Páraic McMahon, Author at Clare Echo

BoyleSports extend sponsorship of Irish Greyhound Derby in €1m deal

*BoyleSports confirm a new 3 year extension of their sponsorship of the Irish Greyhound Derby at Shelbourne Park. Their three-year €1M commitment takes the total sponsored prizefund beyond €3M over 10 years. Pictured are Leon Blanche, Head of Communications at BoyleSports, Frank Nyhan Chairman of Rásaíocht Con Éireann / Greyhound Racing Ireland and the reigning …

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No Communions or Confirmations for May & June – Bishop Monahan

By Páraic McMahon

Parishes across the Diocese of Killaloe have been reminded that no First Holy Communion or Confirmation ceremonies are to take place during the months of May and June.

Clonlara’s Morrissey announced as new Morning Focus presenter

By Páraic McMahon

Ex Live95 FM and Tipp FM journalist Alan Morrissey has been appointed as the new presenter of Clare FM’s Morning Focus.

Appeal reiterated for works on ‘East Clare’s busiest footpath

By Páraic McMahon

Frustration has been voiced in Tuamgraney about the delay to carry out repairs to what has been labelled the ‘busiest footpath in East Clare’.

Syrian Connections project earns top marks for Clare Library

By Páraic McMahon

*Cllr Gerry Flynn, Director of Service with Clare County Council Anne Haugh, Mayor of Clare Cllr Mary Howard, Co Librarian Helen Walsh & CEO of Shannon Chamber Helen Downes. Photograph: Eamon Ward Clare County Library has been awarded the ‘Best Library Service’ award for its project, ‘Connections: Stories by Syrian Families in County Clare’.