The twentieth annual Blas Summer School of Irish Traditional Music and Dance was launched by Professor Mel Mercier at the Irish World Academy UL this week and continues until July 1st.
Ryan Tubridy broadcast his popular RTE morning radio show live from Bunratty Castle and Folk Park on Thursday last to help announce new enhancements at the popular visitor attraction.
Specialised autism units are becoming staple features in primary schools across the country, The Clare Herald visited the Acorns class at Scoil na Maighdine Mhuire to see how much the children benefit from such a system.
The Shannon Airport runway turned green for a spell overnight as 2,500 souls pounded out the 7.5km and 5km Bank of Ireland Runway Night Run in their ‘Irish’ singlets.
Home advantage counted for nothing as Offaly ruled the roost to collect a shock win in their first group game of the Liberty Insurance All-Ireland camogie series over a poor Clare side.
St Josephs Miltown got their defence of the Jack Daly off to a winning start as they accounted for Wolfe Tones in the opening game of the Clare Senior Football Championship.