Colm chronicles the stories from Long Ago in Newmarket-on-Fergus
*Colm Liddy. Photograph: John Mangan Fascinating, quirky and head-scratching tales are recounted in a new book looking at times gone by in Newmarket-on-Fergus.
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President Michael D. Higgins celebrates 80th birthday
*Michael D. Higgins speaking at the Burren College of Art. Irish President, Michael D. Higgins is today celebrating his 80th birthday.
Cratloe’s Mary Slattery named Older People’s Volunteer of the Year
Cratloe woman Mary Slattery has been named as the Clare Older People’s Volunteer of the Year for 2020.
Lisdoonvarna’s Shelley McNamara honoured alongside Yvonne Farrell with Pritzker Prize
Lisdoonvarna architect, Shelley McNamara has won the coveted Pritzker Prize alongside Yvonne Farrell.
Newmarket-on-Fergus’ Mary celebrates turning 100
A Newmarket-on-Fergus woman who recently turned 100 has said the secret to a long life is long walks, oranges, vegetables and plenty of water.
President Higgins contacted in last-ditch attempt to keep Bunratty open
President Michael D. Higgins has been contacted in a last-ditch attempt to keep Shannon Heritage operated sites in the Mid-West open beyond August 31st continues.
Gunmen of the Burren once turned on Michael D. Higgins
Michael D. Higgins has seen his popularity soar in recent years being elected as President of Ireland on two occasions, it wasn’t always the case as Cian O Broin outlines.
Michael D contributes to memory book for St Flannan’s class of 2020
IT SEEMS like worlds away now, but when Leo Varadkar made the announcement that schools were going to close on Friday March 13, little did Leaving Certificate students realise it would be their last day of school.
Poem from Michael D inspires HSE’s new COVID-19 campaign
A 1993 poem from President Michael D. Higgins is the motivation between the HSE’s latest COVID-19 campaign, Hold Firm.
Lahinch artist hopeful to continue tradition of painting US Presidents when Biden comes to Ireland
Michael Hanrahan has been living and working in Lahinch as an artist during his sixteen year career which has included producing paintings for the Queen, Barack Obama and Donald Trump.