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VAT rise ‘kick in teeth for tourism’ Fears that business and jobs will be hit TOURIST interests in Wexford fear business will be hit by the increase in VAT for the hospitality sector. Restaurant owners say it may result in a loss of jobs. The rate went up in the Budget from from 9% to 13.5%. Hotelier Colm Neville said the move showed a lack of vision. Mr Neville, one of the group that owns the Riverside Park Hotel in Enniscorthy, said rural Ireland ZLOO EH DŕľľHFWHG DQG DUHDV VXFK DV Wexford won’t be as attractive to tourists. Restaurant owners and publicans also expressed fears that the increase would hit business. “By increasing the VAT to 13½ per cent the Government is negatively impacting the Irish tourism sector and dismissing a positive job creation initiative,â€? said the Restaurants Association of Ireland.
The Vintners’ Federation of Ireland described the increase as a “kick in the teeth for the hospitality sectorâ€? In general, the Budget was given a cautious welcome in Wexford. Dull but sensible was the widespread reaction. But Wexford TD Brendan Howlin said it was “weak, spiritless and conservative.â€? The Labour Party leader said the Government could have earmarked â‚Ź5bn from the Irish Strategic Investment Fund to EXLOG DŕľľRUGDEOH KRPHV “That would have signalled to everyone that this will be a country that helps ordinary people to meet the cost of living,â€? he said. “But this Government has just signalled more of the same‌ a little extra money for the same failed housing policies: Continued on next page
Lisa McDonald with her mum Margie at the Ronald McDonald Walk for Families in St Martin GAA . Lots more pictures inside
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New boss with mission to turn tide at Ferrycarrig
Fear for loss of business and jobs Continued from previous page tax breaks for landlords and subsidies for private developers, with much council housing to be leased from private owners, QRW EXLOW ´ Independent TD Mick Wallace also criticised the housing policy. Mr Wallace, a former builder and developer, said that if the Government made the local authorities hire builders, they would be very happy to PDNH Âź LQ SURÂżW SHU XQLW But the Wexford TD said: “The Government is paying an extra â‚Ź100,000 per unit, at a minimum, to allow the big developers to supply the housing for it. It is not prepared WR Âż[ WKH SUREOHP ´ Michael D’Arcy, Minister of State at the Department of Finance, said the Government’s prioritisation of housing was ÂłFOHDUO\ HYLGHQW´ “ The allocation of â‚Ź1.83 million for housing in 2018 will support the continued implementation of the Rebuilding Ireland Action 3ODQ ´ KH VDLG
Statia and Dan Redmond, SrGrace Redmond and oldest member of the Presentation Nuns Sr Margret Sullivan at a Gala Concert for the Presentation Nuns who celebrated the 200 years in Wexford 1818-2018 in Rowe Street Church
Secret syndicate hits the EuroMillions jackpot A WEXFORD syndicate that scooped â‚Ź500,000 in the EuroMillions is keeping the identity of its members a secret. “We still haven’t really thought about how this PDVVLYH ZLQ ZLOO DŕľľHFW us,â€?said one member. “We are DOO DW GLŕľľHUHQW VWDJHV RI RXU OLYHV VR KDYH GLŕľľHUHQW SODQV for spending our share. The
one thing we have in common is that we all want to make D GL྾HUHQFH WR RXU IDPLOLHVœ lives. We’ll take a little bit of time before we make any big decisions for our money.� The group of work mates, who have been playing together for nearly four years, bought their lucky Quick Pick ticket at Sinnott’s Centra store in New Ross.
