‘Like the League of Nations’ – GAA clubs critical of amount of isolated players at certain clubs
GAA clubs in Clare have criticised the amount of isolated players bypassing nearer clubs to join other teams.
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Junior B football draw takes place
Clare GAA officials have held the draw for the Junior B Football Championship
Overcrowded classes must be addressed before schools return
19.2% of Clare pupils are in classes in excess of 30 with Cathal Crowe (FF) worried that social distancing cannot be maintained in schools with the current pupil to teacher ratio.
‘Noticeable increase’ of illegal dumping in Clare during COVID-19 restrictions
Instances of illegal dumping have soared across Co Clare over the past two months.
VIDEO: Crowe rejects chance of Sinn Féin repeat election result
Sinn Féin would not repeat its result of winning 37 seats if a General Election was to be re-held in 2020, a Clare TD has stated.
SHANNON & ENVIRONS: Covid-19 Business Directory
It’s unprecedented times for businesses as attempts are made to flatten the curve of the spread of coronavirus. Many doors remain open and The Clare Echo has compiled a local directory by areas to alert you as to what businesses are still operating as normal and are in need of your support. If your business …
Man arrested following seizure of firearm in Parteen
A man has been arrested in Parteen following the seizure of a firearm on Thursday.
Crowe takes aim at antics within Fianna Fáil in Clare
*Cathal Crowe. Photograph: Eamon Ward Newly elected TD, Cathal Crowe (FF) has declared his days as a county councillor are over and he won’t be contesting local elections in the future while also hitting out at ‘underhand tactics’ within Fianna Fáil in Clare.
Council order for Parteen wind turbine to be taken down
*Photograph: John Mangan Clare County Council has requested the decommissioning and removal of a 73-metre-tall wind turbine in Parteen by April 8th, following local opposition which led to an enforcement case.
GE2020 Preview – Mary Mannion
Twice elected to Clare County Council representing the Progressive Democrats and a two time General Election candidate for the party, Mary Mannion gives her General Election prediction to The Clare Echo.