Heroic cave diver Jim Warny has been recognised by the Schoolboys Football Association of Ireland (SFAI) for his role in helping to recover twelve Thai young footballers and their coach from the Tham Luang caves earlier this month. A resident of Ennis for the past fifteen years, Jim has been prominent member of the cave-diving …
More rain has fallen in the past hour (2-3pm) in Ennis than which was recorded in the last four weeks leading to spot flooding in the town. Traffic delays are to be expected for motorists travelling along the Tulla Rd due to spot flooding caused by heavy rainfall on the R352 located just beneath the …
CLARE County Council have announced that construction of the new Clare County Library will begin early next year. “Subject to Department approval it is anticipated the construction will commence in Quarter One of 2019,” a spokesperson for Clare County Council said. Stage three approval to proceed to tender was issued for the €8.6 million development …
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A RETIRED US lifeguard was forced to spring in to action and rescue tourists from quicksand on two separate occasions in Lahinch recently. Cary Languirand, who lives in Ennis, rescued a German woman who was stuck up to her waist in quicksand in the river at Liscannor Bridge. He stopped her husband and the …
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Confidence is high that the upcoming Fleadh Cheoil na Mumhan Inis 2018 will be a success. Speaking to The Clare Echo, Tadhg Ó Maolcatha, the Chairman of Munster Fleadh expressed his belief that the eight day festival of music, song and dance will be a successful one. “I think it will be a big Fleadh …
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A paint scheme similar to what was in place for Ennis ahead of the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann looks set to be on its way to Lahinch prior to The Irish Open in 2019. Lahinch councillor, Bill Slattery requested that the buildings on the main street and in close proximity to the golf course be …
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“A significant windfall for businesses in the town” has been predicted for traders in Ennis ahead of Fleadh Cheoil na Mumhan Inis 2018. Frank Whelan was Chairman of the Fleadh Cheoil Committee for the All-Ireland event staged in Ennis last year. He was present at the launch of the Munster Fleadh and is confident it …
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“Nearly all of the grass cutting” conducted by staff of Clare County Council is being maintained for historical reasons, it has been revealed. Senior Engineer with the local authority, John Leahy made this known in a response to a motion from Cllr Cathal Crowe at the Council’s July meeting. The annual cost of grass cutting …
One of Ireland’s most exciting upcoming writers, Timmy Creed presents Spliced as part of the Ennis Street Arts Festival. Hard-hitting, honest and brave; this new multi-disciplinary collaboration written and performed by Timmy Creed, with David Mathúna, (visual artist), Chris Somers, (composer), and directed by Gina Moxley, shines a light on the fragility of the sportsman …
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Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government, Eoghan Murphy has come under fire from Cllr Gerry Flynn. Clare County Council’s Chairperson of the Social Development SPC, Cllr Gerry Flynn stated that Minister Murphy’s visit to the county last month should have included a meeting with council officials trying to tackle “a housing crisis”. Eoghan Murphy …
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