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€430,000 on the table Lord Inchiquin sells Armada antique at auction
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TABLE constructed in part from the wood from the wreck of a Spanish Armada ship from 1588 sold for €360,000 at Adams Auction on Tuesday. When the buyer’s commission of 20 percent along with VAT were included,
the total cost for the successful bidder was over €430,000. Its guide price prior to auction was between €100,000 and €200,000. It is not yet known if the table, which was made for the High Sheriff of Clare in Dromoland Castle, will remain in Ireland. Details of the buyer have not been made public as of yet but the bidder was present at the auction in Drogheda. In the autumn of 1588 as many as 27 ships of the Spanish Armada were lost off the Irish coast, two of them were lost off the shores of west Clare. After their sinking the timber from the ships started to come ashore. The high sheriff of Clare recovered some of the decorative carvings from the galleon which were then made into a 3m table. The table was at Dromoland Castle, home of the O’Brien, clan for over 300 years until it was moved to Bunratty Castle in the 1960s.
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lCLOUD NINE: Emily Shannon and her father Gary from Inagh, delighted with Ennistymon’s win in the Clare SFC Semi-Final at Cusack Park.Photo by Martin Connolly
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l BLOOMING BRILLIANT: A beauty pageant with a difference takes place this Friday at Woodstock Hotel. Dainty Daisy is in its 7th year involves men dressing up as ladies and participating in a number of challenges. Dainty Daisy is the main fundraiser for the Ennis Rape Crisis Centre which has had to close twice in recent years due to lack of funds.Pic L -R Tony Cogan Dainty Daisy 2014, Cormac McCarthy, Brian O’Donoghue and Paul Cusack 2018 participants. Cllr Mary Howard, Rape Crisis Midwest Volunteer
‘Flawed case for closed rail link’ STUART HOLLY
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HE news that passenger numbers on the Galway-Limerick route have doubled to 350,000 over the past eight years has blown out of the water any suggestion that the Ennis-Athenry section should be closed. That’s according to Clare Independent TD Michael Harty who said the Galway Limerick line has been a success despite the lack lustre performance by Irish Rail in marketing the service particularly to students and young workers. “However, the future of the route cannot be guaranteed until Government solves the flooding problem at Ballycar Lake near Newmarket on Fergus which too frequently takes the train out of service between Ennis and Limerick. “Attempts to knock together the heads of Irish Rail, Clare Co Council and the Office of Public Works have produced little to date. As we face into another winter, who knows the line will be flooded again,” said Dr. Harty. The Kilmihil doctor also put pressure on the Taoiseach to intervene himself, insisting that the Ennis-Athenry figures would actually improve with investment in some promotion. “I call on the Taoiseach to personally intervene to resolve this issue. Leo Varadkar
has already put his weight behind reviving the section of the Western Rail Corridor from Athenry through Tuam and on to Claremorris,” continued Dr Harty. “In a letter to Deputy Sean Canney he said that if the review into restoring a rail service between Athenry and Tuam makes a positive recommendation, then it is a project that will be prioritised and advanced. The campaigning Western Inter-County Railway Committee has welcomed the Taoiseach’s views and said the renewal of this missing link in the national railway network could play an important role in the Atlantic Economic Corridor. “The concept of a rail service linking Limerick and Mayo has been opposed tooth and nail by Dublin based commentators and the senior management in Irish Rail has shown no enthusiasm for it either. Under pressure, they reopened the Ennis Athenry section and many believe they hoped it would die. It hasn’t and if Irish Rail put some effort into promoting the service, the figures would be even better than they area. “With the Taoiseach’s commitment in his letter to Deputy Canney, there is now a real possibility of linking Limerick and Claremorris by rail. However, it can never be a complete modern and efficient service until the flooding issue at Ballycar Lake is resolved,” concluded Dr. Harty
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'Re-think Broadband plan' STUART HOLLY
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RETHINK is needed for the entire National Broadband Plan while clarity is needed surrounding the role of Minister of State Pat Breen over his role in arranging dinner between the Minister for Communications and National Broadband bidder David McCourt, according to West Clare Sinn Féin respresentative, Violet-Anne Wynne. While Mr Breen last week claimed he had no knowledge of any discussions relating to the Broadband Plan during that dinner which he facilitated, Ms Wynne insists the tender process has been comprimised. “The debacle leading to the resignation of the Minister for Communications, have now compromised the tender process for the National Broadband Plan; the only question is to what degree,” she asked. “There will now be a review of the tender process, but the reality is the clock may need to be reset to zero. With the real casualty being the thousands of businesses and households still awaiting broadband in rural Clare. We now need clarity as to when the promised review will be completed and where the process now goes from here.” Violet-Anne Wynne continued, “There
McCourt promoted local eatery PÁRAIC McMahon
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l MOMENTUS OCCASION: Chair of Oirechtas Committee on Housing Maria Bailey TD (pictured beside Taoiseach Leo Varadkar) will attend an event celebrating the Centenary of Female Suffrage in Ireland at the Old Ground Hotel on Monday, October 22 at 8pm. Maria is the 100th female elected to the Oireachtas. The event will also be addressed by former Clare TD Madeline Taylor-Quinn, Cllr Mary Howard and Chair of Clare Young Fine Gael Rebecca Gregan
is a huge sense of anger and frustration because of very poor broadband provision in West Clare. There is concern that because we haven’t got it, the door is closed for business start-up’s. People are getting the same old ‘forgotten about again feeling’, with no access to the internet in homes and businesses, and those who do pay for access, facing issues with average 1-hour connec-
tivity interference. It is pointless to talk about rural regeneration ... while a large part of Clare is missing the vital infrastructure that is broadband." She added, “Minister Pat Breen is trying to remain aloof from the broadband tendering debacle. But he has to explain what was his motivation and his full role was in planning the dinner.”
HE’S BEEN at the centre of the controversy regarding the National Broadband Plan, despite all the furore, billionaire David McCourt found time to promote a Clare dinery. Boston native, McCourt is involved in a multimillion euro bid to buy the State’s broadband licence. His consortium is the final bidder for the licence. His name has been a constant on national media all week resulting from the sudden resignation of Communications Minsiter Denis Naughten last Thursday due to private dinners held between the pair. Twenty years ago, Mr McCourt bought a house in Newmarket-on-Fergus where he spends most of his weekends. He takes around 100 flights a year, the bulk of his time is spent in London and New York but he has been taken aback with life in Co Clare plus Newmarket’s proximity to a major airport. On Twitter, the sixty year old found time to promote Café Fergus which opened in 2010. He was responding to tech journalist Adrian Weckler who bemoaned the cost of a breakfast in the four star Merrion Hotel, “Cafe Fergus in Newmarket is better and 5 euro, just a little far if you need to get back to Dublin”.
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Shannon Airport takes issue with local criticism
Group defends advertising methods PÁRIAC McMAHON
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HANNON Airport has responded to criticism from elected members of Clare County Council this week. In response to comments of their advertising being “very weak”, a spokesperson for Shannon Airport pointed to recent achievements in various marketing awards. “Shannon Group’s marketing budget for its business units, including Shannon Airport, is ambitious but clearly does not match that of major European Airports as our resources simply do not compare. However, we still compete aggressively, punching way above our weight in the market terms, as evidenced by our recent shortlisting for the sixth year in a row for the airline industry’s most coveted global marketing awards, the World Routes Marketing Award and won the outright award for our category twice in three years. We are also shortlisted for a European Regions Airline Association award for best airport, the winner will be announced later this week,” which the airport subsequently won. Cllr Pat McMahon gave the view that the pre-clearance facility at Shannon is not promoted enough. his opinion was disputed and referenced a billboard campaign that has been running for the past four weeks. “In recent weeks we launched a major marketing campaign to leverage our record €40
investment programme at the airport. The campaign, ‘Shannon Airport - making it easy’, was developed following an extensive market research programme, involving over 8,000 of Shannon Airport’s customers, and is promoting the key experience drivers at Shannon Airport, including US pre-clearance. The campaign is currently running across radio, online, social and up to 45 outdoor locations, including billboards for the past four weeks. A suggestion to provide a quarterly newsletter was made by Cllr James Breen. The Shannon Airport spokesperson highlighted daily social media updates, updates three times a week to local and national media along with their current newsletter the most recent edition for which was published on October 8th as examples of “constant communication with the public”. Figures released from the Irish Tourist Confederation last week revealed there was a nine percent increase in tourists flying through Shannon in comparison with August 2017. “Passenger growth was up by seven per cent in the second quarter, we had new routes to North America, UK and mainland Europe this year and only last week had a new service announced to IBIZA for the first time ever”. Shannon’s spokesperson told The Clare Echo that they would prefer a bigger budget, similar to what Cllr John Crowe proposed at the October meeting of Clare County Council. “Naturally we would prefer a much bigger budget but we have to cut our cloth to tailor our suit and are certainly making what we have work for us.”
l PASSED WITH FLYING COLOURS: Andrew Murphy (centre), Shannon Airport Managing Director, collecting the era international award earlier this week
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Big Brother is watching... Calls to livestream council meetings online
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IANNA Fáil general election candidate Cllr. Cathal Crowe has called for all Clare County Council meetings to be live video streamed. Cllr. Crowe has written to Pat Dowling, Chief Executive of Clare County Council asking that his proposed be actioned on. “It’s time that Clare County Council follow the lead taken by other Councils and embrace 21st century streaming technology” said Cllr. Crowe in a statement sent to The Clare Echo. “In the age of political
transparency it’s only right that the public should be able to see the goings-on at our Council meetings. Councillors do a huge amount of great work in the communities but our constituents are often oblivious to our contributions in the chamber. “The live streaming of meetings would have many benefits. It would provide a factual, unfiltered account of speeches for the public. "It would also take some pressure off reporters as they would be able to report on elements of meetings that they may not be in attendance for. The live streamed videos could be
uploaded to the Council’s website and archived for any-time viewing," ssaid the south-east Clare teacher. “If Pat Dowling goes with my suggestion I would envisage a plethora of Council meetings including plenary monthly sittings, committee meetings and Municipal District meetings to be streamed. “I estimate the total cost of installing cameras in the main Council chamber in Ennis and the 4 Municipal District chambers to be less than €800. This would be a very small outlay of money to achieve transparency” concluded Cllr. Crowe.
l UP THE BANNER: Jim Warny, Naomi Carroll and Rhys Williams are honoured by Mayor Michael Begley Photo by John Mangan
Local heroes THREE members of the local community were honoured at a Mayoral Reception held in Áras Contae an Chláir last Thursday. Mayor Michael Begley and members of Clare County Council hosted the special event for Jim Warny (Thai Cave rescue member), Naomi Carroll (member of Irish Hockey Team
that competed in the World Cup Final) and Rhys Williams (2018 European U14 Showjumping Champion). “Naomi, Rhys and Jim are thoroughly deserving of this Mayoral Reception as they have represented County Clare with distinction at national and international level,” Mayor Begley said.
