‘Nonsensical’ to have conflicting speed limits on Meelick road
*Cllr Pat O’Gorman. Photograph: John Mangan Conflicting speed limits by local authorities on the same stretch of road has been labelled as “nonsensical” by South Clare representatives.
Shannon
Drill rock breaker stolen from Council in Connolly
Clare County Council staff were interrupted from completing work in Connolly when a purple pneumatic drill rock breaker was stolen.
Farmers voice concerns over Shannon wastewater treatment plant
Farmers in Shannon have been posed problems by the lack of security gates on the entrance road to the Tradaree wastewater treatment plant, the county’s first citizen has claimed.
REBECCA O’NEILL: My brand new hair care routine
Over the years I have learned so much about hair, what are the dos and do nots and what are the right products to use. I have tried and tested a lot of hair care essentials now, but currently I’ve kept to a solid list that I absolutely swear by. I’m going to list my …
President Higgins in fine form as he returns to Co Clare
President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins returned to Co Clare for one of his first visits since the onset of the pandemic on Tuesday morning alongside his wife Sabina.
Five Clare broadcasters shortlisted for radio awards
*Marie Crowe. Photograph: ©INPHO/Ryan Byrne Five Clare broadcasters have been shortlisted for the 2021 IMRO Awards.
‘Government not helping one iota to keep Shannon Airport open’
As levels of international travel continue to grow, Clare’s first citizen has requested that free parking be trialled at Shannon Airport while a long-standing councillor has accused the Government of offering no assistance to keep the doors open at the international airport.
Sixmilebridge go from strength to strength in comprehensive win over Wolfe Tones
*Sixmilebridge joint captain, Jamie Shanahan. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill A powerful second half from Sixmilebridge saw them carve out a fifteen point win over neighbours Wolfe Tones to seal their spot in the quarter-finals of the Clare SHC.
No arrests made as Gardaí seize €60k of cannabis in Shannon
*Photograph: Joe Buckley Suspected cannabis herb worth an approximate €60,000 has been seized by Gardaí in Shannon.
REBECCA O’NEILL: Book haul of the week
*Sarah Crosby. This week I want to list my top five favourite mental health books that I have heard great things about and have also read.