Hook Lighthouse juts out to sea at the tip of the Hook Peninsula on the corner of Ireland’s Ancient East, there is there is no better place to take in the vast seascapes and glorious colours of Ireland’s Celtic Sea.

Visitors will be welcomed with a fresh bucks fizz and taken on a bespoke guided tour experience. Step back in time as you ascend the well-worn steps of the medieval tower, see it’s heritage come to life as visitors meet life-sized figures of the Monk who first established the beacon at the site in the 5th century followed by the Knight who built the tower; William Marshal some 800 years ago and hear of life as a light-keeper before stepping on to the top floor, take in the 360 degree sweeping panorama on the outdoor balcony and take in the views stretching across the Southeast of Ireland.

Tours culminate in the enclosed glass watch-room with spectacular panoramic views of the rolling seas stretching out while the sun rises and visitors savour bucks fizz, prosecco, fresh tea, and coffee along with a selection of breakfast canapés made from the finest local produce, including Ballyhack smokehouse smoked salmon on homemade brown bread.

The New Year Sunrise Tour Experience at Hook Lighthouse is now available for booking via Hook Lighthouse, call 00353 (0)51 397055, tickets are €45 per person. This is an adult only experience. For further details see www.hookheritage.ie

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The Ferrycarrig Hotel is the perfect place to kick back and relax this Mother’s Day.

A new Afternoon Tea Room at the hotel will ensure that all mums are seated in the lap of luxury on March 26th. A delightful space complete with plush sofas, a warming fireplace and piano plus a wonderful menu also filled with treats from an extensive range of local suppliers is the perfect treat for any busy mum.

Mum’s (and their hosts) can enjoy a delicious range of tea sandwiches including Meyler’s Smoked salmon on Ferrycarrig Guinness brown bread, Bella Hen free range egg and cucumber mayonnaise, Pat O’Neills baked ham and Wexford cheddar and Ferrycarrig chicken liver pate on sage and onion toast along with a selection of classic cakes and pastries including individual fresh fruit tarts with crème patisserie, Chocolate choux buns filled with sweetened Chantilly cream, a classic lemon meringue pie and delicious home-baked scones with Wexford raspberry preserve and clotted cream along with a selection of loose teas, Earl Grey and Moroccan Mint.

And the team at the Ferrycarrig has gone one step further with a new ‘Tea and Pamper’ package during which mums can enjoy a day out to relax over a Prosecco Afternoon Tea and enjoy a choice of one 25 minute treatment including a Riverwood Mini Facial, Pressure Point Scalp Massage or Back Massage at the serene Riverwood Wellness spa at the Ferrycarrig Hotel.

Afternoon tea at Ferrycarrig Hotel’s Afternoon Tea Room is priced at €17 pp and at €25.50 including prosecco or choose the great value ‘Tea and Pamper’ package for €49.50 per person

The Afternoon Tea Room is open seven days a week. For reservations call 053-9120999 or see ferrycarrighotel.ie

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Wexford County Council is committed to ensuring that this county is a great place in which to grow old. To this end, and in our capacity as members of the multi-agency Wexford Age Friendly Alliance, we have helped produce the Wexford Age Friendly Strategy, which was launched today at the headquarters of Wexford County Council by Mr. Paul Kehoe, TD, Minister of State with Responsibility for Defence.

The Wexford Age Friendly Alliance was formed in 2015 and has guided the research, consultation and formulation of this County Strategy. Membership of the Alliance includes representatives from An Garda Síochana, Diocese of Ferns, Church of Ireland, Wexford Chamber of Commerce, Wexford Local Link, Wexford Local Development, Wexford Campus of Carlow IT, Age Equality Network, Waterford /Wexford ETB and the HSE.

Wexford’s age friendly Strategy will be delivered with reference to the World Health Organization’s guidelines for age-friendly counties which are based around the following themes of:

• Outdoor space and buildings
• Transport
• Housing
• Social Participation
• Respect and Social Inclusion
• Civic Participation and Employment
• Communication and Information
• Community Support and Health Services
• Safety and Security

The Wexford Age Friendly Strategy articulates the views of more than 650 people aged over 55, collected through a series of public consultations held in 27 locations in County Wexford during 2015 and 2016. These views represent people across a wide age range and depth of interests and circumstances.

Here is what some of the participants had to say when asked for their views:

“Have a real say in what happens in our own lives and what happens in the areas in which we live”

“Enjoy good health, good services, and live in a safe environment”

“Participate fully in everything that is going on in our communities, cities and counties.”

