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Major parking meter headache for Council Costs eat up 50c from every €1 paid by motorists Attempted theft and vandalism has left Wexford Co. Council with a massive parking meter headache as the machines become an increasing target for thieves. The news comes as it has been revealed that more than half of all payments collected from motorists in meter charges go to pay the running costs of the pay parking system across the county. The biggest problem associated with the increasing attacks on the meters is not the loss of cash from the machines to thieves, but the cost of repairing the damage. In most instances no money
at all is taken while in other cases the sums involved are quite small. However, it is not the same story with the cost of paying for repairs, it has been revealed. So far in the current year there have been twenty three attempts at breaking into Co. Council car parking meters. Of this total just eight resulted in a loss of cash to the Council, but all cases involved repairs having to be carried out on the machines themselves. And the Council’s Head of Finance, Annette O’Neill, has said that it can cost up to a staggering €1,500 to repair a single vandalised meter. In
some cases that repair bill could turn an individual meter into a loss maker for the entire year. While the loss of money is not seen as significant the cost of repairing the machines is causing a problem for the Council. ‘The damage to property was significant and resulted in diverting public monies and already scarce resources away from service provision commitments’ according to Ms O’Neill. Now the Council is stepping up a plan to try to avoid further damage to the meters and are seeking to target those responsible for the ongoing
attacks and the Gardai are being kept fully informed of developments. To date this year the income from parking charges across the four districts in the county has totalled €1.7m but when running costs, including the bill for repairs is taken into consideration the Council was left with just €800,000 which means that more than 50 cents out of every €1 paid into the meters by motorists is eaten up by administering the pay parking system and paying for the repairs to the meters themselves.
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News NWSPCA Report Long term cattery resident Bella homed! It was a very good week for the North Wexford SPCA with cats and kittens Smudge, Shakespeare, Coconut, Toffee, Ruby, Layla and Ella finding new homes. To our great delight long term cattery resident Bella got her 2nd chance in life and was adopted too! Also dogs and puppies Cassie, Candy, Lexi Snoop, Charlie, Rocky and Rumor headed home with their new families. We wish
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Dracula Untold Review There have been many takes on Dracula throughout the years and this is the latest and perhaps one of the more ridiculous interpretations in a while. It combines both the history of the real life Vlad the Impaler, the Transylvanian prince who was the inspiration for Dracula, with the Dracula legend. It is 300/Braveheart meets a horror movie, and manages to be entertaining enough in a very over the top way. The story is basically that the Turkish Empire took Vlad the Impaler (played by Luke Evans) as a child, along with 1000 other Romanian boys, and raised him to be a warrior for the Turks, which is why he is such a violent and angry man now. Inevitably, the Turks return when Vlad has become a fully grown man and ruler of his region, and demand 1000 boys again, including Vlads son. Vlad nearly gives in, but after some “what’s happened to you”? type nagging from his wife, and his realization that he doesn’t want his son
to suffer the same fate, he kills the small group of Turks the empire has sent. However, he knows the Turks will retaliate, and he doesn’t have the army powerful enough to fight them. Luckily, there is a vampire in a nearby cave on top of a mountain, who is willing to trade his powers with a human, but of course,
it’s not such a straightforward deal. The story is fairly standard “he must defend his home/family from the evil foreign invaders”, but the film succeeds on a visual
level. It is pure spectacle, with mountains, castles, vampires, blood, and bats galore. It probably won’t be worth seeing on DVD or TV, as it really only mostly works on the visceral “this is cool!” level. The movie is eye candy, not brain food. Its daft and cheesy, there is no doubt about it, but if you know what you’re getting into, you might like it. Any conflict in the story is on a moral, not physical level, as Dracula murders his foes, the Turks, with an ease normally only seen with comic book or video game characters. The conflict comes from Dracula trying not to give into the thirst for blood and the dark side that come with his powers. Naturally, they play this up for every bit of melodrama and style that can get out of it. This film takes the idea of vampirism as a superpower popular in recent pop culture, and takes it to a ridiculous degree, where Dracula is now essentially a one man army. The film is ridiculously stylised, and credit must go to first time Irish director, Gary Shore, for making it work. At the end of the day, this movie succeeds at what it sets out to do. It’s a popcorn movie, built on the concept of “wouldn’t it be cool if this happened?” It’s not amazing or anything, but if you want to kill time with a movie, you could certainly do worse.
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Enniscorthy residents in fear after latest robbery The recent robbery at the home of an elderly widow in Enniscorthy’s Fr. Murphy Park has given further rise to speculation that the area is being targeted by a thief or thieves. Several robberies have occurred in the Fr. Murphy Park area over the past two months and now local residents, particularly people living alone, are afraid to leave their home at night,. Fr. Murphy Park forms part of the biggest housing development on the East side of Enniscorthy which includes Slaney View Park and Fr. Murphy
Close and now residents of all three estates are demanding a greater security presence from Gardai in the form of more regular foot and car patrols,. With the onset of Winter and longer dark nights, residents are fearful the number of robberies from private homes in the area will increase leading to rising tensions all round. According to well placed sources in Fr. Murphy Park, those behind the robberies are well known and are, in fact, living in the general area. This is leading to rising tensions all round amid speculation that if
something is not done by the powers that be to curb the activities of the suspected thieves, local residents will have no alternative but to take the law into their own hands. Moves are in the pipeline to establish a community alert scheme in the area and while this is seen as a positive move, some residents believe much more is needed if the problem is not to get completely out of hand. They are calling for residents to come together to patrol the area themselves, particularly during the hours of darkness, but this radical approach only has limited
support. Residents have been in touch with the Gardai and with public representatives outlining their fears and concerns and while they have always received a sympathetic hearing, the authorities are limited in the response they can offer. Gardai have promised to pay particular attention to the area in general but because of limited resources there is only so much they can do. Public representatives are also looking at ways and means by which local residents can feel safer in their homes and they are urging a community
‘Super-loo’ future in doubt The future of the socalled ‘super loo’ the public convenience which arrived on the scene in Co Wexford more than a quarter of a century ago is in doubt. It has been revealed that the public are turning their backs on the automated toilets which are located in towns throughout the county. When they were I ntrodeu7ced the toilets were hailed as the answer to the problem of foul smelling dirty public toilets which were constantly being criticised by the public. The toilets are self cleaning and are guaranteed
to be in perfect condition for users. However, the public are simply not interested in using them and they are now providing to be the cause of a heavy financial burden on the
local authority. Some of the toilets are hardly being used at all and are generating almost now
revenue towards their running costs which are sizeable. The Automatic Public Conveniences (APCs) cost in the region of €36,000 each to operate annually but in some instances are generating as little as €1,000 from users. The Co. Council Head of Finance, Annette O’Neill has revealed that it appears as if the public are reluctant to use the APCs. The Council is not in the business of seeking to make money from the APCs as the provision of public conveniences is part of their function.
