2013 • East Clare Walking Festival €2 • New Community Development • Scariff 10K • Scariff Harbour Festival 2013 • Scariff Show 2013 Scariff Community Council

• Tidy Towns Competition 2013 • East Clare Walking Festival €2 • New Community Development • Scariff 10K • Scariff Harbour Festival 2013 • Scariff Show 2013 Scariff Community Council

Issue 178 September-October 2013 SCARIFF NEWS

www.scariff.ie Contacts Table of Contents Editorial Harry O’Meara 3 Editorial ([email protected]) Christina Grisewood 4 ICA - Irish Countrywomen´s Martin Hartigan Association5 Community Council Advertising Joan Crotty Subscriptions 2013 ([email protected]) 5 Halloween Party Layout Sandra Design & Print Printing Sandra Design & Print 6 Childrens´ Corner 7 Scariff Harbour Festival 2013 Contributions welcome 9 Sariff Show 2013 Contributions to Scariff News are encour- 11 Scariff 10K aged. Comments, opinions, readers’ letters, 13 New Community Development articles on any aspect of community life, lo- for Scariff cal events, poems, stories, photos, drawings, publicity, buy & sell... If you want to share it 15 Save the hay or shout about it, this is the place for you. The 18 Library bookclubs deadline for contributions is strictly the third 19 Six Nations Tournament rd Friday of the first month e.g. Sept-Oct, 3 21 East Clare Walking Festival Friday of September. 22 Scariff National School Fundraiser Views expressed in articles in Scariff News are those of the authors and do not 23 Tidy Towns Competition 2013 necessarily reflect those of the editorial team or 29 Photo Album of Scariff Community Council 37 All Ireland 7’s 38 All-Ireland Success for Derg Advertising rates Camogie Team If you would like to advertise in Scariff News, 39 Answers to Childrens´ Corner contact Joan Crotty or any other member of the editorial team. 40 Derg U 11 Boys Community Games Small ad. € 5 All-Ireland Semi-final 1 Double small ad. € 10 41 Derg U10 /2 hurling team Colour box ad. € 25 41 All Ireland Football Final 1962 Full page colour ad. € 50 Double page business feature € 90 42 Services 47 Useful Info Community Council collection procedures The Community Council is a representative body which works to improve many aspects of the parish for everyone. To do this, it relies on voluntary Scariff News is available contributions from households in the parish. The recommended contribution is €5 per household as a PDF file on the Scariff per month or €60 per household per year. If you are website: www.scariff.ie not already contributing and would like to start, contact any member of the Community Council, and they will assist you in getting set up. cover photo: Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht Jimmy Deenihan with participants of the cross-border youth exchange that took pace as part of this year’s Scariff Harbour Festival pictured in Scariff Harbour. Photo by Marie O’Leary EDITORIAL

So another summer season is almost passed and it certainly has been one of the better ones in recent years. There were several reasons to be positive this year and Scariff has enjoyed some of those moments. The good weather this year has obviously been a major contributing factor to that positivity and after a few years of truly awful sum- mers it was great to see people enjoying a couple of glorious weeks of sunshine in July. It is amazing how the weather has such a profound effect on our wellbeing and those positive effects were in full flow this summer. The good weather also encour- ages more people to holiday at home and it seemed there were more tourists about this year, with huge crowds thronging Mountshannon and Two Mile Gate and a big increase in the number of boats using the Harbour in Scariff. After another very cold and wet spring, the warm weather provided much needed respite for the farming community and Scariff was a hub of activity this summer with mowers, wrappers and balers whizzing through the town late into the long summer evenings making the most of the sunshine and dry conditions. It certainly brought home to a lot of people how integral a part of life in Scariff farming still is. Hopefully fodder supplies for the upcoming winter are well replenished and farmers are well stocked to cover any extended inclement weather conditions. The summer gone has been a great one for sport and hopefully it isn’t over just yet! Af- ter the great spectacle that was the London Olympics all attention has turned to hurling, both at local and county level. There have been some great local successes in both camogie and hurling, especially in the underage divisions, but it is the roller coaster of Clare’s championship campaign that has thrilled and delighted us all. Scariff has been awash with the Banner colours for the last few weeks in the build up to the All Ireland and, as we go to print, the final replay against Cork is nearly upon us. Regardless of the outcome of that encounter, we can all be proud of the manner in which Davy Fitzger- ald and his charges have represented Clare over the last few months. Summer 2013 saw another slew of successful events in Scariff such as the Scariff Har- bour Festival in early August. This year’s festival was regarded by many as the best one yet and the number of visitors to Scariff over that weekend was truly amazing. The festival certainly has grown into a very significant show case for East Clare over the last couple of years. See further on in this edition for a report and some photos from the Festival. The Scariff Show had a hugely enjoyable day on August 31st and the Com- munity Council Scariff 10K the following day attracted another very good turnout. A lot of voluntary time and commitment goes into the organising and running of these events and it is great that they are so well supported by the local community. Now the kids are back to school and the evenings are starting to close in that bit earlier. As autumn sets in things seem to quieten down a little but we still have many events to look forward to at this time of year. The East Clare Walking festival takes place this October and the Scariff senior hurlers are back in action in the championship also

SCARIFF NEWS 3 EDITORIAL / NEWS IN BRIEF in early October. Scariff Rugby club cel- ebrates it’s 50th birthday this year with a tournament and family entertainment planned for Saturday 19th October at Scariff ICA guild held our monthly Cravens and rehearsals have started for meeting on Sept 16th last. We had a this year’s East Clare Musical Society’s fantastic turn out of members on the event in December. night and welcomed six new members. Dr Jenny McGuire was our guest Finally, let’s hope that the good weath- speaker on Womens Health. Jenny er of late continues for as long more as spoke about the food Pyramid/ diet/ possible: it makes everyday seem that exercise and disease.It was a fascinat- little bit better! ing topic lasting an hour and a half, and we still wanted to hear more. Hopefully Harry O’Meara Jenny will return to us in the new year Scariff Community Council to a healthier bunch of ICA ladies. We are looking for donations of books on Gardening/Cooking and crafts, thank you to Bernie Cunning- ham for holding any of these books do- nated in her shop for our guild. We hope anyone travelling to the ploughing championship this week Sandra have a great day out and make sure to visit the the ICA tent and the Husqvar- Design na of course!. Print This month is mens health month so make sure your husband/ partner or son gets his yearly check with his local GP.

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Scariff Community Council will host its annual Halloween Party in the GAA Hall on Thursday 31st October from 6p.m. to 7.30p.m. There will be fun and games and some spooky stories for the kids to enjoy, so get working on those Halloween costumes and be prepared to be very scared! Admission is free but all children must be accopmanied by an adult. We look forward to seeing you there.

