CUTTING EDGE: The secret to foster youth sports participation
This week, Mark O’Donnell advises coaches how to tailor feedback and in turn maximise the retention of young sportspeople.
Ennis
John Wall continues to use his voice for the greater good
Advocating for reform of the healthcare sector by expanding the criteria for the distribution of medical cards for terminally ill persons has helped John Wall deal with his terminal diagnosis.
Ennis Town no more? Local reps seek city status in bid to secure more investment for county town
Ennis should be elevated to city status, local representatives have unanimously stated.
Advertising in The Clare Echo ‘reflects favourably’ on local businesses
A new survey has revealed that Clare Echo readers believe advertising with a local publication increases the profile of a business.
Ennis elderly residents left ‘trapped’ during icy conditions with lack of gritting
Increased gritting of footpaths within the environs of Ennis has been sought “to prevent future accidents” while elderly residents in the town have felt “trapped” on occasions when icy conditions deterred them from leaving their homes.
Children in illegal encampments ‘need more protection & support’
Support and protection for children living in illegal encampments is lacking according to an elected representative from North Clare.
Donovan returns to the ring this Friday
Ennis boxer Paddy Donovan is back in the ring this Friday as he goes in search of his sixth professional win.
REBECCA O’NEILL: My top lockdown reads
Clare Echo columnist Rebecca O’Neill shares her top three books that she has read during the lockdown.
Casey giving Childline a lift during daily pull-up challenge
An Ennis man is hoping his exercises of 100 pull-ups per day up will give vulnerable children a needed lift in the months ahead.
Minister for Travellers needed to ‘sort out’ recurring issues
Consideration needs to be given to the creation of a Minister for Travellers to sort out issues “once and for all,” a Clare councillor has stated.