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Democracy, human rights, and the empowerment of women were up for discussion at the regional heat of the Soroptimist’s International Wexford public speaking competition which was held at the Riverbank Hotel earlier this month.
For decades the south east has lost its brightest, most creative people to the major cities, seen budding entrepreneurs, business owners, and start-ups leave its counties for universities in Dublin, Cork, Limerick, and beyond. Brain drain has been a consistent problem for a part of Ireland which may have the best weather but has struggled to match the economic heft of rival regions.
Contact lenses, milk filter socks, and bits of wire were just some of the items utilised by the transition year students of Colaiste Bride as they hosted two Junk Kouture fashion shows at the school last week. Involving 120 students, the two shows, one during the day for the younger audiences and one in the evening for friends and family, saw more than 1500 people pack into the school to watch the girls’ creations come to life.
Following its successful Christmas Lights Night, which took place on December 9, the Rathangan Country Fair and Rathangan Vintage Society has presented a cheque for €2,782 towards the UNICEF Gaza Appeal. The money was raised during an event which was filled with family friendly events with music from an old fairground organ and carols from the local choir.
With the survival of native bee species of paramount importance to the environment, the South Wexford Beekeepers Association (SWBA) is running a beginner’s course for those interested in keeping bees. Beginning on Wednesday, February 28, this seven week course takes place at Johnstown Castle and costs €100 per person.