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Scariff Harbour Festival by Minister Jimmy Deenihan on Friday 2013 evening in the Harbour got the weekend proper off to a cracking start. Fri- The August bank holiday weekend saw day night was saw Ryan Sheridan give Scariff enjoy the 11th Waterways Ire- a spirited performance to a large crowd land Scariff Harbour Festival and the and Damien Dempsey really lived up organising committee are delighted to his headline billing on the Saturday to report that the weekend was a ter- night. Well done also to the local bands rific success. From the opening vocal who supported the main acts, it was strains of Frances Black in the church a great opportunity for them to per- on Thursday night to the final few sets form before a big audience and they all danced on the Green on Sunday night, grabbed it with enthusiasm. The River- Scariff was buzzing with activity and side Activities in the Riverside Park on lots of fun. It seems that two things are Sunday again proved to be extremely certain in Scariff every August holiday popular this year and they highlighted weekend: a festival and some rain! For- what a wonderful riverside amenity we tunately the rain, which was short and have in Scariff that can be enjoyed by heavy and accompanied by some spec- the local community and visitors alike. tacular thunder and lightning, didn’t The second Queen of the Waterways deter Damien Dempsey from giving a competition this year was another fantastic performance on the Saturday highlight of the weekend that gar- night. Sunday in particular was a very nered a lot of praise from many quar- memorable day, with beautiful sum- ters. The committee thanks all the girls mer weather and a very large number of visitors to Scariff. Indeed the number of visitors the Festival brings to Scariff continues to grow every year and it was very noticeable this year just how widely known the Festival is becoming in the Mid-West area, which can only be good news for Scariff. There were many memorable events over the weekend, too many to mention here, but we will just mention a few who took part and commends them of those that the organising committee on the wonderful job they did in rep- think stood out. Frances Black started resenting East Clare as a whole. The the proceedings with a very well re- legendary Scullion performed a great ceived concert in the Scared Heart set on Sunday evening and proved to Church and the official festival opening be an ideal prelude to the Áwbeg/Five

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Counties Céili Band who rounded off a it now is. Thanks also to you, the spec- great weekend on the Fair Green. tators who came out on the weekend The above are just some of the high- to enjoy the activities and in turn sup- lights of a great weekend that was the port the Festival. The festival wristband Scariff Harbour Festival 2013. It goes was introduced three years ago as a without saying that organising such a means of raising money to help cover weekend is no easy task and can only the costs of the weekend. This year we happen with the help and input of sold nearly three and a half thousand many many people. The committee wristbands over the weekend which would like to say a big thank you to was a fantastic achievement and we everyone who volunteered their time thank everyone who bought one. Fi- and efforts in any way: it is much ap- nally I would like to thank the commit- preciated. A big thank you also to all tee members for all their hard work in our sponsors without whom it would bringing together a great programme not be possible to keep the Festival so for this year’s festival. We will enjoy a accessible to so many people. In par- break now for a few months and then ticular we would like to thank our main start again in January to plan another sponsor Waterways Ireland whose sup- Scariff Harbour Festival! port and encouragement from day one has allowed the Festival to develop into Michael Rodgers the successful and thriving event that Chairman Scariff Harbour Festival

Photo by Marie O’Leary

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SCARIFF SHOW 2013 Our indoor section was well supported with fine exhibits, showing the great 31st of August 2013 was a wonderful talent that is in this area. The dog show day - it was SHOW DAY in Scariff. again was a great spectacle and it is an A major effort went into the prepara- area that we are being encouraged to tions in the months and weeks coming expand in the years ahead. up to Show day. We were really blessed with the weather this year – the field never looked better and there was no problem getting competitors in or out of the grounds. What a wonderful show it was - great exhibits in the classes for cattle,

The horse jumping in our show this year was of the highest standard and it was amazing to view the calibre of horses and riders that participated. The competitions included a Grand Prix. sheep, ponies and to a lesser extent horses and foals. We again hosted and part-sponsored the All Ireland Yearling Filly Championship. This was won by a local filly owned by Rebecca Monaghan from Tulla, who had quali- fied at Bridgetown Show.

Large numbers competed and in fact, one competition alone had 50+ competitors. The final jumping competition had to be abandoned because it was getting dark! Pony jumping drew huge numbers of ponies and riders and there was Photos by Marie O’Leary

SCARIFF NEWS 9 NEWS great competition in that arena. There Thank you from the officers and mem- were 13 competitions in all, including 3 bers of Scariff Show Society. Sportsman classes. Seamus Bane, Chairman

The show could only happen with the willing assistance of a large group of people who volunteer their time to pre- paring for, and staging, the show. Scariff Show Society is lucky to have such a fine group of people in the East Clare area that are committed to the show. Scariff Show relies to huge degree on its generous sponsors. We are con- scious that times are difficult and we are always grateful for the support of our sponsors, both local and further afield. The Show Society offers a big thank you to : all our generous sponsors, our loyal members, our volunteer helpers, our exhibitors, our participants and to the people who come and support our Show every year. Without everyone‘s assistance it would not be the Show that it has been for 69 years. In 2014 we will host our 70th Show and preparations for that will begin at our AGM in November. We hope to make it a show to remember and one that will appeal to a wide cross- section of the people of East Clare. Photos by Marie O’Leary

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Scariff 10K

Scariff Community Council held its 6th annual Scariff 10K on Sunday 1st Sep- tember. There was a turnout of over 200 competitors. The fine weather brought out many local runners and walkers as well as numerous visiting athletes from athletic clubs around the country. The men’s race was won by Ju- lio Cesear F Castro (Kilmurry Ibricka- The Scariff 10K committee would like ne/North Clare ) in a time of 33.35 with to thank the following sponsors: Declan Moore (Bilboa) in 2nd place • Derg Credit Union (main sponsor) not far behind at 33.42. The ladies race • Centra Scariff was won by Sharon Rynne (Kilmurry • Michael Rodgers Off Licence Ibrickane/North Clare) in 38.25 with • O’Connors Bakery Veronica Colleran (Ennis Track) in 2nd place(39.15). The first local man home And the following people/groups for was Vivian Moloney (Scariff) (35.40) volunteering their support/services, in 5th position and Deirdre Kearney without which the 10K could not pro- (Scariff) (48.56) in 9th position for the ceed: ladies. This year the run/walk proceeds • HSE Ambulance Service will benefit the Raheen Community • An Garda Siochana Hospice and the Scariff Community • Mr. John Kelly College Athletics track. • Mr. Alan Tubridy • Scariff GAA

The many local people that helped with stewarding, water stations and the post-race refreshments in the hall

Many thanks to all for your help and support on the day and to all who participated in the event. Scariff 10K Committee The winner of the 10K race: Sharon Rynne & Julio Cesear F Castro Photos by Marie O’Leary

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New Community Develop- panels and a solar water heating sys- ment for Scariff tem. This will mean nearly a quarter of a million will be invested in Scariff for East Clare Community Co-op have the local community. been successful in their bid for a brand The idea is that the kitchen will be new community kitchen facility in Scar- used for training in food and hygeine iff. After 3 years of research in the form related courses and for micro food ar- of a special dedicated committee and a tisan enterprises to test out their ideas feasability study funder through LEAD- in a state of the art and EHO approved ER and a well thought out application, environment. The site, amidst Scariff LEADER funding has been approved to Community Garden means food grown a total of three quarters of the total cost on site can be processed,cooked and of the project at €145,000-with the co- eaten on site with Community Food op to fund an additional €50,000. An- events a likely event in the future. other €31,000 has been awarded from Contracts have been signed and work Sustainable Energy Ireland to make the is storming ahead with the main infas- facility sustainable with photovoltaic tructure to be in place before winter.

