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Issue 172 September-October 2012 SCARIFF NEWS

www.scariff.ie Contacts Table of Contents Editorial Harry O’Meara 3 Editorial ([email protected]) Christina Grisewood 4 Congratulations... Martin Hartigan 4 Dear Sirs/Mesdames Advertising Joan Crotty ([email protected]) 5 Scariff Harbour Festival 2012 Layout Sandra Design & Print 9 Fundraising for Cancer Research Printing Sandra Design & Print 11 The inaugural Air Show 12 Prize winners at Clare Mart’s Weanling Contributions welcome Show and Sale in Scariff Contributions to Scariff News are encour- 13 Scariff 10KM Run/Walk aged. Comments, opinions, readers’ letters, articles on any aspect of community life, lo- 15 Scariff Show 2012 cal events, poems, stories, photos, drawings, 16 Mona Solon publicity, buy & sell... If you want to share it 18 Ruairi Costello Flycaster or shout about it, this is the place for you. The 19 Children´s Corner deadline for contributions is strictly the third Friday of the fi rst month e.g. Sept-Oct, 3rd 21 East Clare Walking Festival Friday of September. 24 Community Council Report Views expressed in articles in Scariff 26 Scariff.ie News are those of the authors and do not 28 Tidy Towns Competition 2012 necessarily refl ect those of the editorial team or 31 Poem of Scariff Community Council 32 Photo album Advertising rates 35 East Clare Junior Golf If you would like to advertise in Scariff News, 36 Scariff Camogie Under 8/10‘s contact Joan Crotty or any other member of the 37 Celtic FC News editorial team. 38 Services Small ad. € 5 43 Useful info Double small ad. € 10 Colour box ad. € 25 Full page colour ad. € 50 Double page business feature € 90 Community Council collec- tion procedures The Community Council is a representative body which works to improve many aspects of the par- ish 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 fi le 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: The winner of the Champion Pony of Show John Minogue, Co Clare. Photo by Marie O’Leary EDITORIAL

Summer is behind us, the kids are back at school and the autumn is here. This summer was a busy one for Scariff with many memorable events such as the visit by President Michael D. Higgins, the Scariff Harbour Festival, the annual Scariff Horse Show, Scariff Community 10k Run and the highly enjoyable Strictly Come Dancing East Clare. Not to mention the success of our hurlers, camogie & rugby players and our young golfers. All these events and activities help to bring the communities of Scariff and East Clare together. Well done to all involved for putting your time and effort into making these events happen. It is great to see that the values of volunteerism and hard work are alive and fl ourishing in Scariff. This August the Community Council were delighted to launch the newly revamped community website www.scariff.ie. The Council commissioned web designer Mark O’Leary from Irish Web HQ, a small web design company based in , to come up with a modern and fresh look for the website. Prior to engaging with Mark, there was a lot of consideration given to what the local community wanted to see on an updated version of www.scariff.ie. Many ideas, such as local news, having a business section on the site, using the site as a tourism platform to promote Scariff and East Clare and more, were looked at. The household survey, which the Community Council conducted last winter, proved to be a very worthwhile source of information in com- ing up with a plan for the design and contents of the website. The design of the Home Page of any website is a crucial factor to the subsequent success of the website as a whole, and how many new and repeat visits it gets. I think its fair to say Mark O’Leary has come up with a very professional and modern look, with excellent photos and video that showcase, at a glance, all that’s good about Scariff. Thank you to Eoin O’Hagan from clarevirtually.ie for providing the video and to pho- tographers Steve Ford Elliott, Marie O’Leary & Sean McInerney for the photography. The development of a new, modern and informative community website was a key aim of the current Community Council when it took offi ce a year and a half ago. It is great to see it go live. But that’s only the start. This is a website for you, the community. We want to hear what you think of it and any suggestions of how it can be improved or new features added to it. It can act as a great tool to connect Scariff people the world over and also to give potential visitors and tourists a snapshot of what Scariff is about and what we have to offer. So take a look, log on to www.scariff.ie and see what you think. Email us at info.scariff.ie if you have any comments or suggestions: we look for- ward to hearing from you. For more details on some of the features of the new website, see under the Community Council report on page 26 of this edition of Scariff News

Niamh Wiley Scariff Community Council

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Congratulations... DDearear Sirs/MesdamesSirs/Mesdames

...to Kitty Dillon who recently won a two Congratulations to all concerned for a night hotel break for two in a draw held wonderful Festival. It was immensely for all those who had paid their annual enjoyable with such a huge variety of Community Council subscription of spectacles and activities. €60 by the 31st July. Many thanks to all The highlight was the opportunity who are up to date with their subscrip- to witness the Animal Magic event - It tion. It is not too late to pay for 2012 if was totally unique and astounding. The you have not already done so. Your sub- depth of knowledge imparted with such scription is a vital contribution to fund enthusiasm and joy by “the bird-man” the activities of the Community Coun- was amazing. We were uplifted, educat- cil and can de posted to Joan Crotty, ed and totally bowled over. Scariff or given to any member of the Community Council. Regards M. Dodds

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Scariff Harbour Festival 2012 think stood out. Former Irish internati- onal rugby player Trevor Ringland OBE The August bank holiday weekend saw offi cially opened the festival on Friday the Waterways Scariff Harbour evening in the Harbour accompanied by Festival celebrate its tenth birthday and Waterways Ireland CEO John Martin and the organising committee are delighted Festival Chairman Michael Rodgers. Tre- to report that the weekend was a terrifi c vor was greeted with a guard of honour success. From the opening vocal strains by members of the local rugby club in of Sean Keane in the church on Thursday night to the fi nal few sets danced on the Green on Sunday night, Scariff was buzz- ing with activity and lots of fun. As has become the custom, there were some issues with inclement weather over the weekend, particularly on the Saturday around lunchtime, but overall it wasn’t too bad at all and certainly it didn’t put people off coming out to enjoy the fes- tivities. The number of visitors the Festival Trevor Ringland in hot pursuit at the Scariff Har- brings to Scariff continues to grow every bour Festival, Photograph by Marie O’Leary the Harbour and he proved to be a very popular fi gure that evening, having had the foresight to bring his olympic torch with him to Scariff! There are many hap- py children (and adults) in possession of photos of themselves with Trevor and the olympic torch to help them cherish a memorable evening in Scariff Harbour. The game of Three Halves held at the Enjoying the Riverside Activities during the Scariff rugby grounds on Saturday morning Harbour Festival. Photograph by Marie O’Leary also proved to be a huge attraction, year and it was very noticeable this year with upwards of seventy boys and girls just how widely known the Festival is be- enjoying the coaching skills of the as- coming in the Mid West area, which can sembled experts Trevor Ringland, Clare only be good news for Scariff. senior hurler Brendan Bugler, former There were many memorable events Munster rugby great Anthony Foley and over the weekend, too many to menti- Denis Hynes of the FAI. on here, but we will just mention a few A new concert was held this year in of those that the organising committee the Harbour on Saturday evening and

