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At the Strawberry Fair / Street Rhythms and Roots launch in Treacy’s DBar on 16th May were L-R: Megan O’Shea (Festival Queen 2017), Orla Byrne and Ciara Nolan. See pages 14-19 inside for full details of this year’s festival running 31st May to 3rd June. And don’t forget in mid-June there’s the Vinegar Hill Battle Re-enactment Festival with re-enactors travelling from England as Redcoats to be joined

by Rebel groups from Enniscorthy, Mayo, Monasterevin, Prosperous, Kilkenny, Limerick and Ashbourne (see pages 12 and 20). And that weekend also sees the All-Ireland Farmers Market Competition taking place in Enniscorthy (see pages 5 and 22).

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comment Minister Paul Kehoe has confirmed that the construction of the Enniscorthy Flood Relief Scheme will commence next year.

Following recent news of funding for flood defence in Wexford town, Minister Kehoe said the money for the Enniscorthy Flood Relief Scheme has already been ringfenced. “This is completely separate from the announcement in Wexford town and Minister Moran has assured me it will be delivered upon,” he added. And he confirmed that Minister at the OPW Kevin Boxer Moran is planning to visit Enniscorthy to see how over €40m of ringfenced funding will be spent.

As part of the works, services and utilities along the promenade are being relocated this year – ahead of the full construction in 2019.

A public display of the plans is scheduled for The Athenaeum, Monday 11th June to Sunday 17th June, and Enniscorthy Library, Tuesday 19th June to Sat 7th July. Everybody interested in the future of our town is encouraged to attend. See more details on page 23.

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strawberries and cream on sale throughout the weekend.

No effort has been spared in preparing this year’s programme for the Golden Jubilee of the Strawberry Fair and while things may have changed commercially and socially since the first Fair way back in 1968, one thing remains constant – the strawberry is still King in Enniscorthy this time of year.

To ensure the continuation of the strawberry king’s reign, the Festival has joined forces with the Enniscorthy Street Rhythms Festival and The Strawberry Roots Festival to bring this year’s exciting programme to fruition. The majority of events are free so we look forward to seeing you this year.

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Lots of family entertainment both days: Carousel, face-painting etc for children.

Music, craft stalls and huge selection of good food on sale.

The re-enactment of the 220th anniversary of the 1798 Battle of Vinegar Hill will also take place on Sunday 17th June. Approx 100 marchers, and some on horseback, in uniform, will march from Vinegar Hill to Abbey Square at which time the winners of the competition will be announced (approx 3.45pm).

So put 16th and 17th June in your diary now and enjoy great food, music, crafts, kids’ entertainment and lots more in a wonderfully relaxed atmosphere.

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The more serious causes are usually the more silent or sudden to happen such as bad sectors, which are corrupted parts of the hard drive which cannot be accessed. Head crash which is when the read write head makes contact with the platter (Disk) and cuts right into it (imagine putting a knife to a record spinning at +75mph) Any sudden movements can do this, plus the damage can be irreparable for the most part. This is eliminated for the most part by an SSD (Solid State Drive). They are more expensive though, with less data to budget ratio. But they make up for it with ridiculous speeds and all round reliability. Defragmentation is also unnecessary on them. Also keep them cool, as temperature affects their lifespan more than anything else.

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Annual blitz for St Patrick’s, CWCW and Coaches

the annual blitz for st patrick’s, cWcW (co. Wexford community Workshop) and coaches took place in the astro centre recently hosted by cllr John o'rourke.

The results were:

St Patrick’s A 3, CWCW B 2.

St Patrick’s B 1, CWCW A 2.

Coaches 4, St Patrick’s B 2.

Coaches 2, CWCW A 4.

St Patrick’s A 1, St Patricks B 0.

CWCW A 3, CWCW B 2.

Final:

St Patrick’s A 2, CWCW A 1.

Many thanks to CWCW for the use of the facilities, Paul Cosgrave, Co-ordinator of CWCW, and the referees on the day. Great fun was had by all.

Special thanks to Wexford Co. Council, William Doyle, FAI, and Ger Mackay, Wexford Co. Council for continuing to support this voluntary scheme.

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JAMES BROWNE’S ALZHEIMERS TEA PARTY

James Browne TD hosted an Alzheimers Tea Party in his Enniscorthy office on Friday, 4th May. Above Left: Maeve Doyle, Linda Tobin, James Browne TD and Judy Browne.

Above centre: Angela and Enda Long and Stephanie Byrne. Above right: Helen Kenny, James Browne TD, Brian Kenny, Monica Byrne (Alzheimer’s Association) and Judy Browne.

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A local wedding with a big difference Major new shop and filling station to open in Enniscorthy in a huge vote of confidence for the town, a major new centra shop and drive service station will open in midJuly in Enniscorthy on the milehouse road.

The proprietor, Martin McSorley, already has two other similar set-ups in Courtown and Ballinaboola, as well as several others

around the country.

The new shop will be 3,000 sq.ft. approx and will employ 15 people.

An open day for staff recruitment will be held on 6th of June in the Riverside Park Hotel in the Seamus Rafter Suite between 10am and 4pm.

Potential employees

should bring along a detailed and up-to-date CV for a short interview with one of the management team on that day.

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Ambassador to visit Enniscorthy Wexford will host a visit by the australian ambassador to ireland, mr richard andrews, in the company of local minister paul Kehoe.

The visit will see the ambassador deliver a talk at Bree national school, attend the

annual Enniscorthy Strawberry Fair as well as the turning of the sod on the Town and Village Renewal Scheme in Lady’s Island.

He and the minister will meet senior officials from Wexford Co. Council to discuss

how to strengthen ties between Australia and this county.

Minister Kehoe said the visit is particularly important given the large number of Irish emigrants in Australia, many of whom are from County Wexford. n

Enniscorthy Historical Re-enactment Society (EHRS) re-enactors Rory O’Connor and Marie Wilkinson took a step back in time to fortify their future together as they took their nuptials at Bree Church on 3rd May with wedding party and guests in 1798 attire and guard of honour with pikes from EHRS. Pic: Maria Nolan.

‘ACHIEVING SUCCESS’ SEMINAR

David Hasslacher - Life Coach and seminar organiser

on Wednesday 25th april i was delighted to accept an invitation from friend and well-known Enniscorthy activist david hasslacher, to attend a seminar at the riverside park hotel titled ‘achieving success’.

David as you may know is a member of the Roche family of Enniscorthy Castle and has many marvellous memories of growing up there. He has an affinity with both the Castle and the town and is involved with many local committees and organisations. As he said in his introduction despite his surname of Hasslacher his people have been in Wexford since 1169 and he is extremely proud of his Yellowbelly heritage.

David is a qualified Life Coach and it is in this capacity that he organised the Achieving Success Seminar for over 200,

15 –18 -year-old students from Mean Scoil Gharman, Colaiste Bride and Colaiste Abban with a fabulous line-up of inspirational speakers including Minister Paul Kehoe, Sam McCauley, Christy Kavanagh, Jimmy Kearns and John O`Connor.

As first speaker, Minister Paul Kehoe thanked David for the opportunity to speak to so many young people about to take the next step on their life paths and said that it really isn’t about either success or failure but ‘how you respond to both - and indeed it is often your failures and how you respond to them that shows your true character’. As former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill once said, ‘Success is not final. Failure is not fatal. It is the courage to continue that counts.’

Local entrepreneur Sam McCauley’s message was all about seizing opportunities.

‘Believe in yourself and/or your product and simply go for it. When a big leap is called for, make it.’ Sam continued, ‘Don’t be afraid of failure and be fluid in your thinking, things keep on changing and unless you change with them you get left behind.’

Sam went on to tell the students that it isn’t really about how bright you are, success is gradual, achieved step by step and by continually setting tar-

gets and challenges for oneself. He also reminded the audience to always act with honour and integrity even when there`s no one watching.

Christy Kavanagh owns one of the largest Christmas Tree plantations in the country, 110 acres all under Christmas trees which he operates as a family business with his wife, son and daughter. After many rocky starts and many hard battles with depression, alcohol, debt and failure, Christy with a lot of help from good friends pulled through and now enjoys a very full and suc-

cessful life and his main message to those present was to have good friends, people that you can depend on and turn to in times of crises.

His advice was to ‘Mind your own business and you will have a business to mind.’

Christy also stressed the importance of dedicating time to yourself, ‘Those of us who work for ourselves tend to work 24/7, it is vital for both your mental and physical health to take time away from the business on a regular basis.’

Christy now practises daily yoga, pilates and meditation.

The message from the final two speakers, Jimmy Kearns, successful fruit farmer and John O’Connor, Manager of Enniscorthy Enterprise & Technology Centre, was similar – the most important things in life and career it seems are courage and belief. The courage to ‘go for it’ whatever it is without fear of failure and the belief that you can do it whatever it is was the overall consensus coming loud and clear from this most entertaining and enlightening seminar - in Barack Obama’s words always believe that ‘yes you can’.

A very well done once again to Life Coach David Hasslacher for organising the excellent event and if I was pressed for a criticism I would have to say that perhaps going forward it would be nice to have an entrepreneurial female speaker included and thankfully we have lots of them in Wexford from business women, to politicians to designers to successful authors.

So it’s over to you David to get the gender balance better for your next, much anticipated seminar!

– Maria nolan

L-R: Sam McCauley, Jimmy Kearns, David Hasslacher, Christy Kavanagh and Minister Paul Kehoe. Pic: Maria Nolan.

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Enniscorthy CBS Champions On the playing fields…

A remarkable run of recent soccer victories brought the Bank of Ireland FAI Schools Tom Ticher Junior National Cup to Enniscorthy CBS for the first time. Indeed it’s the first time any Co. Wexford school has ever won this prestigious competition. Under the watchful eyes of teachers Lisa Burke and Shane Murphy, the team beat Milford from Co. Donegal in the All-Ireland semi-final before Kieran Murphy fired home a goal of real quality in the final against the favourites, St Joseph’s of Galway, which ultimately proved enough for St. Mary’s CBS, Enniscorthy, to claim the title.

In the classroom…

On 2nd May 2018 Enniscorthy CBS held its Awards Night to acknowledge the huge number of students who excelled academically during the year and those who contributed positively to the school in other ways also. Legendary Wexford hurler and former student at the school, Adrian Fenlon, gave a motivational talk to the students before assisting with the awards presentation.

Michael Delaney receives the Sports Star Award from Adrian Fenlon (left) and School Principal, John Ryan.

Donal Harrington receives the Edmund Rice Award from Adrian Fenlon and School Principal, John Ryan (left).

Man of the Match in the All-Ireland Final, goalkeeper Sean Maher.

William Dornan receives the Michael Talbot Award, sponsored by Gary McCauley.

Team captain, Danny Bruce, receives the All-Ireland trophy.

Robert McGuinness receives the Student of the Year Award from Adrian Fenlon and John Ryan.

Enniscorthy CBS is participating in the ‘One Book, One Community’ initiative which involves reading ‘Spirit of the Titanic’ by Nicola Pierce. And the school certainly got into the Titanic spirit by holding a Titanic-themed Day and Exhibition on 25th April. Above left: Teachers Marie Morrissey, Theresa Cullen, Eddie Nangle (retired) and Theresa Shalloe. Above right Ms. Morrissey with some visitors to the exhibition from St. Mary’s School, Enniscorthy.

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County Wexford Chambers, in collaboration with the Regional Skills Forum and Wexford Local Community Development Committee (LCDC), are hosting the County Wexford Skills & Training Expo on Wednesday 13th June from 9am-1pm in the Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy.

This is a free event to showcase the opportunities available to employers to upskill their employees and avail of grant funding for accredited training programmes. The event covers all areas of employment, with a dedicated forum for the Engineering & Manufacturing sector where the training providers will outline the upskilling programmes available. Exhibitors on the day will include: ● Higher Education and Life Long Learning: IT Carlow, Wexford Campus IT Carlow and Waterford IT, in particular Springboard+ ● Further Education with traineeships, apprenticeships and adult learning with Waterford & Wexford Education & Training Board ● Wexford Chamber Skillnet ● Local Enterprise Office ● Wexford LEO Training ● And many more.

Booking is available through Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/county-wexford-skills-training-expo-tickets-45755412671

Enniscorthy dog track was the venue for the annual race night of Enniscorthy rugby club and the michael Foley bursary Fund on sunday 6th may.

The marvellous May sunshine brought the punters out in force and made for a most enjoyable event. Organisers Jim and Phil Kearney were delighted with the continued support which they say ‘keeps the memory of Michael alive and provides funding for the Enniscorthy CBS third level students’.

The Kearney twins congratulated Enniscorthy Rugby Club on their recent win in the Provincial Towns Cup and wished them continued success. Both the Towns Cup and the County GAA Senior Football Cup took pride of place at the Dog Track for the occasion as Michael was a player with both Enniscorthy Rugby and the Starlights.

They went on to thank all the race sponsors, dog sponsors, raffle prize sponsors, staff of Enniscorthy Dog Track, ticket and raffle sellers and everyone who turned out to make the event such an enormous success First prize in the raffle – a 2-night stay in the Tullamore Court Hotel with 1 evening meal went to Theo Butler.

Second prize – a Phillips 22” TV went to Billy Heffernan. Captain of Enniscorthy Rugby Club Ivan Poole was the lucky winner of third prize – 2 tickets for an Autumn Rugby International.

Fourth prize of a Retro Turntable went to Anna May Heffernan and 5th, 6th and 7th prizes of Bewleys Goodie Bags went to winners Sean Miller, Graig Blyth and Lee Rogers.

A fun event and all for a very good cause – well done to all.

– Maria nolan

The Michael Foley A new parish Bursary website Race Night

Enniscorthy Rugby Club Captain Ivan Poole with sons Sam and Philip.

Above L-R: Fr Richard Redmond, Ferns, Fr Jim Nolan, Davidstown-Courtnacuddy, Fr Ken Quinn, Galbally, Fr Odhran Furlong, St Aidan’s, Enniscorthy. Right: Bishop Denis Brennan with Patricia McNally, St Aidan’s parish.

1798 Battle Re-enactment

Pic: Maria Nolan

Pic: Maria Nolan

1798 battlE rE-EnactmEnt Relive the 1798 Rebellion in County Wexford from Friday 15th – Sunday 17th June. Battle re-enactments will take place in the towns of New Ross and Enniscorthy over the course of the weekend, to commemorate the 220th anniversary of the 1798 Rebellion.

The programme of events commences on Friday 15th June at 7pm, in Market Square, Enniscorthy, where you are invited to join Rebel and Redcoat re-enactors, for a wreath-laying ceremony, commemorating all those who died during the 1798 Rebellion.

In New Ross on Saturday 16th June at 2pm, experience rebellion up close and personal.

Pike-charging Rebels will face off against musket-firing Redcoats as they re-enact the epic Battle of New Ross.

On Sunday 17th June, experience the sights, sounds and smells of battle as the Rebels and Redcoats re-enact the epic Battle

of Vinegar Hill. This battle extravaganza involves Cavalry Assaults, Cannon Bombardments, Musket Volleys and Pike Charges. It starts on Vinegar Hill at 2pm. ‘thE lonGEst day’ To mark the 220th anniversary of the Battle of Vinegar Hill, the National 1798 Rebellion Centre is hosting ‘The Longest Day’, a memorial ceremony remembering all those who died during the 1798 Rebellion.