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To this end, the co-op are inviting in- eastern part of the county, the missing terested members of the public to call link is local food and this new exciting in and look at the plans and ask any facility is the answer. questions they have. Any food loving/ food producing members of the local Co-op to hold EGM community are welcome to come in, East Clare Community Co-op invite all talk to Fionnuala Collins and volunteer shareholders to attend an extraordinary ideas, energy and time in ensuring the general meeting in the co-op on the best possible food culture develops in 10th October from 7-9pm at the Co-op. East Clare in the coming years. This has the potential to turn East Clare into a Harvest Food Festival-26th October food hub like West Cork with artisinal Saturday 26th October from 1-8pm East foods on offer and an excellent food Clare Co-op will hold the annual food tourism reputation. With a pristine en- harvest festival in Scariff Community vironment and plenty cultural events barn space. There will be food and wine of offer with the festivals through the

14 SCARIFF NEWS NEWS / FROM THE ARCHIVES tastings and a pop up harvest bistro. As Save the hay usual all are welcome. Imelda Byrne of ICA Bootcamp When I was a little lad, fame will be one of the judges at our back in the 1950’s, the annual Harvest Festival and her con- one great feature of firmation has given the festival organ- our school holidays isers a boost with more entries than was saving the hay. ever expected this year. The festival has We didn’t have a farm run for 3 consecutive years and has re- ourselves, but the nov- ceived funding through the Gathering elty of this great out- this year to encourage overseas visitors door work was really the highlight of to attend and share in the delights lo- our holidays. The high, sloping sides of cal food producers, small holders and Knockasheshireach made ideal mead- beer and wine crafters. So bakers roll owing and each year a fine crop of hay up your sleeves and try and take one was saved there in the three fields that of the coveted “Golden Spoon” awards fronted our house. for best in each category.For more de- Knockasheshireach is that fine, long, tails and to enter please call in advance, hill that lies to the right hand side of with the new build in motion, the festi- the road as you travel towards Mount- val will be held in the Community barn shannon, via the New Line Road, by and pizza oven area and advance entry the Library. Its western foothill starts at is required. Scariff Bridge and extends eastwards to Contact [email protected] Derrygraney Cross, located on the right or phone 061 921536 for entry cat- hand side of the road across from Eddie egories and forms. Fahy’s house. The hill is divided into five fields, each East Clare Community Co-operative Society one having a private owner. To the west- Limited. ern side was Scanlon’s field, the next be- Main Street, Scariff, Co. Clare longed to Fr. Ryan, PP: next was James Tel: 061 921 536 McInerney’s field: William Jones’ field Email: [email protected] was next and is located right in front of Facebook East Clare Community Co-op my house; Jimmy Jakko Moloney’s field www.eastclarecoop.com came next and the field at the eastern end belonged to a certain Willie John Bourke, who was, what was known as, a village farmer and owned about fifteen acres at that end of Ballyminogue. His meadows were located over the hill to the south side, away from the road.

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We always knew when the hay was and damp hay was forked out from ready for harvesting when we saw the mowing blade. Once the mowing (Long) John Moloney, William Jones’ was completed, the grass was left for labourer, cutting the perimeter grass a few days, during which it would dry of the meadow with a scythe. This was a bit from the sunshine and the breeze a labour intensive job and took a long would go through it and help with the time to do, but the swathe facilitated drying process. the horse-drawn mowing machine The serious work of saving the hay when the serious work of mowing took now began. Early in the afternoon (hay place, usually the following day, weath- was never worked early in the morning er depending. to allow the dew to dry) of a designated The mower was a solid looking metal day, all the hired help, plus volunteers, machine and was certainly very heavy. arrived at the meadow and began turn- It consisted of a heavy body that con- ing and shaking out the hay with their tained all the moving apparatus that hay-forks. These forks were specially ensured the efficient operation of the adapted for this job (they were also machine, from the movement of the great for fork- mowing blade to the hand-brake and ing freshly-cut the level-gauge, that ensured the blade turf-sods from cut at a certain safe height over the a bog cellar ground. The brake was vitally impor- and were very tant as the mower had to be halted in- light) and consisted of a long ash han- stantly if some obstruction caused the dle topped with a two-pronged head. mower to malfunction. Otherwise seri- Pat O’Donnell of Bridge Street, had the ous damage to the mower would en- grass of Jimmy Jakko’s field and this sue if the horses kept going. Attached was also a favourite place for me to to the iron wheeled body were two tim- help out, especially as Pat always paid ber shafts that held the drawing chains me sixpence for each of the two days for the harness. These shafts also kept I spent happily getting in everybody’s the horses apart and so dispensed with way there, and the lunch breaks were the need of the swingle-tree. very welcome. Once the hay was shook Then, the long tedious job of mow- out and deemed dry enough, it was ing the meadow began. It took John made into small, lightly made cocks to from early morning until well into the ensure the wind had maximum drying evening to mow that meadow. It was effect on them. no easy task, much of the work being A few days later the men arrived back uphill on a steep hillside, and if the hay again to tramp the hay. The tramp con- was very lish, and it mostly was, then sisted of a big bundle of hay, upwards stops were frequent while the clustered of six feet high, carefully constructed by

16 SCARIFF NEWS FROM THE ARCHIVES the experts present. These men first cre- with a bent, like the starting handle of ated a butt as a foundation and, work- a tractor, and with a hooked end. It’s ing clockwise around the structure, ‘handle’ consisted of a short length of they carefully and skillfully constructed seasoned Elder. A small sop of hay was the tramp and went from there to the first twisted around the hook and the next designated site and continued the rope maker twisted the handle. Sops process there. This continued until the of hay continued to be added until a meadow was dotted with tramps of hay sufficient length of ‘súgán’ was made and all the hay collected. and the tramp was then tied down. This Once the tramps were made anoth- saved the hay from being scattered if a er secret of this great enterprise was strong wind came up during the night. revealed. The tramp couldn’t be tied This was the common mode of tying down until the butt was pulled. Pulling down the hay until the advent of the the butt consisted of two men going on tar-injected hay rope came on the mar- their knees and pulling loose hay from ket in the late 1950’s and thus brought the base of the tramp and then pulling an end to the súgán rope. out a shaft of hay about seven or eight inches long, from opposite sides of the Us kids loved the hay-cars. These tramp, to which the hay-rope would be were special, square, polished-timber tied. This was an unpopular job with bogey’s and were specially adopted the men and we wondered at first why for drawing in harvested hay from the the big-lads were keen on letting us meadows. They were also tilt-adjustable little lads do it for them. We innocently and were doing their best work when thought that it was because they were tilted backwards to meet the ground too old to get down on their knees, so near the tramp of hay to be moved. we set to with a will. We quickly learned Harvested hay was generally brought that well hidden amongst the thick- home and stored in a hay-shed, but not ness of the hay there was also an abun- every farmer had one at the time, so dance of thistles and our first intro- they stored the hay in giant hay-cocks duction to these noxious weeds was a in a sheltered corner of a selected place; searing pain as our little hands became the number of such cocks depending impaled on hundreds of those merci- on the amount of saved hay. less spikes. It took hour to dig the little Making the haycock took even great- horrors out of our hands that night. er care in the making than the tramp, Anyway, when the butt was pulled but the general modus operandi was the hay rope was constructed. This the same, with this exception; the base simple job was done with the aid of a of the cock was constructed on a good ‘casadh’; a primitive looking contrap- foundation of gorse, to keep it off the tion made from a piece of strong wire ground and ensure drainage in bad

