Road blocks lifted on M18 as Clare protestors stand down
*Photograph: Joe Buckley ROAD BLOCKS have been removed from the M18 in Co Clare with protestors standing down after six days.
Day: 12 April 2026
Shannon’s Patrick finishes third in Irish Dancing World Championships
SHANNON DANCERS put their best foot forward at the Irish Dancing World Championships with Patrick Considine finishing in a remarkable third position.
Ennis fuel crisis protest attended by thousands
*Photograph: John O’Neill. OVER 1000 people took to the streets of Ennis on Sunday morning as part of the protest over the rising cost of fuel.
Clare capture Division 1B camogie crown for first time
*Joint captains Abby Walsh and Clare Hehir. Photograph: Dave Ribeiro / Inpho CLARE have won Division 1B of the Centra National Camogie League for the very first time.
Russell Festival continues to leave an impression in Doolin
*Mick O’Reardon. DOOLIN came alive for the thirty second Russell Festival Weekend.
Plastic bottles, food packaging & cigarette buts top three waste categories in Salthill
Rodelyn Aponte (Galway City Council), Fergal Cushen, (Galway City Council) Pietro Salvagno (MKO), Luana Bergmann (CuriOcean) PLASTIC BOTTLES, food packaging and cigarette butts were found to be the top three waste categories in Salthill according to a new study.