Clare councillors pass no confidence motion in Simon Harris
A motion of no confidence in Minister for Health, Simon Harris was approved by elected members of Clare County Council on Monday evening.
Two of the one in a billion identical Lahinch quad heifers expecting twins
In February 2017, the one in a billion birth of four identical quad heifers on the Clair farm in Maghera, Lahinch received national coverage and now two of the foursome are expecting twins.
Pier funding to create environment for job creation
Two West Clare communities are to benefit from pier and harbour funding over the coming months.
Nothing compares to gymnastics for Kildysart’s Becky O’Donnell
In the fourth instalment of Can’t See Can’t Be a fortnightly sports series highlighting female sports personnel within the county as part of the 20×20 initiative, The Clare Echo spoke with All-Ireland winning gymnast Becky O’Donnell.
Shannon food company teams up with Munster for 3 year deal
*Doug Howlett, Head of Commercial and Marketing, Munster Rugby, players Alby Mathewson, John Ryan, Chris Farrell, and Dave Kilcoyne, along with executive chef Danny Miller and Zest! managing director Ean Malone. Photo by Diarmuid Greene. Fresh from qualifying for the Champions Cup semi-final for the fourteenth time in seventeen years, Munster Rugby have signed a …
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Bus fare from Shannon to Limerick ‘is ridiculous’
Bus Éireann experienced “an unprecedented demand” on its 343 service from Clare to Limerick at the beginning of the academic year leading to delays, congestion and inconvenience.
Hospital opening hours may extend but return of Ennis A&E unlikely
Frustration has been expressed locally as the Taoiseach has stated his opposition to reopening a twenty four hour A&E at Ennis General Hospital.
Postmaster Talty hoping to deliver for Fianna Fáil in local elections
As a first time candidate for the local elections on May 24th, Shane Talty views himself as “a step towards the future” and he’s counting on the Ennistymon local electoral area to think the same when it comes to polling day.
Annual road safety event needed for Clare’s secondary school students
*Photograph: An Garda Síochána It has been almost two years since Clare County Council have held a road safety event for secondary school students in Clare.
Aoibhín’s Top 5 Swimming Spots in Clare
Inspired by Vitamin Sea on RTÉ One on Monday night I am fascinated by water therapy and how great that fresh dip really is for us. Here are some of Clare’s best swimming locations.