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It could happen again-----that’s the shock reality to emerge this week in relation to sub standard housing estates which were built around the county during the boom years. As councillors heard the stark reality of socking house building where sewage pipes were found to be going nowhere, lights were installed
without any power supply and other serious defects there were calls for measures to be put in place to ensure that there could never be a repeat of the sham building work which has resulted in misery for hundreds of families. However, despite assurances that a close check was being kept on all developments at the moment to ensure that
they complied with detail of their planning approval there was an admission that an upturn in building activity would leave the Council stretched for resources in their efforts to ensure close monitoring of all sites. Director of Services, Tony Larkin told a meeting of the Co. Council this week that if the county returned to the
level of development of a few years ago the authority’s resources in terms of keeping a watch on the developers would be overstretched. His comments came as councillors demanded action to tackle unfinished and substandard estates around the county which have resulted in harship for many families. Continued on Page 5
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News St. Johns could go the way of old County Hospital THE old St. John’s Hospital building in Enniscorthy is in danger of becoming a derelict eyesore in the same way as the old Co. Hospital in Wexford has fallen into disrepair, it was claimed this week. There was strong criticism of the number of preservation orders being placed on buildings with councillor Paddy Kavanagh saying it inhibited development and in many cases resulted in landmark buildings falling into disrepair. Builders and developers would not purchase buildings with preservations orders because too many restrictions would be placed
on any plans they had for them, he told a Co. Council meeting. Cllr. Kavanagh made his remarks after Labour Councillor George Lawlor proposed that efforts be made to have the old hospital building in Wexford DeListed. He said the HSE would now have to carry the cost of making the building safe but there was no prospect that it would ever be developed because it would cost tens of millions to do anything with the building. However, Cllr Padge Reck, attending his final meeting as a councillor, strongly defended his role in having the building listed in the
1990s. He said his vision for the old hospital at the time involved preserving just the front wall of the building and developing the site over three floors. He said he was interested in having a permanent reminder for the people of Wexford of the suffering and hardship endured by locals when they were occupants of the Workhouse which was located in the building in the past. However, Cllr Lawlor accused Mr Reck of doing nothing to get the building developed during the boom years despite a party he was very close to being in power for much of the time.
One-man war on potholes IT’S time to declare a oneman war on potholes across the county, councillors claimed this week. They want new state of the art one man operator pot-hole filling machines deployed to tackle the pot-hole crises plaguing rural areas. Cllr Denis Kennedy said he had read that the one man operated units could reduce the average cost of fixing a pothole from 80 to 8. His colleagues were almost
giddy with excitement at the prospect of having the mobile units driving in front of them as they canvass rural areas of the county. But they were to be disappointed. Director of Services Eamonn Hore informed councillors that well, they actually had the one man units already. They had two to cover the county and swapped them between the districts, he told the meeting.
But Cllr. Kathleen Codd Nolan said that maybe it was time to look at buying another unit to deal with the scale of the problem and Michael Kinsella said every road at a high level above the sea was in a terrible state. Cllr. Paddy Kavanagh said that shift work should be looked at for the units the Council already had to get more use out of them.
Pictured at the Civil reception in the Presentation Enniscorthy last week were Jim McGover (CBS debating team), Martin Breen, Ros Walsh, Cathal French David Minogue Town Clerk Front: John Tyrrell (85kg All Ireland Boxer), Bernard Dunne (Contribution to Sport), Donal Minnock (former Town Clerk) and Councillor Johnny Mythen.
Kavanagh in plea for rural broadband THE extension of broadband to rural villages and parishes should be a top priority for the Co. Council. Cllr Paddy Kavanagh
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Japanese weed alert It’s the A major public alert has been issued over an invasive weed which has the potential to wreck havoc in the countryside and cause damage to roadways and buildings The Japanese knotweed has been discovered in several parts of the county, including the outskirts of Wexford town and has the potential to grow out of control and cause serious damage if not tacked effectively. And this week there was a plea to the public not to attempt to try to control the weed and instead report it to the local authority for professional assessment. Wexford Co. Council’s Director of Environmental Services Maria Melia said it was important to gather information on exactly where the weed is growing in the county. She urged people to report
the presence of the weed and not to attempt to deal with it themselves. Cutting the weed can cause it to spread out of control over a short period killing vegetation, breaking up pathways and in extreme cases damaging the foundations of buildings. The problem of the week was raised at this week’s meeting of the Co. Council by Kathleen Codd Nolan who said there was a need to get the problem sorted where it existed. In reply the Director of Services emphasised that people should not attempt to cut or treat the weed themselves. Chairman Ted Howlin, who lives on the outskirts of Wexford town, revealed that the weed was present in his cul de sac. ‘It has to be dealt with properly, you can’t just cut it’, he warned.
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WITH the local election campaign well underway the battle to highlight the worst roads in the county is intense among candidates. However, this week it was not a remote rural road, but a major route to the County Town which came under the spotlight. Fine Gael councillor Jim Moore claimed that the road from Wexford to Castlebridge through Ardcavan was one of the few roads that could cause a person to suffer seasickness as a result of travelling on it. He was supporting a call for reinstatement works on the road to be given priority made by Cllr.George Lawlor. He said the state of the road as an entrance to the Captial of the County gave a very poor impression of Wexford.
Councillors welcomed the extension of broadband availability which had taken place in the county I n recent times.
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News Cllrs. back pylon levy plan, but are their efforts all in vain? MEMBERS of the anti-pylon protest groups from across the county were in the public gallery at a meeting of Wexford Co. Council on Monday to hear a major debate on how councillors could best put blockages in the way of Eirgrid’s plans to run a major power line over ground across the county. With the public gallery packed by members of interest groups who have been vocal in their opposition to pylons for several months councillors were desperate to demonstrate their support of the protests in advance of the local elections next week. However, despite carefully crafted motions which had the support of all councillors and a welcome from the protestors, the debate is
likely to have no effect on the Eirgrid plans because the central plank of the proposal, a 100,000 annual levy on each Pylon is unlikely ever to be imposed. In advance of a vote on the issue Co. Manager Tom Enright effectively told councillors that what they were proposing was a nonrunner because a development charge was designed to cover the costs of providing infrastructure around a development and that was not the reason this levy was being proposed. In any event it would be up to An Board Pleanala to level the charge and this would not happen. The proposed charge if implemented would cost Eirgrid 15m per year and there was a warning from
officials that if it did actually happened it would most likely be passed on to the bills of consumers. But the warnings of the futility of the exercise did not deter councillors, who were obviously conscious that their comments were being closely monitored from the public gallery and they backed the levy proposal. That idea originally came from a public meeting in Terrarath Hall several months ago when two public representatives at the meeting, councillors Martin Murphy and Larry O’Brien, agreed to bring the suggestion to the Council. But it was a motion from Cllr Declan McPartlin which got the debate underway at Monday’s final council
meeting of the term. In addition to a 100,000 levy on each pylon he also wanted a 100,000 development charge on Wind Turbines. Cllr. Martin Murphy strongly supported the levy plan but said the first objective should be to have the cables placed underground ‘at any cost’. Cllr. Michael Kinsella complimented those who had protested and forced a review of the plan to go over ground with the pylons. Councillors did not have many ways to block the pylons and stinging Eirgrid in their pockets was the only way they had, he said. Cllr Larry O’Brien said there needed to be unity on the issue and the motion should deal only with the pylons.
Show me the way to Ferns and Camolin please
SHOW me the way to Ferns or Camolin----------that could be the plea of visitors to Wexford as a result of inadequate promotion of the villages as
tourism destinations by the Co. Council. This was the claim of local councillor Declan McPartlin as he raised his voice to try to get a higher
profile for his local area on his final day in the Council Chamber. He said the historical importance of sites in Ferns were not properly
reflected in tourism brochures. Camolin and Ferns needed to be put on the map for tourists, he told his colleagues.
Aileen Sutherland from Carricklawn in Wexford town has been crowned All-Ireland Over 21 Irish Dancing Champion. It was a big success for Aileen and there to share in the joy of the success at the City West Hotel in Dublin was her mum Kay who can rightly be proud of her daughter’s victory because she has been her dance teacher since Aileen was four years old.
