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November/December 2008

contents Jet FM Needs You! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Editors Note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5St Senans RFC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Operation Christmas Child . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Santa is Coming to Shannon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Skycourt Launch Giftcard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Twinning Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Spirit of Voice Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Shannon Camera Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Shannon Bowls Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Shannon Fire Station Extension . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Skyview Youth Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Drumgeely Youth Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13St Josephs Young Priests Society . . . . . . . . . . 13Santa Claus to Visit Bunratty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Shannon Music Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Christmas Craft Fair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Learning Grants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15DATES FOR YOUR DIARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16DIRECTORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18CLASSIFIED ADS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Ennis Trad Music Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Senior Citizens Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Jet FM Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22SFRC - Homework Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Limerick on Ice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23CROSSWORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Shannon Archaelogical & Historical Soc . . . 25DAY IN THE LIFE OF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26COMMUNITY NOTICE BOARD . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Humour Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Phoenix Shannon Basketball Club . . . . . . . . 30

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JET FM NEEDS YOU!Jet FM is back on air under the stewardship of Andrew Kelly . A n d r e w ,

one of Shannon’s most successful exports, has had a highly successful career in the media on RTÉ and most recently as communications director at Meteor and now head of corporate affairs at Aer Arann .Andrew says, “the most important ingredient for the growth and success of Jet FM is the involvement of the people of Shannon . We have an excellent mix of community news, music and entertainment which we would like to expand on . We are hoping to get a licence for transmitting 2 days per week after Christmas but we will need a lot more volunteers to get involved to deliver the wide range of excellent programmes that will make Jet FM the station of choice at the weekend . This is a great opportunity for people to get involved in broadcasting .”

He continues, “We need progamme presenters, newsreaders, continuity announcers and sound desk operators - training will be given . For any students who are interested in a career in communications it is an excellent opportunity to start building their CV by writing the local news, getting involved in the

technological side of production or even writing and presenting their own show . We are also looking for all the clubs, societies, schools, commuity groups, councils and individuals in Shannon to tell us their news on a regular basis . It is a great opportunity for all of you out there to reach the local audience every week .”Please call us on 061 362878 or email us at [email protected].

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SighTSavErS iNTErNaTiONal - chariTY pOETrY bOOk

An Irish Christmas MornIn my mind I see a pictureOf a Christmas long agoWhere the stars are bright as silver And the trees are white with snowWhere a candlelight is burningIn a kitchen window smallBidding welcome to the stranger Wishing peace to one and all

O to walk again that well-worn pathOn the way to early MassAnd to clasp the hands of those I love -----Departed now alas!To see the holly green and redAll in the frosty dawnAnd to hear the chapel bells ring outOn an Irish Christmas morn

I recall old friends and neighboursKneeling in the chapel there I remember every greeting every smileAnd every prayer

‘Twas a time for celebrationFor a Saviour He was bornWho had brought to us salvationOn an Irish Christmas morn

Softly call the carol voicesEchoing across the foamAt their song my heart rejoicesFor I’ll soon be going homeGently now the snowflakes fallingEvery hill and vale adornAnd in memory once more I seeAn Irish Christmas morn

O to walk again that well-worn pathOn the way to early MassAnd to clasp the hands of those I love -----Departed now alas!To see the holly green and redAll in the frosty dawnAnd to hear the chapel bells ring outOn an Irish Christmas morn

by Tom Kearney

One of collection of poems written by Tom Kearney and published this month in a book called ‘That I May See’ which he has produced for the charity ‘Sightsavers’. About this charity Tom says:“For over 50 years Sightsavers has been restoring sight and supporting people who are irreversibly blind through education and training . They help people who need it most ---- those living in poverty in some of the world’s poorest countries .” Why not put this booklet on your list of gifts this Christmas . It will have a huge impact on someone’s life in the developing world . Last year (2007) 23 .2 million were treated for potentially blinding conditions and sight was restored to 244,909 people by Sightsavers working with partners .They are on sale in various outlets at a price of €10.00 or you can contact him direct on 061 364504. All proceeds from the sale of this booklet will go to support the work of Sightsavers International. A great stocking filler!

That I May See

A collection of poems byTom Kearney

€10.00All proceeds go to Sightsavers International



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Copy deadline for next issue(Jan/Feb ‘09) is 5 December.Published by Scene MediaUnit 7, Elite Business Park,Smithstown, Shannon, Co Clare

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NOTE FrOM ThE EDiTOrBeing bi-monthly many of you will be reading this ‘Christmas Issue” in early November . Sorry about that, but I guess these days the long wind up to Christmas begins about now . No doubt about it, belts are being tightened and it could be a tough one for families and businesses alike . I would encourage you to support your local businesses and

the advertisers in this issue .However hard recession, credit crunches and harsh budgets have made life difficult for us all, there is always someone worse off . You will find details inside of the Operation Christmas Child scheme . Fill a shoe box with toys or gifts before 11th November and it, and a couple million more like it, will get sent to disadvantaged children all over the world . Can I also draw your attention to a new charity poetry book (see opposite page) which has been produced to support the charity Sightsavers International . It would make an ideal stocking filler and can be purchased at several outlets or you can buy it direct from the author .Have a happy and healthy Christmas .Judith Kearney Publisher

