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Holiday weekend festival bonanza The holiday season reaches its peak across the county this weekend with festivals and events taking place all the way from Gorey in the North to Our Lady’s Island in the South. The August bank Holiday weekend is the traditional high point of the tourist season across the county and events have been organised almost everywhere to maximise the number of attractions on offer aimed at luring in as many visitors as possible to the county. With a massive influx of visitors expected in the coming days roads will b e very busy on what annually can be a dangerous weekend for motorists and other road users. In Co. Wexford Gardai will mount additional traffic patrols and motorists are warned to cut down their speed while there will also be additional checks aimed at keeping drunk drivers off the road. There is a range of fields days and small events planned in many rural locations but the headline events in the county this weekend include the Gorey Market House Festival, the Vinegar Hill Battle re-enactment the Leo Carthy Weekend in Our Lady’s Island and the Art in the Open Festival which concludes in Wexford town at the weekend following painting events through the county during this week. Thousands are expected in Gorey for the town’s biggest festival of the year when
As temperatures across the county soared over the past few weeks people were busy trying to find ways of cooling off. This group of teenagers in Enniscorthy went to great lengths to cool down. They are pictured dropping down from the bridge to the relative cool of the waters of the river Slaney. Pic Liz Wildes
free street entertainment runs for three days. The highlight will include major headline acts performing on the town’s main street over the three nights of the Bank Holiday Weekend. The traditional Bank Holiday weekend battle re-enactment on Vinegar Hill is one of the most colour events of the year in the county and is now a huge crowd puller. Traditional music will be to the fore in Our Lady’s Island where the local festival commemorates the memory of the late Leo Carthy who was so closely associated with both the village and traditional music throughout his life. There is an international dimension to Art in the Open with visitors from all over the world in Wexford for the event. Following paintings at various locations throughout the county during the week it will conclude with various painting workshops and events in Wexford town over the weekend. Meanwhile, those availing of the good weather to spend time swimming along the coast this weekend are urged to take care and only swimming in areas that are controlled by lifeguards.
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The Chronicle is published by Mount Leinster Publishing Ltd, 2 Charlotte Street, Wexford. Printed by Datascope Ltd, Old Dublin Road, Enniscorthy Telephone: 053 9123527 e-mail: editor@thechronicle.ie advertising: debbie.gartland@thechronicle.ie Website: www.thechronicle.ie The Midsummer Drama Wexford Drama Group's summer production which features three one-act plays: April Groom by Pat Wollaston, directed by Stephen Byrne; The Sweet Shop by Maria Tivnan, directed by Anna Hayes; and Bedtime Story by Sean O Casey, directed by Carol Long opened in Dun Mhuire, Wexford last Thursday night. The plays are performed on multiple stages in a cabaret setting. The show continues Thursday, July 31, Friday, August 1 and Saturday, August 2. Our photo shows a scene from 'April Groom' with Alan Fitzhenry, April Divill, Brian Kelly and Lee Kelly. Pic Pat Shedridan.
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2nd & 3rd August 2014 Our Lady’s Island Village
Saturday 2nd August – 8.30pm sharp Variety Concert in Community Centre, with South East Radio’s Alan Corcoran, M.C: featuring Danescastle Music Group; Helen Kirwan & Paul O’Reilly; Brendan Wickham & Co, Paddy Scallan, Nicola & Martina Keane, traditional music and many more local artists. Comedy with Seán Carthy and Ballycogley Players. Adm: €10. OAP’s €8 (free refreshments on the night)
Sunday 3rd August 12.15p.m. to 2p.m. 1 – 2p.m. 2 – 4p.m. 4- 4.30p.m. 4.30 – 5.30p.m. 5.30 – 6p.m. 6 – 6.30p.m. 6.30 – 7.30p.m. 7.30 – 8.30p.m.
Under-age Hurling Blitz for Leo Carthy Cup Tom Murphy & Martin Furlong on stage. Official Opening by legendary Teresa & the Stars. Gleeson Family. Sutherlands and Martie Kinsella. John Ennis and Phil Berry BBQ, Bouncing Cas Castle stle Pat Doyle and Friends. Face F ace painting on the villa village ge g green reen Nick Kinsella. FREE ADMISSION N Michael agus a chairdé ceol.
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Music for Wexford Lunchtime Recital Wednesday 30th July 2014, 1.05pm,St. Iberius Church, Wexford Greg Harrington, violin Conor Linehan, piano Programme Johann Sebastian Bach Prelude from the solo cello suite BWV 1007 (arr. Harrington) Toccata and Fugue for solo violin BWV 565 (arr. Harrington) Johannes Brahms: Violin Sonata No 2 in A major Op 100 Arvo Pärt: Spiegel im Spiegel John Williams: Tango from "Scent of a Woman" Astor Piazzolla: Escualo The artists Violinist, Gregory Harrington has performed and toured as a soloist all over the world from Carnegie Hall, New York to the Royal Festival Hall, London to the National Performing Arts Center in Beijing. After winning the Artists’ International Competition in New York in 2002, he made his debut in Carnegie Hall to critical acclaim. Since then he has given multiple performances and is the first Irish violinist to give a full solo debut in the Hall. Gregory has performed as soloist with orchestras in the USA, Israel, Mexico and Ireland under the baton of notable conductors including Wilkins, Houlihan, Tongue, and Noya. He has collaborated and toured with Grammy winning artists such as the Emerson String Quartet, legendary Irish fiddler Martin Hayes as well as the celebrated jazz bassist John
Patitucci along with celebrated singers Vince Gill, Ronan Tynan and Andy Cooney. He has made extensive recital tours of North America, New Zealand and the Far East which have included numerous appearances and interviews on TV and radio. In 2006 he founded his own record label, Estile Records, and produced two albums “Reflections” and “A Different World- the music of James MacMillan”. Gregory lives in New York and is a committed educator. When not performing he devotes his time to teaching in New York and to developing his foundation that helps children with mental illness. Conor Linehan Conor Linehan studied piano with Therese Fahy at the Royal Irish Academy of Music. After graduating with an honours degree in Music and English from Trinity College Dublin, he continued his piano studies in London with Peter Feuchtwanger. Conor has performed regularly with the RTE Concert and Symphony Orchestras. Orchestra, including performances of Chopin's Variations on La Ci Darem La Mano and the premiere of Ronan Guilfoyle's Piano Concerto under Laurent Wagner. He subsequently performed Guilfoyle's concerto with the NSO Ireland under Colman Pearce and has also premiered solo and chamber works by the same composer. He was soloist in Stravinsky's piano concerto with the NSO and Alexander Annissimov. Conor has recorded the premiere of American composer
Don Ray's piano concerto with the Sinfonia Bulgarica conducted by Derek Gleeson. This recording was released in the United States on the Albany label. Conor has broadcast for Lyric FM, BBC Radio 3 and BBC Radio 4. He performed the Chopin Preludes at the Hugh Lane Gallery as part of the EU new member states accession celebrations. Conor has also performed extensively in solo and chamber music throughout Ireland and Europe including the Schubert piano sonata series for Music for Wexford, Killarney Summerfest, RTE Composers Choice at the NCH and the Southwark and Covent Garden festivals in London. In 2009 he will tour America with the Dublin Philharmonic and Derek Gleeson performing concertos by Beethoven and Shostakovich. In addition to his playing career Conor has composed extensively for theatre for such companies as The Abbey, The Royal Shakespeare Company and The National Theatre. With flautist Ellen Cranitch he performed his score for the dance piece 'Mermaids' by David Bolger for Coisceim Dance Theatre. This piece was performed last year in Shanghai and Beijing as part of the Ireland/China cultural exchange programme. Conor was recently commissioned by the RIAM to write a piano concerto with funds by the Arts Council. This work was performed at the NCH in Dublin and also at Merkin Hall, New York. He has also collaborated on musicals with his father, the writer Fergus Linehan. With singer Eva Meier he has performed German cabaret music worldwide and recorded two CDs.
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An Eye On Gorey by Gavin MacDermott
101 run to support Mick’s Haiti dream
Photogrgaphers’ Exhibition
Despite the mass exodus to Thurles last Sunday to see the Wexford senior hurlers take on Limerick in what was to be an unfortunate whitewash for the rejuvenated yellow bellies, 101 runners togged out at David James’ Garage last Sunday on
Gorey Photographic Society will hold their 3rd annual members’ exhibition for three weeks beginning Thursday 31st August. The club will display over 80 pieces of their finest photographic work, including landscapes, portraits and still life prints, at the town’s library in Gorey Civic Sq. There will be a very wide range of images on show with some of the newer members displaying their snaps for the very first time. Entry to the event is free.
the Arklow Road to support Gorey man Michael Redmond in his campaign to raise funds for a Methodist Missionary Society expedition to Haiti. Haiti was ravaged by a hurricane in 2008 and St. Aidan’s Services nurse Michael Redmond has volunteered to participate in a two week mission to the Caribbean island in an effort to alleviate the circumstances and help with the rebuild of infrastructure. The weather proved faithful to its recent form and allowed the competitors to compete in fine conditions over the course of the 5 kilometres. Ferrybank AC Liz Tully and Tom Kavanagh athlete Andrew discussing tactics. Pics by Joe Dixon.
