Pam O’Loughlin is back in election race but goes Independent
*Pam O’Loughlin PAM O’Loughlin (IND) has re-entered the local election race in North Clare.
Clarecastle rep Cllr Murphy apologises to those offended by remarks on elderly drivers
*Cllr Paul Murphy. Photograph: Tom Micks AN APOLOGY has been issued by Cllr Paul Murphy (FG) for his comments on elderly drivers and criticism of “licences for life”.
HIQA review to examine case for additional ED in Mid-West
*Health Minister, Stephen Donnelly visiting Ennis Hospital. Photograph: Brian Arthur MINISTER FOR HEALTH, Stephen Donnelly (FF) has commissioned a review by HIQA into emergency care capacity in the Mid-West region.
Twelfth annual Killaloe Music Festival to support musicians from around the globe
ST FLANNAN’S Cathedral will host the twelfth annual SCS Killaloe Music Festival.
‘Springteen shows are better than politics’ – barber Jimi says politics won’t cut it as he opts against election bid
*Jimi Coughlan on stage with Bruce Springsteen. KILRUSH BARBER, Jimi Coughlan has confirmed he will be not entering the local election race in West Clare.
Save Ennis Town to hold public rally opposing ‘destruction of our historic town’
*Gearoid Mannion. Photograph: Tom Micks SAVE ENNIS TOWN will be holding a public rally in the county town this Saturday in what is expected to be their biggest demonstration in protesting against construction on riverside civic amenities in Ennis.
Councillors claim cancelling of Ennis 2040 briefing was illegal & accuse Chief Exec of ‘chasing Ministers’
*Carmel Kirby, Kevin Corrigan & Pat Dowling. ENNIS 2040 DAC’s Chief Operating Officer will be questioned by county councillors next week but elected members had to battle to secure such a briefing with the Council Chief Executive accused of “chasing Ministers” and one elected member storming out of the Chamber in protest.
Abbey Hostel getting rid of Ukrainian residents & apply to house international protection applicants
*The Abbey Hostel. UKRAINIAN residents at the Abbey Hostel formerly known as the Rowan Tree will be relocated this month with international protection applicants set to be housed there instead.
O’Donnell named hurler of the month for April
*PwC GAA/GPA Player of the Month for April in hurling, Shane O’Donnell of Clare, with his award at PwC offices in Dublin. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile SHANE O’DONNELL has been named the PwC GAA/GPA Hurler of the Month for April.
Countywide events in Clare to celebrate National Biodiversity Week
*Photograph: Enda O’Loughlin. A SERIES of biodiversity events will take place across Clare as part of National Biodiversity Week which runs from Friday, 17th May to Sunday, 26th May, 2024.