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Brian Gleeson
OPEN SEVEN DAYS DURING DECEMBERBallycasey Craft & Design Centre 061 364115 www.gleesongoldsmiths.ie
...jewellery with passion
GOLDSMITHS
www.SHANNONSCENE.COM
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Abbey House Hair & BeautyBEAUTY SALON • Abbey House • Shannon • Co. ClareHAIR SALON • Bru Na Sionna • Shannon • Co. Clare
OPENING HOURS:
Tues & Wed: 10am - 6pm
Thurs: 10am - 8pm
Fri: 10am - 7pm
Sat: 9am - 4pm
For Hair Appointments:T: 061 366845
For Beauty Appointments:T: 061 366844
15% off your next hair appointmentwith our Loyalty Card Promotion
The Gift Of Elegance €45New set of Sculptured Nails with Free Nail Art
Full Colour, Wash, Cut & Blowdry €65Including a Free Treatment
Upstyles from €30
GHD Curls from €30
Christmas Party Gift €50Including Upstyle, French Polish & Make-Up
A� ey House Hair & BeautyThe Gift Of Beauty €30MAC Make-Up & French Polish with Free Hand Massage
The Festive Gift €60Full Body Spray Tan, MAC Make-Up & French Polish
The Gift Of Healthy GlowFull Body Tan €35Half Body Tan €20
The Gift Of Relaxation €35Pregnancy Massage or Back & Shoulder Massage
The Gift Of Pampering €60Dermalogica Prescription Facial with Free Back Massage
The Gift Of Youth from €150Wrinkle Injections T: 061 362100
Christmas Gift Packages
Abbey Beauty
Abbey Beauty
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Brian Gleeson Goldsmiths
“I have lost count of the number of diamonds I have set - I have never lost
sight of quality, style, value, and making you, my customers, happy”
Brian Gleeson
Exquisite Gold & Silver Jewellery made by our highly skilled Goldsmiths
OPEN SEVEN DAYS DURING DECEMBERBallycasey Craft & Design Centre 061 364115 www.gleesongoldsmiths.ie
...28 years making breathtaking jewellery... 28 years making you feel specal
Brian GleesonGOLDSMITHS
editors Note
NOTE FROM THE EDITORThe idea of this issue was to give something back to the advertisers by giving them the opportunity to tell you a bit more about their business. It is not the same as a regular issue in that it doesn’t have all the regular articles, etc. Although I did make sure to include the Directory as so many of you seem to rely on it. Please read all the
interesting things our advertisers have to say about their businesses. There is a not to be missed, fun day out at Ballycasey Craft and Design Centre on 5th December where you can take the kids to see Santa and make a good dent in your Christmas shopping while feeling good about supporting your local businesses. Also, Skycourt have a Ladies Style event planned on 10th December in aid of Milford Hospice and there is a Homegrown Fashion Show on 4th December in aid of Breast Cancer Awareness.There is a puzzle page for the kids in this issue, and check out page 15 where it explains how to watch Santa’s journey around the world on Christmas eve. Also, please note there will be no January/February issue but the Shannon Scene will be back with a March/April issue as usual and I look forward to receiving all your news items to include in this next issue.Have a fabulous Christmas and New Year.Judith Kearney
CONTENTS
Christmas Carols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Christmas Recipe Page . . . . . . . . 8
Christingle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Jet FM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Last Posting Dates . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Ballycasey Family Fun Day . . . . 12
NORAD Tracks Santa . . . . . . . . . 15
Fun Christmas Quiz . . . . . . . . . . 15
Childrens Puzzle Page . . . . . . . . 16
What Advertising Can Do . . . . . 19
DIRECTORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Christmas Mass/Service Times . 20
Homegrown Fashion Show . . . 22
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The Fairy Queen prides itself in making hand crafted wedding cakes and novelty cakes for all occasions. Based in the Ballycasey
Craft Centre we offer a tasting session for all brides and grooms by appointment. Our creative novelty cakes are sure to make your special occasion memorable. We are now taking orders for Christmas. Dont be disappointed, order your Christmas cakes, mince pies, chocolate biscuit cakes and cupcakes now! Also as Christmas is very busy please make sure to order any birthday cakes for December well in advance to avoid disappointment. The Fairy Queen wishes all our customers a Merry Christmas and a Happy NewYear!
Monday: 1 - 4pm Tuesday - Friday: 10am - 4pm
Saturday: 12noon - 2pm
The Fairy QueenCakes for all occasions
Contact Aoife or Eileen at:
Tel: 061 703577or call in and see us in
Ballycasey Design Centre, Shannon
Make your party standout with a customized and artistic cake from
DON’T BE DISAPPOINTED ORDER YOUR
CHRISTMAS CAKES EARLY
Bunratty Candles has a wide selection of handmade
candles, centre pieces, lanterns, candle stands and hampers for christmas. Also made in the work shop are scented candle jars and melts. For that special person you can also order a personalised Christmas candle.
All personalised candles should be ordered before the 16th of December to ensure they are ready for Christmas eve.
This Christmas there is plenty of choice for everyone’s price range. Opening hours this December are Mon - Fri 10am to 5.30pm and Saturday 10am to 4pm. For gift ideas for all occasions you can go to www.bunrattycandles.com or call to the shop.
