Refugee and migrant rights organisation Doras is concerned about the moving of over 80 international protection applicants into tents in Knockalisheen, Co Clare this week. “This is disappointing, given Minister O’Gorman’s assurances in December that tented accommodation would cease to operate,” said Doras CEO John Lannon. “Less than 4 weeks later they’re back in operation. …
The Shannon Airport Group has welcomed the publication of the Shannon Estuary Taskforce Interim Report which sets out the vision to make the estuary a significant transport hub and prime location for renewable energy. The Taskforce’s Interim Report sets out how the Region can play a leading role in the switch to renewable energy and …
The Minister for Health is being urged to meet Oireacthais representative in the Mid West after one Clare TD said patients in the county are “scared” to attend University Hospital Limerick (UHL). Violent Anne Wynne said a meeting is needed to discuss the ongoing overcrowding crisis at the hospital. The Independent TD said she has …
PICTURED: Leah Minogue, 19 & Under Singles Champion at 66th USHA Naitonal Junior 4 Wall Champonship in San Francisco Three courts across two counties, not to mind two countries, in just two days were coloured in Tuamgraney Handball Club glory over the festive season as its 2022 success story closed out on an appropriate high. …
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From Left to right. Gerlivan Cordeiro, Aidan, Cristiane Cordriro and CHC Winchman Philip Wrenn. An 8 year old boy who was saved from drowning at Doughmore Beach in West Clare by IRCG Rescue 115 visits CHC Shannon Base to thank the crew. Aidan William Cordeiro was swimming at Doughmore Beach on August 13th when he was …
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SIGNIFICANT reductions in outpatient clinics continue at University Hospital Limerick as the hospital prioritises care for inpatients and patients attending the Emergency Department. Following a meeting of the Hospital Crisis Management Team today, hospital-wide visiting restrictions remain in place and outpatient clinics are being reviewed on a daily basis. These measures follow an unprecedented level of …
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The 2022 Tour de Munster charity cycle has enjoyed another hugely successful year, raising €389,214.99 in aid of the Munster branches of Down Syndrome Ireland (DSI). The grand total was revealed at a cheque presentation on December 16th which saw cyclists, supporters and DSI Munster branches come together to celebrate the achievements of this year’s …
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A FAMILY-RUN business based in Smithstown, Shannon is playing a crucial role in improving the national water and gas infrastructures. Tensile Testing Services, which specialises in quality control in pipe welding for agencies including Irish Water and Gas Networks Ireland along with pharmaceuticals, is a company in the ascendency having purchased a new facility in …
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CONTINUING our News Year in Review series, today we bring you the good, the bad and the ugly from 2022 along with a ‘behind the scenes’ look at 2022 from The Clare Echo perspective. It’s time for the 2022 News Year in Review: Part 2. Developing stories in 2022 The future of Shannon Heritage THE …
THE year has reached its end, so let’s dive right into it. Here, The Clare Echo brings its readers some highlights on the year just gone. What were the biggest stories, which local characters caught our attention in 2022? It’s time for the 2022 News Year in Review. Most read online 1 Viral Lisdoonvarna video …