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Pat Cox guest speaker as Enniscorthy Chamber hits 25 Mr. Pat Cox, former President of the European Parliament, will be guest of honour at celebrations marking the 25th., anniversary of the founding of Enniscorthy and District Chamber of Commerce. The occasion will be marked by a gala dinner in The Riverside Park Hotel on Friday night, November 28th., at which the business community will be afforded an opportunity to acknowledge the contribution made by the Chamber to the commercial development of Enniscorthy over the past 25 years. Mr. Cox, Ireland’s most influential European, will address the topic ‘How European
policies can help local business in Enniscorthy’ during which he is expected to outline the benefits which can be derived when organisations, such as the Chamber of Commerce, work in conjunction with the various European institutions. The 25th., anniversary dinner will showcase the excellence and quality of food grown and produced in the greater Enniscorthy area. The carefully chosen menu will feature a selection of mouth watering courses, all designed to highlight the range of home grown produce available for consumption within the area served by the Chamber of Commerce. Wexford, in general, and Enniscorthy, in particular, is
renowned for the high quality of its meats, cheeses, vegetables yogurts and fruits and some, if not all, of these will form the basis for the menu to be served at the gala dinner. Recognising the contribution the Chamber of Commerce has made to the commercial viability of Enniscortrhy over the past quarter of a century, it is confidently anticipated demand for tickets for the gala dinner will far exceed availability. Conscious of that fact, the organisers are offering table sizes of 8 and 10 on a first come, first served, basis to business interests in the Enniscorthy area while, at the same time, reserving places for individuals who may also wish to be part of this unique event. The gala dinner will be proceeded by a mulled wine reception and followed by dancing to Riley and The Moonrockers whose
interpretation of many old classics from the era the Chamber of Commerce was founded is sure to prove a major hit on the night. Many other novelty innovations are also planned so as to ensure maximum enjoyment for all in attendance. The 25th., anniversary dinner will provide an ideal opportunity for the business community, their friends and colleagues to engage socially in what promises to be a wonderful night’s entertainment at a time when the dark clouds of recession are showing the first positive signs of receding. Further information on the planned event is available from Chamber Secretary, Margo Hogan or from any Chamber member. Table bookings will also be taken by Ms. Hogan and the message to the business community is: book early in order to avoid disappointment.
Do standards set for rented houses make sense? There is increasing concern that the standards set out by the Private Residential Tenancies Board for houses which are leased to tenants are putting un-necessary costs on landlords while not actually ensuring that the quality of the accommodation is improved. As demand for houses increases across the county there have been a growing number of complaints from property owners about the improvements which they have been ordered to carry out following inspections from local authorities. The local Council has been at pains to point out that they are merely agents for the Tenancy Board and do not set the requirements. However, a number of public representatives are concerned that some of the standards set by the PRTB are frivolous with people
who are letting out very good houses ordered to make improvements while properties which would be regarded by many as substandard are given the green light because they meet the specific requirements laid down by the Board. Two local councillors who have taken up the issue are Joe Sullivan in Gorey and Jim Moore in Wexford. Cllr. Sullivan has highlighted the fact that rented houses must have extractor fans in toilets and shower rooms while similar owner occupied houses, often in the same estate do not have the same requirement. And Councillor Moore was perplexed to discover that the provision of a microwave oven was compulsory in rented houses
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At The Wexford Arts Centre November 6th. At 8 pm. Admission €10 Supporting films “A Tribute to Dr. Tom” (How Wexford Festival started) And “On Such A Night” (A young American finds Romance at Glyndebourne Festival Opera) The former Taoiseach, John Bruton, was in Wexford last Friday to deliver a lecture to the local Historical Society on John Redmond. Mr Bruton is one of the highest profile admirers of Redmond in the country and his talk to the society was impressive making national headlines with a divide appearing to open up between him and Taoiseach Enda Kenny over the role of those who took part in the 1916 Rising and how that event should be celebrated. The title of the lecture was ‘John Redmond a life of service to Ireland’ Prior to delivering the lecture Mr Burton and his wife Finola visited Redmond’s tomb in St. John’s graveyard, John Street, Wexford town. They were accompanied by Jarlath Glynn of the Wexford Historical Society. Pic by Patrick Hogan
Festival records ticket sales of 20,000 As the lights went down on the 63rd Wexford Festival Opera, Festival organisers reported an increase in overall ticket sales for this internationally renowned opera festival. Over 20,000 tickets were sold for the 12 day Festival, which featured three mainstage operas and a number of Shortworks operas and other daytime events. It has been a busy year for the Festival. Last month saw the announcement of the new President of Wexford Festival Trust, the well-known international opera supporter and philanthropist, Sir David Davies. The stunning Opera House on
High Street in Wexford was also officially recognised as Ireland’s National Opera House, an honour which was announced by the Minister for the Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Heather Humphreys, on the opening night of the Festival. There have also been many developments behind the scenes. The Festival continues its long tradition of nurturing talent both on and off the stage. 2014 saw six production interns from the technical theatre department at the LIR and Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology (IADT), enhance their training by working alongside the Festival’s
expert production teams. The Festival also continues to recognise and support emerging talents on stage with the annual awarding of artistic bursaries. This year the Arnhold Bursary was awarded to two recipients from the chorus, Canadian soprano Johane Ansell and Irish baritone Rory Musgrave. The Aria Friends Bursary was awarded to Irish Mezzo-soprano Kate Allen, who made her professional Irish opera debut in Silent Night and La Cenerentola. The Festival also continues to expand its orchestra outreach and education programme. Now in its second year, the programme sees
members of the orchestra go into local primary schools in Wexford to reveal the real people behind the operas, the real instruments behind the music and hopefully spark an interest in music in the students. As the curtain fell on the final performance of the Festival, the Pulitzer-prize-winning opera Silent Night by Kevin Puts, the Artistic Director David Agler took to the stage to officially announce details of the 2015 Festival programme: ‘I am proud to be standing before you for the tenth time as Artistic Director of Wexford Festival Opera. In ten seasons I have produced this
Festival in four separate venues, established the Orchestra of Wexford Festival Opera and a dedicated professional chorus and opened a brand-new opera house. Tonight it is of special significance as I address you from Ireland’s National Opera House to announce the three mainstage operas for the 64th Festival: Koanga by Frederick Delius, regarded as the first AfricanAmerican opera, Guglielmo Ratcliff by Pietro Mascagni, a tragic opera that is deemed to have one of the most demanding tenor roles ever written, and Le Pré au clercs by Ferdinand Hérold, often described as the
perfect example of an opéra comique. The full programme will be announced early in the new year’, said Artistic Director David Agler. The 64th Wexford Festival Opera will run from Wednesday, 21 October to Sunday, 1 November, 2015. Priority booking for all performances opens on Saturday, 28 February 2015. To avail of one month’s priority booking become a Friend of Wexford Festival Opera online: www.wexfordopera.com General Booking opens on Saturday, 28 March 2015.
