Book lovers to descend on Clare for Ennis Book Club Festival’s return
BOOK-LOVERS will descend upon Ennis from all over Ireland this weekend as the hugely popular Ennis Book Club Festival (EBCF) makes it long-awaited return to in-person events.
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‘I never felt horror like it in my life – Ennis’ Mariya anxious for mother & sister in Ukraine
AN ENNIS FAMILY narrowly avoided war, having planned to arrive in Ukraine on the day of Russia’s large-scale invasion which has been described as the largest conventional warfare operation in Europe since the second World War.
“I am ashamed to be Russian” – Ennis resident speaks out
Tatiana at her home in Ennis holding a framed photo of her father Vasily, a decorated WWII veteran. Photo by Evan Ruane A RUSSIAN woman living in Clare says her WWII veteran father would be rolling in his grave following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Relations gone ‘very sour’ over Ennis walking bus
RELATIONS are said to have gone “very sour” between management of Ennis National School and the owners of Westpoint Business Park as the impasse regarding the country’s biggest walking bus continues.
‘Massive’ for Clare to end winless streak says Lohan
*Clare manager, Brian Lohan. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill COLLECTING their first win of the 2022 Allianz National Hurling League was a “massive” result for Clare’s senior hurlers, manager Brian Lohan admitted.
Disgust raised by Ennis woman on Ryanair’s price increase for Ukrainians fleeing Poland
AN ENNIS woman originally from Ukraine has expressed her disgust at Ryanair’s decision to increase the price of flights from Poland as hundreds of Ukrainians attempted to flee their country following Russia’s invasion.
Driver uninjured after car bursts into flames in Darragh
*Photograph: Ian Lynch MINOR traffic delays have been experienced by West Clare motorists on Monday morning after a burnt out car required the attention of the emergency services.
Face masks linked to 69% spike in thefts from Clare shops
WEARING of face masks aided robbers in thefts from shops where CCTV was not in operation, Clare’s Chief Superintendent has admitted.
Tony Kelly returns to Clare team with Peter Duggan listed among subs
*Tony Kelly. Photograph: Martin Connolly TONY KELLY is to make his first appearance of the year for Clare’s senior hurlers when they travel to Offaly on Sunday.
All-Ireland final fever hits Coláiste Mhuire
ALL-IRELAND final fever has descended on Coláiste Muire as they go in search of national glory this Friday.