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Teacher: Susanne Advanced Level 12.00pm* 10.00 am– saturday NEWS the “Roots by the River” performance was garnered a lot of praise from many a delightful event that we hope to build quarters. The committee thanks all the upon in the coming years. The Walls also girls who took part and commends attracted a large crowd of spectators to them on the wonderful job they did in representing East Clare as a whole. It was a very worthwhile experience for them and the competition itself brought an extra dimension to the Festival Weekend, one that we hope will develop in years to come. Before Taylor’s Cross Céili Band rounded off a great weekend on Sunday night, singer extrordinaire Jack L gave a lively per- The Garth Brooks Experience on the main stage at the Scariff Harbour Festival. Photograph by Marie O’Leary the town centre on Saturday night and once again an enjoyable and trouble-free evening was enjoyed by all. The Riverside Activities in the Riverside Park on Sunday proved to be extremely popular this year and they highlighted what a wonderful riverside amenity we have in Scariff that can be enjoyed by the local community The Walls brew up a storm on Saturday night at the and visitors alike. Scariff Harbour Festival. Photograph by Marie O’Leary The inaugural Queen of the Water- formance to an appreciative crowd on ways competition this year was an- the Fair Green. other highlight of the weekend that The above are just some of the high- lights of a great weekend that was the Scariff Harbour Festival 2012. It goes without saying that organising such a weekend is no easy task and can only happen with the help and input of many many people. The committee would like to say a big thank you to everyone who volunteered their time and efforts in any way: it is much ap- The contestants in the Queen of the Waterways pageant with festival committee member Karena preciated. A big thank you also to all O’Brien and compere Ciana Campbell. Photograph our sponsors without whom it would by Marie O’Leary not be possible to keep the Festival so

SCARIFF NEWS 7 NEWS accessible to so many people. In par- now is. Thanks also to you, the specta- ticular we would like to thank our main tors who came out on the weekend to sponsor Waterways Ireland whose sup- enjoy the activities and in turn support the Festival. The festival wristband was introduced two years ago as a means of raising money to help cover the costs of the weekend. This year we sold nearly three thousand wristbands over the weekend which was a fantastic achieve- ment and we thank everyone who bought one. Finally I would like to thank the committee members for all their Committee members Harry O’Meara, Karena hard work in bringing together a great O’Brien, Christina Grisewood, Ann Magill and Mike programme for this year’s festival. We Rodgers with singer Sean Keane at the Scariff will enjoy a break now for a few months Harbour Festival. Photo by Marie o’Leary and then start again in January to plan port and encouragement from day one another Scariff Harbour Festival! has allowed the Festival to develop into Michael Rodgers the successful and thriving event that it Chairman Scariff Harbour Festival

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Fundraising for Cancer Re- attended the event was highly comple- search mentary with many people saying it was their best night entertainment ever. Strictly Come Dancing East Clare was a phenomenal success bringing together the communities of East Clare to jointly fundraise for cancer research. Funds raised in the region of €70,000 will go directly to cancer research through the following two organizations: · 50%: Children’s Cancer Research Appeal, Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin Winners Sean O’Brien and Pauline Tracy McCaul in · 50%: Mid Western action at the Strictly Come Dancing competition. Cancer Foundation The success of Strictly Come Dancing A tremendous night was had by all who East Clare has not alone raised an incred- attended the Grand Finale at the West ible amount of money in eight weeks County Hotel, on August 31st to for cancer research but it brought the support their local dance couple. Thir- communities of East Clare together to teen dance couples put on top class achieve a common goal. This fundrais- performances and surprised everyone ing project was never about what any on the night. Feedback from those who one dance couple or any one communi-

The Strictly Come Dancing full group of 26 dancers with MC's Paula Carroll & Ger Loughnane, Shelly Naughton, Choreographer and Martina Minogue

SCARIFF NEWS 9 NEWS ty could raise for the charity, it was about with their contributions in such diffi - a joint initiative with the aim of jointly cult times. raising money for cancer research. This The Strictly Come Dancing DVD will be has been achieved and the expectations available in the coming weeks and will of the organising committee were sur- be on sale at Banes Gift Shop from Oc- passed in terms of the funds raised and tober 1st. the success in brining the communities of East Clare together. The East Clare communities have surpassed the expectations of the or- Roskam Farm Enterprises ganising committee both in terms Ltd of money raised and the wonderful Farm & Plant machinery community spirit which was evident Sales & Hire throughout East Clare during the lead into the Grand Finale. The winners of Strictly Come Danc- Diggers(3-6-12 T), Dumpers, ing East Clare were Pauline Treacy/ Dump Trailers & Tractor Mcaul and Sean O’Brien. The other With or without driver dancers in the competition were:

