*The man’s previous convictions are for public order and simple drugs possession A FATHER of three found with a M16 machine gun used in war zones in Shannon has stated that getting caught was for the best as it prevented the gun being ever used.
*The case came before the Ennis Circuit Court. A FATHER of three school going children has pleaded guilty to the unlawful possession of an M16 machine gun used in war zones, 179 rounds of ammunition and a 30 round capacity magazine in a forested area at Shannon last September.
*The owner was stopped by Gardaí last July. A JUDGE has dismissed a no-insurance prosecution against an e-scooter owner after being told it is impossible for the third level student to get insurance for his e-scooter.
*Scariff celebrated Division 2 glory in Cusack Park. Scariff National School’s first Division 2 Hurling title in 35 years was the highlight of the opening day of the Cumann na mBunscol an Chláir Camogie and Hurling Finals in Cusack Park on Wednesday afternoon.
BUNRATTY IS THE LOCATION where the most speeding fines are incurred within Co Clare, new figures show.
*Safe Routes to Schools are among the eligible criteria for Active Travel funding. €4.5M OF A €5.9M of an allocation for Active Travel will be spent in Clare by the end of this year, local authority officials have insisted.
A RETURN “to Famine times when we’re spraying the potato” has been teased by a Shannon councillor if a move away from herbicides is made within the local authority.
*Artist Rachel McManus with sixth class pupils and their teacher, Marion Crimmins. Photograph: Joe Buckley CLONMONEY NS has received a BLAST of colour with the addition of a new mural to its play area.
JUST 22% of Clare’s allocation under the Active Travel Programme was drawn down in 2021.
A special Shannon restoration project will be launched this weekend as part of National Heritage Week and will feature an afternoon of music and storytelling.
