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Tidy Towns success for Ennis

Ennis has been named Ireland's Tidiest Large Urban Centre in the 58th annual National Tidy Towns Competition, while Kilrush has joined the Clare County Capital in being awarded a Gold Medal in its category.

Poulnasherry Bay subject of new environmental education initiative

Five West Clare schools and volunteers from Kilrush Tidy Towns are participating in a new environmental education initiative focusing on the aquatic and biodiversity resources of Poulnasherry Bay and its neighbouring Wood river catchment.

Shock at death of Coast Guard volunteer

Update 5.05pm - Garda Commissioner Noirín O’Sullivan has offered the deepest sympathies of An Garda Síochána to the Irish Coast Guard on the loss of their colleague...

Capsized yacht search was false alarm

A search and rescue operation was mounted in the Shannon Estuary last night amid fears that a yacht had capsized.

Bleating goat mistaken for person in difficulty

A bleating goat on an island off the west coast prompted a multi-agency search and rescue operation amid fears that someone was stranded or in difficulty.

Whale watching event at two Clare locations

The Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG) will host its annual All Island Whale Watch at 20 headlands around the Irish coast today.

Jet diverts to Shannon amid fire fear

A transatlantic jet has made an emergency landing at Shannon Airport tonight following fears of a possible fire on board.

Workshop for students starting college

Going to college is both an exciting and daunting time. Being prepared can make a huge difference to adjusting and settling in.

VIDEO: Kilrush bred horse finishes twentieth in Rio

A Kilrush bred horse ‘The Duke of Cavan’ competed in the eventing for Japan in the Rio Olympics.
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