https://www.clarelive.ie https://www.clarelive.ie/images/logos/23/logo_colored.jpg https://www.clarelive.ie Magical art exhibition created by Clare-based artist now on display for limited time only https://www.clarelive.ie/news/local-news/1983551/magical-art-exhibition-created-by-clare-based-artist-now-on-display-for-limited-time-only.html https://www.clarelive.ie/news/local-news/1983551/magical-art-exhibition-created-by-clare-based-artist-now-on-display-for-limited-time-only.html

A dual national of Ireland and England, now living in Ennis, Fiona Faulkes works with oil paint, illustrating what she sees and how she feels
Clare County Council’s Arts Office is now hosting Fiona Faulkes beautiful’ ‘Song and Dance’ exhibition at the Clare Museum until February 14. A dual na

]]> Tue, 13 Jan 2026 23:00:03 GMT Clare County Council,What’s on,Ennis Ellie McCarthy PICTURES: Quirky four-bedroom Clare home could be yours for €475,000 https://www.clarelive.ie/news/property/1987148/pictures-quirky-four-bedroom-clare-home-could-be-yours-for-475-000.html https://www.clarelive.ie/news/property/1987148/pictures-quirky-four-bedroom-clare-home-could-be-yours-for-475-000.html

The property is situated approximately 1.5km from the village of Mullagh and just 3km from the coastal village of Quilty
Set on a mature 2.34-acre site, this two-storey detached former parochial house offers a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial family home in West Clare near the coast.

]]> Tue, 13 Jan 2026 22:31:00 GMT Property Gallery,Housing,Daft.ie,Clare,Quilty Ellie McCarthy 'It will not be tolerated': Warning amid spike in public order offences in busy Clare town https://www.clarelive.ie/news/crime---courts/1984150/it-will-not-be-tolerated-warning-amid-spike-in-public-order-offences-in-busy-clare-town.html https://www.clarelive.ie/news/crime---courts/1984150/it-will-not-be-tolerated-warning-amid-spike-in-public-order-offences-in-busy-clare-town.html

Judge Alec Gabbett has warned offenders will face a prison term if they come before him due to 'shocking' drain on resources
A Clare judge has issued a warning that public order offences can carry serious consequences, including the possibility of a prison sentence. At a sitting of Ennis Dist

]]> Tue, 13 Jan 2026 22:01:00 GMT Clare,District Court,Judge Alec Gabbett,Ennis Paige Foley 'A rare opportunity': Three Clare businesses to showcase their products at the RDS https://www.clarelive.ie/news/business/1987814/a-rare-opportunity-three-clare-businesses-to-showcase-their-products-at-the-rds.html https://www.clarelive.ie/news/business/1987814/a-rare-opportunity-three-clare-businesses-to-showcase-their-products-at-the-rds.html

Thousands of buyers from Ireland, the UK, USA, mainland Europe, Asia and Africa are expected to attend, with millions of euros in orders anticipated
Three of County Clare’s emerging craft and design businesses will join more than 100 companies from across Ireland in meeting international buye

]]> Tue, 13 Jan 2026 21:31:04 GMT LEO,Local Enterprise Office,Clare,What’s on,RDS Ellie McCarthy LATEST: Average asking price for a home in Clare remains unchanged, report finds https://www.clarelive.ie/news/local-news/1983295/latest-average-asking-price-for-a-home-in-clare-remains-unchanged-report-finds.html https://www.clarelive.ie/news/local-news/1983295/latest-average-asking-price-for-a-home-in-clare-remains-unchanged-report-finds.html

However, asking prices for a 3-bed semi-detached house in the county rose by €5,000 in the last year to €275,000
Property prices in Clare have stayed flat over the last year, according to the latest MyHome Property Price Report. The report for Q4 2025, in association with Bank of Ireland, sho