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ST SENaNS r.F.c.Birth of a teamIn the early to mid 1960’s junior rugby was played in Shannon under the guise of the “Estates Cup”, which was a competition held between the factories which had set up in the Shannon Industrial Estate . The competition proved very

popular and a meeting was organised in 1974, where it was decided that a team should be formed locally . The first president elect was Cyril Kiely and the first team captain was Eamon Dooley, the next step was to gain affiliation to the IRFU . To achieve this, the team had to be proposed and seconded by two existing teams; the teams that filled this requirement were Young Munsters and Garryowen . The application was successful and in 1974 St Senans R .F .C . was formed .The Early YearsIn the development years of the club success was very limited; it was the late ‘70s before the first junior trophy

was won, this being the Culligan Cup . Following this there were many lean years for the club, until in the 1998/99 season in Thomond Park they won the Gleeson League; this momentous occasion

was witnessed by a large supporter base from around the area . In the same year the team also won the Junior Development League, this resulted in promotion for the team to the Munster Junior League Division Three . That season was to become the most successful to date in the clubs history as they also went on to win, the Kiely Cup, the Culligan Cup, and finished runners up in the Webb Cup .A New DecadeIn the 1999/2000 season the team defeated Mallow RFC, in the final game of the season, to gain promotion to the Munster Junior League Division Two . They held their position in this league for the following season, and after defeating St Mary’s RFC in the final game of the 2001/02 season gained promotion to Munster Junior League Division One . They held their position in this league until;

following the loss of a number of their more experienced players they were relegated in 2006/07 back to Munster Junior League Division Two . Following this the team went through a period of transition, with a number of younger players came up through the ranks, and they consolidated their position in the league .

The team was to taste success again in the 2007/08 season when they won the Munster Junior Plate, beating Clanwilliam of Tipperary 7-3 in the final on 13/4/2008 .Players of the FutureSt Senans have a vibrant Age Grade and Mini Rugby Section, with teams competing from U8 up to U18’s . This section is run by experienced coaches who have completed mini and foundation courses run and accredited by the Munster Branch . Regular coaching/training sessions are held weekly at the clubs grounds, 6-14yrs on Sundays at 10:30 and 15-18yrs on Saturdays at 11:00 . New members will be made most welcome . In addition to its own coaches St Senans contribute to the funding of the Rugby Youth Development Officer, who visits local schools in the locality to introduce them to rugby and to introduce St Senans RFC to them as their local rugby club .Jimmy Slattery ParkFor many years St Senans played their rugby in Ballycasey

but this changed in Sept 2005, when “Jimmy Slattery Park” opened in Tullyvarraga, Shannon . The grounds were named in honour of a stalwart club member, Jimmy Slattery, whose vision it was for the club to have its own “home” . The land for this was purchased

from Shannon Development, two new pitches were developed and were ready for play in the 2005/06 season, this development was part funded with a grant from the National Lottery .Further to the development of the pitches the club then began phase one of their club house development which saw the opening of a new dressing room complex in Sept . 2006 . The second phase of this development, at some time in the future, will be the addition of a club house and bar/social area Thank YouSt Senans RFC would not be where it is to day, if it had not had great local support over the years . We must also thank the many local businesses for their continued support, especially our main sponsor “The Shannon Knights Inn” . St Senans would also like to acknowledge both DeBeers Diamond Club and the Wolfe Tones GAA club for opening up their facilities to us prior to the development of our own .If you would like anymore information or would like to join please turn up any Saturday or Sunday morning and you will be welcomed .

George Hook & Bernard Ryan - official opening of

new changing rooms.

Slattery family at opening of Jimmy Slattery Park

Stephen Ryan receiving Munster

Junior Plate earlier this year.



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Santa will be arriving in Shannon on Saturday 6th December . His grotto will be in the mall outside the old Tesco this year and he is looking forward to meeting all the

boys and girls of Shannon . Look out for details of dates and times of when you can visit him closer to December .

