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A collection of the latest news articles published by the Irish Examiner which relate directly to the Clare region.

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<p>Concerns were raised locally regarding the planned departure of the BreastCheck mobile unit from Ennis on October 30, prompting a public petition and discussion about access to breast screening in Clare.</p>

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BreastCheck unit will not be withdrawn from Clare

The National Screening Service confirmed the Ennis unit is a mobile facility that operates on a rotating basis and will return to Ennis when the next round of screening is due

<p>Octogenarian John Delaney clears a tree from the road near his home in Carrigtwohill after it was felled by storm Austen. Picture: Chani Anderson</p>

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All eyes turn to Storm Boelo as fresh orange and yellow warnings issued for weekend

<p>Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to the fatal crash to come forward. File picture Dan Linehan</p>

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Cyclist killed in collision involving van near Kilrush in Clare

'Are you single, sometimes?': Singletons flock to Lisdoonvarna hoping to meet their match

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'Are you single, sometimes?': Singletons flock to Lisdoonvarna hoping to meet their match

'Hoteliers are reinventing the stay experience': Four Irish hotels newly awarded Michelin Keys

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'Hoteliers are reinventing the stay experience': Four Irish hotels newly awarded Michelin Keys

Farming protest

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Trespassing hunters who front for criminals eyeing up equipment a major concern for farmers

Spiritual journeys to sacred sites, staycations on a higher plain

Spiritual journeys to sacred sites, staycations on a higher plain

Looking for a break with a spiritual edge? Follow The Pilgrim Path, suggests Jo Kerrigan

Tue, 15 Sep, 2026

Shane Lowry reads the green ahead of his birdie putt on the seventh green 13/9/2026

Despite Shane Lowry's fairytale Irish Open win, politics and power came first

A tournament played at a golf course owned by a deeply divisive US president layered this story with more troubling dimensions.

Mon, 14 Sep, 2026

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Trump in Doonbeg: 'I wish the protests weren't here' says local resident

Residents of the Co Clare village expressed mixed feelings about the visit of the US president and the protests that came in his wake

Sun, 13 Sep, 2026

Donald Trump visit to Ireland

Donald Trump's Ireland visit: Unity, protests, applause, and golf

The US president's comments on a united Ireland were the biggest talking point on a day of meetings, protests and golf

Sat, 12 Sep, 2026

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'The man is a clown': Thousands protest against Donald Trump’s visit to Ireland

Several opposition political parties, including Sinn Féin and the Greens, participated in the protest

Sat, 12 Sep, 2026

Met Éireann issues status orange and yellow warnings with heavy rain due

Met Éireann issues status orange and yellow warnings with heavy rain due

The country is set to see plenty of rain overnight and into Saturday

Fri, 11 Sep, 2026

Limerick hospital prepares rooms and operating theatre for possible Trump emergency

Limerick hospital prepares rooms and operating theatre for possible Trump emergency

US embassy officials have visited the hospital as staff prepare for a possible medical emergency involving the president during his Doonbeg visit

Fri, 11 Sep, 2026

The Mick Clifford Podcast: What kind of welcome will Donald Trump receive?

The Mick Clifford Podcast: What kind of welcome will Donald Trump receive?

Mick Clifford is joined by UCC lecturer Clodagh Harrington to discuss Trump’s visit, politics and the future of his presidency

Listen | Fri, 11 Sep, 2026

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Shane Lowry eyes life beyond golf as he grows business interests

He's had a testing season but is more mature now, and is keenly aware of the importance of looking after Brand Lowry

Thu, 10 Sep, 2026

Arrests expected in connection with death of Clare teen Bryan Lowe

Arrests expected in connection with death of Clare teen Bryan Lowe

A car which was suspected to have been involved in the incident, was found burnt out. The car has been linked to members of a criminal gang in Limerick

Wed, 09 Sep, 2026

Gardaí investigating possibility Clare teenager killed in hit-and-run deliberately knocked down

Gardaí investigating possibility Clare teenager killed in hit-and-run deliberately knocked down

Gardaí said they were looking to trace the driver or occupants of a silver/gold coloured Skoda Octavia with Cork registration

Tue, 08 Sep, 2026

Smiling Senior couple in gym working out using dumbbell

Osteoporosis levels among elderly people across Munster fall sharply, UHL study finds

