WELCOME to The Daily Click, where we put the spotlight on businesses in County Clare with an online shop. The Clare Echo is asking local people to get behind Clare businesses, and to think local before visiting international shopping websites. Today, we are showcasing local businesses based in South East Clare. Go ahead, give them a click and explore some of the unique offerings that would make for a very thoughtful Christmas present.

This series is part of The Clare Echo’s #clickforclare initiative, supported by Local Enterprise Office Clare.

Business name: Abbey Environmental Who they are: Abbey Environmental was established in 1984. This family run business is based in Co. Clare and provides professional services in South Clare, Limerick City and West Tipperary. Where they are located: Clonlara What they sell: Repair, install and maintain all makes and models of waste water treatment systems.  The emptying of biocycles and septic tanks, wastewater treatment, percolation areas and soak pits, air blowers and pumps, pipeworks and grease traps, maintenance and servicing contracts. Where I can find them: https://www.abbeyenvironmental.ie/

Business name: Ballymorris Pottery Who they are: Ballymorris Pottery was established in 1994 in rural Co. Clare, in a 17th Century Farm. Since opening, the pottery has expanded and a new workshop has been created with a retail outlet, located in a renovated hay barn. Where they are located: Ballymorris What they sell: Stoneware handmade pottery Where I can find them: https://ballymorrispottery.ie/

Business name: Chemsafe Who they are: Compliance partner for any chemical based organisations Where they are located: Cratloe What they sell: CHEMSAFE protects clients by offering a single source or Compliance Partner for all possible Products, Services and Support needed to ensure compliance with all the various Regulations related to chemical transport, storage, dispensing handling and waste management.  Where I can find them: https://www.chemsafe.ie/

Business name: Cratloe Hills Sheep’s Cheese Who they are: Cratloe Hills Sheep’s Cheese was founded by Sean Fitzgerald in March 1988, he produces handcrafted mild and mature sheep’s cheeses. Where they are located: Cratloe What they sell: Mild and mature sheep’s cheese Where I can find them: https://cratloecheese.com/

Business name: Galánta Jewellery Who they are: Handmade Irish Jewellery Designers Where they are located: Cratloe What they sell: A wide range of jewellery including a World Gemstone Collection, an Artisan Glass Collection, bracelets, earrings, necklaces, pendants Where can I find them: https://galantajewellery.com/

Business name: Global Village Tours Who they are: Travel Service/Tour Agency Where they are located: Parteen What they sell: Offering budget group tour packages, or a tailor made itinerary to suit your budget and schedule. Covering everything from camping on The Great Wall of China to the May Day parade in Cuba. Where I can find them: https://globalvillagetours.net/

Business name: Hungry Should Who they are: Chef, author and blogger Jacques Brennan, who promotes vegan lifestyle Where they are located: Ardnacrusha What they sell: Hungry Soul vegan cookbook and cooking accessories Where I can find them: https://www.hungrysoulplantpower.com/blog

Business name: I-Spy Clothing Who they are: Inspiring all women to combine lifestyle and fitness with their stylish and comfortable clothes. Where they are located: Clonlara What they sell: A range of fitness and lifestyle clothing designed by women, for women.

Where I can find them: https://www.facebook.com/theispyteam

Business name: JC Safety Training Ltd. Who they are: JC Safety Training Ltd. provide a wide range of specialist health and safety courses for individuals and businesses throughout Limerick, Clare & Tipperary. Where they are located: Corbally What they sell: Professional training and consultancy and deliver bespoke training courses in manual handling, abrasive wheels, patient handling, working at heights, fire safety, health and safety, and chemical safety. Where I can find them: https://www.jc-safety.ie/

Business name: Quill Ireland Direct Ltd Who they are: Quill Ireland Direct Ltd, has been supplying unique high-quality products to schools and corporate customers in Ireland since the beginning of 2002. Where they are located: Clonlara What they sell: To corporate customers, they sell unique high-quality archiving systems, folders, general office products, office machine cleaning products, unique outdoor products and many more. To schools, they sell art and craft materials, binding, pencils and colouring pencils, whiteboard materials, display products and many other general school and office products.

Where I can find them: https://www.quilloffice.ie/