“We heard very that the winning ticket worth half a million euro was sold in New Ross, so I started getting a couple of hopeful texts from the group inquiring if we won anything.� the syndicate member told the Irish Mirror. “We checked the ticket as soon as we got to work and it was just madness once we found out.�
FORMER Bluebell United boss Brian O’Sullivan is the new manager of Wexford FC. He will take the reins at Ferrycarrig Park for the 2019 season. +LV ÂżUVW WDVN LV WR UHVWRUH PRrale at the club which had a very poor season, winning only IRXU JDPHV DQG ÂżQLVKLQJ RQH from bottom of the Airtricity League First Division. Former Wexford Youths captain David Breen will be joining the backroom team. “There’s no doubt David Breen and I can work well together and bring this club forward and become more comSHWLWLYH RQ WKH SLWFK ´ VDLG O’Sullivan. A native of Waterford, Brian O’Sullivan has coached with a number of successful Leinster Senior League clubs, holding positions of senior coach and senior team manager at clubs such as Tramore AFC, Malahide United, Leixlip United and Bluebell United. David Breen (above) has played League of Ireland football for 17 years, captaining Wexford Youths during a dis-
tinguished few seasons with the club. Since hanging up his boots, he has coached with Wexford Youths and Waterford United League of Ireland teams, as well as Waterford FC Under 19s. GAA: the draw for the Leinster Senior Football Championship has held out the enticing possibility of a visit by champions Dublin to Wexford Park. The Dubs will play the winner RI D ÂżUVW URXQG FODVK EHWZHHQ Wexford and Louth. Louth would be unable to host such a game but Wexford Park could do so. >> Hurling draw: Page 4
Normans may bring invasion of tourists TOURIST interests in Wexford are working with FĂĄilte Ireland and the local authority to develop attractions based on the county’s Norman heritage. They attended a workshop at The Brandon House Hotel in New Ross to consult on developing the Norman story in the area. Their views will feed into the Castles and Conquest tourism plan, which local tourist interests are working on. It is hoped the programme will extend Wexford’s tourist season and increase the time visitors spend here. “The Norman heritage in Wexford is a true gem in the ,UHODQGÂśV $QFLHQW (DVW RŕľľHULQJ ´ said Jenny De Saulles, head of Ireland’s Ancient East at FĂĄilte Ireland. “It is hugely appealing to our core international markets. In
order to encourage them to visit Wexford and stay in the area for longer, we need to ensure that ZH FDQ RŕľľHU D UHDOO\ FRPSHOOLQJ visitor experience in terms of storytelling and bringing the area’s rich history to life. “Visitor numbers to Wexford are already on a strong footing and the long-term Castles and Conquests plan will help to EULQJ HYHQ PRUH YLVLWRUV KHUH ´
7KH ZRUNVKRS ZDV WKH ¿UVW LQ a series of sessions taking place across the Ireland’s Ancient East region as part of the Castles and Conquests visitor experience development plan . Wexford’s Norman heritage dates to 1169 when Diarmuid McMurrough, the ousted ruler of Leinster, brought Norman knights here to help him regain his kingdom. 7KHVH 1RUPDQ IRUFHV ¿UVW set foot on Irish soil at Bannow Bay in Wexford. Last year Fåilte Ireland launched the Norman Way trail. The cycling and walking route uncovers Medieval Ireland through a series of authentic, protected medieval sites running from Lady’s Island, through Tomhaggard and Kilmore Quay, to Bannow, Tintern, Fethard, Hookhead and New Ross.
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Gerry Boyle, Teagasc, Rosemary Buckley, Joan Walsh and Mayor of Wexford Tony Dempsey at the ceremony to un veil the plaque to the late Dr Thomas Walsh, First Director of “An Foras Taluntais” Agricultural Researcher & Educator at Johnstown Castle, in Piercestown National School. Below left, Pat Sills and Hazel Millar, below right, Angie Laffan and Brendan Howlin TD
7 things you need to know before building your home Building your own home is like running a small business. You need to be a master of organising and keeping on top of the budget. Naturally building a house can be a bit stressful if it’s your first time doing it. But it’s worth it in the end as EBS customers Martin Phillips and Noreen McCarthy (pictured here) found out when they built their own home in Co Limerick. We’ve already published a handy guide to building your home complete with 10 things you need to know before building, interviews with EBS self build customers and a budgeting check list. 1. KNOW YOUR NUMBERS It’s so easy to get carried away when building a house, so it’s so important to stick to your budget. This seems like the most obvious, boring and fun-limiting piece of advice ever, we know. During the building process, treble-check every single price before giving a builder the green light. Keep your build as environmentally friendly as possible to qualify for sustainable energy grants. 2. BUILD WITH RESALE IN MIND The last thing you want to think about when building your dream house is selling your dream house. But you have to take it into consideration. This doesn’t just mean toning down the floral wallpaper. Think realistically about what a potential buyer will appreciate and value when making a decision to splurge. The koi fish pond and outdoor hot tub may make your dream home complete, but will Peter Potential Buyer want to pay extra for them? Investing in a functional kitchen or quality flooring will serve you better in the long-run. Building a ground-floor ensuite bedroom is also a clever way to appeal to elderly potential buyers 3. CHECK THE REPUTATION OF THE BUILDER Only pick a builder that has been recommended, not one that claims he can keep costs down. Remember if the price seems too good to be true it probably is. Your best bet is to choose a builder who is registered with the Construction Industry Federation. Most building disasters happen as a result of incompetent builders, trying to keep costs down to an unrealistic level. Your fear is that they won’t just cut corners, they’ll sever them. 4. MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR SPACE Think about how best to use your space; floor space, wall space and what makes your home feel spacious- windows. Widening your hallway by a couple of yards will make your home feel much larger the minute you walk in the door. Consider keeping certain rooms like your kitchen, dining and living space open plan to create a better sense of flow. Ceiling height is as effective as square footage then it comes to creating the illusion of space. 