Phoenix House to be used for student accommodation in Shannon
*Photograph: Joe Buckley PHOENIX HOUSE located in the heart of Shannon Town is to be used for student accommodation.
The Water Break: Clare look to derail Cork’s hype train as championship begins in earnest
*Clare’s Mark Rodgers. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. CHAMPIONSHIP fever is about to grip the county with the All-Ireland hurling champions Clare beginning the defence of their title this Sunday when Cork come to Ennis.
Easter hop for Shannon Airport with 123k passengers predicted
*Pictured at Shannon Airport getting ready for a cracking Easter break are 18-month-old Ivar Killeen and his Mum Katie Black from Ennis, Co. Clare. Photograph: Arthur Ellis 123,000 passengers are expected to hop on planes at Shannon Airport this Easter season in what is the busiest holiday period so far in 2025 for the International …
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The Water Break: Make or break for Peter Keane & Clare footballers in Munster semi-final
*Photograph: Gerard O’Neill CLARE’S senior footballers enter the white heat of championship this Saturday but it’s a tie with a lot on the line so far as their season is concerned.
‘Worry is like a rocking chair it gets you nowhere’ – Keane focused on Tipp showdown not potential final with native Kerry
*Clare senior football manager, Peter Keane. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. ATTACKING football which brings an element of entertainment is how they like to play gaelic football in Clare according to senior manager Peter Keane.
Water quality protection comes to the surface at Salthill workshop
Paula Kearney, Biodiversity Officer, Galway City Council, Ciar O’Toole, Senior Ecologist, MARA, Minister Timmy Dooley, TD, Karein Dubsky, Coastwatch Coordinator. CLARE JUNIOR MINISTER, Timmy Dooley (FF) met with volunteers, sea swimmers, local and national authorities at a workshop and field trip on coastal water quality protection in Salthill.
‘People need to put their hand in their pocket we need more hotels in West Clare’ – councillors stress need to increase overnight stays in Clare
*Cllr Gabriel Keating (FG) said the private sector must step up to provide more hotels in Clare. STRONGER EFFORTS need to be made to keep tourists in Clare for overnight stays while a former Deputy Mayor of Clare has said it is up to the business community to “put their hand in their pockets” and …
Shane O’Donnell aiming to feature for Clare in championship
*Shane O’Donnell. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. HURLER OF the year, Shane O’Donnell has confirmed that his recovery is ahead of schedule and he is hopeful of featuring for Clare in this year’s championship.
Bunratty & Craggaunowen expected to have over 15,000 Easter visitors
Lady Longbottom and Madame Bloomers will be judging the Easter Bonnet Competition at Bunratty Castle & Folk Park this Easter. Photograph: Eamon Ward MORE than 15,000 people are expected to pass through the gates of Craggaunowen and Bunratty Castle & Folk Park this Easter Bank Holiday Weekend.
Daly’s appointment as Council Chief Executive ratified
Gordon Daly. Photograph: Eamon Ward. TUAMGRANEY’S Gordon Daly’s appointment as Chief Executive of Clare County Council has been ratified by elected members of the local authority.
