorthy is on the cusp of tremendous change’, Chairman Doyle said, ‘with a number of major infrastructure projects improving the connectivity of the town and dis-

trict for ‘invest Enniscorthy’. Enniscorthy Municipal District has placed the Flood Defence Scheme infrastructure at the heart of its priorities for the people of the town.’ ‘We want the very best for our citizens,’ Chairman Doyle continued, ’both in terms of the safety of our people but also to protect the historical legacy of our beautiful streetscape and its potential for tourism and the quality of life that our picturesque town offers’. MC for the occasion, Town Manager Liz Hore, called on Minister Moran to address the gathering and he was lavish in his praise for local Minister Paul Kehoe whom he said ‘is constantly in my ear about flood relief for Enniscorthy’. Minister Moran said that he was delighted to be in Enniscorthy to launch the Scheme and to be in a position to deliver on it and he thanked his team at OPW for the magnificent work they have done on the project. He said that he had very fond memories of his

Pic: Maria Nolan.

last trip to Enniscorthy when the Minister took him to visit his mother. ‘A most generous woman’, Minister Moran said, ‘who had a delicious meal of lamb shanks on the table for us when we arrived’. Minister Paul Kehoe outlined the extensive plans for Enniscorthy going forward saying that ‘it is an exciting time to be living in the town. The much needed Flood Defence Scheme along with all of the other investment proposals will transform Enniscorthy and prepare it for its next phase as a modern, vibrant, beautiful and historic town for those already living here and for the huge amount of visitors we hope to attract here in the future.’ Wexford CEO Tom Enright had great praise for the Scheme and the work of the Flood Defence Scheme Steering group ‘who meet monthly to progress the project, Larry McHale the Project Engineer for his leadership, commitment and patience, our partners in the OPW and

At the launch of the Enniscorthy Flood Defence Scheme Public Display & Information Event L-R: Kevin Boxer Moran TD (Minister for OPW), Frank Corcoran (Slaney News), Cllr Kathleen Codd-Nolan, Minister Paul Kehoe TD, and on right James Browne TD. Pics: Maria Nolan.

Consultants Mott McDonald and Roughan Donovan’. The Public Display, available to view at Enniscorthy Library until 7th July, is an opportunity to come and examine the many years of planning, the various studies and the images and plans for the future with an investment of €45 million planned for the town. A detailed video on the proposed scheme and how

your town will look into the future can be viewed by searching “Enniscorthy Flood Defence Scheme” on YouTube. Tomorrow, Thursday 5th July, 10.30am to 5pm, members of the design team will be in Enniscorthy Library at the Public Display event so you have a wonderful opportunity to give your feedback directly to them, don’t waste this chance! – Maria Nolan

Templeshannon Quay under the Flood Defence plan.

LEFT: At the launch of the Enniscorthy Flood Defence Scheme Public Display & Information Event L-R: Larry McHale (Flood Defence Engineer), Cllr John O’Rourke, Kevin Boxer Moran (Minister for OPW), Cllr Keith Doyle, John Carley (Wexford Co. Council), Cllr Kathleen Codd-Nolan, Minister Paul Kehoe TD, Cllr Barbara-Anne Murphy, Liz Hore (Enniscorthy Municipal District Manager).

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Co. Wexford Ambassadors Co. wexford recently honoured “its own” as the county’s new ambassadors, world leaders in arts, culture, sport and business, were unveiled at the the newly-opened hatch lab innovation and incubation Centre in gorey on 8th June. These remarkable people with strong Wexford links have won widespread acclaim and respect as a result of their acknowledged national and international success in the world of Arts & Culture, Sport and Business. While enjoying busy and hugely successful careers these individuals continue to find time to “put on the Wexford jersey” and promote their home county at every opportunity that may arise. There were seven recipients of the title “Wexford Ambassador” at the recent event. Award-winning actor Charlotte (Charlie) murphy from Enniscorthy was unable to attend the event due to her work commitments in London’s West End and was ably represented by her parents Pat and Brenda and sister Erin. International rugby star tadhg Furlong from Campile was on rugby duty in Australia and was also honoured. Tadhg was represented at the event by his father, James. Five Wexford people from the international business world were also declared “Wexford Ambassadors” at the event and all were in attendance to accept the award. ryan Quigley is Vice President, Europe North | Immunology & HCV Lead, Western Europe & Canada for Abbvie, a company specialising in the creation of new medicines for chronic, serious health issues. dr daVid dempsey is Ireland Country Leader and Senior Vice President at Salesforce, the global leader Congratulations to Elizabeth Doyle, Cooladine, who won the recent St Senan’s Parish Bingo Jackpot of €1,500.

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All declared themselves proud and honoured to accept t h e r o l e o f We x f o r d Ambassador and spoke fondly and proudly of their Wexford connections , undertaking to do all within their power to promote their home county, whenever and wherever the opportunity arose. Well-known TV personality Anne Doyle from Ferns, long-time Wexford Ambassador and staunch supporter of all things Wexford, was MC for the afternoon. Anne paid tribute to her fellow Ambassadors and urged them to continue in their staunch support of the Ambassador Programme and County Wexford in general. Chief Executive of Wexford County Council, Tom Enright, also paid tribute to Wexford’s Ambassadors. “These highly successful and respected “Wexfordians” provide examples of talent, entrepreneurship and unashamed pride of place that have the capacity to inspire and encourage a whole new generation of Wexford people to become leaders in their chosen field into the future,” said Mr. Enright. These newest Ambassadors will join with Wexford County Council in supporting all things Wexford and in promoting their beloved county at every available opportunity. In doing so they join their fellow Wexford Ambassadors eoin Colfer, Colm tóibín and John banville (novelists), anne doyle and dermot o’leary (TV presenters), michael londra (singer and musician), together with Wexford’s sporting heroes gordon d’arcy, kevin doyle, billy walsh, aidan o’brien and Jim bolger, who have supported the Wexford Ambassador Programme for many years. n

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E-Parking for Enniscorthy improved parking payment options for enniscorthy, wexford, gorey and new ross will be available soon as Co. wexford will be introducing “parkbytext” so one can download a free app and choose to pay by text, app, or online using a smartphone. so no more scrabbling around for small change or trying to find the nearest meter! and there will be an optional messaging system to remind you when your time is up so you can return to your car or simply top up your payment. The then Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, C l l r J o h n H e g a r t y, a n d Director of Services, Eamonn Hore, signed a contract with representatives Sean O’Dwyer, IT Director, and Andrew

Cosgrove, Marketing Manager of “parkbytext” in County Hall on 8th June (see photo above) to bring EParking to Wexford’s four main towns. The parkbytext app allows the customer to use their mobile phone to pay their parking fees easily and quickly. The app also allows customers to “top up” their parking fee, meaning no rushing back to the car at the end of the payment period to avoid a fine simply use the app to make a further payment and your parking fee is instantly updated. Councillor John Hegarty welcomed the signing of the contract. “Wexford has always been a progressive county and we are constantly looking for new ways, particularly in

the use of modern technology, to improve our services to the public” said the Cathaoirleach. “Parkbytext” is a perfect example, using today’s technology to improve existing services and offer additional convenience, flexibility and peace of mind to those who work in or visit our main towns”. Director of Services Eamonn Hore said: “It is important also to reassure the public that this new method of parking payment will complement - not replace - our current parking meter payment facilities. It simply offers an alternative and easy-touse payment method to those who use our parking services”. A go-live date is planned for September 2018. n

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Funding for disadvantaged communities over €150,000 will be provided to disadvantaged communities in rural and urban areas in wexford through the Community enhancement programme, according to minister paul kehoe. Typical enhancements under the Community Enhancement Programme could include the renovation of community centres, community amenities, improvements to town parks and common areas and spaces, CCTV equipment and energy efficiency projects. n

Pic: Philip Knight, Wexford County Council Photographers.

The then Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, John Hegarty, welcomed the Australian Ambassador Richard Andrews (fourth from left) to County Hall on 1st June where he was given a token of his visit. During a busy day in the county Ambassador Andrews also visited a national school in Bree, did an ecclesiastical tour of Lady’s island, turned the sod of the town and village renewal scheme in Lady’s Island and attended a Strawberry Fair reception in Enniscorthy.

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Vinegar Hill – a major European battlefield site the 21st June, the longest day of the year, became the longest day ever in the annals of wexford’s history in 1798 when the battle of Vinegar hill raged from 7am leaving 1,500 dead rebels in its wake, decimating the county and recorded as the last stand of the wexford rebellion. The Longest Day Research Project, the brainchild of Tony Larkin and funded by Wexford County Council, has over the past four years conducted historical research and an archaeological study of the famous

battlefield and their findings are due to be published later this year. At a major conference at the end of May in The Presentation Centre, opened by Noel Whelan, author and political analyst and columnist with the Irish Times, and hosted by Enniscorthy Municipal District Council, the exciting news that Vinegar Hill is destined to become not just one of the major battlefield sites of Ireland but indeed of Europe was the message comi n g l o u d a n d c l e a r f ro m

Enniscorthy Chairman Keith Doyle and Town Manager Liz Hore, both passionate and enthusiastic supporters of all things 1798, who had great praise for everything being done and all involved giving particular mention to Enniscorthy Historical Re-enactment Society who once again turned out superbly for the event. Delivered by internationally recognised experts Dr. Ronan O`Flaherty, Edmund Joyce, Dr. Niall Brady, Cian Hogan, Damian Shiels and our own

Jacqui Hynes, the conference was an unique opportunity for those in attendance to hear first hand the exciting reveals that are sure to place Vinegar Hill at the top of the list of key battlefield sites in Irish history. The four-year extensive research and the findings it has revealed has allowed the project team to map the battle as it unfolded on that fateful day on 21st June. Research highlights include: – The location of the notorious rebel prison, Beale’s Barn, still standing and

intact on a local farm. Proof of General Needham’s late arrival and the reason behind it. – The location of a series of dug pits that are strong candidates for mass graves. – An incredibly rich assemblage of finds, the richest, in fact, from any battlefield as yet investigated in Ireland, including lead bullets, weapon fragments and a fragment of an exploded shell. An excellent, informative and ground-breaking conference –

and well done to all those involved in the organising and to those responsible for the funding of the Research Project – it is indeed high time that Vinegar Hill is given the attention, respect and recognition it has always deserved. Terraced thousands died, shaking scythes at cannon. The hillside blushed, soaked in our broken wave. They buried us without shroud or coffin And in August… the barley grew up out of our grave. – Maria Nolan

Vinegar Hill Battlefield conference in The Presentation Centre, Enniscorthy, 25th May 2018. Above: Aidan Ryan, Noel Whelan, John Burke O’Leary, John Carley and James Browne TD. Right: The then Chairman of Enniscorthy Municipal District, Cllr Keith Doyle, making presentation to Keynote Speaker Noel Whelan. Below: Sharon Clancy (left) and Liz Hore (Enniscorthy Municipal District Manager, right), with conference guests. Below right: Enniscorthy Historical Re-enactment Society re-enactors Edel Kelly, Graham Cadogan and Ray Murphy. ALL PICS: MARIA NOLAN.

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enniscorthy, wexford, gorey and new ross and their surrounding areas are to benefit from €4bn worth of funding being made available nationwide through project ireland 2040 to improve the quality of services and technology across the country. Project Ireland 2040 has laid out the funding as follows: €2bn for urban regeneration, €1bn for rural development, €500m for climate action and €500m for disruptive technologies. Minister Paul Kehoe said the funds are particularly important given the challenges facing Ireland post Brexit.

over 4,200 children in wexford are set to benefit from the back to school allowance, according to minister paul kehoe, which will be paid the week ending Friday, 13th July. “The Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance is a means-tested, once-off payment aimed at helping families with these costs to alleviate pressures at back to school time,” Minister Kehoe said. “Fine Gael is determined to use the benefits of our recov-

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“Brexit is bringing a myriad of challenges down the tracks and we need to be prepared for different outcomes. The best way to do that is to

invest in our towns and villages – that’s what these four funds are about,” Minister Kehoe said. The primary purpose of the €2 billion funding for urban regeneration is to secure more compact, sustainable growth in Ireland’s five cities and other large urban centres (the 59 eligible cities and towns are listed in an annex). This funding, additional to normal sectoral funding streams, is designed to leverage a greater proportion of residential and commercial development, supported by infrastructure, services and amenities, within the existing built-up areas of our larger urban settlements. n

ering economy to support those who need it most.” The Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance is available to primary and secondary school students and is paid at a rate of €125 for children aged 4-11 and €250 for children aged 12 years and over. In order to qualify for the Allowance, the applicant must be in receipt of certain social welfare payments or be taking part in training, employment or adult education schemes,

with total household income below a certain threshold. The vast majority of families who received this payment last year will receive it again this year without having to reapply. Only those who do not receive notification of an automated payment by early July, or those who want to make a first time application, will need to apply. Everyone can check out their eligibility at www.welfare.ie/backtoschool. n

Funding for local and regional roads regional and local roads in Co. wexford will get €600,000 in funding over the course of two years through the Community involvement grant

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4th July 2018

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County Wexford Chambers, in collaboration with the Regional Skills Forum and Wexford local Community Development Committee (lCDC), hosted the County Wexford Skills & Training Expo on Wednesday 13th June in the Riverside Park hotel, Enniscorthy. This free event showcased the opportunities available to employers to upskill their employees and avail of grant funding for accredited training programmes. The event covered all areas of employment, with a dedicated forum for the Engineering & Manufacturing sector where the training providers outlined the upskilling programmes available. Exhibitors on the day included: ● Higher Education and Life Long Learning: IT Carlow, Wexford Campus IT Carlow and Waterford IT, in particular Springboard+ ● Further Education with traineeships, apprenticeships and adult learning with Waterford & Wexford Education & Training Board ● Wexford Chamber Skillnet ● Local Enterprise Office ● Wexford LEO Training ● And many more.

