‘Close shaves’ involving trucks delivering materials for Springfield embankment
Speeding of trucks completing flood defence work in Clonlara has been raised as a concern by elected representatives in South-East Clare.
Character of past defeats made Éire Óg’s finish all the stronger
*Conall Ó hÁiniféin brings the ball forward. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Hurt of recent seasons not alone built character for the Éire Óg footballers but was also the foundation for the strong finish in Sunday’s county final victory, centre-back Conall Ó hÁiniféin maintained.
Memories & history of Old Military Barracks shared in new book
A collection of articles on military history, residents, sport, maps and photographs with the Ennis Barracks have been included in a recently published book.
Future roundabout by Willow Park a ‘crucial piece of infrastructure’ for Ennis
Addition of a new roundabout and extended footpath in Willow Park has been labelled a “crucial piece of road infrastructure” for Ennis.
Ennis businesses acknowledged in age friendly initiative
*Mike Hanrahan, Clare Age Friendly Ambassador (front left), and Karen Fennessy, Clare Age Friendly Programme Manager, Clare County Council, with Age Friendly Charter recipients at an event in Hotel Woodstock. Fourteen Ennis businesses have been acknowledged as part of the Age Friendly Town initiative.
Apprenticeships need to be encouraged more for future careers
More emphasis on the benefits of completing an apprenticeship need to be highlighted in order to preserve a strong future of qualified tradespeople.
Equinor decision shows reform of regulatory framework is too slow
Regret at the decision of Equinor to leave the Irish offshore wind market has been voiced by Wind Energy Ireland.
Back to school costs ‘crippling’ for Clare families
Children in Clare are being curtailed from extra-curricular activities and trips due to “crippling back to school costs”.
Mediator to be appointed to try resolve Doolin Coast Guard dispute
A mediator is to be appointed in an attempt to resolve an ongoing dispute at Doolin Coast Guard.
Policies to tackle illegal dumping should take note from packaging on cigarettes
Signage similar to that used in discouraging the smoking of cigarettes has been suggested as the model to follow when it comes to cutting down on illegal dumping in Co Clare.