Discussion on levy for extraction of Lough Derg water to Dublin raises tempers among Clare councillors
Local councillors clashed over calls to set up a financial levy “if and when” water from Lough Derg is abstracted to Dublin.
Shannon
Backlog for medical assessments fuelling anxiety woes
Overcrowding at the region’s main hospital has not gone away despite the onset of a pandemic, a Barefield representative has flagged while up to 90 percent of patients have been waiting for over a year for scheduled care which is causing anxiety within the county.
Clare records 6 new cases of COVID-19 as spread remains very low in North Clare
Six new cases of COVID-19 have been recorded in Co Clare.
Cragmoher Gypsy comes good at third attempt as Guilfoyle tipped for Con & Annie Kirby Memorial
*Pat Guilfoyle is tipped for the Con & Annie Kirby Memorial Final. Ennis owned Cragmoher Gypsy came good at her third attempt to taste victory in Galway.
Myatt eyeing up chance to feature in South of Ireland championship
While the majority of club golfers concentrate on the various competitions in their clubs, those in the low handicap bracket aspire to competing in scratch cup events throughout the country and progressing on to qualifying to play in such prestigious competitions at the South of Ireland amateur championship.
Aldi update planning application for Shannon store
An updated planning development has been submitted by Aldi Ireland for a two-storey development in Shannon.
Atlantic Aviation Group recruiting for 15 apprentices
Shannon based Atlantic Aviation Group (AAG) is on the hunt for 15 apprentices to join its industry-leading training programme for Aircraft Maintenance Engineers.
Town Park to become ‘focal point’ of Shannon Masterplan
Shannon Town Park is intended to be placed as a “focal point” for the area.
Golfing history will be made at Shannon in 2021
*Keith Buckley. Photograph: Joe Buckley Golfing history will be made in Shannon in August of this year when the annual inter Pro competitions will be hosted by the club as this will mark the first time that the men’s and ladies events will be held together.
Clare to face Waterford in Munster hurling quarter-final
*Shane Bennett and Jack Browne in action. Photograph: Martin Connolly Clare will renew acquaintances with Waterford’s senior hurlers in the Munster senior hurling championship.