Gardaí credit increased checkpoints & COVID-19 for drop in Clare thefts
Increased checkpoints and a global pandemic have been attributed for leading to a reduction in crime across Co Clare.
Brendan McDonagh
More Clare drivers caught speeding in lockdown than in 2019
Speeding offences increased on Clare roads last year while a 35 percent reduction in the amount of persons detected driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs was recorded.
24% increase in breach of barring orders in Clare
A 24 percent increase in barring order breaches in Clare has been recorded by An Garda Síochána.
Council appeal for Gardaí to back bid to use CCTV on illegal dumping
Assistance from An Garda Síochána is needed for Clare County Council to utilise CCTV to tackle illegal dumping.
Gardaí launch investigation as woman’s body discovered in Ennis
Gardaí have launched an investigation following the discovery of a woman’s body in Ennis on Tuesday morning.
Traffic outside Ennis RFC grounds ‘getting out of hand’
Emergency services “wouldn’t have a chance” of reaching a nursing home or surrounding residents when big rugby games are taking place in Ennis, one dweller has claimed despite Gardaí not receiving any reports of such traffic problems.
Bare knuckle boxing taking place in Ennis
Ennis retailers have witnessed bare knuckle boxing occur on the doors of their premises.
‘One hell of a clean-up needed’ as 35 caravans depart Skehanagh
“An unmerciful mess” has been left behind at Skehanagh following the departure of up to 35 caravans that had been illegally located close to the M18.
Slattery questions Gardaí on plans for Irish Open & Blake’s Corner
*Cllr Bill Slattery. Photograph: Gary Collins An active Garda presence is needed in North Clare during The Irish Open and subsequently to police Blake’s Corner according to Cllr Bill Slattery.
Drink and drug driving on the rise in Clare
More motorists are being caught by Gardaí for drink and drug driving in Co Clare.