• Christmas Gifts & Accessories• Personalised candles made to order• Wedding candles • Gift Certificates
Handmade Candles
Bunratty Candles
Bunratty Candles
Fairy Queen
Ballycasey Craft Centre, Shannon
085 137 [email protected]
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Bit of a Do
The serene location and friendly relaxed environment make Angel Flowers a
unique shopping experience.
The shop owner Amanda Cullinan with her 18 years floristry experience with some of London top Florists, uses her super fresh colourful blooms to create contemporary or classical designs to suit any occasion .
With a personalised bridal service available by appointment, Amanda and her expert team will create bridal flowers that are inspiring and unique for your special day.
Competitively priced, it’s not just the style that will attract you to Angel Flowers
For further details contact our florist team on 061 365990 or visit Angel Flowers, Ballycasey Craft and Design Centre Shannon.
angelflowers
Christmas ArrangementsWonderful Wedding Flowers
Baskets and BouquetsTasteful Tributes
Tel: (061) 365990Mobile: (086) 3862649
Email: [email protected]
Unit 14, 2nd Courtyard Ballycasey Craft Centre, Shannon
Bit of a Do has been open for over 10 years and in
that time has established itself as the premier children’s fashion boutique in Shannon.The purpose of the shop has been to supply high quality children’s clothes which are well made, practical and endowed with a flair and style which will make the wearer stand out in a crowd. This is combined with an approach giving high priority to affordability and good value.To achieve this a wide range of the best brands from europe, including Spain, France, Italy and the uK is stocked. Typical of these brands are Mayoral, elle,
Marc O’Polo, eliane et Lena and Lego, but there are many more.All ages from babywear to young teens are catered for. Babywear is both traditional and modern and is available with free gift wrapping.Feel free to browse in our showroom or ask for help and advice from our experienced staff. All this is available in the pleasant and convenient ambience of Ballycasey Craft and Design Centre, which as other interesting outlets, a restaurant and free parking. With Christmas approaching it is an ideal place to find gifts with difference in pleasant surroundings.
The Shop For Childrens Fashions
Ballycasey Design Centre, Shannon, Co Clare. Tel: 061 366985.
Open 10-5.30 weekdays, 10-5 Saturdays. Free parking.
• Mayoral• Eliane et Lena• Elle• Cocoand many morenew brands and new styles
Autumn/Winter stock Girls & boys communion outfits
NOW IN STOCK
Gift wrapping &personal service
Angel Flowers
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MC Auto Repairs• Towing&BreakdownRecovery ServiceAvailable• ComputerDiagnositcs• NCTReady
PA CONSIDINE9am-5.30pm Mon-Fri
Ministers Cross, Bunratty, Co Clare
Tel/Fax 061 713913
Shannon Tyre Centre
Shannon Tyre CentreOld Smithstown Road, Shannon
T. 061 362444M. 087 2284760
ALL MAKES & SIZES• Batteries• Exhausts
MC Auto Repairs
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The tradition of Christmas carols hails back as far as the thirteenth century. Carols were originally communal songs sung during celebrations such as harvest tide as well as Christmas. It was only later that carols began to be sung in church, and to be specifically associated with Christmas. In england, and
some other countries (i.e. Poland and Bulgaria), there is a tradition of Christmas carolling (earlier known as wassailing), in which groups travel from house to house, singing carols, for which they are often rewarded with money, mince pies, or a glass of an appropriate drink. The word wassail comes from a Saxon expression ‘waes
hael’ meaning ‘to your health.’ The wassail bowl was very common in england at Christmas, and great fanfare and ceremony was made while drinking from it. As years went by, wassail came to mean any sort of Christmas toast. One of the most beloved Christmas carols, Silent Night, originated in the tiny village of Oberndorf in the Austrian mountains. The story goes that the day before Christmas eve in 1818, Father Joseph Mohr, pastor of Saint Nicholas church, discovered that the church organ was broken meaning there would be no music for his midnight mass.Taking a verse he had written two years previously he travelled several miles through the snow to his friend Franz Gruber, a school teacher and musician, and Gruber set it to music. At midnight mass, Father Mohr and Gruber, accompanied only by Gruber’s guitar, sang the gentle song, “Silent Night, Holy Night,” for the first time.“Stille Nacht! Heilige Nacht!” can easily be called the world’s best-loved Christmas carol. It has been translated into nearly 300 languages and dialects. Its message of heavenly peace sets the theme for Christmas celebrations around the globe.
Christmas Carols
Nearly Hitched
CHRISTMaS CaROlS
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would love to attend
will not be able to attend
the wedding of
Sheila & Ronan on
Thursday,1st May, 2009
RSVP: 4TH April, 2009
Avalon House,Killaloe,Co.Clare
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would love to attend
will not be able to attend
the wedding of
Sheila & Ronan on
Thursday,1st May, 2009 on
Thursday,1st May, 2009 on
RSVP
Sheila & Ronan
1st May 2009
Thank You for joining us as we begin our new life together.Your generosity and thoughfulness
were very much appreciated.
Sheila & Ronan
Thank You for joining us as we begin our new life together.Your generosity and thoughfulness
were very much appreciated.
