Stuart Holly

‘Extraordinary’ 315-million-year-old fossil sponge found near the Cliffs of Moher

PICTURED: Dr. Eamon Doyle, Dr. Joseph Botting and Dr. Lucy Muir with the new fossil sponges discovered near the Cliffs of Moher An extraordinary new species of fossil sponge dating back to a time when County Clare was located close to the Equator has been discovered in the rocks that make up the Cliffs of …

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2023 Clare news year in review

*Protests in Inch garnered national attention. Photograph: John Mangan WITH the year’s end upon us, The Clare Echo goes through the archives to look at the good, the bad and the ugly from 2023.

Deirdre Masterson and New York Tenors set for Christmas show at Dromoland Castle

GET ready to celebrate Christmas in true New York style this December with an unforgettable musical experience featuring the renowned vocal talents of The New York Tenors, including Andy Cooney, Daniel Rodriguez, and Christopher Macchio, alongside Irish Soprano Deirdre Masterson. This spectacular event promises to transport audiences on a magical journey through the heart of …

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