SPEAKING to The Clare Echo, Rowena Sheen is busy in her workshop preparing for a busy festive period. The Ennistymon native will be carefully crafting her beautifully unique handmade pieces for the next two weeks – after which time they will begin their journey into jewellery boxes across Ireland via various craft markets.
*Padraic McElwee, Cllr PJ Ryan and Seán Torpey. Businesses across Clare are being encouraged to take advantage of the array of events and topics at this year’s Local Enterprise Week.
*Margaret O’Brien, Ennis Chamber of Commerce. Photograph: Arthur Ellis The Clare Echo’s Sunday Read series continues with a report on inflation: which Clare industries are being squeezed the hardest? RISING prices is the headline story of 2022 and it’s here to stay. Increasing energy costs and a perfect storm of supply chain issues and a global pandemic …
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THIRD LEVEL students are finding it increasingly difficult to secure college placements thus impacting on their career progression, an Ennis representative has warned.
NO “adverse trends” of businesses being forced to close permanently as a result of COVID-19 are visible in Co Clare.
Shannon based business Creative Clay provides decorative homeware inspired by the beauty of different landscapes throughout the county.
*Áine Conacur and her daughter Ailis. Photograph: Mohu Designs Killaloe based business Thinking Toys is helping children with special needs build confidence and learn through sensory specific products.
Clare Local Enterprise Office (LEO) are running sustainable business supports for SME’s looking to improve their environmental corporate image.
County Clare based business Cad Ma Designs have developed a product that for the first time ever, will perfect golfers club alignment in training through the use of technology.
*Photograph: John Mangan Blackbird Jewellery Ennis is once again flying high as Quin native Katie Rogers welcomes a loyal customer base back to her Bank Place boutique store.