Bodyke Aideen & Liam Wiley All kind of ground work carried out. Broadford Elaine Mulqueen, Seamus Mason Bio Cycle Units supplied & Aine Hayes, Mike Tuohy installed Flagmount / Laura Flaherty, Alan McNamara Septic Tank upgrades Evelyn McMahon, Mary O’Neill Kilmurry Claire Bannon, Christy Carey Stone, Sand, Slig Mount- Anna Geoghegan, Terry Cronin & Railway Sleepers for sale shannon Anna & Alvaro Ramirez Contact: Jan Roskam O’Callaghan’s Elaine Farrell, Michael Baker [email protected] Mills Bernie Torpey , Gerry O’Loughlin 087 6992336 – 061 921458 Louise Hayes, Shay O’Neil Whitegate Rachel Worrell, Kyle Brogan

A huge thanks to everyone who helped with fundraising events, selling Voting Cards and especially their generosity

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The inaugural Lough Derg chopper as they sent a winch man Air Show down to pluck a volunteer from Lough Derg. This was very impressive on a The inaugural Lough Derg Air Show somewhat calm day. We can only imag- took place in Mountshannon, Co. Clare ine the bravery of doing it in a heaving on Sunday 9th September. Thousands of ocean at night. people travelled to the award-winning There was plenty to entertain the town to view this historic event. Van- family around Mountshannon as well tage points all over the town and har- with a farmers market, carnival and bour were packed as viewers craned marching band. The pubs and restau- their necks to see the many attrac- rants were hopping as people went in- tions. There were fl oat planes, stunt doors to watch the All Ireland Hurling. planes, helicopters and static displays Congratulations are due to Harbour by the army and the coastguard. Flights Ireland, and the voluntary or- The stunt planes did heart-stopping ganising committee led by Chairman demonstrations of stunt fl ying and Gary Pepper, and also to The Mount- the pilots obviously have strong stom- shannon Community Council chaired achs as they did loops, rolls, dives and by John Harvey. Hopefully the Lough climbs whilst trailing smoke trails be- Derg Air Show will become an annual hind them. The stunt pilots at certain event after the success of yesterday times in the fl ight endure 5Gs which and defi nitely for „The Gathering“ next is 5 times their weight as they make a year. turn or climb. They certainly were very entertaining. There was also a demon- Eoin O’Hagan stration by the new coastguard rescue

Some of the many visitors to the Air Show get a look at Harbour Flights Ireland‘s Float Plane.

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Prize winners at Clare Heifer Weanling Prize Winners Mart’s Weanling Show and Limousin 1st Kevin Moloney, Broadford Sale in Scariff 2nd Eddie Hannon, Charolais 1st David Minogue, Mountshannon On Saturday, 8 September Clare Mart’s 2nd Tony Kelleher, weanling show and sale was held in Belgian Blue 1st Vincent Dinan, O’Callaghan’s Mills Scariff. All other heifer breeds Prize winners were: 1st Paddy O’Brien, Mountshannon 2nd Tommy Keane, Caher Bull Weanling Prize Winners Limousin 1st TJ Keehan, Champion of the Show 2nd Kevin Moloney, Broadford Charolais X bull weanling owned by Tom McArthur, Caher Charolais 1st Tony Kelleher, Bodyke 2nd David Minogue, Mountshannon There will be a weanling sale on 22 Belgian Blue 1st Michael McNamara, September and a general sale on Sep- Moynoe, Scariff tember 29th in Scariff Mart.

Tom McArthur, Caher, owner of Champion weanling of the show, with James Canny and Rody Costello, Chairman of Scariff Mart Photograph by John Kelly

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Scariff 10KM Run/Walk cover on the day. A special thank you as always to our main sponsors Derg Scariff Community Council held its 5th Credit Union and to our local sponsors annual 10k road race, sponsored by Ger and Trish Rodgers of Centra and Derg Credit Union, on Sunday 2nd Sep- Rodgers Off-Licence. tember. The proceeds for the race this The 10k run/walk is now a well es- year were in aid of Raheen Community tablished event in Scariff and has over Hospital and Scariff Community Col- the years attracted large numbers of lege Athletics Track Lights Fund. Over athletes from all parts of Ireland as well €3000 has been raised for the nomi- as overseas from the US and the United nated benefi ciaries. The 10k committee Kingdom. This year nearly 280 athletes would like to thank all the local people participated in the event which was of Scariff and East Clare who gave their started by Diarmuid Nash, who is well time either to walk/run the event, help known for his many achievements both with refreshments after the event, take in National and International Handball photographs, act as stewards on the Championships. The 10k race started roads, provide the musical entertain- off at a blistering pace and it was at ment, MC the event, and help with the 5k mark, when athletes were faced the route setup. Also thanks to the HSE with a very steep hill, that the leader Ambulance crew for providing medical and eventual winner Kenneth Rodg-

The 5th Scariff 10K gets under way. Photo by Marie O’Leary

SCARIFF NEWS 13 NEWS ers (St. Johns) made his break and went on to win the race at a very fast time of Results 31mins 40secs. The fi rst female home Men was Veronica Colleran (Ennis Track) at a 1. Kenneth Rodgers (St. Johns) time of 38mins 23 secs. The fi nal results (31:40) were as follows: Julio Cesear F Castro (Killmurry 2. Ibrickane/North Clare) (33:11) Results Declan Moore (Bilboa) 3. (34:12) Ladies 4. Damien Landers (St. Johns) Veronica Colleran (Ennis Track) (34:57) 1. (38:23) 3. Breda Lynch (Dooneen) Marie Triona Keane (40:37) 2. (38:37) 4. Eimear Power (Sportsworld) Breda Lynch (Dooneen) (40:56) 3. (40:37) Eimear Power (Sportsworld) 4. (40:56)

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Scariff Show 2012 Our show this year was a two day event with the main show taking place on This year saw Scariff Show dawning on Saturday and Pony & Horse Jumping Saturday 1st September to blue skies on the Sunday. It is a huge undertaking & bright sunshine! A huge thank you and it would not be possible without to all our sponsors who contributed the support received from near and far. this year and made the day possible. We also thank the volunteers from all Scariff Show are hosting their an- around East Clare, including the lo- nual dinner dance in East Clare Golf cal GAA, Rugby and Soccer clubs, who clubhouse on Sunday 28th October lent a hand on the day. It is very much 8pm - Tickets at €20 available from a community working together to host Marie McNamara assistant Secretary the annual agricultural show in Scariff. 061 921561.

