GE2020 THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL: Joseph Woulfe in Shannon
There is very little engagement from the electorate as Joseph Woulfe canvassers the shoppers of Shannon on Saturday afternoon.
Shannon
Ban Chinese lanterns & helium balloons says Clare councillor
A motion has been passed within the Chamber of Clare County Council seeking that helium balloons and lanterns be banned.
‘Part of me was saying my shot had passed’ – Cunningham embracing Clare return
Before even pucking a ball, the return of Aaron Cunningham to the Clare panel has provided a massive lift.
‘Mike McKee asked me to go forward’ – Donna takes over from late friend on Council
*Eileen McKee & Donna McGettigan. It was a night of mixed emotions for Donna McGettigan on Friday with only ratification the next step to her becoming a county councillor.
‘I’m not out of the woods yet’ – Ferg highlights need to work on physical & mental health daily
*Fearghal Lawlor. Photograph: Joe Buckley What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger, three shuddering blows at different phases of his life certainly shook Fearghal Lawlor to the core but made him the man that he is today.
Four arrested following Smithstown fire
*Photograph: Shane Casey Four arrests have been made following the burning of five cars in Shannon over the Christmas period.
Noeleen Moran no longer seeking Sinn Féin nomination for GE20
*Noeleen Moran. Photograph: Martin Connolly Noeleen Moran has confirmed she will not be seeking a nomination from Sinn Féin to contest the upcoming General Election.
Interviews for Newmarket-on-Fergus GP to be held in next fortnight
Interviews for the appointment of a permanent GP in Newmarket-on-Fergus will be held over the next two to three weeks.
Physicality of Ladies Football means collisions are ‘like mini car-crashes’ – Bernie Regan
*Katie Lynn, Sophia & Bernie Regan. Photograph: BurrenEye Photography Tackling the rate of player drop-out in college is one of the most difficult issues facing Ladies Football, a long-serving administrator in the county believes and also warned that player collisions are “like mini car-crashes”.
‘Social housing residents should not be pulled from rural areas’
*Social housing in Feakle. Up to 150 dwellings in six different parts of Clare are being investigated for ownership to determine future uses.
