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Help save life of mum Claire (31) THE 2018 Wexford Person of the Year, and mother of three Claire Malone, is in need of lifesaving surgery. The 31-year-old requires vital surgery to correct postpneumonectomy syndrome arising from a right lung removal in 2014. Last week a major fundraising campaign was launched to raise money for the operation which the HSE does not have the expertise to perform and so the funds necessary have to be raised for the operation to be performed in the Mater Private Hospital, according to a spokesperson for the ‘Respect For Claire’ campaign Described as a ‘real giver in life’ Claire Malone was the instigator behind the Wexford People Helping People group, which she set up with the simple idea of creating a community Christmas Day Dinner for those
who are alone or struggling. Throughout this time, Ms Malone has had her own health issues. Despite this and trying to raise a young family, ranging in age from 13 down to 18 months, she has continued her vision of creating a sense of community in Wexford, never balking at her commitment. Her heart has moved into her right armpit area, twisting the vessels and leading to a diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension (PH). The surgery she says will give her a chance at a normal life. “I just want to see my children grow up,” Claire said. “And for them to have a mother that can enjoy life with them and who isn’t constantly ill and laid up as a result of unavoidable continuous degeneration of this illness. I hate asking for help. I prefer giving help, but I am reaching out to all my friends, family and beyond to please support me to undergo this lifechanging procedure.” Dylan O’Byrne and Niamh O’Brien at the Colaiste Bride Graduation Ball
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Cathlab’s 12-week closure is criticised
Hig number waiting on home carers
Up to 640 older people were awaiting home care support in Co Wexford, according to latest ¿JXUHV REWDLQHG E\ )LDQQD )iLO TD James Browne. 7KH ¿JXUHV IRU :H[IRUG make for poor reading, when compared with those of Carlow or Kilkenny who hadn’t a single person on the waiting list.
Fanning family gift to Boyne Rescue
The proceeds of a pool tournament held in memory of the late P.J. Fanning of Harriestown, Ballymitty were presented by his family to representatives of the Boyne Rescue Service. The pool tournament, organised by the Fanning family, raised €1,700 for the volunteer rescue service which travelled to Wexford from County Louth to help with the search and recovery operation.
Hare-raising rabbit disease confirmed
A hare in Co. Wexford has been FRQ¿UPHG DV KDYLQJ 5DEELW Haemorrhagic Disease (RHD). Two rabbits, one in Clare and the other in Wicklow, have both also been found to carry the virus. Fatal to rabbits and hares, the disease of no risk to humans.
Kym Kinsella, Aoibhe Kearney and Amy Kinsella at the Gorey Market House Festival 2019 Beat on the Street
Our Caoimhe (13), boxing clever, brings home a victorious gold WEXFORD’S newest superstar sportsperson is Caoimhe Kinsella who has won gold in the 38kg division at the 2019 European Schoolboys/girls Championships in Tbilisi, Georgia. The 13-year-old from Marshalstown, Enniscorthy, UHDFKHG WKH ¿QDO DJDLQVW Gulcan Turgul of Turkey which assured of, at least a silver medal. An outstanding personal performance, how-
ever, saw her bring gold home to Wexford. Caoimhe recorded an inside the distance win over her Turkish opponent to top the 38kg podium. Turgul started brightly but Kinsella EHJDQ WR UHSHDWHGO\ ¿QG WKH target with her left, with a few rights thrown into the bargain. The contest was stopped by the referee in the second round after the Turkish girl
took a second count. Caoimhe learned her ring skills at St Patrick’s Boxing Club at Enniscorthy and is the only Wexford sportsperson on the 32-person mixed team of 20 boys 12 girls, junior cadets aged 12 and 13. It was a good week for the Irish boxers who won a record-breaking 18 medals – two gold, six silver and 10 bronze at the 2019 Championships.
Claire’s plea for help to get well Continued from previous page A Go Fund Me campaign has been set up under the title ‘Respect Fund For Claire’ and the organisers are asking local businesses to get involved in any way they can. A number of events are already planned. “We know that a beautiful, kind soul like Claire’s is a blessing to our community and we are hoping to fundraise the cost of the operation in order to give back for some of the great work she’s done for our community and to give her the opportunity to see her three children grow up,” said fundraising organiser Aislinn Wallace. Further planned events are show in The Crown Live on Saturday, August 24th, ‘A %RKHPLDQ $൵DLU¶ FRVWXPH party at The Riverbank House Hotel on August 31th and also a ‘Bingo Sesh’ for which the date VWLOO KDV WR EH FRQ¿UPHG See ‘Respect- Fund For Claire’ page on Facebook.
