Stuart Holly, Author at Clare Echo

Lithuanian sisters flourish in tale of Ennis entrepreneurial success

*Laura Viligurskaite, Indre Grigaityte, Renalda Viligurskaite and Dovile Burke. IN A salon on Francis Street in Ennis, amidst the whirlwind of blow-dryers and chatter, lies a testament to the power of sisterhood and the limitless potential of women in business. As The Clare Echo celebrates International Women’s Day, we spoke to two sets of Lithuanian …

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Route 85 – a family business that will perk up your day

By Stuart Holly

*Mary and Roisín Wynne. ROUTE 85 has quickly become a popular coffee stop for motorists travelling between Ennis and North Clare. For some, a Sun day drive to Lahinch wouldn’t be complete without the novel stop for baked goods and a hot drink while for others, a coffee from Route 85 has become an essential …

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Shirley Brohan still on the Go after Blossoming for 16 years

By Stuart Holly

Shirley Brohan, the vibrant force behind Blossoms On the Go Garden Centre, reveals the roots of her success stem from humble beginnings in the local market where she was exploring her hobby. Today, Shirley’s passion for plants has blossomed into a thriving enterprise over 16 years. Blossoms On the Go sprouted from Shirley’s love affair …

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Relay For Life ‘a very powerful community’ says Clare Rose Aisling

By Stuart Holly

*Aisling O’Connor. Photograph: Tom Micks CLARE Rose Aisling O’Connor has urged people living with cancer to join the Relay For Life community by attending an upcoming Survivors’ Coffee Mornings.

Coláiste Muire students revved up for Formula 1 project

By Stuart Holly

*Aine Comyns, Caoimhe Collins, Leah griffin and Ava O Connor. Missing from picture is Aoibheann O Connell, Elisha Kelly and unofficial team member Juliette Purcell. A GROUP of ambitious County Clare students who are designing their very own miniature Formula 1 car are looking for backing from local businesses.

Hassett leads Swyft Energy charges in Banner County

By Stuart Holly

*Lorcan Hassett Photograph: Tom Micks LOCAL businessman Lorcan Hassett has been appointed by Swyft Energy to assist residents, farmers and business people in their transition to solar energy. Swyft Energy already has a foothold nationally in the domestic and agri space and is now looking to grow its commercial customer base. Solar PV is a …

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Michelin Star award for Homestead Cottage

By Stuart Holly

*Photograph: John Mangan DOOLIN restaurant Homestead Cottage has been awarded its first Michelin Star – just seven months after opening its doors.

UHL urges public to use ‘alternative care options’ with long delays at Emergency Department

By Stuart Holly

*University Hospital Limerick UNIVERSITY Hospital Limerick (UHL) is currently experiencing extremely high demand and are appealing to the public to consider all care options before presenting at their Emergency Department.

Record number of new homes commenced in Clare in 2023

By Stuart Holly

Commencement data for December shows construction started on 563 new homes in 2023.

Yellow Weather Warning for Clare

By Stuart Holly

Storm Jocelyn will hit the Banner County from 10am Tuesday until 2am Wednesday. The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is asking road users to exercise caution while using the roads on Tuesday 23 January and Wednesday 24 January as Met Éireann have issued Orange and Yellow Weather Warnings for Storm Jocelyn which will bring very strong southwest to west winds with severe and damaging gusts. The Orange …

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Stuart Holly

Lithuanian sisters flourish in tale of Ennis entrepreneurial success

Route 85 – a family business that will perk up your day

Shirley Brohan still on the Go after Blossoming for 16 years

Relay For Life ‘a very powerful community’ says Clare Rose Aisling

Coláiste Muire students revved up for Formula 1 project

Hassett leads Swyft Energy charges in Banner County

Michelin Star award for Homestead Cottage

UHL urges public to use ‘alternative care options’ with long delays at Emergency Department

Record number of new homes commenced in Clare in 2023

Yellow Weather Warning for Clare

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