€1.4m for Esmonde Street properties It has been dubbed Gorey’s Grafton Street in the past because of the quality of shop s along it and last Thursday Esmonde Street lived up to its name when three retail units on the street were sold for double their expected value and the Coach House pub at the top of the street made €795,000. The Coach House is a landmark building in Gorey
but the price it achieved was way ahead of market expectations. Number 47 Esmonde Street which is occupied by the ‘Making Music’ store sold for €225,000, nearly nineteen times the current rent which the building is producing. It was a similar story with number 46, The Gaslamp Gallery, which sold for €200,000 and 45 (Cottage
Crafts) which sold for €185,000, Meanwhile, in Wexford town the well known Crown Bar in Monck Street was sold for in the region of €500,000, while Dalata, the management company which had been running Whites Hotel on behalf of Ulster Bank has completed the purchase of the business.
However, the very low level of usage in some cases has led the Council to carry out a full examination of the situation with the APC and depending on its fin dings some of the APCs may be replaced.
based response to the problem. Some residents claim they know who is behind the robberies but to date no positive evidence has emerged which might assist Gardai with their investigations. Until positive proof is
forthcoming which will allow Gardai bring those responsible to justice, the people of Fr. Murphy Park and surrounding areas can only hope and wait.
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ICA raises funds Casa Pepe…. for local charities The Chronicle pick of the week Sunday 2nd October saw ICA guilds out walking in designated areas around the county to raise funds for 2 local charities, Wexford Hospice Homecare and The Alzheimer’s Society, (Wexford Branch). Despite the day starting out wet in the morning, there were good crowds turned out as the skies cleared in the afternoon. The Maudlins hosted the walk at John F. Group photo of ICA members at friends at Johnstown Kennedy Park, New Castle. Walk hosted by Wexford Town guild who were Ross where they were joined by Kilrane/Rosslare Harbour and Taghmon guild. joined by Camross, Horeswood, Ballyanne on Sunday 26th October proceeds will go to the and Cusinstown Guilds. at 2pm, meeting at “Talk to Tom” The Tea and scones went Ballyfad hall. The confidential counselling down a treat afterwards. presentation of cheques service for children and Wexford Town Guild will be made later once all adults. “Button and hosted a walk at funds have been collected. Spoon” tearooms in Johnstown Castle, and CAKE SALE Bridgetown has agreed to also enjoyed refreshments Kilmore Quay Guild donate a cake for the afterwards. Enniscorthy have kindly agreed to help raffle. All are welcome, Guild held their walk the Parents Association of please support with along the Promenade Kilmore National School worthy cause. Walk near the Riverside and Bridgetown School Dates for your diary: Park Hotel. Completion Programme Tuesday28th October – Carrig-on-Bannow held host a cake sale on Fri Bowling night at their walk in late 23RD October from 1.30- Leisuremax, Wexford. September and Ballyfad 3pm in the New School Guild will host their walk Hall at Killmore NS. All
Located on Gorey’s busy Main Street Casa Pepe is ideally situated and has long since proved a popular choice among locals and visitors alike. The Chronicle took a trip this week and was delighted to report only positive from this much loved restaurant in the heart of Gorey. The décor is warm and inviting and recent expansion provides a welcome addition of seating space. The music was gentle Italian, nonintrusive adding to an overall atmosphere of relaxation. The service from start to finish was excellent and exactly as service should be, friendly,
well timed and non- invasive. This was no surprise as popular local man waiter Gerry trained in the 1960,s in The Shelbourne Hotel Dublin, is one of a rare breed of trained professionals in this trade and is proud to include on his CV some of the top hotels and restaurants in Ireland. The menu is expansive and will suit all tastes and budget, Casa Pepe offers full a la carte and an early bird option with three courses for just €19.95 and an excellent children’s menu for only €9.95 guaranteed to satisfy all the family. The food was delicious, with perfect portion
sizes and importantly very reasonably priced. Owner Ali Laasri prides himself on providing choice, quality of service and is delighted he has so many loyal customers who choose Casa Pepe as their destination for family occasions, Christmas parties or simply a great night out. The Chronicle were greatly impressed and are delighted to name Casa Pepe our pic of the month. If you would like to book Casa Pepe please call 053 9489512 To request a feature of your restaurant in The Chronicle pic of the month please email advertising@thechronicle.ie or call 053 - 9123527
Halloween Fun – ‘Fright at the Museum’ A host of spooky characters will once again be descending on the Irish Agricultural Museum at Johnstown Castle for their annual Halloween gathering. Visitors are invited to join them on Sunday 26 October and Bank Holiday Monday 27 October for some ‘spooktacular’ Halloween fun for all the family. ‘Fright at the Museum’ is a spooky trail around the museum - where visitors will be able to meet a variety of fun and freaky characters including Professor Scream in his Curiosity Chamber and Niddy the Witch who will be cooking up trouble in the witch’s kitchen. Along the way they will also find Jim Screech with his ‘owls of darkness’ and other birds-of-prey offering the opportunity learn about and be photographed with these magnificent creatures. This is a family-friendly event and is not intended to have a high scare-factor. Although visitors will encounter several gruesome and scary-looking characters who might make them jump and squirm, they will soon
learn that all our spooks are friendly souls who wish no harm and just want to enjoy some Halloween fun. So, come along and join in the fun. Spot prizes will be awarded to those in the best fancy dress and there will be loads of good photo opportunities. Don’t forget to bring a camera! Admission, which includes entry to the gardens and the entire Museum, is €8 for adults, €6 OAPs, €4 children or €24 for a family ticket. There is no need to book - just turn up and enjoy the fun between 11am and 4pm on both days. The Peacock Tea Room is now open seven days a week all year round. It serves quality teas and coffees, light lunches and a range of sweet and savoury snacks. Further information can be found at www.irishagrimuseum.ie and on our facebook page at www.facebook.com/irishagrim useum.
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Festivals across county Householders may cut face grants cut recycling to save water A range of festivals in and across the county which were previously funded in part by their local Urban Councils could find their funding cut or axed in 2015. The funds will now have to come from members of the new Municipal District Council and rural events including village festivals will in future compete directly with the events in the main towns for funds. But in Enniscorthy the position may be even more challenging for some of the festivals which in the past had the benefit of Urban Council funding. A number of members of the new Municipal District Council have raised questions over the quality of some
of the events that were supported in 2014 and they have put a question mark over future funding for these events. In particular they have raised questions about the value which some of the supported festivals brought to the town. Now they plan to carry out a detailed examination of the plans of all festival organisers before committing funds in the future. However, apart from the quality issue in Enniscorthy the fact that rural events will complete directly for Council cash in the future will almost certainly mean that some of the urban events lose their cash support. In the Wexford District, for
example, a majority of the councillors come from rural parishes and they will be keen to support events in their own areas. The position is even starker in Gorey where only one of the eight members actually resides in the urban area. A number of festivals will be supported by the local authority at county level. However, the smaller scale festivals have no hope of securing funds from that source. Only events which generate bed nights in Wexford will be supported with the Wexford Festival Opera the only event guaranteed of cash.
