Shannon Athletic Club revive plans to build 400m running track
Shannon Athletic Club have renewed their efforts to build a 400m running track.
Christmas shopping hours for Clare stores
WITH Christmas only days away, some Clare families are still planning the big grocery shop.
Ennis dry cleaner hailed ‘knight in shining armour’ for saving dream Canadian wedding day
*Tony Mounsey. AN ENNIS business owner has been hailed a “knight in shining armour” after rescuing a bride’s botched wedding dress – just hours ahead of her dream ceremony at the Cliffs of Moher.
Forge Work’s office is ‘like a community’ for remote workers
GORT’S remote office space is offering two days of rental for €30 during December.
Christmas window competition to light up Gort
GORT’S Christmas lights turn on December 7th , marking not only the start of the festive season but also the beginning of a Christmas Window Competition.
Business Chamber Episode 5: Joe Whelan
THE CLARE Echo speaks to Joe Whelan in the newest episode of the Business Chamber Podcast. The latest episode of the Business Chamber Podcast, in partnership with Ennis Chamber of Commerce, is out today. Host Joe Melody is joined by Joe Whelan, owner of Whelan’s Garage, located in Ennis, Kilrush and Loughrea. Only a year …
60 seconds with Frank Holly
Ahead of the Clare Business Excellence Awards 2025, The Clare Echo spoke to Frank Holly, owner of Holly’s Haven Pharmacy.
Newmarket-on-Fergus jockey nominated for award
NEWMARKET-ON-FERGUS Jockey Jessica O’Gorman has been nominated for the Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) Ride of the Year Award 2025. This is a massive achievement for a young Female Apprentice jockey to be nominated amongst five of the biggest names in Irish Racing. Jessica has featured previously in The Clare Echo’s sports section alongside trainer Aengus …
60 seconds with Ann Marie O’Connor
Ahead of the Clare Business Excellence Awards 2025, The Clare Echo’s Dearbhla Parry speaks to Ann Marie O’Connor from O’Connor’s Bakery.
‘We’re very proud of our new school building’ – Ennistymon NS student council
*Members of the Ennistymon NS Student’s Council with Dearbhla Parry. Photograph: Tom Micks THE Ennistymon primary school moved into their new building in September, and students were “shocked” when they found out that they would now be learning in the big, two-storey school.