Ballyvaughan among 5 locations where plans for new sewerage schemes are progressing
*Photograph: Páraic McMahon Plans are being progressed for new sewerage schemes in Ballyvaughan, Clarecastle, Kilkee, Kilrush and Liscannor.
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Clonmel heartbreak for Ennis’ Netflixandchill
*In the centre at the back Michael Eustace presents the Gilligan McMahon Memorial Cup to Ciaran Browne of the Hey You Sir Synd. from Ennis Co. Clare after winning the All Age Dog Trial Stake at the Killimer/Kilrush Coursing Meeting. Also included are Tony Burke, Tom Kearney and Jack Kennedy in front is Shane Flanagan …
Flood plan for Springfield activated by Council
A flood management plan has been initiated by Clare County Council for the area of Springfield in Clonlara.
Clare TD Violet-Anne stands by support for alleged IRA bomber John Downey
*Violet-Anne Wynne. Photograph: John Mangan Newly elected Clare TD, Violet-Anne Wynne (SF) has stood by her remarks supporting the release of alleged IRA bomber John Downey on bail over a month ago.
Violet-Anne highlights need to improve ambulance resources & make Dáil more family friendly following arrival of sixth child
AFTER having to give birth to her sixth child outside Kilrush Golf Club, Clare TD Violet-Anne Wynne (SF) has led the call for increased ambulance service resources and for the Dáil to become more family friendly.
‘Sinn Féin will not be the party of change’ – Leahy
*Michael Leahy assesses the tallies. Photograph: John Mangan Sinn Féin will not be “the party of change”, one of Clare’s unsuccessful General Election candidates has declared.
Wynner alright: Violet-Anne’s election shocks political followers
*Violet-Anne Wynne arrives at the Count Centre. Photograph: John Mangan Cameras, crews and onlookers surrounded Violet Anne Wynne as the tenth count was announced and she was the second candidate to reach the quota, it was a situation that wasn’t predicted by many.
Storm Ciara disrupts competition
Mid week competitions were played in a number of golf clubs last week but Storm Ciara put paid to the weekend schedule at clubs across the county.
‘Ireland needs to be rebalanced’ – Rita targets Dáil seat
*Rita McInerney. Photograph: Arthur Ellis ‘Bringing strong representation’ to North and West Clare is the goal of Rita McInerney (FF) as she aims for her first taste of success in the political sphere.
‘People see us as the alternative’ – Sinn Féin’s Violet-Anne hopeful for GE2020
*Violet-Anne Wynne. Photograph: Martin Connolly Sinn Féin are riding high in the national opinion polls, Violet-Anne Wynne (SF) is hopeful such sentiment will become a reality when the Clare electorate head to polling booths this weekend.