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.
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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.
Contractors & temporary staff let go by Zimmer
Contractors and temporary staff have been let go from a leading Shannon factory.
Grass cutting contract in Shannon to be ‘overhauled’
Shannon’s grass-cutting contract for 2020 has been overhauled.
Shannon priest launches creative writing competition
SHANNON Parish Priest Fr. Arnie Rosney has launched an initiative to encourage creativity for those spending more time at home these weeks. He is inviting people to compose a prayer, a reflection, a short story or a poem that reflects the need to pray for protection for ourselves and those we love at this time. …
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St Caimin’s students write letters of hope to Carrigoran residents
Students at a Shannon secondary school have written to residents of Carrigoran House urging them to stay hopeful during the current COVID-19 pandemic. As with all nursing homes in the country, no visitors are allowed enter the Newmarket-on-Fergus nursing home in an attempt to limit the spread of Coronavirus among the nation’s most vulnerable. Residents …
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VOTE: Clare’s Greatest Senior Hurling Midfielders 1990-2020
Some of the toughest calls are being put forward Clare hurling supporters as voting commences to decide who the best midfielders to have lined out at senior level are.
‘Great musician with brilliant wit & radio voice’ – Pat Costello dies
Musician and radio presenter, Pat Costello has died.
SHANNON & ENVIRONS: Covid-19 Business Directory
It’s unprecedented times for businesses as attempts are made to flatten the curve of the spread of coronavirus. Many doors remain open and The Clare Echo has compiled a local directory by areas to alert you as to what businesses are still operating as normal and are in need of your support. If your business …
GREEN CLARE: Getting to grips with Green Waste
Green Waste can be clearly defined as any compostable organic waste. A by product of garden maintenance, green waste is often mistaken as a biodegradable leftover. Its misappropriation can lead to a number of environmental issues, encouraging other forms of illicit dumping as well as the attraction of vermin in the locality. Competent composting of …