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Stepping into the past to bring tourists in the future What is hoped to be a major tourism driver for the county over the coming years was unveiled last week when the The Norman Way heritage and cycling trail was officially launched by the Minister of State for Tourism and Transport, Patrick O’Donovan at Lady’s Island, County Wexford. The Norman Way trail was developed by Wexford County Council with support from Failte Ireland as a true treasure of “Ireland’s Ancient East”. The route uncovers Medieval Ireland via a series of authentic, protected medieval sites which tell the compelling story of the Normans and their way of life
over 800 years ago. . “This forward thinking experience brings visitors back to Ireland’s past on a road less travelled, to discover religious structures, architectural ruins and other hidden gems along a route from Lady’s Island, through Tomhaggard and Kilmore Quay, and eventually onto Bannow, Tintern, Fethard and Hookhead to New Ross and beyond,” commented Minister O’Donovan. One of the most enjoyable ways to experience the 22 kilometres of undisturbed landscape which makes up this first phase of The Norman Way is on two wheels, sailing down quiet country
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lanes, through beautiful seaside villages and past stunning beaches. . Currently, the trail comprises ten fascinating sites steeped in Irish history, running from Lady’s Island to Kilmore Quay along an including a wonderful new visitor experience at St Mary’s Church in New Ross, while an additional 21 sites have been identified for a second phase of development. “Along with brand new Norman Way interpretive panels at each of the sites, new groundwork, seats and bike racks have also been installed at several of these medieval sites, to provide a comfortable experience for
all levels of walkers and cyclists,” said Tony Larkin, Director of Enterprise and Planning Services at Wexford County Council. ”. Minister O’Donovan concluded his address by congratulating all those involved in developing the Norman Way. “With a greater number of Norman castles and churches than any other county in Ireland, South Wexford has been left with an extraordinary legacy of Norman descent. The Norman Way aims to promote this rich heritage, both to our own and to visitors, whilst promoting some of the best scenery Ireland has to offer,” said the Minister.
Andrew Wayland.James Maloney,Tom Enright, CEO Wexford Co. Council,Paddy Kavanagh. Council Chairman, Minister Patrick O Donovan,Mayor Frank Staples and Martin Marshall, at the launch of the Norman Way in Our Lady's Island
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Gorey hosts opening of national Polish festival Some wonderful music, fine Polish paintings and a real taste of Poland were the order of the evening when the Polish community in Gorey had the honour of hosting the opening of The PolskaEire Festival, in Gorey Civic offices on Friday evening. The event is an annual celebration of Polish and Irish friendship by people living and working side by side in Ireland.
The Festival is a partnership undertaking between the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Dublin and the Minister of State for Equality, Immigration and Integration and has been developed as an initiative to foster mutual friendship, respect and understanding between the two cultures. Dozens of events were organised as part of the festival all
over the country. After a successful 2016 edition of the festival in Gorey, run by Gorey.pl Polish Cultural Association in cooperation with Wexford County Council and local community, Gorey become one of key locations for events nationwide and was chosen to host the official PolskaEire 2017 National Launch together with the official opening of the MIKO-
LAJ AND RZEJ KALINA exhibition. The launch was attended by His Excellency, Mr. Ryszard Sarkowicz, Polish Ambassador to Ireland, and by Deputy Head of Mission Mr. Piotr Rakowski, They heard Councillor Pip Breen, Chair of Gorey Municipal District praise the organisers of the event and the contribu-
tion which the Polish Community in North Wexford made to the wider community. Exhibitions and a wide range of events are taking place in Gorey until next weekend as part of the festival. The highlight of the Festival will be a Family Picnic in Gorey Town Park during bank holiday weekend on Sunday the 4 th of June, com-
mencing at 12 noon. Families are invited to a fun-filled picnic. There will be stalls with food and crafts from local businesses both Polish and Irish, games and attractions for whole families. The grand finale of the whole festival will be a football game between Polish and Irish teams, with a number of wellknown local celebrities rumoured to be taking part!
Above: Deputy James Browne and Cllr. Joe Sullivan sampling the food provided by Katarzyna Oczkowska,,Keztszfof S`witon` and Dorota S`witon`Above Right: Pip Breen, Gorey Municipal District Chair, His Excellency Mr.Ryszard Sarkowicz,Polish Ambassador and Kezyszfof S`witon`.
Sinn Fein accuses FF and FG of claiming 'miracles' from Property Tax cash A major political row has erupted at Co. Council level between Sinn Fein and the controlling group on the authority, made up of Fine Gael and Fianna Fail, over the actual benefits being delivered by the 5% increase in Property Tax voted through in last year's budget. The Sinn Fein attack follows a repeated shooting down of proposals from their councillors with their lack of support for the tax increase being cited regularly as the reason their suggestions do not merit support. Now the group of five Sinn Fein council members have launched a stinging attack on their opponents claiming that Fianna Fail and Fine Gael members were continually multiplying the benefits of the tax hike. 'It seems there is nothing it cannot do', they charged suggesting that the councillors could be candidates for Sainthood when Pope Francis visits Ireland next year, such are the miracles they are suggesting they are performing with the cash raised by the tax. The monthly portrayal of the 5% increase in the L.P.T. by some councillors as a panacea
for the county's economic problems and trumpeted as the source of funding for projects such as the Gorey's Hatch Lab and Gorey Town Park redevelopment is simply dishonest spin. The Family Home Tax/ LPT increase has generated six hundred and six thousand euro - four hundred thousand of which will help support 14 major projects. However, the cost theses projects is at least 15.75 million euro. So the public can do the maths, the statement added 'We all agree that extra revenue is needed, but let it be done fairly and let our council be properly funded by central government. Some councillors seem to think that others are not entitled to hold different opinions on the models of local government funding. Thats fine in the cut and thrust of politics. However, local politics reached a new low this month when a genuine attempt to address the mental health issue was turned into a political football in a most pathetic attempt to opportunistically score points against another political party on the Property Tax issue', the councillors added.
