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Kehoe announces building programme
Major shortage of school places Wexford children travel to New Ross and Enniscorthy As the government announced a big funding boost for schools across Co. Wexford as part of a major national building programme it has emerged that there is a looming second-level school places crisis in Wexford town with parents being forced to send their children to schools in New Ross and Enniscorthy. On Tuesday Minister Paul Kehoe announced that seven schools in the country were to benefit as part of a major schools building programme. The funds are being provided for the Vocational College, Bunclody, Meanscoil Gharman, Enniscorthy, St. Canice’s Convent, New Ross, Bridgetown College, Loreto Secondary
School, Wexford, St. Joseph’s BNS, Gorey and Wexford Educate Together N.S. Minister Kehoe said he was very aware of the pressing need to provide more school places in Wexford in order to continue to meet the accommodation requirements of a growing school population. ‘This funding will facilitate the provision of more school places in Wexford and this significant investment will also support direct and indirect jobs in Wexford’, he added. The announcement came just a day after members of the Wexford Borough District Council heard details of the scale of the problem emerging in the town in relation to second
level school places. And the Mayor of the District Ger Carthy has now asked Cllr George Lawlor, who highlighted the problem, to arrange a meeting with the Minister so that details of the problem and the need for action can be outlined at the highest level. Cllr Lawlor produced startling figures at the meeting which show that every single second level school in Wexford town now has a long waiting list. In the CBS and St. Peter’s the waiting list is far higher than the total number of places so the vast majority of those waiting have no hope of finding a place. The problem is particularly acute for boys, councillor Lawlor told the meeting and it
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Wexford to The Raven Walkway
Councillors want a well lit clear path to the pub A safe passage to the pub is a very important priority for public representatives in Gorey. In fact it was one of their top priorities when they met for the November gathering of the Gorey Municipal District Council this week. They want pedestrian crossings to take people right up to the doors of pubs, new streets lights to brighten up the path to the pub and urgent repairs to lights already in place when they go out of action. It was the Bridge Bar in Gorey itself which concerned Robbie Ireton. He wanted a pedestrian crossing close to a round-a-about in the area moved
so it would bring people closer to the pub door.. People were walking straight across the road anyway and ignoring the existing crossing because it was in the wrong place, he told his colleagues. When Malcolm Byrne suggested that perhaps getting to the pub was the main reason Robbie wanted the pedestrian crossing moved Robbie was unapologetic. In Riverchapel the crossing went straight to the pub door and it was the same story in Camolin. However, the Top Table wasn’t too sympathetic. Director of Services Annette O’Neill pointed out that the Council
could not put a pedestrian crossing in a dangerous place on a roundabout. If people wanted to put themselves in danger that was their business but the Council could not assist them. Cllr Anthony Donohoe is having trouble with the new App which is used to report faulty street lights. He reported a faulty light on two occasions recently, got confirmation that his complaint had been logged, and then nothing. But when he was asked for the location of the light he went strangely silent. He didn’t really want to say. A first his colleagues thought it might be a light outside his own house, but
then the penny dropped. ‘It’s outside a pub isn’t it’ said the Chairman Malcolm Byrne. Anthony didn’t reply, but his knowing smile confirmed everything. It was outside a pub and it could even have been his local. When Councillor John Hegarty raised the issue of a street light which had been a problem for some time he said he was a bit scared to say where it was. Yes it was close to a pub. With the festive season just around the corner Gorey’s councillors are doing everything in their power to ensure that their constituents get to the pub safely and on time. Cheers!
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The introduction of a high/low two way traffic system through Ballycanew village would not be feasible or safe, engineers have decided. But one member of Gorey’s Municipal District Council has asked whether they think the current traffic plan though the village is safe and he agreed with Malcolm Byrne that it was the most dangerous highly trafficked piece of road in North Wexford. Councillors are demanding that something be done to improve sight lines through the
village and Cllr Hegarty had suggested the high/low two way system some months ago. But that has now been firmly knocked on the head by engineers. The have also looked at the costings for a roundabout in the village and have put a €250,000 price tag on the project. The one promise which the engineers did make was to upgrade the village pedestrian crossing in the New Year. However, councillors are not satisfied and want upgrade work for the village to be given top priority.
Traffic problems for residents Residents of Whiterock View in Wexford town are facing a living nightmare as a result of traffic problems in their area. The problems range from illegal parking on big match days at Wexford Park to the use of the road by boy-racers late at night. Frustrated residents now want the Council to take action to deal with their problems. They sought a
meeting with the Borough District Council to air their concerns. However, when it emerged that no formal issues had been raised with engineers it was decided a deputation to the Council would be premature. Mayor Ger Carthy said he would organise a meeting with the residents and the engineers to
Plans have been drawn up to create a public walkway from Ferrybank in Wexford town through Wexford’s Sloblands to The Raven Point and on to Curracloe. It is estimated that the facility could be a smash hit with walking tourists but the project faces many hurdles, not least the fact that it would run through a protected habitat and could interfere with the White Fronted Geese who spend the
winter months on the Wexford Sloblands. Details of the proposal were unveiled by Engineer Gerry Forde at a meeting of the Wexford Borough District Council and he revealed that everything possible will be done to try to make the walkway a reality and that could involve opening it only during the summer months when the White Fronted Geese are absent.
New plans for Yankee Slipway An area of land opposite Ely Hospital in Wexford town known as the old Yankee Slipway, which was used during the First World War, is to be developed as an amenity area with a memorial to the war. Details of the plans were unveiled at a meeting of the Wexford Borough District Council this week. They were contained in a presentation on coastal matters and Wexford Harbour by engineer Gerry Forde.
He pointed out that the area in question was exactly half way between the town centre and Crosstown cemetery and would be an idea stop off point for people walking from the town to the cemetery. The plans for the area will come back to councillors for approval and while there was a broad welcome for the proposed development Cllr Deirdre Wadding said she would like to see the focus on a peace memorial rather than commemorating a war.
