Name: Ennis/Inis

Population: 17,000

Schools: 5 primary, 2 special needs, 4 secondary, no third level college.

Hospitals: 1 general, 1 community-owned, 1 geriactric.

Main commercial activity: tourism, shopping, administration.

Location: South-west Munster. Dublin 237 km, Belfast 330 km, Cork 134km.

Demographics: 26 per cent under 15 years; 15 per cent from 15 to 24; 27 per cent from 25 to 44; 22 per cent from 45 to 64; and the remaining 10 per cent over 65.