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Get ‘Hooked on the Sea’ Fun and games are the order of the day at the world’s oldest intact operational lighthouse this June bank holiday weekend. From Saturday June 3rd to Monday, June 5th the BBQ will be fired up at Hook Lighthouse and activities galore are on offer for all the family as extra special events are planned for the peninsula wide ‘Hooked on the Sea Festival 2017’. On Saturday, June 3rd a brand new Pirate School will begin enrolment where you can learn how to become a pi-
rate, get your pirate name, learn pirate speak and brush up on your navigation skills. Games on the lawn will be on offer, with football, skittles, space hopper racing, giant jenga, giant connect 4 and more, all available free of charge. On Sunday, June 4th it’s Pirate Day, you can put your new skills to the test as the scurvy ridden pirates are have set sail for Hook Lighthouse and have vowed to take any roamers captive by Hook or by Crook this June.
Captain Hook says, they be saying ‘it be best if you save yourself’ and dress like a pirate for the day in order to avoid capture and maybe win a prize in a fancy dress competition or find the treasure in the annual treasure hunt. The pesky Pirates will be given free reign of the Lighthouse for just one day and are planning nautical games on the lawn for their shipmates; do you dare to walk the plank? Performers from the Wobbly Circus will be putting on a showcase and teaching fans
how to be a Circus Performer. Wolfhound Archaeology will be offering free workshops on the rich Medieval history of the area and maybe dig up a skeleton or two. The BBQ will be fired up and there will be music all day on the lawns. These special events at Hook Lighthouse are planned for the ‘Hooked on the Sea Festival 2017’ where all across the Hook Peninsula there will be a host of family fun events and activities available during the June bank holiday weekend.
Spoken Word programme at Arts Centre All Spoken Word legends, and Peter Murphy in association with Wexford Arts Centre with the support of the Wexford County Council Artist in the Community grant, are looking to support new spoken word performers through an open call for the new Seed to Stage Young Creatives Spoken Word Programme. We’re seeking young blood interested in taking part in Seed to Stage, a spoken word mentoring programme. Poetry, slam poetry, storytelling, prose with music – any kind of stage performance inspired by the written word. As part of Wexford County Council’s Artist in the Community initiative, novelist and spoken word performer Peter Murphy will work in a mentoring and collaborative capacity with a team of approximately ten young (16-25) aspiring performers
to write and stage an original show to be developed over a five-week period and then staged at Wexford Arts Centre this August. The programme will be FREE of charge. No prior experience necessary. The programme will provide an opportunity for creative expression and participants will gain confidence in developing their own spoken word pieces and also performing them. If you’re interested, we’d love to meet you. Tell us about what you’re interested in, what you write, what you read, who you listen to, what you care about, what makes you inspired, what your ambitions are. If suited for the programme, then we’ll go to work. Email: seedtostage@gmail.com Before 5pm Monday 12th June, 2017 to be considered for the programme. Limited spaces.
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The Bishop of Ferns Dr. Denis Brennan extends a word of gratitude to the Sisters of the Holy Rosary (l-r) Srs. Nuala Lahart, Theresa Walsh and Rose Twomley after 10 years of service in Terrerath and New Ross. Also in the photo are Frs. Roger O Neill, Paddy Cushen, Sean Devereux, Tomás Kehoe and Monsignor Joseph McGrath.
Wexford photographer has major exhibition in UK Ray Flynn,ARPS, has a solo exhibition at the headquarters of the Royal Photographic Society, (RPS) Fenton House, Bath, England, of which Ray is a life member. The RPS, Fenton House, is one of the most highly regarded photo exhibition venues in the UK. The exhibition titled "Retro Ireland" shows disappearing Irish crafts, culture and traditions. All the work on show is silver gelatine, black & white, hand processed and printed in the traditional way by Ray himself. The exhibition runs daily for the month of Ray Flynn with Sally Smart, exhibition manager for the May. Royal Photographic Society, taken at the exhibition in Bath.
8 month old Odhrán Mann from Enniscorthy emerged as one of 14 finalists in Glenisk’s search for a baby to appear on their yogurt packs. More than 4,500 babies were entered. Airfield Estate was full of fun and laughter with the Glenisk #SweetBaby final-
ist photoshoot recently. Glenisk, best known for their award-winning natural yogurt range, is searching for a baby to be featured on the family dairy’s new range of Organic No-Added-Sugar Baby Yogurts. While all the adults involved busied themselves at the shoot, little Odhrán took it in his stride, enjoying the experience and creating stunning shot after shot for the enchanted photographer. The new range of Glenisk yogurts suitable for 6 months and up and the new-look packs will be in-store from Mid-June. Glenisk is Ireland’s best known yogurt brand. Based just outside Tullamore, this family business celebrates 30 years and is known for its award winning organic yogurt range and high protein Greek offering. Left: Odhrán is pictured with Dad Ryan and Mum KellyMarie
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Impressive line-up for Kilmore Quay Literary Festival More details of the second Kilmore Quay Literary Festival, Write By The Sea 2017, have been announced. With Our Island Heritage the theme, the festival will take place in Kilmore Quay, Co Wexford from Saturday September 30 to Sunday October 1, after an opening reception on Friday, September 29 at the Stella Maris Centre.
