Shannon group has nationwide appeal
Micheál Mac Gearailt interviewed by Marian Malone for Nationwide at Bunratty Graveyard A SHANNON history group with Nationwide appeal will feature on RTE television at the end of May.
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Local history of Sixmilebridge revisited in new publication
*John O’Brien (editor), RTÉ’s Marie Crowe and Ronan Murphy (Metaltech Engineering) at the launch of Sixmilebridge Local History Revisited. Photograph: Paddy Higgins. SIXMILEBRIDGE HISTORICAL Society have recently launched a history of Clare’s third biggest settlement.
Plans to restore near 200-year old Hastings Farmhouse approved
Dúchas na Sionna members pictured recently at Hastings Farmhouse DÚCHAS Na Sionna CLG has been granted permission by Clare County Council to restore the near-two hundred year-old Hastings Farmhouse building in Shannon.
Inagh farmer charged with harassing neighbouring couple moving into new home & tears up three new charges in front of Garda
*Jim Greene. AN INAGH farmer has been charged with harassing a neighbouring young couple seeking to move into their new home near the village.
Dúchas na Sionna target late 2025 opening for Hastings Farmhouse
*An aerial view of Hastings Farmhouse. DÚCHAS na Sionna hopes to create a lasting legacy for the town of Shannon which connects the industrial town to its historical foundations through the restoration of Hastings Farmhouse.
Dromoland Castle announce appointment of McSorley as new General Manager
*Mark McSorley. Photograph: Brian Arthur MARK MCSORLEY has been announced as the successor to Mark Nolan as Resort General Manager for Dromoland Castle and The Inn at Dromoland in Newmarket-on-Fergus.
An Teach Bia Maith adding to Kilrush’s reputation as a foodie destination
John O’Brien, head chef and owner of An Teach Bia Maith. KILRUSH has potential to become a foodie destination, according to one of the town’s newest business owners.
Toronto award for Mills man O’Brien
O’CALLAGHANS MILLS’ John O’Brien has been named as the Toronto Hurler of the Year.
Whitegate delighted to be back hurling
“The reality of the situation is so fluid that one can only look at the first game. We are delighted to be back hurling. Nobody knows what way things will be in a month’s time. We are all delighted there is hurling, as the community revolves around the GAA club”.
Clare groups to make history & heritage more accessible online
*Pictured in Moycullen at a joint meeting of the ICAN project community participants, left to right, Eric Shaw, Clarecastle Community Development Group; Congella McGuire, Heritage Officer, Clare County Council; John O’Brien, Shannon Historical Society; Olive Carey, Dúchas na Sionna A number of Clare heritage groups are partnering with the National Museum of Ireland and Clare …
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