Iconic GAA magazine launched to great fanfare in Newmarket
The largest crowd to ever attend the launch of Tradraí gathered in Newmarket-on-Fergus on Friday evening. Newmarket-on-Fergus GAA released the thirty fifth edition of Tradraí at the weekend with a warm reception at their clubhouse which included music and dance provided by younger members of the club. In 1967, the club won both the senior …
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Aoibhín’s TOP 5 Ways to give back this Winter
The community of Kilkee have been taking the lead in the reduction of plastic pollution in costal areas and on a global level its of massive importance with experts predicting that by 2050 plastic will outweigh fish in our ocean. Each person can make a difference and coastal communities are now proposing that by simply …
Ask for Angela aims to make Clare a safer destination to socialise
*Promoting the rollout of ‘Ask for Angela’ in Clare L-R: John Kerin, Chief Supt for the Clare Garda Division; Annette Donnellan, Administrator, Clare JPC; Leonard Cleary, Director of Rural Development; Councillor Mary Howard, Chair of Clare JPC; and Darragh McAllister, Chairman of Clare VFI. Photograph by Eamon Ward Hospitality providers across Clare including bar, restaurant, …
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Shannon company secures multimillion Chinese contract
A Shannon company has secured a €10m contract with its largest Chinese distributor. On Tuesday, Reagecon announced the signing of a €10m contract with Chinese distributor, Beijing Thorigin for the delivery of Reagecon’s products over a five year period in the Chinese market. All of the products will be produced in Shannon with customer support …
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People ‘keen to see Labour back in Clare’
People in “are keen to see Labour back in Clare” according to a party representative who revealed former TD, Michael McNamara is undecided on whether he will contest the European elections in May or the next General Election according to a representative of the Labour Party. Last month, McNamara announced that he would be seeking …
Lottery opens for Shannon Airport Santa flights
*Photograph: Arthur Ellis Over 2,000 lucky children and their parents will get to meet Santa 15,000 ft above sea level as Shannon Airport this week launched its 2018 Santa Flights adventure. Short of Christmas Eve itself, Santa’s busiest day in the run up to December 25th is set again for Shannon Airport as the big …
Data Centre proposal at ‘very advanced stage’ in Clare
Fine Gael TD Joe Carey is confident that Clare will benefit from new planning legislation which was recently enacted to facilitate the provision of data centres as strategic infrastructure developments. Deputy Carey says he is aware of a proposal for a major data centre to be located in County Clare which has the potential to …
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Situation ‘improving’ at Ennis dog pound
The Ennis Dog Pound has been the at the receiving end of much criticism over the years, but it seems situation for stray dogs in Ennis is improving. Reports indicate that in 2013 561 stray or seized dogs were put to sleep at the Ennis Pound. So far in 2018, there have only been 14 …
Exhibition showcases Clare photographers
(above, a photo of Clarecastle by John Mangan being exhibited) Clare Museum in Ennis is hosting an eclectic photography exhibition showcasing a sample of work by the Clare Camera Club from 31 October to 24 November. The Ennis-based camera club provides a supportive forum comprising of professional, hobby and camera enthusiasts in County Clare. The …