Over the last ten years almost two million of the world’s most disadvantaged children have received a shoe box, enthusiastically packed with gifts from Ireland . The closing date for this year, to ensure the children receive their gifts for Christmas, is Tuesday 11th November . The drop-off point in Shannon is Curves in Elite Business Park, Smithstown . Just follow these five simple steps: 1 Find an empty medium-size adult shoe box . Cover the box in Christmas paper making sure that you wrap the lid and box separately . 2 Decide whether your gift will be for a BOY or a GIRL, and which age category, (use stickers printed above, and stick this to the outside of the lid (on the top right as you would a stamp on a letter) . 3 Fill the shoe box . Please don’t wrap any items individually or overfill your box .4 IMPORTANT Please enclose €3 or more in an envelope to cover admin and delivery costs . Cheques are preferred

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for security reasons and should be made payable to Samaritan’s Purse . Place the envelope inside the box, but on the top of the gifts so that it is clearly visible when it is opened . 5 Secure the lid with an elastic band, and do not seal the box as it will need to be checked to ensure it meets customs requirements .Due to import regulations, all goods should be new or nearly new . FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL US ON (01) 294 0222



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SkYcOUrT giFT carDThe SkyCourt Shopping Centre is the first in Munster to implement a Gift Card scheme, especially designed for use in all retail outlets in the Shannon shopping complex . SkyCourt has signed up with Mastercard to launch this “SkyCourt Gift Card” .It is presented in the form of a Credit Card which makes all gift solutions easy and can be used in any outlet at SkyCourt who are currently accepting Mastercard .As there are so many diverse outlets in the centre it gives freedom of choice in deciding on what and when to use your gift card .Pat Kelly the manager of the SkyCourt Centre says ‘ We are introducing this as a way of removing the difficult decision making people have at Christmas and birthdays . It allows the receiver of the Card to enjoy a shopping experience and purchase exactly what they want in the many stores we have here at SkyCourt Shannon’ .An information and purchase point desk will be open in the shopping centre from the end of October .



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Official exchanges are conducted on a bi-yearly basis but during the intervening months many personal visits take place as a consequence of friendships cultivated over the years . Visitors are received in homes in both communities, sharing in the activities and culture of the families with the opportunity to reciprocate the hospitality during return visits .A feature of the Twinning that has proven very successful are the exchanges that have taken place between second level schools in Shannon and Guingamp providing students and teachers with a valuable insight into the cultural and social nuances of both communities .The Shannon Twinning Association are anxious to build on the success of the relationship between the two communities and to this end would actively encourage organisations and individuals from Shannon to explore the possibility of becoming involved in the venture . Further information may be had from the Town Clerk at Shannon Town Hall, telephone 061 362319.

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The Shannon Twinning experience began on St . Patrick’s day in 1989 with an exploratory visit to the area by an advance party from the Town and Community of Guingamp in the north of Brittany . The visit, though a short one, prepared the foundation for the subsequent Twinning of the two communities resulting in the signing of a joint charter in Guingamp in 1990 . Although initiated by the respective town councils, the driving force behind the venture stems from within the two communities representing a broad variety of interests and personalities .

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ShaNNON caMEra clUbThe Club started around thirty years ago and in that time has catered for hundreds and hundreds of people interested in photography . The Club is affiliated to The Southern Association of Camera Clubs (SACC) and the Irish Photographic Federation . (IPF) . The members are all great enthusiasts and the club caters for photographers at all levels . They are always interested in getting new members and membership is open to people from anywhere .Current members come from Shannon, Ennis and all the surrounding areas . The club meets every Monday night at 7:30pm in the Oakwood Arms Hotel . Shannon Camera Club hosted the IPF National Audio Visual Championships in the Oakwood Arms on October 18th and 19th . Anybody interested in joining the club please contact Sheamus O’Donoghue on 087-2579947 or 061-364567 or email him at [email protected].

SpiriT OF vOicE FESTivalSpirit of Voice 2008 is a festival held in Galway every year and which presents 4 days of concerts, workshops and audiovisual storytelling events and will run

from Thursday 6 November to Sunday 9 November . Featuring local, national and international acts, representing their cultural voice, this years festival hopes to continue its established theme as a major Irish festival for solo singers and spoken word artists . Highlights of this years festival include Moya Brennan on Friday 7th November, Séan Tyrells ‘Midnight Court’ in the Crane Bar on Saturday 8th November and ‘Telling Tales’ running in Galway City Museum from 31 October to 10 November . ‘Telling Tales’ is a collection of some of Irelands greatest stories told through vocals and sign language, allowing greater access to the tales . For more information log onto www .spiritof voice .com or call 091 509060.

SHANNON BOWLING CLUB - ERROR CORRECTIONShannon Bowls Club wishes to announce that our summer break is over, play on Wednesdays at 7 .30 pm has restarted in St . Tolas National School . The Hon Secretary, Rolande Hall, wishes to apologise for any inconvenience caused by his supplying the incorrect phone number for the last issue of Shannon Scene . Rolande’s mobile number is 086-8281141 . Email: SNNBowls@eircom .net .