This annual event is aptly entitled ‘The Longest Day’ as the 21st of June, the day of the battle is indeed the longest day from both an astronomical perspective, and for those 30,000 men, women, and children from all sides who took part in the battle.

This year’s ceremony takes place on Thursday 21st June, beginning at 7.20pm at the bottom of Vinegar Hill Lane, where pikemen will assemble and march to the top of Vinegar

Hill. All are most welcome to join in and march along with the pikemen, particularly those from overseas whose ancestors fought in the Rebellion.

At 7.30pm, representatives from the different religious communities and councils will gather for a blessing, which will be followed by poetry recitation and a wreath-laying ceremony. Following the commemoration on Vinegar Hill, all are invited to Enniscorthy Castle for light refreshments.

Hundreds of spectators are expected to be present at these commemorative events, which remember a defining moment in our nation’s history, and provides an opportunity to come together as a community to remember those who lost their lives, in an inclusive and appropriate way.

For more information please contact the National 1798 Rebellion Centre on 053 92 37596 or visit the website: www.vinegarhill.ie n

TOP MARKS FOR WEXFORD BEACHES Above: Mary Kavanagh, Mary Murphy, Majella Murphy.

Below: Terri Foley, Lisa Byrne, Brian Murphy, Josie and Michael Foley.

Pic: Maria Nolan

Wexford county council has just been awarded 9 blue Flags including a first blue Flag for carne beach.

The high quality of Wexford beaches and marinas was recognised today at the 2018 Blue Flag and Green Coast Award ceremony, with the county’s beaches, marinas and designated bathing waters receiving a total of 9 Blue Flags and 8 Green Coast awards.

These awards are among the world’s most recognised ecolabels and are universally accepted as the mark of excellence for beaches and marinas. The Blue Flag award is presented to beaches and marinas which have excellent water quality and which achieve high standards across a wide range of other criteria including environmental education, management of the environment, safety and other services. The Green Coast Award is given to

beaches which may be less developed and less populated but which nevertheless have excellent water quality.

Wexford County Council successfully retained all 6 Blue Flags awarded last year and in addition, received a first-time Blue Flag for the popular Carne Beach. The highly coveted Blue Flag award was also retained for the Council’s two excellent marinas at Kilmore Quay and New Ross.

Wexford County Council Director of Services John Carley congratulated all those involved in maintaining the county’s beaches to the exacting standards and ensuring these key resources continue to attract large visitor numbers to the county.

He also praised the work of Coastcare Volunteer Groups, who play a very important role in achieving Green Coast status for Wexford’s beaches, stating

that the Green Coast award “demonstrates the continuing dedication of the public to the improvement of their communities and surroundings”.

The following is the full list of County Wexford Awards. blue Flag award: Ballinesker Beach Carne Courtown Curracloe Morriscastle Rosslare Ballymoney North Beach Kilmore Quay Marina New Ross Marina Green coast award: Old Bawn Cahore Culleton’s Gap Ballyhealy Cullenstown Strand Booley Bay Grange St Helen’s Bay. n

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History in safe hands at Innovate Wexford Park On Saturday 12th May history came to life once again, 100 years later, as Wexford’s famous 4-in-a-row football All Ireland titles were commemorated at Innovate Wexford Park.

As our Senior footballers took on Laois in this year’s All Ireland Football series the football faithful took a look back on the Wexford glory years 1915 - 1918.

A special Commemorative Programme, compiled by sports journalist Ronan Fagan and County PRO PJ Howlin and sponsored by the GAA, was distributed free of charge to those in attendance. A special commemorative jersey commissioned from O’Neills was worn by the Wexford team facing Laois, and the Ballindaggin Pipe Band led both teams around the field in parade before the game began.

Family members of many of the 4 in a row team watched as Bishop Brennan, assisted b y F r. O d h r a n F u r l o n g , unveiled a special Commemorative Plaque to those great

Pic: Maria Nolan

Pic: Maria Nolan

Bishop Denis Brennan and Fr. Odhran Furlong getting their hands on a bit of history.

Wexford sportsmen saying that he was ‘delighted to be here on this auspicious and unique occasion and lovely to see so many gathered to celebrate the pride of the occasion and the pride of this marvellous achievement’.

Chairman of the County Board, Derek Kent, thanked all for coming particularly

family members and Bishop Brennan and Fr. Furlong and thanked the organising committee and all who had helped in any way to make the day unique and memorable.

A very special guest for the occasion, courtesy of the GAA Museum, was the original Great Southern and Western Railways Cup that

Maria with the original Great Southern and Western Railways Cup.

had been presented 100 years ago to the historic 4 in a row team and it was emotive, and family members were both elated and moved to have their photograph taken with it.

Indeed family members weren’t the only ones to want a photograph with this amazing icon, I mean how often does one get a chance like that.

County Chairman Derek Kent and County Secretary Margaret Doyle at the Commemorative Plaque.

There were several medals being proudly displayed and several stories related, one about a player who donated his medals to the Church and now it seems there is a Chalice in the county with four All Ireland medals on it. We also heard the story of Wexford’s 5 in a row except for a Kerry objection but sin scéal eile.

The Buddy Holly Story is holding a

LOCAL SCRABBLE EVENTS

Coffee Morning & Cake Sale

There are two weekend Scrabble tournaments coming up in Hotel Curracloe on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th of June, and in the Woodlands Hotel in Waterford on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th September. Both tournaments will have 14 games played over the two days, and both will also feature a 4-game novice event on the Sunday afternoon. So for anyone who would like to see a tournament in action why not go along and try your hand at a few games?

You never know – you might get hooked! See: www.irishscrabble.org, ring John 086-3953846 or Jennie 087-6868410.

on Thursday, 31st May, in the IFA Centre from 10am-12.30pm.

All proceeds in aid of the Buddy Holly Story supporting Pieta House.

Your support would be greatly appreciated.

Hooked on the Sea

Classic Shows at Wells House Pic: Maria Nolan.

Owner of Wells House, Sabine Rosler, admiring one of the spectacular exhibits at the first ever Wells Classic Bike Show. Pic: Maria Nolan.

The May Bank Holiday Monday dawned bright, noisy and colourful at Wells House as it hosted its first ever Classic Motor Bike Show.

Owner Sabine Rossler said she was delighted with the level of interest in this new venture. 'We've had several very successful Classic Car Shows', Sabine said, ‘but this is our first Bike Show and we had no idea how it would go'.

But as the Harleys and Hondas revved up the Wells elegant driveway, Sabine’s only worry was going to be carparking as the punters arrived in numbers to view the spectacle.

As with Classic Cars, people with Classic Bikes invest a huge amount of time and effort into them not to mention money and are only too ready to talk about their pride and joy.

A fabulous event and a fitting tribute to Wexford`s sporting history, well done to all involved and well done to our Minor hurlers who had a good win over Laois on the day and hard luck to the Senior football team who despite a marvellous first half performance were eventually beaten in extra time.

– Maria Nolan

And such was the case at Wells on that May Monday, everyone was happy to browse, chat and admire in the glorious weather.

Sabine was well pleased with the Bank Holiday weekend with 1,200 cars in the car park the previous day for the Teddy Bears Picnic, the largest crowd ever for the annual event and a week later, 13th May, it was the turn of the now annual Classic Car Show as once again

the fabulous Wells House was bathed in summer sunshine as Cadillacs, Chevvies, Mustangs, Rovers, Bentleys and Beetles hummed into their respective positions for the large crowd to ogle and admire.

Isn't it wonderful to see a Wexford attraction attracting so many visitors and my compliments to Sabine and Ulrich Rosler and the Wells staff for their innovation and vision,

coupled with their tremendous work ethic – a winning combination indeed.

I look forward to an interesting summer of fun at Wells in particular the 1798 Re-enactment on Sunday 10th June by Enniscorthy Historical Reenactment Society to commemorate the 220th anniversary of the Wexford Rebellion.

– Maria Nolan

Hooked on the Sea 2018 will be running across the Peninsula with a host of marine-themed events for all ages over the June Bank Holiday weekend. Activities on and off the water; paddle boarding, boat trips on the estuary, local produce picnics, foraging, sea-themed children’s events and more.

As part of the Hooked on the Sea festival, special events at Hook Lighthouse are planned from Sunday, June 3rd to Monday, June 4th over the June Bank Holiday weekend. The BBQ will be fired up at Hook Lighthouse, entertainment from The Wobbly Circus, a merry-go-round and swing-boats, games on the lawns with Captain Hook and Pirate Pat as they host PirateFest from 12 to 4 daily, go dressed as a Pirate to win loot, and join in the ‘Piratey’ fun and games.

Guided tours are on offer 7 days a week at Hook Lighthouse, sharing with visitors one of the greatest stories on Ireland’s Ancient East. For further details see www.hookheritage.ie n

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Gatsby comes to the Strawberry Fair DBar in Templeshannon took on all the attributes of a 1920s Chicago Speakeasy on Friday night 4th May as gangsters and their molls turned up in style for a Strawberry Fair fundraiser – Great Gatsby Night.

Organisers Roisin Williams and Maria Nolan were thrilled with the effort attendees went to to look like they just walked off the pages of Scott Fitzgerald`s popular novel – The Great Gatsby.

The very best of fashion was matched by the very best

Pic: Derval Howley.

of Gin Cocktails generously sponsored by Beefeaters Pink Gin and the new, about to be launched Enniscorthy gin, Jackfords. Watch this space for details of the exciting emergence of a homegrown gin with a very catchy slogan ‘from seed to sip’, coming soon to a glass near you in Enniscorthy.

With pearls, feathers, boas, boaters, trilbys, elongated cigarrette holders, braces, garters and spats this event had it all.

Gangsters Ray Murphy, Tom Boland and James Kearney of Enniscorthy Historical Re-enact-

ment Society packing dillingers and tommy guns helped recreate the aura of the Prohibition era along with good old jazz and easy swing from local band Ain’t Misbehavin.

The onerous task of choosing the Best Dressed Couple fell to yours truly and after much deliberation and viewing of all the terrific outfits at the event I chose a marvellous couple, Christine and Jimmy Reddington, who had put tremendous effort into their classy, elegant and chic attire making them stand out in par-

Rathnure Summer Musical!

Summer is (allegedly!!!) on the way and that can only mean one thing: The Rathnure Panto Society Summer Musical is back. Since Torn Dreams in 2010, the group has continued its run of original Musicals, taking hits from across the decades and producing unforgettable stories to these soundtracks. Now with their 9th Musical, its' time to go back to the Awesome 80's with Uptown Girl: The Musical!

It tells the story of two girls, Rita, a poor, hardworking shoemaker struggling to raise her family after their parents passed away. Carol, a rich, sophisticated girl who becomes a World Irish Dancing Champion. And a young local garage boy Mickey who they both fall for. As their paths cross during the difficult recession, each character, with the help of a 1980's soundtrack, has to rise above it.

So if you rocked to Sweet Child of Mine, felt crestfallen on a Manic Monday, or cheesed it out with Sister Sledge and Frankie, then this is the show for you. Also, all profits will be going to The Hope Centre and Wexford Hospice, so you will also be supporting a great cause!

The show runs for 6 nights: June 15th, 17th, 20th, 21st, 22nd and 24th at 7.45pm nightly. Call the Box Office on 0870687801 or 0876954112. You can also find more information on their Facebook page.

Uptown Girl: The Musical! A show not to be missed!

Pic: Derval Howley.

ticular on the dance floor where they swished and swayed with style earning them the lovely prize of a two-night stay in any of the Treacy’s Hotels nationwide.

– Maria Nolan Right: Maria Nolan and Roisin Williams with Enniscorthy’s new gin – Jackford.

Below left: Ray Murphy, Kathleen Owens, Mary Cotter and Tom Boland.

Below: Gail Gordon Cummins.

Below right: Best Dressed Couple Christine and Jimmy Reddington.

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STREET RHYTHMS – Music,

Looking forward to the Dance, Fun and Excitement! Strawberry Fair / Street Rhythms and Roots Fest

Summer in Enniscorthy would not be complete without the music, dance, fun and excitement brought to our streets by the Street Rhythms Festival. This year the festival is once again teaming up with the Strawberry Fair and Strawberry Roots to ensure the June Bank Holiday weekend (31st May - 3rd June) will be the best festival weekend in Co. Wexford this year. See pages 18-19 for full details. Two particular highlights will be Boggle Entertainments and Jack Wise.

BOGGlE ENTERTAINMENTS Look out for some interesting characters on a Penny Farthing.

Boggle Entertainments will also bring a trunk full of circus equipment and fancy dress.

Everyone and anyone can come and have a go and they stress that they can teach everyone from toddlers to teenagers and parents too! n

Pic: Maria Nolan.

Launch night on 16th May for this year’s Strawberry Fair / Street Rhythms & Roots Festival.

A WISE MOvE!

The Street Rhythms Festival has wisely chosen Magician, Ventriloquist, Pickpocket & Sword Swallower extraordinaire, Jack Wise, to perform at the Market Square on Sunday, 3rd June, at approx 3.30pm.

A little Jack Wise History…

“Never let your schooling interfere with your education” – Mark Twain.

Dublin Magician Jack took this quote literally choosing not to attend almost all school exams. Instead he turned his attention to a more exciting curriculum which included: Learning to shuffle a pack of cards and keeping them in

Jack Wise

exactly the same order.

Teaching himself the skills of suggestion and psychological manipulation making him appear to be a mindreader!

Learning to slow his heart to fewer than 10 beats a minute

which is of no practical use but really freaks people out.

Mastering the art of Sword Swallowing, Jack is one of only sixty swordswallowers in the world today. He is proud to be a member of The Sword Swallowers International Association. A lot of people have asked Jack as a Magican how he does these things, more people ask why? His reply is always the same ...

“Because I can.”

Jack will be on stage at the Strawberry Fair / Street Rhythms and Roots Festival at the Market Square on Sunday, 3rd June, at approx 3.30pm. Not to be missed! n

Rathnure Panto launch their new summer musical

DBar at Treacy’s Hotel was buzzing with beauties on Wednesday night 16th May for the launch of this year’s Strawberry Fair / Street Rhythms & Roots Festival taking place in Enniscorthy over the June Bank Holiday weekend.

Chairman of Strawberry Fair Jimmy Gahan welcomed all to the official launch particularly the 11 beautiful princesses going forward for the title of 51st Strawberry Queen.

He thanked them and their sponsors for their magnificent and continued support of the long-running Festival.

He welcomed Chairman of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council Keith Doyle and Councillors Kathleen Codd Nolan and Johnny Mythen, Town Manager Liz Hore, St. Aidan’s ADM Fr. Odhran Furlong, Chairperson of Enniscorthy Chamber Maree Lyng and Director of Services John Carley and all in attendance.

He had a special mention for guest Niall Toner who would be performing during the Festival and said he very much looked forward to the B-B-Q Niall is hosting in Rackard’s on Sunday 3rd June.

Jimmy thanked his own stoic Strawberry Fair Committee, the creative Street Rhythms

Committee and the solid Strawberry Roots Committee who are all doing Trojan work to make the 51st Festival the most memorable ever.

‘This year the theme of the Festival is Love and we have famous Lisdoonvarna Matchmaker Willie Daly with us over the weekend creating, we hope, some special and lasting moments at the Fair.’

