Sarah McTernan remembers late grandmother with latest single ‘Close My Eyes’
Sarah McTernan’s latest single written in memory of her late grandmother has given her the inspiration to drive forward in her music career.
Ennis
‘I want to have a say on happens in my home town’ – Dawid makes application for Irish citizenship
*Dawid Sysky. Photograph: John Mangan A young man from Poland applying for Irish citizenship is looking to affirm his identity in the eyes of the law, having always felt at home here since arriving in Clare in 2004.
Double delight for Sixmilebridge’s Stephen Murray
A double for Sixmilebridge’s Stephen Murray was the highlight for Clare greyhound followers in Galway over the weekend while Kilmaley owners also showed they have the aces on the track.
Kenneallys remember Jack & promote water safety with new fundraiser
*Jack Kenneally (RIP) and Danielle Kenneally. Placing water safety awareness at the forefront of the public’s mind for the summer season is the goal of an Ennis family who are also honouring the memory of a loved one.
Ennis illegal encampment among properties searched in CAB operation
An illegal encampment in Ennis was among the properties searched as part of a Criminal Assets Bureau search operation in Co Clare on Friday.
Post Office field is ‘the lung of Ennis’ as calls made for updated plans on its future
*An aerial shot of The Post Office field in Ennis. Photograph: Paschal Brooks Upgraded plans for The Post Office field must coincide with the progression of public realm works in the town of Ennis, local representatives have stressed.
Clare Direct Provision resident living in a nightmare as wait for protection prolongs risk of danger for his family in Afghanistan
*Sayed Farid Sanai. Photograph: John Mangan Delays with the processing of international protection applications has left one Clare Direct Provision resident fearing for the lives of his family in Afghanistan.
Teenager arrested in Ennis with €37k in cash seized
A teenager has been arrested by Gardaí in Ennis with almost €37,000 in cash seized.
Clooney NS fighting to maintain four teacher status
Clooney N.S. has launched a campaign to maintain its status as a four-teacher school after pupil numbers in the rural county Clare school fell last year.
Green light for new TU between LIT & AIT makes Ennis a university town
*LIT President, Prof Vincent Cunnane speaking at the opening of its Ennis campus in December 2019. Photograph: Eamon Ward A proposed link between Limerick Institute of Technology (LIT) and Athlone Institute of Technology (AIT) has formally been given the go-ahead by Government meaning that Ennis is now a university town.