Eamonn returns home to make his Festival debut Wexford is welcoming home one of our own this festival as renowned Tenor Eamonn Mulhall from Ferrybank in Wexford returns home to perform in the 2014 Wexford Festival Opera. Eamonn will take on the role of Le Jeune Syrien in Salomé by Mariotte, which will be the opening main stage opera at Wexford Opera House this Wed 22 October. It will also mark Eamonn’s own Wexford Festival debut. Now based in Bristol, Eamonn studied Music and French Literature at UCD before continuing his studies at the Royal College of Music and the
National Opera Studio in London. He has worked in the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Grange Park, English National Opera, Wide Open Opera, Opera Theatre Company, Scottish Opera and Welsh National Opera and recently performed in
A key aim of the introduction of water charges could sink without trace as hard pressed home owners turn their backs on recycling. One of the main agreements in favour of charging for water is that it will act as a conservation measure with people more inclined to fix leaks and not leave taps running when they have to pay for the service. However, if the charges bring an environmental plus on one side they could result in a drop in the number of people carrying out recycling in their homes. Before putting food cans or milk cartons into recycling bin householders much wash them out and now an increasing number of people are suggesting
that they will no longer recycle because it would eat into their water allowance. Independent Co. Councillor Mary Farrell brought the issue to public attention after many people contacted her expressing their concern. She told a Gorey Municipal District Council meeting that people were asking why
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action to appreciate nature more and care for all life on Earth. This Service will also take account of the local effects of a warmer sea, land and atmosphere such as more frequent flooding from rising sea levels and more severe storm damage. More severe still are the effects of
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Budget 2015
Last week’s budget was hailed by the government as signalling the end of years of austerity. It was certainly the first budget in many years which actually put money back into people’s pockets and provided more cash for services and investment. However, public reaction to the budget has been mixed with claims that the benefits it provided were too little and that overall it was unfair. But others have welcomed the proposals and believe that finally we are moving in the right direction. Here two Wexford politicians give very different verdicts on the budget. From the government side Minister of State Paul Kehoe argues it will be good for the country and good for the county while People Before Profit Councillor, Deirdre Wadding takes a different view.
Getting Wexford Working By Minister of State Paul Kehoe Our economy is recovering due to the sacrifices made by the Irish people and the policy direction of the Fine Gael/Labour Government. Our overall aim is to continue getting people back to work across the country and here in County Wexford. We never want Ireland or County Wexford to return to the boom and bust policies of the past, and I believe Budget 2015 will secure the economic recovery and build a stable Irish economy. After seven harsh austerity budgets our economic recovery has allowed Minister Noonan to make the following tax reforms to put more money
in people’s pockets; • Increase the USC threshold to €12,000, taking 80,000 people out of the USC, on top of the 330,000 he removed in 2012; • Extend the Income tax standard rate band by €1,000 to €33,800 removes 33,000 taxpayers from the higher rate of Income Tax. • Cut the higher rate of income tax to 40% will benefit 635,000 middle income earners on between €33,800 and €70,000. (This benefit is capped as those earning over €70,000 pay a new higher rate of USC).
These are the first steps in getting Wexford working and securing our recovery: Schemes such as ‘JobsPlus’, which reward employers offering jobs to the long-term unemployed, will be doubled from 3,000 to 6,000. Budget 2015 includes 12 new agri-taxation measures designed to encourage more productive use of agricultural land which will be vital to securing the continued growth of agriculture in Co. Wexford. Other budget highlights that will benefit ordinary people in County Wexford are the €5 increase in child benefit, an investment in policing including 300 new Garda
Recruits, 400 new Garda cars and a new Divisional Headquarters in Wexford, recruitment of mainstream teachers, resource teachers and SNAs, tax free saving for house deposits for first time buyers and huge exchequer investment in social housing in 2015, and the years ahead. There has been a lot of hot air from Sinn Féin/Fianna Fáil this week, but their alternatives lack any workable economic policy. 80% of FF’s tax increases over 2009-2011 were taxes on jobs, as they introduced the USC and cut tax bands and tax credits. They have learned nothing from their past
mistakes. While Sinn Fein remains a high tax party wanting to increase tax on incomes to 59% (Income tax, USC & PRSI) a policy that would kill off job creation. Our focus is economic recovery and job creation. We have exited the bailout and economic recovery is underway this Government will focus on securing the recovery and ensuring the people of Wexford feel the impact of that recovery while avoiding the mistakes of the past.
At least some of the good things in life are still free The budget 2015 was heralded with fanfare . Brendan Howlin told us we would all breathe a sigh of relief when we heard it ! To use that word so beloved of the Labour Party when referring to the actual Left , he was 'populist' in telling us with a wringing of his hands and a hint of regret in his voice that the government had 'listened to the economists for long enough' and now would 'stand with the people' . Really ?? Really Brendan ?? Do you , Noonan , Joan (with the expensive phone ) and co. actually believe that we are all total 'eejits' ? The budget was quite simply smoke and mirrors , an illusionist's trick of the kind so beloved by this government and really did absolutely nothing for the struggling hard pressed people of this country . Quite simply , it is a classic case of 'too little , too late ' as the people of
Wexford chanted outside Brendan Howlin's clinic in our budget day protest . Nor did I see any evidence of 'standing with the people' The people have copped on and made their
feelings about this government's draconian policies clear on the streets
of Dublin last Sat Oct 11th . I was there as were three busloads of Wexford people and it was a pleasure to 'stand with the people' , all 100,000 of them . But did this budget address the needs, the concerns of the people ? Most certainly not ...A few paltry concessions which will be gobbled up by the unjust double taxation of Water Charges and LPT. For instance a young single mother with 2 children on €25,000 a year will be better of by €24 a month /€ 8 a week !!! That won't go far towards her water charges bill ( if she were to be frightened into paying ) Now if she happened to be someone earning €70,000 a year she got an increase of €72 a month ! Is this justice , is this 'standing with the people' This government constantly displays its disregard for
By Cllr. Deirdre Wadding of People Before Profit the lowpaid and the unemployed. And let’s not forget those in the housing crisis ... 2,500 homes to be built ..in Wexford alone there are 1,500 on the housing list !! We are all aware of the increasing crisis with regard to what Peter Mc Verry called a 'tsunami of homelessness' , indeed the housing and homelessness issue is the gravest issue currently facing our society. We see €10m allocated ..sounds good ?? Well what if you consider that alongside the fact that over the last number of years €14m has been cut from homeless services in Dublin alone , never mind the rest of the country . Is there anything to be grateful for? Well , they didn't tax, breathing , sleeping or sex so some of the good things in life are still free . It's nice that we
got a fiver of the last child benefit cut back every month .. €1.25 a week , you could maybe buy a bar of chocolate for one of them every week , maybe ! I'm glad to see the 'double Irish' loophole closed but then they weren't given any choice in that matter . So many missed opportunities.. the warnings a couple of months ago about not being able to 'lose the run of ourselves' in this budget were quite unnecessary , there was never any fear of that ! No financial transaction tax , the Robin Hood tax ratified by 12 EU states on 6th May last ! Why ? It would bring in €320m. How about the enforcement of the 12.5% corporate tax rate as a minimum ? That would bring in €3.5bn ! Wealth tax or a tax on earners over 100k was not even considered it seems .
