Dooley to take time out before making next move following shock Dáil exit
*Timmy Dooley. Photograph: Joe Buckley Timmy Dooley (FF) is to take time out before deciding what his future holds following his surprise defeat in the 2020 General Election.
Mountshannon
Mass-goers in Mountshannon annoyed with missing path & ponding water
Mountshannon mass-goers are unhappy with a missing footpath in between housing developments opposite the childcare centre.
Six deaths on Clare roads in 2019
*Gardaí in Clare. Photograph: Martin Connolly Six people died in traffic accidents on Clare roads in 2019.
‘Holy Island can be a world class tourism destination’
*Lough Derg as seen from Holy Island. Photograph: Niall Culligan Hopes remain high that Holy Island will be “a game-changer” in developing East Clare’s tourism offering but elected representatives have acknowledged the timeline for the project’s delivery is “dragging on a bit”.
Ennis named as Ireland’s tidiest large urban centre
Ennis was one of the big winners in the 2019 Tidy Towns Awards which took place on Monday.
Jim Collins’ contribution to teaching & East Clare acknowledged
*Jim Collins & Roisin Bugler. Photograph: Julian Behal. Scariff’s Jim Collins has been included on the shortlist for the inaugural Teachers Inspire Ireland initiative.
East Clare’s quietest summer in 20 years
This summer has been the quietest in East Clare in over two decades according to hospitality providers in the region.
‘We’re in a time of climate chaos’ – O’Donovan
*Barry O’Donovan. Photograph: Martin Connolly As the Green Party secured their first seat on Clare County Council since the 2009 election of Brian Meaney, one of their two candidates in the county maintained the elected councillors need to stand up and address ‘climate chaos’.
Patience required when Mountshannon works commence
Overlay works due to take place in Mountshannon between July and September will require patience and co-operation from locals, Cllr Pat Burke has said.
Rural garda stations like Broadford won’t reopen
A plea to reopen Broadford Garda Station has fell on deaf ears.