Munster GAA induct Dalo into Hall of Fame and name Lohan manager of the year
TWO-TIME All-Ireland winners Anthony Daly and Brian Lohan have been honoured by Munster GAA.
‘Anyone that trains that hard should be remembered with a plaque’ – recognition sought for Clare’s Olympians
*Two-time Clare Olympian Liam Jegou. AN APPEAL to erect a plaque for Clare Olympians must be signed off by the Memorial Committee of Clare County Council before it can progress.
Ryan Line is reopened as Conor & James take seats on County Council
*Cllr Conor Ryan (FG) and Cllr James Ryan (SF). CLARE’S newest councillors have taken their seats on the County Council for the first time.
Ollie goes On The Boards to share passion for music
*Ollie Byrnes. Photograph: Tom Micks. A LOVE of music blossomed from a young age in Ollie Byrnes and his latest publication chronicles a history of music in Ennis and beyond from 1950 onwards.
Lahinch’s Mattie spreads Banner Fever in Bangkok
LAHINCH DJ Mattie Kinch was left in awe after spotting a young Thailand man sporting a Clare jersey while roaming the streets of Bangkok.
Ennis’ best kept gardens chosen by Tidy Towns
OVER 100 entries were received by Ennis Tidy Towns for its ‘Best Kept Gardens’ awards.
FASD Ireland launch Christmas & New Year campaign
*Members of the FASD Ireland team. ENNIS BASED, FASD Ireland which supports people and their families living with Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, have launched their 2024 Christmas and New Year campaign.
‘Horrendous’ system of failing to fast-track medical cards slammed by breast cancer survivor
*Cllr Antoinette Baker Bashua (FF). Photograph: Eamon Ward AN ENNIS breast cancer survivor has made an emotional plea for the HSE to issue patients with “critical illnesses” to be allocated a medical card.
Opposition to Ennis 2040 was ‘to be expected’ says Council Chief who insists plan will proceed despite COO exit
*Carmel Kirby, Kevin Corrigan and Pat Dowling. CLARE COUNTY COUNCIL’s departing Chief Executive has said opposition to aspects of the Ennis 2040 strategy was “to be expected”.
‘We take so many things for granted when we are able-bodied’ – Clare Cllrs seek grant for hospitality sector to provide disability accessible toilets
*The motion was debated at the December meeting of Clare County Council. LACK OF ACCESSIBILITY at facilities across the county are depriving persons with disabilities of opportunities.