SCARIFF NEWS 17 FROM THE ARCHIVES weather. Building the Complementary cock was seriously hard Therapy work and, because of ic C t l & s i its diameter and height, i n l Sports Therapies i o needed the active skill c available of a man working on H top of the building cock to keep the hay spread Please phone for appointment: evenly and tramped Scariff 061 640980 down. Cocks could reach a height of nearly Michelle McNamara ten feet and the final ITEC, CIBTAC,CIDESCO, MIFA, MIFR few feet made the use of a ladder necessary. When completed, labour and also a lot of the fun out of the cock was firmly tied down with sev- haymaking. These days it’s all machinery eral ropes criss-crossing each other to and baled hay and silage. I suppose it’s ensure stability. These great days came a good thing and a sign of progress, but to an end with the advent of the trac- I’d settle for a handful of thistles any day. tor and the buck-rake. This took all the Michael O’Gorman

WHAT´S ON

Library bookclubs Computer Classes Computer Classes for Complete Begin- Morning Book Club ners are starting again, learn how to set The morning book club meets once a up your email account,how to surf the month on Friday at 11am and is always internet and book flights, hotels. open to new members. Contact the library at 061 922893 if in- Next meeting Friday 27th September, terested. then Friday 25th October. Drop in for a coffee and chat about books. Teenagers Teenagers are invited to come along to Evening Book Club their very own book club and the next Our evening book club is meeting on meeting is on Tuesday 15th October at Thursday 10th October at 7pm and ev- 6pm. eryone welcome too! Samantha Scariff Public Library

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Six Nations Tournament Saturday, 19th October Saturday 19th starts at 10am with our un- Scariff RFC commemorate 50years derage playing a match, 11am Fr Bren- from this October. To start the celebra- dan will bless our Grounds and past and tions we have organised teams from present members, and our tournament Italy, France and England to play in an begins. We have organised lots of fun for Over 35s tournament. the kids as well a cafe for the mums to relax.We have some novelty games like the tractor pull also during the day. The tournament should finish at around 5pm. Presentation dinner will be held down the back of Moloneys Bar at 8pm.

Sunday, 20th October Sunday we will be erecting a county council plaque at the bridge Scariif to commemorate our 20 year friendship with St Appolainaire France, followed by drinks at Jackos and Dinner in Mc- Namaras. Then its Ceile in Hassetts Bar.

We have a fantastic raffle organised This is a fantastic achievement for our for the weekend with fabulous prizes club. It is the vision and hard work of past for 4 ball golf, to rugby jerseys to beau- and present members that have drove ty treatments. this club, from a field in Ballyminogue to We really hope the people of East Clare our present club house and grounds. will come out and support this event, All We hope that past members and our are welcome. Please feel free to contact supporters will help us celebrate over us should you require any information.It the 18th/19th/20th October. promises to be a great weekend. Scariff minis will be playing in Friday, 18th October Thomand park half way through the We will start the celebration and greet Munster and Osperys Match.So make our over sea visitors at Mountshan- sure and join up any Sunday in Fossa. non Hotel,with a Whiskey reception and food, then down to Spuds Bar for dancing.

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East Clare Walking Festival and is growing in numbers each year. There will be three graded walks on East Clare Walking Festival will take Saturday & Sunday. There is also a Holy place Friday 4th October to Sunday 6th Island walk, which is limited in numbers, October 2013 based in Mountshan- so book your place early to avoid disap- non Hotel. This will be our 3rd Festival pointment. You can view all the details and it has proven to be very enjoyable and make your booking on the website www.eastclarewalkingfestival.com as well as downloading a copy of our Roskam Farm Enterprises festival brochure. Ltd Farm & Plant machinery Enquiries Sales & Hire Phone 087 6867548

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Walkers enjoying the East Clare Walking Festival 2012. Photo by Derek Browne

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SCARIFF NATIONAL of numbers on your bingo cards you will SCHOOL FUNDRAISER match the titles of songs on your card to those which will be played by Derry Rock ‘n’ Roll Bingo comes to Scariff for Whitelaw from Mullingar, the MC for the the first time! night. He has brought this bingo all over Austerity has become a dirty word in Ireland – and no, you won’t be asked to Ireland at present, with good cause. sing! There are very few people who have Tickets will be on sale in Centra, the not felt the repercussions of all the cut- Post Office and Harry O’Meara’s next backs. Unfortunately our schools have week. The cost of tickets is €5 which been adversely affected in many ways. covers the first 2 games. Further games Money which is allocated annually can be bought on the night. There are by government to run our schools has fine prizes to be won and a fun night is been greatly reduced in the last 2 years. promised. This means that very careful manage- Come along and have a good night ment of school finances is necessary out while supporting your local school and all spending, even on essentials, and the 171 boys and girls who are pu- has to be monitored. pils there – the more the merrier!! The Board of Manage- G. Colleran. ment of Scariff National Board of Management – Scariff National School. School gives very careful consideration to all spending for the school and there would be a shortfall each year were not for the fundraising efforts of management, staff, parents of the school children and of course the wider community, who have always supported Scariff school with great generosity. On Friday 4th October next, in McNamara’s Bar at 8.30pm a fun night has been organised. Rock ‘n’ Roll Bingo comes to Scariff for the first time! Instead

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Tidy Towns Competition 2013

Adjudication Report Centre Scariff Ref 87 County Clare Mark 254 Category C Date(s) 19/06/2012 Mark Mark Maximum Awarded Awarded Mark 2012 2013 Overall Development Approach 50 36 37 The Built Environment 50 33 34 Landscaping 50 31 32 Wildlife and Natural Amenities 50 22 23 Litter Control 50 32 32 Sustainable Waste And Resource Management 20 13 14 Tidiness 30 17 17 Residential Areas 40 29 29 Roads, Streets and Back Areas 50 28 29 General Impression 10 7 7 TOTAL MARK 400 248 254

Overall Development Approach It was a pleasure to visit and adjudicate of the proposed works against which Scariff. Your comprehensive submis- progress can be measured. sion, particularly the annotated map, Your adjudicator this year had not was most helpful. It is noted that you been in the town for many years and have lowered your population sta- enjoyed seeing many changes for the tus from Small Town (C) to Village (B) ; better. However, please appreciate that please let us know your actual popula- it is not within the scope of this Report tion next year for our records. The Tidy to comment on all the improvements Towns and Environmental Improve- you have made – rather to highlight ment Strategy document will hope- some and also offer constructive criti- fully motivate more of the community cism. It was most encouraging to read to become involved – the next stage is that the committee is going from to attach a timeline for the completion strength to strength.

