Begley delighted with outcome of ‘daunting election’
*Michael Begley. Photograph: Martin Connolly In Clare politics, being the Mayor in an election year is a risky position, for Michael Begley this gamble paid off.
Eugene Long
Clare elects its 28 councillors
*Mark Nestor is raised aloft. Photograph: Martin Connolly Clare County Council’s newest 28 elected representatives have been confirmed following the conclusion of the two day count at Treacys West County Hotel in Ennis.
7 sitting candidates face 3 challengers in Shannon MD
Though seven sitting councillors are competing against three challengers for the seven seats on offer, the Shannon MD will be a lot tighter than what is suggested on paper.
Eugene sees local politics as extension to Garda career
*Eugene Long (centre) with Joe Carey and John McInerney Upon retiring from An Garda Síochána in February after 34 years of service, Eugene Long did not envisage an entry into local politics.
Flynn refuses to sign pledge to restore health services to Clare
Of all 51 candidates for the local elections on May 24th, Shannon councillor Gerry Flynn was the only one to refuse to sign a pledge to give his support for the restoration of health services to Co Clare.
Justice Minister contacted about Ardnacrusha Garda Station
*Photograph: Shane Casey Minister for Justice and Equality, Charlie Flanagan has been contacted in relation to concerns at staffing levels at Ardnacrusha Garda Station.
Long dismisses town request for Westbury
The feasibility of requesting town status for parts of South Clare has been questioned by a local election candidate.
An Post had ‘no prior notice’ of Ardnacrusha post office closure
An Post had “no prior notice” of the sudden closure of Ardnacrusha’s Post Office earlier this week.