Clare students on board with Leaving Cert reform
A REVAMPED Leaving Cert cycle will be implemented from 2024, Minister for Education Norma Foley (FF) confirmed last week, with Clare students believing it will “reduce stress” of final year exams.
EOIN NEYLON: Same old issues in Shannon Airport need to be addressed
The resignation of former Aer Arann boss Pádraig Ó Céidigh from the role of Chairman of Shannon Group came as a shock to many when it was announced almost two weeks ago.
Ennis Heritage Day brings history to life
Discover Ennis Heritage Day is taking place today, with families being encouraged to come along and enjoy the fun. Taking place today (April 3) from 1-5pm, the free event has been organised by the Transition Year students of St. Flannan’s College and Gaelcholáiste an Chláir in collaboration with Experience Ennis and Shannon Heritage. It’s going …
Sweet success for Headford Honey
Ollie Hester (Racing Manager) presents the winning trophy to John Leahy of Headford on the win by Headford Honey of the Galway A3 525 on Saturday night. Blaze Bill was in command in the opening heats of the Ann Cheevers Memorial A5 while Galway’s feature contest on Friday, the A3 525 went to the Seamus …
Inagh company Adept Digital Solutions celebrates 1st birthday
ADEPT Digital Solutions is celebrating one year in business by offering clients a 10 per cent discount. Owned and operated by Gillian Lafferty in her native Inagh, Adept Digital Solutions offers website design and digital marketing services. Having established her business on April 2, 2021, Gillian told The Clare Echo her first year has been …
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Donald Trump in bid to turn Cliffs of Moher into hotel & golf resort
AMERICAN tycoon and former President of the United States Donald Trump has approached Clare County Council with a view to turning the Cliffs of Moher into a golf course & hotel resort. Trump’s wife Melania reportedly “fell in love” with the area on a recent visit and it’s understood the hotelier, whose family owns the …
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Ennis RFC defeat Nenagh Ormond to claim North Munster League
ENNIS RFC’s u18.5 side claimed the North Munster League yesterday, coming from behind to defeat a very physical Nenagh Ormond side by 20-15. The final was played in glorious sunshine in Dooradoyle. After 10 minutes Ennis were awarded a penalty just outside the Nenagh 22. Quick thinking scrum-half Calum Byrne took a quick tap-and-go from …
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Thought for the Week – A Mother’s Day Prayer
by Ronan Scully This Sunday is Mother’s Day and is an extraordinary day for all of us to honour our mothers who have blessed us with the gift of life and have supported us in so many ways, oftentimes unacknowledged. It is a day to honor them for who they are, to praise them for …
Unbeaten Slaney Mags wins Moet Final
Slaheny Mags winner of MOET Accountants A6/A7 final. Peg Lenihan accepting the trophy. Photograph: Joe Buckley The Limerick and Clare GOBA were responsible for sponsoring the entire card at Limerick Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night.
Ennis students turn blue and yellow for Ukraine
*Science teacher Ms Weherly paints a students face blue and yellow SCHOOLs all over the county have been generously showing their support for the people in Ukraine. By Sarah Murphy (St Flannan’s College) Several schools opted to hold non-uniform days, where students and teachers wore blue and yellow and made any donation toward a cause …