Communities on either side of the Shannon Estuary were united as part of a unique event last week, as the renowned Ilen ship followed the path of the old Cargo Ships down the Shannon Estuary, transporting ‘Gift Cargo Boxes’ between communities on each side of the Estuary.

In 1913, the ‘Irish Question’ was hotly discussed in European capitals, because on the eve of the Great War the stability in the British Empire’s ‘back yard’ was considered of the utmost strategic importance.

While Clare Museum has been closed to the public or has operated under visitor restrictions during the applicable levels of Covid-19 restrictions, it has continued to collect the history of Clare. 

A Clare based whiskey bonder will recreate an historic journey from Limerick City to Cappagh Pier near Kilrush this Tuesday.

Lahinch based campaigner, author of Hitching for Hope, and host of the Love and Courage podcast Ruairí McKiernan will host human rights group Afri’s annual famine remembrance event next on Saturday.

The National Museum of Ireland - Country Life is inviting people in Clare with memories of boats and boat building in their community to submit their stories to an online archive of Irish heritage. 

The Burren is a place full of intrigue and mystery to filmmaker Katrina Costello, who has been working there for over 13 years.

Clare Independent T.D. Michael McNamara is urging Clare County Council to submit applications for Inis Cealtra (Holy Island), Cahercommaun Ringfort and the Burren for inclusion on Ireland’s Tentative List for future World Heritage nominations to UNESCO and to explore submitting additional sites such as Scattery Island (Inis Cathaigh) and Mooghaun Hillfort.