Colm chronicles the stories from Long Ago in Newmarket-on-Fergus
*Colm Liddy. Photograph: John Mangan Fascinating, quirky and head-scratching tales are recounted in a new book looking at times gone by in Newmarket-on-Fergus.
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President Michael D. Higgins celebrates 80th birthday
*Michael D. Higgins speaking at the Burren College of Art. Irish President, Michael D. Higgins is today celebrating his 80th birthday.
‘Wonderful work’ ongoing in Newmarket-on-Fergus
Recent improvement works in Newmarket-on-Fergus have been welcomed locally as “wonderful” while further plans for The Fair Green in the village are to be carried out this year.
Blues come up Trumps again with latest Tradraí
A global pandemic was not enough to deter a GAA annual from coming up trumps yet again.
Repairing potholes in Newmarket-on-Fergus car park ‘an urgent matter’ – McMahon
Potholes at the car park of Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Newmarket-on-Fergus are to be repaired in the coming weeks by Clare County Council.
Locals concerned over potential Meelick windfarm
Residents of Meelick have raised concern over the possible construction of a windfarm stretching from Ballycar to Cappantymore and on to Gallows Hill.
Cannonball dating back to Cromwellian garrison discovered in Ballycar
Clare County Museum announced its latest acquisition at the end of May, a cannonball found at Ballycar, Newmarket on Fergus, believed to be dating back to a Cromwellian garrison that took place at the now defunct Ballycar Castle, in retaliation for the 1641 Catholic Rebellion.
Ennis to Limerick rail line reopens on reduced schedule
*Trains returned to the Ennis rail line for the first time in two months. Photograph: John Mangan THE Ennis to Limerick rail line reopened on Tuesday after being closed for two months.
Buses struggling to access Sixmilebridge railway station
*Sixmilebridge Railway Station. Photograph: Joe Buckley Buses travelling from the Shannon direction are unable to gain access to Sixmilebridge railway station.
Railway line disruption as Ballycar floods again
*Flooding along the Limerick – Ennis railway line at Newmarket-on-Fergus. Photograph: John Mangan Flooding at Ballycar has prompted the closure of the Limerick to Ennis rail-link.