Clonlara tragedy as young father dies
Sympathy has been expressed to the Powell and Hackett families following a tragic family death over the weekend.
Broadford
Last minute appeal fails to stop U21 hurling draw taking place
*Inagh/Kilnamona’s David Mescall. Photograph: Martin Connolly Pairings have been confirmed for the Clare U21 Hurling Championship following Thursday evening’s draw in Clareabbey.
‘Time to pause’ plans of extracting Lough Derg water to Dublin
*Parteen Weir. Photograph: Aerial Video & Photo Production Pressure is being put on the Department of Planning and Irish Water to scrap plans of extracting water from Lough Derg to be then transferred to Dublin.
Michael McNamara bids to win back Dáil seat
*Michael McNamara. Photograph: Martin Connolly Former Labour TD, Michael McNamara has entered the General Election race as an Independent candidate.
‘Social housing residents should not be pulled from rural areas’
*Social housing in Feakle. Up to 150 dwellings in six different parts of Clare are being investigated for ownership to determine future uses.
Penalties will no longer determine results in knockout club games
*Donal Tuohy saves a Seamus Callanan penalty during the National Hurling League. Photograph: Martin Connolly No knockout club game in Clare will be decided by penalties after a motion from Sixmilebridge received unanimous support at the County Convention, provided it is not a replay.
‘If you pull in you mightn’t be able to pull out’ – Cooney critical of Broadford passing bays
*Fermoyle Mor, Broadford. An East Clare road “in poor condition” will not be considered for resurfacing or the introducing of additional passing bays in the next two years.
‘Tulla cannot become known for dereliction’
There are 26 vacant properties within Tulla village and a further 23 in the parish.
Keating inspired by Nelson Mandela with ‘novel’ proposal to tackle housing crisis
An adopt a family scheme may be trialled to help tackle the housing crisis affecting the entire country.
