*Locals say goodbye to the Sisters Of Mercy in Spanish Point. Photograph: John Mangan Sisters of Mercy have left Spanish Point bringing to a close their ninety one year association with the area.
Nine Clare beaches have retained their Blue Flag for 2020 while Kilrush Marina has been recognised for the first time in 15 years.
44 Tidy Towns groups in Co Clare have been allocated a combined €54,000 which they will be able to use despite the cancellation of this year’s competition.
ST. JOSEPH’S Secondary School in Spanish Point are finishing the school year in style with their Skill School Challenge 2020.
*Action from the 2020 South of Ireland Golf Championship in Lahinch. Photograph: Brian Arthur Golf clubs have been advised to prepare for a surge in activity as the sport becomes one of the first to resume on May 18th.
*Basking sharks in Clare. Photograph: Ken O’Sullivan Clare is privileged to have the presence of basking sharks along the West coast of Ireland according to documentary film-maker and conservationist, Ken O’Sullivan.
A new cliff fort has been located in Lahinch and added to the database of the National Monuments Service.
*Kilkee Castle as seen from Dunlicka Castle on Loop Head Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan CLARE is likely to be disproportionately affected by the impact of COVID-19 on tourism with 11 percent of jobs directly dependent on the tourism and hospitality sector.
ADAPTING to life after Covid-19 will be like launching a new business, according to Clare hotelier John Burke.
