Staycation crowds a timely lift for Clare economy
*Wind surfers in Fanore. Clare’s attraction as one of the country’s leading staycation destinations is what the local economy needed, a county councillor has stressed.
Kilkee
New principals appointed in Kilkee, Killaloe & Ennistymon
Shelagh Graham, Director of Organisation Support and Development, Rebecca Conlon, Deputy Principal of St Joseph’s Community College Kilkee, George O’Callaghan, Chief Executive, Agnes Hehir, Principal of St Joseph’s Community College, Kilkee and Donncha Ó Treasaigh, Director of Schools. New principals have been appointed to secondary schools in Kilkee, Killaloe and Ennistymon.
Kilballyowen Lodge to go under the hammer in online auction
A guesthouse which once welcomed thousands of visitors to West Clare is up for auction later this month.
Che Guevara’s links to Kilkee revitalised through Argentinian liqueur
An Argentinian liqueur named after a Clare town has revitalised cultural icon Che Guevara’s ties with the Banner County and could see the beverage stocked in local pubs and off-licences.
Clare part of application to become host county for 2026 TAFISA Games
A bid is to be finalised this coming Saturday that could see Clare become one of the host counties for the 2026 TAFISA Games.
‘Kilrush has Ireland’s second widest street yet has not maximised potential for outdoor dining’
*Frances St, Kilrush. Photograph: Gordon Hatton Kilrush is home to the second widest street in Ireland but the West Clare town’s potential as an outdoor dining space has not been capitalised on.
Espresso Bar moves into new premises in Kilkee
*Judi Kinnane. Photograph: Kirsty Lyons A quirky family friendly cafe on the Wild Atlantic Way has moved into bigger premises on the pier in Kilkee.
Civic reception suggested to honour David Tubridy’s contribution to Clare football
*David Tubridy. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill West Clare councillors have expressed their desire to hold a civic reception in honour of Clare footballer, David Tubridy.
Minister in Clare to open Digital Hubs in Cross & Ennis
Cross’ Digital Hub and the Ennis Digital Hub are to be officially opened today (Thursday) by the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys (FG).
More information needed on beach wheelchairs at Kilkee & Lahinch
*TJ Coughlan. A woman who rented a beach-friendly wheelchair at Kilkee for her son this weekend has stressed the need for increased information as well as changing facilities at the seaside town.
