Lifestyle

DIFFERENT forms of gender-based violence are explored in a series of evocative tableaux photographic images by a multi-media artist in the Courthouse Gallery, Ennistymon.

Whenever there is mention of the rebellion of 1798, people tend to think of Wexford, Vinegar Hill, Boulavogue and Father Murphy.

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JOHN Skehan has witnessed several dramatic changes and developments in farming over the last four decades, yet he appreciates better than most how the value of a co-op has remained a constant presence.In fact, business in agricultural co-operatives still remains brisk, despite the cold winds of the recent economic recession.Sixty-three-year-old Mr Skehan has seen three generations of farmers conducting various business transactions at the Bridgetown Branch of Arrabawn Co-op, two currency changes and the advent of new technology, such as computers in agricultural stores.His contribution to the farming community in South-East Clare was marked with a presentation in Tony Horan’s recently following his retirement, after 42 years of service, from the Bridgetown branch of Arrabawn Co-op.The Kilbane father-of-one was one of the longest-serving employees at the busy Bridgetown branch following in the footsteps of the late Jack Duggan, who retired in 1971 after 47 years of unbroken service.When Mr Skehan started in Bridgetown Co-op on April 15, 1969, he was …

Well-known Limerick writer, Maureen Sparling reflects on one of her favourite places

British Royal family connections to West Clare were highlighted recently as Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip made a landmark state visit to Ireland.

MICHAEL NcNamara still appreciates the sacrifices made by his aunt and uncle when he was growing up in East Clare.

Since the GAA started the International or Compromise Rules matches against teams from Australia they have appointed a number of different and competent people to manage their teams.