Harty Party continues for historic St Joseph’s Tulla hurlers
*Captain Ronan O’Connor and goalkeeper Aaron Shanahan with Marty Morrissey. Photograph: Joe Buckley ST JOSEPH’S TULLA’S Harty Cup heroes have been hailed for bringing pride to Co Clare.
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Vaughan elected Chair of Clare Labour to lead new battle
*Denis Vaughan has been elected as the new Chair of the Labour Party’s Clare branch. Photograph: Eamon Ward ENNISTYMON’s Denis Vaughan (LAB) has been elected as the new Chairperson of the Clare Labour Party.
Autism unit to open in Quin
*Scoil na Mainistreach principal, Fergal Lynch. A NEW unit for children with autism to help integrate pupils into the mainstream classrooms will be officially opened at Scoil na Mainistreach in Quin on January 24.
Councillors keen to get legal advice before vote on County Development Plan
ADDITIONAL legal advice has been sought by Clare councillors ahead of a crucial vote in March on whether or not to adapt the County Development Plan.
‘We’re delighted to fly the Irish flag in Europe’ – Melody Farm Eggs shortlisted at European Congress
*Founder of Melody Farm Eggs. Photograph: John Mangan AN EGG enterprise from Newmarket-on-Fergus has been shortlisted in the top fourteen of EU member states at the European Congress of Young Farmers.
Absence of maps for Ennis flood relief scheme confuses councillors
*Flooding in Clareabbey from February 2020. Photograph: Joe Buckley FRUSTRATION has been voiced with the continued absence flood maps to represent the Ennis South Flood Relief Scheme.
Dismay & devastation in Clare hospitality sector as NPHET recommend 5pm closing times
UPROAR has been expressed nationally with the recommendations of the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) issued amid the rising spread of the Omnicron variant
Population projections for Clare heighten fear for less post offices & teachers but more sporting amalgamations
*Action from the Minor B hurling final which was referenced at Clare County Council level. Photograph: Ruth Griffin POPULATION projections for the county as they stand “will be the end of rural Clare,” an elected representative has claimed.
Burglary in Quin after men dupe resident to leave home
*Photograph: Gary Collins THREE men targeted a Quin woman resulting in the burglary of her handbag on Wednesday last (December 8th).
Corofin/Ruan justify favourites tag advancing to U21A final with Crusheen/Tubber & Bodyke/Mills to meet in B decider
*Corofin/Ruan’s Shane Punch. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography Corofin/Ruan sealed their place in the U21A hurling final while Crusheen/Tubber will meet Bodyke O’Callaghans Mills in the B decider.