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News The Saint Vincent De Paul is probably the country’s best known charity and as the recession took hold more and more people have been grateful for their support. They have representatives in virtually every corner of the county and charity shops in the major towns.. The question is, who are they, what do they represent, and what do they do? LUKE KENNEDY visited his local branch in Gorey to find out more.
St. Vincent De Paul: Providing help for the needy and a safe home for the elderly The Saint Vincent De Paul is probably the country’s best known charity and as the recession took hold more and more people have been grateful for their support. They have representatives in virtually every corner of the county and charity shops in the major towns.. The question is, who are they, what do they represent, and what do they do? LUKE KENNEDY visited his local branch in Gorey to find out more. The Saint Vincent De Paul was founded in 1844, for the aims of tackling poverty and homelessness, and promoting social justice. It values are based on Christianity, and it takes a non-judgemental approach to all who use its services. The Gorey branch is located on St Michaels Place in Gorey, and is managed by both Donie Boland, who runs St Josephs Court, and Bridget Braham, who runs the shop section. The site where the Saint Vincent De Paul currently
resides was bought in 1999 for €628,000 and was a former Christian brother’s monastery. Today it is both a charity shop and a safe home for people in need. If people want help from the Saint Vincent De Paul, they usually send a letter, asking for assistance from the organisation. Generally the Vincent De Paul is more than happy to help, as it all fits in with their non-judgemental ethos. The Vincent De Paul in Gorey can also be contacted by ringing 053 942 1255. The focus of Gorey’s safe home program in St Josephs Court is on the elderly. I previously interviewed the people living in Saint Joseph’s Court for a project I was involved in. They all had interesting stories to tell about their lives, but now they are happy, content and comfortable in their surroundings. I have, of course also been in the Charity Shop section numerous times, admittedly often against my will, but
they do provide cheap books, clothes and other items, with the money going to the charity so you can’t complain. In fact the money raised in the shop and the Saint Vincent De Paul Furniture outlet are a vital source of funding for the organisations charitable activities.. The Saint Josephs Court operation in the Saint Vincent De Paul is a well organised one. It functions as both housing and a hostel, and it features 8 two bedroom units, 6 bedsits, 2 one bedroom units, 4 two bedroom family units, as well as a communal dining room and TV lounge and laundry. There is also a chapel, for the residents to use. When I visited there for this article, I was given a tour of Saint Josephs Court by the manager, Donie Boland. Around the back, we saw a drying room that has been built out of scrap weatherglaze windows! A good example of recycling if there ever was one. We also saw the small gardens that
Donie and Brian show Luke around the gardens.
each resident can have to themselves, if they so wish. They take part in “Keep Wexford Beautiful” every year, and they are doing everything they can to make
sure they win it this year! The Gorey operation provides just a small insight into the work The Saint Vincent De Paul. The good deeds which it manages to do
are replicated right across the county every week. The organisation is a s a huge asset to the community and very many people would definitely be worse off without it.
Springmount Arts Gallery
‘Run The Gap’ a great success
The ARTS GALLERY was officially opened within Springmount Garden Centre recently by Sinead Barden, County Arts Officer. The exhibition on show was a collection of oils, pastels and watercolours painted by the Springmount Art Group, a number of committed artists who meet at
The *Run The Gap* 10 K. run and family walk along Annagh Hill on bank holiday Monday was great success with over one hundred people taking part. Husband and wife team and county champions, Tom and Dena Hogan, took first place in their categories, closely followed by all-Ireland mountain running champion,
the garden centre for art classes on a regular basis. “It is thanks to the Springmount Art Group that we have opened an Arts Gallery in Springmount” said Elaine Warren, owner of Springmount Garden Centre. “This group of committed artists encouraged us to transform the large
mezzanine space into a wonderful exhibition area”. It is the intention of the ARTS GALLERY to incorporate further exhibitions by other artists, photographers, wood turners, weavers, ceramicists etc”. The ARTS GALLERY is open 7 days a week.
local man Bernard Fortune.The event was followed by food and refreshments in *The Gap* pub. Special thanks is extended to race organiser Syl Ivers, race co-ordinator Tom Cullen and Eddie O'Sullivan. Also, to all helpers and race sponsors, including Michael McGonigle of Drumore Construction and Kilanerin/Ballyfad G.A.A. Club.
All proceeds raised will be divided between ‘Ballythomas Community Field Fund’ and ‘Gap Tidy Towns (and Heritage Group)’. Please keep October Bank Holiday Monday in your diary for next year. More scenic views can be had on New Years Day when a sponsored walk will be held across the top of Annagh Hill.
