Man due before Ennis District Court following Newmarket-on-Fergus assault
A large Garda presence was required to arrest one man in the village of Newmarket-on-Fergus on Wednesday.
Shannon
Lohan ‘overwhelmed’ by Club Clare membership uptake
*Clare selector Ken Ralph and manager Brian Lohan. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill The backing of just shy of 1,000 membership subscriptions to Club Clare in its first week has been described as the ‘perfect boost’ for all the county’s hurling and camogie squads according to the senior managers in both codes.
New antibody testing service launched at Shannon Airport
*Photograph: Diarmuid Greene An antibody testing service has been launched at Shannon Airport.
More recycling facilities sought for south side of Ennis
Absence of waste recycling facilities “on the southern side of Ennis” have led to calls for the installation of a bottle bank to cater for residents in this part of town.
Shortage of serviced sites in Shannon limiting housing options
*Photograph: Joe Buckley A shortage of serviced sites in Shannon to construct private housing developments is leading to more younger people leaving the town, elected representatives have warned.
Almost €6m allocated for active travel projects in Clare
Close to €6m has been allocated for active travel funding for cycling and walking infrastructure projects in Co Clare.
Delight for Denis with recognition from Concern
*Denis Bates. Photograph: Joe Buckley ‘Unexpected but delighted’ summarised how Denis Bates felt at being honoured for his voluntary work by Concern.
Deprivation of large funeral & wedding crowds leaves ‘big black hole’ in life of Shannon family
*Donna McGettigan holds a special photograph of her with the late Noel Phelan. Photograph: Joe Buckley Life will never be the same for Shannon woman Donna McGettigan who was denied the opportunity of having a proper wedding and also from giving her late husband a fitting send-off.
Councillors seek greater input to allocation of social housing
Clare councillors are keen to have a greater involvement when it comes to the allocation of social housing within the county.
Local primary schools colour in Shannon through art exhibition
Primary schools have added a dash of colour to Shannon town in celebration of St Patrick’s Day.
