Edna O’Brien honoured for continuing to move mountains politically & lyrically in writing
Tuamgraney’s Edna O’Brien has been honoured with a coveted award which is regarded as the precursor to the Nobel Prize in Literature.
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Handball All-Stars for Pat & Paula
Two Clare natives were honoured on Saturday night at the GAA Handball All Stars.
‘Holy Island can be a world class tourism destination’
*Lough Derg as seen from Holy Island. Photograph: Niall Culligan Hopes remain high that Holy Island will be “a game-changer” in developing East Clare’s tourism offering but elected representatives have acknowledged the timeline for the project’s delivery is “dragging on a bit”.
‘Tulla cannot become known for dereliction’
There are 26 vacant properties within Tulla village and a further 23 in the parish.
Keating inspired by Nelson Mandela with ‘novel’ proposal to tackle housing crisis
An adopt a family scheme may be trialled to help tackle the housing crisis affecting the entire country.
Tulla dereliction is ‘daunting & disgraceful’
*A vacant property in Tulla. Photograph: Páraic McMahon Derelict houses and empty properties in the heart of Tulla are contributing to “a daunting feeling” for locals and passers by.
Sixth annual run for A Taste of Lough Derg
A Taste of Lough Derg’s sixth annual run is taking place throughout the month of September.
East Clare’s quietest summer in 20 years
This summer has been the quietest in East Clare in over two decades according to hospitality providers in the region.
Judging underway in Bunratty & Ennis
Nerves are kicking in for the communities of Bunratty and Ennis with adjudicating underway today (Tuesday) for the 2019 IPB Pride of Place competition.
Clodagh living up to the family standards in & outside of the handball alleys
Few names are more synonymous with Clare handball than the Nash family, the love of the game runs deep in their veins, it’s part of the reason why the continue to give their all in the alley and give back by helping to coach the next generation.