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The prizes in the Talbot Wexford Artist of the Year competition were presented in the hotel on Sunday evening. The paintings had been on display in the hotel throughout the Opera Festival. Pictured are the winners, Aoibhin Kinsella, Paul Carr (Talbot Hotel), David Monaghan, Dick Walsh (Talbot Hotel_, Stephen McGinley, Dione Bright Bergin and Janne Strydon. Pic by Pat Sheridan
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Rural areas struggling to be heard on new Councils Six months on from the reorganisation of local government and the abolition of urban authorities across the county, councillors and officials are still trying to come to terms with the new structures. Back in May when Wexford Borough Council and there three Urban Councils disappeared there were widespread claims that the new structure would disadvantage the towns which had been used to having their own authorities. However, even though it is early days it looks like the reverse is the case with the new Municipal District Councils being dominated by urban issues even where a majority of the members are from rural areas. The most blatant pro-urban
Council is Wexford where affairs of the town dominate despite the fact that more than half of the membership is from outside the urban area. In many respects the new Municipal District Council is behaving as if it was still the Corporation with all the major discussions---------and spending--------to date focused on the urban area. In Enniscorthy too the focus has mainly been on the town and with a majority of the members actually representing the urban area some rural parts of the Enniscorthy district look set to face a tough time getting a look in at Council meetings. Rural areas have been getting more attention from the members of the Gorey Council but already it is clear that areas which do not have a local councillor will have to
battle very hard to have their voices heard at local authority level. Among the larger areas without representation are Camolin and Ferns in the Gorey District, Castlebridge in Wexford and Oylegate/Bree in Enniscorthy. The importance of having a local councillor is already beginning to emerge on these new Councils with a lot of attention being paid to Bunclody, home base of Cllr Barbara Anne Murphy and Blackwater, the base of Oliver Walsh on the Enniscorthy council. In Gorey Mary Farrell rarely fails to mention Killmuckridge while Pip Breen pays close attention to everything from the coast at Ballygarret in to Killenagh and Ballycanew over to The Harrow.
Shamrocks Hurling and Football Club are about to celebrate their 50th. anniversary and are putting together a pictorial record of the club’s history. They are asking people with old photos in their possession to pass them on to committee members for display at the event which takes place in Bellefield GAA Complex, Enniscorthy at 8pm on November 22nd. All players , former players and their families are invited to this free event.
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Views from Vinegar Hill Nancy has served FF for sixty five years Fianna Fail in Enniscorthy has honoured one of its longing serving members who has been associated with the Party for over 65 years. Nancy Treacy, Rectory Road, was guest of honour at a reception in Enniscorthy’s Riverside Park Hotel during which her work for the Party was outlined in detail by Councillor James Browne. He was speaking on behalf of the Captain Weafer/Sean Browne/Sean Sheehan Cumanns of Fianna Fail, saying Nancy Treacy played an important role in the establishment of each of the Cumanns in question and was instruemental in their respective successesover many years. In recognition of her service to the Fianna Fail organisation, she was presented with a suitably inscribed crystal bowl and a framed ‘Letter of Thanks’ from Party Leader Micheal Martin T.D. Nancy Treacy first joined Fianna Fail as a teenager in Rathmines, Dublin, but it was
on returning to Enniscorthy in the early 1950s that she became politically involved with the organisation locally. She was instruemental in the late Sean
Beowne first winning a seat on Wexford County Council in 1951 and was part of his ‘inner circle’ when the former Leas Ceann Comhairle first won
election to Dail Eireann in 1957. She campaigned for John Browne when he stood for the Dail in 1982 and was a member of his election team at every
Presentation from EnniscorthyFianna Fail to Nancy Treacy for her many years of service to the party at a speciall function in the Rafter suit Riverpark hotel L to R. Keith Doyle,Nancy Treacy,Eileen Higgins and James Browne.
Sudden deaths shocked area Enniscorthy is still reeling in shock over the sudden deaths of a teenage boy and a young married man, both of whom had been in excellent health prior to their unexpected passings. 17 year old Brandon Walsh, Quarry Road, Clonhaston, Enniscorthy, collapsed and died at his home on Saturday week last less than 12 hours after undergoing a rigorous training session with his local soccer club, while 42 year old Alan West, Ballyboro, Clonroche, died suddenly on Tuesday week last while on holiday in Australia. News of their unexpected
deaths caused widespread shock and regret throughout the Enniscorthy district where both were well known in their respective circles. Brandon Walsh was a fifth year student at Enniscorthy CBS and was deeply involved in various sporting clubs in his native town. He was an active member of Shamrock Rovers Soccer Club and played snooker with The Icons Snooker Club. Brandon is survived by his parents, Declan and Sharon, brother Chad and sisters, Shantelle, Kelsha and Kayla, to whom deepest sympathy is extended. His funeral to
Enniscorthy’s new cemetery on Wednesday last was one of the largest seen in Enniscorthy for many years, and was reflective of the grief occasioned by his sad passing. Alan West, a native of Dublin, was on holiday in Australia when he took suddenly ill and died. He was in Australia on an all expenses trip which he won in a competition and news of his passing was heard with shock and dismay in the general Clonroche area where he had lived for many years. He was Head Facilitator in the local FAS Office at the time of his lamented passing but will best
be remembered for his work in coaching the under age members of Cloughbawn Soccer Club. His tragic passing came just two weeks after his wife, Susan bid farewell to her grandmother, Margaret ‘Peg’ Connolly, followed just days later by the death of another close relative, the late Nicky Balfe. Mr. West is survived by his wife, Susan, children, Megan, Abigail and Conor, his parents Paddy and Pauline Wet and siblings Patrick and Natalie.
subsequent election. Nancy Treacy also actively campaigned for Councillor James Browne when he headed the poll in the Enniscorthy District in this year’s Local Government Elections She has served the Party in almost every officer position down the years having the proud distinction of being Secretary of the Comhairle Dail and Comhairle Ceanntair on various occasions over the years. She was also a delegate from the Enniscorthy District to both the Comhairle Dail and Comhairle Ceanntair and a regular attendee at the Party’s annual Ard Fheis for almost 50 years. Councillor James Browne said it was people like Nancy Treacy who had made the Party great in the past and it is those who follow her example of
loyalty and dedication who will make it great again in the not too distant future. His family, in particular, he said owned a great debt of gratitude to the popular Rectory Road resident for she has been to the forefront in three generatrions of Brownes serving the people of County Wexford in the political arena. Councillor Browne thanked her for her many years of service whch was recognised and acknowledged at the highest levels within Fianna Fail, he said. The presentation to Ms. Teacy was made by Councillor Keith Doyle, while Mr. Pat Treacy, son, suitably replied on behalf of his mother, saying her political beliefs and her work for Fianna Fail was a source of great pride to her.