PbPA 's alternative budget put forward a proposal for 4 new taxbands over 100k. 50% on earnings between 100 and 140 K, 55% on earnings of 140 - 180 K ,60% on earnings of 180 250 K and 65% on earnings over 250K .. That would bring in €922m! This so -called recovery will do absolutely nothing for ordinary people unless water charges and LPT are abolished and the savage unfair cuts of recent years are reversed ! And for pity's sake , give the pensioners back their phone allowance ! In summary the budget was a con job ! It certainly came across as an election budget but to be honest I don't think the people are that stupid ! Ireland is awake and in the immortal words of The Who , we 'won't get fooled again ' !
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Major review of parking in town centres under way Parking has emerged as a major issue in urban areas of the county with many traders claiming that town centre parking charges are driving customers out of some towns. There has been concern among traders in Wexford town for some time over the difficulties faced by people trying to find parking spaces in the main commercial area while in Enniscorthy the cost of parking is being blamed for sluggish business in the town. Gorey does not appear to have a major problem either with the availability or cost of parking in the main commercial area. Now a countywide examination of parking in urban areas is to be undertaken in a bid to comprehensively address the problems faced by traders. The aim will be to determine whether or not parking is at the root of the
problem in some towns, particularly Wexford and Enniscorthy. Tony Larkin, the Director of Services, who took over responsibility for Wexford town in mid-summer has taken to walking around the town to
take a firsthand look at the number of parking spaces which are available at various
times of the week. He is expected to bring forward detailed proposals on parking in the Wexford urban area early in the New Year. The problem appears to be even more pronounced in Enniscorthy where parking
charges are being blamed for the lack of business in the town.
An attempt by Councillor Paddy Kavanagh recently to have free parking in the town centre from mid-afternoon was put on hold pending a full review of parking in Enniscorthy. That review is likely to see pay parking extended to more areas of the town and the revenue which this is likely to raise could be used to bring an element of free parking to the entire town in late afternoons. According to public representatives parking charges are driving people out of town centres into the free car parks provided by large supermarkets. Dealing with parking charges is a difficult balancing act. On the one hand revenue which the charges raise is an important income stream for the local authority while at the same
SP Motorcycles is now Powers of Gorey There are exciting times ahead for popular local businessman Shane Power as shortly he moves his wellknown motorcycle and garden equipment showrooms to new premises. Shane is delighted to be re-branding as Powers of Gorey finding a new home in the previous Heiton Buckley premises on the top of Main Street. SP Motorcycles has long since been a firm favourite as a top supplier of new and used bikes,
motorcycle clothing and accessories, quads and a fantastic range of garden equipment. Powers is also home to a fully equipped workshop where all repairs and servicing are carried out and is the largest showroom of its kind in the South East. Shane would like to advise his customers that the Christmas Club is now available a great option for spreading out the cost . There has been much dedicated work
carried out by Shane and his team with preparations in the run up to this move. The team are grateful to have received much support and well wishes from the local community. As always The Chronicle is an advocate of keeping business at home in our towns and encourage all our readers to pop into Powers of Gorey where Shane and his crew will be delighted to talk to you.
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News McCauleys and Dominic Smith in line for Store Awards Retail Excellence Ireland has announced the finalist companies for the 2014 REI Awards in partnership with Barclaycard. Sam McCauley in Wexford town has been shortlisted for the store of the year in the 2,500-5,000 square feet category, and Dominic Smith Expert Electrical in Gorey, has been shortlisted for store of the year 5,000-10,000 square feet. The awards will take place in the Radisson Blu in Galway
on the 1st of November. The finalists were selected following a rigorous examination process involving, Application Review, Mystery Shopping and a Store Audit process. David Fitzsimons, CEO, stated “I want to congratulate these progressive retailers for being selected. They are exemplars of the retail industry. Their success shows what can be achieved from the application of a strategic
vision for Retail in Ireland. All have been selected as finalists because they have shown a consistent commitment to excellence in meeting and exceeding customer expectations. The Irish shopping experience continues to match the best that Retail can offer around the world. We believe that these stores are well placed to capitalise on a positive Christmas Season,” he concluded.
New housing development in Ferns With all the talk of another house price bubble potential purchasers will be delighted with a new development in the heart of Ferns village where prices start at just €120,000 Berryfields is a new
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other end of the scale the four bedroom detached residence with sun lounge has a price tag of €165,000. The selling agents are CD Auctioneers, The Avenue, Gorey (053) 9481708
Get the flu vaccine now, it’s a life saver Minister for Health Leo Varadkar has urged people in at-risk groups to get vaccinated against influenza and warned that flu causes severe illness and death in Ireland every year. The flu vaccine is a lifesaver because flu can be a very serious and sometimes deadly disease, with potentially 1,000 flu related deaths in Ireland during a
severe flu season.* That is why those who are most vulnerable to the complications of flu need to get vaccinated. Minister Varadkar said: "I have seen at first hand the effect that Influenza can have on vulnerable people, especially the elderly and people with chronic diseases. The HSE has done a great job in raising uptake of this safe
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(Above) Wardrobe Plus, Esmonde Street, Gorey held a very successful Open Evening recently with customers enjoying the refreshments and taking a look at the impressive selection on offer in the premises Pictured are some of those who attended the event. put (Right) a contest taking part in the Gorey Credit Union Song Contest recently.
Irish Singles Club Irish Singles Club provides an opportunity for single, separated, divorced or widowed people to meet each other in a safe, fun, and friendly environment. Irish Singles Club was founded in 2013, is a Wexford based business and has members of all ages. Sometimes when a relationship ends people will find themselves content to be alone for a while. But as time goes by they may find that friends drift away and it becomes more difficult to get out and start a new life and meet new people. Younger people in their 30s and early 40s are looking for new, different and exciting ways to meet and make new friends. Irish Singles Club is about “getting people out” and “bringing people together”. If you just want to get out and meet new people, make new friends, find romance and put some fun and excitement in your life then the Irish Single Club may be just what you need. When you decide to take the first step and give us a call, we will
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Olympic Heroes for tournament in memory of the late Liam Walsh Olympic heroes Michael Conlon and Paddy Barnes will be among the boxers who will compete in a special Boxing Tournament, in memory of the late Liam Walsh from Wolfe Tone Villas. The tournament, which celebrates the contribution Liam has made to boxing, will take place on Saturday 6th December in St. Joseph’s Club, Bishopswater, Wexford. The contest, which will become an annual event, will help raise much needed funds for the St. Joseph’s/St. Ibar’s Boxing Club founded by Liam Walsh 25 years ago. Tickets for the tournament at €20 each go on sale from 7p.m. on Thursday
6th November from St. Joseph’s Club. Bookings can be made by calling the club on 053 91 45269. The Walsh family have given their full support and backing to the initiative which they say is “a fitting tribute to Liam’s legacy as a sportsman, boxing coach and mentor”. Launching the tournament Billy Walsh, Head Coach at the IABA High Performance Unit and Liam’s son said, “This will be a fantastic night which will showcase the very best of local, national and Olympic boxing talent. We have some heavy hitters already lined up and no doubt there will be a few more surprises in store. It promises to be a great sporting occasion with a great mix of boxing talent, expectation and of course craic not to be missed. St. Joseph’s is synonymous with dad and I know his fun spirit and mischievousness will make its presence felt on the night.” Twenty four boxers from across the country,
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professional tournament with proper lighting and staging, a full bar, safety officials and supporting personnel to make the occasion a night to remember. Dean Walsh, grandson of Liam Walsh and the current National Irish Light Welter Weight Champion who will also box on the night said, “Granddad coached me to become a National Champion which was a proud moment for him, for me, for my family and for Wexford. I intend to box my heart out in his memory on what will be a very special night. I can’t wait.”