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County Wexford Skills & Training Expo in the Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy, 13th June. Pic: Brian McDonald, Wexford County Council Photographers.

All change at the top… At the 2018 AGM of Wexford County Council, Enniscorthy Municipal District-based Councillor Keith Doyle (FF) was elected as Cathaoirleach of the Council, replacing outgoing Cathaoirleach John Hegarty. Keith, whose father, Andy, was also County Co. Chairman in the past, is pictured presenting John Hegarty with a token of his year in office. Also in picture is Tom Enright, Co. Manager. Below: Cllr Willie Kavanagh was elected Chairman of Enniscorthy Municipal District. He is pictured below with members of his family.

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Enniscorthy Rugby Club team members with Stellah Sinnott at the recent Civic Reception in Enniscorthy Castle to acknowledge the club’s success in this year’s Provincial Towns Cup.

Bree/Davidstown All Ireland Debating Champions, L-R: Gavin O'Connor, David O'Leary, Michael Roche, with team coach, Clare Doyle.

bree/davidstown Community games members michael roche (Cbs/davidstown), david o’leary and gavin o’Connor (pupils of davidstown ps), recently won gold medals at the national Community games u14 debating Finals in the university of limerick. Eight teams representing Wexford, Offaly, Kildare, Laois, Galway, Wicklow, Limerick

and Clare took part in the competition. In the final debate of the day, Michael, Gavin and David opposed the motion, ‘This house believes that Ireland should give more money to poor countries’ against a combined areas Co. Clare team. It was a wonderful performance by the three boys from the Davidstown area which earned them the gold medals. This team had quali-

fied for the National Finals, at the end of April, by defeating Castlebridge Crossabeg in the county final on home territory in Davidstown Primary School opposing the motion, ‘This house believes that vending machines should be banned in Irish schools’. Taking part in this county final were Michael, Gavin and Shane Jordan with David as sub. The team was coached by Clare Doyle. n

The people deserve more! “the people of wexford and the people of ireland deserve more. it’s time to build a new economy for a changing ireland.” this was the message of sinn Féin general election candidate, Cllr. Johnny mythen, who was speaking after attending his party’s ard Fheis in belfast last month. “Rents are at runaway levels and childcare costs are the highest in Europe. A far higher than average percentage of young people in Co. Wexford are unemployed or live in an economy which too often offers them only low-paid, insecure work. “The people of Wexford and the people of Ireland deserve more. It’s time to build a new economy for a changing Ireland. “Sinn Féin offers a programme to create a modern economy across our island, for the first time guaranteeing world-class services as your birthright, from cradle to grave. “We see signs that our economy is recovering. But every day in Enniscorthy, Wexford, New Ross and Gorey I hear those who tell me and our councillors that they don’t feel any better off. Fine Gael tell us they offer stability. But they have cast a cloud of fear and insecurity in homes all across the state.

Cllr Johnny Mythen at the Sinn Féin Ard Fheis in Belfast last month

“They will never understand the anxiety of being one pay cheque away from financial distress, they will never understand the ‘what ifs?’ How will we cope if the car breaks down or if they cut my hours this week or if a loved one falls ill?” “We hear you when you tell us that you work all the hours you can, you pay your taxes and all of your bills, and at the end of the week you still struggle to make ends meet. We hear you if you’re a small business person with high rent and rates costs and struggling to stay

afloat. “I hear you, and I say to you if Pearse Doherty, who spoke to the people of Wexford just over a week ago, is Minister for Finance he will have your back. Sinn Féin will have your back. “We don’t just want change – we need transformation. Transformation to end the human tragedy of 10,000 homeless citizens, over 700,000 on hospital waiting lists, and hundreds each day on hospital trollies. “Fine Gael and Fianna Fail are attempting to normalise these crises. We will not allow that to happen!” n

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A National Treasure at The Presentation Centre

Paddy Cullivan and Maria Nolan

Performer Paddy Cullivan, described by David McWilliams as ‘a national treasure’ brought his ‘one man unique look at Irish History Show’ to The Presentation Centre last month and I have to say, I, along with the rest of the sixty-strong audience, thoroughly enjoyed it and my heartiest compliments to The Presentation Centre for once again bringing something new and different to our doorstep. The 10 Dark Secrets of 1798 explores issues like, the mystery surrounding the death of

Wolfe Tone, the possibility that the establishment figure Lord Kilwarden or Arthur Wolfe, after whom Wolfe Tone was named and who intervened to save his life issuing two writs of habeas corpus for him, was actually his real father, the ambiguous role of the Emancipator Daniel O`Connell in the rebellion, how Napper Tandy’s relationship with Napoleon allowed him (Napoleon) to pay off Josephine’s enormous gambling debts, the Napoleonic General who scuppered the French landing at Bantry Bay

Enniscorthy Historical Re-enactment Society (EHRS) with entertainer Paddy Cullivan. Pic: Maria Nolan.

and could have been responsible for the French defeat at the B a t t l e o f Wa t e r l o o , h o w Protestant Republicanism quickly changed to Orange Unionism after 1798 and much, much more. This is an intriguing, amusing, entertaining, interesting and very believable scrutiny of the before, during and after of the most influential rebellion ever in Irish history which united Catholic, Protestant and Dissenter. We heard of the Kildare Republic which lasted 5 days, the Wexford Republic which lasted all of 22 days

with 21 battles and the Republic of Connaught, the Races of Castlebar and the major naval battle off Tory Island. Cullivan, a passionate, funny, animated and knowledgeable historian with a genius for story-telling and an infectious sense of humour explodes many of the inconsistencies of 1798 and replaces them with perfectly acceptable and indeed preferable alternatives. The performance lasts for approximately two and a half hours and delivers history in an uniquely enjoyable and memorable way, interspersed

with songs and visuals and in my opinion should be introduced into our schools. Far too many of our young people now are choosing not to study history because it is ‘too stuffy and boring’ well here is one opportunity of making it a lot less so. A great insight into the ‘greatest stories never told’. Paddy Cullivan is an amazing singer, songwriter, comic writer, comedian, satirist, columnist, host and TV contributor and is the lead singer with The Late, Late Show house band – the Camembert Quartet,

and most of all is informative and extremely entertaining. He ended the evening by thanking The Presentation Centre and its staff and complimenting the beautiful venue and he said he was blown away by the Guard of Honour provided at the venue by Enniscorthy Historical Reenactment Society who he said were a ‘credit to the town and to their brave forebearers’. Finally, he thanked Wexford for coming out on the night and of course for coming out in 1798! – Maria Nolan

Literature on the Lawn Enniscorthy Credit Union Night at the Dogs Pic: Maria Nolan.

If Carlsberg did magical evenings on the lawn then Sunday 24th June at Wells House would, I have no doubt, be one of them. Bathed in glorious summer evening sunshine, thespians of all ages gathered on the beautifully manicured lawn in front of the stately Wells House on rugs, deck and directors’ chairs, to enjoy and appreciate the excellent production of the Louisa May Alcott classic Little Women performed expertly by Chapterhouse Theatre. Another inspired and innovative event by the pioneering Wells House team, headed up by owner Sabine Rosler, the

evening was a splendid blend of drama, literature and indulgence as people lounged on rugs or reclined in deck chairs, enjoying some al fresco dinning, strawberries and champers, elegant wines and admirable entertainment. Little Women, the favourite book of my childhood, a Christmas present long, long ago which brought memories and magic flooding back to me. They were my heroines – the March sisters Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy and I fell in love with the author Louisa May Alcott, plaguing my mother until I got all of her books including Good Wives, Jo’s Boys and Little Men. It was a love

affair that never ended, I can still remember almost every chapter of the book and was intrigued to see how Chapterhouse would bring the entire novel together in one production. And I have to say they did an amazing job condensing events without losing any of the book’s charm. The set was minimal and worked extremely well set against the backdrop of Wells and the actors delivery and portrayal of the characters was top class. Well done again, Wells, a most fantastic evening of drama, nostalgia and extravagance. – Maria Nolan

Enniscorthy Credit Union (ECU) Night at the Dogs, L-R: Liam Waters (ECU), Tanya Gregory (ECU), Jim Turner (Greyhound Track), Mary Hennebry (ECU), Mark Daly (ECU).

The Greyhound Race Night sponsored by Enniscorthy Credit Union on 16th June was a most enjoyable night out for the large attendance. Enniscorthy Credit Union had sponsored greyhound racing

nights on two previous occasions and they also proved to be very popular nights. Despite a biting wind on the track, the enthusiastic crowds on 16th June included lots of families who enjoyed the oppor-

tunity to go to the dogs. The children loved the goodie bags and soft drinks provided by the credit union and the facepainter was very busy all night. All in all it was a great night out for all the family. n

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Strawberry Fair’s international flavour An international element to the Opening of the 2018 Strawberry Fair / Street Rhythms & Roots Festival was created with the arrival of the Australian Ambassador to Ireland, Mr. Richard Andrews, and the presence of globally renowned author, Carmel Harrington, whose books are now translated into ten different languages and read right across the world. Mr. Andrews was visibly impressed with a Guard of Honour by Enniscorthy Historical Re-enactment Society as he arrived at Enniscorthy Castle with Minister Paul Kehoe and James Browne TD. He also had the opportunity to meet and greet our beautiful Strawberry Princesses before being welcomed to a pre-opening Castle Reception by Chairman of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council, Keith Doyle, and President of Enniscorthy Chamber, Maree Lyng. MC Liz Hore called on Conor Kenny and Serena Casey, students of Enniscorthy Vocational College, who provided a mellow musical interlude on tin whistle and flute prior to Ambassador Andrews

thanking everyone for the wonderful reception he had received during the day throughout the county and in particular for the ‘unique welcome at Enniscorthy Castle with guns, spears and beautiful Princesses’. Chairman Keith Doyle presented Ambassador Andrews with a purple and gold emblem of the county and invited him to Market Square for the Official Opening of the 51st Festival by local best-selling author Carmel Harrington. After the introduction of the Princesses at Market Square, Chairman of the Festival Jimmy Gahan called on Bernie Morrissey and Richie Cotter who outlined the wonderful programme of events over the weekend on behalf of Street Rhythms and Strawberry Roots, with Fairytales at the Castle, endless street entertainment including the Garda and Army Bands and over 30 free gigs in various venues around the town. Leaving the best wine until last, Jimmy then called on Carmel Harrington to address the crowd and open the Festival. Carmel began by saying that it was an honour for her to for-

mally open the 51st Fair/Street Rhythms & Roots Festival. ‘Strawberries and this annual Festival form part of the cultural and social fabric of Enniscorthy’s history. All our childhood memories are tied up with the Strawberry Fair, it was the highlight of the summer for generations of us.’ ‘The sun always shone brighter back then’, Carmel continued, ‘our eyes would be wide with excitement as we took in the stalls and carnival rides along the Promenade. Our hands sweatily clutched our pocket money as we tried to win a goldfish or hook a duck.’ ‘It all seemed so exotic to us back then, the bright colours and the noise and craic of people having fun. And it was exotic. One year, we came across a stall that gave you a chance to have a photograph taken with a monkey – yes a real live monkey – now that was exotic back in the day and I still have the photo to prove it.’ `We listened to the music in the Market Square and got to queue for our punnet of strawberries. Sugar? The stall owner would ask and we’d look at

The Ambassador, Mr Richard Andrews, arriving to a guard of honour with EHRS. Pic: Maria Nolan.

mother who would nod once and with glee we watched the stall owner as she scattered glistening, pearly-white wonderfulness onto the big juicy strawberries, followed by a dollop of whipped cream. Those punnets from my childhood were the most delicious I`ve ever tasted.’ What a memorable trip down strawberry lane with Carmel Harrington and how marvellous it is to have a celebrity right here amongst us who can share all those wonderfully happy memories of Strawberry Fair. A most perfect choice to open the 2018 Festival as we head into the next fifty years. – Maria Nolan

Above: Then Chairman of Enniscorthy Municipal District, Cllr Keith Doyle, presents Ambassador Andrews with a specially commissioned piece of Wexford crystal. Below left: James Browne TD with Ambassador Richard Andrews. Below right: Ambassador Andrews with Conor Kenny and Serena Casey of Enniscorthy Vocational College. All pics: Maria Nolan.

L-R: Minister Paul Kehoe, Liz Hore (Town Manager), Ambassador Richard Andrews, Carmel Harrington (author) and John Carley (Director of Services, Wexford Co. Co.). Pic: Maria Nolan.

