The Outing Winter Pride Festival 2026: World’s Only Queer Matchmaking Phenomenon Hits Ennis with Historic EuroPride 2028 Victory bid in Hand

The Outing Winter Pride Festival 2026: World’s Only Queer Matchmaking Phenomenon Hits Ennis with Historic EuroPride 2028 Victory bid in Hand

After more than a decade of breaking barriers and a few hearts too, The Outing Queer Arts Collective & Winter Pride Festival is set to transform the town of Ennis this Valentine’s weekend (13th – 15th February 2026). Moving to its new “Bigger, Brighter, Bolder” home at Treacy’s West County Hotel, Ennis, from its start…

HR Strategy in 2026: What Business Leaders Need to Focus on Now

HR Strategy in 2026: What Business Leaders Need to Focus on Now

As Organisations look toward 2026, HR is operating at the centre of business performance. Economic uncertainty, rapid technological change, evolving workforce demographics, and rising Employee expectations are converging to reshape how work gets done and how Organisations compete. Insights from Adare’s most recent HR Barometer Series 9.2 highlight a clear message: the people agenda is…

Shannon AC 5 Mile Run – Saturday 1st March | 10am

Shannon AC 5 Mile Run – Saturday 1st March | 10am

Shannon Athletic Club is delighted to welcome runners, clubs and corporate teams of all abilities to our Shannon AC 5 Mile Run, taking place on Saturday 1st March at 10am along the beautiful Shannon Loop. This scenic route offers a fantastic opportunity to enjoy one of Shannon’s most popular walking and running areas while taking…

2026 St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Shannon

  Shannon Community Partnership is proud to have been tasked by Clare County Council with delivering the 2026 St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Shannon – Wings, Waves and Wonders  an exciting opportunity to bring the town together and celebrate everything that makes Shannon a vibrant, connected and ambitious community. Shannon Community Partnership continues to play a leading role…

Shannon blood donors needed –  Donations drop over Christmas period

Shannon blood donors needed – Donations drop over Christmas period

The Irish Blood Transfusion Service is asking for blood donors to attend clinics in Shannon this Wednesday & Thursday, following a drop in donations over the Christmas period. IBTS Calls For East Clare Donors As Hospital Supplies Seven Days Below Desired Levels – Clare FM Blood supplies typically fall after the festive season, but hospital…

Survey finds more SMEs prioritising water conservation to cut costs and boost sustainability.

Survey finds more SMEs prioritising water conservation to cut costs and boost sustainability.

Uisce Éireann launches national campaign to help SMEs ‘tap into bigger savings’ through smarter water use. Thursday, 4 December – Uisce Éireann has today launched a new national awareness campaign to help Irish SMEs cut costs and boost sustainability through its established Water Stewardship Programme. The campaign encourages businesses across Ireland to “tap into bigger savings”…

Uisce Éireann’s investment in wastewater in Clare remains critical to protecting the environment and supporting growth

Uisce Éireann’s investment in wastewater in Clare remains critical to protecting the environment and supporting growth

EPA report highlights areas where continued improvements are needed, and Uisce Éireann remains committed to addressing these through unprecedented capital investment programme.    Thursday, 9 October 2025 – Uisce Éireann is making major strides in upgrading Ireland’s wastewater infrastructure, with record investment driving environmental protection and supporting sustainable development in communities across Ireland. Kilrush and Ballyvaughan…

The Shannon Airport Group Earns Three New Industry Award Nominations and Wins National Sustainability Award

The Shannon Airport Group Earns Three New Industry Award Nominations and Wins National Sustainability Award

Tuesday 7th October 2025: The Shannon Airport Group has today announced that it has received further national recognition for its commitment to sustainability, operations, and customer service. The Group won the Chambers Ireland Environment & Biodiversity Award for its Thady’s Hill conservation grazing project, which forms part of its 5-year Biodiversity Action Plan. In addition,…

Uisce Éireann crews working to restore water supply to customers in Shannon

Uisce Éireann crews working to restore water supply to customers in Shannon

Tuesday, 30 September 2025:  Uisce Éireann crews are working to restore water supply to customers in Shannon town, Sixmilebridge, Cratloe, Kilkishen, Quin, Kilmurry and surrounding areas in Co Clare.    Following operational issues at Castlelake Water Treatment Plant, some customer may experience a loss of pressure and disruptions to their water supply.     Customers may also…