60 seconds with Ennis Chamber CEO Margaret O’Brien
*Margaret O’Brien with Seán Lally. Ahead of the Clare Business Excellence Awards 2025, The Clare Echo spoke to Margaret O’Brien, CEO of Ennis Chamber.
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One third of Ennis off limits for housing & commercial development
An aerial shot of The Market, Carmody St and Kilrush Rd. ONE THIRD of Ennis is hindered from future housing and commercial development due to capacity issues at the Clareabbey wastewater treatment plant.
60 seconds with… Michael Henchy
Ahead of the Clare Business Excellence Awards 2025, The Clare Echo’s editor, Stuart Holly, speaks to Michael Henchy from Campion Insurance. Name and position: General Manager.Age: 53.Lives: Sixmilebridge.Family: Married to Olivia. Three children; Ella (19), Heather (17) and James (14)Pets: Labradoodle, name: Peggy.Favourite thing about Clare: The coast.Least favourite thing about Clare: The rain.One thing you …
Entries open for Clare Business Excellence Awards 2025
*Photograph: Mike Mulcaire. CLARE’s premium ceremony for business in the county, The Clare Business Excellence Awards have been launched.
McMahon to become Ennis Chamber President for second time
*Diarmuid McMahon. Photograph: Tom Micks DIARMUID McMahon is to become President of Ennis Chamber for the second time.
Buy Local Fly Local winners announced
*Nandi O’Sullivan, Head of Communications, Shannon Airport Group and Sheila Lynch, President Ennis Chamber and Partner with Ennis law firm Cashin Clancy. Photograph: Eamon Ward WINNERS of the annual Buy Local Fly Local campaign by Ennis Chamber and the Shannon Airport Group have been announced.
Ennis is open for business this Christmas
*Moira and Catherine Kelly pose for a selfie with Santa. Photograph: Arthur Ellis SHOP LOCAL this Christmas was the message issued from the Interim Chief Executive of Clare County Council this week.
Beckman Coulter wins Clare Business of the Year 2024
THE Clare Business Excellence Awards confirmed its status as the best business event in Clare. Hosted by Ennis Chamber with Clare County Council as lead sponsor, and The Clare Echo as its media partner, the glittering occasion held at the Inn at Dromoland on November 27, was a night of celebration for businesses from all …
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Christmas in Ennis programme sees pause of public realm & provision of free parking
EFFORTS to boost festive shopping trade in Ennis commence this Thursday with the annual switching on of the Christmas lights, a six-week suspension of work on the Ennis Public Realm Enhancement Scheme and the provision of free parking throughout the town.
Appetite is in West Clare to have a TD says Rita
*Cllr Rita McInerney (FF). Photograph: Eugene McCafferty WEST CLARE’s desire to get a TD in the Dáil and potentially in Government is boosting the chances of Cllr Rita McInerney (FF).