Kilkee

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  • A piece of Heaven

    A piece of Heaven

    The 2024 Photographic competition theme was “What does Kilkee mean to me?”

    As well as the stunning photographs we received some epic descriptions, and this one is so good we had to share. Credit to “Ailish Harnett” for her wonderful words and moody image.

    Kilkee, a charming coastal town in County Clare, Ireland, is a place that has a way of seeping into your soul. With its horseshoe-shaped bay, dramatic cliffs, and serene atmosphere, it’s easy to see why families are drawn to this idyllic seaside retreat.

    For many, Kilkee isn’t just a place on a map; it’s a living, breathing memory of sun-soaked summers, bracing winter walks, and the laughter of generations.

    The heart of Kilkee is its beach, a crescent of golden sand embraced by the Atlantic Ocean. During summer, this beach becomes a playground for families. Children’s laughter fills the air as they build sandcastles, paddle in the safe, shallow waters, or explore the rock pools teeming with marine life. Parents watch on, perhaps recalling their own childhoods spent in this very spot, passing down the tradition of Kilkee summers to the next generation.

    It’s not just a vacation destination; it’s a place where memories are crafted, where the connection between nature and family deepens. Walking along the Strand Line with family is a timeless Kilkee tradition. The stunning views of the Atlantic, with the waves crashing against the cliffs, provide a dramatic backdrop for a leisurely stroll.

    This is where the sea air feels different—fresher, saltier—invigorating the spirit as you walk side by side with those you love. These moments are simple yet profound, offering a space for conversation, reflection, and togetherness.

    The cliffs, which form a natural amphitheatre around the bay, are a testament to the enduring power of nature, much like the enduring bonds of family. One of the most cherished family activities in Kilkee is the cliff walk, which takes you from the town to the majestic natural swimming pool known as the Pollock Holes.

    These tidal pools, carved by the ocean over millennia, are a wonder to explore, especially for children. Here, families can spend hours dipping into the crystal-clear waters, spotting sea creatures, and basking in the sun.

    It’s the kind of experience that stays with you long after you leave Kilkee—a reminder of the joys of discovery and the beauty of the natural world. Even as the seasons change, Kilkee retains its charm. Winter brings a different kind of beauty—a rugged, windswept landscape that invites quiet contemplation.

    For local families, there’s a special magic in braving the elements together, wrapped in warm coats, scarves, and gloves, feeling the sting of the cold air on your cheeks as you walk along the cliff tops. The town becomes quieter, but the sense of community deepens.

    Families gather in cozy homes or welcoming pubs, sharing stories and warmth, knowing that they belong to a place that has seen countless winters and will see countless more.Kilkee’s magic lies not just in its natural beauty but in the way it weaves itself into the fabric of family life.

    It’s a place where time seems to slow down, where the rush of modern life gives way to a more relaxed rhythm, one dictated by the tides and the changing light. It’s where families come to reconnect with each other and with nature, creating a legacy of memories that will be cherished for generations.

    Whether you’re watching a sunset over the bay, feeling the sand between your toes, or simply sitting with your loved ones, Kilkee is more than a town—it’s a part of who you are.

    Even when it’s not a blue sky. It shows us a piece of heaven!

  • Williams Hardware Kilkee

    Williams Hardware Kilkee

    “It was January 1950 that Williams Hardware store was first opened my grandparents Mervyn and Joanna Williams.”

    Paul Williams, the current owner and third generation of Williams Hardware in Kilkee explains the family connection and story of the store.

    Mervyn was a gunner in the RAF during World War two on bomber planes, an extremely courageous and dangerous responsibility. Returning to Kilkee, he and his wife decided to open a Hardware store and soon gained a reputation for trail blazing by being the first to introduce fixed prices and labelling of all products!

    Prior to this the custom was to haggle over the price of every purchase, a custom that took many years to eradicate, and some may argue it has never completely disappeared in the West!

    In those days a tool was a serious purchase and expected to last a lifetime. There was far less choice and fewer brands. Brand loyalty was fierce, knives had to come from Sheffield and Shovels had to come from Derby. The grain in the handle of a shovel was scrutinised and they were rigorously leaned on to test for strength before the important choice was made.

    On their retirement Paul’s parents John and Elizabeth took over the store, expanding the business to include a Pharmacy next door as well as a craft and gift shop.

