Reform needed of Ireland’s ‘collapsing’ childcare system
It is unknown when childcare facilities will reopen in the country, prior to their closure they were described as being “on the brink of collapse” by elected representatives in the county.
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VOTE: Clare’s Greatest Senior Hurling Full Forwards Line 1990-2020
One more line of the field requires your say to determine who will line on Clare’s greatest senior hurling team of the past three decades. Plenty of debates have already taken place as attempts were made to figure out who gets to line out from one to twelve (voting for which is still open, if …
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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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‘Leave us alone’ – Sixmilebridge family horrified at being falsely linked to UK COVID-19 death
*Sixmilebridge. Photograph: Joe Buckley A Sixmilebridge family are horrified with misinformation being spread online stating that their relation was one of the UK’s youngest fatalities from COVID-19.
Clare’s Greatest Senior Hurling Team 1990-2020
Hurlers on the ditch have less matches to go these days but more time on their hands and as such we’re trying to maximise this by getting you to select Clare’s Greatest Hurling team from 1990 to 2020.
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 …
Buses struggling to access Sixmilebridge railway station
*Sixmilebridge Railway Station. Photograph: Joe Buckley Buses travelling from the Shannon direction are unable to gain access to Sixmilebridge railway station.
Mullins returns to refereeing ranks
*Joe Mullins. Photograph: John Mangan After a one year absence, Joe Mullins has returned to the refereeing ranks in Clare.
Miltown Prince reigns in Leahy Memorial Final
Clare dogs from Miltown Malbay, Newmarket-on-Fergus, Sixmilebridge, North Clare and Cree managed to hold on for victory in behind closed doors racing at Galway.
‘Voice of young Clare people’ to focus on mental health, employment & discrimination in 2020
*Clare Comhairle na nÓg members prepare for their Onesie Run. Promoting positive mental health, youth employment and discrimination are to continue as central actions focused on by a group self-described as “a voice for the young people of Clare”.