Pat Flynn

Two of Ireland's finest songwriters and performers, Luan Parle and Clive Barnes, will perform a double headline show at Cultúrlann Sweeney on August 17th and at Tom Steele's in Ennis August 18th. 

A new Shannon Heritage retail store, specialising in local retail and artisan products, has opened at the Clare County Council operated Cliffs of Moher.

The Bishop of Killaloe is urging all road users to take care this Bank Holiday Weekend.

This August Bank Holiday period, An Garda Síochána is appealing to all road users to take extra care when using the roads.

A giant screen has been organised by Scariff Harbour Festival Committee for festival patrons unable to travel to Thurles for the hurling semi-final replay against Galway on Sunday 5th August.

Fianna Fáil Communications Spokesperson and Clare TD Timmy Dooley has said that the Government should not and must not allow the closure of up to 150 post offices in rural Ireland.

In the run up to the August Bank Holiday Weekend, An Garda Síochána and the Road Safety Authority (RSA)  are urging motorcyclists to ‘Bike Safe’ during this high risk time for riders. They are also appealing to drivers to watch out for motorcyclists by looking once and looking again to make sure there are not motorcyclists in their blind spots.

A flight from Shannon to the US made an emergency landing in Canada this afternoon following reports of possible smoke on board.