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News Retailers express concern over plans for ‘plain’ cigarettes TOBACCO Retailers in Enniscorthy have written to Mr. Brendan Howlin T.D. Minister for Public Enterprise and Reform expressing their concerns over proposed plans to introduce plain packaging for tobacco products in Ireland. This follows the conclusion of the recent Health Committee hearings on plain packaging, the findings of which are now being studied by Health Minister James O’ Reilly who is believed to be in favour of the proposed new legislation to introduce plain packaging for all tobacco products. In their letter to Minister Howlin, the retailers have
spoken of the damage that can be done to their retail businesses if the Government pursues its proposed plans to introduce plain packaging later this year. Tobacco sales account for between 10% and 30% of turnover, according to the retailers, and any negative effect on turnover would have a major impact on business overall which, as retailers point out, is ‘already under severe pressure at the moment’. Tobacco retailers are already suffering huge losses to illicit dealers who are selling smuggled and counterfeit tobacco and cigarettes openly for a fraction of the price
legitimate retailers are legislated to charge.”We feel it important to remind you that we have a legitimate business that pays all its taxes and duty and also complies with a whole raft of rules and regulations while these ‘criminals’ make huge profits with no return to the Exchequer”, the letter points out. According to retailers, if plain packaging is introduced it will prove a boom time for criminals at the expense of taxpayers and legitimate retailers. It defies logic, the letter points out, that the Government could, or would, introduce a measure that at
the stroke of a pen will cause hundreds of job losses in the retail sector and cheat the Exchequer of hundreds of millions of Euro each year. “We know that if there is any further reduction in our business we will not be able to maintain our current staff levels, not to mention the very real possibility of shop closures”, the letter states. In 2012, illicit tobacco sales cost the retail sector over 700 jobs and the fear among retailers now is that this number will double or even treble if plain packaging is introduced. Mr. Howlin was told the plain packaging initiative has absolutely no credible
evidence of success and he is being asked to seek the support of his Cabinet colleagues to have the ‘scourge’ of illicit trading brought under control as a priority rather than introducing a measure that will only make things considerably worse. Tobacco retailers in Enniscorthy and elsewhere throughout the county are seriously concerned about the proposed initiative on plain packaging which Health Minister James O’ Reilly intends bringing before Cabinet later this year. They want the Government to employ additional resources
in bringing those responsible for illegal sales of tobacco products before the Courts and the introduction of greatly increased fines, including imprisonment, for those found guilty of such offences. According to legitimate retailers the fines for illegally selling tobacco products are miniscule in comparison to the profits being made by those behind the importation and sale of such products. If the scourge of illegal trading in tobacco products was tackled, say retailers, there would be no need for the introduction of plain packaging proposals.
Wexford ICA now third largest in Ireland THE Wexford Federation ICA AGM was held in Boolavogue Hall recently. The was chaired by President Breda Banville and two new members jointed the existing committee, Breda Whelan as Vice President, who is also the International Officer and Ann O’Connor is to be the new An Grianan Officer. Breda Banville thanked all Guild members for their work during the year and commitment to continuing to grow the organisation. Breda informed the meeting that Wexford Federation is the 3rd
largest Federation in Ireland with 594 members. At the end of the AGM flowers were presented to the two retiring committee members, Breda Roche and Marie Foley. The coveted “ICA Lady” trophy was awarded to Mary Fitzgerald for her outstanding work and dedication to the ICA. She is currently Secretary of the Federation and a member of Oulart guild. Last October she won the Rehab Person of the Year award in the Community Service Section. Mary as always was humble
in accepting the award and the praise and gratitude that Breda Banville President bestowed uponher on behalf of the members. The bi-monthly Federation meeting continued after the AGM. During the meeting plans for the coming 2 months were outlined before the Summer recess. These are the Brown Bread Competition to be held in June with a prize of 2000 to the winner. The special Occasions table competition will be held in Camross this year with the Theme being “60 years
Breda Banville ICA Federation President presents Mary Fitzgerald the trophy for ICA Lady award for her outstanding work on behalf of the ICA. Also in the picture is Eileen McCreevey.
anniversary of the tenure of An Grianan” to be held on the 12th June. The ICA will have a stand at the Golden Shears World Sheep Shearing competition to be held in
Gorey from 22-25th May. The ICA will also have a presence at this year’s Strawberry Fair in June. The winners of the handmade jewellery competition were
1st The Maudlins, 2nd, Inch and 3rd Boolavogue. The meeting ended with refreshments and hosted by Boolavogue Guild.
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It’s a final night scoop for Padge
IT’S all over as far as Wexford Borough Council is concerned with the historic final meeting of the existing council taking place last Tuesday night. However, photographers from Wexford People and Echo newspapers were scooped when it came to capturing the end of an era for the pages of history. Veteran councillor Padge Reck, who is to pen a book on the history of the Borough Council, had arranged a special gathering of all the members in their full robes of Office some time earlier and hired photographer Ray Flynn to picture the members
on the last time they were all together in their robes. Cllr. Reck protested when told that Ger Hore and Jim Campbell were waiting at the end of last week’s meeting to take a formal photograph of the council members. And his efforts were guaranteed to end in success because there was no possibility of a ‘formal’ shot with the members all minus their robes and Councillor Anna Fenlon not in attendance. Cllr Reck himself is retiring from public life at the end of next week and will then devote his time to penning
the new book. In the meantime he will no doubt keep the only ‘official’ photograph of the final meeting of the Borough Council under lock and key. The meeting marked the end of the line for a number of councillors, with Ted Howlin, Paddy Nolan, Anna Fenlon, Phil Roche and Padge himself all retiring at the election. Seven outgoing borough councillors, George Lawlor, Joe Ryan, Danny Forde, Davy Hynes, Jim Allan, Fergie Kehoe and Anthony Kelly are all trying to win places on the Co. Council.
Rogue Builders: Could it happen again ? Continued from Page 1 But suggestions that the Council was taking too soft an approach to developers who had flouted planning permissions were rejected by Directors of Services Eamonn Hore. He insisted that planning had been refused to a developer because of his poor track record with a development.
The plight of people living in poorly finished estates was raised by Gorey Councillor Malcolm Byrne who said residednts deserved to be told what progress was being made towards finishing their estates. And Councillor Larry O’Brien said what had gone
on in the past must never be allowed to happen again. There would be an upturn in building at some point in the future and checks would have to be put in place to ensure there was no repeat of lights without wiring, sewage pipes going nowhere and a string of other problems.
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John Kehoe Adamstown driving a Fergueson 20tvo which his father bought as new in 1949. It is still going strong.
One hundred tractors in charity run The Oylegate Vintage club were on the road again on Sunday last with another of their charity tractor runs. The Club, which has been in existence for more than a decade regularly organises events for charity and last weekend run was in aid of
Hospice Homecare. The Chairman of the Club, Henry Cosgrave was delighted with the support which the event received from other Vintage Clubs from around the county who gave up their time for such a worthy cause.
Up to one hundred tractors took part in the run and the winner of the most original entrant was Sean Nolan with a 1961 Deutz tractor. He was presented with the Johnny Doyle Memorial Trophy.
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‘Views from Vinegar Hill’ Credit Union’s celebrates its 50th birthday TO mark the 50th., anniversary of the establishment of the Credit Union movement in Enniscorthy, the present Officer Board will be accorded a civic reception by Enniscorthy Town Council this Wednesday night in The Presentation Centre. The reception is to acknowledge the contribution the Credit Union movement has made to the economic prosperity of Enniscorthy over the past half century. The late Tom Kelly, Slaney Place, Enniscorthy, along with the late Louis Kerr, Slaney Streret, Enniscorthy, were instrumental in establishing the Credit Union Movement in Enniscorthy way back in 1964. They presided at a public meeting in the former Bennett’s Hotel at which more than 30 people, representative of the diversity of town life, turned up.Three members of Wexford Credit Union attended the meeting and outlined what was required for the establishment of a branch of the Union in Enniscorthy. In 1964, four banks operated in Enniscorthy with the focus of their attention on those with significant resources.
