€6.9m allocated to transform Cloister into community space
*The Cloister Building is set for a major redevelopment. ALMOST €7M has been allocated to Clare County Council to transform The Cloister in Ennis to a multi-use community space.
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Marco makes his mark to claim player of the week
*Marco Cleary accepts his player of the week award from Colm Walsh O’Loghlen, a proud Éire Óg man and member of staff at St Francis Credit Union. A constant threat for Éire Óg during their quarter-final win over Inagh/Kilnamona, Marco Cleary was alert from start to finish to be named as the St Francis Credit …
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Split-decision defeat for Donovan welterweight world title bout
ENNIS FIGHTER, Paddy ‘Real Deal’ Donovan lost out on a controversial split-decision to Belfast boxer Lewis Crocker to miss out on winning the IBF world welterweight title.
‘They are worth every penny’ – Ennis councillors give backing to school secretaries & caretakers
Barefield NS principal Gareth Ruane with secretaries outside the constituency office of Clare TD, Cathal Crowe (FF). ENNIS COUNCILLORS have voiced their support for school secretaries and caretakers in their efforts to secure pension parity with their colleagues and the same access to sick and bereavement leave.
Avenue going down different path in bid to win three Premier Division titles in a row
*Avenue Utd captain, Conor Mullen. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. LEAGUE champions Avenue Utd are bidding for a third Premier Division title in a row but they begin their quest with a new-look squad.
Judge refuses parent’s application for restraining order against primary school principal
*The matter came before Ennis District Court. A judge has rejected an application by a school parent for a civil restraining order against a primary school principal concerning the man’s son.
Clare contingent to compete in WorldSkills Ireland
Dermot Canavan, Examiner; Co Clare competitors Yeshuah O’Brien Bayer, Oisin Madigan, Eoin Dalton, James Downes and Examiners Thomas Downes and David Bourke SIX STUDENTS and apprentices from Clare will compete at WorldSkills Ireland later this month.
€2m investment planned for Planet in Ennis to include Padel Court, gym & saunas
*Planet Entertainment in Ennis. A €2M investment is to be carried out as part of the redevelopment of the Planet Health Club in Ennis.
Workload & pressure on Clare schools will continue to rise in absence of secretaries
*Carole Linnane. WORKLOAD and pressure will mount on small rural schools in Clare the longer industrial action from secretaries and caretakers continues with an increase in children getting sick adding a fresh headache to the mix.
Blocked toilets & growing levels of rubbish in Clare schools without caretakers
*Rob O’Brien, caretaker of the Coláiste Mhuire with Tim Daly, Holy Family NS caretaker. BLOCKED TOILETS and growing levels of rubbish will be among the consequences of school caretakers remaining on a strike.