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Inside:Five Great Reasons to Vote

SMS -The Wedding SingerSt Patricks Day Parade 2011

CSES Open New Office in Shannon

25TH FEBRUARY - GE11 - DON’T FORGET TO VOTE!FREEShannon mScene

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ELECTION SPECIAL .......................4

Library Events ................................5

CSES New Office in Shannon....6

Shannon Gospel Choir................7

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY ......... 8

SMS - The Wedding Singer ..........9

DIRECTORY.............................. 10

Ennis Book Club Festival ......... 11

CLASSIFIED ADS ..................... 12

St Patricks Day Parade.............. 13

‘Meet and Play’ Group .............. 13

COMMUNITY NOTICE BOARD . 13

PUZZLE PAGE ......................... 14

LIST OF ADVERTISERSA Cherished Mind .........................7

Art & Craft Company ...................1

Belgrave Accountants .............. 13

Bit of a Do ........................................7

Bunratty Candles ....................... 13

Bunratty Manor .............................5

Caring Cuppa .................................7

Clare Supported Emp..................6

Crimmonds Howard ....................1

The Fairy Queen ............................9

HT Promotions ............................ 15

Kids Party Club ........................... 10

Little Rascals ............................... 11

Maloney GM ................................ 13

MC Autos .........................................5

R & R ..................................................6

Sky Shop ..........................................3

Shannon Flowers ..........................9

Shannon Tyres ...............................5

Special Branch Tree Services ....9

Tony Mulcahy .............................. 16

VIP Glamour Parties ....................2

Wedding Singer ............................9

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Don’t listen to people who say you shouldn’t vote. This is misguided nonsense. Voters make things happen. If you want change, you must vote. Here are five good reasons.1. Everyone is equal on Election day – we all have one vote - the richest and most powerful - the poorest and disadvantaged.2. It gives you the right to complain. We are responsible

for the kind of politicians we get - you have no right to complain if you don’t participate in the election.

3. People have died to secure the right to vote, literally died. Voting is an extraordinarily important right--not just a chore. In some countries some people still do not have the right. In Ireland we should exercise our right.4. Because every vote matters. Elections have been changed based on just a few votes. In the 2002 General Election in Cork South-Central, Kathy Sinnott (Ind) lost by 6 votes to John Dennehy (FF) on the 10th count. In the same General Election in Limerick West Dan Neville won by one vote and Michael Finucane lost by one vote.5. Each and every vote is the voice of an Irish Citizen. One voice speaking out can change the course of history.ONE VOTE CAN AND WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE!!

ONE VOTE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE - TOP FIVE REASONS TO VOTE

We rarely find ourselves in situations where an action we take can cause something major to happen, but that is exactly the position you will find yourself in as you stand over a ballot paper with a little pencil in your hand on the 25th February.Think carefully! The box you choose to tick will help determine a course of action that will directly affect your life and those of your loved ones for years, perhaps generations to come. It really is that important. I don’t ask for your trust lightly. I wouldn’t ask for it or even be contesting this election if I wasn’t utterly convinced that the policies we have put forward are the correct ones, if not the only ones, to get this country working again. This election is about national issues and most importantly the economy. We will create an environment where jobs are protected and created. Did you know that if every small business in the country created just one new job, we would half numbers of people currently unemployed! We will keep tax as low as possible. We will create a completely new health system - one that actually works. We will streamline government

agencies and cut out inefficiencies, saving billons and at the same time protecting frontline public sector jobs. We will reduce the number of politicians and put a ceiling on higher public sector salaries. It really will be a total change. No doubt, it will be very difficult but we are determined to see it through.Of course we have our local and regional issues too and

none bigger than protecting and growing Shannon Airport. No candidate is better placed than me in this election to fight for Shannon. I live here. I work here. I employ people here. Other candidates talk a lot about Shannon airport, because they think it will generate votes, but I know the Airport and the real behind-the-scenes issues involved. Many of you will already

know me as a guy with an open door and a willingness to help where I can. That won’t change. In fact now you will have a guy who can carry your issues all the way to Dail Eireann. It’s about time Shannon had a TD of its own. When was it ever more important? Use your power. Vote for change. Vote for a Shannon TD. Vote Tony Mulcahy.

