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Community Destination Development Programme Launched for the Shannon Estuary

Local communities and businesses on the Shannon Estuary Way are to benefit from a year-long Destination Development Programme to help boost economic growth for the rural communities along this newly launched tourist route. Located just off the Wild Atlantic Way, the Shannon Estuary Way was developed by Fáilte Ireland, together with Clare and Limerick City …

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ON THE FARM: Every day is a school day

By The Clare Echo

*The Melody senior herd sire, F.H. Unique Last weekend we welcomed Dr. Keir McNamara and his Agricultural Science class to our farm to discuss all things agriculture with a special focus on the environment. It was great to have such an engaging group of students walking the farm and drawing up the connection between their …

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REBECCA O’NEILL: Travelling within Co Clare

By The Clare Echo

*Killaloe is a personal favourite of our columnist, Rebecca O’Neill. Now that we have the luxury of being able to travel beyond our 5km, we have so much to see and do.

EOIN NEYLON: Political world may be seen as good guys in European Super League farce

By The Clare Echo

“Sport and politics should not mix” is a quote that is all too often bandied around. It’s also one of the greatest pieces of nonsense ever uttered.

Podcast: ‘As a travel writer, it was vital I stopped flying’ for climate reasons

By The Clare Echo

The Clare Echo has teamed up with Ennis native & podcast host Fergal O’Keeffe to bring you his new series, Travel Tales with Fergal. The podcast aims to share soul-lifting travel memoirs about day-dream worthy destinations. The renowned travel writer and documentaries maker Manchan Magan spoke on the Travel Tales with Fergal Podcast this week …

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Carey Corbett welcomes Enda O’Halloran to insurance team

By The Clare Echo

CAREY Corbett Sullivan Insurances are delighted to welcome Enda O’Halloran to their growing Commercial Insurance team in Ennis, Co Clare. Enda has 20 years commercial insurance experience, working both with a direct insurer and within the broker market. He has particular depth of knowledge in the sectors including Hospitality (Hotels, Pubs, Restaurants, Take-away, Night Clubs …

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REBECCA O’NEILL: Discovering meditation & mindfulness

By The Clare Echo

From the first lockdown I have become extremely interested in meditation and the benefits that come with it. Before I became interested, I always knew it was great to do but I could never actually combine it into my routine. Mediation and mindfulness is such a personal journey that can be achieved by only you. …

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ON THE FARM: Want to get more from our land? Just add lime

By The Clare Echo

Joe Melody is predicting a day will come where Irish farmers will be able to monetise on their carbon capture potential.

73 Ennis businesses sign off on full page advert to advise public on future plans

By The Clare Echo

SEVENTY-THREE Ennis businesses have signed off on a full-page advert in this week’s issue of The Clare Echo. The advert, which appears on page 3, thanks the public for their loyalty while informing shoppers of plans for the future within the town. The letter, entitled ‘Ennis Businesses Working Together for a Bright Future’, tells readers …

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