5. CONVENIENT LAUNDRY FACILITIES When it comes to building the house of your dreams you’ve probably spent more time envisioning yourself relaxing by the amazing fireplace you’re hoping to build, on the even more amazing couch you’re hoping to buy. Unfortunately reality will follow you even to the most beautiful of houses and you’ll still find yourself doing laundry every
couple of days. Most people keep washing machines in their kitchens, but this means bringing your clothes to and from your bedrooms and leads to unsightly build-ups of lost socks on your dinner table. Consider building a small laundry room beside your bedrooms or bathroom, where laundry builds up. Allow enough room for a clothes horse to be erected to cut down on expensive tumble-drying cycles. Check out some laundry room inspiration here. 6. USER FRIENDLY STORAGE We all know that we can never have too much storage. The problem is, for many people it’s an afterthought that turns into a quick trip to IKEA for some plastic containers that will end up in the corner or the attic. Make your storage as convenient and user-friendly as possible, otherwise it will get neglected. Understairs pull-out cupboards, a wall of built-in book-shelves or an American style walkin pantry are just some of the storage solutions you can plan in as part of your build. 7. POP IN A POWDER ROOM A toilet, sink and mirror are always good to have beside the front or back entrance to your new home. If you or your family work outdoors or in a dirty environment you’ll understand this one! Save yourself from dragging dirt through the rest of the house and incorporate a boot room with shower or bathroom near the entrance to your home. Thinking of building your home in Ireland? If you’re hoping to build, why not see how much you can afford to borrow with our mortgage calculator or book a mortgage meeting to suit you with one of our mortgage experts. You can also check out EBS’s self build mortgage product and watch this video of EBS customers Martin Phillips and Noreen McCarthy who have built their home in Limerick. Martin and Noreen were paid a gratuity for their time. The content of this blog is expressed in broad terms and is limited to general information purposes only. Readers should always seek professional advice to address issues arising in specific contexts and not seek to rely on the information in this blog which does not constitute any form of advice or recommendation by EBS d.a.c. EBS d.a.c neither accepts nor assumes any responsibility in relation to the contents of this blog and excludes all warranties, undertakings and representations (either express or implied) to the fullest extent permitted under applicable law. EBS d.a.c. is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.
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thechronicle October 22, 2018
Poor web speeds are slowing county’s progress Round robin rule relaxed Eddie and Mary Carty, Brendan McGrath and Colm Wilson at the launch of the Guinness Singing and Swinging Pubs Competition in Bugler Doyles Pub South Main Street Wexford
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â‚Ź1.3m boost for towns and villages TWELVE towns and villages across Co Wexford have been allocated a total â‚Ź1.334 million for community-led projects. Blackwater is a big winner with â‚Ź200,000 going to coastal walks, a tourist information point and refurbishment of the community hall. â‚Ź200,000 has gone to Kilmore Quay for an extension to the Stella Maris Centre and â‚Ź197,311 to Courtown for seafront enhancement . 2WKHU EHQHÂżFLDULHV DUH Galbally, Courtnacuddy, Ferns, Askamore, Fethardon-Sea, Saltmills, Clongeen, Murrintown and Barntown. The awards were announced by the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Michael Ring (above), when he
gave details of grant allocations totalling more than â‚Ź21 million to 224 towns and villages. The aim is to make small towns and villages more attractive places in which to live and work. The Wexford applications ZHUH LGHQWLÂżHG E\ ORFDO community groups and businesses in conjunction with
Wexford County Council and all 12 Wexford applications were successful. Under the Scheme, most of the funding is earmarked for towns and villages with a population of 5,000 of less, with each County Council invited to submit up to 12 applications. Welcoming the announcement, Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, Councillor Keith Doyle, paid tribute to all local community groups and associations across County Wexford and commended them RQ WKHLU FRQWLQXLQJ HŕľľRUWV WR improve their local areas. The Community Department of Wexford County Council is already carrying out preparatory work on the 2019 Town and Village Scheme
Eileen Morrissey, Catherine Duggan and Nicola McGrath at the Gorey Library Launch of Work Matters by Cllr Pip Breen
Local schools lead the way TWO Wexford schools are helping to pioneer a new mental health programme called Headstrong. It targets students aged 12 to 18 and aims to encourage them to speak up about mental health problems and reduce the stigma that surrounds them. Students from FCJ Secondary School, Bunclody, and St Peter’s College, Summerhill, attended the launch of the school programme in Dublin, with a number of other selected