Cultural Companions In May this year, Wexford Co. Council launched its ‘Cultural Companions’ programme. This exciting new initiative, jointly run by the Arts Department and the Community Section in Wexford County Council, is aimed at people aged 50 and over who are interested in attending Arts and Cultural events. The purpose of Cultural Companions is to provide them with access to a network of like-minded people who attend events together as a group. Anyone interested in signing up to Cultural Companions can contact Wexford County Council staff member Ms. Lisa Fortune on 053 9196369 or email culturalcompanions@wexfordcoco.ie for further information. n

Glory for Gorey Girls

Two Gorey girls qualified for the recent All Ireland finals of the singing competition Teenstars Ireland. Ella Montague, age 12, qualified in the Junior U13 section and Katie-Louise Murray, age 15, qualified in the Senior U18 section. Having competed in several knockout rounds the finals took place in Dublin on June 16th and June 17th.

Katie-Louise is a Gorey Community School student who has just completed her Junior Certificate exams and is currently rehearsing for a showcase to be performed in Disneyland, Paris, in October. Ella attends Gaelscoil Moshíológ and since the age of 6 she has been studying music, dance and drama with considerable success. n

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www.slaneynews.com 21st Birthday of Tyler O’Connor, Enniscorthy, in Bellefield GAA Club, with his family. L-R: Shauni (sister), Tyler, Geraldine and Pat O’Connor (parents).

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The Strawberry Princesses with the 2017 Queen at the Ball. Pic: Maria Nolan.

Calling All Musicians – Interested in Paid Studio Session Work? The Orchard Recording Studio in Enniscorthy is putting together a small database of all musicians in the South East who would be interested in paid studio session work. It doesn't matter what level of playing you're at or what style or instrument. Please send your name, contact number, the instrument you play and your required fee per hour/day. A small sample of your playing would be great too (of any audio standard). you can email Brendan on info@orchardrecording.ie

21st Birthday of Tyler O Connor,Enniscorthy in Bellfield GAA Center on Saturday night,Pictured with his family,From Left to Right,Shauni

It’s not called the Enniscorthy Summer Event for nothing – the Strawberry Ball at Riverside Park Hotel on Thursday, 31st May, with an attendance of over 300, is a gathering of the beautiful and bountiful as local politicians, business people, sponsors, media, current queen, former queens, princesses, families and friends congregate to celebrate all that is glamorous, stylish and good about our town and our Festival. Now in its 51st year the Strawberry Festival continues to produce not just delicious strawberries but each year a crop of attractive, intelligent, fun-loving and charming Princesses and this year was no exception and the Strawberry Ball is an occasion for them to showcase themselves, their sponsors, their families and all that is good and wholesome about the youth of our town today. Indeed, the Strawberry Ball gives all of us an opportunity to come together to rejoice in the onset of the summer season and that was certainly the case on Thursday 31st May as the

summer sun shone brilliantly on all the glitz and glamour of the occasion. Red and white were the dominant and preferred colours of this year’s Princesses with one or two navy and black numbers in the mix. Ball gowns of a variety of shapes and styles were popular with elegant jumpsuits a close second. Hair, make-up, nails, eyebrows and eyelashes were all perfectly applied, coiffed and executed, any or all of these lovely lasses could glide the catwalks of London, Paris or Milan or grace the red carpets of New York or Cannes Film Festival. Jimmy Gahan, MC and Chairman of the Festival Committee, complimented each of them as they were introduced by the 2017 Queen Megan O`Shea and Jimmy went on to thank Megan for her wonderful work for the town and the Festival over the past year and committee member and chief organiser of the Ball, Nadia Donohoe, who once again, Jimmy said, worked her magic creating a Ball fit for any

Margaret Wheelock receives the award for Best Strawberry Grower from Eamonn Kehoe. Pic: Maria Nolan.

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Best wishes to Enniscorthy Musical Society’s new committee for 2018/2019… Chairperson:James Dobbs Vice Chairperson: Teresa Buckley Secretary: Siobhan Molloy Treasurer: Brid O'Gorman PRO: Tina Doyle. Committee members: Ashley Doran and Theresa O'Flaherty.

Cinderella. He thanked all the sponsors before calling on Chairman of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council, Keith Doyle, to address the gathering. Keith was lavish in his praise for all the work being done by Strawberry, Street Rhythms and Roots to make the Festival the Enniscorthy event of the summer and he wished everyone a great weekend. The Strawberry Grower of t h e Ye a r Aw a rd w e n t t o Wheelock Fruits with the trophy presented to Mrs. Margaret Wheelock by Eamonn Kehoe and former Strawberry Queen and main organiser of the Pub Talent, Rebecca O’Connor, announced the winner of the Pub Talent – The Slaney Inn, Oylegate. Following yet another delicious meal efficiently and expertly served by Riverside Park Hotel, the band Wrecking Ball had everyone on the dance floor boppin’ into the early hours. A most enjoyable, successful and elegant evening at the Strawberry Summer Ball. – Maria Nolan

Princess Kasey Mahon (right) with Eimear Foley. Pic: Maria Nolan.

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RoRy’S StoRieS (over 400,000 followers on Facebook) Bellefield GAA Club Saturday 28th July 8.30pm Followed by music… tickets €10

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Are You Fr. Dennis Doyle of Kilmore came up with an idea 3 years ago to raise much needed funds for his parish. A south east country music festival. He knew it was a big undertaking with a lot of risk attached if it didn't work. The bands that were needed to run such an event didn't come cheap by any means and whether the crowd turned up or not, somebody had to pay them. It was going to need a dedicated, hard-working group of people. Fr. Dennis decided to team up with Rathangan Parish and the Southeast Country Music Festival Committee was formed. They approached the owners of the grounds that the Killag Agriculture Show is held on, picked a date, booked the bands and got down to work. So on the 21st of August 2016 the very first country music festival in the south east took place with Nathan Carter headlining and Michael English, Paddy O'Brien, Robert Mizzell and Lee Mathews supporting. Everything didn't go quite to plan though as the headline act took another booking for the week after just down the road in Loftus Hall, and as with all outdoor events, the weather is everything, and even Fr. Dennis couldn't hold off the rain that day. But, the people still turned up. Not as much as could have been, given the few setbacks, but I was there and thought maybe, just maybe, it was a blessing in disguise. There was a big enough attendance to balance the books and learn a few valuable lessons as to what would be needed or changed had a bigger crowd turned up.

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.

And that's exactly what happened the next year. Moved back to the 30th of July 2017

with Nathan Carter headlining again, and Mike Denver, Jimmy Buckley and Cliona

Hagan making their debut, all that was needed now was the sun to make its first appearance also. And low and behold, it turned up in true fashion, as did the crowds. The rich and the poor, the young and the old, the brave and the bold. And the Southeast Country Music Committee led by Fr. Dennis Doyle, were ready for them!! And so as we find ourselves in July once again, and this time the date is set for the 22nd of July for this year’s South East Country Music Festival. Gerry Guthrie is the only newcomer with Jimmy Buckley, Lee Mathews, Cliona Hagan and The Conquerors returning. But Mike Denver this time is headlining, and I for one am very excited about this as "The Galway Boy" (as he is fondly known,) started touring at the age of 16, has 14 albums to his name, was awarded "Entertainer Of The Year" in 2016 and is one of the very few singers to always guarantee a full house here in the southeast. He's every bit the showman, right out on the front of the stage, connecting with the audience, playing and saying what they want to hear. He reminds me of the old time shopkeepers who knew just what their customers wanted! We here at the Slaney News wish Fr. Dennis Doyle and the Kilmore/Rathangan committee the very best, for this, the 3rd Southeast Music Festival in 2018. I'll be back next month, same time, same place, for the the next edition of the Slaney News. – DeclAN FlANAgAN

with Declan Flanagan

Mike Denver headlining at the Southeast Country Music Festival, 22nd July, in Killag.

Silvertones annual concert success

James Dobbs and Ashley Doran

Congrats to Enniscorthy Musical Society’s James Dobbs who won Best Comedian in the national AIMS (Association of Irish Musical Societies) Awards for his role as Dennis in All Shook Up. Ashley Doran was also nominated for Best Comedienne for her role as Natalie in the same show.

Once again Enniscorthy’s Pugin Cathedral was packed for the annual Silvertones Concert in aid of Hospice Homecare last month. It is both indicative of the level of support for this wonderful charity and the level of enthusiasm for the excellent Enniscorthy Choir that now in its 9th year the annual concert is as popular as ever attracting a large crowd. Silvertones Choral Director, Eithne Corrigan, had her charges in tip-top form and in magnificent voice as they treated the Cathedral audience to beautif u l re n d i t i o n s o f Tr y To Remember, God Help the Outcasts, The Road Less Travelled, and It Don`t Mean A Thing ably assisted by the talented Aileen Donohoe and Tony

Carty who did a most enjoyable arrangement of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s classic Don`t Cry for Me Argentina. Both gifted artists brought the house down with Tony’s powerful performances from the musicals Chess and Les Mis and Aileen’s theatrical and splendid interpretation of Doris Day`s Calamity Jane with The Windy City and My Secret Love – no-one does Doris Day better than Aileen Donohoe. The Orchestra – Fintan Cleary on piano, Siobhan Lynch on cello and Ann Wickham on flute provided pitch perfect accompaniment along with some superb solos and duets. The concert which was part of this year’s Bealtaine Festival celebrating ‘Creativity as we age’ is an endorsement of life

and fun and achievement after 50 or 60 or 70 or indeed even 80 and all involved are to be highly commended. It would be remiss of me not to mention the exquisite arrangement of flowers at the entrance to St. Aidan’s and pay my sincerest compliments to the florist who certainly set the tone of the evening. Introduced by MC David Metcalf, the entertaining event ended in a flourish with the choir along with special guests Aileen and Tony and the entire Cathedral audience singing that poignant and beautiful number from the Sound of Music – Edelweiss. What can I say, well done, I am already looking forward to next year’s Summer Concert. – Maria Nolan

Strawberry Ball at Riverside Park Hotel on Thursday 31st May. Above: Breda Ryan, Daisey Breen and Bridget McBride. Below: Catherine and Christine Quinn and Kevin Redmond.

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JULY ENTERTAINMENT All venues are in Enniscorthy unless otherwise stated.

irreverent reverenCe. 9th June to 20th July. A group exhibition of work by Seven Victor & Nadia Corridan. This joint exploration of the figurative form spans the disciplines of sculptural installation, stitch work and painting techniques in an effort to tailor our expectations when viewing the figurative form, touching on themes of gender roles, historical events & the notion of idolisation alongside themes of irreverence toward the human form. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Plus art exhibitions, workshops, classes, childen’s activities and summer camps – see www.presentationcentre.ie for details. tel: (053) 9233000. Always lots happening at The Presentation Centre, Enniscorthy.

Green road. July 4,11,18,25 and August 1,15,22. Join Green Road for a night of foot-tapping music and sing-along to old favourites, the truly great songs of the Irish Folk Tradition. PJ. Sinnott, Green Road’s singer, was raised on Luke Kelly (The Dubliners), Finbar Fury and Christy Moore. As well as PJ’s powerful singing, Green Road features musicians who have played with Riverdance, have played on all of the top TV shows in Ireland and the top folk-music radio shows in the UK and USA and have played for Presidents and Prime Ministers. Green Road features uilleann pipes, low whistles, harmonica, mandolin, banjos (tenor and 5 string), bodhrán, guitars and whistling by a multiple All-Ireland winner. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Lady Grew. 13 July. Kate McGrew moved from New York City to Cork City in 2008, quickly gaining notoriety as Lady Grew: writing and performing vocals for dancehall reggae/hip-hop tunes, releasing EPs, appearing on vinyl with Dublin labels Ghetto Quietly and !kaboogie, and making music videos. She's performed in clubs and at festivals all over Ireland, the UK, Germany, Australia, and America. Grew is the Director of Sex Workers Alliance Ireland. She starred in the 20-part award-winning RTÉ 2 series "Connected", bringing the topic of sex worker rights into living rooms throughout Ireland. Her two comedy musicals – "Sweet Pang!" and "Hooker P.I." – combining her skills of acting, singing, clowning, rapping, and pole-dance, sold out shows and won 4-star ratings at Edinburgh Fringe Fest and two awards at the San Diego International Fringe Fest. Support on the night will be supplied by Cursed Murphy versus Bloco Gorman. Cursed Murphy, aka writer Peter Murphy, in collaboration – and at war with – guitarist Dan Comerford and street drummers Bloco Gorman. Expect spoken word performance, slam prose, rhythm and noise. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Luan ParLe and CLive Barnes. 14 July. For the past three years Parle and Barnes have been performing together to sold out audiences across Ireland, US & Europe. Meteor & Tatler Award winner Luan Parle has had numerous hits and accolades. Her top 10 hit single 'Ghost' spent three months in the Irish Charts and was the most played Irish single of that year. Parle has written and recorded with some of the world’s most successful songwriters and producers including Grammy award winning Bill Bottrell (Sheryl Crowe, Michael Jackson, Prince, Travelling Wilburys, Elton John) and Billy Steinberg (Madonna, Roy Orbison, Cyndi Lauper, The Pretenders, Whitney Houston, The Bangles, Celine Dion). Clive Barnes is highly regarded as one of the finest performers and singer/songwriters on the roots circuit. He has released four critically acclaimed albums of his own, played and recorded with some of the finest musicians on the world stage including Joe Cocker, Taj Mahal and Eric Bibb and also shared stages with Dr John, Jeff Beck, Solomon Burke, The Blind Boys of Alabama, Gary Clark Jr to name but a few. Barnes has taken various awards including Album of the Year for “Welcome to Farewell” in the US magazine ‘Acoustic Guitar'. Clive will accompany Luan on stage while also playing a solo set for what promises to be a very special night of music. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Paddy Casey. 28 July. One of Ireland's best singer/songwriters, Paddy has penned some of the best songs to come out of Ireland in the last 20 years, with global hits such as "Saints & Sinners" as part of his repertoire. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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4 July-22 Aug Green road. July 4,11,18,25 and August 1,15,22. Music. Wexford Arts Centre. aCoUSTIC SeSSIon. Stamps. Thur 5 TradITIonal IrISh MUSIC. Stamps. Fri 6 CelTIC rooTS ‘The FUll IrISh’. Bree Community Centre. Tues 10 Booking: 087 7535354. See details on page 15. aCoUSTIC SeSSIon. Stamps. Thur 12 TradITIonal IrISh MUSIC. Stamps. Fri 13 lady Grew. Wexford Arts Centre. Fri 13 lUan Parle and ClIve BarneS. Wexford Arts Centre. Sat 14 ToMMy harkenrIder & The hanGoverS. IFA Centre. Sat 14 See details elsewhere on this page. CelTIC rooTS ‘The FUll IrISh’. Bree Community Centre. Tues 17 Booking: 087 7535354. See details on page 15. aCoUSTIC SeSSIon. Stamps. Thur 19 TradITIonal IrISh MUSIC. Stamps. Fri 20 CelTIC rooTS ‘The FUll IrISh’. Bree Community Centre. Tues 24 Booking: 087 7535354. See details on page 15. aCoUSTIC SeSSIon. Stamps. Thur 26 TradITIonal IrISh MUSIC. Stamps. Fri 27 Paddy CaSey. Wexford Arts Centre. Sat 28 rory’S STorIeS. Comedy. Bellefield GAA Complex. Sat 28 CelTIC rooTS ‘The FUll IrISh’. Bree Community Centre. Tues 31 Booking: 087 7535354. See details on page 15. holohan’S PUB Weds nights: Informal music session with Loose Arrangement. Thurs nights: Casual acoustic fireside session. doyleS, The duffry. Music session every Sunday in July and August. 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.