They did not provide facilities for the general population and this vacuum was filled by moneylenders who charged extortionate rates of interest on money borrowed. It was against this background that the establishment of a branch of the Credit Union movement in Enniscorthy took hold. After a series of preliminary meetings, the movement was established with Tom Kelly, Louis Kerr, Michael Treacy, Pat McGill, Charles Cullen, Patrick Farrell, Denis O’ Connor, Monica Conlon, John Kickham, and Paul Murphy, all deceased, and Aidan O’ Leary appointed Directors of the fledgling Union. The first Credit Committee consisted of Margaret Murray, William Roche and Tim Counihan, while the Supervisory Committee was mader up of William Hastings Brown, Patrick Burke and Jim Burke-O’ Leary The famed Athenaeum Hall was the first home of the newly established Credit Union which operated for just one hour each Friday night. Within a month of being established, the Credit Union had a total of 48 members and savings amounted to over
£223.00. The first loan of £15 pounds to pay off a moneylender was issued in June 1964 and since then the Credit Union has continued to help people manage their finances. Over the past 50 years, the Credit Union has continued to grow in strength and numbers and within a short time of its foundation, the branch moved to new offices in Castle Street, apremises now occupied by Siopa Brog. The new premises provided more space for the taking of deposits and for the making of loan applications. So successful was the Credit Union, it was again on the move within a short few years, this time moving to the present Vodaphone Shop on the corner of Market Square/Slaney Street. It was at this time the Union decided to open full time and Seamus Comerford was appointed the Credit Union’s first Manager. The late President, Erskine Childers, performed the official opening of the new offices and later attended a celebratory dinner in Murphy Flood’s Hotel. It wasn’t to be the last move by the Union, however, for within a further few years and in response to continued
Pictured at the Ecumenical Service held to mark 50th years of Enniscorthy Credit Union were Tony Ennis Credit Union Manager, Aidan O’Leary, Councillor Johnny Mythen, Martin Sisk president of Irish League of Credit Unions, Michael Bennett President Enniscorthy Chambers of Commerce and Pat O’Shea Chairman of Enniscorthy Credit Union growth, the Credit Union was again on the lookout for a suitable new premises to meet the needs of its members. A suitable site was identified in Abbey Square and was given to the Credit Union movement by its owner, the late John
Kickham of Abbey House, Templeshannon. Mr. Kickham was one of the original Directors and he was instruemental in having the Union’s present impressive headquarters constructed on the site in Abbey Square where it continues to serve
the needs of its members. For the past 50 years, the Credit Union has received cross-community support and today stands as a symbol of practical ecumenism in Enniscorthy and surrounding District.
‘Barn’ will host Strawberry Fest musical acts ENNISCORTHY’S Strawberry Fest will this year feature a new innovation in the form of ‘The Big Red Barn’ which will host the main musical acts from its location on Abbey Quay. Damien Dempsey and Wallis Bird and Louise Morrissey will be among the headline acts performing in the Big Red Barn which will feature nightly entertainment from June 17th., to June 23rd. Wallis Bird is, of course, a native of Enniscorthy and she is returning from Germany with her band to perform at the Strawberry Fest. Another home produced artist, Clive Barnes, recognised as one of
the top blues guitarists in the World, is also booked to perform in the Big Red Barn and his concert is certain to be a sellout. The 2014 Strawberry Fest will be a major celebration of the strawberry crop and plans are at an advanced stage to introduce a number of new innovations to this year’s programme of events. The emphasis will, as usual, be on free outdoor entertainment with the Market Square band stand providing the ideal platform for up-and-coming new acts to air their talents. Young people will play a pivotal role in this year’s Fest
and they will be given every opportunity to express themselves through music, poetry readings etc. The programme of entertainment in Market Square is being coordinated with FDYS Music Box assistance and already many new acts have been booked to appear. Childrens entertainment will also feature greatly this year with a planned Teddy Bears Picnic expected to be a real highlight. Author Roddy Doyle will be visiting Enniscorthy Library during Fest week and a Sunday family disco in the Big Red Barn will no doubt prove popular.
The ever popular pub talent competition is back but with a different formula. Six pubs will be selected from the heats to go through to the final and they will battle it out for the supreme title on Thursday night, June 26th. Details of the new formula will be announced in detail in the near future but it is expected that the heats will get under way early in June. Enniscorthy Town Council is sponsoring a new ‘Focal’ Award for this year’s festival, the details of which will be announced on Friday night in the Presentation Centre. RTE’s Anne Doyle will be on hand to
talk about an exciting new Literary Trail with Enniscorthy’s locally based but internationally known authors featuring prominently. Enniscorthy’s Strawberry Fest is the first festival in Leinster to have the Big Red Barn marquee which is being sponsored by drinks company Diageo and which is capable of seating hundreds of spectators. The Barn will feature nightly acts throughout the Fest week and among those taking part will be Celtic Roots with their brand new show of all that’s good in Irish nttertainment. All events in the Big Red Barn
will have a minimal entry charge but all outdoor entertainment in the Market Square will, as usual, be free of charge. The programme for Strawberry Fest 2014 is still being finalised but with any number of new innovations, this year’s eventy is sure to prove popular with young and old alike.
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Enniscorthy to host literary festival CO. Wexford is to host its first literary festival over two days at the end of June. Wexford Ambassador Ann Doyle is to travel to Enniscorthy this Friday night to launch the festival which will be held on June 28th and 29th. Focal-Wexford Literary Festival has been established to celebrate the wealth of literary talent that County Welford holds. The aim of the organisers is to make Focal a highlight of the Irish Literary Calendar with what
will become an annual event. Writers from Wexford will be joined by those from the rest of Ireland and Overseas in what promises to be a very exciting event. The two day event, which will be held in the Presentation Arts Centre, Enniscorthy and Enniscorthy Castle, will include master classes with authors, playwrights and poets that are all designed to encourage and foster aspiring writers.
Strictly Club Dancing Pictured are The Special Olympians group Back Row: Thomas Whitty, Marion Flood, Madhbh Scallan, Philip Clancy, Christopher Nolan, Middle Row: Carol Ryan, Sarah Herlihy, Bridget Cowman, Rosie Murphy, Dean O’Connor. Front Row: Paul Keane, Caroline Ferguson, Lisa McKegney, Kevin Kinsella, Jenna Carty. Missing from photo Ruby Hardie-Brown. WEXFORD Special Olympics are busy preparing for the national finals which take place in Limerick next month. The games will be opened with a parade on Thursday June 12th and continue until the following Sunday. A total of sixteen athletes from Co. Wexford will compete at the finals. They will be housed for the three nights with their
coaches and chaperones in the Olympic village and will be accompanied through their competitions by the chaperones. It’s a big occasion for the athletes, some of whom may not have stayed away from home previously, and an exciting time as well as they compete at the highest level in the country. Six athletes are competing in the basketball
competition, Jenna Carthy, Marian Flood, Sarah Herlihy, Rosie Murphy, Carole Ryan and Meadhbh Scallan. Four gymnasts from the county will travel to Limerick Lisa McKegney, Dean O’Connor, Kevin Kinsella and Paul Keane while Christopher Nolan, Philip Clancy and Thomas Whitty compete in Pitch and Putt. Ruby Hardlie
Brown represents her county in aquatics, Bridget Cowman in athletics and Caroline Ferguson is the representative in Bocce. The team are being coached by Marie Baker, Sinead Sinnott and Maureen Rossiter while the Chaperones are David Gannon, Michael Murphy, Catherine Murphy Walsh and Rosarie McDonald.
STRICTLY Club Dancing is on its way back to Wexford town with the Clonard GAA Club organising a dancing night in White’s Hotel on Bank Holiday Saturday May 31st. Sparkly tops and sequined trousers are back in fashion for the event which will double as a major fundraiser for the club which is one of the
busiest in the county catering for boys and girls from under 6 right up to adult level, fielding a total of eighteen teams in competitions. Tickets for the event are sure to be in great demand. They are available from Mary (087 6300824) or Suzanne 086 6063488.
