‘A great end to my best season’ – Newmarket-on-Fergus jockey wins Flat Ride of the Year
A Newmarket-on-Fergus jockey was awarded with a top honour at the 2020 Lesters Awards.
Day: 4 January 2021
Level of spread of COVID-19 ‘worse than March’ says Prof Nolan as Clare records 55 new cases
Clare has recorded an increase of COVID-19 cases with a further 55 persons diagnosed with the virus in the county.
Triage nurse becomes first staff member of UL Hospitals Group to receive COVID vaccine
Staff Nurse Rosaline O’Brien this Monday morning became the first healthcare professional in the Mid-West to receive a vaccine against COVID-19.
Sixmilebridge motion on re-grading defeated
There was strong opposition to a motion from Sixmilebridge dealing with re-grading.
Potential move of Council meetings to mornings must not turn off potential candidates
A North Clare councillor has cautioned that any potential change to the times of meetings must not “disenfranchise” prospective representatives from stepping forward.
Garda investigations underway into damage to Miltown house on Christmas Eve & burning of car in Hermitage on New Year’s Day
Gardaí are seeking the assistance of the public into an investigation following criminal damage into a house at Miltown Malbay on Christmas Eve.
‘Ongoing’ Ballyhannon flooding to be examined ‘early in 2021’
Flooding outside residences in Ballyhannon is to be reviewed early this year.
Crowe warns of ‘major accident’ if Cratloe slip-road is not extended
A Clare councillor has warned that “a major accident” is on the cards if a slip road joining the dual-carriageway is not extended.