Concern brewing in Broadford as blame game erupts
*Cllr Joe Cooney. Photograph: John O’Neill CONCERN is brewing in Broadford at the lack of progress made since its inclusion in a €50m pilot wastewater scheme was announced nine months ago.
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Fianna Fáil receive three nominations before General Election selection convention
*Photograph: Joe Buckley THREE NOMINATIONS have been received by Fianna Fáil ahead of their selection convention to finalise their General Election ticket.
‘Too many lives are being lost’ – Dooley seeks collaborative effort to reverse trend of road fatalities
*Photograph: John Mangan A COLLABORATIVE effort is needed to reverse the trend of road fatalities, a Clare Senator has outlined.
7% drop in Clare Garda numbers
*Photograph: John O’Neill INCREASED funding has been sought by Senator Timmy Dooley (FF) in Budget 2025 for the recruitment and retaining of Gardaí.
Fianna Fáil gearing up for General Election with nominations opening for convention
*Clare’s Fianna Fáil Oireachtas members, Cathal Crowe TD & Senator Timmy Dooley take a selfie with the party’s councillors in the Shannon MD, Pat O’Gorman, Rachel Hartigan and David Griffin. FIANNA FÁIl are gearing up for the General Election as they set their eyes on reclaiming a second seat in Co Clare.
‘Informed investment decisions’ will be made based on Ennis socio-economic profile
*Tánaiste, Micheál Martin (FF) with Ennis Chamber President, Sheila Lynch. Photograph: Eamon Ward A NEW report shows that Ennis is the largest town in the West of Ireland, while “informed investment decisions” following the publication.
Magowna House refugees to be moved on
*Photograph: John Mangan RESIDENTS at one of the country’s most controversial facilities for housing asylum seekers and refugees were given two days notice that they were to be relocated to Dublin.
Killeen credited as peace broker as Fianna Fáil look to overcome internal disharmony and elect two TDs
*Tony Killeen. Photograph: Joe Buckley EX MINISTER for Defence, Tony Killeen (FF) served as the peace broker as Fianna Fáil members voted in a new officer board of the Comhairle Dáilcheantair as they stressed their intention of healing old wounds and ensuring the party elects two TDs in the next General Election.
McAllister elected Chair of Fianna Fáil in Clare & ex councillor joins officer board
*Darragh McAllister. Photograph: Joe Buckley FORMER publican and ex President of Ennis Chamber, Darragh McAllister has been elected as the new Chairperson of Fianna Fáil’s branch in Clare.
Dooley defends voting record in the Seanad
*Senator Timmy Dooley. Photograph: Joe Buckley A CLARE SENATOR has defended his voting record in the Seanad despite it being one of the lowest among the sixty Senators.
