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.
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‘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.
Buttsys Blackie blitzes the field
Shannon syndicate Buttsys Blackie blitzed the field in the opening round of the Limerick and Clare GOBA A3 525 stake.
Clare councillors call for gyms to be reopened and some COVID-19 restrictions on businesses to be eased
Local representatives in Clare are calling for an easing of COVID-19 restrictions citing the impact on businesses and mental health in their arguments.
ON THE FARM: Farm politics becoming too divisive
American politics has been in the spotlight of the world this past week, it is a divisive area but so too is farming politics.
Love of photography still alive for Gary Collins
Newmarket-on-Fergus man Gary Collins offers a documentary and candid style of wedding photography.