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AN Ennis Lion has become the pride of the organisation after being appointed District Governor of Lions Club Ireland, making him the most senior member in the country. James O’Loughlin will take over as District Governor of Ireland at a dinner in the Old Ground Hotel this weekend where he will be joined by members of the voluntary organisation from across the country. Speaking to the Clare Champion he said the appointment is a “great honour”. “I’m extremely proud. The Ennis club will be 50 years in existence next year. It’s the second time the Ennis club has had a District Governor, 12 years ago the District Governor was Terence Mangan. This is a great honour for the club and a great honour for me.” James has been a member of the local group for the past 35 years, first joining when he moved to Kilmaley where he worked with Teagasc. “I love the camaradarie, the sense of service and …
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