Bunratty Celebrates Ancient Pagan Festival Of Imbolc
Imbolc, the ancient pagan festival marking the beginning of spring, will be celebrated at Bunratty Castle and Folk Park on February 4th.
Businesses Driving Sustainable Tourism In The Burren
A surge in the number of businesses participating in an environmental initiative in County Clare is transforming the development of sustainable tourism across the Burren region.
Shannon Heritage staff raises funds for Children’s Ark Unit at UHL
Staff of Shannon Heritage have presented a cheque for €1,000 and children’s toys to The Children’s Ark Paediatric unit at University Hospital Limerick (UHL).
‘Extraordinary’ 315-million-year-old fossil sponge found near the Cliffs of Moher
An extraordinary new species of fossil sponge dating back to a time when County Clare was located close to the Equator has been discovered in the rocks that make up the Cliffs of Moher by Dr. Eamon Doyle, geologist for the Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark.
Limerick presents bid to host World Rally Championship
Limerick’s bid to host the World Rally Championship (WRC) in 2025 will be presented to officials from the WRC Promoters and Motorsport Ireland at Limerick Racecourse this Thursday.
Visitor numbers increase at Bunratty Castle and Folk Park
Visitor numbers at Bunratty Castle and Folk Park in County Clare have exceeded more than 344,000 for the year to date representing a 14% increase on the overall visitor count for 2022.
Lease approved for Rapid Build Modular Homes In Ballinasloe, County Galway
The Elected Members of Galway County Council have unanimously approved the lease of 4.67 hectares of land by Galway County Council to the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth for the provision of 64 Rapid Build Modular Homes to accommodate Ukrainian beneficiaries of Temporary Protection at Pollboy, Ballinasloe.
Claregalway hosts Decade of Commemorations closing event
The recording and publishing of previously unheard and unwritten stories of Galway’s central role in the voluntary period from 1913 to 1923 is being described as a legacy project of the County’s Decade of Commemoration programme, which draws to a close this week.
Taoiseach opens the N59 Maigh Cuilinn Bypass in County Galway
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar today (Monday, 11 December 2023) officially opened the new N59 Maigh Cuilinn Bypass in County Galway, which will result in a significant reduction in journey times between Galway City and Connemara.
Jordan lights up Bunratty for Christmas
A Clare teenager who has just returned home from undergoing extensive treatment at Temple Street Hospital fulfilled a lifelong dream of switching on the Christmas lights at Bunratty Castle and Folk Park this evening.