Imelda King Kennedy releases Christmas album to raise funds for Saint Vincent de Paul
CLARE singer Imelda King Kennedy has released an album of Christmas carols in the lead-up to the festive season, all in the name of a good cause.
Days of Our Youth recalled in new Corofin publication
Former members of the Corofin Youth Club are set to be taken on a trip down memory lane with the release of a new book this weekend marking six decades of history and activity in the North Club organisation.
Doonbeg’s Liam named Young Farmer of the Year
Clare dairy farmer, Liam Hanrahan was the toast of the Irish farming scene as he was named FBD Young Farmer of the Year on Tuesday night.
Christmas countdown to begin with switching on of Ennis lights
Christmas lights will be officially switched on in Ennis this Friday marking the countdown to the festive season.
Cratloe’s Seán made Honorary Member of An Garda Síochána
*Sean Healy and Ann-Marie McMahon. Photograph: Joe Buckley Eleven year old Seán Healy from Cratloe has been sworn in as an Honorary Member of An Garda Síochána.
‘Unacceptable staff shortages’ at UHL for diabetic services – Howard
*Cllr Mary Howard. Photograph: Gary Collins Politicians in Clare have hit out at “unacceptable staff shortages” at University Hospital Limerick (UHL) when it comes to diabetic services.
‘Holy Island can be a world class tourism destination’
*Lough Derg as seen from Holy Island. Photograph: Niall Culligan Hopes remain high that Holy Island will be “a game-changer” in developing East Clare’s tourism offering but elected representatives have acknowledged the timeline for the project’s delivery is “dragging on a bit”.
Visitor restrictions in place at UHL due to outbreak of vomiting bug
Staff at University Hospital Limerick (UHL) are investigating the outbreak of norovirus on one ward and it has prompted the decision to introduce visitor restrictions.
Ongoing frustration surrounding GP vacancy in Newmarket-on-Fergus prompts urgent meeting
Newmarket-on-Fergus will continue to be without a GP until early 2020 at the earliest with concern growing in the parish due to the gradual decline in services and amenities.
Clare farmers among hundreds of protesters in Dublin
A small group of Clare farmers were involved as one hundred tractors caused disruption across Dublin on Tuesday and Wednesday.