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Ennis Town & Shannon Airport win at Age Friendly Awards

The Ennis Age Friendly Town Strategy (2021) was winner of the ‘Age Friendly Environment’ award at the National Age Friendly Recognition and Achievement Awards 2022. Pictured (left to right) are: Pat Dowling, Chief Executive, Clare County Council; Cllr Tony O’Brien, Cathaoirleach, Clare County Council; Carmel Kirby, Director of Physical Development, Clare County Council; Cllr Mary …

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Marty Morrissey identified mother’s remains to Gardaí less than one hour after speaking to her by phone

By Gordon Deegan

*Peggy Morrissey (RIP) & Marty Morrissey. Ninety-four year old Peggy Morrissey died after her car crashed into a field “on a very bad night storm-wise” while she was en route to the safety of her son, RTE broadcaster, Marty Morrissey, an inquest has heard.

Co Clare ‘failed by ragged ambulance service’

By Páraic McMahon

A TOTAL RETHINK is needed regarding the operation of the National Ambulance Service, a Kilrush representative has stated.

Harty Party continues for historic St Joseph’s Tulla hurlers

By Páraic McMahon

*Captain Ronan O’Connor and goalkeeper Aaron Shanahan with Marty Morrissey. Photograph: Joe Buckley ST JOSEPH’S TULLA’S Harty Cup heroes have been hailed for bringing pride to Co Clare.

Marty remembers ‘force of nature’ Peggy Morrissey on his radio return

By Páraic McMahon

*Marty Morrissey. Photograph: Pascal Brooks ON HIS return to the airwaves, Marty Morrissey has paid tribute to his late mother, Peggy.

‘How am I going to survive without her’ – Marty pays emotional tribute to beloved mother Peggy

By Páraic McMahon

A HEARTBROKEN Marty Morrissey has paid an emotional tribute to his beloved mother Peggy.

‘She meant the world to Marty’ – sadness across West Clare following death of Peggy Morrissey

By Páraic McMahon

AN OUTPOURING of sadness has been expressed following the death of Quilty’s Peggy Morrissey, the mother of popular RTÉ broadcaster Marty.

More modern marketing style needed for Shannon Airport say Clare reps

By Páraic McMahon

A more modern marketing campaign is needed to promote Shannon Airport for when the aviation sector begins to picking up the pieces, Clare councillors have said.

Gary Brennan – A hero in saffron and blue

By Páraic McMahon

When the need is greatest true leadership will shine through, it is why Gary Brennan always stepped up to the plate when pressure began to mount, The Clare Echo’s Head of News & Sport, Páraic McMahon pays tribute to the Ballynacally man as he calls time on his inter-county football career.

Marty recounts getting temporary amnesia while shooting for RTÉ

By Tadhg Holland

Popular Clare broadcaster, Marty Morrissey has spoken about his fear of swimming and an incident which left him with temporary amnesia.

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Ennis Town & Shannon Airport win at Age Friendly Awards

Marty Morrissey identified mother’s remains to Gardaí less than one hour after speaking to her by phone

Co Clare ‘failed by ragged ambulance service’

Harty Party continues for historic St Joseph’s Tulla hurlers

Marty remembers ‘force of nature’ Peggy Morrissey on his radio return

‘How am I going to survive without her’ – Marty pays emotional tribute to beloved mother Peggy

‘She meant the world to Marty’ – sadness across West Clare following death of Peggy Morrissey

More modern marketing style needed for Shannon Airport say Clare reps

Gary Brennan – A hero in saffron and blue

Marty recounts getting temporary amnesia while shooting for RTÉ

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