Study carried out at University Hospital Limerick and St Camillus Hospital, Limerick, saw a drop in osteoporosis levels from 19% to 7% when bone density tests were carried out

Tue, 08 Sep, 2026

Older people in Cork, Clare and Waterford face long delays in accessing homecare

Older people in Cork, Clare and Waterford face long delays in accessing homecare

Waiting list in Cork has 'consistently stayed at around 1,000', while parts of Dublin have no waiting list, homecare organisation says

Mon, 07 Sep, 2026

Áine Lawlor: Middle Ireland once looked up to America. Now it's asking what went wrong

S Áine Lawlor: Middle Ireland once looked up to America. Now it's asking what went wrong

Ahead of Donald Trump’s Irish visit, a room of traditionally pro-American voters reveals growing unease about America’s direction

Sun, 06 Sep, 2026

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Threat of garda industrial action averted ahead of Donald Trump's Irish visit

Garda representatives are consulting members over cancelled leave, rest breaks and accommodation concerns during major State events

Sun, 06 Sep, 2026

Teenage boy, 16, killed in e-bike hit-and-run incident in Co Clare named locally

Teenage boy, 16, killed in e-bike hit-and-run incident in Co Clare named locally

Gardaí are appealing for dashcam, CCTV and doorbell footage following the fatal collision near the Clare-Limerick border

Sat, 05 Sep, 2026

Taoiseach questions whether Iran wants peace as Trump prepares for Ireland visit

Taoiseach questions whether Iran wants peace as Trump prepares for Ireland visit

The Taoiseach said ending the conflict was vital to restoring stability to global energy markets ahead of Trump’s Ireland visit

Sat, 05 Sep, 2026

Trump in Doonbeg: West Clare village prepares for Irish Open, protests and 75,000 visitors

S Trump in Doonbeg: West Clare village prepares for Irish Open, protests and 75,000 visitors

Trump’s expected return to Doonbeg comes as the village prepares for 75,000 Irish Open visitors, protests and a major economic boost

Sat, 05 Sep, 2026

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Ivana Bacik says Labour will take part in protests during Donald Trump’s Irish visit

Labour leader says activists are already planning protests, while party also proposes €100 monthly shopping supplement for families

Thu, 03 Sep, 2026

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Protests planned as Donald Trump due to meet President Catherine Connolly during Irish visit

The US president is expected to hold talks with Taoiseach Micheál Martin and visit his Doonbeg golf course during the trip

Thu, 03 Sep, 2026

Groups piloting tools to test street drugs to identify new and dangerous substances

Groups piloting tools to test street drugs to identify new and dangerous substances

Ana Liffey Drug Project's annual report points to new and potent drugs and increasing homelessness

Mon, 31 Aug, 2026

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Inside the Defence Forces operation helping gardaí secure Ireland’s EU Presidency

New joint structures give Garda commanders real-time access to Defence Forces intelligence and land, sea and air capabilities during major events

Fri, 28 Aug, 2026

Letters to the Editor: In Cork, LDA looks like a State vulture fund

Letters to the Editor: In Cork, LDA looks like a State vulture fund

The Land Development Agency is acquiring hundreds of apartments for cost rental and social housing — a reader asks what will be left for people who just want to buy an apartment

Thu, 27 Aug, 2026

Hosepipe stock

Hosepipe ban extended for Cork, Limerick and 11 other counties

On Monday, Uisce Éireann urged residents in the 13 counties to “continue avoiding non-essential water use”.

Mon, 24 Aug, 2026

Man (40s) in critical condition following Clare crash

Man (40s) in critical condition following Clare crash

The driver and sole occupant of the car, a man aged in his 40s, was brought by ambulance to UHL

Mon, 24 Aug, 2026

Rose of Tralee: Contestants enjoy grand tour ahead of TV finale

Rose of Tralee: Contestants enjoy grand tour ahead of TV finale

Ahead of the televised finale tonight and tomorrow, the 32 Roses enjoyed everything from a trip to the beach to a whirl around a traditional funfair in Tralee

Mon, 17 Aug, 2026

Family of Irish UN worker killed in 2019 Boeing 737 Max crash awarded €25m

Family of Irish UN worker killed in 2019 Boeing 737 Max crash awarded €25m

Mick Ryan, a father of two from Clare, was among those killed when the Boeing 737 Max crashed in Ethiopia