Residents form new alert scheme A new Community Alert Scheme has been established in the Tomnalossett area of Enniscorthy. The move follows a spate of housebreakings and robberies in the general area and already more than 60 households have joined up in a bid to beat the would-be thieves. The Scheme was officially launched at a meeting in Enniscorthy Golf Club last Thursday night at which Mr. David Butler, acting chairman, outlined the need for such a movement in the wake of recent breakins and robberies in the greater Tomnalossett area. He said the Scheme had the full backing of the Gardai and was being launched in association with Muintirna
Tire. The well attended meeting recognised the constraints under which Gardai in Enniscorthy are operating and expressed the view that local communities would have to play a more active role in protecting their homes and property. Various ways and means were expressed how this might best be done with all present in agreement that every support should and must be offered to Gardai in the fight against criminal elements. A number of serious incidents have occurred in the greater Tomnalossett area in recent months and it is in response to these incidents that the new Community Alert group has been established.
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Church’s ‘radio voice’ celebrates 25 years on air It was the brainchild of then Bishop of Ferns, Dr. Brendan Comiskey and twenty five years later the Christian Media Trust is still as active and vibrant as the day it started. CMT is a joint Christian venture Catholic, Church of Ireland, Presbyterian and Methodist - which has as its goal - the weekly production and delivery of more than four hours of radio programmes for local station, South East Radio. Retired Bishop Comiskey had a deep interest in the media and communication and when local radio was legalised in 1989 he insisted that the Church should become part of the new medium. The programmes produced each week by CMT range from the broadcast of Masses or Church services on Sunday mornings to Christian music programmes, magazine type interviews and youth programmes. All in all, it is a largely voluntary effort that has
produced more than 210 hours of programmes annually - and without interruption - over 25 years, and it has done so quietly, but to great effect. Like any other successful organisation it knows its own heroes. Whether it is in conducting interviews or the more technical side of editing or producing, the organisation has been blessed with very generous and talented individuals who faithfully turn up trumps and who "keep the shows on the road." The combined interdenominational shoulders to the wheel that CMT requires on an almost daily basis in Ferns diocese is a very visible sign of the good and warm relationships that exist between the various ecclesial groups here in the south east. And the working together to meet the weekly deadlines has only served to strengthen such relationships. Writing some years back, the legendary C.S.
Lewis wrote, "The Church exists for nothing else but to draw men and women into Christ, to make them little Christs. If they are not doing that, all the cathedrals, clergy, missions, sermons, even the Bible itself, are simply a waste of time. God became Man for no other purpose..." Such words sum up what CMT has been endeavouring to do down through the years. In a broadcasted prayer or thought, a hymn or a chat, the organisation has sought to preach Jesus Christ in the marketplace of the family kitchen or the car, the office or the local shop, and it continues to do so today. As ever, new talent and ideas are sought. CMT is always delighted to hear from people who have something to contribute. Such has been one of the great strengths of the organisation; namely its willingness to bring new people on board; to read the signs of the times and not to fear change; to "put out into the deep" and to
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The annual Ferns Church of Ireland Parish Sale takes place in the Parish Hall on the Clone Road, Ferns on Friday 7th November starting at 7.00 pm. This popular event features door prizes, raffle, teas, cake stall, plants, clothes stall, books and bric-a-brac as well as a host
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The National Field Archery Championships was held recently in Dargle Valley, Enniskerry, hosted by Wicklow Archers. The 2 day competition was attended by 90 archers from all over the country. Local
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Sinn Fein councillors should speak out You can criticise Sinn Fein about a lot of things but when it comes to publicity and reacting with statements to issues on the ground they have no equals. The party’s public representatives are always on the ball with views on every issue and are never too far away from a radio microphone. It is strange, therefore, that local Sinn Fein representatives have maintained such a low profile when it comes to the question of the treatment of abuse victim Mairia Cahill. The circumstances surrounding this case are truly shocking on several levels. In the first instance we are not talking about something which happened many decades ago here,
this is from the late 1990s. Other issues have emerged in the recent past which have of course been equally disturbing. However, they generally dated from many decades ago when the troubles were at their height and much leeway has been given to Sinn Fein on the basis that the incidents happened as part of a war. While many people are very uneasy about those incidents they have been prepared to give the party the benefit of the doubt and welcomed the fact that violence is, for the main part, now a thing of the past. However, the Cahill case raises much greater and more disturbing issues. And they are not just
around the treatment of Ms Cahill at the time of her ordeal but also involve the reaction of Sinn Fein politicians to her various statements in recent weeks. If these things were being said about the Church or any other political party Sinn Fein councillors and TDs would be leading the charge for resignations and an enquiry. Indeed it is difficult to envisage any circumstances in which the leader of another political party would remain in position if charges even remotely as serious were being laid against them. It is a pity that Sinn Fein public representatives have not had the courage to tell their party leader that his position is simply
untenable in the circumstances. The party has many good, impressive representatives at national and indeed at local level. There is no doubt that locally they have their finger on the pulse and whatever one might think of their economic policies party councillors do articulate the real concerns of a large section of the electorate. When they look back at recent weeks they are unlikely to regard their performances as having met the high standards they have set for others in the past and one would assume would generally strive to achieve for themselves.
