‘We’re more likely to spot a leprechaun than a Garda on the beat in Clare’
*Photograph: John O’Neill THERE is a better chance of spotting a leprechaun than a Garda on the beat in Co Clare, a Shannon public representative has remarked.
Cowan’s temporary leave from UL Hospitals Group ‘unsurprising’
Noeleen Moran. Photograph: Martin Molloy A KEY member of the Mid-West Hospital Campaign has said the decision of the UL Hospitals Group CEO to go on temporary leave is “unsurprising”.
Uisce Éireann unable to provide figures for Ennis project as traffic disruption continues on Lifford Rd
TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS will continue on the Lifford Rd in Ennis for the next five weeks while Uisce Éireann carry out works in the locality.
Soothing words heighten tensions within Clare Fianna Fáil
*Cathal Crowe, Mike Enright and Timmy Dooley. AN EMERGENCY meeting of Fianna Fáil members takes place tonight (Wednesday) with one item on the agenda, that to discuss recent comments made by the party’s Clare chairman.
UL study reveals eco-friendly way to generate power from waste wood
*Muhammad Muddasar and Prof Michael Collins. A NEW STUDY by researchers at University of Limerick has revealed a sustainable method of efficiently converting waste heat into electricity using Irish wood products, while minimising costs and environmental impact.
Rodent droppings prompt FSAI to force partial closure of Cloughleigh store
AN ENNIS store was ordered to close its external food store room by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI).
Clare’s Missionvale group returns to Port Elizabeth for first time since Sr Ethel Normoyle’s death
SECONDARY school students and their teachers have embarked from Shannon Airport for a for a week-long volunteering effort with the Missionvale Ireland Charity.
Clash of Limerick clubs in FAI Junior Cup quarter-final pits Clare players in opposition
*Colm Walsh O’Loghlen. Photograph: Dermot Lynch CLARE PLAYERS will be squaring off when lining out for Limerick clubs in the quarter-finals of the FAI Junior Cup.
Civic sites & sporting clubs part of Deposit Return Scheme’s second phase for having reverse vending machines
*Bridget Ginnnity a local election candidate for the Green Party in the Ennis MD using a reverse vending machine. CIVIC sites are expected to be included in phase two of the Deposit Return Scheme.
‘Everyone in Kilrush is delighted to have brand-new festival on their doorstep’ – first acts announced for Vandeleur Festival
*The Kilfenora Ceili Band performing at Vandeleur Festival Kilrush 2023. The popular North Clare outfit is returning to Kilrush this June. Photograph: Eamon Ward FIRST ACTS have been announced for the second annual Vandeleur Festival Kilrush which takes place from June 27th to 30th.