Unusual aircraft carries out cross wind training at Shannon Airport
Cross wind training in the skies above Shannon Airport saw a rare sighting of the Airbus Beluga XL in Co Clare today (Thursday).
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Big entries as golf competitions return
*Renata Brulinska ladies captain and David Eastham men’s captain at their recent drive in Trump Doonbeg Golf course. The return of competitions at golf clubs last week resulted in big entries all round.
Top EU award for Shannon based Get the Shifts
Shannon-based tech start-up, Get the Shifts has won a top EU business award.
Devastating blow as Aer Lingus to close base at Shannon Airport
Aer Lingus are to close its base at Shannon Airport in what is seen as a devastating blow to the region.
Electronic submission for planning applications to go live next year
An electronic system for the submission of planning applications is to Clare County Council is to go live via an online portal by the middle of 2022.
‘We need to keep maximum benefit in our communities’ – Clare councillors support Sinn Féin’s Community Wealth Building proposal
*Cllr Donna McGettigan. Photograph: Martin Connolly An alternative model to economic development devised by Sinn Féin has been endorsed by Clare councillors of different political parties.
‘General public would think we’re pandering to ourselves’ – councillors defer discussion on live streaming meetings
*Photograph: Eamon Ward Discussions on the possibility of live streaming for Clare County Council meetings has been deferred for twelve months.
Shannon Farmers Market has become bustling social outlet
The Shannon Farmers Market has become a bustling social outlet for locals to link up and get their weekly shopping every Thursday morning.
Top marks for The Comp in promotion of mental health
*Molly Quinton, Luke Flynn, Darren Hurley, Ryan Perez, Orlaith Ahern. St. Patrick’s Comprehensive School were announced as the Best Stand-Alone Project winners in the Walk in My Shoes Mission Possible Awards.
Shannon company Fáilte Solar records €2m turnover in first year of trading
*Abhilash Borana. Photograph: Joe Buckley A Shannon company has recorded a turnover of €2m in its first year of trading.