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THIRTY years ago while working as a teacher Matt Waters set out to grow his very own business in Ennis. From the initial seed of an idea the Clare Fruit and Veg Market in the Turnpike has gone on to become a mainstay of Ennis life, with people travelling from far and wide across county Clare to shop there. This Friday, October 25, the store will mark three decades in business in the county capital with a variety of celebratory events planned. Ahead of the big day The Clare Champion caught up with Matt and his daughter Nicola to reminisce about the last thirty years and the changes they have experienced through the years. Originally from Tubber, Matt was working as a teacher in Garbally College, Ballinasloe when the idea for a fruit and veg shop in Ennis first came to him. “My wife’s brother had been involved in the business quite a bit himself. He had a few shops …
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