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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 after Oatfield Barn Church, one of just of three of its kind which still survive in Ireland, were abl...
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, the hills have proven to be a hugely popular amenity over the last year in particular. “The 12 O...
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 Independence in Munster. The very short ceremony got underway at 3pm with just a few of the memorial comm...