ON the day it opened in 1975, Vinny O’Rourke became a member of Shannon Leisure Centre.
A half century later he is still a member and a regular sight at the local amenity.
His long membership was recognised at a surprise event at the Centre on Friday evening. Vinny was taken by surprise but really enjoyed it.
“It was wonderful and it was unexpected. I was caught on the hop,” he said.
He remembers when he first joined, 50 years ago.
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Owen Ryan has been a journalist with the Clare Champion since 2007, having previously worked with a number of other publications in Limerick, Cork and Galway. His first book will be published in December 2024.