FOR the first time in five years, Shannon recorded year-on-year growth in June and figures released this week showed July was an even better month.

Clare will have its first representative taking to the Kerry stage since 2006 for the annual International Rose of Tralee Festival.

PREPARATIONS are continuing for The Outing, the lesbian and gay matchmaking weekend that will take place in Lisdoonvarna from August 30 to September 1.

DUSTY the Doolin dolphin kept her cool this week, with no reports of further injuries to swimmers.

IT may be a building of significant historical importance but Carrigaholt Castle has now become a place for revellers and late night parties.

BUNRATTY haulier Eoin Gavin has welcomed the decision of Transport Minister Leo Varadkar to provide a one-month toll holiday for HGVs on seven tolled routes across the country.

ROSE of Clare contestants regularly attempt to woo the Cooraclare audience and the competition judges with displays of dancing, singing or creative recitation.

Spanish Point captured another provincial title at the weekend when they won the Munster final of the Towns Cup, a competition for nine-hole courses.