‘Contacting local Gardaí now like dealing with Eir’ – O’Callaghan
*Cllr Alan O’Callaghan (FF). Photograph: John Mangan RINGING AN Garda Síochána is ‘like ringing Eir’ with the lack of urgency to calls, an East Clare representative has claimed.
‘We’ve made ourselves a promise to keep going until the final whistle’ – O’Keeffe proud as Breckans switch focus to county final
*St Breckan’s manager, Declan O’Keeffe. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography AS A COLLECTIVE, St Breckans’ senior panel made themselves a promise this year that they would keep going to the final whistle.
Council urged to pay €1.5k per annum to be corporate member of Hidden Disabilities Sunflower
FINANCE OFFICIALS in Clare County Council are to examine a request that the local authority become a corporate member of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower at a cost of €1,500 per annum.
Collins admits Cratloe would have been willing to play replay instead of penalty shootout
*Colm Collins celebrates Cratloe getting an equalising score in Cusack Park. Photograph: Ruth Griffin. VICTORIOUS CRATLOE boss Colm Collins has said they would have preferred to have played a replay rather than letting the Clare SFC semi-final be decided on a penalty shootout.
Tendering system & procurement process prompts concerns for future of local suppliers to Clare tourism sites
*Bunratty Castle & Folk Park has come under the Council’s ownership with the transfer of Shannon Heritage sites. SUPPLIERS IN CLARE need to be supported by the local authority by making them the first choice when it comes to services at tourism sites under their operation.
Free ‘Clare Autism Aware’ webinars to commence
A SERIES OF FREE online training webinars are being offered to community and voluntary groups across Clare as part of the ‘Clare Autism Aware’ programme.
The Water Break: St Breckan’s & Cratloe survive semi-final drama to make novel final
*Jamie Stack in action against Seanie Malone. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography THERE WAS EXTRA TIME aplenty this weekend as the final two in the bid to lift the Jack Daly are known.
Over 200 extra flights added to Shannon Airport’s winter schedule
SHANNON AIRPORT has launched its new winter schedule bringing passengers an exciting choice of winter sun, ski trips, city breaks, and US and European holiday options.
Ennis blooms with international success
ENNIS HAS ACHIEVED international success in the 2023 Communities in Bloom (CiB) awards ceremony held at Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada over the weekend.
Illegal encampments & speeding two big concerns to be tackled says Mayor of Clare
**Cllr Joe Cooney (FG) walks towards Gardaí in Sixmilebridge. Photograph: John Mangan ILLEGAL ENCAMPMENTS and speeding are two of the biggest issues facing the Superintendent now responsible for East Clare, according to the county’s first citizen.