Contributors to this year’s festival will include noted novelist Donal Ryan and Wexford bestseller Cat Hogan, poets Thomas McCarthy and Joe Neal, Wexford’s internationally-renowned playwright Billy Roche, travel writer Geoff Hill, Marcus Connaughton of RTE, Sarah Webb (children’s fiction author), John Curran (editor of the
award-winning Agatha Christie’s Complete Secret Notebooks), and novelist Peter Murphy, while Jackie Hayden will talk about music journalism. Other contributors are yet to be confirmed. At least two of the writers will have new works published before the Festival, including Cat Hogan’s second novel There Was A Crooked Man, and Joe Neal’s fifth collection The Next Blue Note. As Lucy Moore explained at the launch, ‘This year we are also delighted to host a festival club, which will combine music, song and drama. Other fringe events include yoga and meditation walks along the Kilmore sea shore, as well as a-room-to-write , refreshments and chats and maybe we’ll even have time for a little reading!’ The Write By The Sea 2017 committee have ex-
pressed their gratitude to their sponsors and Wexford County Council and Wexford Arts Centre for their support. Details of the programme and booking facilities are on the Write By The Sea 2017 website www.writebythesea.ie and tickets will be on sale at Eventbrite for €28 for a day ticket or €45 for a week-end ticket. Early bird week-end tickets are available until Friday, June 30 for €40. (Pictured Pictured left: Back Row, Derek Burke, Committee, Joe Neal,Writer, Theresa Burke, Committee,Liz Burns,Art Officer, Jackie Hayden, Writer, Mayor Frank Staples, Fiona O Rourke, Writer and Cllr.Jim Moore Front Row,Mary Byrne,and Pat Dunne,Committee, Lucy Moore, Chair of the Committee ,Elena Winch,Committee.
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A net total of 3,679 new jobs were delivered in 2016 by the 6,846 small businesses from across the country that have been supported by the Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs), according to the results of the latest LEO annual jobs survey published recently by Minister Mary Mitchell O’Connor, T.D. At a local level, the Wexford Local Enterprise Office (LEO) based at County Hall Wexford directly created 197 new jobs in gross terms and 103 new jobs in net terms across County Wexford. It supported 28 business projects in County Wexford with grant aid totalling €389,034 and also provided training programmes to 948 people while a further 121 businesses availed of its specialist mentoring support. The 31 LEOs nationwide, run by Ireland’s Local Authorities in partnership with Enterprise Ireland provide a ‘first stop shop’ for enterprise supports and signposting to start-ups, micro enterprises and small businesses locally in one easily accessible place. Commenting on the 2016 LEO results, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, T.D., Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation said: “I very much welcome the creation of 3,679 net new jobs in LEO
supported companies during 2016. The LEOs have established themselves as a strong force in job creation in the regions with 10 new jobs created every day on average over the past three years in LEO client companies. As the first-stop-shop for enterprise development in each Local Authority area, the LEOs are ideally placed to support entrepreneurship and job creation in every county and I would urge any budding entrepreneurs out there to make contact with their LEO to explore the full range of supports on offer.” Welcoming the strong performance figures and paying tribute to the LEO team, Tom Banville, Head of Enterprise with Local Enterprise Office Wexford said: “The job creation results and strong performance metrics for 2016 demonstrate that the Wexford Local Enterprise Office is making a significant impact in maximising the potential of our micro and small businesses here in the county. Whether you need access to finance, core business training or advice and guidance on overcoming business challenges, we are encouraging even more small businesses and startups to take up supports on offer through your Local Enterprise Office”.
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'9 to 5' AIMS nominations
Reception marks 100 years of Wexford Unions From the town of the great Pierces lock out early last century the trade union movement has always had a special place in the fabric of Wexford town. Unions were strong, workforces throughout the town heavily organised and the local Trade Union Council was for years an influential and important organisation. While union membership is in decline and the influence of the Council is not what it once was members past and pre4sent were out in force last week at the Wexford Municipal Council paid tribute to the organisation as it celebrated its 100th birthday. Mayor Frank Staples traced the history of trade unionism in Wexford and paid tribute to all those who had played such an important role in securing workers’ rights over the decades. Patricia King, the general secretary of the Congress of Trade Unions travelled to Wexford to attend the Civic Reception held to mark the important milestone in the history of the Wexford Unions.
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Wexford Light Opera Society’s production of “9 to 5 The Musical” has received 3 AIMS Nominations in the premier Gilbert Section. The Society received nominations for: Best Chorus – Chorus Mistress Eithne Corrigan. Best Visual – Costumes, Wigs, Make Up. Best Technical – Sets, Lighting & Sound.
The attendance at the Civic Reception to mark 100 years of the Wexford Trades Council in the Heritage Park.
Angie Laffan Wexford District Manager, , Mayor Frank Staples making a presention to Joe Thomas, Chairman of the Wexford Trade Union Council ,Nickey Rossiter,and Patricia King, General Secretary ICTU
These are three big Company nominations and the group has expressed its delight at the achievement. No group in the Gilbert Section got more than three show nominations and WLOS is still in with a chance for a Best Overall Show Nomination the Nominations for which will be announced at the AIMS Awards Weekend in Killarney commencing Friday 16th June next.
€14,000 funding for Redmond Park Fine Gael T.D., Michael D’Arcy said Wexford children will benefit from €14,000 funding for the refurbishment and extension of Redmond Park Playground, Wexford Town. Deputy D’Arcy said: “I am delighted to announce €14,000 funding for the refurbishment and extension of Redmond Park Playground for the children of Wexford town. “Every child needs access to modern, quality play areas which are inclusive, accessible and safe “Play areas must give a sense of adventure. At a time
when outdoor activities are often overlooked for hi-tech games, we must ensure our play areas are exciting, innovative and engaging for young minds. “This funding will provide a state of the art play area for all children in Wexford town, encouraging outdoor play and increased physical activity. “With this funding it is my hope that another generation will get to know the joy of the playground. Matched funding is also being provided for this project by our Local Authority.”
