First ever Xmas tree throwing competition in Clare today

Finally

Christmas trees in homes across Clare could have a sporting future ahead of them, even if its just a brief one.

The current world record for Christmas tree-throwing is 12 metres, but today Ennis Councillor Brian Meaney has organised Ireland’s first ever championships in the grounds of Our Lady’s Hospital on the Gort Road.

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The Christmas trees will be recycled later and all proceeds from the event will go to the building of a new Dog Shelter for the county.

Clare ISPCA warden Frankie Coote says it’s a much needed facility