County St Patricks Day parade cancelled
*Photograph: Eamon Ward St Patrick’s Day parades across Co Clare are to be cancelled following the decision by elected representatives to be postpone the county parade.
Pat Hayes
Mid-West authorities need to collectively support international promotion of Shannon
Collaboration is needed from local authorities in the Mid-West to drive the promotion of Shannon International Airport.
Shannon Airport working with Fáilte Ireland to maximise Wild Atlantic Way brand
*Shannon Group CEO, Mary Considine. Photograph: Arthur Ellis Shannon Airport are “working closely” with Fáilte Ireland on maximising the Wild Atlantic Way brand to entice more passengers to fly into Clare.
O’Gorman returns to Council 16 years after losing seat
Cratloe’s Pat O’Gorman has returned to the role of a County Councillor, sixteen years after losing his seat.
McGettigan takes seat on County Council for first time
*Donna McGettigan at the GE2020 count. Photograph: John Mangan Shannon’s Donna McGettigan (SF) is officially an elected representative on Clare County Council following her co-option on Monday evening.
Clare Colleran Molloy elected County’s first citizen
Clare Colleran Molloy (FF) has become the third woman to wear the Mayoral chains as Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council following her election on Monday.
‘Fabulous scenery’ of Lough Derg causing dangerous driving in Ogonnelloe
Lough Derg’s “fabulous scenery” is causing traffic concerns in Ogonnelloe.
Limerick City ‘cowboys’ blamed for illegal dumping at 12 O’Clock Hills
Illegal dumping at the 12 O’Clock Hills is being carried out by “cowboys” from Limerick City, a Clare councillor has claimed.
‘Time to pause’ plans of extracting Lough Derg water to Dublin
*Parteen Weir. Photograph: Aerial Video & Photo Production Pressure is being put on the Department of Planning and Irish Water to scrap plans of extracting water from Lough Derg to be then transferred to Dublin.
GE2020 THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL: Timmy Dooley in Hermitage
Of all the Clare candidates, Timmy Dooley (FF) tops the poll when it comes to facial recognition on the canvass.