The objectives contained in the 5-year Strategy will be implemented through an Action Plan to prioritise short, medium and long term initiatives that will enhance the quality of life of older people in this county. The implementation of the Strategy will be through a collaborative, multi-agency approach including the statutory, voluntary and community sector. The goal is to make a difference together, for the older people living in the villages and towns across County Wexford.

The Strategy and Action Plan will be supported by the Age Friendly Alliance members.

The development of the Wexford Age Friendly Strategy is timely as the number of older people is expected to rise significantly over the coming decades. The Central Statistics Office (CSO) predict that the ’65 plus’ age cohort for the South East will increase from 12.5% of the population in 2011 to 22% in 2031 indicating the urgent need to plan for this population growth and the needs of older people.

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A total of 15 finalists will take to the stage from 8pm to battle it out for the title of the champion of Wexford Has Talent 2017 and walk away with a cash prize of €2,000. Two runner up finalists will also be announced and each will be awarded €500.

Sorcha Finn on stage with MC Clouncillor George Lawlor pictured at the Wexford Has Talent 2017 Semi Final.

Singing, Ballet, Opera, Hip Hop Dance, Harmony Group performances and Musical Theatre performances will all be showcased at the Grand Final event.

Taking to the stage will be ballerina Sorcha Finn, singer Éabha Carty, 7th Fret harmony group, singer Will Troy Walsh, singer Caoimhe Troy, singer Jirat O’Neill, operatic singer Emma Hore, singer Hayley Crosbie, singer and guitarist Aaron McStein, pole artist Danielle Reck, 19 year old singer Adi Roche O’Leary, 15 year old musical theatre performer Caoimhe Boyle from Foulkesmills, 13 year old singer Aoife Goodison, 19 year old singer from Wexford town Luke Hayes and hip hop dance troupe from Wexford town ‘Hysteria’.

The judges for the Wexford Has Talent Grand Final are Vicky Barron, Carmel Cornish Wallace, Sophie Wilson and Catherine ‘Biddy’ Walsh and the MC Host on the evening is Councillor George Lawlor.

Tickets for the Grand Final are €15 and are now on sale at Clayton Whites Hotel; the show will commence at 8pm sharp on Saturday, February 11th.

Wexford Has Talent 2017 is kindly sponsored by The Wexford People. For further details and Wexford Has Talent news see www.wexfordhastalent.com or join the event on Facebook.com/WexfordHasTalent and Twitter – @WexHasTalent

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The stellar line‐up contains Irish comedy stars such as Al Porter, Neil Delamere, Jason Byrne, Deirdre O’Kane, Bernard O’Shea, Keith Farnan, Colin Murphy, Joanne McNally and Barry Murphy of Aprés Match fame, alongside international stars such as Canadian funnyman Tom Stade and fresh from selling out 3 Vicar Street shows, new sensations Foil Arms & Hog!

This year’s Festival sees the launch of the Comedy HUB, a state of the art 500 seat venue specially constructed on the Wexford Quay front. This venue will be a unique experience for the audience during the weekend, and will see the best comedians take to the stage each night. Comedy gigs will also take place a number of venues across Wexford town including the beautiful surrounds of the Greenacres Art Gallery, Upstairs in Mackens, The Vine Restaurant and Buglar Doyles.

The Quay will also be the location for a Street Theatre Arena, where the best of local, national and international talent will perform daily. Wexford’s finest Bui Bolg will be joined by amongst, The Fanzini Brothers, Renegade Cabaret, Teeny Tiny Theatre, Jack Wise and the Celebrity Tug of War!

JestFest takes place from 29th April to 2nd May 2016.

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‘This family friendly, free to the public event explores the web from the consumer/user perspective too. Products and services on exhibit include food, fashion, web design, music, art, technology, film, animation, 3D printing, coding, employment services, education, presentations, start-up advice and more.’

‘Having a website or social page is one thing, achieving their full potential is another. Any business hoping to expand needs an online presence – it’s that simple. Online sales in Ireland are projected to quadruple by 2020 bringing the online spend to eleven billion, but the Web is a complicated space and very often your potential audience doesn’t even know you’re there.’

The event will take place on Saturday, the 2nd of April and Sunday, the 3rd of April.

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The annual contains over 100 period photographs and advertisements from businesses in the town – giving a fascinating insight into the social and business life of the town.

The annual will be on sale tonight for €15 at the high tower in St Peter’s College. Everyone is welcome to attend.

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The organisers are looking for volunteers who are willing to donate an hour of their time to help raise money for Crumlin Children’s Hospital.

The event will be held outside La Speranza on North Main Street and inside the lobby of Clayton Whites Hotel. Bikes will be set up at both locations.

To participate, you can call 053 917 4217 or email [email protected]. Alternatively, you can register at the Leisure Centre Reception in Clayton Whites Hotel.

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