Celebrity best-selling author Carmel Harrington whose books are all about love in all its different guises, will open the 51st Fair and the wonderful Street Rhythms crew along with Liam Sharkey, John O`Reilly and the talented Rathnure Panto group will bring fairytake love to Enniscorthy Castle in the form of Belle & the Beast.

‘Yes folks, make no mistake’, Jimmy proclaimed, ‘Enniscorthy’s streets will be bursting with love’, along with over 30 venues in the town, including Market Square, loving the sounds of the Strawberry Roots gigs.

Chamber Chairperson Maree Lyng and Town Manager Liz Hore complimented all for their tremendous commitment to the Fair both saying that only a few short years ago it was thought that the long-running Festival was fast becoming a thing of the past. ‘Now it

appears to be reborn and bursting with energy, vitality and fun and of course love,’ Liz Hore concluded.

Eamonn Doyle speaking on behalf of Strawberry Roots and John O`Connor on behalf of Street Rhythms said how it has been a most excellent decision for the three festivals to come together to create ‘a big vibrant Street Party to kick off the Enniscorthy summer’ with all groups working in harmony to generate something a little special for the town.

Chairman Keith Doyle was then called on to officially launch the 51st Festival thanking all the sponsors for their generous contributions that make it possible for the Festival to continue running especially Enniscorthy Municipal District Council, Enniscorthy Credit Union, Carlsberg, Diageo, Riverside Park Hotel, Treacy’s Hotel and all who sponsor the Strawberry Princesses and all involved in giving the town of Enniscorthy a great family weekend and a Festival to be proud of.

The Strawberry Festival has been part of our collective childhood memories for generations, may it long continue to be part of not alone the history of our town but part of its future also.

– Maria Nolan

Bungee juMP All pics courtesy of Derval Howley.

On Bank Holiday Sunday 3rd June you can do a 300ft Bungee Jump situated in the Abbey Square / Prom area of Enniscorthy.

If this is on your Bucket List or if you would like to raise some money for a charity or other organisation, this is your opportunity.

Call 053 92 37798 for more info or to sign up now.

Also at that location on 3rd june, enjoy the Classic Car Show between 2-5pm.

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Are You It would be impossible to write an article here about music, singing or entertainment without mentioning one of Enniscorthy's greatest, Matty Kinnaird.

Born in Calton, Glasgow, in 1919, he was one of five children. His mother was Mary Catherine O'Brien, a native of Enniscorthy. She took him home to his cousins in Hospital Lane when he was ill as a young boy, and so began his life-long love affair with the town of Enniscorthy.

A multi-instrumentalist, poet, actor and singer it was said that if the doctor handed him his stethoscope, Matty would get a tune out of it. He learned to play the violin from T.P. Kinsella in the Market Square. He had his own band consisting of Neddy Dobbs (accordion), Donnie Kearns (trumpet), Toddy Hennessy (drums), Kevin Carthy (trumpet), Billy Millar (drums), Tom Askins (trumpet) and Mrs. Cardiff (piano). They were the resident band in the Athenaeum.

It was while touring around the county doing shows in the 60's that Matty and Ita, who was a singer in the band, became an item and got married in 1968 and had four children, Matthew, John, Noel and Mary (twins).

Like Peter O' Loughlin in the famous Percy French song, "Mountains Of Mourne", Matty could stop the whole town with one wave of his hand, such was his popularity among the people.

While visiting Ita recently, she said Matty was always happy and she could hear him

DAncing?

DeclaN FlaNagaN is the South east’s leading dance teacher specialising in Irish country Jiving & Ballroom, 1950s Rock ‘n’ Roll, line Dancing, etc.

He is also well known as a music broadcaster on elite country Radio 7.30am-9.00am Monday-Friday.

He contributes a regular music and dance column to the Slaney News.

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whistling long before he reached the front door. But most of all, Matty loved the town and the people of Enniscorthy. He was talented enough to go anywhere in the world and make a fortune, but chose to stay at home, and at the end of his days, he'd ask Ita to put him by the front window so he could look out at the children playing on the green in St. Aidan's Villas. Nothing could have made him happier. Here's to a legend, Matty Kinnaird.

Here are all the regular dance venues in the South East; Fri 1st June; Askamore Community Hall has Just Two. Camross Ballroom has T-Bone Country.

Fri 8th June; IFA Centre Enniscorthy has John Flood.

Sun 10th June; Oylgate Community Centre has Images. Rahanna has T-Bone Country.

Fri 15th June; Marshalstown Hall has Done & Dusted.

Sat 16th June; Drumphea has John Flood.

Fri 29th June; Kiltealy has Adrian Ryan.

On the regular dance scene this May the Talbot H o t e l i n We x f o rd i s o n Sunday nights.

Harney's Ballyedmond have their weekly dances on Sat/Sun/Mon. The Ashdown Park Gorey is on Wednesday nights and so is The Brandon House, New Ross.

The Rising Sun, Mullinavat in Co. Kilkenny is on Monday nights, as is Ballykealy Manor in Ballon, Co. Carlow.

The Woodford Dolmen is on Thursday nights.

The Ardattin Inn runs every Friday.

The Parkview House Shillelagh every Saturday nights and so does The Rhu Glenn in Co. Kilkenny.

And on the big band scene Jimmy Buckley is in the Ashdown Park Hotel on Sun 17th June and Cliona Hagan is in the Parkview House on Fri 8th June, and in the same venue Declan Nerney plays on Fri 22nd June. Jim Devine is in the Rhu Glenn 9th June.

Paddy O'Brien has his weekend in Clayton Whites Hotel Thurs 21st - Sat 23rd June with Mike Denver, Jimmy Buckley, Joe Davitt, Robert Mizzel & Shane Owens.

Well that's all the news from me for the sunny month of June (hopefully) and I hope to see you all here, same time, same place, in the next edition of the Slaney News.

– Declan Flanagan

with Declan Flanagan

Matty Kinnaird: multi-instrumentalist, poet, actor and singer.

This weekend’s Strawberry Fair / Street Rhythms and Roots Fest…

Carmel Harrington, the renowned international novelist, will open the 51st Strawberry Fair/Street Rhythms and Roots Festival in Enniscorthy on June 1st.

The author of six best-selling novels, Carmel is well known to TV audiences as she regularly appears on TV3’s ‘Midday

Show’. Her books, all regular chart-toppers, have captured the hearts of readers worldwide and have been translated into eight languages to date.

Her latest offering “A Thousand Roads Home” is due for release in October and pre publicity strongly suggests it will be another best-seller.

Plans for the 51st Strawberry Fair/Street Rhythms and Roots Festival are now complete. The appearance of the Garda Band and the Army No. 1 Band are particular highlights, while the visit of Willie Daly, the internationally renowned match-maker from Lisdoonvarna, is certain to create no end of excitement.

Organisers and supporters of the Strawberry Roots music festival L-R: Liam Ellis, Roisin Williams, Eamon Ellis, Niall Toner, Eamonn Doyle.

He will be making his first appearance at the Fair and will be ‘plying his trade’ at an afternoon tea dance in The Athenaeum Hall on Sunday, June 3rd. See pages 18 and 19 for full programme details.

Music will play a major part in this year’s Fair with the Roots element hosting 30 gigs at venues throughout the town over the three days of the festival (pick up a copy of the Roots brochure at lots of places around town).

Expect to hear Blues / Bluegrass / Rock’n’Roll/ Folk / Jazz/ Country / Reggae/ Rockabilly/Americana / Roots Rock – something for everyone. This is in addition to live music every day, evening and night in the Market Square where the Bob Marley tribute band “Natty Wailer and the Reggae Vibes” will bring an international dimension to this year’s Fair when they appear on the bandstand

on Sunday night, June 3rd. Other top musical attractions include ‘The Gentlemen Callers’, ‘The Remedy Club’ and ‘JMA’.

The Street Rhythms offering this year is even better than last year in that it is more creative and imaginative and full of fun for all the family to enjoy.

As part of their programme, the Martina Leacy Dance Academy will link up with St. Patrick’s Special School for an exhibition of ballroom dancing on Friday night, June 1st, while on Saturday, June 2nd, their afternoon-long programme of entertainment will commence at 11.30am with many new innovations and the return of some old favourites including ‘The Wonderful Corvenios’ an incredibly talented magician. On Sunday, June 3rd, the Street Rhythms programme commences in The Market Square at 1pm with the won-

derful jazz group, Ain’t Misbehavin, and will continue throughout the afternoon with dancing, music, fun and with Jack Wise, magician and comedian, performing at 3.30pm. So there will be something for all age groups to enjoy.

The 2018 Strawberry Queen will be crowned on the closing night of the Fair with the Princesses having been interviewed the previous night by Liam Sharkey and Willie Daly on the bandstand in the Market Sq. They will be guests at the Strawberry Ball in The Riverside Park Hotel on Thursday night, May 31st, when all ‘Princesses’ will make their debut before a sell-out crowd.

All in all, the 2018 S t r a w b e r r y F a i r / S t re e t Rhythms and Roots Festival promises to be an event not to be missed over the June Bank Holiday. n

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JUNE ENTERTAINMENT All venues are in Enniscorthy unless otherwise stated.

the 10 Dark Secrets of 1798. 13th june.

Paddy Cullivan of Callan’s Kicks, The Late Late Show, Leviathan and Kilkenomics brings you an audiovisual spectacular 220 years after the rebellion that changed Ireland forever. Using Satire, Imagery, Historical Insight and Song – Paddy reveals the 10 strangest things (and Darkest Secrets) that happened before, during and after the insurrection that (briefly) united Protestant, Catholic and Dissenter… he also draws parallels with those events’ effects on modern Ireland in a story that unfolds like an addictive thriller.

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red Moon Creative arts theatre presents alice in Wonderland 14th june.

Come and join us for a sparkling-ly funny and madcap dramatisation of CS Lewis much loved classic. ‘Alice In Wonderland’, by award-winning children’s playwright Michele L. Vacca, captures the true essence of the original story, and our comical cast will capture your hearts and your imaginations with their portrayals of some of the most enigmatic, charismatic and melodramatic characters in the history of …. Did someone say ‘Tea’!?! See you all there, Mad Hatters!!!

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lankum. 22nd june.

Lankum are a four-piece traditional folk group from Dublin, who combine distinctive four-part vocal harmonies with arrangements of uilleann pipes, concertina, Russian accordion, fiddle and guitar. Their repertoire spans humorous Dublin musichall ditties and street-songs, classic ballads from the Traveller tradition, traditional Irish and American dance tunes, and their own original material.

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Please keep an eye on www.presentationcentre.ie for updates on upcoming events. Tel: (053) 9233000.

Always lots happening at The Presentation Centre, Enniscorthy.

Experienced Creative Professional Enniscorthy – T: 087-9523253 E: info@orchardrecording.ie Facebook.com/theorchardrecordingstudio W: www.orchardrecording.ie

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Open Mic in Bunclody SeCret SingerS ConCert. 1st june – Music.

We are excited to present our "Secret Singers" performing a lovely range of songs from different genres including folk music, country and pop. Plus special guest artists to be announced. Our performers come from all ages and levels some who haven't sung in public before or haven't sung since childhood but always wished they could... Their secret is finally out and this is their dream come true. If you have a secret wish to be able to sing, this concert may inspire you to take the next step so please come and support other secret singers.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Don Baker & roB Strong. 2nd june – Music.

Don Baker was born in Whitehall, Dublin in 1950, but by the time he was in his early teens he was already showing his natural talent on the harmonica and guitar. Mark Feltham (who has played with Oasis, Joe Cocker and Rory Gallagher) rates him as the greatest acoustic harmonica player in the world, and similar acclaim has come his way from U2's Bono. His 2018 tour celebrates 50 years on the road, along with his good friends Rob Strong, Hugh O'Neill & Salvatore Urbano and several well-known guest appearances along the way!

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– roCkin in the Free WorlD With JMa anD raFterMan. 8th june – Music.

Join JMA and Rafterman for a rocking night with all proceeds in aid of Crumlin Childrens Hospital. Featuring the music of Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Pink Floyd, Guns N' Roses, Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Therapy? and many more. So much ragged, rockin', grungy goodness under one roof.....!!! This is a Standing Event.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– StageFright – lunChtiMe PerForManCe. 9th june – Music.

Stagefright is a collective of local women from all walks of life under the musical direction of Rebecca Warren. The group was established with a view to offering a musical outlet to women who might not otherwise have the opportunity to develop their singing ability. The objective was to take well-known popular songs and arrange acapella versions with layering of harmonies and vocal percussion.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– i WatCheD the White DogS oF the DaWn. 9th june – Film.

Fishing communities on the Irish coast are endangered. Kilmore Quay, Duncannon and Slade are small fishing villages on the East coast of Ireland. The fishermen are disappearing and with them the generations-old knowledge of patterns of ecology of the sea. As an independent filmmaker, Dietvorst has invested knowledge, experience, time, care and dedication to make an honest portrait of this fishing communities. She sets this deeply human individual stories against the backdrop of the wider European political and economic situation.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– CaCa MiliS CaBaret. 15th june – Cabaret.

Wexford's favourite Arts cabaret returns! Join us as Helena Mulkerns presents a splendid summer evening of new original music, spoken word, jazz, cutting edge film, comedy, dance and classic cabaret. It’s all here – with local and national talent – so book early!

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– reD Moon Creative artS theatre PreSentS aliCe in WonDerlanD. 17th june – Drama. See details under Presentation Centre above.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– the Diary oF MaynarD PerDu. 20th june to 23rd june – Drama. See page 35.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– kriS allen Quintet. 28th june – Music.

The Kris and Jen Allen Quintet featuring Jen Allen on piano, Kris Allen on alto saxophone, Matt Halpin on tenor saxophone, Dan Bodwell on bass and Shane O'Donovan on drumset represents a collaboration between some of the leading young voices in jazz from the US and Ireland.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– JoSh JohnSton & FrienDS - the art oF Saving liveS. 30th june – Music.

Well known to Wexford audiences through his work with Helena Mulkerns and the Caca Milis Cabaret as well as with Roesy, Stewart Agnew, Pierce Turner and many others over a 20-year career, Dublin pianist / singer / songwriter Josh Johnston’s The Art Of Saving Lives is his 4th solo disc and consists of 10 original songs. The album is a melodic and occasionally melancholic pop / rock affair that takes in elements of jazz and classical music while also referencing Pink Floyd and Elton John.

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Plus art exhibitions, workshops, classes, and childen’s activities – see www.wexfordartscentre.ie for details. Tel: 053-9123764.

ART BANK Bunclody is delighted to announce that the forthcoming Special Grand Finale Open Mic Event for MAYHEM 2018: HAPPYTOWN VISUAL ARTS FESTIVAL is being headlined by the internationally renowned musician, radio personality and art collector Niall Toner.

Accompanying Niall on the Art Bank stage will be a host of talent drawn from Bunclody and the townlands around.

This special Open Mic features performances from Jennifer Uí Bhroin, Paul Farrell, John Mullins, Brian Toomey, Paul Redmond and members of the Community Choir and many more to be announced!

Strawberry ball. The Riverside Park Hotel.

