Paraic McMahon, Author at Clare Echo

Battle lines drawn between Dublin & Shannon

Dublin Airport has come under fire for declaring itself as “the key gateway for overseas visitors attending” the 2026 Ryder Cup which takes place 225 kilometres away at Adare Manor.

Aoibhín Garrihy & John Burke expecting their second child

By Paraic McMahon

*Aoibhín Garrihy & John Burke pictured with Hanorah on her Christening day in September 2018. Aoibhín Garrihy and John Burke have announced they are expecting their second child together.

Less of a stigma attached to being gay in 2019 – Clare drag queen

By Paraic McMahon

*Drag Queen, Noah Monet. Clare will host a Pride festival in the future but homosexual residents of the county continue to keep their sexual orientation “hidden” according to one Ennis drag queen who insisted there is a less of a stigma attached to being gay in Ireland.

Ring of Clare Cycle bringing 4000 visitors to the county

By Paraic McMahon

4,000 visitors will descend upon the county this weekend as the SKODA Ring of Clare cycle pedals into town.

Gardaí searching for missing Shauna from Clare

By Paraic McMahon

Gardaí are appealing for the public’s assistance in finding missing Clare woman, Shauna O’Donnell.

Ryder Cup ‘single most important event for promotion of region’

By Paraic McMahon

Adare Manor’s hosting of the 2026 Ryder Cup “will be the single most important event ever for promotion of the region,” Shannon Group have declared.

Breakdown of Clare FM & Radio Kerry deal ‘reflects very badly on both stations’

By Paraic McMahon

Radio Kerry’s proposed takeover of sister stations Clare FM and Tipp FM has fallen through leading to calls for better treatment for shareholders who for the second time have seen a takeover of the Clare radio station collapse.