IN the first part of our Women in Business feature, we catch up with inspirational business women from across the county. From start-up businesses to long standing traditions, optometrists to solicitors and everything in between, there is no shortage of entrepreneurial spirit in the Banner county. So grab a cup of tea and settle in …
STORM Emma managed to shut down the whole country, but it didn’t stop this couple having a white wedding. Aine Cahir from Ennis and Ronan McDonnell from Kilmaley faced huge diversity last Saturday when Storm Emma threw a spanner in the works, but the couple were determined to have a fantastic day regardless of the …
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GOT a rising star in the family? Casting director Nick McGinley will hold open auditions for boys aged 5-9 years for a feature film, Calm with Horses, at Kilkee Community Centre this Saturday, March 10 from 10am to 5pm. The movie will shoot in Kilkee and Connemara this May and June. The film is based on the story by …
ANYONE who has planned a wedding in the last decade will no doubtedly have heard of celebrity photographer Jenny McCarthy. Jenny has captured the special moments at weddings of Ireland’s much-loved celebrities including Pippa O’Connor and Suzanne Jackson. Couples seeking to add a bit of glamour to their big day will have a rare opportunity …
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IT SEEMS we may FINALLY be due a break from the horrendous weather we have been experiencing (surviving) for the last few weeks, but that brings its own issues. The Road Safety Authority is warning Clare motorists to be aware of the potential danger of ‘sun glare’ while driving over the next few days. The …
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WITH only two days to go until the IFTAs, we’ve got all of our fingers and toes crossed for Clare filmmaker Katrina Costello. Her drama documentary, The Silver Branch, has been nominated for the Best Irish Feature Documentary Award and we bet it will win hand’s down. “I’m honoured and humbled, it took me five …
THERE’S up to 30 new jobs coming down the line for Shannon as aircraft modification specialist UJet Group is about to merge with American company STS Component Solutions. STS UJet will establish a European Hub at Shannon Free Zone, leading to the creation of 28 jobs at the Shannon operations over the next two years. …
THE roads are pretty dodgy out there this morning, with reports of several cars veering off the road into ditches and a number of minor collisions. Gardai are warning of treacherous driving conditions between Ennis and Kilrush, particularly around Lissycasey and Ballyea. Snow and hail showers have led to black ice and slippery road conditions …
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Everest mountaineer and Elevate founder, John Burke has been named Grand Marshal of this year’s Ennis St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Mayor of Ennis Councillor Paul Murphy today (Thursday, 01 February 2018) said that John is receiving the honour in recognition of his efforts to bring wellness programmes to young people in Clare as well …
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