Clare’s small businesses encouraged to apply for Brexit loan
Clare’s small businesses have been encouraged to apply for a new loan to allow them prepare for Brexit.
Martin Conway
‘It is no way to live’ – pressure mounts of Housing Dept to extend pyrite scheme to Clare
More than forty Clare homeowners are living in fear that their houses will crumble due to the presence of damaging materials in the building blocks used to construct them.
Shannon Airport to share €22m in funding with Cork in new package
Shannon Airport is to share €22m in funding with Cork Airport as part of a revised €80m funding package announced by the Department of Transport on Tuesday in a move Clare politicians have lauded as “a lifeline”.
Clare records highest daily increase of new COVID-19 cases
Clare recorded its highest daily increase of COVID-19 cases on Friday.
Department finally complete detailed design stage for amalgamating Ennistymon schools
Confirmation has been issued by the Minister for Education that the amalgamation of secondary schools in Ennistymon has been approved for tender.
‘He chose peace over war & dialogue over terrorism’ – John Hume remembered in Co Clare
One of Ireland’s most important political figures, John Hume has been lauded this week following his death on Monday at the age of 83.
Garvey & Dooley appointed to Seanad Éireann
Clare will have three representatives in Seanad Éireann following confirmation of Taoiseach Micheál Martin’s eleven nominees.
Mid-West Oireachtas members form new group to deal with Shannon Airport’s ‘worrying shadow’
Oireachtas representatives from the Mid-West have joined forces to fight for the future of Shannon Airport.
EOIN NEYLON: Seanad elections strengthen Fianna Fáil’s hand for Government formation
Eoin Neylon was on the ballot paper for the 2016 Seanad Elections, The Clare Echo’s political columnist looks back on an election which “is not for the faint-hearted” and predicts Government formation may happen sooner than anticipated.
Ann Marie Flanagan eliminated from Seanad election
*Ann Marie Flanagan. Photograph: James Sheppard Disability activist Ann Marie Flanagan (IND) has lost out in her attempts to become a Senator.