Lisa Mullaly

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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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 …

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HEALTH services across the HSE Mid West have largely resumed operating as normal after a number of days of weather-related disruptions. We ask that patients and service users in both hospital and community settings attend for their appointments unless they hear directly from our staff and are advised otherwise. Where hazardous conditions remain in local …

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THE price of the average second-hand three-bed semi in Co Clare is predicted to in- crease by 6pc in 2025, according to a national survey by Real Estate Alliance. Three-bed semi-detached homes in the county now cost an average of €290,000, up 21pc on the December 2023 average of €240,000, the Q4 REA Average House …

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CLARE Councillors have strongly criticised the Government’s directive to halt grants for replacing gas and oil boilers in private homes, labelling the move as unfair and potentially harmful to elderly residents in rural areas. The Department of Housing recently directed councils to cease grants for the replacement of fossil fuel boilers, effective from the start …

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A PAIR of brothers from Shannon who both died in tragic circumstances 26 years apart, will finally be laid to rest together following a huge fundraising campaign. A Go Fund Me initiative was set up last week in a bid to reunite brothers Jack and Danny Myers, who were both victims of separate road traffic …

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THE only montessori in Quin is at risk of closing down due to a discrepancy in planning permission documents. Páistí Beaga montessori was opened by local couple Patricia and John Hennessy in 2004. After 24 years in business and multiple expansions, the créche and montessori may have to close due to ongoing planning permission disputes. …

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