Shannon manufacturers collaborating in ‘unprecedented way’
*Helen Downes. Photograph: Liam Burke/Press 22 Manufacturing companies in Shannon are collaborating in “an unprecedented way” during a very “trying time” for businesses.
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A look at Clare’s hospitality industry: why our first-hit sector needs safeguarding
THE hospitality industry in Clare creates 12,000 jobs and generates €266 million for the economy every year. Within just a few weeks we’ve seen its revenues plummet by up to 100 per cent – a development which will have a lasting impact on all our lives unless emergency measures are implemented now.
Shannon prepares for ‘the biggest game of bingo the town has seen’
Over 600 houses have signed up to Shannon’s largest ever stay at home bingo.
Mad Dog McGlinchey survivor of wild west shootout at Newmarket safehouse
A man who was involved in a wild west type shootout which saw over one hundred bullets fired at a Newmarket-on-Fergus safehouse was the quickest person to be extradited in the history of the State.
Shannon Springs Hotel thankful of public support as it serves up Gastro takeaway service
THE Old Lodge Gastro Pub at Shannon Springs Hotel is proving to be a hit with locals as it is offering a gastro food takeaway menu throughout the Covid-19 crisis. The 4-star Shannon Springs Hotel is currently the only operational hotel in the county and its owners have moved to thank the public for their …
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New date fixed for Darkness into Light
Darkness into Light will be taking place in October for the first time.
Shannon teen heads up #GAASolo campaign
Posted by GAA Future Leaders on Thursday, 2 April 2020 THE GAA/PDST Future Leaders #GAASolo Challenge campaign, led by Shannon teenager Sally Fox, is proving massively popular online. They are a series of student and teacher challenges which will run for a number of weeks. There are different challenges each week, all linked to the modules in the GAA Future Leaders …
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.
Gardaí utilising ‘all available resources’ in Clare during COVID-19
*Gardaí on duty in Ennis. Photograph: John Mangan “All available” Garda resources are being used to ensure public health measures are adhered to in Co Clare.
Prominent buildings in Clare including Shannon Airport & Clare Echo HQ to light up
Runway lights at Shannon Airport will shine at 9pm tonight (Saturday) as part of the #ShineYourLight campaign which will see prominent buildings around the country light up.