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Harkenrider & the Hangovers! Tommy Harkenrider is one of America’s finest guitarists a n d h e ’s o n h i s w a y t o Enniscorthy’s IFA Centre courtesy of the same local musicians who brought us the recent Old Fogartys Creedance Clearwater Revival night in Holohan’s Pub, namely Richard King, Eddie Crean, Pat Murphy and Brendan Carthy who will be trading under The Hangovers moniker for the night – 14th July.

Plus art exhibitions, workshops, classes, childen’s activities and summer camps – see www.wexfordartscentre.ie for details. tel: 053-9123764.

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It will be a fantastic night of Jump Blues playing the music of Louis Jordan, T Bone Walker, Amos Milburn, Bob Wills and others. This is Harkenrider’s only gig in Ireland so Enniscorthy is extremely lucky he has chosen to come to our musicmad town. Mark it in your diaries, leave the cat in charge of the house and join the shenanigans on 14th July. And remember to bring your bail money! n

Winners of the Strawberry Fair Pub Talent Competition – The Slaney Inn, Oylegate, with organiser Rebecca O’Connor (third from right).

Trish Rackard of Yellow Rose boutique, Enniscorthy, would like thank all who called in to support the Coffee/Tea morning held there on Friday 22nd June for OCF Ireland (oesophageal cancer). In a couple of hours €380 was raised for this great cause. Also a big ‘thank you’ from Trish to those who sent in cakes, scones etc and to Gabrielle and Carmel for their help also. Pictured above L-R: Carmel, Trish and Gabrielle of Yellow Rose with Una Mackin and Mary Murphy.

Pic: Maria Nolan.

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Business in Bloom! With a lot of negativity in the air about retailing in Enniscorthy, it’s wonderful to see businesses on the town’s pedestrianised Raﬅer Street investing in the future of their retail businesses. A major 5,000 sq.ﬅ. expansion at Smyth’s Arro is almost complete which will make it one of the largest retailers in Co. Wexford. Next door to Smyth’s is one of Enniscorthy’s most innovative shops called Stoc. Formerly known as DV8, it is run by Kathy and Darrell Boyd, who set it up in 2003. The couple have now been joined by their artistic son, Andrei, who finished college and lived abroad in Sydney and London before coming home to join the business. Andrei has created a new name – ‘Stoc.’ and a wonderful new look based around a flower theme. Two incredibly big and beautiful flower sculptures have been created by Andrei which not only adorn their own shopfront

Europe but specialising in free ﬁt "lagenlook" clothing (meant to be worn layered) made in Italy. Accessories are a must at Stoc. Handbags, scarves, jewellery, sunglasses and more ensure Stoc. is a one-stop shop for the full look.

Andrei Boyd – the key driver behind the new look at Stoc. Andrei also does weddings and decorates shopfronts with floral displays for other clients.

but have added a new dimension to Raﬅer Street as a whole. While the shopfront has changed, the same fantastic ranges of clothes, high quality fashion footwear, handbags and fashion accessories of all kinds are still available at unbeatable prices. Stoc. doesn't do brands. This allows it to keep prices very competitive. It sources stock from all over

For those who prefer to do their shopping online, Stoc. has embraced that trend also. Facebook is a great friend with a substantial mail order trade direct from their page “Stoc” which now has over 22,000 followers! And of course you can always phone the shop on 053 9234538. A full website is on the way soon. The next time you’re on Raﬅer Street make sure to call in to Stoc. and compliment them on their colourful shopfront. Who knows – this “ﬂower power” theme might just catch on in Enniscorthy! n

The new shopfront at Stoc. on Enniscorthy’s Raﬅer Street – one of the most visually attractive shops in Co. Wexford.

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Rockin’ Food Fest the 2018 enniscorthy Rockin’ Food Festival hosts lots of new events running throughout the August bank holiday weekend, as well as welcoming back some festival favourites. the Artisan Food, Drink and Crafts market has been expanded with 80+ vendors taking over the market streets. Festival goers will be in high spirits with FREE Live Outdoor Music creating a fantastic energy around the town with the 2018 line-up featur-

Enniscorthy Castle is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the world-famous Tour de France cycling race coming to Enniscorthy in 1998 by displaying lots of local memorabilia from that historic occasion. So make sure to visit the Castle on the weekend of July 14th and 15th and you can even enjoy some complimentary coffee and French croissants from 12 noon to 3pm.

BooK now! on sale on: ts e k ic t t n e v e ie foodfestival. www.rockin from July 4th ing the best of both Irish and International Rock ‘n’ Roll talent taking to the Main Stage. Young festival goers are in for a treat with the brand-new Children’s Marquee filled with cookery classes, Lego workshops, puppet shows and more. Other new family fun events include the Educational Mobile Farm, Go Paddle Water Sports and Winnie and Tigger’s Big Hunny Party. Food-loving visitors can look forward to a fresh lineup in the FREE food marquee as well as some exceptional value Food and Drink events, tastings and workshops. ‘High in the Sky G&T’ is a unique experience where visitors board the Ferris Wheel and soar over the picturesque town of Enniscorthy while enjoying a Jackford, Wexford Gin as well as some light snacks. Save the date and make sure you get down to Enniscorthy for another rockin’ year of Summer festival fun. n

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4 July 2018

CELEBRATING CULTURAL DIVERSITY The Wexford Roma Health Project which is funded by HSE Social Inclusion Southeast Healthcare, held a celebration of World Cultural Diversity, Dialogue and Development Day on Wednesday 23rd May in the Ferns Diocesan Youth Service (FDYS), Island Bridge, Enniscorthy, where the project is based. In a warm welcome to those attending the event, Ms. Jeanne Hendrick, Social Inclusion Southeast General Manger, said that, “World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development is a United Nations sanctioned international holiday… it provides an opportunity to help communities understand the value of

cultural diversity and learn how to live together in harmony.” Ms. Hendrick explained that the project aims to improve the health of Roma community members by supporting Roma to access health and other social services as well as running a number of health programmes. Mr. Kieran Donohoe, CEO of the FDYS, said, “We want to celebrate with the Roma community and our partners the great work of the Wexford Roma Health Project. There have been great outcomes achieved for all involved which will see positive impacts for our community in Co. Wexford.” Partnership working was highlighted by Mr. Donohoe when he empha-

sised that, “To date, the Roma Health Project has involved a collaboration between HSE Social Inclusion Southeast, the FDYS Community Youth Project funded by the Department of Children and Youth Affairs and the Roma community in Co. Wexford. However, with recent funding approval for an expansion of Roma work from the Department of Justice and Equality, this collaboration will now also include that Department.” Ms. Gabi Muntean, Community Worker from Pavee Point, spoke about the National Roma Needs Assessment (20172021) and said that, “During the research I met members of my community who could not

put food on the table and who were living in houses that were completely unfit for human beings.” Gabi Muntean said that, “We are happy that Roma voices are finally being heard even though it was sometimes shocking and hard to hear the results but this is the reality for Roma in Ireland.” In concluding, Ms. Jeanne Hendrick said that the day is, “an opportunity for us all to celebrate the benefits of cultural diversity, including humanity’s rich heritage, and to continue to work towards building an inclusive society based on the values of equality and human rights, mutual understanding and intercultural dialogue”. n

Presentation of Certificates to Roma: Ms. Diane Nurse, HSE Social Inclusion National Lead, presented certificates to four Roma who participated in a ten-week Youth and Community Course delivered by the Wexford Waterford Education and Training Board (ETB). Ms. Sarah Lavan, Community Education Facilitator with the ETB, presented certificates to 8 Roma who completed a course in Safe Use of Surplus Food. These training programmes were delivered as part of an inter-agency pilot initiative aimed at providing Roma and Traveller participants in Wexford with the opportunity to progress onto further QQI Level training and employment opportunities in the area of health and social care.

Africa Day in Enniscorthy O n F r i d a y 2 5 t h M a y, Enniscorthy held its first ever Africa Day at The Presentation Centre hosted by Enniscorthy Municipal District Council and We x f o r d Local Development with funding support from Irish Aid. The beautiful Presentation Centre was ablaze with colour, activity, food, culture and smiling faces as people from Wexford and Africa came together to celebrate the relationship between Ireland and many African countries. A relationship that goes back through the generations when many of our Irish priests, nuns, missionaries and lay people went to Africa bringing spiritual, educational and economic guidance to what was then known as ‘the dark continent’. On Friday indeed the tables had turned as people from the many diverse communities in Africa brought their own distinctive and rich cultural tapestry to the community of Enniscorthy and Wexford. Chairman of Enniscorthy Council, Keith Doyle, welcomed everyone to the fabulous free lunchtime event saying, ‘Ireland has a close working relationship with Ethiopia, Tanzania, Malawi,

Sierra Leone, Mozambique, Uganda and Zambia and today we have a unique opportunity to taste and sample all that is great from Africa with a wonderful display of food, poetry, song and dance.’ Town Manager, Liz Hore, recalled her own sojourn in Africa saying that it was a special time for her and she welcomed Africa Day as ‘a forum for us to recognise and applaud the contribution that the African people are making to our Society through sport, economic development, culture, art and community initiatives’. Indeed, speakers Liz Hore, Michael Wall, Chairman of WLD and John O’Connor, Manager of the Enniscorthy Enterprise Centre, remembered Africa with fondness saying that ‘once you set foot in Africa it becomes a special place in your heart and one that you never forget’. Along with being treated to an African children’s welcome from many countries on the continent, we enjoyed poetry, Kenyan song and dance, Nigerian cultural dance and an Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony along with savouring the delicious food prepared by Essam Elmbaridi of the Taste Factory, Abbey Square, Enniscorthy,

which included Beef & Sultana Kobaba, Chicken Samosa and Kebabs, Minced Beef Pate, stuffed Courgette and my own special favourite, stuffed Vine Leaves, and a myriad of scrumptious desserts – Konafa, Baklava and Bird Nest, all I can tell you were fingerlickin’ good! Africa was always on my Bucket List but after Africa Day it has taken a most definite leap to the top of that schedule. Well done once again Enniscorthy Municipal District Council and Manager Liz Hore and We x f o r d Local Development for organising this most inspiring initiative which I hope will be the first of many. – Maria Nolan Above: A riot of colour at Africa Day at The Presentation Centre, Enniscorthy, hosted by Enniscorthy Municipal District and Wexford Local Development. Above right: Then Chairman of Enniscorthy Municipal District, Cllr Keith Doyle, with Hezekiah Shoyeju. Right: James Browne TD, Maggie O’Connor and Liz Hore, Enniscorthy Municipal District Manager. Left: Rahel Cole who performed the Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony. All Pics: Maria Nolan.

Praise for Polish community The Polish community were commended last month for their contribution to County Wexford. Minister for Defence Paul Kehoe and the Polish ambassador, Ryszard Sarkowicz, attended the launch of Polska Eire, a week-long festival that celebrates the role played by Polish people in Ireland. Nearly 4,000 Polish people live in Wexford, the majority of whom travelled here since 2004. Addressing the event in Gorey, Minister Kehoe said Polish people have become part of the fabric of Wexford. “The size of the Polish community has led to an increase in connectivity, with over fifty flights a week between Ireland and eleven Polish cities,” the minister said. “Without doubt, the benefits of the Polish people coming to live in Wexford are equally shared by the local communities. “You have made Wexford and Ireland your home – and have helped create an extremely positive impression of Ireland around the world.

