Funding shortfall sees River Grainey removed from drainage programme
A sizeable reduction in allocations for the river drainage programme has resulted in the River Grainey’s withdrawal from the scheme.
Shannon Airport has ‘a lot to gain’ through business aviation & further promotion of pre-clearance
Pre-clearance facilities at Shannon Airport strengthen its ability to capitalise on the business aviation model, a former board member has said.
Full footpaths in Sixmilebridge prompt calls for better lighting in Shannon Rd estate
Footpaths in Sixmilebridge “are full every night” prompting calls for improvements to lighting in the area by an elected representative.
Clare TD says videoing of Gardaí should be banned
*Photograph: Martin Connolly Videoing of Garda on the beat by members of the general public should not be allowed, a Clare TD has outlined.
Colm chronicles the stories from Long Ago in Newmarket-on-Fergus
*Colm Liddy. Photograph: John Mangan Fascinating, quirky and head-scratching tales are recounted in a new book looking at times gone by in Newmarket-on-Fergus.
Ruan actress to make on-screen debut in Call The Midwife
*Lisa O’Connor. Photograph: Alishia Love A Ruan actress is to make her first on-screen role in the BBC period drama Call The Midwife on Sunday.
‘Strong week’ for vaccination programme as rate of new cases in Clare stays low
Over 170,000 COVID-19 vaccines have been administered this week while a further 429 cases have been confirmed across the country.
Predicted busy summer for Lahinch heighten appeals for traffic calming at Shanaway Rd
*Cllr Mary Howard. Photograph: Eamon Ward Predicted “huge traffic” along the Lahinch Rd this summer has reignited the bid to introduce traffic calming measures at the Shanaway Rd junction.
Ciara & Clare’s camogie side ambitious to build on progress of last year
*Ciara Grogan is confident Clare will build on their 2020 progress. Photograph: Caroline O’Keeffe They’ve only returned to collective training but there is already an evident ambition rippling among the Clare senior camogie panel, defender Ciara Grogan maintained.
Omission from SMDW won’t stop Kilnaboy road from getting minor repairs
Minor repairs will be undertaken on a Kilnaboy road despite its omission from this year’s schedule of municipal district works (SMDW).