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GER WALSH Varadkar sees key role for Rosslare post Brexit Backing a winner is always important in politics but in the case of the Fine Gael leadership, with such an overwhelming level of support emerging for Leo Varadkar, it was not just important to be seen to support him but to do it quickly. In that context both Wexford TDs will be happy with themselves. Michael D‘Arcy was out of the traps to declare for the Social Protection Minister faster than a top greyhound at the Enniscorthy track while it has emerged that Paul Kehoe was in more recent times part of a group that helped persuade some Kenny camp TDs to join Leo. Previously Paul had been part of those very close to Enda Kenny and is known to be an extra ordinary good networker within the parliamentary party where he is very popular. While Paul is seen to have done some good work on behalf of the Leo campaign he was always going to be a Kenny loyalist so his colleague Michael D’Arcy had a head start on him when it came to actually being in the Varadkar camp. For quite a long time, it seems, the Gorey TD has been telling colleagues that Leo was the man and his position on the backaches enabled him to make a number of public statements over the past year that more reflected
Leo’s thinking that what the government was actually doing. The first signs that Leo had strong support in Wexford emerged when he travelled to be part of the panel at a Brexit meeting in Enniscorthy earlier this month. While the meeting was called to discuss a very important issue and Leo’s attendance helped boost the attendance, everyone knew it was taking place against the backdrop of a leadership election which was just weeks away so what people were getting was not just the views of the Social Protection Minister but a likely future Fine Gael United.........................Leo poses with Wexford Fine Gael councillors and the two local Taoiseach. TDs. And he used the visit to good effect There are some who speculate emerge he also had something Rosslare EuroPort and the posing with Fine Gael counthat Paul will retain his Deinteresting to say in a Wexneed for investment in the cillors who have a vote in the fence portfolio while many ford context when he spoke port itself and the transport election and delivering a more suggest that Michael of the need for infrastructural links to it. twenty minute or so address will at last leave the backNow that he is only a few which was largely unscripted. investment to maintain links benches with a role in the Debetween this country and the weeks away from taking his While he had a lot to say partment of Agriculture rest of the EU in the event of place in the Taoiseach’s Ofabout the general issues surmentioned quite a bit. a so called hard Brexit. fice there will be a big onus rounding Brexit and he was Varadkar’s problem is that he In this regard Varadkar on the Wexford Fine Gael pretty clear on the challenges has a lot more supporters than stressed the importance of TDs and councillors to bring and difficulties which could he has places to offer. Howthis message to him every ever, it would come as a surtime they get the chance. prise to many if D’Arcy does Meanwhile, all eyes will be not join his team at some on his appointments to Cabilevel. net and the Junior Ministries.
How a couple of ‘young lads’ can change the Garda numbers There has been a lot of discussion about the accuracy of Garda statistics recently with a question mark over virtually all the published numbers. However, local Garda Chief, John Roche, was happy to tell the local Joint Policing Committee members recently that the breath test fiasco did not hit the Wexford Division. While there was an over estimation of almost a million breath tests nationally an audit of Wexford demonstrated that the numbers in this area were almost spot on. However, another statistic produced on the day showed that possibly all Garda numbers should be taken with a grain of salt. Generally there has been good news on crime front over the past year or so. However, there was a bit of a blip on burglary in the early part of this year. The reason, it appears, that the burglary numbers suffered a bit of a reverse were that a few ‘young lads’ as they were described, went on a bit of a crime spree in the Clonard area of Wexford town while a couple of other youths did a similar thing in the Gorey area. That was enough to effect the entire set of figures for the county it seems.
Wexford drivers carry on drinking and driving Timely reminder of problems
The question of drunk driving has been I the headlines again with the Healy Raes from Kerry acting as a sort of Trojan Horses for the Vintners with their trenchant opposition to proposals to tighten up on the current laws and increase some of the penalties for those caught driving at the lower end of the scale. Danny Healy Rae made a bit of an ass of himself when he suggested that people’s driving could be impaired as much by a good meal as a few drinks. This sort of trivialisation of the matter should have no place in the debate and I cannot imagine the hurt it causes to those who have lost loved ones as a result of the actions of drunk drivers.
Nevertheless it is probably fair to ask whether or not increasing the penalties for lower level offences is the right way to go. The problem here is that when anyone raises any issue in respect of drunk driving they can be accused of condoning it. However, the reality is that many drink drivers are not getting the message with the existing laws a fact underlined by the local Garda Chief who revealed recently that five people had been caught for the offence over the weekend with a sixth person detected at 11am on the Monday morning on the outskirts of Wexford town. It seems to me unlikely that any strengthening of the penalties at the lower end of the scale will have any impact
on these people who pose the greatest danger on the roads. Surely the first step should be to increase resources and have a nationwide blitz to enforce the existing laws. If this was done relentlessly over a six month period I’d be prepared to bet that initially a lot of people would lose their driving licenses. At the end of this period the whole thing could be reviewed to see if stronger laws were required for lower level offences. Meanwhile, maybe the advice should be the next time you have a big meal make sure not to drive at least for twelve hours. That’s for two courses, if you indulge in three of four courses you can forget the car for at least a day
caused by gambling There has been a huge emphasise on the issue of mental health all across the county in recent months as public representations, officials bodies and voluntary organisations try desperately to highten awareness of the problem with the hope that people will come forward to get help. The various campaigns have been spurred on by the large number of suicides which have affected so many local families in recent years. There is, of course, no clear answer as to why the problem is so acute in this area with some campaigners
citing the lack of adequate facilities to provide care for people in difficulties coupled with financial problems, drugs and drink as reasons why so many people find themselves in a very dark place. However, another reason which is not so often highlighted is gambling and Sinn Fein councillor Anthony Kelly brought a very timely motion to the May meeting of the Co. Council calling on Minister Denis Naughton to introduce legislation to address the easy accessibility to online gambling. There is evidence that gambling is linked to a lot of
mental health problems and is certainly as potentially damaging as alcohol. However, the major betting firms are allowed to glamorise their offerings through programme sponsorship on television and radio and regular promotions at sporting events. Cllr. Kelly is right. It is time to bring the betting industry in to line and call a halt to the repeated ‘in your face’ promotions which suggest that backing a winner and making money is as easy as finding a Leo Varadkar supporter in Leinster House.
