245 cases of COVID-19 in Clare as Ireland’s death roll rises to 1,319
16 more deaths and 266 new cases of COVID-19 have been recorded in the Republic of Ireland with most recent detail for Co Clare showing an increase of five cases.
Day: 4 May 2020
Pedestrianisation ‘will have to be’ introduced in Ennis
*An empty O’Connell St in Ennis. Photograph: John Mangan PEDESTRIANISATION will “have to be introduced” in Ennis town centre for the foreseeable future to provide shoppers with social distancing measures.
Clare coast privileged to be home of ‘misunderstood’ basking sharks
*Basking sharks in Clare. Photograph: Ken O’Sullivan Clare is privileged to have the presence of basking sharks along the West coast of Ireland according to documentary film-maker and conservationist, Ken O’Sullivan.
400% increase in online sales for retailers says Ennis ecommerce firm
*Paul Montwill, MD of Magico, based in Ennis. COVID-19 restrictions has led to a significant increase in online sales for Irish retailers, a leading ecommerce firm located in Clare has outlined.
North Clare Labour urge Kelly to stay out of Government
North Clare’s branch of the Labour Party have urged newly elected leader, Alan Kelly to guarantee they do not enter into Government as a junior coalition partner alongside Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael.
New cliff fort discovered in Lahinch
A new cliff fort has been located in Lahinch and added to the database of the National Monuments Service.
Clare scientist hailed a hero when investigation restored reputation
An Irish scientist received warm praise for her input as a whistle-blower into claimed findings from a superior’s study.