    Through the building boom in the 1980’s the store expanded to include building supplies as the holiday homes around Kilkee were built and the range of products increased with the availability of imports from off shore. At this point they employed around 15 staff.

    Meanwhile Paul was finding s own career path with no intension of returning to the family business. Inspired by the very eccentric Dr Brian Faloon his professor, Paul was studying Law and European Studies, and decided in 1994 to take off and visit Poland for a year, just to see what it was like.

    Paul stayed in Poland until 2002, working for the Polish government meanwhile back in Kilkee his father had expanded the business in line with the Celtic tiger.

    Returning home to Kilkee Paul with his Polish wife Magda, Paul took over the hardware store and adapted along with the market demands and changes required as a result of the building crash and covid.

    Paul’s specialist knowledge of DIY and the  building trade is demonstrated mid interview when he gets a phone call and offers detailed advice and information on galvanised paint.

    An active member of Kilkee Chamber of Commerce, The Board of Management of the Primary School, Loophead Together and the the Kilkee Twinning committee ( Kilkee is twinned with Plouhinec in costal Brittany) Paul is fully  immersed in Kilkee life.

    When he does have some spare time he and his wife love to travel, especially back to Poland and other European countries.

    The Business has encountered many changes since his Grandparents family first opened its door at 9.30 in the morning on January 15th, 1950. Previously it had been a post office with a solicitor’s office upstairs.

  • It’s a family affair

    It’s a family affair

    The Irish House Kilkee

    Brian, Miriam and John Saunders

    As a boy growing up in a house where there is always something baking in the oven and delicious to eat you don’t even think about the fact your Mum has a talent, however luckily for all of us my Dad did!

    The Irish house bakery and takeaway in Kilkee is a family affair, with parents John and Miriam behind the scenes and son Brian front of house, looking after the customers and effortlessly creating the coffees.

    After leaving school Brian had worked for several years in retail and gained his experience working with the public and as an employee. His father was about to retire after a career in the bank advising start-ups and local businesses, and he was now prepared to practice what he had preached for many years!

    The idea to set up a family business and run a café set them off on the hunt for suitable premises. After a few false starts their present location on O’Connell Street Kilkee came onto the market. As a child Brian had regularly visited Kilkee and this was the newsagents where he had bought his comics and premier league stickers, never imagining that twenty years later it would become his own business premises.

    They had the location, someone with the experience to mind the business admin and the front of house, all that was missing was the baker. Recognising their secret weapon and the talent lay with Miriam’s baking skills, they had to wait for a while as she finished her previous job as a doctors receptionist. In the interim they employed a Baker for the first summer before Mum was ready to step in full time.

    The deal on the property completed exactly one month before the Covid restrictions began, which was their first major challenge. Fortunately, they were able to operate on a takeaway basis throughout Covid which also proved to be an effective business model when the pandemic was over.

    Brian explains:

    “People think we are the Von Trap family because they assume that all of the five girls, we employ are my sisters! We are just like one big family although I am not related to the girls, who have become great friends and been with us for several years.

    All of our staff are superstars, and we have a great relationship with our customers who are the nicest people and loyal despite long queue’s in the Summer Months.

    Not only are we all still talking to each other as a family, but we have employed someone throughout the winter months for the first time so are very happy with the progress!

    Mum is so creative in the Kitchen she is always coming up with something new for our customers to try, she works so hard out there in the kitchen, making new things every week.

    We have gradually added some details and personality to the café along with the outdoor seating area and are excited to have a new soft ice cream machine arriving in time for the summer Season.

    I never expected to be working in Kilkee with my family, but we are hoping the Irish House will continue to provide our bakes and coffees for a long time to come.”

    The Irish house is open from 10a.m. to 4.00p.m. Wednesday to Sunday.

    Call in for delicious home baked cakes, salads, coffees, and snacks next time you are in Kilkee.

  • Kilkee St Patrick’s Day Parade 2024

    Kilkee St Patrick’s Day Parade 2024

    March 17th each year is celebrated in Ireland as St. Patrick’s Day, a holiday and a time to remember the patron Saint of Ireland.

    St Patrick’s Day is celebrated worldwide, especially in the U.S.A. where they go big on the Parades with green beers and rivers of green.

    In Ireland, the parades are about the local community, especially the schools and the children.

