While every town and village has its Christmas tipple traditions, we can only focus on one, so why not the capital town, a thriving county capital means a thriving county, here are a few of my personal favourites. 1. Ciaran’s…a firm favourite for so many. It’s the warmth of the welcome as much as …
Aoibhíns TOP 5 : Festive Tipples in the County’s Capital Read More »
With all the rushing and racing about of the Christmas season upon us and most people in full throttle at the moment with only a few days to go to that special of all days, it is easy to get lost in all of the festivities, shopping, parties, cooking, eating, drinking and gift giving. There’s …
Ronan Scully’s thought of the week: Embrace what you do have this Christmas Read More »
As 2018 comes to an end, we reflect on a tumultuous year in Irish politics that’s finishing with a degree of stability suddenly taking hold. Míchéal Martin signing Fianna Fáil up to an extension of the Confidence and Supply agreement, until the Brexit chaos is resolved, has killed all expectation of a Spring time General …
JANUARY KILKEE GOES PLASTIC FREE Kilkee became a national leader by becoming the first town in Ireland to go completely plastic free. Businesses in the West Clare town all agreed to switch to biodegradable coffee cups, straws, pizza boxes and takeaway containers among others. Kilkee Chamber of Commerce Project Manager Cillian Murphy said, “I think …
Club player of the Year EOIN CLEARY Standout for the county champions all year long and on the biggest day of all, stood up to the pressure against Ennistymon and scored two early crucial points to get the ball rolling for Miltown Malbay. Leadership and class in abundance. Club team of the Year MILTOWN MALBAY …
Club player of the Year Tony Kelly Without him Ballyea would not have secured their second senior championship. He scored 1-09 in their semi-final win over O’Callaghans Mills and was central to their success. His clubmate Niall Deasy, Cratloe’s Rian Considine, Aidan McCarthy of Inagh/Kilnamona and Feakle duo Oisin Donnellan and Shane McGrath were other …
*Photograph: Gary Collins Lahinch will be showcased all over the globe next July as The European Tour comes to town with The Irish Open taking place in Clare, Cllr Bill Slattery has already praised the event for helping to improve infrastructure in the popular coastal spot. Last weekend, he was selected as Fine Gael’s only …
Slattery already sees improvement in Lahinch due to Irish Open Read More »
Irish singer-songwriter, Gavin James paid a surprise visit to Ennis National School last week. Pupils and teachers were treated to a mini concert from the twenty seven year old as he performed two of his singles released earlier this year, Always and Glow. Members of staff told The Clare Echo that Gavin was “very generous …
Gavin James surprises students & staff of Ennis National Read More »
“A disparity between GeoDirectory and CSO figures” has significantly overstated the amount of vacant dwellings in the county. At the December meeting of the Social Development SPC, Mairead Corbett an Administrative Officer with Clare County Council gave members an update surrounding action on vacant homes. Their initial work on vacant homes started in December 2017 …
‘Awful lot of confusion’ around vacant homes in Clare Read More »
Shannon’s long-term security from flood risk is to be aided following the granting of multi-million euro funding. An upgrade of the Shannon estuary flood defences, and the construction of new defences for Shannon town will ensure the protection of homes, businesses and the airport from one in 200 year tidal flood events. The process of …
Multi-million euro funding to safeguard future of Shannon Read More »