Concert in Wexford MUSIC for Wexford hosts ‘Musici Ireland’ at their next concert in St. Iberius Church0on Friday night May 16th. ‘Musici Ireland’ regularly plays to sell out audiences so early booking of a ticket is advised. The
programme includes works by Mahler, Mozart and Faure and will be played by Musici’s quartet of Piano, Finghlin Collins, Violin Joanne Quigley, Viola Beth McNinch and Celle Grainne Hope.
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GER Did pomposity cause Shatter’s Blocking water meters may not be the best solution downfall in the end? POMPOSITY can be the downfall of even the most brilliant minds. That is the only conclusion you can really draw from the downfall of Alan Shatter over his handling of the Garda whistleblower complaints. No one would argue that Shatter was a reforming Minister and a man possessed with an excellent mind. Indeed, even when he was in Opposition he brought forward more Bills and pieces of legislation than some of those who occupied Ministerial positions. Equally in the Department of Justice he is widely credited with being a very reforming minister bringing forward legislation to deal with issues which had been left un-tackled for years by previous Ministers. The whistleblower issues
which eventually brought him down virtually all happened on the watch of previous holders of the Office, so it was a bit strange that he ended up resigning over them. The problem, of course, was that when the details of the wrongdoing in the Gardai were made known to him he seems to have done little or nothing about it. He would say that he asked his officials to investigate and that there were investigations which indicated that everything had been handled properly. On the face of it that was the case, but the reality is that Mr Shatter was too quick to believe the official line and to rubbish those who raised questions. You would have expected him to demand more answers and to take a personal
interest in the allegations, given that they were so serious. But he didn’t and you can only come to the conclusion that he did not have any regard for the whistleblowers or the people raising the matter in the Dail. In fact he particularly does not seem to have had any regard for the Independent TDs, including Wexford’s Mick Wallace who were to the forefront in tackling the issue in the Dail. He probably felt he was better than them and that they represented no more than a nuisance that had to be tolerated. It was probably this disdain for those involved with making the running on the issue which blinded Mr Shatter to the real issue and led eventually to his downfall.
THE latest eruption over the installation of water meters has taken place in Bridgetown where residents and activists combined to halt installation work by Irish Water. The point has been made that the timing of these protests suggests that they are politically motivated and the fact that local election candidates are usually prominent as part of the protests would seem to suggest that there might be a link between the two. However, some people are really angry and fearful about the impact of water charges on their already stretched finances and they have genuine concerns. However, preventing the installation of water meters is not the way to
TIME TO FIND A REAL SONG WRITER FOR EUROVISION THE Eurovision Song contest is one of those events which people love to hate. Well some people just love it, others hate it and a majority of us look at it, even if it is only for the voting. There was consternation last week when Ireland failed to qualify for the actual final itself, going out in one of the qualifying stages. I imagine for a Eurovision junkie watching the contest without Ireland in the actual event is a bit like watching the closing stages of the Premiership when your team has fallen out of contention. But why have we been performing so badly in the event in recent years, given that we were able to win it at the drop of a hat back at one
stage. It surely can’t be that our performers are suddenly all second rate, or that we have no one to write a good song.
At one point people used to say it was all a conspiracy by RTE because they didn’t want
the burden of having to stage the event in Ireland. But I think at this stage they would welcome the chance to showcase the country to a
European audience again. Me, I blame Ryan Tubridity. Since the event started to be
staged on his Late Late Show things have gone from bad to worse with the Eurovision and let’s face it everything he touches seems to turn into a bit of a shambles. Just look at his 2fm radio slot if you want to see evidence of his ability to turn a great success into a major failure. Maybe RTE should consider totally revamping the qualifying stages for the contest. Do something completely radical like having heats in the Wexford Arts Centre. There seems to be a lot of talent there and it boasts a host of song writers. And you can be sure of one thing, they would not do any worse in the actual event this year’s effort.
deal to deal with these concerns. Water Charges will be part of the of the Land before the end of the year and they will have to be paid and the most efficient way of ensuring that
you actually pay for what you use is by having the amount of water you use metered. If you really believe water should be free and there is a better way of doing things, then vote for people who stand on an anti water charges, anti-house old tax, anti-USI charge, anti-income
tax for low and average paid workers, at the next election. They’ll also be the people promising you a better deal on social welfare, improvements in the health service, more teachers in the classrooms, a better deal for pensioners, road improvements and much more. So it’s a no brainer really. But spare a thought for the people who took the advice of those leading the protests against the Household Charge back a few years ago. Don’t pay it they said, we’ll all stand together and defeat it. Those who took their advice and did not pay the 100 charge now owe 220 and are having it deducted from their pensions and other sources of income, so you’d probably be well advised to be careful about whose advice you take on these matters.
AT LEAST THE TROPHY STAYED IN MANCHESTER
I was very happy to see Manchester City win the Premiership last Sunday. Really I was. It’s comforting to know that the trophy will spend another year in the city of Manchester The league will be spared the costs of transporting it to another location where it probably would not be as well looked
after given that the natives would be so unfamiliar with it. After all Manchester is a kind of home from home for the Premiership Trophy and hopefully at the end of next season it will remain there making just a short trip across to the Red side of the city. Well we can always hope.
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Would Alan fancy a pint with Mick?
£230,00 a year for a primary school principal WE have heard much about
MICK Wallace, a man who did much to bring about the downfall of Alan Shatter, was rather generous in his comments about the fallen Minister in the Dail last Thursday. I don ‘t always agree with what the Wexford TD has to say but I think he was 100% correct when he suggested that Mr Shatter was not a man he would be going out for a drink with. I’d say the feeling is certainly mutual. Can you imagine the conversation between the two if they were perched on a barstool in the Bailey in Enniscorthy or the Wicked Swan in Wexford? Well I can’t really. I’d say there would be a lot of silences.
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Political Notebook
Local Elections ‘New Faces’
Ger is hoping to follow in the footsteps of Leo Carthy GER Carthy comes from a family steeped in political tradition. He is the second of three children. His late father Leo served on Wexford County Council for almost half a century, something which Ger hopes to continue if given the opportunity by the electorate of the Wexford District next week.. In 2003 Ger joined the National Ambulance Service where he was promoted to Paramedic Supervisor.. Ger wishes to bring his experience from his involvement in community, voluntary and sporting organisations, to Wexford County Council. The 35 year old married father of two combines his busy role as a Paramedic Supervisor with the National Ambulance Service Wexford and his work as Chairman of KRT Ltd, a company providing
community employment across the south east. His support for suicide prevention and awareness surrounding mental health issues is unwavering which is reflected in the fact that he is a founding member of Wexford Marine Watch, an organisation set up to help reduce the instances of attempted suicide on Wexford Harbour. He also actively promotes Community Defib (AED) and Community First Responder Groups. Ger has had a long association both as a player and official with the GAA. In 2011 he was successfully elected as Development Officer to Wexford GAA County Board. Through this role he has delivered major infrastructure projects namely Wexford Centre of Excellence training facilities in ferns. He is committed to
supporting GAA clubs within the Wexford district and county. His commitment to being a strong supportive voice for his local community and county is reflected in his continued proven track record in stimulating and supporting community employment, job creation and job activation. He feels the closing of rural Garda Stations has the potential to create a significant division between rural and urban crime prevention. This is an issue which he says needs to be given priority for rural communities. Support for the elderly and the financial difficulties they face due to the crippling measures inflicted on them continues to be foremost on his agenda. Road infrastructure development is something Ger believes is necessary to keep the South
On the campaign trail in Tacumshane, Ger is pictured with Frank and Olive Byrne East open for business in terms of industry and tourism and keeping rural communities accessible. Ger believes that everyone is entitled to a safe, secure and comfortable home. For that reason he feels that we must
build on existing efforts to achieve progress in the area of social and affordable housing. He is also a strong supporter of the Carer’s Association. Through his every day work as a Paramedic he sees the wonderful work that this
organisation do and the necessity in having them in our county. In his opinion, a respite facility based in Wexford town or its environs is essential so as to reduce the added pressures on the dedicated carers of Wexford.
