Shannon Airport “completely abandoned” by Irish Government
“A change in policy and mindset” is needed to lead to a greater use of Shannon Airport which one elected representative of Clare County Council felt has been “completely abandoned”.
Limerick
Clare, Limerick & Tipperary being failed by UHL
Further frustration has been voiced with the current health offering for Ireland’s population in the Mid-West.
Patients asked to avoid UHL unless absolutely necessary
Patients are being advised to avoid presenting themselves to the emergency department of University Hospital Limerick unless “absolutely necessary”.
Crowe aspiring to have a more inclusive Clare during year as Mayor
*Cathal and Maeve Crowe with their children, Charlie, Eve and Sam. Photograph: Eamon Ward Helping to foster a more ‘inclusive Clare’ is the goal for Cathal Crowe during his time as Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council.
Clare minors still dreaming of playing in Croke Park
*Clare’s Killian O’Connor struggles to make inroads against Limerick. Photograph: Martin Connolly Clare’s minor hurlers are keen to get the opportunity to play in Croke Park and must overcome Kilkenny this weekend to sustain such ambitions.
Limerick taking lead before half-time ‘the killer’ for Clare minors
*Clare’s Dylan Downes. Photograph: Martin Connolly Fergal Lynch has experience of Munster Final day as a player and now a manager, neither occasion had a successful outcome.
Meelick’s Orla recognised for psychology presentation
*Orla O’Gorman & Dr Marc Scully, Psychology lecturer at MIC. Clare student Orla O’Gorman was commended at the recent 41st Annual Congress of Psychology Students in Ireland.
Gubbins moves on from Chief Supt role in Clare
*Michael Gubbins. Michael Gubbins has vacated his role as Clare’s Chief Superintendent after less than three months in the position.
‘We saw pain and hurt in that performance’ – O’Connor
*Clare captain Patrick O’Connor. Photograph: Martin Connolly Two wins and two defeats is Clare’s record from the 2019 Munster SHC, the two losses being extremely one-sided contests, the aftermath of which resulting in “a tough few weeks” for all involved in the Banner setup and their families according to captain Patrick O’Connor.
Doonbeg a place of sanctuary for Vicky Phelan
*Vicky Phelan on Doughmore Beach. During a recent visit to Doonbeg, cervical cancer campaigner Vicky Phelan revealed how Co Clare has been an important sanctuary for her amid intensive campaigning while undergoing continued treatment.