Weekday presentations to UHL emergency department surpassing 200
All-time high levels of weekly attendances are being experienced at University Hospital Limerick.
New antibody testing service launched at Shannon Airport
*Photograph: Diarmuid Greene An antibody testing service has been launched at Shannon Airport.
Less than 5 new COVID-19 cases in Clare ahead of ‘critical 8-week window’
Less than five new cases of COVID-19 have been recorded in Co Clare as leading health officials say the next eight weeks represent “a critical window”.
Volume of traffic at Gleann Cora ‘has tripled’
A Newmarket-on-Fergus housing estate was the subject of three motions at the March meeting of the Shannon Municipal District.
Most Greens ‘don’t care’ about internal fighting
*Roisin Garvey. Photograph: Martin Connolly Most Green Party members “do not care” about the latest internal fighting episode, a party Senator has said.
Clare needs to push hard for active travel posts
Clare needs to put forward a strong case for the hiring of active travel officers in the county.
More recycling facilities sought for south side of Ennis
Absence of waste recycling facilities “on the southern side of Ennis” have led to calls for the installation of a bottle bank to cater for residents in this part of town.
Shortage of serviced sites in Shannon limiting housing options
*Photograph: Joe Buckley A shortage of serviced sites in Shannon to construct private housing developments is leading to more younger people leaving the town, elected representatives have warned.
Limerick’s All-Ireland success may encourage ‘urgent’ works at Clonlara footbridge
Limerick’s title as All-Ireland senior hurling champions may result in a more positive approach from Limerick City and County Council to upgrade a footbridge on the border, a Clare councillor has quipped.
Taoiseach announces restrictions will ease slightly from mid April
Current lockdown restrictions are to remain in place until after Easter week where an easing of measures will slowly come into effect.