The Clare Echo

27/07/2024

DUBLIN Airport’s passenger cap will have to be lifted, the Tánaiste has said which is likely to dent aspirations for further regional aviation development across the country at locations including Shannon Airport.

27/07/2024

RYAN TAYLOR had the longest journey of the Clare panel to Croke Park, overcoming a year-long ACL injury to play his part in the county’s All-Ireland success.

… Long road back from injury worth every second for All-Ireland winner Ryan Taylor Read More

27/07/2024

GREATER support is needed for Quilty, Mullagh and Seafield to capitalise on tourism in West Clare.

Provision of “local support for the summer holiday season for Quilty and Mullagh villages, Seafield Pier and local beaches” in the guise of extra bins and the presence of a road sweeper was sought by Cllr Michael Shannon (FF). “Our tourists are entitled to clean and tidy public areas in our local communities,” he said.

GREATER support is needed for Quilty, Mullagh and Seafield to capitalise on tourism in West Clare.

27/07/2024

TEN YEARS on from joining the Clare senior hurling panel, David Reidy’s wait for a coveted All-Ireland medal came to an end.

An unsung hero within the Clare side, Reidy contributed two points on the scoreboard and got through a mountain of work as the Banner County held off Cork by a single point to be crowned All-Ireland champions for the fifth time.

TEN YEARS on from joining the Clare senior hurling panel, David Reidy’s wait for a coveted All-Ireland medal came to an end.

27/07/2024

***Papers all gone*** 🗞️
We’ve been inundated with requests for copies of this week’s All Ireland special edition of The Clare Echo. Unfortunately, despite printing extra papers this week, there are no more copies available due to unprecedented demand.

This week's Clare Echo is flying off the shelves. Inside this week's commemorative edition:
-Reaction from the Clare camp following All-Ireland success.
-Colourful glory of the hurling and the homecoming.
-Banner Bounce for Clare economy.
-Latest news from around the county.

Get a copy if you still can!!

27/07/2024

FEAKLE led the way across Co Clare in contracting All-Ireland final fever and the build-up in the East Clare village added extra motivation for the county’s goalkeeper Eibhear Quilligan.

In Feakle folklore, there’s names like Seamus Durack, Ger Loughnane and Fr Harry Bohan who made starring contributions to Clare GAA, within the club families like the Donnellans and Guilfoyles have been central figures at club and county but the trio of Eibhear Quilligan, Adam Hogan and Conn Smyth will now join the big names and arguably surpass them as All-Ireland winners.

FEAKLE led the way across Co Clare in contracting All-Ireland final fever and the build-up in the East Clare village added extra motivation for the county’s goalkeeper Eibhear Quilligan.

27/07/2024

ON THE first anniversary of the death of her beloved husband, Jerry O’Connor, Lisdoonvarna woman Helga Himmelsbach has said the amount of near-misses on the roads of North Clare is only increasing.

27/07/2024

GALWAY BAY golfer Rory Gallagher is one of two 16-year-olds remaining in the field as the Pierse Motors Volkswagen South of Ireland enters the crunch stages of match play over the weekend at Lahinch with Stephen Loftus the only Clare representative still standing, US based Patrick Adler is also a member of Lahinch.

GALWAY BAY golfer Rory Gallagher is one of two 16-year-olds remaining in the field as the Pierse Motors Volkswagen South of Ireland enters the crunch stages of match play over the weekend at Lahinch with Stephen Loftus the only Clare representative still standing, US based Patrick Adler is also a me...

27/07/2024

QUARTER-finals of the €3000 to the winner Martin Fahy Memorial A4 525 Yards Stake formed the spine of Saturday night’s ten race programme at Galway Greyhound Stadium.

26/07/2024

SHANE O’Donnell’s status as one of the most valuable hurlers to wear the Clare colours was known long before he collected a second All-Ireland medal.

26/07/2024

CLARE manager Brian Lohan was lifted shoulder high as he made his return to his native Shannon fresh from guiding the county to win the All-Ireland senior hurling championship.

… Shannon proud to be home of the Lohans Read More

26/07/2024

Thinking about lunch or dinner this weekend? Shannon Springs Hotel gastro menus cater to all your dining out needs

26/07/2024

Thinking about lunch or dinner this weekend? gastro menus cater to all your dining out needs

26/07/2024

CLARE TD, Violet Anne Wynne (IND) had an invalid eviction notice served on her by her landlord.

Patricia Warshell who has been letting a property on the main street of Clarecastle to Deputy Wynne and her family for €1,200 a month since August 2023 told a tribunal hearing that beds being suspended from the ceiling was the “last straw”.

CLARE TD, Violet Anne Wynne (IND) had an invalid eviction notice served on her by her landlord.

