CLARE’s first citizen is to make donations to two local organisations instead of sending Christmas cards this year.

Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council, Cllr PJ Ryan (IND) has made a Christmas donation of €350 to the Irish Red Cross Clare and Clare Cancer Support (Sláinte an Chláir).

“I am delighted to contribute my Christmas Card allowance to the fundraising efforts of these organisations as each of them contributes in a profound and meaningful way to the wellbeing of people in Clare,” Cllr Ryan stated.

Last year, Cllr Mary Howard (FG) who was Ryan’s predecessor offered to write a personal card or letter to individuals who were feeling isolated or lonely during the pandemic.

Related News

MHP Sellors LLP win National Law Firm of the Year 2025 at the Irish Law Awards
‘People should shop around for the right solicitor’ - MHP Sellors boss Stephen Keogh
o'connell square street public realm works 23-09-25 1
Pain of Ennis public realm works will be 'worth the inconvenience'
clare flag st josephs tulla v de la salle 22-01-22 26
Former newspaper editor, GAA development manager & sports officer on Clare GAA Head of Operations shortlist
shannon shamrock 04-06-20 1
Appeals lodged over plans for housing on Shannon Shamrock site in Bunratty
Latest News
bridge utd v avenue utd 19-10-25 filip mostowy darragh whyte 1
Home comforts await Clare clubs in fourth round of Munster Junior Cup
clare flag st josephs tulla v de la salle 22-01-22 26
Former newspaper editor, GAA development manager & sports officer on Clare GAA Head of Operations shortlist
shannon shamrock 04-06-20 1
Appeals lodged over plans for housing on Shannon Shamrock site in Bunratty
ge24 election count 01-12-24 timmy dooley liam wiley liam hayes alan o'callaghan 1
Fiery Fianna Fáil AGM could be on the cards as members left 'hurt' over Presidential election
dave noble clare hehir amy o'donoghue 1-2
Heroic Hehir wins player of the week
Premium
Fiery Fianna Fáil AGM could be on the cards as members left 'hurt' over Presidential election
Search for Considine's successor as CEO underway but no imminent appointment announcement
Scariff's Anthony among contenders for powerful European Commission job
Mayor Murphy 'still baffled' by Fine Gael failing to nominate Carey to Seanad
'It was a late call-up but late ones are the best' - Hynes kicks off Oscar Traynor tenure with a win

Subscribe for just €3 per month

If you’re here, you care about County Clare. So do we. Did you rely on us for Covid-19 updates, follow our election coverage, or visit The Clare Echo every week for breaking news and sport? The Clare Echo invests in local journalism and we want to safeguard its future in our county. By becoming a subscriber you are supporting what we do, will receive access to all our premium articles and a better experience, while helping us improve our offering to you. Subscribe to clareecho.ie and get the first six months for just €3 a month (less than 75c per week), and thereafter €8 per month. Cancel anytime, limited time offer. T&Cs Apply. www.clareecho.ie.