The pivotal role played by Shannon Airport on the national business and tourism landscape was reflected over the weekend on the 75th anniversary of the first transatlantic commercial passenger flight.
Tuesday September 22nd marks the 100th anniversary of the most significant event in the War of Independence in Clare, The Rineen Ambush at Drummin Hill on the main Lahinch to Miltown Road.
One hundred years ago today, a young Irish man was shot dead Ennistymon as he and fellow members of the Mid-Clare Brigade of the IRA confronted two British soldiers.