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Armada table sells at auction for €430,000 PÁRAIC McMAHON
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TABLE constructed in part from the wood from the wreck of a Spanish Armada ship from 1588 sold for €360,000 at Adams Auction on Tuesday. When the buyer’s commission of 20 percent along with VAT were included, the total cost for the successful bidder was over €430,000. Its guide price prior to auction was between €100,000 and €200,000. It is not yet known if the table, which was made for the High Sheriff of Clare in Dromoland Castle, will remain in Ireland. Details of the buyer have not been made public as of yet but the bidder was present at the auction in Drogheda. In the autumn of 1588 as many as 27 ships of the Spanish Armada were lost off the Irish coast, two of them were lost off the shores of west Clare. After their sinking the timber from the ships started to come ashore. The high sheriff of Clare recovered some of the decorative carvings
from the galleon which were then made into a 3m table. The table was at Dromoland Castle, home of the O’Brien, clan for over 300 years until it was moved to Bunratty Castle in the 1960’s. Lord Inchiquin, Conor O’Brien cited financial reasons for his decision to sell the table which caused “great personal sadness”. In preparation for the auction in Co Louth, the table was removed from Bunratty by crane. Speaking to The Clare Echo last month, West Clare hotelier John Burke outlined the historic importance of the table to the county. “It’s a big part of Clare history, it would be very disappointing if it left Clare let alone the potential of it leaving the country. “The Armada was such a defining period for places like Spanish Point, Doonbeg and the countywide, when you think of the loss of life associated with the Armada, there was over 400 people on board each of these galleons that foundered off the shores here and the table is without a doubt the most significant artefact connecting us with these people and those lives in that period of time, the potential of that disappearing and leaving the county is very sad.”
l A NIGHT TO REMEMBER: Liam Flannery and Siobhan Quinlivan played Charlie and Sandy in the Sliabh Aughty Drama Group’s Pub Theatre production of Bedtime Stories written by Norm Foster. The Sliabh Aughty Drama Group last Sunday night performed their fifth sold out show of their 2018 Pub Theatre Performances. Directed by Alan Sparling and Noel Hogan, the talented group of award winning actors selected a play, Bedtime Stories, by Canadian Playwright, Norm Foster, with which to entertain the people of East Clare. This one act, six scene comedy had the audiences laughing uproariously as the fifteen actors and actresses took their turns on stage. There were two performances in Cois na hAbhna in Mountshannon on the 5th and 6th of October and three performances in Ryan’s Bar, Scariff last weekend 12-14th. The Slaibh Aughty Drama Group utilise the Pub Theatre Performances to give new actors in the group an opportunity to take to the boards. Photo by Eoin O’Hagan
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We’ll drink to a great cause Bonfire TEA-RIFFIC DAY: Ennis Mayor, Clare Colleran Molloy, hosted her second charity coffee morning in aid of the Clarecastle Daycare Centre last Thursday at the beautifully renovated Kate O’Reilly’s Pub (formerly Navans). €874 was raised to support the Centre which serves 250 guests per week. (Clockwise from right): Caroline Collins, Hugh Colleran, Mayor Clare Colleran, Claire Colleran Kiera Long; Cllr Anne Norton, Nuala Halpin, Siobháin Normoyle, Paul Murphy; Mary O’Halloran & Paul Casey
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CLARE County Council is urging members of the public and businesses not to supply any waste material to persons who do not hold a valid waste collection permit. The call comes in advance of the Halloween period, which traditionally has been used by some people to illegally dispose of waste material on bonfires. 7 bonfire incidents occurred during the 2017 Halloween period, down from 15 the previous year. The Fire Service attended incidents in Ennis (5), Newmarket on Fergus (1) and Shannon (1) between Sunday 29 October and Tuesday 31 October 2017. Limerick City Fire Brigade was also called out to a separate bonfire incident in Westbury. The overall cost associated with the call out of the Fire Service to these incidents was €5,000. The uncontrolled burning of waste, particularly in bonfires, is illegal and releases toxic pollutants into the air, which are known to be damaging to our health and environment. Burning of waste in this manner is illegal under the Air Pollution Act, 1987, and The Waste Management Acts, 1996-2008. Bonfires often present risks to personal safety and property. “I would like people to be aware of the fire safety hazards that arise from illegal bonfires, where the burning of highly combustible materials may lead to serious injuries or death,” said Adrian Kelly, Chief Fire Officer.
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Celebrity cookoff serves up best in Clare produce... STUART HOLLY
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N EVENT showcasing the high quality food produce in Clare as well as the public’s interest in connecting with their local producers took place at Hotel Woodstock in Ennis on Thursday evening (11 October 2018). Jointly sponsored by Local Enterprise Office Clare and Bank of Ireland, the event featured aCelebrity Live Cook Off with Gary O’Hanlon, Chef on TV3’s ‘The Restaurant’, overseeing Clare hurler Podge Collins and former Ireland’s Fittest Family competitor Tracy Guilfoyle. The evening was facilitated by Fiona McGarry of Clare FM who chatted with Gary about his passion for food, the importance of using and supporting local producers, and his journey on ‘The Restaurant’ and ‘Operation Transformation’. The showcase event was attended by the general public as well as local restaurants and food businesses. A number of Clare producers, including The Carrygerry Range, Meere’s Pork Products, St. Tola’s Goats Cheese, Cratloe Hills Sheeps Cheese, Magic Mayan Chocolates and the Burren Smokehouse, also showcaseD their products to Mr. O’Hanlon and mem-
bers of thepublic. “This event was all about celebrating and promoting the high quality and varied food produce available on our doorstep here in Clare,” commented Padraic McElwee, Head of Enterprise, Local Enterprise Office Clare. He added, “Those in attendance learned a lot about the value placed by one of Ireland’s top chefs in Irish food produce, while attendees on the night were provided with an invaluable insight into the passion and commitment to quality evident in our local producers.” This weekend’s Ennis Food Festival is an excellent opportunity for local people, and our visitors, to get out and explore what’s on offer. Our thanks to Bank of Ireland for collaborating with us in hosting the event and for their continued support of our local foodies,” concluded Mr. McElwee. Eamonn Corcoran, Head of Bank of Ireland (Clare), said “Bank of Ireland is delighted to partner with LEO Clare on showcase events for local businesses. The enthusiasm and passion for supporting local food producers was very evident in the room, and I am confident that the Ennis Food Festival will certainly showcase Ennis and Clare as a first class foodie destination” Local Enterprise Office Clare, Áras Contae and Chláir, Ennis, Clare, can be contacted on 065-6821616 / localenterprise@clarecoco.ie. For more on the Ennis Food Festival see www.ennisfoodfestival. com.
l TASTY EVENT: Eamonn Corcoran, Head of Bank of Ireland (Clare), Padraic McElwee, Head of Enterprise, Local Enterprise Office Clare, Podge Collins, Chef Gary O’Hanlon, Tracy Guilfoyle and Colin Ryan, Bank of Ireland. Photo by Arthur Ellis
Honour for Kilrush man A KILRUSH man is to receive the Governing Body Award from IT Sligo. Next month, IT Sligo will present Ian Lynch with the Governing Body Award for achieving the highest grade in the Environmental Health and Safety class of 2018. An elected member of Clare County Council since 2014, Lynch works as a HSEQ Manager at L&M Keating Ltd. He ran as an Independent
candidate in the 2016 General Election and secured 2.6 percent of the first preference vote. IT Sligo hold their annual conferring ceremonies at the beginning of November and here Ian will be singled out from his classmates to accept the award. Speaking about the achievement, he acknowledged the support of his wife, Irene. “Hard work pays off, that and a very patient wife supporting me every step of the way”.
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YEAR 1 SEES BOOST IN CIRCULATION AS CLARE’S MULTIMEDIA PAPER BUILDS ON EARLY SUCCESS
HE Clare Echo is this week celebrating its first birthday with a huge giveaway of prizes worth almost €1,000 sponsored by local businesses (pg16). Today marks almost one year to the day and 51 issues since our inaugrial edition first hit the shelves and was pushed through letterboxes on October 19, 2017. In that time, The Clare Echo has increased its distribution from 12,000 to 15,000 weekly free newspapers, while our social media presence has steadily in-
creased to more than 9,000 followers across all of our platforms. Now with an estimated average weekly reach of 60,000 between print and social media, The Clare Echo is proud to say we have welcomed more than 470 businesses on board as advertisers within Year 1. Editor Stuart Holly says, “Community involvement is hugely important to the team here and their ability to interact with us via many platforms, such as online and in newsprint, has been vital to the early success of The Clare Echo.
“Without that, we wouldn’t have the strong platform we now have to promote local businesses, which is what we rely on to provide six full-time jobs in our Ennis office along with a number of freelancers while also supporting jobs in various other companies we deal with in the print and delivery industries. “I’d personally like to take this opportunity to thank all of our staff, contributors, advertisers and most importantly our readers without whom we wouldn’t be able to print such a high quality publication week in,
LOOKING BACK: LAUNCH NIGHT AT TEMPLE GATE HOTEL lSUCCESS: Cllr Mary Howard, Cormac O’Sullivan, John Burke and Aoibhín Garrihy at The Clare Echo launch last year at Temple Gate Hotel and (inset) the first front cover Photo by Julie Tillett
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THE dawn of a new era is here as Co Clare’s hottest and most interactive media publication, The Clare Echo, hits the shelves today. Brainchild of Ennis native, Editor Stuart Holly, The Clare Echo is a weekly free-sheet newspaper that will bring
Clare Echo launch heralds new dawn readers the latest news and opinions from across Co Clare.
With 12,000 copies weekly, The Clare Echo claims be Clare’s most widely distributed paper with half of these delivered to homes in Ennis. Mr Holly said, “This is an incredibly proud day for all the team here at The Clare Echo. A big welcome to our
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Burke, Lauren Guilnew readers and thanks to Caroline former Ogra Fianna the businesses around Clare foyle, Fail president Eoin Neylon who had faith in our vision. Ronan Scully. “We have big ambitions and aid worker “This added, Aoibhín and I am looking here I’ve been forward to hearing from and is something about it and interacting with people from dying to tell peoplethere and we now it’s finally out every corner of Clare.” it from the rooftops.” sing include can Our contributors Aoibhin Gariihy, former Clare continued page 10 footballer Martin Daly, stylist
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ONE YEAR ago this week The Clare Echo hosted a launch party at The Temple Gate Hotel, Ennis, ahead of publication of the very first issue. Editor Stuart Holly told attendees that his vision for The Clare Echo was borne out of a growing disconnect between the print media and consumers. “Paid-for newspa-
pers have been in decline and there’s been a huge resurgence in free newspapers,” he said, noting that The Clare Echo would be more than a newspaper thanks to its multi-media platform approach. “This can be something that works for consumers and advertisers alike,” he added.
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THE Clare Echo is now the first choice for our local advertising needs at The Inn at Dromoland. They provide a friendly and exceptionally detailed service and we know our product is in front of the consumers that want to visit our hotel. Wishing them all the best for their first year and beyond. Tom Shanahan, Sales & Marketing Manager, The Inn at Dromoland
Congratulations to Clare Echo on your one year anniversary, from all of us at Open Sesame. Isn’t it a good sign that it feels like ye’ve been around a lot longer than that! Here’s to many more years providing the people of Clare with a vibrant, informative and beautifully designed newspaper. Thanks. Leroy Smith, Open Sesame, Ennis & Gort
Advertising in the Clare Echo has a positive impact on our business. The property section is always packed with up to date info so we’re seeing the benefit of that. Our customers read the Echo. Congratulations to the Clare Echo on their first year in business. Looking forward to being part of it for years to come. Emer O’Reilly, Tied Agent, EBS Ennis and William Street, Limerick
As a young business trying to grow a customer base, we knew we truly needed to invest in effective marketing. When we came upon the Clare Echo shortly after its launch it was like a dream had come through. Ger, our account manager goes above and beyond in every way and has always been a pleasure to deal with. We couldn’t ask for a better platform to spread our brand across Clare in a cost effective, impactful manner. We look forward to what the future of the Clare Echo holds & wish all involved every success. Happy birthday! Julie Moore Neylon, Wild Atlantic Opticians, Kilrush
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l START SPREADING THE NEWS: Clare Echo staff and contributors (back L-R) columnist Cillian Keane, GAA reporter James Mulvihill, photographer Martin Connolly, editor Stuart Holly, news reporter Páraic McMahon, photographer John Mangan; (front L-R) celebrity columnist Aoibhín Garrihy, Sales Feature manager Ger Naughton, office manager Monica Callinan and business development manager Ciara Farrell
Catherine Murphy, Operations and Sales Manager, DNG O’Sullivan Hurley n To advertise with The Clare Echo, call 065 671 9021 or email ciara.farrell@clareecho.ie or ger.naughton@clareecho.ie.