Another fine EU mess has Nigel laughing again I’d imagine Nigel Farage will dispense with any PR team which he employs and just use news footage of EU Summit meetings in his party political broadcasts in the
future after the shambles which emerged just two weeks before a crucial byelection in which UKIP are head to head with the Tories. At the summit the EU
Sometimes people are very stupid (or foolish, or ridiculous or silly) Sometimes it is very difficult to understand just how stupid people can be. I know there are readers who will object to the use of the word stupid but you can substitute foolish, ridiculous or any word you like to describe those people who voiced objections to the designation of Wexford Opera House as the National Opera House. Some people it seems objected to the ‘Wexford’ being taken out of the name and even criticised Minister Heather Humphreys for ‘forcing’ the change. It is surely only in Wexford that a decision
to create a national facility in the town would draw criticism. The reality is that without being designated the National Opera House it is difficult to see how the Wexford venue could have safely survived into the future and I’d say Brendan Howlin played no small part in ensuring the designation was delivered. I am aware that it was a dream of many of those involved with the Opera House for many years that one day it might become the National Opera House. Now their dream has been realised.
demanded a massive increase in payments from the UK because the British economy has performed better than expected. This allowed opponents of the EU in Britain to say that British people were being penalised for making sacrifices which led to economic recovery in the home country while paying for those who had
squandered money elsewhere in Europe. No wonder Mr Cameron looked so rattled. Short of actually turning up in the constituency and handing out leaflets on behalf of UKIP the other EU leaders could hardly have done more to boost the UKIP prospects in the byelection.
They’re bolting the stable door a little late in Courtown Councillors in the Gorey Municipal District have been busy studying the Draft Development plan for Courtown which will cover development in the area over the next five years To be fair to the councillors more than half of whom were elected for the first time in May of this year, they have been taking their responsibilities very seriously. The changes they have
proposed indicate a serious level of engagement by public representatives who are determined to create the best possible environment for the people who live in the area. Sadly, no matter how they try they will be unable to undo the shocking damage which has been inflicted on the area as a result of the excessive development allowed by previous development plans.
TD John on the mend I am really glad this week to be able to report some good news in relation to TD John Browne. The Enniscorthy Deputy is slowly, very slowly, on the mend following two episodes of surgery a few weeks ago. An initial procedure in Cork did not have the desired results and left John requiring emergency surgery over a weekend. Not surprisingly the whole thing has taken its
toll on the Fianna Fail man but he is on the road to recovery and I am really pleased to be able to dismiss some of the wilder stories which have been doing the rounds. If he has any sense he’ll not be back in active politics until the New Year. However, to achieve that he will probably have to be strapped to a chair in his home.
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New PR company opens Hayden of Lighthouse PR and dhdesign.ie to Media, the Southeast’s also offer newest boutique Public Web/Mobile Relations and Media Design and Agency launched last Graphic Design week. The company among others dedicated to providing services. Sinead services in Public Monaghan said Relations, both online about her new and traditional, Event venture: 'I am Management, Social excited to begin Media been a huge increase in this new chapter with Management/Training these innovative cottage my business. Over the and Media Training past few years, there has businesses, opening opened when owner, across the island of Sinead Ireland. Monaghan Businesses that noticed a gap are reviving old in the market methods, for a boutique bringing creative PR and Media products to the company market and servicing ultimately clients in the thinking outside South east of the box. These Ireland very businesses The team are important for behind the continued Lighthouse growth of the PR and Media local community has extensive and local people. experience It is these very across a range businesses and of sectors others that often including need help on Public how best to Relations, promote Event themselves and Management, get their name Sales, out there. This is Television what I and and Radio There was plenty of Halloween fun at Lighthouse PR presenting Gorey Shopping Centre last weekend. and Media and recently Darroch O’Hara was in for a surprise intend to do.' joined forces when he met Wanda The Witch just with David before she started her story telling session.
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Natural or offensive? Controversy has once again hit the shores of Facebook. This time a row has been sparked as Facebook removed a picture of a Mother Breastfeeding her premature baby because the photo was ‘offensive’. We could all have different opinions on this matter and mine is that breastfeeding is one of the more natural things in life so why call it offensive and remove the picture?? I think it’s perfectly acceptable to share or capture a moment like that, a baby’s first feed. I personally don’t find that offensive in any matter whatsoever. In this case Emma Bond’s baby was born 12 weeks early weighing just over 2 pounds. The parish priest was called in to the hospital ward as the child wasn’t expected to live past her first day. She defied the odds and battled on like a true warrior so when she was finally allowed return to her mother, she took a picture of the first time her daughter was fed and Facebook removed it for being offensive.... scandalous!!! A few years ago another row was sparked as a mother was asked to leave a restaurant for breastfeeding her child, which is absolutely ridiculous, what are you suppose to do, let your child starve?? , nonsense! Have your say on the matter and tweet me @etekofficial
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USELESS FACT OF THE WEEK Because the movie Halloween (1978) was on such a tight budget, they had to use the cheapest mask they could find for the character Michael Meyers, which turned out to be a William Shatner Star Trek mask. Shatner initially didn’t know the mask was in his likeness, but when he found out years later, he said he was honoured. - Eoin
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Eoin Healy Hot - Ashton Kutcher Recently just announced as the highest paid TV star Ashton has a net worth of 140 million dollars and is getting just under a million $ for every episode of Two and a Half men , that’s crazy , and his fiancé is also Mila Kunis which makes him the best person in the world, after Steven Gerrard..
Not – Amanda Bynes Former child star Amanda Bynes who ruined her own career by partying non-stop and being arrested numerous times for drug possession has completely gone bonkers. She is now being held in her own house under a court order and she is buying expensive gifts and giving them out to virtual friends ..... Yeah that’s weird....
