The Clare Herald

The Clare Herald, found at ClareHerald.com, is a regional news website serving County Clare, Ireland. It was launched in 2007.

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IFI issues alert over Pacific pink salmon in Irish rivers

1 day ago | clareherald.com | Pat Flynn

Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) is urging anglers to report any sightings of Pacific pink salmon in Irish rivers this summer. The fish appeared in unprecedented numbers in multiple river systems in Ireland’s west, northwest, and southwest in previous years. The salmon species predominantly has a two-year lifecycle, and may reappear in rivers this year, and every second, so called ‘odd’, year thereafter.
Call for future-proofing of broadband network after outage

1 day ago | clareherald.com | Pat Flynn

The Mayor of the West Clare Municipal District, has formally written to eir expressing serious concern over a major fibre broadband outage affecting more than 4,400 customers across West Clare. The disruption, which began on the afternoon of 5 June, has impacted multiple communities including Cooraclare, Doonaha, Doonbeg, Kilkee, Kilmihil, Kilrush, Knock, Labasheeda, and Rahey Cross.
Uisce Éireann working to repair burst water main in Kilrush

1 day ago | clareherald.com | Pat Flynn

Uisce Éireann crews are working to repair a major burst in Kilrush and restore water to customers affected. Uisce Éireann’s Darragh Connelly has assured customers that every effort is being made to restore a full water supply as quickly as possible. “We understand the inconvenience of an unplanned outage and we thank customers for their support while our works continue.”Repairs are expected to be completed later on this evening.
Exam students invited to avail of Chill Out Cafés

1 day ago | clareherald.com | Pat Flynn

Clare Youth Service will once again be providing its range of Exam Supports including Exam Cafés across the county to offer students a safe and stress-free environment during the hectic exam period. This year, venues include Ennis, Shannon, Kilrush, Lisdoonvarna, Sixmilebridge and Newmarket-on-Fergus, on the Exam Café roster whilst additional supports such as grant applications, CV writing and PLC options can be accessed by appointment through the CYS Youth Information Service.
Swimming Advisory Notices lifted in Kilkee and Spanish Point

2 days ago | clareherald.com | Pat Flynn

Update:Friday, June 6th, 2.15pm – Clare County Council has confirmed that Advisory Notices issued for Spanish Point and Kilkee Beaches have now been lifted. The local authority has confirmed: “Following additional investigative sampling and on the advice of the HSE, Clare County Council has today lifted the Advisory Notices at both Spanish Point and Kilkee.
Shannon’s old trees carve new life in Town Park

2 days ago | clareherald.com | Pat Flynn

In a first for a public park in County Clare, Clare County Council has commissioned the creation of in-situ tree sculptures, transforming the remains of felled trees in Shannon into woodland carvings that now dot the Town Park landscape. The initiative, spearheaded by the Shannon Municipal District (MD) Office, turned a necessary public safety act of tree removal into an opportunity to promote environmental awareness and artistic reuse.
HSE confirms Regina House to reopen by end of year

3 days ago | clareherald.com | Pat Flynn

The HSE has confirmed that Regina House in Kilrush is set to reopen by the end of 2025. The news comes in response to a Parliamentary Question from Clare Fine Gael TD Joe Cooney. Deputy Cooney had sought clarity from the Minister for Health and the HSE regarding the future of day care services at the facility, which has remained closed since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Public advised not to swim at Kilkee Beach

3 days ago | clareherald.com | Pat Flynn

Clare County Council has issued an Advisory Notice, advising people not to swim at Kilkee Beach, the second such incident at a Clare beach this week. In a statement this afternoon, the local authority said: “On the advice of the HSE, Clare County Council has today (June 5, 2025) issued an Advisory Notice with advice not to swim at Kilkee Beach until further notice. The restriction has been introduced after the results of routine bathing water samples showed elevated levels of bacteria.
Fr. McCormack to retire as Flannan’s College principal

3 days ago | clareherald.com | Pat Flynn

St. Flannan’s College has announced that Fr. Ignatius McCormack will retire from his position as Principal in September 2025, concluding his distinguished 24-year career at one of Ireland’s largest schools. Fr. McCormack, a native of Kilcolman Parish in County Offaly, first joined the staff of St. Flannan’s in 2001 as a teacher. He later served as Dean of the Boarding School before being appointed Principal in 2017.
Clare County Council promotes Men's Health Week

4 days ago | clareherald.com | Pat Flynn

Clare County Council is joining forces with Ennis Medical Center and other key services in Clare to promote Men’s Health this June. The event will take place on Thursday, June 12, at the Buttermarket, Drumbiggle, Ennis, from 9:15am to 1pm, followed by a light lunch with the option to attend a walk in Lees Road after the event. Men’s Health Week is an international event that begins on the Monday before Father’s Day and ends on Father’s Day.