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Year One’s Most read online: 10 ways to tell you’re a townie
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ERE at The Clare Echo, we love every corner of Clare. From the rolling hills of East Clare to the imposing cliffs of our majestic coast. But the people are what makes The Banner County tick, so with that in mind we’ve decided to list 10 ways to tell if you’re a townie. Follow this checklist and if it all seems familiar, you’re hardcore Ennis – even if you don’t want to be (Clarecastle, we’re looking at you!)
1. THE CRUISE ROUTE
If you have to ask what the cruise route is, you’re not a bonafide townie.
2. GO’WAY YOU LURK
One of Ennis’ finest expressions. Often said in the halls of St Flannan’s and Rice College through the years, ‘lurk’ is a great slang term but can be hurtful if used carelessly.
3. CUZ I’M FROM E-TOWN, TIL AH DIE,
clothes shop in the Market. On the carrier bag was written: ‘Tony’s Fashions. New York, London, Paris and Ennis.’
6. SLUURRRRR!
Another of Ennis’s great terms, as the town continues to punch well above its weight in linguistic terms. Example, “Did you see the new Kevin Costner movie?” “No, worth going?” “Don’t bother, it’s slurrrr.”
7. CHRISTMAS EVE
Something magical happens in Ennis every Christmas Eve where the pubs fill up and faces not seen in what feels like decades return. Easily the best night of the year in town.
As Mark O’Halloran once said, “You were a nobody in Ennis if you hadn’t sat at the Height at least once in your youth.”
10. LEGENDARY PUBS
This one’s for pre-millennials. Tony’s Fashions was a great
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Now apartments above The Clare People, McBeal’s Pub and Nightclub was home to memorable teenage discos where many’s a person had their first shift to Celine Dion.
9. KNOX’S … SUPERMARKET?
5. TONY’S FASHIONS CARRIER BAGS
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8. MCBEAL’S DISCO
A viral online hit about two years ago, rap tune ‘E-Town til I die’ is a song about the trials and tribulations of growing up on the mean streets of Ennis. By the lovable La Familia crew.
4. THE HEIGHT
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That’s right – before Knox’s became one of Ennis’s landmark pubs, it was a supermarket. A supermarket on Abbey Street, who would have thunk it! Henry J’s, The Porter Stall, Grace McCarthy’s, El Paso’s. Where did it all go wrong? These establishments gave many an Ennis person their first taste of nightlife.
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Year in the life of a first-time editor STUART HOLLY
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FITTING a year into a 450word article is one of the easier tasks I’ve asked myself to carry out in the last year. Challenging none-the-less (here I am wasting words already), as anyone who starts a business will tell you there’s at least a chapter in it. Some time in the spring of 2017 I finally listened to the voice in my head telling me to set up a media company. There was trepidation - I was comfortable in my role as news reporter at The Clare People - but once I decided, there was no turning back. The Clare Echo had many monikers through conversations with my wife, family, friends and colleagues... The Clare Tribune, Telegraph, Post, Standard, Gazette, Guardian, Journal, Observer, Clare Today, The Clare Examiner. All were observed and examined and I settled on Echo as I liked it more every time I heard it back (I’ve developed a love of puns since my time working for the Irish Daily Star). What I found out quickly was that the name mattered little. The people I surrounded myself with mattered. They would be the ones responsible to help drive The Clare Echo into the future. My first employee, graphic designer Ciara McEntee (who nobody has put in more hours than) is hugely responsible for our newspaper design from its inception, including the logo. Unfortunately Ciara says farewell to us next month, one of the many challenges we’ve faced. The first big surprises all landed on my lap on the week we first went to print. Storm Ophelia came on the Monday. I sat in our empty offices on O’Connell Street for the day as the wind kept nearly every employee in the county behind closed doors. It also put us behind schedule which led to surprise number two, when we missed our print deadline. The unforgiving world of newspaper print quickly
dawned on me as I was told that our first ever paper wouldn’t be hitting shelves until Thursday evening, eight hours behind schedule. It hasn’t happened since. Then, when 12,000 papers arrived in my garage (our original distribution depot) I got a huge shock on seeing a faded front page picture. I then had to learn very quickly about processing photos for newsprint. But good surprises have outweighed the unwanted surprises. The goodwill from local businesses when we started out was heartening; putting their trust in a new publication to carry their message to customers and believing in our vision - or in some cases just giving us a chance. The reaction from readers was another delight. Even in week one, when a man named Tommy called the office to tell me that he wouldn’t be picking up the paper again due to the lack of GAA coverage and the inclusion of a report on girls rugby. That gave me such a buzz, that Tommy picked up our paper and cared enough to call. Since then, he’ll be glad to know, we’ve added Martin Daly as a GAA analyst. These days, thankfully less people are calling to complain and more often than you would believe, they call into the office or phone just to say thanks. They also call asking us to cover their events and we do as much as possible with camera in tow to cover the likes of agricultural shows, regattas, school and charity events. We’ve partnered great local organisations such as the Run Clare Series, Club Clare, Ennis Tidy Towns, and Ennis Chamber . Going back to mid-spring when there was no turning back. I believed I had the drive and skillset to produce what is now The Clare Echo and I was prepared to put in the research. But most importantly I had a passion for the vision I held. I’m not one for advice because in my opinion everything must be learnt through experience, but the best advice I could give is; follow your goal only if you’re prepared to make that passion your life. Finally, a sincere thank you to everyone reading this column from the bottom of my heart.
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CLARE ECHO 1ST BIRTHDAY GIVEAWAY Prizes include: THE Clare Echo turns one this week and to celebrate, we are giving away €1,000 in prizes to our faithful readers. On this, our one year anniversary edition, there are multiple chances to be a winner with a huge variety of prizes on offer (right). To be in with a chance of winning one of these, answer the following question. In what year was The Clare Echo newspaper established?
ANSWER: Send your answer by post to The Clare Echo, O’Connell Square House (above Sherry Fitzgerald), Ennis, Co Clare Alternatively pop into our offices (9am-5.30pm, closed for lunch) with your answer. You will be put into a draw, which will be carried out live on our Facebook page on Thursday, October 25, 2018. All winners will be contacted by phone. Best of luck to everyone!
- Two €50 Ennis Chamber Gold Vouchers - Designer sunglasses worth €249 from - Wild Atlantic Optician, Kilrush - Afternoon Tea at The Inn At Dromoland - €50 voucher for Home Gallery Interiors, Ennis - €100 voucher for BP Tiles & Bathware, Ennis - Tickets to a show at glór theatre - Tickets to a show at Treacy’s West County - Family passes to Elf Town Galway - A stunning hamper from Holly’s Haven Pharmacy, Ennis - Two weekend brunches for the Armada Hotel, Spanish Point - Four vouchers for a wash and blowdry from Ash Hair Studio, Ennis worth €25
Entrant’s name: Address: Phone number:
Love Clare testament to CLARE ECHO COLUMNISTS REFLECT ON FIRST YEAR
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OIBHÍN Garrihy admits that she wasn’t sure there would be enough material to sustain a regular Love Clare column when she joined The Clare Echo team as a columnist. Speaking from The Temple Gate Hotel this week as The Clare Echo celebrated one year, the new mum (far right) reflected on her newfound passion of spreading positivity across the Banner County in her popular column.
“I’ve just thoroughly enjoyed it - the first 12 months have flown,” said the Ennis-based TV personality. “Initially starting out I thought ‘will we have enough material for a Love Clare column?’ But it’s really a testiment to the county, there is so much on offer and I’m never stuck for material. “As the weeks go on - we have that Top 5 in Co Clare section every fortnight - and there’s always something happening, always something we can rate and review and I’m just
lTOP TEAM: Editor Stuart H and Martin Connolly
enjoying every second of it.” Speaking at the same event, Clare football legend and Clare Echo
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column is a our county
Holly with sports team (l-r) James Mulvihil, Martin Daly
GAA analyst Martin Daly added, “I love doing the column. I must admit when I was asked to do it, I thought ‘am
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I going to be able to do it and is it something that’s going to interest me?’ I find now that I’m looking forward to
going to games because I’m looking at them with a different aspect - trying to analyze it, get as much detail from the game. “Before, I mightn’t have taken in the first half, chatting to the guys or something like that. “Now I like to stay away from everyone and just concentrating on the game and I’m really enjoying that aspect of it.”
lSTAFF DAY OUT: Ciara Farrell, Sales, Stuart Holly, Ger Naughton, Sales, and Monica Callinan, office manager Photo by John Mangan
Entertainment
A TRADITION OF GREATNESS Ennis Trad Fest is back and better than ever
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RISH traditional music fans should confirm November 7 to 12 in their diaries, as those are the dates for one of the genre’s most popular festivals, Ennis Trad Fest 2018. “It is our twenty-fifth festival in a row, so it is our Silver Jubilee anniversary and we are going to give everyone a great weekend – the best yet,” commented Blackie O’Connell of the organising committee. For a quarter of a century, the Co. Clare town has played host to what the organisers describe as “a festival for musicians, run by musicians.” The format has been tweaked over the years but essentially the main ingredients remain the same. A carefully planned blend of the traditional arts, include a number of exciting formal concerts, a free Session Trail throughout the town with upwards of ninety sessions, instrument master classes, a Céili, an array of CD launches, Sean Nós and Set Dancing classes, the ever popular Trad Disco, the Trad 4 Teens programme and a Traditional Music table quiz. The Session Trail is a mainstay of the festival, taking place in the bars and restaurants of Ennis, featuring two hundred and fifty musicians and all are free of charge. The official launch of Ennis Trad Fest 2018 takes place at The Sanctuary in the Queen’s Hotel, on Thursday November 8th, at 7pm. Directly after that event and at the same venue, there are a pair of CD launches. The first is by Galway singer Don Stiff and the second sees banjo player Páraic Mac Donnchadha, launch his new CD. On Friday, there are two further launches in The Temple Gate Hotel. Beginning at 8pm, Cavan native and fiddle player Gráinne Brady unveils her brand new recording and it will be followed at 9pm with a launch by Paddy Tutty and Caoimhín Ó’Fearghail. Saturday’s CD launches kick-off at 2pm at Lucas’ Bar. The first features accordion player Dan Gurney followed by Sylvian Barou and Ronan Pellen, a noted Breton duo. Accordionist Peter Browne launches at 4pm, also at Lucas’. Later that evening at 7pm in The Sanctuary, local balladeer and songwriter Peter Casey champions his debut recording. Belfast based Stevie Dunne will follow Peter with his latest offering. On Sunday, Sean Nós singer from An Rínn in Co. Waterford, Cathrach MacCraith, presents his pristine recording at the Old Ground Hotel at 3pm, followed by the unveiling of a brand new CD by Tommy Fitzharris and Dónal Mc-
lTALENTED: ‘It is our twenty-fifth festival in a row, so it is our Silver Jubilee anniversary and we are going to give everyone a great weekend – the best yet,’ Blackie O’Connell Cauge. Later in the day at 6pm in the Queens Hotel, Clare fiddler Yvonne Casey presents her latest release and the final launch of the festival comes directly after and it features Manchester based, banjo player, Angela Usher. The organisers have pieced together an impressive array of concerts and the opening gig of the festival, late on Friday night features multi-instrumentalist Mike McGoldrick and his thirteen piece big band. It begins at midnight at the Queen’s Hotel nightclub venue and is part of the Festival Club. “This is going to be a big, big night,”
said O’Connell and is of the ‘not to be missed’ variety. Another midnight Festival Club gig takes place at The Auburn Lodge on Saturday and features the effervescent and commanding vocalist and flautist Ríoghnach Connolly, with her band. After that, for those who like to party late, DJ Ollie Mullooly will present his ever popular and Ennis Trad Fest, trademark event, The Trad Disco. The Old Ground Hotel, at 9pm on Sunday, will host a mouth-watering line-up of duo Nollaig Casey and Arty McGlynn, vocal trio The Voice Squad plus a traditional quartet, that in-
cludes fiddler Bríd Harper, box player Darren Breslin, Orflaith McAuliffe on flute and pianist Brian McGrath. The final concert of the festival certainly falls into the ‘keeping the best wine until last’ category and is headlined by internationally renowned fiddle player and Clare man Martin Hayes, in the company of crack guitarist Steve Cooney. This takes place at the Queen’s Nighclub at 9pm on Monday 12th, with the opening act, comprising of Josephine Marsh, Mick Kinsella and Patrick Marsh.