“For that, I want to sincerely thank you.” The event also involved the launch of a photo exhibition in Gorey Library, called My Kashubia. “What better way to celebrate the relationship between our two countries than through the art of photography,” Minister Kehoe said. The Fine Gael TD also spoke about the development of the Polish language through the school curriculum. “Currently, Polish is available for written examination only at Leaving Certificate, and is not part of the normal school curriculum,” the minister said. "However, I’m delighted to say that a new strategy launched by my colleague, Education Minister Richard Bruton, will bring about much welcome changes. “The strategy commits to the introduction of a Leaving Certificate specification for Polish for heritage speakers. “It is proposed to be introduced from September 2020, with the first Leaving Certificate examinations in the subject taking place two years later in 2022.” n

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Councillors disperse amenity grants to local groups Enniscorthy Municipal District Councillors dispersed goodwill in the form of €49,000 to local groups in the Enniscorthy area at the Amenity Grants Awards Ceremony on Monday evening 21st May at The Presentation Centre, Enniscorthy. The Presentation Centre was packed to capacity to hear Town Manager Liz Hore call on each of our eight Councillors, Johnny Mythen, John O`Rourke, Paddy Kavanagh, Kathleen Codd Nolan, Willie Kavanagh, Barbara Anne Murphy, Oliver Walsh and Council Chairman K e i t h D o y l e , t o p re s e n t cheques to over 120 local and community groups in the Enniscorthy and District areas. Amenity Grants are a wonderful initiative whereby many of the small, voluntary groups and organisations who work tirelessly week in, week out, year upon year, receive not just monetary assistance but recognition for the work they are doing in their local areas. Chairman Keith Doyle said that ‘a price cannot be put on the tremendous contribution to our society provided by all these voluntary groups and we as Councillors are delighted to be able to continue fostering and nurturing that community spirit and endeavour’. Town Manager Liz Hore thanked all the Councillors for making the money go so far with a total of €49,000 being allocated and had a special mention for her hardworking behind-the-scenes Council staff – Bernie Quigley and Margaret Kelly.

Some of the groups receiving funding included: Ballyhogue GAA, Shamrocks GAA, Castledockrell GAA, Half Way House Bunclody GAA, Davidstown GAA, Davidstown Ladies Football, Bunclody Camogie, Monageer Camogie Club, Kiltealy Celtic Soccer Club, Moyne Rangers, Bree United, Enniscorthy Town, Bunclody AFC, Shamrock Rovers, Ballymurn Celtic, Enniscorthy United, Catholic Guides of Ireland, Templeshannon Brownies, Kilrush Brownies, Wexford Literary Festival, Enniscorthy Historical Re-enactment Society, The Delightful Dollies, Enniscorthy Mens Shed, Enniscorthy Gospel Choir, Enniscorthy Country Market, Boolavogue ICA, Art B a n k B u n c l o d y, I r i s h Wheelchair Association, South East Rock & Roll Club, Templeshannon Bowling Club, Enniscorthy Musical Society, Enniscorthy Choral Society, St. Patricks Squash Club, Slaney Search & Rescue, Monageer Horseshoe Club, Touched By Suicide, Bunclody Market, Enniscorthy Basketball Club, Enniscorthy Boxing Academy, Sacre Coeur Boxing Club, Busy Bees, South East Animal Rescue, Enniscorthy Community Games, Woodsman Horseshoe Club, S t . P a u l ’ s S c o u t G ro u p , Enniscorthy Pigeon Club, Martina Leacy Dance Academy, E n n i s c o r t h y A r c h e r y, Enniscorthy Athletic Club, Monageer Parish Grotto, Ballymurn Heritage Group, Blackwater Historical Society along with several Tidy Towns Groups and local Residents’ Associations. – Maria Nolan

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Some of the groups who received amenity grants… Pics by Maria Nolan

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4 July 2018

All Ireland Farmers Market Wheelock’s Fruits will be a Competition draws foodies major tourist attraction to Enniscorthy Enniscorthy confirmed its status as one of Ireland’s leading food destinations by once again hosting the All Ireland Farmers Market competition which took place on Sunday, 17th June last, at Abbey Square, Enniscorthy. Some of the best food producers in Ireland competed for valuable prizes with great food on sale, craft stalls, and lots of children’s entertainment also. Competitors also joined the regular Saturday Farmers Market the day beforehand to sell their produce. The winner of the All-Ireland Farmers Market competition was local youth, Alex Fortune from Ballyhogue, for his outstanding vegetable produce. Congratulations to Farmers Market organiser Pat Roche and to Enniscorthy Municipal District for successfully hosting this major national event. n

All Ireland Farmers Market Champion 2018 Alex Fortune (left) with his father, Seamus, and the impressive perpetual Waterford Crystal trophy.

Top prizewinners at this year’s All Ireland Farmers Market Competition held in Enniscorthy on 17th June were L-R: Second place Olive Germaine (The Birds and the Teas, Kilcoole), First place Alex Fortune (fruit & veg, Ballyhogue), Third place Aymar Gourdet (Le Skinny Chef , Portlaoise). Pic: Cathy Keane.

EnnISCORTHY FOOD MARkETS: FARMERS’ MARkET: Saturday mornings, Abbey Square. EnnISCORTHY COunTRY MARkET: Friday mornings in the IFA Centre, Millpark Road.

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BUNCLODY FOOD EVENTS Bunclody Library, Thursday 5th July: The Veg Patch at 7pm. Join Mervyn and Michelle from the Veg Patch in Ferns for what promises to be a very interesting talk. The Veg Patch grows and supplies vegetables that are local, seasonal and chemical free as part of a box scheme and to local restaurants. Bunclody Library, Tuesday 10th July: Summer Cupcakes for Children, 12.30pm–2pm, age 7-12 years. Join Marie Bohan from Sugar and Spice Bunclody for a fun children’s workshop on decorating summer cupcakes. Booking essential for all events. Tel: 053 9375466. n

The Antique Tavern – now serving fine food The Antique Tavern at the bottom of Slaney Street, Enniscorthy, is a traditional pub steeped in history and character. And now under new management it’s serving fine food (light breakfast, lunch and snacks) every Monday to Friday, 10am-3pm, featuring some old ‘Antique’ favourites plus lots of new menu items including speciality sandwiches, toasties, wraps, all-day breakfast baps, salad plates, soup, etc. So call and enjoy the great food on offer combined with fast and friendly service. Facebook: Antique Tavern.

The Slaney News paid a recent visit to Wheelock Fruits, situated on a beautiful 16-acre site between Enniscorthy and Monageer. Long synonymous with strawberries, Wheelock’s now also produce raspberries and other soft fruits as well as pumpkins. The reason for our visit was to view the progress being made on a huge investment to turn the business into one of the top food-related attractions in the South East region. When complete this autumn, the site will

contain a 450sq.metres coffee shop / farm shop specialising in all the fine foods Co. Wexford has to offer, a huge outdoor cobbled area with seating for visitors to enjoy, an educational centre where the public can avail of classes in traditional arts and crafts e.g. woodturning, basket-weaving, etc, a children’s learning centre where children/school groups can learn all about strawberries and plant their own in a pot to take away. Being located beside the new Enniscorthy bypass motor-

way will undoubtedly help attract visitors from all over Ireland as a huge number of people will see the site as they travel the Dublin to Wexford/Rosslare road. With a beautiful river flowing through the site, established wooded areas, ornamental stone sculptures, rustic garden benches, meandering paths, etc, a visit to Wheelock Fruits will make a great family day out. We’ll make sure to carry more details in an upcoming issue of Slaney News. n

L-R: John Carley (Wexford Co. Council), Australian Ambassador Richard Andrews, Minister Paul Kehoe TD and Cyril Wheelock tasting Wexford’s finest strawberries at Wheelock’s Fruit Farm.

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COmmunitY enhAnCement prOgrAmme 2018 Call for Funding Submissions under the Community enhancement programme 2018 Wexford County Council in conjunction with Wexford Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) on behalf of the Department of Rural and Community Development is inviting applications under the Community Enhancement Programme 2018. The aim of the Programme is to enhance communities, address disadvantage and improve social cohesion at a local level by providing access to small-scale capital grants.

Wexford County Council invites applicants for the following posts 1. AgriCulturAl SCientiSt 2. ASSiStAnt AgriCulturAl SCientiSt (3 Year Contract) Selection will be by means of interview and candidates may be shortlisted based on applications submitted. A panel may be formed from which future vacancies may be filled. Qualifications, application forms and further particulars are available from, Customer Service (Block F), Wexford County Council, Carricklawn, Wexford. Phone (053) 919 6000 or visit our website at www.wexfordcoco.ie Closing date for receipt of completed application forms for the posts is 5.00 p.m. on Thursday, 12th July 2018.

What level of funding is available?

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€4.5m has been provided nationally, with an allocation of €45,020 ring-fenced by Wexford LCDC to support small-scale capital projects, subject to the following general criteria;

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The Scheme will offer grants up to a maximum of € 1,000 per project. In certain cases, the LCDC may use its discretion to exceed the maximum limit where it believes the project requires the additional funding to be delivered successfully. Match funding is not a requirement for approval.

Who is eligible to apply? The following provides a non-exhaustive list of organisations that can apply for funding under the programme: • • •

Government Departments and State Agencies (in cases of leveraging funding), Locally based community and voluntary groups in disadvantaged urban and rural areas, and, Not-for-profit organisations.

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Commercial organisations, individuals and for-profit organisations are not eligible for funding under this programme.

What will be funded? The funding covers capital projects only and should demonstrate added value. Projects or elements of projects of a capital nature may be funded. These include, for example, office equipment, project resources, research facilities, energy efficiency equipment, etc. for voluntary groups. The following provides a non-exhaustive list of capital projects that could receive funding under the programme: • • • • • • • • • • •

Development/renovation of community centres Once off maintenance of premises. This does not include regular routine maintenance Community amenities Youth clubs or facilities Sports/recreation facilities Improvements to town parks and common areas and spaces CCTV equipment Public realm improvements Streetscaping Play/recreation spaces Energy efficiency type projects

Funding cannot be provided towards any day-to-day expenses (i.e. current or operating costs) e.g. routine maintenance, minor repairs or other on-going costs (for example, replacement of filters or light bulbs, painting, minor repair of components or items subject to wear and tear, etc.) Please see guidelines for further details of non-eligible items. This funding is targeted towards enhancing community facilities for individuals and communities that are impacted by disadvantage as identified in the LECP. how to apply Application forms and guidelines document are available for download under the Community Section at www.wexford.ie. These documents can also be requested by emailing community@wexfordcoco.ie or from 053-919 6520. Completed application forms should be returned to the following address; Wexford LCDC, C/o Community Development Section, Wexford County Council, Carricklawn, Wexford Town, Y35 WY93.

local enterprise Office - Wexford County Council evAluAtiOn And ApprOvAlS COmmittee reCruitment public Call for expression of interest from suitably qualified and experienced individuals to serve on the evaluation and Approvals Committee of the local enterprise Office (leO) Wexford Recognising the importance of micro and small businesses to the Irish economy, the Government launched a network of Local Enterprise Offices around the country in 2014. These business support units are the first-stop-shop for all entrepreneurs and existing micro and small businesses to deliver an enhanced and integrated support service. They ensure a more cohesive provision of support services to all local micro and small businesses including start-up companies and micro enterprise companies seeking to expand. Qualifying projects being considered for financial support are evaluated by an Evaluation and Approvals Committee chaired by the Director of Services, Economic Development and Planning. Wexford County Council is now inviting expressions of interest from persons interested in being appointed to the Evaluations and Approvals Committee. The Evaluation Committees consist of The Director of Services Economic Development and Planning, a representative from Enterpise Ireland and five individuals with specific areas of business expertise. There is no remuneration attached to the position. In considering the composition of the Committee, the Local Authority will give due consideration to principles of broad equality and gender balance. In making any appointments to this committee, the Local Authority will not necessarily be confined to those who make such expressions of interest but will ensure that all of those appointed have the relevant mix of knowledge and expertise to contribute to the Committee. Prospective Members should have: • • •

Experience in assessing financial proposals and an ability to challenge company submissions. Broad business experience and a clear ability to empathise with challenges facing micro and small enterprises. The ability to demonstrate their understanding and experience in the micro and small enterprise sectors.

Of particular interest is what specific skill sets the candidate would bring in assessing investment proposals and candidates should set out clearly their expertise in the following: • • • • • • •

Entrepreneurship. Debt/banking and/or cash-flow management expertise. Equality and/or investment expertise. Financial and/or business qualifications. Business development. Marketing/Sales/Sectors. Technology.

Expressions of interest should be sent by e-mail to info@leo.wexfordcoco.ie by 13th July 2018 and should, based on the above, provide a brief outline of skills, competencies and qualifications and a short statement outlining why s/he wishes to be considered for a position on this Committee. The Local Authority will acknowledge receipt of such applications and inform applicants in due course of the decision in relation to the appointment.

Deadline for receipt of completed applications is Monday 30th July 2018 at 5.00pm. (All projects should be delivered in 2018).