Election special

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ShANNON LIBRARY EVENTSOne of Ireland’s finest traditional storytellers, Niall de Burca will visit Shannon & Newmarket on Wednesday 9th March to celebrate Seachtain na Gaeilge. He will be in Newmarket Library in Kilnasoolagh Park at 11.15am and

Shannon at 1.15pm and will give a bi-lingual storytime in Irish and English. Niall de Burca is a brilliant storyteller and his show is always excellent. Admission is free.The Exhibition, Power of Civil Society: the Fate of Jews in Bulgaria during the Holocaust is in Sean Lemass Public Library, from 9th – 31st March inclusive.This exhibition demonstrates how the collective voice of the people of Bulgaria prevented the deportation of its Jewish population to the concentration camps.The Exhibition was presented to the Holocaust Education Trust Ireland by The Ambassador of Bulgaria to Ireland .

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with the Shannon business community. Making the announcement, CSES team leader Alice O’Carroll said the expansion to Shannon Business Centre is a very positive mark in the organisation’s ten years in business. “Our presence in Shannon, with such a high population of enterprise, will enable us to maintain regular contact with employers and update them on the benefits of recruiting CSES candidates, and the assistance they will attain from us in the process,” said Ms O’Carroll. Clare Supported Employment Service, which is funded by FAS, supports people with an illness, injury or disability to secure employment. The service is free of charge to both job seekers and employers.


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Shannon Gospel Choir is celebrating only their second birthday later this month. It doesn't seem too long ago when they got together to nervously bring Gospel music to Shannon. They weren't quite sure how it would be received, but were

delighted with the reaction from the people of Shannon.Over the past two years they have gone from strength to strength, singing at masses all around the Shannon region, supporting the Harlem Gospel Choir a couple of times, and they were invited to have their own gig in Dolans (Limerick) last April after singing there with Paddy Casey a few months previous. They have also performed at charity fundraisers, concerts and for the last two years have entertained guests at all The Limerick Strand Hotel's Christmas party nights Most recently, the choir appeared live on RTE1 television in the middle of January singing in a mass celebrated by Fr Harry Bohan, parish priest of Sixmilebridge.Viewership figures for this program are quoted to be like being in front of a full Croke Park, but there wasn't time to get nervous. It all went smoothly and the Choir were delighted with the feedback from RTE, and all the text messages from friends, family and total strangers!.SGC are now gearing up for their next big challenge. They have been asked to be the support act for Paul Brady, as he brings his current tour to the Oakwood Arms in Shannon on Saturday the 23rd April. Paul Brady is an internationally renowned and respected Singer/Songwriter and multi instrumentalist, and the people of Shannon are in for a real treat. SGC are really looking forward to the experience and it's a chance to perform in Shannon in a relaxed setting. Call the Oakwood Arms on 061 361500 for further details.

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Weekly EventsAll the events listed below take

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Respond Community Hall, unless otherwise stated.

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Art Circle (SFRC)10.00-12.00 , 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

Charity Shop 10.30 - 4.00pm at Shannon Christian Church. Fill a bag for €5 and enjoy a free cup of soup, tea or coffee. 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

February20 February - 26 February Shannon Muscial Society SMS present The Wedding Singer. See opposite page for more details and how to book your ticket to the wedding of the year!

25 February Election Day Don’t forget to vote. Change can only happen if you play your part. This may well be the most important election in a generation.

March3 March World Book Day Over the last 13 years World Book Day has become firmly established as Ireland’s biggest annual event promoting the enjoyment of books and reading. See www.worldbookday.com for more details and events.

4-6 March Ennis Book Club Festival see page 11 for more details

15 March Storytime Kilfinaghty Library, Sixmilebridge will hold two special storytime sessions to celebrate Seachtain na Gaeilge from 10.15am. 2nd class from Sixmilebridge National School will attend the ‘Scéalaíocht’ with library staff member Teresa Carmody O’Shea.

17 March St Patricks Day

For more info on the parade in Shannon see page 13.

26 March Pakie Ryan Memorial RunThis 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.

April3 April Mothers Day

15 April Special Olympics All Ireland Collection Day Special Olympics All Ireland Collection Day takes place across the island of Ireland on Friday, April 15th. This is the biggest annual fundraising event in aid of Special Olympics and we aim to raise €1 million in one day. To reach this target, we need your help! If you have a few hours to spare on 15th April, please contact Siobhan Nolan on 021 4977192 or Email: [email protected]. Together, we can change lives! 23 April Shannon Gospel Choir supporting Paul Brady in the Oakwood - see page 7 for more details

24 April Easter Sunday

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The countdown is on to the big day as the wedding planners put the final touches to what promises to be the most spectacular event of the year The cast and crew of “the Wedding Singer” are busy beavering away in the various departments getting ready to present this fabulous show which runs from Sunday the 20th of February to Saturday 26th of February inclusive, with a matinee performance also on Saturday 26th at 2.30 pmTo accept your invitation to this event it is advisable that you book early to reserve your seat and avoid disappointment. BOX OFFICE NO.086 2142554

Shannon Musical Society

20th - 26th February, 2011Saturday Matinee 26th February at 2.30 p.m.