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lSAVE MONEY: DIY Halloween costumes
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TOP SECRETS FOR DIY SPECIAL FX MAKE-UP
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ALLOWEEN costumes can cost a lot of money. I have a few DIY make-up looks that won’t break the bank and might replace or put the finishing touch to your costume. You may only need a very old plain outfit with a dash of blood to complete your look. Maybe you haven’t had time to think about a costume. With these statement make-up looks you won’t need to worry!
SUGGESTIONS OF WHAT CAN BE USED:
Remember there are no make-up police so use whatever works for you! Here are some ideas:
n Liquid latex n Black/Red/White face paint/ make-up n Wax – I use the brand ‘snazaroo’ special FX wax. Any wax will do! n A sponge (a dish sponge/makeup sponge) n Fake blood n Foundation/concealer n Liquid or any black eyeliner
n Tissue/cotton wool n An empty coca-cola can
WHAT TO DO
Once you have a few of the above, watch a few special FX youtube videos for inspiration. With a good special FX make-up look, you will not be half as fussed about a fancy Halloween costume. In recent years it seems the more gross you look the better! To create any special FX look, first cleanse the skin to be sure it is free of any excess oils and to ensure the make-up will last as long as possible. Take a simple look to begin with, eg: a bullet hole wound. To create this look roll some tissue into a ring shape, then paint some liquid latex onto the back of the ring of tissue and place onto the forehead or the area on the body you have chosen. Following that, apply foundation or concealer on the ring of tissue to blend into the skin. Using a random selection of black and red make-up including fake blood, dab them into the centre of the
bullet hole and allow the fake blood to ooze out from the bullet hole. Voila! This is your first look complete. If you are feeling more adventurous a coca-cola can on the face is a creepy look too. Firstly, cut the can in half or a third. Draw an outline of the can on the chosen area of the face. Tear little pieces of cotton wool up and apply to the can's outline using liquid latex. Apply latex on top of the cotton wool and place the can on the cotton before it gets a chance to dry. Apply foundation to the excess cotton sticking out from the can to blend it into the skin. From here you can apply all kinds of black and red liquid and powder forms of make-up to make your look as gory as can be! Top Tip: Lipgloss keeps the wounds looking fresh!
HOW TO REMOVE THE LOOK
Your normal cleansers will do just fine. You might need an extra cleanse however! A hot facecloth along with your cleanser will lift it all right off.
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26 ABHAINN SLEIBHE, LISSYCASEY ENNIS
€249,000
Stunning 5 bed det, home in the heart of the village. Home finished to a very high standard Easy reach of Ennis town and the M18 motorway Large driveway and mainly paved back garden OFCH.174 sq.m. (1,872 sq.ft.) approx. BER No. 107475998
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SOUGHT-AFTER LOCATION 12 HAZELWOOD, ENNIS
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NTRANCE Hallway, 4 Bedrooms (1 downstairs bedroom/office), (Master En Suite), Main Reception, Kitchen/Dining, Sun Room, Separate Utility and Shower Room, Main Bathroom. The property is a 4 bedroom semi detached end house, nice corner site in well sought after residential estate within minutes walk of Ennis town centre. To the front, brick wall boundary and pillar feature, full cobble lock driveway with space for 2 - 3 vehicles, secure gateway access to side and to the rear. Patio area directly outside the back door and Sun Room area. To the rear there is a fully landscaped garden area comprising lawned area interspersed with mature shrubbery and mature trees making the area very private. Path leading down to rear seating area. The back garden area is south west facing which is excellent for daytime and afternoon sun. There is side access from the rear. PSL No. 002295
Contact: Douglas Hurley DNG O’Sullivan Hurley Tel: 065 - 6840200
GETTING ON THE PROPERTY LADDER? O’SULLIVAN HURLEY
The experts at DNG O’Sullivan Hurley have compiled a list of homes, ideal for first time buyers. Contact DNG in Ennis on 065 6840200 for further information on any of these beautiful homes.
(065) 684 0200 74 O'CONNELL STREET ENNIS PSL NO. 002295
CLOONEY, ENNIS
18 IVY HILL, ENNIS
27 CLOVER HILL, ENNIS
67 LIOS ARD, ENNIS
49 MOYGLASS, CRUSHEEN
181 ACHA BHILE, ENNIS
Turnkey condition and set on a stunning site of approximately 0.5 acres, this bright and spacious 4 bedroom family bungalow, fronting onto the main Ennis to Tulla road is a fantastic opportunity to acquire a fantastic home in a convenient location just 8 minutes east of Ennis town centre and just five minutes from the M18 motorway.
Located on the Tulla Road in the private development of Clover Hill and within walking distance of all amenities, No 27 comes to the market presented in excellent condition throughout. This modern four bedroom semi detached family home is one to be viewed to fully appreciate the extensive tiling, the spacious reception with its marble surround feature fireplace and maple flooring, the stunning open plan kitchen/diner with the modern shaker kitchen with integrated appliances and the fantastic split level patio which leads to the lawned area to the rear that is not overlooked are some of the features awaiting the prospective buyer.
Located in Crusheen village centre, boasting an extended site (not overlooked), and just one of 5 detached bungalows in the popular Moyglass housing development, No. 49 is a bright and spacious 3 bedroom home presented for sale in excellent condition throughout, boasting Main Reception, Open Plan Kitchen/Diner with double connecting doors to Sun Lounge, 3 Double Bedrooms (Master En Suite) and Main Bathroom.
Located in the popular Ivy Hill housing development, just off the Gort Road within walking distance of all amenities, No. 18 Ivy Hill is a bright spacious and well-proportioned four Bedroom semi detach home (linked at the garage section) in what is rated as one of Ennis much sought after residential estates.
Located in the much sought after Lios Ard housing development, on the main Tulla Road just 500m from the M18 Motorway and 1,000m to the Roselvan Shopping Centre, this is an ideal opportunity for the first time buyer/young family seeking an turn key home presented for sale in impeccable condition. The property boasts many features including fronting onto the landscaped green area, private rear landscaped gardens (not overlooked), fitted kitchen, spacious main reception, three bedrooms (all with built in wardrobes), master en-suite further features include downstairs WC, separate utility, and main bathroom. Viewing of this bright, spacious and well-proportioned three bedroom semi-detached home comes highly recommended.
Located in the Acha Bhile housing development just off the Ennis to Lahinch road, No. 181 is a first floor bright and spacious apartment boasting a corner position within the block of 8. The Apartment is one to be viewed to truly appreciate the standard of finish and stunning open plan living accommodation. The private access door with intercom system, ample carparking and quality finishes expressed throughout, this is an ideal first time buyer or investment opportunity in a convenient to all amenities estate.
GETTING ON THE PROPERTY LADDER? O’SULLIVAN HURLEY
The experts at DNG O’Sullivan Hurley have compiled a list of homes, ideal for first time buyers. Contact DNG in Ennis on 065 6840200 for further information on any of these beautiful homes.
(065) 684 0200 74 O'CONNELL STREET ENNIS PSL NO. 002295
30 CASTLEROCK, ENNIS
28 THE CRESCENT, ENNIS
10 PINE GROVE, ENNIS
53 ELM PARK, GORT ROAD, ENNIS
18 PHOENIX COURT, KILRUSH ROAD, ENNIS
17 MEADOW COURT, ENNIS
Located in the popular Castlerock housing development on the much sought after Tulla Road, this four bedroomed semi-detached home is presented for sale in turn key condition, providing the prospective buyer with bright, spacious and well proportioned living accommodation throughout and boasting a south facing maintenance free garden with extensive patio, mature shrubbery and extreme privacy (not being overlooked to the rear).
Pine Grove is located just off the Gort Road, within walking distance of all local and town amenities, a popular estate for first time buyers, families and retired occupants alike. This mature development is one of Ennis` much sought after estates, with No. 10 boasting many upgrades over the years of its current ownership. Some of these features include extensive solid oak timber flooring at ground floor level, quality Shaker style kitchen, built in wardrobes to all 3 bedrooms, recently refurbished bathroom and stunning private rear gardens and ample off street parking to the front. This home is a must view to fully appreciate the bright spacious and well-proportioned living accommodation.
Conveniently located in the town centre development of Phoenix Court and neatly tucked on an end site, is this bright, spacious and well proportioned three bedroom family home presented for sale in impeccable condition throughout. The property boasts many features including tiled hallway, quality fitted kitchen, wood surround feature fireplace, dual fired heating system, built in wardrobes to all three bedrooms, extensive tiling and quality carpets to mention just a few. Viewing comes highly recommended.
Located in the very popular and much sought after cul de sac of the Crescent, Conveniently located in Lifford and within walking distance of all town amenities. This mature 4 bedroom semi detached home is finished to an excellent standard throughout with the added advantage of private rear gardens and patio (not overlooked) and this would truly make an ideal family/first time buyer/retirement home in the heart of Ennis town centre.
Located in the popular Elm Park development with all town centre amenities at your door step, is this bright and spacious semi-detached three bedroom home in turn key condition with two receptions, open plan kitchen/dining, separate utility on the ground floor and three bedrooms and main bathroom on the first floor. Constructed in 1995, the current owners have maintained the property in impeccable condition with mature gardens front and rear with the added advantage of the rear not been overlooked and boasting an additional paved patio area with mature trees and shrubbery. This is an ideal first time buyers/family home/investment opportunity.