The Authority will appoint members for a maximum period of three years in accordance with the provisions of the agreed Service Level Agreement between the Local Authority and Enterprise Ireland.

Late applications will NOT be accepted.

All expressions of interest lapse at the end of two calendar years.

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Moving up in the world! Cottage to Castle Curtains and Darcy Blinds, which operated from two separate premises on Castle Hill, Enniscorthy, for the past few years have now moved up town and come together under one roof in a beautiful new premises in the Old Dunne’s carpark, next door to the Little Spoon restaurant. Darcy Blinds & Interiors was officially opened by the 2018 Strawberry Queen, Ciara Byrne, who also happened to represent Darcy Blinds & Interiors in this year ’s Strawberry Queen competition. Drop in any time to see the fabulous new showroom and avail of the amazing offers! Best of luck to Tadhg and Rachel in their new venture. n

Taoglas leading the way Enniscorthy antenna provider Taoglas is engaged in the largest city-based deployment of IoT (Internet of Things) in the world so far. Around 3,200 smart sensors are being installed in street lights across San Diego in California, in a partnership between the city and General Electric. The vision is to use the city’s streetlights as the anchors of a digital network that will cut

energy use, monitor air quality and even highlight open parking spaces. The sensors cannot hear conversations but they are designed to identify live gunshots. The secret sauce in each sensor is two antennas designed and made by Taoglas. Previously named the Irish high kings of IoT, Enniscorthybased Taoglas last year revealed a $2m investment in an inter-

net of things (IoT) centre in San Diego. Taoglas is an under-thehood global leader in IoT yet many people in Enniscorthy may never have heard of them. Taoglas is blazing a trail when it comes to antennas for machine-to-machine (M2M) applications such as smart grids, home automation and medtech – the stuff that will spawn household names in the 21st century. n

Datapac wins at Tech Excellence Awards Enniscorthy company, Datapac, Ireland’s leading technology solutions and services provider, has won the 2018 Enterprise Partner of the Year award at the Tech Excellence Awards in front of 600 attendees in the Citywest Hotel, Dublin on 24th May. This prestigious award recognises Datapac’s long-standing partnerships with leading vendors and enterprise customers, in addition to continued investment and innovation. The judging panel awarded Enterprise Partner of the Year to Datapac in recognition of outstanding business growth and the success of its partnerships with leading global technology companies, including achieving the highest level of accreditations with partners such as HP, Datto and Sophos. In 2017, Datapac was named the HP Inc. Partner of the Year for UK and Ireland, becoming HP’s first Irish partner to win this award. It received the award for its continued success in significantly growing revenues, new customer acquisitions and market share across all of the sectors in which it partners with HP. In addition, Datapac was the first Irish company to achieve Elite partner sta-

At the Tech Excellence Awards 2018 L-R: Patrick Healy, managing director, CMS Distribution, presenting the Enterprise Partner of the Year Award to Karen O'Connor, general manager service delivery, Datapac and Patrick Kickham, director, Datapac.

tus with Datto, an award-winning vendor of backup, disast e r re c o v e r y ( B D R ) a n d intelligent business continuity (IBC) solutions. It remains Datto’s largest partner in Ireland and is an important member of the company’s global partner advisory board. Datapac is also a Platinum Partner of leading IT security firm Sophos and has won its Irish Partner of the Year Award on multiple occasions. Datapac was commended for its continued business growth and development,

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New name for Clearstream Clearstream, Enniscorthy’s l a r g e s t e m p l o y e r, h a s rebranded as BD Enniscorthy. The name change is following the acquisition of parent company C.R. BARD by Becton Dickinson (BD) in late 2017. It is now one of the largest medical device companies in the world. The combined company will have 65,000 employees worldwide and more than 90 manufacturing plants. BD is present in almost every country in the world and provides a vast array of products to help advance the world of health by improving medical discovery, diagnostics and the delivery of care.

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including the recent creation of 35 additional jobs and a €2.1 million investment to fund significant expansion and enhancement of its Network Operations Centre. It was also recognised for its success at enterprise level with customers, which saw it become a €60 million business in 2017. As part of this, Datapac won €5.5 million in new managed services contracts with Irish organisations last year and is expecting to grow its managed services business by a similar figure again in 2018. n

L-R: Tom Enright (Chief Executive, Wexford Co. Council), Vicki O’Donnell (Founder, Wilder Wander/Hatch Lab Resident), Ian McMorrough (Leinster Director, Bank of Ireland) Tom Banville (Head of Enterprise, Wexford County Council) Pic: Browne’s Photography New Ross

CONGRATULATIONS… Congratulations to the five Enniscorthy & District Chamber members who were finalists in this year’s Wexford Business Awards: Reynaers Ltd, PM Saftey & Enviromental Ltd, Baker Tilly Hughes Blake, Pettitt’s SuperValu and Naturally Cordial Ltd n

NEW JOBS FOR ENNISCORTHY… INDOS Financial (Ireland) Ltd, which commenced operations in Enniscorthy in 2013, currently employs 30 staff, of which 16 are based in Enniscorthy. It is expanding again with a move to new premises and the creation of up to 15 new roles in Enniscorthy over the next two years. INDOS has firmly established itself as the leading independent alternative investment fund depositary servicing over 115 funds across 70 clients. n

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The first in a range of ambitious projects being developed by Wexford County Council to attract investment and jobs to Wexford became reality on 8th June when Cathaoirleach John Hegarty officially opened the 5,000 sq ft Hatch Lab in Gorey. The Hatch Lab is on the M11 Business Campus in Gorey less than 1km from the M11 Motorway and offers incubation and co-working facilities for fledgling micro-enterprises within the innovation and tech-

nology sector. The state-of-theart facilities have been modelled on similar world-class innovation centres both in Ireland and abroad, with the result that clients and companies from across the south-east region who choose to locate in the Hatch Lab can enjoy services such as hot-desks, meeting space, joint administrative services and high-speed broadband within a unique co-working and start-up environment. The building has access to

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with the Moyne Veterinary Hospital Joe Kavanagh is always amazed at the bond between pets and their owners. It's the height of Summer, all schools are out and kids are living the dream… sunshine, a whole Summer ahead of them to enjoy. It seems like only yesterday I was doing the same thing but life and time march on. The motto over the veterinary college insignia the first day I walked into the college was "Tempus Fugit"… Time flies… I thought it a strange motto to have but over 25 years after qualifying I can now appreciate the motto! Over that time my appreciation and estimation of the animals (and owners!!) has grown inestimably. The bond that exists between these wonderful creatures and their owners. The levels that owners sometimes go to do their best for their fourlegged friends still amazes me…

Wexford County Council’s Housing Department, in conjunction with the Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government, has just introduced a new initiative under which property owners can avail of substantial financial aid in return for making vacant properties available to Wexford County Council for social housing. The new initiative is certain to be of interest to shop owners in Enniscorthy with overhead vacant accommodation which can be converted for use as private rented properties under Wexford County Council’s Social Housing Programme. Now seeking ‘Expressions of Interest’ from interested parties, Wexford County Council’s Housing Department is committed to paying, up front, for any or all repair work required to bring a property up to standard for letting in return for the prop-

erty being made available for social housing through a lease scheme for a period of at least 10 years. Enniscorthy Chamber of Commerce is supporting this housing initiative and is recommending it to its members. There are, however, a number of requirements in relation to this scheme: – The property has to be vacant for at least 12 months prior to submission: proof of vacancy will be required. – There has to be a social housing demand in the area. – The property has been assessed as being viable to provide social housing. Among the benefits of a long term lease agreement to the property owner include: – Guaranteed Rent. – Zero cost finance for repairs. – Avoid losing rent during vacant periods.

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An example is a lady client who drove from Dublin to her elderly father in Tipperary whose little Jack Russell bitch had been knocked down and had a fractured pelvis in several places, collected her and came on ahead to our hospital to have the dog worked on… and then back to Dublin. We used the kinesiology bioenergy and herbal remedies to help her recovery and with each visit she has made steady progress… so much so that after three weeks she's up walking and mobile again. They've decided to hold onto her in Dublin until she's back to 100% and so continue to bring her down for weekly visits and it’s a joy to work with her and her adopted owners for the time being. Another elderly lady came into the clinic today and spoke of the profound effect dogs have had on her life… Starting back in her early childhood when her father passed away when she was only 4… She stayed home from school and her mother began teaching her but the wrench of having eventually to go to school and a difficult relationship with her new teacher meant she still couldn't read by age 10. Her mam got a dog and this little girl struck up such a bond with the dog that she began to open up to the world again and was reading and writing in a relatively short space to time… Yeah I know lots of people will say it’s only a coincidence but for this lady the unconditional love she received from this dog was the start of a lifelong bonding with these magical creatures that enrich our lives in so many ways… So don't walk by your pet in the hall or kitchen and take them for granted… give them that big hug that they deserve. Timely reminders: Flea and tick treatments and don't forget vaccines need to be up to date if your pets are going into kennels. Enjoy the Summer… happy days! n

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Congratulations to all involved on a very well run Gala Race Night in support of the Irish Cancer Society, at Enniscorthy greyhound track recently. Over €13,000 was raised.

Datapac supports cancer charity Datapac, Ireland’s leading ICT solutions provider, has announced that it will partner with the Solas Cancer Support Centre to sponsor the 2018 South East Run and Walk for Life. The traditional sea of orange is set to hit the streets of Waterford again on Sunday 14th October 2018 as the Solas Cancer Support Centre celebrates its 10th Anniversary. The Solas Cancer Support Centre opened its doors seven years ago and is entirely funded by donations and fundraising activities like the R u n a n d Wa l k f o r L i f e . Strategically located close to key treatment centres including Waterford University Hospital and Whitfield Clinic, the centre provides practical and accessible services to people in the South East directly affected by cancer, as well as their families and carers. Both the walk and run will share a 10k route this year with the runners starting ahead of the walkers on the day. ”We are excited that in celebrating our 10th Anniversary we are announcing our new

distance of 10K. There’s an opportunity for all the family to enjoy the day with both runners and walkers covering the same 6.2 mile route”, commented Tracy McDaid, manager of the Solas Cancer Support Centre Karen O’Connor, general manager service delivery, Datapac, said: “Datapac is once again thrilled to join forces with the Solas Centre for the fifth time to support the 2018 Run and Walk for Life. The Solas Cancer Support Centre is one of the leading

cancer support centres in Ireland and relies on charitable contributions to enable it to continue to provide vital services such as counselling, relaxation therapy and group support to those affected by cancer throughout the South East. We are proud to support such a worthwhile cause...” For further information, contact the Solas Cancer Support Centre 051 304 604 or check out the ‘Solas Centre South East Run and Walk for Life’ Facebook page. n

At the launch of the 2018 Solas Cancer Support Centre Run and Walk for Life are (L-R): Gabrielle Cummins, CEO, Beat 102 103; Dee Jacques, chair, Solas Cancer Support Centre; and Karen O'Connor, general manager service delivery, Datapac.

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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 83rd of a series, Ibar shares photos taken by him in 1988. All Pics © Ibar Carty. If you can identify any of the people featured in these photos, the Slaney News and Ibar would be delighted to hear from you. Thanks. slaneynews@gmail.com

Ibar Carty can provide high quality prints of all photos in his series to date. Simply ring Ibar on 087-6729969 or email: ibar_carty@yahoo.ie or call into his premises on Castle Street (beside Athenaeum) and if you mention the Slaney News he’ll give you 20% OFF the price! don’t forget: Ibar specIalIses In recopyIng and restorIng old photos. call In any tIme for more InformatIon. Enniscorthy and Wexford Brownies, 1988. Pic: © Ibar Carty.

