Bless you for posting this. I recall Ennis through the eyes of the 9yr old I was in 1968. I was feverishly scanning the faces of all in the market for my uncle who farmed on Deer Island on the Fergus where we stayed, or a glimpse of my great aunt Katty Shinner's little newsagent and sweet shop on Lower Market Street, but no joy. Nevertheless, I loved every moment!!
I remember visiting Ennis in the mid to late 1950's with my late Dad who hired a taxi from Lahinch a few times to go shopping. I was about 8 to 9 years old in 1957 and the late Tom O'Donoghue's drapery shop at the top of Abbey Street near Honans Bar is a cherished memory. Also Brian Hogan's Restaurant in O'Connell St.,as I dined in there several times with the late Tom O'Donoghue who was a regular customer then. I'm in London with 40 years and return on holiday's often and I still love to visit Ennis.
Hey; What happened to the web cam opposite O'Connell Statue in Ennis ??? Cassius Clay's Ancestors hail from the Turnpike Road. Don't know why they sailed for Kentucky. Oh, and what about Marcus Keane ??? Deny it, if you can; Marcus Keane learned all his tricks in Ennis !!!
Bless you for posting this. I recall Ennis through the eyes of the 9yr old I was in 1968. I was feverishly scanning the faces of all in the market for my uncle who farmed on Deer Island on the Fergus where we stayed, or a glimpse of my great aunt Katty Shinner's little newsagent and sweet shop on Lower Market Street, but no joy. Nevertheless, I loved every moment!!
Paul Toner Iui
I remember visiting Ennis in the mid to late 1950's with my late Dad who hired a taxi from Lahinch a few times to go shopping. I was about 8 to 9 years old in 1957 and the late Tom O'Donoghue's drapery shop at the top of Abbey Street near Honans Bar is a cherished memory. Also Brian Hogan's Restaurant in O'Connell St.,as I dined in there several times with the late Tom O'Donoghue who was a regular customer then. I'm in London with 40 years and return on holiday's often and I still love to visit Ennis.
It all went downhill after Cromwell !!! Cromwell is the true Villain in Irish History.
Excellent piece of history
What a find, thank you so much.
People like you are so important, as this would have been hidden in the vaults of RTE otherwise.
Hey; What happened to the web cam opposite O'Connell Statue in Ennis ??? Cassius Clay's Ancestors hail from the Turnpike Road. Don't know why they sailed for Kentucky. Oh, and what about Marcus Keane ??? Deny it, if you can; Marcus Keane learned all his tricks in Ennis !!!