Day: 8 January 2026

Resonance Festival reveals 2026 line-up and February dates

*Gemma Hayes. Photograph: Charlotte (@underthefeather) RESONANCE Festival has revealed its 2026 programme, announcing a line-up that brings together leading voices from economics, culture, sport, media and music for three days of talks, performances and shared experiences on the shores of Lough Derg. Now entering its fourth year, the not-for-profit, volunteer-led micro-festival will run on Wednesday …

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Government’s decision against Mercosur deal a ‘big relief’ to Clare farmers

THE Government’s decision to vote against the Mercosur deal will come as a “big relief” to Clare farmers, say local representatives.  On an official trip to China, Taoiseach Micháel Martin and Tánaiste Simon Harris have revealed plans to deny the Mercosur trade agreement with Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay, which would allow import duties to be …

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Nollaig na mBan dinner adds to €14k Samaritans donation

*Anna Mannion, Fran Best & Miriam Simon. Photograph: Tom Micks SOROPTIMISTS are set to hand over €14k to Samaritans thanks to their recent Charity Dinner. On Saturday, the Ennis & District Branch of a women’s group raised €9,600 during their Nollaig na mBan Charity Dinner at the Old Ground Hotel in Ennis, bringing their Samaritans donation …

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