Moroney's Bar

2nd Mike Mac Golf Classic

Tuesday, 17 January 2012

Plans are already afoot for the second Mike Mac Golf Classic at the Ennis Golf Club with Saturday 14th April been penciled in for the tournament. Following last years outstanding success the committee is confident that the classic will be well supported once again this year.

Last year nearly €7,000 was distributed to Cahercalla Hospice, The John Giles Foundation, Ennis Old Folk, The McMahon Fund,The Clare Crusaders and Clarecastle Day Care Centre. While that figure was beyond our wildest dreams we hope once again this year to help out many local charities in the area. Of course the star of the show last year was the appearance of John Giles at the classic and once again contact had been made with John and the committee are hopeful he will once ahain grace us with his presence.

The committee is arranging a meeting in Moroneys on Thursday 26th January to kick start the event and anyone that wishes to help is more than welcome to come along. Even if you can't get involved you may have a idea for the event and we would be only too glad to hear from you.

Ennis Chelsea Supporters Club Social On 21st Jan

Tuesday, 10 January 2012

The Ennis Chelsea Supporters Club which meet in Moroneys for live televised games are holding a social on Saturday 21st January 2012 in The Templegate Hotel, Ennis at 8pm. Guest at the social is Chelsea legend Ron Chopper Harris ,a Chelsea player from the 60's and 70's and captain of their 1970 winning FA Cup final team. In the 70's there were some great battles between Chelsea and Leeds United and he will be speaking about these and this will be followed with a Question & Answer session.

There will be a meal, raffle ,spot prizes and also a comedian accompanying Ron on the night. Tickets cost €25 for adults and €10 for Juniors. Anyone interested in attending can contact Club Secretary Jim McMahon at 086-8119086 for further details.

Ennislusc Coming Home

Sunday, 08 January 2012

After a absence of 5 months Ennislusc will return to Moroneys for tomorrows nights televised 3rd Round FA Cup game away to Arsenal. While Moroneys was closed we returned to Considine's in Parnell St and all the members and committee of Ennislusc would like to thank Mark Kelly and his staff for the hospitality they afforded the club while we were homeless.

New man in charge of Moroneys, Charlie O Mara is looking forward to meeting all the Leeds supporters and assures them they will be welcome with open arms. He admits to not knowing the words to the Leeds anthem, Marching On Together but he won't be long finding out when Ennislusc start singing me think !

Christmas Greetings And New Year Wishes To All Our Customers

Saturday, 24 December 2011

After a year in which Moroneys was closed from the 24th June to 25th November due to Brian John retiring from business and renovations taking place it's great to be back open for the festive period. It's four weeks since Charlie O Mara took over the reins at Moroneys and he's been thrilled with the response he's received from his old customers in The Usual Place and the loyal following that BJ had built up.

Charlie his wife Susan and all his staff John, Majella, Diane, Hanna and Irene would like to wish our loyal customers, their families and friends a Happy and Peaceful Christmas and hope that the New Year brings health and happiness to you all. Hopefully we will get to meet a lot of our friends over the holiday period and especially those who have returned home for the Christmas. You can be assured of a great welcome, smile, craic and and some super trad sessions if you come down to Moroneys over the Christmas.

Supporters Clubs Return To Moroney's

Saturday, 24 December 2011

Following on from the AGM of the Chelsea Supporters Club on Tuesday night last they have now confirmed that they will be returning to Moroneys for all their televised games. The club is run by a great committee comprising of Jim McMahon, PJ Gilligan and Tony Guilfoyle to mention but a few.

Also returning to Moroneys will be the Ennis Leeds United Supporters Club and Charlie will have his first experience of the club for the televised 3rd Rd FA Cup game on Monday 9th January vs Arsenal. One think for sure is he'll have to get to know the words of the Leeds anthem Marching On Together. Both clubs would also like to acknowledge the kindness and generosity of Brian John McCarthy and his staff over the years and hope he's on the road to a full recovery.

Welcome Charlie

Tuesday, 22 November 2011

On Friday night next 25th November Moroney's will re open it's doors and the new gaffer in charge will be none other than Charlie O Mara. Many of you will know Charlie from The Usual Place in the Upper Market which he has ran in one capacity or another since Clare All Ireland winning year of 1997. There is not a lot that can be said about Charlie other than the Moroney family are extremely lucky to have him on board such is his standing in the bar trade. He has been extremely professional in his approach and has been hands on with changes in the bar.

Charlie has a great team around him in the Usual Place in John White and Diane Clohessy ,both of whom have been with him for years and will now be behind the counter of Moroneys. Also some old faces will be seen with Ger Hanrahan and Irene Hehir lending a hand and smile while our famous Wednesday night trad sessions with the great Marcus Moloney will be returning. As always there will be a Cead Mile Failte to all our old and new customers who walk through the door and you can be assured of a smile, craic and of course a great pint from Charlie and his team.

See in Photo Gallery under New Moroneys for some photos

Moroney's Undergoes A Facelift

Tuesday, 22 November 2011

Following the retirement of Brian John from Moroneys the pub has been closed since the 24th of June but thankfully will reopen on Friday night next under the stewardship of Charlie O Mara. While closed we took the opportunity to do some work on the premises and we were very lucky to have the services of some top class tradesmen on hand. When one decides to do some renovations you always seem to find something extra to do but none of that phased our top team of Brian Fitzgerald (Builder and Carpenter), Tony Guilfoyle ( Painter & Decorator),TJ Scanlon ( Steel Fabricator) and Marty Ryan ( Electrician).

