Tourist airlifted from Lahinch after falling from 23ft cliff
*Photograph: Limestone Pics AN AMERICAN tourist is recovering in hospital where he was airlifted to after falling from a cliff in Lahinch on Friday night.
Male pedestrian (60s) dies after being hit by tractor in Kilmurry
A MAN in his sixties has died after he was hit by a tractor in Kilmurry on Saturday morning.
Moneypoint ceases burning coal after 40 years
MONEYPOINT has ceased the burning of coal at its plant after forty years.
Wastewater capacity exists in Ennis but Clareabbey plant is full
*Photograph: Paul Corey WASTEWATER capacity exists in Ennis and the town is not closed for business when it comes to development, a senior official in Clare County Council has stressed.
Crowe elected Chair of Shannon MD for third time
*Newly elected Cathaoirleach of the Shannon MD Cllr John Crowe (FG) with his predecessor Cllr Pat O’Gorman (FF). Photograph: Páraic McMahon. CLLR JOHN Crowe (FG) has been elected as the Cathaoirleach of the Shannon Municipal District for the third time.
We never know when they’re needed’ – request for audit of lifebuoy stock in Ennis
*The motion was tabled by Cllr Tommy Guilfoyle (SF). A NEW risk assessment on the presence of lifebuoys at known fishing sites, swimming areas, bridges and river banks across the Ennis Municipal District has been sought.
600 acute beds required in region adding weight to call for new hospital
*New analysis has been published this week. NEW ANALYSIS details that 600 additional acute beds are required in the Mid-West strengthening the call for a new hospital in the region.
Magee to succeed Ryan as CDSL Chair
*Donal Magee. Photograph: John Mangan DONAL MAGEE is set to become the new Chairperson of the Clare District Soccer League.
Idle Road to Nowhere blocking development of 260 homes in Ennis
*Photograph: John O’Neill. ENNIS’ Road to Nowhere which has remained undeveloped for seven years is stopping the development of up to 260 homes.
Quiz in memory of Paddy Hassett raises €8k for Milford Care Centre
*Members of the Spancil Hill Fair Committee and the Hassett family hand over the cheque to Anne Marie Hayes of Milford Care Centre at the Cross of Spancil Hill. OVER SIXTY TEAMS took part in a recent table quiz in memory of the late Paddy Hassett.