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Gleeson’s Bar set for gala night of music

Accordion player, Nuala Hehir is among the confirmed acts for the night A gala night of music, song and story is promised at Gleeson’s Bar in Turnpike this Friday from 9pm.

Joe Boland leaves the richest of imprints on Co Clare

By Páraic McMahon

JOE BOLAND has been remembered as a visionary and innovator whose actions left a rich legacy across Co Clare.

‘An iconic presence among musicians’ – tributes paid to Ennis’ Tony MacMahon

By Páraic McMahon

Tributes have been extended to Ennis born accordion player, Tony MacMahon who died on Friday at the age of 82.

O’Keeffe’s Champion Meats celebrate 25 years in business

By Stuart Holly

“IT WAS the sixth of September, 1996 when we opened,” begins Donie O’Keeffe, as he recalls a quarter of a century in business in Ennis. The Kilnamona native was just 26-years old when he set up shop in the Turnpike, however he was an experienced operator at that stage having left school aged 15 to …

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Plans for €25m Ennis community hospital to be lodged this year

By Páraic McMahon

Planning is to be lodged for a €25m community hospital in Ennis later this year.

Council owned property not painted for 20 years in Turnpike – residents claim

By Páraic McMahon

Council owned property in Turnpike has not been painted for two decades, residents have claimed.

More recognition for acupuncture industry a goal of Keir as he takes on ACI role

By Cian O Broin

*Keir McNamara. Photograph: Gary Collins Turnpike acupuncturist Keir McNamara has been named as the Chairperson of the Acupuncture Council of Ireland.