CLARE County Council have announced that construction of the new Clare County Library will begin early next year. “Subject to Department approval it is anticipated the construction will commence in Quarter One of 2019,” a spokesperson for Clare County Council said. Stage three approval to proceed to tender was issued for the €8.6 million development …
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Patricia O’Grady will evaluate her position as manager of the Clare senior camogie team. A former goalkeeper with the county side, O’Grady concluded her third year in charge of the side with a two point home defeat to Waterford which was the Déise’s second ever senior championship win on Sunday. First appointed to the role …
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A Newmarket-on-Fergus native has been killed in the Greek wildfires while on honeymoon. Newlyweds Brian O’Callaghan-Westropp and Zoe Holohan were trying to escape the fires in Mati when they lost contact with one another. They were travelling in a vehicle when they were forced to flee the blaze, Ms Holohan managed to find refuge in …
WHEN Doonbeg man Dermot Comerford boarded a train in Dublin, he had no idea that he would meet the woman of his dreams. Rachael Finucane’s name was displayed above her seat and Dermot plucked up the courage to say hello. “I said how’s it going Rachael and the rest is history. We started talking and …
SHARON Carey became homeless over a year ago when her landlord decided to sell the property she was living in. “My landlord sold the house. He gave me a month’s notice and I didn’t have time to find a house. He gave me an extra two weeks and I still didn’t find a house,” Sharon …
A RETIRED US lifeguard was forced to spring in to action and rescue tourists from quicksand on two separate occasions in Lahinch recently. Cary Languirand, who lives in Ennis, rescued a German woman who was stuck up to her waist in quicksand in the river at Liscannor Bridge. He stopped her husband and the …
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An exhibition of paintings from artist Brid Quinlan will be hosted at Clare Museum from 30 July to 31 August. Brid Quinlan is a self-taught artist who works mainly in the medium of oils. Since retiring recently from teaching from Parteen N.S, the Limerick-born artist has been able to devote more time to her art …
CLARE County Council has warned against the dangers of cliff jumping, following the circulation of a video on social media showing people jumping from the cliffs at Kilkee’s West End. “Clare County Council strongly advises the public NOT to engage in such activities. This is extremely dangerous and could have life altering repercussions,” Clare County Council …
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CLARE Gardaí are urging young men to use their brains rather than their fists as incidents of assault reach their highest since 2008. “We are urging young males to think of the consequences for themselves and others of being involved in assaults. Don’t be that guy, use your brain and not your fists,” said Clare Crime …
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Access to Shannon Airport “in the case of an emergency” is a major concern given the condition of the N19. At Shannon Municipal District’s July meeting, Sean Lenihan, a senior engineer with Clare County Council stated the N19 “needs a significant job”. The section of the N19 National Primary Road under consideration extends from Drumgeely …
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