Loughnane warns that Clare GAA is ‘in disarray’ as he urges public to back Club Clare
*Ger Loughnane. Photograph: Joe Buckley Two-time All-Ireland winning hurling manager, Ger Loughnane has declared that Clare GAA is “in disarray”.
German MP dies in Limerick after plane makes diversion to Shannon Airport
A prominent German politician has died in Limerick after falling ill on a flight which diverted to Shannon Airport.
Cost being put ahead of individual needs in awarding of rural transport contracts – McNamara
*Photograph: Martin Connolly Accessibility must be given greater priority in the awarding of contracts for rural transport services.
HSE must prepare for ‘train coming down the track’ as further mental health supports sought
A West Clare councillor has stressed the need to improve the mental health supports on offer to young people with issues “exasperated” due to COVID-19.
Bishop appeals for public to avoid congregating for funerals
Outbreaks of COVID-19 linked to funerals has prompted the Bishop of Killaloe to appeal to the public to offer their condolences in alternative ways.
No third party objections were received by Council for Parteen wind turbine
*Photograph: John Mangan Renewable energy developments should be not allowed proceed in the centre of villages, a South Clare representative has stated.
6 new cases of COVID-19 in Clare while 10 percent of Irish population have first dose of vaccine
*Photograph: Sean Curtin / True Media Six new cases of COVID-19 have been diagnosed in Clare among the 769 nationally.
Miltown Malbay outages prompt calls for alteration to Irish Water communication policy
*Photograph: Arthur Ellis Ongoing water outages in Miltown Malbay have been criticised leading to calls for Irish Water to communicate supply interruptions in a timely manner.
Risk of ‘tragic dictatorship’ if County Development Plan follows national policy
Clare’s most experienced councillor has warned that the implementation of the new County Development Plan will be “a tragic dictatorship” unless alterations are made.
Lahinch drama on course to be broadcast to an international audience
*Dervla Kirwan. Lahinch and surrounding areas of North West Clare are on course to be screened to an international audience.