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ShaNNON FirE STaTiON ExTENSiON

There is going to be a major extension and refurbishment works at Shannon Fire Station . These include the addition of three extra fire bays, the development of the

drill yard, as well as the inclusion of new accommodation facilities for the crew of twelve fire service personnel .The station’s lecture room, toilets, showers, and Drying and Breathing Apparatus Equipment rooms will also be upgraded . Construction work is scheduled to last approximately 10 months .Mr . Tom Burke, Senior Assistant Chief Fire Officer, explained that ‘the completion of these works will enable the Fire and Rescue Service to allocate additional fire vehicles in

Shannon . We also intend developing training facilities in Shannon, similar to those currently being put in place at Ennis Fire Station . Furthermore, the Service intends locating a new water tanker in Shannon, subject to the approval of funding by the Department . The provision of this unit will enhance our capability to deal with structural fires along with fire incidents in Shannon and its’ environs .’He explained that works would be implemented on a phased basis and that there would be no disruption to service delivery .

SkYviEW YOUTh clUbSkyview Youth Club is affiliated to Clare Youth Service and runs every Thursday night from 7-9pm in Rineanna View during the youth club season . The club membership is 13-16 year olds and a maximum of 30 young people can attend weekly .Skyview YC was set up in January 2005 by a group of volunteers and the Shannon Youth Worker . The Club was set up to provide secondary school goers with an outlet



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to make new friends and have contact with young adult volunteers in a safe and comfortable environment . The club has 9 leaders who meet regularly to plan club night activities .The club is open to secondary school students from first to third year in Shannon aged 13-16 . To join simply go to The Respond Community Building, Rineanna View any Thursday during the club season from 7pm to 9pm and register with a volunteer in charge . Admission is €2 per night . The club provides its members with a wide range of activities throughout the year . These include: Pool, Cinema trips, Table-tennis, Movie nights, Soccer, Karaoke nights, Basketball, Fun game nights, Uni-hoc, Quasar, Bowling, Movie making and Drama and there will be a special Christmas themed club night program during December . For further information contact Pat or Cathal in Shannon Youth Office 061 364318 or e-mail [email protected] or pkerr@clareyouthservice .org

DrUMgEElY YOUTh clUbDrumgeely Youth Club is also opened again and runs on Monday nights from 7-9pm at St Senan’s Primary School Hall in Drumgeely . The club are currently running a sports program up until Christmas and have hired a professional coach to run the events each night . If you want to join either club simply turn up on the club night and register your name with Cathal or Pat and you will be invited to join in the fun .

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ST JOSEphS YOUNg priESTS SOciETYSt Joseph’s Young Priests Society is a society of lay people, which is approved by the Irish Episcopal Conference . Its purpose is to foster vocations to the priesthood and religious life, and to assist financially in the education of students for the priesthood . It also promotes the vocation of the laity to foster a greater understanding and love of the Mass, and to help members to be Christ’s presence in every aspect of life .If anybody is interested in taking part in the work of the Society to help foster religious vocations please contact Tom Kearney at the Shannon Branch on 061 364504 .



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mulled wine and mince pies awaits visitors in Corry’s Pub . The village street will be decked with holly, and festooned with fairy lights, and the village Christmas tree will be

adorned for the occasion .The young and not so young will be treated to a puppet show and they can join in the fun by chatting to the surprise Christmas Characters who will be wandering the village street, you might even bump into Scrooge, the Charles Dickens classic character, during your visit . Christmas themed shops selling

Christmas fare will ensure that visitors can get in a bit of last minute shopping!Weather permitting and during daylight hours only, children can enjoy themselves at the activity playground on the village street .Pre-booking is necessary with our Central Reservations Office or (061) 360788.

SaNTa claUS TO viSiT bUNraTTY FOlk parkDecember 4th - 22nd inclusive.Santa Claus, Mrs . Claus, a troupe of Elves and a host of other Christmas characters will be among the special visitors to Bunratty Folk Park, Co . Clare, in the lead up to Christmas . This event will operate from December 4th to December 22nd (inclusive) and visitors to Bunratty can experience a magical, festive atmosphere in a unique and traditional village street setting at Bunratty Folk Park .This is an event for all the family and they can visit Santa Claus & his Elves in the school house . They can also call in to see Mrs . Claus in her Kitchen as she prepares for Santa's trip - making sure his clothes are ironed and he has plenty of food for his journey . There will be an opportunity to listen to the Folk Park story teller as he recalls colourful tales of Christmas long ago . A complimentary glass of

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ShaNNON MUSic prOJEcT The Shannon Music Project are hosting a big event on 29th November in Shannon . We are going to have a Battle of the Bands Competition for all Youth Bands in Shannon to compete against each other . The event is being organised by Shannon Musci Project committee and the winners will recieve the overall prize of SMP Battle of the Bands Trophy which they get to keep for the year and will have their name engraved on it . They will also receive individual trophys for themselves to keep as well as 10 free band practice sessions with the Music Project Equipment in Shannon Music Project . The competition will be judged by music professionals in County Clare . The venue for the event is yet to be decided before going to print, so please contact Shannon Music Project for more details on 061 364318

chriSTMaS craFT Fair - 20Th YEar!The Christmas Craft Fair, which will take part in the Library during the first week in December, are celebrating their 20th year this year, and we are very grateful to the library for hosting the Craft Fair once again . It is open to all craft makers:• Knitting and crocheting • Crafts • Card Making• Glass painting • Hand made jewellery • Woodwork• Pottery • Baking/preserves, etc, etc.We will be having several meetings in November which anybody who is interested in taking part can attend . The meetings will be on Tuesday evenings at 7 .00pm - specific dates will be advertised closer to the time . Anybody who is interested in taking part can contact Carmel on 061 364266 or Tess on 061 362241.