Our winners are as follows: Champion Cattle of Show Paul Marsh, Co Clare Champion Mare of Show, presented with Michael Hughie Murphy, Co Mayo Corbett Perpetual Cup Champion Foal John Kelleher, Co Clare Champion Pony of Show John Minogue, Co Clare Champion Sheep of Show Flan Casey, Co Clare Champion Show Hunter Chloe Murphy, Co Clare on The Connoisseur Champion Working Hunter Pataire Crawford, Co Galway on Ardfry Sarabi The Gain Dog All Ireland Large Dog Valerie Hughes, Co Galway The Gain Dog All Ireland Toy Dog Margo O‘Reilly, Co Wexford ISA & Horse Board Ireland Yearling All Ireland Filly PJ Lehane, Co Cork Best Turned Out at Filly All Ireland Rebecca Monaghan, Co Clare Most Appropriately Dressed Lady Lynn von Lintzy (Sponsored by Kate‘s Hair Salon) Most Appropriately Dressed Child Michaela O‘Donnell (Sponsored by Bane‘s Gift Shop) Bonny Baby under 1 Taylor Fielding Bonny Baby under 2 Oísín Scanlan, (Sponsored by Dunphy Allen School of Irish Dancing) Please check out our website www.scariffshow.com for a full listing of results. The committee now have a rest and will have a get together in a few weeks time to review the show.

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Mona Solon hall was opened with great pomp and ceremony, and Mona sang “ The Spin- ning Wheel” and “Among the Heather”, after having been prepared arduously by the old village school master. At fourteen years, while boarding at St. Mary’s Ennis, she took the leading part in “The Bohemian Girl. Her Singing in the role and especially of “I Dreamt I Dwelt in Marble Halls” was so well ac- claimed, that the performance had to be extended. But, it is to the years spent boarding in St. Louis Convent, Balla, that Mona owes her great love of music, and here sown the seeds of a “Shades of Ireland” is a beautiful collec- strong desire to sing and sing well. Seri- tion of songs recently made available ous music lessons began, leading roles for sale on CD by Mona Solon (married in “Blossom Time”, “Dorothy”, “Lilac Time” name Mona O’Brien). The CD is avail- and other school productions followed, able in many local shops in the East and Mona moved on to Our Lady of Clare area and all proceeds are going Mercy Training College, Dublin where towards Alzheimers research. Mona she was fortunate to study with Mr. Oli- Solon was born in Whitegate, Co.Clare, ver O’Brien, son of Dr. Vincent O’Brien, Ireland. Music was part of the daily who was a friend and teacher of count round in her home. Mona’s father loved John McCormack. While taking lessons his violin and any excuse was enough in singing from Oliver, Mona had regu- to round up the local musicians. Irish lar broadcasts with Radio Éireann and traditional music had pride of place in success in National Music Festivals, “Feis these gatherings and the story is told, Ceoil”, “Feis Matthew” and “Oireachtas”. that more often than not, when a ses- In 1958, she won the coveted “John Mc- sion was over and the repertoire ex- Cormack Cup”. hausted, “P.J”, as her father was fondly Still studying, Mona married and called, would remark, “Now, that was moved to Australia in 1964. Her years in good boys, we’ll have it all again”. And Australia deepened her love of the mu- so the pianist, Fr. P.J. Kelly, Dermot, Mo- sic of her native country and this record na’s brother, on the fl ute, and “Pop” on was born of a desire to promote some his fi ddle, would start all over again. of the songs of Ireland, in Australia. Her fi rst concert appearance was Mona returned to Ireland in 1978 and made at the age of ten, when the local since then has been involved in various

16 SCARIFF NEWS PEOPLE musical activities locally. She has spent simple approach to some of the loveli- many years directing the Whitegate est, and best loved airs in the whole lit- Parish Choir, passing on her deep love erature of Irish song. of church music to both young and old within the community- a choir which Pearse Solon still fl ourishes today. You will fi nd on this record songs that Mona is often asked to sing and it offers a beautiful voice and a sincere,

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Ruairi Costello Flycaster Whilst he didn´t win the world cham- pionship for a second time Ruairi is Ruairi Costello returned home to Scar- satisfi ed with his own technique and iff, Co. Clare on Monday from Norway performance at the competition. He where he had spent the weekend com- said that he was casting really well but peting in the World Flycasting Champi- if in the fi nal the wind drops or chang- onships in Fagernes. He had mixed luck es direction then your distance casting over the weekend as he cast very well suffers. “It is very hard to cast a fl y any in the qualifying rounds but then the great distance if you have no wind or it weather caused diffi culties for the fi nals is in your face”. on Sunday. While battling the weather Ruairi will now practice for the he managed to fi nish in second place World Saltwater Championships which to win silver with a cast of 58.5 mts in he won last year and hopefully he can the Spey 18´Competition. Ruairi also fi n- retain the title. Another man represent- ished fourth in the Spey 15´1” Distance ing his country in a sport that might competition with a combined distance soon be accepted as an Olympic event. of 95 mts from 2 casts. This is an out- Ireland will then have a another Gold standing achievement when you con- medal contender. sider he is competing against the top 70 fl ycasters from all over the world. Well done Ruairi !

The Photograph shows Ruairi wearing green in action on Sunday

18 SCARIFF NEWS AgeQuestion When asked how old she was, Rosie replied “In two years, I will be twice as old as I was five years ago.” How old is she? Knock Knock! It’sJokeTime…. Knock Knock! Who’s there? Q: How do you make a Cows go milkshake? Cows go who? A: You sneak up behind a glass of milk and yell "Boo!“ No, cows go moo!!!

Q: What happens to a fast witch on a slow broom? DrivingDilemna A: She flies off the handle. Bill was sitting in his car on an ordinary road pointing north. He turns to his friend and says “Even though we are pointing north, I can drive this car for one mile and end up one mile south of where we started from.” How?

