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Rowena Sheen a jewel of Clare’s craft industry

SPEAKING to The Clare Echo, Rowena Sheen is busy in her workshop preparing for a busy festive period. The Ennistymon native will be carefully crafting her beautifully unique handmade pieces for the next two weeks – after which time they will begin their journey into jewellery boxes across Ireland via various craft markets.

Grab the popcorn for Ennis International Fantastic FilmFest

Left to right: Mayor of Ennis Cllr. Clare Colleran Molloy, Dr Tracy Fahey author of gothic literature and academic (Head of Department Limerick School of Art & Design TUS), Mike Fitzpatrick, Dean Limerick School of Art & Design (TUS), Darren McMahon, co-programmer EIFF, Margaret O’Brien, CEO Ennis Chamber originator and co-ordinator EIFF, Paul Patton, Director …

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A true family business – Shanahan Paints

The team: Fiona Kennedy, Roger Fox, Leonard Shanahan, Paul Slattery, Wayne Considine and Martha Gumula outisde Shanahan Paints premises in Ennis. Missing from photo: Fergus Shanahan (Director) Photo by Natasha Barton Shanahan Paints has been supplying painting and decorating products and services to Retail, Trade and Wholesale customers in County Clare since 1972.