Storm Ellen prompts orange weather alert for Clare
An orange weather alert is in place for Co Clare in advance of Storm Ellen.
Clare county council
Lack of confidence in management of public spaces during COVID-19
Public spaces in tourist towns “are not being properly managed”, a Shannon local representative has stated.
Ennis businessman says pedestrianisation has led to decline in business & footfall
Ennis business owners are lobbying to reopen the streets of the town and reverse the pedestrianisation implemented by Clare County Council.
‘Absolutely scandalous’ – young people with physical disabilities living in nursing homes
An Ennis councillor has hit out at a “scandalous” situation that is resulting in young people with physical disabilities being forced to live in nursing homes.
Relocated allotments ‘a welcome outlet’ for Shannon
Relocated allotment plots at have reopened to the public in Shannon.
‘Zero tolerance for trolleys’ at UHL says Cowan
Elected representatives have stressed that levels of overcrowding cannot be let return to the Mid-West.
€6000 worth of PPE raised by action group for Clare nursing homes
A local health activist group has raised €6000 worth of personal protective equipment for nursing homes in the county.
East Clare rep suggests personal memory sticks replace medical records of patients
An East Clare councillor has encouraged hospitals to let individuals take personal responsibility for their medical records.
Temporary bathing notice lifted for Lahinch
A temporary bathing advisory notice has been lifted at Lahinch.
Ennis school equated to Dunkirk
Activity at one of Clare’s largest primary schools has been equated with scenes from Dunkirk.