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St Patricks Day Parade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4New Adoration Chapel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Clare Supported Employment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Ennis Book Club Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Puzzle Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7DATES FOR YOUR DIARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82010 Special Olympics Ireland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9DIRECTORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Indian Community Haiti Fundraising Efforts . . . . . . .11Shannon Town AFC Easter Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11CLASSIFIED ADS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12COMMUNITY NOTICE BOARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13PUZZLE PAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

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Shannon’s St Patricks Day Parade was originally started around 1977 by a local residents group. The first few parades took place up and down Corrib Drive. In later years

the Town Council took over the running of the parade and the route switched from Corrib Drive to the Town Centre. The original parades where quite small in comparison with todays parades, with only one band and a few groups taking part.Since then the parade has grown from strength to strength with three bands now taking part - the Boherbuoy Brass and Reed Band, Ennis Brass Band and the CBS - as well as numerous community groups, clubs and societies. Some of this years participants are the new Currach Club, Midwest Indian/Irish Association, Wolfe Tones, Ballycasey Craft Centre, Taekwon-Do Club, Shannon & Newmarket Scouts, EcoWarm, and KidzHaven, to name a few.The Grand Masters for the parade this year are Shannon Town United AFC. They are very proud to have been selected to lead the parade this year as it is their 40th anniversary. Shannon Town along with 7 other clubs in Ireland have the great honour of being chosen to become Celtic community Academy Clubs. Each year

two players from each age group from the eight clubs form an Ireland Commuity Academy Team and travel over to play their Celtic counterparts in front of the Celtic scouts, which is a great opportunity for the young players. Also, coaches from the club will be going over to Glasgow to receive coaching - learning how to train

the Celtic way. They are always looking for new players and anyone wishing to join should ring John on 085 2102736 or check the website www.shannontownunitedafc.com.The Master of Ceremonies for the day is Grainne Ryan who as well as being a DJ on our very own Jet FM, is the former presenter of Baby on Board

on RTE and is the healthcare expert on the Afternoon Show. This year, as last year, participants are asked to congregate at the Link Road past St Caimins School (not the road by the GAA Club) and the parade will start from the end of Sli na Mara and proceed up past the GAA and on to the Town Centre via the normal route.After the parade the festivities will carry on in the town centre and it will be a fun filled day for the whole family. If anyone would like to participate in the parade please contact Mike Fleming on 087 6140550 asap.

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An Oratory has been in existence in Shannon since July 1976 where Mass has been celebrated and people pray daily. On 6th November 1996 Eucharistic Adoration began in the Oratory where, for 55 hours each week over 300 people commit themselves to an hour of prayer. In March 2004 the Oratory was temporarily relocated after the redevelopment of Shannon Town Centre. In the summer of 2007 construction began in the Town Square of the new Oratory, a standalone building. On 8th December 2009 Bishop Willie Walsh, Bishop of Killaloe, blessed and dedicated the Oratory as a sacred place for prayer and worship. Eurcharistic Adoration is the main ministry in the Oratory where parishioners, shoppers and visitors can call in for a moment’s prayer or a longer period of Adoration.As this Adoration Chapel begins a new chapter in its 33 year history, there is an appeal for more people to give an hour to prayer each week. The many hundreds who do so already find the experience of solitude and rest a blessing. If you would consider giving an hour please contact any of the Priests or one of the Adoration Co-ordinators, Mark McDonnell on 364592, Eddie Jones 472263, Kay Glody 362336, Seamus McEvoy 363048 or Tom Kearney 364504.

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COOKING UP A STORMYum Catering, a Mid West based contract catering company that operates staff restaurants for employers throughout Ireland, started using a free service provided by Clare Supported Employment in 2009 and were so impressed with the results they are urging other employers to do the same. The recruitment service, which is funded by FAS, has been providing a free, professional employment service to employers and job seekers/employees with an illness, injury or disability since 2001. YUM, like many other Clare businesses, have found the recruitment service fully understood and met their recruitment need and

