TWENTY two per cent of Kilrush residents are registered as having a disability, according to new figures released by the Central Statistics Office. This is twice as high as the Co Clare average, which currently stands at 12 per cent. Fourteen per cent of Ennis residents have a disability, along with 11 per cent of …
Kilrush disability needs level twice as high as county average Read More »
ANY mention of the Aurora Borealis immediately strikes up images of green and red flashes streaking over snow-capped peaks. The natural phenomenon rarely ventures this far south, so we tend to get pretty excited when it does. Burren Vet John Underhill hastily snapped this photo of last night’s sky show, when he saw the aurora …
Spectacular Aurora Borealis spotted over the Burren Read More »
KILKEE Holiday Homes development enjoys one of the most exclusive West End locations overlooking the beach and tennis courts and is within close proximity to the Pollock Holes & diving boards. 6 KILKEE HOLIDAY HOMES, WEST END, KILKEE, CO CLARE, V15 PK37 €350,000 This deceivingly spacious property is presented for sale in excellent condition throughout. …
THE Banner County has taken over RSVP this month as some of Clare’s most well-known faces grace the front cover. Our very own ‘Love Clare’ columnist Aoibhin Garrihy discusses how she had to change her life for the sake of her happiness. Clare hurling legend Davy Fitzgerald also features on the front page with his …
RSVP shows off Clare celebs in this month’s issue Read More »
The world’s most famous modern day astronaut Chris Hadfield jetted into Shannon Airport this evening and stated it was good to be back on Ireland’s west coast. Hadfield brought the International Space Station into popular culture in 2013 when he performed the David Bowie classic Space Oddity while rotating around the earth. Canada’s most accomplished …
Astronaut Chris Hadfield’s Irish love affair continues – in Clare! Read More »
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SITTING in a stuffy office all day can leave you with a severe case of cabin fever, especially when the weather is less than tropical. Sometimes you just have to wrap up, grab the umbrella, get the dog off the couch and head out into the elements. Our fabulous resident columnist Aoibhín Garrihy has put …
Aoibhín’s Top 5: Head Clearing Hangouts in Clare Read More »
A ROAD in East Clare is closed due to a collision this morning. AA reports confirm that the road is closed just outside Killaloe. The report states: “The O’Briensbridge Rd (R463) is closed until further notice at Ardcloony approximately three kilometres outside Killaloe due to a collision”. Check out https://www.theaa.ie/roadwatch/newsroom/ for updates.
AH, HOLIDAYS. Nothing beats it. The sunshine on our face, the sand between our toes, the cocktails by the pool and the itchy welts the size of grapes all over us from the bloody mosquitoes. They’re a friendly reminder of the trip, even for a week or two after we get back to the daily …
Malaria carrying mosquitos found at Shannon Airport Read More »
THE lovely people of the Loop Head peninsula have come together to create a horticulture project, designed to bring people closer this winter. Loophead Peninsula Horticulture and Gardening Project hope to purchase a geodesic dome (polytunnel) to enable horticultural and gardening activities to take place in the West Clare community. They also hope …
Growing more community spirit with horticulture project Read More »