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Dr Warren Symes will give a talk and organ recital at St Flannan's Cathedral in Killaloe as part of Culture Night

Culture Night: Streets of Clare, Limerick to come to life

Almost 50 events are taking place during Culture Night in Co Clare, displaying the wide variety of music, poetry, dance and storytelling traditions that are at the heart of the county's artistic and cultural mix.

Munster • 20 Sep 24

The search operation began when the alarm was raised but was called off last night because of rough seas

Search for boy's body off Cliffs of Moher continuing

The search off the coast in Co Clare to recover the body of a boy who went missing near the Cliffs of Moher two days ago is continuing but weather conditions are again hampering efforts.

Ireland • 25 Jul 24

It is understood the boy became separated from his family at the cliffs

Search operation after boy falls from Cliffs of Moher

A search operation has been launched after a young boy fell from the Cliffs of Moher in Co Clare.

Munster • 25 Jul 24

John Joe Costello could be Clare's biggest superfan

Watch: Clare superfan's garden 'visible for miles'

Plenty of houses are decked out in the colours of Cork and Clare ahead of tomorrow's All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Final.

Munster • 20 Jul 24

The Government is being urged to do an immediate u-turn on the decision (Stock image)

Clare community devastated by Ukrainian relocation notice

The community of the Loop Head Peninsula in Co Clare, has said it is "devastated" to learn that the Ukrainian community in the area has been issued with a relocation notice.

Munster • 27 Jun 24

The incident happened on the N18 at Portdrine at around 4am

Man, 30s, dies after being struck by car in Co Clare

A pedestrian in his 30s has died after having been struck by a car in Co Clare in the early hours of this morning.

Ireland • 01 Jun 24

The boy was hit by a car at the permanent Traveller accommodation site outside Ennis

Family 'upset and bewildered' after death of young boy

The family of an 18-month-old boy who died in a road traffic incident in Co Clare yesterday has been left devastated by the tragedy, Ennis parish priest Fr Tom Ryan has said.

Ireland • 09 May 24

The objection states that the Sunyata Buddhist Retreat Centre is renowned nationally and internationally for hosting retreats that attract thousands annually

Buddhist retreat centre objects to Clare wind farm

Plans to construct an 11-turbine 72MW wind farm in the '12 O'Clock hills' in south east Clare pose a significant threat to 'a peaceful haven' at a silent Buddhist retreat centre, objectors claim.

Business • 09 May 24

Members of the Doolin Coast Guard as well as gardaí and emergency services also attended the scene (File image)

Woman dies after falling from the Cliffs of Moher

A woman has died after falling from the Cliffs of Moher in Co Clare.

Munster • 05 May 24

Seven-year-old Shay Lynch was a first-class pupil at Scoil Seanáin Naofa

School pays tribute to boy, 7, who died in pool incident

The primary school attended by a seven-year-old boy who died after getting into difficulty in a hotel swimming pool has said he will be greatly missed. The boy has been named locally as Shay Lynch, a first-class pupil at Scoil Seanáin Naofa in Clonlara.

Ireland • 22 Apr 24

The seven-year-old boy was pronounced dead at University Hospital Limerick

Boy, 7, dies following incident at Co Clare swimming pool

A seven-year-old boy has died following an incident at a swimming pool in Co Clare.

Munster • 20 Apr 24

Thomas Lorigan pictured following his arrest

Man found guilty of his 78-year-old uncle's murder

A 34-year-old man has been found guilty of the murder of his 78-year-old uncle in what was described in court as a vicious and calculated assault.

Courts • 01 Feb 24

CBS Primary has gone green with 90 solar panels generating all of its electricity

Win-win for Ennis school as solar panels bring rewards

A school in Co Clare has become the first in the country to produce all its electricity using solar power.

Munster • 31 Jan 24

Claire and Joe Collins were found dead yesterday afternoon

Clare community shocked as well-known couple found dead

Gardaí have said they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the deaths of Joe and Claire Collins, who were found dead at a house in Co Clare yesterday afternoon.

Ireland • 10 Nov 23

Emergency services were called to a house in Killinaboy at around 2.30pm

Man and woman found dead at house in north Clare

An investigation is under way into the deaths of a man and a woman in north Co Clare.

Ireland • 10 Nov 23

The incident happened at around 7.10pm on the N67 at Moyasta between Kilrush and Kilkee

Elderly pedestrian dies in Clare collision

A pedestrian in her late 70s has died after a collision with a van in Co Clare this evening.

Munster • 04 Nov 23

Flights in and out of Shannon airport were disrupted by heavy fog (file image)

Shannon Airport reopens after heavy fog forced closure

Shannon Airport has reopened after heavy fog forced it to close late last night.

Munster • 09 Oct 23

Creche owner Aoife Lydon, said the decision to close was a difficult one

Parents say childcare sector 'can't be allowed to fail'

Parents with young families in Oranmore, Co Galway joined a protest in support of the creche operators' campaign in the village this morning.

Business • 26 Sep 23

Fire units tackle flames at Walsh's Top of the Town bar in Killaloe (Pic: Press22)

Investigation into fire at pub in Co Clare

An investigation is under way after a pub in the Co Clare town of Killaloe was extensively damaged in a fire.

Munster • 26 Sep 23

Gardaí say investigations are onging (File image)

Man injured, homes damaged during Ennistymon incidents

A man was hospitalised following a number of incidents in Co Clare yesterday, during which a firearm was discharged and homes and vehicles were damaged.

Munster • 28 Aug 23

Tourists being guided by Google Maps to use local roads also came in for criticism (file image)

West of Ireland attractions 'reduced to a photo stop'

Some tourist attractions in the west of Ireland have been reduced to a "zip through" by tour companies that operate day trips from the capital, a Fianna Fáil TD for Co Clare has claimed.

Regional • 18 Aug 23

Forensic investigators have been requested and gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to come forward

Cyclist dies in Co Clare collision

A cyclist has died in a collision with a car in Co Clare this afternoon.

Munster • 17 Aug 23

One-year-old Míde and 12-week-old Rían took up permanent residence on the grounds of the castle today

Irish Wolfhounds return to Bunratty Castle

For nearly a year, Bunratty Castle and Folk Park have been without their beloved Irish Wolfhounds Méabh and Saoirse but today two new arrivals came to the grounds.

Munster • 28 Jul 23

A ban had been in place due to elevated levels of bacteria

Bathing ban lifted at Lahinch beach

A bathing ban in place at Lahinch beach since Tuesday has been lifted, according to Clare County Council.

Munster • 20 Jul 23

Clare County Council raised a red flag at the beach following advice of the Health Service Executive (file image)

Bathing ban in place at Lahinch beach in Co Clare

A temporary bathing ban has been put in place at Lahinch beach in Co Clare. The restriction was introduced after the results of routine bathing water samples showed elevated levels of bacteria.

Munster • 19 Jul 23