CLARE’S Government deputies have been accused of giving a local group “false hope” about the possibility of averting the closure of Broadford Garda Station before it was officially confirmed.

NIAMH Parsons is to headline a special concert on Friday, February 1 at Feakle Community Hall in aid of the Ciúnas Centre. She says she is delighted and honoured to be asked by Tommy Hayes to return to the East Clare village.

DOZENS of Clare pupils have been honoured by the County Vocational Education Committee (VEC) for their achievements and contribution to their schools during their time in second-level education.

MUCH has been made of President Obama’s link to County Offaly and Moneygall but there are other noted Americans with strong ties to the county. One such is Margaret Mitchell, the author of Gone With The Wind.

ONE of Ireland’s top comedians over the last 15 years, Pat Shortt is coming to Glór on February 1 and 2, for a show celebrating his character, Dixie Walsh.

WHEN HMV went into administration, it showed once more that how people access music has changed dramatically, resulting in a once ultra-profitable business model becoming archaic.

“THERE is no such thing as a free lunch”, says the tired old adage but try telling that to the originators of the West Clare success story that is Oh La Laughs. Launched by Limerick academic and comedian, Stephen Ryan, together with Clare-based singer-songwriter,