‘I’ve always wanted to enter national politics’ – Crowe
*Cathal Crowe. Photograph: Eamon Ward Ever since becoming the youngest councillor in Clare back in 2004, Cathal Crowe (FF) has had one eye on entering national politics.
Carraig Midhe
Eugene sees local politics as extension to Garda career
*Eugene Long (centre) with Joe Carey and John McInerney Upon retiring from An Garda Síochána in February after 34 years of service, Eugene Long did not envisage an entry into local politics.
Long dismisses town request for Westbury
The feasibility of requesting town status for parts of South Clare has been questioned by a local election candidate.
Department to decide on town status for Westbury, Shannon Banks & Carraig Midhe
Town status could be afforded to Westbury, Shannon Banks and Carraig Midhe if approved by the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government.