*Photograph: John Mangan Pedestrianisation measures in Ennis town centre are to be eased from the end of August and will be lifted entirely at the end of September.
*Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan. Photograph: John Mangan A shortlist of candidates has yet to be finalised for the post of Shannon Group Chairperson.
Glowing tributes have been paid to Johnny Cregan, a man known as a legendary figure within the town of Shannon following his death last week.
*Photograph: Mike Mulcaire White Strand in Miltown Malbay witnessed poignant scenes on Friday to mark one month since the sudden death of Clare lifeguard Fionn O’Brien.
*Thomas Griffin David Griffin Vicky Cassley Mary Quinlivan and Louise McNamara all spoke publicly of their opposition to the plans. Photograph: Joe Buckley Clare County Council has given the green light to the construction of a biomass plant in Stonehall in spite of considerable objections in the locality.
A daily Aer Lingus service from Shannon Airport to London Heathrow is to commence next month.
Replacement fencing is to be costed at the Fioruisce estate on the Gort Rd in Ennis.
A seven month delay to the completion of the Clare County Development Plan has been agreed by local councillors.
Cannabis to the value of €5000 was seized by An Garda Síochána in West Clare over the weekend.
A €7.5m upgrade of the Shannon Wastewater Treatment Plant has been completed by Irish Water and Clare County Council.
