A NEW idea to market the businesses in the town of Kilrush has arisen following an enterprise town event which took place last Friday. Julie Moore Neylon of Wild Atlantic Opticians – who themselves celebrated their second birthday last week – told The Clare Echo of an app’s potential to open Kilrush businesses to a …
Glór Theatre, Ennis, Co. Clare 4th October 2018 THE incredible Francie Brady is on his way to glór in Pat McCabe’s highly-acclaimed stage show Frank Pig Says Hello, writes Stuart Holly. Originally written in tandem with the famed Butcher Boy novel (adapted to the screen by Neil Jordan) 25 years ago, this darkly comedic and bitterly …
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BIKINI models in Clare are few and far between but Shannon woman Serica Jege has bucked the trend by qualifying for the Miss Bikini Ireland final. The former St Caimin’s student will walk the runway on October 14 as she attempts to woo the judges and beat 35 contestants to bag her place in Miss …
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Community Spirit was at a peak at Ballyalla Lake for the recent Clean-up Day. Residents and volunteer groups such as the Ballyalla Blue Flag Working Group and Ennis Boy Scouts joined forces to tidy up this fantastic amenity in Ennis after a successful summer season. Residents and Volunteer groups, such as the Ballyalla Blue Flag …
More than 80,000 people have attended this year’s Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival – making it one of the best on record, according to organisers. Marcus White, Managing Director of White Tours and Hotels said: “I am overwhelmed how successful the festival has been this year. We have had a 20% increase in visitors, both from Ireland …
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Photo by Arthur Ellis Taoiseach Leo Varadkar’s office are looking at a way to honour Clare hero Jim Warny. The Clare Echo were the first to report on the Ennis-based Belgian native’s involvement in the rescuing of twelve members of a young Thailand football team and their twenty five year old coach in July of …
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1. Baby Massage and Reflexology: Learning the power of positive, loving touch with your baby is a unique bonding experience. Parents will gain skills to help digestion, boost immune system, soothe and comfort your baby. Classes are held at Clare Holistic Centre and are a gorgeous way to spend a couple of hours with your …
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How long does it take to get Mortgage Approved? A guide for first time buyers. We chatted to Mortgage Master Emer O’Reilly from EBS in Ennis, who has been helping people get into their dream homes for a long time. She has shared some of her Mortgage Wisdom right here, for Clare buyers who just …
by Paraic McMahon Four rural and community development officers will be engaging with towns and villages all over Clare to empower the entire county. At last Tuesday’s meeting of the Rural Development SPC, Director of Rural Development, Leonard Cleary introduced the quartet that have been employed by Clare County Council since the summer. Although they …
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President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins to be guest of honour as Clarecare celebrates 50 years of serving the people of Clare. President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins is to be guest of honour as the not for profit organisation Clarecare celebrates 50 years of serving the people of Clare. The president has accepted an …