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Shannon marks 75th anniversary of first transatlantic commercial flight

The pivotal role played by Shannon Airport on the national business and tourism landscape was reflected over the weekend on the 75th anniversary of the first transatlantic commercial passenger flight.

100 years since Rineen Ambush

Tuesday September 22nd marks the 100th anniversary of the most significant event in the War of Independence in Clare, The Rineen Ambush at Drummin Hill on the main Lahinch to Miltown Road.

History: IRA volunteer killed in Ennistymon 100 years ago...

One hundred years ago today, a young Irish man was shot dead Ennistymon as he and fellow members of the Mid-Clare Brigade of the IRA confronted two British soldiers.

History: 100 years since tragedy in Carrigaholt

100 years ago the small fishing village of Carrigaholt was stunned by the drownings of four British Soldiers during the Summer of 1920. 

Annual Clare WW1 Somme Memorial Sunday 14th July

The annual Somme memorial of remembrance will take place at 2pm on Sunday 14th July at the Clare WW1 memorial, Causeway link rd, Ennis.
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VIDEO: On This Day In Clare History – 06...

On this day (January 6th) in 2014, much of the coastal infrastructure in Co Clare lay in ruins following an intense Atlantic Storm.

On This Day In Clare History – 16 July...

Forty one years ago today saw the official opening of the Ennis Library.

On This Day In Clare History – 15 July...

On this day in 1979 the second annual Lisdoonvarna Folk Festival took place.
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