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Activities Lots to do at the International Outdoor Adventure Centre The International Outdoor Adventure Centre, IOAC, is an adventure centre and bespoke camping grounds with a difference in Co Wexford! The IOAC can be found nestled into the beautiful coastal village of Tagoat, Co Wexford. A family-run business, the IOAC has been the dream of proprietors Adrian and Carmel Tennant for many years and is now ready to open its doors for summer 2017! The IOAC offers various types of high quality camping experiences for everybody including, RV/campervan sites, spacious general camping pitches and a “Glamping” village (glamourous camping), all
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Location: Edermine Bridge between Enniscorthy and Oylegate Cost: €90 per child (family discounts and day rates available) Time: 9:30am - 12:30pm Suitable for age 8 and up. All Specialist Equipment supplied you just need, togs, old runners and a towel. *All of our Camps are run by Fully Qualified Canoeing Instructors and have been Garda Vetted.
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Summer Camps 2017 Teen Camp 2017 - (13 - 16yr olds) Calling all Teens! Game- faces guys for an adrenaline pumping week of high octane activities! Teen Camp runs weekly in June, July and August. No Kids Allowed on Teen Camp!
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Tintern Abbey Open 10.00 ‐ 17.00 every day un l 31st of October with last admissions at 16.15. Admission: Adult €5.00, Senior Ci zen/Group €4.00, Child/Student €3.00, Family €13.00. Free admission with OPW Heritage Card or Colclough Walled Garden (CWG) Annual Ticket. Reduced admission with CWG daily admission cket. Free admission to the Abbey tea‐rooms. Loca on: Saltmills, New Ross www.heritageireland.ie
Tintern Abbey was founded by William Marshal c. 1200. Known as the Greatest Knight, Marshals impact is visi‐ ble all across the south‐east. From the Colclough Library the visitor has a wonderful view across Bannow Bay. The Abbey was founded for the Cistercian order and the monks lived and worked here for centuries. A er the dissolu on of the religious houses the Abbey came into the possession of the Colclough family. Knights, monks and scoundrels, law makers, law breakers and custodians, Tintern Abbey had them all ‐ come visit us and find out much more.
Ballyhack Castle Ballyhack Castle will open un l 30th of August, 9.30 ‐17.00 Saturday ‐ Wednesday inclusive. Tel 051 389468 or, out of season 056 7724623. Admission is FREE Loca on: Ballyhack Village, Arthurstown www.heritageireland.ie
Ballyhack Castle is a large tower‐house thought to have been constructed by the Crusading Knight Hospitallers c. 1450. The castle has many defensive features such as a murder hole, machicola on, steep stairs along with a chapel, a secret room and plenty of space for prisoners! We have an impressive display of replica armour for you to try on. Learn what it was like to be a knights squire. Find out how to dress your knight and prepare him for ba le; and then how clean up a erwards!
Ferns Castle Ferns Castle open un l 19th of September daily 10.00 ‐ 17.00, last admissions 16.15. Tel 053 9366411 Off‐season Tel 056 7724623 Admission is FREE Loca on: Ferns Village, Enniscorthy. www.heritageireland.ie
This Norman castle was built in the 13th century and was originally square in plan with four large towers. Today only two towers remain and visitors have access, by guided tour, to the most complete tower. Along with various defensive features such as arrow‐loops and steep stairs the tower also contains the beau ful chapel photographed here. Castles were built for defence but they were also homes so visitors will see several original fireplaces and other domes c features. Take me to imagine yourself as Lord or Lady of the manor be‐ fore you get to savour the magnificent view from the top (weather permi ng). While there see if you can turn strategist and iden fy helpful natural features across the landscape which would aid in your upcoming ba le, just as the people whose footsteps you stand in did centuries ago!
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Lifestyle Wexford Campus Exhibition The month of May has become the traditional time for the students of Wexford Campus IT Carlow school of art and design to take
over the Wexford Arts Centre and give the general public and opportunity to view some of their creations.
This year's exhibition was entitled "Beyond these Walls" and it opened in the Arts Centre last week.
Rugby duo honoured: Mayor Frank Staples hosted a reception to honour two members of the local rugby club who were capped on the Under 20 Irish team. He is pictured here making a presentation to both Greg McGrath and Jack Stafford. Aoife Glynn,Ballycanew,Gorey and Robert Lyons, Arklow, at the exhibition.
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News Third Level for St. Senans--------saviour for Enniscorthy or Pipe Dream? Enniscorthy Councillor Paddy Kavanagh has long had a dream that a Third level Institution which included a major facility for the provision of apprenticeships could be established in the old St. Senan’s building in Enniscorthy It was one of the aims which he highlighted when he took over as Chairman of Council last June and at the May meeting of the Council he brought the proposal that little bit forward when he had Tommy Kelly, who has been working on the project, lay out the plans before a full Council meeting. The idea which the promoters have for the old St. Senan’s complex would absolutely transform Enniscorthy and indeed much of Co. Wexford. Bringing in a few thousands students and millions of euro each year the facility could turn Enniscorthy from a limping along rural backwater to a thriving young town where service sector jobs would pro-
vide huge opportunities not just for people in the town but also for those from a much wider area. There would be stacks of money for people with property to let, pubs and
this ‘solo’ as he describes it is Labour councillor George Lawlor. He fears that any effort to develop a Third Level facility in Enniscorthy at this stage could provide the author-
off licences could expect a bonanza, there would be a much increased demand for transport services and much more. In short Enniscorthy would be transformed. At Council level most people were supportive of the project. And why wouldn’t they? One man who is opposed to
ities with an opportunity to stall on the plans for a Third level project for Wexford town. The land for that has already been provided opposite Wexford racecourse and it is what all attention should be focused on, George insists. He was full of praise for Ka-
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vanagh’s ambition but seemed to hold out little prospect of the ambitious project getting anywhere. If George was hinting that the Enniscorthy project was really pie in the sky Paddy Kavanagh has a similarly dismissive view of the Wexford proposal. He says first of all that there is no reason why the two proposals could not be promoted side by side but argues that the Wexford plan is simply on too small a scale to have any lasting impact. Already the Enniscorthy group has held a lot of talks with various university big wigs and they are convinced there is a real chance to make progress. On his recent visit to Wexford Leo Varadkar visited the St. Senan’s site with Kavanagh and the two local TDs, later posting a picture of the visit on his Twitter account. Kavanagh and Co. will be hoping that once inside the Taoiseach’s Office Leo can pull the levers which will make the bring the project closer to some sort of reality rather than disappearing into a pipe dream.
