First of its kind ‘voluntary uber’ launches in Carrigaholt
*Photograph: Eamon Ward A three month pilot scheme described as a ‘voluntary rural uber’ is being trialled in Carrigaholt.
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Clubs reject motion for Clare GAA to sell Clareabbey & move to Caherlohan
*Delegates at the 2019 Clare GAA Convention. Photograph: John Mangan A request for Clare GAA to sell its offices at Clareabbey and establish Caherlohan as its base has been rejected by club delegates.
‘My mother would rather die than go back to UHL’
A West Clare woman has outlined the dilemma she is faced with should her elderly mother get seriously ill once again.
Monday’s public meeting ‘the time to speak up’ on health service
*Photograph: John Mangan “An urgent public meeting” has been called to address continuous overcrowding at University Hospital Limerick (UHL).
Current Shannondoc system ‘not fit for purpose’
Families have been put off moving to West Clare because of the shortage in availability of health services, a Kilrush councillor has claimed.
Anonymous donor willing to contribute six figure sum to Coláiste Eoghain Uí Chomhraidhe
An anonymous donor has expressed an interest in making a significant contribution believed to be in six figures towards Coláiste Eoghain Uí Chomhraidhe if it is turned into an Irish language cultural hub.
A Wild Atlantic Inspiration for artist Kim Thittichai
*Flying Harry by Kim Thittichai. Loop Head-based artist Kim Thittichai is exhibiting her Atlantic inspired works at Cultúrlann Sweeney, Kilkee until September 23rd.
‘More cause for concern than celebration’ with Pence’s stay in Clare
*Sarah Ferrigan and Sarah Clancy in Shannon. Photograph c/o: @sarahmaintains US Vice President Mike Pence’s coming to Clare “is more a cause for concern than celebration” according to campaigners living in the county.
All interests catered for during Heritage Week
‘Pastimes. Past Times’ is the main theme of Heritage Week 2019 with 65 events so far confirmed to take place around County Clare from 17 August to 25 August.
Teamwork needed to see Clare tourism offering rival best in Ireland
*Scattery Island. Photograph: Fáilte Ireland West Clare’s tourism offering can easily rival the best in Ireland once proper collaboration is carried out in the region.