*Shane O’Donnell in action for Clare. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Releasing Shane O’Donnell “from the shackles of the full-forward line” formed a central reason for Clare getting their first win of 2021 on the third attempt, manager Brian Lohan felt.
*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.
*Photograph: Joe Buckley The EU travel scheme to allow international travel looks set to take effect in Ireland from mid-July, but this is scant consolation for the Aer Lingus (EI) Shannon staff.
Animated exchanges took place at the reconvened May meeting of the Clare County Board with the Treasurer of Clare GAA refusing multiple requests to withdraw remarks passed in the heat of the moment.
*Nicole Morrissey and Molly Tierney. TWO childhood friends have taken a leap of faith by launching a brand new hair and beauty salon in the centre of Ennis.
Calls for the establishment of an Ennis Joint Policing Committee (JPC) have been rejected.
A community project involving the design of a large quilt depicting 60 Clare tourist attractions is looking to recruit volunteers.
*Photograph: Gary Collins Frontline workers and students living in Clare and South Galway have been adversely affected by an unexpected change in the Route 51 Expressway service operated by Bus Éireann.
*Cllr Clare Colleran Molloy. Photograph: Eamon Ward Near-misses have prompted an elected representative based in Ballybeg to highlight concerns relating to pedestrian safety in the vicinity.
The Clare Echo is delighted to announce the addition of two new staff members to key positions, Erin Malone and Ciaran Coote.