More Clare beaches hit with swim ban ahead of August Bank Holiday weekend
Swimming bans have been implemented for two more Clare beaches while an advisory not to enter the water has been put in place for Lahinch.
Transport Minister to visit Shannon Airport in coming weeks
Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan (GP) is to visit Shannon Airport next month.
New-look Kilrush have nothing to lose
Sitting proudly atop of the roll of honour list in the Clare SFC, Kilrush Shamrocks’ championship aspirations have changed as of late.
Éire Óg have to find killer instinct
Championship encounters require a killer instinct and it’s a mantra Éire Óg have to apply to their endeavours in the 2020 senior football championship.
Lissycasey championship preparation like cramming for the Leaving Cert
While not an official GAA regulation, Sod’s Law has certainly become a regular feature in the gaelic games world as John Ryan would learn when the draw was made for this year’s senior championship in early July.
‘Sub-standard’ Clenagh route ‘a danger for road users’
A ‘sinking sub-standard road’ in Newmarket-on-Fergus is not due for an upgrade in Clare County Council’s 2020 roadworks programme.
Moneypoint CO2 emissions buck national greenhouse gas trend
THE future of the Moneypoint power station has been up for debate in recent years, with some locals concerned about the environmental effects of the plant. Moneypoint’s CO2 emissions were down last year, bucking the overall national trend of a 3.5 per cent rise. The power station released 4,414,770 tonnes of CO2 into the atmosphere, …
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TRUE CRIME: A Clare special
An East Clare killing spree in 1994 appalled the nation, The Clare Echo‘s Cian O Broin examines the tragic case.
Mayoral reception for Special Olympic Athletes
A Mayoral Reception took place last week in recognition of the exploits of Clare representatives in the Special Olympics Ireland Games. More than 100 athletes, volunteers and family members attended the function which took place at Áras Contae an Chláir. Hosted by Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council, Cllr Michael Begley the event honoured the locally …