‘Trust & confidence is gone’ – Wynne
*Violet-Anne Wynne. Photograph: John Mangan A KNACK for causing political shockwaves has proven to be a feature of Clare TD Violet-Anne Wynne’s (IND) time in politics.
Leamy signs two year contract extension with Munster
Defence Coach Denis Leamy Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Ben Brady DENIS LEAMY has signed a two-year contract extension to remain as defence coach with Munster Rugby.
‘More demand for Shannon flights to Malaga than having US military’ – Ní Cathain
*Caitríona Ní Cathain. Photograph: John Mangan. KILMALEY’s Caitríona Ní Catháin (SOC) says she is pitching herself as “the anti-war candidate” in Clare for the General Election.
Ballot Beats: Simon slump yet to reach Clare as hustings bring disability services & health in spotlight
ACCESS to services and disadvantages for the Clare public when it comes to health and disabilities were among the big issues put to General Election candidates on day seventeen of the campaign.
‘No guarantee of Fianna Fáil Minister in Clare says Tánaiste’
*Tánaiste Micheál Martin (FF) with Senator Timmy Dooley (FF), Cathal Crowe TD (FF) and Cllr Rita McInerney (FF). TÁNAISTE, Micheál Martin (FF) has said there is no guarantee of a Clare Minister if Fianna Fáil elect two TDs in the county.
McGettigan ‘quietly confident’ Sinn Féin swell will return to Clare
*Cllr Donna McGettigan (SF). Photograph: John Mangan SINN FÉIN elected a Clare TD five years ago and they are “quietly confident” Cllr Donna McGettigan (SF) can match the 8,987 first preferences received by the party’s candidate five years ago.
Moroney pledges to do ‘whatever it takes’ to reopen Ennis Hospital A&E
*Matthew Moroney (IND). Photograph: John Mangan REVERSING the decision to close down the accident and emergency unit at Ennis Hospital is no longer an option, Matthew Moroney (IND) has declared.
‘It’s clear we’re leaving older people behind’ warns Aontú’s June Dillon
*June Dillon (AON). Photograph: John Mangan DECLINE of services in rural Clare is impacting on all ages but is leaving a particular scar on the elderly, first-time election candidate June Dillon (AON) has warned.
Dooley back with a vengeance to try win back Dáil seat
*Senator Timmy Dooley (FF). Photograph: John Mangan DEFEATED IN 2020, Senator Timmy Dooley (FF) is back with a vengeance as he tries to reclaim a seat in Dáil Éireann.
Big parties don’t want to fix the housing crisis – O’Donovan
*Barry O’Donovan (RAB). Photograph: John Mangan LAST TO enter the battlefield for the General Election in Clare, Barry O’Donovan (RAB) has said governing parties are not serious about wanting to fix the housing crisis.