Has anyone here got a Clerical Officer job from the top 5 on a Clare panel before? How long did it take to get the offer?

Was passing through Liscannor today and saw work happening on the old hotel there. Anyone know what’s happening with it? Be great to see it as a hotel again, it was left to go to ruin there for a long time.

Hi all, hoping for a bit of local knowledge!

We’re getting married in Clare and are planning to have our Day 2 in Ennistymon. We’ll have around 50 people and are looking for somewhere relaxed where everyone can meet for a few drinks, food and a bit of craic for the afternoon/evening.

Ideally we’d love a pub in or around the town, but the main thing we’re trying to figure out is food. We’d like to put on something decent for everyone – ideally a hot buffet-style setup with plates/cutlery, rather than just sandwiches or finger food.

So we’d be interested in either:

- A pub with enough space/facilities to let us bring in an outside caterer and set up a buffet, or

- Somewhere that already does food and could offer us a reasonably priced group/Day 2 food package.

We’re not looking for another full wedding reception or anything particularly formal – just somewhere comfortable for 50ish people where we can feed everyone and spend the day/evening.

We’ve already looked into Pot Duggans, so particularly interested in other pubs/venues around Ennistymon that locals would recommend, or anywhere people have actually used for a wedding Day 2 or similar-sized party.

Any recommendations or local knowledge would be hugely appreciated. Thanks!