Green Grant says politics & campaigning was ‘so mentally tough’
*Liam Grant (GP) far right. Photograph: Joe Buckley ALTHOUGH he was a sitting councillor, Liam Grant (GP) was contesting an election for the first time.
Day: 14 June 2024
‘Dialogue & honey’ key to a progressive Council – O’Brien
*Cllr Tony O’Brien (FF) celebrates his election on the “DIALOGUE and honey” are needed to ensure a cohesive approach among elected members of Clare County Council for the next term.
Distraught driver heard say ‘why didn’t I hit the fox?’ at crash which claimed grand-mother’s life
*FILE PIC. A “very upset and distraught” grandson and driver was heard saying ‘why didn’t I hit the fox” at a crash scene in West Clare where his 73 year old grand-mother died.
Prof Kerstin Mey resigns as UL President
PRESIDENT of the University of Limerick, Kerstin Mey has resigned from her role.
Clare farmers under extreme pressure
*Conor O’Leary speaking at the meeting. Photograph: Tom Micks. FARMERS in Clare are under extreme pressure due to regulations being imposed on them by European officials and the Irish Government, a meeting has heard.
‘I’ve a taste for the blood now’ – Clare’s youngest candidate Keenan commits to running again
*Ruairí Keenan. Photograph: Tom Micks. CLARE’s youngest candidate to have contested the local elections has said the campaign has affirmed his love for politics.