Poor Ennis air quality leaving asthmatics breathless
Asthmatics are “struggling to breathe” at times due to the poor air quality in Clare’s county town.
McInerney to captain Clare in Munster Hurling League opener
*Tulla’s David McInerney. Photograph: Martin Connolly David McInerney will captain the Clare senior hurlers for the first time when Brian Lohan’s men begin their Munster Senior Hurling League campaign away to All-Ireland champions, Tipperary on Sunday.
Clare Echo open for business in new premises
*Editor of The Clare Echo, Stuart Holly pictured outside the new offices. Photograph: John Mangan THE Clare Echo has this week continued its expansion plans by opening the doors to its new premises at a premium Ennis town centre location.
Modular Automation to bring 100 new jobs to Shannon by 2023
100 new jobs are on the way to Shannon with Modular Automatic on Wednesday announcing expansion plans.
Santa Claus praised for generosity & determination during Ennis visit
*Santa Claus pictured during his trip to Ennis to switch on the lights. Photograph: John O’Neill Santa Claus received special praise from Ennis councillors for his ‘generosity and determination’ during a recent visit to the county town.
64 single residents to be housed at Ennis Direct Provision centre
A new direct provision centre is to open in Ennis and will house up to 64 single residents.
Hayes hits back on Carey’s comments
*Pat Hayes. Photograph: Martin Connolly Fianna Fáil have bit back at comments from Deputy Joe Carey (FG) by accusing the TD of delivering nothing for the county in terms of broadband while questioning their stance on the National Broadband Plan.
Shannon man launches appeal against six month CDSL ban
A Shannon man has launched an appeal against a decision from the Clare District Soccer League (CDSL) to hand him a six month ban for comments posted online.
‘Turf war’ between OPW & Irish Rail delaying works to fix Ballycar flooding
*Tom Casey and his wife Bernie. Photograph: Joe Buckley “A turf war” is preventing progress in solving the almost annual issue of flooding at Ballycar, Clare TDs have stated.
Lead role for Ennis’ Cian Hughes in short film
An Ennis teenager was chosen ahead of young actors from all over Ireland for the lead role in a short film that shoots in Clare this weekend.