*Cllr David Griffin (FF) brought the matter before the Council. CLARE COUNCILLORS are seeking the introduction of a domestic violence register.
*Newly elected Cathaoirleach of the Shannon MD Cllr John Crowe (FG) with his predecessor Cllr Pat O’Gorman (FF). Photograph: Páraic McMahon. CLLR JOHN Crowe (FG) has been elected as the Cathaoirleach of the Shannon Municipal District for the third time.
*Photograph: John O’Neill. A COHORT of Fianna Fáil councillors in Clare have called out their party leadership and Government colleagues for failing to clamp down on the funding of Israeli war bonds.
*Sinn Féin members at a protest in Ennis. A CENTRALSIED approach from headquarters has been cited by senior Sinn Féin officials in Clare on their decision to use Belfast companies for the printing of election literature for candidates in the county.
*Ennis Hospital. FIGHTING to get an emergency department for Ennis represents “the opportunity of a lifetime” for politicians in the county.
ENNIS STUDENTS quizzed MEPs on the rise of the far-right, challenging misinformation and the role of the European Union.
WHEELS need to be put in motion for the inclusion of a cycle lane on Athlunkard Bridge.
*Cllr Rachel Hartigan (FF). CLLR Rachel Hartigan (FF) has called for immediate measures to address the ongoing flooding of the footpath from the entrance of Lackyle Heights up to Barry’s Cross in Ardnacrusha.
*Cllr Conor Ryan (FG) and Cllr James Ryan (SF). CLARE’S newest councillors have taken their seats on the County Council for the first time.
*UL aerial. UL’s involvement in progressing Europe’s first university town in collaboration with Clare County Council is under review putting the viability of the venture in jeopardy.