Beef farmers in Clare are “on tenterhooks” with the creation of a new group labelled as the “last chance” for the struggling sector. In November, the Beef Plan Movement was established with 790 Clare farmers signing up since then. They have produced an 86 point draft plan for beef which has been brought to the …
Violet-Anne Wynne who herself was “at risk of homelessness” has pledged to be “a voice for the voiceless” if elected to Clare County Council. A confirmed Sinn Féin candidate in the Kilrush area, the mother of five is determined to speak up. “I could bring a hell of a lot and be a voice for …
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1. Fuel your Body! I know you’re busy but aim to have BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER every day. Your body likes routine and works better for you when you eat at regular mealtimes. 2. Eat a rainbow! Get creative and include as much COLOUR and VARIETY of fruits and vegetables at each of your meals. …
*Photograph by Chris Hathaway Development plans estimated to cost €40m at Trump International Golf Links & Hotel Doonbeg Ireland have been stalled by Clare County Council. On Monday, the local authority sought further information from TIGL Ireland Enterprises Ltd on its plan to build 53 holiday cottages, a ballroom/function room, a leisure centre and a …
Former Health Minister, Dr. James Reilly has been criticised by Clare TD Dr. Michael Harty who he said disbanded the HSE board in 2012 on a whim. Spaking in the Dáil on the Health Service Executive (Governance) Bill 2018 which he said will reconstitute the board and introduce real structural health reform, the Independent TD …
Frustrated members of the Ennis Municipal District hit out at Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) for failing “to come in and meet” elected representatives while Clare County Council stated the state agency’s “commitment to the county is absolute”. Safety concerns at a number of junctions within the District were raised in discussion following a motion from …
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*Cllr Pat McMahon. Photograph by Gary Collins Shannon Airport has hit back at criticism of its management for the lack of continental flights available for potential flyers. Newmarket-on-Fergus councillor, Pat McMahon proposed at Monday’s meeting of Clare County Council that the local authority “liaise with Shannon Airport Group with a view to developing a more …
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*Photograph c/o ESB ESB have been asked by the Minister for Climate Action and the Environment to provide paper on options for the replacement of coal-fired generation at Moneypoint Power Station. Minister Richard Bruton in a letter to Independent TD, Dr. Michael Harty seen by The Clare Echo said he expected a response from ESB …
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*Pat Dowling. Photograph by Arthur Ellis Clare County Council has been invited to nominate its CEO Pat Dowling for a position on the board of Shannon Group plc. In 2016, Dowling began his seven year term as the Council’s Chief Executive Officer. Cllr Gerry Flynn first tabled a motion in July of the same year …
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FOLLOWING on from last week’s introduction to this column, week two and our second stop on this 52-part series brings you back in time to 1968. So what were the main talking points in the Banner County 50 years ago? Ennis journalist Cian O Broin delves into the archives… CLARE ROSE TAKES THE CROWN The …