Clare

[klair]

noun

1. a county in W Republic of Ireland. 1,231 sq. mi. (3,190 sq. km). Ennis.

2. a male or female given name.

Clare

¹

/ klɛə /

noun

1. Anthony ( Ward ). 1942–2007, Irish psychiatrist and broadcaster; presenter of the radio series In the Psychiatrist's Chair from 1982

2. John. 1793–1864, English poet, noted for his descriptions of country life, particularly in The Shepherd's Calendar (1827) and The Rural Muse (1835). He was confined in a lunatic asylum from 1837

Clare

²

/ klɛə /

noun

1. a county of W Republic of Ireland, in Munster between Galway Bay and the Shannon estuary. County town: Ennis. Pop: 103 277 (2002). Area: 3188 sq km (1231 sq miles)

Example Sentences

Convener Clare Haughey said the committee had identified high levels of dissatisfaction with access to addiction services.

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More septuagenarians are starting new businesses, leveraging technology, experience and decades worth of contacts, writes Clare Ansberry.

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"When we got the e-mail in July, we weren't sure it was real. McQueen is such a fashion behemoth, their shows are so beautiful and known for their theatrics," said programme manager Clare Jennings.

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"We were in traditional mask and costume on the red carpet as guests arrived," Clare told BBC News NI.

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Clare, alongside Creative Director and co-founder Dara Vallely and board member and volunteer Anne Hart travelled to participate in McQueen's Spring/Summer 2026 show in Paris.

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