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blocked, the soil might become waterlogged and there is a risk that the plants will drown. Should you have tomatoes in a greenhouse, it is advisable to pick any unripe fruit now and let them ripen indoors. It is a good time to space out any other plants in a greenhouse now so as to allow for maximum light. For those who enjoy growing vegetables outside, it is a perfect time to dig over the ground while it is still easy to work and not too wet. Spread manure or compost and dig it in or allow it to breakdown
over the winter. It is also a good time to prune cane fruits including summer raspberries, loganberries etc, removing the fruited shoots and tie in the new shoots for next year. It is time to replace any remaining summer bedding displays that are looking the worse for wear. Cut back and tidy up perennials that have become straggly whilst leaving those that still add to the appearance of the garden, offer seeds for hungry birds or shelter for insects.
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Last chance to see Holy Mary The cast and crew of Holy Mary are back in town and ready to set the stage alight again with this wonderful short play from well-known and world renowned local author Eoin Colfer. This real-life comedy centres around 8 yearold Mary Leary, portrayed magnificently by Mary O'Connor as she prepares for her first Holy Communion.
The host of other characters that show up in Marys life are all ably played by Anne Crosbie with wonderful skill and versatility resulting in audiences finding themselves at times roaring with laughter and at times moved to tears. This production, enriched with beautiful musical accompaniment from gifted classical guitarist Gerard
Bombshells set to blow Wexford away Wexford Drama Group is putting the finishing touches on its next production ˜Bombshells' by Joanna Murray-Smith, an all-woman cast touching on the hilarious stories of six different women. Directed by Jayne O'Sullivan, ‘Bombshells'™ stars: Teresa Boyle, Susan Anderson, Rosemary O'Brien, Emma O'Leary, Aine Gannon and Mary Forde. Carol Long is assistant director and Lucinda Kelly is stage manager, rounding off an all-female team. Audiences will enjoy the thoughts of the harangued mother, the cactus lover, the XFactor wannabe, the hesitant bride, the widow reader for a blind man and the washed-up cabaret singer.
Director Jayne O Sullivan said: 'Bombshells appealed to me to direct because the six characters represent many different pressures on modern women and there is something to identify with for almost anyone watching this modern classic whilst portraying the challenges of the modern woman. With a fabulous cast of women I can see each of the characters coming to life and it is the type of play which propels everyday life into the limelight. The play runs at Wexford Arts Centre from October 29 to November 2 at 8 p.m. Tickets are available now from www.wexfordartscentre.ie or 053 91 23764.
Lacey, will appeal equally to both adults and children (7+). Skilfully directed by Jayne O'Sullivan with technical wizard Mark Redmond and stage manager Ann O'Gorman, this production received glowing feedback from its recent performance in Galway city. It will be staged in Wexford for the last time this October bank holiday
weekend. The venue is Fusion Cafe, Monck street and performances take place on Friday 24th 8pm, Sunday 26th 7pm and a matinee performance on Monday 27th at 3pm. Tickets are €10, available in Fusion Cafe or phone 087 2728854 after 6pm for bookings. Tickets are limited.
Pat Sheridan exhibition Local photographer Pat Sheridan embarks on his fourth Festival Exhibition, “Wexford And Beyond” The exhibition will open this Thursday evening at 8pm with a cheese and wine reception held in the usual premises of 16 Lower Georges Street, Wexford and will run daily from 10.30 am to 5pm for the duration of the festival. The official launch will be performed by Joe Ryan.
Pat has been busy during the year and has many new landscapes on display and of course all the old reliables are also there. So if it’s aerial photography or landscapes you are interested in, do come along to “Wexford And Beyond”. Official opening on 23rd October at 8pm. Cheese and wine reception. All welcome.
Clonard parish celebrates 40 years
“Let there be tea” The ladies who have catered for every event in Clonard over four decades were on hand again on Saturday to prepare the food and serve it. L-R Kitty O’ Connor, Breda Cleary, Sophie Hendrick, Anita O’ Hara, Kathleen Brennan, Kathleen Bourke, Beatrice O’ Connor and Ann Kirwan.
Des Bishop “Coming Home’ to the Opera House Des Bishop is coming home from China to his adopted home town of Wexford where he will perform his new show at the award winning Wexford Opera House on Saturday 15th November @ 8pm. Des always enjoys returning to Wexford where he once lived and attended school at St. Peter’s College………… Des is coming home after spending over a year in China. He has some fun stories to tell about
that: from working in a restaurant in the North East for a month to trying to find a wife in a Marriage Park; plus some great journeys with Leo his co-worker from the Abrakebabra days! But he also can’t wait to tell you about al the things his missed about home: democracy, milk, sarcasm and so much more. Most importantly though, Des just can’t wait to speak English without being censored.
Craft Market at Agricultural Museum Sunday 2 November A colourful craft market will be held in the picturesque setting of the Irish Agricultural Museum, Johnstown Castle on Sunday 2 November between 11am and 4pm. The market will feature a wide range of crafts including the work of professional crafts people as well as those who produce craft on a part-time or hobby basis. Admission to the craft market is completely free. Crafts will be available at a wide range of price points so that there will be something to suit all budgets. With Christmas just around the corner, this is an ideal opportunity to purchase unusual and unique gifts and decorations. Amongst the stalls you will find jewellery, candles, wooden items, knitwear, quilting, fair-trade products, antiques and much more… Stalls will be located indoors so the craft market will go ahead whatever the weather. If the sun shines, then why not combine a visit to the craft market with a
leisurely winter walk around the beautiful Johnstown Castle Gardens. There is no admission charge to the craft market and admission to the gardens is also free from November until March. If the weather isn’t good enough to enjoy the gardens, then the newly extended museum shop is always worth a browse and the Peacock Tea Room offers a cosy environment in which to enjoy a warm drink and a tasty snack. Of course the Museum itself will be open (admission charge for this) with lots of interest for all ages be it a trip down memory lane or an insight into the unknown. Come and have a look, you’ve nothing to lose and you never know what you might discover! Further information can be found at www.irishagrimuseum.ie and on our facebook page at www.facebook.com/irishagrimuseu m.