beyond that, provided an invaluable follow up service post recruitment. ‘‘Since employing Michael, our experience with Clare Supported Employment Service has been extremely positive’ states Eoin Fanning, YUM Catering’s managing director. Michael O’ Keefe, a young man with a learning disability, took up employment with yum as a Kitchen Porter in October 09 and the feedback from the on-site manager is that Michael’s work is of an excellent standard. “When selecting candidates, we look for their ability to deliver better customer service because we know that when customers engage positively with the person serving their table or the chef preparing their meal, that same customer will return again and again”, Eoin says. “As our business grows we will be looking for Clare Supported Employment to help us fill more roles in other sites…. I would have no hesitation in recommending Clare Supported Employment to other employers”.Employers, to find out more about how the service can assist you with any staffing needs you may have, speak to Alice on 065 6844007, log onto www.claresupported employment.ie or email info@claresupported employment.ie For information on Yum Catering call 1890 YUMMIE or log onto www.yum.ie

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ENNIS BOOK CLUB FESTIVAL

The Ennis Book Club Festival is a wonderful social and literary gathering bringing together book club members and readers from all over Ireland and beyond. Supported by Clare County Library, the festival includes author readings, discussions, music, exhibitions, workshops and walking tours through the narrow streets and lanes of Ennis. They offer sessions on how to organise a book club and advice on reading lists, chocolate tastings, events As Gaeilge and an opportunity to compare notes and meet with other Book Club members. There is a great line up promised for 2010. Authors/speakers will include David McWilliams, Joe Duffy, Joseph O’Connor, Lionel Shriver, Paul Durcan, Tim Pat Coogan, Ruth Dudley Edwards, Diarmaid Ferriter, Paul Howard (Ross O’Carroll Kelly), Claire Keegan, Claire Kilroy, Fiona Looney, Thomas Lynch, Niall McMonagle, Alan Titley, Niall Williams, Gerry Hunt and many more. For more info call 087 9723647/085 7842822 or email [email protected]

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Copy deadline for next issue May/June ‘09) is 2 AprilPublished by Scene MediaUnit 7, Elite Business Park, Smithstown, Shannon, Co ClareTel: 086 371 4804, Email: [email protected]: www.shannonscene.comDesigned by EP Designs 023 80560100Printed by McNamara Printers 061 361782

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March 1 MarchShannon Carers GroupMeets 1st Monday of every month in the Health Centre at 8pm. All carers welcome. Contact Sylvia for more info on 087 630 88404 March. World Book DayArtist Alan Shoosmith Art workshop in Library. See Library for more details.5 -17th March. Seachtain na Gaeilge: Learn the Irish Language. Irish language books display for adults & children. See library for more details5-7 MarchEnnis Book Club FestivalThe Ennis Book Club Festival is a wonderful social and literary gathering bringing together book club members and readers from all over Ireland and beyond. See page 7 for mor details. 14 MarchMothers Day

17 MarchSt Patricks Day

The annual St Patricks Day parade takes place as usual starting at 2.00pm from the Link Road near St Caimins.

See page 4 for more details.22nd – 26th March: Teenage week Avail of new stock of young adult fiction including Manga novels.

Shannon’s Youth Office Information Board on services in Shannon. See library for more details.27 MarchPakie Ryan Memorial Run/Walk/CycleThis is a10k run, 5k walk and 40k cycle. Entry is €20 and all money goes to local cancer charities and Clare Crusaders. The run starts at 11am from Newmarket National School. For more details see www.runireland.com.28 MarchSummertime begins Put your clocks forward 1 hour.

April 4 AprilEaster Sunday 16 AprilShannon Gospel Choir in Dolans

After their very successful gig with Paddy Casey last September, the Shannon Gospel Choir are headlining their own gig in Dolans. For

tickets contact Dolans on www.dolanspub.com or call 086 2438252 or contact any member of the choir. Doors @ 8pm.23 April2010 Special Olympics Ireland Fundraising Day If you would like to help to raise funds to aid this life changing charity either by donating your time or money see opposite page for more details.

Weekly EventsAll the events listed below take

place in the Shannon Family Resource Centre (SFRC),

Respond Community Hall, unless otherwise stated.

