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
The Electoral Chair: Ennistymon local electoral area debate
*Six of the seven candidates in the Ennistymon LEA with The Clare Echo’s Páraic McMahon. OUR second election debate on The Electoral Chair put the spotlight on the Ennistymon local electoral area.
Cusack Cup champions Ennistymon still unbeaten
*Ennistymon’s Liam Cotter. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill WITH just two rounds remaining the race for places in the play offs and to avoid relegation in the various football leagues is hotting up.
Tour of wastewater treatment plants in North Clare sought
*Uisce Éireann’s Ennistymon plant. Photograph: John Mangan A SCHOOL-TOUR like trip for elected members of the West Clare Municipal District to wastewater treatment plants in North Clare is on the cards.
Bill breaches poster rules and faces prospect of €3000 fine
*Posters for Bill Slattery went up earlier than permitted across North Clare. ELECTION mode kicked off in North Clare with one candidate in the Ennistymon local electoral area breaching the Litter Pollution Act by erecting posters early.
Burren businesses committed to Geopark Code of Practice
60 businesses from across North Clare and South Galway have been given official recognition for their participation in an environmental initiative that is transforming the development of sustainable tourism across the Burren region.
Clare need to have a cut against Kerry in Munster Final – Quinlan
*Ger Quinlan. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill A Clare midfielder for over a decade Ger Quinlan is well versed on what is required facing into championship action.
Ennistymon & Corofin lead the way with unbeaten runs in Cusack & Garry Cups
*Ennistymon goalkeeper Noel Sexton. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill ENNISTYMON remain unbeaten from four outings in the Cusack Cup while Corofin also have full points in the Garry Cup.
Ennistymon, Killaloe, Querrin & Labasheeda projects to share €1.1m funding
FOUR CLARE projects have been allocated a combined €1.1m in funding under the 2023 Town and Village Renewal Scheme.
New book reveals Clare connection to Spike island
*Spike Island. A NEW book on the history of Spike Island has revealed its connection to the Banner county including the infamous murder of Meelick’s Patrick White, who was killed while playing hurling in the prison yard.