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The Festival (4 - 6 March) is a wonderful social and literary gathering for book club members and readers. Supported by Clare County Library, the festival includes author readings, discussions, workshops and walking tours, advice on running book clubs, on reading lists, and an opportunity to meet with other Book Club members. The programme will includes authors’ readings, lectures, music, workshops, exhibitions and more. We are keen to give book clubs an eclectic mix that reflects the reading passions of many, so our programmes have a very broad brief. We include poetry, drama, historical, food, political, crime and memoir writing as well as fiction. Irish language book clubs are also catered for with sessions as gaeilge. For more info email [email protected]. 087 972 3647085 784 [email protected]

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Maloney Garden MachineryHusqvarna Centre, Clare

Unit 2, Main Rd, Smithstown, Shannon061 364300 www.maloneygm.ie

Get your lawnmower serviced

in time for the cutting season

Wedding & Remembrance Candles Christenings and Special Occasions

Fragrance jars & meltsPersonalised handmade candles

Handmade Candles

Bunratty Candles

Ballycasey Craft Centre, Shannon

[email protected]

085 137 6145

Did you know that the first St. Patrick’s Day parade took place not in Ireland

but in the United States. Irish soldiers serving in the English military marched

through New York City on March 17, 1762. Along with their music,

the parade helped the soldiers reconnect with their Irish roots, as well as

fellow Irishmen serving in the English army. Today, nearly

three million people line the 1.5-mile parade route to watch the procession, which takes more than five hours. We don’t get quite that many people watching the parade in Shannon but over the past few years it has certainly grown in size and popularity with new groups joining in every year. This year one of the new entrants will be the Shannon Traditional Boat Building Club. Their entry will be a currrach which ferried goods to the Aran Islands. There will also be all the old favourites including the very colourful Midwest Indian/Irish Association, Ballycasey Craft Centre, marching bands, including the Boherbuoy Brass and Reed Band, Ennis Brass Band and the CBS, the Scouts and the Taekwon-Do Club. The parade will start, as it has for the past 2 years, on the Link Road, past St Caimins School. The parade will then proceed up Sli na Mara and onto the Town Centre where the festivities will carry on. Let’s hope the weather is as good as it has been for the past two years. If anyone would like to participate please contact Mike Fleming on 087 6140550 as soon as possible.

ST PATRICKS DAY PARADE

NEw ‘MEET AND PLAY’ GROuPAnyone interested in getting together with others with their musical instruments e.g. guitar, keyboard, fiddle, etc should contact Mary on 086 6024445. The idea is that people who want to become more

motivated to practice get together regularly to play and practice together and be encouraged by others

to play and improve their interest. It is also a way of allowing people to have fun with their

music while putting their classes into action.

SKYLINEB A R B E R S H O PALL HAIRCUTS €10 All types of Cuts, Hot Towel Shave, Hair Tattoos & Design, Kids Hair Cuts

SkyCourt Shopping CentreShannon

AFTER FIVE HAIRCUTS, GET SIXTH FREE!

BELGRAVE ACCOUNTANTS& TAX CONSULTANTS

www.belgraveaccountants.com

Contact Michael Smithwick MA, CPAfor accounts and tax advice

Unit 1, Ballycasey Business Park, Shannon061 362377

14 t: 086 3714804

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Tel: 061 360 899Mob: 086 2622644

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www.htpromotions.com

T: 086 2622644 W: www.htpromotions.comSmithstown, Shannon

PARTY VENUEPARTY VENUE

For Boys: Pirate Party with inflatable Pirate Ship, Pirate facepainting and Tattoo’s, Balloon pirate swords, Helium Balloon Pirate Decor, and the “Captain Jack” Disco with the best actions songs.... For Girls: A princess party with either Snow white, Belle, Jasmin or Cinderella with Princess facepainting and Jewels, Balloon Wands, a bouncy castle and a “Princess Disco” with Helium Balloon Decor.... And for the older Girls: A Hannah Montana party with the Hannah Montana Castle, Glittery eye designs and Glitter Tattoos, Helium Balloon Decor and a great action packed Disco........ To see more of our party dances and themes find us on facebook - Captain Jack Show..or...HT Promo-tions & party venue. To query prices or make a booking just ring Mike on 086 2622644.... or leave a message on Facebook with your name and number and we will ring you.

Bookings now being taken at the Party Venue in Smithstown, Shannon.

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Themed Parties:

Pirate Party, Princess Party,

Hannah Montana Party ....

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