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COMMUNITY COUNCIL REPORT

The Built Environment proach to the town should be priori- Passing over the bridge, coming from tised for immediate enhancement al- Tuamgraney, looking up the hill the ris- though it is acknowledged that it has ing gables catch the eye. Most of the been tidied. The impact of the carefully gables are unpainted but one is bright planted sign at the GAA grounds was blue - imagine the effect if all were sadly reduced by the weedy car park in painted! The standard of premises in the front. The planted boat and well mown town centre ranged from the derelict grass sloping down to the stone retain- and very shabby to the cheerfully painting wall below Connaught Road estate ed. Note that dark colours seem to need contributes greatly. It is suggested that freshening up more often. Stripping trees be planted along the car park wall plaster to expose stone is not recom- opposite the Church. Your recent initia- mended as it is generally not traditional tive to seek advice on tree and shrub to Irish streetscapes. Stone is typically planting is laudable just as the com- reserved for ‘important’ buildings such munity garden in the middle of the as the Churches, Courthouse and Li- town is an educational resource. Shrub brary and curiously outbuildings. Joey Kavanagh Master Butcher was admired for its simple frontage and appropriate sign yet the positive effect was dimin- ished by too much window advertising causing visual clutter - this was a recur- ring problem in the town centre. Hope- fully the original traditional features including shopfront and sash windows of O’Shea’s will be retained when the building is sold. The vacant building next to The Grainey is effectively dis- guised. The Credit Union, Medical Cen- planting to complement the trees in tre and Fire Station were well presented. the Mart area is looked forward to. The distinctive Market House is a great asset. The Church including grounds Wildlife and Natural Amenities and stone wall was admired, similarly The river is the prime natural amenity the nearby school. Rejuvenation of the of Scariff. The dappled shade from the old cinema is looked forward to. trees at Scariff Harbour was appreciated on a hot, sunny adjudication day. Apart Landscaping from a little litter and weed growth The embankment below the Bank of here the quayside, marina, toilets and Ireland, being so visible on the ap- Waterways building looked well. The

SCARIFF NEWS 25 COMMUNITY COUNCIL REPORT linear Riverside Park on the Feakle road ficiencies across the community, so with its picnic area, playground and please also bear in mind water, energy water tower was admired. The retained and transport. Highlight any progress wild areas were a good idea. in reducing usage. This category is not about litter. Recycling initiatives (which Litter Control should be well established in the com- Unfortunately there was a light scat- munity at this stage) should have a more tering of litter throughout the town minor focus. However, initiatives should on adjudication day , particularly evi- be mentioned as recycling forms part dent on Flagmount Road. More litter of a proper community waste manage- bins are required. The amount of litter ment system. Waste Prevention means seen was disappointing in light of the preventing waste being generated in work you are doing in conjunction with the first place, reducing the amount the Green School programme to raise that is produced, reducing the hazard- awareness , the clean up days and litter ous content of that waste and reducing picking evenings. its impact on the environment. Once you have prevented waste as much as Sustainable Waste And Resource possible, you should look at any possi- Management bilities to reuse, then to recycle as much The Civic Amenity Centre is a great as possible. “Rethink, Reduce, Reuse, resource. Your other initiatives all con- Recycle”. It might be worth establishing tribute greatly. Do please let us have in- a sub-committee to focus on this cat- formation on management of all waste egory, including those who may have issues next year once you have stud- a specific interest in this area. Your Lo- ied the revised content of the Hand- cal Authority Environmental Awareness book which is available for download Officer is available to advise you. at www.tidytowns.ie. The category of Waste Minimisation has been renamed Tidiness Sustainable Waste and Resource Man- Open yards and forecourts need con- agement. This is to reflect the greater stant vigilence to ensure they are kept emphasis now being put on Waste Pre- clear of debris and weeds, similarly vention ahead of Waste Treatment. It is lanes, gateways, outbuildings and all important to submit relevant material back areas. A consistent high standard to give the adjudicator a clear picture of all parts of the town visible from of the work being carried out. You have the public domain is required, particu- a great opportunity to be creative and larly the bridge. The completion of im- effective in the prevention of waste provements in the vicinity of the Mart and in the sparing usage of resources. are looked forward to. The Library and You should consider any resource ef- Area Office on the Mountshannon road

26 SCARIFF NEWS COMMUNITY COUNCIL REPORT were fine but the adjacent area with all. Road and footpath surfacing was dumping was disappointing. good on the Mountshannon road. The strimmed bank by the park on the Residential Areas Feakle approach looked well and work Landscaping and stone walls looked well at Fossabeg estate but the tractor tyres referred to had not been removed. It is recommended that the badly stained walls to the house boundaries be painted. Hedge trim- ming was in progress at Connaught Road estate. Most of the houses and boundaries were well painted. Grass and planted areas had been well tend- ed. There were half tractor tyres here. Many of the older terraced houses in the town centre are clearly well cared by the bridge and Mart is encourag- for – those cheerfully painted were ing – new walls, fencing, footpath and especially noted. The estate with pe- planting. Fine stone walls and hedging destrian access to the Mountshan- were noted on Flagmount Road. Pave- non road would benefit from groups ments around the town were incon- of trees at the lower end. Some of the sistent in standard. Most road signs houses here needed freshening up and poles were perfectly clean. The but the general standard was good. implementation of the plan for Market Square is looked forward to together with the strengthening of linkage between the Square and harbour.

General Impression Congratulations on your rapid achieve- ments to date ! If you achieve every- thing you plan to do Scariff has the potential to make very significant progress in the Tidy Towns Competition.

Roads, Streets and Back Areas The approach roads were inconsis- tent with good and bad stretches on

SCARIFF NEWS 27 SCARIFF NEWS 11 • Serving food 7 days a week. • All day Breakfast, lunch specials and Evening meals. • Parties catered for. • Sunday specials for Under 8s. Dinner for 1 € This applies up to 6.00 p.m. in the evening.)" „Pepper´s of Feakle“ • Tel. 061/924322 Now taking bookings for Christmas specials - Sat. 7th. 7 & 14th. Dec.-

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Sunday 1 st September 2013 at 2pm Sunday 1 st September 2013 at 2pm

All Runners and Walkers Welcome All Runners and Walkers Welcome Closing date for registration 30th August 2013 IRELAND Closing date for registration 30th August 2013 IRELAND Registration fee €10 (late registration fee €15) DERG CREDIT UNION LTD Registration fee €10 (late registration fee €15) DERG CREDIT UNION LTD Photos by Marie O’Leary