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Rant of the Week I’ve honestly have no idea why I haven’t written about this already, ‘cause it really grinds my gears! No doubt, people are going to freak at me for saying it, but sure look, be grand! If you’re friends with me on Facebook, you probably already saw my post about this during the week. But anyways, have you ever seen those stories when someone with tattoos all over the place tries to get a job and gets turned down because they’ve tattoos on their face or somewhere? And of course, every single person with a tattoo jumps on the bandwagon defending them saying things like, “It doesn’t affect how good or bad they’ll be at the job.” Am I the only one who reads them and agrees 100% with the employer? Fair enough, it won’t affect how they do the job, but neither would me wearing a Crosshatch jumper and a pair of Airmax to a job interview, but it
represents a poor choice that I’ve made, as do the tattoos. And poor life choices should, and do, affect the chances of you getting a job. They can be taken as character flaws. I actually don’t know why people find it so difficult to understand. If you’re training to be a teacher (like the one I read during the week), you know full-well going in to get a tattoo on your face or hands, that it could affect the chances of you getting a job. If you get turned down for a job because of it, tough! Is it discrimination for a parent to not want their child to be taught by someone with tattoos everywhere? Children learn by example. Surely it’s the parents’ prerogative to decide what their child is exposed to? Maybe they don’t want their child coming home asking for a tattoo like their teacher’s. Either way, it’s up to the parent to decide! Take another example, is it discrimination for an employer to
not want an employee (a face for their company) to be covered in tattoos? No, obviously not. There can be a certain stigma attached to tattoos, whether you agree with it or not, it’s there. And it’s definitely within an employer’s rights to do best by his or her company. Say, you have two potential employees and they both have the same qualifications, experience etc. but one could potentially reflect negatively on your business in the eyes of others, which one do you choose? That’s NOT discrimination. It’s called professionalism, and the sooner people realise that and stop screaming “discrimination” to the papers, the better! I could literally go on for days about this, but my point is: if you might be looking for a job that tattoos could affect you getting, don’t get them where you can’t cover them up!! Really want to hear other opinions on this, so add me on Facebook or tweet me @I_Rant_A_Lot! -
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Cookery Courses at Joyces Expert Wexford Do you enjoy entertaining at home but never sure what to put on the menu? Joyces Expert Wexford are running a Back to Basics adults cooking course which starts on November 8th and will run for four weeks, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th November. Learn how to cook a variety of everyday dishes for the family and how to successfully cater for a dinner
party. There will also be lots of tips for aperitifs and table settings! Our classes are designed to build your confidence with entertaining at home and take your cooking to next level. Are you a coeliac? Let Joyces of Wexford tempt you with their Cooking for Coeliac classes – they will be teaching how to make a variety of breads, starters, main courses
and desserts including sundried tomato bread, roast butternut squash soup, Thai green curry, chocolate cake and lots more! Courses start on Saturday 15th November and will run every Saturday for 4 weeks from 2pm – 3.30pm. To book a place on any of our courses please email marketing@joyces.ie or book online on www.joyces.ie
‘Indiana’ is a top class Indian Restaurant Indiana Restaurant in Gorey is a superb Indian Restaurant ideally located on Gorey Main Street. Serving you the finest Indian Cuisine to be found anywhere in Ireland with an extensive menu and special offers on offer The highlights of the Restaurant is their food our service and decor. They provide you with a relaxed atmosphere, modern and stylish decor,
comfortable seating and warm customer service. The menu culminates centuries of Indian cuisine, bringing a choice
and variety, all prepared fresh and sourced locally. They cater for all tastes
and preferences. Their menus can only attempt to describe the delicacies of their food whilst the taste is something you must experience. Indiana also provide outside catering for parties at reasonable rates call then today to make an enquiry. They cater for parties in the private function room directly above their restaurant floor. Please call (053) 948 1766 to book
There were big celebrations in Gorey recently when George Hook arrived in town to mark the re-branding of Wades pharmacy as part of the Total Health group. Our picture shows George with plenty of assistance as he cut the tape to mark the occasion.
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2 Course Meal €11.99pp Starter, Main Course & Rice or Naan ON TOP OF THE WORLD……..Councillor Tony Dempsey pictured on top of the Crimean War Memorial high above Ferrycarrig Bridge on Monday morning when local councillors celebrated the recent restoration works which have been completed at the memorial. The Tower was built in 1858 in honour of all the Wexford men who lost their lives in the Crimean War. Picture by Noel Reddy
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The Pigs Tale restaurant at 95a Main Street, Gorey is a fantastic ninety seater restaurant in the heart of Main Street Gorey. The dedicated owners Garrett Bradshaw and Deirdre Waddock have an obvious passion for what they do and feel they have evolved, grown and learned a lot from their tentative early days to the thriving business they are today. Garrett and Deirdre pride themselves on the fact that everything on the menu is homemade using fresh local and seasonal ingredients where possible. Included in their beautifully diverse menu is their pork produce, sausages, black and white pudding and dry cured bacon that have proved extremely popular with vistors and alike. In 2013 The Pigs Tale was awarded for Best Customer Service in Wexford
Want to stay in the heart of Gorey and experience a truly warm welcome? Look no further than the Loch Garman Arms. With 10 cosy newly refurbished & ensuite rooms to choose from, you’re ideally located to chat with the locals and enjoy the craic of a traditional Irish pub. Now the Loch Garman Arms, offer a wide ranging deals to stay in the hotel with Single, Double & Triple bed rates available by contacting the Hotel on (053) 942 1513.
by the Restaurant Association of Ireland and they were delighted with the recognition. In May of this year The Pigs Tale branched out and put their popular food truck on the road on the festival circuit of Electric Picnic, The National Ploughing Championships and the Wesport Festival not to mention a host of local events such as The Gorey Show, Party In Pink and the Wine Festival. The Food Truck is also an excellent idea for coporate events and private
parties To book The Pigs Tale for your special night out and Christmas or group bookings call 053-948-4440 or visit the website on www.thepigstale.ie Garrett Deirdre and the team would be delighted to see you
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a traditional Irish pub, like the Loch Garman Arms. Whether you’re looking for a tipple, a chat with the locals or to listen to live music, it’s the best place to be for the authentic Irish pub experience. Step into the Loch Garman Arms for tasty and wholesome pub grub, whether it’s for a Sunday lunch or a meal with friends, you’ll definitely find something to tickle your tastebuds. The Loch Garman Arms specialises in traditional Irish fare, if you want to try your first bacon, cabbage and potatoes with a nice cold pint of Guinness, then this is the best place to get the real Irish experience! A charming family run pub on Gorey’s main street. The Loch Garman Arms is an ideal place to meet with
friends, relax or play a game of darts, catch up on the day’s events or have a cosy meal with loved ones. Whatever you choose to do we urge you to sit back and soak up the atmosphere at the Loch Garman Arms. Also from this month we have a new Lunch time and Evening Menu with a full range of variety types of food that everyone would love to have and relax with. The Hotel function room is available any night of the week for meeting, conferences and the Special occasion like Birthday parties. Contact the hotel for a special rate on these on (053) 942 1513.
