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Slaney News
28 May 2014
Tidy Town news With the closing date (at the time of writing) for this year’s N a t i o n a l Ti d y To w n Competition drawing nigh, the committee members of the Tidy Town Association and its Community Employment operatives are upping their efforts to have Enniscorthy looking spick and span. The campaign of litter picking by the committee and volunteers is going on apace and the Community Employment workers are seen every day on some of our approach roads dealing with litter and illegal dumping. It is seemingly an unending struggle to thwart the mindless minority in our community in the destruction they are causing to our environment. It appears that littering and illegal dumping is now worse than ever. The more one cleans up after dirty dumpers the more they are inclined to break the law. The mind-set might appear to be of the opinion that if there is someone there to clean up after them it is alright to dump and litter. Morgan Dunne told me some years ago of an incident he was involved in – he reprimanded a young man for throwing a plastic bottle on the street. The response was “F..... you, Morgan, Bobby
Wildes is paid to pick that up”. For Enniscorthy Town Council to haul all the debris collected from littering and dumping to a landfill site is costing €70,000 annually. The Court Report in our local press recently reported that an individual from Co. Wicklow received a heavy fine for dumping in the vicinity of Vinegar Hill. Could you believe it - all the way from Wicklow to dump on Vinegar Hill? RIKON’S Strategic Tourism Action Plan for Enniscorthy prepared for Enniscorthy Tourism is an excellent document but no doubt some of the success of the action plan will depend on a clean and tidy Enniscorthy. How often have you heard people saying ‘I must visit Westport, Killarney or Kenmare’ after they are announced as the winners of the All-Ireland Tidy Town Competition? It is definitely a major boost to a town to win the highest honour for cleanliness and tidiness. In those towns it is done by a dynamic community spirit and I have a belief that the people of Enniscorthy generally haven’t as yet entered into a frame of mind to improve the appearance of their town, particularly their own areas. I also believe that a sizable portion of the population of Enniscorthy
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is not aware of the attractive town they live in. As Irish towns go Enniscorthy is a gem and with a little effort it can be dramatically improved. The ludicrous decision to abolish Enniscorthy Town Council will have detrimental effect on town governance and will remove the focus on the town. It is up to people with an interest in the town to come together and form a cohesive group to press the case for the town in the new setup and ensure that the finances that heretofore were utilised to improve the town and its infrastructure are not filched to pay for pretentious buildings elsew h e r e . T h e Ti d y To w n Association is willing to cooperate in such a venture. We i n t h e Ti d y To w n Association are going to press on regardless with our work. We cannot despair and we cannot allow spoilers and law breakers dictate our attitude. – Seán Doyle Secretary/Treasurer Enniscorthy Tidy Town Association
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Monart launches Bootcamp Monart Destination Spa have unveiled a brand new Summer Body Bootcamp for 2014. If you believe a visit to Monart Destination Spa means sleeping in and indulging in delicious food and relaxing treatments this Bootcamp will change your mind. ‘Bootcampers’ will be kitted out with a fitness plan upon arrival, this will assist them in achieving their goals and to help incorporate healthy habits into everyday life. With a choice of a comprehensive two-day or three-day option this intense programme is packed with cardio, strength training and flexibility-balance exercises all with a personal trainer and cus-
tomised to your fitness level plus classes including Sauna Ritual, Core Stability, Stretch and Relax. Upon departure all guests will receive a personal training and exercise programme prescription in order to continue all of the good habits when they leave the Spa. The two night Summer Body Bootcamp including two treatments, classes, B&B and dinner on one evening is €340PPS. The three-night Summer Body Bootcamp including three treatments, classes, B&B and dinner on two evenings is €515PPS. For further details and booking see www.monart.ie. n
Templeshannon Community & Childcare Centre Fundraising Walk A fundraising walk in aid of Templeshannon Community & Childcare Centre is being held on Sunday 8th June 2014. The community centre provides a range of support services to individuals and groups in the local community. The walk will start from the Community Centre at 2.00pm where all participants will register. This walk will be towards Cooladine and it is for all levels
and ages. It can be 4km, 6km or 8km, whichever is suitable. This is expected to be a fun day for all the family. Buggies, dogs, all are welcome. Refreshments will be provided for the walk and afterwards there will be tea, coffee and snacks served in the community centre. Sponsorship cards are available now in the centre. Please call in or ring 053 9237511 for your card. All are welcome. n
Greater Bellefield Community Team Acknowledgement Notice The Greater Bellefield Community Team would like to extend their sincere gratitude regarding the success of the annual family fun Easter Egg Hunt held Sunday April 17th at Bellefield Road Park. To all those who kindly donated Easter eggs, prizes, and gifts, especially the Delightful Dollies women’s group. Appreciation also to photographer Pat O’Connor and Maria Nolan for attending the event. To the local newspapers, parish newsletters and those who generously advertised the event. A special appreciation to the children who attended the crafts day at the Seán Brown Respond community centre in creating the colourful buntings and decorations displayed for the event. Thank you to the parents, guardians, children, families and general public for the support and participation. n
Busy in Retirement Monthly meeting on Tuesday June 3rd at 2.30pm in the Riverside Park Hotel. Forthcoming events in June: Lunch in Rathwood Home and Garden World on Thursday the 12th June. The monthly walk on Tuesday 17th June in Kilmore. A day at the races in Gowran Park on Sunday 22nd June. We will have details of the show “Showboat” in the Bord Gais Theatre Dublin on Wednesday 30th July. Ongoing Activities held weekly: Monday – Line dancing 11-12 noon, Bowls at 1pm all held in the Astro Turf Centre. Wednesday – Walk 11am from Riverside Park Hotel. Thursday – Keep fit class and Scrabble, both 11-12 noon, all held in the Astro Turf Centre, also every Thursday Ramblers Club Walking Group at Lidl Stores Car Park 9.30am. n