Three new vocations recorded in Diocese of Killaloe
Following successive years of falling vocations and the retirement of priests, the Diocese of Killaloe has been buoyed by the news that three men from counties Clare and Tipperary will enter the seminary at Maynooth later this month.
Harvest Day celebration at Vandeleur Walled Garden
County Clare’s rural traditions and craft producers will be celebrated in Kilrush on Sunday, 8th September when the 2024 Vandeleur Walled Garden Harvest Day takes place.
‘Near Threatened’ orchid discovered in Oranmore for first time in 80 years
A ‘Near Threatened’ orchid has been discovered in Oranmore, County Galway, for the first time in 80 years.
Craggaunowen Hosts Inaugural Concert Series
The walls of the 16th century Craggaunowen Castle will reverberate to the sound of medieval and traditional Irish music tomorrow (Friday) as the first in a series of concerts is hosted at the County Clare visitor attraction.
Cathaoirleach sends best wishes to Galway’s six Paralympians
The Cathaoirleach of the County of Galway Councillor Albert Dolan has sent his best wishes to the six local athletes who will be participating in the Paris Paralympics Games 2024.
Galway forges new tourism, business and community links in USA
A Galway delegation comprising representatives of local government, academia, business and the arts has completed a weeklong promotional visit to the US Midwest.
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.