Owen Ryan

Ireland

Journalist at The Clare Champion

Author of Fight of My Life https://t.co/cYOCLHBCDC

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The Clare Champion

4 days ago | clarechampion.ie | Owen Ryan

US company BETA Technologies, a pioneer in electric aviation, held a demonstration of its all-electric ALIA CTOL aircraft at Shannon on Friday. The electric aircraft is capable of carrying up to five people or 1,250 pounds of cargo. In addition, the company has developed and is rolling out a network of charge infrastructure that utilises an industry standard compatible with other air taxi manufacturers and ground vehicles.
Shannon accommodation crisis

6 days ago | clarechampion.ie | Owen Ryan

THERE is set to be a serious scramble for accommodation for students at the Shannon College of Hotel Management, for the coming academic year. While Phoenix House in the Town Centre is set to be converted into student accommodation, it is understood that it will not be ready until 2026.
An Bord Pleanála is up to ‘bananas stuff’ says Mulcahy

6 days ago | clarechampion.ie | Owen Ryan

An Bord Pleanála has been criticised for “pro-developer moves” it has made in the Shannon Municipal District in the recent past. The criticism came at this week’s meeting of the Shannon Municipal District, as Councillor Tony Mulcahy (FG) asked if a new pedestrian crossing from Aidan Park/The Cottage to the Oakwood side of the road, continuing a footpath and lighting to Radharc Doire.
Shannon woman Dani takes the helm in Shakespeare country

1 week ago | clarechampion.ie | Owen Ryan

Shannon woman Dani Hunter has just been elected as the 480th Mayor of Stratford-upon-Avon in the UK. Originally from Fearnóg, the 36 year old mother of two is a daughter of Paul and Deidre Deegan. She has lived in the UK for the last 15 years. “I went to UL and was living in Shannon all the time I was there. I came over to the UK in 2010 to do my teacher training in the UK,” she said. “My first job was in Salisbury where I met my now husband.
Shannon Knights set to ride again after recent takeover

1 week ago | clarechampion.ie | Owen Ryan

The bar formerly known as O’Regan’s and Shannon Knights is set to reopen under new management in the coming weeks following its closure last November. It will be run by Cork-based Steve Guiney and Shane Long. The bar is one of the iconic venues in Clare and there was a prominent night club there for many yearsSpeaking about the reopening this week, Mr Guiney said, “An opportunity was offered to us because we have a relationship with the owners of the Shannon Town Centre, going back a few years.
National first for Clare GAA youth committee

1 week ago | clarechampion.ie | Owen Ryan

President of the GAA, Jarlath Burns, waded into the ‘skortgate’ controversy during a visit to Clare this week. Mr Burns, which was in Clare for the launch of a new Youth Committee on Tuesday, warned against the dangers of ignoring the opinions of “various sections of our community”. The new Clare Youth Committee, the first of its kind in the country, is designed to encourage a more active youth voice in the county board’s decision making process.
Socks ready to sizzle for the Fleadh

2 weeks ago | clarechampion.ie | Owen Ryan

Local group Socks In The Frying Pan will be playing at glór on May 31, as part of the Fleadh Nua. The group consists of Aodán Coyne on guitar and lead vocals, along with brothers Shane Hayes on the accordion and Fiachra Hayes on the fiddle. Speaking to The Clare Champion this week, Shane said he is really looking forward to the buzz and enjoyment of playing in Ennis once again.
Council gives go ahead to Penneys on ‘transforative’ Ennis site

2 weeks ago | clarechampion.ie | Owen Ryan

Clare County Council has given the green light to Primark for a new store in the centre of Ennis, which is expected to have a turnover of €14.2 million per annum. The store will be on a 0.54 hectare site across Harmony Row, Bank Place and Bindon Lane.
Over 50 activities held as part of Local Development Week 2025

2 weeks ago | changingireland.ie | Owen Ryan

Galway City Partnership held an event to shine a light on the work being done under the Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP) to address climate change at a local level. The keynote speaker was environmental activist and broadcaster Duncan Stewart. The day also saw the Partnership launch its new video ‘Our Community, Our Climate’.
A successful departure for the Shannon Airport cattle

2 weeks ago | clarechampion.ie | Owen Ryan

he Shannon Airport Group has successfully completed the initial phase of its Farmland Biodiversity Enhancement Project, marking the first use of grazing cattle on airport owned land in Ireland. Located at Thady’s Hill, this 10-acre site near Shannon Airport is one of the most ecologically significant areas across the Shannon Airport Group lands.