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NEW paintings of iconic Ennis scenes have gone on display at the West County Hotel. They were painted by Cathal Butler, and he explained that they follow on from earlier pictures he painted of famous Clare locations. “Initially I did ten and as you walk into the foyer they are on the right and left hand sides. They are of places like Bunratty Castle and Loop Head lighthouse,” he said. “Then I did another five recently, which are of Ennis itself.” The idea for the Ennis scenes came following a competition, where people were invited to send in photographs from the town. Cathal then selected his favourite five photographs whcih were then turned into paintings. As well as the paintings, Cathal has further plans and wants to create an interactive exhibition that can be used to promote the Banner abroad. “There’s a group called The Pub Runners, an American group, who are in Ireland at the moment on a tour. …

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