Clare’s Jo Keane had a fifth place finish in the World U20 800m semi-final on Wednesday. Seventeen year old Jo notched a personal best with a time of 02:06:91 in the race which was won by Ethiopia’s Freweyni Hailu (02:01:96). Keane was the only runner to get a personal best in the world semi-final. She …
“Nearly all of the grass cutting” conducted by staff of Clare County Council is being maintained for historical reasons, it has been revealed. Senior Engineer with the local authority, John Leahy made this known in a response to a motion from Cllr Cathal Crowe at the Council’s July meeting. The annual cost of grass cutting …
Reforms by the Government to the One Parent Family Payment have been criticised by Sinn Féin representatives in Co Clare. According to a new report from the ESRI, alterations to lone parent supports reduced the amount of income by one to two percent working parents took home and made it slightly less attractive for those …
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A newly remodelled Activity Room has been opened at Carrigoran House in Newmarket on Fergus. €25,000 was given to the nursing home from National Lottery Funds. This went towards the refurbishment and renovation of the Activity Room, which now incorporates a fully operational kitchen, home cinema, Skype facilities, reading nook and art workshop. Clare Fine …
“A significant windfall for businesses in the town” has been predicted for traders in Ennis ahead of Fleadh Cheoil na Mumhan Inis 2018. Frank Whelan was Chairman of the Fleadh Cheoil Committee for the All-Ireland event staged in Ennis last year. He was present at the launch of the Munster Fleadh and is confident it …
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Water restrictions have been put in place in areas of North Clare and will last for the foreseeable future. Arising from the “unprecedented demand on the water supply network”, Irish Water has announced a number of restrictions will apply in an attempt to redistribute supply as a result of the prolonged dry weather conditions. On …
€66,000 will be provided for three Clare capital projects under the first measure of funding in the new Clár funding from the Department of Rural and Community Development. Kilmaley Meitheal will receive €18,000 for the resurfacing and redesigning of the existing Church carpark, new tarmac, lining and upgrading of existing footpaths and school safety measures …
Soccer clubs in Clare have been urged to exploit restructuring of GAA age-groups and the success of recent underage gaelic football teams within the county. Speaking at Monday’s CDSL AGM at The Auburn Lodge Hotel, FAI County Development Officer, Denis Hynes praised all clubs for their efforts during the season. Hynes singled out the achievements …
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Cork have defeated Clare in the Munster senior hurling final for the second year in succession as the Banner’s twenty year wait for a provincial title stretches on. Cork 2-24 Clare 3-19 During the week the people of Clare had to deal with the tar on their roads melting and on Sunday they had to …
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Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government, Eoghan Murphy has come under fire from Cllr Gerry Flynn. Clare County Council’s Chairperson of the Social Development SPC, Cllr Gerry Flynn stated that Minister Murphy’s visit to the county last month should have included a meeting with council officials trying to tackle “a housing crisis”. Eoghan Murphy …
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