Sheedy’s bog near Clonlara will be the site of the Clonlara Marsh Fritillary Farm biodiversity project. This butterfly species, a legally protected member of Ireland’s wildlife, is under significant threat due to habitat loss across Europe, including Ireland. The farmer who owns the land, along with the community, has developed a conservation scheme to create …
GALWAY County Council announced that the South Galway Flood Relief Scheme has finally gone to review with the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) and are optimistic that the scheme will be submitted to the Office of Public Works (OPW) by the end of February. The project began in 2017 as a response to the …
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In a bid to improve road safety, Shannon Municipal District will see the installation of brand new road signage. Recently, the district has introduced a new set of highly visible 30km/h signs, which also feature children-at-play symbols and designated school zone indicators. According to Tom Mellet, Senior Executive Engineer for Shannon MD, these new signs …
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MICHAEL KILLEEN of Clarecastle has been remembered for his significant contribution to voluntary work in Mombasa, Kenya, on behalf of the Ray of Sunshine charity foundation. Michael, aged 71, was a native of Kilfarboy, Miltown Malbay. He had been ill for some time, and his death occurred at University Hospital Galway on Sunday, January 12. …
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BUNRATTY Castle and Folk Park welcomes the arrival of spring with its annual Imbolc Celebration, a vibrant festival honouring Celtic traditions and Saint Brigid, on Sunday, February 2 from 11am to 5pm. The County Clare attraction’s family-friendly event offers the public the opportunity to meet an array of native Irish animals and embrace the vibrant …
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ON MY journey to the European Club last week, I had to drive across the Wicklow Gap to avoid a car crash on the motorway. This route surprised me because it was very well surfaced and the 45-minute journey across the mountains was quite pleasant. It was promised a tough day weather wise and it …
The Ferns family from Ennis, known within the community as the faces of the local health store, Ferns Wellness, and Ferns Fitness, will represent the Banner County in the 12th installment of Ireland’s Fittest Family. After an extended wait, the competition is underway, and the Ferns family can finally share this once-in-a-lifetime experience with …
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The project to enhance the streetscape of High Street, Bank Place, O’Connell Square, O’Connell Street, Old Barrack Street, and Barrack Square in Ennis, which commenced in October 2023, is scheduled to continue until at least October 2025. Construction on the newest phase of the town’s public realm works recommenced on January 6, after the holiday …
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CLARE’S leading hospitality providers believe the Government are moving too slowly in introducing supports for the sector. The Government’s decision to reduce the VAT rate to nine per cent for ‘parts of the hospitality sector’ last week will be introduced later this year. The current VAT rate for the hospitality sector is 13.5%. Seán Kelly, …
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ON Saturday, January 13, Halpin’s service station in Newmarket-on-Fergus was transformed into an au- thentic 1990s American gas station, complete with American flags, vintage fuel tanks, and a brand-new sign. This Hollywood-style makeover was part of the preparations for filming Liam Neeson’s upcoming movie, 4 Kids Walk Into a Bank. The film, based on a …
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