Council on track to deliver 232 houses in Clare in 2026
CLARE County Council is on course to deliver 232 social and affordable homes this year, with the support of local developers and in partnership with Approved Housing Bodies.
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Trump expected to make pit stop in Shannon today
*US President Donald Trump visit to Ireland 2019 DONALD Trump is set to land in Shannon Airport this evening on his way back to the US. The US President will stop in Shannon after attending the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland. This comes only a day after The Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team …
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High Court relaxes bail conditions for Dublin high end retailer worker accused in connection with €620,000 drugs seizure at Shannon Airport
THE High Court has relaxed bail conditions for a former sales associate with high end retail brands in Dublin charged in connection with an alleged €620,000 cannabis drug seizure at Shannon airport last November, a court has heard. Seán Grehan has been in custody since November 13th where he was remanded in custody with consent to bail on condition that he …
Record year for Shannon Airport Group
*Shannon Airport group departures. Photograph: Stephen O’Malley THE Shannon Airport Group is celebrating a record-breaking year, with over 2.3 million passengers travelling through Shannon Airport in 2025, the highest number in 16 years, 9% up on 2024. This increase in passenger numbers came during a year of major investment, new routes, and industry awards recognition. Shannon Airport will operate …
Clare students win science awards
*Koen Verbruggen, Director of Geological Survey Ireland, presents the Geological Survey Ireland Award to Béibhinn O’Loughlin from Mary Immaculate Secondary School in Lisdoonvarna. Photograph: Fennell Photography TWO Clare students have received awards for their science projects revolving around geological and water analyses. At The Stripe Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2026 Awards last week, Mary …
Liscannor’s McDonagh records 100th career win
LISCANNOR’s Declan McDonagh recorded his one hundredth career winner to round out the year on a high.
Drumline residents lodge appeal over HVO generators
*John Nally, Moira McMahon, Bob Enright, Kathleen McMahon, Ruth Enright, Ellen Curley, Mary Murphy and Cllr Pat O’Gorman (FF). Photograph: Joe Buckley. RESIDENTS of Drumline are clashing with Clare County Council and have taken their case to An Coimisiún Pleanála.
Shannon Athletic Club revive plans to build 400m running track
Shannon Athletic Club have renewed their efforts to build a 400m running track.
Laura Lynn charity concert to return in Shannon next year
*Concert organiser, Aidan White. PLANS have already been made for the return of the Shannon concert in aid of Laura Lynn next year.
Special merit award for Walsh
*John Fawl presents the Special Merit Award to Kevin Walsh. LONG-serving referee Kevin Walsh, Tuamgraney handballer Leah Minogue and Éire Óg’s Niall Malone were among the recipients at the Munster GAA Awards.