‘I’ll work hard to make Fresh face Leonard Wexford a better place’ has many new ideas says Annette full time parent to Brian (13) and five year old Dervla she also runs two small businesses in Enniscorthy----a pet shop and a flower shop. Annett has a pretty realistic outlook in terms of what she could achieve if elected. ‘I’m not saying that I will change the world if elected, but I will work hard to make county Wexford a better place to live’. Annette is very Annette taking part in an Anti Pylons ‘on message’ in protest with Deputy Mick Wallace terms of the views of the Independents for THE Independents for Equality Movement Equality movement will be message: ‘I see little or no contesting their first election accountability and this month when they run transparency in the way the candidates in each of the local authority works. Local four districts. matters affect local people Mother of two Annette and there has to be much Moran is the flag bearer for the Group, who are endorsed more public consultation by Deputy Mick Wallace, in with the people and not just having decisions handed Enniscorthy. down from on high with a Annette is already a busy woman. Apart from being a ‘take them or leave them
attitude’ In terms of this she says that the most immediate issues that come to mind are the pylons and smart water meters and the relevant health issues which she says are attached to them. She is also concerned about commercial rates and the struggle which they place on small business and she highlights the need for the government to be proactive in saving post offices and small shops. The Independents for Equality Group says it will not be making promises just to garner votes, but instead will commit to working towards the best interests of ordinary people, small and medium size businesses, rather than those of big business which is dominated by foreign corporations in Ireland. They say that if elected their candidates will commit to work for fairness, tackle the rising level of inequality in society and will stand up to those who refuse to put people first.
and wellness initiatives on every door they can reach, IT was on a long drive three which have been set up in ‘The new Council will have to months ago that first time Wexford saying he is keenly think differently, plan candidate Leonard Kelly aware of the need for these differently and act managed to convince his wife vital services in local differently. If elected I would of the merits of him standing communities. get to work immediately in the local elections as an He wants dialogue to start on engaging with the various Independent. ‘I suppose it was the best usage of the Quay communities in our county. my first canvass being a Front and Redmond lengthy discussion Park in Wexford town. about how I felt I ‘I believe that local could make a positive government should be contribution to local about working together government in constructively, to Wexford’ says problem solve and Leonard. innovate and support Now he is out and all communities by about trying to actively listening and convince the negotiating on their remainder of the behalf, involving local electorate in the people in deciding Wexford District to what local projects vote for him while should be funded’, he working with a tiny says. budget. ‘I have Leonard Kelly campaiging in A married father of four fundraised several Bishops Water, Wexford Town Leonard is the youngest thousand of Euros for of seven children and he various charities and This would involve talking to lives in Clonard and works as good causes over the past ten and listening to voluntary quality Systems Engineer in years including MS Ireland. and community groups and Sulzer (formerly ABS) in However, at the start of the working with the business Wexford town. campaign I made a decision ‘I believe that I am someone community to ensure that as not to fundraise for it as I do many jobs as possible are who would add a new not believe spending other to local retained and new jobs dimension people’s money on posters for government in Wexford and created’ my gain is appropriate’ says Leonard is a trained would ask people to consider Leonard. counselling psychotherapist me as a credible alternative’, Instead he is undertaking an and he wishes to promote and he adds. extensive face-to-face canvass support the mental health with a small team knocking
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Local Elections ‘New Faces’
Mark promises hard work, honesty and aims to have fire brigade charges abolished MARK Fenlon is one of the young first time candidates in the Wexford District but he is no stranger to politics, his mother, Anna, having served as a town and Co. Councillor for the past twenty years. Mark and his wife, Bridget have had their fair share of difficulties to cope with in recent years. Just three years ago, after a routine smear test, Bridget got the devastating news that there were active cancer cells which led to her undergoing a hysterectomy at the age of twenty seven. While recovering from the surgery Bridget set up the Facebook support group called ‘Be Smear Aware’ and it attracted more than 5,000 women who needed advice
and support. Mark and Bridget have two children, four year old Harry and Layla (8), while Mark is also Dad to seventeen year old Chloe. Layla was born with a very rare lifelong metabolic condition called PKU which necessitates regular trips to Temple Street Children’s Hospital. Mark, who works in Killeens Equestrian, is a member of St. Joseph’s GAA Club and Wexford Bohs Soccer Club and is a committee member of both. And Mark is most definitely his mother’s son. Twenty years ago Anna attacked spending on Civic Receptions and committed not to attend
them if elected. In all her time on the Council she went to just two and now her son is making the same pledge, branding the receptions a waste of public money. But mainly he wants to continue the work of his mother. ‘Helping people who need help is probably the most satisfying thing you can do. I was brought up with the attitude that it costs nothing to be nice’. ‘If elected my only promises are to work as hard and as honestly as my mother has done. I will not lead anybody on, if I can help I will and if I can’t I will tell you I can’t, unlike some candidates promising playgrounds, fairgrounds and jobs’,
Mark’s message to voters is clear in terms of national issues: None of the candidates, me included, can do anything about national issues only pass on the message to our ministers and TDs’ It’s the simple issues which will be his priority if elected. ‘I will, if elected, be proposing that all fire engine charges b e abolished as people are afraid to call them out due to the cost. This is happening a lot and people do know how dangerous an unattended chimney fire can be’ He also believes there should be more CCTV cameras in an around the town, while the roads and footpaths need attention.
Mark Fenlon campaiging with Angela Reville, Councillior Phil Roche, and his mother Councillior Anna Fenlon.
Jobs for Enniscorthy is a top priority for James IF James Browne is elected Now having served five to the in next week’s election years on the Urban Council he will be a new face on the in Enniscorthy, James is Co. Council but the name he attempting to make the Co. Council breakthrough. carries certainly will not be A barrister based in new. His Dad, TD John, was first elected to the Council in Enniscorthy he has two 1979 and his great uncle, degrees, one in business and Sean had previously held a one in law. James now lives seat in the Enniscorthy in St. Aidan’s Villas having grown up the Old Dublin district. VOTE for the VOICE of on experience in
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priority, with youth unemployment at the top of his agenda. He believes a series of measures should be undertaken to directly address the problems of rising vacancy rates, abandoned shop front and reduced footfall that is undermining Enniscorthy.
‘Enniscorthy has amazing opportunities for the growth of tourism and to create jobs. It has a unique combination of natural environment, history and culture that provides potential for tourism. James believes that Vinegar Hill should be as visited and well known as other famous
sites such as the Rock of Cashel or Clonmacnoise. ‘Our town should be bursting with tourists considering the potential we have. I believe we must maximise these possibilities’ James says. He suggests that the town could rival the likes of Westport and Clonakility for tourism.
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PHOTO DIARY by Ray Flynn This week Ray snaps some of the interesting and usual things around Wexford town which we pass almost on a daily basis, but do we really see them? Perhaps we do, or maybe we do not, but they are worth a second look.
In days gone by, troughs such as this, were used around town to provide drinking water for cattle, horses and other animals, especially on fair days. This one is preserved for anyone to see at the Wygram, Davitt Road junction.
These two statues are at the mail entrance door of Rowe Street church. The inscription on the left one says “The good estate. Miss Clancy. Main Street. 1865.” The other says “J Stamp Sisters. The Missers Rossiter. Main Street. 1865”. Next time you are in Rowe Street take a look and “See” for yourself.
The “Notice” is in Charlotte Street, It must be there for a long time. No comment necessary as it speaks for iteself.
Wexford Corporation erected this obelisk in 1795, to commerate Major Charles Vallotin, of the 56th Regiment of Infantry, who died near here when defending Wexfod twon when attachked by a riotous mob. This is probably the largest object we sometimes pass by and not really “ “see” it It is located in Wygram, Wexford.
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WHATS DR DRE We’ve a massive story for you this week! Dr Dre has become rap’s first ever billionaire. The 49 year old American Hip-Hop sensation sold his company Beats Electronics to Apple last week for a reported $3.2 Billion! The rapper/producer has made far more from the his high-end head phones than he ever made with his music and it didn’t take long before he gave himself the title of “Rap’s first ever billionaire”. It’ll be interesting to see where Apple take Beats and what changes can be expected.
