Ennis Musical Society wins top award
LOCAL MUSICAL societies from Clare were among the winners at the AIMS awards.
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Wastewater capacity exists in Ennis but Clareabbey plant is full
*Photograph: Paul Corey WASTEWATER capacity exists in Ennis and the town is not closed for business when it comes to development, a senior official in Clare County Council has stressed.
We never know when they’re needed’ – request for audit of lifebuoy stock in Ennis
*The motion was tabled by Cllr Tommy Guilfoyle (SF). A NEW risk assessment on the presence of lifebuoys at known fishing sites, swimming areas, bridges and river banks across the Ennis Municipal District has been sought.
‘It embodies the spirit of togetherness’ – preparations continue for Relay for Life
*Veronica Byrne. RELAY FOR Life Clare takes place this Saturday in Tim Smythe Park in Ennis.
Idle Road to Nowhere blocking development of 260 homes in Ennis
*Photograph: John O’Neill. ENNIS’ Road to Nowhere which has remained undeveloped for seven years is stopping the development of up to 260 homes.
Ennis man (44) appears in court for punching retired judge aged in his eighties
*FILE PIC: Judge Mangan prior to his 2011 retirement. A 44 year old Clare man has appeared in court after allegedly punching a retired judge aged in his eighties outside an Ennis café.
Clare cohort included in Irish U20 squads
*Saoirse Crowe. Photograph: INPHO/Laszlo Geczo A STRONG Clare cohort has been included in the Irish Rugby U20 men and women’s squads for their upcoming summer tournaments.
‘Fix the mistakes’ – frustration remains high in Hermitage two years on from surfacing job
*Hermitage. Photograph: John Mangan SURFACES of the roads and footpaths of Hermitage are in an “acceptable condition” according to senior engineers in Clare County Council despite ongoing complaints for close to two years following a resurfacing job.
St Flannan’s scientists fly from Shannon for NASA competition
Pictured (L-R): Alex Furey, Gavin Shiels, Ahmed Ibrahim, Damian Woros and Najib Haq. STUDENTS from St Flannan’s College have flown from Shannon Airport to Orlando after winning a prestigious space design competition founded by NASA.
Reidy & O’Donnell make Éire Óg return as they qualify for Division 2 final
*David Reidy. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. WITH A near full squad at their disposal for the first time this season, Éire Óg proved too strong for Whitegate in this RealPrint Division 2 hurling league semi-final played at the Ennis club’s grounds on Tuesday evening.