Quin’s John Hehir retires from Dromoland Castle role after 37 years
One of Dromoland Castle’s longest serving members of staff has retired after over three decades with the business.
Breckan’s disappointed but not dealt fatal blow with first round loss
*Liam Tierney keeps his foot on the ball and his hand on the jersey of Andrew Shannon. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography. STARTING OFF in the Clare senior football championship with a win was the aspiration for St Breckan’s, it may not have been achieved but it hasn’t derailed their ambitions.
Ruling on Clare County Development Plan ‘further evidence of move towards centralised planning system’
*Garry Miley. A MOVE TOWARDS a centralised planning system is evident in a recent directive issued to Clare County Council over its County Development Plan.
Radioheads ham it up at Loop Head Lighthouse
A GROUP OF (ham) radio amateurs from across the Mid-West will gather at Loop Head Lighthouse Experience this weekend to use Morse Code and SSB (Single Sideband) Radio to contact lighthouses and lightships throughout the world.
‘It gets harder from here’ – pressure intensifies on Corofin’s bid to qualify
*Corofin’s Gearoid Cahill takes on Eoghan Thynne. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography SHOOTING EFFICIENCY was the standout for Corofin as they fell to an opening round defeat in the Clare senior football championship.
‘They are trying to push people back into the closet’ – far right protestors met with counter demonstrations in Scariff
*Breandán Baguio at his home in Feakle. Photograph: John Mangan FAR-RIGHT PROTESTERS were met with counter-demonstrations when they visited Killaloe and Scariff.
79% drop in numbers waiting for Podiatry Services in Clare
THERE HAS BEEN a 79 percent drop in the number of diabetes patients on the waiting list for Community Podiatry Services in Clare since the beginning of the year.
‘Shannon looking a bit tired’ – greater investment sought across town
*Photograph: Joe Buckley MORE MONEY needs to be invested in the appearance of Shannon Town which has been described as “looking a bit tired”.
Renewed calls made for safety improvement at Harold’s Cross
*Cllr Joe Cooney. Photograph: Eamon Ward APPLICATIONS have been made to carry out improvement works at a dangerous Clonlara junction.
Step into the past in Bunratty & Craggaunowen for Heritage Week
*Photograph: Eamon Ward Craggaunowen, Bunratty Castle & Folk Park and Co Clare’s cultural, built and natural heritage will be celebrated during Heritage Week 2023, which got underway on Saturday (August 12th) and continues until August 20th.