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Clare VEC Community Education Service is inviting learning grant applications from disadvantaged community groups for 2009 . The grants are in the form of tutor

hours . Contact Ann at 065 6843732 for application forms or more information . Details on the Upcoming Events page of www .clarelearningnetwork .org/ . Closing date November 28th .

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November1 NovemberSt Senans Rugby ClubTraining for 15-18yrs on Saturdays at 11:00am - continues weekly at Jimmy Slattery Park in Tullyvaraga.

2 NovemberSt Senans Rugby ClubTraining for 6-14 yrs on Sundays at 10.30 - continues weekly at Jimmy Slattery Park in Tullyvaraga.

3 November Shannon Camera ClubShannon Camera Club commenced the 2008-2009 year on Monday September 22nd at The Oakwood Arms Hotel at 7:30pm and meet every Monday night thereafter. Enquiries can be made to Sheamus O’Donoghue at 087-2579947 or 061-364567. All welcome. See page 11 for details

3 November Drumgeely Youth ClubMonday nights from 7-9pm at St Senan’s Primary School Hall in Drumgeely. ( see page 13 for details)4 NovemberStory time for kids 4pm Sean Lemass Library. 4-8 year olds and every Tuesday in the library.4 NovemberLe Cheile International Club 8.00 - 10.00 pm in the Respond Community Centre, Rineanna View.5 November Sixmilebridge Library Cross-Stitch craft sessions will take place in Kilfinaghty Public Library, Sixmilebridge every second Wednesday at 4.00pm. Suitable for children aged 9-12. Booking is required. Please contact 061-369678.

5 November Shannon Bowling Club Every Wednesday at 7.30 in St Tolas National School.5 - 6 November Fables, Tales and Tattlers - Glor 10am & 11.45am

‘Fables, Tales and Tattlers’ is the brainchild of Louis Lovett, the well-known performer, writer and director for children. Book early to avoid disappointment. Tel. 065 6843103, [email protected] November Sixmilebridge Library Storytime for 4 to 8 year olds6 NovemberArts & Crafts for Kids 4pm Sean Lemass Library. 7+ years and every Thursday in the library.6 NovemberSkyview Youth Club Every Thursday night from 7-9pm in Rineanna View during the youth club season. The club is open to 13-16 year olds. See page 12 for details.

6 November Shannon Chamber of CommerceChamber Human Resources Venue: Oakwood Arms Cost: No Charge

6-9 November Spirit of Voice Festival, Galway

Spirit of Voice presents a selection of international and local acts representing their cultural voice. Featuring over 30 artists and headlined by Rónán Ó Snodaigh, Moya Brennan & Sean Tyrell. The festival also hosts singing workshops and school storytelling projects, providing a major Irish festival for solo singers and spoken word artists. (See page 11 for more details)

Weekly EventsAll the events listed below take

place in the Leisure Centre (LC) or Shannon Family Resource Centre (SFRC), Respond Community Hall,

unless otherwise stated. MondayArt Circle (SFRC) 10.00-12.00 Ladies Hour in the pool (LC) 10.30am Junior Gym. Age 13 and over (LC) 3.30 – 5.30pmKool Kids Club (SFRC) 3.30 - 5.30pmShannon Stars Swimming Club(LC) 4.00 - 5.00pmArt Circle (SFRC) 7.00 - 9.00pm TuesdayDrop in Computer Facility (SFRC) 10.30am - 3.00pmJunior Gym. Age 13 and over (LC)3.30 – 5.30pmKool Kids Club (SFRC) 3.30 - 5.30Different Strokes Swimming (LC)4pm - 5pm WednesdayCounselling Services (SFRC) 10.00am - 12.30pmUnislim Meeting (LC) 12-1pmHomework Club (SFRC) 3.30pm - 5.30pm ThursdayHomework Club (SFRC) 3.30pm - 5.30pmJunior Gym. Age 13 and over (LC)3.30 – 5.30pmDifferent Strokes Swimming (LC)4pm - 5pmShannon Stars Swimming Club (LC) 5pm - 6pmCreative Writing Circle (SFRC) 7.30pm - 9.30 pm

FridayToddlers Inc (SFRC)10.00am - 12.00Disco Dancing (LC)4.30 to 6.30. Ages 6 and upTrampoline Club (LC)4.30 – 8.00Kick Back Café5pm – 10pm. Respond Community Building SaturdayShannon Flyers (LC)11am Kick Back Café4pm – 9pm. Respond Community Building



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Please mention “Shannon Scene” when replying to adverts

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.