Majority of councillors support NAMA auction Gardai Gorey councillors have pledged their support for the Gardai and strongly criticised protesters who caused mayhem at a NAMA auction in the town last week. But there was one dissenting voice with Sinn Fein’s Fionntán O’Sulleabhain criticising the use of a baton by a Garda during the incident. He said he would not join in supporting an action which he suggested was clearly wrong given that it was the subject of an enquiry. However, Councillor John Hegarty said that just because there was an investigation it did not mean that the action
was wrong. Two councillors were at the auction, Robbie Ireton and Pip Breen. Both denounced the conduct of the protestors which they described as a renta-crowd who had been bussed in from other parts of the country. Cllr. Breen said the abuse which Cllr Ireton had been subjected to was appalling, so bad in fact that he could not repeat it. Councillor Ireton said that the sad part was that if the auction had been allowed to go ahead some deserving families could have been housed in some of the units before Christmas.
Below: Wexford Light Opera Society’s presentation of “Hits from the Musicals” won the Dick Meaney Trophy for Best Overall Show at the Carrick on Suir Music Theatre Festival this weekend picking up 5 of the 7 awards available winning Best Overall Show, Best Chorus (Chorus Mistress – Eithne Corrigan) Best Male – Tony Carthy, Best Item – “Façade” and Best Technical/Lighting. Thurles MS was second and Carrick on Suir MS third. Celebrations with visiting Societies carried on through the night. Adjudicator Mr. Tony Finnegan praised the Festival and hoped it would grow in future years now that the Waterford International Festival of Light Opera is no longer in being. The winners are pictured with their awards. Pic Paula Malone Carty
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P.O. Banking to boost rural towns – D’Arcy Senator Michael D’Arcy, has said that An Post’s plans to offer banking services will be a major boost, particularly to those in rural towns where banks have closed. “The move means that more than 1,000 post offices nationwide are set to challenge the main banks by offering value payment accounts. “An Post aims to offer
debit cards, full access to ATMs and point-of-sale facilities. It is also planning to allow its new current account customers to set up standing orders and direct debits from the new account. “An Post’s payment account would also be accessible over the internet, by phone and by using an app. “I understand that An Post is engaging with the
Department of Finance and will consult with the Minister for Communication, Energy and Natural Resources, Alex White before the necessary legislation will be drafted “I hope that these consultations take place as quickly as possible so that legislation can be progressed and people can begin banking with An Post in their local town.”
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Gorey already planning for Summer The Christmas festivities have yet to be launched but already they are planning for Gorey’s Market House Festival, the highlight of the summer in Gorey. There has been a major review of the running of the festival following complaints from some traders about the closure of
streets for last year’s event and other concerns. Now it is full scale ahead for next year’s festival which will be held on the August Bank Holiday weekend. The Council will continue to spearhead the event with Business Representatives and Cultural Groups.
Gorey Town Manager, Amanda Byrne, who provided details of the festival review to councillors this week expressed her desire to make the Market House Festival the leading summer event in the South East.
Bid to halt FF’s Council election campaign Councillors have fired a warning shot in the direction of Fianna Fail general election candidates who are attempting to use Council meetings as a launch platform for their election campaigns. Under protocol rules each member of the Council is entitled to submit two motions for discussion at each meeting. However, Fine Gael councillor Larry O’Brien suggested at the November meeting of the Council that this be reduced to just a single motion at least
until after the general election. Fianna fail candidates Malcolm Byrne and James Browne each had two motions before the meeting and the Fianna Fail Council grouping objected to the move. But Fine Gael’s Paddy Kavanagh backed his colleague and there was also support from the Fianna Fail Chairman of the Council, Tony Dempsey. James Browne said Fine Gael were attempting to bring in the rule because they did
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News Election Notebook Special The People's Debate A real debate with real people, but was it the real Wexford? As soon as the cameras stopped rolling at the People’s Debate last week there was anxiousness among the participants about how it had all gone. Wexford was a bit unique because with two TDs standing down at the next election there could only ever have been three of the five TDs on the panel and with government Ministers Brendan Howlin and Paul Kehoe saying ‘No Thanks’ that left only Mick Wallace on the main panel. Across the country these debates are packed with supporters of left wing candidates and they are very hostile places for government TDs. Wexford was no different and it was clear from the start that this was a left wing audience interested solely in a left wing agenda. It could be argued that politics in Ireland is changing but it is difficult to believe that this audience in any way reflected the real Wexford electorate. There are a number of arguments to support this view but here are just two. Co. Wexford’s economy is underpinned by two main industries, farming and tourism. The vast bulk of employment and wealth generation in the country can be traced back to either of these two industries. There was not a single mention of tourism during the 110 minute debate and farming was vaguely mentioned once. Instead this was a sort of a Liveline with cameras. People relating stories of personal tragedy which at times seemed so extraordinary that they stretched credibility. Indeed if some of the tales vented on the show are as genuine as they seemed a lot of public servants in this area are wreckless uncaring bullies whose mission in life is to make the plight of
analysis and she presented performance. not only on economic but also Threatening to sue your people who find themselves in On a night when others stayed excellent overviews of where social issues, which will be used opponent is never a good idea hardship even more intolerable. politics stands in the county at away there may also be some repeatedly between now and during an election campaign and It is not a picture which most the moment. middle ground voters polling day in an effort to trim it was an indication that Byrne’s people would recognise but if But she threw in a real sufficiently impressed by his away some of the middle ground taxes grenade had worked. there is truth in what people said debating point when she told courage and calmness under support he won in 2011. The Fianna Fail man’s point on the programme then it Vincent that if had delayed his pressure to move to his camp on As the only government was pretty simply. How can you deserves investigation. debate for a few weeks the line polling day. representative present Michael have any credibility Brendan Howlin decided he up of candidates would be a bit had better things to do than different saying that the Mayor subject himself to what would of Wexford Municipal District certainly have been an hour and Ger Carthy, had given a half of vitriolic abuse. Some in indications that he would declare attendance believe that he might in the new few weeks, a move