Further drop in Clare’s 14 day incidence rate with 5 COVID-19 cases
Five new cases of COVID-19 have been diagnosed in Clare with the county having the tenth lowest 14 day incidence rate in the country.
Waiver system sought for specifically designed homes for persons with disabilities
A waiver system for houses specifically designed for persons with medically certified disabilities “would make such a difference to people’s lives,” a leading disability advocate in the county has said.
Connection with nature improving well-being in Clare
A connection with nature experienced by the people of Clare is improving well-being according to the County’s Heritage Officer with new biodiversity sites to be developed in Ennis and Shannon.
Hundreds of toys collected at Bunratty Castle & Folk Park donated to Crumlin Children’s Hospital
*Pictured loading up toys donated as part of the Bunratty Castle & Folk Park ‘Giving Tree’ initiative are: (l-r) Vanessa McTigue, Shannon Heritage, An Post Postman, Michael Hogan and Colin Hennessey, Shannon Heritage. The toys are on route to patients at Crumlin Children’s Hospital, Dublin. Hundreds of gifts collected at Bunratty Castle & Folk Park …
COVID-19 hospital numbers dip below 400 with less than five new cases in Clare
*Photograph: Sean Curtin / True Media Less than five new cases of COVID-19 are known in Co Clare while the amount of persons hospitalised because of the virus has dipped below 400 for the first time this year.
Kilmihil’s Micaela honoured with Rachel Kenneally bursary
A Clare woman is among four students to have been awarded a bursary in honour of the late Tipperary ladies footballer Rachel Kenneally.
Illegal dumping continues to hamper public’s enjoyment of Clare landscape
Public enjoyment of nature has been hampered by an increased incidence of illegal dumping during the pandemic while the people of Clare have been urged to be more vigilant around waste collection.
Over-hanging branches in Ballyalla Grove brought into focus
Landowners are to be reminded of their responsibility to stop hedgerows from obstructing public roads and footpaths within the environs of the Ennis Municipal District.
Council to contact RTÉ seeking changes to its schedule to help public mood
Officials in the rural and community development section of Clare County Council are to write to RTÉ seeking a change to its broadcasting schedule.
Gardaí credit increased checkpoints & COVID-19 for drop in Clare thefts
Increased checkpoints and a global pandemic have been attributed for leading to a reduction in crime across Co Clare.