]]> Tue, 13 Jan 2026 21:00:12 GMT Clare,Housing,Bank of Ireland Ellie McCarthy 'Most significant cocaine addict in Ennis' sent indecent images and videos to counsellor https://www.clarelive.ie/news/crime---courts/1983963/most-significant-cocaine-addict-in-ennis-sent-indecent-images-and-videos-to-counsellor.html https://www.clarelive.ie/news/crime---courts/1983963/most-significant-cocaine-addict-in-ennis-sent-indecent-images-and-videos-to-counsellor.html

Court told efforts are being made to obtain an assessment from a forensic psychologist
A MAN described by a judge as “the most significant cocaine addict in the town of Ennis” is facing prosecution after he sent sexually explicit images of himself to his addiction councillor. Shane McCarthy,

]]> Tue, 13 Jan 2026 20:31:05 GMT Clare,Ennis,District Court,Judge Alec Gabbett Paige Foley Moving exhibition created by visual arts and music artist comes to Clare village https://www.clarelive.ie/news/local-news/1985079/moving-exhibition-created-by-visual-arts-and-music-artist-comes-to-clare-village.html https://www.clarelive.ie/news/local-news/1985079/moving-exhibition-created-by-visual-arts-and-music-artist-comes-to-clare-village.html

Through various media, he explores ways to evoke and access dimensions beyond ordinary consciousness
Clare Arts Office, in conjunction with the Edna O’Brien Library in Scarriff, is hosting ‘Passage’, an exhibition by John Stokes. The exhibition will take place in the library’s gallery during

]]> Tue, 13 Jan 2026 20:00:19 GMT Scarriff,What’s on,Clare Ellie McCarthy Tail-wagging news as planning permission granted for Clare's first official dog park https://www.clarelive.ie/news/planning/1985124/tail-wagging-news-as-planning-permission-granted-for-clare-s-first-official-dog-park.html https://www.clarelive.ie/news/planning/1985124/tail-wagging-news-as-planning-permission-granted-for-clare-s-first-official-dog-park.html

The dog park will be situated just outside of a busy Clare town
Clare dogs are set to enjoy a new leash of life as Clare County Council has approved planning permission for the county's first-ever dog park. Rowanberry Wag and Wander Dog Park have been given the paws-up for the development of

]]> Tue, 13 Jan 2026 19:31:00 GMT Clare,Clare County Council,Ennis,Planning notices,planning permission Paige Foley ‘Highly intoxicated’ Clare man abused gardaí who disturbed him while he was ‘out cold’ https://www.clarelive.ie/news/crime---courts/1984508/highly-intoxicated-clare-man-abused-gardai-who-disturbed-him-while-he-was-out-cold.html https://www.clarelive.ie/news/crime---courts/1984508/highly-intoxicated-clare-man-abused-gardai-who-disturbed-him-while-he-was-out-cold.html

Judge told Jason Burcombe was 'out cold' when he was awoken while sleeping on a street in Ennis
A “highly intoxicated” Clare man abused gardaí who disturbed him while he was “out cold” on the street, a court has heard. Jason Burcombe, aged 34, of Pearse Avenue, Cloughleigh, Ennis, appeared be

]]> Tue, 13 Jan 2026 19:01:00 GMT Ennis,Clare,District Court Robert Forrest 'A fantastic resource': First-of-its-kind sustainable initiative launched for in Clare https://www.clarelive.ie/news/ecolive/1984977/a-fantastic-resource-first-of-its-kind-sustainable-initiative-launched-for-in-clare.html https://www.clarelive.ie/news/ecolive/1984977/a-fantastic-resource-first-of-its-kind-sustainable-initiative-launched-for-in-clare.html

This pioneering initiative, in partnership with Clare County Council, marks a new era for local sustainability
Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications with responsibility for Circular Economy, Alan Dillon TD, joined the Southern Region Waste Planning

