2023 Clare news year in review
*Protests in Inch garnered national attention. Photograph: John Mangan WITH the year’s end upon us, The Clare Echo goes through the archives to look at the good, the bad and the ugly from 2023.
Ennistymon’s Binneas to feature in TG4’s St Stephen’s Day special ‘Gael Linn ag 70’
UP-AND-COMING Ennistymon act Binneas are set to feature on a St Stephen’s Day special programme on TG4 celebrating the 70-year history of Gael Linn.
Ennis Community College students clothes & toy drive for SVP
TRANSITION Year students at Ennis Community College are hosting a fundraiser for St Vincent de Paul.
A December to Remember at the Gleneagle INEC Arena
Get ready for a December filled with festive cheer and top-notch entertainment, as The Gleneagle INEC Arena unveils its most EPIC lineup yet.
Thousands attend Shannon Springs Christmas lights ceremony
A FESTIVE celebration at Shannon Springs Hotel last week brought more than a thousand locals together to celebrate the start of the Christmas season.
Lifford Lighting celebrates 10 years of illuminating homes of Clare
LIFFORD Lighting has spent a decade lighting up homes around the Banner County and beyond, and this December celebrates 10 years in business.
Deirdre Masterson and New York Tenors set for Christmas show at Dromoland Castle
GET ready to celebrate Christmas in true New York style this December with an unforgettable musical experience featuring the renowned vocal talents of The New York Tenors, including Andy Cooney, Daniel Rodriguez, and Christopher Macchio, alongside Irish Soprano Deirdre Masterson. This spectacular event promises to transport audiences on a magical journey through the heart of …
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Ennis RFC roundup: Senior women defeat UL Bohs
*PICTURED: Ennis’ Patricia Coote gets over for a try. Photo by Helen McQuillan By Dearbhla Parry Senior Women’s League: Ennis/Kilrush RFC 27 – 19 UL Bohemians A strong performance against UL Bohemians gave the Ennis/Kilrush senior women’s team their first league win of the season. Pressure was high when prop Grainne Burke was yellow carded …
Paddy Donovan title fight added to Katie Taylor PPV card
Undefeated Ennis welterweight Paddy “The Real Deal” Donovan (11-0, 8 KOs) will fight for his first title as a professional on November 25 against English welterweight champion Danny Ball (13-1-1, 6 KOs) in a 10-round bout for the World Boxing Association (WBA) Continental Welterweight Championship. Donovan (24) will be showcased on the undisputed world super …
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Wix and Wax named ‘Clare Business of the Year’
*PICTURED: Chantel Keane (co-founder), Danielle Kenneally (co-founder) and Aisling Kenneally of Wix and Wax, winners of ‘Clare Business of the Year 2023 at last night’s Clare Business Excellence Awards, hosted by Ennis Chamber. Photo by Arthur Ellis Wix and Wax has been named ‘Clare Business of the Year’ at Clare Business Excellence Awards 2023. It was …
