General Election race kicks off in Clare
*Photograph: Martin Connolly It began earlier than expected but the battle is on as candidates from all over the county begin their campaign to be elected to Dáil Éireann.
‘Unbelievable’ damage at Doonbeg following Storm Brendan
“Unbelievable” damage affected sand dunes in Doonbeg with several flights cancelled at Shannon Airport and power outages this week all as a result of Storm Brendan.
Michael McNamara bids to win back Dáil seat
*Michael McNamara. Photograph: Martin Connolly Former Labour TD, Michael McNamara has entered the General Election race as an Independent candidate.
Interviews for Newmarket-on-Fergus GP to be held in next fortnight
Interviews for the appointment of a permanent GP in Newmarket-on-Fergus will be held over the next two to three weeks.
‘Communities split’ by masts
Caution has been issued by elected representatives with consideration for ‘the health of future generations’ and that ‘communities could be split’ if masts are to be erected in parts of the county.
O’Donohoe running as People Before Profit candidate in Clare
For the first time in their history, People Before Profit are to run a candidate in Clare.
Gardaí seek public assistance for investigation into Kilrush fatality
Gardaí are appealing for the public’s assistance as they carry out an investigation into a crash which claimed the life of a woman in Kilrush on Friday.
‘Social housing residents should not be pulled from rural areas’
*Social housing in Feakle. Up to 150 dwellings in six different parts of Clare are being investigated for ownership to determine future uses.
Major health protest planned
*Photograph: John Mangan A “major protest” is to take place on February 1st with the demand of getting better healthcare in the Mid-West.
Physicality of Ladies Football means collisions are ‘like mini car-crashes’ – Bernie Regan
*Katie Lynn, Sophia & Bernie Regan. Photograph: BurrenEye Photography Tackling the rate of player drop-out in college is one of the most difficult issues facing Ladies Football, a long-serving administrator in the county believes and also warned that player collisions are “like mini car-crashes”.