Ollie goes On The Boards to share passion for music
*Ollie Byrnes. Photograph: Tom Micks. A LOVE of music blossomed from a young age in Ollie Byrnes and his latest publication chronicles a history of music in Ennis and beyond from 1950 onwards.
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Ennis’ best kept gardens chosen by Tidy Towns
OVER 100 entries were received by Ennis Tidy Towns for its ‘Best Kept Gardens’ awards.
Hat-trick for Gavin’s Ballyea buck
ONE of the main events at Limerick Track last Saturday night were the semi-finals of the Wheeler Auctioneers A2 525 Stake.
‘Horrendous’ system of failing to fast-track medical cards slammed by breast cancer survivor
*Cllr Antoinette Baker Bashua (FF). Photograph: Eamon Ward AN ENNIS breast cancer survivor has made an emotional plea for the HSE to issue patients with “critical illnesses” to be allocated a medical card.
Opposition to Ennis 2040 was ‘to be expected’ says Council Chief who insists plan will proceed despite COO exit
*Carmel Kirby, Kevin Corrigan and Pat Dowling. CLARE COUNTY COUNCIL’s departing Chief Executive has said opposition to aspects of the Ennis 2040 strategy was “to be expected”.
Ennis councillors shocked by Corrigan’s exit but believe exit presents chance to refresh plans
*Kevin Corrigan, Pat Dowling and Carmel Kirby. Photograph: Brian Arthur. ELECTED MEMBERS of the Ennis Municipal District have said they were left in shock following the decision of Ennis 2040 Chief Operating Officer, Kevin Corrigan to tender his resignation this week.
Clare reps lead call for introduction of lung cancer screening programme
*Cllr Clare Colleran Molloy (FF). Photograph: Eamon Ward AN ELECTED representative from Ennis has led the call for the introduction of a screening programme to help detect lung cancer.
Corrigan tenders resignation as Ennis 2040 COO
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER of Ennis 2040 DAC, Kevin Corrigan has tendered his resignation.
Paperchase sells winning Lotto ticket worth €98k
€98,954 was won by a Lotto player at Paperchase in Ennis.
‘It’s time to highlight need for A&E in Clare’ – Rita urges public engagement with HIQA review
*Cllr Rita McInerney (FF). Photograph: Eugene McCafferty PARTICIPATION from the people of Clare in the public engagement of HIQA’s review of emergency care in the Mid-West “is a critical chance” to highlight the message on the need for more services, a Doonbeg representative has said.