Moneypoint’s transfer capabilities still central as investment to grid to hit billions
*Moneypoint. AN APPROXIMATE €3.5bn needs to be spent developing the grid up to 2030 with Moneypoint still viewed as offering excellent transfer capabilities.
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Kilkee man jailed after decades of abusing young girls
*Patrick Larkin outside Ennis Courthouse. Photograph: Liam Burke / Press 22 A ‘wolf in sheep’s clothing’ who abused a 10 year old girl for the last time on his wedding day 42 years ago has received a prison term of 11 years and four months.
Lethal road conditions across Clare following snowfall
ROAD CONDITIONS in parts of Clare have been described as “lethal” with heavy snowfall in parts of the county.
‘A powerful loss to Clare but a big gain for Galway’ – Liam Conneally appointed Chief Exec of Galway County Council
Liam Conneally. Photograph: Eamon Ward ENNISTYMON native Liam Conneally has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of Galway County Council.
Conviction for sexual offence should be ‘black mark’ & rule people out of social housing – Clare TD
*The comments were made at a sitting of the Clare JPC. A CLARE TD has said persons with a conviction for sexual offences should not be considered for social housing schemes that also include families.
‘A hedge cutting job from hell’ – Fountain residents fuming
ENNIS RESIDENTS have slammed “a hedge cutting job from hell” carried out by contractors of Clare County Council.
More commitment to protecting water needed in County Development Plan
*Emma Karran of Futureproof Clare MEMBERS OF FUTUREPROOF Clare are calling for more protection to the people and ecology of Clare in the County Development Plan.
‘It was sold behind our backs to a stranger’ – owners fearful at Quin Rd Business Park
*Photograph: John Mangan BUSINESS OWNERS at one of the county’s main hubs of employment have voiced their frustration, claiming the common land of the Quin Road Business Park “was sold behind our backs to a complete stranger”.
End of watermain woes for Ennis residents dependent on Irish Water commitment
*St Michael’s Villas RESIDENTS of five housing estates in Ennis are awaiting confirmation from Irish Water that a watermain serving their households will be replaced this year.
Fender bender accidents in Dromard flagged
FADED LINES are to be repainted at an Ennis housing estate following an increase in “fender bender accidents” over recent months.