Páraic McMahon, Author at Clare Echo

All residents of Ennis Direct Provision Centre in quarantine following COVID-19 outbreak

A significant outbreak of COVID-19 has occurred at the Direct Provision centre located in the heart of Ennis.

Minister for Transport says Aer Lingus jobs at Shannon can be saved

*Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan. Photograph: John Mangan Government are going to fight to save jobs left as a result of Aer Lingus’ decision to close its base at Shannon Airport, the Minister for Transport has said

Clare must cut down on concession of soft goals – Dolan

By Páraic McMahon

*Clare’s Alannah Ryan. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography Cutting down on the concession of soft goals is the main objective of the Clare senior camogie panel as they begin preparations for their second encounter of the year.

Faith in beef industry has ‘never recovered’ from Beef Tribunal

By Páraic McMahon

Faith in the beef industry can be strengthened by the appointment of an independent meat regulator, a North Clare representative has maintained.

Top EU award for Shannon based Get the Shifts

By Páraic McMahon

Shannon-based tech start-up, Get the Shifts has won a top EU business award.

Paint scheme suggested to lift spirits of Ennis businesses

By Páraic McMahon

*O’Connell St. Photograph: John Mangan Introduction of a paint scheme for businesses in Ennis town is to be investigated as a means of lifting the spirits of traders.

Saoirse inspired by selection as one of 14 young people for global forum

By Páraic McMahon

*Saoirse Exton. Photograph: John Mangan A teenage climate activist from South-East Clare will be among one of only 14 young people across the world to partake in the inaugural C40 Global Youth and Mayors forum.