31 May 31–3 June Strawberry FaIr / Street rHytHMS aND rOOtS FeStIVal. See Programme pages 18-19. Live music each night – see brochure available locally for details. traDItIONal IrISH MuSIc. Stamps.

Fri 1 Secret SINgerS cONcert. Music. Wexford Arts Centre.

Fri 1 OpeN MIc IN buNclODy. See details on this page.

Fri 1 DON baker & rOb StrONg. Music. Wexford Arts Centre.

Sat 2 rOckIN IN tHe Free wOrlD wItH JMa aND raFterMaN. Fri 8 Music. Wexford Arts Centre. traDItIONal IrISH MuSIc. Stamps.

Fri 8 StageFrIgHt. Lunchtime show. Music. Wexford Arts Centre.

Sat 9 I watcHeD tHe wHIte DOgS OF tHe DawN. Film.

Sat 9 Wexford Arts Centre. tHe 10 Dark SecretS OF 1798. The Presentation Centre.

Wed 13 reD MOON creatIVe artS tHeatre presents Thur 14 alIce IN wONDerlaND. The Presentation Centre. caca MIlIS cabaret. Wexford Arts Centre.

Fri 15 traDItIONal IrISH MuSIc. Stamps.

Fri 15 uptOwN gIrl. Rathnure Panto Society presents its Summer 15-24 Musical on particular dates between 15th and 24th June.

See page 14. reD MOON creatIVe artS tHeatre presents alIce IN Sun 17 wONDerlaND. Wexford Arts Centre. tHe DIary OF MayNarD perDu. Drama. Wexford Arts Centre.

20-23 laNkuM. The Presentation Centre.

Fri 22 traDItIONal IrISH MuSIc. Stamps.

Fri 22 cHrISty MOOre. Riverside Park Hotel.

Wed 27 krIS alleN QuINtet. Music. Wexford Arts Centre.

Thur 28 traDItIONal IrISH MuSIc. Stamps.

Fri 29 JOSH JOHNStON & FrIeNDS. Music. Wexford Arts Centre Sat 30 HOlOHaN’S pub Weds nights: Informal music session with Loose Arrangement.

Thurs nights: Casual acoustic fireside session. greyHOuND racINg: Enniscorthy Greyhound Track.

Racing on Monday & Thursday Nights. Doors open 7pm. First race 8pm.

St MIcHael'S tHeatre, New rOSS: www.stmichaelsnewross.com NatIONal Opera HOuSe: www.nationaloperahouse.ie SOcIal DaNcINg: Check out “Social Dancing in and around Wexford” on Facebook or text your name to 087 2723375 to receive the dates.

It would be prudent to check all events locally with organisers and/or venues.

Thanks to Joseph Doyle for his help with our comprehensive events guide.

Please email your event details to slaneynews@gmail.com.

FOR LOCAL ENTERTAINMENT NEWS…  Check the listing above  Check out our pages 14-19 See Joseph Doyle’s column page 32  Check www.wexlive.com for updated listings.  Facebook:“Slaney News” and “Enjoy Enniscorthy”

This is an Open Mic! So all welcome – give Art Bank a call on 053 937 5200. Email: Curator@artbank.bunclody.eu The event will take place on Friday, June 1st, from 7.30pm-9.30pm on the Art Bank stage in the Main Gallery of Art Bank, Main Street, Bunclody. n

Fairytales in the Castle: A Fairytale Quest – Belle's Journey to Love!

A Free Event taking place as part of the 51st Strawberry Fair/ Street Rhythms & Roots Festival 2018. Go along to Enniscorthy Castle on Sunday 3 June and search through the Castle for clues to help Belle find true love. You will have the opportunity to meet lots of your favourite Disney characters, as well as Spiderman, The Trolls and Paw Patrol. This fantastic show is being brought to you

by Rathnure Pantomime Society. Commencing at 1 pm on Sunday 3 June, with last tour at 3.45 pm. n

Enniscorthy man, Daniel Kirwan, aka “Irish Elvis”, fresh from his successful TV appearance on Ireland’s Got Talent, is keeping busy on the performance front. On 15th June he’s in The Bailey at a charity night, on 23rd June he’s up north in Carrickfergus, on 6th July he’s in the Croke Park Hotel, Dublin, and on 21st July at a private function in Enniscorthy, before jetting off to perform in Las Vegas in Sept.

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30 May 2018

Rebellion 220 in Enniscorthy The summer season is really hotting up for Enniscorthy Historical Re-enactment Society who have already been to Dysert Castle, Co. Clare, to participate in a Norman sacking of the Castle – the family stronghold of the O’Dee Clan.

On Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th May EHRS went on invitation to Monasterevin for a two day event organised

by Lord Edwards Own Reenactment Group to mark the town’s role in the 1798 Rebellion.

Enniscorthy Re-enactors were delighted to participate in the Living History Garden P a r t y i n t h e g ro u n d s o f Monasterevin House, historic walks with battlefield historian Barry Walsh, Battle Reenactment and wreath laying ceremony at the site of the Battle of Monasterevin and a second wreath laid at the monu m e n t t o F r. E d w a r d Prendergast, hanged for his involvement with the ‘98 Rebels.

At the Reception at Moore Abbey, former residence of Count John McCormack, Redcoats and Rebels mixed and mingled enjoying music and dance and a dram or two in the grand hall which houses the piano where the Count himself sat and sang and composed. A special treat indeed.

The next road trip for the E n n i s c o r t h y g ro u p i s t o Prosperous, Co. Kildare, for their Heritage Festival with a re-enactment of the Battle of Prosperous.

On Sunday 10th June Wells House haa invited the group to perform a 1798 re-enactment on the front lawn as part of their Carnival of Culture weekend.

And of course on 15th/16th/17th June Enniscorthy will once again be the heartland of redcoats and rebels and muskets and pikes

as groups from all over the country converge for the Battle of Vinegar Hill (220th anniversary).

EHRS will be joined by friends from Kilkenny, Carlow, Monasterevin, Prosperous, Ashbourne, Mayo and Limerick along with many groups from across the water who come to swell the redcoat battalions and maybe even some renegade French will arrive to join the ranks of the rebels as the action heats up on Vinegar Hill on Sunday 17th June.

On Saturday 16th June in New Ross EHRS redcoats and rebels will fight it out on the streets in a re-enactment of the Battle of Ross.

An extremely full and varied programme of events for reenactors and spectators alike and particularly so with the reveal of all the new information on Vinegar Hill as a major European battlefield site about to be unleashed.

Exciting times – don’t miss them, put the dates in your diary now.

– Maria Nolan

Enniscorthy Re-enactors Tim Corrigan, Paul Murphy, Ray Murphy, Bridget Murphy and Maria Nolan flying the flag for Vinegar Hill at Monasterevin’s Rebellion 220 commemorations.

Wellness at Work with Bibi Baskin A novel event will take place in Enniscorthy on Friday 8th June featuring the well known personality, Bibi Baskin.

Bibi Baskin was the first woman in Ireland to have a TV chat show of her own. Her career also brought her to the UK where she presented both radio and TV for the BBC and ITV. Throughout this time she developed a significant interest in the Indian system of Wellness, Ayurveda, and so she went to Kerala, South India, to learn more. She spent a total of fifteen years there where she owned and managed a heritage hotel which also featured Ayurveda.

She has returned to Ireland and gives motivational talks around the country on the subject of inviting change into your life and illustrates how she coped with this on her varied career path. Her talks also include an emphasis on Wellness, Mindfulness and other aspects of healthy living.

The venue for the Enniscorthy event is the Church Institute (across the street from Evolv Health Store).

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Enjoy – Work Challenge, then this could be the event for you.

Each attendee will also receive a "BOOST YOUR PRODUCTIVITY PACK" worth €30 containing two acclaimed products: an 8 day supply of Source of Life GOLD, the amazing energising multivitamin, and a month's supply of the instant sleep and relaxation, MAG 365, the best selling magnesium product in Ireland.

For bookings please email admin@enniscorthychamber.ie or phone 053-9232006.

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A TOP CLASS LINE-UP AT WEXFORD GAA FORUM The discussion panel couldn’t have been more impressive at the annual Pre-Championship Forum of the Dublin Branch of the Wexford Supporters at the Talbot Hotel, Stillorgan, on Tuesday 1st May. Tadgh Furlong, Kevin Doyle, Jim Bolger, Matty Forde, Matthew O’Hanlon and Davy Fitzgerald – an inspirational cauldron of Wexford sporting heroes, well apart from Davy who is most certainly an honorary Wexfordman at this stage, and who loves the buzz around Wexford Park on big match days: ‘Having been with both Clare

and Waterford I can say that the atmosphere in Wexford Park is second to none and myself and the Wexford players just love it and want it to continue and we will be working our hardest to ensure that it does.’

Jim Bolger described himself as ‘Ireland’s biggest risk taker’ saying that he just loves the competition and the bigger the better. ‘I get a huge thrill seeing the very best in the world beaten by a horse from Oylegate,’ Jim continued, demonstrating his immense pride in his own place.

Tadgh Furlong, coming from Adamstown and going to school

in Good Counsel, couldn’t help but play GAA, ‘sure everybody did and I enjoyed it’. ‘I love watching GAA now and particularly love seeing Wexford win.’

Kevin Doyle made it as far as U-21 football trials for his home county before turning to his chosen sport and had great praise for fellow Wexford man Mick Wallace who ‘gave chaps from Wexford the belief that they could play for Ireland’.

Matty Forde believes that despite the unsuccessful League campaign, Wexford footballers are making good progress.

L-R: Derek Kent, Darragh Maloney, Kevin Doyle, Davy Fitzgerald. Pic: Maria Nolan.

‘They’ve had a tough season so far and their biggest defeat was only by 4 points. We have 20 new players in the panel this year and I honestly believe we can beat Laois and history will be with us on the day as we celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Wexford 4 in a row.’

Matthew O’Hanlon was quietly confident for this year’s Championship saying that he believes that Wexford players are now playing without fear, ‘We have proven that we can compete with the best and beat the best and we are in it now to win it.’

Davy Fitzgerald expressed huge disappointment for himself and his players on the performance in the League semi-final against Kilkenny but said, ‘I like nothing better than playing Kilkenny and we are looking forward to playing them again and all I will ask of my charges is that they leave every inch they have on the field that day, you can’t ask for any more than that.’

New Wexford Commercial Manager, Eanna Martin, briefly introduced himself and the new concept that is Cairde Loch Garman – an amalgamation of

Wexford Supporters and Club Wexford and launched the new Corporate Packages – Gold, Silver and Bronze which are now available at €10,000, €5,000 and €2,500.

MC for the occasion, RTE’s Darragh Maloney, launched the Wexford Football 4-in-a-row replica jersey which has been especially commissioned from O’Neill’s to be worn by our footballers at Innovate Wexford Park on Saturday 12th May when they take on Laois in the first ro u n d o f t h e L e i n s t e r Championship.

– Maria Nolan

L-R: Matty Forde, Michael D’Arcy T.D., Matthew O’Hanlon and Tadgh Furlong. Pic: Maria Nolan.

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Blood donors… quietly saving lives On 20th April last, over 90 Blood Donors from across the South East Region were acknowledged at a special Awards Ceremony in the

Seven Oaks Hotel, Carlow.

The presentations were made by Professor Anthony Staines, Chairperson of the Irish Blood Transfusion Service.

Ms. Miriam O’Neill, the Area Manager with IBTS, said the Awards Ceremony was an opportunity for the IBTS to acknowledge the

tremendous contribution of these Blood Donors who over many years have been quietly saving lives by regularly donating blood. n

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A Letter from Sean Doyle…

Dear Editor, For some time I have been greatly concerned with regard to a decision of the Department of Education to remove history as a fundamental subject at Junior Certificate level. President Michael D. Higgins must be applauded for raising the issue recently at the launch of the four-volume Cambridge History of Ireland, when he pointed out that knowledge of history “is intrinsic to our shared citizenship, to be without such knowledge is to be permanently burdened with a lack of perspective, empathy and wisdom. Moreover to be without historical training, the careful and necessary capability to filter and critically interpret a variety of sources is to leave citizens desperately ill-equipped to confront a world without historical perspective or even regard for the truth.”

The Department’s decision will come into effect from next September.

To me it is incomprehensible, indeed inconceivable, particularly when we were all recently stimulated to get up close to the historical significance of recent commemorations – the Bicentenary of the 1798 Rebellion and the Centenary of the 1916 Rising. Such a decision comes across as peculiar when the State is so occupied in promoting the decade of centenaries which included a programme to mark the achievement of Irish Independence while at the same time its Department of Education made a decision to devalue history by removing it as a compulsory subject.

Blood donors from Co. Wexford honoured at an awards ceremony on 20th April last.

Beneath My Angels Wings

The local Beneath My Angels Wings group hosted a 5km family walk in Enniscorthy’s Sports Hub on the 6th of May to fundraise for a cuddle cot for Wexford General Hospital.

The event was kindly hosted by Ms. Liz Hore, Enniscorthy Municipal District Manager, and the concept for the run was the brainchild of Alison Dwyer and Mag Owens who also worked hard to make the event such a success with a crowd of 110 people taking part, and €788 raised on the day.

Thanks also to all the volunteers who played their part and all who baked and made sandwiches, etc. Special thanks to O’Callaghan’s Centra, Templeshannon, for refreshments and Stafford’s Cakes, Gorey, and the many local sponsors. Thanks also to Sabrina Sludds who looked after the catering tent on the day.

Planning is already underway for 2019!

Professor Diarmaid Ferriter writing in the Irish Times on the 5th May stated: “Deliberately distorted history can be challenged, through good teaching and engagement with the wide availability of accessible source material, and in recent years the State has funded many of the projects to make this possible. But this also means that what we have at present is contradictory: politicians falling over themselves to tell us how important history is and how we must value and encourage it; but not following this logic through in the education system by making sure all young people are exposed to history in a structured sustained and meaningful way.”

Ruairí Quinn was Minister for Education and Skills when the decision was made to remove history as a core subject at Junior Certificate level. An Irish Times editorial of 7th May asserted: “The history curriculum taught in our schools is an extremely good one. It treats the complexity of the past in a comprehensive and detailed manner and does not attempt to impose a simplistic patriotic narrative of the events that shaped the country. It is strange, to put it at its mildest, that the decision to eliminate history as a core subject at a time of unprecedented interest in the past. This applies not only to the huge public interest in the events of the decade of centenaries but to the surge of interest in family history.”

“The most effective way to destroy people is to deny and obliterate their own understanding of their history”– George Orwell.

Yours sincerely, Seán Doyle, Esmonde Road, 10th May, 2018.

Courtnacuddy Communion Golfers take to the greens for Wexford GAA

Courtnacuddy Communion group with Fr. James Nolan, Claire Kickham (teacher) and Colm Gallagher (Principal).

On Friday 4th May Bunclody Golf Club basked in rare and welcome sunshine as golfers from all over the county and beyond took to the immaculate fairways for Wexford GAA’s annual fundraising Golf Classic.

With 48 teams booked in, all tee boxes sponsored and J. Donohoe Motors BMW on board as overall competition sponsor, it was indeed a successful event under Des Croke, Jim Byrne and new Commercial Manager Eanna Martin.

The lush greens and rich landscape of the Bunclody Club were the perfect setting and all teams enjoyed good golf, fabulous food and a variety of prizes and some excellent social networking.

