Video technology to enable Court sittings to continue
For the first time, the Supreme Court in Ireland held a sitting with all parties being present via remote video technology.
Day: 20 April 2020
Highest amount of deaths announced in one day as Clare COVID-19 cases rises to 160
*A lone fisherman in the River Fergus in recent days. Photograph: John Mangan 77 deaths have been recorded relating to COVID-19, the largest tally in a single day with an additional 401 confirmed cases and 7 in Clare.
Mother of tragic Estlin Wall ‘very disappointed’ at sentence imposed on careless driver
The mother of Estlin Wall stated today that she is “very disappointed” at the sentence imposed on the man whose careless driving caused the death of her three year old girl. Amy Wall was speaking outside Ennis courthouse today where earlier Judge Gerald Keys imposed a fine of €750 on Senan O’Flaherty (63) of Lower Gowerhass, Cooraclare, for the …
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Ann Norton recovering following COVID-19 diagnosis
*Ann Norton. Photograph: Eamon Ward A Clare politician has tested positive for COVID-19.
Corofin musician part of Irish band quarantined on cruise ship in Australia
*Killian Shannon performing on board the Ruby Princess. A Corofin musician has been stranded on board a cruise ship in Australia for the past month along with fellow band members.
COVID-19 effect for local economies reliant on tourism ‘disastrous’ – Murphy
*Cllr Cillian Murphy. Photograph: Martin Connolly Protections are being sought for the approximate 6,500 jobs in Clare’s tourism sector with COVID-19 expected to have a “disastrous” impact on the industry.
Shannon manufacturers collaborating in ‘unprecedented way’
*Helen Downes. Photograph: Liam Burke/Press 22 Manufacturing companies in Shannon are collaborating in “an unprecedented way” during a very “trying time” for businesses.
RONAN SCULLY: Paving the way for the good of all
CLARE Echo Thought for the Week columnist Ronan Scully shares his views on appreciating the elderly people in our society.