Newmarket-on-Fergus ‘still as busy as ever’ despite being bypassed
Despite being bypassed, Newmarket-on-Fergus is unusually “as busy as ever” in the eyes of its local representative on Clare County Council.
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St Caimin’s students write letters of hope to Carrigoran residents
Students at a Shannon secondary school have written to residents of Carrigoran House urging them to stay hopeful during the current COVID-19 pandemic. As with all nursing homes in the country, no visitors are allowed enter the Newmarket-on-Fergus nursing home in an attempt to limit the spread of Coronavirus among the nation’s most vulnerable. Residents …
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VOTE: Clare’s Greatest Senior Hurling Half Forward Line 1990-2020
Focus switches to attack as voting opens for the half-forward line on The Clare Echo’s Greatest Senior Hurling Team (1990 – 2020) poll.
Watch: Carrigoran nursing home residents have powerful message for public
THESE are trying times for everyone as everyday life has grinded to a halt – however there’s an added element of anxiety for elderly people in nursing homes at the moment across Ireland.
SHANNON & ENVIRONS: Covid-19 Business Directory
It’s unprecedented times for businesses as attempts are made to flatten the curve of the spread of coronavirus. Many doors remain open and The Clare Echo has compiled a local directory by areas to alert you as to what businesses are still operating as normal and are in need of your support. If your business …
Clare couple tie the knot in isolation wedding
*Emma Maher & Michael Newport. Photograph: Gary Collins One Clare couple had always wanted to tie the knot on March 20th, despite enforced physical distancing and the cancellation indoor gatherings with more than 100 people, they found an innovative to say ‘I Do’.
Mullins returns to refereeing ranks
*Joe Mullins. Photograph: John Mangan After a one year absence, Joe Mullins has returned to the refereeing ranks in Clare.
Miltown Prince reigns in Leahy Memorial Final
Clare dogs from Miltown Malbay, Newmarket-on-Fergus, Sixmilebridge, North Clare and Cree managed to hold on for victory in behind closed doors racing at Galway.
Councillors call for traffic calming at Clonmoney NS ‘before there is a fatality’
Elected representatives have warned that traffic calming measures are needed in the environs of Clonmoney NS “before there is a fatality”.
Pubs & hotel bars instructed to close
All pubs and hotel bars are to close from this evening (Sunday) until at least March 29th following instruction from the Government.
