Shannon to seek Fianna Fáil nomination in West Clare despite co-option setback
*Michael Shannon. MICHAEL SHANNON has confirmed he will be allowing his name forward as a potential Fianna Fáil candidate in West Clare for the local elections.
Kilrush
Rita wants to hit the ground running as a county councillor
Rita McInerney reads the 1916 proclamation watched by Fianna Fáil leader, Micheal Martin TD. Photograph: Natasha Barton. RITA MCINERNEY is determined to maximise her new role as a county councillor over the next six months in advance of the 2024 local elections.
‘Awful’ lack of meetings for Fianna Fáil members in West Clare
*Cllr Cillian Murphy and Deputy Cathal Crowe are among those to seek more meetings amongst Fianna Fáil members. FIANNA FÁIL are not holding sufficient meetings with party members in West Clare.
Clarecare to open community care centre in Shannon
CLARECARE are to develop a community care centre at its Shannon site.
Judge adjourns sentencing after hearing that John Mountaine “in a holding pattern’ for driving test
*Photograph: John Mangan A JUDGE has further adjourned imposing sentence on the partner of Clare TD, Violet Anne Wynne (IND) for driving offences after being told that John Mountaine is “in a holding pattern” in his efforts to secure a driving test.
‘One of the most honest men’ – tributes paid to retiring Bill Chambers by Council & Fianna Fáil reps
*Clare County Council staff and elected members with Bill Chambers and his family. TRIBUTES to long-serving political representative and former councillor, Bill Chambers (FF) were made by Fianna Fáil members in Kilrush on Sunday evening.
Bridge Utd’s Premier Division bounce continues with third win in a row
*Action from the meeting of Bridge Utd and Kilrush Rangers. BRIDGE UTD recorded their third Premier Division win on the bounce to move to fourth place in the table.
Big wins for Bridge Utd & Tulla Utd
*Tulla Utd’s Sean Withycombe. Photograph: Natasha Barton BRIDGE UTD recorded back to back wins while Tulla Utd collected a vital three points in the CDSL Maloney Hardware Premier Division.
Convicted Kilrush burglar awarded €5,750 for ‘very slight injuries’ sustained in Garda van crash
*The crash occurred in November 2014. A 36-year old convicted burglar who has served time in prison for targeting an 80 year old priest’s parochial home has been awarded €5,750 in personal injuries arising from ’very slight injuries’ he suffered in a Garda van crash.
Burnpark Jaytee brings two wins on the bounce for Cree’s Maria Browne
BURNPARK JAYTEE made it two wins in a row for Cree’s Maria Browne.
