Rita McInerney to be co-opted to Clare County Council for Chambers
*Rita McInerney. Photograph: John Mangan DOONBEG’s Rita McInerney has been selected as Fianna Fáil members to fill the Clare County Council seat vacated by Cllr Bill Chambers (FF).
Rita McInerney
Chambers retires ending 38 year term on Clare County Council
*Cllr Bill Chambers. COORACLARE’s Cllr Bill Chambers (FF) has announced his resignation from politics.
‘Phones are hopping in Doonbeg’ with Donald Trump to visit next month
*Photograph: Julian Behal. DOONBEG HAS many high-profile business personnel within its community and its gearing up for the return of former US President Donald Trump who is to visit his hotel and golf resort next month.
Doonbeg’s Rita to be considered as Fianna Fáil nominee for Seanad by-election
Doonbeg’s Rita McInerney has been nominated as a potential Fianna Fáil candidate for the upcoming Seanad by-elections.
Taoiseach Martin hails contribution of de Valera to Irish politics & East Clare’s role in War of Independence
Micheál Martin addresses the crowd surrounded by Mike Enright, Timmy Dooley, Cathal Crowe, Michael McTigue and Brendan Daly. Photograph: Natasha Barton EAST Clare’s role in the fight for Irish independence and the contribution of Éamon de Valera to political life in the county and country was acknowledged on Sunday.
West Clare hotelier loses out in US Presidential election
West Clare hotelier Donald Trump has lost out in his US Presidential re-election bid.
Vaughan wants to be a voice for business, tourism & the West in Seanad
*Michael Vaughan. Photograph: Martin Connolly A voice for business and tourism experience is needed in Seanad Éireann, Michael Vaughan (FF) is adamant and he believes he has the right vocal chords to fill that role.
Kilrush office strengthened Rita’s vote
*Rita McInerney. Photograph: John Mangan “Serious issues” are prevalent in Clare but also exciting “opportunities”, defeated Rita McInerney (FF) acknowledged following her sixth count elimination on Monday.
Crowe considered resigning as Mayor over RIC stance
*Cathal Crowe is elected. Photograph: Joe Buckley WHETHER it was watching The Wiggles with his one-year old daughter Eve or cleaning out his home office, South-East Clare’s new TD Cathal Crowe (FF) spent much of the weekend busying himself in a bid to take his mind off election matters.
Return of the Mac an emotional one for Michael
*Michael McNamara & his wife Sarah. Photograph: Joe Buckley Having been in the political wilderness for four years, the return of the Mac to Dáil Éireann in top spot has come as “a pleasant surprise”.
