Future of Shannon Community Office ‘up in the air’
Uncertainty still surrounds the future of the Community Office in Shannon.
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Six deaths on Clare roads in 2019
*Gardaí in Clare. Photograph: Martin Connolly Six people died in traffic accidents on Clare roads in 2019.
Council Gardaí & IFA working in union on property marking
An Garda Síochána, Clare County Council and the Irish Farmers Association (IFA) are working in collaboration on the rollout of property marking in the county.
Mirabel wins Christmas cracker for Harper & Casey enjoys Pronto Bucks finish
THE FINAL of the W.G.O.B.A. Paddy O’Gorman A1 525 was the feature of five stake finals down for decision on the final card of 2024 at Galway Greyhound Stadium.
Derelict Newmarket-on-Fergus buildings can help housing crisis & boost business
*Photograph: Joe Buckley Dealing with derelict houses has been suggested as central to enticing further businesses to set up in Newmarket-on-Fergus.
CSSL mulling over possibility of purchasing grounds at Ballycasey
Discussions are ongoing about the possibility of the Clare Schoolboys/Schoolgirls League (CSSL) acquiring the former home of Newtown FC to use as their own grounds.
McMahon appointed Head of News & Sport
*Páraic McMahon. Photograph: John Mangan THE Clare Echo is delighted to announce a new editorial appointment as part of its continued expansion.
Hazel empowered mentally & physically through bodybuilding
*Hazel McMahon. Public stereotypes of bodybuilders are incorrect as they do not take into account the mental and physical battles endured by athletes according to Hazel McMahon who has represented her country in the sport which is one she fell in love with after health scares.
‘Turf war’ between OPW & Irish Rail delaying works to fix Ballycar flooding
*Tom Casey and his wife Bernie. Photograph: Joe Buckley “A turf war” is preventing progress in solving the almost annual issue of flooding at Ballycar, Clare TDs have stated.
‘Be careful what you wish for’ Newmarket locals told on requested bus shelter
*Newmarket-on-Fergus locals listening attentively at the community forum. Photograph: Joe Buckley Locals attending last Monday’s community forum in Newmarket-on-Fergus were split on the need for an extra bus shelter in the village.
