This article is from page 15 of the 2012-03-20 edition of The Clare People. OCR mistakes are to be expected so download the original SWF or the rendered page 15 JPG
A LOCAL history group is seeking to kick-start a movement to preserve the memory of some of Ennis’ bestknown people and places.
Members of the Clare Roots Society are appealing for people to share their memories of growing up in Ennis.
Speaking last Thursday at the launch of a new book on the history of Steele’s Terrace, Larry Brennan said the main purpose of the appeal is to try and collect more stories and personal accounts to aid the publication of further books about the history of Ennis.
He told a large crowd in the Old Ground Hotel that, with the exception of some authors such as Sean Spellissy, Ennis has been “badly served” with regards to local history books.
He said, “The purpose is to try and start a movement to get people to put down in writing the history of their areas and more importantly the people of their area.”
During a brief presentation on the history of Ennis, Mr Brennan encouraged people from parts of the town to come forward with their stories. He said the Turnpike is one such area that would be well served by a written history.
He told those in attendance at the launch of