Irish Seed Savers contributed €115k to local economy in 2024
Joe Cooney TD with Minister of State Jerry Buttimer and Orlaigh Thompson. AN INJECTION of €115,000 to the local economy was given by the Irish Seed Savers Association in 2024.
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Emigration of Scariff famine orphan girls to be remembered during Harbour Festival
*Genealogist, Dr Jane Hall0ran-Ryan. FAMINE ORPHAN girls from Scariff are among the gripping stories of people and place that will be told at the upcoming Scariff Harbour Festival.
GAA President Burns to maintain Scariff Harbour Festival’s links with Northern Ireland & GAA
LONG-held links between the Scariff Harbour Festival and Northern Ireland plus Scariff’s strong GAA roots will be showcased through the presence of GAA President, Jarlath Burns at the popular East Clare festival.
AI offers generational opportunity for Mid-West to become Ireland’s digital home – McNamara
A GENERATIONAL opportunity offered by artificial intelligence will be squandered unless the review of the National Development Plan (NDP) delivers a major rebalancing of infrastructure investment across Ireland, MEP Michael McNamara (IND) has said.
Rodgers taking lead attacking role in his stride
*Paul Rodgers. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill CLARE’s leading marksman Paul Rodgers is hopeful of collecting a minor All-Ireland medal to match the senior equivalent claimed by his brother Mark last year.
Mercosur mirror clauses a mirage says McNamara
GRAVE threats posed by Mercosur serve as a fear shared by farmers in Ireland and across Europe, MEP Michael McNamara (IND) has said.
Replacement of mast will bring 5G coverage to Scariff
*The current mast on Drewsboro Rd. PLANS to replace a 30m high telecommunications mast will bring 5G coverage to Scariff, a new planning application has stated.
Scariff RFC get green light for all-weather pitch & padel facility
*Photograph: Antonio Marcos SCARIFF RFC have been granted planning permission for a new all-weather pitch and padel facility at their grounds in Fossabeg.
SBCR bring the talk of East Clare to the heart of the EU
VOLUNTEERS from Scariff Bay Community Radio have returned from Brussels where they broadcast three live shows from the heart of the European Union to their loyal and growing base of listeners.
Clare trio included in Irish U20 rugby squad
*Luke Murphy. ©INPHO/Ben Brady THREE Clare men have been included in the Irish U20 rugby squad as they continue preparations for the World Championship.