Connick blitzed his way around the course to win, crossing the finish at 15 minutes and 15 seconds. At 15 minutes and 25 seconds Tom Hogan of Sliabh Buidhe Rovers AC came in at second, with Brian Kirwan of St Laurence O' Toole AC finishing at third half a minute later. In the ladies’ Martha Kehoe, Michael Redmond(organiser), Tom Kavanagh race, Anna Bush of third place. bons. Croghan AC had a strong run Michael was deFor more informato be first lady across the line, lighted with the turnout and tion on Michael’s fundraising finishing ahead of visiting would like to extend his graticampaign, see his Facebook Kent AC athlete Natasha tude and appreciation to every- page: McKenna who finished secone who helped out with the www.facebook.com/Mickond. Chloe Springer Nolan of organisation of the event, parHaiti. St Laurence O' Toole AC took ticularly Paul and Myles Gib-
Coolgreany hosts Polocrosse tournament Wickow Bay Polocrosse Club’ Wicklow Bay Tournament 2014 was held at Lookout Equestrian of Coolgreany last Saturday and Sunday. A minority sport, Polocrosse clubs around the country have seen their membership decline over the last number of years. However, this weekend’s tournament hosted by Wicklow Bay saw a brilliant turnout with 89 Polocrosse riders taking part in the events of the weekend. For those unfamiliar with the sport itself, Polocrosse was described by club member Ann Kavanagh as more like “lacrosse on horseback” than the traditional ground-based polo game from which it obviously originates. Ann also described these tournaments as great social occasions that welcome people of all ages and are particularly family friendly.
Polocrosse teammates can vary in age between 16 and 60, and it also common for whole families to travel to the various tournaments around the country. Imported to Ireland from Australia in the early 1990s, the sport gradually grew to include eight established clubs in Ireland. The competitive season typically begins in June, with tournaments held every two weeks until September Wicklow Bay Polocrosse Club was established in 2003 and has its home grounds at Lookout Equestrian. Next weekend, Wicklow Bay Polocrosse Club will descend on the Enniscorthy Showgrounds at 4pm to help with the Re-enactment of the Battle of Vinegar Hill. It promises to be a fun event for the family and a great opportunity for anyone
who is curious about the sport and would like to get involved. Wicklow Bay Tournament Results Results: A Grade 1st. Horetown 2nd. Equus Best Player: Joanne Lavery Best Horse: Conner Doyles (Jimmy) B Grade. 1st.Carrickmines 2nd Horetown 3rd.Tyrella Best Player: Sam Hanlan Best Horse: Sam Hanlan (Sky) C Grade. 1st.Wicklow Bay Hillary 2nd. Limerick 3rd. Wicklow Bay Rita Best Horse: Abbey Hammill Best Player: Out Law D Grade. 1st. Horetown 2nd. Limerick 3rd. Tyrella Best Horse: Dimples Best Player: Lisa Cleary. For more information on how to get involved, see www.lookoutequestrian.com.
Console Gala Concert A Gala Concert in aid of Console Wexford, The National Suicide Charity of Ireland, will be hosted by Wexford Soprano Carmel O’Connor & Wicklow Tenor Darren Mooney on 23rd August in the Ashdown Park Hotel at 8pm. Also featuring on the night will be special guest Violinist Majec Motyka, accompanied by Margaret Fitzgerald and her newly launched choir, 'Cantus'. The programme for the evening’s performances will include Classical and traditional pieces, along with songs from musicals and a raffle. MC Jim Furlong will oversee the night’s proceedings. Tickets are 10 euro's & can be purchased from the Ashdown Park Hotel Gorey by contacting 053 94 80500 or by contacting Carmel @ 087 0509180.
Historical Society Exhibition North Wexford Historical Society will have some of the county’s finest artefacts on display as part of the Gorey Market House Festival. Housed in the very historical Market House on Main Street Gorey, the society will have a timeline detailing the history of Gorey. The visual display will give history enthusiasts an insight into various aspects of Gorey’s historical experience, everything from the physical geography and geological foundations of the area to the town’s political, cultural and social development during the twentieth century. Included in the exhibition are an old pike dating
from the 1798 rebellion and memorabilia from the Orange Lodge that was located at No.5 Charlotte Row in Gorey up until the early 1900s. The society conducts a variety of excursions and day trips to historical sites in the south east on a regular basis and will be providing walking tours around local heritage sites in Gorey. Willie Willoughby, local historian and chairman of the society, explained that the initiative began as an effort to conserve as the heritage of North Wexford, with the eventual aim of setting up a permanent heritage centre to display artefacts publicly. At present, many of these arte-
facts are confined to attics and garages, dusty heirlooms that do not regularly enjoy the public display. For anyone who would like to get involved, the North Wexford Historical Society will be holding its AGM on 28th August in Gorey Library. The last of the society’s summer tours will take place on the 23rd August with an excursion to west Wicklow. Market House display will be from 11am-5pm Saturday and 12pm-5pm on Sunday. Saturday’s walking tour will depart from The Bridge Bar at 2pm.
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Lions Club’s Walk For Wexford Wicklow poets at Cafe Fusion is major fundraising event It’s summer, it’s Wexford and it’s time to sign up for Wexford Lions Club’s annual Coastal Walk. Taking place on the 22nd, 23rd and 24th August, the event offers three amazing and varied walks in County Wexford. Funds raised by participants are used to support local projects and are a vital part of the Club’s annual fundraising program. The first walk is for adventurous spirits, starting at 10pm at the Winning Post in Curracloe and following a route, part beach, part forest road and trails through The Raven. The way, clearly marked, will be marshalled by Lions members and further support will be provided by Wexford Civil Defence. They will be joined by Equine Search and Rescue, a horse mounted first aid group. As with all the walks, high viz jackets will be given to participants and a supply of head torches will also be available. This is a unique opportunity to experience the magic of the
forest at night. Saturday morning offers a new route for the Club and starts at 10am at Tintern Abbey on the Hook Peninsula. The route will pass through the beautiful woodlands surrounding Tintern Abbey and through Saltmills taking in scenic Bannow Bay. Participants will also visit the recently reconstructed Colclough Walled Garden at Tintern Abbey which is arguably among the Members of Wexford Lions Club prepare for the 'Walk for Wexford' finest in the South East. The final walk is becoma number of projects in the the afternoon. ing a firm favourite with familocal community including Throughout the weekend, lies and starts in Rosslare Suicide Awareness Training, walkers will be supported by Strand at 10am with walkers the weekly bus to St John's the Coastguard and Civil Degathering in the car-park at the Hospital and Wexford fence and participants will be bottom of Station Road. From Women's Refuge. issued with high visibility there they will walk along the Sponsorship cards are availvests as well as water and fruit beach to the Point in the Burable from Lions Club memto keep energy levels up along row and back to the centre of the way. Participants are bers. Participants are reminded the village. This final leg of asked to wear suitable that 100% of funds raised goes the Walk on the Wild Side footwear and clothing and back into the local community. takes in spectacular views of pack sunscreen as the Club exThe Lions Club is unique in the town, Mount Leinster, pect the Sunny South East that its members pay an annual Raven Point and Rosslare Harlives up to its reputation. membership fee which covers bour and will finish in time for The Annual Walk raises administration costs so that all those involved to have some vital funds for Wexford Lions donations are used for ongoing lunch and enjoy the beach for Club which are used to finance and new projects.
Poetry at Cafe Fusion returns on Friday 1st August with its monthly reading. Drop down to the Monck Street Cafe at 7.30pm and mingle with local and visiting poets and poetry fans before the reading starts at 8.00pm with MC Denis Collins. The evening will include an open mic session on the theme of painting (to celebrate the Art in the Open Festival), and any poet or reader is welcome to contribute by just signing in at the start of the evening. We are also delighted to have two special guest poets from County Wicklow. Shirley McClure and Jane Clarke at this reading. Shirley McClure was the winner of the Cork Literary Review's Manuscript Competition in 2009 and runnerup in the Patrick Kavanagh
Poetry Award 2009 and winner of Listowel Writers' Week Originals Poetry Competition in 2014. Shirley's début collection, Who's Counting? (Bradshaw Books) was published in 2010. She is currently working on her second collection. Jane Clarke is widely published in poetry journals in Ireland and the UK. Twice shortlisted for the Hennessy New Irish Writing Literary Award, she has won numerous prizes, including the 2014 Listowel Writers’ Week Poetry Collection and the 2014 Trocaire & Poetry Ireland Competition. She holds an MPhil in Writing from the University of South Wales and is currently completing her first collection. You see get more information on her website, www.janeclarkepoetry.ie.
