DAVID GRIFFIN: Discrimination in blood donation criteria must come to an end
The passage of the marriage equality referendum on the 22nd of May 2015 marked a seismic shift in Irish society.
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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All-Ireland double bid on track for Ennistymon CBS
ENNISTYMON CBS’s bid for an All-Ireland double remains on track.
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.
EOIN NEYLON: Actions fall short from political parties on women’s equality
*Photograph: Martin Connolly This week we see International Women’s Day marked once more; an annual ritual of underlying and highlighting the ongoing second-class treatment of women in society and discussion on how things can improve.
Ref fined for parking on grass margin for U13 match at Éire Óg grounds
*Kieran Harvey. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography A judge has told a GAA referee that there is no exemption from the law for important participants in GAA activities in this country.
Conlon in imperious form at Irish Masters Open
With the provincial Opens completed, the Masters Squash circuit returned to the Fitzwilliam club last weekend for the Irish Open. Competing in the O65 section was Ennis CBS’ Mike Conlon, bidding to continue his excellent season thus far. Looming large in his path all season has been the determined challenge of Peter Stephens, with the …
Bringing the inside out makes for idyllic stop on the Wild Atlantic Way
Moher Cottage, the design-led destination gift store and coffee dock beside the Cliffs of Moher, with panoramic views over Liscannor Bay is celebrating five years in business this March. Now a firm favourite for a stop off on the Wild Atlantic Way, Moher Cottage is reopening their doors for the 2022 season on March 12th. …
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