FOLLOWING the announcement that the crucial cath lab at University Hospital Waterford is to close for up to three months for maintenance, Labour leader Brendan Howlin has accused the Government and the HSE of showing “a total disregard for the people of Wexford and the South East once again”. The cath lab will close for 12 weeks to facilitate the replacement and upgrading of existing Cath Lab equipment. With the lab at University Hospital Waterford (UHW) is already over-prescribed, the temporary closure will mean that those requiring the urgent use of cardiac diagnostic equipment will either be sent to Cork University Hospital or St James’ Hospital in Dublin. The only cath lab in the South East, the facility only provides cover from Monday to Friday, 9 to 5, a situation that has been the subject of protests and bitter criticism. Those critics have now stated that the 12 week closure of the cath lab is far too long to leave the South East Region without cardiac services and that it’s something that could ultimately cost lives. Councillor Ger Carthy (Indep)
has accused the Government and the HSE of “gambling with the lives” of Wexford people. “The closure a three month period where we’re supposed to do without what is life-saving intervention,” he said. ‘The law of averages would say that someone will fall foul of this.” “What we’re dealing with KHUH LV WKH FRQVWDQW DQG ÀDgrant neglect of the people of Wexford and the South East,” he said. “There’s been a campaign to install a second cath lab in Waterford for some time. What’s a cost of €2.5 million the grand scheme of things for the HSE? The Government have reneged on the commitment to do this, while massively overspending on the National Children’s Hospital.” Deputy Howlin said: “It’s a shocking situation. It’s beyond mind-numbing and I don’t believe it would happen in any other country. It shows a total disregard for the people of Wexford and the South East, once again. “While those in North Wexford are within striking distance of Dublin, those in the south are dependant on the facility in Waterford.”
Bermuda angle will see 100 jobs A FUND administration company based in Bermuda is to create 100 new jobs in Co :H[IRUG RYHU WKH QH[W ¿YH years. Opus Fund Services launched its European fund administration business in Dublin earlier this year and last week announced that it is to open a VHFRQG ,ULVK R൶FH LQ ,UHODQG The expansion by the privateO\ RZQHG ¿UP LV EHLQJ EDFNHG by the Irish Government through IDA Ireland and will see the operation located at the
former courthouse building in Enniscorthy. According to the company, the new roles will be for exSHULHQFHG ¿QDQFLDO VHUYLFH SURIHVVLRQDOV DQG TXDOL¿HG accountants, with a working knowledge of fund accounting RU ¿QDQFLDO UHSRUWLQJ The global group was founded in 2006 and Opus Regional CEO Christian Pollard said that their client base has grown VLJQL¿FDQWO\ RYHU WKH ODVW WKUHH years, with 25 people employed in Dublin.
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Top safety award for our council THE prestigious OHSAS 18001 Safety Standard has been DZDUGHG WR :H[IRUG &RXQW\ &RXQFLO RQO\ WKH VHFRQG local authority in Ireland to achieve a full health and safety FHUWLÂżFDWLRQ DFURVV WKH HQWLUH organisation. The Occupational Health and Safety Management &HUWLÂżFDWLRQ 2+6$6 is an international standard which provides a framework to identify, control and decrease the risks associated with health and safety within the workplace. The award assures employees that health and safety is a priority for the organisation. Director of Services for Transportation, Water Services and Health and Safety at :H[IRUG &RXQW\ &RXQFLO Eamonn Hore, said: “I am GHOLJKWHG WKDW WKH VLJQLÂżFDQW
investment and commitment to health and safety in this county has resulted in an award of the highest standard for health and safety performance. “Our priority, when delivering essential services, will always be the health and safety of our employees, contractors and the public.â€? 7KH DZDUG FRPHV DIWHU ÂżYH years of successful submissions WR WKH 1DWLRQDO ,ULVK 6DIHW\ Organisation in its annual safety awards, which recognise the highest performers nationally in health and safety practice. Last year Wexford’s Fire 6HUYLFH UHFHLYHG &DWHJRU\ 1 Best Public Service and &RQVLVWHQW +LJK $FKLHYHU Award, an achievement of ZKLFK &KLHI )LUH 2ŕľśFHU Paul L’Estrange said he was extremely proud.