]]> Tue, 13 Jan 2026 18:31:01 GMT Alan Dillon,Environment,Clare County Council,Clare Ellie McCarthy Serious concerns raised over proposed LNG terminal in the Shannon Estuary https://www.clarelive.ie/news/planning/1988125/serious-concerns-raised-over-proposed-lng-terminal-in-the-shannon-estuary.html https://www.clarelive.ie/news/planning/1988125/serious-concerns-raised-over-proposed-lng-terminal-in-the-shannon-estuary.html

Late last year Cahercon was selected as the site for the major new State energy project
Concerns were raised about the proposed LNG terminal along the Shannon Estuary at the January meeting of Clare County Council. Since Cahercon was selected as the site for the major State-led energy project

]]> Tue, 13 Jan 2026 17:32:01 GMT Clare,Clare County Council,Sinn Féin,Fianna Fail,Shannon Estuary Paige Foley 'Strength to strength': Four Clare schools selected for major safety programme https://www.clarelive.ie/news/local-news/1969903/strength-to-strength-four-clare-schools-selected-for-major-safety-programme.html https://www.clarelive.ie/news/local-news/1969903/strength-to-strength-four-clare-schools-selected-for-major-safety-programme.html

More than 100 additional schools nationwide will now be brought into the programme to begin delivering safer environments for children as they walk, wheel or cycle to school
Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien TD, Minister of State Sean Canney TD and Minister of State Emer Higgins TD, alon

]]> Tue, 13 Jan 2026 17:30:01 GMT Ennis,Crusheen,Kilrush,NTA Ellie McCarthy Award-winning Ennis photographer brings stunning exhibition to Kilkee https://www.clarelive.ie/news/local-news/1984237/award-winning-ennis-photographer-brings-stunning-exhibition-to-kilkee.html https://www.clarelive.ie/news/local-news/1984237/award-winning-ennis-photographer-brings-stunning-exhibition-to-kilkee.html

Ms Rosik is originally from Poland but for the past 18 years has made Ennis her home where photography has been her passion since arriving in Ireland
Clare Arts Office, in conjunction with Cultúrlann Sweeney, Kilkee, is hosting ‘The Heart of the Ocean’ by Beata Rosik. Ms Rosik is originally f

]]> Tue, 13 Jan 2026 17:00:23 GMT Kilkee,Clare County Council,What’s on Ellie McCarthy PICTURES: Take a glimpse inside this quaint and cosy Clare home, now on sale for €350k https://www.clarelive.ie/news/property/1983430/pictures-take-a-glimpse-inside-this-quaint-and-cosy-clare-home-now-on-sale-for-350k.html https://www.clarelive.ie/news/property/1983430/pictures-take-a-glimpse-inside-this-quaint-and-cosy-clare-home-now-on-sale-for-350k.html

This private detached residence is set on a mature elevated site with beautifully landscaped gardens in Drumcliff, Ennis. USE THE ARROWS OR 'NEXT' TO BROWSE THROUGH THE FULL GALLERY Situated within walking distance of Ennis Town Centre, Ballyalla Lake, Lees Road and scenic walkways, the property als

]]> Tue, 13 Jan 2026 17:00:01 GMT Ennis,Property Gallery,Daft.ie Ellie McCarthy New Year, same problems! Clare gardaí seize multiple cars near busy town centre https://www.clarelive.ie/news/motoring-news/1986932/new-year-same-problems-clare-gardai-seize-multiple-cars-near-busy-town-centre.html https://www.clarelive.ie/news/motoring-news/1986932/new-year-same-problems-clare-gardai-seize-multiple-cars-near-busy-town-centre.html

Both cars were seized and the two drivers face a court date
"New Year, same problems" as two Clare motorists ignored their New Year’s resolutions on the first day of 2026. Clare Gardaí revealed they seized two cars in Ennis and reminded drivers that taking to the roads without proper insuranc