Located in the town centre development of Meadow Court, this three bedroom semi-detached family home is presented for sale in turn key condition. Its current owners have tastefully modernised the property over their years of ownership which include stunning shaker kitchen, upgraded bathroom and tiling, modern fitted wardrobes, Cherrywood surround feature fireplace with integrated stove, extensive rear patio to mention just some of the modern features. Double glazed PVC windows, PVC fascia and soffitt and upgraded oil boiler.
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UNIQUE opportunity to acquire your dream family home with bespoke interior finish, in Barefield Village, a stroll to local National School, less than a 5min drive to Ennis town, whilst less than 1km to the Barefield M18 interchange. Last Remaining Residence in this Exclusive Development of Only 6 Large Detached Executive Style Homes. These superb homes offer the ultimate in luxury and convenience. This house is ready for final fixtures & interior finish. Contact: Location Location, Unit 2, Summerhill, Market Place, Ennis Tel: 065 68 23718
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Superb family home in stunning location MOUNT PLEASANT, LARCHILL
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UNIQUE opportunity to purchase a new build home with bespoke interior finish, less than 1km from Barefield Village, local National School / Barefield M18 Interchange & a five minute drive to Ennis town. This superb home extending to 248.98sqm (2680 sq ft) will offer the ultimate in luxury & open-plan-livng and will include a block built detached garage and generous PC Sum allowances. Contact: Location Location, Unit 2, Summerhill, Market Place, Ennis Tel: 065 68 23718
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ET ON a truly private & stunning elevated circa 0.75 acre site is this spacious family home extending to 267.28 sqm, offering bright and well appointed rooms throughout, whilst the site offers the ultimate in privacy. A unique opportunity to acquire a superb family home in a stunning location, whilst only 6.9km from Ennis town Centre, 2.4km to Ballyallia Lake & 3.9km to Lees Road Sports & Amenity Park.
Contact: Location Location, Unit 2, Summerhill, Market Place, Ennis Tel: 065 68 23718
4 tricks to speed up your mortgage application
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O matter how old you are, the phrase “mortgage application” can be a bit scary for some. And sure, the mortgage application process involves saving, watching the pennies, and filling in paperwork, but it doesn’t need to be a super stressful experience – especially if you keep on top of things. In fact, there are ways and means to speed up the mortgage application, so today we’re sharing our insider tips with you via Ann Marie Hartigan, the mortgage master at EBS Ennis.
ing.” Your credit rating is one of the things your advisor takes into consideration while processing your application, so be sure to make your minimum repayments, or it will be a mark against you.
4. IF YOU’RE BUILDING, THE SITE IS YOUR DEPOSIT
1) SHOW YOUR SAVINGS
One of the big misconceptions people have around applying for a mortgage is that their savings need to be in absolute tip-top shape. They think that if they’ve had the odd flutter at the Grand National, or are in their overdraft, or gone for drinks at the weekend, their application will fail! But that’s not the case at all. “You need to show that you can afford your mortgage repayments,” confirms Ann Marie. “Let’s say you’ve used a mortgage calculator to show your repayments will be €900 per month. You need to actually prove that you can repay that and a little more, just in case interest rates go up. So, you need to show savings or a combination of rent, savings and loan recently paid off, to prove your repayment capacity.” Your best bet is to keep a paper trail tracking everything. Get a big folder and track your spending and your savings and keep a hold of all relevant receipts. You might end up over prepared – but that cer-
tainly can’t hurt! We can help applicants to prove repayment capacity when we have all the information.
2. DON’T TAKE OUT ANY NEW LOANS
Saving for your mortgage should be the focus of your saving, so don’t decide you also want to save for your wedding or a new car in tandem. “If you want a new car, wait until after you get the mortgage and your budgeting has settled down” stresses Ann Marie. “If you have just taken out a car loan that you’re going to be paying off for the next five years, then that’s going to impact the decision on your mortgage.” Likewise, if you have any residual debts
like a student loan or a credit card that needs clearing, focus on paying those off before you apply. Most lenders will see it as a positive if you can clear your debt, as it proves you are reliable – which is exactly what your mortgage advisor wants to see.
3. MEET YOUR MINIMUM REPAYMENTS
Ann Marie has a word of warning for those who owe money on loans or credit cards. “You should really try to avoid any missed payments or direct debits,” she stresses. “I see loads of people who are doing great with their savings – maybe €600 per month or more. But they are missing the minimum payments on their credit cards and that undoes all the good of sav-
Did you know that EBS is the go to bank for build mortgages? We are masters at advising borrowers on how to structure their build loan. We arrange stage payments, deal with engineers directly and issue many stage payments, making repaying the mortgage while it’s under construction, more manageable. Ann Marie Hartigan, mortgage master at EBS Ennis says “applicants are often surprised, when I first meet them, to learn that the site constitutes part and sometimes all, of the deposit. EBS finances up to 100% of the cost of construction, depending on the site value and on the final value of the property.” Book an appointment with Ann Marie Hartigan today by calling 065 68 99600. She can meet you anytime. EBS Ennis is located at Abbey Street Car Park in Ennis, beside YOLO. The content of this article is expressed in broad terms and is limited to general information purposes only. Readers should always seek professional advice to address issues arising in specific contexts and not seek to rely on the information in this article which does not constitute any form of advice or recommendation by EBS d.a.c.
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ONLY ONE REMAINING AT €227,500
LARECASTLE, is a popular location for families and investors alike with its local primary school, church, shops and G.A.A. Sporting grounds Orchard View is a development of just ten spacious semi detached homes which have been energy efficiently designed and have an A3 BER rating. The properties are finished to an exceptional standard and offers bright, spacious family accommodation with lots of open spaces in the development making it ideal for modern day living. Finishes including timber flooring and tiling throughout, modern choices of built-in kitchen, stylish fireplace with multi fuel stove in living room, built-in wardrobes in all bed-
rooms, tiled bathrooms, under floor heating on the ground floor and much more. Qualifies for €11,375 in the Help to Buy incentive scheme. The development is well located in the centre of the village of Clarecastle which is an ever expanding village just a stones throw from the interchange for the M17/18 motorway to Limerick, Galway and Shannon and within minutes drive of Ennis town.
The showrooms are open this Saturday 20th October between 2-4pm or by appointment with Helen Gallery Auctioneers and Valuers on 065 682 9481 and 086 250 4671.
SHOWHOUSE LAUNCH 27th October at 2pm-6pm
STUNNING NEW DEVELOPMENT An exclusive development of 10 Bungalows Detached 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Homes Semi-Detached 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Homes Exceptional quality finish by M. Fitzgibbon Contractors Ltd. Energy Efficient - Air to Water Heat Pump, Underfloor Heating & Multi Fuel Insert Stove Qualifies for 'Help to Buy' Scheme
Modern Development by M. Fitzgibbon Contractors Ltd. Park View, Creggaun na Hilla, Clarecastle, Clare For more Stunning information10 contact HELEN GALLERY AUCTIONEERS & VALUERS | 68 Parnell Street, Ennis Bungalow development 086 250 4671 & 065 682 9481 | info@helengallery.ie | PSRA Licence No. 002433
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK 29
THURSDAY, OCT 18 2018
Ronan Scully
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK Author spreading the word of positivity
LOVE IS SO VALUABLE
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HAT can you do right now, to improve the beautiful country we live in, to help our homeless and those most in need of healing and hope? We can’t just leave it to Politicians and others, we must, each one of us put on the country jersey and get out there and do something for the betterment of one another especially for our children, our homeless, our elderly and our sick and infirmed. Sounds like a tall order, and yes it is, but the answer is small, simple and sweet. It’s a simple suggestion that came to me when I was filling in for my Dad, Ricey on his weekly radio programme Jukebox Saturday one time and it was during the playing of the song, “The Look of Love.” It was a song from 1967 and I think it was Dusty Springfield that sang it for one of the James Bond movie themes. The melody is playing gently in my mind right now as I write this thought for the week. I don’t know all the words, I just keep hearing, “The Look of Love”. All of us, with different dreams, different goals and different perspectives, wake up each morning with a purpose or new goal or idea and continue on our different journey’s of life. All of us are unique and distinctive from one another, yet there are similar things which brings us all together irrespective of all the differences and contrasts we have. If personalities or being make us different and unique, emotions make us alike. If belief ’s, religion and none divide us, humanity brings us together. If choices and goal’s make us different, love makes us alike. If countries and boundaries divide us, the world brings us together. The focus of everything that we seek is the same. The road we journey on may be different but our destinations are the same. We all strive for love, care and mercy alike, we are all afraid of being left out or turned away, we all want a life worth living, we all want unconditional love, we all want genuine trusting, caring, loving friendships and relationships. We all want real love, care and mercy. The recipe for love, care and mercy in fact, is simply there in our hearts, wait-
ing to be brought out in each one of us through our eyes, face and actions, to be shared, to be given, to be felt and to be expressed, without greed, without selfishness, without judgement, without jealousy, without hate and without negativity. All we need is just a little love, all we need is just a little care, all we need is a little mercy, all we need is just a little encouragement, all we need is just a little kindness, all we need is just a little respect, all we need is just a little faith, and the world is a place of love, care and mercy! Today, as we look round the world and see how much unnecessary suffering and death there is, the many ways in which human beings are been destroyed, perhaps we could pause and take stock of our own lives. We may protest that we do not perpetrate the kind of horrors we have seen in many parts of our world or indeed at times in our country, but every time we fail to accord others their dignity, every time we close our hearts to others’ needs, everytime we disrespect others, everytime we do not show love, care and mercy, we chip away at something important.
I BELIEVE...
A prayer about what someone believed life to be for them, I found in my Nana Scully’s prayerbook goes as follows, “I believe through my experiences of living on my journey of life so far, that you cannot make someone love you. All you can do is be someone who can be loved. The rest is up to them. I believe that no matter how much you care, some people just don’t care back. I believe that it takes years to build up trust, and only seconds to destroy it. I believe that it’s not what you have in your life but who you have in your life that counts. I believe that you can get by on charm for about fifteen minutes. After that, you’d better know something. I believe that it’s not what happens to people that’s important. It’s what they do about it. I believe that you can do something in an instant that will give you heartache for life. I believe that you should always leave loved ones with loving words.
FAMILY LOVE: ‘There is no better thing that you can do in life than to love someone or care for some one or be there for someone’
It may be the last time you see them. I believe that either you control your attitude or it controls you. I believe that regardless of how hot and steamy a relationship is at first, the passion fades and there had better be something else to take its place. I believe that learning to forgive takes practice. I believe that money is a lousy way of keeping score. I believe that sometimes when I’m angry I have the right to be angry, but that doesn’t give me the right to be cruel. I believe that true friendship continues to grow, even over the longest distance. Same goes for true love. I believe that maturity has more to do with what types of experiences you’ve had and what you’ve learned from them and less to do with how many years you’ve lived. I believe that you should never tell a child their dreams are unlikely or outlandish. Few things are more humiliating, and what a tragedy it would be if they believed you. I believe that no matter how good a friend is, they’re going to hurt you every once in a while and you must forgive them for that. I believe that it isn’t always enough to be forgiven by others. Sometimes you have to learn to forgive yourself. I believe that no matter how bad your heart is broken the world doesn’t stop for your grief. I believe that just because two people argue, it doesn’t mean they don’t love each other and just because they don’t argue, it doesn’t mean they do. I believe that sometimes you have to put the individual ahead of their actions. I believe that you shouldn’t be so eager to find out a secret. It could change your life forever. I believe that no matter how you try to protect your children, they will eventually get hurt and you will hurt in the process. I believe that there are many ways of falling and staying in love. I believe that
your life can be changed in a matter of hours by people who don’t even know you. I believe that even when you think you have no more to give, when a friend cries out to you, you will find the strength to help. I believe most of all that writing, as well as talking, can ease emotional pains. I believe that credentials on the wall do not make you a decent human being. I believe that the people you care most about in life are taken from you too soon. I believe the appearances you give from your face return to you in the way people treat you from what they have seen in your face. Give out love, kindness, truth, care and mercy.”