The Apostolic Nuncia, Dr. Charlies Brown, Bishop Denis Brennan and the priests who concelebrated the special anniversary mass in Clonard last Saturday evening. Pics by Pat Sheridan
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Spectacular fireworks to kick off 63rd Wexford Festival Opera The 63rd Wexford Festival Opera will kick off this Wednesday, 22 October with the official opening set to take place once again on quays in Wexford town. Entertainment will commence from 6:30pm and will include the much loved annual fireworks display. This year Heather Humphreys, Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht will officially open the Festival at the quayside celebrations and then go on to attend the opening opera at Wexford Opera House, which will be Salomé by Antoine Mariotte (1875-1944), a rarely-performed operatic version of Oscar Wilde’s play. This hugely popular opening event has previously seen up to 20,000 people line the quays and a similar number is expected to attend on Wednesday. Those attending the opening ceremony are advised to come early as traffic restrictions will be in place from 5pm to 9pm. Wexford Festival Opera
would like to extend its gratitude to all those involved in organising this opening quayside events including Wexford County Council, the Wexford Town Gardaí and Fire Service, the local branches of voluntary groups including the Order of Malta, Civil Defence, RNLI, and the many volunteers who play such an important role in both the opening celebrations and the entire 12day Festival. The 2014 Wexford Festival Opera will include 3 main stage operas - Salomé by Antoine Mariotte (1875-1944), a rarely-performed operatic version of Oscar Wilde’s perceptive play which will be the Festival's opening night performance, the delightfully good-humoured comic opera Don Bucefalo by Antonio Cagnoni (1828-1896) distinguished by its melodic inventiveness, and the European premiere of the Pulitzer prize winning opera, Silent Night by Kevin Puts (b.
a rare work or a condensed 1972). Commissioned by version of a more familiar Minnesota Opera, composer opera. Kevin Puts and librettist Mark The Gala Concert each year Campbell will attend the features a number of artists premiere on 24 October. taking part in the Festival Together they will deliver the performing some of their annual Dr Tom Walsh Lecture favourite pieces. This year the on 23 October, the morning MC for the evening will be after its European Premiere. Australian The soprano ShortWorks Helena return to Dix, who Whites of sang the Wexford Hotel title role in this year with last year’s three intimate awardproductions winning including a production double-bill of of Cristina, The Wandering regina de Scholar by Svezia. Gustav Holst The and Trial by popular Jury by Gilbert Heather Humphreys Lunchtime and Sullivan, Il Recitals Tabarro by will be presented in St Iberius Giacomo Puccini and La Church in the centre of Cenerentola (Cinderella) by Wexford. Running for Gioacchino Rossini. approximately fifty minutes, Approximately an hour long, these recitals afford a unique these allow audiences to enjoy
opportunity to hear the principal artists of the Festival display their versatility in an intimate setting. The artists and their performance dates will be announced prior to the Festival. Keep updated at www.wexfordopera.com Una Hunt returns to Wexford on the 1st of November with Irish Fantasy: a family affair, a new programme in the ‘Irish Heritage at Wexford’ series. Celebration of the music of Ireland through song and violin and piano music will be performed by sisters Una Hunt and Fionnuala Hunt on piano and violin respectively with Una’s daughter Rachel Kelly. Rachel is a member of the young artist programme at the Royal Opera House and recently stepped into the role of Mercédès in Carmen. The programme includes music by Harty, Stanford, Esposito, Hughes, Moore, Wallace, Balfe and T.C. Kelly – Rachel’s grandfather and a native of
Wexford. A recent addition to this year’s Festival programme on Bank Holiday Monday, Dan Newell, accompanied by members of the Orchestra of Wexford Festival Opera, will perform Composers on Film – The Sequel - music from popular film scores. Dan Newell is a member of the London Philharmonic Orchestra and London Brass and has played on the soundtracks of many films including Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings and Shrek, as well as performing with artists including Sir Paul McCartney, Florence and the Machine, Muse, Elbow, and Peter Gabriel. This once off concert will include music from films including JFK and Skyfall. Taking place on the bank-holiday Monday, 27 October at 11am in the O’Reilly Theatre it is suitable for all ages, tickets €15 (adults) €5 (children).
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GER WALSH When a water leak is not a leak at all When is a water leak not a leak? The whole issue surrounding the establishment of Irish Water and the introduction of water charges has been engulfed in controversy for weeks now and there is no sign of it going away any time soon. People generally appear to be divided into a few categories of opposition to this. In the first instance there are people who don’t want to pay for water because really they don’t want to pay for anything. Then there are people who believe that they are already paying enough in their taxes to cover their
water supply and finally there are people who would pay the tax as a conservation measure but feel that work on fixing leaks should be undertaken before any charge is levied. This latter group will probably be surprised to learn that there is a difference between water being lost in leaks and ‘unaccounted for’ water. Up to now the assumption was that if water was disappearing it meant that there was a leak underground. But that seems not to be the case at all. It just means that the amount of water passing a measuring point into a
They obviously do things a little differently in Bunclody. According to an Engineer’s Report presented to local councillors they have just erected
years a couple of years ago for raping a 19 year old girl in a hotel room during a night out in Wales. The girl who remembered nothing of the incident claimed her drink had been spiked and Evans, who strenuously denied the change, was found guilty by a jury. Given that rape is in itself a violent act it was absolutely ludicrous for Ms Finnegan to make the comments. The discussion centred around whether or not he should be welcomed back to the playing field on his release from prison. Finnegan is not the only female to have defended Evans. His girlfriend Natasha Massey has spoken of her
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‘Pedestrian/Children at Play’ signs at the local Burial Ground’. Or maybe the dead have started to rise already in North Wexford!
Ivan destined for many Christmas stockings group of houses is more than what should be used by the number of houses registered as users of the system. For example you could have people who are
The footballer rapist and the women who support him Sometimes it is difficult to understand how people actually say the things they do in public, particularly experienced broadcasters. An example was the veteran broadcaster Judy Finnegan who got herself into all sorts of bother last week when she defended a rapist on the grounds that it wasn’t a violent rape and the victim was drunk. She was speaking on the ITV show ‘Loose Women’ and there was an immediate and outraged reaction to her view. Judy was not of course talking about any little known rapist, the guy she was defending was Ched Evans high profile Sheffield United player who was jailed for five
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love for her rapist boyfriend and vowed to ‘stand by her man’. Supporting him too was her mother Susan.. After his conviction in 2012 she tweeted ‘My love goes to Tash and Ched. He is innocent’ And to make matters worse the name of the victim has been widely circulated on social media and shortly after the conviction one of Evans team mates posted some disgusting comments about her. Evans was released from prison on Friday amid great celebrations. In light of all this it is easy to see why so many females are reluctant to take rape cases to the courts.
connected to the water supply who are not supposed to be on it at all and they would account for a usage over what would be expected. It could also mean that people were just leaving their taps running all the time, apparently. This whole water saga just gets more bizarre by the day.
