Nationwide to put Burren in the spotlight
Popular RTÉ television show Nationwide is to broadcast a special programme about the Burren this Sunday, February 15th.
Ballyvaughan
‘Every town & village’ in Clare needs a bus shelter say councillors
An East Clare councillor has pleaded for bus shelters to be installed in each town and village across the county.
Ballyvaughan man to shave head in solidarity with partner
Ballyvaughan man Robert Wainwright is planning on shaving his head in solidarity with his partner Gwen Ryan who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. Robert is also using the opportunity to raise funds for the National Breast Cancer Research Institute.
Thefts of catalytic convertors continue from Clare cars over festive period
Increasing thefts of catalytic convertors from vehicles in Co Clare have been observed over the Christmas period.
Listen now: Clare people discuss their ‘happy places’ with Fergal O’Keeffe
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. We start this year with great uncertainty but what we do know is that things will get better with …
Listen now: Clare people discuss their ‘happy places’ with Fergal O’Keeffe Read More »
Wait for funding for flood management works in Belharbour ongoing for 21 months
Efforts to secure a suitable source of funding for flood management works in Belharbour have been ongoing for the past 21 months.
Absence of ‘proper wastewater treatment’ leading to demise of rural villages – Cooney
Failure to install ‘adequate infrastructure’ in Clare’s rural communities will accelerate their demise, local councillors have warned.
Five Clare areas continue to release raw sewage into the environment
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have released their Urban Wastewater Treatment report for 2019, citing five Clare towns that continued to release raw sewage into the environment by the end of the year.
Historic World Cup gold for Ballyvaughan’s Liam Jegou
Ballyvaughan’s Liam Jegou created history over the weekend becoming the first Irish canoeist to win gold in the canoe slalom World Cup.
Clare family reunites autistic girl with beloved doll that washed out to sea
AN EIGHT-year-old girl who was left suffering anxiety attacks after seeing her beloved doll being swept out to sea has been reunited with her favourite toy thanks to the efforts of the online Clare community.