Ennis secondary schools are getting ready to play host to Scoil Éigse, the week-long summer school for traditional music which is run each year in conjunction with Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann.

Two students from Gaelcholáiste an Chláir had a unique opportunity to visit the European Parliament last month to mark Seachtain na Gaeilge, where they took part in parliamentary role-playing activities through the medium of Irish.

For over 20 years Clarecare has distributed Christmas food hampers to families in need throughout the County and last December over 300 households received a hamper.