‘To hell with the environment when road safety is concerned’ – Whitegate councillor
Strong criticism has been voiced of landowners across Co Clare labelled as an “absolute disgrace” for failing to cut their hedges.
Councillors hopeful Crowe will be knighted if Cratloe footpath progresses
*Cllr John Crowe. Photograph: Eamon Ward A Clare councillor could be knighted fellow elected representatives have quipped should a footpath link be installed in Cratloe.
519 domestic abuse incidents reported to Gardaí in Clare this year
519 domestic abuse incidents have been reported in Co Clare, already this year.
More than €50k in suspected cannabis seized in O’Briensbridge & Bridgetown
Two separate searches in East Clare under Operation Tara have seen Gardaí seize more than €50,000 of suspected cannabis.
The Clare Echo & other media partners sign agreement with Google for news service
The Clare Echo is one of seven Irish news partners that has signed an agreement with Google to support media in the country.
Wider conversation into data centres needed as further information sought from developers
Further information has been sought by Clare County Council into plans for a €1.2bn data centre in Ennis while local activists have said engaged discussions are needed into the future role of these facilities.
Clare GAA Review recommends sale of Clareabbey & full-time appointments
Appointment of three full-time personnel and the sale of Clareabbey are among some of the aspects to be proposed as part of a strategic review of Clare GAA.
Success for Ava Rochford in Tailteann Championships
Ennis student Ava Rochford finished first in the pole vault at the recent Tailteann Inter-provincial Athletics Championships.
Pyrite could damage bid for €8m maritime centre in Kilrush
An €8m application to build a maritime training centre in Kilrush could be scuppered due to pyrite.
‘So fetch’ Old Ground Hotel gets seal of approval from American film stars
*Lacey Chabert with Karoline Murphy of The Old Ground Hotel. A well known American actress described The Old Ground Hotel as “so fetch” following a three week stay at the four star Ennis hotel.
