Mayor Crowe told off for attracting rats to compost bin
The Mayor of Clare has been told off for not knowing how to compost correctly after it emerged “a multitude of rats” took residence in his bin.
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Undercover Garda operation ongoing in Newmarket, Sixmilebridge & Cratloe
*Pat Halpin addressing the community forum in Newmarket-on-Fergus. Photograph: Joe Buckley An undercover Garda operation is ongoing in Newmarket-on-Fergus, Sixmilebridge and Cratloe while the policing organisation is unaware of claims that youths have been dropping rocks onto the M18 approaching the Carrigoran exit.
Newmarket-on-Fergus post ‘a lucrative position’ for prospective GPs
*A section of the crowd that attended Monday’s community forum in Newmarket-on-Fergus. Photograph: Joe Buckley Confidence has been expressed by Clare’s Junior Minister that a new GP will be in place in Newmarket-on-Fergus very soon despite locals raising their concerns at the drawn out process of securing a replacement doctor.
‘West Clare is left behind’ – frustration grows over inaction on Moneypoint
Annoyance has been expressed locally with the lack of outlined plans for Moneypoint post 2025.
‘A light has gone out’ – Sinn Féin councillor Mike McKee dies
*Mike McKee Long serving political representative Mike McKee has died.
New Traveller Accommodation Programme passed by Clare councillors
A five year Traveller Accommodation programme was recently adapted by elected members of Clare County Council following a vote that one councillor described as “completely pointless”.
Councillors contacted over “critical comments” on Airport
*Cllr Gerry Flynn. Photograph: Eamon Ward An elected representative in Clare received correspondence from the Chairperson of Shannon Group outlining their disappointment with ongoing critical comments regarding Shannon Airport.
‘Shannon Airport so quiet at times you could play a hurling match there’
*Photograph: Arthur Ellis Shannon Airport’s economic importance to the Mid-West region was stressed on Friday last as a special meeting focused on jobs within Clare was held.
Staff at Molex hopeful 100 jobs can be kept
Staff at Molex are hopeful 100 posts can be maintained at its Shannon plant.
Securing an extra TD in Clare key to Fianna Fáil’s bid of forming Government
*Clare Fianna Fáil PRO Michael McTigue, Micheál Martin & Cllr Cathal Crowe. Photograph: John O’Brien Electing an extra Clare TD is the target for Fianna Fáil, party leader Micheál Martin has outlined.
