‘Significant’ oil spill along Gort Rd from Ennis to Crusheen
A “SIGNIFICANT oil spill” has occurred on the Gort Rd in Ennis as far as Crusheen.
Hotel operators made millionaires for accommodating International protection applicants says Clare TD
*The Hydro Hotel received €3,7m for accommodating Ukrainians in 2022. ACCOMMODATION providers in the county are being made millionaires by the State for housing asylum seekers and refugees that are no longer living there, a Clare TD has claimed.
Surplus solution prompts councillors to row back on claims Flynn was breaking rules with GMA spend
*Cllr PJ Ryan (IND) & Cllr Gerry Flynn (IND). Photograph: Natasha Barton AS THE COUNTDOWN begins to the local elections on June 7th, The Clare Echo this week examines one of the subjects causing debate among county councillors, the General Municipal Allocation.
The Electoral Chair – Varadkar’s Earthquake / Clare’s political climate / Standout councillors & those stepping away
*Paul Bugler, Tony Killeen, Darragh McAllister and Páraic McMahon. WHAT a week to start a political podcast!
‘We didn’t have a go’ – disappointment as ferocious Down keep Clare in Division 3
*Clare’s Dermot Coughlan. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill CLARE failed “to have a go” when it came to their do or die promotion clash with Down in the final round of the Allianz National Football League.
Bunratty Castle & Folk Park and Craggaunowen plan feast of Easter family-friendly activities
*Ollie and Billy Fitzgerald from Clarecastle, County Clare, pictured outside the Golden Vale Farmhouse at Bunratty Castle and Folk Park. Photograph: Brian Arthur A COMPREHENSIVE Easter programme of family-friendly activities and entertainment for all ages have been announced for Bunratty Castle & Folk Park and Craggaunowen.
Mayoral awards to make a return in Shannon & honour contributions in communities
*Cllr Donna McGettigan making a presentation to Alan Cunningham at the St Patrick’s Day parade. Photograph: Joe Buckley MAYORAL AWARDS are set to return and honour individuals making a “positive contribution” across Shannon communities.
‘Startling’ population growth of Crusheen will aid case to reopen rail station
*Crusheen railway station. WORK has commenced on the preparation of a socio-economic study on the benefits of reopening the Crusheen railway station.
Clare to stay Down in Division 3 after promotion hopes dashed in Newry
*Photograph: Gerard O’Neill PROMOTION hopes for the Clare senior footballers were dashed in Down where they met their toughest opponents of the year to date and fared out second best.
Clare going ‘all guns blazing’ to match league promotion with silverware
Amy Sexton offloads while Áine Kelly closes in. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill CLARE’s ladies footballers are going “all guns blazing” for success in Division 3 of the Lidl Ladies Football National League.