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Founded in 1992 McNamara’s Turnpike Clinic is one of the oldest and most established acupuncture c Tom Shanahan, having previously studied child psychology. D.

Founded in 1992 McNamara’s Turnpike Clinic is one of the oldest and most established acupuncture clinics in Clare. With over 50 years of combined experience in medical, health and scientific fields between us, we have observed that if you give yourself the right conditions: healthy and nutritious diet, appropriate exercise, relaxation, and non-invasive treatments such as acupuncture, herbal medicine, nutritional therapies, and massage, you will give your body the opportunity for its own natural healing powers to start working to take you to a state of health and recovery. Mary McNamara is a mother of six children who has over 40 years of experience in the health care business. Originally trained as a nurse in Dublin, Mary spent many years working in hospitals in Dublin, Clare and the USA, ending up as night matron in Carrigoran nursing home in New Market. While working there she realised the benefits of acupuncture when she used it to cure chronic arthritis that she had been suffering from since her early 20’s. She trained in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine Dublin under Prof. Since then she has also studied kinesiology. Dr. Keir McNamara is Mary’s second son, and works alongside her in a unique mother and son business. Keir, a past Irish International Athlete has always had a passion for health and medicine, but began his career as an Agricultural Scientist and worked with Teagasc as a Walsh Fellow where he completed his Ph. Studies in 2001. Prior to that he completed a post graduate course in Sports Injury and Fitness management, and is into his 28th season working with teams in Co. Clare. Keir completed his Acupuncture Studies with the College of Integrative Acupuncture in Galway in 2006 and has been working at the clinic since. He has recently completed courses in Tung acupuncture, an ancient divergent form of acupuncture that developed in Tawain. Both Mary and Keir are members of The Acupuncture Council of Ireland (where Keir is a member of the associations board) and they continue to update their skills on placement at courses every year.

06/03/2026

We are closed today as Keir is attending the European Traditional Chinese Medicine Association General Assembly in Warsaw in his capacity of Chairperson at the Acupuncture Council of Ireland. Back to work on Monday!

06/02/2026

New Physiotherapist to Ennis

Ediezer (Eddie) Vigo is a Chartered Physiotherapist who we are glad to welcome to Ennis. Eddie will be working with us in Turnpike Clinic a few days each week. Eddie has a special interest in sports injuries, post-operative rehabilitation, and complex musculoskeletal conditions affecting the neck, shoulders, spine, hips, knees, ankles, and feet.
His professional training spans three regions, beginning with undergraduate education in the Philippines, followed by a Master’s degree from the University of Galway. He is currently completing a Postgraduate Certificate in Musculoskeletal Medicine at the University of Leeds (UK). He also brings extensive clinical experience from working in the Middle East, treating a broad range of orthopedic, musculoskeletal, and sports-related conditions across diverse clinical settings.
His treatment approach integrates advanced manual therapy, precision-based rehabilitation programmes, and clear, individualized education. Each care plan is carefully tailored to reduce pain, restore movement, and support long-term recovery, so patients can return to their daily and sporting activities with confidence and control. For further information or to make contact or bookings with Eddie please use this link:
https://www.handsoncorephysiotherapy.ie/

16/12/2025

Gift Vouchers for your loved one.
Merry Christmas everyone! We are closing on Friday evening 19th Dec at 6pm. Reopening 7th Jan. Gift Vouchers are available any time for that special person in your life. Call in or call us on 0656841280 and we can arrange to send one out to you. See turnpikeclinic.ie to book online for your next appointment with us. We will see you in the New Year!

05/12/2025

Thanks to the Clare Champion who paid a visit to the clinic this week to do a feature. Mother Mary "Needles!" slipped quietly into retirement during Covid restrictions without getting a proper chance to say goodbye to the patients and families she had built up such a long relationship with. This article was a great look back on the hard work she put in to building up the clinic and an acknowledgement of the repore she and her assistant Irene Moloney (nee Coffee) RIP, had with everyone who visited over the years, while exploring the possibility of a 3rd generation of McNamara's working in Turnpike Clinic!

18/11/2025

In his role as Chairperson of the Acupuncture Council of Ireland, Keir has been working on creating a strong unified voice for the profession. This process tookna major step forward this month thanks to the efforts of so many. 🙏

10/11/2025

02/11/2025

Acupuncture for cancer survivors
Attending the Dutch TCM Congress this weekend and meeting colleagues from all over Europe. Of particular interest were lectures on acupuncture for those finished their cancer treatment and providing support to those dealing with symptoms and challenges in the aftermath.

20/10/2025

We got great coverage in The Clare Champion this week on the special they were doing on The Turnpike. Thanks to the team there.

19/09/2025

We were at the Ploughing Championships this week with fellow acupuncturists from around the country helping to raise awareness about acupuncture and demonstrate treatment options available to visitors to the stand.

13/06/2025

Unfortunately we treat stress and anxiety and their associated conditions such as insomnia, headaches, migraines, psoriasis, hair loss, TMJ, TMD and of course depression on a daily basis in our clinic. Contact us for more information on how acupuncture and TCM can help alleviate these conditions.

STRESSED & OVERWHELMED?
Acupuncture can help calm the mind, ease tension, and restore emotional balance.
Let certified practitioners guide you toward natural stress relief.
Find a registered acupuncturist near you! https://acupuncturecouncilofireland.com/

08/06/2025

Keir has been in Milton Keynes this weekend representing the Acupuncture Council of Ireland at the UK Conference of Chinese Medicine. A great weekend of information sharing, collaboration and meeting acupuncturists and herbalists from the UK and around Europe.

Address

Turnpike Road
Ennis
CO.CLARE

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 8pm
Tuesday	10am - 6pm
Wednesday	10am - 8pm
Thursday	10am - 3pm
Friday	10am - 6pm

Telephone

+353656841280

Website

http://www.turnpikeclinic.ie/

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