Tulla’s Sorcha to be honoured at Gradam Ceoil Awards
Tulla’s Sorcha Costello is to be awarded Young Musician of the Year at the Gradam Ceoil Awards.
Ash tree planted at former stomping ground of The Blues
*Máire Ní Ghruagáin, Con Woods and Lewy Halpin. An ash tree was planted outside the former grounds of Newmarket-on-Fergus GAA following a ninety minute history talk at the location.
Bus services in North Clare ‘sporadic & unpredictable’
“Sporadic and unpredictable” bus services in North Clare represent a public transport crisis, a local activist has claimed.
Clare students considering future options
*Students at St Anne’s Community College in Killaloe celebrate their Leaving Cert results. Photograph: Brian Arthur Clare students are considering their future options with a significant rise in CAO points for most third level courses.
Demand for pedestrianisation in Ennis leads to calls for thorough public consultation
A thorough period of public consultation is to be held regarding the potential introduction of full-time pedestrianisation measures in Ennis.
‘People living in fear’ because of Sixmilebridge encampment – O’Callaghan
*The illegal encampment at Sixmilebridge. Photograph: Joe Buckley An illegal encampment that has been in situ in Sixmilebridge for over seven months is causing “huge frustration” in the locality, elected representatives have stated.
‘Time for Leo to consider his position as Fine Gael leader’ – Gregan
Ongoing controversy surrounding the proposed appointment of Katherine Zappone to a UN role has heightened the need for Leo Varadkar (FG) to consider his position as Fine Gael leader, a prominent Clare member of the party has said.
Reddans Redzar sets the standard at Limerick
A second round heat success was recorded by the Killaloe owned Redzar Ruinart on Saturday night.
Tributes paid to Superintendent McDonagh ahead of retirement
*Supt Brendan McDonagh overseeing operations at Shannon Garda Station ahead of the visit of Donald Trump in 2019. Photograph: Gerry Mooney Tributes have been paid to a prominent Clare Garda ahead of his upcoming retirement.
Excitement builds for return of Ennis Book Club Festival
Book lovers are set to descend on Co Clare this weekend for the Ennis Book Club Festival (EBCF).