“The priority for Fire Services is to ensure that our ÂżUHÂżJKWHUV ZKR GLOLJHQWO\ protect the public, are in turn protected as they work in high risk environments,â€? said Mr L’Estrange. “Our consistent reFHUWLÂżFDWLRQ WR WKH VWDQGDUG DQG the number of awards we have UHFHLYHG IURP WKH 1DWLRQDO ,ULVK Safety Organisation shows the commitment of every member of the organisation to ensuring a safe and healthy work place.â€? -RKQ &DUOH\ 'LUHFWRU of Services for Housing, Environment and Emergency Services, said: “It is testimony WR WKH ZRUN RI :H[IRUG &RXQW\ &RXQFLO WKDW ZH FRPSHWH RQ D national level with both public and private sector organisations, winning major awards on an annual basis.â€?
Larry Kehoe and his wife Helen, Kevin McCormack and Benny Farrell at the Rosslare Rangers AFC 50th Anniversery Dinner in Whites Hotel Wexford
Pupils told there is no room for them on the school bus SCHOOL pupils in Ballygarrett/Killenagh suffer from unfair School Bus Scheme, according to James Browne TD who said this was causing “untold stressâ€? for the children enrolled with Creagh College in Gorey. Up to 20 secondary school pupils have been told that there is no place on a school bus for them to travel to Creagh College when school term starts. The news is a blow to children and parents, many RI ZKRP DOUHDG\ EHQHÂżWWHG
from concessionary tickets on the school bus scheme. 7KH FKLOGUHQ DŕľľHFWHG UDQJH IURP ÂżUVW \HDUV WR /HDYLQJ &HUWLÂżFDWH VWXGHQWV Deputy Browne said he had been making representations to Bus Éireann and Minister John Halligan about the lack of school bus places. “I have been inundated with calls, texts and emails from parents of children who should have a place on a school bus but have been left high and dry as the 53 seats on the bus allocated for
WKH URXWH KDYH DOO EHHQ ÂżOOHG This is a particularly stressful situation for the families who have only learned with three weeks’ notice that they need WR ÂżQG DOWHUQDWLYH VFKRRO transport for their children. “Fianna FĂĄil believes school children who received a concessionary bus pass LQ WKHLU ÂżUVW \HDU RI HLWKHU primary or secondary school should be granted a pass XQWLO WKH\ ÂżQLVK VFKRRO 7KHVH measures would go a long way to solving the problems,â€? Deputy Browne said.
Overhaul of rates ‘will help’ buinesses
The Queen of Hearts was joined by Annie Darcy at the Mad Hatter`s Tea Party at Wells House and Gardens
Support available for businesswomen WEXFORD women with new businesses or well-developed business ideas should apply for IXQGLQJ XQGHU WKH $&2516 programme, Fine Gael Minister Michael D’Arcy has said. $&2516 LV WKH KLJKO\ successful development initiative to support female entrepreneurs living in rural Ireland, who wish to start and develop new businesses or have recently started a business. Minister D’Arcy said: “On
average, 850 women are starting a new business every month in Ireland. The rate of nascent female entrepreneurs LQ ,UHODQG LV QRZ UDQNHG ¿IWK across Europe.� More than 200 female entrepreneurs have taken part LQ $&2516 WR GDWH DQG QHZ participants are being sought. The programme runs from October to April 2020. Deadline for application is September 20th. See www.acorns.ie.
THE Government’s plan to overhaul commercial rates will help businesses, local authorities and towns and community people across Wexford, according to Fine Gael Minister Michael D’Arcy. “The passage of the Local Government Rates and Other Matters Act 2019, will dramatically improve the commercial rates system for ratepayers, local authorities and local communities.â€? He said the Act had two primary objectives. First, it allowed local authorities to target important national and local objectives in rates alleviation and abatement schemes. This could mean supporting certain parts of the Wexford or business sectors LGHQWLÂżHG LQ :H[IRUG &RXQW\ &RXQFLO SODQV Second, the Act modernised the rates levying and collection regime. It also modernised key aspects of the legislative code to make rates more transparent for ratepayers and also streamlined the process of local councillors setting rates.