Trip Advisor award for Chang Thai Restaurant One of the varied dining options in the 4-star Treacy’s Hotel, Enniscorthy; Chang Thai Restaurant, has recently been awarded a Certificate of Excellence by well-known review website, Trip Advisor. The award was bestowed on the authentic Thai restaurant for the consistent, outstanding feedback it has received through Trip Advisor. Over the past year, the quality of reviews and opinions have been of an extremely high standard which is reflective of the dining experience at Chang Thai. The quality of food on offer, the choice of dishes, oriental atmosphere and a strong service ethos have led to Trip Advisor and its users, recog-
nising the restaurant as providing an exceptional experience for diners. Commenting on receiving the award, Anton Treacy, Managing Director of Treacy’s Hotel said “It is no surprise to me that Chang Thai has received this recognition from Trip Advisor. Dao, the Head Chef and his team have worked relentlessly to provide a true Thai experience using a combination of oriental ingredients and fresh, local produce. In achieving this, they have created something truly unique. This endorsement from Trip Advisor is really an endorsement from the thousands of local people and residents in our hotel who visit Chang
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Views from Vinegar Hill
Enniscorthy will remember rebellion with pride and passion Enniscorthy will remember with passion and pride the events of 1798 next weekend with a series of celebrations and military activities marking the 216th., anniversary of the 1798 Rising, one of the most glorious and bloodiest periods in Irish history. On June 21st., of that year, 20,000 rebels with no military training, defied the might of the British Empire for several hours on Vinegar Hill before having to yield to a similar number of well trained Crown forces under the Command of General Lake. The battle began shortly after 4 a.m. with an intense artillery bombardment of rebel positions that lasted for several
hours before the rebels engaged the Crown forces in fierce hand-to-hand combat which left over 1,500 dead. By 11 a.m. that morning, the battle was lost as Rebel Commanders ordered an orderly retreat to the South off Vinegar Hill. The deeds and bravery of the Wexford rebels has inspired generations of Irish men and women and next weekend their sacrifices will be remembered in a spectacular Festival of Rebellion. Enniscorthy will experience rebellion up close and persoanl as pike charging rebels face off against musket firing redcoats as history is turned into reality on the streets of the town. Thousnads
of visitors are expected from both Ireland and England for what promises to be the most spectacular experience Enniscorthy has ever witnessed. Hundreds of re-enactment participants from across the British Isles will join re-enactment groups from all over Ireland at the two day spectacular with visitors to Enniscorthy experiencing at first hand the sights, sounds and smells of battle as rebels ansd redcoats engage each other in a series of battles on Enniscorthy’s Main Street (Saturday) and on Vinegar Hill (Sunday). The occasion, however, will not be confined to mock bat-
tles of the type witnessed some 216 years ago, but will include a whole series of events, exhibitions, tours, lectures entertainment and crafts and trade demonstrations. Perhaps the most moving aspect of the weekend will be a wreath laying ceremony involving rebels and redcoats in Market Square at 1 p.m. on Sunday. The wreath will honour all who fell on both sides of the bitter conflict asnd will be followed by an Interdenominational Prayer Service. Events get under way on Friday night with the arrival of the various re-enactment groups from overseas. They will be given tours of the 1798
Garden Party in aid of Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind Allens of Summer Hill was the venue for a very important fundraiser for the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind last week. That was the venue for a very enjoyable garden
party which helped raise much needed funds for the cause. Supporters of Guide Dogs for the Blind joined neighbours and friends for the occasion. They were blessed with warm sun-
shine for the occasion, The gathering enjoyed afternoon tea in a very friendly setting and in the process helped raise funds for a very good cause. Pics by Liz Wildes
Hard at work at the Garden Party were Agnes Allen, Margaret Fitzpatrick, Ann McCleane & Ursula Breen.
Attending the Annual Garden Party in aid of Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind were Garda Antoinette Byrne, Margaret & Michael Fitzpatrick and their dog Chad
Enjoying the Garden Party were Jan O'Brien, Eileen Kenny, Marie O'Leary & Ethel Hewitt
Intrepretative Centre and entertained in local hostelaries throughout the town.A full reenactment of the first battle of Enniscorthy (may 28th., 1798) will take place at 1 p.m. on Saturday in the Main Street/Market Square area as rebels take control of Enniscorthy. Every street of the town will be involved, in some way ot other, with redcoats and rebels engaging in skirmishes at various locations, while rebel musicians and dancers will entertain at various locations also. Sunday, August 3rd., will see An antique Fair hosted by the Riverside Park Hotel before the main focus of the day switches to Vinegar Hill for
the re-enactment of the main battle. Last year’s event drew thousands of visitors to the hill and this year even greater numbers are expected. A comprehensive traffic management plan is being prepared and will be in force over the weekend. Parking facilities will be provided in fields on approach roads to Vinegar Hill and all cvisitors to Enniscorthy6 are4 expected to obey the directions of the stewards. This Rebellion Weekend has been a year in the planning and given fire weather there is every indication, Enniscorthy will experience the biggest crowds of the year so far.
Small Business post for Bunclody retailer Well known Bunclody Retailer, Peter Steemers has been appointed a member of the Government’s Advisory Body for Small Business. His appointment was confirmed this week and he will sit on the committee as an independent member with specifuic interests in the activities of the National Federation of Retail Newsagents. Recognising the challenges faced by small business and the contribution this diverse sector makes to economic recovery, An Taoiseach Edna Kelly T.D. launched the Advisory Group for Small Business in July 2011. Its brief is to identify priority issues in the small business sector and to prepare detailed reports for implimentation in the Government’s Jobs Strategy Programme. Peter Steemers is the first Wexfordman to be appointed a member of the committee and the first independent retailer to sit on the Advisory Body. As such he will become the ‘voice and ears’ of independent retailers and will be in a very powerful position to advise the Government of the many difficulties and challenges facing independent retailers on a local and national level. Proprietor of Steemers O’ Leary Newsagents and Stationers, Main Street, Bunclody, the newly elected Advisory Group
member is very well known in business and music circles across the South East through his association with the National Federation of Retail Newsagents and his close association with Comhaltas Ceoltoir Eireann. He is District President of the N.F.R.N. and a member of the National Executive Committee’s Governing Body. As District President he is responsible for all NFRN activities on the Island of Ireland and his recent appointment to the Executive Committee’s Governing Body, based in England, was the first time ever for an Irish member to be appointed to such a prestigeous post within the organisation. The NFRN is made up of 16 districts across the British Isles and Mr. Steemers will be expected to visit each of the districts during his term of office. He has been appointed to serve on 2 sub-committees within the NFRN’s Governing Body – the News Operations Committee and the Public Affirs and Communications Committee. In his new role, Mr. Steemers will be travelling outside of Ireland quite a lot during which he will use his extensive contacts to promote both the activities of his orghanisation and possible opportunities of independent retailers here at home.
