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Fresh funding call for community projects in County Galway

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*Athenry Town, South Galway GALWAY County Council has opened applications for the 2026 Local Enhancement Programme, which will allocate €213,600 to voluntary and community groups across the county. The scheme, administered locally by the Galway County Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) and nationally by the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, supports …

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Clare house prices up 12%

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THE price of the average second-hand three-bed semi in County Clare rose to €325,000 in 2025, up 12.1% from €290,000 at the end of 2024, according to a national survey by Real Estate Alliance. Across the county, the average time taken to sell this quarter was six weeks, the Q4 REA Average House Price Index shows. “New property regulations …

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Record year for Shannon Airport Group

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*Shannon Airport group departures. Photograph: Stephen O’Malley THE Shannon Airport Group is celebrating a record-breaking year, with over 2.3 million passengers travelling through Shannon Airport in 2025, the highest number in 16 years, 9% up on 2024. This increase in passenger numbers came during a year of major investment, new routes, and industry awards recognition. Shannon Airport will operate …

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Ireland must look to new technologies to bolster national security – Crowe

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*TD Cathal Crowe (FF). Photograph: Joe Buckley IRELAND must turn to new technology to help bolster its offshore and infrastructural security, according to Clare Fianna Fáil TD Cathal Crowe. Deputy Crowe’s remarks come a number of months ahead of Ireland holding the EU Presidency for the latter half of 2026, with Minister Thomas Byrne recently confirming that security and …

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St Flannan’s defeat Tulla to meet Tipp opposition in Harty Cup final

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*All photos by Ruth Griffin A STRONG final quarter showing by St. Flannans College, Ennis paved the way for their merited win over St. Josephs Tulla in the Dr Harty cup, Munster colleges senior A hurling, semi-final tie played at Zimmer Biomet Pairc Chiosog in Ennis on this Saturday afternoon. St. Flannans 2-19 St. Josephs, …

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McInerney calls for full route delivery of West Clare Greenway

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*West Clare Greenway RITA McInerney (FF) is calling for the continued momentum and full route delivery of the West Clare Greenway. Cllr McInerney has reaffirmed her strong support for the delivery of the full West Clare Railway Greenway, emphasising the importance of progressing not only the Kilrush–Kilkee section but also maintaining momentum on Sections 3 …

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Jobs opportunities in Clare to grow by 6% in 2026

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THE jobs market in Clare is expected to see a 6% rise in new vacancies and job openings during 2026, according to a new report published by FRS Recruitment. The 2025 Review & 2026 Trends Forecast report, produced by FRS Recruitment, the winners of the Employment and Recruitment Federation’s Large Agency of the Year award in 2025, reveals that recruiters are forecasting a rebound in the …

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Minister Dooley must declare if he is one of 10 ministers still not in repayment plan for salary overpayment – Donna McGettigan TD

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*Donna McGettigan. Photograph: Éamon Ward SINN FÉIN TD for County Clare has said that Minister of State Timmy Dooley must declare whether he is one of 10 ministers still not in a repayment plan for salary overpayment. Deputy McGettigan made her comments after revelations that 10 serving ministers have still not repaid substantial sums of …

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