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HARMONY BRIDGE CLUB

HARMONY Bridge Club played for The Burrenside Oil Cup last Friday evening, which was sponsored by Danny and Muriel Liddy. Congratulations to popular winners Anne Troy and Eileen Crowe. Recently the club held their charity night in aid of EVA (Ennis Voices for Autism) President Marie Matthews presented the proceeds to a very appreciative Georoid Mannion.

40 YEARS OF COIS NA hABHNA ST PATRICK’S Day will see a landmark event in the cultural life of the county with celebrations to mark the 40th anniversary of the official opening of Cois na hAbhna, The Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann cultural centre on the Gort Road in Ennis.

“We’ve come a long way since Frank Custy played the first notes here with only the bare roof and no walls,” recalls Frank Whelan. “Now Cois na hAbhna serves as the regional base of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann for the Meitheal region comprising the counties of Galway, Clare, Limerick and Kerry. It is a hive of activity all year round with Set and Céilí Dancing, Concerts and an ever growing number of community events and it’s Teach Cheoil hosts regular sessions. Music, song and dance classes are also a big part of Cois na hAbhna activities with up to 500 students coming through the doors each week,” he added.

A special Celebration Concert will be held at Cois na hAbhna on the evening of Friday March 17th, St Patrick’s Day. There will be a reception from 7.00pm with the concert starting at 8.00pm. The event is free and all are welcome.