A local contributor looks at life today in Enniscorthy and beyond local electoral areaS The new local electoral areas will have a significant effect on the Enniscorthy area come the next local election. The current Enniscorthy area has 8 county councillors as follows: Keith Doyle of Enniscorthy town who is the new Chairman of Wexford Co. Council, Willie Kavanagh of Oylegate who is the Chairman of the District Council, Kathleen Codd Nolan, Ballycarney, BarbaraAnne Murphy, Bunclody, Paddy Kavanagh, Drumgoold, Johnny Mythen, Ballyorril, John O’Rourke, Enniscorthy town and Oliver Walsh of Blackwater. In the new setup the number of seats has been reduced to 6 and the area has also been changed. The new district effectively runs from Kiltealy to Bree, back to Ferns and on to Kilrush. Traditional Enniscorthy areas such as Edermine, Ballyhuskard etc have been hived off into the new 4-seat area of Kilmuckridge. This arrangement will see some of the present councillors in difficulty when the election arrives. None more so than Paddy Kavanagh of Fine Gael who effectively has his support base cut in two. His namesake, Willie Kavanagh of Fianna Fail, is in a similar position with his base also dissected by the new divi-

sions. The town-based members are largely unaffected and Kathleen Codd Nolan should not suffer too much. BarbaraAnne Murphy is probably relatively happy with the position. Oliver Walsh of course will stand in the new Kilmuckridge area which covers the entire area from Ballygarrett to Castleellis. Made for him you might say. Johnny Mythen shouldn’t suffer unduly either as he is effectively in the centre of the new district. Times ahead will be interesting as the parties and others with an interest in running next May will have to take the new realities into consideration before committing themselves to a gruelling election campaign. nama HealtHcare No, it’s not a new healthcare company for you and me. It’s something which I spotted in the annual report of this peculiar agency set up by the last Fianna Fail led government to sort out the property market. As we know, this body whose chairman is paid €250,000 a year and C.E.O. paid over €400,000 annually, is never far from controversy. Well back to the start. NAMA spent thousands of euro last year on health checks and health screening for their staff. Great employers you

View from the Hill might say. I would say that too if they were spending their own money on these perks. But they’re not. That’s our money and it’s not that those working for NAMA are being paid the minimum wage. They are all, from top to bottom, well looked after and cossetted. Nice work if you can get it. I’m sure many thousands of people out there are wondering how do you get a job like that? I’ll leave that to your imagination. Fianna FÁil Selection convention The Fianna Fail Convention to select a candidate for the next general election is being held in

early July. The instruction from party headquarters is that two candidates only should be selected. One from the north of the county and one from the south. The candidate from the north is obviously James Browne the sitting T.D. with, up to now, a kind of presumption that Lisa McDonald of Wexford would emerge as the southern choice. The gender issue is a factor here as well as the fact that in the election of 2011 she came sixth in a five-seat election with an extremely good vote. As I wrote last month the thorny issue of New Ross electoral district not having any candidate since Sean Connick lost his

seat in 2011 is a difficult one for the party. The stronger possible candidate from there would have to be Michael Sheehan but inner Fianna Fail politics might dictate otherwise. There appears to be a serious lack of planning within Fianna Fail personnel in that area with three candidates splitting the vote and letting Lisa through on a strong vote from united Wexford district voters. H o w e v e r, t h i n g s h a v e changed somewhat, with Lisa stepping out of line at Wexford District Council level and refusing to support the parties mayoral pact which was agreed with Labour, Fine Gael and Ger Carthy, Independent. Lisa, rather than support George Lawlor for Deputy Mayor, after her colleague Tony Dempsey was elected Mayor with George’s support, actually voted for rival Independent Davy Hynes for the position. The vote was then 5/5 and the names went into a hat with George’s name being pulled out. My sources tell me that Fianna Fail is livid at Lisa for causing what could have been a huge upset. Fianna Fail believe that once the pact was agreed it should have been adhered to despite the fact that Lisa was not a member of the council at the time. She was co-

opted after the pact had been agreed on the death of the late popular Councillor Fergie Kehoe. Fianna Fail say that the fact that she is a member of the party means that she follows the rules. It’s difficult to see where she is going with this independent streak and as to how it will affect her support at convention. After all, if Fianna Fail nominate someone for the Dail and that person is elected they expect that the party whip will be followed without any splitting of hairs. Summer iS Here We often hear the comment, “Everything looks so much better in the fine weather”. Well that’s true. Enniscorthy in particular looks extremely good these days. The sunshine brings out the best in everyone. A special word of thanks must go to the Enniscorthy Tidy Towns group and the local council personnel who do so much to keep this town in the condition that it is in. They are out in bad as well as fine weather doing their thing and like everything else are not half appreciated. So well done to all. 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… FcJ Approval has been given for three mainstream classrooms and one Special Education Teacher support room at FCJ Secondary School. The grant letter will issue to the school in the comings days according to Minister Paul Kehoe TD. “This is a vital piece of good news for the school and will ensure it is well equipped to grow.” 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. 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.

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NEW ROSS... minister Paul Kehoe tD has confirmed that €602,240 worth of funding will be made availa b l e t o c o u n t y We x f o r d community Workshop in new ross. The scheme, known as the Ability Programme, is administered by the Departments of Health and Social Protection. Its aim is to support young people with disabilities aged between 15-29. Minister Kehoe said he has been working extremely hard to highlight the need for greater investment in disability services in Wexford. “This is an extremely important announcement for young people in the county who require support,” the Minister said. The Ability Programme is delivered by organisations from around the country that have experience of working with people with a disability and such organisations are being invited to apply for funding over the coming months.

OUR LADY’S ISLAND…

theme, this summer's 20-22 July award-winning Streams of Bunclody Festival hosts a wealth of family-friendly and inclusive entertainment and activities. The festival features traders, entertainers, and performers and focusses on local attractions, produce and celebrating the whole community and welcoming visitors. The theme is, "Alice in Bunclody" and includes the opening of ArtBank Bunclody's Summer Exhibition on Friday evening, the Saturday Festival entertainers and traders on Bunclody Mall and refreshed Market Square, and on Sunday the themed "Court of the Crimson Queen" family day. Parking is free in Bunclody. Overflow parking will be available nearby. Keep an eye on www.bunclodyfestivals.ie and on “Alice in Bunclody Festival” on Facebook. n

Turning the Sod on the new Community Centre at Our Lady’s Island, L-R: Brendan Howlin TD, Minister Paul Kehoe TD, Jim Moore (Mayor of Wexford), John Carley (Wexford County Council), Mr Richard Andrews (Australian Ambassador), Cllr Ger Carthy and his two sons Michael and Daniel.

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The programme is a new pre-activation programme for young people with disabilities designed to help bring participants who are not work-ready closer to the labour market through engagement in training and personal development activities. It is estimated that some 1,000 participants will be engaged with over the course of the programme. Organisations can apply for funding through Pobal. The objectives of the Ability programme will be: – To bring young people with disabilities who are not work-ready closer to the labour market using a range of person-centred supports. – To assist young people with disabilities to develop lifeskills required to participate in education, training and employment. – To assist young people with disabilities at key transition points between education, training and employment. n

SCHOOLS… 23 primary schools in co. Wexford have won Science Foundation ireland Discover Science and maths awards in recognition of their achievements in science, technology, engineering and maths (Stem) over the 2017/18 school year. Congratulating the schools in question, Minister Paul Kehoe said: “Education is key to our ambitions as a nation. It helps us to grow a strong economy and gives everyone the opportunity to fulfil their full potential. This government has set the ambition to make Ireland’s education and training service the best in Europe by 2026. “We are investing more in

education than ever before to help us deliver on this ambition – over €10 billion in 2018, the biggest ever budget for education. Our capital budget has increased by 56% since 2012.” list of enniscorthy-region schools: Our Lady of Lourdes NS Bunclody. Screen National School. Scoil Mhuire, Davidstown. St Colman's N.S. Ballindaggin. St Joseph's National School, Kilmuckridge. Clonroche National School. Boolavogue National School. Scoil Chroí Ró Naofa, Ballymurn. St. Aidan's Primary School, Enniscorthy. n

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Scoil Naomh Maodhog Ferns First Holy Communion, June 2018, with their teachers, Fr. Paddy Cushin PP and Fr. Richard Redmond.

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Fun in the sun at Ferns school Night at the Dogs

Eimear and Roisari Ryan at Ferns National School “Going to the Dogs”, Enniscorthy Greyhound Track, 28th June.

Ballindaggin Confirmation class, June 2018, with teachers and Fr Jim Fegan and Bishop Dennis Brennan.

Kate Murphy, Stephanie Deegan, Eabha Doyle and Amy Kirwan.

Kiltealy Confirmation class, June 2018, with teachers and Fr Jim Fegan and Bishop Dennis Brennan.

Carmel Ryan and Orla Doyle

Late Wexford soldier awarded special honour for his service a Wexford soldier with a coveted career in the Defence Forces has been awarded a special honour. Post 9 of the irish united nations veterans association in athlone, co Westmeath, has been named after the late mick mccarth, a soldier from Drinagh in Wexford. the mick mccarth House was officially opened by minister with responsibility for Defence, Paul Kehoe. mr mccarth’s family and senior military management were present for the opening. The facilities in the house will be used for ex-soldiers to meet and

socialise and to find out relevant information about pensions and social welfare entitlements. Minister Kehoe paid tribute to Mr McCarth’s service to the Defence Forces. “Michael Mc Carth, known as ‘Mick’, was the first President of Post 9,” Minister Kehoe said. “Indeed, Mick passed away while holding the Office of President in 2010. Mick came from Drinagh, near Wexford Town... He joined the army in 1946 and won several All-Army Individual Gymnastic, Vicars Machine Gun and Gustaf Machine Gun awards during his

service,” he added. “Mick trained in the Curragh and served in Custume Barracks in the 6 Infantry Battalion and the Command Training Depot, Western Command,” Minister Kehoe said. “Mick was with the first Irish group to serve in the Congo and he also served three tours in Cyprus. Mick retired in the rank of Brigade Sergeant Major (BSM) and was one of the founder members of Post 9, IUNVA, Athlone, in 2009. Mick Mc Carth was clearly a man who gave outstanding service to the Defence Forces.”

Minister Kehoe paid tribute to the members of Post 9 and the wider veterans associations. “I am acutely conscious of the tremendous work done by this Post and the other 20 Posts in IUNVA in looking after Ex UN Veterans who have fallen on hard times. I’m also aware of your great work in visiting Veterans in local hospitals and hospices. I know you also render honours at the funerals of Ex UN Veterans. Thank you for your service.” n Brendan McCarth, brother of Mick, with Minister Paul Kehoe, as they remember Mick McCarth.

Students from Ferns National School promoting their recent Going to the Dogs meeting at Enniscorthy Dog Track which took place on Thurday June 28th.

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enniScortHY eYe a column by Joseph Doyle

keeping An eye on tv one programme this week is definitely getting the Slaney news golden toiletbrush award for being such a crap tv show – at least it is in my opinion. it is the irish version of trailer trash. Yes folks i’m talking about that comedy husband and wife duo Bridget & eamon which is on tuesdays at 10.30pm on rte 2. Well what can I say? I watched a recent episode not in fits of laughter but in a rage. Anyway there wasn’t anything else on at the time so I said I’ll watch this for a bit and as they say it was like watching paint dry. Bridget had a bet with Eamon that they should do something together well needless to say Eamon (Bernard O’Shea) suggested camogie to Bridget (Jennifer Maguire, who is also the writer of the show). Well the match was a farce like the

show itself and very not funny. Somebody was stretchered off and Eamon came on as a sub – guess who’s wearing the pants in this relationship – well he came on with a woman’s blouse and skirt and Bridget had the camogie stick in the wrong hand with the fag in the side of her gob. Well the end involved Two Tribes Go To War by Frankie Goes to Hollywood. The end gag was Eamon running away from Bridget and his last line was ‘You’d suck at badminton Bridget’, then all hell broke loose and Bridget pulls out a starting pistol and screaming at Eamon, ‘ye fecker ye Eamon’. That was the only funny bit to see a grown man wearing his wife’s camogie skirt and her his badminton shorts – but it is still a ‘no, no’ for me. – Joseph Doyle

congrAts…  Congrats to all involved in the successful Vinegar Hill Battle Re-enactment Festival 15-17th June.  Congrats to all involved in the new Centra shop on the Milehouse Road which is due to open later this month.  Moyne Rangers U-14 Girls won the Wexford League well done. And congrats to Shauna Redmond on her Gaynor Cup team selection.  Congrats to Keith Doyle, new Chairman of Wexford Co. Council, and Willie Kavanagh, new Chairman of Enniscorthy Municipal District.  Well done to St Aidan’s school on winning the Rackard League.

 Enniscorthy Musical Society’s James Dobbs won a national award for his performance in All Shook Up earlier this year. Well done also to Ashley Doran on being nominated. – Joseph Doyle

enniscorthy’s leading man of dance, alan o’Brien, is running a Strictly come Dancing competition in aid of Slaney Search and rescue which will be held in the riverside Park Hotel on august 9th and the finals on august 16th. Alan has 12 pubs entering t h e c o m p e t i t i o n : To s s Kavanagh’s, the Riverside Park Hotel, Popovici’s Bar, The Bailey, Holohan’s, Bellefield, Stamp’s, Donohoe’s, Dawson’s, Treacy’s Hotel, the IFA Centre and Rackard’s. Each couple will be holding a mini fundraiser in the pubs they are representing between now and August 9th. So keep an eye out for those. The couples started training on June 19th and will cont i n u e e v e r y Tu e s d a y a n d

Thursday until the competition. The couples will perform two dances on the night including jive, salsa, tango, swing, showdance and many more. From the 12 couples, 8 will be chosen to go forward to the final. Each night will be in two parts, the competition and a dance afterwards. On August 9th there will be a rockabilly night after the competition featuring The Backbeats and on August 16th a social dance featuring KJO. Admission: Competition ONLY €10, Dance ONLY €8, Competition and dance €15. Tickets go on sale from July 9th or you can pay on the night. Doors will be open from 6pm and shows start at 7pm sharp! – Joseph Doyle

traditional irish music night every Friday at Stamps. acoustic Session every Thursday night in 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: 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. Doyles, the Duffry. Evening music session every Sunday in July and August. July 8: Reilly’s Men. July 15: 1:4 to No Score. July 22: Max & Pam. July 29: 1:4 to No Score. celtic roots ‘the Full irish’. Bree Community Centre. Every Tuesday in July and August. Booking: 087 7535354. See details on page 15.

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Colm Redmond made his Communion recently, pictured with his mother Denise.

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See main entertainment listing page 17. Southeast Country Music Festival, Killag, 22nd July. Rockin Food Festival, Enniscorthy, 3-6th August. Buddy Holly musical in The Presentation Centre, Enniscorthy, 13,14,15,16 and 20th August.  Irish Folk & Ballad Festival. Treacys Hotel, 24-27th August. – Joseph Doyle

Apology…

Our apologies to Ciara Doran for a misprint in last month’s issue in relation to her recent wedding. Ciara’s surname appeared in error as “Tobin”. Megan Murphy is a young graduate filmmaker from Enniscorthy. Her film “His Life, His Pony and Me” recently won an IFTA award. Megan comes from a long line of storytellers and wants to carry on that tradition through her documentary making.

