Some Clare pubs closing to flatten curve of coronavirus spreading
Pubs in Clare have announced their temporary closures in an attempt to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Lahinch
Pubs & hotel bars instructed to close
All pubs and hotel bars are to close from this evening (Sunday) until at least March 29th following instruction from the Government.
Covid-19 effect ‘reasonable’ on Clare business but ‘could be as catastrophic as 2008 recession’
*Ennistymon. Photograph: Martin Connolly There has been a “relatively easonable” short-term impact on business in Clare since the outbreak of coronavirus however the long-term effect “has the potential to be as catastrophic for business as the Lehman collapse,” one hotelier has warned.
Online abuse of Clare Covid-19 family slammed by elected reps
Elected local representatives have blasted the public commentary aimed at one Clare family since they were diagnosed with the coronavirus last week.
‘Link beach rescue facilities to 999 services’ – Lynch
*Photograph: John Mangan Beach rescue facilities need to be linked to 999 services, an elected representative has stressed.
Vaughan wants to be a voice for business, tourism & the West in Seanad
*Michael Vaughan. Photograph: Martin Connolly A voice for business and tourism experience is needed in Seanad Éireann, Michael Vaughan (FF) is adamant and he believes he has the right vocal chords to fill that role.
No surprise as low profile O’Brien an early elimination
There were surprises aplenty in the election race, the first count elimination of Conor O’Brien (Renua) was not one of them.
Lahinch artist hopeful to continue tradition of painting US Presidents when Biden comes to Ireland
Michael Hanrahan has been living and working in Lahinch as an artist during his sixteen year career which has included producing paintings for the Queen, Barack Obama and Donald Trump.
Conway braced for ‘biggest political test’
*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.
Ex Clare hurlers among the winners at Dromoland winter scramble
*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.