Answers on page 30

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WHAT´S ON

EAST CLARE WALKING FES- Saturday October, 6th there will be 3 TIVAL... graded & guided walks. Registration commences at 9a.m. ...will take place the weekend 5th to 7th October 2012, based in Mountshannon. Saturday October, 6th Slieve Bearnagh Ridge/ Friday October 5th there will be wel- Walk ‚A‘ Moylussa, 16km, come reception at 9p.m in Mount- duration 6 hrs. shannon Hotel with a trad session. The Welcoming Event affords you the op- Walk ‚B‘ Sheaun-Turkenagh, portunity to meet members of the East 12km, Clare Walking Club who will be your duration 4 hrs. guides for the weekend. You will be Walk ‚C‘ Cahermurphy Loop, able to view the walking routes, min- 7km, gle with your fellow walkers and chat duration 2 hrs. about your chosen walks.

Walkers enjoying the East Clare Walking Festival 2011. Photo by Derek Browne

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Sunday October, 7th there will be 3 Island on both Saturday and Sunday graded & guided walks and a family (weather permitting), duration 2.5hrs. walk in Whitegate. Bus leaves Mountshannon Hotel at Registration commences at 9a.m. 11.30a.m. each day. Prior registration essential for this walk. Sunday October, 7th Email: Walk ‚A‘ Lough Ea & Ballycroum, [email protected] 14km, duration 5 hrs. Live music Turkenagh to On Saturday night Tulla Céili Band will Mountshannon, provide the entertainment in Mount- Walk ‚B‘ 12km, shannon Hotel. Admission €10, all are duration 4.5hrs. very welcome. Ballycroum Loop, Live music in ‚Spuds Place‘ on Satur- Walk ‚C‘ 9km, day night also. duration 2.5hrs. Live music in The Half Barrell on Sun- Whitegate Family Walk will com- day evening after Whitegate/William- mence at The Half Barrell, distance stown Walk. 8km, duration 2hrs. Registration at 1.30p.m For further information, pric- es etc. see our website Boat trip and Guided walk www.eastclarewalkingfestival.com East Clare Walking Festival is pleased to or phone Teresa (087) 6867548 offer a boat trip and guided walk on Holy

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COMMUNITY COUNCIL REPORT

Halloween Party congratulate our neighbours in Tua- mgraney on their great achievement Scariff Community Council are de- of a bronze medal in the Tidy Towns lighted to once again host a halloween competition, it is a just reward for all party in the GAA Hall on Wednesday the years of hard work and dedication 31st October from 6pm to 8pm. There by all involved. Well done! will be lots of fun and games and spe- cial treats for all the kids so make sure CLDC / Clare County Council to mark your diaries now. There may be regeneration project 2012 even be the odd ghost or Halloween witch turning up on the night! Entry to The Community Council is delighted to the party is free of charge for everyone announce that Scariff has been chosen so come along and help us to celebrate as one of nine villages & towns within Halloween. by CLDC / Clare County Council to participate in a regeneration Tidy Towns project over the next few months. A plan- ning and design fi rm, Cunnane Stratton The Tidy Towns results are out and you Reynolds (CSR), from Tuam, has been can read the report on Scariff else- commissioned to work with the nine where in this edition of Scariff News. villages/towns to come up with viable The Community Council and Tidy projects and plans that those communi- Towns group were very pleased with ties can undertake to help revitalize and our result overall: a gain of seven marks rejuvenate their towns. Keith Mitchell over the previous year was a signifi cant of CSR has visited Scariff in the past few achievement and it is testament to all weeks. He spent the day taking a tour of the hard work that took place in May Scariff and then met with the Commu- and June. We are very hopeful that the nity Council and Tidy Towns committees positive regeneration of the Tidy Towns to discuss his initial impressions of the in Scariff this year is just a start and that town and some of the things he thought we can continue the momentum over we could do to improve its appearance. the winter and spring to progress even We also discussed with him some pos- further next year. A sincere thank you sible long term projects that we could to all those who helped out with the undertake within the town. Keith is go- Clean Up days, put up window boxes ing to draw up an initial plan for us and or baskets and painted their properties. the aim is that by the end of next April we All these actions helped in no small will have a concrete plan set out of what part to achieve the big improvements we want to achieve and how to go about we have seen. Lets keep it up! Also it. Some of the ideas are simple ones that the Community Council would like to can be implemented immediately and

24 SCARIFF NEWS COMMUNITY COUNCIL REPORT others are longer term projects that to it on a Saturday night out. They real- could take a few years to realize. Armed ly went to town on the tree, which had with the fi nal set of plans we will then be received many compliments over the in a good position to seek funding from past few months, as well as throwing CLDC, Clare County Council, Leader etc., a few of the fl ower boxes around the to get them under way. If you have any street. It is sickening to see such blatant ideas or suggestions on how we could vandalism after the effort which has improve things in Scariff please feel free gone into putting these things in place. to contact any member of the Communi- If its any consolation, we believe the ty Council or email us at [email protected] offenders were not from the local area and indeed we thank the local com- A Touch of Vandalism munity for respecting the fl owers and trees over the summer months. The The recently planted tree outside the guards are investigating the vandalism. Market House suffered an untimely de- The Market House tree will be replaced mise after some vandals took offence in the near future.

