Global recognition for Burren Ecotourism Network
A North Clare community tourism network has been recognised as one of the world’s top thirty places, people and tourism projects for 2021.
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Beirut explosions ‘left city on its knees’ – Burren artist Richard Hearns
A Burren artist has disclosed his feelings on the recent Beirut explosion which took place on August 4th, 2020, where a large amount of ammonium nitrate caused 192 deaths and over 6,500 injuries.
Burren farmer the focus of RTÉ documentary
Burren farmer, Patrick McCormack was the focus of an RTÉ One documentary this week.
Gunmen of the Burren once turned on Michael D. Higgins
Michael D. Higgins has seen his popularity soar in recent years being elected as President of Ireland on two occasions, it wasn’t always the case as Cian O Broin outlines.
Road repairs granted for ‘the second Burren’ in Clare
Road repairs will be carried out at the “second Burren” of Co Clare.
Motorway market identified as saviours to Clare tourist season
Individuals living within a 90 to 120 minute drive of Clare have been earmarked as the saviours to the tourism season in the county.
‘We’ve nothing to fall back on’ – West Clare reps fearful reliance on tourism will prove costly
Swift movement at a national level is needed to sustain the future of North and West Clare, areas which are heavily reliant on tourism.
‘People now willing to stand up for environment’ says Éanna Ní Lamhna ahead of EBCF gig
Individuals warning about the effects of climate change are far more common in 2020 than in years gone by when Éanna Ní Lamhna was one of a few voices issuing notes of caution.
Dublin workers being eyed up to live in The Burren
Burren Lowlands have set their eyes firmly on workers in Dublin and surrounding counties to attract them to come and live in North Clare and South Galway.
‘Shannon Airport so quiet at times you could play a hurling match there’
*Photograph: Arthur Ellis Shannon Airport’s economic importance to the Mid-West region was stressed on Friday last as a special meeting focused on jobs within Clare was held.