Tenants who dumped in back yard provided with free bins Some local authority tenants who have allowed refuse to build up in their back gardens until it posed a health danger to neighbours as a result of attracting rodents may have had the rubbish removed for free by the local authority and then been provided with free bins by the Council in a bid to stop the rubbish pile up happening again. That is certainly the contention of Fianna Fail councillor Malcolm Byrne who wants tougher action taken by the Council against those who cause problems in residential areas by allowing refuse to pile up on their property. Byrne has contended that in some instances free bins were provided to the offenders which caused outrage among their neighbours. While that has not been confirmed by Council officials it has not been denied either and it appears that in some instances it may have happened. Byrne is furious over the
The Wexford Dresser Project It was all things domestic and homely at Wexford Library recently artist/folklorist Michael Fortune crossed its threshold as part of the Wexford strand of The Dresser Project. The Dresser Project is a body of work being con-
ducted by Michael Fortune which explores the stories and peoples connection with the humble kitchen dresser. The Wexford strand of the project was commissioned by The Arts Department of Wexford County Council in
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entire way these problem tenants are dealt with. In the first instance almost no action is taken until rubbish becomes visible from the road leaving neighbours to put up with the problem without any assistance and then when action is taken the local authority appears to bend over backwards to assist the wrongdoers rather than punishing them which is what Byrne and their neighbours would like to see. The manner in which ‘bad’ tenants are dealt with by the Council is becoming an increasing bone of contention between the Executive of the Council and a majority of members. While the officials cite legislation and the requirement to deal fairly with all tenants many members feel that those who abuse their property and have no respect for their neighbours are treated in a softly softly way by the Council and are almost rewarded for their wrongdoing.
Above:Some of those who attended the Dresser Project launch. Right: Aileen Lambert and Sinead O Gorman,Wexford Library at the launch of the Wexford Dresser Project.
2017 as part of the 2017 Bealtaine Programme. Recently Michael showcased a two-hour presentation which looks at the kitchen dresser and the home from an Irish context featuring talks, screenings, tunes and songs.
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News How to disappear the housing waiting list People could be knocked off the housing waiting list without their knowledge if they failed to respond to Co. Council letters seeking to update the status of applicants. And it can come as quite a shock to some people because they may not have received the form seeking the update in the first place. The problem arises when people move address and the council letter gets delivered to their old residence. It’s a particular problem because most people on the housing list are in rented accommo-
dation and may move regularly. Councillors in Gorey have warned that people should not automatically be removed from the list just because a reply has not been received. In some instances people had been removed from the list more than six months earlier when they checked their status. Cllr. Joe Sullivan said that at a minimum no one should be removed until they had been issued with a registered letter informing them of the need to reply.
Pupils get Council education School children in the North Wexford area have been getting a first-hand look at what the local Council does in the community. A programme of school visits has been developed by the Gorey Council in recent years and this year fifth and sixth class pupils
from Camolin and Coolgreany visiting the Council Chamber this year where the Chairman, Pip Breen, and council officials gave them a detailed outline of exactly what the Council does in terms of services provided for the community.
Ferns Vintage Display The St Edan's Ferns Parish are currently organising a Vintage Display and Model Exhibition to be held at St Edan's Parish Hall and adjoining field on the Clone Road in Ferns on Sunday 25th June from 2pm to 6pm. The Model Exhibition will be held in the Hall and the Vintage Display in the field. The organisers are looking for people who wish to bring along tractors, farm machines or vintage cars for the display in the field and for people who
X-Rated film from the Park North Wexford councillors are pushing for the installation of an increased number of CCTV cameras in various locations to help tackle crime and antisocial behaviour. With a major upgrade of the Gorey Town Park due to begin later this year Cllr. Anthony Donohoe told a meeting of the Municipal District
are interested in displaying toy tractors, farm buildings, Lego, Sylvanian Family Houses, etc. in the Model Exhibition. To book a place in the field for a vintage vehicle or machine, please contact Ivan Kendrick (0863781475) or Willie Kinch (086-3938869). Also, to book a place or get more information regarding the Model Exhibition, please contact Yvonne Poole (087-9259338) or Sandra Farrar (087-1615880).
Councillors to ‘talk’ to Tom A bid by Sinn Fein councillor Fionntan O’Suilleabhain to secure a portion of land near Gorey Showgrounds for the Talk To Tom organisation did not win the backing of his colleagues at the May meeting of the Gorey Municipal District Council. The voluntary group received had to cease using their premises on Fort Road in the town and
Camolin gets its Bus Shelters After a battle of several years Bus Stop Shelters have finally been installed in the village of Camolin and various footpath upgrades to cater for the stops have also been carried out. Cllr. Anthony Donohoe had made the provision of
Council that adequate CCTV should be installed in the park to help ensure that problems were controlled in the future. But Cllr. Robbie Ireton commented that they cameras could capture some very interesting activities in the park. ‘You will get plenty of activity suitable for porn movies’, he commented.
the shelters a pet project of his since joining the Council three years ago. And in more good news for Camolin village extensive repairs are also being carried out on both sides of the N11 through the village.
