Clare Autism strategy to be piloted in North & West of the county
Parts of North and West Clare will pilot an autism strategy for the county.
Miltown Malbay
Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy to stay as virtual event again this year
*Photograph: Ann O’Connell Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy is going all virtual for the second year running as COVID-19 restrictions have forced the iconic Miltown Malbay traditional music school to host all events this summer through Zoom.
Health officials insist ECT services are available at UHL
Health officials have insisted ECT services remain available at University Hospital Limerick despite the assertions of a Clare councillor.
Shortage of weekend mental health services ‘very distressing’ for Clare families
Shortage of mental health services on weekends is proving “very distressing” for Clare families.
Clare children waiting two years prior to COVID-19 for access to speech & language therapy – Crawford
*Cllr Susan Crawford. Children in Clare are waiting up to two years for speech and language therapy, an elected representative has flagged.
Career best for Cooney’s Border Electric
*Gary Cooney. Photograph: Eamon Ward A career best was recorded by Border Electric in Limerick on Saturday night while Flyers Iniesta was the only Clare dog to reach the next round of the Con and Annie Kirby Memorial.
Over 300 waiting on social housing in West & North Clare
*Ennistymon. Photograph: Martin Connolly Demand for social housing is exceeding supply in North and West Clare.
Crawford flags discharges of persons with suicidal thoughts in Ennis & Limerick
A Clare councillor has highlighted with the HSE instances of individuals with suicidal thoughts being discharged from hospitals in Ennis and Limerick.
Almost €6m allocated for active travel projects in Clare
Close to €6m has been allocated for active travel funding for cycling and walking infrastructure projects in Co Clare.
Carers & families under ‘unmanageable pressure’ as further psychiatric supports sought
Additional psychiatric support for vulnerable families and individuals in Co Clare is needed to assist their ability to cope with “unmanageable pressure”.