Sheila & Ronan
Thank You
Sheila & Ronan
1st May 2009
SHEILA MARTIN&
RONAN WRIGHT
Together with our parents
Invite
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to join our evening reception
to celebrate our wedding
in the
Stella Maris Hotel, KILKEE
on Saturday 1st May 2009
at 8pm
SHEILA MARTIN&
RONAN WRIGHT
Together with our parents
Invite
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to join our evening reception
to celebrate our wedding
in the
Stella Maris Hotel, KILKEE
on Saturday 1st May 2009
at 8pm
SHEILA MARTIN
RONAN WRIGHT
Together with our parents
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to join our evening reception
to celebrate our wedding
Stella Maris Hotel, KILKEE
on Saturday 1st May 2009
Evening Invitation
Sheila & Ronan1st May 2009
BECAUSE YOU HAVE SHARED IN OUR LIVES
BY YOUR FRIENDSHIP AND LOVE, WE
Sheila Martin&
Ronan WrightTOGETHER WITH OUR PARENTS
INVITE
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TO SHARE THE BEGINNING OF OUR NEW LIFE TOGETHER
WHEN WE EXCHANGE MARRIAGE VOWS AT
MARY IMMACULATE CHURCH, SHANNONON SATURDAY MAY 1ST 2009
AT 2PMAND AFTERWARDS AT A RECEPTION IN
BUNRATTY CASTLE HOTEL
BECAUSE YOU HAVE SHARED IN OUR LIVES
BY YOUR FRIENDSHIP AND LOVE, WE
Sheila Martin&
Ronan Wright&
Ronan Wright&
TOGETHER WITH OUR PARENTS
INVITE
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TO SHARE THE BEGINNING OF OUR NEW LIFE TOGETHERTO SHARE THE BEGINNING OF OUR NEW LIFE TOGETHER
WHEN WE EXCHANGE MARRIAGE VOWS AT
MARY IMMACULATE CHURCH, SHANNONMARY IMMACULATE CHURCH, SHANNONON SATURDAY MAY 1ST 2009
AT 2PM
WeddingInvitation
Sheila & Ronan1st May 2009
Design - ‘PINK GERBERA’
W: www.nearlyhitchedweddings.com T: 061 719838 E: [email protected]
designer wedding stationery
Make a Statement...
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CRANBERRY MUFFINS4 oz (125g) cranberries 10 oz (300g) plain flour2 oz (50g) unsalted butter, melted1 oz (25g) icing sugar (sifted)1 egg2 tsp baking powder 5 oz (150g) soft light brown sugar 1 tsp vanilla essence8 fl oz (225ml) full fat milk Grated zest of 1 large orange Line a 12-hole muffin tray or similar with paper cases. Toss the cranberries in the icing sugar to coat. Sift the flour and baking powder together into a bowl. Mix in the sugar, orange zest and cranberries. In another bowl, beat together the egg, milk, vanilla and melted butter. Add this mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until everything is just mixed. Do not over stir. Spoon the mixture into the paper cases and bake at 200ºC (400ºF), Mark 6 for 15 to 18 minutes, until risen and just firm. Cool on a wire rack. Serve warm or cold, dusted with icing sugar.
Christmas Recipe Page
CRANBERRY RELISH330 g cranberries355 ml orange juice125 g thinly sliced apples70 g chopped golden raisins6 g orange peel, cut into strips1 cinnamon stick, broken into large pieces8 whole cloves40 ml red wine vinegar
In a large saucepan, combine cranberries, orange juice, apples, raisins, orange peel, cinnamon and cloves. Bring to simmer, stirring to mix well. Cover, reduce heat to low and cook until cranberries burst and mixture thickens slightly, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.Remove from heat, stir in vinegar and cool. Cover and refrigerate at least overnight. Remove from refrigerator 20 minutes before serving.
Christmas Recipe Page
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Mediation is part of a growing trend to use alternative forms of dispute resolution instead of Litigation, which is both highly expensive and emotionally draining. The Mediator acts as a facilitator to help the parties reach a mutually satisfactory outcome to their dispute. Any settlement terms reached can be signed and recorded in an enforceable Contract. Mediation is an efficient and cost effective way of achieving a fair outcome whilst preserving and at times, even enhancing the relationship, business and personal of the parties in question. By virtue of the confidentiality and without prejudice aspect of the mediation process, the parties may
communicate fully, openly and without fear of compromising any case pending before a Court or Tribunal etc. For the purposes of achieving confidentiality and privacy, mediations will be conducted behind closed doors with no recording of the transcript being kept by the mediator. There will be no external publicity on what transpires at the mediation.everyone wants less expensive and faster ways of resolving disputes, mediation offers that opportunity.Aideen Pendred is a Shannon based Solicitor and Accredited Mediator – see our website for further information at www.claremediation.ie, e-mail us at [email protected] or phone 061 364556.
Pendred & Co Solicitors
Pendred & Co Solicitors
AN ALTeRNATIVe FORM OF DISPuTe ReSOLuTION
For all your legal requirementsFast, Friendly service
2, Ballycasey Park, Shannon, Co. Clare. T: 061 364556 Tel/Fax: 061 364897 E: [email protected]
experts in • Property purchase or sale• Re-mortgage• Will writing service
• Personal injury claims • Family law issues
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laST POSTING DaTESCountry Standard Post Registered / Region Letters Parcels Post
Ireland 19th Dec 19th Dec 19th Dec Northern Ireland 19th Dec 19th Dec 19th Dec Great Britain 18th Dec 18th Dec 18th Dec Europe 18th Dec 12th Dec 18thDec USA 8th Dec 8th Dec 8th Dec Canada 8th Dec 8th Dec 8th Dec Central/ South America 5th Dec 5th Dec 5th Dec Australia/ New Zealand 8th Dec 8th Dec 8th Dec Rest of World 5th Dec 5th Dec 5th Dec
Christingle & Jet FM
Last Posting Dates
THE STORy OF THE CHRISTINGlEThe Christingle is a Moravian continental Christmas service for children, which has been taken up many other churches in recent years. ‘Christingle’ is thought to mean ‘Christ-fire’ or ‘Christ-light’. The Moravians began in fifteenth-century Bohemia, came to Ireland in the eighteenth century, and built a church at Crossard in County Clare. The Christingle
started in Germany on Christmas eve in 1748 when children wrote their own hymns and prayers and each was given a candle tied with red ribbon. Today a white candle is placed in an orange, which represents the world, with red ribbon which represents the cost of love, and decorated with sweets that represent God’s gifts. Carols are sung by candlelight to celebrate of the light of Christ. A Christingle Service will be held in Christ Church on Sunday 20th December at 3.30. People of all ages are welcome.
