*Ennis Courthouse AN ENNIS man who sent lewd images of himself to an addiction counsellor and exposed himself in public is at “high risk” of re-offending, a court has heard. At Ennis District Court, Judge Alec Gabbett commented that a Probation Report on Shane McCarthy has concluded that he is at “high risk”. Judge Gabbett …
*Author Anna Carey. Photograph: Bríd O’Donovan THE Ennis Book Club Festival is taking place this year from Friday 6th to Sunday 8th March at various venues throughout the town and county. This year’s festival will offer a vibrant programme of live events and activities for book lovers of all ages. As always, the festival will …
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*The Irish Red Cross at Ennis’ St Patrick’s Day Parade in 2024 FAMILIES and communities across Ireland are being invited to help recover and share the stories of Irish men and women who served with the Irish Red Cross Hospital in St Lô, Normandy, between December 1945 and January 1947. In the aftermath of the Second …
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*Tony Kelly scores Clare’s third goal. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. CLARE emerged victors over Dublin by two points in a hard-fought tie to start their quest to get back to the top tier of the Allianz National Hurling League.
*University Hospital Limerick CLARE TD Donna McGettigan will chair a public meeting on the delivery of emergency healthcare services in the Mid-West. The recent report outlined three options: the increasing of capacity at UHL, the expansion of UHL to another adjacent site, and the provision of a new Model Three hospital in the Mid-West. Donna …
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*West Clare Drama Festival 2022 PREPARATIONS are well under way in Doonbeg as the West Clare Drama Festival 2026 of full-length plays will take place in the Community Hall, Doonbeg from Saturday, 7th to Sunday 15th, of March 2026. Under the auspices of the Amateur Drama Council of Ireland, (ADCI), the festival promises nine exciting …
Peter Duggan and Paddy Doyle react to the breaking ball. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill CLARE supporters could probably name their starting line-up for the opening round of the Munster Senior Championship series now but as they found out to their cost in 2025, an inter-county team is only as good as it supporting cast.
*Shannon receives a level 3 Airport Carbon Accreditation. Photograph: Stephen O’Malley THE Shannon Airport Group has announced that Shannon Airport has achieved Level 3 Airport Carbon Accreditation. Airport Carbon Accreditation is a globally recognised programme which independently assesses the efforts of airports to manage and reduce their carbon emissions. Since 2018, Shannon Airport has reduced its carbon emissions by 43%. Energy efficiency measures including LED …
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*Dr Lauren Guilfoyle has been conferred with a PhD in Youth Rugby Union Injury from UL this week. Photograph: Alan Place FORMER sports broadcaster and chartered physiotherapist Lauren Guilfoyle completed a third-level hat-trick at University of Limerick this week, as she received her third degree from the institution. Lauren has been conferred with a PhD …
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