It was rather like a political rally of old when Ivan Yates launched his book in Wexford last week. The attendance brought back memories of times when people were really passionate about their politics and turned out in great numbers for party conventions and annual reunions. Many of the faces from those great days were in evidence as they sought to get their copies of the book
signed by the former TD. I’d image that the turnout was responsible for a good boost in sales of the book which is really aimed at the Christmas market. If you have an interest in Wexford politics or politics generally you will find it an interesting read, but if you are looking for some great new insights either into local or national politics you will probably be a bit disappointed.
Many of the budget moaners are not too badly off at all There are many things you could complain about in the budget not least the fact that it appears in absolute terms to benefit the better off ahead of the lower paid. However, at least it was a budget which started to give something back to people rather than taking more from them either through increased taxes or cuts in services. There are many who complain that there was a better way of doing all this but the reality is that while there could have been tinkering at the edges over the last few years there was simply no way you could bring a country from the verge of bankruptcy to become a fully functioning economy again without people at all levels suffering cuts. It is true to say that those at the bottom have suffered a lot. However, that will always be the case when resources are scare because people at the bottom of the ladder tend to depend on state services to a much greater extent than the better off. Last week’s budget was no Santa giveaway but it did put more money in people’s pockets and that has to be a good thing. It was amusing to listen to people dismiss the 25% Christmas bonus as a pittance. It is real money and money which people did not have a year ago, Equally support to help
towards the cost of water charges, while maybe not everything people would have hoped for ,is at least something which will soften the blow of the charges next year. It is often the case that those who have most to complain about are the least vocal while much of the criticisms come from people who are rather well supported by the State already. I was struck by a caller to Liveline last week who was complaining about making ends meet. He was dismissive of any crumbs which might be offered by the government and moaned about what he described as cut after cut after cut. He was particularly angry about the limiting of tax relief on private health insurance
payments and the loss of his medical card. Listening to him you would be inclined to ask a member of the St. Vincent De Paul to pop around with a loaf of bread for his breakfast until it emerged that his weekly income was in excess of €1,200. The strange thing was that the presenter never even suggested to him that he was rather well of really. But then I suppose the whole point of that programme is to portray an image of a people who are downtrodden being deprived of everything by the State and left wondering about where their next meal will come from. To even suggest that a caller was actually rather well off wouldn’t fit the programme’s agenda.
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Wholesome Food providing healthy alternatives for customers We at Wholesome Food are a new Health Store based on Rafter Street in Gorey (just beside the back entrance of Pettitt’s Supervalue). We are constantly seeking out new and interesting items for our customers to enjoy and we are pleased that we are able to provide healthy alternatives to processed foods at competitive prices. We welcome new requests and will do our best to source specific items. We stock a large selection of wholefoods including Teas, coffee, flours, grains, nuts, oils, condiments, sauces, and a wide range of diary and gluten free produce. We have a vast array of superfoods including wheatgrass, barleygrass chlorella, spirulina, maca and cacoa products. In addition we stock a wide variety of vitamins, supplements, herbs
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Revive Hair Salon … The Ponytail Campaign It always heartening to see a local business do their bit for charity combining the world of commerce and good deeds. Natalie O Neil owner of Revive Hair Salon in Courtown’s is enthusiastically involved with The Rapunzel Foundation charity and was delighted to report of its success to date. The Rapunzel Foundation is an Irish organisation which helps people with hair loss through providing information, sharing stories and through the collection of pony tails for the manufacture of natural hair wigs. Collecting ponytails from donors helps to address the current global wig-hair shortage issue and allows us to alleviate the cost of wig purchase for those who need help most. The foundation was set up by Anna Furlong of New Ross
and. the main aim of the Rapunzel Foundation is to find a child or adult who is eager to shed some of their glossy locks in the name of a good cause. The children and adults come to the salon with twelve to thirteen inches of hair to spare and gladly offer it up to the foundation. One Anna receives a lot of ponytails for the foundation they are sent to Anna Furlongs hair salon and she then sends them off to New Zealand where the wigs get made! This is a free service that is proving hugely popular and is known as The Pony Tail campaign. We wish Natalie and the foundation all the best for the future and recommend you take your child to her to teach the Laura: Before and After ever important value of doing a good deed.
The benefits of regular exercise By Roisin @ Curves, Gorey Want to feel better, look better, improve your chances of living longer? Look no further than regular exercise! Exercise controls weight, promotes better sleep and puts spark back into your sex life! Exercise combats health conditions and disease. In fact, regular physical activity can help you prevent or manage a wide range of health problems and
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Premiership Charity Jersey Giveaway The October Charity Jersey Giveaway has commenced in conjunction with Katie Daly's and Gorey Stone Art, both located in Gorey. The giveaway aims to raise much needed money for a variety of local and national charities, with a raffle running every month until the end of the Premier League in May 2015. The Charity Jersey giveaway has started with the Irish Cancer Society as this month's chosen charity. Each month's winner will receive a jersey of their choice and also get to choose what charity the raffle will be held for in the following
month. The concept behind the giveaway is simple, people can buy a raffle ticket for €2 from Katie Daly's Bar and Restaurant. Their name will then be entered into the draw, which will happen at the end of each month. The winner will be announced through the bar's facebook page (facebook.com/katiedalysb arandrestaurant) and contacted by staff members. The winner can choose which jersey they would like as their gift and also choose which charity to nominate next. A spokesperson for the giveaway said: 'We are excited by the return of the
Katie Daly's Charity Jersey Giveaway. It is our little way of creating a buzz for the return of the Premier League and more importantly to raise much needed funds for the local and national charities that do so much. We would also like to thank Ronan Redmond of Gorey Stone Art for sponsoring this month's giveaway.' Raffle tickets can be purchased for this month's Charity Jersey Giveaway from Katie Daly's Bar and Restaurant. If you are interested in entering the competition, or wish to get involved, please call Katie Daly's on 05394-83920 or email info@katiedalys.ie.
