Thousands of visitors have been descending on the University of Limerick in search of bargain breaks in the sun, luxury cruise holidays, bespoke honeymoons and long-haul flight deals.

GIY (Grow It Yourself) have announced the launch of their new ‘Cottage Market’ initiative, which invites community groups, including interested person from Clare, to avail of start-up funding in order to set up and run their own Cottage Market.

Five Clare SPAR and SPAR Express stores were awarded one of retail’s highest honours at the annual SPAR 5 Star Awards.

Minister of State for Employment and Small Business Pat Breen said the PRSI reforms announced by Minister for Social Protection Leo Varadkar, will benefit small business in Clare.

A Shannon-based business has won the Bank of Ireland Munster ‘Sponsor for a Day’ competition.

Dog owners are being reminded that under regulations in force since March 2016, all dogs over 12 weeks of age must be microchipped and registered on an approved database.

Irish Water has confirmed that a Boil Water Notice affecting approximately 20 premises in Carron, Co Clare has been lifted.

From a derelict old building to a thriving business, tonights Nationwide programme on RTÉ tells the story of the Castle Antique & Craft Centre.