O’Callaghan delighted to prevail in ‘election dogfight’
*Alan O’Callaghan. Photograph: Eamon Ward Securing 326 extra first preference votes in the space of five years was ‘critical’ for Alan O’Callaghan in retaining his seat on the County Council.
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Cullaun set sail for new clubhouse
Cullaun Sailing Club will open it’s new clubhouse this Saturday at 2pm.
Clare Bus changes ‘taking routine from disabled children and users’
*Clare Bus Driver, Fran. Photograph: Martin Connolly A proposed change to the transport co-ordination unit (TCU) of Clare Bus has been slammed by users of the service in East Clare.
Car insurance should be pay as you go for young drivers – Naughton
Young drivers should be able to avail of car insurance on a pay as you method according to Sean Naughton.
Tradaree development can bring Newmarket village back to life
A potential social food enterprise development in Newmarket-on-Fergus “will give a life back to the main street which is now dead”. Such was the view of former Shannon Development Regional Manager for Co Clare, John Quinlivan when speaking with The Clare Echo on Tuesday. The Newmarket-on-Fergus native was worried by the current state of affairs …
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Kilkishen committed to freedom
Next weekend, Kilkishen Cultural Centre hosts an art exhibition entitled ‘Commitment to Freedom’. Padraig Cotter will open the exhibition on Friday November 30th at 6:30pm. From 11am to 1pm the following day, a free workshop ‘Art as Meditation’ will take place, however spaces are limited so booking is essential, to do so email artoutoftheordinary@gmail.com A …
O’Donovan ready to fight for farmers in first election bid
*Photograph: John Mangan Next year’s local elections will be Barry O’Donovan’s first foray into running for public office and he’s determined to fight the cause for the “exploited farmers” of East Clare. On Thursday, the Green Party unveiled the forty five year old Limerick native as a candidate in the Killaloe Municipal District for the …
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