Determined Orla raises thousands for Irish Wheelchair Association
TURNING 21 is a rite of passage for every young person, with most of them choosing to celebrate by throwing a big party.
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‘Uber’ can save pubs and combat rural isolation, says Quin publican
*Publican Eamon Duggan. Photograph: John Mangan COUNTY Clare publican Eamon Duggan believes the Government don’t appreciate the importance of the pub in combating rural isolation.
Consairtín 2020: live from a sitting room near you
THE organisers of Ennis traditional music festival Consairtín 2020 were bitterly disappointed when they had to cancel their annual programme of workshops, classes and concerts due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Meals on Wheels nourishing the most vulnerable as it records 300% increase in service demand
*Mairead Casey after dropping food to Mrs Casey on the Ballycar Rd. Photograph: John Mangan A Newmarket-on-Fergus based community group is ensuring the county’s most vulnerable residents are kept fed during the current COVID-19 pandemic and has seen its demand increase by over 300% at this time.
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.
EAST CLARE: Covid-19 Business Directory
It’s unprecedented times for businesses as attempts are made to flatten the curve of the spread of coronavirus.
Man (20s) arrested in Quin following hour long pursuit by Gardaí
Gardaí arrested one man following an hour long pursuit in parts of Co Clare on Sunday where €1,750 worth of cash and suspected drugs were seized.
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’.
‘A true hero of our time’ – Laura Brennan remembered on first anniversary
Laura Brennan has been warmly remembered on the first anniversary of her death.
Quin’s Declan achieves ‘crazy’ Guinness World Record
Quin’s Declan McEvoy has set a Guinness World Record after riding the entire length of the frozen Lake Baikal on his motorbike.