*Deserted streets of Ennis. Photograph: John Mangan Ireland’s biggest daily increase of COVID-19 cases has been confirmed with an additional 402 made known by health officials on Thursday bringing the country’s total to 3,849 with no increase on the most recent figures for Co Clare.
A WEST Clare woman has described the aftermath of yesterday’s extensive bog fire as a battlefield without the bodies.
AN ENNIS priest has set out to lift the spirits of the public by lighting 1,000 candles of hope in his church.
THESE are trying times for everyone as everyday life has grinded to a halt – however there’s an added element of anxiety for elderly people in nursing homes at the moment across Ireland.
*Michael Vaughan. Photograph: Martin Connolly Michael Vaughan has lost out in his bid to be elected to Seanad Éireann. Lahinch hotelier, Michael Vaughan (FF), a first time candidate received 3 votes. Prior to the count, he had stated his party colleague, Timmy Dooley (FF) was “a shoe in” and predicted he himself would struggle to …
*Timmy Dooley flanked by Insp Paul Slattery & Cathal Crowe at a community forum meeting. Photograph: Joe Buckley Timmy Dooley’s political career has suffered a major setback as he failed to be elected to Seanad Éireann.
‘Dependent individuals’ are being placed at the centre of work undertaken by the newly formed Clare Covid-19 Community Support Response team.
Teachers across Co Clare and the country have been praised for their “incredible work” since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Additional public car parking for the heart of Clarecastle has been sought.