Hynes responds to budget meeting article Dear Editor I response to the article entitled 'How Annette's doomsday scenario flattened councillors' Property Tax Plans' in your last issue of The Chronicle in which the author obviously had a fun time reporting the budget meeting. The article was very complimentary regarding Annette O'Neill the county financial officer's report and her recommendations regarding what we should accept in line with what would be available from the estimated finances accruing from the property tax for 2014/15. I agreed with the officials point of view they are only 'playing the hand they're dealt' so no surprise there. The article went on in a very tonguein-cheek way reporting the councillors predicament in finding no room to manoeuvre, especially for those who had made previous promises regarding lowering the LPT in this year's budget. In relation to myself 'poor Davy', I was, the article pointed out 'shocked' at not receiving the LGF plus the LPT I had the cheek in asking, like some Dickensian character for
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'some more'! Please Sir, can the council not receive the €11.8m which was last year's allocation. In case your readers are not aware, a subvention which we received called the Local Government Fund since 1979 (when FF scrapped Domestic Rates), but as the article also pointed out, I had 'opposed the LPT'. Well now, please let me clarify my position. As a PAYE worker (I still regard myself as such, no ideas above my station, you understand), I have been paying through my taxes since 1979 and I haven't received any notice of recent tax rebate or something being given in return, either in lieu or in kind as a result of this tax being taken out of my wages and hitherto given to local councils! I think a person would be very foolish to continue to pay through his or her taxes, for a service and not get either a tax reduction or the service in return! Please don't say the LPT is replacing the LGF because even I knew that only too well. As far as being 'shocked' by this move by government, nothing shocks me anymore about the way this country is managed or mismanaged by this
government or the previous one. But what does annoy me is the spin put out that the new approach to financing is going to make for 'Better Local Government'. Well we see from the word go what nonsense that turned out to be. Finally, I have not any principled objection to local taxes like a property tax of water charges, if they were applied in a fair manner taking into account ability to pay etc. The LPT could have been income based i.e. money going into a household instead of the blunt instrument that is now with a person on a state pension being expected to pay (according to the property value) the same as a millionaire. Also the quango, that is Irish Water is an absolute disgraceful waste of tax payers money that could have been spent on fixing the leaks instead of being set up and as part of the first order of business by paying out millions in consultancy fees and 'bonuses' to more fat cats. All with a view to selling off our water as a private utility down the road. Regards Cllr David Hynes
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Hi everyone! It’s been a while! A&E have been really busy over the last few weeks, between college, work and a few other things. Eoin got news that he’s totally booked up until December, Adam still has a few dates in November, so book now if you have anything coming up. Anyone looking to book Christmas parties, do so quickly. ;) A&E got their first booking for a ball in Waterford which hopefully will lead to a few more! Hopefully we’ll be doing a few bits in Dublin soon too, but we’ll keep everyone posted. Thanks for reading again... Hope you enjoy!
TUNE OF THE WEEK The Fray – How to Save a Life (Jiggers Bootleg) One of my favourite songs of all time has to be The Fray – How to Save a Life, so naturally, I was delighted to come across this absolute peach of a remix! If you haven’t heard it yet, make sure to get on it! Quality remix of a quality track! -
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Is It Really All About That Bass? Sitting nicely there at number 1 in the music charts in both America & the UK is Meghan Trainor with her song ‘All About That Bass’. I’m sure by now each and every one of you has heard it and have listened to the lyrics. The song suggests that fullfigured females should be confident in their appearance and learn to embrace their curves. So far so good, right? Now, that’s not where the problem is. The problem I have is that while the song is portraying a healthy body-image for the larger girl, it’s also blatantly bashing slimmer ones. The song clearly pushes a message across that larger women are more attractive than their skinnier counterparts. And that’s where I see a problem!! Throughout the song, Trainor refers to smaller
girls as “Skinny Bitches” and claims she’s “no silicone Barbie doll, so if that’s what you’re into then go ahead and move along”. It’s a clear case of double-standards. Say, a song were to be released calling overweight women “fat bitches” while encapsulating a mentality that it’s unattractive to have curves and suggesting that, in which case, boys should “move along”, could you see it being number 1? No, of course not, because belittling someone is perfectly acceptable once no one makes fun of a fat girl. If it was the other way around, there would be complete outrage, and rightfully so. Which begs the question, why are people blinded enough by this message to completely overlook some of the ridiculous statements she makes? People are usually under or
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over weight for a reason, whether it be a physical or a psychological issue. Regardless of the circumstance, it isn’t something that should be mocked just because a fat girl feels hard done by. These double standards, when it comes to weight, seem to be more of a thing with females than males – then again obsessing about appearances in general is more common with women than men. Fat men get jeered all the time and it’s grand but nobody would dare to call a big girl fat - myself included! But it’s ok to make fun of skinny girls, according to Meghan Trainor. Do you agree with the song? I really want to hear what the rest of you think about it, tweet me a @etekofficial! -
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USELESS FACT OF THE WEEK 70’s heavy-weight boxer George Foreman had 5 children. He named all 5 “George”! - Adam
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What’s on and Where? To kick things off this weekend, Juice Teen Disco are holding an event for all the 13-17 year olds across the southeast to start off the bank holiday weekend! Doors open at 8pm sharp. A&E will be playing alongside the main man DJ Cullie! Next-Level dance crew will be performing on the night, so don’t miss out! Spread the word! Metropolis are holding their annual fancy dress party THIS SUNDAY! We don’t know much about it, other than the DJ’s are going to be
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A poor show for a County Final Well Brother when they talk about great County Finals many years from now last Sunday’s game will hardly even get a mention. In many ways it was like the entire championship this year-------below par. It’s a pity really because there was a great build-up to the game, particularly out around Castlebridge with the novelty of getting to the County Final causing great excitement among the locals. And they turned out in great numbers for the game but the match fell so short of expectations that even the crowd found it hard to get excited about what they saw. The overall hurling was poor, the shooting was poor, poor everything really. The game simply had no life and both sides found it very difficult to get going and the teams seemed to be really nervous. I know there was a lot at stake for both teams and that can often cause
players to ‘freeze’ but these teams are capable of much better and I’d say that they will all be glad to get an opportunity to redeem themselves and Wexford hurling in the replay. The wind was a big factor in this game and when St. Anne’s went in with just a single point margin at the interval having had the advantage of that breeze for the first half an hour you certainly fancied the Shels chances. After the restart the Shels did start well and looked as if they might drive on. They looked the better hurlers in that early part of the second half. But St. Anne’s dug deep and could well have won the game when Pierce White found himself one on one with the Shels keeper in the closing stages but somehow managed to put the ball over the bar to leave two points in it with minutes remaining. That margin was not
Too expensive I thought that €20 to get into the game was a bit steep. Now let’s hope that the Co. Board gives everybody free entry for the replay. Do they not realise that Christmas is just around the corner and people have to find the money to pay their water charges as well. Come on lads the supporters are not made of money.
Finally Action from Sunday’s Co. Final at Wexford Park. Larry says it was a poor, poor game and people should get into the replay for free. Pic by Noel Reddy.
enough and the Shels closed it to level the game at St. Anne’s 1-10 Shels 013. I still fancy St. Anne’s to win the replay. I know only a fool would write off
the Shels but I just think they may have left it behind them on Sunday. Perhaps they will prove me a fool. My man of the match on Sunday was Joe Kelly. He
kept the Shels boys in the game all the way through. Regardless of who wins the replay let us hope that it is a better game. The replay is Sunday next October 26th at 3pm
Well done to the Mary’s on a great win in the football. Congrats too to the Shamrocks on their return to the Senior ranks. It’s great to see a town team getting stronger because if we are to improve hurling in the county it will have to be led by the towns. And finally, finally, well done to St. Martin’s who won the minor premier title.
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