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.
60 seconds with Ennis Chamber CEO Margaret O’Brien
*Margaret O’Brien with Seán Lally. Ahead of the Clare Business Excellence Awards 2025, The Clare Echo spoke to Margaret O’Brien, CEO of Ennis Chamber.
60 seconds with Aoibhín Garrihy and Sharon Connellan
Ahead of the Clare Business Excellence Awards 2025, The Clare Echo spoke to Aoibhín Garrihy and Sharon Connellan, co-founders of Beo.
Mountshannon lion was actually a ‘friendly mouse’
KILLALOE GARDAÍ have solved the mystery of a reported ‘lion-like’ animal in the woods of East Clare.
Planning granted for development at Seanchoill Sports Complex
*Seanchoill Sports Complex. A PARTEEN Sports Complex and local men’s facility have been given the go-ahead for a shared timber workshop cabin.