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Partner of Clare TD pleads guilty to drugs possession and driving without insurance

Photo by John Mangan / Clare Echo The partner of newly independent Clare TD, Violet Ann Wynne has pleaded guilty to drugs possession. By Gordon Deegan At Kilrush District Court sitting in Ennis, solicitor for John Montaine (39), Patrick Moylan entered a guilty plea on behalf of his client to the illegal possession of cannabis …

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Manchester United Legends

Former Manchester United Legends coming to Treacy’s West County Hotel

The ultimate night for football fans of all ages. Sit back, relax and join former Republic of Ireland legend Denis Irwin and ex-defender David May as they give a rare insight and share stories from their illustrious career’s with Manchester United. The evening will be packed with laughter and entertainment. Stories from inside the dressing …

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Ailish Connolly Liz Greehy Kilbaha Gallery

Women in Business, some of Clare’s top female entrepreneurs – Part 2

To coincide with International Women’s Day, The Clare Echo spoke with some of Clare’s top female entrepreneurs. We learn about the biggest challenges they have faced in business as well as their favourite moments of being a business owner. In Part Two, we spoke with Ailish Connolly and Liz Greehy of Kilbaha Gallery, Caitríona Considine …

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Clare retailers awarded at ShelfLife National C-Store 2021 Awards

Ireland’s top grocery retailers and brands gathered at the Royal Marine Hotel in Dun Laoghaire to attend the prestigious ceremony for the ShelfLife National C-Store Awards, which is the only comprehensive and independently judged business accolades for the convenience store sector.   Originally due to be held in November 2021, the ceremony was postponed due …

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Women in Business, some of Clare’s top female entrepreneurs – Part 1

To coincide with International Women’s Day, The Clare Echo spoke with some of Clare’s top female entrepreneurs. We learn about the biggest challenges they have faced in business as well as their favourite moments of being a business owner. In Part One of our Women in Business feature, we spoke to Karen O’Connor of The …

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Ballaghboy Panda owned by grandfather & grandson is first home in Galway

Greyhound Ballaghboy Panda with owners master Patrick o Driscoll and his  grandfather Gerry Moloney after winning the ninth race in Galway on Friday night last. Kilmihil’s John Collins recorded another double success at Galway Greyhound track while the grandfather and grandson duo of Gerry Moloney and Patrick O’Driscoll also had reason to celebrate.