GERALDINE O’Brien, a teacher at St. Joseph’s Community College in Kilkee, Co. Clare, has been awarded the prestigious Thomas Mac- Donagh Medal in recognition of her outstanding service to the ASTI (Association of Secondary Teachers, Ireland). A long-standing member of the Clare branch of the union, Geraldine has served in several key roles, including as …
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Rebecca Grady will compete as Clare’s representative in the 2025 Blue Jean Country Queen Festival, running from Thursday, 30 May – Monday, 2 June, in Athboy Co.Meath. The event is organised by Meath Macra na Feirme and the Athboy community, and sponsored by Le Chéile Credit Union. A student veterinary nurse and member of Sixmilebridge/Kilmurry Macra, Rebecca’s hobbies …
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*From left to right James Lafferty, Red Cross Clare/ Anne Reynolds, Director of Service with Clare County Council, Cllr Clare Colleran Molloy (FF) Mayor of Ennis MD, Siobhán Mulcahy, Arts Officer Clare, Helene Hugel, CEO Helium Arts/ Cadhla Brock, Community Outreach and Communications Officer Helium Arts. A FREE art exhibition inspired and created by young …
Journeys art exhibition celebrates young people with lifelong health conditions Read More »
I PLAYED in a golf tournament last Saturday at Trump Doonbeg in over 50+ km/ph winds and heavy rain and knowing how to keep was ball flight down was invaluable. I noticed not many golfers around me were able to keep their ball flight down, which lead to the wind direction deciding where the ball …
*PICTURED: Mountshannon resident, Caimin the white-tailed eagle. Photo by Bob Foyle An investigation is underway following the discovery of one of Ireland’s oldest breeding white-tailed eagles, Caimin who was found dead in Clare last Saturday. Initial post mortem results from the Regional Veterinary Laboratory indicate a possible death from poisoning. Caimin held territory at the …
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A 31 year old Limerick man has been charged with two additional alleged offences at Wolfe Tones GAA club – the club of Clare All-Ireland winning senior hurling manager and double All Ireland winner as a player, Brian Lohan. At Ennis District Court, an additional 20 charges were brought against Eddie Carey of De Vere Court, John Carew Park, …
Limerick man charged over arson at Shannon GAA Club in €1m burglary and theft probe Read More »