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Clare’s Mayor says being able to bestow the county’s highest accolade on seven separate recipients this year is a ‘huge honour’. Seven recipients were bestowed with mayoral awards last evening. The ceremony took place at Áras Contae an Chláir last evening, and was the first such event to take place in person since the onset […]

A SECOND commemorative plaque has been installed at the site of the Glenwood Ambush in East Clare, remembering those who risked their lives by sheltering and feeding IRA volunteers on the run at the time.

Home » Breaking News » Oatfield uses lockdown time well to access repair funding Michael Tynan of te Oatfield Church renovation committee have secured funding under the Historic Structure Fund for upgrade and repair works at the historic church. Photograph by John Kelly Oatfield uses lockdown time well to access repair funding May 27, 2021 MONTHS of lockdown were put to good use with a successful application for funds to enhance one of the region’s oldest churches. The community who look a...

PICNIC tables are among the improved facilities that will be provided at the 12 O’Clock Hills walking trail, thanks to a funding boost from government and Fáilte Ireland. Just over €18,000 has been allocated to the project under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS) for small scale repairs as well as promotion and marketing. It is part of a total allocation of €88,250 for five walking and cycling amenities in Clare. While a strict travel restrictions are currently in force,...

Home » Regional » East Clare » Wreath laying marks centenary of Glenwood Ambush Mick Ryan Sallybank Broadford laying the wreath for the 100th anniversary of the Glenwood ambush on Wednesday last January 20, 2021. Wreath laying marks centenary of Glenwood Ambush January 28, 2021 COVID-19 restrictions meant that significantly scaled-back commemorative event took place on Wednesday last to mark the centenary of The Glenwood Ambush – one of the most significant incidents in the War of Indep...

Minister for Defence and Clare native, Tony Killeen, laying a wreath at the site on the Glenwood Ambush as the 90th anniversary was marked in 2011. Also pictured are Fr Harry Bohan and members of the Glenwood Ambush Memorial Committee. Remembering the Glenwood Ambush of 1921 January 18, 2021 PLANS to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Glenwood ambush on Wednesday next, January 20, have now been deferred to later in the year in compliance with Covid-19 Level 5 restrictions. A very scaled d...