Day: 29 May 2025

Brian Boru Bridge officially open

THE Brian Boru Bridge has been opened, offering a new link between the communities of Killaloe and Ballina. The bridge was officially opened by Minister of Transport Darragh O’Brien (FF) on Thursday last. A who’s who of elected representatives attended the opening including Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council Alan O’Callaghan (FF), Michael Lowry TD (IND), Cathal Crowe TD …

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Cathal Crowe TD Issues Dáil Apology for Inaccurate Claims About British Army Actions in Ireland

CATHAL CROWE TD (FF) issued an apology in the Dáil today after claiming the British army never shot or bombed innocent civilians in Ireland. The Meelick native made the remarks when discussing the ongoing genocide in Gaza, and stated immediately afterwards that he was something of a historian. Crowe was first elected as a TD …

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Council green light for new Penney’s store for Ennis to act as ‘catalyst’ for town centre and deliver annual revenues of €14m per annum

Clare County Council has given the green light to Primark’s planned  new ‘flaghsip’ waterfront outlet for Ennis which is estimated to deliver revenues of €14.26m per annum. The planning authority has granted planning permission to Primark’s plans for a three storey over basement outlet on a 1.3 acre site in Harmony Row, Bank Place and Bindon Lane, …

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