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Slaney News
5 March 2013
Padraig O’Gorman Appreciation Dinner International Women's Day ments, but it would be true to (IWD), originally called say that in some areas the I n t e r n a t i o n a l Wo r k i n g focus of the day is still to highWomen’s Day, is marked on light the struggles of women worldwide and to get them out March 8th every year. The focus of the celebra- into the public arena to be tions on the day range from examined and debated. The general celebration of respect, 2013 International Women`s appreciation and love towards Day theme is the Gender women to a celebration for Agenda. This year Enniscorthy is women's economic, political taking its place among the and social achievements. Started as a Socialist polit- nations of the world if you !"#!$%%&#'(#)&!**+,,!(-! !"#!$%%&#'(#)&!**+,,!(-!.!/+/,!0!/+/,!0hosting its first ever ever like and ical event, the first International Women`s Day International Women’s Day was held in the United States with a programme of events as far back as 1909 on the 28th at the Presentation Centre, February. Since then in many Nunnery Road, from 11am to 7pm. The event is being organcountries it has lost its polit- !!!!!!!! ! 1&(%234#5!!60&)4(7!82&9%:!!$2% 1&(%234#5!!60&)4(7!82&9%:!!$2%;<3!=4(-;!83&&#& ;<3!=4(-;!83&&#& by the Greater Bellefield ical flavour and1&(%234#5!!60&)4(7!82&9%:!!$2%;<3!=4(-;!83&&#&! now on March ised >#%&3%(4#-&#%!?@!A<)(7! >#%&3%(4#-&#%!?@!A<)(7! 8th each year thousands of Area Community Rapid B34-(3@!6 );<<79C!!D;<439C!!E(#)&39C!!F294)4(#9C!!64#5&39C!!!$3%49%9C!!E3(-(!83<209! B34-(3@!6);<<79C!!D;<439C!!E(#)&39C!!F294)4(#9C!!64#5&39C!!!$3%49%9C!!E3(-(!83<209! B34-(3@!6);<<79C!!D;<439C!!E(#)&39C!!F294)4(#9C!!64#5&39C!!!$3%49%9C!!E3(-(!83<209 Team/Delightful Dollies and events are held throughout ?&(2%@!G!F(H&!I0! ! ?&(2%@!G!F(H&!I0 is an! eclectic mix of local talthe world to inspire women 1(9;4<#!6;<J!! 1(9;4<#!6;<J! D<--2#4%@!"#K<3-(%4<#!E4907(@!6%(#'9 D<--2#4%@!"#K<3-(%4<#!E4907(@!6%(#'9! ! feminine. and celebrate their achieve- ent and all things
on 7th February Enniscorthy Chamber welcomed over 60 guests to the Riverside Park Hotel to celebrate seven years service of Padraig o’Gorman as Town Clerk. Guests on the night included Chairman of the Town Council Mr. Keith Doyle, Minister Paul Kehoe and his wife Brigid,
County Manager Adrian Doyle and his wife Abina, Town Manager and his wife Tony and Adrienne Larkin and Town Clerk and his wife, David and Ann Minogue. The Chamber were keen to mark the exceptional working relationship they enjoyed with the Town Council in general
and with Padraig, in particular. Mr Eric Barron spoke at length on this topic in a warm and amusing manner. Padraig was commended on the number of major accomplishments that have been achieved over the past seven years. A presentation of a cut crystal table lamp was made by Mr. Colm Neville,
President of the Chamber, to Padraig as a commemorative token of his seven years in Enniscorthy working closely with the Chamber of Commerce at all times. The Slaney News wishes Padraig well in his new role in the Economic Development Service of Wexford Co. Council.
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Mairead Kelly, Paul & Bridget Kehoe, Jimmy Gahan, Pat Kickham.
Tony Larkin, Michael Bennett, Sinead & Padraig O'Gorman, Colm Neville, Derek Nally.