Right: Maria with a J. Donohoe Motors BMW. Below: Des Croke, Kevin Doyle and Eanna Martin.

Cairde Loch Garman and Wexford GAA would like to thank all involved with the

popular fundraiser with profits up 50% on last year’s Classic.

– Maria Nolan

Pic: Maria Nolan.

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Slaney Food & Drink

30 May 2018

All Ireland Farmers Market Competition set for Enniscorthy on 17th June Enniscorthy is setting out its stall as one of Ireland’s leading food destinations by once again hosting the All Ireland Farmers Market competition which will take place on Sunday, 17th June 2018, at Abbey Square, Enniscorthy.

Some of the best food producers in Ireland will compete for valuable prizes.

Competitors are also welcome to join the regular Saturday Farmers Market the day beforehand to sell their produce.

The big market on Saturday 16th June will be from 9am to 5pm approx. The food stalls will open at 9am on Sunday 17th until approx 5.30pm.

Craft stalls are also invited to display and sell crafts both

days. The winners of the AllIreland Farmers Market will be announced around 3.45pm on Sunday 17th June.

Great food will be available to eat both days plus lots of children’s entertainment.

Enquiries to Enniscorthy Municipal District 053-9233540 or 087-7948830.

See advert on page 5. n

Prizegiving at last year’s All Ireland Farmers Market Competition L-R: Liz Hore, Enniscorthy Municipal District Manager, Pat Roche, Wexford Farmers’ Markets, Eleanor Leahy of Nibbles, the competition winner, Cllr Keith Doyle, James Kehoe, IFA.

ENNISCORTHy FOOD MARKETS: FARMERS’ MARKET: Saturday mornings, Abbey Square.

ENNISCORTHy COuNTRy MARKET: Friday mornings in the IFA Centre, Millpark Road.

To advertise on the Slaney News Food Page please contact: 087-2403310

calling all buskers and face-painters Enniscorthy Farmers Market is looking for buskers and facepainters for its market in Abbey Square every Saturday 9am to 2pm. Singers are more than welcome throughout the day – a great opportunity to test your vocal skills.

For more info just ring or text 087-3632098.

Get baking with Joyces Expert Wexford…

Are your kids showing flair in the kitchen from a young age? If they are, then Joyces Expert Wexford can help them improve their skills with their very popular Kenwood Kids Baking Classes.

The course is suitable for children aged between 7 and 12 years old and will help teach children a skill for life.

The children will learn how to bake a variety of dishes including Apple Tart, Sponge Cake, Homemade Biscuits, Mini Cheesecake, Scones, Bread and Pizza. The aim is to teach children from a young age how to bake at home and generate an interest in cooking and baking.

At the cookery classes the children enjoy a fun learning environment that is comfortable and safe for all the kids who go there.

The Kenwood Kids Baking Classes are back this

Summer in Joyces Expert Wexford with classes on 19th and 20th July and 9th and 10th August. They have two classes, the morning class which runs from 10.30am to 12.30pm or an afternoon class which runs from 1.30pm to 3.30pm. The teacher is Jenny from Little Birds Bake.

The cost of the course is €40 for the two days (1 class per day). The classes are fully interactive and are suitable for children aged between 7 and 12.

For more information or to book, email: marketing@joyces.ie or call 0539170500. n

Enniscorthy-produced gin to be launched on the market Slaney Farms Ltd in Enniscorthy is an established brand name for horticulture products with a superb reputation as a supplier of high quality potatoes, vegetables and fresh fruit selling to retail multiples such as Tesco, SuperValu and convenience stores around the country.

The company is now ready and excited to launch its premium Irish Spirits product – Jackford Gin which is potato based.

Keep an eye out for it! n

Riverside Park Hotel staff celebrating 20 years of service

At a recent event in the Riverside Park Hotel, a number of staff members were acknowledged having been with the hotel since its inception twenty years ago. Some of those acknowledged by hotel owner, Colm Neville, were Mary Pepper (left), Jim Maher (centre) and Dave Henderson (right).

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enniscortHy flood defence scHeMe public display & information event - june 2018 Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford has a long history of flooding. Extreme floods have occurred in 1924, 1947, 1965, 2000, 2002, 2009, 2011, 2014, and more recently in December 2015. Flooding represents a risk to health and safety, and has resulted in significant property damage and traffic disruption in the town.

In 2004, the Office of Public Works (OPW), in conjunction with Wexford County Council, undertook a study of the flooding problem in Enniscorthy. A preliminary design for the Enniscorthy Flood Defence Scheme was developed by the OPW and exhibited for public consultation in 2009. In response to feedback from the public, the preliminary design was further improved and went on public display in 2012.

In November 2015, Design Consultants Mott MacDonald and Roughan & O’Donovan were appointed by Wexford County Council to develop the detailed design for the Scheme. The Scheme has been developed to take into consideration feedback received from public consultations to date.

WExford CounTy CounCil inviTES AppliCAnTS for THE folloWinG poST:-

i.s. project leader (initial assignment to online services and crM) Selection for the post will be by means of interview and candidates may be shortlisted based on applications submitted. A panel may be formed from which future vacancies may be filled.

Qualifications, application forms and further particulars for all posts are available from, Customer Service (Block f), Wexford County Council, Carricklawn, Wexford. phone (053) 919 6000 or visit our website at www.wexfordcoco.ie Closing date for receipt of completed application forms for all posts is 5.00 p.m. on Thursday 21st June 2018.

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The scheme covers a 3.5km stretch of the River Slaney, extending from 1.5km upstream of Enniscorthy Bridge to 2km downstream. The main elements of the project include: • • • • • • •

River channel widening and deepening.

Flood defense walls, including glass panel walls in the town centre.

Removal of the Seamus Rafter Bridge & the construction of a New Road Bridge 500m downstream, just south of the Riverside Park Hotel.

A new pedestrian bridge in the town centre.

New road junction layouts and traffic management plan for the town centre.

Bridge foundation protection works for the Railway Bridge & the Old Enniscorthy Bridge.

Services diversions & additional Stormwater Pumping Stations.

In order to raise awareness of the scheme, a Public Display & Information Event is to be held at which members of the public will have the opportunity to view the developed design and to put questions to the designers. The Public Display & Information Event will be held at the following locations: venue: The Athenaeum, Castle Street, Enniscorthy Co.Wexford dates: 2:00pm on Monday 11th June to Sunday 17th June Design Consultants will be in attendance on the following dates: Monday 11th June: 2:00pm to 5:00pm, Tuesday 12th June 11:00am to 5:00pm, Wednesday 13th June: 11:00am to 8:00pm. venue: Enniscorthy library, lymington rd, Enniscorthy, Co.Wexford dates: 10:30am on Tuesday 19th June to Saturday 7th July Design Consultants will be in attendance on the following dates: Thursday 21st June: 1:00pm to 8:00pm, Thursday 28th June: 1:00pm to 8:00pm, Thursday 5th July: 10:30am to 5:00pm A brochure and feedback form will be available for comments to be registered.

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inspections of properties – Housing departMent Wexford County Council invites tenders for the visual inspection of approx. 800 on private rental properties to ensure they are in compliance with the Minimum Standards for Private Rented Housing Let or available for Letting in accordance with the Housing (Standards for Rented houses) Regulations 2008 - 2017 at various locations throughout the County.

Wexford County Council may appoint more than one agent to carry out the inspections.

Copies of the Inspection Form to be used may be obtained by emailing housing.tenders@wexfordcoco.ie To undertake inspections the inspector must have a minimum level of technical experience, such as: • • • • •

N.C.E.A./H.E.T.A.C. National Certificate Final Examination in Civil Engineering, or Construction Studies in Buildings Maintenance, or hold an equivalent qualification or should be able to demonstrate that he /she has the relevant construction experience and understanding of completing house inspections and snag lists.

Supporting documentation such as certs etc. should be submitted with application (copies only no originals).

Inspections will be carried out on a web-based programme, which will require the inspector to have a mobile/tablet capable of connecting to the internet.

(A list of compatible phones/tablets is available on request, Apple software is not supported).

Sealed tenders marked ‘Inspections of Properties – Housing’ should be submitted to the County Secretary, Wexford County Council, County Hall, Carricklawn, Wexford to be received: Not later than 12.30pm on Thursday 21st June 2018.

An application form can now be submitted by logging onto www.wexfordcoco.ie/plantinggrants

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Closing date for receipt of applications is 5 p.m. Friday 8th June 2018.

Applications are now invited from tidy towns groups, community groups and other voluntary groups for the waste prevention grant scheme. This scheme aims to support communities to take steps on waste prevention, re-use and repair activities in their local areas.

If you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact the Environment Section at (053) 919 6313.

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part-tiMe library attendant Selection for the post will be by means of interview and candidates may be shortlisted based on applications submitted. A panel may be formed from which future vacancies may be filled.

Qualifications, application forms and further particulars for all posts are available from, Customer Service (Block f), Wexford County Council, Carricklawn, Wexford. phone (053) 919 6000 or visit our website at www.wexfordcoco.ie Closing date for receipt of completed application forms for all posts is 5.00 p.m. on Thursday 14th June 2018.

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Waste prevention grant scHeMe 2018

Eligible projects that could be funded, but are not limited to, include: • Repair skills workshops • Upcycling workshops • Elimination of single-use items • Food waste prevention An application can now be submitted by logging onto www.wexfordcoco.i/wastepreventiongrant or download a copy of the application form and return to Environment Section, Wexford County Council, Carricklawn, Wexford. Any queries please phone (053) 919 6313.

Completed application forms must be returned to the Environment Section before 5.00 p.m. on Friday 1st June 2018.

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Slaney Business & Finance

30 May 2018

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Riverside Park Hotel celebrates 20 years in business The 20-year anniversary marks an important milestone for the Riverside Park Hotel team as they look back on the incredible journey to date.

Colm Neville, owner, has continually invested in the hotel to improve the product and service offered to its customers. When the Riverside Park Hotel opened as a 3-Star Failte Ireland hotel in 1998 it had 60 bedrooms, the Promenade Bar, Moorings Restaurant and Ballroom. Over the last 20 years the hotel has transformed into one of the finest 4-Star hotels in the South East, with 100 Bedrooms including a penthouse suite, junior suites, couples deluxe rooms, state of the art family rooms and leisure club with pool, kids pool, sauna, steam rooms and jacuzzi. The hotel now offers

Enniscorthy & District Chamber Executive and Board members made a presentation to Ms. Catriona Murphy at a recent reception held to thank her for all her work and for all she achieved during the term of her two-year contract as CEO of Enniscorthy & District Chamber.

Catriona was instrumental in setting up the Chamber Office in Templeshannon and she achieved many milestones during her term of office with expressions of appreciation being extended to Catriona by all present.

Enniscorthy & District Chamber Executive and Board members extend their best wishes to Catriona and wish her every success in the future.

its customers a variety of dinning experiences from the Prom Bar, Moorings Restaurant and Alamo Steakhouse.

In the last 20 years the hotel has grown its conference business. Starting with one meeting room in 1998, the hotel has developed and now can cater for up to 700 theatre-style and has an offering of 5 conference rooms and has catered for international and national conferences.

Over 2,000 wedding couples have celebrated their special day at the hotel which won South East Wedding Venue of the Year 2017 and Wedding Coordinator of the Year 2017. The ballroom this year has seen a complete transformation with mood-lit ceiling and floor to ceiling windows overlooking the beautiful River Slaney – pure tranquillity.

J i m M a h e r, G e n e r a l Manager of the Riverside Park Hotel over the past 20 Years, is very excited about the 20 years in business: “We are really looking forward to celebrating this milestone. It is with great pride that we have grown our employee numbers from 60 to currently over 200 and to be able to have six staff that have been here since the very minute the doors opened until today – Head Chef Dave Anderson, Chefs Tom Croke, John Roche, Mary Pepper and

Bar Supervisor Caroline Rowe, is a great achievement. Jim credits the success of the past twenty years to the hard work and dedication from all the staff, as well as the loyal support of its valued customers.

“The quality of our employees and of their highly skilled work continues to receive very positive feedback from our customers who highly value our service delivery.”

Some of the milestones through the years…..

1998: The hotel opened as a Failte Ireland 3-Star prop-

erty with 60 bedrooms, 60 staff.

2004: The addition of the Riverside Leisure Club and Alamo Steakhouse, 80 staff.

2008: Addition of the Penthouse Suite, 100 staff.

2 0 11 : Aw a rd e d F a i l t e Ireland 4 Star and addition of four family rooms, 120 staff.

2014: Addition of 20 bedrooms and the Seamus Rafter Suite, 146 staff.

2017: Expansion of the Prom Bar and an additional 22 bedrooms, including family rooms, couples deluxe

rooms and junior suites, 194 staff.

2018: Hilton Edwards Ballroom transformation, 204 staff.

From local feedback the effect of the last 20 years of expansion has been felt by businesses on the streets of Enniscorthy town from retailers and tourism suppliers alike.

The local Enniscorthy and district customers have of course been central to the Riverside Park Hotel’s expansion and the hotel is very appreciative of the continued custom

they bring to the hotel every day.

The hotel will have numerous celebratory offers over the coming months and they hope all their customers will enjoy the festivities.

The management and staff of the Riverside Park Hotel look forward to welcoming you to the hotel for many years to come.

The Riverside Park Hotel & Leisure Club.

Tel: 053-9237800 www.riversideparkhotel.com info@riversideparkhotel.com

Enniscorthy & District Chamber Annual Golf Classic

SuCCESS FOR LOCAL ACCOuNTANCy FIRM Enniscorthy-based accountants, Baker Tilly Hughes Blake, have won the Advisory Team of the Year award at the 2018 Irish Accountancy Awards. The firm also held a Tax and Economic Conference entitled “A Prism of Possibilties” on 24th May in the prestigious Shelbourne Hotel in Dublin. n

ENNISCORTHY CHAMBER EVENTS: 6th June AIB Wake Up Wednesday. Speaker: John Murphy from John A Sinnott & Co Solicitors. Enniscorthy & District Chamber Office at Portsmouth House.

8th June Wellness at Work with Bibi Baskin. See page 20.

13th June County Wexford Skills and Training Expo - Riverside Park Hotel.

4th July AIB Wake Up Wednesday. Speaker: Colum Donagher from SETV - Enniscorthy & District Chamber Office at Portsmouth House.

29th August Chamber Membership Team Building Event sponsored by Weber Packaging Solutions Ireland - Riverside Park Hotel.

5th September AIB Wake Up Wednesday. Speaker: Aine Doyle from Simpli Marketing - Enniscorthy & District Chamber Office at Portsmouth House.

20th September Christmas Festival Fundraiser - A Night at the Dogs.

21st September Networking Lunch. Speaker tbc. Kilcannon Garden Centre.

Enniscorthy & District Chamber of Commerce. Tel: 053-9232006.

Portsmouth House, Templeshannon. Mon to Fri 9.00am – 5.30pm. admin@enniscorthychamber.ie www.enniscorthychamber.ie

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All businesses welcome to join!

Contact: e.b.a.enniscorthy@gmail.com or Slaney News 087-2403310, slaneynews@gmail.com

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Enniscorthy Golf Club 4th May 2018: Some of the players in the Enniscorthy & District Chamber Annual Golf Classic.

