*Pictured at Áras Contae an Chláir following the appointment of design team consultants for the Ashline Link Road project are (L-R): Carmel Greene, Land Activation, Clare County Council; Julie Tiernan, Punch Consulting Engineers; Niamh Madden, Senior Executive Engineer, Clare County Council; Kieran Clohessy, Rogerson Reddan & Associates; PJ Carmody, Executive Engineer, Clare County Council; and …
*TD Timmy Dooley speaking at the Environment Ireland 2026 Conference THE Shannon Estuary and Foynes have the potential to become a major hub for Ireland’s offshore renewable energy industry, according to Clare TD and Minister of State Timmy Dooley (FF). Speaking at the Environment Ireland 2026 Conference in Croke Park, the Minister of State at …
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*Pictured is Shannon Airport Screening Supervisor Rebecca Gubbins. PASSENGERS departing from Shannon Airport can now bring liquids, aerosols and gels in containers of up to two litres in their hand luggage, after the airport scrapped its previous 100ml restriction. The change comes into effect immediately following further investment in Shannon Airport’s security screening technology and …
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*Staff at Spar Lisdoonvarna Brid Sammon, Khushboo Ayub and Joanna Klucznik || Photograph by Eamon Ward A LISDOONVARNA Lotto player has become a €1 million millionaire after buying the winning Lotto Plus ticket at a local shop during the town’s famous Matchmaking Festival. The winning ticket was purchased at Spar Lisdoonvarna on Saturday, September 5, …
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THE area of new forest created in Clare more than doubled in 2025, according to new forestry statistics published by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. A total of 228 hectares of new forest were planted in Clare in 2025, up from 108 hectares in 2024. That represents an increase of 120 hectares, or around …
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HOUSING and homelessness have overtaken substance use as the most common reason people sought support from Ana Liffey in 2025, according to the charity’s latest annual report. Ana Liffey is a low-threshold, harm-reduction charity providing support to people experiencing addiction, homelessness and other social harms. Its Midwest services operate across Clare, Limerick and North Tipperary. …
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*The site is located in Shannon Town Centre || Inset: Michael Guinee of Ei Electronics SHANNON Chamber has described the acquisition of a 20-acre town centre site as a potentially “transformational” opportunity for the future of the town. Shannon Gateway Projects, established by Ei Electronics founder Michael Guinee, recently announced it had acquired the strategically …
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*Outgoing President Diarmuid McMahon, Frank Holly (incoming President Ennis Chamber)|| Photo: Mike Mulcaire BEST known as the owner of Holly’s Pharmacy in Abbey Street Ennis, Frank Holly has broad business interests as the owner or co-owner of five community pharmacies in Clare, Galway and Offaly. He also serves on the board of Vital Pharmacies and …
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THREE artists in south Galway have transformed a working farm shed into a new pop-up gallery, with almost 70 people attending its opening night. Three Palettes opened at The Shed in Derrykeel on Saturday, August 29, bringing together the work of Anna de Marigny, Leonie McEvoy and Fabiano Mulas. The gallery is located on the …
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ROAD closures and changes to public transport will be in place in the Doonbeg area during the Amgen Irish Open next week, as thousands of spectators are expected to travel to West Clare during the tournament. Clare County Council has confirmed temporary road closures on the N67 and R484 during the event. The N67 will …
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