Fanore’s Carl is one of Ireland’s Garden Heroes
A Clare contestant pushing the benefits of gardening for mental and physical wellbeing will feature in a brand new RTÉ show this week.
Importing blood from UK avoiding creation of ‘national alert’
The national blood supply is now up over a worrying threshold, following concerns after a consignment of negative blood groups was imported from the UK due to the impact of COVID-19 in the last fortnight.
83 terminations of pregnancies in Clare last year
A total of 83 terminations of pregnancy took place within the State last year by women registered as living in Clare, a Department of Health annual report has revealed.
Jilly & Joe’s aiding Bunratty to become ‘tourist resort on weekends’
A Bunratty hotel is promoting family fun and safety this summer through the recent opening of an alcohol-free bar.
Corofin GAA put focus on mental health
*Corofin GAA Chairman, Brian Gillespie. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography Corofin GAA Club are putting mental health to the forefront this weekend, as they embark on a 24-hour fundraiser for a vital suicide awareness organisation.
Corofin to honour James Tierney with heritage & historical tourism boost expected
The memory of James Tierney, known colloquially as a man before his time, will be honoured this weekend through the unveiling of a commemorative sign adorning his birth place.
Clare draw Davy Fitzgerald’s Wexford in qualifiers
Clare have drawn Wexford in the first round of the 2021 All-Ireland Hurling Senior Championship qualifiers, one year on since the Banner sunk the Yellowbellies’ by seven points. The draw took place this morning live on the RTÉ Radio 1’s Morning Ireland. Brian Lohan’s men will meet Davy Fitzgerald’s Wexford this weekend, with a time …
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More self-acceptance needed says Ennis model after rise in male botox
A male model living in Ennis is advocating for self-acceptance and to embrace the process of getting older as incidences of male botox are noted as being “on the rise” in Ireland.
Saga continues for Gort bio-gas plant
The saga in a South-Galway town continues as residents were recently informed of a further delay on a decision to build a bio-gas plant 800m from the town square.
O’Connor appointed Sales Director
*Niall O’Connor. Photograph: John Mangan NIALL O’Connor has been appointed the new Sales Director at The Clare Echo.
