Enniscorthy Guardian

RED GUITAR TOUR ROLLS INTO TOWN!

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WHILE perhaps better known for his exploits as a writer and a playwright, Wexford’s Billy Roche is also an accomplish­ed musician. In recent times, he has rekindled his love of music with his trademark red guitar, enlisted the help of some great musicians and set off around the place on what he dubs his ‘Red Guitar Tour’.

Billy made the journey North from his native Wexford to Enniscorth­y recently for an intimate show at The Presentati­on Centre. On the night he was joined by his wonderful band consisting of the legendary Mike Odlum on bass and keyboards, with Pete McCamley on drums, percussion, flute and as Billy describes ‘a range of strange things’!

The trio filled the beautiful surroundin­gs of The Presentati­on Centre with their own unique brand of psychedeli­c folk, showing a wonderful on-stage connection. The setlilst provided a great chance to take a sneak peak at the contents of the album which the trio are currently busy working on and are hoping to release in May. For more updates on the album and more live dates, keep an eye on the ‘Billy Roche - The Red Guitar Tour’ Facebook page.

vidual walkers who are quite happy to stay in hostel type accommodat­ion in some of the more remote places. Bookings are now being taken by Liam O’Leary of O’Leary Travel, 3 Main Street, Enniscorth­y. You can contact Liam at 053 9233178 or email at liam. oleary@ olta. ie.

StSenan’sPS

Applicatio­ns are currently being accepted for enrolment of new

junior infants for September 2018 at St Senan’s PS. Applicatio­n forms are available from the school office or alternativ­ely you can give them a call on 0539234169

Pilgrimage

The St Aidan’s Parish Pilgrimage to the Holy Land will take place from October 17 to 25, 2018. Places are filling up fast. To book yours, contact O’Leary Travel, Main Street, Enniscorth­y, on 0539233178.

1980sNight

A dazzling night of nostalgia is promised at Enniscorth­y Rugby Club on St Patrick’s night as it hosts ‘ Back to the 80’s’ night.

The evening promises all the fun and fashion from the golden era of big hair and leg warmers, along with all the very best of 80’s tunes with DJ Jabbers. Admission will be € 10 on the door and the fun will get underway from 9 p. m.

AllShookUp

Enniscorth­y Musical Society are looking forward to presenting their production of ‘All Shook Up’ from April 3 to 7, 2018.

Chorus rehearsals take place on Tuesday nights. Anybody interested in taking part in the show is asked to come along to rehearsals in Coláiste Bríde and those behind the production are looking forward to seeing past, present and new members. For more informatio­n, please call 0879219832.

BookLaunch

Renowned Wexford author Caroline Busher will officially launch her eagerly anticipate­d second novel ‘ The Girl Who Ate The Stars’ at Enniscorth­y Castle on Friday March 16 at 6.30 p. m.

Published by Poolbeg Press, the book follows Caroline’s extremely successful ‘ The Ghosts of Magnificen­t Children’ and she can’t wait to present her latest work to the public. As well as being the Vice Chair of the Wexford Literary Festival, Caroline is also the Reader in Residence of the Wexford Library Service.

She is hoping for a great turnout for a chat about her latest work on the night and copies will be available to purchase.

 ??  ?? ABOVE: Mike Odlum, Billy Roche and Pete McCamley at the Billy Roche – The Red Guitar Tour in The Presentati­on Centre.LEFT: Aislin Mitchell, Ben Farrell, Claire Odlum and Deirdre Odlum enjoying the show.
ABOVE: Mike Odlum, Billy Roche and Pete McCamley at the Billy Roche – The Red Guitar Tour in The Presentati­on Centre.LEFT: Aislin Mitchell, Ben Farrell, Claire Odlum and Deirdre Odlum enjoying the show.
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