have been better to turn up that could prove decisive, while because as a formidable and ex-TD Hugh Byrne’s daughter experienced debater he would Aoife was likely to be added by have been able to demolish the Fianna Fail. arguments of many of his Aoife was in the hall for the accusers on the night. However, entire debate but did not make a even if he did demolish them he contribution, while Carthy wouldn’t have won any of them arrived towards the end having over so he was probably better made presentations at the off attending the Community Community Awards night. He Awards and preparing for the was initially somewhat surprised following day’s cabinet meeting. to have people approaching him Paul Kehoe was very wise to with good wishes for the contest. stay away. His style would not In the end then there were no have suited the hostile real losers. For many of those in atmosphere of the room and he the hall Deputy Mick is still the was much better off presenting Messiah and it is becoming clear prizes at a venue where he might that his support base this time have some supporters. May Buttimer and Nuala Carroll were in attendance at the People's Debate around is likely to be far more The night really was a sort of left wing and radical than it was a Town Hall Rally for Mick five years ago; Michael D’Arcy The other candidates really D’Arcy faced the most extensive campaigning on a whole range Wallace and that’s the way his and Malome Byrne did well, didn’t get an opportunity to questioning and he had to of social issues, all of which supporters wanted it. There were James Browne played somewhat shine but that is the nature of answer a range of issues with need money, when you haven’t roars of W-A_L-L-A-C-E, W-Asecond fiddle to his running this style of People’s Debate attacks not just from the paid your own taxes? L-L-A-C-E, W-A-L-L-A-C-E as mate but dealt effectively with where a single panellist becomes audience but also from Vincent It was not a point which will he entered the room to set the the questions he faced, Deirdre the lightning rod for all the Browne. have won the Gorey man any tone. Wadding was impressive, arguments in the room. In these situations it is very friends in the hall but the But even the most carefully Johnny Mythen did not make Ironically it was an difficult for a government ferocity and clarity of his attack laid plans can become unhinged any mistakes. Indeed the same representative to win but D’Arcy announcement at the start of the on Wallace marked him out as a and Malcolm Byrne’s decision could be said for the others but programme which caused most did as well as could be expected formidable contender in the to go for the jugular at the start comment afterwards. The Echo’s they didn’t really get the and he will certainly have election. It is this type of of the debate when he reminded opportunity to shine. charming Saorise McGarrigle strengthened his position within argument, coupled with Wallace of his unpaid taxes and provided the constituency Fine Gael as a result of his Wallace’s strong left wing views problems over paying pension contributions for his former employees, rattled the TD. It had such an effect in fact that he threatened to sue if Byrne’s comments were broadcast at which point this break, which he said was a One man wanted to discuss the blond locks of Independent TD Vincent Browne has Vincent reminded him that lie because the advert breaks real wages of a TD and another Mick Wallace emerged the reputation for being ruthless by making such a statement actually went on forever. Lie or wanted to debate the Men’s audience went wild. and unforgiving with some of it guaranteed that they not that’s what he went on to Shed. Vincent seemed really The People’s Debate does his guests but was it really would be broadcast. say. ‘Time now for a break perplexed by this. not pretend to have a necessary to have an we’ll be back in a minute’ Vincent also invited representative audience in the ambulance on standby outside Applause ‘We'll take another members of the audience to sense that they make efforts to White’s Hotel for the recording break’ Applause. ‘We’ll go to a stay on for the live show which get people from all walks of of the Wexford constituency break now’ Applause and so it would be broadcast from the life and social classes. Instead debate.? went on until Vincent finally same room at 11pm. They In any case those arriving for they simply announce their would be talking about sex so if decalred ‘Time now for our arrival and anyone can turn up. the debate expecting fireworks final break’ More Applause and you knew a lot about sex you The Wexford audience had a had their hopes raised the debate still had not begun.. would be very welcome to stay big number of Wallace considerably by the sight of Then the cameras started to and contribute and if you knew supporters and a fair number of that emergency vehicle. roll and the debate was very little about sex you could People Before Profit backers as ‘There’s definitely going to be underway. There had to be a well and they made their voices stay and learn something. blood on the floor here tonight’ few stops here and there as But then it was nearly time heard. one middle aged gentleman members of the audience to start But oops there was a When the man himself, declared to his partner, pointing refused to allow Michael problem. Vincent’s list was out Vincent Browne, arrived there to the ambulance. Darcy, in particular, to have his of sequence so he could have was a big cheer too, but not Upstairs there was still a say. There was a stoppage too found himself calling Michael quite on the level that Wallace good thirty minutes to go when a mobile phone went off D’Arcy as the Sinn Fein had received a few minutes before the start of the recording at the front of the room and one candidate and Johnny Mythen earlier. but hundreds of people had man was ordered to leave for as the Fine Gael representative, Vincent explained to the already taken their seats. Some persistent interrupting of the but a few little adjustments and audience about the bell and strategically seated at the back panel.# that was sorted out. how they would have to stop of the presenter’s chair and A couple of hours after it Then it was time for the speaking when the bell sounded others taking up positions right started it was all over and those advert breaks-------but we still and then wondered what the behind the panel. on the panel seemed pleased hadn’t begun. Vincent audience wanted to debate Then the wanabee TDs that they had at least survived explained they’d record the before listing off himself all the marched in and took up their and were able to walk out of commercial break things that would be on the positions, Malcolm Byrne the room. No one needed the announcements at the start. agenda. arriving a little later than the ambulance. He'd be saying things like But there were a number of rest. 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News Book of Wexford songs and poems by the late Tom Williams launched Almost 300 people from all over County Wexford gathered in Greenacres last Thursday evening for the launch of a new book of 30 original songs and poems about County Wexford and its people. ‘A Voice From Out The Crowd’, which comprises compositions all written by the
and Hand – the Inside Story of Wexford’s Hurling Resurgence’, in 1996, and ‘Cúchulainn’s Son, the Story of Nickey Rackard’, in 2005. The book was launched by Wexford author and playwright, Billy Roche, who said that throughout his life, Tom Williams gave more to
