Budget has deliberately or unwittingly set the stage for next General Election
Watching Paschal Donohoe standing in the Dáil, making his budget speech today was reminiscent of watching Gay Byrne at the height of his powers on The Late Late show.
Michael McGrath
Third summer season lost as Shannon Heritage sites left in limbo
A THIRD SUMMER SEASON is to be lost for the Shannon Heritage sites due to the slow pace at which Governmental Departments are handling their transfer to Clare County Council.
EOIN NEYLON: Rampant inflation will eat up Budget sweeteners
Tuesday’s budget was a blast from the past for me. Not because of anything particularly nostalgic about the process, nor the fact that proceedings were back in Leinster House after the Covid enforced trip to the Convention Centre last year.
St Breckans to honour Frank Sheedy with unveiling of new stand and memorial tournament this weekend
*The late Frank Sheedy pictured with his grand-children, Jack and Blathnaid. This weekend, St Breckans GAA club will honour the memory of club great Frank Sheedy with a Memorial U14 football Tournament.
Lufthansa Technik strategic review prompts worry for over 300 jobs in Shannon
Fears for over 300 jobs in Shannon have been raised as the future for Lufthansa in Co Clare comes under threat.
Mobility plan loved by public but business community split – survey
*Photograph: John Mangan A MAJORITY of Ennis businesses do not believe the Ennis Mobility Plan was necessary to ensure social distancing during the Covid-19 pandemic – however almost two-thirds of the public have found the initiative to be a positive experience.
Mullagh’s Sexton among 23 Govt special advisers earning combined €2m
Clare woman Colette Sexton is among the special advisers to Government ministers in Ireland pocketing a combined €3m.
Co Clare to move to Level 3 restrictions as Govt reject NPHET recommendation
NPHET’s recommendation that the entire country move to Level 5 restrictions has been rejected by the Government.
Clare in Level 2 of living with COVID-19 framework
A five-level plan for living with COVID-19 has been announced by the Irish Government.
Funding granted to keep Bunratty Castle & Folk Park and King John’s Castle open for rest of 2020
Government funding has been allocated to Bunratty Castle & Folk Park and King John’s Castle to ensure they will remain open for the remainder of 2020.
