Increased security presence at Shannon Airport for Mike Pence’s arrival
A stronger security presence is in place at Shannon Airport ahead of the arrival of US Vice President, Mike Pence on Monday afternoon.
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Honorary Consul of France holds meeting with Clare delegation at Shannon Airport
Securing flights from Shannon Airport to Paris plus encouraging French business to set up in the Mid-West post Brexit were among the key issues discussed between a Clare contingent and the Honorary Consul of France.
Council deny East Clare tourism product has been neglected
*Market House, Scariff. Photograph: Martin Connolly Clare County Council has defended its efforts in trying to carve out a balanced spread of tourism across the county.
Brendan Grace added to Shannon Airport’s Wall of Fame
One of the last wishes of the late comedy great Brendan Grace was carried out at Shannon Airport on Tuesday afternoon as his photos was added to their ‘wall of fame’.
84 Clare children waiting a year for psychologist appointment
206 children in Clare are waiting for child psychology appointments, figures from the end of May have revealed.
Farmers warn of looming rural recession as protests continue
*Farmers protesting at Kepak, Tiermaclane. Photograph: John Mangan An estimated 800 people in the county have thus far partaken in peaceful protests led by farmers.
‘Crisis as beef farmers are on their knees’ – Crowe
As beef farmers continue to protest around the country, pressure is mounting on the Minister for Agriculture, Michael Creed to address what has been described as “a crisis”.
Boris Johnson ‘most welcome to visit ancestral home’ at Bunratty Castle
Boris Johnson would be “most welcome” to visit Co Clare if he wished to explore his ancestry roots to Bunratty.
International Green Flags for three Clare sites
*Photograph by Eamon Ward Three Clare locations have been awarded International Green Flags.
Judging underway in Bunratty & Ennis
Nerves are kicking in for the communities of Bunratty and Ennis with adjudicating underway today (Tuesday) for the 2019 IPB Pride of Place competition.