Monday

Art Circle (SFRC)10.00-12.00 Art Circle (SFRC) 7.00 - 9.00pm Tuesday

Drop in Computer Facility (SFRC) 10.30am - 3.00pm Baby Weight/Child Health Clinic 2.00 - 3.30pm Drop In. Every 2nd/3rd/4th Tuesday of each month in Health Centre.Storytime for Children 4pm Sean Lemass Library (4-7 year olds) Counselling Services (SFRC) 10.00am - 12.30pmSit n Knit Womens Circle 7.30pm Meet, mingle and trade yarns with local knitters (including crocheting or tapestry). Tel 061 707600Wednesday

Scrabble Club for Adults2pm Sean Lemass Library. Thursday

Craft time for Children 4pm Sean Lemass Library (7+ year olds) Park AFC Training 6pm Training for Under 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10’s at the GAA astroturf pitches. Continues every Thursday. Creative Writing Circle (SFRC) 7.30pm - 9.30 pm Friday

Toddlers Inc (SFRC)10.00am - 12.00 Kick Back Café 5pm – 10pm. Respond Community Building Saturday

Shannon Flyers 10am (Community Hall, Newmarket-on-Fergus)Kick Back Café4pm – 9pm. Respond Community Building Sunday

Trampoline Club 11am – 1pm

If there are any mistakes on these diary pages, please accept my apologies. Also, if anyone would like to have their event listed on these pages, please contact Judith on 086 371 4804. Dates are believed to be correct at time of going to press. Please check dates of event with the organisers before going.


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On Friday April 23rd we need thousands of people across the island of Ireland to help Special Olympics Ireland make their 2010 Collection Day the best yet. Collections will be held in every town and city across the country. We need collectors in shopping centres, bus stations, train stations, on the street and on the road. There is a place for you in this extraordinary team of generous people.Can you spare a few hours of your time to help collect on the streets in Co. Clare on the day? Your support will make a real difference to Special Olympics Ireland and will help to change the lives of people with an intellectual disability. Getting involved will also be a lot of fun with lots of activities planned around the country on the day.In June, Limerick city will play host to the 2010 Special Olympics Ireland Games; 1,900 Special Olympics athletes will compete in one of 13 sports, they will be supported by 650 coaches and official delegates and cheered on by some 5000 family members and friends. 3,500 volunteers will be recruited in Limerick to run the Games and ensure that everyone has the time of their lives!Friday April 23rd is the most important day in Special Olympics Ireland fundraising calendar and we would like to thank people in advance for their generosity of time and continued support.To sign up or for further information please contact Sarah on 01 869 1608, email: sarah.joyce@s p e c i a l o l y m p i c s .ie or visit: www.specialolympics.ie

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DIRECTORY

SCHOOLS

Ennis General 065 6824464 Mid-West Regional 061 301111 St John’s , Limerick 061 415822 St Joseph’s, Ennis 065 6840666 St Munchin’s Maternity 061 327455 Dr Fabian N Akamnonu 061 364755 Dr Michael Flynn 061 362903 Dr Peter Flynn 061 364274 Dr Michael Linnane 061 361426 Shannon Doc 1850 212999 Emergency Services 999 or 112 Midwest Occupational Health Services 061 472224 Health Centre 061 362491 Fire Brigade 061 360963

HEALTH & EMERGENCY SERVICES

Accord 1850 585000 Alcoholics Anonymous 061 311222 Brothers of Charity 061 313333 Citizens Info Centre 061 364704 Clare Care 065 6828178 Clare Supported Employment Services 065 6844007 CURA 1850 622626 Samaritans 1850 609090 St Vincent de Pauls 086 1552050

HELP & ADVICE

Canon Brendan O’Donoghue 061 361257 Fr Arnold Rosney 061 471513 Fr Tom Ryan 061 364133 Christchurch 061 363717 SS of Mercy Convent 061 369940 Shannon Christian Ch. 061 364202

PRIESTS & CHURCHES

ESB Emergency 1800 372999 ESB 061 362904 GAS Emergency 1800 205050

UTILITIES & SERVICES

Bus Timetable 061 474311 Library 061 364266 Post Office 061 364223 Clare County Council 065 6846200 Family Resource Centre 061 707600 Shannon Development 061 361555 Shannon Town Hall 061 362319 Shannon Airport 061 712000 Shannon Credit Union 061 362145 Shannon Youth Service 061 364318 Shannon Comm Ed Cen 061 365495 Tourist Info Office 061 471664 Jet FM 061 362878 RINS FM 086 0693388

