Michael Fitzgerald

Four medical evacuations for Shannon-based Rescue 115 in one day

RESCUE 115 helicopter crews completed four evacuations in quick succession off the west coast of Clare and Aran Islands on Monday of this week. The Shannon-based Irish Coast Guard search and rescue helicopter completed a Medevac operation on Monday evening, being tasked shortly before 6.00pm. Rescue 115 proceeded to a vessel 125 nautical miles (231 …

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New Eddie Ryan Memorial Wing officially opens at Shannon Aviation Museum

SHANNON Aviation Museum marked a major milestone with the official opening of the new Eddie Ryan Memorial Wing on Friday 21st of August. The new wing unveiled the Irish Air Corps Museum Collection, rehomed to Shannon Aviation Museum on the closure of the longstanding museum at Casement Aerodrome in 2024. This marks the first time …

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Planning obstacles, infrastructure deficits, and the social fabric of Ennis and County Clare – A range of deeper, complex issues are driving property market, says property expert O’Sullivan

The property market in County Clare, and Ennis in particular, is undergoing a transformation. Motorway access along with proximity to an international airport and the coast, have made the county a destination of choice for families and professionals seeking a more balanced lifestyle. Buyers are increasingly filtering out of high-priced urban centres into Ennis and …

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‘Imperfect Days’ to bring diabetes stories and research to Ennis this September

‘IMPERFECT DAYS’  a new documentary that explores the realities of people living with diabetes and clinical trials in healthcare will receive a special screening in Ennis on the 19th of September. Irish volunteer organisation Thriveabetes which was founded by Clare women Gráinne Flynn and Christine Meehan, will host the event at Treacy’s West County Hotel, …

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‘You’re on your road’: Clare therapist highlights power of men embracing vulnerability

COMING to therapy for the first time “is not an easy thing to do” but is something that can deliver incredible results, a Clare psychotherapist has highlighted. Working out of Ennis Therapy Centre, Seamus Garry says that while attitudes among younger men are changing, many older men continue to struggle with feelings of judgement as …

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Miltown GAA submit further information on proposed training pitch at St. Joseph’s Spanish Point

ST JOSEPH’S Miltown Malbay have submitted further information as they look to construct a new training pitch, storage shed and extension of an existing service road at Spanish Point Secondary School. The 2018 and 2019 back to back Clare Senior Football Champions were ordered to produce the information by Clare County Council after the local …

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‘Harvesting Memories’: Burren childhood inspires unique poetry collection for Glencolmcille writer

A NORTH Clare woman has turned memories of her childhood on the farm in the Burren into a new poetry collection, exploring themes of nature, farming and the changing pace of rural life. Glencolmcille woman Miriam O’Donohoe recently launched her first poetry collection, It Doesn’t Get Any Better Than This – The Rhythm and Rhyme …

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Clare autistic teenagers to showcase creativity at ‘Spectrum of Strength’ exhibition

“SPECTRUM of strength” is the theme of this year’s Picture Voice Art Exhibition for autistic teenagers, a diverse and vibrant collection of artwork including tile mosaics, fabric pieces, blow paintings, spray paintings, photography, self-portraits and many other forms of creative expression. The Exhibition will take place at 11.00am – 1.00pm on Saturday, 5th September 2026, …

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