Clare to receive €89m investment in National Broadband Plan
*Surveys are continuing in parts of East Clare for the National Broadband Plan roll-out. A THIRD of premises’ in Clare do not have access to high-speed broadband.
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Miltown Malbay reservoir works underway
*Photograph: Arthur Ellis A NEW reservoir serving Miltown Malbay and surrounding areas is to be delivered in the second half of 2022.
‘Compliance during Storm Barra saved lives’
*Photograph: Tomás Ó Mainnín. STORM BARRA resulted in widespread power outages across West Clare.
Success for Noel Gavin’s Ballyea Sydney in Michael Tobin Memorial Sweepstake
Ballyea Sydney claimed the spoils in the Michael Tobin Memorial Sweepstake over the weekend.
Askingforafriend provides timely lift for Ennis publican Browne
*FILE PIC: Ciaran Browne. Askingforafriend provided a timely lift for Ennis publican Ciaran Browne at Galway track over the weekend.
Court ruling backs eviction for Ennis illegal encampment
The Court of Appeal have supported a High Court decision that will result in forthcoming evictions from an illegal encampment in Ennis.
Holiday winner for Shane Flanagan
Galway Greyhound track continued to be a source of success for Clare greyhound owners with victories over the weekend for Ennis, Tubber and Kilmihil owned dogs.
‘The challenges still come up’ – Fionn Sexton on overcoming self-harm to become Chair of Clare Ógra Fianna Fáil
Civil war politics are over in what has been heralded as a new dawn for the country, fresh faces are also arriving from the parties involved including those associated with the re-emergence of Clare’s branch of Ógra Fianna Fáil.
Illegal encampments must be dealt with in ‘legal & safe’ manner – Council
Clare County Council will “not be found wanting” when it comes to dealing with illegal encampments, the Chief Executive of the local authority has stated.
Clonmel heartbreak for Ennis’ Netflixandchill
*In the centre at the back Michael Eustace presents the Gilligan McMahon Memorial Cup to Ciaran Browne of the Hey You Sir Synd. from Ennis Co. Clare after winning the All Age Dog Trial Stake at the Killimer/Kilrush Coursing Meeting. Also included are Tony Burke, Tom Kearney and Jack Kennedy in front is Shane Flanagan …