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2–5 August 2012 Scariff, Co. Clare Thursday 2 August 8 pm Sean Keane Sacred Heart Church Born into a renowned musical family from Caherlistrane in Co. Galway, Sean Keane has established himself as one of Ireland’s great voices, with a repertoire that encompasses traditional Irish folk music, pop, blues and country. Tickets €20. Limited space, early booking advised. Tickets on sale at O’Meara’s Pharmacy (061 921 028) or Rodgers Off-Licence (061 921 012). Friday 3 August 4.30–7 pm Harbour Funtime Scariff Harbour Activities and entertainment for the whole family against the stunning backdrop of Scariff Harbour, including comedy act Ladder 13, Youth Graffiti Wall, face painting and barbecue. Introduction to the Queen of the Waterways contestants. Music by The Fake McCoys. 6 pm Festival Opening Ceremony in association with Waterways Ireland Scariff Harbour Official opening of the festival by former Ireland and British & Irish Lions rugby player Trevor Ringland MBE. Trevor is also a member of the British-Irish Association and founder member of the pro Union Group Re-Union. He is currently involved in cross-community work as Chair of Sport4Change. 8 pm Ar Dheis Folk Group Fair Green Local musician Brian Corry (on tin whistle, fiddle, flute and vocals), teams up with Patrick Browne, Josh O’Loughlin and Flor Ryan to create a lively blend of traditional music and song. Festival wristband required. 9.30 pm Friends in Low Places – The Ultimate Garth Brooks Experience Fair Green The show which has wowed Garth Brooks fans across Ireland is fronted by well-known country singer Trevor Smyth. Expect to hear all the greatest hits of American country-music legend Garth Brooks, including classics such as ‘If Tomorrow Never Comes’ and ‘Unanswered Prayers’. Festival wristband required. 10 pm Moonlight Walk Raheen Wood Experience the magic and wonder of the woods at night, accompanied by expert guide Joe Lillis. Bring a torch/headtorch, raingear and comfortable footwear. Festival wristband required.

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2–5 August 2012 Scariff, Co. Clare Thursday 2 August 8 pm Sean Keane Sacred Heart Church Born into a renowned musical family from Caherlistrane in Co. Galway, Sean Keane has established himself as one of Ireland’s great voices, with a repertoire that encompasses traditional Irish folk music, pop, blues and country. Tickets €20. Limited space, early booking advised. Tickets on sale at O’Meara’s Pharmacy (061 921 028) or Rodgers Off-Licence (061 921 012). Friday 3 August 4.30–7 pm Harbour Funtime Scariff Harbour Activities and entertainment for the whole family against the stunning backdrop of Scariff Harbour, including comedy act Ladder 13, Youth Graffiti Wall, face painting and barbecue. Introduction to the Queen of the Waterways contestants. Music by The Fake McCoys. 6 pm Festival Opening Ceremony in association with Waterways Ireland Photos by Julain Easten Scariff Harbour Official opening of the festival by former Ireland and British & Irish Lions rugby player Trevor Ringland MBE. Trevor is also a member of the British-Irish Association and founder member of the pro Union Group Re-Union. He is currently involved in cross-community work as Chair of Sport4Change. 8 pm Ar Dheis Folk Group Fair Green Local musician Brian Corry (on tin whistle, fiddle, flute and vocals), teams up with Patrick Browne, Josh O’Loughlin and Flor Ryan to create a lively blend of traditional music and song. Festival wristband required. 34 SCARIFF NEWS 9.30 pm Friends in Low Places – The Ultimate Garth Brooks Experience Fair Green The show which has wowed Garth Brooks fans across Ireland is fronted by well-known country singer Trevor Smyth. Expect to hear all the greatest hits of American country-music legend Garth Brooks, including classics such as ‘If Tomorrow Never Comes’ and ‘Unanswered Prayers’. Festival wristband required. 10 pm Moonlight Walk Raheen Wood Experience the magic and wonder of the woods at night, accompanied by expert guide Joe Lillis. Bring a torch/headtorch, raingear and comfortable footwear. Festival wristband required. PHOTO ALBUM

And once again!

All Ireland Senior Hurling Final Saturday, 28th September

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Scariff Show 2013

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Scariff Community College Debs 2013

36 SCARIFF NEWS SCARIFF-OGONNELLOE CAMOGIE CLUB

All Ireland 7’s came through, and with Four Roads of Roscommon having defeated Kilmes- Scariff-Ogonnelloe Camogie Club san of Meath, the final was set. bridged a 20 year gap since a Clare Scariff-Ogonnelloe set the tone club were victorious at the Kilmacud from the outset and with gritty deter- Crokes All Ireland 7’s on Saturday 14th mination maintained their lead to run September, when they defeated Four out winners. The final score was Scariff- Roads of Roscommon in the the Sean Ogonelloe 4-4 Four Roads 1-9. Flynn Shield Final. Bodyke was the last Clare team to have won the Shield all Scariff-Ogonnelloe panel the way back in 1993. Mairead Scanlon, Susan Vaughan, Having successfully come through Marion O’Brien, Aileen Thornton, Shan- their 3 group games, Scariff-Ogon- non McNamara, Danielle Sheedy, Gina nelloe faced St Joseph’s, Armagh in O’Brien, Leanne Horan, Aisling Corbett, the quarter final (St Joseph’s having Sarah O’Donnell & Rachel Moloney. secured that spot with a win over the other Clare side in the Shield competi- Team mentors tion, Eire Óg). The East Clare outfit de- Mike Rodgers & Pat Minogue. feated the northern team, and faced another northern side in the semi-final, Congratulations girls and mentors, Tyrone’s Aglish. Again the Banner side a well-deserved victory!

SCARIFF NEWS 37 DERG CAMOGIE TEAM

All-Ireland Success for Derg performance by both sides meant that Camogie Team there was never more than 3points in the difference at any stage of the The Derg camogie team made history match. Derg were down by 1point at at the Community Games All-Ireland full time and a goal in injury time by Finals in Athlone Institute of Technol- Sara Minogue of Bodyke meant that ogy on the 16th August 2013 when they Derg secured the win. defeated Banagher, the Leinster side Banagher, representing Leinster 4.10 to 2.2. The U14 Derg team are a were worthy opponents for the final, mixture of players from the Bodyke which was held the following morn- and Scariff/Ogonnelloe camogie clubs. ing at 11am. Banagher had an easy The community games, as it is based on win over Armagh the previous day and population rather than parish or club, were optimistic of their chances. How- means that small clubs like these can ever, the skill and fitness of the East- join forces in order to create a team. Clare girls proved too much for them Derg, representing Munster defeat- and they sailed home to victory with a ed Bullaun/New Inn, representing Con- score of Derg: 4.10 to Banagher 2.2. Per- naught on Friday afternoon. A fantastic formances on the day by Amy Barrett of