Interestingly Tony, TJ and Marty are townies and although Brian hails from Inagh his offices are overhead Cahill's Shoe Shop across from the pub so we didn't have to go far for talent. While a lot of the changes are in the background such as the store rooms and new kitchen area the addition of a new fireplace which was part of the original house is a welcome addition and gives a lovely feel to the lower bar area. In the main bar some seating and tables were removed to give a more open feeling to the bar and new stools and table tops were added. While the changes are subtle, hopefully they will be welcomed by our loyal clientel who are eagerly looking forward to the reopening.

A sincere thank you on behalf of the Moroney family to Brian, Tony, TJ and Marty for their superb skill, time, patience and were always at the ring of a phone away when called upon. There was no point in telling these men what to do as they were always a step ahead of the job in hand and experts in their fields. Lastly I would like to take the opportunity of thanking my great friend Ger (Hanna) Hanrahan for his support while the work was going on and we look forward to seeing him back pulling pints in Moroneys once again.

See in Photo Gallery under New Moroneys for some photos

The Townies Are Back

Sunday, 23 October 2011

Clare Intermediate Hurling Final Eire Og Ennis 1-14 Ruan 0-06

After three years in the Intermediate ranks Eire Og are back in the senior hurling championship. The final which was played in a constant downpour on a superb surface in Clarecastle, the Townies proved too strong for Ruan who were tasting defeat in the final for the second year running. On a day when scores were hard to come by freetaker Danny Russell was superb as were ex Inter County Seniors Barry Nugent and Fergus Flynn who was nominated as Man Of Match. On the other hand Ruan's freetaker John Punch had a off day but in the conditions this was quite understandable.

Great credit must go to the team management of Michael ( Chief) Chandler, Tony and Martin Nugent and team trainer John O Mara who hails from Sixmilebridge. As captain Mark Fitzgerald said in his acceptance speech they have been in training since last February and the panel consists of 37 players who gave everything to get back to senior rank. We congratulate all involved with the team ,not forgetting the legendary club man Mattie Murphy on their great success and all at Moroneys wish them well in the senior ranks. Townies Abu

Thanks And Good Luck BJ

Tuesday, 11 October 2011

It was with deep regret last June that Brian John McCarthy (know to all his friends and customers as BJ) let it be known that he would have to retire from managing Moroneys due to health problems. When BJ took over the reins in 2005 he quickly established Moroneys as a popular pub for sport, trad music and a great pint. BJ always prided himself in cleaning all the beer, lager and guinness lines every ten days and it was this diligence that insured you received a top class pint.

Of course every man needs a good team around him and in Tracy, Colm McNevin, Cathal McCarthy, Ethan McCarthy Irene Hehir, Ger Hanrahan and many more too numerous to mention (but not forgotten) BJ had the A Team. Gerry Moroney and all the Moroney family wish to thank BJ for his outstanding and tireless work and are indebted to him for putting Moroneys back on the map as a great pub. Thanks for everything BJ, a true gent.

Our Friend JB

Thursday, 04 August 2011

It was with deep sadness we learned of the passing of our dear friend John Butler RIP, know to all as JB on Sunday evening last. JB although a fanatic Man United fan was always seen at Leeds televised matches in Moroneys along with his great friend Colm McNevin. He loved the slagging with the Ennislusc supporters and if the truth be told I would say he was slightly envious of our club despite our lack of success on the playing field.

One day which we remember fondly in the company of JB was the 3rd Jan 2010 when Man United played Leeds United in the televised 3rd of the FA Cup. It was decided that Ennislusc would travel to Teach Ol in Tulla for the game so JB was enlisted to drives us there and back. He arrived to pick us up in Moroneys decked out in his Man U gear and the slagging began in earnest. Little did we expect Leeds to dethrone the mighty Reds at Old Trafford and when the game ended JB was on the receiving end of some stick as the only Man U person in the pub.

Not to be outdone when the camera came out to taking photos to celebrate the occasion he put his Man U hat on Club President Francis Spinky White while he donned the Leeds hat and no one copted the change until the photos were developed. Needless to say JB got some great mileage out of that stunt for quite some time. True to form when we arrived back in Moroneys he parked up the mini bus and joined us for his favorite tipple, a pint or two of Guinness.

JB had always a smile for everyone in his working life with Aer Lingus in Shannon, on the road in his mini bus or on the golf course in Ennis he certainly was one person who's company you enjoyed. When JB was diagnosed with his illness he didn't let it stop him getting out and about and was still a regular for Leeds games and trad sessions in Moroneys complete with his oxygen tank. One had to admire his fighting qualities and most importantly his positive outlook right to the end.

To his wife Breda, sons Keith and David, daughters Yvonne and Laura, brother Michael and great friend Colm we extend our deepest sympathy on their great loss. JB will always be remembered when Ennislusc gather for televised games and no doubt he'll be looking down with a wry smile when we start singing Marching On Together, a song he even knew the words of as a closet Leeds fan. Ar Dheis De go raibh a Anam.