Ahead of the Clare Business Excellence Awards 2025, The Clare Echo’s editor, Stuart Holly, speaks to Michael Henchy from Campion Insurance. Name and position: General Manager.Age: 53.Lives: Sixmilebridge.Family: Married to Olivia. Three children; Ella (19), Heather (17) and James (14)Pets: Labradoodle, name: Peggy.Favourite thing about Clare: The coast.Least favourite thing about Clare: The rain.One thing you …
UP TO 200 people attended Oíche Ghaelach in Clarecastle, a unique night of music, singing and celebrating the Irish language. Clarecastle GAA club was chosen by Munster GAA for its second ever Oíche Ghaelach, an event which runs as part of Culture Night. Organiser Síle Ní Dheargain told The Clare Echo the night was “very positive, …
*Declan Kelly (Co-Manager) (front), Anton Savage, David Hayes, Adrian & Diana Fleming (owners), Geraldine Crowley (Co-Manager), Sharon Cummins, Lilly Scanlan, Loretta Kelly, Dillon Browne & Mark Sullivan celebrate The Monks Well’s win in Dublin THE newly-renovated Monks Well pub in Quin has been recognised as Best Newcomer in the Irish Bar of the Year awards …
ENNIS Dons FC will host a fundraiser this Saturday in honour of former local soccer player Dylan White.
THE new proprietor of Considine’s Pub believes Parnell Street can undergo a resurgence which will see it become Ennis’s answer to the Left Bank – Paris’ famed area known for its historical, intellectual, and bohemian atmosphere. Dermot Fetton’s journey into hospitality began as a glass collector in Dooley’s Hotel in Waterford, and most recently brought …
Delicious cocktail of drinks & bites on menu for new owner Fetton POPULAR Ennis businessman Dermot Fetton has reopened the iconic Considine’s Pub on Parnell Street, bringing with him a passion and ambition to reinvigorate the historic public house. Dermot’s reimagination of the traditional Irish pub sees the Waterford native bringing a European flair …
*PICTURED: Aoibh & Dylan enjoying the view from our hotel room balcony at the Hotel Carlton Pestana in Funchal WHEN planning a summer holiday for a young family, it can be difficult to strike the right balance. Many opt for the convenience of a Center Parks or Eurocamps. My two children are aged four and …
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*Photograph: Mike Mulcaire. CLARE’s premium ceremony for business in the county, The Clare Business Excellence Awards have been launched.
WELL-known Ennis GP, Dr Rory O’Keeffe received a standing ovation at a gala event for his volunteerism in Kenya, also highlighting the projects carried out by volunteers from County Clare in Africa.
Cllr. Alan O’Callaghan, Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council and Melanie Lennon, Sales and Marketing Manager for Cliffs of Moher Experience and Clare Tourism North West pictured with Stephen Cotter Managing Director at CIE Tours International at the annual CIE Tours International Awards of Excellence where the Cliffs of Moher Experience in County Clare picked up …