Application to have Europe’s first University town in South Clare to be lodged
AN APPLICATION to have Europe’s first university town in South Clare is to be lodged by the end of this week.
Bill Slattery
Clare FF Chair calls for Taoiseach to resign & ex councillor urges Varadkar to consider his position
Taoiseach Micheál Martin (FF) should step down from his position the Chairman of Fianna Fáil’s Clare Comhairle Dáil Cheantair has said while an ex Fine Gael councillor in the county believes Leo Varadkar (FG) should also be considering his position.
Ennistymon residents ‘up in arms’ following burning of house
Residents in Ennistymon are “up in arms” over instances of violence in the North Clare town.
‘Unacceptable conditions’ at Fanore Beach despite Council review
Conditions at Fanore Beach remain ‘unacceptable’ despite the completion of a review and management report at the site by Clare County Council’s environment section.
Conway braced for ‘biggest political test’
*Martin Conway on the canvass in Ennis. Photograph: John Mangan “A subtle change” from the electorate has given Senator Martin Conway (FG) a pep in his step that he can be elected to Dáil Éireann on his first attempt.
Slattery returning to Council Chamber
*Bill Slattery. Photograph: Gary Collins Bill Slattery is to make his return to the Council Chamber of Clare’s local authority later this year.
Sixmilebridge’s growth helps Crowe vote increase
*John Crowe. Photograph: Martin Connolly A need for a councillor in Sixmilebridge plus the recognition of the parish having a voice on Clare County Council is well understood according to John Crowe.
Slattery defeat ‘takes gloss’ from otherwise fantastic campaign for Garrihy
*Joe Garrihy. Photograph: Martin Connolly Taking a seat on Clare County Council at the expense of Bill Slattery has taken a “huge gloss” off Joe Garrihy’s election success.
Slattery hits out at Conway as he loses Council seat
*Bill Slattery. Photograph: Gary Collins As the only sitting councillor to lose their seat, Bill Slattery’s final count elimination in the Ennistymon LEA came as a shock, more frustrating than the defeat for him was the actions of so-called party colleagues.
Clare elects its 28 councillors
*Mark Nestor is raised aloft. Photograph: Martin Connolly Clare County Council’s newest 28 elected representatives have been confirmed following the conclusion of the two day count at Treacys West County Hotel in Ennis.
