Enormous ‘Free Palestine’ message in Doonbeg aimed at Donald Trump
ANTI-genocide activists visited West Clare this week to scribe a 350-foot wide message in the Doonbeg sand saying ‘Free Palestine’.
Cruinniú na nÓg celebrates free creativity in Clare
*Photograph: Liam Burke. This year’s Clare Cruinniú na nÓg promises an exciting array of experiences across 22 locations in the county, featuring over 35 workshops and performances that aim to spark imagination and self-expression.
Clare Mela returns to Shannon Town Park
Mela, a free arts and culture celebration, is coming to Shannon Town Park this June Bank Holiday Monday.
Rebecca Grady to represent Clare at 2025 Blue Jean Country Queen Festival
Rebecca Grady will compete as Clare’s representative in the 2025 Blue Jean Country Queen Festival, running from Thursday, 30 May – Monday, 2 June, in Athboy Co.Meath. The event is organised by Meath Macra na Feirme and the Athboy community, and sponsored by Le Chéile Credit Union. A student veterinary nurse and member of Sixmilebridge/Kilmurry Macra, Rebecca’s hobbies …
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Journeys art exhibition celebrates young people with lifelong health conditions
*From left to right James Lafferty, Red Cross Clare/ Anne Reynolds, Director of Service with Clare County Council, Cllr Clare Colleran Molloy (FF) Mayor of Ennis MD, Siobhán Mulcahy, Arts Officer Clare, Helene Hugel, CEO Helium Arts/ Cadhla Brock, Community Outreach and Communications Officer Helium Arts. A FREE art exhibition inspired and created by young …
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Palestinian protester disrupts Killaloe Bridge opening
A Palestinian protester disrupted a speech by Minister of Transport Darragh O’Brien (FF) at the opening of Killaloe’s Brian Boru Bridge. The woman was removed from the event by Gardaí after she shouted at the minister “How dare you show your face”. The former Housing Minister was at the new bridge to celebrate its opening …
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Brian Boru Bridge officially open
THE Brian Boru Bridge has been opened, offering a new link between the communities of Killaloe and Ballina. The bridge was officially opened by Minister of Transport Darragh O’Brien (FF) on Thursday last. A who’s who of elected representatives attended the opening including Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council Alan O’Callaghan (FF), Michael Lowry TD (IND), Cathal Crowe TD …
Cathal Crowe TD Issues Dáil Apology for Inaccurate Claims About British Army Actions in Ireland
CATHAL CROWE TD (FF) issued an apology in the Dáil today after claiming the British army never shot or bombed innocent civilians in Ireland. The Meelick native made the remarks when discussing the ongoing genocide in Gaza, and stated immediately afterwards that he was something of a historian. Crowe was first elected as a TD …
Kilrush student honoured for hospitality experience at national competition
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
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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