Wexford hurling great, Nickey Rackard; ‘A Civil War Lament’, a song about the healing powers of the GAA following The Civil War; and ‘Wexford – Our Homeland’, one of a number of anthems he penned about the county. Other songs and poems include dedications to another former hurling great, George O’Connor; the balladeer and author of ‘Boolavogue’ and ‘Kelly the Boy from Killane’, PJ McCall; and the late independent councillor from Broadway, Leo Carty. There is an extra special section in the book devoted to Jim Hawkins from Ambrosetown, a great rural
character, wit, naturally gifted storyteller and comedian, which ends with a humorous ballad written by Williams about the famous bombing of Hawkins’ cottage by a German bomber during The Second World War. Three of Tom Williams’ songs were performed by a number of well-known balladeers and singers on the night. Phil Berry was joined by his brother, Paddy, son Ronan and John O’Byrne in a rendition of ‘The Councillor from Broadway’ about Leo Carthy; Pat O’Callaghan from Taghmon sang a combination of ‘A Fairday in Taghmon’ and ‘The Village of Taghmon’; and
Paul Kavanagh,Gorey,Marie Williams,Mary Kavanagh and Josephine O Neill,Gorey. late Tom Williams, is being published posthumously by the Williams family, following the author’s death three years ago. The former manager of Williams Bakery in Taghmon, at one stage the third-largest bakery in the country, Tom Williams was also a wellknown historian, genealogist and author. He wrote the bestselling books ‘With Heart
Wexford than what he took and he has left Wexford a gift with the songs and poems in this book. All but one of the songs and poems in the book celebrate the people, places, history and culture of County Wexford. It includes some of Williams’ best-known works, such as ‘Cúchulainn’s Son’, his popular ballad about former
Ger Carthy, Mayor of Wexford Municipal District and Billy Roche, who launched the book. The book contained a song penned by Tom Williams to honour the late Councillor Leo Carthy, father of the mayor. It was performed during the launch.
former mayor and renowned Wexford singer, George Lawlor gave a powerful performance of ‘Cúchulainn’s Son’. A lifelong student of history, many of Tom Williams’ songs and Breda Walsh,Marie Williams,Joseph poems celebrate Hunt and David Williams share a joke at events, the launch. customs and a way of life in countryside; he wrote about the County Wexford that has long sea and he wrote about the since disappeared. This land; he wrote about sailing includes two songs dedicated and he wrote about hurling; he to Wexford town’s long and wrote about family and he distinguished relationship with wrote about friends. the sea; and another evocative “Music lovers, historians, or ballad about the famous old Wexfordians simply looking to fairdays in his native village of learn about or reconnect with Taghmon. their county will find this book “My father loved his hugely enjoyable. We are homeplace and although he unique as a county, and as a would be far from unique in people. This songbook sets out that regard, he was in the some of the things that make us fortunate position of being able stand apart from the crowd.” to express that love in words ‘A Voice From Out The and song,” said his son, David Crowd – Songs and Poems of Williams. “There were many County Wexford by Tom things that my father wrote Williams’ retails at €14.99. It is about that will resonate with available at local bookstores in Wexford people at home and Wexford, Enniscorthy, New abroad. Ross and Gorey and is also “He wrote about the town available through and he wrote about the www.tomwilliams.ie.
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Above: Cllr. Malcolm Byrne, Ray and Bridget Murphy, Enniscorthy 1916 re-enactment group, and Minister Paul Kehoe, at the launch in Co. Hall. Right: Sean Doyle, President of the 1916 Centenary Committee, receiving his Chain of Office from Paddy Kavanagh, Chairman of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council.
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Co. Council Diary Climate Change-------itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all down to the cows, says Robbie â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I take it you are against cows fartingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. That was the rather unexpected declaration from the Chairman Tony Dempsey, as the Co. Council concluded a debate on the climate change issue at its November meeting. The matter had been raised in a notice of motion by Fianna Failâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Malcolm Byrne. He asked his colleagues to note the impact of climate change on Co. Wexford, particularly in the areas of coastal protection and agriculture and to support those who seek an effective outcome to tackle climate change globally at the forthcoming Paris Conference. But Malcolm went further and wanted an audit undertaken to ensure that the Council itself through its various activities did not contribute to Climate Change. Climate change is a global issue, but it does have local consequences with the huge Wexford coast line under constant threat from rising
sea. There was general support for Malcolmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s motion and an understanding of the problem, particularly the threat to the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beaches. But really you didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need
any big conferences in Paris to understand the problem, according to Cllr Robbie Ireton. In Wexford and Ireland the real cause of climate
change is the fact that cows are emitting wind from the anus in fields all over the place, or farting, Cllr Ireton told his colleagues. That he said was the greatest cause of climate
change in this country. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Forever on the farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; sideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; declared Paddy Kavanagh and Chairman Dempsey interjected to say â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I take it
you are against cows fartingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Perhaps the Council should send Robbie as a guest speaker to the Paris Conference. He might even come back with a solution to the problem. To be fair to councillors they did not add to the problem of Climate Change at their November meeting. There was much less hot air than usual and the meeting ended more than an hour ahead of time. But then some of the more vocal members had a busy night ahead of them as they prepared for Vincent Browneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Debate while all members were preparing themselves for the launch of the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1916 programme and presentation of the Community Awards. Perhaps the Chairman should ensure that special events are scheduled at teatime every time the Council meets. It would be a great assistance to him in getting through the meetings efficiently and it might even help to combat Climate Change
Exciting developments are set to be unwrapped for Co. Wexford as part of a new Norman Trail which is being planned with the aim of attracting more overseas visitors to the county. The Norman Trail was discussed early in the year when the French Ambassador visited the county and pledged his support for the project. However, there had been concern that nothing appeared to have been done to advance the project with Councillor Malcolm Byrne expressing his
extreme disappointment over the situation at the November meeting of the Co. Council. However, Director of Services Tony Larkin said major plans had been put in place and a lot of work undertaken on the project and it would be unveiled in 2016. Emanon Hore revealed that a total of thirty Norman sites across the county had been identified and submitted for inclusion as part of a trail and New Ross would be included as an authentic Norman Town..
