Ann Norton recovering following COVID-19 diagnosis
*Ann Norton. Photograph: Eamon Ward A Clare politician has tested positive for COVID-19.
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Department examining proposal to add driving & swimming lessons to curriculum
*Shannon Leisure Centre. Photograph: John Mangan Minister of Education, Joe McHugh (FG) has been requested by Clare County Council to incorporate swimming and driving lessons onto the curriculum in Irish schools.
‘A form of child abuse’ – heartstrings tugged as councillors discuss parental alienation
Recognised by the World Health Organisation in the eleventh International Classification of Diseases, Clare County Council are the latest local authority to pass a motion seeking recognition of parental alienation.
Ann Marie Flanagan views Seanad seat as ‘natural progression’
*Ann Marie Flanagan. Photograph: James Sheppard Social exclusion activist Ann Marie Flanagan (IND) is one of two Ennistymon residents contesting the upcoming Seanad election.
County St Patricks Day parade cancelled
*Photograph: Eamon Ward St Patrick’s Day parades across Co Clare are to be cancelled following the decision by elected representatives to be postpone the county parade.
Lack of reference to climate & biodiversity during GE2020 canvass ‘scary’
*Environmental protesters in Clare. Photograph: Orla Begley Canvassers who knocked on doors across the county in the lead up to the General Election have described it as “scary” the lack of times in which climate and biodiversity change was brought up at as a key issue.
Shannon Airport working with Fáilte Ireland to maximise Wild Atlantic Way brand
*Shannon Group CEO, Mary Considine. Photograph: Arthur Ellis Shannon Airport are “working closely” with Fáilte Ireland on maximising the Wild Atlantic Way brand to entice more passengers to fly into Clare.
New signage an attempt to ‘revamp’ Barefield
New signage is on the way to Barefield as part of a revamp of the area.
Revenue at Cliffs of Moher tops €10m for first time
*Cliffs of Moher. Photograph: Ann O’Connell “A countywide lure” needs to be gained off the Cliffs of Moher, the Chairperson of its Board has stated.
Clare Colleran Molloy elected County’s first citizen
Clare Colleran Molloy (FF) has become the third woman to wear the Mayoral chains as Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council following her election on Monday.