ON THE FARM: Embracing the Petrichor
In normal non-covid times, we would be just after enjoying the first summer show of the year our very own Newmarket-on-Fergus agricultural show on the May bank holiday.
Day: 8 May 2021
Shannon company Fáilte Solar records €2m turnover in first year of trading
*Abhilash Borana. Photograph: Joe Buckley A Shannon company has recorded a turnover of €2m in its first year of trading.
‘I want to have a say on happens in my home town’ – Dawid makes application for Irish citizenship
*Dawid Sysky. Photograph: John Mangan A young man from Poland applying for Irish citizenship is looking to affirm his identity in the eyes of the law, having always felt at home here since arriving in Clare in 2004.
County spread of COVID-19 remains low as Killaloe LEA records minimal increase
Clare’s spread of COVID-19 remains at low levels while an increase in its transmission has been recorded in the Killaloe local electoral area.
Sewerage conditions in Meelick ‘inhumane’ says Clare councillor
Inhumane sewerage conditions in Meelick have been slammed by an elected member of Clare County Council.
Opening league encounter with Clare of huge importance to Gleeson & Antrim
*Antrim hurling manager, Darren Gleeson. In his first full season as Antrim senior hurling manager, Darren Gleeson guided the Ulster county back to the top tier of senior inter-county hurling with victory in the McDonagh Cup.
Shannon Airport’s Aer Lingus crew to remain laid off as New York & Boston routes expected to stay grounded
*Photograph: Arthur Ellis Aer Lingus cabin crew at Shannon Airport are to remain laid off until the middle of June at least while it is feared the airline will not fly out of the International Airport until 2022.
REBECCA O’NEILL: We’re looking forward to treating ourselves as restrictions ease
Finally we have some peace of mind in terms of restrictions and I think everyone has a sense of excitement.