‘We’re going to kill you’ – Ennis DJ threatened over not playing requested songs
*Trevor White. An Ennis DJ has spoken out at the frightening abuse in which he has been subjected to while playing in nightclubs across the country.
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Hazel empowered mentally & physically through bodybuilding
*Hazel McMahon. Public stereotypes of bodybuilders are incorrect as they do not take into account the mental and physical battles endured by athletes according to Hazel McMahon who has represented her country in the sport which is one she fell in love with after health scares.
Investigation ongoing to see if Farmers Market have planning permission to trade at Roslevan
An investigation is to be carried out by staff within the Ennis Municipal District of Clare County Council to assess if traders of the farmers market at Roslevan have planning permission to use the location.
Poor Ennis air quality leaving asthmatics breathless
Asthmatics are “struggling to breathe” at times due to the poor air quality in Clare’s county town.
Santa Claus praised for generosity & determination during Ennis visit
*Santa Claus pictured during his trip to Ennis to switch on the lights. Photograph: John O’Neill Santa Claus received special praise from Ennis councillors for his ‘generosity and determination’ during a recent visit to the county town.
Clare Echo open for business in new premises
*Editor of The Clare Echo, Stuart Holly pictured outside the new offices. Photograph: John Mangan THE Clare Echo has this week continued its expansion plans by opening the doors to its new premises at a premium Ennis town centre location.
‘Turf war’ between OPW & Irish Rail delaying works to fix Ballycar flooding
*Tom Casey and his wife Bernie. Photograph: Joe Buckley “A turf war” is preventing progress in solving the almost annual issue of flooding at Ballycar, Clare TDs have stated.
64 single residents to be housed at Ennis Direct Provision centre
A new direct provision centre is to open in Ennis and will house up to 64 single residents.
Lead role for Ennis’ Cian Hughes in short film
An Ennis teenager was chosen ahead of young actors from all over Ireland for the lead role in a short film that shoots in Clare this weekend.
‘Be careful what you wish for’ Newmarket locals told on requested bus shelter
*Newmarket-on-Fergus locals listening attentively at the community forum. Photograph: Joe Buckley Locals attending last Monday’s community forum in Newmarket-on-Fergus were split on the need for an extra bus shelter in the village.
