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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.
Noel may bring cup home to the Mills

6 days ago | clarechampion.ie | Dan Danaher

Hopes are high that the Champions Cup will visit O’Callaghan’s Mills later in the summer following the success of a local coach with the all conquering Union Bordeaux Bègles team. Noel McNamara is the attack coach with UBB, who captured the Champions Rugby Cup with an eight point win over Northampton Saints in Cardiff on Saturday last. The final score was Bordeaux 28 to Northampton 20. The teams were locked at 20-20 at half-time.
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.
Eastern promise sees Coughlan head for Mountshannon

6 days ago | clarechampion.ie | Dan Danaher

From headline concerts to puppet shows, poetry to alpacas, hands-on workshops to captivating exhibitions – there is something for everyone in Mountshannon this May Bank Holiday. Renowned Irish jazz and blues singer Mary Coughlan will take centre stage at the Mountshannon Arts Festival, leading an outstanding line-up of musical performances for festivities that attract an estimated 6,000 visitors.
Diane Daly tunes up for Killaloe Music Festival

1 week ago | clarechampion.ie | Dan Danaher

Acclaimed violinist Diane Daly has put her own original twist on the 13th annual Killaloe Music Festival, which runs from May 30 to June 2. Building on the festival’s twelve-year legacy, Daly is preserving the beloved tradition of world-class musicians performing timeless classics while introducing exciting new elements following her appointment as the new Artistic Director.
History to the four for momentum-infused minors

1 week ago | clarechampion.ie | Eoin Brennan

All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship Quarter-FinalGalway v Clareat Semple Stadium Thurles, Sunday 3pm(Nicholas Barry, Waterford)There’s much more than derby spoils on the line as Clare and Galway clash for the first time since the 2023 All-Ireland Minor decider. That famous afternoon for Thurles completed the Banner County’s greatest minor campaign as it was the first time that they had won Munster and national honours in the same season.
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.
Sowing the seeds of sustainability

1 week ago | clarechampion.ie | Dan Danaher

From humble beginnings in the back garden of Anita and Tommy Hayes, Irish Seed Savers have become custodians of Ireland’s food crop heritage. A few lucky breaks and the support of numerous people helped the couple on their “fairytale” journey growing sustainable organic food. With more than 30 years of conservation work, this East Clare organisation now house more than 600 varieties of seed in their living seed bank.
Coláiste Muire team bound for the Metropolitano

1 week ago | clarechampion.ie | Jessica Quinn

A talented team of young Ennis soccer players have scored big in a nationwide competition winning the opportunity to compete in a major tournament at grounds owned by Atletico Madrid in Spain. The senior team from Coláiste Muire secondary school in Ennis recently reached their goal of winning the U18s girls’ Mad Cup Erasamus School Cup organised by Atletico Madrid’s academy in Dublin.