Santa will have no problem navigating his way to Co. Clare and Ireland as he travels the world this Christmas Eve thanks to a festive initiative by Shannon Airport.

Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow wind warning for Clare and several other areas.

TY students at St. Patrick's Comprehensive School in Shannon, Co. Clare have launched a new initiative called COMPanionship.

Clare Independent T.D., Michael McNamara, has received confirmation from the UL Hospitals Group that a business case for a major expansion in the level of services provided at Ennis Hospital has been approved.

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.

Four-hundred-and-fifty years of local government in County Clare has been celebrated at glór with the launch of a new publication by Clare County Council.

Eight Clare-based artists have been awarded Bursary Awards totalling €87,100 by the Arts Council.

CBS Ennistymon will present a Live Streamed Variety Show on Wednesday 16th December at 7.30pm with proceeds going to Clare Haven Services.