The Clare Echo

16/09/2026

'It was a bit of craic' - Doonbeg farmer Brian brings 'a different view' to The Irish Open

DOONBEG farmer Brian Shanahan’s ingenuity has been toasted all over the golfing world.

16/09/2026

All-Ireland winning manager Fahy to continue in charge of U20s for sixth season

ALL-IRELAND U20 winning manager Terence Fahy is to remain as manager of the Clare U20s for 2027.

16/09/2026

Éire Óg adding extra strength with Éinne's return & Walsh O'Loghlen's recovery

THREE in a row chasing Éire Óg have received a big boost for their title defence with the return of three-time Clare SFC winner Éinne O’Connor.

16/09/2026

Nash digs in for Doora/Barefield to get player of the week

MICHAEL NASH was among the big names to stand tall for St Joseph’s Doora/Barefield earning them the last quarter-final berth in the Clare SFC and him the Martin Daly Autos / The Clare Echi player of the week.

16/09/2026

Council's repossession proceedings against mother of four subject to 205 complaints from neighbours is stalled by judge

A JUDGE has stalled repossession proceedings by Clare County Council against a mother of four who has been the subject to 205 complaints from neighbours for anti-social behaviour over a three year period.

16/09/2026

'Resilience shines through' for Crusheen to consolidate senior status

16/09/2026

Netflix, CBS and film crews descend on Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival

Netflix (inset) was among several film crews spotted weekend filming this in Lisdoonvarna, including exteriors outside the Matchmaker Bar (pictured) and The Ritz. NETFLIX, CBS News and several film crews have descended on Lisdoonvarna for the Matchmaking Festival, with organisers describing the leve...

16/09/2026

Armada Hotel named Ireland's number one hotel

*Aileens Restaurant at The Armada Hotel SPANISH Point hotel takes top spot in Pól Ó Conghaile’s Irish Independent Hot 100 for 2026. The Armada Hotel in Spanish Point, Co. Clare, has been named Ireland’s No. 1 hotel for 2026 in the prestigious Irish Independent Hot 100 Hotels list, compiled by ...

16/09/2026

'These guys can fight but they can hurl too' - Scariff go to the well as injuries mount

SCARIFF don’t just have an ability to fight “but can hurl too” while their medical team will be “working night and day” to try get a full squad available for their upcoming semi-final showdown with Kilmaley.

16/09/2026

Clare TD calls for Government preparations on Irish unity

SINN FÉIN TD for Clare Donna McGettigan has welcomed an agreement between Sinn Féin, the SNP and Plaid Cymru aimed at strengthening cooperation on constitutional change and other areas. The Memorandum of Understanding was signed in Cardiff by Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald, Vice President ...