*Leo Varadkar, TD. Photograph: Paul Corey A priority on housing developments in urban areas is to continue, the Tánaiste has said but he acknowledged that efforts will need to be made to ensure rural areas can continued to increase their population.
*Lissycasey manager, John Ryan. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Lissycasey have lamented their exit from the Clare SFC by failing to do themselves justice at the penultimate stage of the competition.
Towns and villages along the Wild Atlantic Way must capitalise on a predicted increase in visitor numbers by installing charging points for electric vehicles, a West Clare councillor has said.
Raidio Corca Baiscinn has scooped two awards at the CRAOL Féile National Community Radio Awards.
Doora/Barefield’s Christy O’Connor has left his coaching role with the Cork senior hurlers.
*Cian Nolan holds off Blaine Earley as he wins the race for possession. Photograph: Ruth Griffin True leadership becomes apparent when the need is greatest and in the case of Smith O’Briens’ hurlers, it has been typified by joint captain Cian Nolan.
Cuimhneamh an Chláir will be dropping its first ever podcast this Friday (October 29th).
O’Briensbridge teenager, Saoirse Exton is included among the first ever recipients of a global talent programme to promote brilliant young minds worldwide.
Aer Lingus have confirmed that transatlantic services at Shannon Airport are to resume in March while the vital route to Heathrow is to continue.
A prominent Ennis mark was the scene of a robbery of a young teenage boy in the past week.