Charm works for Lissycasey owner
Clare greyhounds continued their good form over the past weekend at the Galway Track with Lissycasey’s Martin Griffin having the extra charm on his counterparts.
Day: 30 July 2020
Moneypoint CO2 emissions buck national greenhouse gas trend
THE future of the Moneypoint power station has been up for debate in recent years, with some locals concerned about the environmental effects of the plant. Moneypoint’s CO2 emissions were down last year, bucking the overall national trend of a 3.5 per cent rise. The power station released 4,414,770 tonnes of CO2 into the atmosphere, …
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TRUE CRIME: A Clare special
An East Clare killing spree in 1994 appalled the nation, The Clare Echo‘s Cian O Broin examines the tragic case.
Mayoral reception for Special Olympic Athletes
A Mayoral Reception took place last week in recognition of the exploits of Clare representatives in the Special Olympics Ireland Games. More than 100 athletes, volunteers and family members attended the function which took place at Áras Contae an Chláir. Hosted by Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council, Cllr Michael Begley the event honoured the locally …
Waterford end Clare’s camogie campaign
Clare have exited the Liberty Insurance All-Ireland senior camogie championship following a two point defeat to Waterford who are now quarter-final bound for the first time in their history. Waterford 1-11 Clare 0-12 Venue: Cusack Park, Ennis One week on from recording their first win at senior level, Waterford knocked Clare out of the All-Ireland …
Clare secure quarter-final spot
Clare’s ladies footballers have qualified for the quarter-finals of the All-Ireland intermediate championship. Clare 1-13 Kildare 0-12 Venue: Kinnegad A Laurie Ryan goal just on the stroke of half-time proved decisive as Clare claimed a well earned four point victory over Kildare on Saturday. The win guarantees a place in the quarter-finals for the winners …
Norwegian to expand services at Shannon next summer
Norwegian Air International have confirmed it will increase its capacity on its Shannon to New York service next summer. In its inaugural year the service recorded a strong performance and led to extra flights this summer and strengthened services for the winner, the airline has now announced it is to increase its Shannon-Stewart operations from …
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Droney to receive 2018 MÓRglór award
One of the county’s greatest musicians has been named as the winner of the 2018 MÓRglór award. An inspiration to many musicians, both in Clare, nationally and internationally, and an outstanding ambassador for the traditional arts in Clare, Bellharbour born Chris Droney has been the recipient of many notable awards including the TG4 Grádam Saoil …
West Clare tourist information point reopens
The Kilrush Tourist Information Point for West Clare has reopened to the public. Located at the former Lillis Travel Agency office in the town square, the service is a rural development and tourism initiative of Clare County Council in the West Clare Municipal District and is supported by Kilrush Chamber of Commerce. Councillor Gabriel Keating, …