schools . Its comes to Ireland through a partnership between Cycle Against Suicide and the Mental Health Commission of Canada. “We have worked with the Mental Health Commission of Canada to introduce Headstrong to our schools here in Ireland as we believe that this programme is invaluable in helping younger people to be brave and speak up about mental health,â€? said Caroline /DŕľľHUW\ &(2 RI &\FOH $JDLQVW Suicide. “It’s a powerful, evidence-
based programme that has already won international awards. “With the help of the two schools in Co. Wexford, we’re hoping that the pilot programme will be a huge success. “We are aiming to roll out Headstrong across all Irish secondary schools within the coming years. “|This is a core part of our mission in addressing mental health in younger people, which is currently at an alarming level in Ireland.�
Pay for your parking by phone Seån DÊ Lå at the launch of Maths Week 2018. Picture by Shane O’Neil
It all adds up to Maths Week HUNDREDS of students from more than 30 Wexford schools will take part in Maths Week Ireland, which runs until October 20. It is the world’s largest national maths festival and will see a wide variety of fun and engaging maths themed events taking place all over the island of Ireland, north and south, featuring mathematicians and entertainers. The main events will take place at Waterford Institute of Technology but schools and
clubs are encouraged to hold their own events to support budding mathematicians. Maths Week is run with more than 50 partner organisations including the universities, institutes of technology, libraries, schools, training colleges and employers. Full programme details are on the Maths Week website www. mathsweek.ie with programme updates available i via Facebook (@MathsWeek2018) and Twitter (@mathsweek).
PARKING by text is on the way in Wexford’s four main towns. From October 25 there will be no need to place a parking disc on your windscreen in Wexford town, Gorey, Enniscorthy and New Ross. The parkbytext app allows people to pay for parking by mobile phone and also to ‘top up’ parking time without having to rush back to their car to avoid D ÂżQH 7KH\ FDQ XVH WKH DSS WR make a further payment and the parking fee is instantly updated. Parking meters will continue in operation alongside the new system. The system is used in Cork where the Garda Computer Crime Unit was last week asked to investigate how the personal information of 5,000 people collected by Cork County Council had been illegally accessed by a hacker. Thousands of people who used a parking app may have had their data stolen. The information includes names, addresses, phone numbers and vehicle registration numbers.
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Seven years too long for President
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he campaign to elect our next president (or retain our current one if Michael D Higgins wins) is in full swing. I’d be happier if we were taking the day to vote on UHGXFLQJ WKH WHUP RI RྜFH IURP the anachronism that is seven years to four years (in line with international best practice), but that’s another day’s work. 2FWREHU ZLOO VHH WKH ¿UVW televised debate, on RTE’s Claire Byrne Live Show. Hopefully all six candidates will take SDUW ¹ , OLVWHQHG WR WKH ¿UVW UDGLR debate and there were only four of the six taking part (Joan FreePDQ *DYLQ 'X྾\ 3HWHU &DVH\ and Liadh Ni Riada) – Michael D was busy and Sean Gallagher didn’t take part because Michael D wasn’t going to be there (a bit arrogant I thought, as if he thinks he’s the only real contender to take the crown). On the face of it, it is hard to see how Michael D won’t win, given that he has the backing of Fianna Fail, Fine Gael and LaERXU 3HUKDSV LW LV D VLJQ RI WKH times that these parties are all
Brian Quigley sticking together. Our government is essentially Fine Gael propped up by Fianna Fail, who like to think they can have a foot in both the government and opposition camps. You can’t have your cake and eat it though, and for many the future of these parties is a merger or at least a full-on coalition as one last hurrah before radical change hits us and Sinn Fein step up to government. Michael D said he wouldn’t run again and then changed his mind. In his mind I’d say he reckoned he’d be waved in unopposed so I’m guessing having to scrap for a second stint in the 3DUN ZRQœW VXLW KLP DW He’ll have to go on television
Matt Power, Wright Insurance, Katherine O Rourke Glynn, Laura O’Connor, Sarah Barry and Niamh Sinnott at the Wexford Business Summit in Wexford County Council offices and make a case for himself to be let continue. He’ll have to have his record combed through DQG KLV D྾DLUV ORRNHG LQWR probably in much greater depth than happened in 2011 where I felt he was given an easy time. For me Joan Freeman would PDNH D JRRG SUHVLGHQW 3HWHU
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helped enormously in lifting the lid on the issue and getting us to KDYH WKH GHEDWH DQG WU\ WR ¿QG solutions. It’s a track record like that that impresses me, not people who have been on Dragon’s Den – they might have more business H[SHULHQFH EXW WKH 3UHVLGHQW LV
hardly going to be looking after business, that’s the job of the Dail. Freeman’s talk about community building also strikes a chord with me. I think we’ve lost our sense of community, compared to what I remember growing up and compared to what my parents and grandparents told me about when they were young. A candidate who can talk about plans for community EXLOGLQJ KDV WKHLU ¿QJHU RQ the pulse of what the building blocks for our country needs to be going forward, in my opinion. Businessmen don’t build communities, just industrial estates. Watch the debates on television and listen to them on the radio. Read up on the candidates over the next couple of weeks. Make up your mind and vote on October for whoever you think will do the best job. The president is the Head of State and will be in situ until 2025 (yes, that seven-year term again; it’s too long) so we need to get this right. It’s over to us.