26/07/2024

**COMPETITION**
Were you pictured in Croke Park or one of the Clare hurling homecoming events? Book an A4 print (8x12 inch) of your favourite picture from this or next week’s edition and be entered into a draw for a €100 Euro Voucher from which can be used to frame your All-Ireland Winning Moments.
Email - [email protected] or call 0858559760 to book.

26/07/2024

**COMPETITION**
Were you pictured in Croke Park or one of the Clare hurling homecoming events? Book an A4 print (8x12 inch) of your favourite picture from this or next week's edition and be entered into a draw for a €100 Euro Voucher from FUJIFILM's Wonder Photo Shop Ennis which can be used to frame your All-Ireland Winning Moments.
Email - [email protected] or call 0858559760 to book.

26/07/2024

This week's Clare Echo is flying off the shelves. Inside this week's commemorative edition:
-Reaction from the Clare camp following All-Ireland success.
-Colourful glory of the hurling and the homecoming.
-Banner Bounce for Clare economy.
-Latest news from around the county.

Get a copy if you still can!!

26/07/2024

CAPTAINING Clare to All-Ireland glory “is the best thing I probably will ever do in hurling,” Tony Kelly has said.

Ballyea’s Kelly delivered a man of the match display scoring an outstanding 1-4 in guiding Clare to win the All-Ireland SHC following extra time against Cork.

CAPTAINING Clare to All-Ireland glory “is the best thing I probably will ever do in hurling,” Tony Kelly has said.

26/07/2024

FRUSTRATION has been voiced with the lack of progress made on the implementation of traffic management solutions in Miltown Malbay.

Separate proposals were tabled by Cllr Bill Slattery (FG) and Cllr Shane Talty (FF) at the July sitting of the West Clare Municipal District.

… ‘It is just a nod and a wink at the moment’ – frustration building over lack of traffic plan in Miltown Malbay Read More

25/07/2024

TEAK TOUGH defender, Adam Hogan said his late grandfather was watching down on him as he became an All-Ireland champion.

Feakle’s Hogan has enjoyed a stellar campaign and is arguably the leading contender to be named Young Hurler of the Year when the All Stars are dished out in the winter time.

TEAK TOUGH defender, Adam Hogan said his late grandfather was watching down on him as he became an All-Ireland champion.

25/07/2024

CONOR Cleary can never be accused of not giving his all when wearing the county jersey and the All-Ireland final was another such example of him giving every last drop in saffron and blue.

25/07/2024

A “FESTIVAL weekend” was experienced by businesses in the county town off the back of Clare’s success in the All-Ireland senior hurling championship.

Pubs, takeaways and restaurants in Clare were the big winners from an economic perspective as celebrations began on Sunday and entered right across the week.

A “FESTIVAL weekend” was experienced by businesses in the county town off the back of Clare’s success in the All-Ireland senior hurling championship.

25/07/2024

LEES RD will be hosting a community clean up this Friday.

As part of a weekend of events which will culminate in Love This Place Day on Sunday, the Lees Rd clean up takes place on Friday between 10:00 am – 1:00 pm and will be led by Leave No Trace Trainers.

… Community clean-up in Lees Rd Read More

25/07/2024

WOODSTOCK GOLF CLUB’s JB Carr panel and management defeated Tralee at Woodstock at the weekend in the second leg of what proved to be a very strong performance.

25/07/2024

SEEING WHAT it means to the people of Clare has made the already sweet success of winning an All-Ireland championship extra special for David Fitzgerald.

25/07/2024

CLUB hurling and football championships in Clare will proceed without delay.

Clare’s success in winning the All-Ireland SHC for the fifth time will not impact on the master fixtures plan put in place by Clare GAA.

CLUB hurling and football championships in Clare will proceed without delay.

24/07/2024

This week's Clare Echo is a special commemorative edition.
- Extensive coverage as Clare are crowned All-Ireland champions.
- Interviews with players and management.
- Action shots.
- Homecoming celebrations.
- Magic tricks in Croke Park.
- Banner bounce for Clare night-time economy.
- A lift for the county.
- Latest news from across Clare.

All in the county's most read newspaper. Get your free copy from Thursday morning to avoid missing out!

24/07/2024

JOHN CONLON has made more championship appearances than any Clare hurler and the two-time All-Ireland winner has confirmed he’ll be lining out with the county once more next year.

Clare’s All-Ireland win saw Conlon make his sixty sixth championship appearance as he collected his second All-Ireland medal, he has lined out in championship more than any Clare hurler.

JOHN CONLON has made more championship appearances than any Clare hurlers and the two-time All-Ireland winner has confirmed he’ll be lining out with the county once more next year.

24/07/2024

DOONBEG were crowned O’Gorman cup champions for the third time in their history when they defeated Kildysart in the 2024 decider on Saturday.

24/07/2024

FORMER All-Star and Clare All-Ireland winning hurler Niall Gilligan allegedly repeatedly struck a 12 year boy with a stick causing a series of injuries, a court has heard.