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Angry scenes as protester disrupts Gaza vigil A vigil organised by the Wexford Branch of Amnesty to protest about the violent situation in Gaza turned nasty for a time itself last week when a protester questioned the purpose of the vigil and attacked what he suggested was its one sided nature. Paul O’Hanlon who was an unsuccessful candidate in May local elections strongly disagreed with the vigil and attacked the motives of its organisers. There were heated exchanges between Mr O’Hanlon and some other people at the vigil and for a time there were concerns that the situation would get out of control. Eventually Mr O’Hanlon was persuaded to leave the vigil and it proceeded. The event was attended by the Mayor of Wexford Cllr. George Lawlor and a number of
councillors. In his address Mayor Lawlor said ‘We come together as citizens of a small town in the South East of Ireland. We gather as a people standing together to implore those who have the power to do so, to stop this slaughter of innocent children, women and men, in one of the poorest and most densely populated places on this earth. These dreadful killings are being carried out by one of the most powerful military nations on the planet’ We gather here tonight also in the knowledge that there is always two sides to every story, and there are always at least two sides in any conflict. However it must be said that the response of the Israeli Defence Forces to rocket attacks on Israel from Gaza is absolutely and
totally disproportionate. The actions of Israel focuses more on the killing of innocent civilians rather than the resolution of a crisis, or indeed the enhancement of any peace process. The attacks from both sides must cease, the attacks on innocent civilians must stop, and where those attacks as state sponsored with little or no consideration for the victims this certainly must with immediate effect and for good. For too long there has also been unwavering support from the largest and most powerful Nation on the planet for Israel's approach to this conflict. For too long America, a nation who assisted greatly in bringing peace to this island has refused to condemn the strong armed advances of the Israeli defence force against the Palestinian people. There is no doubt that this support both political and financial has served to give a form of warped credibility to the Israeli actions in Gaza. The activities of Hamas in continuing to shell Israel must also be condemned. Councillor Deirdre Wadding tries to persuade Paul O'Hanlon to leave the vigil
This action only brings further misery on the people they purport to represent and it also allows Israel attempt some justification for her actions, the Mayor told the attendance. It is always the case that in any conflict innocent civilians, caught in the middle suffer most at the hands of those directing the offensives. The people of Gaza, the people of Palestine, living as they do in already desperate conditions remain the target of serious offences from the Israeli military who appear hell-bent on bombarding them into submission. It is difficult to comprehend how the Israeli government can stand over this consistently heavyhanded approach. It is particularly difficult to comprehend given the awful pogroms and genocide that the Jewish people themselves have had to endure over the centuries. It is imperative that all civilised nations and people of this world shout stop to these killings It is imperative that those nations with influence exert that influence for the betterment of all in the Middle East. We as Irish people know through our own history that only truly peaceful means will bring an end to this awful conflict. We also know that state sponsored atrocities and violence create much deeper wounds in the affected people. If a country that purports to be the only real democracy in the Middle East continues to oppress and kill through so-called defence of actions then that country does not deserve to be considered either democratic or civilised by other
nations of the world. We the people of Wexford a small town on a small island nation tonight stand with the innocent people of Gaza and implore that the killings cease and the only target be that of peace. Some time ago Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu addressed Mahmoud Abbas President of the Palestinian State with the following words. “President Abbas, you've dedicated your life to advancing the
Palestinian cause. Must this conflict continue for generations, or will we enable our children and our grandchildren to speak in years ahead of how we found a way to end it? That's what we should aim for, and that's what I believe we can achieve.” It’s time for these 2 men to bravely lead their people to ensure their children and grand children enjoy the fruits of the struggle for peace.
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Gorey Market House Festival 2014 Headline Events Date
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Thur 31st to Sunday 3rd
Esmonde Street Car Park
Mc Fadden’s Fun Fair
Great Fun for all The family
Thursday July 31st
Civic Square, 7-9pm
Festival Opening/ Cuisle Cheoil
Festival opening with Cuisle Cheoil Ceili.
Coach House TBA 9pm till late
Cock & Bull Stories
The finale of the ‘Tallest Tale Competition’ a great Gorey tradition revived for 2014
Esmonde Street 6.30-8pm
Boutique Boulevard
Ireland’s Premiere Outdoor Fashion Show with Brendan Courtney
Main Street, Gorey 7.30-11.30pm
Beat on the Street
The Riptide Movement, White Chalk & Corner Boy www.beat102103.com playing all the latest hits.
Main Street 10am-2pm
Busking Competition
Musicians of all genres, young & old Judge; Jackie Hayden, Hot Press
Market House
Gorey Heritage Experience
Tours of Gorey’s Heritage Sites led by NW Historical Society.
Wreckless Skatepark, North Parade, Gorey
All Ireland Scooter Championship Final
Under 14’s & Over 14’s Final. www.wreckless.ie
Gorey Community School Car Park 10am-2pm
Jam Competition & Farmers Market
Jam Competition with Judge Biddy White Lennon Food tastings and Demo’s, featuring fresh local food
Gorey Community School 2-5pm
Children’s Play Day
Games, Puppet Show, Magicians, Kia Ora farm, Pirates Cove Train and all the usual favourites
Main Street, Gorey 7.30pm
Friends in Low Places
www.friendsinlowplaces.ie with great local support bands
Main Street, Gorey 12noon-3pm
Craft & Vintage Market
Stalls, Crafts, Demonstrations, Live Music, Southeast Radio
Market Square 1pm onwards
‘Local heroes’ Tug of War Challenge
Local teams in all shapes and sizes get stuck in Cash Prizes
Main Street, Gorey 7.30pm
Jack L
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Market House
Gorey Heritage Experience
Tours of Gorey’s Heritage Sites led by NW Historical Society.
By Cllr John Hegarty As chairman on the committee this year, I just wanted to invite people of the district, to come along, enjoy the various events, great music, good food, quality children’s activities, a distinctive art, craft and design offering and so many chances to meet up with friends and family. The opening in Gorey Civic Centre on thursday features the Cuisle Cheoil Ceili while later on the final of the inaugural Cock and Bull Stories competition will be held in The Coachhouse. Friday is a chance to check out the latest fashion and music with Esmonde Street’s Boutique Boulevard, hosted by Brendan Courtney followed bu The Riptide Movement, Whitechalk and Corner Boy and Beat FM DJ on the main street. Saturday is all about partic-
ipation, with the search for Irelands Best Pot of Jam at the Saturday Farmers Market. those with a hidden talent can get involved in the afternoons busking competition on Main Street while the kids party the afternoon away with the fun day in the community school. Saturday night on the main street gives Garth Brooks fans everywhere the chance to see what might have been, with the tribute group, Friends in Low Places on Main Street. We can't cater for all 400,000 disappointed fans but those in the Gorey area won't be disappointed. On Sunday the Craft and Vintage Market with stalls, demonstrations and live music from South East Radio take over the Main Street. Music starts in the early afternoon with Bad Backs, Chris Gethings, Kiera Byrne, Booka
Brass Band, 5 Dollar Shakes and Jimi Cullen with Jack L on stage at 9.30 to give a fabulous finale to the entire festival. Other highlights of the festival include Gorey School of Art Peripheries Exhibition, a fabulous woodturning display in the Robert O’Connor studio, an art exhibition in The Gaslamp Gallery and the Gorey Art Circle exhibition in the Market house. Many months of planning have gone into the weekend and I would encourage all locals to come along, enjoy all the activities and events and remind people that it is a family orientated weekend. We do expect big crowds especially at some of the nightly entertainment and I would call on everyone to follow the advice of stewards so all attending can all have an enjoyable weekend.
Gorey really is the place to be this Bank Holiday weekend The Market House festival in Gorey is the main event in Co. Wexford over the holiday weekend and with an all star line up of musical attractions in addition to a huge array of other events the festival will undoubtedly have something for everyone. The big focus of the festival is on providing free entertainment for all the family and the attractive programme of events ensures that the organisers will certainly succeed with that aim.
Jack L The Riptide Movement and Friends in Low Places are the headline acts on the musical front over the three nights. The festival actually opens on Thursday night (July 31st.) with Ceili in Gorey Civic Square from 7pm for two hours and that will be followed by the final of the Cock and Bull tallest tale story which takes place in The Coach House bar from 9pm. This promises to be a hugely entertaining event.
Apart from the headline musical acts a range of local support groups will also play the festival, including the very popular Corner Boy from Wexford town who are an up and coming outfit with a huge following. They are certain to have them dancing in the streets. One of the most popular events at the festival is Boutique Boulevard which is an open air fashion show in Esmonde Street, hosted by Brendan Courtney. It takes place at 6.30pm Friday, Biddy White Lennon will be in town on Saturday to judge the jam competition in the Community School car park where a farmers Market will also take place. For those interested in Heritage there is the Gorey Heritage Experience in Market House on Saturday and Sunday while the Wreckless Skatepark hosts the action in the All Ireland Scooter Championship on Saturday. There are arts, crafts, a children’s play day, tug of war and a whole lot more. So there really is something for everyone over the holiday weekend in Gorey and the best way to ensure you don’t miss a thing is to pay a visit over the four nights or during the daytime over the holiday weekend.
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Adult Fixtures & Results The likelihood is that the club Senior hurling championship will recommence now that Wexford have exited the All Ireland Championship. It is likely that we will be fixed to play our next Senior game V Buffers Alley and our next Junior A game V Gusserane next weekend. Our Senior game is a must-win game at this stage after suffering 2 defeats in our opening 2 games. Keep an eye on local press and on the club Facebook and Twitter
pages for exact details. Our Junior B team were due to play St Martins on Tuesday night but this game has been postponed for the time being. Our Junior team were in championship action on Saturday night last but turned in a very disappointing performance to lose to Taghmon on a scoreline of 3-13 to 1-4.
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Hard Luck And so our summer Odyssey has finally come to an end with defeat for the Wexford Senior hurlers to Limerick last weekend. It might have ended badly but they have brought a fantastic
Our Summer Camp takes place from Monday 11th August to Friday 15th August. The camp is for both boys and girls, from ages 6 to 14 and the children will be looked after by qualified coaches who are all Garda-vetted,
summer of excitement to the Wexford GAA public and given great hope for the future. Thanks for the memories lads and looking forward to 2015 already!
while Lee Chin and Ritchie Kehoe will also be making guest appearances. The camp is from 10 am to 3 pm each day and the cost is only €50, which will include a Harriers jersey. All enquiries to Pat at (087) 2609958.
