Mass gatherings cancelled for summer 2020
*Crowds attending the Fleadh Cheoil in Ennis. Photograph: True Media Mass gatherings that would attract crowds in excess of 5,000 will not be allowed take place until the end of August at the earliest.
Coronavirus
164 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Clare & half of Ireland’s tally have recovered
388 extra cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Ireland with 44 more deaths reported while over half the individuals diagnosed with the virus in Ireland have recovered.
Highest amount of deaths announced in one day as Clare COVID-19 cases rises to 160
*A lone fisherman in the River Fergus in recent days. Photograph: John Mangan 77 deaths have been recorded relating to COVID-19, the largest tally in a single day with an additional 401 confirmed cases and 7 in Clare.
RONAN SCULLY: Paving the way for the good of all
CLARE Echo Thought for the Week columnist Ronan Scully shares his views on appreciating the elderly people in our society.
COVID-19 effect for local economies reliant on tourism ‘disastrous’ – Murphy
*Cllr Cillian Murphy. Photograph: Martin Connolly Protections are being sought for the approximate 6,500 jobs in Clare’s tourism sector with COVID-19 expected to have a “disastrous” impact on the industry.
Ann Norton recovering following COVID-19 diagnosis
*Ann Norton. Photograph: Eamon Ward A Clare politician has tested positive for COVID-19.
Corofin musician part of Irish band quarantined on cruise ship in Australia
*Killian Shannon performing on board the Ruby Princess. A Corofin musician has been stranded on board a cruise ship in Australia for the past month along with fellow band members.
HSE say testing backlog eliminated as total deaths recorded from COVID-19 hits 610
39 more deaths have been recorded with an additional 493 cases of COVID-19 known in Ireland while the HSE have said the testing backlog has been eliminated.
A look at Clare’s hospitality industry: why our first-hit sector needs safeguarding
THE hospitality industry in Clare creates 12,000 jobs and generates €266 million for the economy every year. Within just a few weeks we’ve seen its revenues plummet by up to 100 per cent – a development which will have a lasting impact on all our lives unless emergency measures are implemented now.
Confirmed COVID-19 cases in Clare rises to 151
A further 41 deaths due to COVID-19 have been recorded in the Republic of Ireland with an additional 778 confirmed cases nationally and 15 in Co Clare.