Six people arrested as part of catalytic converter theft operation
Six people have been arrested in Ennis and West Clare as part of an ongoing Garda operation.
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Home semi-final versus Mayo for Clare footballers
*Cian O’Dea. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Clare’s senior footballers have secured home advantage for their NFL semi-final with Mayo.
NCT centre to open in Shannon by end of 2021
A second NCT centre is to be opened in Co Clare by the end of this year.
Returning to physical activities outdoors a struggle for MS patients
World MS Day 2021 hopes to highlight the challenges facing those living with Multiple Sclerosis, with one Clare woman stressing her own difficulties in returning to physical activity outdoors.
Suicide prevention centre to open in Ennis
*Tina Whelan has led the efforts to set up the centre. A new suicide prevention centre will open its doors in Ennis to help tackle a mental health pandemic that existed long before COVID-19.
Four U20 hurlers may miss Clare’s Munster championship
*Mark Rodgers may miss out on the U20 championship over the ruling. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill There is growing concern amongst GAA fans in Clare that the county will be forced into playing in the Munster U20 hurling championship without four members of the panel who are also part of the senior hurling squad.
COVID-19 outbreak at Clare Lodge ‘amplifies concern’ of Direct Provision living conditions
Compact living conditions at the Clare Lodge Direct Provision centre in Ennis have fuelled concerns that a repeat outbreak of COVID-19 is likely until residents are vaccinated.
Anger in Shannon as Aldi denied planning again
Anger has been expressed in Shannon following the decision of Clare County Council to deny Aldi planning permission for a new store in the town.
Splendid isolation for Brother Joe
Brother Joe bounced back from disappointment in his last run to claim an impressive win in Galway.
More recognition for acupuncture industry a goal of Keir as he takes on ACI role
*Keir McNamara. Photograph: Gary Collins Turnpike acupuncturist Keir McNamara has been named as the Chairperson of the Acupuncture Council of Ireland.