Major health protest planned
*Photograph: John Mangan A “major protest” is to take place on February 1st with the demand of getting better healthcare in the Mid-West.
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‘Respect has gone out the gate at Clare Abbey Graveyard’
Instances of vandalism at Clare Abbey are continuing with one headstone recently damaged for the third time.
Countywide traffic survey not needed say Council
*Traffic congestion in Kilrush. Photograph: Páraic McMahon A requested traffic survey to determine the use of Clare’s road network is not needed, senior officials in the local authority have said.
Six deaths on Clare roads in 2019
*Gardaí in Clare. Photograph: Martin Connolly Six people died in traffic accidents on Clare roads in 2019.
‘I can’t see change coming’ – Ennis man in Sydney fearful for Australia’s future
*Australia’s skyline turns to red in seconds reducing visibility to a few metres. Photograph: Diarmuid O’Connor Australia has been devastated by bushfires but one Ennis man living in Sydney is not confident it will lead to changing policies from the country’s Government.
Public transport links needed between LIT’s Moylish & Ennis campuses
*Pictured at the official opening of LIT’s Ennis campus were from left Professor Vincent Cunnane, LIT President, Minister Pat Breen TD and Acting Mayor of Clare Claire Colleran Molloy. Photograph by Eamon Ward Strong transport links between Limerick Institute of Technology’s Moylish and Ennis campuses need to be put in place as “viable” options for …
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Efforts to be made to improve Mill Rd lighting
Attempts to improve public lighting at the pedestrian crossing on the Mill Rd are to be conducted during the month of January.
Visitors banned from UHL
Visiting has been banned at University Hospital Limerick until further notice as the hospital continues to manage high volumes of patients with influenza on the day recorded as the worst ever for overcrowding in Irish hospitals.
Breaching Air Pollution Regulations could lead to fines between €5000 – €500,000
Although its air quality readings have left a lot to be desired, Clare may soon be leading the way if calls to enforce a national ban on smoky coal are enforced.