Coiste na n-Og Fixtures Monday 28/7 Under 12 “A” and “B” at home to the Rapparees in Parc Carman at 7.30 pm.
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Weekly Notes 28-07-2014
Quay Leisure Swim Camps a Great Success!!
Thursday 31/7 Under 14s at home to Ballinastraw Gaels in Parc Carman at 7.30 pm.
Commiserations Commiserations to the Hayden family on the death of Packie last week. Packie Hayden was a lifelong and valued member of the club and all were
saddened to hear of this death. Whether as a mentor, fundraiser or entertainer, Packie was well loved and will be sadly missed.
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Dream ends, but our Boys can hold their heads high Well folks the dream has ended on the type of day we’d all like to forget. It might be hard to take a defeat like that but as a supporter you can get over it very quickly, but what about the players. Tthey will feel hurt inside for a some time It was ,a game where Limerick showed up and to be honest we didn't . Right from the start Limerick looked like a team that were fresh and determined to end Wexford’s dream of getting to the All- Ireland semi final. It was a day where nothing went right for our boys.
We did have some early chances to get scores on the board we even had a great chance of a goal mid way through the first half but we failed to grasp those opportunities. On the other hand Limerick getting scores at their ease. Our game plan was way off the mark nothing, and I mean nothing, was going right for us. We failed to get the ball inside to our danger men Liam og and Conor Mac., the game was drifting away from us very fast and the harder we tried the worst we got. Limerick took total con-
trol just before the break with two goals in a matter of minutes and put an end to any hope of a come back in the second half for our boys. Looking at the score board at half time reading Limerick 3-15 Wexford 008 on my way to the toilet I thought it was really hard to stomach. I had that terrible felling inside me you get as a past player knowing there was going to be no come back in this game. We looked like a team that was burnt out with no energy left; a team that gave so much effort in our
previous games that fatigue was taking over.and winning out. The second half wasn't as bad in the sense that we tired and we tried but nothing was happening for us Limerick on the other hand added another goal to their tally early in the second half and to be honest they strolled through the remainder of the game with some ease. We did add on some nice points and a well taken goal coming to the end of the game but to honest if we were still there today on our own we still wouldn't win.it. It just wasn't our
day. No matter how you look at it Limerick were by far the better team a team that could go on and win the All-Ireland . Well you wouldn't begrudge them an All-Ireland medal. At the end of the game I would have loved to go on to the field and shake the boys hand and say well you gave us a good year of hurling and restored some pride back in the jersey. So overall we had a good year so far and we still have the u21 and intermediate teams left in the championship so let's keep the faith and hope
that we can build for the coming years. So well done boys hold your head up high and also a special mention to the supporters. Your support for the team gave them such a lift and I know as ex player it means a lot.so roll on the local championship and let's get back out there and show your parish or town some pride in your club jersey. So well done from the brother. PS We won’t have to bother with any sandwiches next Sunday
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It’s a long way to Tipperary and even longer on the return journey! FT Wexford 1-11 Limerick 4-26 by Ian Mitchell Semple stadium proved to be the end of the line for the Wexford senior hurlers for the second year in a row after a resounding defeat at the hands of Limerick. Some say momentum is overrated and there’s only so much punishment the body can take. That may have been the case on Sunday with Wexford playing their fourth championship match in four weeks. It can’t be easy spending a day or two trying to recover while your next opponents are fresh and seeking redemption for a Munster Final defeat. Wexford once again were lacking in the shooting department with Podge Doran putting a poor effort wide. A big puck out from Nicky Quaid resulted in a free, duly converted by Shane Dowling. It was evident early on that the Wexford backs would be in for a tough day with Limerick defending from the front and putting immense pressure on the Wexford defenders. James Ryan used the wind to send over a long
range effort to leave the score at LIM 0-2 WEX 01. Podge Doran levelled things up after a great catch by Liam Ryan. Paul Morris made a bad start to his free taking duties missing what should have been a routine score. There was little between the teams in the opening 10mns but Shane Dowling was on hot form and shot 4 early points to stretch Limerick’s lead to 4 points. Had Doran converted a good goal chance the game might have gone in a slightly different direction but Limerick went down the other end and tapped over another point to put 5 in it. Limerick weren’t on top shooting form either having 8 wides to Wexford’s 6 after just 20mns. Wayne McNamara had no interest in statistics when he went forward from centre back to score another long range point for his side. The Wexford back-line was now starting to wilt under the ceaseless pressure of the Limerick forwards and the break came when David Breen broke onto a
hand-pass and stuck the ball low into Mark Fanning’s net. Wexford now 11 points down were in big trouble. Guiney attempted to steady the ship when he took over
from Morris and converted a free and a 65. It was in injury time that the real damage was done. There was to be one added minute and in the 2nd and 3rd mns that referee Barry Kelly decided to play due to an injury, Limerick hit Wexford with two sucker punches. The second of the two goals was allowed despite being handled into the net as Dowling was in mid-air when he struck it and Wexford went in at half time trailing LIM 3-15 WEX 1-08. The second half was now a mere formality. Wexford just didn’t have enough left in the tank after their heroic displays this July. Waterford came out and
tapped over the WEXFORD scores where necessary. Wexford 1. Mark Fanning had used their full 2. Liam Ryan quota of subs by 3. Matthew O’Hanlon © the 44th min in an 4. Keith Rossiter effort to freshen 5. Andrew Shore things up a bit. 6. Eoin Moore Wexford did 7. Ciaran Kenny raise a cheer when 8. David Redmond Shane Tompkins 9. Lee Chin bagged a goal near 13. Jack Guiney the end. There was 11. Podge Doran a sour ending to the 12. Diarmuid O’Keeffe game when Barry 10. Paul Morris Kelly decided to 14. Conor McDonald show Matt O’Han15.Liam Og McGovern lon a straight red for a sloppy aerial Subs for Wexford: S tackle on Shane Tomkins for C Kenny, R Kehoe Dowling. It was for D Redmond (both h-t); R sad to see the WexJacob for P Morris, I Byrne for ford Captain end P Doran (both 43); H Kehoe for the summer on E Moore (44). such a note. O’Hanlon has Scorers for Wexford: Jack stepped into the Guiney (0-1f, 0-1 ’65), Diarrole of full back muid O’Keeffe 0-3 each, Shane manning the deTomkins 1-0, Conor McDonald, fence with the utPodge Doran 0-2 each, Paul most honesty and Morris 0-1 ferocity. I’ve no doubt they will learn from today and all of their Belfield, the Wexford campaign this summer, supporters will be back and when the frosty Feb- cheering them on with a ruary encounters of the renewed sense of hope! Walsh Cup come around in Blackwater or
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It may have ended in tears but wasn’t it great while it lasted Recent weeks have provided real hope for the future by Man in the Stand It may all have ended in tears In Thurles on Sunday but this really was a dream of a month for county Wexford, its hurling and its people. There have been bad days for Wexford hurling in the past and no one can put a gloss on the fact that last Sunday was among the most disappointing of disappointing days the hurling followers have suffered. Disappointing yes, but black or dark no. Of course the thousands of people who travelled from the county were in a state of shock as events unfolded. That shock turned to bewilderment as the horror show that was the All Ireland Quarter final unfolded. But the significant difference between this defeat and many of those that have come over the past decade was that it came not as a result of there being no hope for Wexford hurling or the exposure of a serious weakness in the county team No there were different factors at play here and that is what gives every hurling follower hope for the future and will also provide Lime Dunne and this marvellous group of players with the encouragement they need to come bac k in the autumn with a greater determination than ever to put themselves closer to the top of the hurling tree next season than the county has been for a long time. First of all this Wexford side deserves the thanks of everyone who has enjoyed the great games and occasions which they presented to us over the past month and a bit. Even thought they were defeated by Dublin in Wexford Park last month that too was a fine occasion and one which indicated that there were reasons to believe that they had something to offer in the future. Few could have imagined that the sparkle of potential which was evident in Wexford Park that evening would actually explode onto the national stage within weeks. But that’s exactly what happened. It really was a huge achievement to grab such attention with fantastic displays week after week
against teams which would have been expected to deal with the Wexford challenge without too much fuss. There was so much to like
training ground. Sure there were issues with the team in all the games. But equally there was a lot to like about the
obviously be a little wiser and be able to add that knowledge to their undoubted skill and spirit. Rome wasn’t built in a
about those displays that people began to sit up and take notice of Wexford hurling again. Those who just love to talk about the problems with Wexford hurling were actually positive for once and it has all combined to provide great hope for the future. Sure this Wexford team is not the finished article, not by a long shot. But then nobody ever said it was. This was always a work in progress. One of the obstacles to the progress of that work by Liam Dunne and his backroom team would have been the lack of competitive championship games against strong opposition. That’s something which you cannot manufacture, only earn and that’s what this bunch of players did over the past few weeks. The carved out success in matches which provided them with games against the toughest of opposition and that has no doubt delivered them a level of experience and new knowledge which they could never gain on the
style of play and commitment which was evident on every occasion except last Sunday. On the positive side more chances than possibly in the history of Wexford hurling were created and the team displayed a great ability to be tough under pressure and to fight their way back into games when things started to go against them. That fight back spirit, whatever one says about the fighting spirit of Wexford men, is not something which has always been obvious in Wexford hurling teams. But this side has it and at the end of this campaign Pics by the players will
day and equally it would have been impossible to provide us with the finished article in terms of a fully
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rounded team for this season. The big issue has been the number of chances which have been squandered. It is a tribute to the team that they created so many scoring opportunities that they could afford to squander and still progress in games. But that is an area which will have to be the focus of attention next term and no doubt it will. The side might also benefit from an injection of speed in defence but overall this unit offers great hope and potential for the future. Why did it all go so wrong in North Tipperary last Sunday? There were probably a number of factors at play, but the main one was fatigue. It is simply not possible to play serious competitive games, two of them with extra time added, week after week Wexford needed a two
week break before last Sunday’s game but that was not possible. Add to that the hype which surrounded the game in the county, aided and abetted by the nonsense which surrounded ticket allocations and the like and you create a type of expectation bubble around a group of young players which can only have one of two outcomes. It does provide belief and momentum and with a good start in Tipperary on Sunday it might just have given them some sort of false energy to drive forward. But a poor start suddenly bursts that particular momentum bubble and all of a sudden the tireness is all consuming the weight of expectation soon becomes a major handicap and before long the sense of purpose and belief evaporates and you get the type of horror story that unfolded in Thurles. However, the memory of July 27th. will soon fade and when people look back on the summer of 2014 they will remember the great thrills and excitement which Wexford provided for tens of thousands of followers and they will have hope that they can do even better next year. Well done all concerned.
