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Shannon College steps into global luxury market with new degree course

*Photo by Andrew Downes Outside the Shannon College of Hotel Management during its 75th anniversary celebrations, the hands-on nature of the institution was on full display. With up to 200 guests arriving, it was full-time lecturers — including Finian O’Driscoll — out on the tarmac directing traffic. “It’s a 100% family effort here,” O’Driscoll laughs. …

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Clare faces sweltering conditions as Status Yellow heat warning begins

COUNTY Clare is at the forefront of a major weather shift this week, as Met Éireann places it among eight counties issued with a Status Yellow high temperature warning. Forecasters indicate that the mercury could climb as high as 30°C in some regions during this unusually intense warm spell. The weather warning officially takes effect …

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‘Property is where my heart lies’: Marissa McCarthy back in County Clare market.

*Pictured: Marissa McCarthy. MARISSA McCarthy radiates the kind of energetic clarity you only get from someone who knows exactly where they are supposed to be. A Quin woman with strong ties to West Clare, experienced auctioneer Marissa has returned to the industry where she built her reputation, and is now launching her new business, LoveHome …

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From Doolin to Dance World Cup – Broadway Dancers set for Dublin

Students from Broadway Dance in Doolin, ranging in age from 12-18, are preparing to compete in the Dance World Cup in Dublin this summer; (Front L-R): Casey Tuohy, Cass Collins, Síofra Lordan, Séamie Dalton, Mia Noone, Farah Linnane, Ríona O’Dwyer; (Middle L-R): Liz Shannon, Ciara McDonnell, Niamh MacNamara, Marcella Mantoan, Kate Fahy, Orlaith Franklin, Éabha …

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Ennis hosts first North Munster Singles Open

*PICTURED: Ennis LTBC Captain Dervilla Moloney with Dr Jeeves Kochhar of Ennis Orthodontic Practice THE inaugural North Munster Singles Open tournament will take place in Ennis this weekend, welcoming almost 150 competitors from across Ireland.