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. Congrats to Rita Redmond under 14 player of the year in Kilmuckridge.

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20th Paris to Nice cycle in France. Sept 14th. Head to Head (Howth to Bray) walk Sunday 16th Sept. Paddy Kieran’s Walk in Romania. Sept 28th to Oct 7th. SSE Airtricity Dublin City Marathon. Oct 28th. Watch out for an Enniscorthy Spice of Life variety concert fundraiser for CF taking place on 21st Sept in The Presentation Centre. Full details in future issues of Slaney News. For more CF events throughout 2018 – check out: www.cfireland.ie

Congratuations to Shauna Redmond on geting her black belt grading recently.

Pic: David Butler Photography.

Kasia Kelly, Myra Kelly, Elizabeth Martin and Suzanne Doyle, from Enniscorthy, who took part in the 2018 VHI Women's Mini-Marathon in support of Cystic Fibrosis Ireland. The event saw hundreds of women show their “girl power” by hitting the ground running to raise funds for cystic fibrosis (CF) services. The campaign comes against a backdrop of Ireland having the highest prevalence of CF in the world – with more than 1,300 people living with the disease in Ireland – and some of the most severe types. To make a donation to Cystic Fibrosis Ireland, visit www.cfireland.ie

Left: Enniscorthy Rugby Club was honoured with a Civic Reception in Enniscorthy Castle to acknowledge the club’s success in this year’s Provincial Towns Cup.

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Rackard League winners on 19th June the boys of St. aidan’s rackard league team were presented with their winners’ medals at a ceremony in the auditorium watched by proud parents, grandparents, teachers and other pupils. Principal Peter Creedon introduced proceedings saying how delighted the school were with the achievement and he thanked teachers Michael Doyle, John Ryan, Mel Doyle and John Culleton for the tremendous effort they are putting into the fostering and development of gaelic games at St. Aidan’s culminating in the marvellous 2018 Rackard League campaign. Principal Creedon had a special word for local club Rapparees/Starlights as he thanked Chairman Michael Doyle and members of the club

who attend at St. Aidan’s every Wednesday morning before school begins to do training sessions with the pupils. This in no uncertain terms is paying off, Mr. Creedon said, with ‘more students than ever getting involved in the games, it is a tremendous effort on behalf of the club and it still amazes me when I arrive early on Wednesday mornings and see so many exerting themselves so early in the day and long may it continue to bring success to both the school and the club’. Mr. Creedon called on Wexford county hurlers Matthew O’Hanlon, Kevin Foley and Harry Kehoe to each say a few words and present the medals. Kevin Foley as a member of the Rapparees/Starlights said how pleased he was to see the

progress being made and the work being done between club and school and he complimented all involved saying, ‘I look forward to seeing many of those receiving medals today become the stars of the future of both club and county’. Following the medal presentation, the Hurling 365 Flag was presented to Peter Creedon and Michael Doyle by Matthew, Kevin and Harry in recognition of the work being done between club and school. A marvellous achievement and a great source of pride for St. Aidan’s and all the teachers, coaches and families involved. Keep up the good work and remember – Tosach maith, leath na h-oibre or a good foundation is half the work. – maria nolan

Moyne U-16 ladies success On 9th June Moyne Rangers U-16 Ladies team (pictured above) defeated Wexford Youths 1-0 and collected their welldeserved league trophy. A first-

half goal from Shauna Redmond was enough to give the girls victory in a close game. Moyne manager Sean (Remo) Redmond thanked all the players who

gave 100% over the whole season to make this success possible. He saved a special thanks for his assistant, Elayne Grant and also for Lisa Browne. n

Enniscorthy ladies golf news…

Winning Rackard League team with County hurlers Matthew O`Hanlon, Kevin Foley and Harry Kehoe and Michael Doyle and Paul O`Reilly from Rapparees/Starlights and teachers Michael Doyle and John Ryan and Principal Peter Creedon. Pic: Maria Nolan.

The competition on Tuesday 26th June was played in very hot conditions – one of the warmest days of the season. The competition was kindly sponsored by Wheelock Fruits and was a singles stableford competition. The results were: 1st Chris Yates (27) 41 Pts. 2nd Sheila McGrath (35) 40

Pts. 3rd Ailish Doyle (28) 39 Pts. 4th Marie Duggan (17) 38 Pts B9. Cat 6 Josie Gahan (38) 37 Pts. 9 Hole Qualifier Bridie Morrissey 17 pts. teams: The Challenge Cup Team had a great win over New Ross in

Wexford on 25th June and the Intermediate team unfortunately lost to Tramore in Gowran on 25th June also. Keep up to date with activities and results by following on facebook.com/enniscorthygolfclub.com, Twitter @enniscorthygolf or Instagram enniscorthygolfclub. n

Schools soccer coaching scheme success The annual Davey Carthy Memorial Cup and Shield for local primary schools took place in the Shamrocks Astro Centre recently. Hosted by Cllr John O'Rourke and the schools soccer coaching scheme, in attendance were St Aidan’s, St Senan’s, Gaelscoil, Donard, Davidstown, Courtnacuddy.

The Shield final was won by Davidstown B who defeated Gaelscoil D by 3-2. The Cup final was won by Courtnacuddy A who beat Donard A by 2-1. Thanks to all volunteers and coaches for running the event and Shamrocks AFC for hosting. Special thanks to spon-

sors James Browne TD, Minister Paul Kehoe TD, Senator Mark Daly, Minister Michael D'Arcy TD, Enniscorthy Utd AFC, Riverside Park Hotel, Fresh Today, Roche Bus Hire, Wexford Football League, Enniscorthy Cabs, and Enniscorthy Credit Union, without whom there would be no blitz. n

Some of the teams which took part in the annual Davey Carthy Memorial Cup and Shield for local primary schools.

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4 July 2018

Re-writing history in Enniscorthy

Hook Lighthouse, 2017 (Acrylic on Canvas H40xW40cm) by Martina Furlong Pic: Maria Nolan.

L-R: Barry Walsh, Ed Parker (44th Essex Regiment of the Napoleonic Society), Minister Paul Kehoe TD, Cllr Keith Doyle, James Browne TD, Liz Hore (Enniscorthy Municipal District Manager) and Ray Murphy.

the ethos of re-enactment is that you cannot re-write history, well on the weekend of 15th– 17th June it may not have been re-written on the streets of new ross or indeed on vinegar Hill but it was most certainly re-written in one of enniscorthy’s drinking establishments as we listened to redcoats from the 44th essex British napoleonic Society sing grace, Boolavogue and the Fields of athenry. Who would have thought even 20 years ago that this could happen in an Enniscorthy pub? These English visitors, who have been coming to our Reenactments now for several years are doing more for AngloIrish relations than any state visit ever could. On Friday evening 15th June at Market Square Major General Ed Parker of the 44th Essex joined Minister Paul Kehoe and Chairman Keith Doyle and laid wreaths at the Croppy Boy Monument in

memory of all who lost their lives in 1798. When our English friends first came to us in 2013 they knew little or nothing of our history and it was a shock for them to arrive for a re-enactment where they were cast as the victors but not the heroes. It’s a concept, difficult for us to understand, that they knew nothing of 1798 or Vinegar Hill – we Irish are a tiny blip in their history whilst they on the other hand are the cause of almost all of ours. On their second visit they told us they had a surprise for us and took our breaths away when they sang Boolavogue having spent time learning the air and the lyrics and the history behind it to sing it with feeling. And I have to say for us Enniscorthy Rebels it was one of those lump in the throat moments that you never forget. Now, as they demonstrated this weekend, they have a full

Irish repertoire – and how cool is that – we have come a long, long way and sure it’s only taken us 220 years!! Re-enactments may look silly to some but not only do they bring history to life they allow us to access a better understanding of each other and our different cultures through shared exchanges of our songs and stories. Throughout the weekend on t h e s t re e t s o f R o s s a n d Enniscorthy people had the chance to get up close and personal with the war and the warriors and what a worthwhile exercise in diplomacy for all of us to eat, drink, talk and sing together in this splendid atmosphere of re-enactment. Well done to all who participated especially the Mayo men under the dashing General Dunford, the splendidly kitted Kildare Militia wearing specially commissioned replica Kildare Militia uniforms as were worn on Vinegar Hill 220

years previously, under the meticulous command of Barry Walsh, the suave Cornelius de Sonnac and his band of merry Limerick rebels, the impressive John Joe Cullen and his motley Kilkenny crew, the dapper Tola Collier and his Ashbourne contingent and those from Offaly, Prosperous and various other parts and of course our very own Enniscorthy Historical Reenactment Society under the careful command of General Ray Murphy. My compliments to all and to both Councils, New Ross and Enniscorthy, and in particular our own Liz Hore, Rory O’Connor, Moira O’Gorman and Chairman Keith Doyle for making it all happen. It was a weekend of parade, passion and pageant of candour, colour and commemoration, of friendship, fire and feeling, of magic, memory and munificence and long may it all continue. – Maria Nolan

Martina’s Exhibition at hook Martina Furlong is exhibiting her work in the café at Hook Lighthouse, Hook Head, until July 23rd. A selection of her colourful, textured landscapes and seascapes is on display. Originally from Galbally, Martina moved to London after she graduated from Limerick School of Art and Design. She returned to Wexford in 2015 and now lives in Oulart where she has a studio/gallery space beside her home, The Paintbox. The studio/gallery is open to the public by appointment. For more information visit www.martinafurlong.com Upcoming events for Martina include Art@TheAppleMarket Waterford and Art On The Railings Waterford. n

barcElona bEauty On Friday night 22nd June I had the immense pleasure of attending at Enniscorthy Library for the launch of local poet Paddy Kehoe`s third book of poems Places to Sleep. Paddy`s launches are always a pleasing experience with many Enniscorthy friends past and present gathered to celebrate one of the town`s major talents and June 22nd was made even more so by the fact that another of the town`s successful literary sons was on hand to officiate. Eamonn Wall, native of Market Square now residing in St. Louis, USA, where he is a Professor of Literature at the local university and a well known poet and a personal friend of Paddy`s since 1978 said that he was delighted and proud to launch Paddy`s third collection of poems which focus on the time Paddy spent in Barcelona teaching English from 1978 to 1980. Places to Sleep, Eamonn said, `like Paddy`s other collections is built on short lyric poems, related perhaps to Paddy`s other great talent as a songwriter, to his sense of the poet as a wandering troubadour, or even perhaps to his career in journalism where economy and style are great values`. `Barcelona’, Eamonn continued, ‘has a habit of attracting Irish writers including Paddy`s fellow Wexford authors Philip Casey and Colm Toibin, who met Paddy when he arrived in the city and showed him the ropes’. `Ours has been a deep, enduring, and for me, sustaining friendship over the years,` Eamonn said. `I have known Paddy for almost as long as I have been alive and such friendships are rare, sustaining and precious things. In addition to his friendship, I have cherished and admired his work as both a musician and writer. He is in the middle of a purple patch of writing songs and poems. Places to Sleep is his third volume of poetry to be published in the past seven years. With each new collection, his vision deepens, his dexterity with form grows and his observations sharpen. The beautiful poems in this book are images of Spain’s beauty, Wexford’s beauty and the beauties within. In Paddy Kehoe, we have a prophet of place who finds its secrets for us. We are most fortunate.’

Rebels on the Dunbrody Ship in New Ross. Pic: Maria Nolan.

Seven Victor and Nadia Corridan at their powerful show ‘Irreverent Reverence’ which is running in The Presentation Centre until July 20th.

`You won’t get a better endorsement than that,’ Paddy thanked his friend profusely, along with family and friends and Jarlath Glynn and Enniscorthy Library for its continued support of the arts and he brought the enjoyable evening to a pleasant conclusion reading The Guitar Player, Places to Sleep and Maria Encarnacion from the book. – Maria Nolan

Poet Paddy Kehoe (centre) with his wife, daughter, sisters and brother at his book launch at Enniscorthy Library.

Pic: Maria Nolan.

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Around Wexford Town with Patrick Hogan

Ciara Cullinane performing at the Midsummer Night Concert in St Iberius, Wexford. Pic: Patrick Hogan.

Ernie Shepherd, in centre, at the launch of his Wexford Harbour Commissioners history book in Wexford Library. Pic: Patrick Hogan.

Commodore John Barry day in Wexford, June 2018. Pic: Patrick Hogan.

Blue Flag for Carne In June, a Blue Flag was awarded to Carne Beach. Mayor Jim Moore raised the Blue Flag watched by Cllr Ger Carthy, James Browne TD, Cllr Michael Roche, Cllr Lisa McDonald, Ronnie Doyle and her family, members of Wexford County Council and visitors to Carne Beach.

New Wexford Mayor Tony Dempsey (right) with fellow Councillors and 12-year-old guitar wizard, Dylan Gota Murphy.

Paupers Graveyard Memorial in Wexford last month. Minister Paul Kehoe TD lays a wreath at the Paupers Grave Memorial Cross with Mayor Jim Moore and members of the Borough Council in attendance.

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