Clare cohort included in Irish U20 squads
*Saoirse Crowe. Photograph: INPHO/Laszlo Geczo A STRONG Clare cohort has been included in the Irish Rugby U20 men and women’s squads for their upcoming summer tournaments.
Day: 18 June 2025
‘Fix the mistakes’ – frustration remains high in Hermitage two years on from surfacing job
*Hermitage. Photograph: John Mangan SURFACES of the roads and footpaths of Hermitage are in an “acceptable condition” according to senior engineers in Clare County Council despite ongoing complaints for close to two years following a resurfacing job.
‘Disrespect of the Mid-West continues’ – HIQA’s report on second emergency department delayed
*Minister Jennifer Carroll McNeill. A FURTHER delay to HIQA’s major report in potentially providing a solution to overcrowding at University Hospital Limerick has seen its publication pushed back until autumn.
Minister makes two appointments to the Shannon Airport Group board
*Emily Ross. TWO APPOINTMENTS have been made to the board of the Shannon Airport Group.
Replacement of mast will bring 5G coverage to Scariff
*The current mast on Drewsboro Rd. PLANS to replace a 30m high telecommunications mast will bring 5G coverage to Scariff, a new planning application has stated.
St Flannan’s scientists fly from Shannon for NASA competition
Pictured (L-R): Alex Furey, Gavin Shiels, Ahmed Ibrahim, Damian Woros and Najib Haq. STUDENTS from St Flannan’s College have flown from Shannon Airport to Orlando after winning a prestigious space design competition founded by NASA.