Summer Roadshow takes to County Galway to tackle gum disposal
The Gum Litter Taskforce (GLT) took to the streets of Athenry in County Galway today as a part of its Summer Roadshow.
Indreabhán marks Heritage Week with seashore event at An Trá Mhór
The local community of Indreabhán in County Galway is being invited to participate in a Seashore Bio-Blitz, Scavenger Hunt, and Litter Beach Clean-Up in An Trá Mhór on Monday next, 19th August.
The Banner flying high at major US festival
Less than one month after Clare lifted the Liam McCarthy at Croke Park, The Banner will once again be raised high this week when the County is placed on centre stage at the world’s largest celebration of Irish music and culture.
Ham radio operators in tune with the Wild Atlantic Way at Loop Head
A group of amateur radio operators from across the Mid-West Region will mark the 170th anniversary of Loop Head Lighthouse this weekend by communicating from the West Clare landmark via radio with hundreds of radio clubs and individuals worldwide using voice, Morse code and data systems.
Bunratty to host Ireland’s first showcase of indigenous breeds as part of Heritage Week
Ireland’s first celebration of indigenous animal breeds will take place at Bunratty Castle and Folk Park on August 18th as part of a wide-ranging programme of National Heritage Week events at the County Clare visitor attraction.
First for Ireland as County Galway joins global conservation timber programme
County Galway has become the first Irish participant in an international programme aimed at sequestering millions of tonnes of carbon through partnerships with communities who are successfully conserving tropical forests.
Craggaunowen steps back into The Viking Age
Craggaunowen will be transformed into a Viking village with medieval games, battle creations and a celebration of Norse arts, crafts and trades this August Bank Holiday Weekend (Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th August).
Top Billing for Bunratty Down Under
More than 300,000 television viewers across Australia will be introduced to Bunratty Castle & Folk Park this autumn.
Cathaoirleach pays tribute to Galway team following final loss to Armagh
The Cathaoirleach of the County of Galway has paid tribute to the Galway Senior Footballers following their defeat to Armagh in the All-Ireland Senior Football Final at Croke Park.
Senior Vatican officials to visit Clare for consecration of new Papal Nuncio
Two of the Vatican’s most senior officials have been confirmed as attendees for the consecration of Monsignor Séamus Horgan as Papal Nuncio to South Sudan at Ennis Cathedral, County Clare, this Saturday at 11.00am.