‘One of Ennis’ greatest businessmen’ – the late Pat O’Connor remembered
Hailed as one of the greatest businessman to come out of Ennis, the late Pat O’Connor has been remembered with esteem in the county town.
Galway
Emergency meeting sought with Transport Minister on Shannon Airport
An emergency meeting with the Transport Minister on the future of Shannon Airport has been requested by Clare’s Oireachtas members.
Hogans rule in Galway
Strict measures remain in place as greyhound racing has resumed, the break has served Clare owners well with more success recorded in Galway.
Ennis Book Club Festival appoint Dani Gill as Artistic Director with organisers hopeful of March return
Galway based writer, Dani Gill has been appointed as the new artistic director for the Ennis Book Club Festival.
Health considerations ‘at forefront’ of IGB plans ahead of greyhound racing return
Greyhound racing trials drew a big turnout of dogs and owners in Galway and Limerick this week ahead of the sport’s behind closed doors return next week.
Drugs with estimated €125k value seized at Shannon Airport this week
Drugs with a combined value of €125,000 were seized at Shannon Airport this week.
A close call for Ballyvaughan
*Ballyvaughan Pier. Photograph: Lawrence Collection / National Library of Ireland Nineteen years ago, Ballyvaughan was fortunate that a French fishing ship did not spill its 500,000 tonnes of oil on its coast when stormy conditions put it off course.
‘A fine line between grief & depression’ – Rosie rises above to help others
*Rosie McMahon at The Temple Gate Hotel. Photograph: John Mangan Rosie McMahon has transformed her life, going from places of depths of despair to now helping others to better their mind and body.
Red weather warning issued for Clare & Galway
*Floods at Clareabbey. Photograph: Joe Buckley A status red weather warning has been issued for Co Clare.
Springfield residents rage with war against water
Springfield residents are living in fear with the threat of their homes being flooded still remaining.
