Memories of St Michael’s Villas celebrations captured in limited edition book
SEVENTY YEARS of St Michael’s Villas has been celebrated throughout 2023 and a special publication will be released to mark this milestone.
Sheamie gets snapping for ‘through the eyes of a child’ photo competition
LATE LATE TOY SHOW superstar, Sheamie Garrihy has teamed up with The Clare Echo and Wonder Photo Shop Ennis to get involved in a Christmas photography competition.
‘We shouldn’t have caved in’ – councillors criticise closure of controversial Ennis Market building
*Photograph: Martin Connolly CLARE COUNTY COUNCIL have to put up their hands and admit they made a mistake with the Market Building in Ennis, a former Mayor of Clare has said while it has emerged elected representatives were not consulted prior to the temporary closure of the building.
Street style shines in Ennis Fashion Show
*The Ennis Street fashion show models , Janice Hayes, Eve Donovan and Aine Dwan wearing Trisha’s Closet had to share the catwalk today as DPD delivery man Damian McCormack made his way to Patrick Bourkes Menswear as O’Connell Street turned into an outdoor runway for the Ennis Street Fashion Show celebrating the vibrancy of fashion …
Scoreless draw between Newmarket & Avenue keeps title race open
*Conor Mullen heads the ball of the crossbar. Photograph: Natasha Barton AVENUE UTD and Newmarket Celtic reignited their rivalry over the weekend but there was inflammable scenes to take attention away from the football.
Over €200k spent on Council’s legal fees to date for Ashline illegal encampment
*Photograph: The Clare Echo OVER €200,000 has been spent by Clare County Council as part of a legal battle with the occupants of an illegal encampment in Ennis.
Council’s Budget with expenditure of €184m approved
*Chief Executive of Clare County Council, Pat Dowling. Photograph: Eamon Ward WITH AN increase in expenditure of €34m, there was unanimous agreement among Clare councillors to pass the County Council’s annual budget for 2024.
Carron’s Willie O’Reilly among winners of Clare LGFA awards
*Willie O’Reilly. CARRON PHOTOGRAPHER, Willie O’Reilly was among those recognised for their service to ladies football in Clare.
Broadford & Cooraclare confirmed as successful applicants in €50m wastewater scheme
BROADFORD and Cooraclare have been finally included in the €50 million rural wastewater collection and treatment scheme.
Pat Barry enters local election race as Independent candidate
*Pat Barry. RETIRED civil servant, Pat Barry (IND) has announced he will be contesting next year’s local elections as an Independent candidate in the Shannon Municipal District.