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, moves to Sixmi- lebridge Library from the Sean Le- mass Library in Shannon where it has been on view for the past month.
The exhibition, which runs through- out September and has been ap- proved by Dr O’Regan, honours his many achievements and features text panels and photographic displays on his distininguished career.
These include the setting up the world’s first Duty Free Shop at Shan- non; the establishment of the Shan- non Development Company and the founding of Co-operation Ireland — the largest organisation working in the area of peace and reconciliation in the island of Ireland. The 90-year- old is also recognised as the driving force behind the opening up of the Shannon area to tourism.
Commenting on the exhibition, Clare Museum Curator John Rat- tigan said that since its launch by Taoiseach Bertie Ahern in early Feb- ruary, it has attracted huge numbers.
“Dr O’Regan’s involvement in a vast number of different projects in Clare, the mid-west region and beyond is a source of pride for people all over
Ireland and I am sure his legacy will stand the test of time. I am especial- ly delighted that the exhibition has now been placed on public display in Ssixmilebridge, Dr O’Regan’s native village,” he said.
Speaking about the exhibition, Dr O’Regan said, “I am_ particularly proud to be a Clareman and to have been involved with the county and its people through Shannon and Bord Failte, now Failte Ireland, during the course of my career.”
“T am acutely aware that this exhi- bition not only acknowledges my role but the role of all the men and women who worked with great determination to ensure the success of Shannon Air- port and its contribution to the life of GUE TCSMA TATA elelutamdelesDamoseldeLbRcsE- Kim CemcbN Ore port, much of what has been achieved would not have happened and I owe them a debt of gratitude.”