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thechronicle October 22, 2018
EMPLOYMENT
ROADS SECTION 75 OF ROADS ACT 1993 TEMPORARY CLOSING OF ROADS
WEXFORD COUNTY COUNCIL COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT SCHEME
Notice is hereby given that Wexford County Council intends to close the roads in New Ross Town listed hereunder to vehicular traffic from 15.00 to 19.00 on Saturday, November 17 2018, to facilitate a Christmas Parade and a Lighting-Up Ceremony.
Wexford County Council has vacancies in the following areas of our Community Employment Scheme
Road Closure: Quay Street, North Street, Lower Mary Street and South Street North (R700-2, L4501-1 and L4500-3).
Job Description
Location
Alternative Route: From The Quay to Oaklands Roundabout to Kent’s Cross to Irishtown to Mountelliott via N25 and N30
Environmental Operative – 2 positions
New Ross
Environmental Operative – 1 position
Holmestown
Alternative routes will be signposted. Local and pedestrian access will be facilitated.
Environmental Operative – 1 position
Courtown
Any person wishing to object to the closing of this road should lodge the objection, in writing, to the County Secretary before 12.00 noon on Monday, October 29 2018.
Environmental Operative – 1 position
Ferns
ROADS & PLANNING DECLARATION OF ROADS TO BE PUBLIC ROADS UNDER SECTION 11 OF THE ROADS ACT 1993 and SECTION 180 OF THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ACT 2000 (AS AMENDED) Wexford County Council hereby gives notice of its intention to consider the making of a declaration that the roads listed hereunder be public roads in accordance with Section 11 of the Roads Act, 1993. Maps showing the roads proposed to be taken in charge may be inspected during office hours, 9.00 am to 1.00 pm and 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm from Tuesday 16th October 2018 at Wexford County Council, Planning Department, County Hall, Carricklawn, Wexford. The latest date for the inspection of the above maps is 4.00 pm on the 15th November 2018. ROADS: t 3JWFSTJEF #MBDLXBUFS &OOJTDPSUIZ t $BTUMF .FBEPXT .VSOUPXO 8FYGPSE t 4UPOF )BWFO #FMWFEFSF (SPWF 8FYGPSE
Please note that persons applying for these positions must satisfy the Department of Social Protection criteria to participate in the Community Employment Scheme. To apply for positions and for further information please contact: For New Ross and Holmestown vacancies phone Sean O’Neill on 086 9478001 For Courtown and Ferns vacancies phone Bernie Lennon on 087 6575743 The closing date for applications is 4.00pm Wednesday October 24th 2018 Wexford County Council is an Equal Opportunities employer.
HARBOUR MASTERS OFFICE NOTICE TO MARINERS NO.18 OF 2018 WEXFORD HARBOUR, CHART NO. 5621.15, 1772 & 2046 To all skippers, fishing vessels, pleasure craft users, and members of the public. Vessel exclusion zones for Wexford Festival Opera opening ceremony To facilitate the fireworks display for the opening ceremony of the Wexford Festival Opera. All skippers/vessel owners are requested to remove their vessels from the exclusion zone marked in the attached map, for the period 1600hrs – 2100hrs on Friday 19th October 2018.
Objections to or representations regarding the above proposals may be made in writing to: The County Secretary, Wexford County Council, County Hall, Carricklawn, Wexford. The latest date for the receipt of written objections/representations is 4.00 pm on the 4th December 2018.