Thu, 13 Aug, 2026

From rocks to records: 32 shops locals recommend visiting in Munster this summer

S From rocks to records: 32 shops locals recommend visiting in Munster this summer

Looking for a souvenir from your staycation? Check out these independent shops in Clare, Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary, and Waterford

Mon, 10 Aug, 2026

Female bare feet with weight scale

Adults in Mid-West who need treatment for eating disorders being diverted to psychiatric care

The region has no dedicated eating disorder service

Fri, 07 Aug, 2026

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'Abhorrent and barbaric': Calls for sexual assault treatment unit in Mid-West after rape victim had to travel to Galway

Absence of a dedicated SATU in the Mid-West has come under renewed scrutiny after a court heard a rape victim travelled to Galway for treatment following an attack

Tue, 04 Aug, 2026

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Childcare deserts: 'Mothers are being forced out of the workplace'

Education Correspondent Jess Casey talks to mothers and advocates who say the State must intervene in early years education and childcare

Mon, 03 Aug, 2026

Clare rape case 'a cautionary warning against the kind of influences on young men these days'

Clare rape case 'a cautionary warning against the kind of influences on young men these days'

Six-year sentence for man, now aged 21, who raped victim, who is now 16 years of age

Mon, 27 Jul, 2026

Three people hospitalised following shooting at Ennis home

Three people hospitalised following shooting at Ennis home

No arrests have been made and investigations are ongoing

Fri, 24 Jul, 2026

Family-run stores to close in Limerick and Clare after decades in business

Family-run stores to close in Limerick and Clare after decades in business

Central Shoes has announced the closure of its shops in Limerick city and Kilrush as owners Niamh and Dion prepare to pursue a new business venture after more than 20 years trading

Wed, 22 Jul, 2026

drug syringe and cooked heroin on spoon. drug addict problem and therapy concept

Clare mother told son's drug debts would be wiped if she followed dealer into toilets, court told

Clare woman says intimidation by drug dealers escalated as she sought court protection while supporting two addicted sons

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026

Decision on €5.9bn River Shannon water project delayed until 2027

Decision on €5.9bn River Shannon water project delayed until 2027

Planning decision on the proposed 170km pipeline supplying water to the east has been delayed by up to two years

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026

'I saw 15 to 18 months, then death': Clare woman marks three years of living with incurable brain cancer

'I saw 15 to 18 months, then death': Clare woman marks three years of living with incurable brain cancer

Ennis woman Trish Blake urges fellow cancer sufferers to 'keep moving through life' and to seek help and support

Tue, 14 Jul, 2026

Suitcases multicolor stacked for transport one above the other

Holidaymakers left without luggage due to fault at Shannon Airport

There were technical issues with Shannon airport's baggage carousel on Saturday

Mon, 13 Jul, 2026

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Irish designers from Derry and Clare take centre stage in Paris

Jonathan Anderson from Co Derry presented his latest creations for Christian Dior — while Michael Stewart from Clare returned with his Standing Ground show in the Irish embassy

Mon, 06 Jul, 2026

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Man released without charge in garda bribery investigation

Gardaí will prepare a file for the Director of Public Prosecutions as the corruption investigation continues

Thu, 02 Jul, 2026

Clare GAA chairman condemns incident after referee injured following U15 game

Clare GAA chairman condemns incident after referee injured following U15 game

Video footage following the end of the fixture between Kilrush-Killimer and Lissycasey shows referee John O'Connell in distress on the ground after a fracas.

Tue, 30 Jun, 2026

Clare councillor calls for cardiovascular strategy after partner’s heart attack at 29

Clare councillor calls for cardiovascular strategy after partner’s heart attack at 29

Rachel Hartigan says Ireland needs clear leadership on heart disease prevention, detection and treatment

Fri, 19 Jun, 2026

Molotov cocktail war

Petrol bomb on Co Clare home condemned as 'thuggery'

It is understood that children were inside the property when the house was set alight and had to be evacuated during the incident

Fri, 19 Jun, 2026

Chair chosen for board to oversee building of new hospital in Limerick

Chair chosen for board to oversee building of new hospital in Limerick

This board is also expected to oversee how health services in Clare and Tipperary can be further supported

Thu, 18 Jun, 2026