‘We’ve raised the game for series two’ says star of Lahinch shot Smother
*Dervla Kirwan. SMOTHER’s leading lady has said all involved in the RTÉ drama which was filmed in North-West Clare have “raised the game” for its second series.
Rising rejection of placement requests depriving third level students of necessary experience
THIRD LEVEL students are finding it increasingly difficult to secure college placements thus impacting on their career progression, an Ennis representative has warned.
‘Dangerous hazards’ flagged on Ruan to Corofin road
FARMERS and truck drivers in Corofin and Ruan have highlighted the hazards of overhanging trees.
Batshit crazy – Clonlara ‘destroyed by droppings’
BATS have been accused of “destroying” parts of Clonlara.
Clare lose out to Cork in McGrath Cup opener
*Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Clare’s senior footballers opening outing of the year has ended in defeat.
Delay to awarding of prospecting licence for Bunratty & Tulla sought
A DELAY to awarding prospecting licences in Clare has been sought.
Lisdoonvarna loses much-loved character John O’Neill as Gardaí continue investigation
LISDOONVARNA is reeling following the discovery of a man’s body in “unexplained circumstances” on Friday morning.
Work on short-term solution to Henchy’s Cross to begin in Spring 2022
*Photograph: John Mangan SPRING 2022 has been set as the target to commence works to improve visibility at Henchy’s Cross.
Christmas cheer for Clare owners
*Rose and Martin Kelly present the winning trophy to Stephen Murray, Ennis, after Loose Woman won the WGOBA Deceased Members 550 Final, at the Night of Finals, at the Galway Greyhound Stadium. Also in photo are Johnny Maloney, Martin O’Driscoll, Marian and Danny Potter and Kevin Ryan. Loose Women helped Sixmilebridge’s Stephen Murray back to …
Crowe’s appointment to Fianna Fáil Commission brought into question
*Taoiseach Micheál Martin flanked by Senator Timmy Dooley and Deputy Cathal Crowe. Photograph: Natasha Barton CONFUSION continues to cloud around the supposed appointment of Clare TD, Cathal Crowe (FF) to a commission assessing the aims, ideology and objectives of Fianna Fáil.