*Martin Conway on the canvass in Ennis. Photograph: John Mangan “A subtle change” from the electorate has given Senator Martin Conway (FG) a pep in his step that he can be elected to Dáil Éireann on his first attempt.
*Barry Nugent. Photograph: INPHO/Cathal Noonan Former Clare senior hurlers Diarmuid McMahon and Barry Nugent were among the winners at the winter series scramble at Dromoland.
Today FM presenter Dermot Whelan visited Co Clare recently and called out dog owners who failed to pick up their animals’ faeces during the trip.
*Photograph: Martin Connolly A man whose his own son lost his life in quarry swimming incident less than two years ago has died.
*Public toilets in Kilkee. Photograph: Páraic McMahon New public toilets are “urgently” needed, senior officials in Clare County Council have said.
Environmentalists in Clare have hit out at comments by Cllr Cathal Crowe (FF) that they should refrain from “hijacking” positive events and instead work side by side with the County Council.
“An accommodation deficit” in Co Clare is hindering the ability to maximise the amount of tourists staying overnight in the county.
*Aoibhín Garrihy & Ollie Mulooly. Photograph: John Mangan Spanish Point swimmers not alone braved the elements when heading for their Christmas Day dip but also showcased the generosity that the festive season is all about by donating to West Clare Cancer Care Centre.
More integrated bus services are required in Clare to boost tourism and improve ease of access for rural residents, an elected representative has stated.
History is wrapped around the now annual Christmas Day Basketball game which takes place for the sixty first time this year.