COUNCILS & SERVICES

Shannon Golf Club 061 471849 Glor 065 6843103 SkyCourt Shop. Centre 061 361590 Belltable Box Office 061 319866 Senior Citizens Club 061 364144 Rineanna Hall 061 360681 UCL Box Office 061 331549 Wolfe Tones GAA Club 061 364823 Leisure Centre 061 361841 (closed, under refurbishment)

SPORTS, LEISURE, RECREATION

www.theclareherald.blogspot.com www.shannoncommunityradio.org www.shannonairport.com www.shannon.ie www.shannonheritage.com www.shannonscene.com www.skycourtshannon.com www.claregaa.ie www.parentline.ie www.garda.ie www.clarelibrary.ie www.raceagainstwaste.ie www.clarecoco.ie www.buseireann.ie www.wolfetonesshannon.clare.gaa.ie www.clareadulteducation.org www.clarelearningnetwork.org

USEFUL WEBSITES

Gaelscoil Donncha Rua 061 363165 Shannon Comp 061 361428 St Aidan’s NS 061 363147 St Caimin’s Community 061 364211 St Conaire’s NS 061 364694 St John’s NS 061 471485 St Senan’s NS 061 472005 St Tola’s NS 061 362894

• Wedding Candles, Christenings and Special Occasions •• Personalised candles made to order •

• Accessories and Gifts • Gift Certificates •

Handmade CandlesBunratty Candles

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angelflowers

Beautiful flowers hand made to order especially for Mum

on Mothers DayPlease pop in and see the

beautiful flowering plants selection, prices to suit all pockets.

Unit 14, 2nd Courtyard, Ballycasey Design Centre, Shannon

Tel: (061) 365990Mobile: (086) 3862649

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Monday 1 - 4pm, Tuesday - Friday 10am - 5pm, Saturday 12 - 2pm

The Fairy QueenCakes for all occasions

Contact Aoife or Eileen at:Tel: 061 703577or call in and see us in

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CONFIRMATION CAKES EARLY

INDIAN COMMUNITY - HAITI FUNDRAISING EFFORTSThe earthquake of January 12 devastated the country of Haiti. This devastating loss of life and disruption to the Haiti community was felt by the Indians living in the Mid-West region of Ireland. Feeling that they had to respond in some way, the Indian Associations in the Mid-West (Munster Indian Cultural Assoc, based in Limerick & Mid-West Indian Irish Assoc, based in Shannon) joined forces to raise funds amongst its community for the Red Cross Haiti appeal.In total these Indian Associations raised €3900 in the space of 2 weeks. This was gratefully received by the Limerick Red Cross office, who hope that other communities will be inspired to follow suit.

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Oil Burners/Boilers serviced, repaired & cleaned, seven days a week. Contact Kevin Allard at 087 2534391. OFTEC certified. Registered technician.---------------------------------------------------Shannon Boiler Servicing - OFTEC approved technician. Oil boilers/burners, servicing and maintenance, breakdown service, carbon monoxide levels checked. Call Pat on 061 363022 or 086 4057779.

Seamus Duggan & Co. Book Keeping and Accountancy Service. Start Ups, VAT, Tax Returns, Audits, Management Accounts. Call 061 364984.

Martin Treacy Manufacturing Ltd. Custom built kitchen, wardrobe & display unit specialist. Fast, clean & efficient. For a free estimate call 061 363527 or 086 8317894---------------------------------------------------Carpenter with 14 years experience in the USA. Interior and exterior projects. Doors, floors, kitchens, closets, decking, renovations and concepts. Speciality contemporary designs. Call Steve on 086 6021936. And visit omalleysite.com. ---------------------------------------------------JB Interior Woodwork. For all your carpentry needs. Fitted kitchens, wardrobes, doors, floors, skirting, stairs, etc. For a free quotation contact John on 086 8776336 or 061 479153

Steve O’Brien Carpentry Services - for attic conversions, decking, floors, doors, kitchens, etc. Phone 086 8123908.

