Conlon returns to Clare team
*John Conlon. Photograph: Martin Connolly All Star John Conlon will make his first appearance of 2019 for the Clare senior hurlers when they begin their Allianz National Hurling League campaign against Tipperary. Thurles is the venue on Saturday as Donal Moloney and Gerry O’Connor look to get their league bid off to a successful start …
‘HSE not fit for purpose’ – Dr. Harty
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 …
€40m Doonbeg development plans stalled
*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 …
Aoibhín’s Top Five Nutrition Tips this January
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. …
McMahon horrified by lack of international flights from Shannon
*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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‘Better chance of Pope coming to Ennis meeting than TII’
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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Council invited to nominate Dowling for board of Shannon Group
*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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Minister expects Moneypoint response from ESB this month
*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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Spanish Point school striving for National “Well Read” Award
Clare County Library and St. Joseph’s Secondary School, Spanish Point have joined forces to promote reading for pleasure among students. During December, Clare County Library staff provided an input to the ‘Well Read’ reading initiative currently running at the school. Library Staff including Patricia Fitzgerald, Mona O’Connor and Helen Flynn made a presentation to first …
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