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Scariff and Ciara Doyle of Bodyke where as due to a goal in the dying minutes outstanding. However, it was the co-op- meant they were defeated by Con- eration and team spirit between all the naught in the semi-final. girls that won the match for them and every player worked hard in their posi- Scores tions to ensure that they would bring Ciara Doyle 2.4 the title home. A wonderful day for Amy Barrett 4pts camogie in the county celebrating the Deirdre Corry 2 co-operation of small parishes which Aoife Maloney 1pt allowed these U14 camogie enthusi- Suzanne Costelloe 1pt asts participate on the bigger stage. The girls had a fantastic time and have Team as follows made friends and memories for life. Alexandria McGrath, Roisin Minogue, The Derg Committee would like to Molly Kilkenny, Megan Coleman, Ava sincerely thank all supporters of the Quigley, Amy Barrett, Ciara Doyle, Aoife girls on that weekend and the matches Maloney, Holly McGee, Suzanne Costel- on the run up in this competition. Sin- loe, Sara Minogue, Deirdre Corry. cere thanks also to all who supported the fundraising walk prior to the All- Subs Ireland weekend. Carmel O’Brien, Katie O Brien, Kellie Mc- Congratulations also to the U11 Inerney, and Nicole Flower Derg Hurlers who brought home bronze medals. They were unlucky, Management were as follows CreepyCrawlyWordSearch QuickFirePuzzle John Maloney, Liam 1.Wrong Doyle, Hazel Minogue, 2.Telephone S L U G C 3.Yourname Marie Quigley, Conor C A McGee, Eleanor McGee and Tim McGrath O E T C P A R A S I T E K R S P I D E R R W O R M P O I I A G L C T A R A N T U L A H I R B E E T L E Answers to Childrens´ Corner (page 6)

SCARIFF NEWS 39 DERG U11 BOYS HURLING TEAM

Derg U 11 Boys Community Games All-Ireland Semi- final - 17/18 August 2013 Congratulations to the Derg U11 Boys hurling team, who enjoyed great success in the HSE National Community Games competition in Athlone on 18th August. Derg were Bronze Medal winners in the competition after overcoming Coolderry / Shinrone by 2.4 (Derg) to 0.2. The Derg Team is made up of players from Scariff, Ogonnelloe and Bodyke. The Team were beaten in the U11 All-Ireland Semi-final by Claregalway / Lackagh on a scoreline of 4.4 to 3.10.

Well done to the players who represented Scariff on the team: Tony Kelly with Matthew Crotty celebrating a great Sean Collins, Patrick Crotty, Keelan day for Clare hurling Hartigan, Shane Kavanagh, Tadhg Kavanagh, Kian Myles, Eoin O’Grady The Derg Team held a sponsored walk and Sean Treacy in Raheen Woods in August to fundraise for the event. Many thanks to everyone who supported this! This was the first time that Derg entered the U11 boys competition in the National Community Games. It was a wonderful achievement to become Munster champions in 2013. Let’s hope we have many more!!!

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1 Derg u10 /2 hurling team --- 2013 Community Games Clare & Munster hurling champions came 3rd in the national finals in Athlone recently ALL IRELAND FOOTBALL FINAL 1962

John S Kelly from Scariff

Probably last Scariff inhabitant to play in an All Ireland Football final. John S Kelly -1962 for Roscommon

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design and repair; computer repairs, Gleesons Wise Buy Shop – For all your upgrades and advice. Contact Tom shopping requirements. Fresh bake- Allen Tel. (061) 921687 or 086 3854545. out bread daily. Video rental. School Email [email protected]. Web- requisites. B&B also available. For good site: www.derg-esolutions.com. value, shop at Gleesons. DJ Alan – Functions, Parties, 21st’s, The Grainey – Now available Fair Weddings. All musical tastes ca- Trade gifts from around the world, in tered for. Playing the hits you want. addition to farmhouse cheese, locally Tel. 087 6106764 or (061) 921785. grown organic vegetables, homemade East Clare Bouncy Castles, Tulla – For bread, organic wines and lots more. the very best in entertainment. Ideal for Tel. (061) 921265. birthdays, christenings, etc. Fun for any Hogan Computer Services – Com- occasion. Tel. Marie 087 6176673. puter and office equipment. Com- East Clare Repair – IN DESPAIR CALL puter maintenance & repairs. Network EAST CLARE REPAIR! Professional installations. Software and support. repair service for all domestic ap- Sage & Tas Books accounting and pliances – fridge freezers washing payroll systems. Internet Café. Full machines, dryers, electric heaters, colour digital printing: business cards, vacuum cleaners, small appliances. compliment slips, posters, tickets, invi- Call Nard Slabbers at (061) 927439 or tations and flyers. Document finishing. 087 8291940. Open Mon to Sat 9.30 am–6 pm. Phone (061) 922044 Fax (061) 922047. Email: Eve’s Beauty Salon – Market Square, [email protected]. Scariff (beside Centra). Covering all aspects of Beauty * Tanning * Nails * Imagine! Hair Salon - Ballyminogue, Body. Open Tues–Sat 9.30 am–6 pm. Scariff. Tel 061 922785. Tues, Wed, Thurs Late opening Thurs & Fri till 8 pm. 9am-5pm. Late opening Fri 9am-7pm, Call (061) 640 066 or 087 6228150. Sat 8.30am-4.30pm. Call to the girls at Imagine for a Free Consultation. Genevieve’s Hair Studio – is now located in Market Square, Scariff. Unisex In Season, Market Square, Scariff. Flo- Salon catering for all ages. Modern, rist & Gift shop, Flowers and flower ar- spacious hair salon with a friendly at- rangements for every occasion (birth- mosphere. Great hairdressing at un- days, anniversaries, weddings, funerals beatable prices. Open Mon - Thurs 10 etc), horticultural advice, outdoor & in- am - 5.30pm, Fri 9.30am - 6 pm and door plants, baskets, candles and much sat 9.30 am to 5pm. Tel 061 640649. more. Opening hours: Monday - Satur- Looking forward to seeing you. day 10am to 6pm. Call Martina on (061) 640 841 or (087) 418 9593. Out of shop

NEW Beauty and Health Equipment Family Farming Finances Food Holiday Home Party Beauty and Health Equipment Family Farming Fina SCARIFF NEWS 43 SERVICES hours call (061) 924 338. Michael Corry Plant Hire, Scariff – For Joe Brett Carpentry Services, site excavation, landscaping, shrubber- Ballyglass, Scariff ies, lawns, kerbing and patios. Please * All types of roofing catered for. call (087) 6149682 or (061) 921621. * 1st and 2nd fix carpentry. M+T Contractors – Free quotations for * Stairs, all types timber floors, doors etc. new homes, home extensions inc. all * Attic conversions. aspects of home/house repairs includ- * Free no obligation quotations. ing garage/roofing etc. Also all aspects Contact (085) 7557496 of farm buildings & commercial build- Joey Kavanagh, Scariff – Top class ings. For information please contact Pat meats, delicatessen. No order too small @ (061) 921112 or 087 9590921 or Matt or too big. Deep freeze specialist. Prime @ (061) 921432. baby beef, pork & lamb. All our beef is O’Meara’s Pharmacy, Market Square, locally produced. Home and mild cured Scariff – Prescriptions and medical bacon. Roast stuffed chicken and fresh advice. 24 Hour Photo Processing, in- chicken. Pizzas made to order. Home- stant digital kiosk and passport photos. made coleslaw and all Bar-B-Q food. Tel. Tel. (061) 921 028. (061) 921698. Riona Grogan’s Opticians, Grogans’ JJ. Ryan & Co. Accountants, The Pharmacy and Opticians, Ballina, Kil- Square, Scariff – For all your accoun- laloe, Co. Clare (061) 376118, tancy needs. Tel. (061) 921021 or (061) Glasses complete start at €69 379230 (after 6 pm) Fax (061) 921021. Sight Test €25 Loughnane & Co. Solicitors – For all Students & Children €20 your legal requirements – conveyances, Excellent Kids Offer buying/selling property; wills, admin- 2 pairs of Glasses istration of estates; court work, litiga- (Frames & Lenses) €85 tion, injury claims, etc. Tel. (061) 921117 With Health Board Form €40 Fax (061) 921500. Teenagers 2 pairs of Glasses €99 Meehan Moroney Solicitors, Market Square, Scariff & 1 Michael Street, Lim- ROB’S CARPENTRY & HANDYMAN erick – Specialising in: conveyancing SERVICES. All aspects of carpentry, ren- (private & commercial); probate; litiga- ovation, property maintenance, gener- tion; family law; personal injury; dis- al D.I.Y & repairs. Attic insulation, velux trict court work; debt collection; com- windows and attic stairs. Cleaning of pany law. Scariff office opening hours chimneys, roofs, gutters, windows. Pow- Wed–Fri 9 am–5.30 pm. Tel. (061)312992. erwashing, painting and much more. Email [email protected]. CONTACT ROB O’ BRIEN. 0872680043.