6-10 NovemberEnnis Trad FestivalThe Ennis Trad Festival is a festival for those who love to hear (or play) Irish traditional music of the highest quality in its most natural setting. Now in its fifteenth year, the festival brings together the very best of Irish traditional musicians in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. (see page 21 for details)

10 November Clare Archaeological and Historical Society

19th Century Women of Co. Clare: A look at how the nineteenth century ideal of women as the “Angel of the House”

holds up when compared to reality using contemporary documents of the time from Co. Clare by Terri Shoosmith. Lectures held at Clare Museum, Arthur’s Row, Ennis at 8.30pm For further information, Tel: 065-6823382 /087-9165916 or Email: [email protected] (see page 25)

11 November Operation Christmas Child

Last date for leaving your shoebox to Curves in Smithstown. See page 8 for more details.12 November Shannon Chamber of Commerce Networking Event Venue: Dromoland Castle Cost: €10 members/€20 Non-members

12 November Connectabilities Meeting Meetings held at 8.30 in Old Lodge. All parents of children with special needs welcome.

22 November - 22 December Christmas at Aillwee Caves Aillwee Cave gets transformed into a winter wonderland from 22nd November to 22nd December. Santa Claus sets up his workshop in the caves, inviting boys and girls to visit him and the elves! Due to the huge popularity of this event, they recommend booking early. Contact Santa’s Secretary to plan a visit: Lo-call: 1890 245 593 - weekdays only.

29 November Shannon Music Project Battle of the Bands Competition for all Youth Bands in Shannon (see page 15 for details

December1 December Christmas Craft Fair 20th annual Craft Fair taking place in the library . See page 15 for details .

2 DecemberLe Cheile International Club 8.00 - 10.00 pm in the Respond Community Centre, Rineanna View4-22 December Santa Claus at Bunratty Folk Park see page 14 for details

6 December Santa Arrives in Shannon

6-7 December, 13-14 December & 20-21 DecemberBallyvaughan Christmas Event Enjoy christmas markets, workshops in Christmas decorations, cookery classes,

choral recitals and concerts in European style Christkindl Market. Contact: Armin Crafkes 065-7077377. Email: [email protected].

8 December Clare Archaeological and Historical Society Standing Stones of Co. Clare: A study of the Bronze Age monolith tradition and its landscape setting in Clare by Tom Moloney, M. Litt. Lectures held at Clare Museum, Arthur’s Row, Ennis at 8.30pm For further information, Tel: 065-6823382 / 087-9165916 or Email: [email protected] (see page 25)

10 December Connectabilities Meeting Meetings held at 8.30 in Old Lodge. All parents with children with special needs welcome.

11 December 2008 The Stand Up String Quartet - Graffiti Classics - Glor A new adventure in learning about music for children, with a special festive flavour. Expect a dazzling concoction of dancing, singing and clowning. This is truly a wonderful antidote for those who think that classical music is as staid as stained-glass. Age suitability: 6+. 10am show for ages 6-9 and 11.30am show for ages 10+. Tel. 065 6843103, [email protected] Dec 2008 - 06 January 2009 Limerick on Ice see page 23 for details



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This year’s festival will be 6th - 10th November 2008 . The Ennis Trad Festival is a festival for those who love to hear (or play) Irish traditional music of the highest quality in its most natural setting .Now in its fifteenth year, the festival brings together the very best of

Irish traditional musicians in a relaxed and informal atmosphere .Over 20 venues host selected exponents of the music, carefully mixed and matched to ensure a choice of many great sessions . In addition, spotlight concerts every night (Thursday to Monday) feature internationally renowned bands . There are many other events too, including CD launches, recitals, instrument and singing masterclasses and céilís .It all happens over a (very) long weekend in November, in Ennis, the capital of Ireland's premier music county - County Clare .

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SENiOr ciTiZENS clUbThe Senior Citizens Club would like to sincerely thank

all those who helped them in their recent fund raising efforts to refurbish their clubhouse . They would like to give a special thank you to Seamus and Suzanne Tyler who will be running in the Dublin City Marathon for them at the end of

October and also to Celtic Football Club for making them their charity for the year . They would also like to thank the proprietors of the Skycourt Food Court Restaurants who have invited them for afternoon tea in November .The Senior Citizens Club works very hard providing 122 Meals on Wheels every week and also provides meals in the clubhouse in Purcell Park several days per week . They are going to be having a Christmas Raffle with some lovely prizes . If anyone is interested in joining, membership is only €10 per year, please contact Louis Byrne on 061 364184.



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Limerick’s - “Holiday on Ice”” will be open during the month of December, excluding Christmas Day . The Rink, which will be located

at the Potato Market opposite the Courthouse and St . Mary’s Cathedral . The Rink will be open from 10am in the morning to 10pm at night . An Ice Skating session will last 50 minutes and patrons are strongly advised to book in advance for their selected time slot . Tickets are competitively priced . Telephone: 061 400200.

