Social isolation putting increased difficulty on recovering addicts
*Noel Considine. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Recovered alcoholic Noel Considine has stressed the difficulty of social isolation on recovering addicts throughout the pandemic.
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‘Public representation was a privilege’ – MTQ reflects on political life in new book
*Madeline Taylor-Quinn being honoured for her contribution to Clare County Council by former Mayor, Tony Mulcahy. Photograph: Sean McInerney. Clare’s first female TD features in a new publication chronicling the contribution of women to politics Cumann na nGaedhael and Fine Gael.
Plans to half amount of newly-qualified posts for doctors ‘a slap in the face’
Plans to half the amount of positions for newly-qualified doctors in Clare and Limerick represent a “slap in the face” to frontline workers.
Smoky coal ban welcomed by Flynn but not fuel merchants
Clare will benefit from a Government proposal to introduce a ban on the sale of smoky coal, an Ennis politician has said while one fuel merchant has revealed it will lead to the end of his business.
Remote working credited with increasing requests for adult teams in Clare
Seven GAA clubs in Clare have expressed an interest in fielding an additional adult team for 2021.
‘Alt-right & fascist agenda’ blamed for defacing of Ennis memorial
The Chairman of the Clare International Brigades Commemorative Collective has said the vandalism of a memorial to an Ennis soldier was inspired by far-right protests in Dublin on Saturday.
Clare athletes in flying form in the US
Clare athletes had reason to be cheerful in the US over the weekend with key wins and milestones celebrated.
Voting procedure leads to escalated tensions at Co Board meeting
Voting procedure proved to be a bone of contention at the February virtual sitting of the Clare County Board.
‘Palpable upset’ as iconic Quin tree is ‘butchered’
“Palpable upset” has been expressed in Quin over the “butchering” of an iconic tree nestled in the heart of the village.
UDC & PPG to set up Irish base in Shannon creating 50 plus jobs
A new manufacturing site is to open in Shannon creating between 50-60 jobs early next year.