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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This year’s Inspiring Sustainable Tourism Conference will take place in the Armada Hotel in Spanish Point on Thursday, January 23, with a number of industry professionals from County Clare among the speakers. The event, titled ‘Climate Action, Community and Collaboration’, is supported by Visit Clare, Burren & Cliffs of Moher Geopark, and KPMG Future Analytics …
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A landmark High Court decision may break the deadlock on wind and solar farm projects in Co. Clare, prioritising national climate obligations over local objections. The judgment, delivered by Mr. Justice Richard Humphreys, found that An Bord Pleanála failed to adequately consider Ireland’s and Europe’s climate goals when rejecting a wind farm application in Laois. …
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Some of Clare’s best up-and-coming craft & design businesses will be amongst over 100 companies who will get a chance to meet with buyers from all over the world as part of Local Enterprise Showcase at the 2025 Showcase event in the RDS, from January 19-21. An initiative of the Local Enterprise Offices, the Local …
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PLAYERS past and present gathered together at the Inn of Dromoland on Saturday January 11, to celebrate the Clare Men’s senior Hurling All-Ireland win. Ger Loughnane, the 1995 and ‘97 All-Ireland winning manager presented the current team with their celtic cross medals at the victory social night. The team was joined by past players, family …