André promises TV station & school of economics for Ennis if elected
*André Hakizimana André Hakizimana has pledged to establish a school of economics and television station in Clare if successful in his bid to be elected to Clare County Council.
Purchase of Shannon Shamrock site by Shannon Group unlikely
Shannon Group plc have diffused calls from elected representatives of the Shannon Municipal District to purchase the site of the Shannon Shamrock Hotel in Bunratty.
‘My only brand of politics is the truth’ – Gerry Flynn
*Cllr Gerry Flynn. Photograph: Eamon Ward An additional candidate running in Shannon Town plus a public backlash from giving his ‘honest opinion’ on The Venue project has Cllr Gerry Flynn braced for a battle in the local elections.
Bricky determined to drive BackBaller sales to 1 million
A Shannon company assisting some of the biggest sporting stars have launched a new product.
Removing fluoride from water supply key election issue for Lynch
*Noreen Lynch An interest in politics only developed in the last year for Noreen Lynch and now the sixty one year old has decided to dive head first into local politics by placing her name on the ballot paper for Friday’s election in the Kilrush electoral area.
‘Most unusual’ game Ryan & Newmarket Celtic had to prepare for
*Martin ‘Monty’ Mulqueen and David McCarthy compete for possession. Photograph: Mark Hayes In the clash of Newmarket Celtic’s A vs B side on Friday night, the club and it’s families were split as it’s two adult teams faced off in the Banner Carpets and Flooring Clare Cup Final.
‘Huge’ Garda presence in Doonbeg as Eric Trump visits
*Trump International Golf Links and Hotel Ireland, Photograph: Arthur Ellis A large Garda presence was visible in Doonbeg on Sunday as Eric Trump paid a visit to Trump International Golf Links and Hotel Ireland.
Principal Killeen confident of following in cousin Tony’s footsteps
Although he left himself with a single month to canvass for the local elections, Joe Killeen is confident it won’t affect his chances of success.
Greater presence of Irish flag needed in Clare
*John McInerney of Clare County Council lowers the Irish flag to half mast. An Irish identity needs to be emphasised across Co Clare with councillors calling for the national flag to be erected at libraries and district offices throughout the county.
Refusal to give up has reaped the rewards for Eimear Considine
*Eimear Consdine. Photograph: Oisin Keniry/INPHO As a full-time secondary school teacher and Irish international, time is certainly of the essence for Eimear Considine, her colleagues have remarked she has “two different lives” and since concentrating on rugby a new chapter began in her action-packed sporting career.