Pam O’Loughlin is back in election race but goes Independent
*Pam O’Loughlin PAM O’Loughlin (IND) has re-entered the local election race in North Clare.
Ennistymon LEA
Denis determined to match the challenge as he enters election race in North Clare
*Denis Vaughan. Photograph: John Mangan ENNISTYMON’s Denis Vaughan (LAB) has said he is up for the challenge as he prepares to battle four sitting councillors for a seat in the Ennistymon local electoral area.
The Electoral Chair: A sitting councillor may fall in North Clare & Fine Gael factions
*Gerry Reidy, Páraic McMahon, Ger Kennedy and Marie McMahon. NORTH CLARE is forecast to see a sitting councillor lose their seat for the second election in a row.
Bill bidding to win back Council seat as Fine Gael prepare to select ticket in North Clare & Ennis
*Bill Slattery meets Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys in Lahinch. Photograph: Eamon Ward BILL SLATTERY IS BIDDING to launch a political comeback with the Lahinch man nominated for Fine Gael’s upcoming selection convention for the Ennistymon local electoral area.
County spread of COVID-19 remains low as Killaloe LEA records minimal increase
Clare’s spread of COVID-19 remains at low levels while an increase in its transmission has been recorded in the Killaloe local electoral area.
North Clare is among areas with lowest spread of COVID-19 in the country
North Clare has among the lowest spread of COVID-19 in the Republic of Ireland while levels across the county also remain low.
Shannon LEA has highest incidence rate of COVID-19 in Clare but is well below national rate
*Photograph: John Mangan Clare’s spread of COVID-19 remains low while a total of 511 new cases are known across the Republic of Ireland.
Mixed views on merger of Ennistymon & Kilrush electoral areas
Mixed views have been expressed regarding a possible imbalance in the make-up of the Municipal Districts in Clare.
Slattery defeat ‘takes gloss’ from otherwise fantastic campaign for Garrihy
*Joe Garrihy. Photograph: Martin Connolly Taking a seat on Clare County Council at the expense of Bill Slattery has taken a “huge gloss” off Joe Garrihy’s election success.
Young people need to see value of settling down in North Clare – Killeen
*Joe Killeen. Photograph: Martin Connolly Upon his election to Clare County Council, Joe Killeen shared his concern for North Clare’s future and the need for it to be seen as a viable option for families to choose to live in.
