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 …
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 …
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 »
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 »
Sinn Féin have unveiled three candidates to contest the upcoming local elections in Clare. Noeleen Moran who received 4,216 first preference votes for the party in the 2016 General Election will represent the party in the Ennistymon area. Her selection was confirmed over the weekend with the Ballyvaughan native already announced as a candidate in …
Sinn Féin confirm candidacy of Moran, McGettigan & McKee Read More »
No incentives are given to tour bus operators that travel to the Cliffs of Moher. Clare is home to Ireland’s second most popular tourist attraction and subsequently large amounts of tour buses travel to the Cliffs of Moher daily. Individuals involved in the hospitality and tourism sector have spoken about the how the amount of …
Tour bus operators receive no financial incentives to visit Cliffs 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 »
*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 »
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 »
“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 »