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Council agrees a freeze on commercial rates
BUSINESSES in County Clare have been buoyed by the news that Clare County Council, in a conscious effort to stimulate economic activity, will not be increasing commercial rates next year.
Read More »Grammy nomination for Maura
ENNIS singer Maura O’Connell has been nominated for a prestigious Grammy Award for her latest album, Naked with Friends.
Read More »Small businesses and young people hit by ‘bruising’ and ‘savage’ budget
SMALL businesses and young people were among the first to express their anger at Wednesday’s budget.
Read More »New airport board to boost tourism
THE faltering tourism industry in the Mid-West should get much-needed additional support through greater Shannon Airport Authority board representation.
Read More »Entries sought for ‘Champion short story competition
Second-level pupils are being called upon to get their creative writing skills ready for the fourth annual Clare Champion Short Story Competition.
Read More »Sixmilebridge Mart set to close
WHEN auctioneer Brendan Considine strikes his gavel at Sixmilebridge Mart next Saturday to close the last deal of the day, it will also signify the closure of the mart, which has been in operation for almost 40 years.
Read More »Director positive over Shannon’s future
Shannon Airport is setting a new course to move out of the Ryanair era, even though it will mean a setback to passenger throughput, which will fall this year for the second year in succession.
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