Ennis to welcome ‘smart parking’ technology
A SMART parking initiative is to be rolled out in Ennis which will see parking censors installed across the town, providing motorists with real-time information on available parking spaces.
New celebrant Kennedy to support ‘all the community’
Imelda Kennedy is looking forward to “telling the story” of the people of Clare as she begins her new career as a community celebrant. Imelda is available to officiate life’s joyous celebrations including wedding and naming ceremonies as well as the more difficult times when a loved one passes. The Newmarket-on-Fergus native emphasises the importance …
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THE SUNDAY READ: Tony Griffin
‘I’m not in Laochra Gael, I’ll put it that way’ – Tony Griffin on life, becoming an author, and his legacy in the saffron and blue. The Clare Echo’s Sunday read series begins with Clare hurling legend Tony Griffin. AUTHOR, former All-Star hurler, founder of a youth organisation, a reluctant mental health advocate, and a …
South for Susan and Antoinette
A fundraising cycle from Malin Head to Mizen Head will take place during the first week of June in memory of two women who spent many years cycling and fundraising before passing to their eternal reward during the second half of 2021.
Heavy Ennis influence on New York Trad Fest
SOME of Clare’s finest musicians will infiltrate New York in the coming weeks at the fifth anniversary of The Wolfhound Pub’s Trad Week.
Ennis sink Kanturk to set up table topping clash
Ennis RFC’s U16s continued their winning form against Kanturk of Cork at the weekend. On the back of a good win against Kilrush the previous week, the Clare side carried their momentum into Saturday’s game as they opened the scoring after just two minutes with a powerful run from winger Luke Kennedy. Luke had to …
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Ennis based Vitalograph, paving the way for future of healthcare in Middle East
Based in Ennis since 1974, Vitalograph is a global leader in the development and production of respiratory diagnostic devices. With exports to more than 110 countries worldwide, they are now growing their presence in the Gulf Region with new partnerships in Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Kuwait, and the UAE. Their recent participation at Arab Health, the …
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Stamp prices to increase next month in line with European postal rates
An Post will increase the price of basic national and international stamp on Tuesday 1st March 2022. The standard national letter stamp will increase to €1.25 (currently €1.10) while the standard international stamp will be €2.20 (currently €2.00). These levels are well below the current average European tariffs for high quality, letter delivery services. The average …
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‘Dramatic’ increase in domestic violence reports in Clare
The Aontú national secretary, Limerick based Sarah Beasley, has called for more supports and funding for services that offer valuable emergency assistance to the victims of domestic violence and their families. The call comes after statistics released to Aontú show that Gardaí in Clare received some 837 reports of domestic violence in 2021, a dramatic increase …
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It all adds up for Meelick’s Maria in accounting programme
A mature student from Meelick, who wanted to help her family’s business enterprise, has gained one of the top marks in the country in the Accounting Technicians Ireland (ATI) Diploma exams, for which she studied online.