RESCUE 115 helicopter crews completed four evacuations in quick succession off the west coast of Clare and Aran Islands on Monday of this week. The Shannon-based Irish Coast Guard search and rescue helicopter completed a Medevac operation on Monday evening, being tasked shortly before 6.00pm. Rescue 115 proceeded to a vessel 125 nautical miles (231 …
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CONCERNS have been raised over the condition of a section of the N67 in Ennistymon, with councillors calling for a full resurfacing of the road between the old convent and council offices in the town. The issue was raised by Cllr Bill Slattery (FG) at the July meeting of the West Clare Municipal District, where …
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SHANNON AIRPORT was Ireland’s fastest-growing major airport for a third consecutive month in July, with passenger traffic increasing by almost 9% compared with the same month last year. Latest figures published by the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation (ITIC) show Shannon recorded the strongest passenger growth among Ireland’s major airports during July. The airport had also …
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SHANNON Aviation Museum marked a major milestone with the official opening of the new Eddie Ryan Memorial Wing on Friday 21st of August. The new wing unveiled the Irish Air Corps Museum Collection, rehomed to Shannon Aviation Museum on the closure of the longstanding museum at Casement Aerodrome in 2024. This marks the first time …
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Almost 1,000 herds in County Clare were placed under restriction because of bovine TB over the five years to the end of 2025, according to figures from the Department of Agriculture.