Wettest July in Clare for 77 years
*Photograph: Eamon Ward SHANNON recorded its wettest July in 77 years and unfortunately the unsettled weather is expected to continue into the first half of this month.
Shannon
Twelve teams vying for glory in Clare IFC profiled as race for success begins
*Clare goalkeeper Stephen Ryan will be lining out for Kilrush Shamrocks. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography SUCH is the competitive nature of the Clare intermediate football championship that all clubs that have made the jump up in recent seasons have held their own in the top tier.
Griffin & Hartigan the young guns seeking Fianna Fáil backing in Shannon MD
*David Griffin. Photograph: Joe Buckley FIANNA FÁIL have been unable to secure a candidate in Shannon Town for the fourth local election in a row but they have been boosted by the nomination of two young candidates within the Shannon Municipal District.
Shannon unit won’t come into use until 2024 for asylum seekers
*Photograph: Joe Buckley A UNIT in the Shannon Free Zone will not come into use for housing international protection applicants until 2024 if the building is still used, a Department spokesperson has told The Clare Echo.
Clooney/Quin justify optimism with decisive opening victory
*Shane Harrison gets away from Sam Meaney. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Cusack Park once more proved a crucial separator as an electric Clooney/Quin had far too much firepower for an underwhelming Wolfe Tones on Saturday evening.
Clock ticking for property developers to express interest in affordable housing scheme in Shannon & Ennis
*Houses under construction in Shannon. Photograph: Joe Buckley PROPERTY DEVELOPERS have less than a week to submit their expression of interest for the delivery of an affordable housing scheme in Shannon.
Championship brings out the best Tones
*Aaron Cunningham will lead the attack for Wolfe Tones. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill If anyone can epitomise the contrasting distinction between Clare Cup and Championship it’s Wolfe Tones who have struggled in the league but prospered when it came to the Canon Hamilton race.
Question marks still remain over future use Shannon Industrial Estate unit for asylum seekers
*Photograph: Joe Buckley A REPRESENTATIVE GROUP of Shannon Residents have circulated plans that a vacant unit in the Shannon Industrial Estate is set to house up to 600 International Protection Applicants.
Gardaí arrest man at airport immigration at Shannon with false passport for 13 year old boy
*The man was arrested on Monday evening. Gardaí arrested a US Green Card holder at Shannon Airport on Monday after the man allegedly presented a false passport for a 13 year old boy in order for the boy to gain entry to the United States.
Busiest first six months of the year at Shannon Airport in over a decade
SHANNON AIRPORT this year has had its busiest six months in over a decade.