CHRISTCHURCH aDVENT CElEBRaTIONChrist Church, Shannon will celebrate Advent in the town centre this year. There will be a tree for prayer cards, a quiet corner and a space for children in a ‘Room for Christmas’. This will be a place to pause and consider the story of Christmas and its place in our world today. Prayers left on the tree will be dedicated at an ecumenical service just before Christmas. If you are interested in helping, contact 061 363717.
Since moving to our studio at the Skycourt Shopping Centre, we are delighted to have a more visual presence in the community. We would like to thank the management of Skycourt for this.
Jet FM relies on raising funds to continue to operate and we are currently running a Jet FM 300 Club Draw. The tickets are €5 per month by standing order or a one-off payment of €60.00. The prizes will be drawn every month with first prize being €400, second prize is €200 and three runner up prizes of €50. Please contact any of the JetFM volunteers or call 085 7147152 if you are interested in being a part of this 300 Club Draw.A very big thank you to a very special group of people, the Jet FM volunteers, who give their time free of charge to work in all areas, from presenting programmes, production, sound engineering, raising funds, DJ’s and management.Our goal is to provide a community radio station that builds a better community for us all.We are here to promote events, service providers, community groups, or any issues that are relevant to your community. PLEASE CONTACT US.Stay tuned to Jet FM 88.1, your local radio station, broadcasting every Saturday.Jet FM would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a very happy and peaceful Christmas.
JET FM & 300 ClUB DRaw
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We’re different. Yes, we are different.
We care about our clients and stake our reputation on the success of your website. We work with clients that care about their business as much as we do. We make sure your website is a success and that it reflects your goals and vision. With over 10 years of experience “living on the web” our guys consistently design and build stimulating and profitable web sites for leading brands in Shannon, Co. Clare, throughout Ireland, uK and globally. Our sites make you stand out from the crowd.Is a one off payment an issue for you? If so, don’t fret, Navy Cloud offers monthly payments up to 36 months helping your business increase its clientele with minimal financial output. Visit us live on the web @ www.navycloud.com, email us at [email protected] or phone us at 086 6602737 to get your web presence started today.
Elaine is an Accredited executive, Business & Life Coach and works with individuals, SMe’s & people
managers. elaine combines her skills as a coach & NLP Practitioner into her HR Consultancy, which is a major benefit for her clients. elaine has over 20 years experience and works in partnership with her clients to ensure they establish and achieve their goals. On the HR side of her business, elaine provides a tailored service in line with your budget and ensures you are in line with legislative requirements. She provides on-call support free of charge and is an ideal service for the local small business. elaine takes the stress & strain out of dealing with hard tough issues and will ensure you and your team are operating and maximizing your talents in line with your business needs. If you are seeking to live a life that is less stressful, more fulfilled and/or want to makes changes but not sure how to go about it then contact elaine @086-2381555 or [email protected] & Coaching consultations are free.
Navy Cloud
elaine Ryan & Associates
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CHRISTMaS FaMIly FUN Day aT BallyCaSEy CRaFT & DESIGN CENTREHo,ho ho... It’s that time of year again, Santa and Mrs Claus, cosy winter nights and mulled wine.On Saturday 5th December Ballycasey Craft and Design Centre will be magically transformed into a Winter Wonderland. Following last years very successful event Ballycasey Craft and Design centre are once again holding their annual Christmas open day.Set in the courtyard of an 18th Century Farmhouse the Centre was developed to promote what is best in Irish Crafts and Design.The centre is home to some of the most talented designers and craftspeople in the area. Wide ranges of items are made here, including jewellery, pottery, handmade candles, fabulous customised cakes, embroidery, ironwork, frames and knitwear. You can visit the individual workshops and see some of the crafts being made. In addition, the centre has a restaurant providing the chance for refreshments and relaxation.This year, as last, the Christmas Fun Day is family focused
and free. Come and visit Santa in his grotto, who will be visiting, along with Mrs Claus and some of his elves. Santa and Mrs Claus will be talking to the children to find out exactly what presents they would like to receive this year.enjoy cheerful carol singing and warm up with the Rowanberry’s complimentary mulled wine, home made mince pies and sweets. The courtyards are pedestrian friendly and don’t forget, car parking is free.With lots of other events throughout the day such as Jens Gels kids nail painting, a fashion show in the courtyard with Bit of a Do (weather permitting), our Christmas
open day is too special to be missed .We are looking forward to seeing you on Saturday 5th of December from 2pm -5pm for a fun family afternoon.From all of us at Ballycasey Craft and Design Centre, we wish you a very Happy Christmas and a big thank you for your continued support!