The vandalised tree at the Market House. Photo by Harry O'Meara

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It´s new! for promoting your business and hav- Scariff.ie ing your present on our website will in- deed aid that process at no cost to you. Below are listed some of the main fea- tures of the new community website Clubs & Societies section www.scariff.ie. Here we are looking to list as many clubs and societies in the area. We will Latest News section also create a webpage for them if they Here we post all current news from need it. Any club/society who would around the area: anything from a hurl- like to be present please contact us. ing match fi xture/result to a table quiz night. We need you, the community, to In the News section... let us know of anything that is happen- ...we have the ‘Notice Board’ where ing around the area. You can email your one can advertise an item to sell, buy or information to us at [email protected] or maybe even post a job. We hope to ex- alternatively drop your info into Harry pand this area over the coming months O’Meara in the pharmacy. so if you want to advsertise something or place an add email it to info@scariff. Upcoming Events section ie. You will also fi nd an archive of Scariff Highlights all events for that month. All News, our bi-monthly publication, un- the news from both the Latest News and der this section. Upcoming Events sections is fi ltered di- rectly into Facebook and Twitter. In the About section...... we have the ‘Gallery’ which shows Business Listing’ section photos of Scariff and the surrounding This is presently a list businesses in area and also photos from events held Scariff and East Clare. It is designed in in the area. If you are at any local event alphabetical categories from Accom- and take a few pictures that you would modation to Veterinary. We are still like to post on the website, just let us working on this area and would like to know. A huge thank you to all our lo- ask any businesses that are not listed cal photographers, in particular Marie to please contact us so we can include O’Leary, who have kindly donated pho- you on our listing. There is also a facility tos for this area. for businesses whereby we can create a webpage for your business if you do Tourism section not yet have one. There is no cost in- Provides information relating to ‘Where volved as our main aim is to promote to Stay’, ‘Where to Eat’ and ‘What to Do’ and assist all our local businesses. The in East Clare. This area is still work in internet is a vital communicational tool progress and we would love to hear

26 SCARIFF NEWS COMMUNITY COUNCIL REPORT from any business that would like to be in a team who will be dedicated to present on this section. the site: web editing training will be provided. This is an excellent oppor- In the coming months we hope to work tunity for anyone, young or old, that with the local schools and students and has an interest in computers and web get the voice of our local youth heard. design to be part of making this a suc- Our website traffi c is increasing daily cess. All information, news, advertising with a massive increase in hits from the etc. can be emailed to [email protected] USA, Europe and Australia. For those us- or dropped into Harry O’Meara in the ing a smart phone, either Android or an pharmacy. The success of this website iPhone, we have created an App which is entirely down to you the community can be download to your phone. This and the information you provide to us. app will give you instant updates directly We hope this site becomes the central from the site. We are delighted to have forum that will bring our community this app technology created for us as we and the wider area of East Clare closer are the fi rst to incorporate such modern together. features to a community website. Anyone who is interested in getting involved in helping with the website will be very welcome as we are cur- rently looking for volunteers to work

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Tidy Towns Competition 2012

Adjudication Report Centre Scariff Ref 87 County Clare Mark 248 Category C Date(s) 26/06/2012 Mark Mark Maximum Awarded Awarded Mark 2011 2012 Overall Development Ap- proach 50 36 36 The Built Environment 50 31 33 Landscaping 50 30 31 Wildlife and Natural Amenities 50 22 22 Litter Control 50 31 32 Tidiness 30 16 17 Waste Minimisation 20 13 13 Residential Areas 40 28 29 Roads, Streets and Back Areas 50 27 28 General Impression 10 7 7 TOTAL MARK 400 241 248

Overall Development Approach Plan for Scariff was not enclosed and Your adjudicator would like to wel- it is suggested that this is prepared by come Scariff to the 2012 TidyTowns your Committee in the coming winter. Competition and your participation Consider using the ten adjudication is important to the competition. Your categories as a framework for the Plan. adjudicator was delighted to have the The support from TUS is great and they opportunity of visiting Scariff for the have an important contribution to fi rst time. Your Sub-Committee of ten make to your work for Scariff. is quite large and that is really positive and the representation is wide. The Built Environment The appropriate agencies appear You have made an impact in the village to be supporting your work. Have you in terms of work on street furniture considered adding texting and email where the new painting was admired. to your communications mix? Links Many buildings have been repainted with the School are strong and that is and this is quite impressive. Work on most important. A 3 Year TidyTowns the old Cinema and the Hotel is es-

28 SCARIFF NEWS COMMUNITY COUNCIL REPORT pecially commended. At the Catholic bridge. Good work has been done by Church the step inside the gate needs many individuals in the provision of to be repainted in yellow but fi rst of all hanging baskets / window boxes. The weed growth here needs attention. The circles of stones at the base of trees in School to the side of the Church was the Square are disappointing. They are neatly presented though the Green not necessary and may damage the Flag was a little frayed. Well painted trees and inhibit long term growth. black railings at the Mart stand out and Your adjudicator reminds the Tidy- give this facility a neat appearance. The Towns Committee that the cutting of Market House is an interesting aspect roadside banks and ditches in the pe- of Scariff history. The Holistic Therapy riod 1st March to 30th August is not per- Clinic stood out for the excellent paint- mitted under Section 40 of the Wildlife ing here. For similar reasons the Credit Act 1976, incorporating section 46 of Union caught the eye. the Wildlife (Amendment) Act 2000. At the Fire Station the large timber doors needed to be treated. In painting Wildlife and Natural Amenities terms the presentation of Jones’s Road The Riverside Park was visited and the is exceptional; a really good visual essay riverside walk was greatly enjoyed. in care for the environment. The Market What a peaceful well maintained area. Square area is very well presented though The way in which the riverbanks have a dead tree near the Market House needs been cut is commended. Here you have to be replaced. However the centre of allowed for the needs of wildlife. There Scariff is compromised by heavy traffi c was some evidence here that weedkill- and the many parked cars that detract er had been used at the base of trees. from the overall visual impact. This is not an environmentally friendly The use of the on practice and should be discouraged. signage is required under present leg- Some of the tree stakes here could be islation and this should be encouraged removed. where appropriate. On signage the Irish language must have the primary role. Litter Control The clean up days are a great idea and Landscaping they can get everyone involved. A little Landscaping on the Fossabeg and Bal- litter was evident in the Riverside Park lyminogue roads was visited. On the at one of the tables. The nearby Ame- Fossabeg approach weed growth in the nity Centre was closed on adjudication diamond shaped planted area needed day but the facility appeared to be well attention. Planting at the bridge on the presented. One over fl owing litter bin Feakle approach was admired as were was noted in the Square. the hanging baskets on the other road