HARBOUR MASTERS OFFICE NOTICE TO MARINERS NO.19 OF 2018 WEXFORD HARBOUR, CHART NO. 5621.15, 1772 & 2046 To all skippers, fishing vessels, pleasure craft users, and members of the public. Restricted access to Ferrybank Slipway and Quay for Wexford Festival Opera opening ceremony To facilitate the fireworks display for the opening ceremony of the Wexford Festival Opera. Access to the slipway in Ferrybank will be limited to emergency vehicles on Friday 19th October 2018. Emergency vehicles will require clear access to Ferrybank Quay during this time; access will be limited to valid parking permit holders only. Members of the public are requested not to park on the Quay or on the approach road. Captain Phil Murphy Senior Marine Officer Wexford County Council
Captain Phil Murphy Senior Marine Officer Wexford County Council
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James Browne TD, Minister Paul Kehoe, Cllr Keith Doyle, CllrJohn Fleming, Cllr Lisa McDonald, Walter O’Leary, Brendan Howlin TD and Cllr Michael Whelan and Sean Connick Chairof New Ross JFK Trust at the 30th Anniversery of New Ross JFK Trust in the New Ross Dunbrody Famine Ship Experence restaurant
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Sean Walker
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n the early hours of October 7 reigning UFC lightweight champion, Khabib Nurmagomedov submitted Conor 0F*UHJRU LQ D ¿JKW which was proclaimed to be the biggest event in UFC history but will be forever tainted by the actions following WKH ¿JKW The eyes of the world looked on as chaos unfolded at UFC 229, after submitting McGregor in the fourth round Nurmagomedov in a moment of madness leapt out of the cage and launched himself at his opponent’s team sparking a brawl which led to the Irish man being DWWDFNHG LQVLGH WKH FDJH What was a crowning night for the UFC was sent into turmoil after one foolishly hot-headed moment from the usually stoic Russian, who uncharacteristiFDOO\ OHW KLV HPRWLRQV WDNH RYHU ,Q WKH GD\V DIWHU WKH ¿JKW WKH public’s opinion has been divided with many believing the 5XVVLDQV DFWLRQV ZHUH MXVWL¿HG because of the insulting geopolitical and religious comments directed at him from the former two-division champion, but
there’s plenty of blame to go DURXQG McGregor may not have started the brawl but his verbal EORZV EHIRUH WKH ÂżJKW SOD\HG D major part, not to mention his disgraceful actions in Brooklyn six months prior when he attacked a bus containing ‘The Eagle’ among other innocent ÂżJKWHUV McGregor has always used controversy as a marketing tool but he crossed the line in the EXLOG XS WR WKLV ÂżJKW DV PXFK as he has helped the sport grow he has damaged its reputation Nurmagomedov is at the heart of the blame, his decision to leave the octagon and attack McGregor’s teammate instigated the events which followed, it is fair to say that McGregor set the tone for this chaotic night with the dark build up but this GRHV QRW MXVWLI\ KLV DFWLRQV The UFC does not get out of this unscathed, criticised in the past for their controversial promotion methods, using blood in their promo videos and keywords like ‘violence’ to entice a ELJJHU DXGLHQFH The decision to use the bus attack footage which was labelled
May McDonald, Lisa McDonald, Sr Grace Redmond, Marie Power, Sr Marie Murphy and Toddy Power at the Gala Gala Concert for the Presentation Nuns who celebrated 200 years in Wexford 1818-2018 in Rowe Street Church by UFC president Dana White as ‘disgusting’ when it took place helped them make more money but in the process aggravated the animosity between ERWK ÂżJKWHUV The sad truth is, controversy VHOOV The UFC’s rapidly rising stock has been a direct result of McGregor’s polarising promotional tactics; whether he’s been throwing bottles at press conferences or dollies through bus windows, his antics have cap-
tivated the attention of a global audience, propelling MMA into WKH PDLQVWUHDP People cry out for a humble champion, a champion who holds good moral standards and is respectful to all of his opponents but when such a champion is bestowed to these people KH LV ODEHOOHG DV ERULQJ In July of this year, UFC lightweight champion Daniel Cormier fought UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic in an enthralling contest between two
JHQWOHPHQ Cormier is an Olympian, a family man and in his spare time coach’s kids in his ORFDO KLJK VFKRRO Miocic is considered one of the baddest men on the planet but when he’s not in training camp works a second job as a ¿UH¿JKWHU WKDW FDUG VROG URXJKly 380,000 pay per views a little over 10% of what UFC 229 is SURMHFWHG WR KDYH VROG The real loser coming out of