Ballycasey Christmas Fun Day
Ballycasey Christmas Fun Day
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MALONEY HARDWARE
Christmas Trees • Christmas Lights • Icicle Lights Rope Lights • Outdoor Decorations
Spend €20 in either shop and enter our Christmas draw for the chance to win a
Black & Decker Power Tool Hamper or
Ladies/Gents Mountain BikeBoth prizes worth €200
MALONEY GARDEN MACHINERYChristmas showroom now open at
Unit 56/57 Skycourt Shopping Centre, Shannon, Co Clare Tel: 061 362263, Fax: 061 363290, www.maloneyhardware.com
Main Road, Smithstown, Shannon, Tel 061 364300 www.maloneygm.ie
Shannon Flower Studio has been operating in Skycourt under
the management of Marcella since 1995. For Christmas we will be providing:• Christmasarrangementsfor your table or otherwise• Beautifulbasketsandbouquets• Plantedbowls-plants,grave arrangements and wreaths• Doorwreathsandswagsmade to orderWe also have in stock a large selection of glass & ceramic vasesSolar lights and ceramic candle arrangements for graves.
We provide an Interflora Delivery Service worldwide.
Call Marcella on 061 362560 or 086 2444513 to place your order.
Skycourt Shopping Centre, Shannon Telephone Marcella on
061 362560 or 086 2444513
Beautiful bouquets & baskets Plants/chocolates/teddy bears
Interflorathe gift experts
Shannon Flower Studio
Plants, grave arrangements and wreaths
All types of Christmas arrangements
Shannon Flower Studio
Maloney Garden Machinery
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HT Promotions
HT Promotions
Tel: 061 360 899Mob: 086 2622644
TheParty
People
www.htpromotions.com
Welcome to a world of fun with H.T. Promotions, the West of Irelands foremost entertainment agencies. Travelling the length and breadth of
Ireland, our shows have enthralled countless thousands of parents and kids alike, with Captain Jack and Jezebel the Pirates, to Bubbles the Ringmaster, and our superb dancing clowns.With the introduction of our ‘Party Venue’. we have brought a new dimension to kids parties. Take the stress and strain out of organising your child’s birthday party. Let us provide the entertainment, balloons, large bouncy castle, laser disco, face painters etc for the day. You’d be surprised how reasonably priced a party can be, and no muddy shoes through the kitchen!!!In our Party Store you can purchase balloons, banners, poppers, streamers etc. Perhaps you want to rent a chocolate fountain, a Karaoke unit or a sound system, we have them all.Getting married, celebrating a birthday or having a function, book our mobile disco with an incredible lighting system, the best sounds around, and fabulous DJs.Finally not to forget our huge range of Bouncy Castles, from standard 12’ x 12’ to Giant Slides, our latest High School Musical castle, Sumo Wrestling , Bungee Runs, Gladiator Duel and lots lots more…………Coming soon…….our new Hannah Montana Castle.Call us on 086-2622644, or pop down to see us and we can discuss your requirements over a cup of tea.
PARTY VENUEPARTY VENUE
T: 086 2622644 W: www.htpromotions.comSmithstown, Shannon
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At Nosh+Coffee it’s not just about the great coffee, we are also passionate about our food. That’s why we offer a great range of freshly made
sandwiches, paninis and baguettes for you to enjoy. We only use natural ingredients in all our fresh food with no artificial flavours, colours or sweeteners. We also offer a range of cakes, muffins and cookies as well as other delicious snacks to compliment our coffee and tea ranges (all our teas and coffees are fairtrade). You can also enjoy a healthy breakfast and a hot lunchtime special.Nosh+Coffee opened in Shannon in 2006 and has recently launched its new delivery service called
Nosh2u. Watch out for our new Nosh2u delivery van around Shannon. We can provide your lunchtime requirements either made to order (phone or fax your orders in) and delivered direct to your office or we also have Nosh
on board and available in the delivery van, including teas, coffee & soup and we can
call to your office or workplace daily.Call us for further information
or any special requirements
you might h a v e r e g a r d i n g deliveries or catering.
1. In the 1947 film Miracle On 34th Street, Kris Kringle is hired to be Santa for which New York department store?2. In which film does Billy Mack have a Christmas number one with a single called Christmas Is All Around?3. Set around Christmas time, which film features an angel called Clarence Odbody?4. Which of the following movie sequels was not set around Christmas time? Die Hard 2, Gremlins 2 or Home Alone 2?5. Which two actors starred as Bob Wallace and Phil Davis in the 1954 film White Christmas?6. Which 1996 film stars Arnold Schwarzenegger as a father who is determined to get his son a Turbo Man action figure for Christmas?7. Who starred as Buddy in the 2003 Christmas comedy ‘elf’?8. In which film did Judy Garland famously sing Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas?9. Which Oscar winning actor voiced Santa Claus in the film The Polar express?10. Which Oscar winning actor played Scrooge in The Muppet Christmas Carol? (Answers on page 19)
Fun Christmas Quiz
Nosh 2 u
Track Santa’s journey around the world at www.noradsanta.orgThe “NORAD tracks Santa” program has been around since 1955. Last year this website was visited by millions of people from all around the world who wanted to know Santa’s whereabouts. By the use of radar, satellites, Santa Cams and jet fighter aircraft, the North American Air Defense (NORAD) tracks Santa’s progress around the globe. Starting on Christmas eve you can track Santa live as he makes his historical journey and see pictures as the NORAD Santa Cams take photos of Santa and his reindeer. You can even send Santa an email. His elves, Chuckles and Buckley, will be sure he gets your mail.