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Rents sees 50% of students skip class to work Over half of students have admitted skipping lectures to work, as \\they struggle to pay soaring rents. Some 15pc of students said they would cut down on food WR DŕľľRUG OLYLQJ FRVWV DQG SF admitted avoiding medical check-ups to deal with the ÂżQDQFLDO EXUGHQ 7KH QXPEHU RI VWXGHQWV missing lectures to earn money URVH E\ SHUFHQWDJH SRLQWV FRPSDUHG WR WKH SF ÂżJXUH in 2017, according to the Irish League of Credit Unions survey. More than half (55pc) said they missed college and university to work as they paid their way through education. Irish League of Credit Unions (ILCU) spokesman Paul Bailey said: “The realities of the LPSDFW RI ÂżQDQFLDO SUHVVXUH RQ third-level students is apparent in this survey.
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Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unwanted dogs is the highest
Appeal to man who aided sex attack victims
THE largest number of stray and unwanted dogs in the country are to be found in Co. Wexford. Statistics show that last year 809 dogs were admitted into Wexford Dog Pound in Ballycarney. The next highest was Tipperary with 502. Of Wexfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 809 dogs, 129 were reclaimed, 128 were rehomed, 430 were transferred to dog welfare groups, one died by natural causes and 100 were put down. Kerry was the only county with more dogs put down in 2018 than Wexford, and that was Kerry with 125. Bridget Cullen of the Irish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA) said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;People donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see the reasons behind why dogs are SXW GRZQ WKHUH PLJKW EH ÂżYH RU six a week put down. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They could be dogs which are unwell or injured, or there could be dogs which attacked a person or a sheep. We picked up nine pups which we found in a ditch, we vaccinated them but then six of them turned out to have canine parvovirus).â&#x20AC;?
GARDAI are seeking a man who came to the aid of three alleged victims of sexual assault in Courtown Harbour to come forward. A major investigation is ongoing into the alleged rape of one teenager and sexual assault of two others in Wexford last month. A number of males are alleged to have been involved in the incident shortly after midnight in Courtown Harbour, Gorey, on July 28TH. Gardai are now looking for a male who came to the aid of the three alleged victims on the night of the incidents to contact them. I n a statement investigators also thanked the public for their help with the investigation to date. â&#x20AC;&#x153;GardaĂ investigating an incident of a serious assault that occurred on July 28TH, 2019, at approximately 12.15am in the Burrow area of Courtown Harbour, Gorey, Co Wexford, are looking to speak to a male who is understood to have come to the assistance of three
Claire Begley, Lannie Nolan and Tara SinnottGorey at the Market House Festival 2019 Beat on the Street
Wexford teacher new head of trade union WEXFORD woman Deirdre MacDonald has been appointed the new President of the Association of Secondary School Teachers of Ireland (ASTI). Ms. MacDonald, a maths and SPHE teacher at the CBS secondary school in Wexford town, was previously vice-president of the union which represents up to 17,000 second level teachers. 6KH LV WKH ÂżUVW :H[IRUG person to lead the organisation in almost 40
years. The previous Wexford president was the late Tony Boland. A Gorey native who lives in Enniscorthy, Ms MacDonald is an expert in health promotion, specialising in mental health and workplace health promotion. She has worked on national and European health projects and addressed international conferences on the issues. She is a founding member of the Co Wexford Meitheal Alliance, a peer mentoring programme which helps
VXSSRUW ÂżUVW \HDU VWXGHQWV LQ WKHLU ÂżUVW IHZ PRQWKV of secondary school and builds leadership skills in the student mentors. She was chairperson of the Wexford Education Network for three years. ,Q KHU ÂżUVW DGGUHVV 0V MacDonald said that tackling the deterioration in teachersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; working conditions and the inequitable pay of recent entrants to the profession was essential to maintaining a high standard second-level education system.
females on the night of the incident. â&#x20AC;&#x153;An Garda Siochana would like to thank all the members of the public who have come forward to date, and continue to appeal to anyone with information who has not yet come forward to contact Gorey Garda Station on 053 943 0690 or the *DUGD &RQÂżGHQWLDO /LQH RQ 1800 666 111,â&#x20AC;? a spokesman said. 8S WR ÂżYH WHHQDJH ER\V DUH suspected of being involved in the alleged sex attacks, with GardaĂ having visited locations in Kilkenny and Waterford as part of their investigation. In the days following the incident, gardaĂ travelled to a number of addresses in Co Waterford and Co Kilkenny in an attempt to speak to possible suspects in the case. However, no arrests have yet been made. GardaĂ previously sought the help of anyone who was driving in the area around the time of the alleged incident and who had dash-cam footage. No arrests have been made so far.