the weekend is mixed martial arts, it is hard to get rid of the stigma of a ‘barbaric’ sport when the most watched event in that sports history ends in GLVJUDFH In Ireland more than anywhere else, MMA is viewed DV D WKXJJLVK VWUHHW ÂżJKW UDWKHU than a skilled martial arts contest, many members of the general public relate MMA to something they could see for free outside a chipper on a Saturday night This stunts the growth of the sport in this country and builds yet another hurdle on its road to legitiPDF\ At the end of the GD\ ERWK ÂżJKWHUV ZLOO be back in the octagon within a year, a little bit older and a lot ULFKHU The UFC will break their pay per view record make millions and promote a rematch which will again captivate a mainstream audience because of the controversy surrounding UFC
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thechronicle October 22, 2018
WILDLIFE with Justin Ivory
Clash of the Titans
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TV SHOW of the week
FILM of the week
HOROSCOPES
Fallow deer clashing in the Phoenix Park (Photo Justin Ivory) IT IS an early October. The smell of damp rises through the misty morning air as the world begins to wake. The quiet is broken by an eerie long drawn out moan which is quickly answered by another along with what sounds like the clash of hurleys at Croke Park on All-Ireland Sunday! Scenes like this are being played out up and down the country at the moment. It is breeding season for our various deer species, a time that is known as the ‘rut’. The three main species we have in Ireland are Red Deer (Cervus elaphus), Fallow Deer (Dama dama) and Sika Deer (Cervus Nippon). Red and Sika deer males are called ‘stags’, females ‘hinds’ and the young are known as ‘calves’. Fallow deer the males are known as ‘bucks’, females ‘does’ and young are called ‘fawns’. What all 3 species have in common is that for most of the year males and females live separate from each other, only coming together during the rut.
Fallow deer buck (Photo Justin Ivory) The males live together in small groups for much of the year and are docile and tolerant of each other until the autumn when testosterone kicks in and they compete with each other for the right to mate with the females who are coming into ‘season’. The males will roar and groan to attract females and scare off other male challengers. Often this is not enough and males fight each other by locking antlers and pushing each other back and forth until a winner emerges. They can be seriously injured or even killed during these bouts. The deer rut is one of nature’s great spectacles and not to be missed. Great places to experience it in Ireland are Killarney National Park for Red deer, Phoenix Park for Fallow deer and the Wicklow Mountains National Park for Sika and Red deer.
NORMAL PEOPLE by Sally Rooney
BLOOD Mondays 9pm Virgin One
A STAR IS BORN ROI Rating: - 15A
The feverishly anticipated second novel from the young author of 2017’s most acclaimed debut Conversations with Friends. Connell and Marianne grow up in the same small town in rural Ireland. The similarities end there; they are from very different worlds. This is an exquisite love story about how a person can change another person’s life - a simple yet profound realisation that unfolds beautifully over the course of the novel. It tells us how difficult it is to talk about how we feel and it tells us - blazingly - about cycles of domination, legitimacy and privilege, alternating menace with overwhelming tenderness.
New series. Set in rural Ireland, the six-part psychological crime thriller follows the saga of the Hogan family, an Irish household with strains and resentments bubbling just under the surface. After the sudden death of her mother, estranged youngest daughter Cat (Carolina Main) is called home. This uncomfortable, unplanned reunion awakens demons from Cat’s past and shines a new, suspicious light on her mother’s death as she begins to suspect her father Jim’s (Adrian Dunbar) involvement.
Musical romantic drama film produced and directed by Bradley Cooper, in his directorial debut. A remake of the 1937 film of the same name, starring Cooper, Lady Gaga, Andrew Dice Clay, Dave Chappelle, and Sam Elliott, (the original featured Janet Gaynor and Fredric March). The film follows a hard-drinking musician (Cooper) who discovers and falls in love with a young singer (Gaga). The film received critical acclaim, with praise for Cooper and Gaga’s performances, Cooper’s direction, the cinematography, and the music.
EVENT of the week
COMEDY of the week
FESTIVAL of the week
ARIES - This week is a 6 Your fun could get disrupted. Don’t fall for a trick or rely on a false assumption. Avoid arguments. TAURUS - This week is a 6 An obstacle or a barrier blocks an intended domestic outcome. Rather than take on heavy lifting ponder possibilities. GEMINI- This week is a 5 Edit and revise work done before. Launch, publish or promote another day. Polish and beautify your presentation before going public. CANCER- This week is an 8 Revise numbers carefully to avoid a dispute. Take future appreciation into account. Guard against impulsive behavior. LEO- This week is an 8 Discover a road block with a personal project. Don’t SUHVHQW XQ¿QLVKHG ZRUN Slow down to take time for yourself.
