Swim ban lifted at Lahinch
Bathing restrictions at Lahinch have been lifted.
Rita McInerney
Shannondoc say no planned closure of night-time Miltown Malbay service
Shannondoc has allayed concerns that the night-time shift it operates from Miltown Malbay is to be shut down.
West Clare businesses & community groups collaborating to drive investment
*Photograph: Martin Connolly Businesses and community groups across West Clare are prepared to engage fully with a proposed new taskforce aimed at bringing new investment to the county according to Fianna Fáil General Election candidate, Rita McInerney.
Rita launches General Election bid to become voice for North/West Clare
Rita McInerney launched her General Election campaign in Kilrush on Friday night as she begins her attempt to become the first Clare female TD since Síle de Valera.
Families let down by home help freeze – McInerney
*Rita McInerney. Photograph: Arthur Ellis Restrictions on new applications for home help services will have negative consequences for families, carers, and the wider health services across the county, Fianna Fáil’s Rita McInerney has said.
Further job losses feared for Moneypoint
*Moneypoint. Photograph: Fergal Clohessy Further staff reductions are expected to come at Moneypoint in the coming weeks and months, The Clare Echo has learned.
Crowe’s General Election bid ready for take-off following LE19 triumph
*Cathal Crowe and his supporters celebrate. Photograph: Martin Connolly Cathal Crowe’s upcoming General Election bid has taken flight following his greatest political performance.
An Post profits pose questions on closure of rural post offices
A 400 percent increase in profits at An Post to €41m raises serious concerns following the closure of 150 post offices around the country according to Fianna Fáil’s Rita McInerney.
Doonbeg & West Clare ‘abandoned’ without coastal protection works
*Doughmore Beach. Photograph: Arthur Ellis Renewed calls have been made for planning permission to be granted for coastal protection works at Doughmore Beach in Doonbeg in the wake of Storm Hannah.
Drama aplenty in Doonbeg
This Saturday sees the conclusion of the All-Ireland Confined Drama Finals which are taking place in Clare for the first time.