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History: 100 years since tragedy in Carrigaholt

100 years ago the small fishing village of Carrigaholt was stunned by the drownings of four British Soldiers during the Summer of 1920. 

Support sought to complete Kilrush war-dead memorial

Kilrush and District Historical Society, in partnership with Kilrush Tidy Towns, has been fundraising to erect a memorial to men from the area who fought in the First World War.

Clare played in last December All-Ireland football final

This year will see the All Ireland Football Final take place just weeks before Christmas. The last time a final took place in December was in 1917 and it saw the Bannermen take on Wexford for All Ireland glory.

1920 commemoration events deferred until 2021

The Mid Clare Brigade Commemoration Committee in line with government restrictions and guidelines with respect to the Covid-19 pandemic, have postponed and all commemoration events in the Mid Clare Brigade area as part of ‘The Decade of Centenaries’ programme.

€35,000 funding for O’Connell monument repairs

€35,000 in in funding has been allocated to carry out essential repairs and maintenance on the iconic O’Connell Monument in Ennis.
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Clare campaigners to speak at annual famine event

The ongoing restrictions caused by Covid-19 mean the organisers of the annual Famine Walk in Louisburgh, Co. Mayo have been forced to postpone the iconic event.

Four-part series to explore Clare’s Burren

TG4 will broadcast a four-part series showcasing a year on the iconic Burren in Co Clare.

Ancient ring-fort discovered by drone operator during lockdown

An award-winning app developer and drone operator has discovered a previously unknown cliff fort near his home in Co Clare.Mett
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