Developing the skills of businesses and strengthening economic growth continued to be key priorities for Skillnets at the launch of the public consultation for its Statement of Strategy 2016-2019 this week.

Roscommon T.D. Denis Naughten says the National Broadband Plan will be the most significant investment in rural Ireland since rural electrification.

A high-level delegation from Yunnan Province in the People’s Republic of China has undertaken a three-day visit to County Clare to further progress the Friendship Agreement signed between Clare County Council and Yunnan last year.

Ahead of the arrival of more than 400,000 people to the Clare County Capital for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann this August, Clare County Council has announced details of the Ennis Streetscape Improvement Scheme 2016.

A Clare Government TD is calling on Roche to come clean, after a deal on the sale of it's Clarecastle plant fell through.

A Clare has asked for one last push to secure enough votes that would allow here pitch her start-up business to English business magnate and Virgin Group founder Richard Branson.

Clare clubs, organisations and schools making a difference and increasing opportunities for people with disabilities in Sport and Physical Activity are being urged to consider applying for the National Inclusion Awards.

NUI Galway-led research project, ‘DairyWater’ recently hosted a workshop on achieving sustainability within the dairy processing industry.