Changes to community schemes needed to help rural areas
RURAL communities are losing skilled people due to the criteria attached to different community employment (CE) schemes.
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The Daily Click: Corofin & Kilnaboy
WELCOME to The Daily Click, where we put the spotlight on businesses in County Clare with an online shop. The Clare Echo is asking local people to get behind Clare businesses, and to think local before visiting international shopping websites. Today, we are showcasing crafters and gift specialists from Corofin and Kilnaboy whose creations …
Marie shares love of The Burren through Stones & Stories
MARIE McGauran grew up in the Burren, would go walking with her dad as he went about his farming chores or would explore on her own, learning the ways of the wild animals and the secrets of the plants.
‘This isn’t a Co Board meeting’ Mayor informs councillors
*Journalist and proud Townie Joe Ó Muircheartaigh embraces Aaron Fitzgerald. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Clare’s first citizen was forced to remind elected representatives that they were attending a meeting of the County Council and not the County Board at this month’s sitting.
Éire Óg & Ennistymon advance to U21 semi-finals
*Philip Talty was captain of the Éire Óg side. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill SEMI-FINAL spots have been secured by Ennistymon and Éire Óg in the U21A football championship while all of the last four places are known in the B championship.
Determination saw Corofin snatch dramatic final win – Clancy
A self-belief in their fitness and determination ensured Corofin’s players were never going to relent in their pursuit of promotion to the senior ranks.
‘Not enough of our big players brought their A game’ – Éire Óg boss Shannon reflects on hurlers exit
*Éire Óg manager, Matt Shannon. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Not enough big-name players ‘brought their A game’ when it mattered, Éire Óg manager Matt Shannon said following the club’s semi-final exit in the Clare SHC.
Debate on spelling of Lahinch or Lehinch can only be decided by public vote
*Lahinch or Lehinch? Photograph: John Mangan Changing the spelling on Clare road signs deemed to be incorrect can only be amended by a public vote.
Additional time goals see Corofin claim intermediate title
Following one of the most dramatic finishes to a club football game in Clare, Corofin have have been crowned Clare intermediate football champions for the fourth time.
Hurley hopeful Corofin can go one step further
*Corofin manager, Douglas Hurley. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography Corofin intermediate football manager Douglas Hurley readily admits that the team’s target all year has been to “go one step further than last year”.