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
As your thought for the week, don’t lose sight of what’s important. Don’t lose hope when life gets tough. Don’t give up on your dreams for the future. Don’t sell yourself short in life. Don’t forget how to hug, to laugh, to smile. Don’t be too proud to cry. Don’t be hateful or hurtful. Don’t forget to say, “thank you”, “I am sorry” and “I love you” each and every day. Don’t expect there will always be a tomorrow. Don’t forget that one small kindness pays you back two fold. Everybody has something to offer. Indeed, most of us have many things to offer and, in a lot of cases, special expertise is not required. A face of love cures all ill’s. We are all capable of giving that which people need most of all: Love. Love translates into time, service and the sharing of oneself. Don’t give up. Share the love, share your love. Be a face of love. And remember that there is no better thing that you can do in life than to love someone or care for some one or be there for someone.
30 COMMUNITY
Community SOUTH/EAST CLARE GET MUSICAL AT ST PATRICK’S Following the resounding success of their sell-out production of the play ‘Caught in the Net’ last March, Muse Productions are returning to the musical theatre genre with the Tony award-winning musical, ‘In the Heights’, which will be staged in St. Patricks’ Comprehensive School, Shannon from 1st to 3rd November 2018. The show centres on the local bodega owner, Usnavi (played by Ennis native Eoghan Rice), who is struggling to keep his business afloat, while gentrification and poverty shape the lives of the close-knit community. Stories of love, hope and remembering your roots are woven throughout the show. Featuring an exciting blend of hip-hop, salsa, jazz and merengue, this buoyant musical also pays homage to the traditions of the show tune. Rehearsals are already well underway, under the eye of Director Martin McNelis, who returns to the Directors chair following his successful production of the award-winning ‘Man of La Mancha’. Musical Direction is under the baton of Mary-Rose McNally, and the show is choreographed by the talented duo of Pamela McGlynn and Edina Erdei. To stage this dynamic show, Muse have put together a cast of over 30 people, with a focus on developing young, local acting talent. In addition to experienced actors such as Eoghan Rice, Aodan Fox and and Edel McFadden, Muse are delighted to welcome many new faces, including, amongst others, Tom Barrett as ‘Benny’, Cliodhna McNelis as ‘Nina’, Hazel Park as ‘Carla’ and Cillian Fahy as ‘Sonny’. Tickets can be booked from Monday 22nd October at our booking office in Skycourt Shopping Centre, Shannon, or via phone on 087-4543160. Muse are proud once again to be supported by the Shannon Springs Hotel and Old Lodge Gastro pub who are extremely supportive of developing local talent in both sport and the arts. KILMURRY FASHION SHOW Kilmurry Harvest Festival are organising a fundraising Fashion Show in aid of Community Projects, in particular the Astro-turf pitch in Kilmurry National School. The Fashion Show will be held in Bunratty Castle Hotel on Thursday, october 25. It will be an excellent night of entertainment hosted by the infamous Hilary Thompson Modelling Agency. This will be a wonderful opportu-
nity to get a look at this winter’s pre-Christmas fashion for both males and females. Tickets can be purchased on the night. Free punch reception with excellent raffle prizes including a weekend away. CIÚNAS WELLNESS Ciúnas Centre offer affordable access to beneficial wellness therapies and counselling. We are open to all, but our therapists have have particular expertise in dealing with fragile, vulnerable and special needs clients however, we do welcome anyone in need of some self care, wellness or simply some moments of stillness in their lives As a not for profit charity, we rely on donations and fund raising activities and will be holding a bag pack event at Dunnes Store’s Jetland. If you, or someone you know, could help us for a couple of hours on Friday 26th October from 12 noon and/or from 10am on Saturday 27th October then please contact us. Our email address is ciunascentrefeakle@ gmail.com, or you can leave your details at 061 924 837. Please see http://www.ciunascentre.org for details of our services.
ENNIS AREA BENEFIT CEILÍ A Benefit Ceilí Cois na hAbhna will take place on Saturday October 20th at 9:30pm-12:30am. Doors open for a Seisiún in Bar @ 7:30pm followed by Shandrum Ceilíe Band 9:30 – 12:30am. Night in Aid of Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association.
THURSDAY, OCT 18 2018
CONTACT NEWSDESK
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SHANNON
l HEIGHT OF CLASS: Rehearsals of ‘In The Heights’ which will be staged at St Patrick’s Comprehensive Shool in Shannon next month by Muse Productions, an amateur community theatre group based in Shannon Photo by Kehlan Kirwin
COMMUNITY GAMES AWARDS The St Francis Credit Union Clare Community Games Annual All Star Awards Presentations will be held on this Friday in Treacy’s West County. Seventy Six children, 43 boys & 34 girls from across Clare will receive awards for their outstanding achievements in their activity.
EAST CLARE
l AGELESS CLASS: Michael Hayes from Tuamgraney with his entry for the 11th East Clare Vintage Run. When I asked on the age of the tractor he said, “Even the Tractor doesn’t know how” Photo by Eoin O’Hagan
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THURSDAY, OCT 18 2018
BUSINESS
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Smithstown want female applicants STUART HOLLY
editor@clareecho.ie
SMITHSTOWN Auto Repairs in Shannon are encouraging females to apply for the position of apprentice mechanic. Speaking to The Clare Echo, director Ian Bolger insisted the lack of working female mechanics was a loss to the industry and he hopes to actively buck that trend. Smithstown Autos have a thriving trade and Ian says that the addition of a young apprentice will lend well to his company’s focus on modern high-end cars which require electrical work. In his yard it’s not unusual to see a Lamborghini, Porsche and Range Rovers. “If you hand an 18 or 19year old; anything electrical, they can understand it lot easier than an older fella can,” Ian begins,
before going into his reasoning behind encouraging prospective female apprentices to apply. While he firstly believes a female would be positive for the working environment, it would also be of benifit to his female customers. “I’m trying to bring a girl in for the women customers, someone they can relate to. Because what I find is - and a customer actually said this to me - ‘if I had a girl there, I would feel a lot more comfortable’. A lot of women are under the impression that if they go to garages they’ll get taken advantage of pricewise. It’s a very common
thing that’s put to me but I don’t think that’s the case.” Like many trades which are strongly associated as male jobs, Ian says there is a gaping lack of women in the car industry. “I know of one female mechanic in the BMW dealer in Athlone. There was one girl in the NCT Centre in Limerick. They’re the only two I’ve heard of. “Even when you see a woman bus driver, you say ‘oh look, there’s a woman bus driver!’ but you would never think that of a fella. It’s all trades that women need to get into and I think it would even make work more of a laugh.” Ian adds that being a qualified mechanic is a great job which also presents unique opportunities for young people hoping to travel. “Any trade is a good background. Especially if you want to travel to Australia, America, you can find a job - that’s what I found when I travelled,” says Ian, who set
l LADIES’ MEN: Ian (left) pictured with his staff
up the company in 2001. It takes four years to complete the apprenticeship once all tests are passed but the most difficult part for many women could be arriving in a male-dominated environment. However Ian disputes this. “I wouldn’t like to think that because it comes down to personality. I think any girl that’s going into a
Photo by
Eoin McCaffrey
trade will probably have the personality or the interest in it anyway. If they have the interest in the industry they’re not too bothered once everybody gets along. I’d like to think like that.
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Any females who want to enquire about an apprenticeship can email smithstownrepairs@gmail.com. Males are also welcome to apply.
Carrygerry Christmas Shop Open from December 1st 2018 Range of Carrygerry Hampers made to order. Gift Sets & Gift Vouchers Available.
Pre Order your Christmas Day Treats: Pate, Seafood Chowder, Tarts, Crumbles, Cheesecakes, Christmas Puddings, Cranberry Sauce & Goose Fat, etc. Restaurant Opening Times: Tue to Sat from 6.00pm - 9.30pm - Closed from the 23rd - 28th December - Re-opening the 29th December For more information or to make an enquiry please contact us at: T: +353 (0) 61 360 500 | E: info@carrygerryhouse.com | www.carrygerryhouse.com Designed & Printed by McNamara Printers - 061 361 782
THURSDAY, OCT 18 2018
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SOLICITORS require an
EXPERIENCED LEGAL EXECUTIVE Main responsibilities include Conveyancing and Litigation. If you wish to apply for this role, please email a Curriculum Vitae and cover letter to martin@marymurphysolicitors.ie Mary Murphy Solicitors, 59 William Street Limerick Telephone 061-774316
Closing date for applications is 23rd October 2018 at 5.00pm
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BUSINESS 33
Motoring MOTORING EXPERT NEIL BRISCOE GIVES HIS VIEWS
lSEAL OF APPROVAL: The Korean giant announced that none other than DeNiro himself will be the face of Kia’s new campaign for its all-electric e-Niro
THERE’S NO APPROVAL LIKE DeNIRO’S APPROVAL Kia recruits Hollywood royalty to promote its new e-Niro electric car
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HE all-new Kia e-Niro is the first fully electric crossover utility vehicle produced by Kia. With a range of 485 kilometres on the WLTP combined cycle, the all-electric e-Niro combines driving enjoyment, eye-catching design, crossover utility and a zero-emissions powertrain – to create one of the most capable electric vehicles on-sale worldwide. The e-Niro occupies a unique position in the market as an all-electric crossover, with intelligent packaging, high practicality, and a long-distance driving range. Buyers will also benefit from a range of dedicated electric vehicle (EV) in-car technologies, new safety features, and stand-out exterior and interior design. Emilio Herrera, Chief Operating Officer of Kia Motors Europe, commented: “A combination of cool crossover design
and advanced powertrains led to more than 33,000 Niro sales across Europe in 2017, and more than 30,000 year-to-date in 2018, making it one of our best-selling models. Annual sales of electric vehicles across Europe are expected to reach 200,000 this year, rising to nearly one million units by the end of 2022, while the crossover market is also forecast to continue expanding in the coming years. The e-Niro is a clear demonstration of the progress Kia has made in delivering comfortable, practical and fun-to-drive vehicles that lead the way in zero-emissions driving.” The e-Niro joins existing Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid variants of the car – of which more than 200,000 have sold globally since the Niro’s introduction in 2016. To date, Europe has accounted for more
than 65,000 sales of the hybrid crossover. The e-Niro is to be Kia’s second globally-sold electric vehicle after the Soul EV. The new model makes its European debut here at the 2018 Paris Motor Show, and will go on sale in select European markets by the end of 2018. Wait, that’s not even the best bit. Kia has just taught us all how to properly pronounce the name of its Niro crossover — it’ not ‘nigh-ro’, it’s Nee-ro, as in Robert DeNiro, and at the Paris motor show, the Korean giant announced that none other than DeNiro himself will be the face of Kia’s new campaign for its all-electric e-Niro. Nominative determinism at work, there, folks. Kia says that DeNiro will “highlight the e-Niro’s ability to eliminate barriers to electric vehicle ownership with a series of TV, print and digital advertisements.”
