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TWO major benefit events in aid of an Ennis man seriously injured in a motorbike accident take place in En- nis next weekend.
Liam Casey sustained serious spine and neck injuries when he was in- volved in a motorbike crash in Ennis on Sunday, July 6.
Liam was returning from a trip with the Banner Motorcycle Club when the bike he was traveling on skidded in wet conditions in Ennis.
He is currently being treated in the Mater Hospital, Dublin, where he re- mains in a Serious condition.
Now friends of Liam at the Banner Motorcycle Club are rallying around and in order to assist Liam’s family with expenses, have organised two events that will take place on Satur- day, July 19.
Motorbike enthusiasts are asked gather for a bike run at the One Mile Inn, Lahinch Road, Ennis, at 2pm next Saturday. The cost is €50 and the run commences from the One Mile at 3pm sharp.
The €50 cost also covers the cost of admission to a rock night which takes place later that night at the Au- burn Lodge, Gort Road, Ennis.
Music by local bands and The Bik-
er DJ and the music gets underway 9pm. The cost of admission is €10 with all proceeds going towards as- sisting Liam’s medical expenses and any future care that might be re- quired.
Banner Motorcycle Club are ap- pealing for people to come out and support on the night.
All club members are also asked to return their tickets to the Record Rack, Ennis.
Established in 1973 the Banner Motorcycle club is one of the longest established Motorcycle Clubs in Ire- land. Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of every month in Lucas
Bar, Parnell Street. New members are always welcome.
Aidan Woodford, a member of the Banner Motorcycle Club, said every- one associated with the club were ea- ger to support Liam and his family.
He said, “We were out on a run last Sunday. It was the 35th anniversary of the club so there was a good few of us out.
“We were coming back to Ennis and the road was a bit slippy and L1- am’s bike skidded.
‘It was a very serious accident. He’s a very nice guy. It’s a very tough time for his family. We’re hoping to get a good turnout on the night.”