Clare Fm - Podcasts

The long-awaited opening of the new De Valera Library and Cultural Centre in Ennis finally arrived on Friday. The 2,221 square metre facility consists of a over 73,00 books for all ages, in excess of 2,700 CDs, DVDs and audio books, sensory resources, an 80 square metre gallery space as well as an accessible bathroom and various IT services. Coming in at a total cost of €17 million, the project has been funded through a variety of Government streams as well as €12 million of Clare County Council's own resources. Taoiseach Simon Harris was present to officially open the new building, and Clare FM's Seán Lyons made the short trip over to cover the event. Photo (c): Clare County Council