Stronger measures needed to tackle water pollution
FAR STRONGER measures are needed to address the country’s water pollution crisis, the Sustainable Water Network (SWAN) has argued.
Clare to face Tyrone at home in All-Ireland quarter-final
Caoimhe Harvey. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill CLARE will host Tyrone in the TG4 All-Ireland intermediate ladies football quarter-finals.
Outdoor infrastructure funding boost for three Galway communities
COMMUNITIES of Maam, Glinsk and Kilconly have received a major funding boost after Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys T.D. announced an allocation of €420,404 to Galway County Council under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS).
O’Donoghue leaving role as principal of Ennis Community College and Gaelcholáiste an Chláir
BRIAN O’DONOGHUE is leaving his role as principal of Ennis Community College and Gaelcholáiste an Chláir.
350 free water fountains to be installed nationwide
*Senator Roisin Garvey (GP) at the water fill station in Ennistymon. Photograph: Eamon Ward. A CLARE SENATOR has said her research was central to the launch of a new scheme which will see 350 water fountains installed across the country.
Fiona ‘bitten by political bug’ but ‘really disappointed’ no woman elected in East Clare
*Fiona Levie (SD) with Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns (SD). AN ATTEMPT to end a twenty five year wait for a female representative to be elected in East Clare came up short for Fiona Levie (SD).
Barefield the starting point for Tour de Burren
TOUR de Burren will take place on Saturday June 22nd starting and finishing in the village of Barefield.
Minors must overcome Cats to advance to All-Ireland final
*Patrick Finnernan. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill LEINSTER champions Kilkenny stand in Clare’s way of making back to back All-Ireland minor hurling finals for the first time.
Talty triumphant following ‘ferocious election campaign’
*Cllr Shane Talty (FF) is hoisted by his supporters. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill FIVE YEARS on from topping the poll in his first run for office, Cllr Shane Talty (FF) was pleased to get over the line regardless of the position when it came to retaining his seat following a “ferociously intense” campaign.
Drubbing from Donegal ends Clare’s involvement in football championship
*Manus Doherty’s first half goal chance is stopped. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill DONEGAL have dumped Clare out of the All-Ireland SFC as the Ulster champions dished out a hammering on Saturday afternoon.