TAKE THAT TRIO Gary Barlow, Mark Owen and Howard Donald are set to be hit with a bill for an estimated £20 million after avoiding taxes. I’m guessing today isn’t the greatest day of their lives… sorry! Adam
Small Town = Small Minds I know last week I said that I would leave out the rant but I received a message during the week asking me not to and giving me an idea what to write on, so here goes: You often hear people saying that we live in a small town where everybody knows everybody, but it comes at a bit of a price. It’s only after I got the message during the week that I fully realised it. It’s ridiculous how far Wexford is behind of bigger towns and cities in terms of fashion, music, fitness… and, well, everything really. Take bigger cities like Dublin, Waterford and Cork, you can go out wearing whatever you want, listen to whatever kind of music you want, be whoever you want and not get judged for it. Go out in Wexford in a different coloured pair of chinos and you get bottled for it. All girls are expected to drink Blue Wkd and all fellas are meant to drink pints of Stella or cans of Druids. God forbid wearing anything other than a pair of AirMax on your feet and imagine getting anything done with your hair other than a “Short back and sides”… shocking! Caring about your appearance obviously means you’re vain and self-centred. People that go to the gym, or are just into fitness are constantly accused of being full of themselves. It’s not just big cities that are ahead of us. I went to Tullamore a while ago for a night out and they’re miles ahead of us in regards to what they wear, what they listen to and probably everything else too. That’s Tullamore – I didn’t even think they had Wi-Fi yet. The only things holding us back are the attitudes of small-minded people, but more so, the fact that we actually pay attention to them! Adam
In parts of Alaska, itAs illegal to feed alcohol to a moose!! So if your going out on the lash in Alaska and come across a moose DO NOT let him drink your drink or you will be prosecuted. Eoin
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Duke Dumont ft. Jax Jones – I Got You What’s not to love about this song? Duke Dumont?
Check! Whitney Houston vocal? Check! Really summer-y vibe? Check! Epic music video? Check! No doubt you’ve already heard this a million times on the radio, but we think it’s a cert for summer-tune 2014. Make sure to have it on your summer playlist this year! Adam
Are Supermakets Ruining the Pub-Culture? As we all know, Ireland has a great tradition of socializing in pubs but is this slowly coming to an end? I really hope not – there!s nothing like a few sociables among friends but over the last few years the declining number of people attending pubs is shocking. Just take a look down the town at night time; pubs that were packed to the rafters not so long ago have either closed their doors or are struggling to get by. Why is this may you ask? No doubt, there!s a few reasons, but for me, I!d put it down to the cheap drink available in supermarkets. Pubs just can!t compete. On average a pint would cost between 4.00euro-4.60euro. Try weighing that up beside buying 20 bottles for 15 euro in a supermarket. People can!t afford to go out, and why would they when they can stay at home for fraction of the price. Local businesses are suffering because of this and it!s horrible to see. It!s sickening to say but, supermarkets either need to up their prices or taxes imposed on pubs need to be cut dramatically. It might not be long until Ireland!s proud pub-culture begins to fade out for good. Eoin
Remember getting these bad boys in primary school? Nobody brings me milk any more! It
used to be the best part of my day! Adam!!
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Keep sending your Snapchats into ilovecider and adam_ennis. We have LOADS to still put in, so we might have to start doing 2 a week. Anyway, here’s the snap of the week for this week , big up to Lorraine Redmond for this excellent snap! Anyone that has the app will appreciate how difficult it is to draw even a stick man so fair play Lorraine! Eoin
What!s on and Where? World renowned superstar Tinchy Stryder is jetting over to Wexford to play 2 massive gigs in Metropolis at the end of the month. 22nd of May sees Tinchy play for an end of year senior schools ball for 4th , 5th and 6th year students strictly and the following night for Juice Teen Disco. The interest for both nights has been absolutely amazing to see. 22 schools are expected to attend the Senior Ball and Juice Teen Disco are expecting this to be their biggest event to date. It!s brilliant that an artist as big as this is coming to Wexford and it!s sure to be two excellent nights for the lucky youth of Wexford. Eoin
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Wexford Agony Uncle Dear Alan, I hope you can help me. Until last week I had a great job and one which I really enjoyed. The money was very good, it had a lot of perks, including a car and driver and effectively I was my own boss. At least I thought I was. You see in many ways Alan I was over qualified for the job. I am quite a brilliant fellow actually. I have a great brain and my legal knowledge is unmatched in the place I work. Not that this is much of a boast because some of the people in here are actually quite low grade people when it comes to brains. That is one of the problems I have had over the past year or so with people from the lower orders of life putting questions to me and trying to trip me up. You know Alan if I met them on the street I wouldn’t cast them a second glance. In fact some of them look as if they might actually be the down and out types. But in here the rules are I have to take them all seriously, or at least pretend to take them seriously. And I tried to do that, even when they were abusive and raising the most absurd things about the Gardai. You know they were suggesting for months that the Gardai were fixing summonses and the like. They even suggested that some crimes were swept under the carpet. And I had to sit there and listen to all this nonsense. Of course I dismissed the rubbish they were raising and, being a fairly sharp hand with the english, I usually knocked them for six. But even when I’d demolish their claims they kept coming back making even more monstrous allegations against the Gardai. Saying that people committed serious crimes after being let off of previous offences and the like. At one stage I thought it would be a good
idea to have the whole bloody lot of them arrested for even saying such dreadful things about the Gardai. But then suddenly everything changed. My boss, Enda, received some documents. The contents were as absurd as what the other guys were saying, but do you know what, he believed them. I was shocked and told him to cop himself on. But he wouldn’t listen to me and appointed a legal guy to investigate the whole matter. Those guys are not friends of mine so I knew his report wouldn’t be a slap on the back for me, but even I was shocked by what he brought forward. I was ‘incurious’ he said ‘incurious’. Well that was it. The boss said he could not have any ‘incurious’ people on his team and I was shown the door. Well Alan I was shocked. I thought about telling the boss a thing or two about the ‘curious’ people he has on the team but I decided just to give up. He doesn’t deserve my talents. But now I only have a small job as a TD so I will have a lot of time on my hands and I was wondering if you had any suggestions for me. ‘Shattered’, Leinster House, Dublin. Sorry to hear of your difficulties and I’m not sure what to say to you really. It is not easy to find suitable work for people as unpopular, sorry as intelligent, as you. However, I suggest you apply to RTE for a place on their World Cup- panel. I know you will say that you know nothing about football, but that is no barrier to a place on the panel. You do have one great asset which I think will be a big bonus for your application. Lots of people think you can be obnoxious at times so you should really be at home on the panel. Good luck with the application. Alan
ENNISCORTHY ......... news from around the town Silvertones Annual Concert St. Aidan’s Cathedral is the venue for this year’s annual concert in aid of Co. Wexford Hospice Home Care and Wexford Branch of Console. Thursday, 29th May is the date with the programme commencing at 8 p.m. Five Mile Race and Walk Sunday, May 18th is the datefor this year’s Vinegar Hill Road Race and Walk. Proceeds are in aid of St. Senan’s Parish School. Entrants must be over sixteen years of age and entries can be made on line at www.runireland.com entry fee 15 euros. Lions Club Fun Cycle Date for your diary. Enniscorthy Lions Club will hold their annual Fun Cycle on Sunday, May 18th, commencing at 11 a.m. Starting and finishing at Kilcannon Garden Centre. Sponsorship cards are now available. Strawerry Fest Strawberry fest 2014 will take place this year from 17th to 29th June, with a host of main stage acts on offer. Participants for 1798 Re-enactment Participants are now being sought for the 1798 Reenactment of the Battle of Vinegar Hill which will take place this year over the August bank Holiday weekend. Those interested should contact the 1798 Centre, Enniscorthy on 053 9237597. Walk for Friends of St. John’s Hospital A fun walk in aid of Friends of St. John’s Hospital will be held on Sunday May 18th commencing at 2 p.m. The 10k walk begins at Vinnies Pub,
