The Clare Echo

‘The next decade will reshape Clare business’

By Michael Queally, Managing Director, AMQ Accountants & Auditors The Clare Echo this week published a special supplement on Business & Enterprise in Clare & the Midwest. As part of that, Michael Queally of AMQ Accountants & Auditors looks at the opportunities and pitfalls that lie ahead for Clare businesses.

The Clare Echo teams up with Intensive Clare to launch new sport podcast

THE Clare Echo is thrilled to announce it will team up with Intensive Clare to launch the popular sports podcast on our platforms.  Hosted by renowned sports journalists, Eoin Brennan and James Lynch, Intensive Clare’s tagline is Taking the pulse of sport in the Banner County! The weekly podcast will offer opinion, analysis, chat and …

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Building a Career and Embracing Opportunity at Ei Electronics

*Carolina Santos FOR Carolina Santos, an internal opportunity would take her career in an entirely new direction. When Carolina Santos joined Ei Electronics in 2022, she began her career with the company as a Product Builder.  Having recently arrived in Ireland from Brazil, Carolina hadworked in a number of short-term roles before securing a permanent …

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Bord Bia and Local Enterprise Offices Strengthen Food Sector Collaboration

Clare food businesses continue to benefit from strong collaboration between the Local Enterprise Offices and Bord Bia. At a recent Food Leads engagement event, representatives from across the country came together to examine industry performance, emerging consumer trends, sustainability opportunities and the supports available to food producers. The workshop also focused on identifying barriers to …

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LEO Clare – Supporting Micro Food Enterprises across the County

LEO Clare continues to play a vital role in supporting our award winning food & craft producers driving both growth and enterprise development across the county. Walker Cup The 51st Walker Cup golf tournament took place on September 5–6, 2026, at Lahinch Golf Club in County Clare, Ireland, with Great Britain and Ireland defeating the …

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Salad Cream proves too sweet

Brian McNamara presents the Haulie Daly & Mickey McNamara Cup to Conor Keating of The Hope For The Best Syndicate including Noel Coote, Johnny Moroney and trainer John Browne. SALAD CREAM had the sweet taste of success as the coursing season got underway in Co Clare. 

Financial planning with Darach Honan: four critical areas business owners should focus on

AS A business owner, you face many decisions that directly impact the future of your business and your personal financial well-being. However, sometimes we put all our energy and focus into the success of the business without looking after our own affairs. Whether you’re just starting out or have been established for years, financial planning …

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Blas na hÉireann Awards 2026

Clare Food Producers Celebrate Success at Blas na hÉireann 2026

Eight Clare food and drink producers were among those recognised at this year’s Blas na hÉireann Awards, Ireland’s premier food awards, with Leo at Home taking the prestigious Best in County award, proudly sponsored by Clare Local Enterprise Office. The awards weekend took place in Dingle from October 1st to 4th, bringing together the very …

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