*The grave of Bishop Willie Walsh. Photograph: John O’Neill A TRAIL-BLAZER, loyal friend and a man who brought the church forward “hundreds of years” in Clare is how county councillors have remembered Bishop Willie Walsh.
MILTOWN MALBAY surfer Katie Lodge emerged victorious in the Women’s division at the Irish Surfing Student Intervarsity Nationals Competition held in Aughris Co. Sligo at the beginning of March.
*Ennistymon Community School players and mentors stand for the national anthem. Photograph: John Sheridan ENNISTYMON COMMUNITY SCHOOL “won’t rest” until it claims an All-Ireland title.
Elaine Ryan, founder of Elaine Ryan & Associates Ltd, reflects on her journey, the role of faith and mentorship in her career, and how she has built a business dedicated to transformation and excellence over the last 18 years. The following captures a conversation where she shares insights about her experience, work, challenges, and the …
THIS International Women’s Day, The Clare Echo is shining a light on inspiring women in our community—women who turn their passions into businesses, who create, innovate, and leave a lasting impact. One of them is Tatjana Merzvinska, a woman with golden hands and a vision that’s changing the way we think about fashion in County …
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*Patrons attending Clare’s meeting with Kildare in the Allianz National Football League. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill PRICING structures in the GAA have “gone outrageous,” a Clare councillor has commented while stressing the importance of the home of the All-Ireland champions “taking a lead” on tackling the introduction of a €5 charge for U16s.
Credit Unions in the Banner County have certainly come a long way since 1966, when the first members joined the growing national movement in Clare, almost 60 years ago.
CLARE Lundy, CIP, began her insurance career through a somewhat circuitous route – as a beautician. “I was twenty when I joined Munstergroup, with no experience in insurance – in fact, I’d been a beautician until then!” she says. Lundy joined Munstergroup in Personal Lines sixteen years ago and has been there ever since. She …
*A significant Garda investigation has compiled a report of 200 pages with 180 witness statements. A SENIOR Garda has told a court that an estimated €1m in value in property has been allegedly stolen or damaged in a spate of burglaries across Limerick, Clare and Galway.