Shannon Lions Club appeal for support for annual food appeal
Shannon Lions Club will be holding a food appeal next Friday and Saturday as they aim to help people in need this Christmas.
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Taoiseach Martin hails contribution of de Valera to Irish politics & East Clare’s role in War of Independence
Micheál Martin addresses the crowd surrounded by Mike Enright, Timmy Dooley, Cathal Crowe, Michael McTigue and Brendan Daly. Photograph: Natasha Barton EAST Clare’s role in the fight for Irish independence and the contribution of Éamon de Valera to political life in the county and country was acknowledged on Sunday.
Chaplin & Carrig to take over Clare minors
Clare GAA are to appoint Terence Chaplin and James Carrig as joint managers of the Clare minor hurlers, The Clare Echo has learned.
National young biodiversity farmer of the year award for Melody
Clare’s Joe Melody has been named as the 2020 National Rural Network Biodiversity Farmer of the Year at this year’s FBD Young Farmer of the Year Awards.
Remote working leads to increased work output for Council since start of pandemic
Remote working has resulted in an increased work output for one of the county’s biggest employers.
‘Proper air quality and indoor ventilation can lower spread’ says Kilkee councillor as lockdown measures criticised
A countywide public awareness campaign on the benefits of improved air quality and ventilation in lowering the spread of COVID-19 is needed in Clare, a county councillor has said while criticising the ‘unsustainable’ lockdown approach favoured by the Irish Government.
ON THE FARM: Irish interests must come first in our food choices
With nationalism on the brain, The Clare Echo’s farming columnist Joe Melody says we need to place Irish interests as a priority when food shopping.
Newmarket-on-Fergus jockey Dylan Hogan shortlisted for top UK honour
A Newmarket-on-Fergus jockey has been shortlisted for a top honour in the UK.
ON THE FARM: Veganism arguments are flawed
Co-operative spirit in the world of farming is best says The Clare Echo farming columnist Joe Melody who also hit out at the basis for arguments in favour of veganism.
Stonehall says no to planned biomass plant
Senior officials in Clare County Council have confirmed there has been “considerable interest” to an application to construct a biomass plant in Stonehall.
