Communities flag disconnect on preparation of key strategic projects in Clare
DISCONNECT has been visible in some key strategies compiled in North and West Clare, county councillors have stated.
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Three men arrested after drugs & cash seized in Lisdoonvarna
THREE men have been arrested following the seizure of €27,000 worth of drugs in Lisdoonvarna.
O’Gorman Cup final promises to be lively affair
*Colm O’Brien of St Breckans. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography Two Clare football clubs whose adult championship season ended in disappointment will seek to return to winning ways on this Saturday at Shanahan-McNamara park in Doonbeg.
Changes to community schemes needed to help rural areas
RURAL communities are losing skilled people due to the criteria attached to different community employment (CE) schemes.
The Daily Click: Ohhhhh, Lisdoonvarna
WELCOME to The Daily Click, where we put the spotlight on businesses in County Clare with an online shop. The Clare Echo is asking local people to get behind Clare businesses, and to think local before visiting international shopping websites. Today, we showcase businesses operating out of the village of Lisdoonvarna, where food and art take …
Development of serviced sites suggested to save rural Clare from ‘fatal’ policies
*Photograph: John Mangan Rural Clare’s ability to have a sustainable future is under a serious threat, county councillors have warned.
Rowan Tree won’t be used as Direct Provision centre – Department confirm
The Rowan Tree Hostel and Restaurant will not be turned into a Direct Provision centre.
Reflection needed to find out what went wrong for St Breckans
*Donie Garrihy. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Questions will need to be asked of management before players to explain St Breckans’ below-par semi-final display, manager of the North Clare side, Donie Garrihy maintained.
More flexibility needed for medical card allowances says Lisdoonvarna native John Lyons
*John Lyons pictured at his home in Drumbiggle. Photograph: Natasha Barton A Lisdoonvarna native with a multitude of health issues has called on the Government to rethink the illnesses and conditions absent from the medical card allowance.
Éire Óg advance to county final
*Darren O’Neill. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill A first county senior football final appearance since 2014 awaits Éire Óg following a polished display to keep St Breckan’s at arm’s length in Cusack Park on Saturday evening.