Lisa Mullaly, Author at Clare Echo

Changing Tides: Julie O’Gorman explores femininity and the sea in Kilkee exhibition

A new art exhibition by Kilkee artist Julie O’Gorman has opened at Clare Museum in Ennis, offering a striking visual journey through themes of femininity and the ocean. Titled Changing Tides, the show runs until June 21 and is presented by Clare Arts Office in partnership with Clare Museum. Through a series of expressive, mixed-media paintings, O’Gorman reflects on …

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Galway scientist’s new book reveals the secret drama of Irish insects

By Lisa Mullaly

What started as a failed attempt to photograph a heron has turned into a new book showcasing the lesser-known lives of Irish insects. Insect Portraits, launching May 22 in Galway, is the debut release from insect photographer and zoologist Lisa Clancy. It reveals an underworld of Irish insects that’s more EastEnders than Attenborough. “I remember the …

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Ireland’s oldest surfing retailer named winner of “You’re the Business” competition

By Lisa Mullaly

Lahinch Surf Shop has been announced as the overall winner of this year’s “You’re the Business” Competition. Lahinch Surf Shop is a family-founded business and is renowned for being the oldest surfing retailer in Ireland. The North Clare business was chosen as the winner for its innovative use of digital tools to grow and evolve …

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Golf tips with Padraig McGrath

By Lisa Mullaly

The main reason I see golfers struggling with consistency is all down to the club path they are swinging their club on. In fact, a lot of golfers out there do not understand their own swing path and often do not know the direction of their own swing path. Firstly, there are three swing paths …

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Clare Echo Class Acts: 4th class at Scoil Maighdine na Mhuire

By Lisa Mullaly

As part of our ongoing Class Acts series, The Clare Echo paid a visit to Scoil Maighdine na Mhuire in Newmarket-on-Fergus last week to talk to some of the fourth class students. From their favourite school subjects to local sports and even camogie fashion, these young students had plenty to say. When asked about their …

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West Clare students flying the flag for the Irish language

By Lisa Mullaly

STUDENTS from two West Clare schools were presented with a Gaelbhratach (Irish flag) at a ceremony in Mary Immaculate College, Limerick, this week. Football training in Irish, biongó trí Ghaeilge, quizzes, a ciorcal cómhra and a St Brigid’s cross making session are just some of the activities set up and run by student committees in …

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Mountshannon Arts Festival returns for its 29th year with theme of “Evolution”

By Lisa Mullaly

The 29th Mountshannon Arts Festival will take place from May 29 to June 2, 2025, in the East Clare village of Mountshannon. With this year’s theme of “Evolution”, the festival promises an exciting lineup of music, visual art, performance, workshops, and community engagement, reflecting nearly three decades of growth and cultural enrichment. This year’s program is packed with …

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Tears and cheers as Doora Barefield sends off AFLW bound duo

By Lisa Mullaly

St Joseph’s Doora/Barefield pulled out all the stops to celebrate Aisling Reidy and Síofra Ní Chonaill as they get ready to swap the Clare jersey for an AFLW one in Melbourne. A going-away party was held in the club grounds on Monday, May 19 to celebrate the two senior players as they prepare for their move …

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How to keep your May flowers healthy for longer

By Lisa Mullaly

May blooms are in the garden but how can we how can we make them flower longer? Well its simple really, just keep deadheading the flowers and watering them. The more time you can give your plants the more your plants will produce. Feeding the plants depends on what plants you have. Whether its perennial …

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Volume 49 of The Other Clare celebrates county’s rich heritage

By Lisa Mullaly

*Rosemary Power with a copy of The Other Clare. SHANNON Archaeological and Historical Society will launch the 49th volume of its annual journal, The Other Clare, this Sunday (May 25th), at Carrygerry Country House, Newmarket-on-Fergus.

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