Locals feel ‘disconnected’ from Cliffs of Moher
*The Cliffs of Moher. Photograph: Ann O’Connell “A disconnect” exists between Clare’s premier tourist attraction and those living in close proximity to it.
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O’Loghlen ready to step up for North Clare
Politics and elections have always been in Martin O’Loghlen’s life but on May 24th it will be his name on the ballot paper instead of the many candidates he has helped get over the line.
Under investment in mental health cannot continue – Garvey
A continued neglect of rural Ireland is contributing to mental health problems according to Roisin Garvey.
Postmaster Talty hoping to deliver for Fianna Fáil in local elections
As a first time candidate for the local elections on May 24th, Shane Talty views himself as “a step towards the future” and he’s counting on the Ennistymon local electoral area to think the same when it comes to polling day.
Rural garda stations like Broadford won’t reopen
A plea to reopen Broadford Garda Station has fell on deaf ears.
10 Clare schools to undergo work this summer
Ten schools in Co Clare are to undergo major improvement works over the summer period. Cratloe N.S., Rockmount NS and SN Cluan an Atha in Inagh are three primary schools to receive funding for structural improvements under the Summer Works Scheme. Seven Clare schools including two post primary schools will receive funding for windows. These …
Hillery retiring from politics
*Photograph: Gary Collins Long serving Fianna Fáil councillor, Michael Hillery is to retire from politics. A nephew of sixth President of Ireland, Dr. Patrick Hillery, Michael announced at a selection convention for the Ennistymon area on Sunday that he will step down from politics in May and not seek re-election to Clare County Council. “I …
Garvey hoping to follow in her father’s footsteps
Inagh’s Roisin Garvey was one of two candidates unveiled by The Green Party on Thursday to contest the 2019 local elections in Clare. She will run in the Ennistymon electoral area which covers North Clare while Barry O’Donovan will seek a seat in the Killaloe Municipal District. Roisin’s area is newly created and she’s hopeful …
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Green Party select two local election candidates in Clare
(L-R): Eamon Ryan, Roisin Garvey, Barry O’Donovan, Grace O’Sullivan. Photograph: John Mangan Two candidates have been announced by The Green Party to contest next year’s local elections in Clare. Over sixty people gathered at the Rowan Tree in Ennis on Thursday night where Green Party leader, Eamon Ryan declared Roisin Garvey and Barry O’Donovan would …
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