Ennis

Proposal announced for the pedestrianisation of O’Connell St

CLARE County Council has announced its intention to introduce permanent partial pedestrianisation of O’Connell Street, Ennis, set to commence on March 2, 2026. This proposal comes in response to significant public engagement, with almost 90% of participants in a recent survey expressing support for pedestrianisation measures. The proposed change aims to support a vibrant and …

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Nollaig na mBan dinner adds to €14k Samaritans donation

*Anna Mannion, Fran Best & Miriam Simon. Photograph: Tom Micks SOROPTIMISTS are set to hand over €14k to Samaritans thanks to their recent Charity Dinner. On Saturday, the Ennis & District Branch of a women’s group raised €9,600 during their Nollaig na mBan Charity Dinner at the Old Ground Hotel in Ennis, bringing their Samaritans donation …

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Clare Echo’s 2025 sporting awards

Jonathan Keane celebrates winning the South of Ireland Men’s Amateur Open Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Ben Brady AS the 2025 sporting seasons draws to a close, the keenly contested and eagerly awaited Clare Echo sporting awards return.

Special merit award for Walsh

*John Fawl presents the Special Merit Award to Kevin Walsh.  LONG-serving referee Kevin Walsh, Tuamgraney handballer Leah Minogue and Éire Óg’s Niall Malone were among the recipients at the Munster GAA Awards.