    In Kilkee, the community put on a great show kicking off with the Fire Brigade and their sirens blaring! If you want a flavor of an authentic Irish Parade, look at the video to see how it’s done by a genuine close-knit Irish community!
    Better still come and join us next year!
  • Why we owe a big thank you to chivalry and a sexy blue hair net!

    Why we owe a big thank you to chivalry and a sexy blue hair net!

    Holly’s Café Kilkee.

    “It was always sunny in my childhood memories, the excitement would build as we got the ferry across from Tralee and headed for our Summer Holidays in Kilkee. I couldn’t wait for my first “99”!”

    It was never part of a grand plan to return later on in life and set up a café, but that is exactly what happened to Holly from Holly’s Café in Kilkee. Holly was set to go off to do a master’s in agriculture in Belfast, at one point when at the last minute she changed her mind and headed for Devon to study Pâtisserie at Ashburton Cookery school.

    From the very beginning she was completely smitten, and fresh out of college headed straight to the Ritz Hotel in London for her first job. Starting at the top level she worked creating their world famous five star afternoon teas, as well as working in the Michelin Stared Ritz Restaurant. It was while working in this 80-90 hour a week extremely full-on environment that she learnt how to produce the quality and standards required to deliver the very best produce and service. Something that she was determined would stay with her wherever she went.

    Another unexpected bonus of working at the Ritz was taking notice of a certain person who held the door open for her as she walked into the kitchen one day. Despite the very unsexy blue hair net crowned with a white chip shop hat, the chivalrous gentleman was not put off the charms of an Irish girl and she in turn was impressed by his manners. In a “closing door moment” their fate was sealed as Jonathan (known as Jon) and Holly managed to find time in their gruelling schedule to get to know one another better.

    Jon was originally from Connecticut in the US, but thanks to his Aunt in London had been encourage to travel, train in Westminster Kingsway, and had also landed a much coveted job as a chef at the Ritz. After a few years of working in the pressured environment, Holly had enough and with no plan at all quit the job and returned to Ireland, shortly followed by Jon.

    Their experience at the Ritz helped them both to walk into jobs at Adare Manor who were diligently working to get their first Michelin star. The entire culture, working conditions and experience was a great improvement for them both and as they settled into life in Ireland.

    However, everything changed again when Covid hit and the Hotel closed. Jon stayed on creating 600 meals a day for meals on wheels throughout the pandemic while Holly was at home and had time to think about their future. Spending time with her family the idea of finding a place to run themselves began to form.

    The ideal would be by the sea and the 5 star standards learnt at the Ritz was going to be integral to any future plans. Having already rejected opportunities in Adare, Tralee and Ardfert Holly was going for a meal in Naughtons one evening when she spotted the sign a few doors down that said “to let suitable for a café!”

    After discussions with Jon and the family and (fortified by two bottles of wine!) the call was made to Patrick and Mary who had meticulously renovated the café premises and a date was set to visit the site. They arrived on a freezing cold miserable day for the viewing, Kilkee was closed for business and there was nothing open to even get a warm drink. Despite this the couple knew they had found the perfect place to open their Café.

    As Covid continued, they were able to start on a takeaway only basis with the help and support of family and friends from their time at Adare. On their first day open there were queues around the block and they sold out in two hours!! A frantic all nighter in the kitchen to re-stock followed and they have been busy ever since.

    As the local community rallied around to support the couple, they sealed the deal getting married in Doonaha Church followed by a reception at Trump Doonbeg. Moving to Kilkee has allowed the couple to develop strong working relationships with their staff and consequently, the café has become a hub for locals and visitors alike who appreciate the fact the café is now open 12 months of the year. In the summer they are open 7 days a week with the kitchen fully open 6 days.

    It is no surprise that this is not the end of the plans for this enterprising couple, who plan to stay in Kilkee and develop their business further with a restaurant in the future. For now they are enjoying having a much healthier work life balance and being masters of their own destiny. “I have to go and meet the plumber, and do the blackboards now- from floristry to grouting and cleaning it’s nonstop when you are a business owner, but we wouldn’t have it any other way” says Holly as we wrap up the interview.

    Everyone who enjoys visiting the café can thank Jon for his chivalry and the fact he was not put off by the blue hair net and white chip shop hat!

    The Ritz’s loss is Kilkee’s gain.

    Hollys Cafe 39, O’Curry Street Kilkee.

     

  • Hickies Victuallers. Six generations in Kilkee.

