Clare has ‘reached capacity’ in catering for Ukrainians – Crowe
*Cathal Crowe. Photograph: Natasha Barton CLARE HAS “reached capacity” in terms of accommodation Ukrainian refugees, a Government TD has said.
Robbie Hogan more than happy to keep the lights on in Ballyea
*Ballyea manager, Robbie Hogan. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill THERE’S NO SECRET to the unprecedented success of Ballyea’s senior hurlers, the ever humble Robbie Hogan admitted.
‘We don’t need people from the outside to remind us’ – Coveney insists Government prioritising housing
*Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney speaking to The Clare Echo’s Páraic McMahon. HOUSING IS “THE BIGGEST PRIORITY” within the Government yet an insufficient number of houses are being built, the Minister for Foreign Affairs has acknowledged.
Melody named enterprise young farmer of the year
*JJ, Joe, Frank and Ann Melody. BUNRATTY’S FRANK MELODY has been named as the enterprise young farmer of the year.
ElfFest the theme for Ennis National School’s Christmas display
ENNIS NATIONAL SCHOOL have created a Christmas display in one of the town’s busy shopping centres.
Avenue & Newmarket power on in FAI Junior Cup while Kilrush & Shannon Town claim vital league wins
*Ronan Kerin scored twice for Avenue Utd. Photograph: Natasha Barton CLARE’S REPRESENTATIVES in the FAI Junior Cup have marched forward into the last 32 of the competition.
Derg View works targeted to be completed by year end
REMEDIAL WORKS ARE TARGETED to be completed by the end of this year for houses at Derg View, Scariff.
Target set to have EV charging point installed in Killaloe by end of 2023’s first quarter
AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE charger is targeted to be installed in Killaloe within the first three months of next year.
Ennis students to take over Vincent’s charity shop for Secret Santa fundraiser
*Some of the Christmas clothing available in Vincent’s. TRANSITION YEAR STUDENTS in Ennis will take over the running of Vincent’s charity shop in the county town this Thursday.
‘Very rough’ pedestrian crossing in Tullyglass to be assessed for repair works
*Photograph: Joe Buckley WHEELCHAIR USERS, cyclists and “people pushing prams” are finding the road surface “very rough” at the Tullyglass pedestrian junction in Shannon.