VOTE: Clare’s Greatest Senior Hurling Midfielders 1990-2020
Some of the toughest calls are being put forward Clare hurling supporters as voting commences to decide who the best midfielders to have lined out at senior level are.
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‘Great musician with brilliant wit & radio voice’ – Pat Costello dies
Musician and radio presenter, Pat Costello has died.
SHANNON & ENVIRONS: Covid-19 Business Directory
It’s unprecedented times for businesses as attempts are made to flatten the curve of the spread of coronavirus. Many doors remain open and The Clare Echo has compiled a local directory by areas to alert you as to what businesses are still operating as normal and are in need of your support. If your business …
GREEN CLARE: Getting to grips with Green Waste
Green Waste can be clearly defined as any compostable organic waste. A by product of garden maintenance, green waste is often mistaken as a biodegradable leftover. Its misappropriation can lead to a number of environmental issues, encouraging other forms of illicit dumping as well as the attraction of vermin in the locality. Competent composting of …
Ei Electronics temporarily cease manufacturing
Ei Electronics is to temporarily close for two weeks. Staff were informed on Saturday morning that the company whose headquarters are in the Shannon Industrial Estate would temporarily cease manufacturing until Tuesday April 14th. Over 700 people are employed by the company in Clare where its entire manufacturing operation is carried out. Management have confirmed …
Buses struggling to access Sixmilebridge railway station
*Sixmilebridge Railway Station. Photograph: Joe Buckley Buses travelling from the Shannon direction are unable to gain access to Sixmilebridge railway station.
Clare hurlers following individual programmes as blanket ban curtails any action
*Jack Browne & Aidan McCarthy in action. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Clare’s senior hurlers and footballers are continuing with individual programmes as uncertainty clouds the entire GAA season for 2020.
Shannon company adds 25 staff & increase ventilator production amid Covid-19 pandemic
Shannon based medical equipment fabrication and assembly supplier, Bolgers have had to increase its ventilator fabrication manufacturing operations during its fortieth year in business to help the frontline confronting Covid-19.
Shannon transport company presents flowers to female staff in SkyCourt
*Ciara McCoy is presented with flowers by Declan Downes of M&G Transport. A Shannon transport company has presented a bouquet of flowers to all female staff currently working at the SkyCourt Shopping Centre.
Man (20s) arrested in Quin following hour long pursuit by Gardaí
Gardaí arrested one man following an hour long pursuit in parts of Co Clare on Sunday where €1,750 worth of cash and suspected drugs were seized.
