Lahinch to be pedestrianised and have it’s own stage for Irish Open
Paul McGinley’s plans for creating a “festival atmosphere” at Lahinch for The Dubai Duty Free Irish Open have received two major boosts.
‘I saw more backsides on a trolley than in my nursing career’
*Patricia McNamara addressed the crowd at Sunday’s protest. Photograph: John Mangan A retired nurse who also experienced life as a hospital patient recently has declared there “is no privacy or dignity” for individuals receiving medical care at University Hospital Limerick (UHL)
From mature student to published author for Kilrush’s Paul
*Dr. Paul O’Brien. Photograph: Press 22 Clare academic, Dr. Paul O’Brien kicked off the month with the launch of his first publication, The Glynns of Kilrush, County Clare, 1811–1940: Family, business and politics.
An Post profits pose questions on closure of rural post offices
A 400 percent increase in profits at An Post to €41m raises serious concerns following the closure of 150 post offices around the country according to Fianna Fáil’s Rita McInerney.
752 net local jobs created by Clare LEO in 5 years
*Padraic McElwee, Head of Enterprise, Local Enterprise Office Clare and Liam Conneally, Director of Economic Development, Clare County Council in the centre, pictured with Pat Breen T.D. on the left, Minister Heather Humphreys T.D. and Mark Christal of Enterprise Ireland in Russborough House, Wicklow, to celebrate 5 Years of the Local Enterprise Offices. In the …
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€77.8m turnover for Shannon Group in 2018
A fourth consecutive year of growth was recorded by Shannon Group plc in 2018.
McGinley to fund Lahinch NS astro turf following DDF Irish Open
*Paul McGinley, who pictured at Lahinch Golf Club. Photograph: Brian Arthur. Lahinch Golf Club hosting The Dubai Duty Free Irish Open is estimated to be worth €15 million to the West Clare economy and the European Tour event is going to leave it’s mark on the county in more ways than one.
Farming, fishing & tourism key to combating rural depopulation – Murphy
*Cillian Murphy. Photograph: Valerie O’Sullivan Fifteen years on from last seeking a seat on Clare County Council, Cillian Murphy feels “it’s time” to try bring pro community and West Clare ideas to the local authority.
Three Independent candidates added to #LE19 ballot paper
Three Independent candidates have joined the local election race with the deadline for candidates to register having now passed.
Protesters fill O’Connell square as frustration with health system reaches boiling point
*Crowds from Sunday’s protest. Photograph: John Mangan Approximately 250 people attended a protest in Ennis on Sunday afternoon voicing their frustrations loud and clear with the current health care offering in the Mid-West of Ireland.