Island Road and will proceed to Scarawalsh via the old road and back to Vinnies along the main road. Sponsorship Cards available from Margaret Walker, on 087 6862765. Your support will be appreciated. Rosary The Rosary will be recited by the Legion of Mary every evening for May, at the Moran Park Grotto at 7 p.m. Parents and children are invited to come along. A special evening for children will be held on Friday evenings at 7 p.m. for childen. All are welcome. Diabetes Ireland New “It Makes Cents” Coin Collection launched 1c and 2 c for Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes did you know there is 34m euros worth of 1c and 2 c coins in Ireland. With 1 in 3 families in Ireland affected by diabetes why not save these small coins fo the work of Diabetes Ireland and help us meet the ever growing demands on our services. call 19850909909 or email info@diabetes.ie to find out more details and to register for your pack. Fundraising Walk A fundraising walk event will be held on Sunday 8th June in aid of the upkeep of Templeshannon Community and Childcare Centre. The walk will commence from the Community Centre at 2 p.m. Sponsorship cards are available please contact 053 9237511. Enniscorthy Drama Group Will host Tom, Dick and Harry at The Presentation Centre, on Thursday 5th, Friday 6th and Saturday 7th June. A show not to be missed. Keeping Enniscorthy Clean During the Summer months members of Enniscorthy Tidy Town committee meet on a
Sunday morning at 9 o’clock near the Rafter Bridge to pick up litter between the bridges and along the Prom and other areas of the town. Volunteers are always needed and if interested please contact Billy on 087 8298569. Pilgrimage to Lourdes Mass Mass will be offered in the Cathedral at 8 p.m., on this Thursday, May 15th. The pilgrimage takes place from the 17th to 23rd May. All are invited to remember the pilgrims on their journey to Lourdes. Star Camp Ireland’s leading and most renowned performing nad fun Summner campo is coming to St. mary’s CBS from 7th to 11th July. Open to boys and girls aged 4-13. The event is run by professionhal, experienced, fully trained and garda vettd leaders, choreographers and drama coaches. To book a place call 021 4377900. Tea Party Meanscoile Gharman are holding a Victorian Garden Party in the grounds of Brownswood, home of Eileen Grey on Sunday next, 18th May. All are welcome. Diary Date Enniscorthy Street Rhythms Dance Festival Friday June 6th to June 8th, great entertainment assured. Car Boot Sale A Car Boot sale in aid f Templeshambo Parish Funds will be held in the Showgrounds, Ross Road, Enniscoirthy, on Sunday, May 25th. Gates open at 8 a.m. Cars 10 Euros, Vans 15 Euros, Adults, 1 Euro each, Children free. Parking on the grounds free for buyers. For full details contact 086 0793663.
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Serious questions about water charges - Browne
SERIOUS questions arise in relation to the Government's proposed water charges regime and the long-term implications of this for taxpayers and social welfare recipients, Wexford Fianna Fáil Deputy John Browne told the Dáil. Speaking during a debate on a Fianna Fáil motion on water charges, he said Fine Gael in particular had been
doing its utmost to avoid having to tell households ahead of the local and European elections how much they will have to pay for their water. “It is still the case that despite the tens of millions of euro in taxpayers' money pumped into the setting up of Irish Water, not a cent has gone towards fixing a leaky pipe or addressing serious problems with
water quality in certain areas,” he said. Deputy Browne said there is confusion surrounding the water charges for the 1 million households that will be still without meters when charges commence in October. “We have heard all about the accelerated metering programme,” he said. “The fact is that more than half of the houses in the country
will still be without a meter at the end of the year. Irrespective of how the Government spins the matter, there will be flatrate charges for hundreds of thousands of households for at least the first year. The Minister did not state what he means by "flat rate charge". How much will a person have to pay if his house has no meter? It is important that the Minister
be up-front and spell out what people will have to pay.” “We have consistently opposed the Government's Irish Water charges model, which was rammed through the Dáil in order to avoid real scrutiny,” he said. “This entirely new layer of bureaucracy, populated by highly paid consultants and which will involve unwarranted bonus
payments, will be funded directly by water charges on ordinary homeowners and businesses across the country.” The Fianna Fáil motion was defeated by 65 votes to 44.
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Builders move in to County Council HQ Builders move in to Wexford Co. Council’s multi-million euro headquarters at Carricklawn this week to carry out alteration work to the state-of-the art Council Chamber. The Chamber, although only couple a couple of years old is no longer fit for purpose because the number o f members increases from twenty one
to thirty four after next week’s local elections. The Chamber was specifically designed to cater for the existing Council and will have to be re-arranged to allow for the extra numbers. At the final session of the old Council on Monday Chairman Ted Howlin said the builders would move in almost immediately.
Joan and Eliza Chapman pictured with “Ned” at the pet blessing organised by the clergy of St. Aidans Parish Photo Liz Wildes
Browne calls for Talks as row over school extension rages on WITH The impasse continuing between the Board of Management of St. Senan’s Primary School in Enniscorthy and local residents of nearby Fr. Murphy Close over where the entrance for a new school extension should be located, Fianna Fail T.D. John Browne has called for dialogue between all the parties involved. Mr. Browne made his call after meeting with residents of Fr. Murphy Close yesterday (Monday) afternoon, saying the residents had certain fears which must be addressed. Those fears centre around a plan to locate the entrance for the new extension on an open space in front of their cul-desac homes which residents maintain will lead to them becoming virtual prisoners in their own homes should the plan proceed.
Enniscorthy Town Council has agreed in principle to sell the piece of land in question to the Board of Management of St. Senan’s Primary School should the school be successful in obtaining Planning Permission for the new extension and herein lies the crux of the problem. Residents fear the location of the entry and exit gates for the new extension will lead to prolonged periods of parking on the roadway approaching the proposed new school entrance which will impinge on the free flow of traffic to and from Fr. Murphy Close. They point to the present situation whereby parents of children attending St. Senan’s Primary School park indiscriminately on the roadway outside the existing gates of the school which makes the free flow of traffic difficult to say the least. The
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residents maintain this will get progressively worse if the entrance gates are moved because the proposed new location is directly in front of their cul-de-sac homes which will make it virtually impossible for them to get in or out of their homes with a car at the start and finish of the school day. They are not opposed to the extenion and say they will give the development every assistance and support but to receive that support, the residents are adamant the extension plans must be changed in order to accommodate their fears and anxieties. Fianna Fail’s John Browne met with the residents earlier this week and was impressed with the arguments put forward in favour of moving the entrance gates to a new location. The School’s Board,
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however, is understood not to be very accomodating in this respect and are further understood to be proceeding to Planning without further delay. Deputy Browne is now calling for a mediator to be appointed, fearing that if the situation is not resolved to the satisfaction of all, the planned extension may be lost to the school.He fully accepts the difficulties for the parties concerned but was satisfied that with an open and frank exchange of views, the situation could be resolved. Asked if he would act as mediator between the sides, Deputy Browne said he wasn’t sure if he would be acceptable but added that he was willing to offer himself if necessary or, if not, to find a mediator all sides could work with.
Former Town Clerk Donal Minnock pictured with the current Town Clerk David Minogue at a Civil Reception at which Mr. Minnock was honoured
Seamus Comerford retired manager of Enniscorthy Credit Union with the current manager Tony Ennis at Ecumencial service held to mark 50 years of Enniscorthy Credit Union Photo Liz Wildes
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LARRY O’GORMAN The man who gets Behind the Sports Headlines IT’S ALL GO NOW THAT THE HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP HAS STARTED LAST weekend saw the opening round of the e Senior Hurling Championship. So let us take a look at how the games went. Shels 3.15 Adamstown 1.12: Shels got their championship off with a good win against Adamstown. They were l in control of the game from the start leading well at half time. Adamstown struggled to keep up to the pace of the game but did put in a better effort in the second half. However, Shells always had enough in the tank to see them through. Faythe Harriers 1-06 Ferns St. Aidan’s 0-14: This was the first of a double header in a windy Bellefield and it certainly did not live up to expectations. This was a low scoring game and both sides were below par. Yes the wind didn’t help the game with
poor shooting from both sides, but to be fair Ferns deserved their win in the end. However, this will simply not be good enough for these teams if they expect any kind of success this year. Oulart 2-14 St. Anne’s 1-15: Well Thank God for this game. After the first match the fans had little or nothing to shout about, but this match certainly did bring a bit of life to Bellefield and was a hard fought contest from the start right through to the finish. Throughout the game both teams give it their all. St Anne’s needed to get stuck in and battle man to man and they did quite well. On the other hand Oulart did find it hard to break down their opponents, but they came away with a last minute goal to win by two points.