The local Family Resource Centre based at Respond Community Centre, Rineanna View, Shannon has set up a Homework Club .This is a new initiative which encourages primary school children to do their homework . It is the first time that the centre, which was set up eight years ago has organised an initiative like this and the feedback in the local community has been great .An evaluation was done with the children from our Activity Club which runs on Monday and Tuesday afternoons at the Family Resource Centre and from that evaluation the Family Resource Centre decided to run a pilot programme as it was the children themselves who saw the need for this facility . The Homework Club runs two afternoons every week, on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3 .30pm-5 .15pm at the Family Resource Centre . On arrival, the children are provided with healthy snacks, after which they do their Homework and then play games . This ensures the project is a combination of education, health and leisure .It is funded by the Health Service Executive through the Traveller Health Initiative and is Co-ordinated by Barbara Molloy .Fifteen young children attend the club and other spaces could be made available if additional volunteers are recruited . The Homework Club is currently inviting volunteers to assist them in their activities .Anyone interested in helping out for a few hours each week should contact Barbara @ 061-707600 . Full training in childcare protection will be provided to volunteers .

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ShaNNON archaEOlOgical & hiSTOrical SOciETYThe Shannon Archaeological & Historical Society has been in existence for over thirty years . It was founded by enthusiasts in the Shannon area with a passion for local history and archaeology . The Society continues to thrive and is one of the most active in the country .One of the earliest activities to emerge from the Society, was the publication of an annual journal called The Other Clare . Now in its 32nd year of publication the journal has progressed to become one of the most prestigious and respected publications of its type in the country .The Society’s programme is focussed on two main activities . During the summer months a series of outings and excursions are organised to places of interest both in Clare and neighbouring counties . The season usually begins with a weekend expedition to particular areas of

interest within the country . Society members have been seen meandering the slopes of Sliabh na mBan, manning the parapets of Roscommon Castle and exploring the

offshore delights of the Aran Islands .Throughout the winter months we go indoors for a series of lectures and presentations by visiting speakers and members of the society . The subjects covered are rich and diverse featuring themes from prehistory up to modern times and have included talks on

recent excavations in the Shannon area .The Shannon Archaeological & Historical Society is happy to encourage and welcome new members . As a member you will have the opportunity to engage with our natural and national heritage and help to influence its preservation and protection .For information on becoming a member or participating in any of our activities please contact the Secretary: Peter Wise, Tel: 065-6837570, Email: peter .wise .ie@gmail .com

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a DaY iN ThE liFE OF ...Tom Downes has been living in Shannon since 1962. He has been totally blind since the age of 21. He was voted Blind Person of the Year in 19?? receiving his award from Mary Robinson, who was President at the time. He has two sons, Alan & Michael, and has recently been widowed. He lives alone with his Guide Dog, Brandon.

I get up at about 8:00am every morning depending on how well I slept the night before - unfortunately I am a bit of an insomniac so I often have restless nights . I go downstairs and let my dog, Brandon, out and then make some breakfast for us - usually porridge for me .I have been retired for the past few years from the

business I started in 1977, Capstan Components . My son took over the business when I retired and I occasionally help him out part-time . On the days that I am working I get dressed and head over to the Industrial Estate with Brandon . Brandon is a relatively new addition to my family . Unfortunately Guide Dogs can only work until they are about 10 years old and my last dog had reached retirement age earlier this year . The Guide Dogs start their training from birth . For the first year of their lives they live with volunteers who are known as ‘puppy walkers’ and they take them on daily walks and try to prepare them for their working lives . When they are a year old they go to the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind training centre in Cork, where the dogs are bred, and they spend 5 months in training . If at that stage the dog reaches the high standards needed to be a guide dog they then go on for another three months of advanced training . So Brandon is just over 2 years old now and we are slowly getting used to one another . It is difficult when a dog gets too old to work as you do become very attached to them . You are given the option of keeping the dog, or else the IGDB find a good home for the dog for its retirement . I haven’t been able to keep any of my dogs as my house is too small .Getting dressed in the morning can be a bit of a lottery when you can’t see colours . There is a device which I have which when pointed at a piece of clothing can tell me the colour, but it is not very reliable if a shirt is checked or multi-coloured . I recently bought a very handy device called Voxcom, which is basically a voice recorder . It comes with 100 label cards onto which you can record your voice and then you attach the cards to whatever you need to label . So I have lots of them hanging on the hangers in my wardrobe, and also on cans and jars in the kitchen cupboards . Before I