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Enniscorthy Vocational College – Catering for mature students

VET DIARY FOR JUNE

with the Moyne Veterinary Hospital This issue, Joe Kavanagh looks at feeding your pets during the summer.

It's June and the sunshine has arrived at last over the past few weeks. You forget all about the rain when you get a spell of fine weather!!

Schools are almost out for the summer except for exam students and the primary schools so holiday season is upon us, happy days!!

From a veterinary perspective the heat brings its own challenges. no different from ourselves animals don't need to eat as much in the hot weather, but we often tend to feed them the same amount, Winter and Summer. This leads to different problems including excess weight gain and also skin problems.

Feeding a diet high in protein at this time of year can lead to a condition we commonly refer to as "hot spots". It is when the skin breaks out in patches of raw oozing skin, usually around head, neck or flanks. It’s very sore and can be slow to heal if not treated quickly. There are medicated shampoos and medication that it generally responds well to but the best form of treatment is prevention.

Feeding your dog less this time of year is better. I often advise owners to give up to a third less nuts (depending on which brand they're feeding) and to add vegetables such as potato, cabbage, etc. to bulk up the feed so they are not looking up at you starving!

The vegetables are a complex carbohydrate and digest well with protein. Giving less food helps the digestive tract and the conditions such as obesity, diabetes and joint problems, which are all too common nowadays in our domestic pets, could be reduced with good feeding practices. Cutting out scraps, titbits, treats is very hard with those longing eyes trained up at you but in the long run it does make the difference to them. The old adage, "You are what you eat" is as true for them as it is for us!

Also, the difference between the dog and cat foods is the more expensive ones have a much better quality grade of protein, fats and carbs along with the specific vitamins and minerals they require for their different stages of life. Often the better ones are grain free which is easier and more digestible food so you often feed a lot less of it. In turn it goes much further and lasts a lot longer so in the long run saves you money.

Timely reminders are vaccination of pets going into kennels. Flea and tick treatments from now on. Ticks are becoming more prevalent too. For this you can use spot on treatments or tablet medication that offers protection between 4-12 weeks depending on what product you pick.

Ask at the desk and we will be very happy to help choose the best one that suits your pet.

Finally just a note to say congratulations to our receptionist Anne Sullivan who recently got married, a great day celebrating was had by all.

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AT A CROSSROADS At 47 I found myself at a crossroads, so many questions going through my head. But I was never one for lying down and doing nothing. So, I talked to friends and family and on more than one occasion I heard someone say why don’t you investigate going back to education.

This was something I had never considered before. I remember asking myself, “Really, could someone my age actually go back to education?”

The one thing I did decide was if I was going to do this I

would have to do something that I would enjoy and something I had an interest in. So, I made enquires and investigated my options. I found a good few places offering full-time courses but nothing that would suit me.

But then a friend said to me Enniscorthy VC was having an open night and advised me to go along and check it out. So, I did, and I will admit I was a bag of nerves that evening because I thought I would be completely out of place, but how wrong I was.

First, I saw other people my age and older checking out all the different courses and straight away that put my mind at ease. I was made feel so welcome by all the staff and tutors who answered all my questions and concerns. I was taken aback by the facilities and by the number of PLC courses that were available.

MEDIA PRODuCTION In the end I decided I would love to do a Media Production course as I have always had a great interest in a lot of things that were media-based especially radio. So that evening I went home and before I could talk myself out of it I went online and filled out the application form. I got called for a group interview a few weeks later.

Another few weeks passed, and I got word I had been accepted.

I started in September 2017 and up until the day I started I was doubting myself and came close to talking myself out of it.

But now as I write this in April 2018 I am so glad I did not talk myself out of it. I have found I can do certain things that I never thought in my wildest dreams I would be ever doing; my computer skills have increased dramatically which was always something I wanted to do. I have discovered I have a keen interest in Researching, Movies, Radio, Journalism, I totally enjoyed every minute of it.

I never in my life had to do, or knew how to do, assignments, nor did I completely understand what a module or portfolio was.

Well here I am after completing 9 modules and countless assignments which is something I thought I would never have the chance to do.

WHERE TO NExT? Where do I go from here? I’m not sure, I will wait and see what my results are. But one thing is for sure 12 months ago I never thought I would be sitting and writing something like this. So, I hope some doors might open for me, if they don’t I will keep knocking until one does.

If you are like me and you find yourself at a crossroads in life, you might be thinking is back to education an option? My advice is don’t rule it out straight away. It won’t be an option for everyone for different reasons but if you think it could be an option for you investigate it and see where it takes you.

Enniscorthy and the surrounding areas are so lucky to have such facilities and opportunities available at Enniscorthy Vocational College for all ages. For leaving cert students if you are not sure what you want to do next year well why not check out all the PLC courses available in EVC. It will give you another year for you to make up your mind and it might even change your mind on what direction you want to go in.

EDuCATION FOR EVERyONE The mature person doesn’t let age stop him or her. Education is for everyone and for those like me who did not get a fair crack at it the first time around well there are so many opportunities out there now. Remember age is only a number, try EVC and apply as a mature student, I can guarantee the college will do its best to make you feel welcome.

I do understand going back to fulltime education is not an option for everyone. But for those adults reading this now who might think yes that could be me, well I say go for it.

I would love to continue in media some way but at this moment I am not sure which direction it will take me. I know there are opportunities out there, I will see what comes my way.

One thing is for sure I won’t give up now. As they say: Mighty oaks from little acorns grow.

– Paddy O’Hanlon Mature Student Enniscorthy VC Media Production 2017 / 2018 Tutor: Mr Liam Sharkey.

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PLC COuRSES NOT JuST FOR LEAVING CERT STuDENTS When I was going to school the chance of going on to do your leaving cert and getting in to college was just a dream for many. Most of the children I went to school with came from families just like mine. One person in the house worked while mothers took care of children. Money was tight for everyone, so it was tough going for any family to afford to keep their children in school. Those who were lucky enough to go on to college were mostly the ones who could afford it. Most wanted to be teachers, doctors, nurses and even some brave ones fancied their chances at becoming solicitors.

Back in 1987 I was 17 and job opportunities were scarce but there were jobs for those who wanted to work. So, like a lot of other teenagers at the time, if you were offered a job you took it. You felt obliged to leave school and take the job, so you could help your parents with household bills etc.

Over the next 30 years I worked at a few different jobs.

I was not rich, but I was happy and content. In 2015 my life started to change, I lost someone very close to me who passed away very suddenly. That was the first hurdle I fell over, but I managed to climb back up. Then in late 2016, out of nowhere and through no fault of my own, I lost my job. Then in early 2017 I got word that someone else close to me had passed away suddenly. At that time, I felt like my whole world was crumbling in around me.

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Senior figures from Carlow Institute of Technology met ministers in Government Buildings on 24th May in a bid to progress plans for a university for the South East.

A delegation from the college held an hour-long meeting with Higher Education Minister Mary Mitchell O’Connor and Defence Minister Paul Kehoe, during which their proposals to bring a new university to the South East were discussed.

A joint application from Carlow IT and Waterford IT is being assessed by the Higher

Education Authority (HEA).

If the bid is successful, the university would bring major economic benefits to the south east, including Wexford, through the creation of new educational opportunity and jobs.

“A strong Technological University will enhance the south east and provide huge new opportunities in terms of education and jobs for the people of Wexford and surrounding counties,” Minister Kehoe said.

“The Government is working hard to deliver jobs and economic growth across every region of the country to the benefit of communities and families. This will further enhance our plans to ensure the recovery continues to spread beyond Dublin.”

The delegation spoke of their desire to purchase a site in Wexford to accommodate a new purpose-built campus. Both Ministers voiced their support for the plans for the purchase of a new site. These plans are expected to come to a conclusion in the coming months. n

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If a picture tells a thousand words…

Ibar Carty chronicles the 20th century in Enniscorthy & beyond

Ibar Carty has opened up his vast photo archives to the Slaney News. In this 82nd of a series, Ibar shares four photos taken by him in 1988 of Coláiste Bríde students with their nursing certs. All Pics © Ibar Carty.

If you can identify any of the people featured in these photos, the Slaney News and Ibar would be delighted to hear from you. Thanks. slaneynews@gmail.com

Ibar Carty can provide high quality prints of all photos in his series to date. Simply ring Ibar on 087-6729969 or email: ibar_carty@yahoo.ie or call into his premises on Castle Street (beside Athenaeum) and if you mention the Slaney News he’ll give you 20% OFF the price! don’t forget: Ibar specIalIses In recopyIng and restorIng old photos. call In any tIme for more InformatIon.

A local contributor looks at life today in Enniscorthy and beyond RefeRendum Result So, after intense campaigning, the result is in. Two thirds of the electorate are in favour of removing the eight from the constitution. I must admit to being surprised at, if not the result, the sheer size of it. My prediction that it would be close was clearly way off the mark.

The Oireachtas will now legislate for change and hopefully the proposals will be such as to heal some of the wounds caused during this fairly viscous campaign. The fear from the third of the electorate who voted no is that future governments now have a free hand to introduce any changes they desire in this area without having to return to the electorate. And this is the clear position which those who voted yes clearly favoured. It’s unlikely that anyone who is alive today will ever get a chance to vote on this issue again in their lifetime. So it’s over to the politicians now.

Politicians’ RewaRds We have all seen lately figures published which show the wealth of our politicians. Apart from the pension pots that these people have their true wealth cannot be determined.

This is because while someone may be listed as having property worth a given figure we have no idea how much is owed on that property. Therefore, jumping to conclusions is dangerous. However, one thing that we do know is that

the pensions are an obscenity. The fact that a minister has to serve for only two years to qualify is outrageous and the huge benefits accrued by backbench TDs, who are no more than voting fodder, is totally unjustified.

They will of course argue that their job security is zilch and that they could be turfed out at the next election, so the benefits are highly justified because of the sacrifice that they are making. The response to that is that practically every job in the state, outside of the public service, is like that. No person nowadays has security of employment and most people who lose their jobs are without the cushion that our exalted public representatives have built up around themselves.

For my part I have never seen a poor ex T.D. or Senator. In years gone by yes but certainly not in the last twenty years or so. No politician in the Oireachtas would swap places with any private sector employee in the country and I am prepared to gamble that none of them would be capable of making more money in any other arena.

One elected T.D. honestly stated, a couple of years ago, that he thought he had won the lotto when he was elected to the Dail. He couldn’t believe that he was actually being paid travelling expenses on top of his salary to drive to work and all other kinds of expenses for things that prior to that, in the private sector he had to pay for himself.

Pic: ©Joseph Doyle

View from the Hill Compare that with real patriots like those called upon by American Presidents to serve in cabinet. Most of them come from extremely highly paid positions to much lesser paid jobs in the interests of serving their country.

For instance, back in the sixties, Robert McNamara, who was President of the Ford Motor Company on a salary of $250,000 a year quit that job and served as American Defence Secretary on a wage of $25,000 annually. Dean Rusk, Secretary of State, the same.

These men served in those hugely responsible positions for over seven years each sacrificing $1.5m dollars each. Why? They wanted to serve their country. We could do with a few people like that here.

fianna fÁil convention The Fianna Fail Convention will be held soon to select candidates for the next general election. At this point we have no idea as to when that will be called but we can assume that the party is making sure to be battle ready when the date is announced. The only speculation really in relation to this selection process is to figure out who will be joining James Browne and Lisa McDonald of Wexford on the ticket.

Or indeed will anyone. Being a bit premature maybe, but the reality is that James as the outgoing T.D. is guaranteed his place and Lisa, because of the gender quota issue, will be added to the ticket if she is not selected by the convention.

Fianna Fail have a problem. That

problem is to decide on the best tactics to regain the seat which they lost in 2011. Under normal circumstances they should have two seats in this constituency but of course to get back to that position they must play their cards correctly.

Assuming the party will go for a three-candidate strategy (one candidate each from Enniscorthy and Wexford only would be a disaster) their dilemma will be as to whether they should select Malcolm Byrne from Gorey, as they did last time out, or opt for a New Ross representative. The only credible candidate within Fianna Fail in the New Ross area is Michael Sheehan.

Sheehan, for whatever reason, was treated extremely unfairly by the party last time around and was effectively boxed in by strategy and pushed off the pitch. This left the entire New Ross district of the county without a candidate and Fianna Fail suffered as a result.

Malcolm Byrne did reasonably well last time out in the Gorey area but his performance outside of his home district was poor. His problem is compounded by the fact that Fine Gael’s Michael D’Arcy, now a junior minister, has been literally cementing himself into office in his home district of Gorey over the last number of years.

Therefore, Byrne has little scope to pick up extra votes from his own doorstep with nothing showing that he has improved his pro-

file elsewhere in the county.

On the other hand, the New Ross area is wide open with none of the political parties, other than Fianna Fail, having a credible candidate to offer the electorate.

Furthermore, the electorate in this district are literally demanding a local candidate and Fianna Fail would be foolish to ignore this. In New Ross Michael Sheehan would be a credible candidate, for any party or as an Independent, and it’s difficult to see how he could resist the local demand that he should run from an electorate in a large area of the county which sees itself as being totally ignored by all the m a j o r p a r t i e s s i n c e 2 0 11 .

Furthermore, Sheehan has made a strong impression on many outside of his home area with his campaign to right the wrongs imposed on pensioners by the cutting of old age pensions by the Fine Gael/Labour government in 2012.

It will be a difficult choice for Fianna Fail at their convention but logic, and it’s logic which wins seats, would dictate that they run three candidates – Browne, Enniscorthy – McDonald, Wexford and Sheehan, New Ross. That divide with those three strong candidates should see two Fianna Failers back in the Dáil after the next election, whenever that comes. n We are often asked: Who is the “View from the Hill” columnist?

All we can say is that the author’s surname is NOT Doyle!

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BUNCLODY… indooR maRKet Bunclody’s indoor market with over a dozen local food producers, artisans and craftspeople comes together every Saturday to offer their wares at St. Aidan's Hall in Irish Street from 11am to 2pm. Part of the appeal for those attending is the availability of tea and coffee in a fireside setting allowing locals and visitors alike to meet up, relax and have a chat.

BunclodY liBRaRY For a full listing of events see Bunclody Library’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook. com/BunclodyLibrary/events where you can sign up for the monthly what’s on e-newsletter.

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HealtH & wellness Siobhan Kehoe’s Bunclody Health and Wellness Centre is now open on the first floor of the old AIB bank building on Main Street, Bunclody. The entrance to the Centre is through the archway at the side of the building. Siobhan has a number of rooms available to rent to professional therapists – phone 053 9270725.

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DAVIDSTOWN-COURTNACUDDY… Fr Jim Nolan is the well known Parish Priest of DavidstownCourtnacuddy and he has a most unusual hobby – that of “writing” icons. Icons have been a feature of Eastern Christianity for centuries.

Each Icon tells a story from Scripture so they are said to be “written” rather than “painted”. The Icon is a visual expression of Scripture that expresses a deeper theological and spititual truth.

According to Fr Jim: “As you paint, the artist becomes a cocreator with the Spirit in bringing an image to life.” n

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The Pte. Andrew Wickham Memorial Service at Barntown Mass and Laying of Wreaths.