FÉILE SAMHAIN AT HOOK LIGHTHOUSE Friday October 27-29. Hook Lighthouse www.hookheritage.ie €10 per person.
DEIRDRE O’KANE & GUESTS October 15. 7pm, Wexford Spiegeltent Tickets €23. wexfordspiegeltent.com
WEXFORD FESTIVAL OPERA October 19-November 4. Various locations. www.wexfordopera.com
On Saturday, Sunday and Monday evening (Oct 27 to 29) from 4 pm to 7pm an ‘Evening of Fire’ based on the ancient tradition of Samhain of extinguishing old and lighting anew will take place. Age-old tales of Samhain will be shared by ‘Druids’ around the circles of fire at Hook Lighthouse; families are invited to gather around the blazing fire baskets beneath the ever-present beam of the 800-year-old lighthouse to hear stories of druids and ancient Irish Samhain customs and heritage in the graveyard of one thousand ships.
Deirdre O’ Kane returns to Wexford after her sold out show at JestFest earlier this year. Don’t miss Deirdre at her hilarious best in a straight-talking look at twelve frantic months in the life of this tangotripping, family-minding, telly-making, house-moving, comedy dynamo. One of Ireland’s most exciting emerging talents, Emma Doran is a comedian, blogger and self-proclaimed chancer. Her stand-up and sketches have racked up hundreds of thousands of hits on media .
When Compton Mackenzie, the renowned novelist and founder of Gramophone magazine, suggested to Tom Walsh that he stage an opera in Wexford, few could have imagined where the idea would lead. But since the first ‘Festival of Music and the Arts’ took place in October 1951, Wexford Festival Opera has grown into one of the world’s leading opera festivals. In 2017 Wexford Festival Opera won Best Opera Festival in the World at the 2017 International Opera Awards. Wexford Festival Opera is a remarkable success story that looks set to continue for many years.
GIG of the week
AWARDS of the week
KIDS’ EVENT of the week
VIRGO- This week is a 6 Pay attention to dreams and visions. Stay home rather than going out. Let your mind wander. Something that doesn’t work now will later. LIBRA- This week is a 7 'HYHORS DQG UH¿QH \RXU team strategy. Create a solid backup plan. Wait for an obstacle to clear. Avoid risky business. SCORPIO- This week is a 7 Review and plan before advancing. Competition may EH ¿HUFH $ SURIHVVLRQDO challenge deserves thorough study. SAGITTARIUS- This week is a 7
Confusion and delays could disrupt your travels. Find somewhere comfortable to wait. Monitor conditions to anticipate changes.
THE STUNNING October 20. 10pm, Wexford Spiegeltent Tickets €28. wexfordspiegeltent.com The Stunning formed in 1987 in Galway, and had their first top twenty single just a year later, followed by two more top ten hits before their debut album ‘Paradise in the Picturehouse’ hit the number one spot in 1990 staying there for 5 weeks. After an absence of almost ten years, the band reformed for an 18-date tour. Just a few years ago, around 30,000 people turned out to see them play a free concert in their old hometown of Galway city. The Stunning are most definitely back, sounding as fresh as ever.
NATIONAL CHILDREN OF COURAGE AWARDS Tel: 061 200080. www.shareadream.ie
PUMPKIN CARVING WORKSHOP | JUNIORS October 27 at The Presentation Centre, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford. T: 0539233000
Do you know a child with a life-threatening illness, disability or chronic illness, who has shown tremendous courage and bravery despite their suffering? Then why not nominate them for a National Children of Courage Award. Simply complete the application form on www.shareadream.ie along with an email detailing why you think they are a child of courage. All 8 award winners and their parents will be special guests at the Dream Ball and Awards on Saturday 24th November.
Get ready to get messy and turn dusty boring pumpkins into spooky Halloween lanterns during this fun-filled afternoon at a Pumpkin Carving Workshop at The Presentation Centre, Convent Rd, Templeshannon, Enniscorthy. The workshop takes place from 2pm – 3pm for ages 3, 4 and 5 with adult supervision and costs €5 (bring your own pumpkin). For further information please contact by email presentationcentre.ie or by calling 053 92 33000.
CAPRICORN- This week is a 7 Balance shared accounts, and pay bills. Financial tangles could cause delays and frustration. Slow down and step back when needed. AQUARIUS-This week is a 7 You and a partner don’t agree on everything. Let the VPDOO VWX൵ JR $YRLG VLOO\ arguments. Prioritize love over money. PISCES- This week is a 7 Guard against breakage, technical glitches or mechanical failure. Don’t force things; stop when you reach the limit.
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