NORaD TRaCkS SaNTa
CAFE OPEN DAILY AT SKYCOURT, SHANNON S.C. TEL: 061 703646 FAX: 061 363566Mobile: 086 269 0809
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How many different words can you find in the word
SNOWMAN?We found 24.
First word clue SWAN
34
24
Spot the Difference. The penguins are decorating their snowy tree. See if you can spot the six differences between the two pictures.
Mini Sudoku
Christmas Joke Corner Q. Who delivers the cat’s Christmas presents? A. Santa ClawsQ. Which of Santa’s reindeer needs to minds his manners? A. Rude-olf
Q. What do you get when you cross a snowman with a vampire? A. FrostbiteQ. What do you get when you cross a bell with a skunk? A. Jingle smells.
Knock, Knock. Who’s there? Wayne. Wayne who? Wayne in a manger!
Childrens Puzzle Page
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Shannon Injury Clinic
early Days Playschool
Early Days Playschool of Ballycasey, Shannon was set up in September ‘08 by local women, Joanna Ferns. As a mother of three, Joanna realises the
importance of playschool and how it benefits the child’s development in all areas. Play occurs natually in young children and through their play children develop physical, intellectual, linguistic, social and emotional skills and concepts. early Days provides a safe, caring and stimulating envirnoment which lets children try out new things without the fear of failure, which is very important for the child’s development of a positive self-image. The class of 2008 helped raise money for Barnardos ‘Best Start Programme’ which helps vulnerable pre-schoolers, through the Danone Toddle Waddle. Joanna thinks it is important for the children to feel part of the wider community. early Days also marched in last years St Patricks Day parade. Activities such as these give the childrens self-confidence and self-esteem a great boost.
Joanna is currently studying for her Diploma in Montessori & her Level 6 Supervision in Childcare Certificate. early Days is a member of the Irish Preschool Play Association and on their recent annual inspection the HSe found early Days to be fully compliant with all regulations according to the Childcare Act 2006. early Days qualifies for the new eCCe government scheme which is offering free playschool places for eligible children.Joanna is looking forward to meeting parents and children for the coming year and being part of your child’s first step on the road to education. Call Joanna on 086 301 5038 or 061 362991.
Early Days Playschool
SATURDAY 12TH DECEMBER11am - 1pm
Let your child spend those all important years in a safe, caring & stimulating environment
Contact Joanna Ferns on061 362991 or 086 301 5038
13 Ballycasey Close, Shannon
Feel free to visitTea & coffee for Mom and Dad
Qualifies for new ECCE free preschool scheme
OPEN DAY
Common injuries treated include:• Backpain •Sportinginjuries(Muscle/Ligament/Tendon) • Pre-Operativeprehab •Post-operativerehab • Headachesofamuscularorigin • Posturalproblems
Specialising in Relaxation/ Swedish/ Deep tissue massageGift Vouchers availableFlexible appointment times available. Phone for consultation/treatment.Providing effective
treatments for headaches, muscle/
sports injuries, postural problems
and back painPeach House, Shannon Town Centre, Co. Clare
Tel: 061 719 583 Mob: 086 828 3751
Physical Therapy is a hands-on therapy focusing on treatment of soft-tissue
dysfunction. Dealing with injuries varying from athletes to manual/office workers, treatments are individually designed for the client to not only aim to restore pain-free movement, but also to get at the ‘source’ of the problem and take appropriate steps to manage the condition.Advice also given regarding appropriate changes to lifestyle, work practice, or exercise.
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• 20yearsbuildingintheShannonarea•Alllocalemployees•Fullyinsured&taxclearedunderthe DisabledGrantScheme•Excellentreferencesavailableanda widerangeofprevious workavailabletoview• SEIGrantapprovedfordrylining& atticinsulation
ForyourFREEquotationandadviceondesign,callPaul,TommyorDenis
Adviceoninsulationanddry-liningoptions.(SEIgrantapproved)
Ifyouhaveacoldroom,ie.garage/playroominyourhouse,wewill
solvetheproblem
Paul O’Rourke 086 2305435, Tommy O’Rourke 087 8312086 Denis Riordan 086 8351020
R&RConstructionShannon Ltd
• Extensions • Renovations • • Attic Conversions • Sunrooms •
R & R Construction
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Interestingly, some small business owners never tap into the power of advertising to grow their business. At the same time, other business owners assume that advertising will solve all of their customer acquisition challenges. Here, explained in simple terms, we discuss what advertising can and cannot do for your business.What Advertising CAN Do For Your Business• Remindcustomersandprospectsaboutthe benefits of your product or service• Establishandmaintainyourdistinctidentity• Enhanceyourreputation• Encourageexistingcustomerstobuymore of what you sell• Attractnewcustomersandreplacelost ones• Slowlybuildsalestoboostyourbottomline• Promoteyourbusinesstocustomers, investors and othersWhat Advertising CANNOT Do For Your Business• Createaninstantcustomerbase• Causeanimmediatesharpincreaseinsales• Solvecashfloworprofitproblems• Substituteforpoororindifferentcustomer service• Selluselessorunwantedproductsor servicesNow that you understand how advertising can affect your business, it’s time to take the next step and develop an advertising plan.Remember to experiment when you advertise. If an advertisement works, do more of it. If it doesn’t, tweak the advertising plan and try again.