Major work on Taghmon road in 2016 Major reconstruction work is to begin on the main route from Larkinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cross to Taghmon village early in 2016, the Mayor of Wexford Municipal District Ger Carthy was informed at a meeting of the Co. Council. Mayor Carthy raised the condition of the road which he said was an important route to a village which provided a considerable amount of employment. When the current works involving the laying of the natural gas pipeline to the village are complete it was
important that the road be given priority and brought up to a proper standard, he told the meeting. Sinn Fein Councillor Oisin Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connell called for a protocol to be introduced for future works to ensure that people were informed of when roads would be closed and to provide up to date accurate information about the progress of works. It was unfair both to the workers on these projects and to the public to have a lack of information, he told the meeting
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The Christmas Market in Wexford’s Bullring one of the many attractions in Wexford town this Christmas’
Festivities begin in Gorey and New Ross this weekend Santa is on his way to Co. Wexford and he will have an extremely busy time long before he starts making any deliveries on Christmas Eve. He will start his journey in Gorey this Friday evening (November 20) when he arrives by sleigh to pick up letters from the special Santa Post Box on the town’s Main Street. And he will be on hand for the official
Switch On of the town’s spectacular Christmas Lights at 6pm. They are planning a big party in Gorey for the occasion but Santa won’t be able to stay too long because he is due to arrive in New Ross on Saturday afternoon where he will lead the parade from the Parish Church across town for the switching-on of the Festive Lights at 5pm The
following day he will be part of the Wonderland experience in the Dunbrody Famine Ship together with Mrs Clause and the Elves. A week later on Saturday 28th. He will lead the parade in Enniscorthy where the Christmas lights will be switched on in the Market Square at 5pm before he dashes off to Wexford town where the festivities take place around the same time to
announce the start of Wexford’s action packed Winter Wonderland festival. Then he will be returning to Enniscorthy where the headline event is Santa’s Enchanted Castle which runs until Christmas and looks like being a sell-out. The county is getting set to party with a big programme of events lined up right across the county. Get out and Enjoy.
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Santa, Lights, Action
Goreyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s giant Christmas Party starts Friday November 20th at 6pm The preparations have been going on for months; the plans put in place almost a year ago; and on Friday evening at the stroke of 6pm the public will get their first glimpse of exactly what all the fuss has been about when the spectacular new Christmas Lights literally light up Gorey. There has been a massive campaign to ensure that Gorey becomes a Winter
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Wonderland and the brand new Christmas Lighting and Sound System will create a spectacular festive ambiance on Main Street and right across the town to Esmonde Street. The buildings will be lit, the streets will be a blaze of festive colour and even the trees will have a festive sparkle. The Big Switch On of the new lights takes place on Friday November 20th at 6pm at Gorey Market House. A truly festive atmosphere is being planned for the town on the evening as the stunning new lights are celebrated with the official turning on ceremony. The switch on will mark the start of a wonderful Christmas festival in Gorey with Santa and his sleigh arriving to collect letters from At the Gorey Santa Box outside Market House, Main Street. children in Gorey Margaret Kinsella and her daughter Amy post their Santa lettown and environs. ters. Santa will arrive in Gorey this Friday to collect all the letA specially ters from the post box designed post box has been in place on the Main Street There will be a Christmas promotions. for the past few weeks and stable too with the arrival of The kick off to Goreyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s local children have been live animals from Kia Ora Christmas is expected to be busy posting their Christmas Farm. truly spectacular with huge lists. The Gorey Pipe Band will crowds anticipated in town to And as Santa arrives there add to the festive atmosphere soak up the occasion and the will be a fun filled evening and the traditional favourites advice is to arrive early. for all the family to enjoy. from the Carol Singers It looks like being a Activities include face promise to make it a really magical evening for all the painting, puppet shows with memorable Christmas event. family and Gorey is certainly some traditional Polish and And to top everything off the place to be this Friday English Characters, reindeer Gorey retailers plan to make evening. food and a big Christmas it a very special evening for Market. shoppers with great retail
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Christmas in Co. Wexford Enniscorthy Parade and Lights SwitchOn on Saturday November 28th Saturday November 28th. is the day Christmas begins in Enniscorthy with the launch of the town’s Christmas Festivities and the official switching on of the lights. All roads lead to Enniscorthy on the day. Join a host of Festive Characters soak up the Christmas atmosphere and enjoy the Christmas Parade which will start from The Presentation Centre at 4.00pm. Thiswill be followed by the Turning on of the Christmas Lights at the Market Square at 5.00pm. While visiting the town of Enniscorthy, why not make a start on your Christmas Shopping - Thinking about that Unique Gift for the person who has everything ? Why not buy them an
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Parade to start Wexford town festivities At 6pm on Saturday November 28th. Wexford’s splendid festive lighting display will be officially turned on and the town’s Christmas will come to life. Building on the success of previous years all of the old favourites will be back and there will be new additions to provide families with a fun packed December. The lights switch-on will be preceded by a parade from Selskar Square starting at 5pm. It will make its way down Main Street to Anne Street before moving on to the quay
front where the lights will be officially switched on. And with festive music blaring from the town’s piped music system the atmosphere promises to be electric as Wexford starts its Christmas season of fun and entertainment. Old favourites including the Bull Ring Christmas Market return this year. Back too are the Outdoor Movies and Wexford on Ice, which opens on November 28th. There are new additions as well including the Christmas Train which will take children
around the town to sample the magic of Christmas in Wexford. There’s free parking every Tuesday in December and everyday during Christmas week making it even more attractive to visit the town for Christmas shopping. Over recent years Wexford town has developed its Christmas offering to the extent that there is now a comprehensive programme of events providing plenty of entertainment for all the family.