That’s what they do, isn’t it. Glynn-Barntown 2-09 Cloughbawn 1-10: This as we all expected was a close run thing with both teams anxious to get a win and two points in the bag because they will have tougher games ahead in the championship. Cloughbawn really tried hard and threw everything at their opponents but Glynn had the strength to see them through to the final whistle. Buffers Alley 0-12 Rapparees 2-06: Yet again we had a close contest with both teams rolling up their sleeves and getting stuck in to the game. I did expect the Alley to win this one and fair play to the Rapps they deserved a draw in the end. Both teams need to improve for the rest of their games, but I believe they will.
Now for the previews RATHNURE V Shels: This will be a fairly contested game with both teams already having points under their belts from the first round. It will be close but for me it’s SHELS TO WIN.
Cloughbawn: This is a must win outing for both sides. But it will not be easy for either team and will be closely contested to the end but I think it’s got to be HARRIERS TO WIN.
Oulart V St Martin’s: I fancy Oulart to come through this one. They have already won their opening game while St. Martin’s are coming off a defeat. Martin’s will be very anxious to win but I think it’s OULART TO WIN
Rapparees V Glynn Barntown: This game could go any way with Glynn winning their first round tie they will be full of confidence. However, they will have to work hard to get one over the Rapps who are young and fast, but I think in the end it’s GLYNN TO WIN.
St. Anne’s V Adamstown: I fancy St. Anne’s to come away with a victory here. I was very impressed with their performance against Oulart and if they can repeat that it should be ST ANNE’S TO WIN Faythe
Harriers
V
Ferns V Buffers Alley: Well after weekend one Ferns have two points in the bag and The Alley have one, so this is an important clash. Even though Ferns were not that impressive in their first round tie they may still be
too strong for the Alley so for me it's FERNS TO WIN
Before I go Before I go Brother, what’s that I see a foreign game creeping into the bottom of this page? Anyhow I just want to say 'Well Done' to a few people. First to the Wexford Minors for a
good
Offaly and
win last
also
against Saturday to
the
Volunteers on their big success in running the mini-all Ireland over the last four weeks. Well done to everyone involved.
Wexford Youths Ladies v Castlebar Celtic in League Cup Final THE Womens National League cup final takes place on Sunday 18th. May at Ferrycarrig Park kick off 3.00 pm. Wexford Youths Ladies take on Castlebar Celtic in what should prove to be a very exciting affair. These teams have met four times all ready this season with one victory apiece and two draws so it should be a close game. There will be a number of Irish International players on show from both sides and Wexford Youths have Rianna Jarrett back having missed most of the season through injury but has performed well since coming back into the side over the last month. Youths will have Mary Rose Kelly in goal marshalling a very strong defence. Jessica Gleeson was recently named on the WNL Team of the Year and with a speedy and
skillful midfield in front of her and an on form strike force the Youths will be hard to beat.
Manager John Flood and assistant Manager Lizzie Kent have always encouraged their team to
play the game the right way building from the back with the girls capable of performing at a high level
this makes for very entertaining football. John has put in place a very strong backroom team and with two
Wexford Ladies Youths Ladies team who take on Castlebar in the Cup Final on Sunday
back to back third place finishes in the league over the last two seasons this is reaping its just rewards. The Youths are well capable of of breaking the dominance of the big two Raheny and Peamount and top the table in the next season or two.this would bring them to a higher level as they would be playing in Europe when this happens. Wexford Youths were the only team to beat Raheny this season in the semi final of the cup and deserved the win playing good football.There is a large crowd expected for what should be a great game with the finest soccer players in Ireland on show and will surprise anyone who has'nt yet attended a ladies match by the quality of the football being played.
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May 14 2014
JIM MCGOVERN’S
GAELIC FOOTBALL ROUND UP NEW RULE CHANGES CAN IMPROVE GAME OVERALL the new rule changes in football can have a beneficial effect on the game, but we will watch closely to see how they operate at inter county level this summer. The “Black Card” is in for cynical behaviour fouls which have been listed as: “deliberately pulling down an opponent, deliberately tripping an opponent with the hand(s), arm, leg or foot, deliberately body colliding with an opponent after he has played the ball away or for the purpose of taking him out of a movement of play, threatening or to use abusive or provocative language or gestures to an opponent or teammate or remonstrate in an aggressive manner with a Match Official.”
The penalties for these fouls are a free kick from where the foul took place, sending off the player by showing him a black card and allowing a substitute to come on for him. I think this has led to a more free flowing game and with less body checking going on there has been a notable increase in scores particularly at inter county level. The only reservation I would have is that the black card will benefit the stronger counties and clubs more as they will have greater strength in depth and therefore better replacements. If a club team with limited resources loses a key player early in a game that can result in a
significant drop in their performance. This may very well have been the case in the recent championship game between Horeswood and Fethard when the latter lost a key player to a black card very early in the game. But overall the new rule will force clubs and counties to work harder in training on tackling and dispossessing legally. The number of substitutes has been increased to six per team and, again, I feel this benefits teams with greater playing resources. I think it should have been left at five, as some counties and clubs when they go beyond twenty players just don’t have the same quality, whereas the likes of Dublin and Kerry’s second strings would make a
lot of other county teams. I would have opposed the number of substitutions going from three to five for the same reason. In any sport one should be helping the weak to get stronger, first and foremost, rather than helping the strong to get stronger often at the expense of the weak. Surely the inter county system is inequitable enough as it is without making it more so? I think the introduction of a clear advantage rule was long overdue and can only benefit the game. The advantage rule is defined as follows: “when a foul is committed the referee may allow the play to continue if he considers it to be to the advantage of the offended team. He shall signal
that advantage by raising an arm upright. If he deems no advantage to have occurred, he may subsequently award a free for that foul from where it occurred. The referee shall allow the advantage to run by maintaining his arm in the upright position for up to five seconds after the initial foul or for less time if it becomes clear that no advantage has accrued. He shall apply any relevant disciplinary action.” This has worked very successfully in other sports and I believe it can be a big success in gaelic football as it will reward the attacking team in particular. How often in the past have we seen a free in given even though the player manages to find the net with the ball? Now a team
is guaranteed one point but could well get three (ie a goal) when the advantage rule is applied. The rule will probably also do a lot to discourage fouling as the defender will know that crime will not fully pay any more. A player in possession may now score a point with the open hand or fist. The previous rule stated that it had to be with the fist only but this was being continually flouted so a change had to come about. Players were scoring points with the open hand virtually all the time and rarely if ever did the referee disallow the score. At least there is clarity on the issue now.
ABSENCE OF “THE GOOCH” Good Luck To The Minors IS A REAL SHAME FOR me, Colm Cooper is
semi final against Dublin
catching the ball over his
also an absolute gentleman, as I witnessed when I met
the greatest player that I
was something to behold. I
head,
have seen playing the game
will never forget being in
players and a cool, clinical
him last year when he
and his absence from this
the Canal End for the All
finish to the net. He just
visited CBS Enniscorthy to
year’s championship due to
Ireland final of 2004 when
injury is a real shame. He is
he
just a very gifted player and
individual
beating
several
passes the ball to the net
do some coaching with the
a
super
and strokes it so gently he
students. I wish him well in
goal
against
could just be wearing bed
his recovery and hope he
his display in the first half
Mayo in the first half. The
slippers. As well as being a
comes
of last year’s All Ireland
goal
magnificent footballer he is
ever.
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The very best of luck to our minor footballers as they take on Laois in the championship this weekend. They had a great win over Louth in Drogheda last time out and can face this game with confidence on home soil. Underage club football in the county is probably as good as in most counties but
this has not been shown at county level in recent years and it is great to see the progress of last year being built upon. However, Laois have a very good record at this level and will be hard beaten but if the lads perform to the best of their abilities they can advance a step further.
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