THE people of Clare are a very sound bunch. Way back in June, The Clare Echo did a special report on a small group of people in Ballynacally who were hoping to send a container of aid to Africa. The West Clare community were putting together a 40ft container full to the brim of donations…
THE current proposal for the development of a Supermac’s Plaza on the outskirts of Ennis has not been granted permission, with the Council requesting further information. The plaza at Skehenagh Roundabout, was to include a service station, convenience shop, food court, children’s play area and picnic area and 16 charging points for electric cars. Clare County Council’s…
WELL it’s official, the Donald will visit our shores later this year. It’s expected he will pay a visit to the Trump International Golf Club in Doonbeg, which he took over in 2014. The White House issued a statement today outlining that the US President will visit Ireland November as part of a European trip,…
CLARE Labour Party Chairman Seamus Ryan is organising a public meeting to highlight the growing homelessness problem in Co Clare. Speaking to The Clare Echo, Mr Ryan outlined how he was moved to organise the meeting following numerous interactions with people on the verge of becoming homeless due to rising rents and with people who…
BUSINESS meets pleasure this month as the Ennis Chamber Golf Classic takes place at Woodstock Golf Club on Friday, September 14. The mixed event is open to teams of four with members of the business community and golf enthusiasts alike invited to take part in the golf classic, of which The Clare Echo is proud…
IT’S THAT time of year when most people will be trying to undo the summer sun damage and brightening up their complexion. The perfect choice and a treatment suited to almost all skin types is Microdermabrasion, with Laserderm in Ennis offering a special rate at the moment (below). WHAT IS MICRODERMABRASION? Microdermabrasion is a skin…
WE ALL have our old reliables when it comes to indulging in some tasty treats with our nearest and dearest, but once in a while it’s nice to step outside our comfort zone and try something new. There are so many foodie havens in Clare making waves in the industry, it’s hard to know where…
BISHOP of Killaloe Fintan Monahan believes the Pope’s visit to Ireland was a really positive event for the Catholic Church in Ireland. He said it was a truly memorable event and he felt very privileged to be part of so many of the events. “I was hugely impressed by the presence of Pope Francis to…
CLARE County Council has welcomed the announcement by Retail Excellence Ireland that Ennis has been shortlisted to retain its title of Ireland’s Friendliest Place. Ennis, Carrick-on-Shannon, Limerick, Slane and Waterford will all be vying for the top spot come November when the winner will be announced at a sell-out black-tie event in Killarney. Retail Excellence,…
THIS week marks two months of parenting in the Burke/Garrihy household and its fair to say our whole lives have changed! You hear it all the time but until that little bundle arrives nothing quite prepares you for all that wonder and awe! It’s another cliche but it’s true when they say it takes a…