‘Doonbeg was the centre of Murt McInerney’s universe and he was at the heart of it’
FOR Murt McInerney Doonbeg was the centre of the universe but he too was a central pillar in the community for generations.
Campaign underway in Kilfenora to acquire Linnane’s Pub as community hub
COMMUNITY EFFORTS are underway in Kilfenora to attempt to acquire Linnane’s Pub and renovate it as a community-owned, not-for-profit centre, a living space for traditional Irish music, cultural events, and connection.
Talty & Kenny part of Limerick management chasing Tailteann Cup triumph
*Evan Talty. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. TWO Clare men are part of the Limerick management aiming to steer the Treaty County to Tailteann Cup glory this weekend.
‘The Council want to rip up roads’ – Flynn says Ennis transport plan is anti-car
*Johnny Flynn. Photograph: Eamon Ward A FORMER two-time Mayor of Ennis has launched a strong criticism of the draft Ennis local transport plan describing it as “anti-car” while warning Clare County Council could undermine public confidence in its planning system.
730 people sign petition opposing one-way system for Mill Rd
A PETITION opposed to the potential of making the Mill Rd a one-way traffic system has amassed 730 signatures within a week.
Councillors stopped from having vote on Ennis transport plan with Mayor Howard coming under fire in first meeting
*Cllr Mary Howard (FG). Photograph: John O’Neill. CALLS to have a vote seeking commitments for the Ennis transport plan were denied at a fiery meeting of the Ennis Municipal District leading to accusations of bringing the local authority into disrepute.
Reference to paused Ennis 2040 projects to be removed from transport plan
*Harvey’s Quay. REFERENCES to paused contentious aspects of the Ennis 2040 strategy will be removed from the final version of the Ennis local transport plan.
Clare’s median property prices increase by €20k over 12 months
PROPERTY prices in Clare have increased by €20,000 over the last twelve months.
Record entries for anti-litter poster competition in Galway
Councillor Martina Kinane, the Cathaoirleach of the County of Galway, Dorothy Niland and Ellen Troake, Ballindereen NS, overall winners in the National Schools anti-Litter competition. Back L-R Brendan de Courcy MacDonnell, Ballindereen NS and Mark Molloy, Assistant Environmental Awareness Officer, Galway County Council. Credit Ray Ryan. COUNTY HALL was transformed into a hub of creativity …
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Frustration building as Govt failed to put full steam behind rail works in Ballycar & Crusheen
FRUSTRATION has been voiced by a Clare TD on the lack of focus placed on progressing flood relief works at Ballycar and on reopening Crusheen railway station, both of which are situated on the Ennis to Limerick rail line.