wHaT aDVERTISING CaN DO FOR yOUR BUSINESS
MORRISSEY’S FAMILY BUTCHER
Fine Quality ProduceTaking orders for
TurkeysHams
Fresh Geese Fresh Duck
Skycourt Shopping Centre, Shannon Tel 061 708184
CHRISTMAS CLUB NOW OPEN1. Macy’s2. Love Actually3. It’s A Wonderful Life4. Gremlins 25. Bing Crosby and Danny
6. Kaye7. Jingle All The Way8. Will Ferrell9. Meet Me In St. Louis10. Tom Hanks
Answers to Fun Quiz on page 15
ShannonSceneSceneShannon
would like to thank its advertisers,
contributors & readers for all the support
they have given throughout the year
Morrisseys Family Butcher
Advertising Advice
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SCHOOLS
ennis General 065 6824464 Mid-West Regional 061 301111 St John’s , Limerick 061 415822 St Joseph’s, ennis 065 6840666 St Munchin’s Maternity 061 327455 Dr Fabian N Akamnonu 061 364755 Dr Michael Flynn 061 362903 Dr Peter Flynn 061 364274 Dr Michael Linnane 061 361426 Shannon Doc 1850 212999 emergency Services 999 or 112 Midwest Occupational Health Services 061 472224 Health Centre 061 362491 Fire Brigade 061 360963
HEALTH & EMERGENCY SERVICES
Accord 1850 585000 Alcoholics Anonymous 061 311222 Brothers of Charity 061 313333 Citizens Info Centre 061 364704 Clare Care 065 6828178 Clare Supported employment Services 065 6844007 CuRA 1850 622626 Samaritans 1850 609090 St Vincent de Pauls 086 1552050
HELP & ADVICE
Canon Brendan O’Donoghue 061 361257 Fr Arnold Rosney 061 471513 Fr Tom Ryan 061 364133 Christchurch 061 363717 SS of Mercy Convent 061 369940 Shannon Christian Ch. 061 364202
PRIESTS & CHURCHES
eSB emergency 1800 372999 eSB 061 362904 GAS emergency 1800 205050
UTILITIES & SERVICES
Bus Timetable 061 474311 Library 061 364266 Post Office 061 364223 Clare County Council 065 6846200 Family Resource Centre 061 707600 Shannon Development 061 361555 Shannon Town Hall 061 362319 Shannon Airport 061 712000 Shannon Credit union 061 362145 Shannon Youth Service 061 364318 Shannon Comm ed Cen 061 365495 Tourist Info Office 061 471664 Jet FM 061 362878 RINS FM 086 0693388
COUNCILS & SERVICES
Shannon Golf Club 061 471849 Glor 065 6843103 SkyCourt Shop. Centre 061 361590 Belltable Box Office 061 319866 Senior Citizens Club 061 364144 Rineanna Hall 061 360681 uCL Box Office 061 331549 Wolfe Tones GAA Club 061 364823 Leisure Centre 061 361841 (closed, under refurbishment)
SPORTS, LEISURE, RECREATION
www.theclareherald.blogspot.com www.shannoncommunityradio.org www.shannonairport.com www.shannon.ie www.shannonheritage.com www.shannonscene.com www.skycourtshannon.com www.claregaa.ie www.parentline.ie www.garda.ie www.clarelibrary.ie www.raceagainstwaste.ie www.clarecoco.ie www.buseireann.ie www.wolfetonesshannon.clare.gaa.ie www.clareadulteducation.org www.clarelearningnetwork.org
USEFUL WEBSITES
Gaelscoil Donncha Rua 061 363165 Shannon Comp 061 361428 St Aidan’s NS 061 363147 St Caimin’s Community 061 364211 St Conaire’s NS 061 364694 St John’s NS 061 471485 St Senan’s NS 061 472005 St Tola’s NS 061 362894
DIRECTORy
CHRISTMaS MaSSES aND SERVICES - DaTES aND TIMESCHRISTCHURCH (Airport Rd)Sunday 20 December at 3.30pm Christingle service of carols in candlelight for children and adultsChristmas Eve 11.45 Midnight carol service with Holy CommunionChristmas Day 10am. All ages Christmas celebration
SS JOHN & PAUL CHURCH 21 December 8pm An evening of Christmas carols 22 December 7pm Penitential Rite Christmas Eve 10pm Vigil Mass Christmas Day 8.30am, 10am, 11.15am & 12.15 pm New Years Eve 11.30pm Prayer of Farewell & Welcome
MARY IMMACULATE CHURCH 16 December Carol Service Christmas Eve 6.30pm Mass for Children & Young People, Christmas Eve 10pm Vigil Mass Christmas Day 9am & 11am
SHANNON CHRISTIAN CHURCHChristmas Eve 7pm Christmas Service
Christmas Mass Times
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Ladies Style Eventto include
outfit co-ordinationsand head-to-toe
accessorising
REAL STYLEBY
REAL PEOPLEIn association with
Mary Moynihanof Style Secretswww.stylesecrets.biz
SkyCourt Shopping Centre Shannon Showcasing
Thursday 10thDecember 2009@ 6.30pmEntrance Fee of €5 to includemulled wine reception
AFTER-SHOW SHOPPINGUNTIL 8pm ALL PROCEEDS IN AID OF MILFORD CARE CENTRE
Purchase your Skycourt Gift Card at ourService Desk on the SkyCourt Mall
VENUE:
SkyCourtFood Court
Skycourt
Skycourt
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Advertisers Index
Abbey House Hair & Beauty . . . 2
Angel Flowers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Ariston College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Bit of a Do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Brian Gleeson Goldsmith . . . 1&3
Bunratty Candles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
early Days Playschool . . . . . . . . 17
elaine Ryan & Assoc . . . . . . . . . . 11
Fairy Queen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
HT Promotions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Maloney Hardware . . . . . . . . . . 13
MC Auto Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Navy Cloud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Nearly Hitched . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Nosh & Coffee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Pendred & Co Solicitors . . . . . . . 9