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Delightful Dollies Group Celebrates International Women’s Day Friday March 8th 2013 The Presentation Centre, Nunnery Road, Enniscorthy
EvEnT PRoGRAMME 11.00 am
Welcome and Opening Address by Wexford County Council Chairperson: Kathleen Codd Nolan & County Wexford Community Forum Chairperson: Mary Farrell. 11.30 am St. Patrick’s Special School Dance Performance. 11.45 am St. Mary’s National School Choir. 12.15 pm Gaelscoil Inis Córthaidh Drámaíocht (Drama). 12.45 pm St. Aidan’s Primary School. 1.15 pm Author: Niamh Greene Presentation and Reading. 1.45 pm Ceramic Sculpturist Demonstration: Anne Manning. 2.15 pm Woodturning Demonstration and Talk: Anne Murphy. 3.00 pm Kilcannon Garden Centre Container Planting Demonstration: Margaret Mahon. 3.45 pm Martina Leacy School of Dance. 4.15 pm Ballyelland Pottery Demonstration: Mairéad Stafford. 5.00 pm Scoil Rince Aishling. 5.30 pm Fashion Show: Mary Elizabeth’s Boutique and The Berkley Boutique. Commentary by: Maureen Byrne. 6.30 pm St. Senan’s Parish Choir: (Closing Performance).
Faith Festival A Faith Festival will take place in our diocese from 31st May to 2nd June 2013. Following on from the theme of the International Eucharistic Congress ‘In Communion with Christ and with One Another’ the parishes of St Aidan’s and St Senan’s in Enniscorthy town have joined together in organising their first ever Faith Festival. The festival is being led by Fr. Billy Swan and the Eucharistic Gathering Committee. The celebrations will be officially opened by Archbishop Diarmuid Martin and closed by Bishop Denis Brennan. During the weekend Enniscorthy Castle
will play host to an exhibition of various religious artefacts and photographs showcasing the celebration of faith in the diocese throughout the ages. The weekend will also be packed with a wide range of events including witness talks by top speakers Mr John Waters and Mickey Harte (Tyrone Football Manager) and Meabh Carlin. We will also have youth events and school programmes. The aim of the Eucharistic Gathering is to reach out to everyone not only in our own diocese but further afield and encourage them to join with us as we celebrate our faith.
Walter & Mary Burke, James Morrissey.
Padraig O’Gorman, David Minogue.
Michael & Mary O'Leary, Maree & Michael Lyng.
Enniscorthy Retirement Association The March meeting of Enniscorthy Retirement Association will take place at the Riverside Park Hotel this Tuesday 5th March 2013 at the usual time. Membership renewals and also names of people wishing to join the Association will be taken. Names and deposit €100.00 will also be taken for the holiday in Donegal. Why not visit their website www.enniscorthyretirement.com.
Seachtain na Gaeilge (Irish language Week) is running from 4 – 17 March 2013 as part of the celebrations for Bliain na Gaeilge and The Gathering 2013. Check out: www.snag.ie
Ger Carty, Michael Mahon.
Keith Doyle, Padraig O'Gorman, Minister Paul Kehoe & Norman Buttle.
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a WiLD RaPPaREE Last turbulent life chapter drew to its end As reverently laid in his place of rest High on broad shoulders of teammates and friend Coffin clad proudly in club coloured vest From torture and anguish at last to be free Our own wild Rapparee A passionate Gael of talent and skill A kind and gentle soul, afflicted With mountains to climb and demons to kill Yet thoughtful and decent unrestricted Full of sporting tales and joie de vie Our own wild Rapparee The final whistle now sounded on all of his strife A loyal team in dignity surround And walk with him that last journey of life By hurling honour all inexplicably bound To remember him who will always be Our own wild Rapparee. A tribute to the late Brendan Tobin by Maria Nolan
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Saturday Saturday 13th 13th April April 2013 The The Presentation Presentation Centre Centre Enniscorthy, Enniscorthy, Co. Co. Wexford Wexf Wexf exfoord
√ 1916 confErEncE in Enniscorthy Talks will include: ‘Lost revolution: the Abbey Theatre and Easter 1916’ by Dr. Fearghal McGarry, ‘Who were the Enniscorthy Rebels in 1916?’ by Kieran Costello, ‘Peter Paul Galligan – One of the Most Dangerous Men in the Rebel Movement’ by Kevin Galligan, ‘The Bureau of Military History and the Easter Rising’ by Dr. Eve Morrison. Cost: Members of the public €30 per person. Councillors/Officials €100 per person. For more information: The National 1798 Rebellion Centre on 053 9237596 or email info@1798centre.ie. This conference is presented by The National 1798 Rebellion Centre and supported by Enniscorthy Town Council.