BAARNEY McKenna, a two year old pygmy goat, will represent Clare at this year’s annual Nose of Tralee competition. Baarney’s brother Baanjo represented Clare in the competition last year but was unsuccessful. This year, their owner Maddy Dunne hopes that the novelty and uniqueness of her entry will pay off. Giving some background to her …
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A proposed wind turbine in Miltown Malbay has been refused planning permission with an appeal now issued to An Coimisiún Pleanála after it was refused planning permission last month.
A LONG-STANDING mismatch between patient demand and available capacity is the fundamental cause of overcrowding at University Hospital Limerick, the Regional Executive Management Team HSE Mid-West has claimed. In a statement to The Clare Echo the REMT responded to commentary to INMO Commentary on RTÉ Radio News at One about overcrowding issues at the hospital. HSE Mid-West …
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BALLYVAUGHAN has been placed on high alert after due to the presence of mauve stinger jellyfish (pelagia noctiluca). Ballyvaughan Community Group has alerted both locals and visitors to the popular North Clare destination to be wary of the purple jellyfish while stating that it is “extremely rare” for the sea creature to be seen in …
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MORE than two decades have passed and the words ‘Aillwee Cave’ continue to adorn the front of the Burren Gael shirts, as the ladies football club season kicks off. The Burren Gaels Ladies football team visited the Aillwee Experience last Sunday, where they showed off their new club gear, new all-weather jackets, with staff at …
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SALES of new electric cars in Clare have more than doubled from January to July in comparison to the same period in 2025. According to new figures released by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI), 658 new EVs were registered in Clare for the first six months of 2026 compared to 310 during …
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THE main Kilmaley to Ennis road has been reopened following an earlier traffic collision on the route. A single vehicle crash occurred shortly before 1.00pm on the R474 at Gortaganniff, a townland leaving Kilmaley towards Inch known for its sharp bends. Units of Clare County Fire and Rescue Service from Ennis station attended the incident …
TOGETHERNESS and teamwork were evident at a recent quiz night hosted by The Monk’s Well to raise funds for Quin Community Progress Group. The Quin Community Progress Group has been formed as a single umbrella organisation for the multitude of clubs and societies in the village. Quin is home to over 50 different clubs and …
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UISCE Éireann crews are responding to a complex burst on a water main at the Sandfield Roundabout on Gort Road, which is affecting water supply to customers in the area this morning. In a statement to The Clare Echo, the water provider said that repair crews were immediately mobilised and works on the complex burst …
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THE HSE is calling on Clare people to attend Ennis Hospital rather than UHL due to what it calls “sustained high demand” in its ED. In a statement to The Clare Echo, the Health Board stated that attendances at UHL’s emergency department were “significantly above expected levels in recent days”. HSE Mid-West is asking the …
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