Enniscorthy Gift Voucher. This voucher can be redeemed in over 70 retail and service outlets in Enniscorthy so it is an ideal gift and you will be supporting local businesses and local jobs. Enniscorthy Gift Vouchers are available in denominations of €10 and €20 and can be purchased on line at www. enniscorthy giftvoucher.ie or from Enniscorthy Credit Union,
The Christmas Train is a new attraction in Wexford town this year
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Byrnes Bookstore and Frizelle-O’Leary & Co Solicitors. With Santa installed in the Castle, fun and games on the streets, a host of treats in the shops there is no better place to fill your Christmas your Christmas gift list than in Enniscorthy this festive season. (Pictured Top: Conor O Brien pictured with Olaf in Enniscorthy Castle. Left: Cllr, Kathleen Codd Nolan meets Santa as Enniscorthy prepares for Christmas. Below: Ellie Jamie Furlong and Lily Whyte with Olaf in the Castle)
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Christmas in Co. Wexford Enniscorthy’s Santa’s Enchanted Castle set to be a sell-out success
Since it’s launch in October, over 600 family tickets have been booked online for the widely anticipated Santa’s Enchanted Castle. With No Charge for Adults, this has added incredible value to this tour. Families are travelling from far and wide; Dublin, Waterford, Kildare, Carlow, Offaly, Kilkenny as well as every corner of County Wexford. Early bookers are snapping up great value Sleep Over Packages with the Riverside Park Hotel & Treacys Hotel & Slaney Suites. www.santasenchantedcastle.co m/sleep-over
Santa’s Enchanted Castle will be open from Sunday 29th November to Wednesday 23rd December 2015 and has two fantastic tours for you to choose
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Santa’s Enchanted Castle Tour Explore the delights of Santa’s Castle with Mrs Claus, Santa’s Elves and your favourite Disney & Frozen characters including Queen Elsa and Olaf. There will be plenty of singing and games with the elves to keep the girls and boys entertained. For the grand finale, each child will individually meet the jolly man himself, Santa Claus, and receive a gift. Santa’s Enchanted Castle Tour will run on weekends and is priced at €12 per child with up to two Adults free of charge. Mrs Claus Castle Tour: Mrs Claus will take the children on a wonderful journey
through the Enchanted Castle, while telling Christmas stories and baking along the way. Get a glimpse of the merry elves that are busy getting all the toys ready for Christmas Eve. The tour finishes with a visit to Santa Claus, who will give a gift to the girls and boys who are on the “nice list”. Mrs Claus Castle Tour will run Wednesday - Friday and on selected times over the weekends and Christmas Week. This tour is priced at €10 per child and is free of charge for up to two adults. The duration of each tour is 50 minutes and Tickets are available to book online on www.santasenchantedcastle.ie, or at Enniscorthy Castle & Wexford Arts Centre. With many dates and times
already sold out, early booking is advisable to avoid disappointment. P.S Mrs Claus November tip is to book online for best value.
The Castle, with the help of Magic Dust has been transformed into a wonder of enchantment and is alive with festive cheer – read Santa’s weekly Blog www.santasenchantedcastle.ie/s antasblog For up to the minute deals, great competitions follow us on Facebook and Twitter Facebook: Santa’s Enchanted Castle Twitter: @HoHoHoWexford Tel: 053 9234699 www.santasenchantedcastle.i e
John Burke O Leary, President of the Enniscorthy Chamber & Jean O Connell, Director of O’Connell Marketing, Sales and Communications. This picture was taken in Enniscorthy Castle at the Santa’s Enchanted Castle Launch
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Christmas in Co. Wexford New Ross Nollaig 2015 at a Glance “Random Acts of Christmas” shop/support local campaign Santas Elves will be given free vouchers as gifts to shoppers in New Ross and saying, "Merry Christmas - thanks for doing you’re shopping locally, we really appreciate your business!"
Free Parking Free parking on streets and in car parks from Dec. 19th to 24th from 11am Community The Rugby Club are running a vacant shop window dressing competition for Christmas. There will be participation from local Clubs and Schools
who have adopted the window of a vacant premises and will decorate it appropriately. The prize of €500, sponsored by WCC, will go to the Club or School for the best window. Sat. Nov.21st 4pm Santa’s Parade/Christmas Lights Ceremony Starting at St. Mary
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& Michaels Parish Church Christmas Lights Ceremony 5pm at the Tholsel Santa and his Elves along with Mikey & Sully from Monster Sync, Captain Hook and Peppa Pig will leave in his sleigh and parade from St Mary’ & Michaels Parish Church down Robert Street, across South Street to the tholsel on Quay Street. The parade will be led by members of the New Ross & District Pipe Band. A prize will be given for the Best Dressed and the lights will be turned on at 5pm Santa Wonderland Experience Saturday 21st November Come & meet Santa his Elves & Mrs Claus at
the Dunbrody Famine Ship from Sunday 22nd November 12pm to 6pm BOOKING is ESSENTIAL Contact Dunbrody Visitors Centre on 051-425239 Annual Christmas Craft Fair Sunday 22nd November New Ross Pantomime will hold their Annual Christmas Craft Fair in the Brandon House Hotel between 12pm & 5pm Little Elves Workshop21st November At St Michaels Theatre New Ross. Come along and enjoy making your own little elf door with Papa Elf. Booking Essential contact: Papa Elf on 087-7710458
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Saturday 28th November Annual Celtic Weave concert at 8.00pm with New Ross & District Pipeband at St Michaels Theatre. Booking Essential.. Don’t miss out on this spectacular concert.. contact St Michaels Theatre New Ross Sat Nov.28th & Dec 5th 12 noon -4pm Mega Inflatable Saturdays on the Quay. Free fun for all. Best Dressed Window Competition kindly sponsored by South East Radio. IF YOU ARE NOT IN YOU CAN’T WIN. 1st prize €500 worth of advertising on South East Radio.