Pte. Wickham was killed in The Congo in 1961 while on peace-keeping duties with the United Nations. The Wickham Family were joined by Minister Paul Kehoe TD, Cllr Ger Carthy, Cllr Lisa McDonald, organisers of the event, members of the Defence Forces and members of EU Veterans at the memorial service.

BOOLAVOGUE…

A sample of Fr Jim‘s work

FERNS… clone cHuRcH Ferns Heritage Archive Group is hosting a Table Quiz to raise funds for the commencement of a conservation plan for the medieval ruins of Clone Church. The quiz takes place on 8th June at 8pm in The

Couryyard. Table of 4 for €40.

Quizmaster: Paul Doyle. feRns castle Ferns Castle is open with guided tours every day and admission is free. Fabulous panoramic views from the top.

Listen to great stories by OPW guides about resourceful escape routes, medieval toilet arrangements and disposal techniques!

Not for the faint hearted but a fascinating insight into the trials and tribulations of medieval life in Ferns Castle! n

Boolavogue Confirmation group 2018.

WEXFORD TOWN…

Above left: Pupils from St John Of God The Faythe with Bishop Denis Brennan, Fr Denis Lennon, Fr James Cullen, Liam Turner (Principal), James Murphy (teacher) and Dara Gahan (teacher).

Above right: Three pupils from the CBS made their confirmation: Alex Kiedrowski, Jamie Clancy and Philip Roche pictured with Bishop Denis Brennan, Fr Denis Lennon, Fr Aodhan Marken, Fr James Cullen, Fr Robert Cojoc and teacher Bobby Cummings.

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Slaney Motoring

Caroline gets motoring review by Caroline Kidd

Citroen C3 AirCross

the citroen brand is undergoing a styling renaissance that began with the citroen c4 cactus in 2014 but really hit its stride with last year’s colourful citroen c3 hatchback. at the end of 2017, citroen entered the competitive B-suv segment with the equally quirky citroen c3 aircross. this

summer will see the launch of a new citroen c4 cactus.

The new Citroen C3 Aircross is based on the C3 hatchback and is a blend of curves, colour and plastic cladding, all making it a very distinct competitor in its segment. Other features include a raised ground clearance, elevated driving position,

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and front and rear skid plates.

There’s also a lot of choice to personalise the car. The bi-tone roof is available in three colours and can be complimented by one of four exterior colour packs that accentuate the light surrounds, door mirrors, wheel centre caps, rear quarter window and roof bars.

The Citroen C3 Aircross is effectively the replacement for the C3 Picasso, which was pitched more as a small MPV. For its compact size, the Citroen C3 Aircross is a very spacious and practical car.

The interior has a unique ‘living room’ feel with soft but supportive seats in beautiful fabric and a fabric dash panel

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every month Bunclody native caroline Kidd brings you the best from the world of motoring, including car reviews, news and more. caroline is a member of the irish motoring writers’ association (imwa) and a jury member for irish car of the Year. You can follow her blog changing lanes at www.changinglanes.ie. that would not look out of place on a designer sofa. It’s very chic and rear passenger space is generous too. The boot has a low, flat loading sill and 410 litres of space.

Infotainment is provided via a touchscreen and the ventilation controls are accessed from the screen too.

In Ireland the C3 Aircross is available in three trim levels: Touch (from €20,695), Feel (from €21,995) and Flair (from €25,095).

Standard equipment includes manual air con, rear parking sensors, four electric windows and lane departure warning. Equipment on Feel includes 16” alloys, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, and rear privacy glass.

Flair includes wireless phone charging, 17” alloys, satellite navigation, keyless entry and start, and more safety equipment.

My test car was a 1.2litre turbo petrol Flair model with 110hp. This model retails at €25,095. Other engine options include a 1.2-litre petrol engine with 82hp and a 1.6-litre diesel with 100hp.

O n t h e ro a d , t h e C 3 Aircross really shines with the 1.2-litre engine. It has a lovely spread of power and is good for town and motorway driv-

ing. The C3 Aircross is softly sprung and is comfortable for this class of vehicle. There is not much in the way of feel from the steering but the Citroen C3 Aircross can still hold its own through a series of corners. This model is cheap to run with motor tax of €200 per year. My fuel consumption was 6.3l/100km over a week of driving.

The Citroen C3 Aircross stands out in the compact crossover class for its quirky design and colourful presence. It’s not the sharpest handling small car, but it has some excellent petrol engines giving an injection of fun behind the wheel. Comfort, practicality and a chic cabin ambience make the Citroen C3 Aircross a great accompaniment to modern life. model tested: Citroen C3 Aircross FLAIR PureTech 110.

Price: €25,095 (range from €20,695).

Engine: 1.2-litre turbo petrol.

Power: 110hp.

Torque: 200Nm. 0-100km/h: 11.3 seconds.

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Economy: 5.0/100km.

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ST SENAN’S COMMUNION The three St. Senan’s, Enniscorthy, Communion classes with school Principal Oona Rackard, class teachers and Fr Paddy Banville.

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Well done to the students and staff of Enniscorthy Vocational College who presented a cheque for €1,439 to St. Patrick’s School. The funds were raised following a Chocolate Raffle at Christmas, a Cinema Day organised by the Enterprise class and a Non-Uniform Day organised by the Student Council.

Templeshannon Bowling Group templeshannon Bowling group, based in the templeshannon community centre, enniscorthy, is a group of 12 members who meet on tuesday, wednesday and friday mornings at 11am and

play up until 1.30pm with a short break in between. the group was formed in 2015 and has been going strong ever since. we’ll include more details and photos in our next issue. n

Some Templeshannon Bowling Group members.

Almost €500,000 granted for Wexford town special school wexford td James Browne has welcomed the news that the department of education and skills is to fund our lady of fatima n.s. to provide two additional classrooms to the value of almost half a million to cater for the already overcrowded primary school.

The Fianna Fáil Front Bench Spokesperson on Mental Health raised the matter with Minister of State John Halligan during a special debate in the Dáil at the end of January this year.

“I'm delighted to learn that the Department has made a commitment for two extra classrooms at Our Lady of Fatima N.S. This measure is long over due. The teachers, parents and board of management have been doing the most fantastic work in dreadful circumstances. The frustration has taken a toll on staff

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and pupils alike. Principal Rita Waters deserves huge praise for doing everything she can to make the school environment suitable for the 108 students currently attending there", Deputy Browne explained.

“I will continue to raise this matter with the Minister for Education and Skills, Richard Bruton, to ensure that these additional classrooms are constructed as quickly as possible”, Deputy Browne concluded. n

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enniscoRtHY eYe a column by Joseph Doyle

RegulaR events:

congrats…

Can’t Cope Won’t Cope

keeping an eye on tv Well folks I have been watching a few programmes this weather and even though the sun is shining and has his hat on so to speak I have been watching some programmes of late…

One is now in its second season and is called can’t cope won’t cope which tells the story of two girls from Mallow in Cork who live in Dublin.

One is called Danielle who is an art student in Canada played by Nika McGuigan and her bff Aisling played by Seana Kerslake who works in an office and has got a new job because Danielle has told her to get her shit together. Now this is so funny, what these girls get up to is unreal. They drink heavily, go to Copperface Jacks, pick up strange men and sleep with them.

In last week’s episode Aisling thought she was getting the Manager’s job. She misread everything. Her new boss fancied her and brought her to London. She won him a new contract but then she doesn’t get promoted but tells him to stuff his relationship up his you know what, then is greeted by her old boss who is now her manager, Amy Huberman. She get reunited with her bestie

Danielle. Next week is the last episode of this series which is written by Stefanie Preissner.

Another TV programme I watched was grange Hill. This TV series was Brittain’s longestrunning kids’ programme back in the day and is 40 years old.

It ran from 1978 to 2008 and was written by Phil Redmond.

It was set in a comprehensive school in London called Grange Hill. It starred several well known actors and actresses who went on to star in Eastenders. Sean Maguire, Todd Carty and Letitia Dean to name but a few.

This programme had its fair share of teenage pregnancies, drug and alcohol abuse , domestic violence, bullying, school fights and of course the two main English past-times of football and cricket.

Tucker Jenkins was the class clown played by Todd Carty who later was Mark Fowler in Eastenders.

If you don’t know this series or have never seen it, then I suggest you look up Youtube which has this series from the start to the end.

Next month I’ll be reviewing two more TV programmes.

– Joseph Doyle

 Enniscorthy United: A limited amount of tickets on sale still for the 50th anniversary of Enniscorthy United. Dinner Dance with DJ and Heartbeats, plus finger food, 3rd June, in the Riverside Park Hotel.Contact Jackser Owens on 087-6989033, Gammy Farrell on 0876747197 or Dylan Cloke on 087-6211238. Tickets can't be bought on the night so contact one of the above asap to buy your ticket.  Best wishes to all involved in the Vinegar Hill Battle Re-enactment Festival 1517th June.  First Holy Communion: Roisin Hughes, Monamolin and Matthew O’Donnell, Dublin.  Congrats to Colin Redmond, Enniscorthy, who made his Communion in St Aidan’s recently.  Well done to Colaiste Bride girls on their U-19 Leinster title.  Wedding bells: Jason Russell and Ciara Tobin were married in Portugal recently.

Jason is better know as JR on the playing fields for the Starlights and Rapps and also on the soccer field with Ajax.  We are the champions!

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Congratulations to CBS Enniscorthy on their U-17 soccer All-Ireland win.

Moyne Rangers Youths overcame the club’s bogey team beating North End 32 in the Cup final. Also the Moyne Rangers under 13s won their Cup the same day beating Forth Celtic on penalties.

Hard luck to Enniscorthy United beaten in the Gwen Jones Cup final by Kiltealy Celtic.

Hard luck also to Shamrock Rovers AFC beaten 2-0 in the Wexford Cup final by Gorey Rangers.

Enniscorthy Rugby Club under 13s – Leinster Plate winners.

Across the water: Celtic – Scottish League and Cup double winners. FA Cup – Chelsea. Premier – Man City.

Congrats to Enniscorthy Musical Society’s Ashley Doran who is nominated in the national AIMS awards for Best Comedienne for her role as Natalie in All Shook Up and James Dobbs who is nominated for Best Comedian in his role as Dennis in All Shook Up. Best of luck to both when the winners are announced soon in Killarney – Joseph Doyle

enniscorthy Drama Enniscorthy Drama Group (EDG) AGM was held recently in Treacy’s Hotel DBar and it attracted several new members to the group. Some new faces also on the committee including Madeleine Breen and one change of officer with Brendan Robinson getting the PRO position. Delighted to hear also that a summer show is planned.

Watch this space for more details.

The group is always looking ahead at potential new plays

Betty Kehoe (Principal), Fr. Jim Fegan PP, Teachers and Caim First Holy Communion class celebrate after their First Holy Communion on 12th May in Caim Church.

to perform in the future and YOU could be part of that p ro c e s s . E v e r y s e c o n d Wednesday night, the group meets in Treacy’s Hotel at 7.30pm to discuss drama and plays in a fun and friendly environment. All welcome. No acting or drama experience needed.

See the group’s Facebook page ‘Enniscorthy Drama Group’ for more information or ring 086-0263713 or talk to any EDG member.

– Joseph Doyle

traditional irish music night every Friday at Stamps. treacy’s Hotel – Live music every Fri (Davitts), Sat and Sun nights in main bar. sunday night sessions at Benedicts, plus disco.

Benedicts disco – Friday, Saturday, Sunday. dBar – Saturday night DJ – 70s & 80s night.

Holohan’s Pub – Weds nights: Informal music session with Loose Arrangement. Thurs nights: Casual acoustic fireside session. toss Kavanaghs: Live music every weekend. alba Restaurant: Live music – see “Alba Restaurant” on Facebook.

Popovici’s: Live music or DJs at weekends.

Rock ‘n’ Roll Jive classes every Weds at The Bailey. Beginners at 7.30pm, Advanced 8.45pm. Freestyle after with DJ Lew Boogie from 10pm. €5. the Presentation centre – See their website. st senan's Parish – Bingo in Templeshannon Community Centre every Sunday night at 8pm. enniscorthy greyhound track. Racing on Monday & Thursday Nights. Doors open 7pm. First race 8pm. alan o’Brien (the dance man) – see his Facebook page for full details of dance classes and his local social dancing events. doreen’s. Live music every weekend.

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See main entertainment listing page 17.

Strawberry Fair 31st May - 3rd June. See pages 18-19.

Thur 31st May. Strawberry Ball in the Riverside Park Hotel.

Enniscorthy Utd 50th Anniversary: Enniscorthy Utd v Garreth Larkin selection. Sunday 3rd of June.

Enniscorthy Utd Dinner Dance, 50th Anniversary with DJ and Heartbeats, plus finger food. 3rd June. Riverside Park Hotel.

Doyle’s Bar. Swanky Men. 6th June.

Robert ‘Tex’ Byrne Memorial Cup tournament. Monageer, Cloughbawn, Rapps and Shamrocks go head to head with semi-finals, final, plus underage matches. 2pm Bellefield, 3rd June.

VHI Women’s Mini-marathon, Dublin, Sunday 3rd June.

Enniscorthy Musical Society AGM takes place on 6th June at 8pm in The Church Institute. All members are encouraged to attend. New members very welcome.

Rathnure Panto present their summer musical Uptown Girl starting on 15th June. See page 14.

Rescheduled Christy Moore concert. June 27th in Riverside Park Hotel.

Tickets from cancelled show valid for show on 27th.

Live music Sunday sessions at Doyle’s Bar in July and August.

– Joseph Doyle

If you would like Joseph to mention an upcoming event or would like to send in pics of any occasion (weddings, birthdays, etc) for inclusion then email both doyleduffry@gmail.com and slaneynews@gmail.com. The closing date for receiving material for this column is always the Thursday before our publication date which is usually the first Weds of every month.

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Be the 1 in 1,000 for Cystic Fibrosis Ireland and take part in the VHI Women’s Mini-marathon, Dublin, Sunday 3rd June.

20th Paris to Nice cycle in France. Sept 14th.

Head to Head (Howth to Bray) walk Sunday 16th Sept.

Paddy Kieran’s Walk in Romania. Sept 28th to Oct 7th.

SSE Airtricity Dublin City Marathon. Oct 28th.

Watch out for an Enniscorthy Spice of Life variety concert fundraiser for CF taking place on 21st Sept in The Presentation Centre. Full details in future issues of Slaney News.

For more CF events throughout 2018 – check out: www.cfireland.ie

Monageer Confirmation group 2018.

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Strawberry 10 Mile Ladies golf news… and 5 mile Run & Walk this event comprises of both a 10 mile race and a 5 mile run or walk and takes place at the height of the strawberry season, on sunday June 24th.

The race is hosted this year exclusively by Slaney Olympic AC as a club fundraiser and kindly sponsored by Treacy's Hotel, Enniscorthy, and Wexford County Council Enniscorthy Municipal District.

This is a high quality event, fully measured and marked AAI course, with three water stations and all junctions are fully marshaled. A great race for runners organised by runners!!

The races start and finish on the banks of the River Slaney in Enniscorthy. The 10 Mile route runs along the river, before heading out on tree lined roads through the pastoral County Wexford countryside in all its summer glory. The 5 mile race follows a shortened version of the same course.

The event is renowned for its festive and friendly atmosphere with music and race commentary and a start /finish area

which is second to none. Start Time: 10am.