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The summer that brought life back to Wexford hurling Pics by Noel Reddy
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Break time for politicians, but eyes will soon turn to next election With the August holiday month just around the corner it is time for this column to take a break as well. When the politicians return to their desks in September their agenda will be dominated by the budget and everyone will be watching closely to see whether Labour under Joan Burton manages to secure a budget which is more in line with the party’s policies. However, regardless of what the budget contains large amounts of people are likely to be disappointed because their expectations are simply too high in terms of what can be achieved. In fact it is very difficult to see how the Labour Party can really do much to win back the support it has lost since the general election of 2011. Much of the party’s problems stem from the fact that they over promised prior to that election and as a result are getting the lion’s share of the blame for difficult decisions which the government had to make. Despite all the opinion polls and surveys which demonstrated that support for the party had collapsed it was not until the votes were being counted in the local elections
that it really began to sink in for many of the party’s top brass. The local election showing was worse than anything they feared and a repeat of it in a general election would see the party face a virtual wipe out. In Wexford as elsewhere the sitting TDs and those hoping to win a seat next time around will be starting their preparations in earnest after the summer break. While Enda Kenny has insisted that the election will not be held until the Spring of 2016 there is always the possibility that he could go earlier and potential candidates will be conscious of that. Rumours continue to abound about the intentions of the outgoing TDs. In the end all five outgoing TDs could run again or as many as four could opt out, that believe it or not is the range of speculation doing the rounds at the moment. Most interest will focus on Fianna Fail. The party will be determined to win back its second seat and on the returns from the local election is well placed to do it. The big threat to them will obviously come from the independent ranks. Malcolm Byrne should now be a cert for a place on the
party ticket following his impressive local election showing and the fact that he is now Chair of the Co. Council. A two candidate strategy would probably be best for the party but the organisation is unlikely to leave New Ross, where Fianna Fail is strongest, without a standard bearer. John Browne says he will stand again and if there is a Ross candidate Michael Sheehan, despite a poor local election showing is probably still the front runner although others may fancy their chances The Fine Gael line up probably picks itself with the three outgoing Oirieachtas members certain of places on the ticket if they want them. However, whether Liam Twomey will find the prospect of fighting another election campaign to continue as a backbench TD remains to be seen. Brendan Howlin could also call it a day, but he has not said anything to indicate that he will not stand again. However, if there is no prospect of Labour being in government after the election another stint on the opposition benches may not be attractive. Mick Wallace could probably be elected in several constituencies given his high
national profile and he would be a shoe-in in some parts of Dublin where he lives. But if he stays in Wexford most observers believe that despite his a la carte approach to constituency matters he will not have much difficulty being returned. It is obvious that Wexford is a key target for Sinn Fein and the level of activity by the party on the ground in recent months underlines this. One of the sitting councillors, possibly Johnny Mythen of Enniscorthy will be selected well ahead of the general election and will be expected to do very well if the results of the local elections are anything to go by. There are independent councillors in each Municipal District following the local elections and some of them will certainly fancy their chances. In terms of support won in May the Wexford poll topper Ger Carthy is probably best placed to make a run but others will also be studying the situation. So from autumn onwards we can expect a much increased level of political activity but in the meantime it’s time for a well deserved summer break.
NWSPCA Report It’s goodbye to some, hello to others Last week we said goodbye to cats and kittens Ruben, Jack, Albert, Toby, Rusty, C for cat and Andy who left our cattery/ their foster parents to head off to their new lives with their forever families. We also said goodbye the dogs and
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puppies Rex, Bobby, Gino, Sable and Zowie. These guys were followed by Large and Cassie who went to our friends at the Dublin SPCA. We wish you all well! Meet Charlotte, a beautiful Pyrenean Mountain dog looking for a very special home. She would love a family where there are no young children and she is the only dog. She will also need a very safe and secure outdoor area as she is an incredibly strong dog. Charlotte took part in her very first Dog Show with the Pyrenean Mountain Dog Club of Ireland last year and is also a
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regular in doggy day care with Muckyhound. She’s a very special girl and adored by everyone in the centre. Mr. Biggs is the most laid back, chilled out, happy, contented please cuddle me - cat. Mr. Biggs is 2 years old and looking for a new family. He has been neutered, wormed & vaccinated. Mr. Biggs is ready to go, his bags are packed and he is searching for his forever home where he will be adored and cuddled as he so deserves. He’s certainly a most deserving cat for his forever home, a real sweetheart who is Charlotte waiting for a lap to sleep on. make contact with us on 087 6392531, send an The North Wexford email to nwspca@hotSPCA is always on the lookout for new volunteers. mail.com or join our Facebook page. If you can spare a few hours per week, please
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Wexford’s Agony Uncle Holiday advice for Enda Dear Alan, I am sorry to trouble you again so soon but I am off on my holidays shortly and I was just trying to sort out a few things before I go. Although do you know something I have long ago learned that sorting things to suit everybody is an impossibility so I just don’t bother anymore. Last week for example we got really great news. House prices in the country are booming again. As a guy who used to have this job before said one time they are getting boomier and boomier. So at a stroke people are way wealthier than they were just a year ago. Great news ha. But no, the begrudgers in the newspapers are calling it a ‘bubble’. A bubble no less. Well I tell you what If I had a house in South Dublin and it had increased in value by €100,000 in the past year I would be quite happy thank you. I wonder if you offered some of these ‘experts’ in the paper a couple of ‘blow bubbles’ for a share in their house would they take it. Of course they wouldn’t. Money is money and bubbles are not worth a curse. So they’re we are making people richer by the day and all they do is moan. Everywhere I went last week they were on about this ‘bubble’. Unbelievable. Well next week I am dressing up as a woman. No it’s not for charity but I want to go to the Galway races but do you know what been seen at the races as Taoiseach is seen by some people as a greater crime than robbing a bank. Bertie and the boys used to take over the place but it all turned sour on them too. So now you couldn’t be seen there. I was thinking as dressing up as Garth Brookes, but the lads said that wouldn’t be a good
idea. So I am putting on a wig and a bit of a frock for the day and no one will have an idea I’m there. But enough of that Alan. I just wanted to ask you for a bit of advice for the holidays. We’re going to one of those sun destinations for a week but I am scared of photographers snapping me in my swimming shorts. I like to wear really tiny ones when I’m away and I just don’t want to be plastered across the tabloids. The people in Mayo would not be amused. They think I spend all my holidays climbing Croagh Patrick. I was wondering Alan do you have any advice on how to avoid the photographers when on holidays. Enda, Dublin and Mayo Dear Enda, You really have a tough life. I agree you couldn’t please those people in the media. And as for those economists they are the limit altogether. The next thing they will be saying is that all this good weather is bad for the economy. Anyway back to your question. I assume you are going to one of those posh resorts. If you are not change your plans immediately. You need to go to a place with plenty of film stars and footballers. The photographers will be all over them and you can remain anonymous. In fact Enda I don’t think you will have too much trouble remaining anonymous not matter where you go. No trouble at all. Enjoy your break. Alan
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Hot – Justin Bieber I know, you could just as easily ridicule him for the amount of stupid things he’s been up in court for, buuuut, I’ve heard way more than enough about all of that. If we’re honest, everyone loves to hate him, or hates to love him or probably both! He can do absolutely no right in most people’s eyes and it’s fairly old at this stage. Anyway, last week on Instagram, the 20-year-old singer/songwriter previewed his entire new album on Instagram, to be fair I’m
Hi peoples! Another paper down, means another week less of summer which is fairly daunting, but sher look, we’ll make most of the time left! We’ve received a few questions over the last week or so, so next week we’ll get around to doing another Q&A section hopefully. Adam will be writing another piece from now on about what’s happening in Wexford this summer so keep an eye out for that! August, surprisingly is shaping up to be the busiest month of the year for us which we can’t wait for – between birthdays, grads, TY Balls, hen parties and loads more we’re kept fairly busy! Eoin’s recently started in Benedicts Nightclub in Enniscorthy so if anyone is from around there be sure to drop by and say ‘Hello!’