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The battle lines have been drawn over water charges with thousands of people marching on the streets of the county at the weekend to protest against the charges. People have been united in their opposition to the charges by a variety of concerns from those who just don't want to pay any new charges to those who are concerned about giving their PPS number to Irish Water to those who are appalled about the hamfisted manner in which the new company has gone about introducing the charges. What is to be done now? Here two politicians from opposite sides of the water 'fence' give their views.
Why we should not have to pay for undrinkable, toxic water By Cllr. Fionntan O’Suilleabhain of Sinn Fein Sinn Féin is opposed to water charges North and South as water is a basic right for all our citizens and is paid for through general taxation. In the north Sinn Féin Minister Conor Murphy was responsible for stopping their introduction. We blocked them in the north and if this government fails to listen to the people on the street and in communities, we are committed to ending these charges when in power.These charges are totally unnecessary to rectify our long-running water problems, as we showed with our 50-page alternative budget, and are in essence just
a cover for a new tax. Water in some estates in North Wexford is undrinkable due to manganese deposits, while in the south of the county it can be downright toxic from the Fardystown scheme. We believe the decision to register or not with Irish Water is a personal one reflecting the circumstances of each individual family. While we will not advocate a ‘Won’t Pay’ campaign, as it runs the risk of increasing hardship on families with potential penalties, nevertheless, we will stand alongside families and
community groups regardless of their position on ‘Pay’ or ‘Won’t Pay’ to bring an end to these charges. It is crucial that we all work together. The astronomically costly Irish Water company is toxic and has been a mess from day one. I have personal experience of this from trying to contact the company on many occasions since being elected last May. It must now be radically transformed into a single utility that acts in the interests of our citizens. Its exorbitant salaries and bonus payments have shocked people. Already hard-pressed
families who cannot afford to pay are also being threatened with hugely expensive call-out charges which may increase substantially when the current charges regime comes to an end in December 2016 . We in Sinn Féin are advocating that we: - Stop the roll out of metering and redirect the €539m loan finance from the National Pension Reserve Fund towards fixing the massive leakage problems.(This was acutely brought home to residents on the Hollyfort side of Gorey
two weeks ago!) - Prevent Irish Water from any further excessive spending of taxpayer’s money, including the proposed further €35m on the use of external consultants in 2015. - Oppose duplication of services being delivered by Irish Water and Wexford Co. Council and retain these services within full public ownership now and in the future.
Households should only pay a flat fee until all homes are metered Oh that we could start from somewhere else in relation to payment for water! I must admit that the entire issue of water charges has been very badly managed. The Irish Water brand has negative vibes throughout the country.
Some taxpayers paid more than others. 20% of the people pay for their own
That said, a number of questions have to be asked: Should we pay for water? Ireland is the last country within the OECD to charge for water usage. The taxpayers of the country spent €1,200,000,000 last year on water services.
water through private wells or group schemes. These people provide their own and pay for their own as well as pay taxes for the other 80%. Some people pay no tax and subsequently get water for free. How fair is this? If water is free for the 80% surely then the remaining 20% have a legitimate case for the state to fund their water provision. What is a fair amount? The average cost for a group scheme payment for water excluding a sewage charge is c. €120 per year. There are 450,000 homes metered to date. When all the homes are metered I feel it is possible to charge
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on the usage of water, By until such time as this happens, I feel a flat rate fee per household is more appropriate. I have advocated for a low rate with an easy payment option. Also for those homes already metered we should consider allowing the payment based upon usage (meter reading) if it is lower than the flat rate fee. Is water a human right? I agree that it is. The construction and maintenance of the system that delivers water to each house is not a human right and has to be adequately funded. Also the system that takes waste water
Senator Michael D’Arcy of Fine Gael from our homes has to be funded and maintained. Both systems have been underfunded for decades. Half of the water leaks into the ground. This cannot continue. The funding by Irish Water off balance sheet for the capital projects helps alleviate the financial position of the state. If the state has to borrow the money directly in the normal way then other capital projects will be delayed or perhaps not happen at all. This will have an impact on the nations finances and could require additional taxes.
The issue with Irish Water has not been communication; the issue is the hard pressed workers of the country have borne the brunt of the financial and economic recession. Payment for water I believe will be the last ask by this Government and so it should be. From now on I believe it is crucial that the tax payers will be in receipt of future benefits and the payment for water will mark the end of the Great Irish Recession.
