Paraic McMahon, Author at Clare Echo

Clarecastle playwright John O’ Donovan to feature ‘top secret’ new work this September

Clarecastle native and playwright John O’ Donovan’s work effuses both sagacity and wit. Despite leaving for London over ten years ago, Irish sentiments are deeply embroiled in John’s characters. Speaking with the Clare Echo, Johns talks about his authorial pilgrimage from humble beginnings to the illustrious but not always glamourous life of an Irish …

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19.2% of Clare primary school pupils in overcrowded classes

By Paraic McMahon

19.2 percent of primary school children in Clare are being taught in classes with thirty or more pupils.

Shannon Airport “completely abandoned” by Irish Government

By Paraic McMahon

“A change in policy and mindset” is needed to lead to a greater use of Shannon Airport which one elected representative of Clare County Council felt has been “completely abandoned”.

Colm McLoughlin acknowledged for outstanding contribution to aviation industry

By Paraic McMahon

*Colm and Breeda McLoughlin. Colm McLoughlin has been honoured at the annual aviation industry awards.

Moneypoint can become ‘Silicon Valley for renewables’

By Paraic McMahon

*Moneypoint. Photograph: Páraic McMahon Despite the looming loss of over 100 jobs at Moneypoint, there is hope for the site of the power plant with one West Clare elected representative maintaining it has the potential to become “the Silicon Valley for renewables”.

Clare overcome Laois to get season back on track

By Paraic McMahon

*Clare captain Laurie Ryan. Photograph: David Dillon Clare’s intermediate ladies football have got their season back on track with a ten point win over Laois securing their place in the All-Ireland quarter-finals.

Iconic O’Briens Tower refurbished at Cliffs of Moher

By Paraic McMahon

*Pictured at O’Brien’s Tower is Leonard Cleary, Director of Rural Development, Clare County Council; Bobby Kerr, Chair of Cliffs of Moher Ltd.; and Geraldine Enright, Director of the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Experience. Photograph by Eamon Ward One of County Clare’s earliest known purpose-built tourist facilities has been fully restored and reopened to the public …

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