Finalists have been announced in the nine categories for the FBD Clare Business Excellence Awards 2016.

Tribute was paid to the caring side of local media at the launch of this year’s Mid-West Press Ball, the fundraiser that raises thousands of euro for charities and local voluntary groups.

Alan Esslemont has been appointed as the new Ardstiúrthóir of TG4.

Avril Bannerton, the Managing Director of Taste of Dublin and the organiser of multiple national and international events will be the guest speaker at an upcoming business networking event in Clare on how to successfully deliver sales and brand awareness at marketing events.

Shannon Airport has for the fourth year in succession been shortlisted for the World Routes Marketing Awards 2016.

It has been hailed as the biggest event to ever take place in Co Clare, the months of preparation have finished and now the stage is set for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2016.

Clare TD Timmy Dooley has expressed his concerns with the reported takeover of several local Irish radio stations by multinational mass media group News Corp.

A free clinic on appropriate colour schemes for Ennis businesses will be held at the Temple Gate Hotel this Wednesday from 6.30pm.