Investigation underway following Tiermaclane arson attack
*The site where the incident occurred. GARDAÍ have confirmed an investigation is ongoing following a suspected arson attack in Tiermaclane.
Ennis
Judge jails balaclava covered knife wielding robber
*Boylesports in Roslevan. A judge has imposed a two year prison term on a balaclava-covered knife wielding robber after he made away with €265 in cash from a BoyleSports outlet on the eastern outskirts of Ennis.
The Italian Job: How the movie industry brought Enzo to Ennis
*Enzo D’Auria. ENZO is a name synonymous with County Clare – unlikely as that may seem – with no less than five food outlets established here under his name since 1980.
Lanigan looks to the bright side as Clare’s league campaign ends
*Ronan Lanigan brings the ball out of the Clare defence. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill WITHIN THE space of twelve months, Ronan Lanigan has gone from a starting debutant for the Clare senior footballers to one of their main leaders.
‘It is buying votes’ – new departure for GMA in Ennis MD criticised
*Avenue Utd officers, Gearoid Mannion and Tommy Molloy with Cllr Tom O’Callaghan (FF). AS THE COUNTDOWN begins to the local elections on June 7th, The Clare Echo this week examines one of the subjects causing debate among county councillors, the General Municipal Allocation.
‘Significant’ oil spill along Gort Rd from Ennis to Crusheen
A “SIGNIFICANT oil spill” has occurred on the Gort Rd in Ennis as far as Crusheen.
Hotel operators made millionaires for accommodating International protection applicants says Clare TD
*The Hydro Hotel received €3,7m for accommodating Ukrainians in 2022. ACCOMMODATION providers in the county are being made millionaires by the State for housing asylum seekers and refugees that are no longer living there, a Clare TD has claimed.
The Electoral Chair – Varadkar’s Earthquake / Clare’s political climate / Standout councillors & those stepping away
*Paul Bugler, Tony Killeen, Darragh McAllister and Páraic McMahon. WHAT a week to start a political podcast!
Inspection to be carried out following ‘atrocious’ resurfacing works in Hermitage
*Hermitage residents, Michael Mahon, Brid Dinan, Caroline Ryan, Michael Kelleher and Michael Leahy. Photograph: John Mangan Photograph: John Mangan CONCERNS raised by Hermitage residents has led engineers within the Ennis Municipal District to commit to inspecting a resurfacing job completed last August.
Tattoo convention returns to Ennis
1,500 visitors are estimated to attend the Ennis Tattoo Convention which takes place in the county town this weekend.