O’Suilleabhain had asked the Council to agree to donate a portion of land to Talk To Tom. However, his effort was rejected out of hand by his colleagues who accused him of being political in bringing the motion. Instead the members decided to invite the Talk To Tom Group to meet the Council to discuss all their concerns in the near future.
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PLANNING Planning and Development Act, 2000 (as amended) Planning and Development Regulations, 2001 (as amended) NOTICE OF PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT BY A LOCAL AUTHORITY (LAC1704) WELLINGTONBRIDGE BRING CENTRE WELLINGTONBRIDGE, CO. WEXFORD Pursuant to Part XI of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) and in accordance with Part 8, Article 81 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended), notice is hereby given that Wexford County Council proposes to carry out the development, particulars of which are set out hereunder. Proposed new Bring Centre to replace old one in the Village, comprising up to 10 receptacles for glass bottles, aluminium cans, textiles and newspapers. The bring centre will be located at the entrance to the old Irish Sugar premises off the R736. The development will comprise installation and servicing of receptacles. Plans and particulars of the proposed development will be available for inspection, or purchase, at a reasonable fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, during office hours at the following locations: • Wexford County Council Planning Department, Carricklawn, Wexford. • New Ross Municipal District Office, The Tholsel, New Ross, Co. Wexford These documents will be available for public inspection from Tuesday, 30th May, 2017, to Wednesday 12th July, 2017 Submissions or observations with respect to the proposed development may be made in writing to: Reference LAC1704, Planning Department, Wexford County Council, County Hall, Carricklawn, Wexford
Financial Support to owners of vacant properties now available There is a considerable amount of vacant dwellings in county Wexford. The recently launched Repair and Leasing Scheme is intended to assist owners with financial support to repair/upgrade their properties. Once all repairs are complete the council will provide a regular source of income to the owner through use of the property for social housing for a minimum period of 10 years. All financial support is provided on an interest free basis, with the cost of the work carried out deducted from lease payments over an agreed lease term. Requirements in relation to the scheme: • The property has to be vacant. • There has to be a social housing demand for the property. • The property has to be assessed as being viable to provide accommodation. • The minimum lease term is 10 years and is preferably 20 years. • The initiative is not available for private renting. Lease payments to property owners will be based on the general terms of social leasing which is set at 80% (85% for apartments) of the current market rental rates in the property location. The scope and cost of the works, and the recoupment of the works cost through the lease payments, are agreed between the owner and Wexford County Council For Further information please contact 053 919 6004 Expression of Interest form is available on www.wexford.ie/repairandlease
HOUSING Wexford County Council is currently carrying out a review of social housing applications (Housing List) in accordance with Section 21 of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009.
on or before Wednesday, 26th July, 2017.
This review will establish housing need in Wexford as at the 28th June, 2017.
Pat Collins, County Secretary.
Wexford County Council has written to existing approved applicants requesting that they update their details for Social Housing Supports with the Housing Department.
PERSONNEL Community Employment Scheme Wexford County Council has vacancies in the following areas of our Community Employment Scheme
Nature of work
Location
General Operative (environmental work)
New Ross Town and Duncannon
Secretary / Clerical Duties
New Ross Town
General Operative (environmental work)
Enniscorthy Town Area
To apply for positions and for further information please contact: Mr. J.J Doheny , Roads Department, Wexford County Council Tel (053) 91 966330, jj.doheny@wexfordcoco.ie Jimmy Wickham 053 9196000 ext 6307
Wexford County Council is an Equal Opportunities employer.
Street Lights Broken? Report on www.deadsureapp.com
You must return your information marked “SSHA 2017” to: Validation Unit for Social Housing Supports Housing & Community Department Wexford County Council Carricklawn Wexford Information regarding this review can be obtained from the Housing Officer in each Municipal District or from the Housing & Community Department in Wexford County Council, Carricklawn, Wexford. Please see www.wexford.ie for further details.
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Please note that persons applying for these positions must satisfy the Department of Social Protection criteria to participate in the Community Employment Scheme.
The closing date for applications is 4.00pm 23rd June 2017.
To remain eligible for Social Housing Support, existing approved applicants must return the information requested within the specified time as detailed on the letters that have been sent out. Failure to return the information will result in your Social Housing application being closed.
From June 13th an entry charge of €2 will be introduced at all 4 household recycling centres, Holmestown, New Ross, Enniscorthy and Gorey. The charge will be payable on entry by inserting €2 (in any combination of coins excluding copper) into a coin slot to raise the barrier. There will be no entry charge for customers bringing only waste electrical / electronic (WEEE) goods. The €2 entry charge applies to all visits to site whether on foot, bicycle, car or van and irrespective of the amount or type of waste. We would encourage all our customers to visit sites less frequently but with a larger amount of waste, if possible for best value for money. See www.wexfordcoco.ie for a full list of items that can be brought to the sites. For further information please contact the Environment Section 053 9196313
Outside office hours call: 1890 666 777 Register on www.mapalerter.com for free text and email alerts about service disruptions in your locality
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E: aislingpropertylettings@gmail.com
Tommy Hyland Gorey Motor Factors Railway Road, Gorey, Co. Wexford Phone: 05394- 20164
Winter Special Service Anti Freeze Di Icer
Brake Fluid Snow chains
Lube Service Introduction Offer
Offer €49
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Find someone here to Fix It, Clad It, Buy It, Sell It, Build It, Heat or Insulate It, Paint It, Print It or Make It, Hire Someone, Find a Job, Pass that Test. It’s All Here in The Chronicle Services Section
BLUE DIAMOND
East South (Water) Leak Detection &
WINDSCREENS
Ph: 053 92 42000
Radiator Flushing Services Over 40 YEARS plumbing & heating experience Offering Radiator Flushing and Leak Detection Service for OVER 5 YEARS
Proprietor: Victor Meyler ATA accredited
Old Dublin Road, Enniscorthy
We use 2 methods of Leak Detection , Ground Acoustics & Tracer Gas, eliminating the need to dig until the leak is located
Wipers Supplied & Fitted for ALL makes and models of vehicles
Save money on your heating with pump flush. Maintain efficiency, conserve energy and reduce heating costs
Covering the South East
NO MESS - NO FUSS info@southeastleakdetection.ie - www.southeastleakdetection.ie
Crosstown, Wexford
Direct billing to Insurance Companies Very competitive rates for non-insurance
Call today for a free quote 086-2509412 Beautiful Wardrobes at Great Value Prices
Large Choice of Finishes, Colours and Styles Sliding Wardrobes Walk-in Wardrobes Free Call-out & Design Service Enquire about our New Showroom
SPECIAL OFFER Free 2 Drawer Bedside Locker with Every Order! Visit us at www.wardrobesolutions.ie Email: info@wardrobesolutions.ie
Or Phone 086 3667813 Or 087 2231532 To arrange a visit to our new showroom, outside Gorey
S Stockists of: Decorative Stone - Bark k Mulch - To op So oil - Sand & Gravel - Fencing - Timber & Decking - Play Equipm ment - Piping & Fittings
T: 053 94 1114 43 M: 087 7 454 1498 E: info@olough hlinlandscapin ngsupplies.ie Ballynestrag gh, Gorey, Co o Wexford
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Ballymoney Golf Club GREAT VALUE GREEN FEES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS ALIKE WE ALSO OFFER SUMMER MEMBERSHIP DEALS
Membership Starting from €189 FOR FURTHER QUERIES CONTACT: 05394-21976 OR 087-2616908 WWW.BALLYMONEYGOLFCLUB.IE
Now that Springtime is here, get your house into gear! For all the painting jobs you need done, Murt Redmond Painting is second to none.
