Springfield residents rage with war against water
Springfield residents are living in fear with the threat of their homes being flooded still remaining.
Clonlara
Cratloe’s Pat O’Gorman to fill Council seat vacated by Cathal Crowe
*Pat O’Gorman. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography Former Mayor of Clare, Pat O’Gorman is to return to Clare County Council, sixteen years on from last serving as a Councillor.
Flood plan for Springfield activated by Council
A flood management plan has been initiated by Clare County Council for the area of Springfield in Clonlara.
Five in the running to take Cathal Crowe’s Council seat
Five individuals are seeking the Fianna Fáil nomination to fill the Clare County Council seat vacated by newly elected TD, Cathal Crowe (FF).
No surprise as low profile O’Brien an early elimination
There were surprises aplenty in the election race, the first count elimination of Conor O’Brien (Renua) was not one of them.
Vital Shannon Flood Relief Scheme expected to take 2-3 years
*2014 flooding at Shannon Golf Club. Photograph: Joe Buckley A necessary flood relief scheme for Shannon that will protect an estimated 30,000 people is expected to take two to three years to complete.
Last minute appeal fails to stop U21 hurling draw taking place
*Inagh/Kilnamona’s David Mescall. Photograph: Martin Connolly Pairings have been confirmed for the Clare U21 Hurling Championship following Thursday evening’s draw in Clareabbey.
Clare ‘will have a go’ against Wexford
*Clare captain, John Conlon. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Clare will travel to Wexford Park on Sunday and “have a cut” at recording a second successive league victory in Division 1 Group B.
O’Connell upbeat despite loss of experienced players
“Progress” is the main objective for Ger O’Connell in his second year as manager of the Clare senior camogie side.
‘Unbelievable’ damage at Doonbeg following Storm Brendan
“Unbelievable” damage affected sand dunes in Doonbeg with several flights cancelled at Shannon Airport and power outages this week all as a result of Storm Brendan.