Lahinch’s Mattie spreads Banner Fever in Bangkok
LAHINCH DJ Mattie Kinch was left in awe after spotting a young Thailand man sporting a Clare jersey while roaming the streets of Bangkok.
Ennis’ best kept gardens chosen by Tidy Towns
OVER 100 entries were received by Ennis Tidy Towns for its ‘Best Kept Gardens’ awards.
FASD Ireland launch Christmas & New Year campaign
*Members of the FASD Ireland team. ENNIS BASED, FASD Ireland which supports people and their families living with Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, have launched their 2024 Christmas and New Year campaign.
‘Horrendous’ system of failing to fast-track medical cards slammed by breast cancer survivor
*Cllr Antoinette Baker Bashua (FF). Photograph: Eamon Ward AN ENNIS breast cancer survivor has made an emotional plea for the HSE to issue patients with “critical illnesses” to be allocated a medical card.
Opposition to Ennis 2040 was ‘to be expected’ says Council Chief who insists plan will proceed despite COO exit
*Carmel Kirby, Kevin Corrigan and Pat Dowling. CLARE COUNTY COUNCIL’s departing Chief Executive has said opposition to aspects of the Ennis 2040 strategy was “to be expected”.
‘We take so many things for granted when we are able-bodied’ – Clare Cllrs seek grant for hospitality sector to provide disability accessible toilets
*The motion was debated at the December meeting of Clare County Council. LACK OF ACCESSIBILITY at facilities across the county are depriving persons with disabilities of opportunities.
Clare is a ‘fantastic & well-connected county’ but not matching national economic growth
*Offshore energy has been touted by the Interim Chief Executive of Clare County Council to keep the educated workforce in the county. CLARE’s economic growth is not matching the national picture, the Interim Chief Executive of Clare County Council has said.
Ennis councillors shocked by Corrigan’s exit but believe exit presents chance to refresh plans
*Kevin Corrigan, Pat Dowling and Carmel Kirby. Photograph: Brian Arthur. ELECTED MEMBERS of the Ennis Municipal District have said they were left in shock following the decision of Ennis 2040 Chief Operating Officer, Kevin Corrigan to tender his resignation this week.
Double delight for Atlantic Aviation Group
Shane O’Neill, Chief Executive Officer, Atlantic Aviation Group (pictured left) and Eva O’Keeffe, Chief Aviation Services Officer, Atlantic Aviation Group, (pictured right) accepting the Aviation Professional Training Award. SHANNON BASED ATLANTIC Aviation Group (AAG) has achieved a double victory at the 2024 Aviation Industry Awards.
Clare reps lead call for introduction of lung cancer screening programme
*Cllr Clare Colleran Molloy (FF). Photograph: Eamon Ward AN ELECTED representative from Ennis has led the call for the introduction of a screening programme to help detect lung cancer.