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West Clare Company Hoping To Restore Ferry To Former Glory

Work is underway to restore a ferry that once ruled the waves of the Shannon Estuary back to its former glory.

Built in 1988, the 11-metre long St Senan was purchased by Gerald Griffin of Scattery Island Ferries in 1996 and brought countless visitors from Kilrush Marina to the monastic settlement when in operation.

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Having been lying idle for a number of years, the ferry tour company is now in the process of renovating the vessel and makes it Ireland’s first fully-electric ferry.

Gerald’s niece Irene Griffin says the St Senan could be on the water as soon as this summer.

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