“THE voice of the people”, expressed through its Town Team is key to making Sixmilebridge such a strong community says Company Secretary Colette Myler. Originally from Dublin, Colette moved to the area in 2020 and recently sat down with The Clare Echo to discuss the Town Team’s role in shaping one of Clare’s most vibrant communities. On …
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A YOUNG Kilkee entrepreneur is hatching a growing business in Moveen, going from two hens to a flock of 98 to keep his honesty box at the cliffs stocked. Ubh by Paudie is a fast growing enterprise with the nine year old CEO restocking his honesty box daily at 2pm as well as managing his …
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A CLARE cllr has strongly condemned a recent spate of illegal dumping reported at Mooghaun Forest, describing the incident as an unacceptable act that could damage the local environment. Cllr David Griffin (FF), spoke to The Clare Echo regarding the issue at the Newmarket On Fergus site which contains what is believed to be the …
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CAHERHURLEY Organic Nursery in Bodyke has fully reopened to the public with opening hours of 9am to 5pm seven days a week. After a turbulent time for Gert, the owner, his health issues are resolving and Caherhurley is back on its feet again. The nursey has improved, thanks to the help of volunteers, trainees and …
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A YOUNG child and woman in her 50s have been hospitalised following an “unbelievably savage” dog attack in East Clare. In a statement to The Clare Echo, Gardaí confirmed that they and “emergency services responded to an incident involving a dog at O’Briensbridge, Co. Clare, on Saturday 8th August 2026, that occurred at approximately 10.55am”. …
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CLARE GAA have paid tribute following the passing of former Donegal footballer James McHugh and his wife Noreen in a road traffic collision in Co. Cavan on Monday afternoon. Clare County Board acknowledged their sympathy in a post on social media which referenced his daughter Emma’s recent marriage to Scariff hurler Diarmuid Nash. In their …
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A COLLISION involving an Irish Red Cross minibus and jeep saw all passengers involved escape without injury in Lissycasey. The incident occurred on Monday at approximately 2pm at the townland of Gortygeeheen, just outside Lissycasey, on the N68 Ennis to Kilrush national route. In a statement to The Clare Echo, a spokesperson for the Irish …
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TWO people have been hospitalised following a traffic collision outside of Ennis on Tuesday evening. The incident occurred at approximately 5.45pm on the N85 relief road on the approach to the M18 motorway, in westbound lanes between the Skehanagh and Clare Abbey roundabouts. The scene was attended by Units of Clare County Fire and Rescue …
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*Photograph: Páraic McMahon. PERMISSION has finally been granted for a padel facility and gym at the former Ennis Abattoir by Clare County Council.
QUIN HERITAGE will formally launch its Quin Friary QR app system with cllr Alan O’Callaghan (FF) at 2pm on August 16th in the Tearmann Gardens on Main Street, Quin, beside the grotto. The App will allow those with smart or android phones to connect directly to a narrative that will offer a brief history of …