11 cases in Clare as Ireland records seventh death from Covid-19
A seventh person in the Republic of Ireland has died from Coronavirus while the amount of confirmed cases in Clare has increased once again, to eleven.
Day: 24 March 2020
Clare couple tie the knot in isolation wedding
*Emma Maher & Michael Newport. Photograph: Gary Collins One Clare couple had always wanted to tie the knot on March 20th, despite enforced physical distancing and the cancellation indoor gatherings with more than 100 people, they found an innovative to say ‘I Do’.
All non-essential outlets to close & more financial supports put in place
New measures have been introduced in the Republic of Ireland to flatten the curve of further Covid-19 spread.
Ennis injury unit to play ‘key role’ during Covid-19
Ennis General Hospital’s injury unit is to play “a vital role” as the Emergency Department at University Hospital Limerick (UHL) for the treatment of Covid-19 cases and seriously ill patients during the ongoing public health emergency.
Reeling In The Years 1971
Clare 1971: GAA Ban the Practice of ‘Battering’: County Clare is widely known for having a soft spot for traditional Irish music. Whether it’s Cruises pub in Ennis or the infamous Friel’s of Miltown Malbay, you can almost always guarantee a whole host of talented musicians from across the country strutting their stuff. Set …
Ladies Football National League cancelled so Clare stay in Division 2
*The Clare panel before their last outing with Cavan. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. Clare will remain in the Division 2 of the Lidl Ireland Ladies Football National League.
Man (20s) arrested in Quin following hour long pursuit by Gardaí
Gardaí arrested one man following an hour long pursuit in parts of Co Clare on Sunday where €1,750 worth of cash and suspected drugs were seized.
Shannon Airport operating on ‘significantly reduced basis’
Passengers are being repatriated through Shannon Airport which is now operating on “a significantly reduced basis”.
‘There is only one way to win the war’ against Covid-19′
Dr Gerry Burke advises how best to overcome Covid-19 and admits UL Hospitals Group have prepared “as best as we can” in an exclusive column for The Clare Echo.
Priests to use cotton buds or surgical gloves when administering last rites
BISHOP Fintan Monahan has warned priests to “use a cotton bud or surgical glove for the anointing with Holy Oil” when giving the last rites and to maintain a distance of one metre.