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Rodgers Pig Farm, Pork & Bacon tre, Tuamgraney, is a family-run rural Direct, Whitegate, Co Clare. We sell full retreat centre which offers Iyengar pigs, half pigs or 20kgs boxes of pork yoga weekend workshops with visit- & bacon i.e. rashers, sausages, chops, ing guest teachers and weekly classes hams bacon etc. All this meat is Irish, with resident teacher Susanne Stur- has 100% traceability and is cured the ton. For a brochure call (061) 640923, old fashioned way. Contact: Mike 086 email [email protected] or visit 8326988 or Elaine 087 9883698 www.eastclareyoga.com. Rodgers & Son, Main Street, Scar- iff – Traditional Irish music every Friday night and live music every Saturday night. It’s the place to be! Tel. (061) 921012. Stitch Me Up, Now open for business, Stitch Me Up, Main Street , Bodyke. Specialising in Alterations, Repairs, Embroidery, Logo design, Gifts. Mobile 085 7167548, Business line 061 640930. Open Mon-Sat, 10am - 5pm S.V.S. Animal Health Shop, Feakle Road – Quality products for all crea- tures great and small. Tel. (061) 921226. Teach Uí Bhriain, Tuamgraney, wel- comes you to “The Island’” restaurant. A la carte menu 6 to 10 pm Wednes- day to Sunday. Full bar menu served 7 days till 9.30 pm. Breakfast from 9 am Monday to Saturday. Tel. (061) 921249. Veterinary Clinic, Feakle Rd. Office hours Mon to Fri 9:00 - 18:00, saturday 9.30 - 13.30. Tel 061 921226. Out of hours emergency calls 086 2577741. Large and small animals, quality products, treatments, surgery and advice. Yoga Weekends & Weekly Yoga Classes – The East Clare Yoga Cen-

NEW Beauty and Health Equipment Family Farming Finances Food Holiday Home Party Beauty and Health Equipment Family Farming Fina SCARIFF NEWS 45 Scariff Recycling Centre & Transfer Station Opening Hours Telephone: 061 921735 • Monday 2.00pm to 6.00pm • Tuesday 9.00am to 1.00pm • Wednesday Closed • Thursday 2.00pm to 6.00pm • Friday 2.00pm to 8.00pm • Saturday 12.00 noon to 6.00pm • Sunday Closed Charges for Recyclables • Car, or car-based van or 4 wheel drive or equivalent - €5 • Car, or car-based van or 4 wheel drive and small trailer (max. 1.2 cu.m/42cu.ft.)* - €9 • light van - €12 • All other vehicles and vehicle/trailer combinations - €25 • These charges are inclusive of V.A.T. at 13.5% *small trailer is defined as less than 1.8m/6 ft. long and less than 0.6m/2 ft high.

Recyclables include The following items are accepted Glass jars / bottles, aluminium cans, food cans, free of charge for householders plastic bottles, heavy duty cardboard, newspapers, Waste electricial and electronic equipment magazines, tetrapak cartons, waste engine oil, scrap (WEEE) such as fridges, cookers, computers metal, oil filters, Cooking oil, Timber, Hard plastic. etc., fluorescent tubes, waste batteries, textiles.

For further information on waste disposal charges please log on to www.clarecoco.ie or contact (065)-6821616 USEFUL INFO EMERGENCIES Scariff Medical Centre Normal hours Tel: 061 921 123 ShannonDoc Out of hours Tel: 1850 212 999 Defibrillator Emergency mobile no. 086 251 88 51 Dentist Tel: 061 640 926 Pharmacy Tel: 061 921 028 Lough Derg Search & Rescue Tel: 087 8140819 (24 hrs) GARDA STATION Open 7 days a week Tel: 061 921 002 10 am–1 pm Veterinary Clinic Normal hours Out of hours Emergencies 061 921226 086 257 7741 OTHER BUSINESSES POST OFFICE Monday–Friday 9 am–1 pm & 2–5 pm Tel: 061 921 001 Saturday 9 am–1 pm LIBRARY Monday 10 am–1 pm & 2–5.30 pm Tuesday & Thursday 10 am–8 pm Wednesday & Friday 10 am–5.30 pm Saturday 10 am–2 pm ECAT BUS SERVICE Scariff–Ennis Mon–Fri dep. Ennis 1.30, 17.30 dep. Scariff 7.40, 8.45, 12.10, 15.20 Sat dep. Scariff 9.30 dep. Ennis 16.30 SCARIFF NEWS EMAIL [email protected] Clare Accessible Transport [CAT] BUS SERVICE Easy to use, friendly and very affordable fares. Free Travel Pass holders and Under 5’s travel Free. Scariff to Ennis [Dunnes/ General Hospital/ Bus/Rail station] Mon-Fri dep. Scariff Square 08.30, 12.00 and 15.20 Sat dep. Scariff Square 09.30, 13.15 Ennis [Dunnes/ General Hospital/ Bus/Rail station] to Scariff Mon-Fri dep. Ennis 10.20, 13.25, 17.30 Sat dep. Ennis 12.30, 16.30 For bookings, and other route info, please call 061 924 375, 0890 687 287 Office hours Monday – Friday 9am to 5pm. CHURCHES MASS Daily (Monday to Friday) 9 am Scariff Saturday 8.00 pm Sunday 12 pm Clonusker Sunday 9 am Tel: 061 921 051 (Fr. Quinlivan) CHURCH OF IRELAND Tuamgraney Fourth Sunday of month 9.30 am Mountshannon First three Sundays of month 9.30 am QUAKER MEETINGS First Tuesday of of every month 8 pm Tuamgraney Raheen Wood School Tel: 086 8516697 CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY Thursdays 9.15 am Tel. 061 640 967 Tuamgraney Sundays (monthly) 10.30 am