    Hickies Victuallers. Six generations in Kilkee.

    “No pressure!”

    You need to know the charming sense of humour behind Shane Hickie’s shy demeanour. This was his answer, when I enquired if there was a possibility of a seventh-generation butcher going into the family business.

    Hickie’s Victuallers, on O’Connell Street, just as you come into Kilkee has been supplying the Town since his family moved from Shanagolden in County Limerick, when Kilkee was a beach full of sand dunes with a cluster of houses at one end.

    Shane is the sixth generation of the same family, who grew up around the corner from the shop in Gratton Street, immersed in the business from birth.

    He remembers when his father, who was the first to drive in the family, would collect the live sheep in his land rover and trailer. Shane would be squashed into the front seat, as a little boy, surrounded by as many wriggling sheep as they could fit in. “They used to lick my ears!”


    Prior to that his grandfather used to cycle the 47 Kilometers up to Ennistymon to fetch the sheep, returning with his bike and the live sheep on the West Clare Railway.

    This picture, taken around 1905 was taken where the shop used to be, (now the two windows to Hickies Restaurant and Bar on the corner of O’Connell Street) There was no refrigeration at this time, so the days produce had to be sold on the day. The display shows the local beef, sheep and rabbits sold by the shop. At this time there was no pork because every household in Kilkee kept their own pig!

    A photograph was a special occasion so everyone including the dog proudly gathered around to be included. In pride of place was the butchers block featuring their latest and most innovative possession, the set of scales. Prior to this the meat was apportioned to fit three different sizes of skillet pots, the scales represented another big change for the family business.

    As Kilkee expanded during Victorian times when the Anglo- Irish Gentry fashion for taking the waters and visiting the seaside combined with the introduction of the railway made it more accessible the business continued.

    Hickie’s also supplied the raw materials for a thriving Cobblers industry as well as the local candlestick makers. The basement of what is now the Central Bar was a cobblers called “Cock of the Walk” run by Gilbert Heaney’s family up until the 1960’s.

    Everything changed again after Ireland became a Republic in 1949, the Anglo- Irish all left and visitors from Limerick filled the lodges for the summer months. At this time there were 16 butchers in total in Kilkee, including summer or winter butchers. The summer ones only opening for the season.

    Throughout the major expansions of 80’s with the introduction of the mobile parks and the 90’s during the Celtic Tiger when mass development of holiday homes was encouraged Hickey’s continued to adapt to the changing tastes and times.

    Shane can remember his grandfather working in the shop in the 80’s. as a young man, Shane spent some time working behind the bar of the Stella Maris hotel before setting off to work in New York for four years bar tending just off Madison Square Gardens, catering for the huge crowds attending the major sporting and music events, quite a contrast to Kilkee! Returning home, he joined his father in the family business and worked beside him for the next 20 years.

    Taking on the mantle a few years ago, Shane continues to innovate and pays close attention to the trends, continuing to provide the finest quality locally sourced and prepared meats alongside local jams, chutneys, honey, and a range of spices and sauces. Adapting to the needs of modern working families, many of the meats are pre-prepared to offer convenience to busy locals and holiday makers.

    Today,Hickie’s Victuallers is the only remaining butchers store in Kilkee.

    The question remains, will one of his four sons become the seventh generation?

    No pressure at all!

  • There should be a Festival

    There should be a Festival

    “The huge image of Che Guevara’s face stares out from the section of the beach walls painted white, at the west end of the beach. I don’t mind it. But if there is only one mural allowed on Kilkee beach, I’d prefer it was that of Charlotte Brontë.”

    It was this comment at the end of an article by Rosita Boland in the Irish Times, that was being discussed at a meeting of the Kilkee Civic Trust that sparked the comment:

    “There really should be a festival” and the seed of an idea was sewn.

    Charlotte Brontë spent the greater part of her Honeymoon in Kilkee in 1854, having married an Irish man called Arthur Bell Nichols. They stayed in the West End Hotel with Mrs Shannon the local postmistress.

    Wanting to create a celebration of the world-famous authors Honeymoon in Kilkee the committee have found some of the best speakers and invited them to share their expertise with us at the inaugural festival to celebrate Charlotte Brontë’s Kilkee Honeymoon.

    Festival Details:

    Friday, 15th September & Saturday, 16th September.

