Fr Ted – a national treasure that spread its wings in Clare
It would go on to receive international acclaim but there was little fuss when the early work of Fr Ted was carried out in North Clare.
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‘Local businesses are the backbone of our economy’ – calls made for commercial rates to be frozen
A freeze of commercial rates in Co Clare is needed to allow businesses preserve their future, elected representatives have said.
Mullagh’s McMahon appointed Chair of Teaching Council
Mullagh native, Sean McMahon has been appointed as the Teaching Council’s new Chairperson.
Clare’s soon-to-be published tourism strategy forced into last minute changes
Clare’s tourism strategy that has been over 18 months in the making has been forced to make a last-minute update on account of the current global pandemic.
GREEN CLARE: Swifts habitually nesting in Ennis & East Clare
The Clare Swift Survey 2020 takes place this summer in an auspicious communal effort to protect the common swift that makes a home for itself in the West of Ireland each summer.
Digital hubs to be pushed in Clare to aid remote working
Extra emphasis is to be placed on utilising digital hubs in Co Clare in an attempt to aid more individuals working remotely during COVID-19.
Red Hugh O’Donnell led raids of Co Clare in 1599 & 1600
Red Hugh O’Donnell has been back in the national headlines this week but in 1599 and 1600 he led a raid of Co Clare.
Ennis Tidy Towns receive most funds from €54k allocation for Clare groups
44 Tidy Towns groups in Co Clare have been allocated a combined €54,000 which they will be able to use despite the cancellation of this year’s competition.
‘Limit Air BnB short-term rentals in rent pressure zones’
A clampdown on Air BnB properties in rent pressure zones across the county is needed, a North Clare representative has maintained.
Parents of three old Estlin Wall ‘vindicated’ over DPP decision
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has appealed against the sentence imposed on a truck driver for the careless driving causing the death of Estlin Wall (3) and serious bodily harm to her father, Vincent three years ago.
