A resource pack for professionals working with children and families, ahead of what is expected to be a particularly difficult Christmas for people affected by domestic abuse has been developed by a network of agencies including An Garda Síochána, Tusla, community support services, legal services and health service providers in County Clare.

Two Clare community organisations have been awarded a total of €66,215 to fund new vehicles to transport local patients to hospitals and treatment centres.

Clare teacher Denis Bates has been given an award for his volunteering work that dates back to 1984 with Ireland’s largest aid agency Concern Worldwide. 

Community and voluntary groups in Clare will receive an additional €49,351 in Government funding to help them deal with Covid-19.  

The charity cycle Tour de Munster which raises vital funds for the Munster branches of Down Syndrome Ireland (DSI) and individual beneficiaries has raised an incredible €340,000 following its 600km tour across the six counties of Munster in August.

An Irish First Aid supplier is calling on workplaces and communities in Clare to avail of online training on life saving equipment.

One of the stars of the 2020 TV Hit Series ‘Normal People’ has officially turned on the lights of the community Christmas Tree in his native village of Tuamgraney.

AONTAS, the National Adult Learning Organisation is seeking nominations from adult learning initiatives in Clare for the annual STAR Awards 2021.