    Cultúrlann Sweeney, O’Connell Street, Kilkee V15 P960

    Dr Ivana Bacik T.D. who has kindly agreed to formally open the festival.

    Three specialist speakers who will make presentations during the festival, Dr Michael O’Dowd, Mr. James Scully & Ms. Joanne Wilcock.

    The talks will be complemented by a heritage walk titled: Walking in the footsteps of

    Charlotte & Arthur, there will also be a musical presentation by the Killaloe based choir, The Gúnas.

    All events are free of charge, so you are advised to arrive early to avoid disappointment.

    Now the Charlotte Brontë festival has been established, Kilkee have exciting plans to make sure this seed of a thought grows into an annual event for many years to come.

    You can read more in The Clare Champion article by Andrew Hamilton ( 15.09.23 )

  • The Leprechauns are coming to Town!

    The Leprechauns are coming to Town!

    Every year in Kilkee if you happen to be around on the right date, you may be surprised to see an audience gather on the beach when the tide is right out.

    On further inspection, you realise the crowd is gathered around a large rectangle and that for a few hours a year, the beach has been turned into a rugby pitch! Two full teams of brave (or foolish!) men and more recently women are charging around in the sand with grim determination and a strong desire to beat the other team.

    It’s quite a spectacle and as you delve deeper into the history and rivalry between the two sides a great story too.

    “The Beach Rugby Match” goes back to 1994, when a few players and rugby veterans were enjoying some pints in the Old Barrel pub ( next to Hickeys in the square and no longer there) in Kilkee one day and came up with the idea. The big idea was to play a game in the sand to include current and past players and raise some funds for local charities at the same time.

    There are two teams “The Leprechauns” and “The Fallen Stars” both fierce rivals in their previous rugby clubs, coming together to raise money for charity and be reminded why they don’t play anymore!

    The star on the “The Fallen Stars” Jersey represents the five parishes of Limerick City and “The Leprechauns” multi-colored rugby jerseys represent each of the rugby clubs in the region.

    The game opens with “The Humpty Dumpty Haka” choreographed with precision to the nursery rhyme of Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall.

    Early games played were over robust and more suited to the Leicester Tigers and Stad Francais rules, however, due to rather too many broken noses, sand rashes, and general damage inflicted during scrums in the sand, the rules later developed into tag rugby which is enjoyed to this day.

    The game is played in 3 halves! Three twenty-minute sections are more than enough under beach conditions!

    One year when the chosen charity was the local “Search and rescue fund” the giant ball that is always used to mark the beginning of the game was dropped onto the pitch by the rescue helicopter!

    Everyone is welcome on the day, and you never know who you might see on the pitch, Ireland team players, international players, famous referees, touch judges, or IRFU committee members still having a go in their 80s!

    The players get so wrapped up in the game it has been known for the tide to come up and cover the pitch before they even noticed it.

    As the final whistle blows the referee is dunked into the sea as a sign of appreciation and everyone retreats to Scott’s Bar to relive their moments of glory on the pitch.

    The Ken Rennison Memorial trophy is duly presented to the winning team.

    Since the Limerick Leprechauns Veterans rugby club was established over €1 million has been raised by the matches for local charities including Barnardos, St Vincents Lisnagry, CARI, Pieta House, and The Ukranian Fund, to name a few.

    This year the match is on Saturday, August 19th don’t miss out, where else in the world are you going to have the chance to see an event like this?

     

  • Enjoy safe swimming in Kilkee

    Enjoy safe swimming in Kilkee

    Kilkee is a magnificent place for swimming and offers a wide range of options from children enjoying their first dip to year-round ocean swimmers who come to enjoy the large sandy beach and the crystal-clear Atlantic water.

    Kilkee Beach has Blue Flag status, a wide range of amenities, and a choice of varied and exciting swimming options for all ages and abilities.

    The stunning horseshoe bay is protected from the wilds of the Atlantic Ocean, by the Duggerna reef, making it one of the safer beaches to enjoy on the West Coast of Ireland.

    During the summer months, the beach has lifeguard stations to ensure your safety, on duty from 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. daily starting 4th June to 31st August and for the first two weekends in September.

    Anyone swimming in the sea is advised to respect the ocean and take safety precautions, you can read the Irish Government guidelines here: https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/a00ea-summer-water-safety/.

    It’s always important to exercise caution and pay attention to any warning signs or advice from local authorities regarding swimming conditions.

