Series of energy efficiency evenings returns
A NEW series of three energy efficiency evenings are to be held across Galway City, beginning later this month.
Day: 23 June 2026
Woodie’s officially opens first in County Clare
*Official ribbon cutting at Woodie’s Ballymaley Business Park, photo by Eamon Ward. Ireland’s leading DIY, Home & Garden retailer opens its 36th store nationwide, creating 34 new local jobs in Ennis. Hundreds of local shoppers turned out in Ennis last Saturday as Woodie’s officially opened the doors to its first-ever County Clare store. The new …
Sacred send-off for powerhouse James Breen
*James Breen’s coffin is carried from St Joseph’s Church in Kilnamona. Photograph: John O’Neill. KILNAMONA was full of heavy hearts as the sun shone at the funeral of the Clare political heavyweight, James Breen, a man who devoted fierce energy to his constituents and always represented them with courage.
Major pedestrian safety improvements granted for Tuamgraney after council approval
CLARE County Council has granted permission for a new footpath, raised zebra crossing and pedestrian counter in Tuamgraney. The development will link up with an existing amenity trail in the East Clare village, close to the Tuamgraney Community Woodlands. The proposed works received no submissions or objections during planning. The council had initially made an …
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Liscannor trained You’re The King lights up Galway
LISCANNOR trainer Declan McDonagh had two big wins in Galway over the weekend with You’re The King showing the pedigree of his Darcy owners from Ennis.
Dooley welcomes new special class for St Aidan’s NS Shannon
A NEW special class has been sanctioned at St Aidan’s National School, Shannon, for the 2026/27 school year. The new class is one of 10 additional special classes approved nationally today, bringing the total number of new special classes sanctioned for mainstream schools for the 2026/27 school year to 575. Minister of State & Clare …
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Clare Association Dublin makes final call for Clare Person of the Year submissions
THE Clare Association Dublin is making its final call for final call for nominations for its prestigious Clare Person of the Year award, with the closing date fast approaching on 28 June. The organisation is also accepting nominations for its Clare people Hall of Fame and its new Young Person of the Year Award. The …
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Lohan contacts Croke Park regarding refereeing concerns
*Photograph: Ruth Griffin. A BETTER standard of refereeing is needed in hurling, Clare manager Brian Lohan has said.
Amy aiming for a Clare return to Croke Park
*Amy Sexton. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. AMY SEXTON and her Clare teammates have endured some heartbreaking defeats since she first joined the panel in 2019 but they remain determined to challenge for top honours in the TG4 All-Ireland intermediate football championship.