Moves to extend county border to include Gort will ‘rectify historical error’
AN OFFICIAL motion is to be put before Clare County Council to “rectify a historical cartographic error” by extending the county boundary to include the town of Gort.
Monks Well toasts first year of serving community in Quin and beyond
*Diana and Adrian Fleming with manager Geraldine Crowley. Photograph: Tom Micks WHEN The Monks Well in Quin opened its doors under new ownership last March, its proprietors decreed that the landmark establishment would be “more of a hub than a pub” forever more.
Flower Den continues to bloom after 25 years
ANNE Mahon, founder of The Flower Den based in Ennis, has built a florist known for its warmth, personal service and thoughtful design.
Family Store ‘Rocking the Rails’ across nursing home community in Clare
*Maggie Cronin. Photograph: Tom Micks THE Family Store in Kilrush is changing the face on retail for elderly people in Co Clare, by bringing the rails to them – along with some impromptu fashion shows.
Tubber NS marks new school and 150th birthday with visit from President Catherine Connolly
* Schoolchildren and Principal Patricia Lee welcome President Catherine Connolly to their new school in Tubber. Photo by Tom Micks TUBBER National School welcomed the President of Ireland as it celebrated its 150th birthday – while also unveiling its brand new, modern modular building.
Sweet celebrations on Abbey Street as Eye Candy turns 20
Manager Mary Burke, optician Sinead Chambers, proprietor and optometrist Linda Brannigan (Kochhur), optician Michelle Manning and Kamila Chandler. Photograph: Tom Micks EYE CANDY Opticians is celebrating 20 years of caring for the eyes of the people of Clare.
Green-Schools launches newly translated suite of Irish language resources
*Róisín Ní Bhraonáin, Aoibhe Ní Bhriain & Alice Nic Cárthaigh from Gaelscoil Mhíchíl Cíosóg, Clare, helped launch Green-Schools Irish language resources. Photograph: Simon Boyle AN Taisce’s Green-Schools held an event in Galway on Thursday to launch the programme’s suite of Irish language resources including handbooks, teaching resources and dedicated web page. Green-Schools, an initiative of …
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Footie punter lands €48k free wager
THERE were celebrations in Clare this week when a shrewd football punter landed a five-figure windfall. The anonymous winner was gifted a €5 free bet by BOYLE Sports and struck the winning wager on a self-service betting terminal in one of their Banner county shops. The footie fan picked eight matches across last Saturday’s league …
Former Alderman of Milwaukee celebrates friendship with Galway
*Former Alderman Michael Murphy, Milwaukee with Mayor of the City of Galway, Cllr Mike Cubbard. Photograph: Cormac MacMahon MAYOR of the City of Galway, Cllr Mike Cubbard, welcomed Former Alderman of Milwaukee, Michael Murphy, to City Hall last week as part of a Mayoral Reception in honour of his special friendship with Galway over many …
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Traffic up 14% in Shannon Airport for St Brigid’s Bank Holiday
SHANNON Airport is set to welcome over 24,000 passengers across the upcoming February bank holiday period. This figure represents a 14% jump on the same time last year, as the popularity of St Brigid’s bank holiday getaways soar. The early long weekend is encouraging travellers to swop the January blues for blue skies, with the …
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