Painting Cleariestown, Co Wexford Phone: 0863033963
Rockland’s Cleaning Ltd T/A
EDITION
Specialist Cleaning Services Training Services Suppliers of Products
SOLUTIONS
086 8050420
We provide a wide range of first aid equipment Ideal for deli, kitchens, offices and factory floors
Prices from €55 fully stocked price includes fitting if required
Call us today!
Like our Facebook page for special offers
Murt Redmond
Open 6 Days 10am - 6pm (Open During Lunch) North Main Street, Wexford (Opposite Ulster Bank)
GENTS
DRY CUT WASH CUT BLOWDRY WASH & BLOWDRY ALLOVER BLADE PENSIONERS STUDENTS
€12.00 €13.00 €8.00 €10.00 €10.00 €10.00
SPECIALS FATHER & SON KIDS UNDER 13 STUDENT REDUCED RATE (MON to WED)
€14.00 €5.00 €7.00
CHECK OUT OUR CATALOGUE OF HAIRSTYLES ON FACEBOOK
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Providers of the Complete Cleaning Service. Fantastic Savings with Our SUPER PACKAGE DEALS Professional Carpet Cleaning Book your carpet clean and get the second or smallest carpet @ a 25% reduction or a Rug cleaned FREE of charge All Suites Upholstered or Leather Have your carpet cleaned at the same time and avail of a massive 25% reduction on the cleaning of your carpet or a rug cleaned FREE of charge Special Deals on High Pressure Washing Clean up all your Exteriors Have your house power washed and we will also do footpath’s around it FREE of charge
Call the Professionals Davitt Cleaning is a fully insured registered company
On 053-9366311
web: www.davittcleaning.ie email: davittcleaning@eircom.net Vat No: 1111596SH Mobile: 086 2626419 Rocklands, Carnew Road, Ferns, Co. Wexford
Andrew Firman & Co. Ltd. Specialising in Energy Systems that make €ents for you
CARERS WANTED
Heating & Plumbing Engineer
Required in all areas of Co. Wexford
Specialising in
Previous caregiving experience working in the community with Adults, Children and people of all ages with disabilities.
Geothermal Airthermal Under Floor Solar Panels
Email: wexford@homeinstead.ie or Call: 053 91 84042 for further details
Murrintown Lr, Murrintown Wexford
Tel/Fax: 053-9139564 Mobile: 087-2765510 Email: ajfirman@ericom.net
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Chronicle May 31st, 2017 Opening Times Open 7 Days a Week Monday to Friday: 8:00am – 5:30pm Saturday: 9:00am – 5:00pm Sunday & Bank Holidays: 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Wellingtonbridge, Co. Wexford
JUNE BANK HOLIDAY SPECIAL OFFER
CLEARANCE OFFER CLEARANCE OFFER SLEEPZONE PILLOW CASE WAS €4.99 NOW
2nd June – 5th June
KIDS DUVET COVER S/B WAS €24.99
€2.50
FITTED SHEET SINGLE BED
ANY LARGE JAR WAS €26.99
WAS €10.99 NOW
NOW €20.00
NOW €12.50
€5.50
KIDS DUVET COVER D/B WAS €16.99
FITTED SHEET DOUBLE BED
ANY MEDIUM JAR WAS €22.99
WAS €12.99 NOW
NOW €15.00
www.wallaces.ie
NOW €8.50
€6.50
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@wallaceswexford Opening Times
www.wallaces.ie
Open 7 Days a Week Monday to Friday: 8:00am – 5:30pm Saturday: 9:00am – 5:00pm Sunday & Bank Holidays: 1:00pm – 5:00pm
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Wellingtonbridge, Co. Wexford
Safari Large Charcoal BBQ
Outback Hunter Bbq 3 burner
Copenhagen Love Seat
Only
Only
Only
€99
€399
€99
3 piece Rattan round Bistro set
Zero Gravity Chair
Only
Only
Only
€59.99
€39.99
€6.99
E 1 FRE Goulding Tomato T E G BUY 1
*(On display inside Garden Centre)
FREE Gardening Demo with Ciarán Burke of The Garden School– June 24th 2-4pm See http://www.gromor.ie/event/wallaces-wexford/
Food 1 litre