Stuart Holly

Gordon Deegan: ‘It is hard not to be affected by some of the stories I cover’

The Sunday Read series continues with Gordon Deegan, one of Ireland’s most prolific freelance reporters. Photo by Natasha Barton. THE name Gordon Deegan is a recognisable one for the newspaper disciples in Clare.  The Ennis native contributes to both The Clare Echo and Clare Champion, and his journalism – whether it be anything from planning, to …

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Margaret O'Brien

THE SUNDAY READ: ‘Covid anxiety has been replaced by inflation anxiety’

*Margaret O’Brien, Ennis Chamber of Commerce. Photograph: Arthur Ellis The Clare Echo’s Sunday Read series continues with a report on inflation: which Clare industries are being squeezed the hardest?  RISING prices is the headline story of 2022 and it’s here to stay.  Increasing energy costs and a perfect storm of supply chain issues and a global pandemic …

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Imelda Kennedy

New celebrant Kennedy to support ‘all the community’

Imelda Kennedy is looking forward to “telling the story” of the people of Clare as she begins her new career as a community celebrant. Imelda is available to officiate life’s joyous celebrations including wedding and naming ceremonies as well as the more difficult times when a loved one passes. The Newmarket-on-Fergus native emphasises the importance …

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Malin Head to Mizen Head for Susan O'Neill/Antoinette Pender

South for Susan and Antoinette

A fundraising cycle from Malin Head to Mizen Head will take place during the first week of June in memory of two women who spent many years cycling and fundraising before passing to their eternal reward during the second half of 2021.