    There are many different swimming experiences to enjoy in Kilkee, here is our guide:

    • Kilkee Beach, is sandy, shallow, and manned by lifeguards from June -August perfect for families.
    • The Pollock Holes: A series of naturally formed rockpools, is a unique experience to swim in the freshly exposed Atlantic waters. These pools are very popular with locals and visitors alike for swimming and snorkeling. The pools disappear at high tide and are suitable for swimming at low tides only.
    • Byrnes Cove: A pebble beach with a path and ladders into a rock-surrounded cove. Historically its secluded position made it the cove for naked men only, nowadays enjoyed by everyone.
    • Sandy cove: A sandy slip into a rock-surrounded cove.
    • Newfoundout: Three different heights sprung diving boards to plunge straight into the ocean.
    • The Pier: a gentle slipway into the sandy beach is the favored spot for the year-round swimmers who gather every day at 11.00 for their daily dip.

    Note that the beach is the ONLY area manned by lifeguards:

    Accessible Beach wheelchair

    Specially adapted beach Hippocampe chairs are available at the lifeguard station. The chairs with specially-designed wheels are free of charge. Users will require a carer or personal assistance to operate them. To book please contact the lifeguard station on 087 1647075.

  • The Story of Hurst Pharmacy Kilkee

    The Story of Hurst Pharmacy Kilkee

    Farming’s loss is Kilkee’s Gain.

    The journey from the farm where Sean Hurst grew up just outside Kilkee to opening his own pharmacy was far from direct.

    As he will tell you himself, Sean was not a focused pupil when he attended primary and secondary school in Kilkee. He avoided homework at all costs and thought he might end up working his family farm.

    A combination of events in his late teens changed the course of his thinking and his life forever. Sean’s Father, who had always wanted a pub, had purchased The Greyhound bar and along with the bar came Collins Medical Hall (The Pharmacy ) next door. Sadly, his father died of cancer when Sean was just 17 years old, followed by his other Father figure and neighbour who also died of cancer. The impact of this weighed heavily on his mind. The idea that one day he was going to have a pharmacy of his own, the drive to help people to stay healthy and enjoy a longer life began to form.

    Setting off to Galway Sean studied Chemistry, and after graduating was employed within the pharmaceutical industry in a manufacturing company in Galway. Not feeling comfortable with the ethics of the industry and still hankering after more answers to the reasons cancer had affected those close to him, he made the decision to re qualify and set off for the prestigious School of Pharmacy at the university of Nottingham in the UK to study Pharmacy.

    Unlike his school days Sean was now totally driven and laser focused, he worked hard and took a particular interest in the causes and treatments for cancer. One of the cancer research projects taking him to spend 6 months at the university of Padua, the second oldest university in the world, and the “Oxford” of Italy.

    It was always the plan to return to Ireland to open his pharmacy, but he wanted to get some experience first.

    Seeking work in a hospital dispensary, his first pharmacy job took him to the Isle of Wight for a year. Followed by seven years in Bath, working all around the West Coast of the UK. His responsibility and experience grew quickly. Not satisfied with working five days a week and he also worked for Boots pharmacies at the weekends.

    Brexit was the catalyst to drive him back home, but before he left, he spent six months working in the remote, stunning Orkney and Shetland Islands, and the North of Scotland. developing his experience working in remote locations.

    Returning to Ireland Sean began in earnest to find the perfect place to set up on his own. He worked as a locum from Wexford to Sligo searching everywhere for the perfect spot. It almost happened in Co Tipperary but fortunately for Kilkee the deal fell through.

    Then Sean got word that the property formally occupied by “Peggy Stars” hairdressers was for sale in Kilkee. His plan finally came together, and his determination paid off.

    Together with a great friend from his childhood who had become a builder, Sean turned himself into a builder’s labourer and four months later of sheer graft, a few up and downs trying to renovate during the height of a covid lockdown, struggling to get materials and long lead times, not to mention a few pints, the Pharmacy was ready.

    Finally, in July 2020 Hurst Pharmacy opened and his childhood dream was realised.

    His passion for caring for the health of the community that was sparked by his early family history has never diminished. On the rare occasions he is not working you will find him enjoying sea swimming, cycling, running, or having a well-earned pint!

    Hurst Pharmacy, 36 O’Curry Street, Kilkee, Ireland, V15R156, +353 65 908 3551