Stuart Holly, Author at Clare Echo

Search begins for Clare’s top businesses in Excellence Awards

*Ennis Chamber President, Colin Ryan, Margaret O’Brien CEO of Ennis Chamber, Cllr Tony O’Brien Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council, Clare County Council Chief Executive Pat Dowling and Head of Enterprise at Clare LEO, Padraic McElwee. Photograph: Arthur Ellis ENNIS CHAMBER has today (Thursday) launched ‘Clare Business Excellence Awards 2022’, with Clare County Council as the …

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‘I thought I was strong enough – but I wasn’t’ – Wall encourages public to attend Relay For Life

By Stuart Holly

*John Wall. Photograph: John Mangan QUIN’S John Wall describes himself as someone who is living with cancer rather than a cancer survivor.

Martin Connolly calendar raises €2k for local charities

By Stuart Holly

*Pictured (l-r): Daire Mulhern, John Kearney of RNLI Ennis fundraising branch, Clare Echo Editor Stuart Holly and Marie Phelan of Slainte an Chlair The collection, a 2022 calendar produced by The Clare Echo, showcases the work of photographer Martin Connolly.

Promotional website launched for Shannon Estuary Way

By Stuart Holly

A NEW PROMOTIONAL WEBSITE has been launched for the Shannon Estuary Way.

‘Ye drew with half our team’ – Limerick fans insist Munster final a foregone conclusion

By Stuart Holly

EARLIER THIS MONTH, Cusack Park served up a thrilling Munster Championship encounter between Limerick and Clare with a draw confirming both sides will meet again in the Munster final.

Cahill Taxation Services purchased by Deloitte Ireland

By Stuart Holly

ENNIS company Cahill Taxation Services has been acquired by Deloitte, a UK-headquartered multinational with offices in over 150 countries. Deloitte Ireland has joined forces with leading Mid-West tax specialists Cahill Taxation Services, creating “the largest tax practice in the region”. The acquisition will grow Deloitte’s Mid-West tax practice to 45 people and the local office …

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‘Very strong’ winds as Clare issued Status Yellow warning

By Stuart Holly

COUNTY Clare is among six counties under a Status Yellow wind warning issued by Met Éireann today. The wind warning is in place for Clare, Galway and Mayo until 9pm, with very strong southwest winds veering west to northwest expected. Met Éireann said winds will be strongest in coastal areas. “Very strong southwest winds veering …

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BD scholarships awarded to 10 University of Limerick students

By Stuart Holly

Sixmilebridge Senior Scientist among BD mentors as 10 Scholarships and Bursaries presented to University of Limerick Students

Shannon Town Centre hopes to attract new tenants as it celebrates 50th anniversary

By Stuart Holly

SHANNON Town Centre’s new owners have one year at the helm under their belt. This week, they speak to The Clare Echo about their plans for the future and outline the importance of aligning their growth with the implementation of the Shannon Masterplan which was published last year.

Ennis RFC ‘stood up manfully’ in U16 Munster final defeat

By Stuart Holly

Ennis’ Nicolis Roos celebrates scoring a try with his teammates. ©INPHO Waterpark were crowned the 2021/2022 U16 Boys Cup champions after they overcame a stern challenge from Ennis at Musgrave Park yesterday (Sunday, April 3). Ennis 7 Waterpark 22 Both sides were nip and tuck for the majority of the first half with little separating …

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