One of Ireland's fastest growing annual literary festivals has announced its final line-up of participants.
Coláiste Muire launches 'Fresh Air Friday'
Coláiste Muire in Ennis will launch its 'Fresh Air Friday' initiative this Friday (February 13th) as part of efforts to secure a Green-Schools Travel Flag.
Public asked to help plan future development of Clare
Clare County Council will next week hold two public consultation events on the preparation of the new Clare County Development Plan 2017-2023.
Star-studded line up for Limerick Literary Festival
A star-studded line up of participants has been confirmed for the 2015 Limerick Literary Festival, held annually in honour of Limerick-born novelist and playwright Kate O’Brien.
Clare County Fire and Rescue Service retains international Health & Safety Standard
Clare County Fire & Rescue Services has once again received national and international recognition for its ongoing efforts to protect the safety, health and welfare of its employees.
Increase in funding for local and regional roads in Clare
Clare Fine Gael Senator Tony Mulcahy has welcomed the increase in funding allocated to Clare County Council under the annual Regional and Local Roads Scheme.
Clare to host IPB Pride of Place Awards for second year running
Clare will once again host the IPB Pride of Place Awards, it has been confirmed.
Clare County Council opposes IAG bid for Aer Lingus
At a specially convened meeting of Clare County Council this evening, the local authority's 28 Elected Members unanimously rejected any commitment from IAG that does not explicitly guarantee Aer Lingus' long term commitment to services between Shannon Airport and London Heathrow.
Limerick students on the ball with new programme
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| Joining Catherine McAuley student Adam Gray to launch in the event were, Euan Gee, Community Rugby Officer for Munster Rugby and Elaine Shea, Limerick Sports Inclusion Disability Officer. Picture: Alan Place. |
Students with general learning needs attending Catherine McAuley School in Limerick City are benefiting from a newly launched initiative enabling them to experience adapted tag rugby, a sport that has for many been inaccessible in the past.
Prestigious CIE Heritage Award for Cliffs of Moher
The Cliffs of Moher Visitor Experience in County Clare has been awarded the first ever Heritage Gold award in the annual CIE Awards of Excellence.
Fresh approach adopted to promoting Clare Tourism
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| Clare Tourism and Loop Head Tourism representatives pictured with stars of Coronation Street at the Holiday World Show in Dublin at the weekend. |
The renaming of the Clare Tourism Forum as Clare Tourism is one of a number of agreed outcomes of a structural and operational review of the group responsible for the tourism marketing and promotion of County Clare.
Electric Ireland urged to reduce energy prices
Fine Gael Seanad Spokesperson on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Senator Tony Mulcahy has called on the Electric Ireland to replicate the decision of Bord Gais Energy to reduce its prices for gas and electricity.
Film series finale results in wedding giveaway
The final part of five-part drama documenting the relationship that forms between two strangers who meet in North Clare culminates with a wedding giveaway tomorrow (Friday, 23 January 2015).
Ennis plan maps future development
Clare County Council has published a significant new roadmap for the development of Ennis over the coming years.
Council confirms preferred solution to Blakes Corner traffic issues
Clare County Council, following consultation with Members of the West Clare Municipal District (MD), has announced a preferred solution to the long-standing traffic problems at Blakes Corner in Ennistymon, County Clare.
Visitor facility and masterplan proposal for Doolin
Clare County Council has announced plans to develop a Visitor Services facility at Doolin Pier as part of an overall masterplan for the development of shoreline facilities in the County Clare coastal village.
Stellar line-up confirmed for Ennis Book Club Festival
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| Liz Kelly (left) and Mary Donnelly of the Ennis Book Club Festival pictured with Cllr. James Breen (Deputy Mayor of Ennis) at the launch of the Festival programme in glór, Ennis, Co. Clare. Credit Catherine 'Hara |
Man Booker Prize nominee Niall Williams, former politician Des O'Malley, Eason Novel of the Year winner Mary Costello, crime novelists Val McDermid and Paul Carson, and multi award-winning short story writer Colin Barrett will join a host of internationally renowned figures at the Ennis Book Club Festival 2015 in County Clare from March 6th-8th.
Clare Festivals and Events Guide is launched
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| 2014 Rose of Clare Joanne O’Gorman pictured with International Rose of Tralee Maria Walsh at the launch of the Clare Festivals and Events Guide 2015 in glór, Ennis, County Clare, at the weekend. Credit Catherine O’Hara |
Reigning International Rose of Tralee Maria Walsh officially launched the Clare Festivals and Events Guide 2015 in glór, Ennis, County Clare, at the weekend.
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