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DETAILS have been announced of the third annual Ennis Street Festi- val, which takes place from July 5 to 6. The festival, based in various loca- tions around the town centre, offers a wide programme of events, organiz- ers are confident will appeal to young and old alike. Saturday will kick off with a performance by the interna- tional award winning Mr Toons in O’Connell Square at lpm.
Other events on the Saturday will include the Cork Street Circus, dance workshops at Glor theatre. Live mu- Sic 1S an integral part of the festival and this year’s event offers every-
thing from eastern European classi- cal music to heavy rock.
All events over the weekend are run on a completely voluntary basis and rely on support from Businesses and Individuals in Clare.
On Saturday, Ennis also plays host to the 2008 International Pipe Band Championship. The event takes place in the Showgrounds Ennis and is expected to draw big crowds to the Oi e0k
The championship venue is tradi- tionally alternated between counties on both sides of the border. Ennis beat of stiff competition from Kil- kenny and Limerick to be selected as the 2008 venue.
The event will host pipers from the thirty two counties of Ireland and further afield including USA and Scotland.
On Sunday the gig rig, at Market Street car park, serves as the festi- val’s centerpiece with performances from local band Billy, Clare Youth Centre and a traditional music ses- sion.
Other events in Market Street will include the Ennis farmer’s market and a vintage automobile exhibition.
Brogan’s Bar will host a barbeque with all donations going towards the running cost of the event. Sunday will continue with music from Sam- barrada, Dog and String and street
comedy from the intriguingly billed West Kerry, Italian, Fancini Broth- ase
The evening continues with a string of live performances with the main event, a Cabaret competition hosted by Mr Toons and the Fanzini Broth- ers in the West County Hotel.
The street festival concludes with a performance by Latin music col- lective Armada Latina in Brandon’s bar.
Anyone interested in providing assistance or requiring further in- formation on the event can contact www.ennisstreetfestival.com, email ennisstreetfestival@eircom.net or phone 065 6893966.