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Kilrush student honoured for hospitality experience at national competition

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KILRUSH student Avamay Broderick receives top prize for the Tourism and Hospitality category in The National Career Skills Competition 2025. The competition calls for students to enter with details of work experience and a career investigation they have undertaken in Transition Year or in their Senior Cycle years of school. Avamay completed her work experience …

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“It’s something special”: Relay for Life Clare returns to Ennis this June

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This summer, the people of Clare are being called to come together once again for Relay for Life Clare, a 24-hour community event that celebrates cancer survivors, remembers those lost to the disease, and raises vital funds for cancer research and support services. Taking place from 1pm on Saturday, June 21 to 1pm on Sunday, June 22 in Tim Smythe Park, Ennis, …

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Award-winning trio ‘Socks in the Frying Pan’ returns to Ennis for Fleadh Nua Festival 2025

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The multi-award winning folk trio, “Socks in the Frying Pan” will be returning to their roots in Ennis to headline The Fleadh Nua Festival 2025. The Fleadh Nua, which began in 1974, is a ten-day festival with over 120 programmed events. The Fleadh Nua aims to bring together concerts, céilithe, music, song and dancing workshops, …

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

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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

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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

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

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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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The Clare Echo 2025