Computer Services. Advice and setup of new computers. Help to get your old computer running like new. Door to door service. Contact Paul on 087 8096993

Craniosacral Therapy Light touch natural therapy helps relieve stress, migraine, anxiety, back, jaw problems, etc. Reiki & Reflexology also available. (Gift vouchers available). For appointments contact Bill Boyd ITEC CIBTAC NRRI - 087 6824191 or 061 364711

The Grease Monkey - Mobile Mechanic - Bringing the Garage to you. Cars, vans, jeeps. Servicing Limerick and Clare. Petrol/Diesel engines, oil changes, filters, brakes, plugs, lights, timing belts, general repairs. Fully insured. Call Tony on 087 6391659.

Irish School of Motoring. ADI approved. Car & motorbike lessons. Day & evening. Beginners and pre-test. Gift vouchers available. Call Markus on 086 6022099.

BOILER SERVICES

CARPENTERS

Helen’s School of Motoring. Patient, friendly, reliable RSA Approved Driving Instructor. Nervous beginners to pre-tests. Flexible hours, early bird, night owl, weekends. Hourly rates/Student rates. Dual control car. Contact Helen today Office 061 476795 Mobile 087 9516209. Email: [email protected]

Plumbing & Heating - John Corbett Installation and maintenance on all heating systems, bathrooms, showers etc. Fully insured and registered. Phone 086 3097294.

Av’s Pet Care Service. Wanna take a break but Kitty throws a fitty? Rain, hail or snow...Mutley needs to go... Call Av on 086 7356865 for pet sitting & dog walking.

Little Bubbles Playschool & Afterschool Club. Near St. Conaires school. Free preschool places available. Now taking bookings. Contact Emma 087 6280398 or Olive 061 364974.

Office/Shop Space for Rent in Elite Business Park, Smithstown. Contact James Sexton on 061 363895.

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Skycourt Shopping Centre, Shannon Telephone Marcella on 061 362560 or 086 2444513

MOTHERS DAY - SUNDAY 14th MARCHShannon Flower Studio

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Remember your Mam on Mothers DayBeautiful bouquets and baskets made to order

Plants and planted bowls also available for delivery

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SHANNON RECYCLING CENTRET: 061 364483. Hours of opening: Mon: Closed, Tues: 10am – 5pm, Wed: 10am – 5pm, Thurs: 12pm – 8pm, Fri: 12pm – 6pm, Sat: 9am – 3pm, Sun: ClosedItems accepted: Glass Bottles & Jars, Aluminium cans, Steel/Tin Cans, Plastic Bottles, newspapers & Magazines, Cardboard, Tetrapak, Waste Oil, Oil Filters, Batteries, Metal, Textiles, Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment, Timber.Composters available for purchase. Please Note: Items accepted from domestic/householders only.SHANNON CHRISTIAN CHURCH(Beside Indigo Signs) Sunday Service 11am. Tel: 061 364202 ALL WELCOME.CHRISTCHURCH, SHANNONService every 1st and 3rd Sunday at 11am. Bible study every 2nd and 4th Saturday at 7pm in the Manse. Minister 061 363717. All welcome.ST SENANS PARISH, SHANNONwww.shannon-parish.org. [email protected] IMMACULATE CHURCH, CORRIB DRSunday Masses: 9.00am, 11.00amDaily Mass: in Jubilee Chapel, 9.30amSS. JOHN & PAUL, TULLYVARAGASunday Masses: Saturday vigil 6.30pmSunday 10.00am, 12.15pmDaily Mass: Monday to Friday 7.00pmADORATION CHAPEL, TOWN CENTREEucharistic Adoration Monday – Friday 10am until 9.00pm Daily Mass: Monday - Friday at 10amPlease Note: No Adoration on Bank HolidaysCONVENT ORATORYMass on First Friday at 8.00amAIRPORT ORATORYSundays 8.45amSEAN LEMASS PUBLIC LIBRARY. Opening hours: Mon. 10.00 - 1.00 2.00 – 5.30, Tues 10.00- 8.00, Wed & Thurs 10.00 - 5.30, Fri 10.00 – 8.00, Sat 10.00-2.00. Tel: 061 364266CITIzENS INFORMATION CENTRE Unit 1 Business Centre, Shannon Town CentreOpening Hours Mon – Fri 9.30am – 5pm, Lunch 1.00 – 2.00pm. 061 364704 or 364705. [email protected]

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