]]> Tue, 13 Jan 2026 16:31:01 GMT Clare,An Garda Siochána,Ennis,Facebook,Roads Paige Foley 'She was going to kill me': Child gives evidence of alleged stabbing by mother in the Mid-West https://www.clarelive.ie/news/crime---courts/1988238/she-was-going-to-kill-me-child-gives-evidence-of-alleged-stabbing-by-mother-in-the-mid-west.html https://www.clarelive.ie/news/crime---courts/1988238/she-was-going-to-kill-me-child-gives-evidence-of-alleged-stabbing-by-mother-in-the-mid-west.html

Neither parties involved in the case can be named to protect the identity of the child
Reader discretion is advised due to the distressing nature of the story. A mother wept and wailed as she listened to her daughter begin to recall being attacked by her with “a big kitchen knife”, which left

]]> Tue, 13 Jan 2026 15:38:02 GMT An Garda Siochána,Central Criminal Court,Limerick,Mid-West Bridin Ni Fhearraigh-Joyce Council criticised over 60-year delay on essential infrastructure in West Clare village https://www.clarelive.ie/news/local-news/1988048/council-criticised-over-60-year-delay-on-essential-infrastructure-in-west-clare-village.html https://www.clarelive.ie/news/local-news/1988048/council-criticised-over-60-year-delay-on-essential-infrastructure-in-west-clare-village.html

Cllr Keating highlighted that the scheme was promised to the village in September 1957
The council’s failure to provide essential infrastructure to a popular West Clare tourist village, nearly 60 years after it was promised, was highlighted at the January meeting of Clare County Council. Fine

]]> Tue, 13 Jan 2026 15:30:05 GMT Clare,Carrigaholt,Clare County Council,Loop Head Lighthouse,Kilkee,Fine Gael Paige Foley Clare rugby club set for major upgrade after receiving thousands of euros in funding https://www.clarelive.ie/news/clare-sport/1984153/clare-rugby-club-set-for-major-upgrade-after-receiving-thousands-of-euros-in-funding.html https://www.clarelive.ie/news/clare-sport/1984153/clare-rugby-club-set-for-major-upgrade-after-receiving-thousands-of-euros-in-funding.html

The Minister for Health and the Minister for Public Health, Wellbeing and the National Drugs Strategy have announced the 35 Irish Rugby Football Union and Football Association of Ireland clubs that were successful
A well-known Clare rugby club is set for an upgrade after being awarded funding

]]> Tue, 13 Jan 2026 15:00:04 GMT Scarriff,IRFU,FAI,Jennifer Carroll MacNeill,Jennifer Murnane O’Connor Ellie McCarthy Prison sentence for Limerick man who ‘roared abuse’ at Clare gardaí https://www.clarelive.ie/news/crime---courts/1984443/prison-sentence-for-limerick-man-who-roared-abuse-at-clare-gardai.html https://www.clarelive.ie/news/crime---courts/1984443/prison-sentence-for-limerick-man-who-roared-abuse-at-clare-gardai.html

Ryan Keogh from Clancy Strand in Limerick city was convicted of two public order offences when he appeared before Ennis District Court
A Limerick man has received a prison sentence after he “roared abuse” at gardaí during in an incident in County Clare. Ryan Keogh, aged 26, of Castleview Terr

]]> Tue, 13 Jan 2026 14:31:00 GMT Lahinch,Limerick,District Court Robert Forrest Clare man who went to fight in Ukraine is now suffering from PTSD, court hears https://www.clarelive.ie/news/crime---courts/1984257/clare-man-who-went-to-fight-in-ukraine-is-now-suffering-from-ptsd-court-hears.html https://www.clarelive.ie/news/crime---courts/1984257/clare-man-who-went-to-fight-in-ukraine-is-now-suffering-from-ptsd-court-hears.html

Niall Burke from Connolly, Ennis, is charged with an offence under the Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Act 2020
A Clare man who went to fight in Ukraine is now suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a court has heard. Niall Burke, aged 40, of Drumatehy,

]]> Tue, 13 Jan 2026 14:01:00 GMT Clare,Ennis,District Court Robert Forrest