Che Guevara’s lucky Irish lighter purchased in Shannon Airport to go on auction
A LIGHTER bought by Che Guevara in Shannon Airport is among the historical memorabilia to form part of an online auction this month.
‘I’m still afraid to cycle on the road where my husband died’ – North Clare widow continues to seek signage improvements
*Helga Himmelsbach. A NORTH CLARE widow has said she is still afraid to cycle on the road where her late husband was killed.
Mulcahy confident Shannon Town can elect three councillors
*FILE PHOTO: Tony Mulcahy flanked by Enda Kenny and Pat Breen. Photograph: Joe Buckley A FORMER SENATOR is confident Shannon Town can elect three county councillors at the 2024 local elections.
Research opportunities in the Burren to be enhanced under University of Galway & NPWS agreement
*Minister for Nature, Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan T.D., and President of University of Galway, Professor Ciarán Ó hÓgartaigh walk the iconic landscape of The Burren after signing the agreement between the NPWS and the University of Galway. A PARTNERSHIP agreement has been signed between the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) and the …
Greater repair time on public lights in estates ‘a whole mess’
*Photograph: John Mangan ANXIETY of elderly residents is rising due to the new procedures followed by the ESB in fixing public lighting across housing estates, a Shannon representative has claimed.
Met Éireann’s new radar system operational in Shannon
*The new radar system in Shannon Airport. MET ÉIREANN’s new weather radar system at Shannon Airport is now operational, the Irish National Meteorological Service has confirmed, one month later than initially announced.
Freetaker Kelly happy to get the job done in helping Corofin achieve senior dual status
*Gearoid Kelly, Kevin Keane, Gearoid Cahill, Jamie Malone and Geraldine Cahll celebrate. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill GEAROID KELLY’s contribution of nine points was central to Corofin’s success in the Clare intermediate hurling championship.
Scariff Bay & RCB scoop accolades at CRAOL awards
*Pat O’Brien, Jim Collins and David Fleming. CLARE COMMUNITY RADIO stations took top accolades at the CRAOL Féile.
Finances need to be set aside for recreational areas in Shannon
*Photograph: John Mangan ADEQUATE FINANCES need to be set aside to enable for maintenance work in recreational areas across Shannon Town.
Work commences on landmark Inis Cealtra Visitor Experience project
*Pictured at the Old Rectory initial design team meeting in Mountshannon, County Clare, ahead of its redevelopment and extension as a visitor and interpretative centre for Inis Cealtra (Holy Island); left to right Michael Fitzgibbon, Councillor Joe Cooney Cathaoirleach Clare County Council, Joan Tarmey, Tourism Officer, Clare County Council and Valerie Mulvin, Mc Cullough Mulvin …
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