R & R Construction . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Shannon Flower Studios . . . . . 13
Shannon Injury Clinic . . . . . . . . 17
Skycourt Shopping Centre . . . 21
Shannon Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
VIP Glamour Parties . . . . . . . . . . 24
aDVERTISERS INDEx
Homegrown Fashion Show
Next issue is March/April 2010. Copy deadline for this issue is 5 February. Please note there is no Jan/Feb issue. Published by Scene MediaUnit 7, Elite Business Park,Smithstown, Shannon, Co Clare
Tel: 086 371 4804Email: [email protected]: www.shannonscene.comDesigned by EP Designs 023 80560100Printed by McNamara Printers 061 361782DisclaimerThe views/opinions expressed by the authors of articles published in this magazine are those of the individual author and are not necessarily the views shared by the publisher. All articles accepted are on the assumption that they have the correct permissions with all sources credited where necessary.Dates and information quoted are believed correct at time of going to press but are subject to change without notice. No responsibility is accepted for any errors or omissions. Printing of advertisements is in no way an endorsement of the company or individual by Scene Media. Reproduction of this magazine in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited.
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Ariston College
Ariston College
Through these challenging times, Ariston College has put together a number of short, flexible, & af-
fordable courses, which are FeTAC certified, in order to enhance ones career prospects. The college is focusing this January on offering value for money to get people back on track with work, enabling them to map their career in a positive way. All our trainers are highly qualified & experienced in deliv-ering a range of courses for individuals and groups.
With a low budget in mind the college has put to-gether these certified courses, which have a very practical approach, allowing individuals to work be-tween sessions on projects and assignment at their own pace.In addition to being career focused, we also offer courses on a more social level to get people mixing in the community & at the same time learning a new skill. Our language programmes are very popular yet again. The college is currentily preparing for its Irish, French and Dutch camps which will take place in the Summer of 2010 - these courses will be suitable for National and Secondary school students. These courses are affordable, fun, challenging & very re-warding. So why not take the next step & contact the college to see what we have for you or indeed why not try our vouchers to take the ease out of trying to figure out what to get your near & dear ones for Christmas. We also offer a number of workshops which are geared to those who don’t have the time to attend a series of classes yet would like to learn specific skills.
ACHIEVING CAREER SUCCESS
with
FETAC Level 5• StartYourOwnBusiness• eBusinessStudies• Reception• BusinessAdministration• ColourPhotographyFETAC Level 6• TraintheTrainersLanguages Options• AfterNationalSchoolFrench• FrenchGrinds(Junior&LeavingCert)• AdultClassesinFrench,Spanish,Dutch• EnglishasaForeignLanguage• DutchforKids• IrishSummerCamp2010Computers• ECDL• IntroductiontoComputers• WebDesign• NetworkingWorkshops• CustomerService,FlowerArranging, Communications,Assertiveness, TelephoneTechniques
www.aristoncollege.comT: (061) 471064 E: [email protected]
New Year, New Career, New You
ClassroomsavailableforhireAmplefreeparking
ModernTrainingFacilities
Looking for a quality-training programme that meets your needs?
or indeed looking to up-skill or improve your career prospects?
Why not try one of our FETAC Full time or Part Time programmes
FETAC Level 6• BilingualSecretarialCourse• MultimediaandWebDevelopment• Management• AppliedLanguagesandBusiness• TraintheTrainerFETAC Level 5• BusinessStudies• IT• ReceptionistSkills
Other Course OptionsLanguages• Frenchalllevels,(Leaving&JuniorCert Preparation,NationalSchool,Adults)• German,Dutch,Spanish,&Englishasa foreignlanguage.Computers• ECDL• IntroductiontoComputers• BusinessCardDesign.Others• StartyourownBusiness• WineAppreciation• InteriorDesign• InterviewandCustomerCareWorkshop
AttentionSchoolLeavers!
www.aristoncollege.comT: (061) 471064 E: [email protected]
Looking for a quality-training programme that meets your needs?
or indeed looking to up-skill or improve your career prospects?
Why not try one of our FETAC Full time or Part Time programmes
FETAC Level 6• BilingualSecretarialCourse• MultimediaandWebDevelopment• Management• AppliedLanguagesandBusiness• TraintheTrainerFETAC Level 5• BusinessStudies• IT• ReceptionistSkills
Other Course OptionsLanguages• Frenchalllevels,(Leaving&JuniorCert Preparation,NationalSchool,Adults)• German,Dutch,Spanish,&Englishasa foreignlanguage.Computers• ECDL• IntroductiontoComputers• BusinessCardDesign.Others• StartyourownBusiness• WineAppreciation• InteriorDesign• InterviewandCustomerCareWorkshop
AttentionSchoolLeavers!
www.aristoncollege.comT: (061) 471064 E: [email protected]
Vouchers Available
