COVID-19 cases reach 22,248 & 254 in Clare
37 more deaths and an additional 265 cases of COVID-19 have been recorded by health officials with latest figures showing five more diagnoses in Clare.
Day: 6 May 2020
GAA rule out inter-county games before October & suspend county training
*The Clare senior hurling panel. Photograph: Mark Hayes No inter-county GAA games will take place before October while the association expects club and county clashes will be held before the end of the year.
Wynne calls for Government intervention as Pieta House issues redundancies & pay cuts
One Clare TD has called on the Government to meet with Pieta House following the issuing of 28 redundancies for clinical support workers.
Fishing within 5km radius given the green light
*A man fishing in the River Fergus. Photograph: John Mangan Anglers are permitted to fish in locations 5km from their homes as of today (Wednesday).
Further information needed before decision announced on CDSL Leagues
*Frank Healy Park locked during COVID-19. Photograph: John Mangan A decision from the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) is expected to be announced in the coming weeks on whether the current Clare District Soccer Leagues (CDSL) proceed or if a new season is required.
Over 200 random acts of kindness from Coote’s customers
WHAT started off as an attempt to make someone smile has ballooned to almost 200 acts of kindness in just a few weeks.
Clare uniquely positioned to ‘come out of this fighting’ says Allen Flynn
*Allen Flynn. Photograph: Eamon Ward The Clare Echo joins Flynn Hotels owner Allen Flynn from his establishment’s historic lobby, where he discusses his role as Ennis Chamber President and explains why failure is ‘not an option’ for the local economy.
McGann to hit the road as referees run the country in aid of Pieta House
*Rory McGann with Kevin Corry & Andy McMahon. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography A Clare referee is among those partaking in a national relay from GAA officials raising funds for Pieta House.
Clare consumers spending 20% less than normal due to Covid-19
NEW AIB data has revealed that Clare consumers are spending 19 per cent less than normal since Covid-19 started to impact Ireland.