Flynn ‘peed off’ over transition between Council engineers
*Gerry Flynn. Photograph: Joe Buckley A Shannon councillor has said he is ‘peed off’ with the transition problems associated with changing engineers within local government.
Daily COVID-19 cases at lowest amount since mid-December
New cases of COVID-19 are at their lowest level nationally since mid December while the amount of hospitalisations is at its smallest since November.
Shannon’s cargo potential has been left untapped
Cargo’s potential at Shannon Airport has not been maximised, a Clare TD has stated.
Shooting Smother in Lahinch has ‘opened eyes’ of James O’Donoghue
Filming RTÉ’s hit drama Smother in Co Clare has not only resulted in plenty of plaudits for young actor James O’Donoghue but it also ‘opened his eyes’ to hurling.
Clare officers returned to posts on Mid-West Active Retirement committee
Two Clare officers were returned to their positions on the Mid-West Active Retirement committee.
‘Unreal criminality’ in Newmarket-on-Fergus leads to rising concern in village
*Photograph: John Mangan Rising crime in the village of Newmarket-on-Fergus has prompted concern from local residents.
‘Short-sighted’ to omit pubs from outdoor dining scheme
Ineligibility of publicans to apply for outdoor dining grants from the Irish Government has been slammed as “short-sighted”.
ON THE FARM: Lack of ambition dilutes attractiveness of forestry sector
*Jack Enright & Joe Melody happy to see the sheds emptied for the spring. A strong forestry sector must be attractive for farmers but currently there is little ambition for the sector from Government, Joe Melody writes.
Spread of COVID-19 in all parts of Clare stays below national rate
All electoral areas in Clare have a lower 14 day incidence rate than the national equivalent.
Clare children waiting two years prior to COVID-19 for access to speech & language therapy – Crawford
*Cllr Susan Crawford. Children in Clare are waiting up to two years for speech and language therapy, an elected representative has flagged.