Lahinch locals say water quality must be improved before further houses are built
*Photograph: John Mangan An increase in gastrointestinal complaints have been observed in Lahinch over holiday periods, a local pharmacist has warned.
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Malone not lacking in motivation for season ahead
*Cathal Malone in Lahinch. Photograph: John Mangan The Clare Echo’s hurling coverage is brought to you in association with Cellnet. Cathal Malone has been on the Clare senior hurling panel since 2014, last year’s season stands out at his best to date but he’s determined to go bigger and better for the campaign ahead.
Increase in visitors to popular spots in Clare as Council commit to opening more toilets for Bank Holiday
*Crowds on the prom in Lahinch on Saturday. Photograph: John Mangan Coastal locations in Co Clare experienced a big surge in visitors last weekend while Clare County Council have confirmed that public toilets at Spanish Point and White Strand will be open for the May Bank Holiday.
Full timesheets expected to be par for course at Woodstock for coming weeks
With golf courses set to re-open today (Monday), timesheets opened in recent days and within a few hours of opening the “full up” notices went up for Woodstock.
Predicted busy summer for Lahinch heighten appeals for traffic calming at Shanaway Rd
*Cllr Mary Howard. Photograph: Eamon Ward Predicted “huge traffic” along the Lahinch Rd this summer has reignited the bid to introduce traffic calming measures at the Shanaway Rd junction.
REBECCA O’NEILL: Travelling within Co Clare
*Killaloe is a personal favourite of our columnist, Rebecca O’Neill. Now that we have the luxury of being able to travel beyond our 5km, we have so much to see and do.
Atlantic Aviation Group recruiting for 15 apprentices
Shannon based Atlantic Aviation Group (AAG) is on the hunt for 15 apprentices to join its industry-leading training programme for Aircraft Maintenance Engineers.
RTÉ viewers embrace feast of Co Clare between Heart of Stone & Smother
RTÉ viewers were treated to a feast of Co Clare on Sunday night.
Sinead hopeful of returning to Florida fairways
*Sinead Sexton. Photograph: Ronan Lang Professional golfer Sinead Sexton is hopeful she will be able to return to Florida this October.
Shooting Smother in Lahinch has ‘opened eyes’ of James O’Donoghue
Filming RTÉ’s hit drama Smother in Co Clare has not only resulted in plenty of plaudits for young actor James O’Donoghue but it also ‘opened his eyes’ to hurling.