Wholesome providing healthy alternatives for customers We at Wholesome 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
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Shels victory put a gloss Larry’s 2014 on poor championship Awards And so it’s all over, at least as far as the hurlers are concerned. The footballers are still playing around in the muck but the hurling is done and dusted for another year. It will not be a year to go down in history as one for classic games or great hurling but I suppose it was rescued really by the success of the Shels in the final. It was great to see a new team pick up the Cup and there was such excitement among the supporters that it can only be good for the game. It was good for business in a lot of drinking establishments as well as the team and their supporters celebrated for days on it. In fact people in the whole area really took the Co. Final to their hearts and it was amazing to see all the colour, painted cars, and bales of hay, everything in the Shels colours. But all the colour in the world won’t bring success if you don’t perform on the field and that is exactly what the Shels did over the course of
the two games. To be honest I did think they were the better team over the two days. In the replay they took advantage of the wind in the first half to gain a decisive lead over the Anne’s and while the boys from South Wexford had every opportunity to get back into the game a bit of a slow start after the break done them in really. So while the final outcome may have caused a lot of excitement the overall HAPPY SHELS: Ciaran O' Shaughnessy, Brian Doyle, Joe championship wasn’t the Kelly and Simon Donohoe celebrate after County Final win. best we have seen. Yes a Pic by Noel Reddy lot of games saw teams then club hurling in Wexford running each other close and to county team is involved in competition the whole thing will continue to struggle. that extent it was exciting but comes to a halt at local level. But enough of that. The when it came to the hurling, to Meanwhile, the club teams county team did show some be honest, at times I thought are left to train and train and promise this year and I really the whole thing lacked train and then maybe get a hope that they can build on passion, drive and belief. what they have achieved in game minus the county Maybe nowadays clubs rely players. I know this system has 2014. Wouldn’t it be great to too much on fitness and not see some silverware coming to been there for years, but that enough on basic skills and of Slaneyside, any silverware, does not make it right and if course then there is the long next year? we don’t get our act together running issue of when the
My Club Hurler of the Year is Joe Kelly of Shels. He leads from the front in every game and played no small part in ensuring that Shels finished top of the pile in 2014. Team of the Year: I could look no further than the County Champions. To me they had a hunger to win every game they played in and that is a great sign in any team.
Team for the Future: This has to be Rapparees a young and exciting team with a very bright future ahead of them. Disappointing Team of the Year: Well for me anyway it has to be my own club Faythe Harriers. I thought they had a real chance of being in the shake up for honours this year but instead they ended up in a relegation play off. Not good.
Hard Luck Hard luck to our three lads who were nominated for All Star Awards, Lee Chin, Conor McDonald and Liam Ryan. Despite the fact that none of them made it onto the team it was still a great achievement to be nominated. Also Hard luck to Shels who lost out by one point in
extra time in the Leinster Club championship on Sunday. on a score line of 213 to 18 points. Once again full credit to all involved they gave it their best shot and were a bit unfortunate not to win . Well done you did your club and county proud.
Adamstown Maintain Their Senior Status
Second senior football semi-final down for decision this weekend The second of the senior football semi finals takes place next Sunday at Wexford Park when Shelmaliers take on St Anne’s. It is preceded by the Premier minor football final when Glynn-Barntown face Fethard. In the senior game the Rathangan men will be all out for revenge having been beaten by Shels in the senior hurling final and I’m sure they will be highly motivated to make amends.
I witnessed these two teams playing in their group game in Grantstown some months ago and it was a really fine game of football with St Anne’s winning by a point on that occasion, but it was a game that could have gone either way and I expect a similar close encounter on Sunday. With David Fogarty having apparently recovered from injury and if he is fit to take his place midfield, I would slightly favour St Anne’s
as I believe they have the more dangerous forward line but a very close encounter is in prospect. Meanwhile in the other senior semi-final played last Monday week Gusserane had a surprisingly comfortable win over Castletown on a score-line of 2-9 to 1-4. The New Ross district team played a fine brand of football and got some really well executed scores. They also gave numerous examples of fine kick
passing and looked a very well drilled team who will be very hard beaten in the final. Castletown certainly missed the all action Conor Carty on this occasion and will be very disappointed with their performance but had Gusserane goalkeeper David Kehoe not brought off two really fine saves in the early stages, this match could have taken on a completely different complexion
Glynn-Barntown let Intermediate final slip The footballers of St James’ Ramsgrange will be playing senior football next year when they just edged out Glynn-Barntown in extra time by 1-8 to 0-10. It was a game that the Wexford district side controlled for long periods and looked to have won deep into injury time when they led by three points but a dramatic Ramsgrange goal forced the
game into extra time which was not good news for the Killurin crew as they had only played a tough semifinal against Taghmon-Camross on the previous Wednesday night. However, despite the tired legs they still only lost the game by a point with the sending off of Michael O’Regan towards the end of the first period of extra-time
a major blow as his freetaking ability, in particular, was badly missed. The Killurin based crew were really disappointed but surely it should just be a matter of time before they enter senior ranks as they are a really talented bunch of players. The loss of key players Craig Doyle and Mark Fanning before the game certainly did not help their cause either.
But congratulations to St James’ as they have shown the value of perseverance as this was their third final in a row. They stuck with it when all seemed lost and got their reward. They will relish being in senior ranks again and should be able to play with much greater freedom now that the yoke has been lifted from their backs.
Adamstown produced their best display of the year on Friday the10th of October under lights at Bellefield by beating Kilanerin in the Relegation final thereby preserving their senior status for another year. The returning Michael Furlong made a major difference but in general terms enormous credit must go to the Adamstowm players for buying into a new system that was only really tried out in a challenge game against Horeswood the previous week.
Every player worked his socks off and there was a terrific will-to-win. It was a great team performance and they also played some excellent football getting a number of superb scores in the process. It was a great achievement to beat a club that have won six senior championships in the last twenty two years. We wish Kilanerin well and have no doubt they will bounce back quickly to the senior grade.
Jim McGuinnes will be missed As we all know Jim McGuinness resigned as Donegal manager recently and he will be certainly a hard act to follow. People have criticised his tactics but for me he was like a breath of fresh air to Gaelic football taking on all the big boys and beating them. It was great to see as one gets sick and tired of seeing the same old teams contest All-Ireland finals. Donegal’s display against Dublin this year was just awesome and it was always
going to be very difficult to reproduce a display like that in the final as their opponents Kerry had been forewarned and therefore forearmed. We hope that Jim is not lost to Gaelic football and that he will return at some stage in the future as the game needs charismatic characters like him. We will follow his career at Glasgow Celtic with interest and it is not outside the bounds of possibility that he could end up as manager there one day!
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