By Stuart Holly, Clare Echo editor LAST month, Shannon Airport announced that it is to build on its record level of investment with the launch of a major new marketing campaign. They said that following “extensive market research, involving more than 8,000 customers” the ‘Shannon Airport – making it easy’ campaign was launched. So, it …
By Stuart Holly FITTING a year into a 450-word article is one of the easier tasks I’ve asked myself to carry out in the last year. Challenging none-the-less (here I am wasting words already), as anyone who starts a business will tell you there’s at least a chapter in it. Some time in the spring …
By Stuart Holly WHAT Pat McDonagh is proposing is tasty and tempting. At least 150 jobs and a new convenient area to feed and fuel up before a long journey – where do I sign up? It will surely be welcomed, particularly by tour bus operators and those travelling from Dublin to West and North …
Editor’s Opinion – Why are we preempting a plan so tasty & tempting? Read More »
OWN a B&B or know someone who does? Always fancied having Daniel O’Donnell come to stay? Well get cracking on perfecting that Irish breakfast as Daniel and Majella are back on the B&B roadtrip and they are looking for 12 places to stay. We think it’s a perfect opportunity to showcase what the stunning Co …
PLANTS cultivated by Killaloe scientist Dr Tracey Larkin and her team at the LIT CELLS research group are destined for life on Mars after a stint in Antartica. They will arrive in Antartica in the coming weeks to be tested in extreme temperatures that replicate those of the red planet. A state-of-the-art plant cultivation facility …
EVER wanted to meet our Taoiseach, but didn’t have the opportunity? Well now is your chance, as the man himself is set to host a lunch with the Shannon Chamber of Commerce next weekend. The Chamber are taking bookings for those who want to attend the event, so don’t delay. Speaking ahead of his visit …
THE amount of motorists caught for drink driving over the Christmas period is up from the same period last year. Clare Chief Superintendent John Kerin confirmed that a total of 12 people were arrested for drink driving related offences over the festive season. The arrests were carried out between Wednesday December 20, 2017 and Friday, …
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THERE were two work related fatal accidents in Co Clare last year, which is a slight rise from 2016 figures. Both fatal incidents were in the agriculture sector, while 2016 saw one work related fatal accident with the tragic loss of Coastguard Caitriona Lucas. There were 24 work-related fatalities in the Ireland’s agricultural sector in …
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Beloved Clare legend Marty Morrissey dazzled the judges with his moves in the first episode of the new series of Dancing with the Stars last night. Marty, who was favourite to win before the competition even started, was last to step out on stage with his professional dance partner Ksenia. He wowed the crowd and …
Match report: James Mulvihill Full time score: Clare 4-17 Cork 0-18 Clare advanced to the Munster Senior League Final with a game to spare after a comfortable victory over an experimental Cork team in Cusack Park. The management team of Donal Moloney and Gerry O’Connor will be pleased with the performance of the team given …
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