Tributes paid to disability activist Thomas Connole
*Thomas Connole. TRIBUTES have been paid to North Clare native, Thomas Connole following his recent death.
Economic contribution of Smithstown Industrial Estate needs to be recognised
*Photograph: Joe Buckley ORGANISING of a project to recognise the economic importance of the Smithstown Industrial Estate to the region is to commence.
Galway County Council to reduce emissions by 51% by 2031 as part of new Climate Action Plan
*Cllr. Liam Carroll, Cathaoirleach of Galway County Council, pictured with Alánna O’Brien and Michelle Chiperi Aivazova of the Youth Work Ireland SAUTI-Youth Project at the launch of the Climate Action Plan 2024-2029 at County Hall alongside Liam Conneally, Chief Executive of Galway County Council (second row centre), and members of Galway County Council’s Climate Action …
Pro-Palestine protestors arrested for attempting to block US military plane at Shannon Airport
GARDAÍ have arrested three pro-Palestine activists who tried to block US military planes at Shannon Airport.
Moroney resigns from Fianna Fáil to run as Independent Ireland candidate
*Cathal Crowe and Matt Moroney. MATT MORONEY (IND IRE) has been confirmed as Independent Ireland’s first-ever candidate in Clare.
Clare U20s power into phase two of Munster championship
Sean McMahon and Luke Pyne celebrate. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill CLARE’S U20 footballers have progressed to the second phase of the provincial championship with a merited six victory over Limerick.
Friends of Ennis Hospital make ‘compelling case’ to HSE Exec for restoring services in Clare
*Ennis Hospital. ACTIVIST group, Friends of Ennis Hospital have said the newly appointed HSE Regional Executive Officer has acknowledged the ‘compelling case’ for the restoration of services in Co Clare.
Challenging local election candidates criticise Ennis 2040’s car park plans & DAC structure
*Antoinette Bashua Baker. TWO CHALLENGING candidates in the Ennis Municipal District for the local elections on June 7th have slammed the proposed plans for Abbey Street car park as part of the Ennis 2040 Strategy.
Traffic management plan to be implemented for opening of new Ennistymon school
*An artist’s impression of Ennistymon Community School. STAFF resources “at strategic locations” will be provided by Clare County Council to assist with traffic management for the opening of Ennistymon Community School in what has been described as “one of the largest investments ever in North Clare”.
The Electoral Chair: What will influence West Clare voters / Peninsula penetration of runners
*Peter O’Connell, Madeline Taylor-Quinn, Patrick Keane and Páraic McMahon. EIGHT CANDIDATES have declared for the elections in the Kilrush local electoral area, they along with the key issues for voters in West Clare are the focus for the second episode of our political podcast.