YOU GOTTA PUMP IT UP It has really come to my attention recently that more and more people in Wexford are getting involved in fitness, which is absolutey great to see! It’s almost on a weekly basis now where a new fitness page or a new fitness regime from somebody pops up on social media from Wexfordians. Fair play to anyone who has put their head down to get qualifications in the fitness categories and to everyone helping people all over the county. Fitness is not just a hobby it’s a lifestyle and a healthy one at that. Far too many people over the last number of years have not looked after themselves which not only looks bad from the outside but also has health effects. It’s great to finally see Wexford catching up with places like Dublin, Waterford and Cork in terms of people looking after their health. Hopefully it won’t just be a passing phase and people stick it out! I’ve also realised that much more women are getting involved in fitness and sport, its brilliant to see and I can see a
massive rise in women within sport over the next few years. Take Women’s Gaelic Football for example, last year it was the fastestt growing sport in Ireland. During my research it came to my attention that MMA is the fastest growing sport in the world which wasn’t that surprising as even in Wexford there’s a huge interest in the sport and with Conor Mcgregor flying the flag for Ireland I’m sure it’s
just going to get even more popular within Ireland as a whole. With this boom in fitness and sports, fingers crossed that the future is bright for Wexford within Irish competitions and Ireland as a country on the world stage with both men and women competing at the highest level. -
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USELESS FACT OF THE WEEK To escape the grip of a crocodile's jaws, push your thumbs into its eyeballs and it will let you go instantly. I wouldn’t be going out of my way to try it or anything, but if you’re ever in an aul scrap with a crocodile, go for its eyes!!! - Eoin
Not – Tulisa As if it wasn’t enough that the singer was up on charges for assault against a reporter at a music festival in Essex last year, she turned up to court looking like a melted wellie! Unsurprisingly she was found guilty. But back to her face - the state it after the plastic surgery she got is ridicu-
fairly sure he wasn’t allowed to, but he clearly does not care in the slightest. He does what he likes and honestly, he’s kinda the man!!
lous. To think that a few years back she was voted the world’s sexiest female and now she looks like Michael Jackson is fairly frightening I have to admit. Meth is an awful drug, I feel sorry for her... kind of! -
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Any Chance of a Lift? Sorry if I step on a few toes here, and I’m risking sounding like an old grumpy man, but is the public transport in this town not chronic!? Go to any big town around the country and there’s usually a decent transport system in place, while we have the Shuttle Bus. Maybe it’s down to me not looking into it enough, but I don’t know any young person who uses it. It would surely be beneficial to everyone to have a proper system in place where you can get from A to B by just hopping on a bus or something similar. Take Curracloe for example, there’s absolutely nothing in the lines of transport to encourage young people to go to the beach, so instead they stick around town during the day
or head to Rosslare (because there’s a train that leaves from town). Don’t get me wrong, Rosslare is a nice beach and it’s great that we have a choice, but surely young people would go to Curracloe once in a while if there was something put in place to get them out there. Adam
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Sia – Chandelier (Dustin Que Remix) I have to admit, I’m not usually a big fan of trap music but this is one hell of a remix! Actually, I love it so much I throw it into my DJ sets at the moment. Check it out you won’t be disappointed. The trap scene is really kicking off in Ireland, so if anyone’s interested, drop me a message and I’ll be sure to point you in the right direction of a good trap night somewhere close by! Eoin
This week’s Snapchat was sent in by Conor Grant. I’d hate to see the other chap, but that’s a serious shiner nonetheless! I was out last Tuesday night for the Stores beach party and I was surprised at the number of people asking me about our Snapchat of the Week, we were thinking about leaving it out, but we decided not to after hearing all the sound things people had to say. So, thanks for that – it’s always nice to hear! Keep sending your snaps in to adam_ennis and ilovecider. Adam
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GER WALSH Mick prefers world stage to mundane local issues There was a time when Wexford TDs were concerned about medical cards for their constituents, investment for the county, jobs and housing. No doubt some of them are still working hard to deliver on all those type of issues but they rarely get headlines for their efforts. However, when a Wexford TD breaks through the barriers and gets himself arrested at Shannon Airport he secures acres of newsprint and a huge amount of air time for his efforts. Mick Wallace had been getting a bit of stick in some quarters recently for using social media to make it look like he was in the Dail when in fact he was off enjoying the World Cup. There is no doubt that he is a master of managing publicity. First of all he managed to keep himself in the Dail picture even thought he was thousands of miles away and then when his little double take was discovered he was all over the media again. Last week the Dail rose for the summer recess and while other TDs may have been fading from the front pages Mick was busy with his pal Claire Daly ensuring that his name would be prominent as the silly season approaches. Wallace and Daly were trying to inspect US military plans at Shannon when they were arrested. There was speculation in the media that the incident was part of an effort to raise awareness of the issue. Whatever about raising awareness of US military planes using Shannon, it certainly raised awareness
of the fact that Deputy Mick was back in the country again after his little jaunt to the football. Wallace is pretty unique among TDs in Wexford, both present and past. He never holds a clinic and is pretty rarely seen at events or functions. Over the years there was a belief that if the TD did not attend the local club fundraiser, be it a field day or concert or whatever, did not regularly meet his constituents at clinics or in an office, then he would be booted out at the subsequent election. If you wanted a problem sorted with your medical card last month and you wanted Mick to sort it then you would have had a bit of a problem unless you were going to hop on a flight and head to South America. If any of the other TDs took time off during the Dail term to head to a football tournament there would be uproar, but for some reason people view Mick Wallace in a different light. They seem to accept that he is different. For example there must be thousands of people in the county who voted for the independent TD who had had reason over the past three and a half years to seek the assistance of a TD at a clinic. They almost certainly went to the Office of one of the other TDs with their problem So while Mick continues
Will circus animals be banned from shows in Wexford? The newly elected Sinn Fein councillor for the Wexford District Mick Roche has been very busy on a whole range of issues since the e3lection. He has been very quite at meetings of both the Co. Council and the Wexford Municipal Borough District, but away from the meetings he has been vocal on a wide variety of issues. Obviously at the meetings he is happy to allow others get caught in the crossfire until he finds h is feet. Last week Mick was welcoming road improvements in Bridgetown, where is based. Nothing unusual in that, but the other topic he raised did intrigue me. Mick wants a ban on animals in travelling circuses. He is particularly concerned about animal welfare
to take on the high profile issues the others are dealing with the day to day problems or managing the affairs of government often getting very little recognition for their efforts. This must be very frustrating for the other TDs. Mick Wallace operates more like a UK Tory MP than an Irish TD. By the way I am not suggesting for one minute that he shares even a single policy view with the British Tories, but in the way he operates he is very similar to a British MP. Most of them do not live in their constituencies either and just turn up for various events throughout the year. Mick appearances in the county of late have been pretty rare. He did allow his photograph to be attached to the campaigns of a number of local election candidates but that’s where it
ended. He didn’t exactly spend every day out knocking doors on their behalf. In the event they all did pretty poorly although most people believed that their showing in no way reflected Deputy Wallace’s popularity or otherwise in the constituency at the moment. In fact the consensus is that he would do pretty well if there was a general election in the morning although with the relative success of independents and Sinn Fein in the local elections there’s likely to be a crowded field. Meanwhile, no doubt Mick will continue to campaign on the national and indeed world stage dealing with the issues which guarantee him a huge national profile when the likes of John Browne and Liam Toomey are busy slogging it out to sort medical cards and the like for people.
issues relating to circuses travelling around the country with performing animals and wants an end put to it. For example he says that if an elephant escaped from a circus at Wexford racecourse it would almost certainly lead to an accident. His colleague, Michelle O’Neill is the North’s Minister for Agriculture and she is trying to have an Island wide ban on animals in circuses imposed but until she succeeds it will be up to each individual Co. Council to make a decision Mick stresses that he or his party are not anti-circus, just anti circuses with animals in them. I wonder if he will get support for his views among the thirty four members of the Co. Council.