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got the Voxcom, the only way I could tell what was in a can was by shaking it! The only problem can be matching a shirt to the correctly labelled hanger after washing . Another thing that I have which is very useful, is my mobile speech phone, which reads texts messages for me and also reads the caller ID .I do all my own washing, ironing and cooking, the only thing that is difficult is dusting and vacuuming . I am very lucky that my son, Alan, and daughter-in-law Diane live next door, so they help out with things I find difficult . Shopping can be a big problem and Alan helps me with that . After breakfast, if I am not working I take the dog for a walk . Brandon always walks on my left and is trained to avoid objects 2 feet to the right . The dogs are also taught to stop at the kerb . When they get to the other side of the road, they don’t stop but I know when to step up because I can feel the dog stepping up .I was born with Glaucoma and was severely visually impaired from birth but I went to mainstream school until I was 15 and then went to St Josephs School in Dublin for 2 years where I learnt Braille . Unfortunately I learnt it by sight instead of feel so when I completely lost my sight it was a fairly useless skill, as you need a lot of sensitivity in your fingers which I was never able to develop . When I was 21 the retina became detached in my better eye and shortly after that I lost sight in my other eye too . My first job was as a piano tuner in Rippen Piano Factory from 1962 to 1975, and when the factory closed I retrained in light engineering with FAS, and thereafter started my own business .After lunch, which I sometimes cook myself, although my daughter in law is very good and quite often cooks dinner for me, I like to listen to the television, radio or one of the many books that I get on CD to listen to - usually crime/adventure books . I go on holiday a couple of times a year with my two brothers and their wives . It is always nice to get away although it is very tiring for me because everything is new and it takes a while to work out the layout of where we are staying . I judge whether a place is nice and worth going back to by sounds, smells and of course, the weather .One of the biggest drawbacks of being blind is not being able to make eye contact . It is especially difficult when I am in large groups . I find it much easier to talk to people on a one to one basis .In the evenings I sometimes enjoy going to the pub for a drink with friends or with my son, my favourite tipple is Guinness, although I try not to eat or drink after 7 .00pm as I find that if I do, I have nightmares . After letting the dog out again, I am usually in bed by midnight and pray that I get a good nights sleep .

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Community Notice BoardShaNNON 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: Closed

Items 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 .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 . shannonparish@eircom .netMarY iMMacUlaTE chUrch, cOrrib DrivESunday 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 .00ciTiZENS iNFOrMaTiON cENTrE Unit 1 Business Centre, Shannon Town CentreOpening Hours Mon – Fri 9 .30am – 5pm, Lunch 1 .00 – 2 .00pm . 061 364704 or 364705 . cicshannon@eircom .net

HUMOUR MATTERSIf anybody has any good, clean jokes they would like us to print, please send to [email protected] are some more of those church bulletins:

• Potluck supper Sunday at 5:00pm - prayer and medication to follow.• The ladies of the Church have cast off clothing of every kind. They may be seen in the basement on Friday afternoon.• This evening at 7pm there will be a hymn singing in the park across from the Church. Bring a blanket and come prepared to sin.• Ladies Bible Study will be held Thursday morning at 10 AM. All ladies are invited to lunch in the Fellowship Hall after the B. S. is done.• The pastor would appreciate it if the ladies of the Congregation would lend him their electric girdles for the pancake breakfast next Sunday.• Low Self Esteem Support Group will meet Thursday at 7 pm. Please use the back door.• The eighth-graders will be presenting Shakespeare’s Hamlet in the Church basement Friday at 7pm. The congregation is invited to attend this tragedy.• Weight Watchers will meet at 7pm at the First Presbyterian Church. Please use large double door at the side entrance.• The Associate Minister unveiled the church’s new campaign slogan last Sunday: ‘I Upped My Pledge - Up Yours.’

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• My husband and I divorced over religious differences. He thought he was God and I didn’t. • I don’t suffer from insanity; I enjoy every minute of it. • Some people are alive only because it’s illegal to kill them. • I used to have a handle on life, but it broke. • Don’t take life too seriously; No one gets out alive.• You’re just jealous because the voices only talk to me. • Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder. • Earth is the insane asylum for the universe. • I’m not a complete idiot -- Some parts are just missing. • Out of my mind. Back in five minutes.

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phOENix ShaNNON baSkETball clUbPhoenix Shannon Basketball Club was founded in 1999, by local ladies Carmel Howard, Karen O’Callaghan & Bella Boyle . Through the support & commitment of players from all areas of Clare & our Coaches the club has formed a very committed & successful team in the league to date . Up until recently our club had been the only Basketball Club representing Clare in the Limerick League, winning the league twice & runners up on a number of occasions . Last year the club played 14 games, won 12 and only lost 2 . This is a fantastic record by any standards .The club participates annually in the Limerick Ladies

Local League, the season spans from August to April . During this season the club trains twice weekly, Tuesday 8 - 10pm and Thursday 6 - 8pm in

Flannans College, Ennis New members and supporters are always welcome and can contact the coach Mike Hickey on 086-6030250 .Maidenform have been our main sponsors for the past few years to which the club are truly grateful but running costs such as insurance, hall

hire, league participation fee, referee payments etc . are incurred by the players, therefore, additional sponsorship is always welcome . The Club is looking forward to continued success & to celebrating 10 years next year .

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