Another amalgamation mooted for Clare Garda Division
*Gardaí in West Clare. Photograph: Martin Connolly Clare’s Garda Division faces a potential amalgamation as part of major alterations within An Garda Síochána in Ireland.
International Green Flags for three Clare sites
*Photograph by Eamon Ward Three Clare locations have been awarded International Green Flags.
Let the games begin – Clare SHC & IHC ready for throw-in
*Ballyea captain, Tony Kelly. Photograph: Martin Connolly Ballyea’s attempt to win back to retain the Canon Hamilton for the first time in their history kicks off this weekend with the start of the Clare senior hurling championship.
The Outing swaps Lisdoonvarna for Dromoland
*Carmel Balala, Paul Ryder & Eddie McGuinness. After spending the past six years in Lisdoovarna, The Outing Festival has a new venue for it’s seventh setting as it moves to the grounds of Dromoland Castle and plans to take The Inn at Dromoland by storm at the end of September.
Hereford heifer the top prize in Clare raffle
For what is believed to be the first time it has happened in Clare, a heifer will be up for grabs in a raffle as four young men from the county raise funds for Temple Street Children’s Hospital by running the New York City Marathon.
Kilrush RNLI assists in rescue of two people from camper-van roof
*Photograph: RNLI/Andrew Walker Kilrush RNLI were launched early on Wednesday morning to reports of a partially submerged camper-van which had two occupants on board where they were assisted by the Ballybunion unit of the Irish Coast Guard and the Shannon based search and rescue helicopter.
Ennis Duo Drop Debut Single ‘Thrill’.
Ennis duo Niall Mac Carthy and Senan Crotty have released their new debut single entitled ‘Thrill’. St. Flannan’s College set the stage where the pair could explore their musical interests inside the classroom and out. “We have plenty of fond memories blasting out some tunes from Senan’s garage although maybe not so fond for the …
Health care in Clare requires targeted investment – Moran
*Noeleen Moran. Targeted investment is needed in primary and community care in Clare with large inequalities in the county’s supply of health and social care highlighted in a report from the ESRI.
Judging underway in Bunratty & Ennis
Nerves are kicking in for the communities of Bunratty and Ennis with adjudicating underway today (Tuesday) for the 2019 IPB Pride of Place competition.
VIDEO: Ring of Clare draws 2,500 cyclists
*Photograph: Cathal Noonan 2,500 cyclists were treated to scenic views of the county as they took part in the Ring of Clare on Saturday.