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Tidiness kerb weed was evident here. At the es- The power hosing of paved areas and tate off Connaught Road the two large stone walls was noted from your entry. well kept green areas really need some Do keep in mind that the power hosing groups of native trees. A little weed of stone walls can cause much damage growth was evident at the entrance. to wildlife. On the Fossabeg approach an untidy area on the right at the bridge Roads, Streets and Back Areas needed attention. Beside the Amenity The two bridges looked well refl ecting Centre what appeared to be a closed car your recent work here. On the approach park needed attention in terms of weed to Scariff by the GAA the roadside growth. Just before the Speed Limit sign banks were uncut. The stone wall and on the Connaught Road on the left the the good hedging on the left stood out untidy barn area would be improved if on the Fossabeg approach road. Very screened from view. good grass areas were admired on the Feakle approach by the Riverside Park Waste Minimisation area. The short slip road to the Mount- Your promotion of the benefi ts of re- shannon road was being tarred on the cycling is commended. What are you day of the visit. doing in this regard? This category is fundamentally about the reduction of General Impression the annual waste produced in Scariff. Despite the vacant property problem Have you considered a simple local sur- there is much in Scariff that is really at- vey to see what others are doing or not tractive and well done on your work to doing about waste minimisation? What date. Good luck in the year ahead and is happening in the School, the Church will be back again next summer. and in local businesses? The scrap met- al collection with the GAA fi ts well with Answers to this category. Children´s Corner: (Page 19) General Knowledge Quiz Residential Areas 1. The Consonants Your work with Fossabeg and Con- 2. The Five Continents naught Road estates is welcomed. The 3. Francesca Simon. presentation of the Connaught Road 4. The Shannon. estate is really excellent apart from the 5. Meath. painted tractor tyres. These are an arti- Age Question fi cial element that detracts from your 12 years overall landscaping here. The use of trac- Driving Dilemna tor tyres in landscaping was also noted Bill was driving in reverse! at the estate in from the GAA. A little

30 SCARIFF NEWS POEM

Autumn in the Banner

When its autumn in the Banner I’ll be coming home to you To the lovely hills and valleys To the lakes and mountains blue

Once more I’ll roam the Shannon banks Brightly gleaming in the sun And the dear old Scariff river Murmuring sweetly on its run

There is not a fairer county From Cork to Donegal In autumn my dear old Banner You’re the fairest of them all

With your lovely bogs and uplands Where the thrush and blackbird sing And the lark high in the blue heavens What memories you can bring

When the leaves are turning bronze And the corn a yellow hue Then its autumn in the Banner And I’ll be coming home to you

Seanie Pearl

SCARIFF NEWS 31 PHOTO ALBUM

Danny Behan of the Tallaght Rugby club, presenting Donat Moloney with the player of the year award for the Tallaght club (June 2012).

Students who recently graduated, with Fr Donagh O’Meara, Michael Grogan (Tutor), and Seamus Liddy (Chairman Comhaltas Céoltoiri Eireann in Clare).

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Pictures from Scariff 10k

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Pictures from Scariff Show

34 SCARIFF NEWS GOLF

East Clare Junior Golf On a national level, both Tara Whelan and Ciara Magill have had a great 2012. The junior section of East Clare Golf club Both girls reached the quarter fi nals of had its most successful year to date at lo- the Irish Girls Plate competition. They cal, provincial and national levels. Locally followed this up by fi nishing in the top the junior girls section won the Clare Girls ten in the Connaught girls, which en- Junior League, and the club had a se- sured their selection to 2012 Munster ries of very successful junior golf camps girls team to play in the All Ireland In- which involved the senior junior mem- terprovincial fi nals. These fi nals where bers been promoted to camp leaders. staged in Ballinrobe in mid August The Junior Boys for the fi rst time and the girls represented their club reached the Munster fi nal of the Irish and province with great honour. They junior foursomes and where unlucky to secured vital points at key moments be beaten on the 19th hole by Mallow over the two days of this golf compe- golf club. Included in the squad are B. tition: those well won points helped , T. Brady, O. Brady, D. Brady, C. secure victory for the Munster team Hayes, J. Loughanne, J. McNamara and N. and bridged a twenty year gap since Bugler, all of whom are available for se- the province last won this title. On that lection in the same competition in 2013. winning team of 1992, there was also a

Ciara Magill and Tara Whelan on the Munster Girls golf team. Photo by Brendan Magill

SCARIFF NEWS 35 GOLF / SCARIFF CAMOGIE UNDER 8/10‘S girl from East Clare, Denise Doyle from motion of junior golf in East Clare. We Tuamgraney, who is now a PGA teach- wish all the juniors much enjoyment ing professional in America. and success in their golfi ng pursuits East Clare Golf club would like to going forward. thank everyone who has given endless commitment and time to help the pro- Brendan Magill

Scariff Camogie Under 8/10‘s gie, so well done to them for coming to training and the matches also. Our last We would like to say a big thank you game of this season is on the 22nd Sep- to all the parents for helping out either tember in Scariff hurling/Camogie pitch,

with driving to matches, training our we would love the support of the fami- under 8/10s, or making buns and tea lies. New season will start again in April. for our home games. Our under 8/10s from are a wonderful bunch of girls with real Thanks again promise for the future for Scariff camo- Niamh Wiley and Christina Mckenna.

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Mountshannon Celtic FC U11s, the team has steadily progressed News into a determined and skillful outfi t which, with a bit more luck this sea- U11s Boys son, would have fi nished the season as The Boys fi nished their fi rst season in League Champions but in the end had the Schoolboys League with two great to settle for a very respectable runners- battling performances against two of up spot. Over the years the team has the teams vying for the League title. consisted of players from many parishes, After a slow start to the season the im- including Scariff, Mountshannon, White- provement shown by all the boys was a gate, Bodyke, Feakle, Killanena and Kil- great delight to all involved and augurs laloe, who all came together as Mount- well for next season. Our 5-4 victory shannon Celtic. The desire to continue against Ennis Town will live long in the the good work achieved through all those years has encouraged us to fi eld a youths team to play winter soccer from October 2012 / 2013. This will hopefully develop the lads even further to step into the senior side in the next few years and maintain Mountshannon Celtic as a Premier League Clare team.

