Shannon Airport heralded a new departure in transatlantic aviation as the first ever services to US the east coast airports of Stewart International in Orange County and Providence, Rhode Island were commenced by Norwegian Air International.

The strength of the tourism across the regions will be emphasised on Sunday when Shannon Airport operates its largest number of transatlantic destinations in 17 years with the commencement of two Norwegian Air International services.

If you had Theia's - the Titan goddess of sight - eyesight on a good clear day, you could stand at the edge of the Cliffs and see Newfoundland.

To coincide with the launch of direct flights between Shannon International Airport in County Clare and Providence in Rhode Island, Clare County Council through the Local Enterprise Office Clare has embarked on a collaborative initiative to build stronger trading links with the north-eastern U.S. State.

Ahead of Fleadh Cheoil ne hÉireann 2017 in Ennis, Clare County Council and EPA Green Business are organising a Green Business Seminar for all businesses in County Clare.

Minister of State for Tourism and Sport Patrick O’Donovan has unveiled the route for the Shannon Estuary Drive - the first in what is hoped to be a series of drives which will be developed by Fáilte Ireland in collaboration with local stakeholders to encourage visitors to discover the variety of inland visitor experiences as they travel along the Wild Atlantic Way.

The Aillwee ‘Falcons’ will take on the Cliffs of Moher ‘Ravens’ in a charity soccer match at Lisdoonvarna community pitch tomorrow evening at 8pm.

With just over a week to go until Shannon Chamber’s annual golf classic tees off, the timesheet is fully booked and 172 ‘executive’ golfers are busily practicing their shots to ensure that they can bring home the spoils for their team.