‘Virtually impossible’ to source permanent accommodation in coastal Clare
ATTEMPTS for locals to source permanent accommodation in seaside parts of Co Clare has become “virtually impossible”.
Michael Vaughan
Mixed views on removal of mask mandate
*Darragh O’Connor and Siobhán Walsh pictured dumping a face mask outside O’Connor’s Spar in Shannon. Photograph: Joe Buckley MIXED VIEWS have been expressed from retailers regarding the lifting of the mask mandate.
‘Death by a thousand cuts’ – businesses shocked by rates increase
BUSINESSES in Clare have expressed their surprise and annoyance with the decision of county councillors to vote in favour of a 3.8 percent increase in commercial rates.
Collaboration between Shannon & Dublin Airports would be ‘win win situation’
Collaboration between Shannon and Dublin Airport can create “a win-win situation,” the Chairperson Designate of Shannon Group has said.
‘We’re sick of the lip service’ – politicians urged to act for Shannon Airport’s future
*SOS Chairman, Denis Vaughan. Photograph: Eamon Ward Early signs on the resumption of international travel are ominous for Shannon Airport, a Save our Shannon rally heard.
Lahinch locals say water quality must be improved before further houses are built
*Photograph: John Mangan An increase in gastrointestinal complaints have been observed in Lahinch over holiday periods, a local pharmacist has warned.
Save Shannon Airport rally cancelled
Three speakers have been confirmed for the public rally from Save Shannon Airport to be held on July 25th..
Garvey & Dooley appointed to Seanad Éireann
Clare will have three representatives in Seanad Éireann following confirmation of Taoiseach Micheál Martin’s eleven nominees.
Gardaí to be given extra powers in COVID-19 fight
Extra powers are to be afforded to Gardaí who as of midnight will be able to redirect people home when they are breaking public health regulations. Under current guidelines, only those deemed to be classed as ‘essential workers’ are allowed to go further than 2km from their own home. Coastal locations across the country including …
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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.