Apparently, Bob himself will use his “inimitable character and sense of humour” to highlight the e-Niro’s 500km one-charge range, its infotainment options, and its design. Hopefully, these adverts will be rather more entertaining that DeNiro’s old friend, Harvey Keitel’s ads for a major UK insurer. Artur Martins, vice president for marketing and product planning at Kia Motors Europe, comments: “The communication plan for the e-Niro will be as special as the car itself. These advertisements will draw on Robert De Niro’s unique ability to entertain, as he educates drivers about the e-Niro – a car that breaks down many of the obstacles to electric vehicle ownership in a way that few others have.”
Liam Cleary Auto World YOUR MAIN KIA DEALER FOR CO CLARE
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MODEL Stonic K2 Sorento 4x2 7 Seater Platnium Stonic K3 Ceed GT Line Picanto 1.0 EX Pro_Ceed GT Line 3dr (172)(DEMO) Sorento 4x4 Platinum Sorento 4x4 Platinum Sportage Platinum Sportage Black Tivoli Fabia Hatch Auris Luna Tucson Ix20 Deluxe (161) Venga 1.4 L Sorento Platinum 4x4 Sportage Beige Focus 1.6 TDCI Style Focus 5 Dr C-Max Edition (152) Venga 1.4CRDI Sportage EXLS 1.7CRDI 3 2.2 Executive X Trail SUV 7 Seater Celerio Corolla Luna Sportage Silver Venga 1.4CRDI 3 2.2 Executive Rio Ceed EX 1.6CRDI Mervia Discovery 5S Business Class (Tax 333) I20 Delux Tiguan Sport (142) Tiguan Trend&Fun (141) Insignia Corolla D-4D Silver 318 Black Leather Leon 120 1.4CRDI 208 5 Door 508 508 5008 7 seater Focus Passat Tech Bluemotion I30 Kuga TDCI Rio 1.5 CRDI 3 1.6 Sport Soul Polo 1.6
FUEL Diesel Diesel Petrol Diesel Petrol Diesel Diesel Diesel Diesel Diesel Diesel Petrol Petrol Diesel Diesel Petrol Diesel Diesel Diesel Diesel Diesel Diesel Diesel Diesel Diesel Petrol Diesel Diesel Diesel Diesel Petrol Diesel Diesel Diesel Petrol Diesel Diesel Diesel Diesel Diesel Diesel Diesel Petrol Diesel Diesel Diesel Diesel Diesel Diesel Diesel Diesel Diesel Diesel Diesel
ENGINE SIZE 1.6 2.2 1.4 1 1 1.60 2.20 2.20 1.70 1.70 1.60 1.20 1.80 1.70 1.40 1.40 2.20 1.70 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.40 1.60 2.20 1.60 1.00 1.40 2.00 1.40 2.20 1.20 1.60 1.30 3.00 1.40 2.00 2.00 2.00 1.40 2.00 1.60 1.40 1.00 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 2.00 1.50 1.6 1.6 1.6
Liam Cleary Auto World
Kilrush Road, Ennis, Co. Clare | Tel: 065 682 3888 www.liamclearyautoworld.ie
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15,000km 500km 0km 3,000km 11,000km 1,000km 15,000km 30,000km 74,000km 71,000km 63,000km 30,000km 59,400km 123,000km 23,000km 39,100km 67,000km 80,000km 103,000km 84,000km 37,000km 30,000km 80,000km 78,000km 90,000km 27,000km 31,600km 87,00km 44,000km 96,000km 61,000km 120,000km 60,000km 99,000km 72,000km 123,000km 79,400km 93,000km 135,000km 60,000mls 190,000km 41,700km 100,000km 104,000km 198,000km 162,000km 190,000km 130,000mls 87,000mls 170,000km 83,000km 185,000km 99,000km 165,000km
22,950 39,990 21,450 19,950 13,950 19,950 39,950 36,950 22,950 23,450 13,950 13,950 15,950 17,950 15,950.00 13,750.00 34,950.00 20,950 13,950 14,250 18,450.00 13,950.00 20,950 15,950 22,950 7,900 14,950 17,950 11,900.00 13,950.00 11,950.00 12,950.00 10,950 37,950 10,950 15,950 16,450 13,950 12,950 15,950 8,950 10,900.00 8,450 11,250 9,450 8,950 7,950 9,950.00 7,450 11,250.00 7,950 7,450 7,950 5,950
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THURSDAY, OCT 18 2018
Congratulations!!
Not only are we the No. 1 Skoda dealership in Munster! We've the No. 1 Skoda Sales Person in Ireland - Ronan Hayes!
AL HAYES MOTORS
NOT JUST A CAR DEALERSHIP, BUT YOUR CAR DEALERSHIP Gort Road, Ennis, Co. Clare 065 6822400 www.alhayesmotors.com
SALES TEAM Damien 087 2368841 Ronan 087 9031373 Noel 086 1894374
Pictured is Ronan Hayes receiving his award from John Donegan, head of Skoda Ireland. Also pictured, is Damien Hayes, Skoda Brand Manager at Al Hayes Motors Ennis LTD.
Renault SELECTION A new standard in used cars Checked roof to rim and bumper to bumper
THE ONLY USED CAR OFFER WITH: 2% APR, 2 Years’ Warranty & Roadside Assistance Visit our Renault SELECTION event Wednesday 17th - Saturday 27th October 12 months’ free road tax with every used car sold during the event Model shown: Renault Mégane Dynamique S Nav Tce 130 RRP €24,540 (excluding prices of 18" alloy wheels €500 and Metallic paint €575). Finance example: All-New Renault Mégane Expression Tce 130.RRP €20,740. Deposit €7,317. Term 36 monthly payments of €159. APR 2%. Total cost of credit €610 inc completion fee €75. Optional final payment €8,234. Offer exclusive to Renault Bank. Excess mileage plus excess wear and tear charges may apply upon return of Vehicle. Offer is made under a hire purchase agreement. Subject to lending criteria. Pricing is based on new car pricing, but that pricing of Renault SELECTION vehicles will depend on age, mileage and other factors. Terms and conditions apply. See Renault.ie [Warning: You will not own these goods until the final payment is made]. Renault Bank is a trading name of RCI Banque Branch Ireland and is authorised and regulated by the French banking authority and supervised by the Central Bank for conduct of business purposes.
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lFOCUS ON FORD: Ford has announced revised prices for the All-New Ford Focus which arrived in Ireland last month
FORD ANNOUNCES 191 PROMOTIONS SIGNIFICANT CUT IN FOCUS PRICES FOR 191 CAMPAIGN
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€22,495, it is a very competitively priced package and should be on the shopping list of any new car buyers looking to buy in January’s new car market.” The 191 registration promotion for all new Focus covers vehicles ordered before the end of December 2018. As well as the promotion on Focus prices, Ford has also confirmed that the hybrid version of the Mondeo estate will arrive in 2019. The new Mondeo Hybrid wagon will enable customers who require greater load-carrying capability to benefit from the efficiency and refinement of an electric powertrain in many driving scenarios, while maintaining the driving range and freedom offered by a traditional combustion engine. The elegant Mondeo wagon body style was developed exclusively for customers in Europe.
Ford will release full specification and pricing for the enhanced Mondeo Hybrid range – which will deliver attractive fuel efficiency and CO2 emission performance, and a compelling alternative to diesel powertrains for fleet and private customers – closer to the model’s on-sale date. The Mondeo Hybrid is currently offered in sleek four-door body style, featuring a sports coupe-inspired profile with low roofline, and also as an upscale Mondeo Hybrid Vignale variant. “For many customers the practicality offered by a wagon body style is an absolute must, so we’re excited to announce that from next year those drivers will also be able to reduce their fuel bills using the sophisticated petrol-electric powertrain of our new Mondeo Hybrid wagon,” said Ciarán McMahon, Chairman and Managing Director of
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Football analyst Martin Daly says that Ennistymon understand the true meaning of teamwork - but when Miltown get going they’re untouchable
Martin Daly GAA ANALYSIS
Miltown are our Donegal St Joseph’s Miltown 1-15 Cratloe 1-8
county finals won. They’re too good a team to go into decline and they live and die for their football. They have Munster titles, they got to an All Ireland final a handfull of years ago. Are they going to come back? You can chalk it down they will.
Clare SFC semi-final At Cusack Park, Sunday
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OST club teams play the same way these days - the Donegal copybook of trying to play football. Bring everyone behind the ball and then break with pace. Tyrone do it, even Dublin end up having to do it so it filters then down to club level - everybody wants to copy what the county boys are doing. Club teams will tell you straight up, they try to bring as many players behind the ball, close it up, and when the ball breaks everyone breaks at 100mph and create space up front. The problem is, there aren’t enough teams with the fitness levels to sustain that. But Miltown do. Miltown have the bench, they also have the players on the field. Having cut through the Clondegad defence with relative ease a fornight ago, they did it again last weekend against a talented Cratloe outfit. Michael Neylon is over them and with that, the one thing they’re definitely going to be is so fit that most teams won’t live with it. That’s even the way Michael played the game. Miltown drift back well and Brian Curtain was very effective at sweeper, covering the ground easily. And when they break, they do it with pace. They also have a number of men in the final third who can throw the ball over the bar. They’re not just relying on one key man - although Eoin Cleary is their obvious standout - they have five or six and becuase of that I believe they’ll be very hard to stop in the final. It was easier at the weekend for Miltown than I anticipated. Cratloe, lively to begin with, were 0-4 to 0-2 up half way through the first half but when Miltown got going they were untouchable for a while. Having missed a penalty before half time and missed a one-on-one at the beginning of the second half, they could have had six extra points on the board before the second half really got going. And impressively, they didn’t let it phase them. Cratloe will rue not taking advantage of the period they dominated but couldn’t convert - missing three or four opportunities. It was the only time they really put Miltown under pressure and when they missed those chances Miltown just went up another gear. CRATLOE’S LEGS Many Cratloe men were playing their 11th championship game in a row last Sunday so something’s got to give eventually - regardless of how well they were balancing the workload with low-impact training - and it finally showed against Miltown. And it wasn’t for want of trying. There was one stage at the very end of the game three Cratloe lads took off after one Miltown man. Two gave up the chase but one stayed going, that was Podge Collins who you’ll always get 100 per cent from - but sometimes it’s just not in the legs despite the obvious desire. Like Cratloe in the hurling against Kilmaley, fatigue started kicking in and the game fizzled out with five minutes to go as Miltown were so on top. Just five minutes earlier, Cratloe were still in this
Lisseycasey 0-10 St Breckan’s 1-05
Clare SFC relegation final playoff At Cusack Park, Saturday
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l MOUTH-WATERING: Gordon Kelly puts in a tackle on Cratloe’s Conor McGrath to help Miltown on their way to a comprehensive win on Sunday Photos by Martin Connolly game. But Miltown missed nothing, kept their foot on Cratloe’s throat. Now the county hurling final will be their 12th week of championship action in a row. Whether they can get a spring in their step for that remains to be seen.
