Clare soccer controversy risks delay to start of leagues
*Frank Healy Park. Photograph: John Mangan Controversy continues to brew in Clare soccer circles with the fallout set to delay the start of schoolboys and schoolgirls games in the county.
COVID-19 outbreak at Clare Lodge ‘amplifies concern’ of Direct Provision living conditions
Compact living conditions at the Clare Lodge Direct Provision centre in Ennis have fuelled concerns that a repeat outbreak of COVID-19 is likely until residents are vaccinated.
Date set for Blake’s Corner oral hearing
*An archive photo of Blake’s Corner in Ennistymon. A virtual oral hearing for Blake’s Corner will be held next month.
County’s Government politicians urged to put party whip on the line to make a stand for Shannon Airport
Clare’s Government representatives have been urged to put their vote on the line by making a stand for Shannon Airport.
Anger in Shannon as Aldi denied planning again
Anger has been expressed in Shannon following the decision of Clare County Council to deny Aldi planning permission for a new store in the town.
Splendid isolation for Brother Joe
Brother Joe bounced back from disappointment in his last run to claim an impressive win in Galway.
Taoiseach commits to intervene over Kilkee water concerns
Kilkee’s beauty was referenced at a sitting of the Dáil on Wednesday as the Taoiseach confirmed he will intervene as the area was hit with a do not swim notice for the third year in succession.
Councillors call out negativity from Shannon groups
*Shannon Town Park is one of the most recent investments in the town by Clare County Council. Photograph: Joe Buckley “Negativity from keyboard warriors” in Shannon is ignoring the opportunities available in the town, a local elected representative has remarked.
Advice of Attorney General sought before inquiry into death of Patrick Nugent is provided to family
*The late Patrick Nugent. A report received by the Department of Justice last November following an inquiry into the death of Patrick Nugent has yet to be provided to his family.
‘We can’t go around watching dog’s bums’ – East Clare reps highlight dog fouling
An East Clare representative has quipped that the public can’t expect Clare County Council to “go around everyday watching dog’s bums to see what is falling out of it” as concerns persist with regard to dog fouling.