Cycling schemes advancing for Ennis roads
*Photograph: Gary Collins NEW CYCLING SCHEMES FOR the Tulla Rd, Limerick Rd, Lahinch Rd and Gort Rd, all in Ennis are advancing.
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Graduate numbers reach new high at Community Training Centre
*Kaitlyn Ferns with her father James. Photograph: Paschal Brooks GRADUATE AWARDS at the Community Training Centre of the Clare Youth Service have reached a new high.
Clare hero Bernárd Lynch honoured with civic reception for endless dedication fighting for equal rights
*Cllr Tony O’Brien presents Bernárd Lynch with a civic reception presentation scroll. Photograph: Eamon Ward. ENNIS NATIVE, Bernárd Lynch has been bestowed with the highest honour that Clare County Council can bestow upon a citizen or group, a civic reception.
‘Door is ajar so we will try push it wide open’ – Council Chief confident of delivery of more affordable housing schemes
*Photograph: John Mangan FURTHER APPLICATIONS for affordable housing schemes are to be made in areas where a need is evident, the Chief Executive of Clare County Council has said.
Tributes paid to inspirational symbol of dedication Br Sean MacNamara
*Br Sean MacNamara in Carron. Photograph: Eamon Ward. Since his death on Saturday last, many tributes have been paid to Brother Seán MacNamara who has been one of Co. Clare’s finest ambassadors for many years.
Redesign in Clonroadmore to be considered with upgrade of cycling infrastructure
*The much discussed armadillos in Clonroadmore. ENHANCEMENTS to Clonroadmore from St Flannan’s College to the Riverside Estate are to be considered coupled with a revised design for the Tulla Rd in Ennis.
Council praised for big screen at Fair Green for Munster final
CLARE COUNTY COUNCIL have been praised for their initiative in showing the Munster senior hurling final via a big screen at the Fair Green in Ennis.
All-out strike on the cards for fire service in Clare
*Brian Rudd, Mark Hayes, David Coote, Mitch Nevin. Photograph: John Mangan. CLARE’S FIRE SERVICE is facing a potential shutdown as retained firefighters threaten an all-out strike from Tuesday.
Gaelscoil Mhichíl Ciosóg win Division 1 double for first time in six years
*Gaelscoil Mhichíl Ciosóg’s Division 1 camogie champions. There was excitement on the double as the Cumann na mBunscol Hurling and Camogie Finals drew to a thrilling conclusion in Cusack Park on Thursday afternoon.
High Court challenge launched against Ennis’ largest private housing scheme
*An artist’s impression of the housing development. A HIGH COURT CHALLENGE against the largest private housing scheme in Ennis is to be made.