GE2020 THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL: Rita McInerney in Cooraclare
Final positions of the 2020 General Election are unknown but Rita McInerney (FF) will have the honour of being the first accompanied by The Clare Echo on the canvass.
Rita McInerney
Harty predicts Garvey or McNamara will take a seat
Outgoing Clare TD, Dr Michael Harty has predicted either Michael McNamara (IND) or Cllr Roisin Garvey (Greens) will be elected to Dáil Éireann with one Fine Gael casualty.
General Election race kicks off in Clare
*Photograph: Martin Connolly It began earlier than expected but the battle is on as candidates from all over the county begin their campaign to be elected to Dáil Éireann.
Female panel event to mark Nollaig na mBan
A second Nollaig na mBan all-female panel will gather in Ennis this Sunday.
Brexit highlights need for Moneypoint plan – Rita McInerney
Both ESB and Fine Gael have been criticised by Rita McInerney for failing to capitalise on Moneypoint’s potential.
Ambulance turnaround times ‘shocking’
Ambulance turnaround times need to speed up at University Hospital Limerick, one Clare General Election candidate has stated.
‘West Clare is left behind’ – frustration grows over inaction on Moneypoint
Annoyance has been expressed locally with the lack of outlined plans for Moneypoint post 2025.
Securing an extra TD in Clare key to Fianna Fáil’s bid of forming Government
*Clare Fianna Fáil PRO Michael McTigue, Micheál Martin & Cllr Cathal Crowe. Photograph: John O’Brien Electing an extra Clare TD is the target for Fianna Fáil, party leader Micheál Martin has outlined.
Joseph Woulfe to contest General Election in Clare
*Joseph Woulfe Chairman of the Clare Beef Plan, Joseph Woulfe has confirmed he will be contesting the next General Election as an Independent candidate.
‘More cause for concern than celebration’ with Pence’s stay in Clare
*Sarah Ferrigan and Sarah Clancy in Shannon. Photograph c/o: @sarahmaintains US Vice President Mike Pence’s coming to Clare “is more a cause for concern than celebration” according to campaigners living in the county.