Galway County Council has adopted a new five-year Arts Plan that will see increased investment in artists through grants and bursaries, the repurposing of vacant buildings as arts spaces and investment in arts infrastructure to improve access to cultural activities across County Galway.
*Jacob Loughnane is blocked by Cratloe defender, Oisin Collins. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. VICTORY was “cruelly taken away from us,” O’Callaghans Mills manager Seán Doyle maintained as they drew with Cratloe in the second round of the Clare SHC.
*Martin Downes. A JUDGE has cleared the way for the only man pleading not guilty to the robbery of Carrigaholt Post Office to secure bail.
A DEDICATED traffic warden for the Killaloe Municipal District is to be considered by Clare County Council as parking pressures continue to grow across East Clare.
Three Chambers. One Connected Region. Karen Ronan Galway Chamber (CEO) , Shannon Chamber President, Helen Downes, and Sean Golden Limerick Chamber pictured as Galway Chamber, Shannon Chamber and Limerick Chamber are working together to strengthen a shared regional economy. TRANSPORT investment in the Mid-West needs to be fast-tracked to support economic growth, improve connectivity and …
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*Dara Nolan of Parteen/Meelick gets away from Sixmilebridge’s Caimin Morey. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. BODYKE caused a major shock in the second round of the Clare premier intermediate hurling championship (PIHC) overcoming Tulla, they along with Clarecastle and Parteen/Meelick picked up their first wins as Whitegate recorded a successive victory.
QUIN HERITAGE will formally launch its Quin Friary QR app system with cllr Alan O’Callaghan (FF) at 2pm on August 16th in the Tearmann Gardens on Main Street, Quin, beside the grotto. The App will allow those with smart or android phones to connect directly to a narrative that will offer a brief history of …
Photograph: John Mangan A CALL has been made for Cratloe village to be considered for a 30km/h speed limit zone, with concerns raised over traffic volumes and road safety as part of Clare County Council’s proposed speed limit review. Speaking to The Clare Echo, Shannon Municipal District Cllr Patrick O’Gorman (FF) said he would be …
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BAARNEY McKenna, a two year old pygmy goat, will represent Clare at this year’s annual Nose of Tralee competition. Baarney’s brother Baanjo represented Clare in the competition last year but was unsuccessful. This year, their owner Maddy Dunne hopes that the novelty and uniqueness of her entry will pay off. Giving some background to her …
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