Lisdoonvarna family vulnerable to Covid-19 concerned over poor water quality
*Seán Farrelly at home in Lisdoonvarna. North Clare residents have expressed health concerns due to their inability to use safe running water for three days this week
Coronavirus
Over 2,000 COVID-19 cases in Republic of Ireland & 26 in Clare
Coronavirus cases in the Republic of Ireland has surpassed 2,000 for the first time while latest figures for Co Clare amount to 26.
‘There isn’t much more we could do’ – major Covid-19 restrictions in place from midnight
*A deserted O’Connell St on St Patricks Day. Photograph: John Mangan “Very restrictive” measures have been put in place to curb the rate of community transmission of Covid-19 with people of Ireland told to stay indoors in all but exceptional circumstances. A Government press briefing held on Friday night heard Taoiseach Leo Varadkar (FG), Minister …
‘There isn’t much more we could do’ – major Covid-19 restrictions in place from midnight Read More »
Ardnacrusha teenagers ‘letting the community down’
Teenagers in Ardnacrusha have been criticised by a Clare TD and RTÉ journalist for failing to adhere to social distancing guidelines as outlined by the HSE and the Government. A large group of teenage boys were gathered together on Wednesday evening in the locality showing no regard for the measures in place to flatten the …
Ardnacrusha teenagers ‘letting the community down’ Read More »
Shannon company adds 25 staff & increase ventilator production amid Covid-19 pandemic
Shannon based medical equipment fabrication and assembly supplier, Bolgers have had to increase its ventilator fabrication manufacturing operations during its fortieth year in business to help the frontline confronting Covid-19.
‘There is only one way to win the war’ against Covid-19′
Dr Gerry Burke advises how best to overcome Covid-19 and admits UL Hospitals Group have prepared “as best as we can” in an exclusive column for The Clare Echo.
All non-essential outlets to close & more financial supports put in place
New measures have been introduced in the Republic of Ireland to flatten the curve of further Covid-19 spread.
Clare Athletics postpone upcoming events
A number of events connected to Clare Athletics have been postponed in light of the current Covid-19 pandemic.
Clare couple tie the knot in isolation wedding
*Emma Maher & Michael Newport. Photograph: Gary Collins One Clare couple had always wanted to tie the knot on March 20th, despite enforced physical distancing and the cancellation indoor gatherings with more than 100 people, they found an innovative to say ‘I Do’.
11 cases in Clare as Ireland records seventh death from Covid-19
A seventh person in the Republic of Ireland has died from Coronavirus while the amount of confirmed cases in Clare has increased once again, to eleven.