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Christmas in Co. Wexford Santa arrives in New Ross on Saturday November 21st New Ross will be the envy of the South East this festive season with their new 'New Christmas Lights' The run-up to Christmas begins in earnest for New Ross on Saturday 21st November with the arrival of Santa Claus to town. He will
begin his journey at Dermot Kehoe’s DIY in Woodbine Business Park at 2.00pm. The New Christmas Lights are funded by the retailers and businesses of New Ross along with additional funding from New Ross Municipal District. A spokesperson for the
Chamber said “we appreciate that times are tough for business owners. The Christmas lights will really transform the town this year, and we hope to continue to expand on this in the future, so a big thank you to all the contributors.” Look out for the ‘We’ve helped light up New Ross!’ sticker and lend your support to local businesses that are working hard to make New Ross a great place to shop, browse or just simply stroll around this Christmas. Lots of people will be out to cheer Santa Claus on when he arrives on Saturday 21st November. At approximately 4.15pm Santa will lead the New Ross Nollaig Christmas Parade from St Mary’s & Michael’s Parish Church over to the Tholsel where we will see the new town christmas lights turned on for New Ross Nollaig 2015. There will be a
prize for the best dressed elf, face painting, goodies and the events along with local entertainment. 'Mega Inflatable Saturdays'
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Fergie’s letter to the Muslims and a man-made beach at Ferrybank The Fianna Fail councillor Fergie Kehoe was ‘on fire’ as they say at a meeting of the Wexford Municipal District Council on Monday. Fergie is very fond of trying to put the boot in to the current government over social and economic problems in Wexford, even if sometimes the boot flies off his foot and hits
him straight in the face. There was a bit of that this week when he wondered when the county had dropped to the bottom of the table in terms of education, employment levels and income and what was the government doing about it. Well actually the problem was identified as far back as 2002 and intensified during the
Celtic Tiger years when Fergie’s party were in power, he was informed. And furthermore the government was doing quite a lot to address the issues in the county with Wexford getting very large grants from funds established to deal with social problems. George Lawlor couldn’t contain his smile.
Fergie fared little better when he made a suggestion about creating a new beach at Ferrybank. A man made structure which are very common on the continent is what Fergie had in mind. A great idea, well maybe not. You see the water quality is not fit for bathing and the creation of the beach at that location might
encourage over ambitious people to try to swim across the harbour creating all sorts of problems. And then there was Fergie’s idea to use the roof from one of the premises on the quay front as part of a new recreation area opposite Ely hospital. That could happen, but it might be just as well to inform the
property owner of the plan first. Finally he had the idea that the Mayor on behalf of the Council could write a letter to Muslims in Ireland as a result of issues arising from the Paris atrocity. Whether or not that was a good idea it won’t be happening. Better luck next month, Fergie.
Now they are complaining about too many Gardai in Gorey They have been complaining about the lack of Gardai in Gorey and throughout North Wexford for the last couple of years. Ironically some of those who have been most vocal about the issue were complaining this week that there were too many Gardai around to tackle the disturbance at the NAMA auction in Gorey last Thursday. There will be a lot of debate
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Wallace’s Paris view Sending a social media message which appeared (actually did) suggest that the French government was in some way to blame for the atrocity which took place in Paris last Friday night was deeply offensive, outrageous, crass, insulting, etc, etc, according to people up and down the country who have been commenting on Mick Wallace’s infamous tweet last Friday night. Mick is a politician who
holds extreme left wing views and the tweet on Friday night was just an expression in pretty clear and unambiguous terms of his beliefs and values. No one can doubt the strength of his beliefs because only someone so totally committed to an ideology could even think of issuing a public message articulating it as dozens of people lay bleeding to death in the streets of Paris.
It's always nice to see someone having pride in their area and doing their bit to make it look better. It's even more pleasing when their efforts receive public recognition which is why I am happy this week to give a mention to John O’Leary,58 Barley Field, Enniscorthy. I'm told John does great work in his local area and he is pictured here with his Award for cleaning up The Barley Field. Well done John
Cllr Lawlor gets lost in the country Rural based councillors don’t really like their urban colleagues venturing out to deal with ‘country matters’ but sometimes they simply just have to suffer it. Last year Jim Moore was none too pleased when Fergie Kehoe complained about slow moving tractors holding up traffic around Kilmore and even suggested that the only pity was that the offending vehicles didn’t completely block the townie’s path
This week it was the turn of George Lawlor to encounter the displeasure of the rural brigade when he strayed out into their area. George was wondering about the problem with the road at Sleedagh, or was it Sleedagh, he wondered: ‘someplace out the country’ said the Mayor, assisting, but being no help at all. As George continued to struggle the Mayor helpfully informed him that Sleedagh
was in Murrintown. No it’s not said George, daring to question the rural geography knowledge of a rural based Mayor. Then it dawned on George. The road was in Keelogues. ‘But that’s a different place completely ‘‘It’s in Barntown’ declared Deirdre Wadding triumphantly as the rural brigade safely steered George back onto the correct road.