â&#x201A;Ź81m. internet will roll out to 84k. premises $ 727$/ RI Âź P ZLOO EH invested in Wexford under the National Broadband Plan NBP), Fine Gael MinisterMichael 'Âś$UF\ 7' KDV FRQÂżUPHG Âł:H[IRUGZLOO EHQHÂżW IURP LQYHVWPHQW RI DURXQG Âź P under the National Broadband Plan. There are almost 83,000 premises in the intervention area here in Wexford and the plan also accounts for new premises built in the intervention area during the lifetime of the plan,â&#x20AC;? the Minister said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The National Broadband Plan will connect 540,000 premises to high-speed broadband. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This will have a positive impact on one million people and on 56,000 farms (68% of our total national farms).â&#x20AC;? Minister Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Arcy said a further 44,000 businesses and 674 schools would also be connected under the plan.
The majority of premises would be connected within the ÂżUVW ÂżYH \HDUV :RUN RQ WKH network would start as soon as the Government signs the contract to move forward. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The communications committee has carried out an extensive investigation into the National Broadband Plan to date and the best way to roll out rural broadband. I look forward to reading their report on the matter, â&#x20AC;&#x153; the Five Gael deputy said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;However, it is worth noting that none of the submissions received, or evidence given during the course of the Committee investigation, indicate any reliable, cheaper or practical alternative to the National Broadband Plan and its goal of delivering high speed broadband to all parts of Ireland.â&#x20AC;? He said the NPB was
essential to ensure that rural Ireland was not left behind and to safeguard balanced regional development. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have seen some opposition TDs try to play politics with this plan which is very worrying. â&#x20AC;&#x153;MicheĂĄl Martin has said he would not even sign the contract, despite no better DOWHUQDWLYH EHLQJ LGHQWLÂżHG throughout the process. This would put the rollout of broadband to those who need it nationwide in jeopardy, forcing an even longer wait for this vital service. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The plan marks a landmark investment that will have a game-changing impact on rural communities. Contracts should be signed, subject to due diligence and the buildout of rural broadband should commence as soon as possible,â&#x20AC;? Minister Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Arcy said.
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THE STEPFATHER Virgin Media 1, Wednesday August 21, 9pm
PLAYMOBIL THE MOVIE Released August 9, 2019
The history-making, ground-breaking speeches of Greta Thunberg, the young activist who has become the voice of a generation ‘Everything needs to change. And it has to start today’. This book brings you Greta in her own words, for the first time. Collecting her speeches that have made history across Europe, from the UN to mass street protests, No One Is Too Small to Make A Difference is a rallying cry for why we must all wake up and fight to protect the living planet, no matter how powerless we feel. Our future depends upon it.
First of a two-part thriller starring Philip Glenister as an ex-teacher trying to rebuild his life after the death of his first wife and subsequent disappearance of his teenage daughter. Working as a mini-cab driver so he can scour the streets for the missing girl, he unexpectedly finds happiness with divorcee Maggie Shields, but new stepdaughter Scarlett proves a thorn in his side - especially when she too disappears and the police investigation casts suspicion on him once more. Robert Bathurst and Lindsey Coulson also star. Concludes following night.
Playmobil The Movie is a 2019 Englishlanguage French live-action/computer animated musical adventure comedy film based on the German building toy Playmobil. When her younger brother Charlie disappears into the colourful and animated world of Playmobil, Marla is forced to abandon her organised and structured life to rescue him. Finding herself on an incredible and unpredictable adventure within this new world, Marla begins to see potential she never dreamed of.
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NO ONE IS TOO SMALL TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
by Greta Thunberg
AS part of Heritage Week, the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG) invite you to join them for their annual, all -island, Whale Watch Ireland event at a local headland between 2:00-5:00 pm on Saturday 24th August. The purpose of whale watch day is to raise awareness of the 25 species of cetaceans (porpoises, dolphins and whales) recorded to date in all Irish waters, by giving the public an opportunity to look for and observe some of these wonderful marine mammals in their natural environment. This event also provides IWDG researchers with a unique snapshot of whale and dolphin activity around the Irish coast.
