Killer at centre of political controversy escapes jail for drug dealing offence
*Photograph: John Mangan A convicted killer who was at the centre of a political controversy more than a decade ago has escaped jail for a drugs offence.
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County’s Government politicians urged to put party whip on the line to make a stand for Shannon Airport
Clare’s Government representatives have been urged to put their vote on the line by making a stand for Shannon Airport.
Enda Kenny takes tour of West Clare Railway for RTÉ show
Former Taoiseach Enda Kenny will be travelling along the West Clare Railway as part of a six-part series on RTÉ.
Financial support of big counties must be matched to ensure Clare is not at a disadvantage
*Photograph: Mark Hayes Clare hurling and camogie teams will find themselves at a disadvantage to other counties if they cannot match the financial support at their disposal, the newly appointed secretary of Club Clare has said.
Loughnane warns that Clare GAA is ‘in disarray’ as he urges public to back Club Clare
*Ger Loughnane. Photograph: Joe Buckley Two-time All-Ireland winning hurling manager, Ger Loughnane has declared that Clare GAA is “in disarray”.
Gunmen of the Burren once turned on Michael D. Higgins
Michael D. Higgins has seen his popularity soar in recent years being elected as President of Ireland on two occasions, it wasn’t always the case as Cian O Broin outlines.
Clare FM journalist to become parliamentary assistant of new TD
Clare FM journalist, James Mulhall is to leave the station and take up a full-time position working for a Clare TD.
Medical Card assessment ‘leaving lots of Clare people in the cold’
Policies in place surrounding assessment for accessing a medical card are leaving “a lot of people out in the cold”.
Young people need to see value of settling down in North Clare – Killeen
*Joe Killeen. Photograph: Martin Connolly Upon his election to Clare County Council, Joe Killeen shared his concern for North Clare’s future and the need for it to be seen as a viable option for families to choose to live in.
Daly endures ‘scary’ wait to retain position on Council
*Pat Daly and Clare Colleran Molloy. Photograph: Martin Connolly In the four elections he contested up until last weekend Pat Daly never had to endure a wait until the final count to secure his seat, the new experience was “scary” for the Ennis man.
