Plaque in memory of Michael Tierney restored to O’Connell Street location
A PLAQUE in memory of one of Ennis’ most distinct characters has been restored to its location on O’Connell Street.
Shannon Airport successfully manages six diversions following Heathrow fire
*Airline crews after getting off a bus in Shannon. Photograph: Joe Buckley SIX FLIGHTS have been diverted to Shannon Airport following the temporary closure of London Heathrow this Friday.
Save Ennis Town seek clarity on Ennis 2040 pause
*Photograph: Tom Micks WHAT PAUSE really means must be explained clearly by Ennis 2040 DAC according to Save Ennis Town.
Dramatic scenes await in Scariff
THE CLARE DRAMA festival returns for its seventy sixth run, taking place in the Community College Hall in Scariff from Saturday March 22nd to March 29th inclusive.
GALLERY: Family fun-day the focus of Sixmilebridge St Patrick’s Day parade
*Photograph: Joe Buckley SIXMILEBRIDGE had a jam-packed family fun day for its St Patrick’s Day parade.
External candidate will be appointed as next Chief Executive of Clare County Council
*Photograph: Eamon Ward. CLARE COUNTY COUNCIL’s next Chief Executive will be an external candidate, The Clare Echo has learned.
‘We’ve been blindsided by it’ – Clare reps seek deferral of decision on Sceirde Rocks
*A special meeting of Clare County Council convened to discuss the matter. CLARE COUNCILLORS have called on An Bord Pleanála to defer any approval of the Sceirde Rocks Windfarm project until meaningful consultation with local communities has taken place.
Rita calls out Council for issuing ‘repeated update for months’ on status of Kilrush Maritime Training Centre
*Cllr Rita McInerney (FF). Photograph: Eugene McCafferty. PRODUCING a repeated report on the progress of the Kilrush Maritime Training Centre in Clare County Council’s monthly management update has been criticised by a West Clare representative.
Council proceeding with plans for new car park in Bodyke
*The site of the proposed car park. PLANS to construct a new car park in Bodyke are to be lodged by Clare County Council.
‘Huge potential’ for ‘high-end & well-paid jobs’ by making Shannon Airport national tech testing hub
*Shannon Airport. MAKING SHANNON AIRPORT a national technology testing hub “presents huge potential” for both the Airport and Mid-West region, a Clare councillor has said.