Ennistymon 2-06 Kilmurry Ibrickane 0-11 Clare SFC semi-final At Cusack Park, Saturday
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NNISTYMON HAVE MADE HISTORY BY REAching their first ever SFC county final and they’ve done it by displaying high levels of attrition, discipline, fitness and workrate. But most importantly - and this is the reason they have all those attributes - they have bought into Ger Quinlan’s gameplan. I wrote in this column after their win over Éire Óg of Ennistymon’s patient game and on Saturday, faced with the reigning champions Kilmurry Ibrickane, they did it again and with that I knew they would be hard to beat. A few things had to go their way and they did. A very lucky goal just before half time brought them back into the game however in the second half, despite only scoring one point from play, they were the better team. They only scored 2-6 in total but over the hour deserved their victory. The workrate and committment of their midfield is second to none and the halfback line is willing to attack. Up front, if they get a few balls into Joe Dowling and Michael McDonagh, they’re guarenteed a
few points. In extremely harsh conditions, their handling was also far superior to Kilmurry’s. TEAMWORK MAKES THE DREAM WORK More than anything, they work so well as a unit. Ennistymon has no superstar. What they have is a well-gelled team. Cathal Malone got sent off towards the end of the game with a second yellow and again, it just didn’t seem to phase them. The quality of player they were bringing in was just as good as what they had on the field. Them buying into what Ger Quinlan is doing is the key. A team willing to work like that, you don’t need great individuals. A team is more important that one man. But why they didn’t score in the last 20 minutes and is it something they must address? Number one, you’re playing the county champions. Especially when you’re in new territory and can see a county final staring you in the face, the pressure is going to rear its head, and Ennistymon - while playing good football - did invite Kilmurry onto them. But credit to them, they stuck to their guns getting over line. GREAT KILMURRY I had felt that Kilmurry - for the quality that they’re used to - hadn’t taken any major scalps en route to the semi finals. They struggled over relegation battlers Lisseycasey and also Corofin, who in hinesight will be very happy to remain senior this year. But don’t be mistaken, they are the kingpins of Clare football and their structures should be admired by everyone - they’ve won eight Cusack Cups in a row. They have six out of the last 10
DO or die match for both these sides. Following their defeat to Doonbeg, I lamented the lack of urgency in Lisseycasey’s play and what appeared to be a lack of awareness as to the importance of the situation they were in. There was no question that they answered a few questions on Saturday, with nobody putting their hand up more than Mikey O’Neill. O’Neill had concentrated on his hurling with Kilmaley all this year, due in part to a nasty shoulder injury he got playing football with Lisseycasey last year, but last minute was asked to line out at the weekend. Putting in a man-of-the-match performance, his football level surprised me after not seeing a ball all year. While he was badly needed to lift that intensity, he had help; Seamie Collins at centre back was excellent, wingback Cyril Sheehan did serious work, Ryan Griffin was steady, as was Matt O’Shea in the middle of the field, and Niall Kelly worked very well up front but they were sparked into life by the brilliant O’Neill. I won’t lie. I’m sure some people would look differently on a man coming back for the first time this year and getting on the first 15. But the bottom line is when you’re in a relegation battle and your backs are against the wall, you have to push all those things aside and say ‘whatever we can do to get over the line will be massive for us’. If your heart is in the right place, you’re going to row in behind that man. The club comes first, and it was all about the club of Lisseycasey on Saturday. Lisseycasey as a whole well deserved the win. They started well, were never behind in the game, led 0-4 to 0-1 early on and frees were all that kept Breckans in the game in the first half. Lisseycasey were 0-05 to 0-04 up at the break and that flattered Breckan’s. With a small breeze in the second, Lisseycasey stepped up another level and Breckan’s couldn’t live with it. Lisseycasey were 0-10 to 0-4 up going into injury time and it just shows how things can turn so fast in a relagation playoff. Breckan’s got their first point of the second hald two minutes into injury time, they worked it back in and got a penalty and scored and all of a sudden it’s 1-05 to 0-10. Enda Finnucane had been lost to a black card, Oisín Hanrahan was off after a second yellow, so Lisseycasey were down to 14 men. Honestly, another couple of minutes in the game you’d have been really worried. One small turn and your team can doubt themselves. But thankfully the final whistle went after that kickout and Lisseycasey came away with the win. Lisseycasey are a young team but have gone through six managers in the last few years and you can’t always point the finger at the manager. Hopefully they’ll learn from this year - learn how easy it is to get caught up in a rut and get up to where I think they should be next year, fighting for titles.
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Camogie roundup
What’s rare is precious
Clare Camogie Senior Championship McMahon Cup Final Newmarket on Fergus 0-9 Inagh Kilnamona 2-7 AIB Munster Junior Club Championship Gurteen: St Josephs Clare 1-6 Clanmaurice, Kerry 2-8 Junior A Cup Final Fr McNamara Park: Inagh Kilnamona 3-4 Tulla 1-7 Junior B Cup Final Shannon Camogie: Truagh Clonlara 0-7 St Josephs 1-13 (pictured above, St Joseph’s captain Ellen Meaney lifting the cup) Junior B Shield Final Tulla GAA: Eire Og 0-3 Scariff Ogonnelloe 2-3
Pictured above is proud mam Brenda O’Donoghue with her daughters Amy, Lauren and Sarah, who lined out together for Ruan at the weekend in the camogie Junior A Shield final. They were beaten by neighbours Corofin on a scoreline of 4-12 to 2-03 Photo by Niamh Daffy
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Your Horoscopes Oct 18 AS you near the finish line on Monday, thrust your neck forward so that you’re ahead when the picture snaps. Whatever it takes. That’s your motto. Spend Tuesday basking in the sweet glow of success. The risks you assume in any situation -- work, romantic, whatever -- are totally worth it in the end. People regard you as a leader and a pioneer on Wednesday.
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THE way you stand says a lot about how you’re feeling. You’re standing tall on Monday, feeling grounded, steady and particularly connected to the earth. This is a good place to be in. Poise is important this week -- especially on Tuesday and Wednesday, when a weird conflict with a friend or authority figure unexpectedly presents itself.
MONDAY is a tough day -- as Mondays so often are -- but that changes quickly. Many of the questions swimming around in your head as the week gets going are answered by Tuesday or Wednesday. An intellectual conversation on one of those days sets you thinking in a radically new way about a subject you’ve long considered yourself an expert in. Ideas... Exciting!
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THE Monday blahs have a hold on you at the start of the week. If you don’t feel like going out, well, find a way to stay indoors. You have a million projects to occupy yourself with -- the last thing you need to grapple with right now is, you know, other people. Tuesday and Wednesday, watch out for stubborn people (and be extra conservative around money issues).
MAKING a good impression is a key concern of yours on Monday, but so is not coming across as arrogant. It’s a delicate balance. One way to strike that balance is to avail yourself to someone else. Help a friend out. Force your ego to the sidelines for as long as you can, because by Wednesday it may explode to the fore. Ego clashes aren’t pretty, so do what you can to avoid them. Be patient.
A LOVELY weekend leads to a romantic Monday. If you’re single, that might change. You may even meet someone through work. The fun you have on Monday leads to a desire to organize your life on Tuesday -- while you’re enjoying yourself, you want to have a clean house! Notice the way your routine changes subtly when you’re in good spirits, as you will be on Wednesday.
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THERE are limits to what you’ll be able to accomplish on Monday, as a sentimental mood has you feeling oddly unbalanced. But by Tuesday, this weirdness dissolves in a headlong rush of romance and goodwill. On Wednesday, you understand the people around you better than you have in a while, and Thursday has you so busy, the hours fly by.
THE week begins on a great note. Your plans are working, and everyone you see smiles big in response to your own huge grin. You’re rather impressive these days! Financial issues may affect your mood slightly midweek -- it’s not that you don’t have cash, it’s just that you’re indecisive about what to do with it.
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NORMALLY you’re a rather sensitive being, but Monday has you thinking like a CEO. You’re all business, and determination and shrewdness define the day. Sign the dotted line. Get this project going. If only you could get projects underway so easily at home on Tuesday and Wednesday. You have the urge to rip part of the roof off and install a skylight, but someone else thinks a skylight is a bad idea...
MONDAY is one of those days when you have to trick yourself into staying on task. Reward yourself throughout the day for your discipline. At the end of the workday, you may return home tired, but that’s only because your body is gearing up to glow extra brightly on Tuesday and Wednesday. You spend the middle of the week inspiring your friends and instigating exciting changes, all while spending as little as possible.
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ACROSS 1 Healthy drink to accompany healthy starter (4) 3 Container - sort of basin or pot (8) 9 Loud noise made by extremely ticklish subordinate (7) 10 Roman poet loses his third watch (5) 11 He gets publicity for principals (5) 12 Small bird going round a bar (6) 14 Roman emperor or Indian prince found in Tennessee (6) 16 Arranged with precision - like Kipling’s stories? (4,2) 19 Legendary river, reportedly, doesn’t flow smoothly (6) 21 Eye-opener behind damaged palm tree (5) 24 Charming sounds from hippopotamus I
THE way you look at things is startling and unique. And the way you communicate on Monday is startling as well... and plenty direct! Tuesday and Wednesday, perfect strangers are carrying on fascinating conversations with you wherever you go. Actually, you’re carrying the conversations, but who’s keeping score -- you just have a talent for these things.
A FRIEND in a high place pulls strings for you at the beginning of the week, and you can’t believe your luck. Life is good. But you feel a bit like the star of a movie that doesn’t have a director. In the absence of strong leadership, then, turn your efforts toward helping others midweek -- it will be totally rewarding. But if you find yourself deeply involved in volunteer activities this week, take some time Thursday or Friday to goof off by yourself.
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17 Expose man’s error in Britain (6) 18 Characters from Persia have high hopes (6) 20 Cold duck, twice, followed by a
hot drink (5) 22 Duke appearing after attendant is called for (5) 23 I’m a leader of Muslims (4)
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l QUESTION 7: Which local celebrity writes the Love Clare column?
FIRST YEAR SPECIAL many papers does the Clare 1How Echo distribute every week? 5,000, 10,000, 15,000
The Clare Echo broke the news 2 that a Clare man was involved in the Thai Cave rescue. What was his
Stuart Holly, Ger Naughton, Piers Morgan
are the Clare Echo 4 Where offices?
The Market, Ennis, Shannon Town Centre, O’Connell Sq Ennis
date did The Clare Echo 5 What first publish?
October 28, 2017, Oct 19 2017, Jan 1 2018
Marty Morrissey, Aoibhín Garrihy, Davy Fitzgerald
Which fast food chain owner was 8 the subject of an ongoing planning debacle highlighted earlier this year by The Clare Echo?
Pat McDonagh, Papa John, Ronald MacDonald
Which Clare All-Ireland winner The Clare People is printed in 9 writes a financial advice column? 6 Antrim and The Clare Champion in Cork, but where is The Clare Echo printed?
Limerick, Meath, Paris
local celebrity writes the 7 Which Love Clare column?
Conor Ryan, Frank Lohan, Darach Honan
Which councillor this week 10 said that Clare County Council meetings should be streamed? Cathal Crowe, Johnny Flynn, PJ Kelly
6. Meath 7. Aoibhín Garrihy 8. Pat McDonagh 9. Darach Honan 10. Cathal Crowe
is the editor of The Clare 3 Who Echo
l QUESTION 2: The Clare Echo broke the news that a Clare man was involved in the Thai Cave rescue. What was his name? Photo by John Mangan
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1. 15,000 2. Jim Warny 3. Stuart Holly 4. O’Connell Sq Ennis 5. Oct 19 2017
name?
Fergal Griffin, Jim Warny, Robert Connellan
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