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Wexford Lions Club Exhibition 2016 What’s on in Wexford Arts Centre begins the New Year with our ever popular Open Submission Exhibition in association with Wexford Lions Club and are delighted to announce application details and invite submissions from local artists and anyone with an interest in art regardless of their level of skill or previous experience. The annual Lions Club exhibition celebrates local talent and offers a platform for artists who are at various stages of their careers as well as those with an interest in art and who wish to see their work realised within a gallery context. For this reason, it is an important show within the Wexford Arts Centre’s programme. The Wexford Lions Club Open
Exhibition will be on view in the lower and upper galleries of Wexford Arts Centre from Saturday 16th January until Saturday 6th February 2015. As a result of the tremendous success of last year’s show and the remarkably high quality work received, the theme for the 2016 Lions Club exhibition has again been left entirely open. The open brief allows participants the freedom to create exciting and original artwork, and to tell their own stories. These stories or experiences can be related through a varied range of subjects such as urban and rural narratives, abstraction and even pure imagination. This year will again feature the Young Lions gallery,
dedicated exclusively to the work of young, budding artists. Young artists are encouraged to experiment with all types of mediums and objects - paints, glitter, buttons, transfers, lego...the list is endless. We also wish to promote the talents of local sculptors and those working in three dimensional forms, requesting that these too participate so that we may produce an exhibition which truly encompasses the diverse nature of visual art and the array of talent found within Wexford and its surrounding areas. Interested persons are asked to complete an application form and collect a cartridge/watercolour paper or canvas from Wexford Arts
Centre. If artists are interested in submitting 3D works, they must also fill out an application form but should note that the work must be no larger than 35(w) x 35(l) x 50(h) cms. Taking into consideration the time needed to produce sculpture particularly when working with materials such as wood, metal and ceramics, we request that sculptors enter work produced over the past 3-5 months and only submit new works not previously shown in a gallery context. Applications are limited to one per person and as the number of artists participating in the exhibition is limited, applications will be processed on a first come, first served basis.
Hospital’s Annual Service of Remembrance Wexford General Hospital held its annual Service of Remembrance at Clonard Church, on Friday last. This is the fifth year for this event – feedback from families, staff and the public has been very positive and it appears that the event has really struck a chord with all involved. The purpose of the service is to provide an opportunity for bereaved families and hospital staff to come together to remember loved ones who have died at Wexford General Hospital or who had a strong connection with the hospital - to share memories and to offer each other comfort. Wexford General Hospital is one of over 40 hospitals who are taking part in the Hospice Friendly Hospitals (HFH) Programme, an initiative of the
Bunclody Library Art Exhibition ‘Artist in the Community’ scheme project between Courtown Riverchapel Ladies Club Art and John Busher will run for the month of November at the library. Storytelling Festival – Schools Event Wed 18 Nov Julie Duane Fri 20 Nov Jackie Burke Tues 24 Nov Philip Byrne Thurs 26 Nov at 7pm ‘The Cornerstones of Wellbeing – Self Care’ with Tony Walsh – this is the third talk in the series. This talk will examine practices to strengthen the body, mind and spirit and cope with change and loss. Sat 21 Nov at 2.30pm: Book to Screen film for Adults contact the Library for further details Sat 28 Nov from 2.30pm to 4.05pm: Book to Screen film for Children – contact the Library for further details Regular Adult Events Adult Reading Circle - Next meeting Fri 4 Dec at 11am “Drop of Ink” Creative Writing Group - Next meeting Thurs 19 Nov at 7pm Computer Classes have resumed. If you wish to be considered for future classes, please contact Bunclody Library.
Irish Hospice Foundation, overseeing renovations to the programmes for staff and whose main aim is to improve mortuary and relatives’ rooms, working towards compliance the culture of care delivered at providing written bereavement with the Quality Standards for end of life in Ireland, so that information for relatives, End-of-life Care in Hospitals patients, families and staff all developing education (HFH, 2012). benefit. A Standing Committee for End of Life Care was set up in Wexford General Hospital in 2007 to look at ways to improve the way care is delivered at the end of life on a hospital-wide basis – this work is ongoing. The committee is comprised of staff from all areas of the hospital. In addition to organising the Service of Remembrance annually, the work includes implementing Maria Colfer of Christian Media Trust and broadcaster Eileen Good initiatives such as the are pictured with Bishop Denis Brennan at the launch of a booklet to writing and sending of celebrate 25 years of broadcasting in the Diocese of Ferns. sympathy cards,
Regular Children’s Events Toddler Story Time - Fridays at 12-12.30pm Junior Book Club - Next meeting Thurs 26 Nov at 4pm Children’s Craft classes weekly on Fridays from 6 Nov: mornings from 11.15am-12.00pm for ages 3-5 yrs and afternoons from 3.15pm -4.00pm for 6-9 yrs. Booking essential for all events. Tel: 053 9375466 For a full listing of events see Bunclody Library’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/BunclodyLibrary/events where you can sign up for our monthly what’s on enewsletter. Also see our website: http://www.wexford.ie/wex/ Departments/Library/WhatsOn/
Mayor leads Remembrance Sunday ceremony The Mayor of Wexford led the annual Remembrance Sunday ceremony at the Redmond Mon ument in Wexford town.. Cllr Carthy said it was
only in recent years that a remembrance event and official wreath laying ceremony of this nature has been held here in Wexford to remember those from this part
of the country who gave their lives fighting on foreign battle fields. In particular today we remember those from this area who lost their lives in the First World War.
Mayor Carthy lays the wreath at the Redmond Monument in Wexford town
‘For too many years and for too many reasons, the sacrifice of those we remember today went unrecognised. It is refreshing that we now live in a country
which is open and mature enough to look back on our history and recognise the sacrifices of all those who fought to make the world a safer place, and in particular
those who paid the ultimate price in their effort to achieve that goal’, the Mayor told the attendance.
The scene at the Remembrance Sunday Service at St. Iberius Church
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