Mountshannon Celtic U11’s Photo by Marie O’Leary Sandra Design memory of all those who witnessed it (as will the celebrations at the end of Print the match)! Just a word of thanks to all the parents who brought the lads to matches. Indeed it was a pleasure to be involved with such a pleasant and dedicated bunch of lads who, both on and off the pitch, were a credit to them- Sandra Schwitalla selves and their families. Derrylisane Menlough Ballinasloe U16s Boys Co. Galway · Ireland 2012 sees the end of the Schoolboys‘ [email protected] Soccer career for most of these lads Fon +353-061/74 80 33 who have been together since our fi rst Mobil 086/4100008 ever match in 2006. Since starting out at

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websites www.clarevillehouse.net or machines, dryers, electric heaters, www.clarewalkingtours.ie Described by vacuum cleaners, small appliances. many as ‘A Home Away from Home’ Call Nard Slabbers at (061) 927439 or Declan Kelly Electrical Services – 087 8291940. Registered electrical contractor. Eve’s Beauty Salon – Market Square, Tel. (061) 921732 or 087 4104150. Scariff (beside Centra). Covering all Derg Credit Union – Call to us for all of aspects of Beauty * Tanning * Nails * Body. Open Tues–Sat 9.30 am–6 pm. your borrowing requirements. Competi- Late opening Thurs & Fri till 8 pm. tive rates and excellent returns on sav- Call (061) 640 066 or 087 6228150. ings. All foreign currency requirements catered for, including foreign currency Genevieve’s Hair Studio – is now lo- drafts. “Membership has its advantages”. cated in Market Square, Scariff. Unisex Tel. (061) 921383 Fax (061) 921777. Salon catering for all ages. Modern, Email: [email protected]. spacious hair salon with a friendly at- mosphere. Great hairdressing at un- Derg Electronic Solutions, Mount- beatable prices. Open Mon - Thurs 10 shannon – Suppliers of agricultural and am - 5.30pm, Fri 9.30am - 6 pm and pet electric fences; insulators, electric wire rope and tape; voltage testers, re- sat 9.30 am to 5pm. Tel 061 640649. pairs to most types of electric fences; Looking forward to seeing you. industrial and agricultural electronic Gerry Quinn Car Sales, Mountshannon design and repair; computer repairs, Road, Scariff – Finance arranged, all cars upgrades and advice. Contact Tom guaranteed, serviced and valeted. Open Allen Tel. (061) 921687 or 086 3854545. Mon to Sat 9.30 am to 6 pm. Contact Email [email protected]. Web- Gerry at 087 6000100 or (061) 922004. site: www.derg-esolutions.com. Gleesons Wise Buy Shop – For all your DJ Alan – Functions, Parties, 21st’s, shopping requirements. Fresh bake- Weddings. All musical tastes ca- out bread daily. Video rental. School tered for. Playing the hits you want. requisites. B&B also available. For good Tel. 087 6106764 or (061) 921785. value, shop at Gleesons. East Clare Bouncy Castles, Tulla – For The Grainey – Now available Fair the very best in entertainment. Ideal for Trade gifts from around the world, in birthdays, christenings, etc. Fun for any addition to farmhouse cheese, locally occasion. Tel. Marie 087 6176673. grown organic vegetables, homemade East Clare Repair – IN DESPAIR CALL bread, organic wines and lots more. EAST CLARE REPAIR! Professional Tel. (061) 921265. repair service for all domestic ap- Hogan Computer Services – Com- pliances – fridge freezers washing puter and offi ce equipment. Com- puter maintenance & repairs. Network

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O’Meara’s Pharmacy, Market Square, S.V.S. Animal Health Shop, Feakle Scariff – Prescriptions and medical Road – Quality products for all crea- advice. 24 Hour Photo Processing, in- tures great and small. Tel. (061) 921226. stant digital kiosk and passport photos. Teach Uí Bhriain, Tuamgraney, wel- Tel. (061) 921 028. comes you to “The Island’” restaurant. Rodgers Pig Farm, Pork & Bacon A la carte menu 6 to 10 pm Wednes- Direct, Whitegate, Co Clare. We sell full day to Sunday. Full bar menu served 7 pigs, half pigs or 20kgs boxes of pork days till 9.30 pm. Breakfast from 9 am & bacon i.e. rashers, sausages, chops, Monday to Saturday. Tel. (061) 921249. hams bacon etc. All this meat is Irish, Telecottage, Bridge House, Main Street, has 100% traceability and is cured the Scariff – We offer a complete range of old fashioned way. Contact: Mike 086 printing and offi ce services. We spe- 8326988 or Elaine 087 9883698 cialise in high-quality full colour print- Rodgers & Son, Main Street, Scar- ing. Personalised cards designed for iff – Traditional Irish music every that special occasion. Translations from Friday night and live music every all world languages. Tel. (061) 921121 Saturday night. It’s the place to be! Fax (061) 921693. Email: info@eteams. Tel. (061) 921012. ie Web: www.eteams.ie. Ryan’s Bar, Scariff – Monday night Yoga Weekends & Weekly Yoga Ryan’s Bar Scariff – Monday night 45 Classes – The East Clare Yoga Cen- card game in the bar, Set Dancing in tre, Tuamgraney, is a family-run rural lounge 9pm; Tuesday night Crock of retreat centre which offers Iyengar Gold and Spin the Wheel; Wednes- yoga weekend workshops with visit- day Seanós dancing lessons (Juniors ing guest teachers and weekly classes 3.30pm and Adults 8pm); Saturday with resident teacher Susanne Stur- night live music in the bar. Lounge ton. For a brochure call (061) 640923, available for meetings or parties, ca- email [email protected] or visit tering also available. Tel: (061) 921167. www.eastclareyoga.com. parties and functions; Saturday night live music and continental disco, free admission; Sunday relax in cosy atmo- sphere. Tel. (061) 921167. 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

NEW Holiday Home Party Beauty and Health Equipment Family Farming Fina SCARIFF NEWS 41 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 Defi brillator 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 10 am–1 pm Tel: 061 921 002 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 Offi ce 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 www.scariff.ie