Entry fees have been kept to a minimum while retaining the usual high standards of the race.

Up to 22nd June entry fees are: 10 Mile €20; 5 mile Race €15.

Same day entry on the morning of the race subject to availability.

The event attracts everyone from the country’s top athletes to the club and fun runners.

There are pacers for the 10 Mile race at 70 mins, 80 mins and 90 mins to help participants achieve their goals. There will be prizes in the open races and in junior and all veteran categories.

All runners/walkers receive a specially commissioned Strawberry Spinning Medal, whilst the 10 mile finishers also receive a Strawberry 10 Mile Running Buff.

Complimentary tea and coffee and refreshments will be served afterwards, together with the prize ceremony at the Riverside Park Hotel.

Entry forms: My Sport, Castle Hill, Enniscorthy, or at www.slaneyolympic.com n

the ladies weekly competition played on tuesday 22nd may enjoyed beautiful summer sunshine and a large number of ladies took part.

The competition was sponsored by Pettitt’s SuperValu and was a stroke/medal competition. The following were the results: 1st Marina Hatton (33) 68 Net 2nd Lori Whitney (16) 72 Net Gross Laura Dempsey (6) 78 Gross.

3rd Mary Halligan (28) 72 Net 4th Breda Morrison (26) 73 Net Cat 6 Audrey Lawrance (38) 74 Net 9 Hole Qualifier 1st Dill White 13 Pts. This week’s competition is sponsored by Beechdale Garden

Centre and is an Open singles stableford competition.

The ladies teams had a very busy week…

The Challenge Cup team played Waterford Castle in New Ross and had a fantastic victory.

The Boyne team lost against Courtown on Saturday. The Senior Foursomes played Wexford in New Ross on Sunday and continued with the winning theme. The Intermediate Team will play Coolattin in Bunclody on 1st June. The Revive Active Team play Wexford home and away on 3rd June.

See: facebook.com/enniscorthygolfclub.com, Twitter @enniscorthygolf or Instagram enniscorthygolfclub. n

tHe RoBeRt ‘tex’ BYRne memoRial cuP

Annual charity games in honour of one of Rapparees’own sadly passed. The Robert ‘Tex’ Byrne Memorial Cup tournament will take place during this year's Strawberry Festival and promises to be a great occasion with 4 teams involved – Rapparees, Shamrocks, Monageer and Cloughbawn as well as underage games as curtain-raisers and light refreshments agus ceol agus craic in the Bellefield Clubhouse afterwards.

Sunday 3rd June, Bellefield 2pm. Admission €5.

Enniscorthy Hockey Club

Pic: Ger Carty

Lidl Funding

Moyne Rangers make history

James Browne TD (left) enjoyed Moyne Rangers’ success in the U-13 Cup Final.

saturday 19th may will go down in moyne Rangers history as the day both moyne Rangers teams in cup final action brought home the cups!

First up were the U13's against a very good Forth Celtic side. It was a tightly contested game with few clear chances and remained scoreless at full time and after extra time. The game went to a penalty shootout where a heroic performance from the Moyne Rangers keeper, Liam Kenny, in saving 3 penalties and converting the winning penalty helped Moyne Rangers to a 3-1 win and lifted the Cup. Congratulations go to the players, Manager Willie Browne and his management team on going one better this year and bringing home the Cup. The U13 team are still in contention in Division One with two games remaining and can go on to achieve the Double

this year and we wish them the very best of luck in their final two games.

N e x t u p w e re M o y n e Rangers Youths in the Stanno Youths Cup Final where they faced an excellent North End side who were unbeaten in the League all season and had just recently won the League title.

In an excellent game of football Moyne Rangers won out on a 3-2 scoreline having conceded the first goal. The performance of the players was superb and they recorded a famous victory for the club by beating the red hot favourites. Congrats go to all the players, Manager Rory O'Connor and his management team on an excellent performance and for bringing home the Youths Cup. A brilliant day for the Enniscorthy Club and hopefully many more to follow in the future. n

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Enniscorthy Hockey Club – the promotion-winning Mens’ second team.

Glynn Barntown GAA Club benefit from LIDL funding glynn Barntown was one of 154 lucky clubs across the country winning a total of €250,000 worth of jerseys and equipment raised from the sale of promotional packs of lidl's carrick glen 6 pack of water. 10c from every purchase was donated toward the jersey and equipment fund which ran across all stores earlier this year.

Pictured at Lidl in Wexford at the prize handover were representatives from Glynn Barntown Ladies Gaelic Football Club. Back L-R: Maria Lewis (child protection), Anne Connell, Jill Kavanagh, John Murphy (Club Manager), Sara & Sophie Conroy, Aidan Cullen (coach) Rachel Cullen, Sharon Walsh (nominator). Front L-R: Jasmen Gore, Spohie White, Zoe Wildes, Sridevi Sinnott, Grace Corrigan, Emma Walsh. n

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Great turnout for drama group AGM

NEw BOOk By BlaCkwaTER auThOR June Molloy is an author from Blackwater who is currently living in Lithuania. June has just written a novel for older children and teens called Guardian of Giria. It’s an animal forest fantasy that, as well as being an exciting adventure, aims to teach readers facts about European wild animals. The book launched on May 8th.

June has prepared a number of resources to use in reading groups, which can be found online at www.guardianofgiria.com/resources, and is available via Skype to join any reading groups.

You can find a sample of the book at https://www.kobo.com/ie/en/ ebook/guardian-of-giria (use the “Preview here” link under the cover photo). Check out: www.junemolloy.ie n

POP-uP GallERy iN ENNiSCORThy

Newly elected committee of Enniscorthy Drama Group.

as a founding member of enniscorthy drama group (edg) i was elated with the great turnout at treacy’s Hotel on 15th may for the annual general meeting proving that drama is indeed alive and well and thriving in enniscorthy.

Formed in 2013 under Colum Coomey, myself and current Chairman Liam Doyle, it is uplifting to see the level of interest in the town for local theatre.

In his Chairman’s Address Liam Doyle said that it has been an excellent year for EDG participating on both the OneAct and the Three-Act Circuits and acquitting themselves well in both coming away with several awards if not the ultimate prize. ‘Not alone did we acquit ourselves well but we have secured friends and return invitations to Festivals around the country next year.’

He congratulated Fintan Kelly, AnneMarie Whelan and

Brendan Robinson and Director Tom Reddy and all the committee for their Trojan efforts throughout the year. Liam said that he was delighted to see such a good turnout and hoped that many of those in attendance would put themselves forward for the new committee.

EDG Treasurer Tom Boland gave a very detailed and professional report of accounts, outlining income and expenditure on individual plays and profit balance in bank.

Following the election of a committee of 15, discussion ensued on plans going forward including choice of plays, pub theatre and fundraising events, with the mood upbeat and confident that Enniscorthy Drama is now firmly established on both the local and national theatre scene and it is onward and upward into the future. A most gratifying and pleasing experience for those of us who were there at the beginning – maria nolan

Johnstown Castle - major investment

Building and improvement works have commenced at Johnstown castle, estate & gardens, wexford. there will be significant conservation and upgrading works undertaken on the castle itself, allowing it to be opened to the public and a new visitor centre is also being con-

structed on the site. the new facilities will open in early 2019.

Teagasc, the owner of the property, is partnering with the Irish Heritage Trust and the Irish Agricultural Museum to secure the future of Johnstown Castle and its gardens, thanks to the generous

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support of Government. “We are delighted to report that in 2019 the Castle will be open to the public for the first time in thirty years”, said Tom Doherty of Teagasc. “We will be offering an exciting visitor experience with access to three floors of the castle, access to the original servants’ tunnel

and a new visitor centre with a café and shop. “We are also working on a new road layout which is safer for cars and buses as well as improved paths in the gardens and grounds,” he continued.

We’ll carry more details on this major development in next month’s Slaney News. n

Main Street - Heart of Wexford by Nicky Rossiter A new publication from Wexford author and historian, Nicky Rossiter. With this thirteenth book Nicky takes his readers on an interesting and informative journey along Wexford's Main Street. Many Wexfordians will be surprised to learn that the first mention of a Main Street proved difficult for Rossiter to actually pinpoint but on looking through various business directories he discovered an entry dated 1764 which mentioned the Flesh Market; Cornmarket; Back Street; Keizars Lane. Pigot's Directory gave this thoroughfare a mention in 1820 with The Dublin Almanac of 1844 giving the first description of the street.

In his chapter on Places and Events we read about the Bag Factory; Local Banks; Beechville Dairy and The Cape of Good Hope - where is that you may ask but all will be revealed on page twenty-three. Many of the towns businessmen were often called to serve as jury members in the courthouse. Christmas on Main Street over fifty years ago is also recorded. Bakeries such as Frank O'Connor's and Godkin's supplied the freshly baked bread while Hadden's, Healy & Collins were emporiums of fashion supplying the latest in ladies and gents clothing. Kenny's Hall was said to be occupied by Oliver Cromwell in 1649. It was purchased

by Colonel Kenny in 1730. We all know this property today as Penny's.

Many business firms and shops are noted as the reader moves along Main Street and the messenger boys who delivered the purchases to the various clients in the vicinity of the town. Occupations, Parades, Processions and Prohibitions are also covered through the 128 pages of this fascinating book. The final chapter has a great title - What Was Where which names the shops and their former and present occupants all along Wexford's Golden Mile from North to South Main Street. A must for all lovers of local history and a look back in time to the hustle, bustle and banter of an Irish provincial town. It is both insightful and comprehensive, and is a wonderful history concentrating on the principal street of Wexford illustrated by little-known photographs and interesting advertisements. Published by The History Press Ireland and retails at €16.99 and is available at all good book shops. n

Artists Martina Furlong and Marja van Kampen will exhibit their colourful paintings and limited edition prints in their Pop-Up Gallery in Siopa Bróg (opposite The Athenaeum), No. 3 Castle Street, Enniscorthy, during the Strawberry Festival. The exhibition will run from Friday, June 1st to Sunday, June 3rd. Open each day from 11am to 5pm. All are welcome.

Dutch artist Marja van kampen is a full time painter and printmaker.

In her paintings Marja van Kampen explores childhood themes combined with elements of landscape.

There is a use of vibrant colours and patterns in her paintings, suggested by other cultures. She enlarges elements, distorts proportions and discards perspective, and introduces a playful imagery to give her work a light-hearted quality.

Her work is in many public collections including the Arts Council of Ireland, Office of Public Works and four of her paintings are in Aras an Uachtaráin, residence of the President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins. She is a recipient of many Arts Council awards. www.marjavankampen-artist.blogspot.ie www.irish-art.com/marja/ Wexford born Martina Furlong paints colourful, textured landscapes and abstract scenes in oils and acrylics. Her work is inspired by the things she encounters daily; from the Irish countryside to books, songs, people and buildings. Martina mixes reality with memories and imagination and paints her own interpretation of it by building up layer upon layer of paint and using various tools as well as brushes and pallet knives to work back into the surface.

Martina’s work is in private collections worldwide. In recent years she has exhibited in the USA, Italy, England and throughout Ireland. www.martinafurlong.com n

MEMOiR wRiTiNG wORkShOPS FOR kilMORE Following the success of his recent series of workshops in the same venue, Wexford-based author Jackie Hayden will host a second three-part series of Write For Your Life talks at the Stella Maris Centre in Kilmore Quay. The workshops will take place on three consecutive Tuesdays, starting on June 12th at 7.30 pm.

As Hayden points out, “The recent series was totally sold out, proving that an increasing number of people are seeing the value of writing down their life experiences, and not necessarily for publication.

Some want to do it for the pleasure of writing, while others see a therapeutic value in putting their memories and feelings into words.

Unfortunately, many find it difficult to get started. The Write For Your Life workshops are intended to help them overcome those initial difficulties.”

Hayden will demystify the writing process using his considerable experience as a writer, editor and journalist. He has written over 10 books, mostly of a biographical nature, including the number one bestseller My Boy. He has also edited autobiographies for other writers, and written thousands of articles, reviews, and news items. He has published interviews with a variety of subjects, from Bob Geldof, The Corrs, Sinead O’Connor, Eleanor McEvoy, Christy Moore, Gerry Ryan, Liam Clancy, Pierce Turner and Mary Black to Michael D Higgins, Johnny Giles, David Norris and Gerry Adams.

Write For Your Life places are limited to 15 participants, and the cost is €20 for a participant’s first workshop and €10 for each of the remaining two. All participants will be entitled to a later one-to-one free consultation with Hayden. Booking details are available on www.stellamariscentre.ie or by e-mail to jachay@eircom.net n

Supporting the ArtS Wexford Arts Centre: 053-9123764. the presentation Centre, enniscorthy: 053-9233000. the Courthouse Arts Centre, tinahely: 0402-38529.

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Around Wexford Town with Patrick Hogan

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Martina Keane performing at the launch of Shayma Kamar A Woman at War. Pic: Patrick Hogan.

Cathy Roche, Billy Roche, Andrea Roche in Wexford Arts Centre.

Pic: Patrick Hogan.

Recent wedding in Whiteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hotel, Wexford: Kim Rowe and Brian Jones.

Pic: Patrick Hogan.

Elizabeth Whyte and Dean Kavanagh at the IFI Local Films for Local People showing in Wexford Arts Centre. Pic: Patrick Hogan.

Pic: Patrick Hogan.

Gordon Snell and Shay Linehan (in conversation with Tom Mooney) discussing the life and times of Maeve Binchy.

Participants in the recent Wexford Half Marathon. Pic: Patrick Hogan.

Confirmations in Wexford

One for the Diary! written and directed by the award winning playwright Billy Roche and starring the acclaimed actor/musician Peter McCamley, The Diary of Maynard Perdu is set in the fantastic, mirrored, burlesque world of the Spiegeltent where fantasy and delusion reign supreme.

Peter McCamley

Based on the novella by Billy Roche, this one-man show takes us on a romantic journey of adventure and intrigue all of which serves to mask the pain and loss that are buried deep within. A show not to be missed!

Recent Confirmation at Rowe Street Church, Wexford.

Above: CBS Class with Bishop Denis Brennan, Fr Denis Lennon, Fr Aodhan Marken, Fr James Cullen, Joss Furlong (Principal) and Bobby Cummings (class teacher).

Mercy Class with Bishop Denis Brennan, Fr Denis Lennon, Fr Michael O'Shea, Fr James Cullen, Pat Gately (Principal) and teachers Katie Quigley and Ann Woodbyrne.

The Diary of Maynard Perdu is a richly layered, dark tale that enthralls from the first beautiful sentence to the final poignant paragraph - a moody, spellbinding triumph - EOIN COLFER. The Diary of Maynard Perdu has all the mythic qualities that make it truly Rochean - The Gothic Carnival, the energy of illusion/delusion and at its heart the profound compassion and sense of loss CONOR McPHERSON. THE SHOW RUNS AT THE WEXFORD ARTS CENTRE FROM WEDS 20th OF JUNE UNTIL SAT 23RD OF JUNE, 8PM. n

New appointment at Wexford Festival Opera Wexford native Nicky Kehoe has been recently appointed as Company Manager of Wexford Festival Opera. Nicky is wellknown in the locale through his long association with Wexford Light Opera Society,

Nicky Kehoe.

Pic: Padraig Grant.

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