Common Dolphin (Photo Padraig Whooley) All watches are land-based (so there are no boats involved), and will be led by experienced IWDG researchers, enthusiasts and whale watchers, who will show you how to observe and identify some of the more commonly recorded cetacean species in Irish waters. You should bring binoculars or a spotting scope, refreshments and your sense of humour! Please dress appropriately for the weather conditions on the day, wear sunscreen and leave the pets at home. There is of course no guarantee that you will see whales or dolphins at your chosen site; but at last year’s event whales or dolphins were recorded at 14 of 19 sites (73.6%). For readers of this column events taking place on the East and South-East coast are: - Hook Head, Co. Wexford, Meeting Point Lighthouse Watch Leader. Harm Deenen. Contact: 086 3485013 - Helvick Head, Co. Waterford, Meeting Point Helvick High Car Park. Watch Leader Andrew Malcolm. Contact: 087 952061.
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THE “GLENCAIRN” CYCLE August 22-23 @ Wexford Arts Centre, Cornmarket Wexford. Email: boxoffice@wexfordartscentre.ie
ELMORE August 24 @ Wexford Arts Centre, Cornmarket Wexford. Email: boxoffice@wexfordartscentre.ie
END OF SUMMER 90’S PARTY Talbot Hotel, Wexford Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th August
Eugene O’Neill wrote four plays set on the “SS Glencairn”. The four one-act plays feature the same cast of characters in various situations on ship and on land. The plays concern themselves not just with the relationships and bonds of sea-going men but with greater questions about the human condition. This production of Bound East for Cardiff, The Long Voyage Home, and In the Zone, was first presented on board The Dunbrody Famine Ship as part of the Eugene O’Neill International Festival of Theatre in New Ross last October.
Elmore is an Irish born Singer/Song-Writer based in County Wexford. Finding inspiration in the works of Ben Howard, Ed Sheeran, Dermot Kennedy and The Lumineers, Elmore began writing and composing music in his late teens but it wasn’t until he decided to travel around Europe busking at 18, that he honed his performing style. Elmore has released 3 of the 5 tracks from his upcoming EP “ Stories”, with combined streams topping 10 million and each reaching Top 5 Chart positions in the Irish Charts.
Are you ready to par-tay!? Join us and the amazing Pump Up The Jam as we take a trip down memory lane and dance the night away to the very best of your Favourite 90s Tunes! Finger Food, Cocktail Bar, 90s Nostalgia & DJ until the early hours!!! Let’s say Goodbye to Summer in style! Wear your flannel or your platform sneakers and remember the best ‘90s songs of all time. Book your tickets for just €25 per person by calling 053 91 55559 or email events@ talbothotel.ie Terms & Conditions Apply – Over 18’s Only]
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MIKE DENVER IN CONCERT August 22 @ 8.30pm Amber Springs Hotel, Gorey. Tickets €20 For More Info Call 087 9227931
FOLK & BALLAD FESTIVAL 2019 August 23-25 2019 Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford Further info: sales2@treacyshotel.com
WEXFORD BUS PARK & RIDE NOW OPERATING FROM THE BEEHIVE ww.wexfordbus.com.
MIKE DENVER, known as “The Galway Boy”, is one of Ireland’s top Entertainers, having this year celebrated 15 years in the entertainment scene. He is regarded as the best band for dancing with a 2.5 hour high energy show featuring all of his hits. Mike Denver is well aware that the people that come to his Shows all they want is a good night of entertainment and that’s what he provides. Run by Oulart The Ballagh GAA, make sure you catch Mike at Amber Springs Hotel, Gorey, Co. Wexford
3 Days, 18 Venues and 23 Bands. A fantastic weekend of celebrating Irish songs and stories of days gone by in musical form. Songs of hero’s, emigrants, hard times, famine and oppression, love and most importantly, the Pride of being Irish. Lots of great venues taking part in the Irish Folk and Ballad Festival Enniscorthy. So many great bands and musicians playing around Enniscorthy for the weekend, make sure to check some out.
Wexford Bus Passengers travelling on the 740A service between Arklow, Wicklow, Dublin & Airport up to 9 times daily can now avail of free parking at the Beehive, Co. Wicklow. Wexford Bus worked with the Wicklow Town Team on how to improve the daily commuting options for residents. Mr O’Reilly Hyland of The Beehive kindly agreed to opening up the carpark. All coaches are WiFi enabled and accept Leap Cards and Dept. of Social Protection Travel Passes. For full details see www.wexfordbus.com.
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