Sad passing of Packie and Mary I was sorry to hear of the death last week of Packie Hayden. Packie from Wexford town was a real loyal Harriers man and also a very talented entertainer. His big claim to fame was an appearance he made on the Late Late Show back in the 1970s after Gay Byrne heard about his performance at a local talent show. Packie was able to dine out on that Late Late Show appearance for decades and when he performed in concerts for charity (as he very often did) there would always be a mention somewhere of his Late Late date. He was fiercly proud of the Harriers as anyone who said a bad word about the club quickly discovered and he was a Labour party man
all his life. Good humoured and inoffensive he will be missed. Last week also saw the death in Enniscorthy of Mary Murphy, wife of the well known photographer, Paddy. In days gone by before the advent of the mobile phone Mary was almost always the friendly voice and diligent lady at the other end of the line when I called to try to arrange photographic coverage for some event. You knew if you left the message with Mary it would be delivered. She will be remembered by everyone as a loving kind woman. I send my sympathy to Paddy and the family and also to Packie’s brother and sisters.
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Sunshine boost for festivals
One down side of the warm summer weather we are having (and I’m not complaining honest) is the number of flies and insets we all have to deal with. But spare a thought for the residents of the house in north-west London which was invaded by ‘super ants’. Apparently they seem to be attracted to electricity and
The summer weather has really been a boost for the county with festivals. field days and other attractions really prospering and drawing huge crowds as the sun shines. As I said recently these shows and festivals are an essential part of the county’s tourist infrastructure and
they take up residence in power sockets and power sources creating a fire hazard. That’s why they are also known as fire ants. They can form colonies of thousands it seems so if you are worried about a few ants crawling around the floor you only think you have problems.
very often the people behind them are volunteers who put in a huge effort to ensure their success. The entire county owes all these people a huge debt of gratitude because without these events Wexford would be a much less attractive place for visitors.
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Vinegar Hill to see another big battle over holiday weekend The third annual reenactment of the Battle of Vinegar Hill is set to take place at the historic Enniscorthy location this Saturday and Sunday, August 2 and 3 and organiser¹s say it will be the busiest battlefield to-date. A crowd of over 300 Rebels and Redcoats will take part in the largest annual battle re-enactment in Ireland, as pike charging Rebels and musket wielding Redcoats recreate the most significant battles in Ireland¹s history, the 1798 Rebellion. Commenting on the upcoming free event Jacqui Hynes, Manager at the 1798 National Rebellion Centre said, ³We¹re all set here in Enniscorthy to welcome over 300 members of the public who have all registered to take part in the re-enactment, Rebel and Redcoat training has been taking place now since April and this years battle on the famous Vinegar Pikemen gather on Vinegar Hill to prepare for the battle Hill is set to be the biggest to Enniscorthy as the town Market Square at 1pm for a re-enactment yet, as well Irish explodes into rebellion with wreath laying ceremony Rebels we have professional cannon bombardments, cavalry commemorating all those lost re-enactors as Redcoats from assaults, muskets volleys and in battle during the 1798 Ireland, England, Scotland, Rebellion. This will be Northern Ireland from the 23rd pike charges, clouding the town in the sights, sounds, and followed by parade through Royal Welsh Fusiliers to the the town to Vinegar Hill for Staff of the Irish Establishment smells of battle. The highlight of each day battle at 2.00pm. Visitors are of the British Army at Dublin will be the staging of two fullinvited to watch the two Castle and more who will all scale battle re-enactments on armies fight amidst gunfire battle as the ŒCrown Forces¹ and explosions, pike charges during the re-enactment. It will view freely to the public, the Rebels will capture and cannon fire on the be a sight to behold to live, Enniscorthy Town on notorious battleground breathe and witness a reSaturday, August 2 while the overlooking Enniscorthy. The creation of history.² Redcoats take Vinegar Hill on crown forces will also include Each year the Battle of Sunday August 3 as the forces cavalry and cannons to launch Vinegar Hill Re-enactment their assault on the hill. attracts thousands of spectators will amass their strength at the
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Gaelic Football Roundup
Four Teams In Serious Contention For All-Ireland Title? Dublin remain clear favourites but I have a feeling that Kerry will have a major say in the final destination of the Sam Maguire Cup. Historically, any time the Dubs have threatened dominance, the men from the Kingdom have come along and spoiled the party. It happened in 1955 when a Dublin team inspired by the great Kevin Heffernan were very strong favourites to win the All-Ireland but came up short against Kerry in the final. The Dubs came from nowhere to win in 1974 and looked set for a period of dominance but a young Kerry team managed by Mick O ’Dwyer lowered their colours in the’75 final. And while the Metropolitans regained the title in ’76 at the expense of the men from the south and retained it in ’77 beating Kerry in the semi final this time, (a game seen then as one of the greatest if not the greatest of all time but now subject to revisionism), the Munster men had their revenge in the’78 final when they crushed the Dubs by 5-11 to 09 points. This was quite a remarkable game as the Dubs were leading Kerry by 6 points to 0-1 early on and looked the dominant team but the famous Mikey Sheehy goal really changed the course of the game. Eoin “The
Bomber” Liston got three goals in the second half while Kerry’s first goal was scored by the late John Egan, and many see it as the score that really started the rot. That was the beginning of the end for that great Dublin team and the final nail in their coffin was driven the following year (1979) when Kerry also beat them in the final. So any time the Dubs have threatened real dominance in the past, Kerry have stepped up to stop them. And one must remember that when the two teams met in last year’s semifinal there was only a point in it with a couple of minutes to go, but two late Dublin goals gave them a rather flattering seven point victory. Of course Colm “The Gooch”Cooper is a huge loss to Kerry, but in James O’Donoghue they have a forward who is a very clinical finisher and is virtually impossible to mark. Like all forwards he has clearly benefitted from the new rules, especially the one regarding cynical fouling which is now punished by a black card. Donegal won’t be far away either and seem to be back to their best this year. Karl Lacey has returned and his presence is very important to the Tir Conaill men, as I believe he re-
ally makes them tick. If Dublin and themselves were to meet it would be a really fascinating tussle - the ultimate defensive team versus the ultimate attacking team. Other teams are giving the Dubs forwards too much room at the moment and I don’t think that would be the case if they met Donegal. But then to close down the Dublin forwards in the very spacious environs of Croke Park for seventy plus minutes is another matter! I don’t think anyone would begrudge Mayo an All-Ireland at this stage and one sincerely hopes that their time has not passed. It has to be remembered that they only lost the final to Dublin last year by a
point and conceded a soft enough goal early in the first half when they were going very well. So they are not that far away at all and will feel that themselves. Some will feel that they don’t have enough marquee forwards to get over the line but certainly in Cillian O’Connor they do possess a forward of that calibre. Cillian was not at his best in last year’s decider
as he probably had not fully recovered from an injury. Mayo have recovered well from a potentially damaging League semi-final loss against a fourteen man Derry team in April to win their Provincial title for the fourth year in a row and will now be formidable opposition for any team.
Growing Number of Cruciate Knee Injuries a Real Concern Castletown’s Conor Carty is the latest player to suffer the dreaded cruciate knee injury and that’s a real shame for a player who has served Wexford particularly well this year, with Sunday Game panellist Ciaran Whelan highlighting his excellent display against Longford in the championship in June. He will also be a huge loss to his club who have started their championship campaign so brightly. This type of injury is now happening far too often to superbly fit players, and the GAA should really launch an in-depth investigation as to its causes. One wonders is it the type or amount of training that players are doing, or could it have anything to do with the type of boots players wear? Whatever it is, answers need to be found as an intercounty career can be short enough nowadays without having to endure that kind of injury. Best wishes to Conor for a complete recovery.
Hard Luck To Our Hurlers Commiserations to our hurlers in Thurles last Sunday. It was still a very good year and serious progress is being made which can be built upon next year.
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